Well I have Marti and Mattys choices: The 2nd one!
And they wish to see Pauls tactics, so Ill give him maybe 6 hours. :wink:
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Well I have Marti and Mattys choices: The 2nd one!
And they wish to see Pauls tactics, so Ill give him maybe 6 hours. :wink:
Well Pauls 6 hours have long been gone, so...
continuing...
Team 1
I say we all go together back to Lutetia first, said Flick. I think we can risk it, and remember what happened last time we split up, guys.
I agree, said PMPY.
I dont, said Die-Ceratops. They turned to him. I think we should equally split up, that way theres less chance of us getting caught if we can get away fast enough. For that I think Nitro-Gene and Flick should go with Taki.
Wha...!? Nitro-Gene was alarmed.
Chris! cried Flick. We have to stick together -
And youd rather be caught as an entire group, huh? sneered Die-Ceratops. I certainly dont, so Ill be on my way with the Gauls.
Excuse me. A voice piped up. It was Asterix, who popped the amulet over to Flick. If you wish to go to Lutetia, then we will accompany you, as we just came from the Gaulish village anyhow looking for adventure.
There you go, Chris! said PMPY. Now we can go together, and no complaints.
Die-Ceratops growled, but his vote was far outnumbered, so he had no choice but to fall in stride with the others.
But just as they came back to the village, they were immediately attacked!
Well well well, I thought you would return, you - it was one of the Centurions from before, accompanied by yet another great force, however the sight of the Gauls unnerved him and his comrades greatly . By Jupiter...not...
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ENCOUNTER!
Soldiers (100) and Centurion (1)
Shape: Centurion from S3
Weight: 100kg (Centurion = 500kg)
Colour: Centurion from S3
Speed: 10mph (Centurion = 15mph)
Armour: 5mm Polycarbonate (Centurion = 5mm Hardox)
Weaponry: Pneumatic lifting forks and a rear axe.
Srimech: Axe
Weak points: Armour (the Centurions = dont have weak armour, but have a higher ground clearance)
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Team 1 Health
Die-Ceratops Re-Invertus - 97%
Push Me Pull You - 96%
Flick of the Wrist - 96%
Nitro-Gene 4.0 - 70%
Items in Stock
Amulet
Party Members and Health
Taki - 96%
The soldiers again! However the sight of Asterix and Obelix has really made them scared. Fight, or no?
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Team 2
I disagree with Steve, actually, said Nidhogg. Broken bots can be really dangerous when roused. Lets free them and let them attack with us.
Joey, please. Theres already been enough mechanics shredded, said Clawdius.
And you have a brighter idea? said Nidhogg skeptically.
Clawdius twitched, but NSBFR-X went between them.
For Gods sakes, guys, the wars against them, not among ourselves, now stop it. For one I want to free the prisoners as well, but not to fight the Romans. This I say, he added, noticing Nidhoggs seething, for we could just get them killed out of hand at any moment, and I really wouldnt want that on my conscience, would you?
I sure as hell wouldnt, said Tsunami.
Nidhogg grunted. Very well, he growled. But if they get healed, Im going to get them to attack whether or no. It cant always be us vs. the world. He turned away.
Right, said Clawdius (Steve inside rolled his eyes). Mechavore, could you free them for us? Alex needs some resting up.
Gladly, beamed Mechavore, and immediately there were cries of jubilation from the prisoners as Mechavore went down the cavern, smiting the bars and locks as appropriate.
Right, now thats taken care of, lets kick some Roman tushy the ol fashioned way, smirked NSBFR-X. The group whole-heartedly agreed, even Nidhogg, and they left Mechavore to do her thing, and exited the cavern.
Ill be catching up, called Mechavore.
Ascending the walkway, which steepened a little, they came to a doorway...around it were four other doorways.
Aw crumbs, I hate when this happens, Tengu groaned.
But luckily, Clawdius went through a doorway, and heard voices ahead. This way, mateys! he called, and they scrambled through...
...only to find 50 or so soldiers waiting for them, and at their head was a familiar face.
So, we meet again, said Marcus Ignutus. It was wise to get a battalion ready, I knew you would escape. Only now I will crush you with my own power!
They stand not alone, cried a voice, and Mechavore came flying through the same doorway, and halted in front of the group.
You want them, youre going to have to go through me, snarled Mechavore.
