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Raisin Quest 4: The Bridge FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347039[Last 50 Posts]
Welcome once again, questers, to another exciting night of Raisin Quest. Tonight, we may finally learn the ultimate the fate of our beloved stone pone. Let’s take a look at the summary before we get going here…
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347041
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>Roll into the massive Boulder Snake chamber
>Take cover behind stalagmites along the way
>Skip passed the first room on the right, continue ahead Snake comes out of one of the rooms ahead, 1-20 chance. Doom Number 1, Roll a 3
> Look into the second room, leading your party inside
>Investigate some of the surroundings, noticing that there’s a large collection of lava being held back by a single, massive boulder in this chamber
>Exit extremely hot chamber, continue forward Snake comes out of one of the rooms ahead, 1-20 chance. Doom Number 15, Roll a 13
>Advance to the third doorway forward Snake comes out of one of the rooms ahead, 1-20 chance. Doom Number 7, Roll a 1
>Enter the dark corridor
>**Remain in the darkness until farther into the hall**
>Give the Diamond Dogs your Can of ‘Grease’; They make a torch using your Twisted Iron Rod
>–Notice that the corridor is filled with a lot of snake imagery, specifically the Red Cobra–
>Encounter an incomplete bridge with a massive pit of red, sharp crystals beneath it
After weighing out her options, Raisin decides to try and move one of the massive marble slabs from the back of the room. To her and her friends’ amazement, she’s able to punch and push the slabs around with her incredible golem strength. With the help of the Diamond Dogs, she stacks two of the slabs on top of one another to test a risky bridge building theory of hers…
With a chewed on marble slab under a perfectly cut one, Raisin looks ahead to see how she’s going to push them onto some precariously spaced columns in order to make a bridge for her and her friends to cross the beautiful, crimson red chasm of crystals.
Let’s continue from here, shall we?
GAME INFO:
INVENTORIES:
Raisin: Hayseed, Box of Quarter Sticks (x3) (Box has sustained mild water damage), Royal Medallion
Applebloom: CMC Cape (Equipped as Bandage to Right Forehoof), Hammer, Money Bag + 100 Bits, Stompstarter, Spool of Rope
Scootaloo: CMC Cape (Equipped as Bandage to Left Forehoof), Stompstarter, Empty Satchel
Sweetie Belle: CMC Cape, Nails, Large Blue Crystal
>Take cover behind stalagmites along the way
>Skip passed the first room on the right, continue ahead Snake comes out of one of the rooms ahead, 1-20 chance. Doom Number 1, Roll a 3
> Look into the second room, leading your party inside
>Investigate some of the surroundings, noticing that there’s a large collection of lava being held back by a single, massive boulder in this chamber
>Exit extremely hot chamber, continue forward Snake comes out of one of the rooms ahead, 1-20 chance. Doom Number 15, Roll a 13
>Advance to the third doorway forward Snake comes out of one of the rooms ahead, 1-20 chance. Doom Number 7, Roll a 1
>Enter the dark corridor
>**Remain in the darkness until farther into the hall**
>Give the Diamond Dogs your Can of ‘Grease’; They make a torch using your Twisted Iron Rod
>–Notice that the corridor is filled with a lot of snake imagery, specifically the Red Cobra–
>Encounter an incomplete bridge with a massive pit of red, sharp crystals beneath it
After weighing out her options, Raisin decides to try and move one of the massive marble slabs from the back of the room. To her and her friends’ amazement, she’s able to punch and push the slabs around with her incredible golem strength. With the help of the Diamond Dogs, she stacks two of the slabs on top of one another to test a risky bridge building theory of hers…
With a chewed on marble slab under a perfectly cut one, Raisin looks ahead to see how she’s going to push them onto some precariously spaced columns in order to make a bridge for her and her friends to cross the beautiful, crimson red chasm of crystals.
Let’s continue from here, shall we?
GAME INFO:
INVENTORIES:
Raisin: Hayseed, Box of Quarter Sticks (x3) (Box has sustained mild water damage), Royal Medallion
Applebloom: CMC Cape (Equipped as Bandage to Right Forehoof), Hammer, Money Bag + 100 Bits, Stompstarter, Spool of Rope
Scootaloo: CMC Cape (Equipped as Bandage to Left Forehoof), Stompstarter, Empty Satchel
Sweetie Belle: CMC Cape, Nails, Large Blue Crystal
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>>347051
I'm not even going to say anything. I'll keep checking in and start posting again once something happens
I'm not even going to say anything. I'll keep checking in and start posting again once something happens
Players, if you win, I'll post a pic for you with our little grape in in. Don't fuck it up
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347094
>>347050
>>347053
>>347063
Seeing by the sole flame dancing atop your Twisted Iron Rod jammed into the ground, you look under the partially stacked marble slabs to find a good position to stand under them.
"So.. now that ya got 'em stacked up like that… whatcha gonna do with em?" Applebloom taps the slabs with her hoof. "Anythin' we can do to help?" She yawns.
"Just stand back… I'm not even sure if I can move both of these at the same time…"
The Diamond Dogs back up a little as you tuck yourself under the top slab. Straining, your hooves push into the marble pathway, cracking the bricks under your burdened weight. You don't feel completely stessed by lifting the end of the slab, but it's also incredibly hard to shuffle your hooves. You feel like a set of table legs in mud.
"Woo hoo! Go Raisin!" Scootaloo flaps her wings in approval.
You cannot move very easily with the weight resting on your head like this.
>>347084
GAME INFO: The ceiling is covered in absolutely massive stalactites. Their eerie presence hangs above your head, nearly hidden by the darkness.
>>347053
>>347063
Seeing by the sole flame dancing atop your Twisted Iron Rod jammed into the ground, you look under the partially stacked marble slabs to find a good position to stand under them.
"So.. now that ya got 'em stacked up like that… whatcha gonna do with em?" Applebloom taps the slabs with her hoof. "Anythin' we can do to help?" She yawns.
"Just stand back… I'm not even sure if I can move both of these at the same time…"
The Diamond Dogs back up a little as you tuck yourself under the top slab. Straining, your hooves push into the marble pathway, cracking the bricks under your burdened weight. You don't feel completely stessed by lifting the end of the slab, but it's also incredibly hard to shuffle your hooves. You feel like a set of table legs in mud.
"Woo hoo! Go Raisin!" Scootaloo flaps her wings in approval.
You cannot move very easily with the weight resting on your head like this.
>>347084
GAME INFO: The ceiling is covered in absolutely massive stalactites. Their eerie presence hangs above your head, nearly hidden by the darkness.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347112
>>347097
>>347100
>>347101
You feel determined to make this work. With Scootaloo cheering you on, you press your forehead into the bottom slab and push with all of your might. Although you cannot lift your hooves, you slide them forward, cracking the bricks in the path ahead.
"Hey, dogs! Help me out here!"
The Diamond Dogs pick up their jaws and press their shoulders into the top slab. They growl as they shove it with every ounce of strength they can muster. Applebloom, Scootaloo, and Sweetie Belle all gather around you to help push the bottom slab.
"Hey! It's moving!" Sweetie Belle watches as the brick path underneath you is chewed up by your shuffling hooves. Every inch gained fills the room with a discordant grinding noise, but the slabs near the bridge.
"Oh! Ah see! We're gonna let the bottom one fall an make us a bridge!" Applebloom reasons.
"Wow… that's actually pretty smart." Scootaloo grunts as she jams her face into the slab. "Are we almost there?"
One of the dogs barks in response.
>>347100
>>347101
You feel determined to make this work. With Scootaloo cheering you on, you press your forehead into the bottom slab and push with all of your might. Although you cannot lift your hooves, you slide them forward, cracking the bricks in the path ahead.
"Hey, dogs! Help me out here!"
The Diamond Dogs pick up their jaws and press their shoulders into the top slab. They growl as they shove it with every ounce of strength they can muster. Applebloom, Scootaloo, and Sweetie Belle all gather around you to help push the bottom slab.
