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>Diamond dogs are fairly stupid creatures, stupid enough that you believe reverse psychology should work on them. You hold your torch high and run into the cavern while whooping as loudly as you can. Confused cries come from the dining area which are folloeed by shouts of "Escaped slave?" and "Sic 'em, dogs!"
Melody Maker and Mwandishi please report in.
>Diamond dogs are fairly stupid creatures, stupid enough that you believe reverse psychology should work on them. You hold your torch high and run into the cavern while whooping as loudly as you can. Confused cries come from the dining area which are folloeed by shouts of "Escaped slave?" and "Sic 'em, dogs!"
Melody Maker and Mwandishi please report in.
>>33216
Addendum: Mwandishi is the black dot. Starberry and Melody Maker are the red dots. The passages at the bottom, from left to right, are the area with the eating, now alerted, diamond dogs, the area with the throne and decorations, and the passage with a torch on each side of the entrance.
>>33223
Well start when/if Melody Maker arrives.
Addendum: Mwandishi is the black dot. Starberry and Melody Maker are the red dots. The passages at the bottom, from left to right, are the area with the eating, now alerted, diamond dogs, the area with the throne and decorations, and the passage with a torch on each side of the entrance.
>>33223
Well start when/if Melody Maker arrives.
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>>33248
Damn it. The grey area is not lit very well and cannot be seen
Damn it. The grey area is not lit very well and cannot be seen
>>34263
>>34264
Alright, sorry again about being late. Refer to >>33248 and >>33252 for the map.
Recap: Mwandishi has just alerted several diamond dogs to his position. Three diamond dogs and a dig dog are headed his way. The others ran off into the grey area of the map. Melody Maker and Strawberry have not been seen yet.
Begin.
>>34264
Alright, sorry again about being late. Refer to >>33248 and >>33252 for the map.
Recap: Mwandishi has just alerted several diamond dogs to his position. Three diamond dogs and a dig dog are headed his way. The others ran off into the grey area of the map. Melody Maker and Strawberry have not been seen yet.
Begin.
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>>34267
>>34269
Gah, I knew I forgot something. Mwandishi has to roll for initiative but if Melody Maker stays hidden for the first round of initiative she won't have to.
>>34268
The dogs are the brown dots. The tunnels, from left to right, are by the dining area, the throne, and a tunnel with two torches by the entrance.
>>34269
Gah, I knew I forgot something. Mwandishi has to roll for initiative but if Melody Maker stays hidden for the first round of initiative she won't have to.
>>34268
The dogs are the brown dots. The tunnels, from left to right, are by the dining area, the throne, and a tunnel with two torches by the entrance.
>>34275
Okay.
>>34276
If you want to jump into combat now you have to roll for initiative. If you wait without doing anything this round you will be able to get the drop on the dogs next round and not have to roll for initiative. Strawberry will do whatever you do.
I'm really sorry about this hectic start.
Okay.
>>34276
If you want to jump into combat now you have to roll for initiative. If you wait without doing anything this round you will be able to get the drop on the dogs next round and not have to roll for initiative. Strawberry will do whatever you do.
I'm really sorry about this hectic start.
>>34273
Think quickly, you grab one of your throwing knives and throw it at the approaching foes. The knife hits one of the diamond dogs in the neck and he goes down without a sound.
>>34278
Melody Maker and Strawberry hide in the shadows, wishing Mwandishi well.
Trying to move this along. If you want to use Inspire, or any of your other skills, in the future simply tell me.
>>34279
>>34280
One action at a time.
Think quickly, you grab one of your throwing knives and throw it at the approaching foes. The knife hits one of the diamond dogs in the neck and he goes down without a sound.
>>34278
Melody Maker and Strawberry hide in the shadows, wishing Mwandishi well.
Trying to move this along. If you want to use Inspire, or any of your other skills, in the future simply tell me.
>>34279
>>34280
One action at a time.
>>34284
The first round of combat happened here >>34281. There are two diamond dogs and one dig dog, the giant ones with the armor and spears, left. You may now either roll to attack or use a skill, or just keep hiding and watching if you like seeing zebras get beat up.
Rolling for Strawberry's action.
Rolled 8 = 8
The first round of combat happened here >>34281. There are two diamond dogs and one dig dog, the giant ones with the armor and spears, left. You may now either roll to attack or use a skill, or just keep hiding and watching if you like seeing zebras get beat up.
Rolling for Strawberry's action.
Rolled 8 = 8
>>34287
So, from my reading of the rules, it's like this:
First round: DM rolls, players roll, we compare numbers, and anyone who beats the DM's roll acts.
After that: Attackers roll, if they hit (>4) then they do damage, and if they don't then a counterattack happens.
I _think_ you missed the dog.
So, from my reading of the rules, it's like this:
First round: DM rolls, players roll, we compare numbers, and anyone who beats the DM's roll acts.
After that: Attackers roll, if they hit (>4) then they do damage, and if they don't then a counterattack happens.
I _think_ you missed the dog.
>>34285
You scream like a little filly and fall over backwards as the approaching dogs seem to quadruple in size and sprout demonic wings.
You are Helpless and will remain so until you successfully roll to get up or someone helps you up.
>>34286
>>34287
Just before they reach you, however, Strawberry and Melody Maker come charging to the rescue. Melody Maker smashes her mandolin into the legs of the lead diamond dog and Strawberry smashes her mace into its back with a sickening crunch. The diamond dogs howls in pain and drops to the ground, down but not out.
>>34288
You got the drop on them so I'll give you the autocrit, but normally if initiative is currently being rolled or has already been rolled it's too late for the autocrit to work.
Rolling for Strawberry.
Rolled 1 = 1
You scream like a little filly and fall over backwards as the approaching dogs seem to quadruple in size and sprout demonic wings.
You are Helpless and will remain so until you successfully roll to get up or someone helps you up.
>>34286
>>34287
Just before they reach you, however, Strawberry and Melody Maker come charging to the rescue. Melody Maker smashes her mandolin into the legs of the lead diamond dog and Strawberry smashes her mace into its back with a sickening crunch. The diamond dogs howls in pain and drops to the ground, down but not out.
>>34288
You got the drop on them so I'll give you the autocrit, but normally if initiative is currently being rolled or has already been rolled it's too late for the autocrit to work.
Rolling for Strawberry.
Rolled 1 = 1
>>34295
A character almost always takes five hits to become helpless; powerful blows and some skills can instantly render a character helpless. While helpless, a character cannot take many actions, and most attacks against them incur wounds. The helpless character or an ally must make a successful roll to get them back into the fight. After four wounds, they cannot get up on their own. Five wounds kills a character. Unlike hits, wounds are permanent damage, and will remain until healed.
Yes. You must roll to get up or Melody Maker can roll to get you up.
A character almost always takes five hits to become helpless; powerful blows and some skills can instantly render a character helpless. While helpless, a character cannot take many actions, and most attacks against them incur wounds. The helpless character or an ally must make a successful roll to get them back into the fight. After four wounds, they cannot get up on their own. Five wounds kills a character. Unlike hits, wounds are permanent damage, and will remain until healed.
Yes. You must roll to get up or Melody Maker can roll to get you up.
>>34299
You climb back to your hooves as…
>>34290
Strawberry leaps at the armored Dig Dog, bellowing a mighty war cry that is cut short as his massive paw swats her out of the air. She flies over Mwandishi's head and bounces off the wall, falling limply to the floor.
>>34301
You play an inspiring tune one your mandolin that lifts the spirits of the party. Everyone gets a +1 to their next roll.
Rolling for Strawberry.
Rolled 10 + 1 = 11
You climb back to your hooves as…
>>34290
Strawberry leaps at the armored Dig Dog, bellowing a mighty war cry that is cut short as his massive paw swats her out of the air. She flies over Mwandishi's head and bounces off the wall, falling limply to the floor.
>>34301
You play an inspiring tune one your mandolin that lifts the spirits of the party. Everyone gets a +1 to their next roll.
Rolling for Strawberry.
Rolled 10 + 1 = 11
>>34305
The Diamond Dog spasms and goes still as your sword sinks into his unarmored back.
>>34306
You swing at the Diamond Dog with your mandolin, but the beast deflects it with a paw and slashes at you with a knife. The blade cuts a deep gash in your shoulder and you stumble a bit and blood flows down your leg.
>>34303
The Dig Dog bounds over to Strawberry and raises his spear for a killing blow. At the last possible second Strawberry jumps to her hooves and thrusts her horn at the Dig Dog, hitting him right in his unprotected man bits. The Dog emits high pitched yelp and jumps back, dropping his spear and holding and holding himself. All attacks against him will be at a +2 for the next round.
The Diamond Dog spasms and goes still as your sword sinks into his unarmored back.
>>34306
You swing at the Diamond Dog with your mandolin, but the beast deflects it with a paw and slashes at you with a knife. The blade cuts a deep gash in your shoulder and you stumble a bit and blood flows down your leg.
>>34303
The Dig Dog bounds over to Strawberry and raises his spear for a killing blow. At the last possible second Strawberry jumps to her hooves and thrusts her horn at the Dig Dog, hitting him right in his unprotected man bits. The Dog emits high pitched yelp and jumps back, dropping his spear and holding and holding himself. All attacks against him will be at a +2 for the next round.
>>34312
Strawberry brings her mace down on the Dig Dog's foot, crushing the bones within and causing it to drop to one knees as…
>>34311
You leap towards it with your bloody sword at the ready. You hit the injured, emasculated dog right in the chest and knock him onto his back. Your sword flashes in the torchlight as it plunges into the dog's eye.
>>34313
You try to attack him with your mandolin, but before you can even start to swing he stabs you in the side of the neck. You can feel the blade nick a bone as you collapse, struggling to breath around the blood pooling in your throat.
Rolling for Strawberry.
Rolled 2 = 2
Strawberry brings her mace down on the Dig Dog's foot, crushing the bones within and causing it to drop to one knees as…
>>34311
You leap towards it with your bloody sword at the ready. You hit the injured, emasculated dog right in the chest and knock him onto his back. Your sword flashes in the torchlight as it plunges into the dog's eye.
>>34313
You try to attack him with your mandolin, but before you can even start to swing he stabs you in the side of the neck. You can feel the blade nick a bone as you collapse, struggling to breath around the blood pooling in your throat.
Rolling for Strawberry.
Rolled 2 = 2
>>34318
You headbutt the Diamond Dog, pushing him away from Melody Maker and winding him. He draws another knife from under his vest.
>>34316
Strawberry's horn glows but nothing happens.
>>34320
You stand back up. Your legs are shaky and your neck and side are covered in your blood, but you can act now.
Rolling for Strawberry.
Rolled 2 = 2
You headbutt the Diamond Dog, pushing him away from Melody Maker and winding him. He draws another knife from under his vest.
>>34316
Strawberry's horn glows but nothing happens.
>>34320
You stand back up. Your legs are shaky and your neck and side are covered in your blood, but you can act now.
Rolling for Strawberry.
Rolled 2 = 2
>>34321
Strawberry starts breathing heavily as her horn once again glows briefly before going out.
>>34322
You shout for Melody to flee and attack the dog. He tries to parry your blow but you slash him on the arm with your sword.
>>34323
You try to speak but the movement twist the knife in your neck. It hurts like hell but you don't think it did any serious damage relative to what has already been done to you.
Rolling for Strawberry.
Rolled 9 = 9
Strawberry starts breathing heavily as her horn once again glows briefly before going out.
>>34322
You shout for Melody to flee and attack the dog. He tries to parry your blow but you slash him on the arm with your sword.
>>34323
You try to speak but the movement twist the knife in your neck. It hurts like hell but you don't think it did any serious damage relative to what has already been done to you.
Rolling for Strawberry.
Rolled 9 = 9
>>34325
"Celestia grant me strength!"
Strawberry's horn glows brightly and Melody Maker feels the knife pop free of her neck and her wounds seal shut. Her throat feels dry and her should has a thin scar, but she is doing quite well all things considered.
>>34326
You stab the dog in the shoulder before he has a chance to react and
>>34327
Your mandolin collides with the side of his head. His eyes roll up into his head and he falls to the ground like a rag doll.
Before the three of you have a chance to savor your victory the sounds of barking and growling on the other side of the cavern catch your attention. They all seem to be coming from the dark part of the cavern. Strawberry looks panicked.
"Quickly, we must flee before more arrive!"
The nearest exits are the tunnel you came from and the wide tunnel with a torch on each side of it. A bit further away is a small tunnel behind a throne made out of gems. Farthest away, on the other side of the cavern, is a tunnel by the tables and benches.
"Celestia grant me strength!"
Strawberry's horn glows brightly and Melody Maker feels the knife pop free of her neck and her wounds seal shut. Her throat feels dry and her should has a thin scar, but she is doing quite well all things considered.
>>34326
You stab the dog in the shoulder before he has a chance to react and
>>34327
Your mandolin collides with the side of his head. His eyes roll up into his head and he falls to the ground like a rag doll.
Before the three of you have a chance to savor your victory the sounds of barking and growling on the other side of the cavern catch your attention. They all seem to be coming from the dark part of the cavern. Strawberry looks panicked.
"Quickly, we must flee before more arrive!"
The nearest exits are the tunnel you came from and the wide tunnel with a torch on each side of it. A bit further away is a small tunnel behind a throne made out of gems. Farthest away, on the other side of the cavern, is a tunnel by the tables and benches.
>>34331
>>34332
The three of you run for the the tunnel behind the throne. As you all get close you can see that the throne sits on a pedestal that is also made of gems. The throne itself looks like even a Dig Dog could sit on it with room to spare, but that is all any of you can see before piling into the tunnel. The tunnel is a bit smaller than the other ones you have walked through. It also has unlit torches placed evenly in sconces along the wall and there is a fine red carpet that runs the length of the tunnel. At the very end you can just barely see a heavy door.
>>34332
The three of you run for the the tunnel behind the throne. As you all get close you can see that the throne sits on a pedestal that is also made of gems. The throne itself looks like even a Dig Dog could sit on it with room to spare, but that is all any of you can see before piling into the tunnel. The tunnel is a bit smaller than the other ones you have walked through. It also has unlit torches placed evenly in sconces along the wall and there is a fine red carpet that runs the length of the tunnel. At the very end you can just barely see a heavy door.