The soldiers laughed. Right, give them a taste of our power! roared Marcus, and they advanced.
Finally, a decent-sized challenge, grinned Nidhogg.
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ENCOUNTER!
Marcus Ignutus (Centurion)
Shape: Centurion from S3
Weight: 500kg
Colour: Centurion from S3
Speed: 15mph
Armour: 5mm Hardox
Weaponry: Pneumatic lifting forks and a rear axe.
Srimech: Axe
Weak points: High ground clearance.
Soldiers (50)
Shape: Dreadnaut XP1 (S4)
Weight: 100kg
Colour: Dreadnaut XP1
Speed: 12mph
Armour: 6mm titanium
Weaponry: Lifting spikes.
Srimech: None
Weak points: No srimech, high ground clearance, average armour.
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Team 2 Health
Clawdius Decimus Murderous - 88%
Tengu VII - 56%
NSBFR-X - 92%
Nidhogg - 70%
Items in Stock
None
Party Members and Health
Tsunami - 95%
Mechavore - 88%
Tengu looks tired, but this time you have Mechavore on your side. Its a fight to the finish, and Marcus isnt backing away this time!
(Message edited by kodster on October 28, 2008)
I say we take advantage of the situation. Dont fight them, but keep our guard up.
If memory serves, NSBFR-X had a lifting plate. If so, Ill get to work on the Soliders and start lifting them over. If Marcus is still going, I can tip him up a bit. I cant flip him, but I can remove his traction and hold him in place.
Try and destroy all barring the leader.
See if we can then take him hostage as a bargaining tool later on.
Meh, might work :)
Go in like a big wedge shaped thing and either tip over with the forks or flip with the wedge most of them. Cut large swathes through the army if I can, I should be able to go for the bit between the forks fairly reliably and get underneath, then return to deal with the leader in whatever form my teammates choose to ignore my suggestions for.
continuing...
Team 1
Its the Romans, Obelix! Lets get them! howled Asterix, and together he and Obelix charged away from the pack towards the 100 or so Roman forces.
Wait? What are you - ? Flicks interjection came too late, as the gauls slammed into the forces...and sent them flying!
Uhh...uhh...RETREAT!!! screamed the centurion, and turned away, blaring down the road back into Lutetia, yelling obscene curses. The rest of the forces tried to join him in flight, but they were simply getting pounded aside, most unable to function, or were overturned and couldnt self-right. The party gaped.
What in...how the hell did you... Nitro-Gene was apparently lost for words. Even Die-Ceratops and Taki were mildly phased. Asterix simply turned to them and laughed.
These Romans are mere footfalls of their empire, they fall like stones in a pit, he explained.
We know that! said Nitro-Gene. But howd you throw them aside so...easily?
Thats our little secret, said Asterix, a little bluntly, and none of them pursued the subject further, though Nitro-Gene looked like he would. But didnt.
So...lets resume, then? suggested Taki. The group agreed, and went down to Lutetia.
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The village, surprisingly, had stayed the same as as it had before the Roman interlude. Peasants, traffickers, all sorts were still gathered there, still going about their business as usual. The town seemed to adapt to Roman interruptions often, and deal with them accordingly. How is not known, but it looked to the people that they would simply get over it and move on.
At length the group came to a merchants stand. It was a hut, no bigger than your averaged sized bedroom, and it felt filthy. The merchant itself was a wedgebot. A big wedgebot. At its point was a little shelf with some items. As the group came in, a rather rough voice said Velkom, vat vill you be haffing?
Er...guys? Die-Ceratops asked the group.
Lets see what he has, said Flick.
Hold on, lets actually see if he accepts the damned thing, guys, said PMPV, and turning to the merchant, he said Would an amulet be of any value here?
He means this, said Taki, to the merchants quizzical look, and held it up. The merchant gasped aloud.
It is...beautiful... came the whispering reply.
How much would you trade it in for? asked Nitro-Gene excitedly.
Nothing less than 25,000 gold!!! cried the merchant. Go on, choose, my fine customers!
So much for the 7500 gold, said Die-Ceratops aside to Flick, and they chuckled as Asterix looked baffled.
So, lets choose for what we can get inside 25,000! said Nitro-Gene.