"Hey! It's moving!" Sweetie Belle watches as the brick path underneath you is chewed up by your shuffling hooves. Every inch gained fills the room with a discordant grinding noise, but the slabs near the bridge.
"Oh! Ah see! We're gonna let the bottom one fall an make us a bridge!" Applebloom reasons.
"Wow… that's actually pretty smart." Scootaloo grunts as she jams her face into the slab. "Are we almost there?"
One of the dogs barks in response.
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FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347131
>>347123
GAME INFO: >>347041
The map should help a little here. You and your team are on a marble pathway leading to an incomplete bridge. Utilizing a pile of marble slabs, you think you've got a way to make a bridge to get across a massive crystal chasm below.
The current plan is to push the stack of slabs out over the gap. Using the top slab as a counterbalance, you should be able to get the bottom slab to stay level until it drops into place.
GAME INFO: >>347041
The map should help a little here. You and your team are on a marble pathway leading to an incomplete bridge. Utilizing a pile of marble slabs, you think you've got a way to make a bridge to get across a massive crystal chasm below.
The current plan is to push the stack of slabs out over the gap. Using the top slab as a counterbalance, you should be able to get the bottom slab to stay level until it drops into place.
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FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347161
>>347155
>>347156
GAME INFO: The supports are, indeed, slightly lower than the bridge itself. They'd need to be in order to construct an path that was ground level across all 3.
>Using the top slab as a counterbalance, you should be able to get the bottom slab to stay level until it drops into place.
>>347146
GAME INFO: Kudos for catching that. I was just typing up a scene where all of your friends got stuck under part of the slab.
Anything you'd like to change about your plan before continuing?
>>347156
GAME INFO: The supports are, indeed, slightly lower than the bridge itself. They'd need to be in order to construct an path that was ground level across all 3.
>Using the top slab as a counterbalance, you should be able to get the bottom slab to stay level until it drops into place.
>>347146
GAME INFO: Kudos for catching that. I was just typing up a scene where all of your friends got stuck under part of the slab.
Anything you'd like to change about your plan before continuing?
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>>347177
thats just gonna make all of them move, we have no way to keep the one on top from moving.
WHAT IF WE USED RASIN AS THE COUNTERBALANCE
thats just gonna make all of them move, we have no way to keep the one on top from moving.
WHAT IF WE USED RASIN AS THE COUNTERBALANCE
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>>347161
I had this idea, but yours works better I think.
I had this idea, but yours works better I think.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347193
>>347187
GAME INFO: The bridge is mostly incomplete. It looks like the Boulder Snakes were just starting on the construction here before moving elsewhere. Beyond the two columns in the chasm below and part of the third one exposed on the bridge, there aren't any supports or braces in place yet.
GAME INFO: The bridge is mostly incomplete. It looks like the Boulder Snakes were just starting on the construction here before moving elsewhere. Beyond the two columns in the chasm below and part of the third one exposed on the bridge, there aren't any supports or braces in place yet.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347216
This puzzle seems to be getting more and more complicated as we move along here…
A proposed plan is to fetch another slab and push it up against the forward bottom slab. In this sense, you are no longer balancing the heavy slab on your head, but you will also be pushing 3 giant slabs worth of marble at the same time. The 3rd marble slab is made of solid rock, so it shouldn't have to worry too much about taking the sudden change in weight of the top slab.
This sound like a good plan?
A proposed plan is to fetch another slab and push it up against the forward bottom slab. In this sense, you are no longer balancing the heavy slab on your head, but you will also be pushing 3 giant slabs worth of marble at the same time. The 3rd marble slab is made of solid rock, so it shouldn't have to worry too much about taking the sudden change in weight of the top slab.
This sound like a good plan?
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>>347216
not really, as it requires all the slabs and we gotta do it again real soon.
there must be something we're not seeing here
not really, as it requires all the slabs and we gotta do it again real soon.
there must be something we're not seeing here
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347240
>>347231
META INFO: I did! That put a huge smile on my face. Really funny to see that make it into the collab pic.
>>347234
>>347239
GAME INFO: The support columns have very large, circular cut flat tops. They appear to be carved from solid marble. You cannot see their bases in the crystal chasm below, but they look stable enough to support the weight of the marble slabs.
META INFO: I did! That put a huge smile on my face. Really funny to see that make it into the collab pic.
>>347234
>>347239
GAME INFO: The support columns have very large, circular cut flat tops. They appear to be carved from solid marble. You cannot see their bases in the crystal chasm below, but they look stable enough to support the weight of the marble slabs.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347249
>>347246
GAME INFO: Including the support that's holding up the only complete segment of the bridge, there are 3 large supports in total. Half of the support holding up the bridge is still visible, which should, theoretically, catch the bottom slab as it falls into place.
GAME INFO: Including the support that's holding up the only complete segment of the bridge, there are 3 large supports in total. Half of the support holding up the bridge is still visible, which should, theoretically, catch the bottom slab as it falls into place.
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>>347249
so you're saying the thing that catches the marble slab is one big circle?
could we REALLY just push the damn thing in there normally and be fine?
whatever, 3 slab plan couldnt hurt i guess.
so you're saying the thing that catches the marble slab is one big circle?
could we REALLY just push the damn thing in there normally and be fine?
whatever, 3 slab plan couldnt hurt i guess.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347282
>>347257
A thought crosses your mind as the giant slab grinds against the marble walkway. "Wait! Everyone, stop!"
"What's wrong?" Scootaloo is still pushing into the slab, though it refuses to budge.
"When this slab drops into place, where's the slab on my head going to go?"
Your friends look up quick, then hop out from under the slab.
You try to turn your head to face the Diamond Dogs, but it refuses to move. Your mane simply grinds against the heavy slab overhead. "Boys! We're going to fetch another slab. Hold this one for just a moment…"
They whimper quietly. You very slowly crouch a little. Moving slowly, you're just barely able to slide out from underneath the slab. The Dogs almost immediately drop it once you stop supporting it with your head.
A few minutes and a small break later, the next slab is in position. This time, your friends decide to help push on the third slab instead of directly underneath the top slab.
"Everyone ready? This is going to be really, really hard to push. On the count of 3…"
"1…"
"2…"
You grunt, then slam your forelegs into the third slab. The others pull away for a moment, then brace themselves against the monstrously sized slab. You feel your rearlegs bury themselves into the ground.
The slab moves at an agonizingly slow pace. It's hard to tell if it's even moving at all, but you think it's shifted at least a few inches in the last few minutes. The ground behind you is torn up all the way down to some dense rock.
Suddenly, you hear a crash out ahead of you. Your friends jump back. Looking up, you see that the bottom slab seems to have landed in place. The ring of the slab crashing into the column ahead bounces around the chamber for a few seconds.
"…I think we did it, guys…"
The top slab is laying at an angle on top of your slab. Nothing appears to be immediately shifting about, though you're not sure how the snakes didn't hear the boom dropping the slab produced.
"We just have to do this two more times…"
"…but…" Applebloom pants, "we only got 3 slabs left…"
A thought crosses your mind as the giant slab grinds against the marble walkway. "Wait! Everyone, stop!"
"What's wrong?" Scootaloo is still pushing into the slab, though it refuses to budge.
"When this slab drops into place, where's the slab on my head going to go?"
Your friends look up quick, then hop out from under the slab.
You try to turn your head to face the Diamond Dogs, but it refuses to move. Your mane simply grinds against the heavy slab overhead. "Boys! We're going to fetch another slab. Hold this one for just a moment…"
They whimper quietly. You very slowly crouch a little. Moving slowly, you're just barely able to slide out from underneath the slab. The Dogs almost immediately drop it once you stop supporting it with your head.
A few minutes and a small break later, the next slab is in position. This time, your friends decide to help push on the third slab instead of directly underneath the top slab.
"Everyone ready? This is going to be really, really hard to push. On the count of 3…"
"1…"
"2…"
You grunt, then slam your forelegs into the third slab. The others pull away for a moment, then brace themselves against the monstrously sized slab. You feel your rearlegs bury themselves into the ground.