>>34335
>10
That was a very fortunate roll considering that you weren't specifically looking for traps.
Intrigued by the door you set out down the decorated tunnel. About halfway down you notice something out of the corner of you eye and stop mid-step. Several holes seem to have been drilled into the tunnel, some at the height of a pony's head and some at the height of a Diamond Dog's. Very slowly you take a step back and pull out one of your throwing knife. Carefully you cut from one side of the rug to the other and lift it up. You find a pressure plate hidden under the rug. It is most likely connected to those holes in some way. You fold the rug back and continue onwards; keeping an eye out for more traps.
You arrive at the end of the tunnel without finding any more traps. The door is solidly built out of wood and looks like it can be pushed open. You doubt the hinges will squeak. You can hear snoring from the other side, but it is muffled by the door.
>>34336
You and Strawberry and in the shadows and watch. Nearly two dozen Diamond Dogs and Dig Dogs come pouring from the shadowed area and make a beeline for the dead Dogs. They inspect the bodies, some of them whimpering sadly or growling angrily before splitting into two groups. The largest takes the passage the three of you came from and the smallest take the tunnel with the two torches.
>10
That was a very fortunate roll considering that you weren't specifically looking for traps.
Intrigued by the door you set out down the decorated tunnel. About halfway down you notice something out of the corner of you eye and stop mid-step. Several holes seem to have been drilled into the tunnel, some at the height of a pony's head and some at the height of a Diamond Dog's. Very slowly you take a step back and pull out one of your throwing knife. Carefully you cut from one side of the rug to the other and lift it up. You find a pressure plate hidden under the rug. It is most likely connected to those holes in some way. You fold the rug back and continue onwards; keeping an eye out for more traps.
You arrive at the end of the tunnel without finding any more traps. The door is solidly built out of wood and looks like it can be pushed open. You doubt the hinges will squeak. You can hear snoring from the other side, but it is muffled by the door.
>>34336
You and Strawberry and in the shadows and watch. Nearly two dozen Diamond Dogs and Dig Dogs come pouring from the shadowed area and make a beeline for the dead Dogs. They inspect the bodies, some of them whimpering sadly or growling angrily before splitting into two groups. The largest takes the passage the three of you came from and the smallest take the tunnel with the two torches.
>>34339
"Hopefully it'll take the dogs a long time to figure out that we didn't go where they're looking. So we've got time to spare.
"If that is the Alpha, we need to kill him, anyways. If it isn't, then it's still likely that whatever is behind that door has some good loot.
"Let's sneak in and find out."
"Hopefully it'll take the dogs a long time to figure out that we didn't go where they're looking. So we've got time to spare.
"If that is the Alpha, we need to kill him, anyways. If it isn't, then it's still likely that whatever is behind that door has some good loot.
"Let's sneak in and find out."
>>34341
You silently open the door and slip inside like a shadow before closing it. The first thing you can see is a large Diamond Dog, larger than the Dig Dog that attacked Strawberry, lying in bed. He wears a suit of armor that makes him look more like a knight than a marauder and grips a large, bloodstained axe in his paw. There is a golden, gem encrusted crown on the pillow next to his head. A voice in the back of your head whispers that you don't necessarily have to kill the Alpha. All you really have to do is make the Mayor think you killed him.
The second thing you see are several chests, full of gold, weapons, and armor sitting next to a large pile of shiny gems and crystals. As the alpha it only makes sense that he gets the best of every thing that is dug up or stolen from others.
You have passed your stealth roll and will not need to roll for it again unless I call for you to do so or you reveal yourself by entering combat or voluntarily leaving stealth.
>>34342
You and Strawberry wisely wait outside the room.
You silently open the door and slip inside like a shadow before closing it. The first thing you can see is a large Diamond Dog, larger than the Dig Dog that attacked Strawberry, lying in bed. He wears a suit of armor that makes him look more like a knight than a marauder and grips a large, bloodstained axe in his paw. There is a golden, gem encrusted crown on the pillow next to his head. A voice in the back of your head whispers that you don't necessarily have to kill the Alpha. All you really have to do is make the Mayor think you killed him.
The second thing you see are several chests, full of gold, weapons, and armor sitting next to a large pile of shiny gems and crystals. As the alpha it only makes sense that he gets the best of every thing that is dug up or stolen from others.
You have passed your stealth roll and will not need to roll for it again unless I call for you to do so or you reveal yourself by entering combat or voluntarily leaving stealth.
>>34342
You and Strawberry wisely wait outside the room.
>>34349
You notice a small crack in the wall by his bed. Your eyes follow it upwards and you see that it leads to a very large gem that is embedded in the ceiling. If you bucked the crack in just the right spot them gem could pop loose and knock the Alpha out, or you might just hurt your legs and make enough noise to wake him.
You notice a small crack in the wall by his bed. Your eyes follow it upwards and you see that it leads to a very large gem that is embedded in the ceiling. If you bucked the crack in just the right spot them gem could pop loose and knock the Alpha out, or you might just hurt your legs and make enough noise to wake him.
>>34353
You buck the wall again and them gem pops loose, bouncing off the Alphas head and rolling into an empty corner. The Alpha will wake up after a while, and be mad as hell when he does, but you don't have to worry about being quiet any more. Despite the size of the bruise that is no doubt forming under his helmet you doubt he would sleep through an attack. Thanks to his armor the best you could hope to do is seriously wound him before he wakes up. The crown is still by his head, the pile of treasure is still by the pile of gems, and your friends are still outside.
You buck the wall again and them gem pops loose, bouncing off the Alphas head and rolling into an empty corner. The Alpha will wake up after a while, and be mad as hell when he does, but you don't have to worry about being quiet any more. Despite the size of the bruise that is no doubt forming under his helmet you doubt he would sleep through an attack. Thanks to his armor the best you could hope to do is seriously wound him before he wakes up. The crown is still by his head, the pile of treasure is still by the pile of gems, and your friends are still outside.
>>34364
You find a silver sword with an engraved blade and filigreed hilt. It doesn't appear to be magical, but it is much fancier than your current sword
Strawberry rummages around and pulls out a steel helmet with an image of the sun emblazoned on it. She puts it on and wait for the two of you before acting again.
>>34366
You find a bagpipe, or more specifically step on a bagpipe. It gives a loud HONK and the bag pops, rendering it useless.
You find a silver sword with an engraved blade and filigreed hilt. It doesn't appear to be magical, but it is much fancier than your current sword
Strawberry rummages around and pulls out a steel helmet with an image of the sun emblazoned on it. She puts it on and wait for the two of you before acting again.
>>34366
You find a bagpipe, or more specifically step on a bagpipe. It gives a loud HONK and the bag pops, rendering it useless.
>>34371
>fail
You find a fancy looking slide whistle. It probably belong to the foal of some rich pony.
Strawberry digs through the pile and pulls out a shield with the sun painted proudly on it.
>>34372
>partial success
You find a suit of studded leather armor. The markings and design make it obvious that this is from the zebra homeland. Neat.
The Alpha's ear twitches again, but otherwise he remains still.
Remember that the Alpha has the best loot down here. Don't be afraid to be specific about what you want.
>fail
You find a fancy looking slide whistle. It probably belong to the foal of some rich pony.
Strawberry digs through the pile and pulls out a shield with the sun painted proudly on it.
>>34372
>partial success
You find a suit of studded leather armor. The markings and design make it obvious that this is from the zebra homeland. Neat.
The Alpha's ear twitches again, but otherwise he remains still.
Remember that the Alpha has the best loot down here. Don't be afraid to be specific about what you want.
>>34373
I'm putting that armor on. Zebra Armor + Alpha Crown = Badass.
"Alright, we need to decide what we're going to do with the Alpha. I'm really curious about why they raided all of a sudden, but the risk of him waking up at a bad time is pretty serious. Either we murder him now or we have to find a way to gag him."
Magical throwing knife would be cool, I guess.
Rolled 2 = 2
I'm putting that armor on. Zebra Armor + Alpha Crown = Badass.
"Alright, we need to decide what we're going to do with the Alpha. I'm really curious about why they raided all of a sudden, but the risk of him waking up at a bad time is pretty serious. Either we murder him now or we have to find a way to gag him."
Magical throwing knife would be cool, I guess.
Rolled 2 = 2
>>34374
>smart
You find a sturdy mandolin with what looks like blood staining part of it. A strum of the cords demonstrates that it is perfectly tuned, and a swing of the instrument demonstrates that it is perfectly balanced.
+1 when attacking with the mandolin.
Strawberry pulls a suit of glimmering chainmail out of a chest. The links all appear to be made of crystal and are so small that it is almost a mesh. She slips it on and trots in place.
>>34375
>fail
You find a single throwing knife in the pile. You toss it into the air and nearly drop it when it reappears in your hoof after reaching the apex of its flight. Cool.
The Alpha's armor scrapes against his stone bed as his body twitches.
>smart
You find a sturdy mandolin with what looks like blood staining part of it. A strum of the cords demonstrates that it is perfectly tuned, and a swing of the instrument demonstrates that it is perfectly balanced.
+1 when attacking with the mandolin.
Strawberry pulls a suit of glimmering chainmail out of a chest. The links all appear to be made of crystal and are so small that it is almost a mesh. She slips it on and trots in place.
>>34375
>fail
You find a single throwing knife in the pile. You toss it into the air and nearly drop it when it reappears in your hoof after reaching the apex of its flight. Cool.
The Alpha's armor scrapes against his stone bed as his body twitches.
>>34379
Mwandishi scoops up a small pile of gems and carries them over to the sleeping Alpha. Like they had practiced this a hundred times Melody Maker pulls the Dog's mouth open and Mwandishi pours them gems in. The Alpha awakes with a start and leaps out of bed, the poorly tied rope falling off his arms and legs. The party wins the initiative as the Alpha spends the first round of combat spitting out the gems that are too large for him to crush with his powerful jaws
BOSS FIGHT BEGINS
Rolled 6 = 6
Mwandishi scoops up a small pile of gems and carries them over to the sleeping Alpha. Like they had practiced this a hundred times Melody Maker pulls the Dog's mouth open and Mwandishi pours them gems in. The Alpha awakes with a start and leaps out of bed, the poorly tied rope falling off his arms and legs. The party wins the initiative as the Alpha spends the first round of combat spitting out the gems that are too large for him to crush with his powerful jaws
BOSS FIGHT BEGINS
Rolled 6 = 6
>>34383
You try to invoke the spirits of your people by stabbing yourself. The spirits of your people call you an idiot and you fall Helpless under their mocking laughter.
>>34382
"FOR BOULDERDASH!"
Strawberry attacks the Alpha but only manages to dent his armor.
>>34385
Your swing connects, but bounces off harmlessly. At least you manage to dodge the gem he spat at you.
Rolled 5 = 5
You try to invoke the spirits of your people by stabbing yourself. The spirits of your people call you an idiot and you fall Helpless under their mocking laughter.
>>34382
"FOR BOULDERDASH!"
Strawberry attacks the Alpha but only manages to dent his armor.
>>34385
Your swing connects, but bounces off harmlessly. At least you manage to dodge the gem he spat at you.
Rolled 5 = 5
>>34387
They help you up, but insult you again before leaving.
>>34386
>>34388
Strawberry and Melody Maker attack together. Strawberry dents his armor with her mace but he doesn't even seem to feel it as he grabs you in a single paw and brings you up to eye level.
"Cujo is going to have fun with pretty pony when I'm done killing you."
After saying that he throws you at the far wall. You aren't sure if you felt a rib crack but you you do know the world shouldn't be spinning like that. You are Helpless.
Rolled 5 = 5
They help you up, but insult you again before leaving.
>>34386
>>34388
Strawberry and Melody Maker attack together. Strawberry dents his armor with her mace but he doesn't even seem to feel it as he grabs you in a single paw and brings you up to eye level.
"Cujo is going to have fun with pretty pony when I'm done killing you."
After saying that he throws you at the far wall. You aren't sure if you felt a rib crack but you you do know the world shouldn't be spinning like that. You are Helpless.
Rolled 5 = 5
>>34390
You are so focused on the acting helpless that you forget about the trap. Better luck next time.
>>34392
Yeah, that was a rib you felt cracking. It hurts to much to get up right now.
>>34389
The Alpha swings his axe at Strawberry, but she manages to doge.
If I disappear it's because the company I get my internet from has decided that they don't have to provide me with service at night.
You are so focused on the acting helpless that you forget about the trap. Better luck next time.
>>34392
Yeah, that was a rib you felt cracking. It hurts to much to get up right now.
>>34389
The Alpha swings his axe at Strawberry, but she manages to doge.
If I disappear it's because the company I get my internet from has decided that they don't have to provide me with service at night.
>>34394
Use [s] twice.
You spring back to your hooves and the pain in your side disappears. Looks like that rib wasn't broken after all.
>>34395
You get ready to parry the next attack, but before you can finish the Alpha brings his axe down on your back. The armor helped a bit, but you are still helpless and bleeding.
>>34396
Luckily Strawberry is there to distract him. She hits the same spot as before and make the dent larger. The Alpha makes an annoyed sound.
Rolled 4 = 4
Use [s] twice.
You spring back to your hooves and the pain in your side disappears. Looks like that rib wasn't broken after all.
>>34395
You get ready to parry the next attack, but before you can finish the Alpha brings his axe down on your back. The armor helped a bit, but you are still helpless and bleeding.
>>34396
Luckily Strawberry is there to distract him. She hits the same spot as before and make the dent larger. The Alpha makes an annoyed sound.
Rolled 4 = 4
>>34402
The Alpha backhands Strawberry and sends her crashing to the floor.
>>34405
You bash his side with your mandolin and he flinches, but ignores you in favor of Strawberry. She lifts her shield to intercept an attack that never comes because…
>>34403
You let loose and unearthly roar and cackling, maniacal laughter fills the bedchamber. The Alpha fumbles at something around his neck as he backs into a corner, slashing his axe at foes only he can see. He is now Helpless and all attacks against him are at +1 until he stops being Helpless.
