>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:00 No.32822117
That feel when eating chocolate covered raisins for Raisin Quest.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 12/31/11(Sat)23:01 No.32822140
>>32822117
I've got rice cakes and Pepsi.
>> Raisin Quest 3 FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 12/31/11(Sat)23:02 No.32822183
Without further ado... let's get started.

The morning sun beams through your bedroom window as you slowly rouse from slumber. Finally, the weekend has arrived. You roll out of bed and stretch, getting ready for another beautiful summer’s day in Ponyville. Briefly, you shake your head with reckless abandon until your mane snaps into its trademark style. Surely, you’re now ready to enjoy your fantastic, school-free Saturday.

You look about your room. The first thing you see is your muddy set of rain boots from the day previous. You remember how much fun you had tackling your dad into a big mud puddle while playing ball. You also remember how cold the water was when your mom sprayed you off quick with the hose. Some residual mud that was stuck to your boots seems to have sloughed off and caked into the carpet… it really stands out against the soft green floor, but you’re sure your mom will help you clean it up later. To the left of your boots by your dresser is your light blue saddlebag. Little Hayseed’s hoof sticks out of the flap. Going along the wall, you see your toychest with a royal blue CMC cape draped over it and big cardboard box that reads ‘stay out – top secret’. Being so clearly marked with such a stern warning, you believe that your parents have kept their hooves out of it.

(Cont...)
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 12/31/11(Sat)23:03 No.32822216
>>32822183
“Honey, come out here and get some breakfast! I made pancakes~~!” You hear your mom call to you. The aroma of her delicious maple cinnamon pancakes floods your senses… it’s enough to make your mouth water.

What a great start to a wonderful day! Raisin’s destiny is now in your hands. How shall you proceed?
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:03 No.32822218
>>32822140
Ive got wine and cigarettes

fuck yeah, disillusionment
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:04 No.32822235
>>32822216

grab Hayseed
put on CMC cape
head downstairs
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 12/31/11(Sat)23:04 No.32822249
>>32822216
Grab--
>>32822235
That.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:05 No.32822287
>>32822216

Grab Hayseed and check toybox. Gotta get our items.

Also, equip cape.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:06 No.32822310
>>32822287

This, even though we'll probably miss out on all the crucial items.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:06 No.32822311
What's with the secret box?
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 12/31/11(Sat)23:07 No.32822353
>>32822311
I don't know, but we should open it.

Though we should also know what's in it, probably.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:09 No.32822393
>>32822353
Open the booox!
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:09 No.32822417
>>32822183

Also, grab the boots and saddlebag.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 12/31/11(Sat)23:09 No.32822420
>>32822235
>>32822249
>>32822287
>>32822310
>>32822353
You trot over to Hayseed and tug her out of your saddlebag. After throwing your adventurous CMC cape on, you feel ready to handle any challenge that comes your way.

You lift up your toychest lid. There's a couple of things in here, like a toy wooden train and some other old, not-Hayseed dolls, but nothing seems to really jump out at you. You slam the lid shut and grab your 'secret box'.

Inside your 'Adventure Box', as you like to call it, you’re greeted with a brand new Stompstarter, Spike’s slingshot, a hammer, and a triple-bagged satchel with Zecora’s cutie mark on it. You're rather proud of your collection.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:11 No.32822461
>>32822420
Gear up with the triple-bagged satchel, since that should be able to carry everything. If anyone asks about it, just say you've got a big day planned.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 12/31/11(Sat)23:11 No.32822463
>>32822420
Peek inside the satchel.

Yell out to mom that you're coming, and to hold her ponies.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:13 No.32822521
Should we take the boots too? Wouldn't want to step on moldrot again...
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 12/31/11(Sat)23:15 No.32822557
>>32822463
>>32822461
You remember Applebloom making the satchel a few weeks ago for the Summer Sun Celebration. It contains some extremely volatile, really bright, vociferous popping firework powder. You also recall Applebloom getting chastised for making the recipe a bit too strong… In all honesty, you’re a little scared of the stuff accidentally going off. Applebloom’s satchel accidentally exploded in her ‘adventure barrel’ just a few days ago. Her big sister was dumbfounded as to how a set of twisted barrel rings ended up skewered into the side of the barn.

AB uses the blast crater as her new adventure equipment storage.

"Honey~! C'mon down here! Breakfast is on the table!" Your mom shouts up the stairs once more.

"Hold your ponies, I'm coming!" You retort.

>>32822417
>>32822521
You guys are free to choose what equipment you want to take. If you're feeling really... uh.. 'adventurous', you could leave your precious 4 item carrying saddlebag right here in your room... but...
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:15 No.32822564
>>32822420
Put on our saddlebags and wear our cape and satchel. Does the satchel have anything inside it? How did we acquire it?

Also put on the boots.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:16 No.32822606
>>32822420

How much will fit in our saddlebag? Also, Zecora would obviously tell us what a potion does if she gave it to us, so we should at least know what she told us.

Other than that, I'd prioritize the stompstarter and the slingshot. Also, grab the boots. You mentioned them for a reason, and I'll be damned if we have to walk over hot coals to escape some beastie.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:17 No.32822641
>>32822557
How is the powder set off? Do you throw it against something or light it?

Does the beginning of the game count as a "free" save? As in, do we reload from the very beginning if we don't save at all?
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:18 No.32822679
>>32822564
Herp. Put the Stompstarter, slingshot, hammer, and satchel in our saddlebag.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 12/31/11(Sat)23:18 No.32822694
>>32822641
I think we save every time we hug hayseed.

But we have to hug to load too.

>>32822557
How does the powder work? Get boots and all equipment on then head down while thinking about it.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:19 No.32822705
>>32822557

Oh damn.

Grab everything, but BE SURE TO PUT THE EXPLOSIVE POWDER AND THE FIRESTARTER IN SEPARATE POUCHES. Our saddlebag does consist of two bags hanging on either side of us, right?

If we can't fit them separately, then take the explosives. Be sure to get the boots too.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:19 No.32822710
How are we carrying Hayseed right now?
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:20 No.32822736
>>32822705
>BE SURE TO PUT THE EXPLOSIVE POWDER AND THE FIRESTARTER IN SEPARATE POUCHES

This.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 12/31/11(Sat)23:23 No.32822807
>>32822641
To answer one of your questions, the beginning of the game is NOT a free save.

As for the other question, there's a hint in the description. AB's went off accidentally, if that gives you any idea as to the volatility of the contents.


>>32822606
>>32822694
>>32822705
You wrestle your boots free from the carpet and strap them on. After that weird Moldrot experience a couple months ago, you plan ahead for safety concerns. You also rush over to your saddlebags. Inside currently is a bunch of rocks and some twigs you were going to build a nest out of.

Do you wish to choose some items to trade into your pouches? (Items will be chosen by vote popularity.)
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 12/31/11(Sat)23:24 No.32822857
>>32822807
The Stompstarter, Spike’s slingshot, the hammer, and the satchel.

There's are probably sticks wherever we're going.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:25 No.32822876
>>32822807
Rock, Firestarter, Slingshot, and satchel of volatile substance. Pray we don't jostle it too hard.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 12/31/11(Sat)23:27 No.32822915
>>32822710
Currently, you just threw her on your back. Running or even bounding down the stairs might buck her off accidentally. She's not secured at the moment.

Also, Hayseed takes up an inventory slot if you want her to remain in your saddlebags, safe and secure.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:28 No.32822942
>>32822807

Stompstarter, slingshot, rock, and Satchel. Be sure to store the satchel in a separate pouch from the firestarter.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 12/31/11(Sat)23:28 No.32822948
>>32822915
Just keep her in your mouth for now, then.

Or wear the satchel elsewhere besides in your bags, I'm sure it has a strap that can go around your nexk.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:29 No.32822969
>>32822807
If we can wear the satchel with the powder around our neck then we should do that, and take the slingshot, hayseed, the stompstarter, and the hammer. If we can't wear the satchel around or neck then we should leave the hammer.
Rocks should be common enough that we can find them on the ground he said knowing that he was probably wrong.

>>32822915
Before we leave we should ask our mother if she has any string that we can use to wear hayseed around our neck or something.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:29 No.32822996
>>32822915

Fuck, uhh, this >>32822942 but swap stompstarter for Hayseed. I really don't want to get little Raisin killed off.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:30 No.32823023
>>32822996
The stomp starter as saved us more times than we can count. We bring it with us.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:31 No.32823045
How did we get Spike's slingshot, anyways?
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:31 No.32823050
>>32822969
This, and hurry up

The pancakes are getting cold.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 12/31/11(Sat)23:33 No.32823090
Also, is Twilight still cursed?

What recognition did we get for saving Equestria, other than a pat on the head?
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:34 No.32823132
>>32823090
We got two pats on the head.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 12/31/11(Sat)23:35 No.32823167
>>32822705
>>32822736
>>32822857
>>32822876
>>32822942
>>32822969
>>32822948
You decide that, just in case, you should pack your saddlebags to be ready for a spontaneous adventure. Knowing the antics of your CMC friends, it's likely that they'll be using the day off to do something extraordinary.

Carefully, you pack your shiny new Stompstarter, Spike's slingshot, and you remove the twigs to replace them with the explosive powder. The small collection of polished rocks remains in one bag. You carry Hayseed in your mouth, delicately. She tastes like a pile of crisp autumn leaves.

>Stompstarter
>Applebloom's Explosive Powder
>Rocks
>Spike's Slingshot

You bound downstairs to the kitchen table. Your mom walks a plate of pancakes over to your dad and sets them on the table. He gives her a quick smooch on the cheek.

“They smell delicious. Thanks, dear.”

He’s wearing his typical smirk as he reads through the morning newspaper. As you climb up one of the chairs to get a view of your plate, you notice the front page picture of your dad’s paper. It looks like some griffin in a set of carnival clothes. The main heading reads ‘Snakeoil Sally a Hit in Ponyville’. Some syrup pours out over your pancakes.

“Raisin, eat everything up before it gets cold. Don’t forget to deliver that bucket of grapes to the bakery this afternoon.” You know she doesn’t mean to nag, but you’d forgotten to deliver them after school the day previous. Your mom sits down to enjoy a plate of the steaming hot pancakes herself.

You’ve got pancakes in front of you, your dad behind a newspaper across from you, and your mom to your left.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 12/31/11(Sat)23:36 No.32823213
>>32823167
Eat pancakes (somehow without fingers) and ask your dad who the Griffin is.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:37 No.32823226
>>32823167
eat mom, fuck newspaper, read pancakes
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 12/31/11(Sat)23:37 No.32823233
>>32823045
You and the CMC actually got this Slingshot as a present from Spike during an awards ceremony. Along with this magnificent gift, Celestia has also given you and your friends full ride scholarships to a very prestigious college in Canterlot... to be redeemed when you're a bit older.

You got quite a bit of praise for defeating Cilepharus, but, for some reason, your parents seemed to have more of the spotlight for raising such an 'intelligent little filly'.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:37 No.32823237
>>32823167
Eat my food and ask dad about griffy.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:37 No.32823239
>>32823167
>We put the satchel in its own bag, right?