The slab moves at an agonizingly slow pace. It's hard to tell if it's even moving at all, but you think it's shifted at least a few inches in the last few minutes. The ground behind you is torn up all the way down to some dense rock.
Suddenly, you hear a crash out ahead of you. Your friends jump back. Looking up, you see that the bottom slab seems to have landed in place. The ring of the slab crashing into the column ahead bounces around the chamber for a few seconds.
"…I think we did it, guys…"
The top slab is laying at an angle on top of your slab. Nothing appears to be immediately shifting about, though you're not sure how the snakes didn't hear the boom dropping the slab produced.
"We just have to do this two more times…"
"…but…" Applebloom pants, "we only got 3 slabs left…"
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347296
>>347289
>>347293
>>347294
GAME INFO: Venturing around your two slabs, you are currently unable to crawl out onto the newly formed bridge section to check. The top slab is just as wide as the bottom one and currently resting at an angle atop both slabs. It's currently impossible to see around them at this vantage.
>>347293
>>347294
GAME INFO: Venturing around your two slabs, you are currently unable to crawl out onto the newly formed bridge section to check. The top slab is just as wide as the bottom one and currently resting at an angle atop both slabs. It's currently impossible to see around them at this vantage.
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FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347336
>>347316
>>347317
>>347318
>>347319
Knowing that the slabs are going to be stacked kind of odd, you figure that you're going to need to move it in order to continue building the bridge.
Your Dig Dogs seem to be pretty exhausted. It looks like they haven't worked this hard in their entire lives. "Can one of you boys help me up?"
They all look at each other, then grunt back and forth. They start pounding their fists against an open paw and holding out fingers… you're not sure what kind of game this is, but one of them keeps his paw flat while another splays two of his fingers apart. He laughs as the other scoffs.
The 'loser' gestures you over. He places his paws on your shoulders and struggles to lift you. Straining as hard as he can, he miraculously lifts you off the ground a few inches. You can see his legs shaking as he tries to lift you onto the slab.
"Uh… hold on, I'll take it from here." You reach up with your forelegs, just barely able to grab the edge of the slab. Kicking your rearlegs, you're able to get a hoof up onto the slab. Ahead, you see that the top slab is lying at an angle, the other end safely resting on the newly formed bridge.
"I can't believe we moved THAT!" Scootaloo shakes her head in astonishment, standing by your side.
>Push the slab ahead
>Slide down slab and push it back
>>347317
>>347318
>>347319
Knowing that the slabs are going to be stacked kind of odd, you figure that you're going to need to move it in order to continue building the bridge.
Your Dig Dogs seem to be pretty exhausted. It looks like they haven't worked this hard in their entire lives. "Can one of you boys help me up?"
They all look at each other, then grunt back and forth. They start pounding their fists against an open paw and holding out fingers… you're not sure what kind of game this is, but one of them keeps his paw flat while another splays two of his fingers apart. He laughs as the other scoffs.
The 'loser' gestures you over. He places his paws on your shoulders and struggles to lift you. Straining as hard as he can, he miraculously lifts you off the ground a few inches. You can see his legs shaking as he tries to lift you onto the slab.
"Uh… hold on, I'll take it from here." You reach up with your forelegs, just barely able to grab the edge of the slab. Kicking your rearlegs, you're able to get a hoof up onto the slab. Ahead, you see that the top slab is lying at an angle, the other end safely resting on the newly formed bridge.
"I can't believe we moved THAT!" Scootaloo shakes her head in astonishment, standing by your side.
>Push the slab ahead
>Slide down slab and push it back
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347351
>>347339
>>347340
>>347341
>>347345
"I'm going to push the slab ahead a little. Hold on…"
With a mighty kick, the slab falls down on top of the other. The sound of the two stones smashing into one another is startling, to say the least. Looking about, you don't seem to immediately detect any movement.
As you turn around, you see that one of the dogs has his ears pivoting about. He turns around and looks down the corridor your team came in from. He turns around with a terrified look on his face, gesturing you down from the slab.
"Wh…? Raisin, what's he all worked up over?" Scootaloo starts trotting to the end of the slab with you. "Did the noise hurt his ears?"
>>347340
>>347341
>>347345
"I'm going to push the slab ahead a little. Hold on…"
With a mighty kick, the slab falls down on top of the other. The sound of the two stones smashing into one another is startling, to say the least. Looking about, you don't seem to immediately detect any movement.
As you turn around, you see that one of the dogs has his ears pivoting about. He turns around and looks down the corridor your team came in from. He turns around with a terrified look on his face, gesturing you down from the slab.
"Wh…? Raisin, what's he all worked up over?" Scootaloo starts trotting to the end of the slab with you. "Did the noise hurt his ears?"
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FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347388
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FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347426
>>347386
>>347382
>>347405
Quickly, you realize that the Dig Dog has probably heard an approaching Boulder Snake.
"We gotta hide. Now." You point at the torch. "Quick, grab that and run behind the last slab over there. C'mon, guys, move!"
You jump down, treading behind the rest of the group. They all shuffle along the back of the massive slab, laying as low to the ground as they can. The Dig Dog with the torch is fiddling around with it. His arms shake as he looks back and forth to his buddies. In a last minute effort, he jams the fiery end into the ground. You notice that the ground on the end of the fiery rod glows orange… the flame doesn't seem to have died.
In a matter of moments, you hear a hiss come from the doorway. Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo all pull in close next to you. The Diamond Dogs curl up into little shivering balls.
Another hiss echoes into the room. "Who'sssssssssss here? Who'ssssssss working in the gardensssssss?" The voice calls out, but receives no reply. "Kessssssszeem will be most dissssspleasssssed that you're not working on the chamber inssssstead… come out!" The Diamond Dogs tremble behind the last slab alongside your friends.
You hear the snake over at the bridge. It sounds like he's moving the slabs, but you cannot be certain. The little orange spot on the ground by the end of your twisted metal torch seems to be gradually expanding.
>>347382
>>347405
Quickly, you realize that the Dig Dog has probably heard an approaching Boulder Snake.
"We gotta hide. Now." You point at the torch. "Quick, grab that and run behind the last slab over there. C'mon, guys, move!"
You jump down, treading behind the rest of the group. They all shuffle along the back of the massive slab, laying as low to the ground as they can. The Dig Dog with the torch is fiddling around with it. His arms shake as he looks back and forth to his buddies. In a last minute effort, he jams the fiery end into the ground. You notice that the ground on the end of the fiery rod glows orange… the flame doesn't seem to have died.
In a matter of moments, you hear a hiss come from the doorway. Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo all pull in close next to you. The Diamond Dogs curl up into little shivering balls.
Another hiss echoes into the room. "Who'sssssssssss here? Who'ssssssss working in the gardensssssss?" The voice calls out, but receives no reply. "Kessssssszeem will be most dissssspleasssssed that you're not working on the chamber inssssstead… come out!" The Diamond Dogs tremble behind the last slab alongside your friends.
You hear the snake over at the bridge. It sounds like he's moving the slabs, but you cannot be certain. The little orange spot on the ground by the end of your twisted metal torch seems to be gradually expanding.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347446
>>347441
>>347442
Carefully, you reach over to the end of the makeshift torch and press it into the ground. The Diamond Dog lets go of his end, letting it sink a bit further. Suddenly, the orange glow dies out.
You can still hear the snake over near the bridge. It hisses a few times, then you hear the slabs moving again.
"What's he doing? He's not coming this way, is he?" Sweetie Belle whispers into Applebloom's mane.
>>347442
Carefully, you reach over to the end of the makeshift torch and press it into the ground. The Diamond Dog lets go of his end, letting it sink a bit further. Suddenly, the orange glow dies out.
You can still hear the snake over near the bridge. It hisses a few times, then you hear the slabs moving again.
"What's he doing? He's not coming this way, is he?" Sweetie Belle whispers into Applebloom's mane.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347455
>>347447
>>347448
Without saying a word, you very gently hold a hoof up to Sweetie's mouth. Her and Applebloom breathe a little slower.