Rolled 2, 3 = 5
The Alpha backhands Strawberry and sends her crashing to the floor.
>>34405
You bash his side with your mandolin and he flinches, but ignores you in favor of Strawberry. She lifts her shield to intercept an attack that never comes because…
>>34403
You let loose and unearthly roar and cackling, maniacal laughter fills the bedchamber. The Alpha fumbles at something around his neck as he backs into a corner, slashing his axe at foes only he can see. He is now Helpless and all attacks against him are at +1 until he stops being Helpless.
Rolled 2, 3 = 5
>>34406
"TASTE DEF-oof!"
Strawberry is hit by the flat side of his axe as he continues to attack the invisible specters.
>>34410
You draw a knife; planning to try and stab him through his visor, but are also caught by the flat edge of his axe. You have to take a few seconds to catch your breath, but are fine after that.
>>34407
You aren't so lucky. The sharp edge of his axe bites into your unarmored flesh and you become stuck to the blade until he blindly shakes you off. You are lying Helpless in the same place as before, only now there is a pool of your blood there as well.
Rolled 2, 6 = 8
"TASTE DEF-oof!"
Strawberry is hit by the flat side of his axe as he continues to attack the invisible specters.
>>34410
You draw a knife; planning to try and stab him through his visor, but are also caught by the flat edge of his axe. You have to take a few seconds to catch your breath, but are fine after that.
>>34407
You aren't so lucky. The sharp edge of his axe bites into your unarmored flesh and you become stuck to the blade until he blindly shakes you off. You are lying Helpless in the same place as before, only now there is a pool of your blood there as well.
Rolled 2, 6 = 8
>>34412
The Alpha returns to his senses and bats Strawberry away before she can hurt him.
>>34413
Don't look at the wound. Don't look at the wound. Don't look at the wound. Don't look at the wound. Don't look at the wound. Don't look at the wound.
You get back to your hooves. Your head feels light but you can still hold your mandolin.
>>34414
You duck and weave past his clumsy attacks and stick your knife as far as you can through his visor. Unfortunately that's not very far and you stabbed him in the center of his face, missing his eyes. You jump off him before he can counterattack and the knife reappears in your hoof.
I'm sorry this is taking so long, but the dice hate you guys.
Rolled 10 = 10
The Alpha returns to his senses and bats Strawberry away before she can hurt him.
>>34413
Don't look at the wound. Don't look at the wound. Don't look at the wound. Don't look at the wound. Don't look at the wound. Don't look at the wound.
You get back to your hooves. Your head feels light but you can still hold your mandolin.
>>34414
You duck and weave past his clumsy attacks and stick your knife as far as you can through his visor. Unfortunately that's not very far and you stabbed him in the center of his face, missing his eyes. You jump off him before he can counterattack and the knife reappears in your hoof.
I'm sorry this is taking so long, but the dice hate you guys.
Rolled 10 = 10
>>34416
You go after the only fleshy bit you can see: His tail. His entire body is a weapon though, as you find out when his tail bops you on the nose. Your legs are trembling with exhaustion.
>>34417
You spread your wings and take flight, soaring over his axe and straight into his fist. You are weaving back and forth on your hooves and trying to clear the stars from your vision when…
>>34415
"FEEL THE WRATH OF CELESTIA!"
Sunlight explodes from Strawberry's body and the Alpha is tossed head over heels into the wall. He lands awkwardly and holds a paw over his visor. He is now helpless. He is blind for one round. All attacks made against him this round are at +2.
Rolled 1, 4 = 5
You go after the only fleshy bit you can see: His tail. His entire body is a weapon though, as you find out when his tail bops you on the nose. Your legs are trembling with exhaustion.
>>34417
You spread your wings and take flight, soaring over his axe and straight into his fist. You are weaving back and forth on your hooves and trying to clear the stars from your vision when…
>>34415
"FEEL THE WRATH OF CELESTIA!"
Sunlight explodes from Strawberry's body and the Alpha is tossed head over heels into the wall. He lands awkwardly and holds a paw over his visor. He is now helpless. He is blind for one round. All attacks made against him this round are at +2.
Rolled 1, 4 = 5
>>34422
That display took a lot out of Strawberry and she collapses. The Alpha tries to stand up but slips in a pool of blood. I wonder how that got there.
>>34423
>7
You smack his hand with your mandolin and listen the crunch his bones make.
>>34424
>9
You grab the helmet with your forehooves and pull with all your might, but it's only enough to loosen it and spin it somewhat. The Alpha is now half blind and will remain that way until all three of you fail your attack at the same time and give him a chance to fix it. As long as he is half blind all attack against him are made at +1.
Remember to add your modifiers into your rolls.
Rolled 8, 2 = 10
That display took a lot out of Strawberry and she collapses. The Alpha tries to stand up but slips in a pool of blood. I wonder how that got there.
>>34423
>7
You smack his hand with your mandolin and listen the crunch his bones make.
>>34424
>9
You grab the helmet with your forehooves and pull with all your might, but it's only enough to loosen it and spin it somewhat. The Alpha is now half blind and will remain that way until all three of you fail your attack at the same time and give him a chance to fix it. As long as he is half blind all attack against him are made at +1.
Remember to add your modifiers into your rolls.
Rolled 8, 2 = 10
>>34425
Strawberry bounces back to her hooves, good as new and mad as hell.
The Alpha is still slipping around in the pool of blood.
>>34426
Your attack connects and you are rewarded with a yelp, then a dark chuckle.
"Finally you pathetic ponies put up a fight!"
>>34427
Your sword removes the last few inches of his tail. He snarls and the blood of blood grows slightly.
Rolled 6, 8 = 14
Strawberry bounces back to her hooves, good as new and mad as hell.
The Alpha is still slipping around in the pool of blood.
>>34426
Your attack connects and you are rewarded with a yelp, then a dark chuckle.
"Finally you pathetic ponies put up a fight!"
>>34427
Your sword removes the last few inches of his tail. He snarls and the blood of blood grows slightly.
Rolled 6, 8 = 14
>>34429
A warm glow forms around Strawberry's horn, then around
>>34430
you as the blood flowing from your axewound dries and scabs. It still hurts, and it's still there, but you are so happy that you can't resist playing a jaunty tune with your mandolin. +1 for everyone next round on top of any other bonus.
>>34431
You remove half of his tail.
"I'LL KILL YOU PONY! I'LL TAKE YOU TO CUJO AND KILL YOU AGAIN!"
The massive armored mutt stands back up, axe in paw.
Rolled 7 = 7
A warm glow forms around Strawberry's horn, then around
>>34430
you as the blood flowing from your axewound dries and scabs. It still hurts, and it's still there, but you are so happy that you can't resist playing a jaunty tune with your mandolin. +1 for everyone next round on top of any other bonus.
>>34431
You remove half of his tail.
"I'LL KILL YOU PONY! I'LL TAKE YOU TO CUJO AND KILL YOU AGAIN!"
The massive armored mutt stands back up, axe in paw.
Rolled 7 = 7
>>34432
The glow around Melody Maker continues for a few more seconds before disappearing. It leaves only a fresh patch of scar tissue where once was a gaping wound.
>>34433
It's late, why not.
He shrieks as the spirits return to plague him. He is now Helpless.
>>34435
You fly head first into his helmet and it pops off. His face is scared and he's missing a good chunk of fur near one of his ears where a wound never healed right. His jaws look powerful enough to sever a leg or break a neck.
The +1 bonus from him being partially blind is now gone.
Rolled 1 = 1
The glow around Melody Maker continues for a few more seconds before disappearing. It leaves only a fresh patch of scar tissue where once was a gaping wound.
>>34433
It's late, why not.
He shrieks as the spirits return to plague him. He is now Helpless.
>>34435
You fly head first into his helmet and it pops off. His face is scared and he's missing a good chunk of fur near one of his ears where a wound never healed right. His jaws look powerful enough to sever a leg or break a neck.
The +1 bonus from him being partially blind is now gone.
Rolled 1 = 1
>>34436
>>34437
"Damn you're ugly!"
Strawberry moves in to redecorate his face with her mace, but a split second moment of clarity for the Alpha allows him to attack her. She blocks the attack, but the force of the blow shatters her shield and the bones in her leg. She is now Helpless.
>>34438
As soon as the moment passes you stab at his face, your blade destroying one of his eyes. He is now half blind and all rolls against him are at +1.
>>34439
The tang of your instrument, the crunch of his crumpling armor, and the snap of whatever bone just broke combine to form something that sounds almost like music. The Alpha is lying in a pool of his and Melody's blood; one hand holding an axe that slashes at harmless attackers and the other desperately fumbling for something around his neck.
Rolled 7, 3 = 10
>>34437
"Damn you're ugly!"
Strawberry moves in to redecorate his face with her mace, but a split second moment of clarity for the Alpha allows him to attack her. She blocks the attack, but the force of the blow shatters her shield and the bones in her leg. She is now Helpless.
>>34438
As soon as the moment passes you stab at his face, your blade destroying one of his eyes. He is now half blind and all rolls against him are at +1.
>>34439
The tang of your instrument, the crunch of his crumpling armor, and the snap of whatever bone just broke combine to form something that sounds almost like music. The Alpha is lying in a pool of his and Melody's blood; one hand holding an axe that slashes at harmless attackers and the other desperately fumbling for something around his neck.
Rolled 7, 3 = 10
>>34444
Strawberry stands back up, but her leg is curled uselessly under her.
The Alpha still can't get a grip on whatever he's after.
>>34445
Your knife turns his other eye to goo. The Alpha, instead of crying out in pain, laughs with mad joy as he is finally free of the spirits that tormented him. He rises back to his feet and blood and eyegoo pour out of his empty eye sockets.
"I can still hear you and smell you, ponies~ If you aren't careful I'm going to taste you too!"
He is now blind. All rolls against him are made at +2.
>>34446
>10
His arm falls useless as your mandolin turns the bones in his shoulder to powder.
Rolled 3, 2 = 5
Strawberry stands back up, but her leg is curled uselessly under her.
The Alpha still can't get a grip on whatever he's after.
>>34445
Your knife turns his other eye to goo. The Alpha, instead of crying out in pain, laughs with mad joy as he is finally free of the spirits that tormented him. He rises back to his feet and blood and eyegoo pour out of his empty eye sockets.
"I can still hear you and smell you, ponies~ If you aren't careful I'm going to taste you too!"
He is now blind. All rolls against him are made at +2.
>>34446
>10
His arm falls useless as your mandolin turns the bones in his shoulder to powder.
Rolled 3, 2 = 5
>>34448
"Celestia please heal m-""SUN PONY CAN'T HEAR YOU, BUT I CAN!"
The Alpha rockets forwards, missing Strawberry by mere inches as she scrambles to get out of the way.
>>34451
You fly up behind him a bash the back of his head with your mandolin, causing him to lose his balance and fall towards…
>>34449
Mwandishi, whose sword catches his neck instead of his nose and passes through it like butter. The head spins into the air and hits the ground and rolls until coming to rest by his helmet. The Alphas body spasms violently on the floor before moving no longer.
The Alpha is dead.
>paused
"Celestia please heal m-""SUN PONY CAN'T HEAR YOU, BUT I CAN!"
The Alpha rockets forwards, missing Strawberry by mere inches as she scrambles to get out of the way.
>>34451
You fly up behind him a bash the back of his head with your mandolin, causing him to lose his balance and fall towards…
>>34449
Mwandishi, whose sword catches his neck instead of his nose and passes through it like butter. The head spins into the air and hits the ground and rolls until coming to rest by his helmet. The Alphas body spasms violently on the floor before moving no longer.
The Alpha is dead.
>paused
That took a lot longer than I thought it was going to. In fact, when the two of you headed straight to the Alpha's bedroom I thought my first game as a DM was going to end with a TPK. Very good work you two.
This session started off rough, and it's my fault. I got here late and the quality of my opening posts was abysmal. I apologize.
Reviews?
This session started off rough, and it's my fault. I got here late and the quality of my opening posts was abysmal. I apologize.
Reviews?
It was great. Very, very fun. Great work adding a lot of interest to what would otherwise be "I stab him" and "Yeah, he got stabbed."
Don't worry too much about getting in late. It happens.
I'm going to sleep now, since I should've been asleep roughly four hours ago. I'm all for continuing tomorrow at some time. 7-9ish would be great.
Don't worry too much about getting in late. It happens.
I'm going to sleep now, since I should've been asleep roughly four hours ago. I'm all for continuing tomorrow at some time. 7-9ish would be great.
>>34455
Fun!
You did great man.
Even with the delay between posts, there still was this great sense of urgency.
Shit, I was antsy as all hell waiting for you to post something, or waiting to see how my roll went.
Also, I should be good for tomorrow. Possibly a bit later than today, maybe… 8, 9 CST? If I'm around at 7 I'll post here, though.
Fun!
You did great man.
Even with the delay between posts, there still was this great sense of urgency.
Shit, I was antsy as all hell waiting for you to post something, or waiting to see how my roll went.
Also, I should be good for tomorrow. Possibly a bit later than today, maybe… 8, 9 CST? If I'm around at 7 I'll post here, though.
>>35791
Previously on A Tale of Two Bards
Our heroes alerted the Diamond Dogs to their presence but were able to escape with their lives after killing the Diamond Dogs sent to capture them. They then fled into a corridor behind a throne just in time to evade and even larger group of Diamond Dogs. They then disarmed a trap, gained some neat stuff from a pile of loot in the Alpha's bedchamber, and killed the Alpha.
The three of you stand in the center of the room as Strawberry tests her weight on her recently healed leg. The Alpha's headless body is nearby; one paw wrapped around something and his axe by his legs. His head and helmet rest in a smaller pool of blood nearby. The pile of treasure is still there, although it is smaller than it was before being raided.
Strawberry speaks. "We should not stay here any longer than we have to. It is possible one of them may come for the Alphas assistance in hunting us down.