Eat pancakes and ask our mother if she has any string we can borrow. After we get our string ask our dad about Snakeoil Sally.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:38 No.32823261
Be sure we don't get syrup on Hayseed.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 12/31/11(Sat)23:38 No.32823275
>>32823237
Damn it, you've forced the mental picture of him now.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 12/31/11(Sat)23:44 No.32823438
>>32823213
>>32823226
>>32823239
Yes. You were EXTREMELY careful with it... still a little nervous about carrying it with you.
>>32823237
Unable to resist your mother’s exquisite cooking, you immediately dive into the fluffy pancakes without a shred of care for the syrup that will surely get in your hair.

“Hungry this morning?” Your mother smiles softly, eating her pancakes with finesse. “I made plenty for breakfast, so eat up.” You don’t pull your face away from pancake slaughter until you’re sure that not a single crumb remains.

>>32823261
Hayseed has a bit of syrup on her from your gorging. You make sure to wipe it off her as best as you can.

You go on to ask about the funny looking griffin on the front page. Your dad lowers the paper for a second, then flips it over. “Oh, you didn’t hear?”

He clears his throat and starts reading the article in an official sounding voice. “Snakeoil Sally a Hit in Ponyville. Sassy salesman and traveling entrepreneur Snakeoil captures the hopes and hearts of Ponyville’s denizens with her amazing energy elixir.” He continues on for a little bit, mentioning that she’s selling this drink for 3 Bits out in the town square for the next two days.

(Cont...)
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:45 No.32823494
Inb4 Sally is selling a mind control potion.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 12/31/11(Sat)23:46 No.32823516
>>32823438
“If you want, I can give you a couple Bits so you can grab some candy at the bakery and get one of those griffin drinks.” Your dad smirks at you before he gets back to reading his paper.

Your mom interjects. “No, no, honey. Energy drinks are absolutely terrible for little fillies. Besides, she’s got enough energy as is.” Your mom fusses around with your tail and straightens out your mane. “She doesn’t need any weird griffin elixir.”

“Eh, alright. Just make sure to get a lot of candy then.” He pulls out a small satchel of Bits and slides them over by your plate. “Early allowance; go have some fun, grapefruit.”

As he finishes, you hear a rhythmic knock at the front door. “HellooooOOOOooo! Raisin! Are you awake yet?” You hear Sweetie Belle at the door.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:47 No.32823543
>>32823516
Open the door and say hi.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 12/31/11(Sat)23:48 No.32823577
>>32823516
"THanks mom, thanks Dad!"

Grab the bits, toss them in the sattlebag (it should be small enough to fit. Raisin needs to bags, they're really crappy.) grab Hayseed and head out the door, greeting Sweetie as you leave.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:49 No.32823580
>>32823516
Ask our mom for some string really quick. We need a better way of holding hayseed than just carrying her around in our mouth.

Don't forget Hayseed, the bucket of grapes, and hopefully our string that we can use to tie down hayseed when we leave.

Yell at Sweetie Belle that well just be a minute.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:49 No.32823581
>>32823516

it's adventure time!

give your mom and dad a kiss goodbye on the way out

just in case...
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:49 No.32823584
>>32823516

Fuck yeah Sweaty Belt!

Well, I suppose that we should buy a sample of one of those drinks, then go see Applebloom and see if she's picked up any way to test alchemical solutions from Zecora. If not, we might be going to see the zebra, but we should get a full party before setting out.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:50 No.32823616
Let's grab the rest of the CMC, Applebloom first. don't want any of them getting poisoned if they drink some elixer when we're not with them.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 12/31/11(Sat)23:51 No.32823643
Oh yeah

>>32823577
Pause, grab grapes, sheepishly smile, then head outside.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:51 No.32823644
>>32823580
Yes! The grapes!
And we can put Hayseed in the bucket!
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 12/31/11(Sat)23:54 No.32823760
>>32823543
>>32823577
You toss the small pouch of bits in with your stompstarter. They barely fit, but the flap is sorta tied down, so you should be good.

You hop down from the table to go see your friends. As the door swings open, you’re greeted by the smiling faces of Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle. “Raisin!” You hear Scootaloo start to call you ‘Ms. Bossy’, but she’s able to turn it into ‘Raisin’ in time for it to seem more like a joke than a slight at your character. Both of them are wearing their CMC capes and have some small satchels at their sides.

"Is that... is that your little doll?" Scootaloo laughs. "And here I thought you weren't a little baby!" She banters a little bit. Sweetie likes Hayseed's mane.

Apparently, they’ve heard of some weird saleslady in the town square that’s selling some potion stuff that’s supposed to give you a ton of energy. They intend to use it to help them crusade more effectively. Applebloom tried some out the other day and said that she felt ‘super-energized’. “But today she’s not feeling as good, so I wanted to go get her some more elixir so we can do some amazing crusading and find our cutie marks!” Scootaloo hops in the air as she finishes.

“I wanted to get some more for Rarity so she can finish her new dresses even faster!” Sweetie Belle shows you her satchel. “It really helped her yesterday, but right now she’s all loopy headed from not sleeping, so I’m gonna get her some more.”

“We gotta hurry before the line gets too long again!” The duo bounces with excitement. “C’mon! Let’s go!”

(Cont...)
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:57 No.32823835
>>32823760
We grabbed those grapes like >>32823580 and >>32823643 said, right?
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 12/31/11(Sat)23:57 No.32823844
>>32823760
You remember to grab that bucket of grapes your mom was talking about. You explain that you've got a small chore to run before you can go see Snakeoil Sally in the town square.

Sweetie Belle nods, but Scootaloo sighs. “You can do chores later, Raisin. We’ve gotta hurrrrrry before it’s all sold out!”

Sweetie Belle says that she’ll tag along with you if Scootaloo wants to save them a spot in line.

What do you want to do? Finish your chore or take the grapes with you to Sally's show?
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:58 No.32823873
>>32823844
Do my chore while Scoot is holding the spot.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:59 No.32823898
>>32823844

Crack juice! I should have known. We need to get Applebloom before she becomes addicted. Hopefully you can break the addiction if you go cold turkey for a while.

See Sally and buy a bottle to keep for analysis. We need to know what's in it as soon as possible.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 12/31/11(Sat)23:59 No.32823899
>>32823844
Do your chore like a good little shriveled grape.
>> Anonymous 12/31/11(Sat)23:59 No.32823920
>>32823873
Chores, the bucket will be useful. If we can still manage to talk with a mouth full of doll and bucket then we should ask Sweetie Belle more about how Applebloom is doing.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)00:01 No.32823989
>>32823920
Indeed, talk to her about it all while walking.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:02 No.32824007
>>32823873

Send Scoots to hold a spot and see if we can recruit Pinkie Pie. Surely nothing can go wrong when she's with us right?

Tell Scootaloo EXPLICITLY to not drink any and that we find it a little suspicious. Explain to Sweetie Belle that the potion might be made to be addictive and that drinking more might actually hurt her sister.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:04 No.32824082
I vote making a save here by hugging/sniffing/raping Hayseed.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)00:05 No.32824108
>>32823873
>>32823899
>>32823920
You implore that this chore is really important. You really don't want your mom to get upset with you. Scootaloo rolls her eyes. "Okay, fine. Sweetie, you and Raisin head over to Sugarcube Corner and do whatever. I'll go grab a spot in line." She starts trotting off, but turns back. "Don't blame me if they're all sold out by the time you get there!"

You and Sweetie carry the big bucket of grapes off to Sugarcube Corner. You try to talk to her, but she can't understand you. "Oh... umm... yeah." She pretends to understand you. You should wait until your mouth is cleared.

As you approach, you see a flash of pink darting around the front of the store. "ZOOM! ZOOM! ZIPPEE!!" Shrills and giggles follow the blur with a redshift Doppler effect.

Out of pre-written adventure stuff. Posts may be slightly slower.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)00:06 No.32824130
By the way, Happy New Year 2012, EST.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:06 No.32824149
>>32824108
Pinkie with extra energy? WE'RE ALL DOOMED!
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:07 No.32824170
>>32824082
I think that we only hug when we are about to die. Saves just happen without any action on Raisin's part.

>>32824108
Look for the Cakes and deliver the grapes. After that ask them if they have any twine we can use.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)00:07 No.32824175
>>32824108
Head inside, drop bucket.

Tell her the grapes have been delivered, and ask Pinkie if she knows anything about the elixir.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:08 No.32824207
>>32824108

Fuck, not Pinkie. Try to catch up with her. If she's working later at the bakery then we might be able to leave the grapes with her. I nominate going to see Applebloom. AJ and Big Mac will probably want to have some crack juice so they can work more efficiently, so we should try to at least sow the seed of doubt in their heads. We don't want to have to confront an addiction-maddened Big Mac in the future.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)00:11 No.32824331
>>32824170
Ho ho! You make one incredible assumption, my friend. Saves are entirely manual and triggered by registering a memory with Hayseed via hugs.

Letting you guys type more responses before I continue. Don't want to miss too much, here, like the twine anon's idea.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:12 No.32824385
>>32824331

Turn in grapes, ask the cakes about the elixir, sow the seed of doubt in their minds, ask when Pinkie gets off.

Set out for Apple Acres next.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:13 No.32824397
Don't forget to buy some candy
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:13 No.32824399
>>32824331
Well then, let's hug Hayseed and deliver the grapes to one of the Cakes. We /really/ need some way of carrying hayseed that will let us speak, which is why I have been trying to get us some string or something.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:13 No.32824423
>>32824331

And be sure to hug Hayseed to save. Be sure to put her back safely in our bag.

I like this new system, makes me feel a bit safer when the situation calls for heroic action
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:13 No.32824427
>>32824385
>>32824399
Shouldn't we meet Scootaloo in line so we can buy one of the potions?
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:14 No.32824465
>>32824399

Why can't we just set Hayseed down whenever we talk?

Angel's going to run by and snatch it when we don't, won't he?
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:15 No.32824481
>>32824427

what he said. Scoots hates us enough as it is. let's not leave her high and dry and make it worse
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:15 No.32824484
>>32824465
>Why can't we just set Hayseed down whenever we talk?

Because FacelessJr will fuck us.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)00:20 No.32824593
>>32824170
>>32824175
>>32824207
>>32824385
>>32824399
“Wha… is that Pinkie Pie?” Sweetie Belle seems baffled by Pinkie’s incredible, instantly changing velocity. You approach cautiously. Almost instantly, a jittery, extremely happy Pinkie Pie stands before you, quivering with energy.

“Hey there smarty pants!” She smiles and looks you over. She seems to teleport next to Sweetie Belle. “Are you guys finally dropping off those grapes?” She runs a few circles around you quick. “Oh my gosh! We’re going to make such delicious jam out of them! Do you guys want to try some after we make it? Huh huh huh?” She can’t seem to slow down for any amount of time.

You say that you'd love some a bit later, but you've gotta drop them off first for Mrs. Cake.

"OH! Here, let me take 'em for you!" Pinkie lifts the bucket up with her head and dashes off, barely leaving you enough time to let go. She zips on back, sliding to a stop. Hayseed is on top of her head.