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ITEM STORE
Power Boost - 750
Super Power Boost - 1500
Drive Boost - 1000
Stability Control - 500
Tool Kit - 2500
Rebotulizer - 5000
Gold Bar - 1000
Platinum Bar - 5000
Bracing Plates - 2500
Blades of Glory - 1500
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Team 1 Health
Die-Ceratops Re-Invertus - 97%
Push Me Pull You - 96%
Flick of the Wrist - 96%
Nitro-Gene 4.0 - 70%
Items in Stock
Amulet worth 25,000
Party Members and Health
Taki - 96%
Choose what you want, guys! You can get more of the same item, you know. Oh, and you cant trade in the amulet for cash, sorry. :proud:
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Team 2
So the battle began, and neither side showed any mercy. Mechavore and Tengu were the main dealers of damage, and the soldiers seemed to have ineffective weaponry against the party, but Marcus Ignutus, even though he had just lost nearly 4/5ths of his infantry, put forth his own brute strength and plowed into the already weakened Tengu, and tipping him over. Before Tengu could try and self-right, the axe was upon him. Nidhogg barged in as the brute pushed Tengu back towards the wall and began hammering him, and sank the claw in...or thats what would have happened if Marcus Ignutus had weaker armour than 5mm Hardox. He spun around and smashed Nidhogg into the same wall, but Nidhogg refused to let go. It was NSBFR-Xs turn, as Tsunami and Clawdius took out the rest of the soldiers, and slid the lifter under Marcus, lifting him up. That gave him enough leverage for Tsunami to fly in and under, and tip the boss onto its back.
NO! cried the lead centurion. You unforgivable curs! Caesar will have your -
Shut up, Mechavore snarled, giving Marcus a smack with the disc. Caesar will have a taste of my teeth, thats what hell have.
Caesar, eh? Good thing I have some Roman pedigree, grinned Clawdius, coming over.
Uh, Alex, you...okay? Nidhogg asked.
Not in the least bit, groaned Tengu. I cant use the srimech. Can someone tip me over please?
Ill do it, said Tsunami, and with a flick of the flipper, Tengu was righted.
Right...we seriously need to heal Alex now, he cant go on like this, said Clawdius.
Slight problem with that Steve, though Im all for it, said NSBFR-X, the lifter now replaced with a scoop. Where to heal him?
This is what I was afraid of, grunted Tengu. No items, and Im...kinda disabled. I cant spin up, either.
Hot damn, we gotta do something, exclaimed Clawdius.
Shall we try and meet with the others? suggested Tsunami.
NSBFR-X turned back to their surroundings. During the confrontation and battle, they barely noticed the marble hall they fought in. Ahead was another door, and to their right lay a passage much like the one right behind them, the one they came out of. He frowned internally, and turned to the others, who were still making a mess of Marcus Ignutus, the lead centurion. He was already dead, but Mechavore seemed to want him strewn across the floor in bits.
All right, all right! cried Nidhogg, as a piece of the centurion went flying right past him. Youve gotten your good ol revenge, now can we move?
Yes, yes, sorry, said Mechavore, and ceased the destruction at once.
Well, if my senses do not deceive me, said NSBFR-X, that way to the right of us will just lead on to another dungeon, so weve no choice but to go ahead.
Well said, Frank, said Clawdius. Lets go, everyone.
Ill help out Alex, if I must, growled Nidhogg, clamping onto Tengu slightly, and helping push the full body spinner along with the group.
As they made their way through the door, plain light of day shone upon them. They were outside a gate. And through that gate was...
Rome, said Clawdius. I feel it. So this is where we were bound to end up.
Rome? said Nidhogg. Err...shouldnt we try to find the others?
I require a little help, Joey, growled Tengu, a little weakly.
Thats what I meant, snapped Nidhogg. And since that fat old centurion must have thrown away our items, we have nothing to heal you with. Or maybe we can leave you alone here, like that?
Joey, warned Clawdius. Enough.
I dont care if he has reason to complain, Im sick of it, said Nidhogg flatly. Our first task as of now should be to find the others, and Im quite sure they will have something, if anything, to take care of Alex here. And Steve, Joey inwardly rolled his eyes, you dont have much money on you, do you?
Err...no I dont, said Clawdius, a little sheepishly.
I actually agree with Joey, said NSBFR-X. We should try and find the others. Were broke, and have nothing to help Alex with.