Suddenly, you hear one of the slabs crash. The chamber fills with noise. Your team jumps a little, but settles back down. Again, you can hear the slab grinding over towards the bridge.
"Where are you? I know you're here… down in the crystalssssssss?" He hisses again. "W… what'ssssss thissssssss…. ssssssmell…" The snake sounds like he's moving back across the bridge.
You feel yourself pulled a little closer to one of the Diamond Dogs. He's very quietly whimpering.
>>347448
Without saying a word, you very gently hold a hoof up to Sweetie's mouth. Her and Applebloom breathe a little slower.
Suddenly, you hear one of the slabs crash. The chamber fills with noise. Your team jumps a little, but settles back down. Again, you can hear the slab grinding over towards the bridge.
"Where are you? I know you're here… down in the crystalssssssss?" He hisses again. "W… what'ssssss thissssssss…. ssssssmell…" The snake sounds like he's moving back across the bridge.
You feel yourself pulled a little closer to one of the Diamond Dogs. He's very quietly whimpering.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347466
>>347461
GAME INFO:
INVENTORIES:
Raisin: Hayseed, Box of Quarter Sticks (x3) (Box has sustained mild water damage), Royal Medallion
Applebloom: CMC Cape (Equipped as Bandage to Right Forehoof), Hammer, Money Bag + 100 Bits, Stompstarter, Spool of Rope
Scootaloo: CMC Cape (Equipped as Bandage to Left Forehoof), Stompstarter, Empty Satchel
Sweetie Belle: CMC Cape, Nails, Large Blue Crystal
The improvised Torch is currently doused and sticking up out of the dirt.
GAME INFO:
INVENTORIES:
Raisin: Hayseed, Box of Quarter Sticks (x3) (Box has sustained mild water damage), Royal Medallion
Applebloom: CMC Cape (Equipped as Bandage to Right Forehoof), Hammer, Money Bag + 100 Bits, Stompstarter, Spool of Rope
Scootaloo: CMC Cape (Equipped as Bandage to Left Forehoof), Stompstarter, Empty Satchel
Sweetie Belle: CMC Cape, Nails, Large Blue Crystal
The improvised Torch is currently doused and sticking up out of the dirt.
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>>347474
yeah, i saw we keep hiding, but things look bad
worse comes to worse, we could do something insane like push the slab down to all those red gems that do who knows what
yeah, i saw we keep hiding, but things look bad
worse comes to worse, we could do something insane like push the slab down to all those red gems that do who knows what
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347482
>>347474
>>347476
You very carefully get up on your rearlegs, just barely able to poke your eyes up above the slab of marble. The room is incredibly dark, but a pair of eyes stare back at you. You freeze, but notice that the snake hasn't seemed to spot you. You have a horrible feeling in your gut, but you remain statuesque.
He hisses again, searching around the room. He turns around, facing the bridge again. "What issssss thissss? Fire Greasssssssse? Diamond Dogsssssss?" He keeps poking at the air. A few moments go by, then his voice booms again. "Where are you, worker? Do not make me ssssssearch for you…."
His glowing eyes keep swinging back your way, but he doesn't seem to detect you.
>>347476
You very carefully get up on your rearlegs, just barely able to poke your eyes up above the slab of marble. The room is incredibly dark, but a pair of eyes stare back at you. You freeze, but notice that the snake hasn't seemed to spot you. You have a horrible feeling in your gut, but you remain statuesque.
He hisses again, searching around the room. He turns around, facing the bridge again. "What issssss thissss? Fire Greasssssssse? Diamond Dogsssssss?" He keeps poking at the air. A few moments go by, then his voice booms again. "Where are you, worker? Do not make me ssssssearch for you…."
His glowing eyes keep swinging back your way, but he doesn't seem to detect you.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347505
>>347484
>>347485
>>347489
>>347492
>>347494
>>347495
>>347498
"Sweetie Belle…" You keep your voice incredibly quiet. "…hoof me your Box of Nails…"
Shaking, the little filly brings the Box of Nails out of her saddlebag. Her shaking foreleg rattles it around a little bit, catching the snake's attention for a moment.
"Hmm?" His eyes look back your way for a moment. You're locked in position, ready to launch the box into the chasm. Again, even though you're in plain view, the Boulder Snake doesn't seem to notice you.
As his head turns just for a moment, you launch the box up out of your hooves, then duck down fast. You hear the box explode, scattering all the little pieces of iron about the glassy like crystals below. It sounds like you broke a crystal in the process.
The snake doesn't say a word. There's a nearly perfect silence in the air. As you begin to peek around the slab, you see that the snake has his head against the ground. The monstrous being slithers silently down one of the columns, heading into the crystals below.
"Can you dogs dig us a little spot under this slab while he's gone?"
One of the dogs bops your forehead twice. You hear them dig softly by your side for a few seconds, then pull on your leg. It's a tight fit, but they seem to have made a little crawlspace under the slab.
It's disturbingly quiet in the room, considering the Snake is no doubt still moving around. You cannot hear much of anything and certainly cannot see anything but the fearful eyes of your comrades shivering in the little hiding spot under the slab.
"N-n-now what?" Scootaloo whispers.
>>347485
>>347489
>>347492
>>347494
>>347495
>>347498
"Sweetie Belle…" You keep your voice incredibly quiet. "…hoof me your Box of Nails…"
Shaking, the little filly brings the Box of Nails out of her saddlebag. Her shaking foreleg rattles it around a little bit, catching the snake's attention for a moment.
"Hmm?" His eyes look back your way for a moment. You're locked in position, ready to launch the box into the chasm. Again, even though you're in plain view, the Boulder Snake doesn't seem to notice you.
As his head turns just for a moment, you launch the box up out of your hooves, then duck down fast. You hear the box explode, scattering all the little pieces of iron about the glassy like crystals below. It sounds like you broke a crystal in the process.
The snake doesn't say a word. There's a nearly perfect silence in the air. As you begin to peek around the slab, you see that the snake has his head against the ground. The monstrous being slithers silently down one of the columns, heading into the crystals below.
"Can you dogs dig us a little spot under this slab while he's gone?"
One of the dogs bops your forehead twice. You hear them dig softly by your side for a few seconds, then pull on your leg. It's a tight fit, but they seem to have made a little crawlspace under the slab.
It's disturbingly quiet in the room, considering the Snake is no doubt still moving around. You cannot hear much of anything and certainly cannot see anything but the fearful eyes of your comrades shivering in the little hiding spot under the slab.
"N-n-now what?" Scootaloo whispers.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347521
>>347509
>>347515
GAME INFO: The Diamond Dogs might be able to cover up more of the entrance, but as it is, you're barely inside of the little crawlspace. In order to cover it up better, you'd have to exit the crawlspace.
>>347518
GAME INFO: Good night, Krabbs. Always awesome to have you sketch up some scenes for us. Thanks!
>>347515
GAME INFO: The Diamond Dogs might be able to cover up more of the entrance, but as it is, you're barely inside of the little crawlspace. In order to cover it up better, you'd have to exit the crawlspace.
>>347518
GAME INFO: Good night, Krabbs. Always awesome to have you sketch up some scenes for us. Thanks!
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347529
>>347526
GAME INFO: Unfortunately, it's too dark to see whether or not the bridge was haphazardly finished by the Boulder Snake or not. He seemed to be moving the slabs around, however, so you're not completely sure one way or the other.
If you had any source of light, it may be easy to see the glow reflect off the slabs.
GAME INFO: Unfortunately, it's too dark to see whether or not the bridge was haphazardly finished by the Boulder Snake or not. He seemed to be moving the slabs around, however, so you're not completely sure one way or the other.
If you had any source of light, it may be easy to see the glow reflect off the slabs.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347546
>>347534
>>347528
"Also… really quick… can you guys put some more dirt in your coats? To keep your scent dow-"
You hear a loud hiss down in the chasm. "Nailssssss… what? Diamond Dog nailsssssss?" He seems to be talking to himself. He hisses again. "No… ssssssomething elsssssse… what issssss thisssssss sssssssmell…"
"…so he can't smell you as easily."