"Did you guys even HEAR?! Some griffin girl is selling the most AMAZING super fantastic wonderful super juice in the town square today!" She bounces around. "Do you guys want to come WAIT! Hold on, do you guys want some candy FOLLOW ME!!" She's gone in an instant.

"What just happened?" Sweetie Belle looks concerned.
>> Hiro !J02Ujjg4Nw 01/01/12(Sun)00:21 No.32824648
>>32824399

we could give the slingshot to one of our companions and then put Hayseed in the free bag slot
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:22 No.32824662
>>32824593

Fuck you Pinkie

Fuck you and your thieving zebra ass.

Try to follow her as best we can. Maybe she's heading for Sugarcube Corner. We need to get Hayseed back as soon as possible.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)00:23 No.32824681
>>32824484
>>32824465
You could, but you'll have to be explicit as to when you set her down and pick her up. If you don't set her down before speaking, the characters will not understand you. If you don't explicitly pick her up, you may lose her.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)00:23 No.32824682
>>32824593
Reach a hoof out in vain for your lost toy.

Follow Pinkie in to get her back. Candy secondary.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:23 No.32824693
>>32824593

Tell Sweetie to follow Pinkie while we go meet up with Scootaloo. Hopefully nobody will want to kill us yet.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:23 No.32824694
>>32824593

follow that pony!
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:23 No.32824706
>>32824593
This is why I wanted some fucking string. I'd hate to think that we didn't save after all those people said we should save.

Call out to try and locate Pinkie. She asked if we wanted candy before she vanished so she should still be in the shop somewhere.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:25 No.32824756
Let's move.

>>32821986
>>32821986
>>32821986
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:25 No.32824757
>>32824682
>>32824662

He's tricking us. Hayseed will be safe with Pinkie and I'm sure she'll return it soon enough. We need to get some samples of the elixir so we can make a cure.

Go see Skooma Sally.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:26 No.32824782
>>32824757
>Hayseed will be safe with Pinkie and I'm sure she'll return it soon enough

You haven't quested with FacelessJr before, have you?
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:30 No.32824874
>>32824782

I have and I knew from the start that we'd be separated from Hayseed to the majority of the quest. We just have to deal with it and act heroically. No risk, no reward. If we spend the whole quest chasing after Hayseed, we're going to have a town full of addicts before we know it.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:31 No.32824901
>>32824874
But we haven't saved yet. If we die it is game over.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)00:31 No.32824904
>>32824648
I'm only gonna say this once this quest; you are a great out of the box thinker. Kudos.

>>32824662
>>32824682
>>32824693
>>32824694
You dart off after Pinkie after reaching out for poor little Hayseed. Sweetie Belle sees the concern in your eyes and tries to keep up with you. You enter into Sugarcube Corner.

The bucket of grapes is empty and there's a boiling pot of water on the stove, presumably already full with jam. Pinkie zips on over to you and Sweetie. "Have some!" She puts a spoon of jam into you and Sweetie's mouth. It tastes a bit sour, but otherwise it's really good.

You ask for Hayseed back. Pinkie tilts her head, not quite understanding, but Hayseed comes tumbling off her bouncy mane. "OH! Your little dollie! That's sooo cute!" She goes over to the counter, grabbing a couple of peppermint candy canes. "You guys want some? They're deeeelish!"

Off to the side, you see an extremely groggy Mrs. Cake tending the counter. "Pinkie. Dear. They've gotta pay for candy. If they don't, we'll go out of business." She looks like a mix of sick and extremely agitated.

>>32824706
Didn't get a chance to save yet; Pinkie was too quick.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)00:32 No.32824935
>>32824756
Oh, and let's do this quick. Meet you guys over in the next thread.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:32 No.32824937
>>32824874

Seeing what happened last quest, I'm inclined to agree.

Change my vote to seeing Scootaloo and buying some potion. Hopefully this line of thinking won't fuck us over.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:32 No.32824954
>>32824904
Ask Mrs. Cake why she doesn't feel well. She could be coming down from a "high."
>> Hiro !J02Ujjg4Nw 01/01/12(Sun)00:34 No.32824986
>>32824904

aw shucks <3
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:34 No.32825010
>>32824904
Save now and give the slingshot to Sweetie Belle. After that put Hayseed in the saddle bag that doesn't contain the satchel.

Ask Mrs. Cake if she has had any of the Energy Potions yet. Tell her we think that Sally maybe be putting an addictive substance in them to boost her sails.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)00:35 No.32825028
>>32824904
Hug Hayseed. Make sure everything is okay with the grapes. Head to where scoots is.

I want to get a sample of it and bring it to Twilight, see what she can figure out about it. Failing that, take it to Zecora.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:36 No.32825049
>>32825010

Also, give Sweetie the rock. We did bring the rock, right?
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:34 No.32824996
>>32824904

Put the candy back on the shelf, grab Hayseed, save, and then head out to see Scootaloo. I bet she's long gone by now.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:35 No.32825016
>>32824996
I think we should buy some candy, might be a cure or something
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)00:35 No.32825019
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Raisins here.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:35 No.32825026
Save now and give the slingshot to Sweetie Belle. After that put Hayseed in the saddle bag that doesn't contain the satchel.

Ask Mrs. Cake if she has had any of the Energy Potions yet. Tell her we think that Sally maybe be putting an addictive substance in them to boost her sails.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:36 No.32825041
>>32825016
We need that money for the potion.
>> Hiro !J02Ujjg4Nw 01/01/12(Sun)00:36 No.32825053
>>32825026
>to boost her sails

what is she, a pirate?

joking aside, what he said
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:37 No.32825077
>>32825028
Zecora is probably our best bet. I would say we should have Applebloom look at it, but I don't think we can trust her to not drink it.
>> Krek 01/01/12(Sun)00:40 No.32825159
>>32825019
Hi FacelessJr!

How goes? What pics have u been up to? Didn't u make considerations for a pic suggestions I made earlier?
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:40 No.32825162
>>32825077

Maybe Zecora lended her some books and a basic alchemy set. It might be worthwhile to go there, but we shouldn't let Applebloom see it until we're sure.

We might be heading to the library.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:42 No.32825200
>>32825162
This is a bridge we shouldn't worry about crossing until later. We need to get a potion first, and hopefully get a bit of info out of Mrs. Cake.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:42 No.32825211
>>32825159

quiet, you.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)00:42 No.32825215
After reuniting with Hayseed, you give her a warm, gentle hug. Her plush, soft body reminds you of a set of fleece blankets you threw over yourself one time when you were ill and your mother read you a bedtime story. You remember how calm you were, how relaxing her voice was as you forgot about the world around you.

Quest Saved.

>>32824954
>>32825026
>>32825053
You talk to Mrs. Cake at the counter. Immediately, before asking, she says "Peppermint Candycanes. 1 bit a piece."

You ask her if she's feeling well. "Oh. Perfect. Just fine, dear." You can here her gritting her teeth a little bit. Mr. Cake walks into the room, trembling a little. "Um... girls? Uh... are you going to buy something toda-day?"

Mrs. Cake doesn't even look his way, grumbling something incoherent.

(Also, you tell Sweetie to grab your slingshot. She says she already has hers, but takes yours anyways because she has extra space. You tuck Hayseed away in the slingshot pouch, safe and sound.)
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)00:44 No.32825263
>>32825159
Hey Krek; still got your LyraBon fillies on my list. Two more pictures until I get to it. It will be awesome.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:44 No.32825282
>>32825215
Tell them we are saving our money for a potion. Ask them if they have hand any and tell them our fears of it being addictive.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:45 No.32825319
>>32825215
That's pretty cheap, if we have more than 4 bits let's get one
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:48 No.32825398
>>32825319
Buying one may be enough to get the Cakes to talk to us, but we should only buy one if we can still afford to get an energy drink afterwards.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)00:48 No.32825399
>>32825319
Current Money Supply: 5 bits Ask for info, and ye shall receive. Be more explicit, questers.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:49 No.32825440
>>32825399
Before buy lets ask Sweetie Belle how much cash she has.

The potions are four bits, right?
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:52 No.32825515
>>32825399

TAKE INVENTORY OF BOTH US AND SWEETIE BELLE.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:53 No.32825542
>>32825515

Also, grab our slingshot back if Sweetie already has one.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:54 No.32825565
>>32825542

then we won't be able to talk again
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:54 No.32825578
>>32825542
Why? We don't have room to hold it and we can't talk with it in our mouth?
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)00:55 No.32825598
>>32825440
>>32825515
Sweetie Belle: 2 Slingshots, CMC Cape, Bag of Marshmallows
>Current Money: 6 bits

Raisin: CMC Cape, Boots, Hayseed, Stompstarter, Rocks, Appleblooms Explosive Satchel
>Current Money: 5 bits

>>32825282
>>32825319
>>32825398
You take Mrs. Cake up on the cheap candy. Sweetie Belle look over at you. "Um... were you going to still buy some of that elixir stu-"

Mrs. Cake interrupts. "DON'T... Don't waste your money on that smarmy chicken's death soup." She looks very irritable. "I swear, when I get better, I'm going to show that overgrown featherbrained nitwit the business end of MY ROLLING PIN!" She slams the counter with her hoof. Mr. Cake darts off. Pinkie seems to have stopped for a moment.

"Oh. That'll be 1 bit, Raisin."
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:55 No.32825605
>>32825542
and give her the firestarter?
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:57 No.32825657
>>32825598

Hand over the bit.
Get out another bit, but don't buy anything just yet.
"What did it do to you?"
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:58 No.32825665
>>32825598
Hold on a second, tell her that we want to buy one so we can have Zecora look at it. Ask her how much the potions cost and if we can't afford both a cane and a potion tell her we will be back to buy candy after we have the gryphon run out of town.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:59 No.32825696
>>32825605
NO. We keep the firestarter.

>>32825657
We should really only spend as much as necessary seeing as how the gryphon doesn't seem to be following "the first taste is free" policy.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)00:59 No.32825711
>>32825598

Encourage her. Tell her that she has to be strong and she'll probably be tempted to "drink just a sip."

Ask her if she's thinking of filing a complaint at the mayor's office.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:01 No.32825750
The newspaper said the elixir costs 3 bits
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:02 No.32825785
Happy New Year from Texas.

>>32825750
Alright then, let's buy a candy cane.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:04 No.32825825
>>32825696

we've got plenty of bits, and we only really need to buy a single bottle
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:05 No.32825859
>>32825825
Probably best to buy two, just in case.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)01:05 No.32825870
>>32825657
>>32825665
You cautiously slide a bit across the countertop. Pinkie zips over and drops the peppermint cane on the counter, then zips back to make another dozen small cakes. "Thanks, Pinkie." Mrs. Cake mumbles.

She takes the bit. You start to go for another bit, then ask what the effect the potion gave to her. You mention your suspicions about the concoction, thinking that it might be some addictive blend of bad.

"...addictive?" She gives you a cross look. "Does it look like I EVER want to try anymore of that vile crow poison?" She shakes her mane. "You know, it felt great for the first few hours... and it really does give you a nice boost of energy..." She looks ready to explode. "But then... THIS. Nothing but SICK."