Previously on A Tale of Two Bards
Our heroes alerted the Diamond Dogs to their presence but were able to escape with their lives after killing the Diamond Dogs sent to capture them. They then fled into a corridor behind a throne just in time to evade and even larger group of Diamond Dogs. They then disarmed a trap, gained some neat stuff from a pile of loot in the Alpha's bedchamber, and killed the Alpha.
The three of you stand in the center of the room as Strawberry tests her weight on her recently healed leg. The Alpha's headless body is nearby; one paw wrapped around something and his axe by his legs. His head and helmet rest in a smaller pool of blood nearby. The pile of treasure is still there, although it is smaller than it was before being raided.
Strawberry speaks. "We should not stay here any longer than we have to. It is possible one of them may come for the Alphas assistance in hunting us down.
>>35799
>You got a mandolin that does +1 when attack last time
I did?
Huh.
I must've missed that post then or something, because I was under the impression that I didn't.
Regardless, I'll definitely start using that +1.
Also, hell, why not. Rollin' for something better.
I'm not gonna lose this if I get a bad roll, right?
right?
Rolled 10 = 10
>You got a mandolin that does +1 when attack last time
I did?
Huh.
I must've missed that post then or something, because I was under the impression that I didn't.
Regardless, I'll definitely start using that +1.
Also, hell, why not. Rollin' for something better.
I'm not gonna lose this if I get a bad roll, right?
right?
Rolled 10 = 10
>>35799
You dig around through a small pile of swords and pull one out at random. The scabbard has the image of a pegasi pressed into it. When you draw the blade it crackles with electricity.
You have found a Lightning weapon. Please see the section of the rules on Lightning weapons. Because it is a Lightning weapon and not a weapon enchanted with lightning it cannot attack at range but all other rules apply.
Strawberry pulls another shield out of the pile. This one has a crescent moon on it instead of a sun. She looks at it, then shrugs and equips it.
>>35800
You dive back into the instrument section of the loot pile and come out with a mandolin. You play a short song and determine that it is tuned then swing it to see if it can serve has a weapon. The balance of it seems perfect. You swing it a few more times and end up hitting a barrel full of coins. At least, you should have hit it, but the mandolin phases right through the barrel.
Your mandolin has +2 to all attacks made with it. It is an Ethereal weapon. Please see the section of the rules on Ethereal weapons.
If either of you have questions just ask.
>>35798
You take a bag from the pile and dump the coins out of it before going over to the Alpha's head a slipping it inside. It bleeds through the bag a bit as you inspect what the corpse is clutching. It looks like a small whistle.
You dig around through a small pile of swords and pull one out at random. The scabbard has the image of a pegasi pressed into it. When you draw the blade it crackles with electricity.
You have found a Lightning weapon. Please see the section of the rules on Lightning weapons. Because it is a Lightning weapon and not a weapon enchanted with lightning it cannot attack at range but all other rules apply.
Strawberry pulls another shield out of the pile. This one has a crescent moon on it instead of a sun. She looks at it, then shrugs and equips it.
>>35800
You dive back into the instrument section of the loot pile and come out with a mandolin. You play a short song and determine that it is tuned then swing it to see if it can serve has a weapon. The balance of it seems perfect. You swing it a few more times and end up hitting a barrel full of coins. At least, you should have hit it, but the mandolin phases right through the barrel.
Your mandolin has +2 to all attacks made with it. It is an Ethereal weapon. Please see the section of the rules on Ethereal weapons.
If either of you have questions just ask.
>>35798
You take a bag from the pile and dump the coins out of it before going over to the Alpha's head a slipping it inside. It bleeds through the bag a bit as you inspect what the corpse is clutching. It looks like a small whistle.
>>35809
That thing is the size of a small chandelier and completely solid. You could try carrying it on your back but it would restrict your movement and make it hard to hide.
Give me a few minutes for my next post. I'm going to scan the general to see if there was anyone that wanted to join before making it.
That thing is the size of a small chandelier and completely solid. You could try carrying it on your back but it would restrict your movement and make it hard to hide.
Give me a few minutes for my next post. I'm going to scan the general to see if there was anyone that wanted to join before making it.
>>35808
Now flying and swinging it around, I slowly drop to the ground and you can see the excitement deflate from my face.
"Oh… right, we still gotta rescue those people and stuff.
We should probably leave the gems here if we're gonna be sneaking around. No way we can pack those things so they don't jingle all the way."
Now flying and swinging it around, I slowly drop to the ground and you can see the excitement deflate from my face.
"Oh… right, we still gotta rescue those people and stuff.
We should probably leave the gems here if we're gonna be sneaking around. No way we can pack those things so they don't jingle all the way."
>>35811
>>35810
"Yeah, it sucks, but the town probably wouldn't like it if we only did half of the job. Also, Strawberry would likely try to kill us, and she hasn't been nearly as much of a drag as I thought she'd be.
"Maybe… maybe we could pack the jewels so tightly that they couldn't possibly jiggle around…
"Alright, you're right. We'll come back for the loot later, I guess."
>>35810
"Yeah, it sucks, but the town probably wouldn't like it if we only did half of the job. Also, Strawberry would likely try to kill us, and she hasn't been nearly as much of a drag as I thought she'd be.
"Maybe… maybe we could pack the jewels so tightly that they couldn't possibly jiggle around…
"Alright, you're right. We'll come back for the loot later, I guess."
The three of you decide against taking any extra loot for the time being and leave the room before sneaking back down the tunnel. Hiding at the shadows in the mouth of it.
To your left is the warmly lit area with tables and benches. There is an entrance to a tunnel by one of the tables. To your left and across the cavern is a shadowed area. To your right is a wide tunnel with a torch set into the wall on each side of the entrance. To your right and across the cavern is the tunnel you first entered from. Various Dogs leave these two tunnels and head towards the shadowed area, or vice versa, every few minutes.
To your left is the warmly lit area with tables and benches. There is an entrance to a tunnel by one of the tables. To your left and across the cavern is a shadowed area. To your right is a wide tunnel with a torch set into the wall on each side of the entrance. To your right and across the cavern is the tunnel you first entered from. Various Dogs leave these two tunnels and head towards the shadowed area, or vice versa, every few minutes.
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>>35821
"Well, whatever is going on in those shadows probably isn't any good…"
"Let's just go to the left for now. Also, I wonder what that Alpha's whistle is for. Maybe it calls the dogs, but you'd think he'd have used it when we were fighting them, if that were the case."
"Whatever, let's just go."
Rolling to hide.
Rolled 9 = 9
"Well, whatever is going on in those shadows probably isn't any good…"
"Let's just go to the left for now. Also, I wonder what that Alpha's whistle is for. Maybe it calls the dogs, but you'd think he'd have used it when we were fighting them, if that were the case."
"Whatever, let's just go."
Rolling to hide.
Rolled 9 = 9
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>>35821
Just to make things even more clear.
Sometimes I wonder why I never took up drawing, then I draw to draw something and remember.
Just to make things even more clear.
Sometimes I wonder why I never took up drawing, then I draw to draw something and remember.
>>35823
You vanish from sight. You will remain hidden until you enter combat or you leave stealth.
>>35819
>>35823
After waiting for a clear shot the three of you run for the area with the tables. What plates and mugs haven't been knocked to the floor are covered in half-eaten meals or half full of a foul smelling drink. Cleverly placed torches and crystals means that the area has enough light to navigate easily, but Mwandishi makes use of every shadow as you all dart for the tunnel. The darkness in the tunnel is broken frequently by pools of light cast by torches, and all three of you manage to hide. At the end of the tunnel you can all see what looks like a large kitchen. The clatter of pots and pans and the sound of voices can be heard coming from the other end of the tunnel. The smell of roasting meat and baking bread fills your noses.
You vanish from sight. You will remain hidden until you enter combat or you leave stealth.
>>35819
>>35823
After waiting for a clear shot the three of you run for the area with the tables. What plates and mugs haven't been knocked to the floor are covered in half-eaten meals or half full of a foul smelling drink. Cleverly placed torches and crystals means that the area has enough light to navigate easily, but Mwandishi makes use of every shadow as you all dart for the tunnel. The darkness in the tunnel is broken frequently by pools of light cast by torches, and all three of you manage to hide. At the end of the tunnel you can all see what looks like a large kitchen. The clatter of pots and pans and the sound of voices can be heard coming from the other end of the tunnel. The smell of roasting meat and baking bread fills your noses.
>>35852
He throws the pot of water but you duck under it and swing your mandolin at him. He yelps in pain as it phases through his body.
>>35854
Strawberry raises her shield in time to block the pot, but some of the water splashes over it and lands on her. She hisses as the scaled water seeps past her chainmail and into her coat.
>>35853
You slip on some spilled food and only manage to hit him with the flat edge of your blade. There is a loud pop as the electricity in your sword shocks the dog and makes your hair stand on end.
There are six smaller Diamond Dogs armed with various kitchen utensils, one with his hair standing straight up, and two unarmed Dig Dogs.
(That's right)
>>35860
We could try stopping here.
He throws the pot of water but you duck under it and swing your mandolin at him. He yelps in pain as it phases through his body.
>>35854
Strawberry raises her shield in time to block the pot, but some of the water splashes over it and lands on her. She hisses as the scaled water seeps past her chainmail and into her coat.
>>35853
You slip on some spilled food and only manage to hit him with the flat edge of your blade. There is a loud pop as the electricity in your sword shocks the dog and makes your hair stand on end.
There are six smaller Diamond Dogs armed with various kitchen utensils, one with his hair standing straight up, and two unarmed Dig Dogs.
(That's right)
>>35860
We could try stopping here.
>>36038
http://www.livestream.com/dooks
I'm not watching, but GF is a really good show. I streamed it a few times, myself, and everyone seemed to enjoy it.
http://www.livestream.com/dooks
I'm not watching, but GF is a really good show. I streamed it a few times, myself, and everyone seemed to enjoy it.
>>36056
You gallop towards the nearest Diamond Dog before launching yourself into the air with your wings. Your mandolin passes straight through the pot he is holding as well as his abdomen. The pot clatters to the ground as he falls to all fours and…
>>36057
Strawberry caves his skull in.
>>36054
You place the whistle against your lips and blow. You cannot hear anything but the attention of every Dog in the room turns to you. They start growling.
Rolled 2 = 2
You gallop towards the nearest Diamond Dog before launching yourself into the air with your wings. Your mandolin passes straight through the pot he is holding as well as his abdomen. The pot clatters to the ground as he falls to all fours and…
>>36057
Strawberry caves his skull in.
>>36054
You place the whistle against your lips and blow. You cannot hear anything but the attention of every Dog in the room turns to you. They start growling.
Rolled 2 = 2
>>36064
You blow into the whistle again and one of the Dig Dogs throws a large cauldron at Strawberry which bounces off her shield and hits you before you can set up your trap.
>>36067
You fly around above their heads before choosing another target. Deciding that fighting fair is for suckers you hit him right between the legs. He yelps but remain standing. From your position you can see four large Dig Dogs running down the tunnel the three of you were just in. They are armed with spears and have a large black paw print on each of their breastplates.
Rolled 8 = 8
You blow into the whistle again and one of the Dig Dogs throws a large cauldron at Strawberry which bounces off her shield and hits you before you can set up your trap.
>>36067
You fly around above their heads before choosing another target. Deciding that fighting fair is for suckers you hit him right between the legs. He yelps but remain standing. From your position you can see four large Dig Dogs running down the tunnel the three of you were just in. They are armed with spears and have a large black paw print on each of their breastplates.
Rolled 8 = 8
>>36070
You are about to blow the whistle again when one of the large Dig Dogs stabs you in the rear. Your armor took a portion of the blow but the spearhead still sinks into your flank, missing your mark by inches.
>>36069
Strawberry attacks the neutered dog and breaks his leg with her mace.
>>36072
You sing a song about how cunning and powerful diamond dogs are compared to ponies and zebras. Everyone is at -1 to their next roll.
Rolled 3 + 1 = 4
You are about to blow the whistle again when one of the large Dig Dogs stabs you in the rear. Your armor took a portion of the blow but the spearhead still sinks into your flank, missing your mark by inches.
>>36069
Strawberry attacks the neutered dog and breaks his leg with her mace.
>>36072
You sing a song about how cunning and powerful diamond dogs are compared to ponies and zebras. Everyone is at -1 to their next roll.
Rolled 3 + 1 = 4
>>36077
Your words evoke angry growls from all the Dogs present. You stab at one of the large Dig Dogs unarmored legs and he convulses as the lightning captured within your blade shocks him.
>>36078
You evade a stab by one of the large Dig Dogs and swipe at his head. The mandolin passes through and he says back and forth a few times before regaining his balance and…
>>36073
stabbing at Strawberry with his spear. Her armor keeps it from drawing blood, but she's going to have a nasty bruise there.
Rolled 2 = 2
Your words evoke angry growls from all the Dogs present. You stab at one of the large Dig Dogs unarmored legs and he convulses as the lightning captured within your blade shocks him.
>>36078
You evade a stab by one of the large Dig Dogs and swipe at his head. The mandolin passes through and he says back and forth a few times before regaining his balance and…
>>36073
stabbing at Strawberry with his spear. Her armor keeps it from drawing blood, but she's going to have a nasty bruise there.
Rolled 2 = 2
>>36080
He uses his spear to keep you from getting close enough to stab him, but is too focused on keeping you away to try and attack. You are too tired to press the attack harder.
>>36079
The Dig Dog stabs her again. The tip of the spear coming away red with blood this time.
>>36081
He turns around just in time to see your mandolin ghost through his head. His eyes cross and he shakes his head, slobber flying everywhere.
Rolled 4 = 4
He uses his spear to keep you from getting close enough to stab him, but is too focused on keeping you away to try and attack. You are too tired to press the attack harder.
>>36079
The Dig Dog stabs her again. The tip of the spear coming away red with blood this time.
>>36081
He turns around just in time to see your mandolin ghost through his head. His eyes cross and he shakes his head, slobber flying everywhere.
Rolled 4 = 4
>>36083
You are ready for his next attack.
>>36084
Your mandolin passes through his head again. Several blood vessels in one of his eyes burst and blood starts dripping from his nose.