And, uh, look over there, Mechavore pointed out; the gate had suddenly become blocked by a few meaty guards. Their armour looked thick, and they wielded great axes.
By order of Julius Caesar, none shall pass these gates unless Caesar commands it so! said one of the guards.
Very well, sighed Clawdius.
Perhaps we could take that road, said NSBFR-X, gesturing to a stone path flanked by a grassy plain with a few trees. I think it leads back to Lutetia, but Im not sure.
Or we could go back, Tsunami went back to the door. ...the passage didnt slope up when we came through this door, did it?
No, said Clawdius. Why?
Because apparently it goes under the ground, said Tsunami.
Well, theres some logical defiance you dont see every day, said Nidhogg.
So whats the plan, guys? The door, or the path? said Mechavore, a little impatiently.
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Team 2 Health
Clawdius Decimus Murderous - 85%
Tengu VII - 14% - DANGER!
NSBFR-X - 88%
Nidhogg - 65%
Items in Stock
None
Party Members and Health
Tsunami - 93%
Mechavore - 83%
You can also try to barter with the guards, but they will only allow those in favour of Caesar to pass. :proud:
Before we do anything else we should barter with the guards. I dont like either mine or Alexs hp levels, they might be able to sell us some stuff we could use for healing in a pinch...
And if we manage to get some medicine type things, we should try the door. If not, the path would be easier as Id rather we didnt get into encounters in the current situation.
Sorry Joey, but the guards dont have healing items on them. :proud:
Im interested in looking down the passage, but healing Tengu should take priority. Maybe we could split up again?
I dont know about you guys, but Im buying a Rebotulizer. At any rate, we might need it.
Erm...anyone else from Team 1 pitching in?
Id continue, but I need to know what everybody wants to buy. For under 25,000 gold, that is. :P
gold is doing quite good during the whole credit crunch so Im gonna keep my gold and see if it raises in value a bit
Guys, Im gonna tell you right now that the price that the merchant is offering for the amulet is pretty much the best offer youre gonna get in the entire game, so youd do well to spend its worth straight away. :proud:
isnt the merchant bothered by the credit crunch?
This isnt now, this is THEN. Theres a difference. And Im not going to let one of our team-mates potentially die.
Okay seriously guys, if youre not going to actively take part in this or at least bump it so I know youre still interested, I may as well cancel this like Frank did with The Guardians. :P
Im interested in things like this while theyre at the top :P although as I recall I put in my tactics (correct word?) aaages ago...
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Im interested in things like this while theyre at the top :PExactly the point, if people dont show an active interest in this, it doesnt stay at the top. :P
If you must know, Im waiting on Team 1; namely Martijn, Matty, and Paul. Chris has given his input already. I really need to know what you guys want, otherwise I cant really continue. Plus Alex and Steve could input for Team 2 as well. :P
Yeah. :P
(Message edited by kodster on December 21, 2008)
get 1 of everything *shrugs*
versatility is the key to life.
Cool.
Martijn? Paul?
have... to... get... back... in... RPG...
for now I will take the same route as Matty/Will please :)
Right. Paul? Dont want to have to ignore you again, youre a part of this RPG, you know. :proud:
Sigh...were not really progressing with this, are we? :P Ill try and get something up...
continuing...
Team 1
The team stocked up quickly. Each item there caught their attention, so at the end of it all they came away with one of each item there was to be sold. They thanked the rather astounded merchant, who was looking at the pendant as if it were his first-born son, then made off towards the village.
So, all in all, Id say that was a fair trade, said Nitro-Gene.
Indeed, said Flick. Were happy, hes happy, and were finally off to the village of the gauls!
Asterix laughed. Yes you are, my friends! And soon you shall come face to face with our chief!
Lookee what we got here, boys! said a voice. The group whirled around. A few bandit robots had followed them. As they whipped around, a few more charged ahead, blocking their path.
Lets give em a thrashin! said a particularly obnoxious bandit.
Sigh...they really do get on our nerves, dont they... said Asterix with a slow little shake.
At the end of the fight, not one bandit was capable of full recovery.
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At last, the group entered the gaulish village of Gaul. Gauls were pretty much everywhere, but at the sight of the newcomers they glared suspiciously. So much for the warm welcome, it seemed.