Pinkie zips over the counter, filling up another container with baked goods. She doesn't dare to interrupt Mrs. Cake.

"Um... Raisin..." Sweetie Belle motions to the door. "Scoots is waitin' for us over at the... uh... 'playground'... we shouldn't keep her waiting, should we?"

GAH Blasted derpchan. Making posts slow
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:08 No.32825926
>>32825870

Go see Scoots, even though chasing after Hayseed probably cost us a sample of elixir.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:08 No.32825930
>>32825870
Let's go to Scootaloo. Make sure we have all our stuff before leaving. Eat the candy cane along the way, it should be small enough for us to talk around.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:08 No.32825934
>>32825870

thank her for her time and head out
don't forget to buy that second candy cane for the info
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)01:11 No.32826019
>>32825870
Go to Scoots, thank the cakes.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:11 No.32826030
>>32825934
The second cane isn't necessary. Keep our money, for all we know Sally has jacked up the price.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:13 No.32826081
we'd best be careful with those potions

I have a feeling that addiction isn't its primary function
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:14 No.32826105
>>32826081
Right, remember to warn Sweetie Belle not to drink the potion.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:15 No.32826132
>>32826081

Hopefully not. Fighting an addicted populace is going to be hard enough. If they're mind controlled or something, then we're fucked.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:16 No.32826163
>>32826132
He did mind control last time, I think he will use a different threat for this quest.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:17 No.32826197
>>32826163

that still leaves a plethora of other terrible things he could be doing

like potions that cause ponies to gradually go berserk, or some shit
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)01:18 No.32826224
>>32825926
>>32825930
>>32825934
>>32826019
You give Mrs. Cake another bit and Pinkie drops another peppermint candy cane on the counter. You make sure to grab them in your mouth before you head for the door. "Thanks girls. Stay away from that horrible griffin."

As you leave, Pinkie slides up next to you, jostling your saddlebag. "Oh, don't mind her too much. She's just grumpy because she didn't drink any this morning!" Pinkie zooms around you quick, then heads back to the bakery.

"Sure seems to give you a LOT of energy..." Sweetie Belle smiles. The two of you head out, two candy canes slowly melting in your mouth and a bustling, excited town square up ahead. "That must be it! C'mon, let's hurry!"

You see a massive gathering of ponies around a very loud, flashy stage. A griffin lady with a megaphone yells to the crowd, “Come one! Come all! Get your hooves on a case of Snakeoil Sally’s Miracle Elixir before it’s all gone!” She twirls a cane and does a small jig on stage as the bits pour in. You can barely see a grey pegsus with a blonde mane serving up potions on the far right of the stage. She's wearing a bottle hat.

Scoots runs over to and Sweetie. "Guys! Look! Score!!" She's got two small, ornate little bottles labeled 'Snakeoil Sally’s Miracle Elixir'. "One for me, one for Applebloom. Hurry up and get in line before it's all gone!"
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)01:20 No.32826287
>>32826224
Derpy, stop being evil and helping the bad guy.

Wait in line, keeping an eye on what Sally is doing, exactly.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:21 No.32826296
>>32826224

"Actually, I think that elixir may be bad news."

Explain the effect it had on Mrs. Cake.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:21 No.32826298
>>32826224
Ask her to hold off on drinking them untill we all have one, so we can have more fun. Warn Pinkie against jostling our saddlebag because we have some firework powder that Applebloom made for us, and we don't want it to explode.

Let's go get some potions.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:21 No.32826313
>>32826298
Oh, and give her one of our candy canes. We haven't started eating them yet, right?
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:21 No.32826316
>>32826224
Good, she hasn't drank any yet.

Do we need any more or can we just go to Applebloom now?
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:22 No.32826345
>>32826224

Nah, one's more than enough. Express our concern, but don't try to force Scootaloo to give up her bottle, or else she might chug it right in front of us in spite. Tell her whaqt happened to Ms. Cake and that it probably wouldn't be a good idea to give Applebloom another bottle.

If she needs more convincing, go back to Sugarcube Corner and make Scootaloo listen to the Cakes. If not, then head out to Applebloom's place.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:23 No.32826356
>>32826316
Let's make sure we have plenty of potions. We don't know how many Zecora will need/will get drank.

>Do we know if Twilight Sparkle ever got that curse lifted?
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)01:29 No.32826522
>>32826345
You shake your head in approval, noting that Scootaloo has more than enough elixir to help us discover what it REALLY is. "Yeah, okay Twilight. Sweetie Belle, you gotta get some elixir for Rarity and yourself still, right?"

Sweetie Belle nods. "Oh yeah! She gets soo funny when she's all super-fashion mode." She looks at you. "We're still gonna get potions, right?"

>>32826287
>>32826298
You mosey your way toward the line. You notice that it's a tight fit and ponies are constantly bumping one another.

"I'll go ahead. Follow me!" Sweetie jumps ahead of you.

You see Sally still twirling her cane and dancing up on stage. A whisper floats towards the back of the crowd. "Hey... did that stuff make you guys sick at all?" Random audience members chatter back and forth. "Yeah, but then I drank some more and I was fine."

>>32826313
The only place you can hold the canes is in your mouth. They are partially melting.

>>32826356
From what you could tell, Twilight hasn't come under too much harm from Cilepharus' cursed journal. She's had quite a few run ins and near deaths, but nothing terribly out of the ordinary... for her, anyways.

The curse is more than likely still in effect.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:32 No.32826596
>>32826522
Check Scoot's inventory, if she has space give her the candy canes.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:34 No.32826629
>>32826522
>The curse is more than likely still in effect.

All the more reason to visit Zecora.

Let's eat those candy canes before reaching the table selling the potions. Check Scootaloo's inventory and then wait until we can buy some potions.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)01:34 No.32826631
>>32826522
Stick the candycanes to Hayseed.

Try to talk to some of the ponies in line. If they're getting more, ask them if they shouldn't try to wait out feeling bad. If they've never had it before, ask why they're getting some.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)01:39 No.32826744
>>32826631
Before you get into the claustrophobic line, you grab Hayseed and stick the slightly melted candy canes to her hooves, like she's holding them. They have sharp ends now.

"Eeeewwww..." Sweetie Belle watches you put the candy on your doll. Sticking her back into your pouch, you notice that the cane tops keep the flap slightly open. It shouldn't be a problem...

You maneuver into line a bit. You keep getting bumped about as the other ponies cheer. You hear more whispering from the adult ponies. "This stuff is incredible!" Another goes on, "Did you hear, though? One of my friends started talking about some sand castle thingie..." their conversations gets lost.

You get bumped again.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:40 No.32826754
>>32826631

Don't do this. We don't want Sally knowing that we're up to something. The key here is being inconspicuous.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:40 No.32826770
>>32826744
Give Sweetie Belle our bits and ask her to buy a potion for us as well, remind her not to drink it until we can find out why it is making ponies sick.

Get out of line before we explode like an Arab.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)01:41 No.32826780
>>32826770
Agreed.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:41 No.32826785
>>32826744
>bumped, bumped, bumped
OH SHIT THE EXPLOSIVES

GET OUT OF LINE NOW
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:41 No.32826787
>>32826744
...we're going to lose Hayseed. She's going to get hooked onto someone and we're gonna lose her. Sticking the candy cane to her was the worst idea.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:42 No.32826800
>>32826744

Fuck.

Check bags now

Watch for anyone moving away quickly through the crowd. If Hayseed isn't there, yell that you've been pickpocketed.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)01:45 No.32826880
>>32826800
>>32826787
I didn't think it would attach like that!
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:45 No.32826894
>>32826787
Which is why we stick the candy canes to our self first.

I wonder if it would be at all possible to use our sticky candy canes to turn that satchel into a sticky bomb. This isn't something we should try now, it's just food for thought.

>>32826800
I think that is a warning that we are about to explode.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:47 No.32826928
Next thread is pretty much open for business.
>>32824453
>>32824453
>>32824453
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:47 No.32826936
>>32826770
>>32826780
>>32826785
You remember that you're carrying some rather lethal explosives in your saddlebags. You quickly turn the other way, hoping that it's not too late.

Sweetie Belle turns around. "Raisin? What's wrong?" You don't let her know about the explosives, telling her to instead just make her way up the line and buy you your potion. She nods, darting in between a pair of legs to get back in line. Sally detonates some fireworks high above the stage, celebrating her 500th sale. "Quick! Hurry up! We're nearly out for the day! Get some while you can!" She screeches over the megaphone.

Scootaloo runs up to you. "Hey, are you okay?"

>>32826800
You quickly check your bags. Everything seems to be safe and sound. The explosive satchel is surprisingly hot, but it's not shaking or doing anything else.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:47 No.32826942
Let's move.

>>32824453
>>32824453
>>32824453
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:49 No.32826992
>>32826936

GENTLY place it back in our bag. Walk slowly and smoothly from now on, or at least until the mixture has cooled. Looks like we have to stay away from crowds from now on.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:49 No.32827007
>>32826936
Set the satchel down somewhere quiet and far away from other ponies. Let it cool down for a minute or five while we wait for Sweetie and Applebloom. Hopefully it won't explode.
Hug Hayseed and be glad you didn't explode.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:50 No.32827029
>>32826936
Tell her that we may have made a very big mistake by bringing some explosive powder Applebloom made with us and ask if she could step back a bit. Very, VERY gently take off out saddle bags and lay them somewhere away from other ponies, make sure we leave the flap open so the bag can cool off.

Stand back and watch it until Sweetie gets back with our potions.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:54 No.32827142
>>32827029

>Leaving our bags alone even for a second

HAHAHA NO!

Just remove the explosive powder. Some critter is probably going to run off with it anyway.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:55 No.32827167
>>32827029
Scootaloo's eyes widen up. "You brought WHAT?!" She jumps back 10 feet. "Are you INSANE?! Didn't you hear what happened to Applebloom's Adventure Barrel?!" Some other ponies closeby take their eyes off of Sally's show and cast you two a look.

>>32826992
>>32827007
You carefully walk away from the crowd and sit next to the town square statue in the shade. Scootaloo keeps a safe distance. "You're completely nuts, Raisin. Not even I would bring Applebloom's Bombshell Powder stuff with me."

Sweetie Belle rushes back with 3 bottles of potion, one in her pouch and two in her mouth. "Gtthf mmm!"

ON THAT NOTE, let's migrate:
>>32824453
>>32824453
>>32824453
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)01:56 No.32827199
>>32827167
Son of bitch.

>Lost window for a second to firefox derp, trip died.

Okay, there we go.

Let's bounce.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:51 No.32827068
Tell her that we may have made a very big mistake by bringing some explosive powder Applebloom made with us and ask if she could step back a bit. Very, VERY gently take off out saddle bags and lay them somewhere away from other ponies, make sure we leave the flap open so the bag can cool off.

Stand back and watch it until Sweetie gets back with our potions.

>>32827007
>Hug Hayseed and be glad you didn't explode.