>>36082
The emasculated Diamond Dog grabs a cleaver off the counter but Strawberry is able to raise her shield in time to block his attack.
I might be awhile with the next update.
Rolled 6 = 6
You are ready for his next attack.
>>36084
Your mandolin passes through his head again. Several blood vessels in one of his eyes burst and blood starts dripping from his nose.
>>36082
The emasculated Diamond Dog grabs a cleaver off the counter but Strawberry is able to raise her shield in time to block his attack.
I might be awhile with the next update.
Rolled 6 = 6
>>36086
Traps last until they are sprung by an enemy attack. A clever player can find ways to use trap outside of combat.
Your sword bounces off his armor but he convulses and some smoke rises from him.
>>36087
He stabs before you can swing again and almost hits your wing, instead drawing a thin red line up your side.
>>36085
Strawberry hits the Dig Dog that attacked you in the back of the knee. He looses his balance and falls to his side.
Rolled 10 = 10
Traps last until they are sprung by an enemy attack. A clever player can find ways to use trap outside of combat.
Your sword bounces off his armor but he convulses and some smoke rises from him.
>>36087
He stabs before you can swing again and almost hits your wing, instead drawing a thin red line up your side.
>>36085
Strawberry hits the Dig Dog that attacked you in the back of the knee. He looses his balance and falls to his side.
Rolled 10 = 10
>>36089
Before the brute can get back up you bring your mandolin down on his chest like an axe. When you pull your mandolin free his heart comes with it.
>>36088
The other Diamond Dogs see their comrades plight and all try to pounce on Strawberry, but a bright flash of light sends them flying back; crashing into walls, the ceiling, counters, and anything else that gets in their way. The Diamond Dog that had taken a mandolin to his crotch hits the edge of a counter and falls limply to the floor.
>>36091
The brute tries to answer your taunt but screams when your crackling sword connects with his breastplate yet again.
Rolled 7 = 7
Before the brute can get back up you bring your mandolin down on his chest like an axe. When you pull your mandolin free his heart comes with it.
>>36088
The other Diamond Dogs see their comrades plight and all try to pounce on Strawberry, but a bright flash of light sends them flying back; crashing into walls, the ceiling, counters, and anything else that gets in their way. The Diamond Dog that had taken a mandolin to his crotch hits the edge of a counter and falls limply to the floor.
>>36091
The brute tries to answer your taunt but screams when your crackling sword connects with his breastplate yet again.
Rolled 7 = 7
>>36093
The heart splats against the dog, distracting him while you simply hold your mandolin to the side and perform a fly-by. A faint feeling of resistance as your fly past him tells you you scored a hit.
>>36094
Your sword pierces his neck and he convulses. Bright red blood sprays from the wound as he is unable to cover it with a paw.
>>36092
Strawberry gives a warcry ad throws herself at the nearest dog before he can stand back up.
Rolled 4 = 4
The heart splats against the dog, distracting him while you simply hold your mandolin to the side and perform a fly-by. A faint feeling of resistance as your fly past him tells you you scored a hit.
>>36094
Your sword pierces his neck and he convulses. Bright red blood sprays from the wound as he is unable to cover it with a paw.
>>36092
Strawberry gives a warcry ad throws herself at the nearest dog before he can stand back up.
Rolled 4 = 4
>>36098
Looks like the rules got changed earlier today.
The "A hit with one of these weapons is equivalent to a hit with the corresponding Mage spell" makes me think you can't reroll with your sword after all. Everything up to this point stands though.
Looks like the rules got changed earlier today.
Elemental weapons have been imbued with the power of fire, frost, or lightning. A hit with one of these weapons is equivalent to a hit with the corresponding Mage spell (Fireball, Frost, Lightning). Due to the chaotic energy of these weapons, dual wielding them does not double the effect.The "A hit with one of these weapons is equivalent to a hit with the corresponding Mage spell" makes me think you can't reroll with your sword after all. Everything up to this point stands though.
>>36100
The Diamond Dog stands up just in time for you to remove his head. The shock from your sword causes his body to take a few steps before falling.
>>36101
You stab your mandolin through his chest and he turns, coughing, to face you.
>>36099
Strawberry goes after another Diamond Dog but it is able to roll out of the way in time.
Rolled 7 = 7
The Diamond Dog stands up just in time for you to remove his head. The shock from your sword causes his body to take a few steps before falling.
>>36101
You stab your mandolin through his chest and he turns, coughing, to face you.
>>36099
Strawberry goes after another Diamond Dog but it is able to roll out of the way in time.
Rolled 7 = 7
>>36100
There are 4 Diamond Dogs, 4 Dig Dogs (only two of the large ones), and 2 Diamond Dog Knights.
>>36106
Right, but the Enchanted Weapons rules say that
Rolled 7 = 7
There are 4 Diamond Dogs, 4 Dig Dogs (only two of the large ones), and 2 Diamond Dog Knights.
>>36106
Right, but the Enchanted Weapons rules say that
A hit with one of these weapons is equivalent to a hit with the corresponding Mage spell. The sword is imbued with the power of lightning, not enchanted with the Lightning spell.Rolled 7 = 7
>>36112
You break away from the fight and fly towards the Diamond Dog Knights who have held back to guard the exit. The one you targeted raises his shield to block your attack, but your mandolin simply passes through it along with his helmet and head.
>>36114
I'm figuring it as two hits at once. One a low roll like 6 I'm just saying that you don't manage to cut them but you still zap them.
With his shield raised there is nothing to stop you from sinking your magic knife into a gap in his armor. Once you have taken a few steps back to avoid his retaliatory slash the knife reappears in your hoof.
>>36110
The two of you hear a pained yelp as Strawberry continues her work.
Rolled 10 = 10
You break away from the fight and fly towards the Diamond Dog Knights who have held back to guard the exit. The one you targeted raises his shield to block your attack, but your mandolin simply passes through it along with his helmet and head.
>>36114
I'm figuring it as two hits at once. One a low roll like 6 I'm just saying that you don't manage to cut them but you still zap them.
With his shield raised there is nothing to stop you from sinking your magic knife into a gap in his armor. Once you have taken a few steps back to avoid his retaliatory slash the knife reappears in your hoof.
>>36110
The two of you hear a pained yelp as Strawberry continues her work.
Rolled 10 = 10
>>36116
With a loud cry of "CELESTIA!" and a flash of light a Diamond Dog goes flying into the wall near a knight. He lands at an awkward angle and doesn't get back up.
>>36117
The knight you stab lunges at you with his sword but you are able to step to the side and use his momentum against him. He flails his arms to try and keep his balance but fails and falls down with a loud crash.
>>36118
You smash him several times with your mandolin and his armor does nothing to stop you. He stops making noises after the fourth strike but you hit him a few more times just to be safe.
Rolled 7 = 7
With a loud cry of "CELESTIA!" and a flash of light a Diamond Dog goes flying into the wall near a knight. He lands at an awkward angle and doesn't get back up.
>>36117
The knight you stab lunges at you with his sword but you are able to step to the side and use his momentum against him. He flails his arms to try and keep his balance but fails and falls down with a loud crash.
>>36118
You smash him several times with your mandolin and his armor does nothing to stop you. He stops making noises after the fourth strike but you hit him a few more times just to be safe.
Rolled 7 = 7
>>36120
You open your mouth just in time to be fed a facefull of shield as he bashes you in the face. Your legs turn to jelly and you fall Helpless.
>>36122
He spins and slashes his sword at your exposed underbelly. It cuts deep and you fall out of the air and become Helpless.
>>36119
Strawberry continues playing Whack-a-Dog.
Rolled 2 = 2
You open your mouth just in time to be fed a facefull of shield as he bashes you in the face. Your legs turn to jelly and you fall Helpless.
>>36122
He spins and slashes his sword at your exposed underbelly. It cuts deep and you fall out of the air and become Helpless.
>>36119
Strawberry continues playing Whack-a-Dog.
Rolled 2 = 2
>>36126
You get back up and tighten your grip on your sword.
>>36127
You roll out of the way of his next slash and get back to your hooves. A quick peak underneath you doesn't show any guts hanging out, but there is quite a bit of blood.
>>36124
Strawberry goes flying over your heads as a Dig Dog throws her across the room.
Rolled 3 = 3
You get back up and tighten your grip on your sword.
>>36127
You roll out of the way of his next slash and get back to your hooves. A quick peak underneath you doesn't show any guts hanging out, but there is quite a bit of blood.
>>36124
Strawberry goes flying over your heads as a Dig Dog throws her across the room.
Rolled 3 = 3
>>36129
You fly up and catch her.
>>36128
Once she's back on the ground she runs back to her fight, but is intercepted by a large Dig Dog.
>>36130
With his back turned to you it is easy to find a place to stab. His body convulses as your sword draws some blood?
Wait a second, shouldn't it be a bit louder in here? When you make your next attack try to roll higher than my second roll.
Don't roll a one.
Rolled 9, 8 = 17
You fly up and catch her.
>>36128
Once she's back on the ground she runs back to her fight, but is intercepted by a large Dig Dog.
>>36130
With his back turned to you it is easy to find a place to stab. His body convulses as your sword draws some blood?
Wait a second, shouldn't it be a bit louder in here? When you make your next attack try to roll higher than my second roll.
Don't roll a one.
Rolled 9, 8 = 17
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Of all the times for one of my players to go missing it had to be now.
>>36133
The ground beneath your hooves crumbles and a fist shoots out. It connects with your ribcage and knocks the wind out of you. You are now Helpless.
>>36132
Strawberry jumps back just in time to avoid a Diamond Dog bursting out of the ground. She conks him on the head and he sinks back into his hole.
>>36141
Pebbles falling onto your back alert you to danger and you move just in time to avoid an explosion of rock and a pair of grasping paws. You swing your mandolin at the dog's head and it falls from it's hole in the ceiling onto the floor. It struggles weakly then stops.
The Diamond Dog that punched Mwandishi disappears back under ground.
Rolled 4 = 4
The ground beneath your hooves crumbles and a fist shoots out. It connects with your ribcage and knocks the wind out of you. You are now Helpless.
>>36132
Strawberry jumps back just in time to avoid a Diamond Dog bursting out of the ground. She conks him on the head and he sinks back into his hole.
>>36141
Pebbles falling onto your back alert you to danger and you move just in time to avoid an explosion of rock and a pair of grasping paws. You swing your mandolin at the dog's head and it falls from it's hole in the ceiling onto the floor. It struggles weakly then stops.
The Diamond Dog that punched Mwandishi disappears back under ground.
Rolled 4 = 4
>>36147
Try as you might you cannot catch your breath until
>>36148
You help him climb back to his hooves.
>>36144
The remaining Dig Dogs force Strawberry back with their spears until she is right next to you. The Dig Dogs, along with the Diamond Dog Knight, have the three of you surrounded in a loose circle.
Rolled 4 = 4
Try as you might you cannot catch your breath until
>>36148
You help him climb back to his hooves.
>>36144
The remaining Dig Dogs force Strawberry back with their spears until she is right next to you. The Dig Dogs, along with the Diamond Dog Knight, have the three of you surrounded in a loose circle.
Rolled 4 = 4
>>36171
You throw your magical knife at the Knight's head and it pierces his visor before reappearing in your hoof.
>>36170
You slice upwards with your mandolin. It enters between his legs and exits the top of his head. It sags in the Dig Dogs grasp. When it doesn't respond after being shaken a few times the Dig Dog simply throws the corpse at you. Roll to dodge, Melody.
>>36168
The other large Dig Dog makes it past Strawberry's shield and stabs her in the chest. Luckily enough her chainmail keeps her from being skewered.
Rolled 7, 5 = 12
You throw your magical knife at the Knight's head and it pierces his visor before reappearing in your hoof.
>>36170
You slice upwards with your mandolin. It enters between his legs and exits the top of his head. It sags in the Dig Dogs grasp. When it doesn't respond after being shaken a few times the Dig Dog simply throws the corpse at you. Roll to dodge, Melody.
>>36168
The other large Dig Dog makes it past Strawberry's shield and stabs her in the chest. Luckily enough her chainmail keeps her from being skewered.
Rolled 7, 5 = 12
>>36181
Yes. Yes he is. You are so surprised that you don't even attempt to dodge and become pinned down by the dead body and feel the wound in your gut tear. You are now Helpless until you can get out from under the dead body.
>>36186
His guard is down after throwing the body and you stab you sword into the meat of his leg. His body goes tense thanks to the electricity coursing through him but he remains standing.
>>36178
Strawberry had the same idea as you. She hits the paw holding his spear but cannot make him drop it.
Hold on a second, wasn't there another Dig Dog? Mwandishi and Strawberry better not roll under my second roll.
Rolled 5, 5 = 10
Yes. Yes he is. You are so surprised that you don't even attempt to dodge and become pinned down by the dead body and feel the wound in your gut tear. You are now Helpless until you can get out from under the dead body.
>>36186
His guard is down after throwing the body and you stab you sword into the meat of his leg. His body goes tense thanks to the electricity coursing through him but he remains standing.
>>36178
Strawberry had the same idea as you. She hits the paw holding his spear but cannot make him drop it.
Hold on a second, wasn't there another Dig Dog? Mwandishi and Strawberry better not roll under my second roll.
Rolled 5, 5 = 10
>>36191
Strawberry just barely dodges the Dog that tries to drag her underground.
>>36199
While your mind is still wondering what happened to the ground under your hooves your body falls back upon its instincts. Your hooves lash out; breaking the Diamond Dog's nose and making him dive back into the ground instead of grabbing you and pulling you into his tunnel. You land awkwardly on the uneven ground and one of your hooves twists painfully. You fall to the ground and are Helpless.
>>36200
Your cries for divine help turn to cries of pain as the wound in your gut tears further open. Your vision starts to darken and you realize that death is near if you can't get out from under this corpse soon.
Rolled 8 = 8
Strawberry just barely dodges the Dog that tries to drag her underground.