"But R-Raisin, ain't t-they already kinda… dirty?" Applebloom's voice trembles.
To your side, you can see the end of the torch sticking out of the ground. It's hard to see more than a few feet in front of you, but you can just barely make out the silhouette against the shadows. You cannot hear nor see the snake at the moment.
>>347528
"Also… really quick… can you guys put some more dirt in your coats? To keep your scent dow-"
You hear a loud hiss down in the chasm. "Nailssssss… what? Diamond Dog nailsssssss?" He seems to be talking to himself. He hisses again. "No… ssssssomething elsssssse… what issssss thisssssss sssssssmell…"
"…so he can't smell you as easily."
"But R-Raisin, ain't t-they already kinda… dirty?" Applebloom's voice trembles.
To your side, you can see the end of the torch sticking out of the ground. It's hard to see more than a few feet in front of you, but you can just barely make out the silhouette against the shadows. You cannot hear nor see the snake at the moment.
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FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347573
>>347566
GAME INFO: The walls around this area seem to be smoothed out closer to the ground, but get much craggier up toward the ceiling and the stalactites. The room looks like it's still being worked on, but the walls seem to have been eaten away to the point of being relatively smooth. There aren't many places to hide along the walls.
GAME INFO: The walls around this area seem to be smoothed out closer to the ground, but get much craggier up toward the ceiling and the stalactites. The room looks like it's still being worked on, but the walls seem to have been eaten away to the point of being relatively smooth. There aren't many places to hide along the walls.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347586
>>347576
>>347565
You decide to move out of the crawlspace so that you can help cover your team up a little better. Scootaloo immediately abjects.
"Raisin! You can't go out there! That thing'll eat you!" She whisper shouts from the safety of the crawlspace hole.
You simply move the pile of dirt from the Dig Dog's excavation over to the entrance and bury it carefully. "I'll be fine. You guys need to stay quiet and stay hidden."
Just as Scootaloo is about to retort, you pad the hole down, making sure to leave a breather hole for the dank cave air to pass through. They seem to be safe… for now…
You can see the Boulder Snake moving back toward the base of the bridge column. He's still moving completely silently. Watching such a massive creature move without making a single noise is absolutely frightening, though you maintain your composure. It's not as if it can fly or anything… not like a blue jay or a sparrow.
You remain partially hidden behind the slab, keeping an eye out on the Snake. It's still climbing up.
>>347565
You decide to move out of the crawlspace so that you can help cover your team up a little better. Scootaloo immediately abjects.
"Raisin! You can't go out there! That thing'll eat you!" She whisper shouts from the safety of the crawlspace hole.
You simply move the pile of dirt from the Dig Dog's excavation over to the entrance and bury it carefully. "I'll be fine. You guys need to stay quiet and stay hidden."
Just as Scootaloo is about to retort, you pad the hole down, making sure to leave a breather hole for the dank cave air to pass through. They seem to be safe… for now…
You can see the Boulder Snake moving back toward the base of the bridge column. He's still moving completely silently. Watching such a massive creature move without making a single noise is absolutely frightening, though you maintain your composure. It's not as if it can fly or anything… not like a blue jay or a sparrow.
You remain partially hidden behind the slab, keeping an eye out on the Snake. It's still climbing up.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347623
>>347600
>>347605
You quietly duck behind the corner of the marble slab, keeping an eye out for the gigantic Snake. You watch as he slinks up the bridge columns, then suddenly looks to be gliding in thin air. Judging by his position, he should be far out over the chasm.
"Sssssssstupid workersssssss…" He hisses. "I will find you…" His sliding on the ground has become much more apparent as he heads back towards the entrance of the chamber.
Suddenly, he doubles back, moving silently like he was before. You watch him climb up the wall a ways, up toward the stalactites. He slinks between a few of them, heading up higher towards the larger stalactites on the ceiling. His eyes peer down, scanning about the floor. You hear him quietly chuckle.
"Great…" You whisper.
It's hard to see, but the Snake's glowing eyes stand out fairly well against the darkness. Although he has a fairly good view of you, he doesn't seem to draw near your position.
>>347605
You quietly duck behind the corner of the marble slab, keeping an eye out for the gigantic Snake. You watch as he slinks up the bridge columns, then suddenly looks to be gliding in thin air. Judging by his position, he should be far out over the chasm.
"Sssssssstupid workersssssss…" He hisses. "I will find you…" His sliding on the ground has become much more apparent as he heads back towards the entrance of the chamber.
Suddenly, he doubles back, moving silently like he was before. You watch him climb up the wall a ways, up toward the stalactites. He slinks between a few of them, heading up higher towards the larger stalactites on the ceiling. His eyes peer down, scanning about the floor. You hear him quietly chuckle.
"Great…" You whisper.
It's hard to see, but the Snake's glowing eyes stand out fairly well against the darkness. Although he has a fairly good view of you, he doesn't seem to draw near your position.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347635
>>347624
>>347626
You stand perfectly frozen in statuesque position. You've grown fairly good at doing this. Your golem body makes this incredibly easy, seeing as it tends to want to stay at rest without your input. Standing still, you only follow the snake with your eyes.
After a few minutes, you see him slink back down the wall a ways. He moves directly toward you and the last slab. He doesn't look toward you at all, but continues up along the wall closeby. A terrible feeling overwhelms you as he silently disappears into the the shadows behind you.
>>347626
You stand perfectly frozen in statuesque position. You've grown fairly good at doing this. Your golem body makes this incredibly easy, seeing as it tends to want to stay at rest without your input. Standing still, you only follow the snake with your eyes.
After a few minutes, you see him slink back down the wall a ways. He moves directly toward you and the last slab. He doesn't look toward you at all, but continues up along the wall closeby. A terrible feeling overwhelms you as he silently disappears into the the shadows behind you.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347644
>>347641
Turning your head ever so slightly, you see that the giant Snake is looking over top of your current position. He appears to be scanning the room back and forth, moving his massive head very slowly.
Your stomach feels like it's full of butterflies right now. The tension is overwhelming, but you manage to keep perfectly still.
>>347642
GAME INFO: The Snake is directly above and behind you, partially crawling his way up the wall.
Turning your head ever so slightly, you see that the giant Snake is looking over top of your current position. He appears to be scanning the room back and forth, moving his massive head very slowly.
Your stomach feels like it's full of butterflies right now. The tension is overwhelming, but you manage to keep perfectly still.
>>347642
GAME INFO: The Snake is directly above and behind you, partially crawling his way up the wall.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347656
>>347646
>>347649
>>347650
You keep watching the massive snake as it perches up on the wall. After another few minutes, you see it glower. Slowly, but still silently, it slithers down the wall. He flicks his tongue while passing the marble slab, stopping almost instantly.
"Curiousssssss…" He hisses.
You continue to remain perfectly still. The Snake tastes the air right next to the slab. He looks back and forth, then down at the slab. In a lightning quick action, you see him strike the slab and pull back. The slab moves slightly, but your friends remain covered up.
"Mmmm…" He hums to himself, swallowing a chunk of the slab. He looks back and forth again, staying very close. You're not sure how your friends are dealing with this, but you're almost certain you heard Sweetie shriek from underneath for a moment. You hear a steaming noise coming from the snake as smoke rises from his nostrils. He doesn't seem bothered by it.
>>347649
>>347650
You keep watching the massive snake as it perches up on the wall. After another few minutes, you see it glower. Slowly, but still silently, it slithers down the wall. He flicks his tongue while passing the marble slab, stopping almost instantly.
"Curiousssssss…" He hisses.
You continue to remain perfectly still. The Snake tastes the air right next to the slab. He looks back and forth, then down at the slab. In a lightning quick action, you see him strike the slab and pull back. The slab moves slightly, but your friends remain covered up.