Well, theres much to do now. If you want to see Chief Gaul Vercingetorix, I can take you to him right now, or you can ask the villagers for information, said Asterix. But dont be too harsh in your questioning; my friends here get a little -
OOOOOOOOOO! The group shuddered, and cried out over a sudden outbreak of horrible singing.
What IS that?! yelled PMPY.
Its Cacofonix, the bard. Hold on, Ill deal with him... sighed Asterix, and left the group for a few minutes, until...
*CRASH*
Asterix returned soon after.
What in...whatd you do? That didnt sound too pleasant either... said Die-Ceratops.
I convinced him to stop singing, said Asterix. He always seems to break into song always at the wrong time. Well...every time he opens his mouth is at the wrong time.
The group laughed.
So, whatll we do guys? Go see the Chief, or get a little more info first? said Flick.
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Team Health
Die-Ceratops Re-Invertus - 97%
Push Me Pull You - 96%
Flick of the Wrist - 96%
Nitro-Gene 5.0 - 70%
Items
Power Boost
Super Power Boost
Drive Boost
Stability Control
Tool Kit
Rebotulizer
Gold Bar
Platinum Bar
Bracing Plates
Blades of Glory
Party Members and Health
Taki - 96%
Right, its up to you. Info or chief? Mind you, the Chief pretty much knows a lot of info himself, but you could get a hidden tip from one of the gauls.
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Team 2
Lemme just barter with the guards first... said Nidhogg. He went over to one of the soldiers guarding the gates. Excuse me, do you have anything that might -
Begone! We do not deal with anyone outside the house of Caesar! barked the guard.
Ugh, never mind, muttered Nidhogg. I guess were taking the path, then.
I think we should split up, said NSBFR-X.
Things dont really go so well for us if we split up, remember? said Clawdius grimly.
But were a bigger party then we were before, we have Mechavore on our side now, piped up Tsunami. Mechavore might have blushed if it could.
Oh brother, spat Tengu. Come on, I need some help here...
All right, lets take the path then, sighed NSBFR-X. I guess I shouldnt count it a total loss.
Whats eating you, Frank? said Clawdius.
Nothing really, Steve, said NSBFR-X. Its just that the passage might have had a hidden item or something, but I guess theres probably something along the path here thatll help us heal Alex.
Thats the spirit, Frank! said Clawdius. Now off we go!
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They had followed the path for some time before something very strange began to happen. The grassy terrain beside the path began to change colours rapidly. At the same time, the path began to glow. And grow hot.
What the...hell...?! said Nidhogg, driving back a bit. What the hell is this?!
Its me! Hahahaha! A greenish-purplish bot appeared in front of them, its inertia blade spinning hungrily.
You! growled Nidhogg.
Hahahaha, you didnt think Id let you meanies catch me, did you? sand Tira in a singsong voice. Well now, Ive caught YOU!
Caught us? laughed Clawdius. I think not. 6-to-1, and odds are on our side, mdear.
I want to know why youre here, snarled NSBFR-X.
What else? To destroy you! came the reply. Your deaths are going to look so beautiful, hahahaha!
Oh for Gods sakes... Tengu groaned.
Who is THIS maniac? Mechavore asked.
One of Kodys house bots, gone completely mad it seems, said Nidhogg. And I dont like her anymore than I did before, he added with a snarl.
As Tira swept the path, the grass on either side of her burst into flames.
Damn! Is it just me or did the air get really hot for some reason? said Tsunami.
Theres something different about her this time...be careful, guys! said Clawdius. Now lets take her down!
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ENCOUNTER!
Tira (Tira-san)
Shape: Hexagonal, but more pointed at the front.
Weight: 130kg
Body Colour: Forest green, contrasted in different ways, and some purple splashed in.
Speed: 15mph
Armour: 12mm Ti/Va alloy.
Weapon: A horizontal flywheel similar to the SoulCalibur Tiras weapon, only its purple. Its rather like a spinning inertia, and it goes at 3500rpm.
Gimmicks/Crowd Pleasers: When Tira smashes an opponent with her flywheel, a load of green and purple sparks pop out, coupled with smoke.
Abilities: Her spinning ring now has the ability to increase the temperature around her by over 250oC, but only while its spinning.
Srimech: A Tengu-like arm that pops up super-fast and rights her. Might flip opponents if they are top of her.