>>36199
While your mind is still wondering what happened to the ground under your hooves your body falls back upon its instincts. Your hooves lash out; breaking the Diamond Dog's nose and making him dive back into the ground instead of grabbing you and pulling you into his tunnel. You land awkwardly on the uneven ground and one of your hooves twists painfully. You fall to the ground and are Helpless.
>>36200
Your cries for divine help turn to cries of pain as the wound in your gut tears further open. Your vision starts to darken and you realize that death is near if you can't get out from under this corpse soon.
Rolled 8 = 8
>>36211
You scramble out of the hole and stand up.
>>36214
With a strength born of desperation you throw the corpse off of you and towards the Dig Dog that threw it at you. It hits him and breaks his spear.
>>36205
That soft glow you know all too well surrounds Strawberry's horn and you watch your guts slither back into your body. The wound is still open and you've created another pool of blood, but your organs should stay put unless you take another blow.
Rolled 4 = 4
You scramble out of the hole and stand up.
>>36214
With a strength born of desperation you throw the corpse off of you and towards the Dig Dog that threw it at you. It hits him and breaks his spear.
>>36205
That soft glow you know all too well surrounds Strawberry's horn and you watch your guts slither back into your body. The wound is still open and you've created another pool of blood, but your organs should stay put unless you take another blow.
Rolled 4 = 4
>>36220
All the fighting has caused your mandolin to become untuned. The only ones that enjoy the cacophony are the diamond dogs. At least your guts didn't fall out again.
>>36221
You close for a moment and prepare your body for an attack.
>>36218
Strawberry tries to cast another healing spell but is forced to abort it so she can doge a Dog Dog's attack.
There are 3 Dig Dogs (one unarmored and two unarmed) facing the party. There are 2 Diamond Dogs and 1 unarmed Dig Dog somewhere under ground.
Rolled 6 = 6
All the fighting has caused your mandolin to become untuned. The only ones that enjoy the cacophony are the diamond dogs. At least your guts didn't fall out again.
>>36221
You close for a moment and prepare your body for an attack.
>>36218
Strawberry tries to cast another healing spell but is forced to abort it so she can doge a Dog Dog's attack.
There are 3 Dig Dogs (one unarmored and two unarmed) facing the party. There are 2 Diamond Dogs and 1 unarmed Dig Dog somewhere under ground.
Rolled 6 = 6
>>36228
You tune your mandoling and play an inspiring tune. Everyone gets +1 to their rolls next turn.
>>36228
Strawberry's horn glows and you feel the wound in your gut shrink.
>>36229
Your swing misses and he grapples you, but you are able to flip the topheavy dog over your back. He groans and rubs his head.
There's that second roll. You all know what that means.
Rolled 3, 3 = 6
You tune your mandoling and play an inspiring tune. Everyone gets +1 to their rolls next turn.
>>36228
Strawberry's horn glows and you feel the wound in your gut shrink.
>>36229
Your swing misses and he grapples you, but you are able to flip the topheavy dog over your back. He groans and rubs his head.
There's that second roll. You all know what that means.
Rolled 3, 3 = 6
>>36231
A Dig Dog reaches out of a fresh hole in the ceiling to grab you, but your are already gone. Your mandolin passes through a large Dig Dog's head and blood spills from his mouth, nose, ears, and eyes. He is dead before he hits to ground.
>>36234
A different Diamond Dog tries to pull you underground but meets the same fate. While he retreats underground with a broken nose you try to dig yourself out of the rubble in his tunnel. You are Helpless
>>36230
Strawberry once again barely doges the Dog's sneak attack.
Rolled 5 = 5
A Dig Dog reaches out of a fresh hole in the ceiling to grab you, but your are already gone. Your mandolin passes through a large Dig Dog's head and blood spills from his mouth, nose, ears, and eyes. He is dead before he hits to ground.
>>36234
A different Diamond Dog tries to pull you underground but meets the same fate. While he retreats underground with a broken nose you try to dig yourself out of the rubble in his tunnel. You are Helpless
>>36230
Strawberry once again barely doges the Dog's sneak attack.
Rolled 5 = 5
>>36238
You rise to your full height and stand tall and proud as you think about the struggles of your race and how you keep falling into holes. You also get back up.
>>36236
Strawberry is locked in a fight with one of the Dig Dogs, neither one able to hit the other.
>>36244
Sticking with your previous strategy of "hit them in the balls" you make sure that he will never be a father. He seems to be a lot more angry than hurt.
Rolled 6, 8 = 14
You rise to your full height and stand tall and proud as you think about the struggles of your race and how you keep falling into holes. You also get back up.
>>36236
Strawberry is locked in a fight with one of the Dig Dogs, neither one able to hit the other.
>>36244
Sticking with your previous strategy of "hit them in the balls" you make sure that he will never be a father. He seems to be a lot more angry than hurt.
Rolled 6, 8 = 14
>>36248
You duck and weave around him while he tries to grab you. Once you get board of playing around you smack him in the head with your mandolin. He falls to his knees but before you can finish him a burrowing Dog forces you to change course.
>>36246
A large paw wraps around Strawberry's leg and pulls her to the ground. She is Helpless.
>>36251
A paw shoots out of the ground and grabs you by the tail. You are Helpless until you break free.
You duck and weave around him while he tries to grab you. Once you get board of playing around you smack him in the head with your mandolin. He falls to his knees but before you can finish him a burrowing Dog forces you to change course.
>>36246
A large paw wraps around Strawberry's leg and pulls her to the ground. She is Helpless.
>>36251
A paw shoots out of the ground and grabs you by the tail. You are Helpless until you break free.
>>36264
She lets out a terrified shriek as she disappears underground. The tunnel collapses behind her preventing anyone from following.
>>36271
You run one of the large Dig Dog's through and the shock from your blade stops his heart.
Those burrowing dogs are at it again. Beat my second roll.
Rolled 6, 2 = 8
She lets out a terrified shriek as she disappears underground. The tunnel collapses behind her preventing anyone from following.
>>36271
You run one of the large Dig Dog's through and the shock from your blade stops his heart.
Those burrowing dogs are at it again. Beat my second roll.
Rolled 6, 2 = 8
>>36275
You jump upwards as a hole opens beneath you and then swing your mandolin with the full force of your body. The Diamond Dog in the hole lies still.
>>36277
Once again you try to prepare for an attack, but the attack comes too soon and the burrowing Dig Dog grabs one of your hind legs. You are now Helpless.
There is 1 Dig Dog left above ground. There is 1 Dig Dog and 1 Diamond Dog under ground.
Rolled 10 = 10
You jump upwards as a hole opens beneath you and then swing your mandolin with the full force of your body. The Diamond Dog in the hole lies still.
>>36277
Once again you try to prepare for an attack, but the attack comes too soon and the burrowing Dig Dog grabs one of your hind legs. You are now Helpless.
There is 1 Dig Dog left above ground. There is 1 Dig Dog and 1 Diamond Dog under ground.
Rolled 10 = 10
>>36281
Your sword severs the paw holding you down and you stand up.
>>36282
You pull the Diamond Dog out of the hole and peer in. It's dark in there, but you think you can see movement. You are about to call out again when a Diamond Dog shoots towards you! It lands at your hooves, then a glow surrounds it and it is flung a few feet away.
A dirty, bloodsoaked Strawberry appears at the back of the hole and holds a hoof out towards you.
"Miss me?"
Your sword severs the paw holding you down and you stand up.
>>36282
You pull the Diamond Dog out of the hole and peer in. It's dark in there, but you think you can see movement. You are about to call out again when a Diamond Dog shoots towards you! It lands at your hooves, then a glow surrounds it and it is flung a few feet away.
A dirty, bloodsoaked Strawberry appears at the back of the hole and holds a hoof out towards you.
"Miss me?"
>>36293
You slice up the arm holding his spear and he drops it. The smell of seared flesh is coming from under his armor.
>>36294
Your mandolin ghosts through an arm and his chest. He coughs up some blood and stumbles backwards.
>>36292
A large paw shoots out of the ground and wraps around her midsection. She screams as the paw starts to pull her back down.
Rolled 9 = 9
You slice up the arm holding his spear and he drops it. The smell of seared flesh is coming from under his armor.
>>36294
Your mandolin ghosts through an arm and his chest. He coughs up some blood and stumbles backwards.
>>36292
A large paw shoots out of the ground and wraps around her midsection. She screams as the paw starts to pull her back down.
Rolled 9 = 9
>>36299
Try as you might your mandolin cannot do any physical damage. The hair one his arm where you are swinging is dying and falling off and you can hear the Dig Dog screaming, but that's it. If only you had something sharp.
She is almost all the way underground now. Only her head and forelegs and some of the dog's fingers are still showing. Beat my roll or she'll have to try fighting her way free all over again.
>>36300
You try to finish off the Dog above ground, but he grabs the shield of a dead knight and hits you with it like he would hit a ball. Luckily for you you land on your feet.
Rolled 9 = 9
Try as you might your mandolin cannot do any physical damage. The hair one his arm where you are swinging is dying and falling off and you can hear the Dig Dog screaming, but that's it. If only you had something sharp.
She is almost all the way underground now. Only her head and forelegs and some of the dog's fingers are still showing. Beat my roll or she'll have to try fighting her way free all over again.
>>36300
You try to finish off the Dog above ground, but he grabs the shield of a dead knight and hits you with it like he would hit a ball. Luckily for you you land on your feet.
Rolled 9 = 9
>>36301
>9
Well shit. No way I'm beating that.
I jerk my head after hearing the Dog attacking Mwandishi and rush over to start attack him.
>>36303
I figured as much. I was just being jokingly ultraviolent, I was actually intending to sever his arm, I just wanted to break his hold on Strawberry.
Rolled 4 + 2 = 6
>9
Well shit. No way I'm beating that.
I jerk my head after hearing the Dog attacking Mwandishi and rush over to start attack him.
>>36303
I figured as much. I was just being jokingly ultraviolent, I was actually intending to sever his arm, I just wanted to break his hold on Strawberry.
Rolled 4 + 2 = 6
>>36304
Not being able to watch Strawberry dragged to her doom, you turn tail and run towards the Dig Dog attacking Mwandishi. You rain blow after blow upon him, but none seem to land in critical areas. Fortunately he was already heavily wounded and your attack is just enough to push him to the ground. He's still breathing, but in no position to attack.
>>36302
Mwandishi is made from sterner stuff though, and throws his knife at what is still showing of the Dog's arm. It passes through his fingers, severing them, and Strawberry rolls free before crawling away. It seems this was enough to finally kill the Dig Dog and the hand goes limp.
Not being able to watch Strawberry dragged to her doom, you turn tail and run towards the Dig Dog attacking Mwandishi. You rain blow after blow upon him, but none seem to land in critical areas. Fortunately he was already heavily wounded and your attack is just enough to push him to the ground. He's still breathing, but in no position to attack.
>>36302
Mwandishi is made from sterner stuff though, and throws his knife at what is still showing of the Dog's arm. It passes through his fingers, severing them, and Strawberry rolls free before crawling away. It seems this was enough to finally kill the Dig Dog and the hand goes limp.
>>36318
You turned your back to the Dog so you could throw your knife and he attacks. Luckily enough he is weak and only manages to push you away.
>>36319
You take this opportunity to see what happens if you just put your mandolin on the ground and pass is all the way through his body several times. He dies and you nearly lose your lunch.
While the two of you finish off the dog Strawberry wipes the blood and dirt off her armor and coat with a large towel hanging by an unused washbin. The kitchen is a mes and whatever food was in here was ruined by the fight. The tunnel you all came through is to the north. There is a wooden door to the south.
Strawberry speaks up, but her voice is fainter than it usually is. "We should avoid fights like that if we can."
You turned your back to the Dog so you could throw your knife and he attacks. Luckily enough he is weak and only manages to push you away.
>>36319
You take this opportunity to see what happens if you just put your mandolin on the ground and pass is all the way through his body several times. He dies and you nearly lose your lunch.
While the two of you finish off the dog Strawberry wipes the blood and dirt off her armor and coat with a large towel hanging by an unused washbin. The kitchen is a mes and whatever food was in here was ruined by the fight. The tunnel you all came through is to the north. There is a wooden door to the south.
Strawberry speaks up, but her voice is fainter than it usually is. "We should avoid fights like that if we can."
>>36325
"Well that settles that…
Something tells me that there probably ain't that many Dogs left here. Especially since Mwa used that whistle and all and called those other ones."
I pause for a moment and glare at Mwa,
"Though…"
I pause again and draw Strawberry into a hug,
"Thanks. For healing me, I mean. Again.
I could actually feel it slipping back there. Shit was going dark and just… thanks."
"Well that settles that…
Something tells me that there probably ain't that many Dogs left here. Especially since Mwa used that whistle and all and called those other ones."
I pause for a moment and glare at Mwa,
"Though…"
I pause again and draw Strawberry into a hug,
"Thanks. For healing me, I mean. Again.
I could actually feel it slipping back there. Shit was going dark and just… thanks."
>>36331
Fun!
As usual.
Nothing wrong with having an all combat session. Especially when you go the extra effort to embellish everything like you do, that really livens things up.
Also,
>>36331
"What's the matter? Can't take a bit of affection and gratitude, hmm?~" I tease her, instantly reverting back to my old self.
Fun!
As usual.
Nothing wrong with having an all combat session. Especially when you go the extra effort to embellish everything like you do, that really livens things up.
Also,
>>36331
"What's the matter? Can't take a bit of affection and gratitude, hmm?~" I tease her, instantly reverting back to my old self.
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Good news Initiates. Three more players should be joining us tonight.
The party is currently in the kitchen with the bodies of eight Diamond Dogs and six Dig dogs. The kitchen itself, not very tidy to start with, has been completely wrecked by the fight; any food that wasn't crushed or knocked to the floor has been cooked to the point of burning. There is a tunnel to the north that the party used to gain access to the kitchens. There is a wooden door to the south.
>resume play
>resume play
>>38030
>>38034
Strawberry joins you and the three of you hide in a shadow as the door swings open. Inside is a smaller room lined with shelves and barrels. Each are full of various ingredients; most of which were obviously plundered from various locations. A few slabs of meat hang from hooks on the ceiling.