"Mmmm…" He hums to himself, swallowing a chunk of the slab. He looks back and forth again, staying very close. You're not sure how your friends are dealing with this, but you're almost certain you heard Sweetie shriek from underneath for a moment. You hear a steaming noise coming from the snake as smoke rises from his nostrils. He doesn't seem bothered by it.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347673
>>347658
>>347664
>>347667
>>347670
Looking about as though he knows he's doing wrong, the greedy snake strikes the marble slab again. You don't hear any noises from underneath. The snake relishes another chunk of the massive slab as it rolls down into his stomach.
Suddenly, you see another pair of eyes pop into the room. The tension in your stomach turns into complete despair as the viper fast serpent slithers into the room.
"Kelveret!" It hisses loudly. The snake next to you seizes up before being struck on his face.
"No! Pleassssssse… I jusssssst wanted a bite! Ssssssssomeone elssssssse had one… I thought it wasssss okay…"
"Do not lie to me! Get back into the chamber room, you missssssserable fool! You'll be cutting slabs for a month after Kesssssszeem is through with you!" Again, the bossy snake smashes his nose into Kelveret, effectively punching his gut. The snake spits out a glowing orange, nearly molten hunk of marble your way. The little area about you is lit up rather well, exposing you to both snakes. They don't seem to notice you as Kelveret is punched out of the room, back into the corridor.
You feel faint as the snakes exit the chamber.
>>347664
>>347667
>>347670
Looking about as though he knows he's doing wrong, the greedy snake strikes the marble slab again. You don't hear any noises from underneath. The snake relishes another chunk of the massive slab as it rolls down into his stomach.
Suddenly, you see another pair of eyes pop into the room. The tension in your stomach turns into complete despair as the viper fast serpent slithers into the room.
"Kelveret!" It hisses loudly. The snake next to you seizes up before being struck on his face.
"No! Pleassssssse… I jusssssst wanted a bite! Ssssssssomeone elssssssse had one… I thought it wasssss okay…"
"Do not lie to me! Get back into the chamber room, you missssssserable fool! You'll be cutting slabs for a month after Kesssssszeem is through with you!" Again, the bossy snake smashes his nose into Kelveret, effectively punching his gut. The snake spits out a glowing orange, nearly molten hunk of marble your way. The little area about you is lit up rather well, exposing you to both snakes. They don't seem to notice you as Kelveret is punched out of the room, back into the corridor.
You feel faint as the snakes exit the chamber.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347684
>>347675
>>347676
You wait until you're absolutely certain they're both gone, then proceed to dig up your companions. They nearly leap out of the hole, embracing the warm light of the large, slightly molten chunk of marble. Scootaloo throws her hooves around you.
"How? How did you do that?" She asks. "Did you actually fight that thing?!"
"Uh… no. His boss came in and kicked him out."
Your friends nervously laugh to one another, breathing a few, deep sighs of relief. "I cannot believe that just happened… I thought we were goners…" Sweetie Belle looks down at the ground. Her mane is all roughed up from sitting still inside the crawlspace for so long.
You hold the greasy end of the torch up to the molten marble, letting it immediately catch fire. One of the trembling Diamond Dogs takes it, but points to his buddies. They're both still inside the hole, whimpering.
With the extra light, you see that the snake has haphazardly completed the bridge. The last slab seems to have fallen out of place, likely due to lazily pushing it out of his way. It's pinned between the last column and the wall, a couple feet down from the edge of the platform.
>>347676
You wait until you're absolutely certain they're both gone, then proceed to dig up your companions. They nearly leap out of the hole, embracing the warm light of the large, slightly molten chunk of marble. Scootaloo throws her hooves around you.
"How? How did you do that?" She asks. "Did you actually fight that thing?!"
"Uh… no. His boss came in and kicked him out."
Your friends nervously laugh to one another, breathing a few, deep sighs of relief. "I cannot believe that just happened… I thought we were goners…" Sweetie Belle looks down at the ground. Her mane is all roughed up from sitting still inside the crawlspace for so long.
You hold the greasy end of the torch up to the molten marble, letting it immediately catch fire. One of the trembling Diamond Dogs takes it, but points to his buddies. They're both still inside the hole, whimpering.
With the extra light, you see that the snake has haphazardly completed the bridge. The last slab seems to have fallen out of place, likely due to lazily pushing it out of his way. It's pinned between the last column and the wall, a couple feet down from the edge of the platform.
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FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347692
>>347687
"What's wrong? Do they hear another one?"
Scootaloo, Applebloom, and Sweetie Belle all duck down.
The Diamond Dog quivering with the torch in his paw shakes his head.
"…what's the matter, then?"
"Ah think they're scared…" Applebloom ducks her head down close to the hole, looking at the shaky dogs.
"The snakes are gone, though. They need to get up out of there so we can get out of this terrible place…"
>>347689
GAME INFO: The slab jammed into the wall looks a little precarious, to say the least. A solid jump on the end wedged into the wall would probably dislodge it.
>>347691
GAME INFO: Much like this diagram. Thank you, Anon.
"What's wrong? Do they hear another one?"
Scootaloo, Applebloom, and Sweetie Belle all duck down.
The Diamond Dog quivering with the torch in his paw shakes his head.
"…what's the matter, then?"
"Ah think they're scared…" Applebloom ducks her head down close to the hole, looking at the shaky dogs.
"The snakes are gone, though. They need to get up out of there so we can get out of this terrible place…"
>>347689
GAME INFO: The slab jammed into the wall looks a little precarious, to say the least. A solid jump on the end wedged into the wall would probably dislodge it.
>>347691
GAME INFO: Much like this diagram. Thank you, Anon.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347711
>>347708
GAME INFO: As before, moving the marble slabs is going to create a fair amount of noise. Stomping on the side of it just to get it moving is fairly loud. The marble slab also grinds against the marble path and the other slabs as it moves, so that's something to take into consideration.
GAME INFO: As before, moving the marble slabs is going to create a fair amount of noise. Stomping on the side of it just to get it moving is fairly loud. The marble slab also grinds against the marble path and the other slabs as it moves, so that's something to take into consideration.
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>>347701
If we stood on the higher end it would fall down into the pit?
If we stood on the higher end it would fall down into the pit?
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347720
I see two plans emerging…
>Try to get the last partially eaten slab over to the last column in an attempt to counterbalance the poorly placed slab
>Let each pone/dog go across one at a time while tied to your rope
>>347718
META INFO:
>throwing apples into highly acidic goop to neutralize it… even though apples are acidic
Kiiiiiinda…
>Try to get the last partially eaten slab over to the last column in an attempt to counterbalance the poorly placed slab
>Let each pone/dog go across one at a time while tied to your rope
>>347718
META INFO:
>throwing apples into highly acidic goop to neutralize it… even though apples are acidic
Kiiiiiinda…
1d25 FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347730
>>347722
>>347724
"C'mon, you two. Are you really going to let a bunch of fillies show you up?"
The two cowering dogs look at one another, then out to you. They shake and slowly crawl out from under the partially eaten slab. It's startling to see how close that snake was to chewing through the top… one more bite may have been enough to reveal your crew.
Weighing out all of your options, you lead your group over to the makeshift bridge, keeping an eye out behind you for any sudden Boulder Snake appearances.
"Did… did that snake help us build the bridge we were working on?" Sweetie Belle asks, curled up in one of the Diamond Dog's arms.
"Ah think he did… or did ya'll build this while he was down in the crystal pit?" Applebloom looks over the side. The blood red crystals below look foreboding.
"Nah, this was all him. He was looking for a lost 'worker', apparently." You stop next to the unstable slab. "He found the Box of Nails, apparently."
"So.. this looks completely safe." Scootaloo taps the slab with her hoof. "How are we going to get across, again?"
"One at a time. We'll tie the rope to me. You guys keep one end between your teeth. If the slab gives, at least no-one is going to fall into the pit. You wanna go first, Scootaloo?"
"Uh… Applebloom wanted to go first, didn't you?" She passes one end of the rope over to her.