Are you sure you want to use our second save right before we may be about to loose all our stuff and/or die and/or blow up the town?
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:51 No.32827075
RAISIN QUEST

AKA we're all incredibly stupid and will probably get bad end.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)01:52 No.32827092
>>32827075
Probably

But it's fun anyway
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:52 No.32827099
>>32827068
Who says we're saving? You can hug Hayseed without setting off the save function, can't you?
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:53 No.32827119
>>32827075
>KA we're all incredibly stupid and will probably get bad end.

After that beginning where it took us four or five posts by Jr for us to pick up our saddlebags, I'd say you are right.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)01:54 No.32827136
>>32827068
We can save as much as want, we just have to load with her, I thought.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:54 No.32827137
>>32827099
Saving is done by hugging, and the save system seems to work differently each quest, so I have no idea.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:55 No.32827158
>>32827136
I thought the rule was Three Saves, Three Loads.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:55 No.32827169
>>32827119

I hope not. I love Raisin. She's the only OC I don't hate vehemently.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:57 No.32827214
>>32827169
That because she is a Player Character, not an Original Character.

I would argue that if someone made a quest where we played as a jet black, dragon eyed alicorn filly we would like her.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)01:57 No.32827229
Raisin's. They are good.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)01:58 No.32827234
>>32827167

Alright. Ask Scootaloo if she'd be okay with hiding the vials from Applebloom until we've talked with her for a while. If not, then I suggest going over to the library and see if we can't find any books on toxicology.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:02 No.32827346
>>32827234
This, and ask her just how the powder is set off.

>>32827234
Wouldn't Zecora be a better choice? We can talk to her about the curse and about the Energy Drinks. If we mix the explosive powder and Twilight's Bad Luck curse, someone is going to die.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)02:03 No.32827364
>>32827234
Scootaloo seems to have enough room in her pouches to hold all of the new vials. "Sure... as long as Ms. Ticking Timebomb doesn't hold onto them, I think we should be fine..." Sweetie Belle tilts her head, but quickly picks up on the hint. She jumps back. "Raisin?! ARE YOU CRAZY!? You brought that explosive powder stuff that Applebloom made?!"

You give her a very flat expression.
---
Alright, so we can get back on track, I'll let you guys decide the next course of action quick. I made one post in the previous thread, for those wondering.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:05 No.32827405
>>32827364

I'd really like to talk with Applebloom first. I say we hide the vials in a bush outside her house and have Sweetie Belle stand guard while we talk with her and the rest of the Apples.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)02:05 No.32827408
>>32827364
Save system, by the way:

Unlimited Saves, Unlimited Loads. Activate by hugging Hayseed.
Lose Hayseed, lose this ability.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:05 No.32827415
>>32827364

Let's just get this elixir to Zecora and see if there's some sort of hocus-pocus voodoo bullshit in it
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:05 No.32827426
>>32827364
Ask her how the powder is set off, then ask her what all she has with hercheck her inventory. After that we should head to Sweetapple Acres.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)02:05 No.32827438
>>32827364
Go check on Applebloom, then head to Zecora's.

En route, try to convince the other two CMCs that this stuff is bad business, and shouldn't be consumed.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:05 No.32827439
>>32827408

We might as well save now while we can

Give Hayseed a nice firm squeeze
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:06 No.32827443
>>32827415
>>32827405

Zecora, then Applebloom. It'll probably take her a while to divine what's in the tonic anyway.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)02:11 No.32827572
>3 for Sweet Apple Acres, 2 for Zecora first
You suggest that the team should go see what Applebloom's up to. Scootaloo agrees, but tells you to keep your distance. She doesn't want you exploding on her.

>>32827426
You ask about the powder, seeing as you've never personally used it. "Anything and everything sets it off. It can go off for no reason AT ALL, like Applebloom's did. Zecora said it was really bad news, that's why she threw it out in the first place." You swallow hard, trying to walk as level as possible. You can no longer feel the heat of the satchel against your side.

You approach a field of apple trees. You're at Sweet Apple Acres. What's your next move?
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:13 No.32827626
>>32827572
>select gun
>select pony
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:14 No.32827631
>>32827572

go up to the farmhouse and knock on the door
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:15 No.32827654
>>32827408
Do the saves overwrite each other?

>>32827572
Let's go find the crater and leave the powder there, we can always come back and get it later if we have to blow something up.

After that give Sweetie Belle the potions and then go find Apple Bloom.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:15 No.32827659
>>32827572

As risky as it is, we have to hold onto it. We might get captured and have to make a distraction or blow something up in the future.

Hide the vials of elixir in a bush and have Sweetie Belle stand guard. Walk up to the door and ask for Applebloom.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:16 No.32827691
>>32827659
Or we might need to destroy the Snake Oil Salesgryphon's stock, depending on how bad that is for the town. For all we know, that stuff is distilled from manticore venom.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)02:17 No.32827719
>>32827631
>>32827626
As you approach the little farmhouse, you see a disgruntled Applejack with her head hung low. She's hauling a large cart of apples very slowly. She looks like she's in a really bad mood. She casts you a glance.

"Applebloom's sick right now..." She groans. "Just like me and Big Mac.You girls need something?"

Scootaloo recoils. "She's sick? She was doing fantastic yesterday..."

You and the CMC approach. "Yeah, until that nasty potion business worn off. I feel downright terrible... ugh... I never should have drinken that stuff..." Big Mac comes around the side of the barn, dragging his feet.

You ask if you can see Applebloom. "Uh... yeah, sure. She's in her room... just be quiet. Granny Smith isn't feeling right either."
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:20 No.32827764
>>32827719
Ask them if Granny Smith had an energy potion too. If these potions are introducing an infectious disease then we are seven different kinds of screwed.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:20 No.32827773
>>32827719

Warn them that you seriously think it's addictive and to not drink anymore no matter how tempting it might be.

Walk quietly inside and see Applebloom.
>> Hiro !J02Ujjg4Nw 01/01/12(Sun)02:20 No.32827780
>>32827719

Start to get a bad feeling about this.
Go inside to check on Apple Bloom.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:21 No.32827801
>>32827719
Let them know that you agree that that elixir is bad stuff.

Go check on AB.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:23 No.32827858
>Is it just me, or would the powder exploding kill us destroy Hayseed and thus destroying our ability to load previous saves and causing us to loose?
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:25 No.32827893
>>32827858
Oh damn how the hell did that even happen to my grammar. Let me try again.

If we are killed by the powder exploding, would it also destroy Hayseed and our chance to load a previous save?
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)02:25 No.32827894
>>32827858
Probably.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)02:25 No.32827898
>>32827764
>>32827801
Before you head for the house, you ask if Granny Smith had one of the energy drinks before she started feeling bad.

"Yeah... she drank one after she had gone an seen how much energy me and Big Mac had..." She motions over to the orchard. You reckon that a little over half of the trees are cleared. "We got a ton of work done.. but it cost us a lot more than 3 bits of that nasty tastin' 'elixir' junk."

Scootaloo starts to have doubts about the elixir. "Huh. Nobody except Pinkie seems to like the stuff..." She pulls a vial out and looks over the label again. "Rainbow Dash really liked it... she was going like mad crazy doing tricks yesterday..."

>>32827654
>>32827659
You all make your way into the house as quietly as possible. You head up the stairs and make your way over to Applebloom's door. She motions for you all to come on in. She looks terrible; she's scrunched up in her bed, laying there lazily. "Oh. Hey guys."
>> Hiro !J02Ujjg4Nw 01/01/12(Sun)02:27 No.32827946
>>32827898

Give her one of your candy canes to cheer her up. "Are you alright? You look like the apple trees bucked YOU."
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:28 No.32827959
>>32827898
Tell her that we are going to see Zecroa so we can find out what that Gryphon is putting in the potions to make everyone sick. Ask her if she can come with us so Zecora can see the after effects of the potion.

Ask her if we can keep our explosive powder in that crater she made until we need to blow something up.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:28 No.32827985
>>32827946
>Give her one of your candy canes to cheer her up
>You hand her a fuzzy, slobber covered, half melted candy cane

Maybe we shouldn't do this.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)02:28 No.32827986
>>32827858
Yeah, you guys would be 100% screwed if the powder just so happens to randomly detonate.

Honestly, I'm running a program on this end that gives you guys a 1/1000 chance of randomly exploding every turn. If it hits lucky number 127, it's all over.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:29 No.32828000
>>32827898

Tell Scoots that the more Dash drinks it, the worse she'll feel afterwards. Doesn't she want to help her hero?

Also, ask Applebloom how she's feeling. Don't let her see a vial. If she's not feeling up for adventuring, then she might just have to get bed rest. Also mention that she doesn't want to get addicted to the crack juice and should probably stay away from it no matter how bad she feels.
>> Hiro !J02Ujjg4Nw 01/01/12(Sun)02:30 No.32828033
>>32827985

yeah, nevermind...
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:31 No.32828054
>>32827986

Okay, fine.

Leave the powder somewhere we'll know it'll be if we ever need to retrieve it.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:32 No.32828067
>>32827986
Hold that thought, tell her we need to drop the explosive powder somewhere, and then navigate our way to the crater.

Do this all in one turn and leave Hayseed in the room.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)02:33 No.32828097
>>32827946
>>32827959
>>32828000
You express your concern for Applebloom's health.

"Are you alright? You look like the apple trees bucked YOU."

She smiles. "Ohhh... I'm just not feeling too good... I think I caught somethin' adventurin' the other day..." She leans back into her pillow. "Sorry guys, I just don't feel li-" She stops. "Oh! Scoots... did you bring me some more of that energy drink?"

Scoots darts a glance over to you. "Uh..."
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)02:35 No.32828128
>>32828097
--No. No we didn't. It's not good for you anyway Applebloom. That stuff is what's making you sick!
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:35 No.32828141
>>32828097
Say we are going to Zecora's so she can figure out how to make the potions without whatever it is that makes ponies sick. Tell her she can have some of the new energy drink once it is ready.

Tell her we have the explosive powder with us and need to drop it somewhere before we all die.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:39 No.32828232
>>32828097

"No, we didn't. We were going to, but saw everyone else sick and thought that more would just make you feel worse."

End the conversation and leave. We don't want to attack her. Be sure to drop off the satchel in the crater for later. Get Sweetie Belle and head to our friendly neighborhood alchemist.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)02:40 No.32828258
>>32828128
"--No. No we didn't. It's not good for you anyway Applebloom. That stuff is what's making you sick!"

She tilts her head. "Whaddya mean? That stuff is 'a miracle in a bottle'. It really makes ya feel really... jumpy. And good..."

You go further, explaining that everyone you've talked to that's drank the potions have all gotten terribly sick or feel extremely bad.

"Oh... I didn't know... Why don't you talk to Zecora about it? I bet she could.. you know." Applebloom groans. "Ohmmm... my tummy..."

You say that's the plan and prepare to take off... but first...

>>32828141
You make mention that you've got her explosive satchel with you. Her eyes widen up. "Are you crazy? Raisin... what?" She scoots away from you on her bed.

You say that you're going to go out back and get rid of it. You and the CMC nod and leave her room. You evade Applejack and Big Mac, heading out toward the back of the barn.