Both of you roll.
>>38034
Strawberry joins you and the three of you hide in a shadow as the door swings open. Inside is a smaller room lined with shelves and barrels. Each are full of various ingredients; most of which were obviously plundered from various locations. A few slabs of meat hang from hooks on the ceiling.
Both of you roll.
>>38091
>>38089
"Strawberry? You know Strawberry?"
Strawberry pokes her head into the room.
"What's going on in here, I thought I h-Shortcake?"
One tearful reunion and a bit of healing magic later the party returns to the kitchen. Strawberry refuses to leave her sister's side, but seems much happier now.
>>38089
"Strawberry? You know Strawberry?"
Strawberry pokes her head into the room.
"What's going on in here, I thought I h-Shortcake?"
One tearful reunion and a bit of healing magic later the party returns to the kitchen. Strawberry refuses to leave her sister's side, but seems much happier now.
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>>38104
>>38105
The four of you go back to the tabled area and hide in some shadows. The pattern of movement is the same as last time. After watching the pattern of dogs you realize that the dogs coming from the tunnel you first entered from are late. Three forms finally appear, but they seem to be ponies.
Call to them, or go over to them?
>>38105
The four of you go back to the tabled area and hide in some shadows. The pattern of movement is the same as last time. After watching the pattern of dogs you realize that the dogs coming from the tunnel you first entered from are late. Three forms finally appear, but they seem to be ponies.
Call to them, or go over to them?
"Greetings, ladies. I'm Mwandishi, storyteller and drummer extraordinaire, and this is my associate, Melody Maker — ghost-mandolin virtuoso.
We're here to rescue some ponies. We'd appreciate any help you could give us in our task, and we'd be willing to give you at least… some cash in exchange."
We're here to rescue some ponies. We'd appreciate any help you could give us in our task, and we'd be willing to give you at least… some cash in exchange."
>>38140
"Actually, nevermind that.
I suppose I should probably introduce our cohorts,
This cute mare-"
I say gesturing at Strawberry,
"-is Strawberry, healer extraordinaire, and thiiiis cute mare-"
I say gesturing at Shortcake,
"-is Shortcake, Strawberry's sister."
>>38142
"Nice to meet you too!"
>>38143
"Ouch… tough break.
The kitchen and pantry is behind us if you, y'know, want to try and scrounge together some food.
Might be a bit of blood on it though.
There were some… Complications.
"Actually, nevermind that.
I suppose I should probably introduce our cohorts,
This cute mare-"
I say gesturing at Strawberry,
"-is Strawberry, healer extraordinaire, and thiiiis cute mare-"
I say gesturing at Shortcake,
"-is Shortcake, Strawberry's sister."
>>38142
"Nice to meet you too!"
>>38143
"Ouch… tough break.
The kitchen and pantry is behind us if you, y'know, want to try and scrounge together some food.
Might be a bit of blood on it though.
There were some… Complications.
>>38148
Strawberry simply rolls her eyes, then sighs when she sees her sister grinning at her.
A patrol of Diamond Dogs leave the shadowed area and goes down the tunnel with the two torches. They are passed by another patrol going in the opposite direction. Neither group seems to see the party.
Strawberry simply rolls her eyes, then sighs when she sees her sister grinning at her.
A patrol of Diamond Dogs leave the shadowed area and goes down the tunnel with the two torches. They are passed by another patrol going in the opposite direction. Neither group seems to see the party.
>>38153
"Okay, I'm going to break it down for you three:
"We need to find a bunch of captured ponies. They're either down that hallway with the torches around it, or they're in those shadows.
"I say we go down the remaining tunnel — the one with the torches around it.
You can either come with us or try to find your way back to the surface."
"Okay, I'm going to break it down for you three:
"We need to find a bunch of captured ponies. They're either down that hallway with the torches around it, or they're in those shadows.
"I say we go down the remaining tunnel — the one with the torches around it.
You can either come with us or try to find your way back to the surface."
The group waits for a break in the Diamond Dog patrols then heads towards the wide tunnel with the two torches. The path is sparsely lit by torches and there are plenty of places to hide when a group of Diamond Dogs or Dig Dogs pass by. The party walks for several minutes before coming to a fork in the path. Shallow ruts from a cart line the stone ground and connect them. The one on the left is not as well lit as the right path.
>>38231
"Okay, I admit you might be pretty cool."
>>38233
"Yes, built on the back of the oppressed working classes and indigenous peoples. Why, look at these dogs. Do you think they'd engage in this sort of brutal behavior if they hadn't been invaded by pony-folk? I doubt it. Open your eyes, ponies.
But now isn't the time for us to fight over the reality of imperialism. Let's get going."
Let's try to set up that trap again
Rolled 8 = 8
"Okay, I admit you might be pretty cool."
>>38233
"Yes, built on the back of the oppressed working classes and indigenous peoples. Why, look at these dogs. Do you think they'd engage in this sort of brutal behavior if they hadn't been invaded by pony-folk? I doubt it. Open your eyes, ponies.
But now isn't the time for us to fight over the reality of imperialism. Let's get going."
Let's try to set up that trap again
Rolled 8 = 8
>>38228
I snicker a bit at his comment.
>>38233
"Oh, you don't even know the half of it,"
I take my mandolin out and twirl it a bit, play a few chords.
>>38233
I swiftly sling it back on, however,
"Have you ever wondered why that is?
It sure as fuck ain't because we're the 'good guys'!
It was all built on the backs of the underprivileged! The underclassed! All to line their pockets and keep the cash outta the hands of the ones who truly deserve it."
I snicker a bit at his comment.
>>38233
"Oh, you don't even know the half of it,"
I take my mandolin out and twirl it a bit, play a few chords.
>>38233
I swiftly sling it back on, however,
"Have you ever wondered why that is?
It sure as fuck ain't because we're the 'good guys'!
It was all built on the backs of the underprivileged! The underclassed! All to line their pockets and keep the cash outta the hands of the ones who truly deserve it."
Out of the gloom appear a Diamond Dog Knight who is flanked by two large Dig Dogs. Three regular Dig Dogs and five Diamond Dogs follow behind them.
>>38246
>>38249
>>38250
The three of you are hidden from the Diamond Dogs.
>>38247
You are just a hair too slow and one of them sees where you have hidden.
Roll for initiative.
>>38248
One of the large Dig Dogs catches you in the open. He makes a grab for you but you stab him with your hidden dagger. You are surrounded by Dogs and may want to spend you next turn getting unsurrounded.
Rolled 10 = 10
>>38246
>>38249
>>38250
The three of you are hidden from the Diamond Dogs.
>>38247
You are just a hair too slow and one of them sees where you have hidden.
Roll for initiative.
>>38248
One of the large Dig Dogs catches you in the open. He makes a grab for you but you stab him with your hidden dagger. You are surrounded by Dogs and may want to spend you next turn getting unsurrounded.
Rolled 10 = 10
>>38259
You disappear into a cloud of dust.
>>38260
The Dig Dog's grip bruises you, but you break free.
>>38261
Your unexpected blow catches him in the back and he turns around to face you.
>>38262
You slice the backs of his legs.
>>38264
One of the smaller Dig Dog's sees you. Roll for initiative.
Rolled 5 = 5
You disappear into a cloud of dust.
>>38260
The Dig Dog's grip bruises you, but you break free.
>>38261
Your unexpected blow catches him in the back and he turns around to face you.
>>38262
You slice the backs of his legs.
>>38264
One of the smaller Dig Dog's sees you. Roll for initiative.
Rolled 5 = 5
>>38279
He barks something at you, then picks you up and puts you on his shoulders.
>>38280
A blind stab into the dust could you are in grazes your armor.
>>38282
Your arrow pierces his helmet and he shrieks. He is now half blind and all attacks against him are at +1.
>>38283
You could swear that your hear something tear as he drops his spear and grabs himself before falling to the floor.
>>38284
You stab his leg again, but don't cut as deep as you did last time.
Rolled 4 = 4
He barks something at you, then picks you up and puts you on his shoulders.
>>38280
A blind stab into the dust could you are in grazes your armor.
>>38282
Your arrow pierces his helmet and he shrieks. He is now half blind and all attacks against him are at +1.
>>38283
You could swear that your hear something tear as he drops his spear and grabs himself before falling to the floor.
>>38284
You stab his leg again, but don't cut as deep as you did last time.
Rolled 4 = 4
>>38298
Your arrow punches through his armor and bits into the flesh of his leg. He screams and falls over.
>>38299
He steps back out of your range and thrusts his spear forwards. It goes straight through your armor and into your shoulder. He pulls it out and you fall forwards. You are now Helpless.
>>38300
Your command causes him to do a double-take. He growls and throws you away from him. You hit the ground hard but stand back up.
>>38301
He whimpers and spits blood as you beat his head with your mandolin.
>>38302
You rise to your hind legs and are about to make a ghost noise when one of the spirits that was taunting you earlier appears in front of you! You scream like a little filly and curl up into a ball on the ground. You are now Helpless.
The Diamond Dogs at the back disappear as they burrow into the sides of the tunnel.
Your arrow punches through his armor and bits into the flesh of his leg. He screams and falls over.
>>38299
He steps back out of your range and thrusts his spear forwards. It goes straight through your armor and into your shoulder. He pulls it out and you fall forwards. You are now Helpless.
>>38300
Your command causes him to do a double-take. He growls and throws you away from him. You hit the ground hard but stand back up.
>>38301
He whimpers and spits blood as you beat his head with your mandolin.
>>38302
You rise to your hind legs and are about to make a ghost noise when one of the spirits that was taunting you earlier appears in front of you! You scream like a little filly and curl up into a ball on the ground. You are now Helpless.
The Diamond Dogs at the back disappear as they burrow into the sides of the tunnel.
>>38308
An arrow sprouts from his chest. He tries to get up but cannot summon the strength.
>>38309
You get up. You get up so well that you have a +1 to your next action.
>>38310
The spirit vanishes and you stand up.
>>38311
You stab the other large Dig Dog in the junk. He scream and falls over backwards.
>>38312
You start beating against his back with your hooves instead of your mandolin. It's not very effective considering he's wearing armor and made of muscles.
Those Diamond Dogs are up to something. Everyone continue as normal but try to beat my roll.
Rolled 5 = 5
An arrow sprouts from his chest. He tries to get up but cannot summon the strength.
>>38309
You get up. You get up so well that you have a +1 to your next action.
>>38310
The spirit vanishes and you stand up.
>>38311
You stab the other large Dig Dog in the junk. He scream and falls over backwards.
>>38312
You start beating against his back with your hooves instead of your mandolin. It's not very effective considering he's wearing armor and made of muscles.
Those Diamond Dogs are up to something. Everyone continue as normal but try to beat my roll.
Rolled 5 = 5
>>38314
The ground beneath you vanishes and a pair of paws pulls you into a small tunnel.
Here's how this works. You are locked in a fight with the Diamond Dog that pulled you under until one of you dies. You die at five wounds and he dies at three. A crit fail earns you two wounds, a fail one, a success deals him one wound, and a crit success two, and a five deals no damage to anyone. No one else can help you fight, but you can be Healed if the healer rolls a nine or ten.
>>38315
You evade the Diamond Dog that tries to pull you under and behead the knight.
>>38316
A paw reaches from underground and pulls you to the floor. You are now Helpless.
>>38318
>>38319
The two of you avoid the Dogs that try to pull you down and finish off the large Dig Dog.
The ground beneath you vanishes and a pair of paws pulls you into a small tunnel.
Here's how this works. You are locked in a fight with the Diamond Dog that pulled you under until one of you dies. You die at five wounds and he dies at three. A crit fail earns you two wounds, a fail one, a success deals him one wound, and a crit success two, and a five deals no damage to anyone. No one else can help you fight, but you can be Healed if the healer rolls a nine or ten.
>>38315
You evade the Diamond Dog that tries to pull you under and behead the knight.
>>38316
A paw reaches from underground and pulls you to the floor. You are now Helpless.
>>38318
>>38319
The two of you avoid the Dogs that try to pull you down and finish off the large Dig Dog.
>>38326
It roughly boops you on the nose before retracting under ground.
>>38328
The tunnel is too tight for you double to last more than a second, but that second is long enough for you to kick the dog in the face.
>>38329
You help her by shooting at one of the smaller Dig Dogs. The arrow his him in the shoulder and he growls before pulling it out; taking a large chunk of flesh with it.
>>38330
You stand up.
>>38335
You go after the same dog Flora is attacking.
I guess we can stop here. I'll just make a note about Candy Cane's fight.
It roughly boops you on the nose before retracting under ground.
>>38328
The tunnel is too tight for you double to last more than a second, but that second is long enough for you to kick the dog in the face.
>>38329
You help her by shooting at one of the smaller Dig Dogs. The arrow his him in the shoulder and he growls before pulling it out; taking a large chunk of flesh with it.
>>38330
You stand up.
>>38335
You go after the same dog Flora is attacking.
I guess we can stop here. I'll just make a note about Candy Cane's fight.
I believe this is where we left off. Strawberry is sepperated from the group and fighting for here life.
>>38326
It roughly boops you on the nose before retracting under ground.
>>38328
The tunnel is too tight for you double to last more than a second, but that second is long enough for you to kick the dog in the face.
>>38330
You stand up.
>>38335
You go after the same dog Flora is attacking.
>>38326
It roughly boops you on the nose before retracting under ground.
>>38328
The tunnel is too tight for you double to last more than a second, but that second is long enough for you to kick the dog in the face.
>>38330
You stand up.
>>38335
You go after the same dog Flora is attacking.
>>39331
"LOOK OUT BEHIND YOU!"
The Diamond Dog is stupid enough to turn and you kick him in the back of the head. His skull feels a bit softer this time.
>>39333
>>39334
Your combined assault knocks the already wounded Dig Dog over. He is bleeding but not dead yet.
She rolled a 1 to avoid the burrowing Diamond Dogs and got pulled underground.
>>39337
You close your eyes to concentrate on a healing spell, a smaller Dig Dog tackles you and pins you to the ground. You are now Helpless.