Weak points: Needs to self-right, other weaknesses have been nullified.
Team 2 Health
Clawdius Decimus Murderous - 85%
Tengu VII - 14% - DANGER!
NSBFR-X - 88%
Nidhogg - 65%
Items in Stock
None
Party Members and Health
Tsunami - 93%
Mechavore - 83%
Theres no running from this fight! Tira wants you dead!
My plan is to crush her round the back and feed her to Mechavore, while working out precisely what a spinning inertia (noun) is.
Sorry, the stats are a bit wrong. Its a horizontal disc/flywheel, not a spinning inertia. And I cant believe I continued to get it wrong. :lame:
Pic for reference: http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk11/ZlayerzInc/Tira_san.pnghttp://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...c/Tira_san.png
As for what an inertia is, look at SHW Battlebot, Swirlee. That bot has a spinning inertia. Its basically a disc that rotates about the center of the robot.
Sorry about the confusion.
if anything our quest could use some speeding up, Im aiming for the Chief!
All right, Im getting fed up with the lack of interest in this thing. I know its January, but for Gods sakes its a friggin RPG.
Of the 8 people currently in the RPG, only 2 are really into the whole thing, which are Marti and Joey. (technically I had to bug Marti too but meh :P)
Seriously, I cant continue this thing without more input. And I wont if you lot wont pipe up and give me your input. :P
Long story short: Participate, or this gets cancelled.
Little more info.
Thank you, Chris...
More opinions needed, however.
Forgive me, Kody, but Ive been a tad busy of late. I dont know why I keep entering these RPGs when I always forget Im in them. :lame:
I suggest someone guard Tengu while Nidhogg or myself try and get a clamp on Tira, maybe squeeze the armour or the srimech and feed it to Frank.
Thats a horizontal blade, so Tengu wont need guarding. Its anti-spinner ring will do that for us.
Ill bolt on the hardox wedge and do some weapon stalling.
Kody wouldnt do a boring gain more info. something has to turn up if we ask for more info potentially an opponent of value. I vote we get more info. always time to see the chief.
Sit back and dont get involved, I have a delicate disposition dont you know. If necessary, run away.
Right, that's enough! Since I doubt I'm gonna get anything from Paul, this is going forward. :P Now!
continuing...
Team 1
I wanna see the chief, said Flick. I think our quest should get done and over with, thank you very much.
I disagree, said Die-Ceratops. We might need more info, there's not a lot we can do if we don't have that crucial piece of information needed to advance.
Uh, yeah, I agree with Chris, said PMPY. And besides, there might be another party member or something of extra value we can gain.
...I'll go with the favour, yawned Nitro-Gene.
I was going to advise you to end this quickly... said Taki, but very well, do what your hearts desire.
Fine, fine, sighed Flick. Let's gather what we can.
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So the group went about the village, asking questions, mostly about the surroundings. Unfortunately, they did not appear welcome. Most glared at them suspiciously, and went back to their business after a few grumbling words. It was hard to gather anything from the muttered words and patronized looks. Flick was just about to give up when he was approached by one of the gaul-bots. Slightly taller than the other gauls, he appeared to be driving a bit random.
Er, yes? said Flick.
Uh, yes, hi, said the gaul. My name is Cacofo...Caco...what was my name again? He appeared confused.
Wait...you're that bard? said Flick apprehensively. Now he knew why the bard was dazed: Asterix had thumped him.
A bard, was I? Goodness if I rememb - oh yes, that's right, I am Cacofonix the bard... slurred the dazed gaul. I was wondering what you were doing in our village...
We're trying to find out what we can do against the Romans, said Flick. They've taken our friends.
Ah yes, Romans, haggardly fellows, they are, no respect for...for... Cacofonix collapsed, and began to snore. Flick sighed again, and was about to continue his search, when...
Excuse me, did you say you were against the Romans? said a gaul. Flick turned; it was one of the gauls who had strayed away from him.
Why yes, said Flick. Er...
Why didn't you say so? We thought you were undercover Romans! cried the gaul. Come, you must see our chief, Vitalstatistix!
Wait...whadda whadda who now? said Flick. I thought Asterix said his name as Vercingetorix?
The gaul twitched. Asterix has been calling our chief by the name of our great ancestor?
Er...yes he has, said Flick, unnerved slightly.