"Ah'll go first. Keep a good hold on the rope, alright?" Applebloom puts the rope in her mouth, then climbs up on your back to get onto the slab.
She begins to shimmy her way over to the other side…
The slab gives. Doom number 17
>>347724
"C'mon, you two. Are you really going to let a bunch of fillies show you up?"
The two cowering dogs look at one another, then out to you. They shake and slowly crawl out from under the partially eaten slab. It's startling to see how close that snake was to chewing through the top… one more bite may have been enough to reveal your crew.
Weighing out all of your options, you lead your group over to the makeshift bridge, keeping an eye out behind you for any sudden Boulder Snake appearances.
"Did… did that snake help us build the bridge we were working on?" Sweetie Belle asks, curled up in one of the Diamond Dog's arms.
"Ah think he did… or did ya'll build this while he was down in the crystal pit?" Applebloom looks over the side. The blood red crystals below look foreboding.
"Nah, this was all him. He was looking for a lost 'worker', apparently." You stop next to the unstable slab. "He found the Box of Nails, apparently."
"So.. this looks completely safe." Scootaloo taps the slab with her hoof. "How are we going to get across, again?"
"One at a time. We'll tie the rope to me. You guys keep one end between your teeth. If the slab gives, at least no-one is going to fall into the pit. You wanna go first, Scootaloo?"
"Uh… Applebloom wanted to go first, didn't you?" She passes one end of the rope over to her.
"Ah'll go first. Keep a good hold on the rope, alright?" Applebloom puts the rope in her mouth, then climbs up on your back to get onto the slab.
She begins to shimmy her way over to the other side…
The slab gives. Doom number 17
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347737
>>347732
Applebloom jumps up on the other side. "Whew… it's a little slippery. Watch yer step!"
"Alright, Sweetie Belle? You wanna go next?"
She gulps. "Alright…" She takes the rope end in her mouth. The Diamond Dog carrying her puts her up on the slab, then pets her mane. She draws in a deep breath, then marches across…
But doesn't make it. Doom Number: 2
>>347734
GAME INFO: Close. 1/25 for fillies, 1/15 for dogs, and 1/2 for Raisin. I'll let you guys pick her number.
Roll #1 2 = 2
Applebloom jumps up on the other side. "Whew… it's a little slippery. Watch yer step!"
"Alright, Sweetie Belle? You wanna go next?"
She gulps. "Alright…" She takes the rope end in her mouth. The Diamond Dog carrying her puts her up on the slab, then pets her mane. She draws in a deep breath, then marches across…
But doesn't make it. Doom Number: 2
>>347734
GAME INFO: Close. 1/25 for fillies, 1/15 for dogs, and 1/2 for Raisin. I'll let you guys pick her number.
Roll #1 2 = 2
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FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347753
>>347737
As Sweetie begins venturing across the slab, the thing seems to shift. Her little hoofsteps seemed to be just what it needed to give way. In an instant, the slab falls down into the crystal chasm below. The rope becomes taut as you manage to pull Sweetie up from the drop. Scootaloo helps her up onto the slab.
The crash resonates through the chamber.
"Ohmygosh… Are you alright?"
Sweetie Belle wraps her hooves around your neck. "Thank you for holding the rope…"
Applebloom waves. "Uh… now what?"
One of the Diamond Dogs taps your head. When he's got your attention, he picks up Scootaloo, then makes a throwing motion towards the other side. He tilts his head and shrugs his shoulders.
>>347751
GAME INFO: Yes. Just a minor set back in a major operation.
As Sweetie begins venturing across the slab, the thing seems to shift. Her little hoofsteps seemed to be just what it needed to give way. In an instant, the slab falls down into the crystal chasm below. The rope becomes taut as you manage to pull Sweetie up from the drop. Scootaloo helps her up onto the slab.
The crash resonates through the chamber.
"Ohmygosh… Are you alright?"
Sweetie Belle wraps her hooves around your neck. "Thank you for holding the rope…"
Applebloom waves. "Uh… now what?"
One of the Diamond Dogs taps your head. When he's got your attention, he picks up Scootaloo, then makes a throwing motion towards the other side. He tilts his head and shrugs his shoulders.
>>347751
GAME INFO: Yes. Just a minor set back in a major operation.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347759
>>347755
GAME INFO:
INVENTORIES:
Raisin: Hayseed, Box of Quarter Sticks (x3) (Box has sustained mild water damage), Royal Medallion
Applebloom: CMC Cape (Equipped as Bandage to Right Forehoof), Hammer, Money Bag + 100 Bits, Stompstarter, Spool of Rope
Scootaloo: CMC Cape (Equipped as Bandage to Left Forehoof), Stompstarter, Empty Satchel
Sweetie Belle: CMC Cape, Nails, Large Blue Crystal
One of the Diamond Dogs is holding your Twisted Iron Rod Torch.
GAME INFO:
INVENTORIES:
Raisin: Hayseed, Box of Quarter Sticks (x3) (Box has sustained mild water damage), Royal Medallion
Applebloom: CMC Cape (Equipped as Bandage to Right Forehoof), Hammer, Money Bag + 100 Bits, Stompstarter, Spool of Rope
Scootaloo: CMC Cape (Equipped as Bandage to Left Forehoof), Stompstarter, Empty Satchel
Sweetie Belle: CMC Cape, Nails, Large Blue Crystal
One of the Diamond Dogs is holding your Twisted Iron Rod Torch.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347782
>>347781
"How good are you at climbing? Could you scale that wall if you were able to swing into it with a rope? Two taps yes one tap no."
The Dig Dog looks down at you, then simply nods. He cranks his head either way, then takes a few steps back. He squats a few times, stretching his legs. He nods again.
"How good are you at climbing? Could you scale that wall if you were able to swing into it with a rope? Two taps yes one tap no."
The Dig Dog looks down at you, then simply nods. He cranks his head either way, then takes a few steps back. He squats a few times, stretching his legs. He nods again.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347793
>>347787
GAME INFO: I might, but I think you're going to hate me when I tell you.
>>347784
>>347788
>>347789
>>347790
>>347791
>>347792
"Alright.. Let's try something here. We'll tie the rope to Scootaloo, then you can give her a toss acros-"
"What?! No, no, no… Raisin, you can't be serious?" Scootaloo looks a bit concerned.
"Hey, I trust these guys. Look at the arm on him! You'll clear the gap easy!"
"That's not the part I'm worried about…" She flares her wings up as you tie a quick loop around her. In an instant, the Diamond Dog launches Scootaloo over the chasm. She flutters her wings like mad, barely managing to slow her descent. She lands a little rough, but intact.
"Oww…" She rubs her head before untying the rope. "Did you think about how you're going to get across?"
"Already got it covered. You, jump across." You nod to the Diamond Dog. He nods, gets a running start, then leaps over the chasm. He digs into the other side, wielding the torch in one paw. In a matter of seconds, he's scaled the wall.
"Alright, Sweetie Belle, you're next."
The Diamond Dog holding Sweetie Belle gives you a stern look, then takes off his helmet. He puts her on top of his head, then puts his helmet on Sweetie Belle's head. The dog gets a running leap, then digs into the opposing wall. Sweetie Belle hangs onto his face for dear life, but ends up making it to the other side safely.
"Huh… well, I would've suggested that for Scootaloo if I'd have known they'd have such an easy time carrying us across… sorry, Scoots…"
She glowers back at you. "So, one more dog and you, then? What's the hold up?"
The other dog looks down at you, grabs your rope, then proceeds to leap the chasm. You notice that he's not using his left paw quite as much as the other… you suspect it's the dog who's paw you slapped back in the pitch black, light hating crystal room.
In a matter of moments, the rope comes flying your way…
GAME INFO: I might, but I think you're going to hate me when I tell you.
>>347784
>>347788
>>347789
>>347790
>>347791
>>347792
"Alright.. Let's try something here. We'll tie the rope to Scootaloo, then you can give her a toss acros-"
"What?! No, no, no… Raisin, you can't be serious?" Scootaloo looks a bit concerned.