129; Holy crap.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:41 No.32828267
>>32828141

This. Applebloom is our friend. We shouldn't lie to her. If she demands some, then we're just going to have to be stern. She is an mud-race earthy, though, so her retard strength might be a bit of a handful.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)02:42 No.32828284
>>32828258
Just make sure we put the powder somewhere we can remember, so we can get it if needed.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:42 No.32828291
>>32828258

Stash the goods somewhere we'll be able to find it later. Like in the barn's loft.

You never know when highly volatile explosives will come in handy.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:44 No.32828347
>>32828258

Tell Applebloom to drink some fresh juice and try to go to sleep. Bolt out of there before Big Mac and AJ can ask any more questions.

Hey, there's no chance that AJ or Big MAc might get near the crater while we're gone, right? It's it's too close to where everyone's working, then it might be better to dump it in the forest, far from where anyone would be walking.

Shit, this is really getting intense.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:45 No.32828393
>>32828291

I second the forest idea. I mean, we don't really know the apple family's work habits and don't want to blow Aj's head off. Maybe hide it by an unusually big tree off the path to Zecora's hut.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:47 No.32828425
>>32828393

yeah, that's a better idea
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)02:47 No.32828438
>>32828284
>>32828291
You look around and find Applebloom's Adventure Crater. It's got a large rock at the bottom, presumably under which Applebloom hides her stash of secret adventure gear. You carefully take off your saddlebags and grab the explosive satchel. It's air-temp right now.

"I still can't believe..." Scootaloo watches you handle the satchel, twitching slightly. Sweetie Belle holds onto your tail as you lift up the rock and place the explosive satchel underneath it.

Under the rock are some candies, a green bow, and a small journal. You set the satchel next to them.

"Whew. Glad that's over." Scootaloo wipes her head. Sweetie Belle pulls you up quick.

"Off to Zecora's then, right?"
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)02:49 No.32828469
>>32828347
>>32828393
>>32828425
(Oh... sorry, didn't see that... We can still do this, if you'd like. We can pretend the previous thing didn't happen and you guys can stash it on your way to Zecora's.)
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)02:49 No.32828471
>>32828438
Take the green bow and candies, hand them to Scoots. Tumb (hoof?) through the journal real quick before deciding to take it or not.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:50 No.32828491
>>32828438

Peek into the journal.

If it looks like a diary, put it back.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:50 No.32828506
>>32828469
As long as we get to reuse the roll from the post you made here >>32828438, then sure.

How are we doing the loads here? Do we have to hug Hayseed or is it automatic when we die?
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:53 No.32828551
>>32828469

I'd like to do it. We don't know how big the explosion would be.

Take everything that we can and wait until we're far away before looking at them.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)02:53 No.32828562
>>32828471
>>32828491
You decide to peek through the journal just to see what's in it. Scootaloo chimes in. "What is that?"

You read the first page. In it, Applebloom is speaking first person. "Today, I met this small purple filly named Raisin at school. She seems really cool! Im going ta see if she wants to crusade with us sometime..."

"What is it? Is it Spike's little diary? Did we finally get it?" Scootaloo looks excited.
>> Hiro !J02Ujjg4Nw 01/01/12(Sun)02:54 No.32828579
>>32828562

Skip to the last few pages. Look for anything out of place.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)02:55 No.32828591
>>32828562
Read that last few en-
>>32828579
Damnit.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:55 No.32828598
>>32828506

Hug.

The satchel exploding would destroy both us and Hayseed before we could react, so we only need to hold onto it in emergencies only.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:55 No.32828612
>>32828579
We REALLY don't have time to fuck around. We need to drop the powder off some place where it won't kill anyone or destroy anything valuable.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:56 No.32828630
>>32828598
So if we die we cannot load the game? That seems to defeat the purpose of saving.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)02:57 No.32828648
>>32828630
We've had plenty of 'impending doom' moments.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)02:59 No.32828683
>>32828630

Only with the satchel bomb.

Say, if we were being chased by a maddened Big Mac, we could duck somewhere and hug Hayseed before our bones were shattered by one of his earth-retard kicks.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)02:59 No.32828692
>>32828579
>>32828591
You realize that it's Applebloom's diary. You jump to the last few pages quick.

"...that funny eyed pegasus handed me a couple of vials, one for each of us. Sally seems like really cool griffin, much better than that other one that Pinkie mentions at random sometimes.

This stuff is amazing! Everyone on the farm is just going crazy fast! I hope this lasts for the rest of the day! I've gotta tell the girls; this is fantastic!"

You read the final entry.

"I don't feel very good anymore. I think the energy stuff wore off. Also, Twilight was saying a lot of funny stuff when she drank hers with Applejack... her eyes looked kinda funny too..."

It ends there. You close it up and put it back. 133
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)03:01 No.32828747
>>32828692
Get those other two items to Scoots and scoot on to Zecora's.

We'll have to try and un-mind control Twilight after we get the zebra's opinion on this crap.
>> Hiro !J02Ujjg4Nw 01/01/12(Sun)03:02 No.32828752
>>32828692

We should probably check up on Twilight to make sure she hasn't gotten possessed or something.

But first, off to see Zecora!
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:03 No.32828775
>>32828747
This, distribute the items that are under the rock and stick the powder under it. If either of them have any problem with taking the items just tell them that they are holding them in case the powder goes off under the rock.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:04 No.32828799
>>32828692

Fuck.

Go see the zebra immediately. And to think I thought Twilight would be smart enough to know about drugs and the like. Surely she's come across something like those in her studies.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:05 No.32828827
f5
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)03:08 No.32828889
>>32828747
>>32828752
(As for taking the rest of AB's stuff, you'd be severely chastised by Sweetie Belle. That's her stuff, after all, and it doesn't look too particularly useful at the moment... not that you could hold anything but one extra item.)

You, Scoots, and Sweetie Belle wave bye to a tired Applejack and Big Mac as you head off towards Fluttershy's cottage, just on the outskirts of the forest.

"Man... We could get there so much faster if we drank some of these things... did you see how fast Rainbow Dash was the other day?" Scootaloo listens to the rattles of the bottles in her saddlebags.

"Or how fast Pinkie was moving! She was soo fast!" Sweetie Belle darts her hooves around, accidentally tripping. She gets up, her cheeks a rosy red.

The Everfree Forest starts coming into view. The three of you head into the currently sunny entrance, taking Twilight's favored path straight to Zecora's hut. "Hey, Raisin... you don't happen to have a lighter do you?" Scootaloo asks. "Never know if we'll run into that green fog stuff again".

You roll your eyes. Zecora's hut lies in the distance. You can see her walking around her house. She looks deeply concerned.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:10 No.32828931
>>32828889

ask her what calamity's befallen her THIS time
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:10 No.32828938
>>32828889
Stash the powder by a distinctive looking rock along side the path and away from Zecora's hut. Once we get to Zecora's we should tell her where we stashed the powder.

After that ask her what is wrong.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:12 No.32828984
>>32828889

No. I remember that it was some lost formula that the dragon dude only knew. Unless the griffins have mages, then I doubt we'll come across something like that we are aren't we? Fucking Hell

Ask Zecora what's up in this hizzay. Don't show her the vials unless we know she's worrying about how to fix things, not about how to get some more for herelf because she got addicted too.

And tell remind our friends that if they drink the potion, they'll become addicted and get extremely sick.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:15 No.32829068
Let's move.

>>32824597
>>32824597
>>32824597
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)03:16 No.32829098
>>32828931
>>32828938
>>32828984
(Powder's under the rock at Sweet Apple Acres. That seemed to be the popular choice)

You knock at the door. "Who could that possibly be? Another strange, cross eyed pony?" She opens it up. "Oh, Raisin! Come in, come in."

"...And Scootaloo. And Sweetie Belle." Scootaloo adds on. "We're here too."

You say that you saw her pacing around in her house and ask what's wrong. In a way that Jr cannot currently rhyme right now due to time constraints, she explains that Twilight came by with an extremely weird message. Her eyes weren't centered either.

144; not exactly close, but damn.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)03:17 No.32829107
>>32829068
THIS. We should jump over to next thread. Post responses there.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:17 No.32829113
>>32828889
Starkly remind SB and Scootaloo of the state the elixir put Applebloom in.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:19 No.32829148
Ask Zecora if she would be able to tell what is in the energy drinks that the gryphon is selling if we brought her some. If she says yes then let's give her the vials.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)03:20 No.32829166
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R-R-R-R-RAISIN QUEST -est -st
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:20 No.32829179
>>32829098

Ask her if she's drank any of the crack juice. Show her the vials only if she says she hasn't. Then, ask her if she knows any ways to find out ingredients and/or magical and physical effects.

Also, ask her if she knows if the griffins practice magic. She's the only foriegner in a 10 mile radius, so she might know more about what lies beyond Equestria's borders.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)03:21 No.32829202
>>32829166
So now everyone getting derped from this elixir?

Is the griffin making Derpy clones?
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:23 No.32829264
Derpy eyes? Maybe the elixir turns ponies into mindless zombies.
Ask her more about Twilight's visit.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)03:26 No.32829336
>>32829148
>>32829179
You ask Zecora if, by chance, there were some sort of 'crack juice', if she'd be able to find out what the hay is in it so that you could, just as an example, make a cure from said 'crack juice'.

"If there's a potion, then it's true,
That there's something that I could do."

She nods. Scootaloo reaches for one of Snakeoil Sally's Miracle Elixirs. "Well... I guess she can have mine, then... I mean, it's poison, right?"

Zecora snatches it. She reads over the label, scoffing at the picture of the griffin on the front. She says that she knows this idiot. Apparently, she sold her some bad ingredients just a few years ago. Back then, she was 'Snakeoil Sammy'.

She's a con artist.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:27 No.32829369
>>32829264

keep in mind that it hasn't happened to Pinkie, and she's been taking repeated doses

maybe the curse is making it take effect much faster in Twilight?
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:28 No.32829370
>>32829336
Ask her how bad things are looking for the ponies that drank this stuff.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)03:28 No.32829378
>>32829336
Ask her if there's any way to neutralize the effects of this potion.

Tell her it seems to be messing with ponies heads.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:30 No.32829411
>>32829378
>Tell her it seems to be messing with ponies heads.

I think she knows this. Ask her what exactly Twilight was doing, and if she thinks Twilight is in any extra danger thanks to that curse Cil's journal put on her.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:30 No.32829414
>>32829336

>Sammy
>Sally

SWEET JESUS HERE COMES THE GENDERSWAPPING

Get some more info before checking with Twilight. Ask Zecora is she has anything that looks similar that puts ponies to sleep for a while. We can probably make them sleep the addiction off if we trick them.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:31 No.32829434
>>32829414
>SWEET JESUS HERE COMES THE GENDERSWAPPING

So that's what the potions are for. Things are about to get interesting in Ponyville.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)03:33 No.32829491
>>32829370
>>32829378
She says that she's never seen this stuff before, but she knows exactly who 'Snakeoil' is. She immediately drains her cauldron and dumps the small vial into it, taking notice to the smell. Her nose scrunches up. She can't imagine how anyone actually drank the stuff; a mild mix of lemon cleaner with some other, extremely bitter agent.

A storm of chemicals and other various ingredients whip off her shelves and into the mix. She starts up a fire and begins to stir it up. While it boils...