Well... The gaul paused for a second, as though words had failed him, but rallied a few moments later. Vitalstatistix is our leader, but even he acknowledges Vercingetorix's legendary strength. Asterix must be a bit crazy today...
Delighted though he was of achieving his goal, Flick nonetheless shivered slightly as they drew nearer to a very tall wooden throne. As they drew closer, Flick noticed a red cloth was swathed across the seat, upon which sat a great, but rather rotund gaul. He wielded a heavy axe.
Our chief, Vitalstatistix! cried the gauls around the great figure, who turned to Flick almost immediately. Flick was now quite apprehensive, as though the gaul would suddenly smite him, but his fear was needless.
Aha! Welcome to our village! laughed the gaul leader. Our fellows tell me you are fighting the Romans?
Flick was about to answer when the other members of the party were suddenly shunted beside him. Flick turned to them; they seemed quite disgruntled by the treatment they had just been given.
I am quite capable of moving here on my own, thank you very much, snarled Die-Ceratops at the gaul behind him, thus proving said point.
So...you seek to rescue your friends from the Roman forces, Asterix tells me, grunted Vitalstatitstix. But first, we must know more about - But before he could finish his sentence, Asterix had gone up to him and started whispering urgently. Ah...ah yes...okay, right. Well...it is not to be discussed, lest other 'voices' hear.
What voices - ? began Nitro-Gene, but Taki shunted him. Hey! What was that for?! he yelled.
Keep your mouth...shut, hissed Taki, shunting him again.
So...what do you wish to ask me? laughed Vitalstatistix.
Die-Ceratops was stunned. Uh...I guess he can answer all our questions, then? Well...I guess that's what we wanted.
Relevant ones, Chris, said PMPV.
Cool, we get to see the chief and get our info, chuckled Flick. Now everybody's happy. Ask away, guys, and remember to keep our questions, as Matty said, relevant to the quest.
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Team 1 Health
Die-Ceratops Re-Invertus - 97%
Push Me Pull You - 96%
Flick of the Wrist - 96%
Nitro-Gene 5.0 - 70%
Items in Stock
Power Boost
Super Power Boost
Drive Boost
Stability Control
Tool Kit
Rebotulizer
Gold Bar
Platinum Bar
Bracing Plates
Blades of Glory
Party Members and Health
Taki - 96%
All right, you can ask Vitalstatistix two questions each. Make them relevant to the task at hand, please.
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Team 2
The fight was on! Nidhogg and Clawdius charged the corrupted spinner, but Tira continued to advance and there was a major collision. Clawdius cried out as he was flung violently aside, and maybe it was the heat of Tira's blade, but there was an unusually savage blow dealt to Clawdius' side armour, as if the entire side had been caved in. Nidhogg flew in afterwards, and tried to take a chomp out of Tira, but the top armour proved difficult to grip and seconds later Tira had escaped the grasp of Nidhogg. NSBFR-X then box-rushed with the scoop, but Tira dodged this as well and began spinning up again. Without warning, Tsunami rushed right by NSBFR-X, and made an aggressive attack; unfortunately, the eager German bot flipped too early, and the flipper got caught by the heated blade. There was an almighty CRASH, and the flipper was torn clean off, sending the poor realie into a spin, and in major pain. NSFBR-X, horrified by this, and now fuming, moved around Tira and tried to take her in between Nidhogg, who was coming right at her from the front. Too late, as Tira again proved quite fast and the two bots crashed into each other.
Frank! groaned Nidhogg.
Oh bugger off, growled NSBFR-X, as he got off of Nidhogg. I had - AAAGH!
Not quite paying attention, NSBFR-X was next to receiv a major blow from the spinning ring; again, in the cases of Clawdius and Tsunami, the ring seemed to do much more damage than it was supposed to, and NSBFR-X found his rear end dented very badly. At that, Mechavore charged in. Tira, taken unawares, was unable to spin up in time and Mechavore smashed into the 130kg killer...but hardly even scratching the heavy armour. It did, however, prevent Tira from spinning up, as Mechavore was pressing her side against the disc, and Nidhogg coming in chomped down on Tira, and this time caught a wheel. The fight was over.
No! NOOO! Damn it damn it damn it! screamed Tira. She struggled, though with decreasing effort, finally lying limp in Nidhogg's iron grip and weeping.