"Hey, I trust these guys. Look at the arm on him! You'll clear the gap easy!"
"That's not the part I'm worried about…" She flares her wings up as you tie a quick loop around her. In an instant, the Diamond Dog launches Scootaloo over the chasm. She flutters her wings like mad, barely managing to slow her descent. She lands a little rough, but intact.
"Oww…" She rubs her head before untying the rope. "Did you think about how you're going to get across?"
"Already got it covered. You, jump across." You nod to the Diamond Dog. He nods, gets a running start, then leaps over the chasm. He digs into the other side, wielding the torch in one paw. In a matter of seconds, he's scaled the wall.
"Alright, Sweetie Belle, you're next."
The Diamond Dog holding Sweetie Belle gives you a stern look, then takes off his helmet. He puts her on top of his head, then puts his helmet on Sweetie Belle's head. The dog gets a running leap, then digs into the opposing wall. Sweetie Belle hangs onto his face for dear life, but ends up making it to the other side safely.
"Huh… well, I would've suggested that for Scootaloo if I'd have known they'd have such an easy time carrying us across… sorry, Scoots…"
She glowers back at you. "So, one more dog and you, then? What's the hold up?"
The other dog looks down at you, grabs your rope, then proceeds to leap the chasm. You notice that he's not using his left paw quite as much as the other… you suspect it's the dog who's paw you slapped back in the pitch black, light hating crystal room.
In a matter of moments, the rope comes flying your way…
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347800
>>347793
Quickly, you tie the rope around your midsection, looping it a few times. When it's firmly taut around your stomach, you knot the end of the rope and throw it across the gap, back to your friends.
"Alright, I'm going to let myself down very gently. Get ready…"
"Roger, Raisin…"
As you start to lower yourself and let them get used to your weight, you hear some hissing in the distance.
"Oh man.. not now…"
The entire party struggles to lift you up the other side of the chasm very slowly. Looking back through the doorway, the entrance into the chamber, you see a pair of eyes hovering in the darkness.
"Guys… a little faster, if you could…"
"Geez, Raisin, what's the rush?" Scootaloo grunts.
Even up on the ledge, you keep your eyes back towards the doorway. The eyes don't seem to move, but they blink.
"I… I think we should get going here…"
Behind you rests a very entrance and a massive set of crystal doors. They're beautifully engraved… much like the hallway beyond them. This area looks amazingly beautiful, but leaves you feeling very small and weak.
>>347797
GAME INFO: The snake 'appeared' to be floating in midair because you could not see the bridge in the darkness. The Snake was simply crossing the bridge.
Quickly, you tie the rope around your midsection, looping it a few times. When it's firmly taut around your stomach, you knot the end of the rope and throw it across the gap, back to your friends.
"Alright, I'm going to let myself down very gently. Get ready…"
"Roger, Raisin…"
As you start to lower yourself and let them get used to your weight, you hear some hissing in the distance.
"Oh man.. not now…"
The entire party struggles to lift you up the other side of the chasm very slowly. Looking back through the doorway, the entrance into the chamber, you see a pair of eyes hovering in the darkness.
"Guys… a little faster, if you could…"
"Geez, Raisin, what's the rush?" Scootaloo grunts.
Even up on the ledge, you keep your eyes back towards the doorway. The eyes don't seem to move, but they blink.
"I… I think we should get going here…"
Behind you rests a very entrance and a massive set of crystal doors. They're beautifully engraved… much like the hallway beyond them. This area looks amazingly beautiful, but leaves you feeling very small and weak.
>>347797
GAME INFO: The snake 'appeared' to be floating in midair because you could not see the bridge in the darkness. The Snake was simply crossing the bridge.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347804
>>347803
GAME INFO: This comment was made with META INFO. I was simply doing a Dark Souls thingamajig. In the post before this, I describe exactly why the snake appeared to be floating:
>GAME INFO: The snake 'appeared' to be floating in midair because you could not see the bridge in the darkness. The Snake was simply crossing the bridge.
I wouldn't yank you guys around like that. That's plain demonic. Meanie pants mode, even.
GAME INFO: This comment was made with META INFO. I was simply doing a Dark Souls thingamajig. In the post before this, I describe exactly why the snake appeared to be floating:
>GAME INFO: The snake 'appeared' to be floating in midair because you could not see the bridge in the darkness. The Snake was simply crossing the bridge.
I wouldn't yank you guys around like that. That's plain demonic. Meanie pants mode, even.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347807
>>347805
GAME INFO: A situation very similar to this happened way back toward the start of the game when you and your friends were going out to visit Zecora in the Everfree Forest. You fell into a boggy pit and needed help getting out of it. You eventually tried looping the rope around your midsection 3-4 times, then let Harry, a griffin you met, and Zecora pull you up out of there.
>>347806
GAME INFO: You guys actually figured it out a LONG time ago. It was the original 2 slab slide with Raisin underneath the top one. She's made of stone, so the little drop of the slab would have simply pushed her into the ground a little.
It was dangerous before, however, because the CMC decided that there were going to help push it with you. If they stayed under it when the slab dropped, they would have been partially trapped under the slab.
GAME INFO: A situation very similar to this happened way back toward the start of the game when you and your friends were going out to visit Zecora in the Everfree Forest. You fell into a boggy pit and needed help getting out of it. You eventually tried looping the rope around your midsection 3-4 times, then let Harry, a griffin you met, and Zecora pull you up out of there.
>>347806
GAME INFO: You guys actually figured it out a LONG time ago. It was the original 2 slab slide with Raisin underneath the top one. She's made of stone, so the little drop of the slab would have simply pushed her into the ground a little.
It was dangerous before, however, because the CMC decided that there were going to help push it with you. If they stayed under it when the slab dropped, they would have been partially trapped under the slab.
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>>347800
And thus we reach the final battle. I'm not going to post Quest picnic until victoy has been achieved or crushing defeat, but I can give you a preview.
It's a butt. Not just any butt, a butt that's counting on the rest of you all to save it. This butt believes in you, and so do I.
And thus we reach the final battle. I'm not going to post Quest picnic until victoy has been achieved or crushing defeat, but I can give you a preview.
It's a butt. Not just any butt, a butt that's counting on the rest of you all to save it. This butt believes in you, and so do I.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.347813
>>347808
GAME INFO: >dat purple butt
I only wonder who it could be. I hope we find out when this quest reaches it's thrilling climax with all luck and hope next week!
>>347809
GAME INFO: The chewed slab was originally going to have a chance of breaking under the weight of the other slabs moving over it if the slab was used as a bridge brace, but you guys made too much noise before I got to the rolls.
>>347810
GAME INFO: With concerns to the noise, a serpent encounter was very likely, but it wouldn't have ended the same way if the slabs weren't already in place. Going with the 3 slab idea, the Snake saw the incomplete bridge and simply knocked things down into place while he was looking around for the 'Snake' that was causing all the noise in this room.
The room was actually geared for several snake encounters. There's still one going on as we prepare to leave for next week, but we'll save that for when you guys are good and ready for the penultimate area.
>Royal Chamber Area: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWLPTjUw0AQ
GAME INFO: >dat purple butt
I only wonder who it could be. I hope we find out when this quest reaches it's thrilling climax with all luck and hope next week!
>>347809
GAME INFO: The chewed slab was originally going to have a chance of breaking under the weight of the other slabs moving over it if the slab was used as a bridge brace, but you guys made too much noise before I got to the rolls.
>>347810
GAME INFO: With concerns to the noise, a serpent encounter was very likely, but it wouldn't have ended the same way if the slabs weren't already in place. Going with the 3 slab idea, the Snake saw the incomplete bridge and simply knocked things down into place while he was looking around for the 'Snake' that was causing all the noise in this room.
The room was actually geared for several snake encounters. There's still one going on as we prepare to leave for next week, but we'll save that for when you guys are good and ready for the penultimate area.
>Royal Chamber Area: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWLPTjUw0AQ