"LOOK OUT BEHIND YOU!"
The Diamond Dog is stupid enough to turn and you kick him in the back of the head. His skull feels a bit softer this time.
>>39333
>>39334
Your combined assault knocks the already wounded Dig Dog over. He is bleeding but not dead yet.
She rolled a 1 to avoid the burrowing Diamond Dogs and got pulled underground.
>>39337
You close your eyes to concentrate on a healing spell, a smaller Dig Dog tackles you and pins you to the ground. You are now Helpless.
>>39340
You can't find room to swing your banjo in the tunnel and the fog gives one of your hind legs an especially painful jerk.
>>39341
You buck him in the chest and force him off you, but his breastplate seems to have absorbed most of the damage.
>>39343
You bring your sword down in an arc and split the head of the smaller Diamond Dog.
>>39347
You slash at his leg and drop him to one knee, but he pushes himself back up and turns to face you.
You can't find room to swing your banjo in the tunnel and the fog gives one of your hind legs an especially painful jerk.
>>39341
You buck him in the chest and force him off you, but his breastplate seems to have absorbed most of the damage.
>>39343
You bring your sword down in an arc and split the head of the smaller Diamond Dog.
>>39347
You slash at his leg and drop him to one knee, but he pushes himself back up and turns to face you.
>>39352
You stand up and are hit by a large rock thrown by a bruised and bleeding large Dig Dog.
>>39353
You hide a blade behind one of your front legs.
>>39354
It falls for the same trick and a powerful kick bursts its head like an overripe melon. You will emerge from the tunnel next turn and do not need to roll this turn.
>>39357
You prepare your signature move, but one of the smaller Dig Dogs has the same idea. While you focus on a different Dog he sneaks up behind you and plants a kick right below your tail. You go flying over the battle and land hard. You are now helpless.
You stand up and are hit by a large rock thrown by a bruised and bleeding large Dig Dog.
>>39353
You hide a blade behind one of your front legs.
>>39354
It falls for the same trick and a powerful kick bursts its head like an overripe melon. You will emerge from the tunnel next turn and do not need to roll this turn.
>>39357
You prepare your signature move, but one of the smaller Dig Dogs has the same idea. While you focus on a different Dog he sneaks up behind you and plants a kick right below your tail. You go flying over the battle and land hard. You are now helpless.
>>39362
You are up. If you get knocked down chances are I'll say that you are Helpless.
You dodge the next rock.
>>39363
You crawl out of the hole you had been pulled down and shake yourself off.
>>39365
You show him the meaning of pain and deliver a flying kick to his own genitals. He falls over and starts sobbing.
>>39366
He hears you coming and knocks your sword away with his spear before you can land a hit. He looks quite determined for something so close to death.
You are up. If you get knocked down chances are I'll say that you are Helpless.
You dodge the next rock.
>>39363
You crawl out of the hole you had been pulled down and shake yourself off.
>>39365
You show him the meaning of pain and deliver a flying kick to his own genitals. He falls over and starts sobbing.
>>39366
He hears you coming and knocks your sword away with his spear before you can land a hit. He looks quite determined for something so close to death.
>>39371
He can. Unfortunately you can't dodge a thrown rock to the face. The rock cuts your face up a bit but it isn't that bad once you wipe the blood from your eyes.
>>39372
While he picks up another rock to throw at Mwandishi you stab him in the back. The rock falls from his paws and he collapses dead on the floor.
>>39373
His tears do nothing to stop your blows. You think he's crying blood now.
>>39374
There are 2 smaller Dig Dogs. One is one the floor being beaten by an enraged Melody Maker and the other looks ready to run, either for reinforcements or his life. There are 4 Diamond Dogs left after you killed that one in the tunnel, but where-
Oh. There they are. Everyone roll to dodge.
Rolled 1 = 1
He can. Unfortunately you can't dodge a thrown rock to the face. The rock cuts your face up a bit but it isn't that bad once you wipe the blood from your eyes.
>>39372
While he picks up another rock to throw at Mwandishi you stab him in the back. The rock falls from his paws and he collapses dead on the floor.
>>39373
His tears do nothing to stop your blows. You think he's crying blood now.
>>39374
There are 2 smaller Dig Dogs. One is one the floor being beaten by an enraged Melody Maker and the other looks ready to run, either for reinforcements or his life. There are 4 Diamond Dogs left after you killed that one in the tunnel, but where-
Oh. There they are. Everyone roll to dodge.
Rolled 1 = 1
>>39394
You fly after him as he turns to run. He makes it about ten feet before you lay him low with your mandolin.
>>39395
>>39398
The grumbling distracts her and she fails to heal any damage.
>>39396
The faint outline of a pony appears next to you for a second before vanishing.
The party groups together to celebrate their victory but are interrupted by the sound of paws running down the tunnel from the large cavern. Before long a Diamond Dog comes into view. He has the biggest grin any of you have ever seen and a mare, bound and gagged, tucked under his arm. She has on a pretty dress and has a pair of rapiers. He stops short when he sees the lot of you surrounded by his dead kin.
You fly after him as he turns to run. He makes it about ten feet before you lay him low with your mandolin.
>>39395
>>39398
The grumbling distracts her and she fails to heal any damage.
>>39396
The faint outline of a pony appears next to you for a second before vanishing.
The party groups together to celebrate their victory but are interrupted by the sound of paws running down the tunnel from the large cavern. Before long a Diamond Dog comes into view. He has the biggest grin any of you have ever seen and a mare, bound and gagged, tucked under his arm. She has on a pretty dress and has a pair of rapiers. He stops short when he sees the lot of you surrounded by his dead kin.
>>39451
"Melody and I — oh, and Strawberry, too — have been here since dawn today. We've fought our way through hordes of dogs, and we've killed their alpha. We're here to rescue some other ponies who were kidnapped in a raid on the town of Baulderdash a few days ago.
"Candy Cane, Liune, and Flora wandered in here maybe an hour ago. They decided to join us on our little quest."
"Melody and I — oh, and Strawberry, too — have been here since dawn today. We've fought our way through hordes of dogs, and we've killed their alpha. We're here to rescue some other ponies who were kidnapped in a raid on the town of Baulderdash a few days ago.
"Candy Cane, Liune, and Flora wandered in here maybe an hour ago. They decided to join us on our little quest."
The party, eager to get away before another patrol shows up, takes the left tunnel. Mwandishi leads the way to keep an eye out for traps but does not find any. The torches become fewer and fewer in number as the party walks onwards. The torches finally end as the tunnel widens out into a room. It is too dark to see anything, but the party does have several torches in their inventory.
>>39461
The light is just bright enough for the others to see your face.
>>39462
You light a torch and throw it into the center of the room. The flickering lights show half a dozen tunnels, some wider and some smaller, heading out in various directions. Some stay level while others slant up or down.
>>39463
The sound echoes back from some of the tunnels.
The light is just bright enough for the others to see your face.
>>39462
You light a torch and throw it into the center of the room. The flickering lights show half a dozen tunnels, some wider and some smaller, heading out in various directions. Some stay level while others slant up or down.
>>39463
The sound echoes back from some of the tunnels.
>>39465
You keep trying to light your horn.
>>39466
Your experienced eyes comb the ground. The ruts in the stone floor split and travel down the larger paths. Along the ruts you can find traces of a course powder that shimmers in the light and a few very small uncut gems. Each path has old, faded paw prints and hoof prints. A few of the prints are fresh though. They seem to be from one Diamond Dog and an indeterminable number of ponies, but there is something strange about their tracks.
You keep trying to light your horn.
>>39466
Your experienced eyes comb the ground. The ruts in the stone floor split and travel down the larger paths. Along the ruts you can find traces of a course powder that shimmers in the light and a few very small uncut gems. Each path has old, faded paw prints and hoof prints. A few of the prints are fresh though. They seem to be from one Diamond Dog and an indeterminable number of ponies, but there is something strange about their tracks.
>>39472
You notice him looking at the tracks and try to help, but all you end up doing is walking on them and erasing them.
>>39473
Before she can get all of them you are able to get a good look at one set of hoof prints. The tracks are uneven and randomly spaced. A few look like a hoof was just being dragged along the ground. You find chipped pieces of a hoof in one of the tracks.
You notice him looking at the tracks and try to help, but all you end up doing is walking on them and erasing them.
>>39473
Before she can get all of them you are able to get a good look at one set of hoof prints. The tracks are uneven and randomly spaced. A few look like a hoof was just being dragged along the ground. You find chipped pieces of a hoof in one of the tracks.
The party follows the tunnel with the set of tracks that Mwandishi was investigating
>>39477
You keep your eyes and ears open for any sign of Diamond Dogs.
>>39482
You split your attention between watching for Diamond Dogs and watching the other mares in the party.
Mwandishi, you seem to be the leader of the party so you should roll to follow the tracks and not get lost.
>>39477
You keep your eyes and ears open for any sign of Diamond Dogs.
>>39482
You split your attention between watching for Diamond Dogs and watching the other mares in the party.
Mwandishi, you seem to be the leader of the party so you should roll to follow the tracks and not get lost.
>>39485
You tear your eyes away from the rest of the party and examine the walls. There are small holes in the at random heights that look like they were dug with pickaxes. Some of the holes have remnants of gems in them.
>>39487
You see a few more of those strange tracks going in other directions.
>>39486
You lose sight of them and wander aimlessly a few times, but always manage to find them again. After what feels like hours of trekking you and the rest of the party arrive at the end of the trail and find an abandoned cart. The pony pulling the cart apparently died and was left there, because all that remains of it is a skeleton.
>>39488
After a thorough investigation you discover that you are underground.
Everyone roll please.
You tear your eyes away from the rest of the party and examine the walls. There are small holes in the at random heights that look like they were dug with pickaxes. Some of the holes have remnants of gems in them.
>>39487
You see a few more of those strange tracks going in other directions.
>>39486
You lose sight of them and wander aimlessly a few times, but always manage to find them again. After what feels like hours of trekking you and the rest of the party arrive at the end of the trail and find an abandoned cart. The pony pulling the cart apparently died and was left there, because all that remains of it is a skeleton.
>>39488
After a thorough investigation you discover that you are underground.
Everyone roll please.
>>39514
The harness seems to be bolted to the skeletons neck and shoulders. This seems to indicate that the skeleton was deliberately attached after the flesh had rotted away or been removed somehow. Given the fact that it is ignoring the party and only trying to pull the cart you feel confident in guessing that it was meant to be a worker and not a guard.
>>39516
You manage to keep calm.
>>39517
It ignores your music and keeps trying to pull the cart.
The harness seems to be bolted to the skeletons neck and shoulders. This seems to indicate that the skeleton was deliberately attached after the flesh had rotted away or been removed somehow. Given the fact that it is ignoring the party and only trying to pull the cart you feel confident in guessing that it was meant to be a worker and not a guard.
>>39516
You manage to keep calm.
>>39517
It ignores your music and keeps trying to pull the cart.
The group continues down the tunnel and leaves the skeleton and cart behind.
>>39531
Melody maker takes the lead.
>>39533
You come up with a few and test them out.
>>39535
You catch a sight out of the corner of you eye that stops you dead in your tracks. A stupid grin forms on your face as you watch the mare in the pretty dress dance with lust in your eyes. The mental map you had been making vanishes as you start to undress her in your mind.
>>39531
Melody maker takes the lead.
>>39533
You come up with a few and test them out.
>>39535
You catch a sight out of the corner of you eye that stops you dead in your tracks. A stupid grin forms on your face as you watch the mare in the pretty dress dance with lust in your eyes. The mental map you had been making vanishes as you start to undress her in your mind.
>>39544
You get out your rapier and try to turn your dance into something fatal, but just can't get it to work. You put your sword away as Melody Maker walks up to you.
>>39547
There is only one thing in your mind as you stumble towards the dancing mare. You grab her head in both hooves and lean in for a kiss,
>>39545
but a slap from Mwandishi makes you remember where you are.
You are still holding on to her.
>>39551
You just don't see what mares see in other mares.
You get out your rapier and try to turn your dance into something fatal, but just can't get it to work. You put your sword away as Melody Maker walks up to you.
>>39547
There is only one thing in your mind as you stumble towards the dancing mare. You grab her head in both hooves and lean in for a kiss,
>>39545
but a slap from Mwandishi makes you remember where you are.
You are still holding on to her.
>>39551
You just don't see what mares see in other mares.
>>39561
Well, I think it's a little hard expanding from just working with two players to five (or more, once Flora gets back), so keep that in mind.
I think we probably need to provide more input — more description on what we're doing, so there's a little less pressure on you to describe everything. It was great when there were just three of us in here, but things sorta dropped off.
Not really a review, I guess, but an idea.
Well, I think it's a little hard expanding from just working with two players to five (or more, once Flora gets back), so keep that in mind.
I think we probably need to provide more input — more description on what we're doing, so there's a little less pressure on you to describe everything. It was great when there were just three of us in here, but things sorta dropped off.
Not really a review, I guess, but an idea.
>>39601
By the way, there is a quest without any lesbians here http://www.mlpg.co/arc/q/raw/campfire/bardquest/38397.html if you are interested. It should be starting soonish.
By the way, there is a quest without any lesbians here http://www.mlpg.co/arc/q/raw/campfire/bardquest/38397.html if you are interested. It should be starting soonish.
>>39609
I know. I' Rita.
The one who got hypnotized by the horsecock, remember?
I made a vaguely serious character and then all of a sudden WHELP YOU NOW WORSHIP A HORSECOCK. HAVE A NICE DAY.
>>39608
Yeah, far worse.
I have… experiences in this. Many.
Looking back on it, it appears RNG-driven homosexuality is a constant in the quests I get involved in.
I fear for Sol now…
I know. I' Rita.
The one who got hypnotized by the horsecock, remember?
I made a vaguely serious character and then all of a sudden WHELP YOU NOW WORSHIP A HORSECOCK. HAVE A NICE DAY.
>>39608
Yeah, far worse.
I have… experiences in this. Many.
Looking back on it, it appears RNG-driven homosexuality is a constant in the quests I get involved in.
I fear for Sol now…