Finally! said Nidhogg. He looked around. Are you guys alright?
I am, said Mechavore briskly. I don't think they are, though. She gestured to the others.
Urgh... grunted NSBFR-X. When this is done, I'm getting a nice cuppa, believe you me...
Seconded, muttered Clawdius.
Er...Tsunami? asked Mechavore tentatively. You okay?
No, panted the German bot. CO2 was leaking out of the pneumatic ram badly.
We've gotta find the others, cried Tengu angrily. Where would they be?
I don't know, said Nidhogg. Maybe that's one question we can ask YOU, he growled, turning to Tira.
I know nothing about that! Tira cried. Let me go this insta - AAAAAH!
We've had enough of that, now shut up and listen, snarled Nidhogg. Everybody was now gathered around the traitor, seething.
We should get start moving, said Clawdius. Remember what happened last time we caught her?
Good idea, said NSBFR-X, and they made their way down the path.
So what do we do with her? panted Tsunami.
Be quiet, please, Tsunami, said Clawdius. You need healing, my friend, so no talking. It'll only make it worse.
He has a good question, said NSBFR-X. What shall we do with this one?
Gee, let's see...how about ASKING HER SOME QUESTIONS, HUH? said Nidhogg, half-shouting. He was evidently annoyed.
Tira started to struggle again, but Clawdius coming over clamped down and punctured her other wheel, causing her to scream even more.
Well played, said NSBFR-X. Inside NSBFR-X, Frank rolled his eyes.
Har har, said Clawdius. I think I can see a village up ahead...hey! It's Lutetia! he shouted. The group cried out in joy and relief, except for Mechavore.
Erm...what? asked the bluish robot.
Lutetia. Village near us. We visited it before. Got caught there. Explained, said Nidhogg.
Ah, said Mechavore. You do realize I haven't been out and about in a while? Not to mention that I've never heard of that place before?
Well you have now, said Tengu, annoyed. He winced. Sure could use some healing items right now, guys...
Me too... said Tsunami with great difficulty.
Where are you taking me?!? wailed Tira.
SHUT UP! roared Nidhogg and Clawdius. Tira went limp again, and as they all passed into the village, the commoners around turned in their general discussion, confused.
You'd find more cheer in a graveyard... said Clawdius.
Lord of the Rings, eh Steve? said Nidhogg.
Quite, smirked Clawdius, as they found an abandoned hovel and entered in. It was much bigger than it looked on the outside. All right, who's gonna interroga - ?
I'm telling you NOTHING! NOTHING!!! screamed Tira, and began to thrash around again.
Such a sweet, mild tempered lady, sighed Mechavore. So what do we do to get her to talk?
Uh...that's a good question. Guys? called NSBFR-X.
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Team 2 Health
Clawdius Decimus Murderous - 49%
Tengu VII - 14% - DANGER!
NSBFR-X - 52%
Nidhogg - 64%
Items in Stock
None
Party Members and Health
Tsunami - 11% - DANGER!
Mechavore - 82%
Right. You've caught her, and now you have to find some way for Tira to relinquish her information. Pain apparently seems to do little to her...
DIE-CERATOPS' TACTICS
OK, here's my questions....
1. Have you seen any suspicious figures around here recently?
2. Have you been given any....strange artifacts? (I dunno, he might have what we're looking for)
Nidhogg's plan:
1: We shepherd Tira into the abandoned shack, and lock it up (or make it as secure as we can) and make it clear to her that we will only let her out of there if she talks. To ensure this, three of the healthier members of the party will stand guard around the Hilton Gaulish Shack, sleeping/recharging in shifts if she's going to take that long.
2: While this is going on, one of us healthy people (I volunteer myself having the highest health of someone under direct control, but if anyone else wants to do this I have no objections :talker:) takes Tsunami and Tengu off to find some sort of potion to bring them back to full health at least. If there's excess we shall return and heal everyone back to full strength and resume watching Big Brother Gaul :proud:
How does that sound?
Flick will ask the chief why his underwear is red
Right. Since Martijn doesn't feel like reading the post, his questions will be omitted. :proud: That is of course unless he actually does read the post some time or another and state proper questions. :proud:
if the gaul is too shy to talk about the color of his underwear (come on, this is 2009!) Id very much like to ask him what he thinks should be our next move in our quest!