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.
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) 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
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.That is of course unless he actually does read the post some time or another and state proper questions.
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!
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