>>32829264
You ask about the visit. Zecora's eyes pop open. She says that Twilight came by just a couple of hours ago telling her about a 'castle in the sands' and how Zecora should travel with her to see it. Twilight would NOT stop going on and on about the castle, saying that the music sounds so lovely, even from here.

After that, Twilight left. Zecora tried to stop her, but Twilight batted her away with magic. It was the strangest thing... since then, Zecora has been researching a cause and looking for a cure.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:36 No.32829561
>>32829491

Jeez. Well, we're going to need some muscle to take on Twilight. Is there a beach anywhere around here? The Appaloosan desert was dust and dirt, not really the kind of sand you make sandcastles with.

Ask her about a sleeping agent that looks like the elixir that we can put in vials to knock out anyone who drinks it.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)03:37 No.32829568
>>32829491
I'm thinking we'll need to blow up this castle.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:38 No.32829600
>>32829491

Damn Twilight, you scary. We should probably make the library our next destination. I mean, it can't be a unicorn thing; Sweetie Belle didn't mention Rarity going on about a castle in the sand. Hopefully Spike is still sane. We might have to feign madness for a while.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:38 No.32829602
>>32829491

why did I immediately think of R'lyeh?
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:38 No.32829605
>>32829568
If it even exists..
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)03:40 No.32829626
>>32829605
Either physically or metaphorically.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:40 No.32829638
>>32829602

Because it probably is some Cthulhu shit. Sally a shapeshifter it seems, so she's probably out to cast some dark spell and might need sacrifice or something. To make matters worse, she has one of the most powerful sorceresses to have ever lived under her command.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:41 No.32829643
Ask Zecora what Snakeoil did last time.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)03:45 No.32829738
>>32829561
>>32829568
>>32829600
>>32829605
You pow-wow with Scoots and Sweetie Belle. 'Castle in the Sand'? Twilight going nuts? What is going on?

"I bet that griffin knows what's going on. Let's crash her stage show!" Scootaloo punches at the air.

"Wait, hold on... it's getting kind of dark out. Should we go to the library and see if Spike knows anything? We could go to Sally's later at night..." Sweetie Belle argues.

You ask Sweetie Belle how Rarity reacted to the potion. She tells you that Rarity was moving a lot faster, but she started getting all loopy later on. She also kept going over to the record player and hitting it, which Sweetie found rather funny.

Zecora keeps stirring the mixture. She seems a bit confused. She mentions that there's something definitely magical about the solution, but another chemical seems to be covering it up. She has no idea what it could be.

You guys will need to formulate a plan. How shall you proceed?
>The evening sun approaches the horizon.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:46 No.32829747
>>32829491
Ask Zecora if we would be able to break the curse that Twilight got from that old journal, or if we would need to bring her here for that.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:46 No.32829764
>>32829738
see
>>32829747
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:49 No.32829816
>>32829738

Sleeping agent mimic. Maybe we can knock Twilight out. Also, I hope night doesn't turn everyone into vampires or something. I went through that shit already with Shockwave's quest.

If all else fails, leave the rest of our elixir with Zecora so she can at least have material for some trial and error work, and check on the Apple family again. Hopefully the madness only affects unicorns and isn't just accelerated for them. We might need to be sneaky, so we should equip our boots if they do any noise-canceling.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)03:50 No.32829831
>>32829747
>>32829764
As you pow-wow, you think about Twilight's curse from Cilepharus' cursed journal. Zecora says that she's exhausted all of her resources trying to break it; Celestia even gave up on finding the counter-curse.

If there is a cure out there, it's going to be in some lost, ancient place. It's not in the Canterlot library; it's gotta be somewhere that used the old symbology that Cilepharus knew. Given he was over 800 years old, it'd be hard to find a good resource.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:52 No.32829879
>>32829831

we should go to the library to talk to Spike and look up any information we can find on a "Castle of Sand"
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:53 No.32829891
>>32829831
Well I guess that is something we will have to look for at the castle in the sand.

Ask Zecora if it would be safe for ponies to drink this stuff more than once. Also ask her if she can put some sleeping potion or whatever in some empty energy drink vials.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:54 No.32829919
Does anyone think it would be a good idea if we approached the gryphon, said we were interested in learning how to make potions, and then tried asking her questions about the energy drink?

Or should we go to the library and learn about stuff?
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:55 No.32829933
>>32829919

too suspicious. we need to keep a low profile for as long as we can
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:55 No.32829936
>>32829891

The more you drink, the madder you become probably. It's probably magical, so I don't think the bad feeling can wear off naturally.

Hug Hayseed again, all this talk is making us realize how scared we are.
>> Leth !Leth/HQgHY 01/01/12(Sun)03:56 No.32829950
>>32829919
It is possible she/he/it may be forthcoming with information.

They may not worry about a stupid filly ruining their possible plans.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:56 No.32829952
We should save now that we don't have to worry about getting blown up.

Do the saves overwrite each other or can we choose what save we want to load from?
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:56 No.32829965
>>32829919

No, but expect her to keep an eye out for us. It doesn't take much to hear that a group of children have been going around trying to be heroes. Don't want to end up being force-fed the drink.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)03:57 No.32829990
>>32829950

This is Jr. we're talking about. His last villain crystallized us just because we knew his name.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)03:58 No.32830005
>>32829816
>>32829891
You ask Zecora that, in the event you bump into Twilight and she's hostile, if you could use some sort of 'sleeping medicine' on her. Zecora tells you to wait just one moment. She turns around, grabs a small satchel, and hands it to you. She uses this stuff to get to sleep in a flash.

(USE: Throw at face of target)

>>32829919
>>32829933
>>32829879
You ask the CMC if they should go to the library to see if Spike can explain more... or describe this 'Castle' thing Twilight was going on about. Scootaloo rolls her eyes. "Seriously, you're purple and everything. They should call you Twilight Jr." She banters. "I still think we should go and teach that featherduster a lesson."

"I hope Spike's okay..." Sweetie Belle chimes in.

Library or Sally's Cart? (Library is currently chosen)
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)04:00 No.32830028
>>32829952
>>32829936
(Saves overwrite this time. It would be a good idea to save, though, considering your last one was way back at Sugarcube Corner).
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:00 No.32830049
>>32830005

Library. Save the cart for when it's really late at night so the griffin is more likely to be asleep. Be sure to hug Hayseed though.

Also >implying Spikebelle
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:01 No.32830078
Good night, please don't kill Raisin before we get to do this again!
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:01 No.32830083
>>32830005
Tell Scootaloo that we can come back and kick the gryphon feathery tail once we have enough proof that she is evil. Remind her that the guards in this town are dumb as bricks and probably wouldn't believe us without lots of proof.

SAVE and head to the library.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:04 No.32830127
>>32830083

Nigga, I bet the guards were the easiest to convert.

Channel our inner Solid Snake and stealth our way through town as best we can until we reach the library.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)04:06 No.32830162
>>32830049
>>32830083
You pull Hayseed out of your bags. She's still got those sticky peppermint candy canes stuck to her hands. You feel a little grossed out by 'em, but you give her a hug anyways. Her soft mane under your chin reminds you of your mom nuzzling your head after a long afternoon of playing ball with your dad. It makes you calm down and focus on yourself. Your shoulders relax and your heartbeat softens.

QUEST SAVED

"...Are you still with us, Raisin?" Scootaloo pokes your shoulder. You snap out of your trance.

You decide to head off toward the library. Spike may have some more info for you guys and might be able to help you find some. The skies darken up a bit and the forest looks a bit more scary. Zecora doesn't seem to notice you leaving; she's absorbed with trying to isolate the magic in the potions you gave her.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:08 No.32830203
>>32830162

Maybe it would be a good idea to tell her that we're leaving. If she doesn't think the way home is safe, she'll speak up.

10 bucks says a cockatrice leaps out and stones us all
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:09 No.32830216
>>32830162

let's get the hell out of here
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:09 No.32830217
>>32830162
Let's ask Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle what they have in their saddle bags. If we have to go fight a gryphon or rescue Twilight we need to know what everyone has got.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:10 No.32830227
>>32830203
This, tell her we are going to the library.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:12 No.32830276
>>32830227

If we never return, avenge our deaths.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)04:15 No.32830315
>>32830203
>>32830227
You turn around and shout to Zecora that you're going to investigate the Library. She pops up from the cauldron, urging you to come back. She points down the path ahead, saying that Twilight's path isn't safe at night. You need to use the upper bog path to stay in the moonlight; it's almost completely dark, so it'll be much safer than the lower, normal route.

You're thankful you asked.
>>32830217
Scootaloo: CMC Cape, 1 empty vial, 1 Snakeoil Sally's Miracle Elixir
>Bits: 0
Sweetie Belle: CMC Cape, 2 Slingshots, and a Bag of Marshmallows
>Bits: 0
Raisin: CMC Cape, Boots, Rocks, Stompstarter, Hayseed + Peppermint Candy Canes
>Bits: 0
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)04:17 No.32830365
>>32830315
You continue on your way down the safer, upper bog path. You trot towards the lights at the edge of town, preparing to investigate the library to see what's going on.

A cold chill runs up your spine. Also, 128. I swear to god, this thing wants to explode.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:18 No.32830380
>>32830315

Could Zecora whip up some light potion or something in one of our empty vials? I remember Sweetie Belle having something like that in the first quest, I think. It might have been P.Q.'s; it's been a long time.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:19 No.32830399
>>32830315
Ask Sweetie for our slingshot back and ask her how good a shot she is with her slingshot. If she's a good shot then we should collect some small rocks off the edge of the path for her. If she isn't a good shot then ask Scootaloo if she is a good shot and if Sweetie Belle wouldn't mind lending her slingshot to her until we get out of the forest.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:19 No.32830406
>>32830380
>>32830365

Nevermind, get Hayseed out, be ready to hug if a cockatrice leaps out. Otherwise, tell everyone too be brave and to stay close together.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)04:19 No.32830411
>>32830380
That was from the first Raisin Quest. Rarity knows how to make those... but Zecora doesn't have any sapphires on hand. You're plum outta luck on that one.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:20 No.32830425
>>32830399
Never mind.

>>32830365
Get Hayseed out and ask the others if they feel like something bad is about to happen. Continue to the library.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)04:23 No.32830479
>>32830399
>>32830406
You look about, trying to spot any danger. You ask Sweetie Belle for your Slingshot back... you think there's something nearby. She shivers, a little scared. "A..Are you s-s-sure?"

Scootaloo walks ahead. "There's nothing to be s-scared of. C'mon, Zecora said that we were gonna be safe up he-"

She stops talking. You hear the stones on the path behind you start to rustle about. Some trotting can be heard in the distance.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:25 No.32830518
>>32830479
Alrighty then, before any more time passes or actions are taken could you please give us a description of the path we are on? Are there any hiding places along it, how wide is it, etc.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:25 No.32830526
>>32830479
Trotting? That means it's not a horrible creature that's about to kill us, right?
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:26 No.32830534
>>32830479

Dive off the path and try to hide. Be prepared to throw our bottle of elixir at it; it might be a crazed addict.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:28 No.32830570
>>32830526
That means it's a hoofed creature. That probably means it's a horrible insane Twilight about to turn us inside out.

If it is possible we need get off the path and into some sort of cover, put I am hesitant about doing anything before I get a clearer picture of the path.

We should definitely get our slingshot, though.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)04:28 No.32830574
>>32830518
INFO MODE: NO TIME PASSING

The path you are treading is a rather thin dirt path that rides the treeline of some swamp trees below. It's thin enough that only two adult ponies could walk side by side on it. To your right is a couple of bushes, scattered intermittently. The path, from this point on, leads down and incline and back into the forest, though near the very edge. From here, you can see a good portion of the eastern part of Ponyville.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:28 No.32830575
>>32830526

it could be a derped pony
we need to hide
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:30 No.32830615
>>32830574
Get the others and hide behind on of the bushes. Get our slingshot from Sweetie Belle and then load it with a rock. Tell her to do the same and give her one of our rocks if she can't find one on the ground..
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:31 No.32830636
>>32830574

Hide in bushes. Try to go as far from the road as we can while still remain in good cover. Stand still unless our pursuer stops and starts rummaging for us. Be ready to hug Hayseed.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:36 No.32830696
We can't stay here, it's not safe.

>>32828811
>>32828811
>>32828811
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)04:36 No.32830697
>>32830575
>>32830615
>>32830534
Quickly, you and your comrades dive off the path and behind a bush. You peek your nose out to see what's following you. "What do you see? Is it a monster?" Sweetie Belle whispers.

You see a soft light pour out from the creature. It's definitely a unicorn...

But its eyes derped. She hums a really strange tune as she trots down the path.

"Do you know of the Castle in the Sand?" She calls out. "We carve the statue from the rocky land." Her horn glows bright. "We serve under the stony hand... of the king of the Castle in the Sand."

You're not sure if she knows you're there. Sweetie Belle shakes nervously, aiming a pebble for the creepy unicorn's head. "Just tell me when... oh celestia..."
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)04:37 No.32830719
>>32830696
I concur. Let's continue in the next thread.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:37 No.32830730
>>32830697

Grab Sweetie, gag her, make sure she does nothing to give away our position, even if it's her sister. When the danger's passed, ask her what she saw.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:39 No.32830744
>>32830697
Get out the satchel of sleeping powder Zecora gave us. Tell Sweetie Belle to not fire unless we miss with the powder. Don't throw the powder unless we are seen.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:42 No.32830794
Other thread still seems a bit active.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:44 No.32830834
>>32830794
Why are we changing so fast? The thread we were using 3 hours ago still hasn't 404'd.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:38 No.32830741
Fuck, it's Rarity, isn't it?

Grab Sweetie, gag her, make sure she does nothing to give away our position, even if it's her sister. When the danger's passed, ask her what she saw.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:42 No.32830790
Get out the satchel of sleeping powder Zecora gave us. Tell Sweetie Belle to not fire unless we miss with the powder. Don't throw the powder unless we are seen.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:42 No.32830807
>>32830765
Let's just go with Twilight. Or if you're up to it, Celestia.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:43 No.32830819
>>32830807
all right
>>32830787
nnnaaaaaahhhhhhh
>> RAISIN QUEST 3 FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)04:44 No.32830829
>>32830741
>>32830730
You hold back Sweetie Belle, indicating that she shouldn't do anything to give off your current position. The unicorn isn't one that any of you recognize. She gets closer, staring into the bush. She hums the melody, a little louder now.

You can feel Scootaloo shivering at your side. "She can see us..." She whispers.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:45 No.32830841
>>32830829

Fart uncontrollably
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:46 No.32830866
>>32830829
Get out our sleeping powder and tell the girls to run in opposite directions while we hit it in the face with the powder. Make sure we are whispering.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:47 No.32830886
>>32830866

This.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)04:52 No.32830947
>>32830866
>>32830886
As the unicorn slows to a stop in front of your bush, you discuss your plan. In desperation, they agree with the idea. The creepy unicorn is now parked in front of the bush, staring into it. "Do you know of th-"

You toss the bag of sleeping powder at her face. Almost instantly, she catches it with her telekinesis. "Have you ever been to the Castle in the Sand?" Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo panic, running toward Ponyville.

You're stuck in front of the inquiring, wall eyed unicorn. She doesn't move, simply holding onto the sleeping powder you tossed at her.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:54 No.32830979
>>32830947
"...That bag is full of sand?"
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:55 No.32830988
>>32830947

We did have our last vial of elixir in our pouch, right? Try giving it to her. If not, then use Hayseed to go back to Zecora's hut. We might have to spend the night with her.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:55 No.32830993
>>32830947
"Of course I have. I was just on my way back to Ponyville to find more ponies so I could show them."

If she looks like she isn't going to buy it, hug Hayseed and reload.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:56 No.32830996
>>32830947
Cross your eyes, sing along to her crazy melodies, make rhymes about sand and follow her.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)04:56 No.32831001
>>32830947

"Yes, but I don't know what it means. Lead me to it."

Try to trick her. Act like we're just starting to have visions.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)04:57 No.32831014
>>32830979
>>32830988
>>32830993
>>32830996
(So many choices! Careful what you guys do. You may want to have Hayseed handy.

I need a tie breaker on any of these choices.)
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)05:00 No.32831049
>>32831014

Pretend to be insane, but have Hayseed ready in case the unicorn starts casting some sort of mind spell and we feel funny. This might be a good source of information; I say we milk it as far as we can.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)05:00 No.32831050
>>32831014
Get out Hayseed and be ready to hug her in less than a heartbeat. >>32831001 sounds like it might work, but hug Hayseed if she throws that satchel at us.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)05:01 No.32831068
>>32830947

"...Maybe?"
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)05:02 No.32831080
>>32831001
>>32830993
(Got it)

You tell her that you've been to the Castle in the Sand, but you and your friends have lost their way.

"You have been to the Castle in the Sand..."

She pushes you with her magic into the dirt path. "King Tezel does not like children. The children have seen his Castle. They took his treasures. You took King Tezel's treasure."

She shoves you into the road again. It robs some of the breath from your lungs. The fanatic unicorn continues on with her droning message, shoving you down the road every time you try to stand up.

"King Tezel does not like children."

(Act fast.)
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)05:02 No.32831083
>>32831050

I'm more afraid of being forced to drink some of that crazy tonic. It would be easily to using telekinesis to force something down our throat.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)05:03 No.32831086
"Take me to the castle of the sand, so that I may finally undertand."
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)05:03 No.32831092
>>32831080

Grab Hayseed, pray for relief.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)05:04 No.32831099
>>32831080
It going south. Hug Hayseed. If we do hug Hayseed and go back to Zecora's, will Raisin remember any of this?
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)05:05 No.32831113
>>32831080

Grab Hayseed while saying that King Tezel will never retrieve his treasure if we die here right now. Anything to break her concentration long enough to grab our doll.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)05:07 No.32831149
>>32831092
>>32831099
You instinctively grab Hayseed during one of the chants. You grasp her with what little breath you've got left. Giving her a quick squeeze, the world seems to melt away as your chest brushes up to her tail. It reminds you of a soothing feeling you had when you were a little younger, laying down on your mother's tail during a crisp, Spring morning. The unicorn attacking you vanishes... the warmth of your friends returns.

"...Are you still with us, Raisin?" Scootaloo pokes your shoulder. You snap out of your trance.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)05:10 No.32831193
>>32831149

"You know what Zecora, I think that it would be a good idea if we could sleep here for the night, if you don't mind. After all, "safe" in Everfree is pretty much an oxymoron."
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)05:11 No.32831198
>>32831149
"Yeah, I'm fine." What does Raisin remember? Does she remember the name King Tezel?
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)05:13 No.32831230
>>32831198
INFO:
Raisin remembers everything that transpired in any branch of reality she pursues. She will remember the names of characters as well as all of the circumstances that nearly got her killed.

It can be slightly game breaking, but I think it adds a little spice to the story.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)05:14 No.32831247
>>32831230

Then ask her if she knows any King Tezel. If anyone asks, you overheard it from someone in a crowd and just now remembered it.

Unless we're stopping for the night. It IS pretty late.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)05:15 No.32831268
>>32831230
Alright then. Say you would rather sleep here tonight. When Scootaloo objects tell her that it wouldn't be awesome if we survived taking down Cil only to randomly get killed by some monster in the forest. Ask Zecora if the name King Tezel means anything to her.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)05:16 No.32831274
>>32831247
>>32831198
>>32831193
(Actually, I was just about to ask. How are you guys holding up? Wanna call this a good place to rest for the night?

We can pick it up either tomorrow or Monday, whichever you guys prefer. Same time, 11pm EST.)
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)05:18 No.32831310
>>32831274
I'm good to keep going, but I don't know for how much longer.

Sunday night works for me.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)05:24 No.32831393
>>32831310
Huh. I'm not seeing any other questers speaking up. I think we may be the only ones left.

Here, tell ya what. We'll keep this going tomorrow night. I may even pop on a bit early, like 10pm EST. I'd like to keep this going, but I think we're running on a lack of people and energy atm.

Thanks for playing, everyone. Let's see if you guys can solve this without Hayseedin' too much.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)05:25 No.32831399
>>32831274

this seems like as good of a stopping point as any

tomorrow works for the continuation, unless you'd like more prep time
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)05:26 No.32831411
Hey, Raisin quest fellers. I just got here and before I get involved in the current quest, could I ask one of you to link me or tell me when the second Raisin quest was, since I haven't seen it, please?
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)05:27 No.32831423
>>32831399
Oh, and just so you guys still have the choice, I'm not going to make you and the CMC auto-sleep. The night hold many possibilities for this story, as just seen.

You guys are awesome. Catch ya tomorrow!
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)05:27 No.32831430
>>32831274

Tomorrow is good, I'm balls tired. Sorry for responding late, had to go to bathroom.

Shit's getting intense. You are by far the best DM in these threads.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)05:29 No.32831445
>>32831411

It's months old. Late September/Early October is when I remember it.

It was pretty fun, some anon asked about making a pastebin, but I don't have it.
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)05:29 No.32831449
>>32831411
Hey there random guy. Raisin Quest 2 is a bit sketchy as far as threads; I think part 2 of it got lost to the internet somehow. The archive didn't pick them up.

Part 1, however, where everyone dies, is still around. Leth saved it up for me one time; It happens on the 30th of October, around 11 pm EST. Sorry, I don't have an actual link handy...
>> FaceIessJr !derpv/fTOE 01/01/12(Sun)05:30 No.32831463
>>32831430
Hey, I really appreciate the support. I put quite a bit of time into designing this one; you guys are going to like what I have in store for you.

Catch ya tomorrow.
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)05:34 No.32831506
>>32831411
Found it!
http://arch.413chan.net/co30983273.html
>> Anonymous 01/01/12(Sun)05:37 No.32831542
>>32831445
>>32831449
>Part 2 lost forever.
So that means I'll never know how that one ended? Damn...
Keeping the quests in a pastebin does sound like a superb idea, for when cases like this happen. Oh well, at least I can still see part 1. Thanks, Jr.

>>32831506
Oh, hey! Thank you!