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[IronyOwl]

Turn 8: Hard Counter

+2 HP

Avenge my late comrade.

"Well! That was.... Interesting."

[2] vs [1] You trip while attacking, stumbling a bit towards the cube. It helpfully wobbles into your way, perhaps assuming you were feinting.

1 dmg to slime

[6][5] vs [6][1] It then bunches up and releases itself like a spinning top, racing towards you. You jump clear above it before realizing you have nowhere to land, save for the edge of the spinning slime, which slams you aside like a ragdoll.

-3 HP
+2x1=2 exp

"You killed Stone. Fire!" Attack wolf. Grab head as trophy if it dies

[1] vs [5] You trip and fall facefirst into the ground, which at least spares you the indignity of seeing how graceful the wolf is in comparison.

[6][5] vs [6][1] Or at least, it does until the wolf counterattacks, bouncing up into the air and spiraling down on you. You respond by leaping into the air, which would have been the correct move had that not been the direction the wolf was coming from. As it stands, you go straight into its waiting maw.

3 dmg taken
You have died!

Wolf is now Level 5!
+2 HP selected

"Dear me. Wolves displaying acts of regeneration in battle." Cyri looked at Valerio. "If I say this was work of demonic powers, what would you say?"

Flank the wolf from behind it as my allies strike! If I kill it, skin the hide.

If it is dead, scout out for any nearby enemies - report findings, but do not engage. Defend self if necessary.

[1] vs [2] You trip harder than the wolf.

"If I say this was work of demonic powers, what would you say?"

"I'd say it doesn't matter much." he said, quite non-chalantly. "We just keep attacking it now."

Attack the wolf, take pelt if I'm the one to deal the fatal blow.

[4] vs [4] You take a stab at the wolf, but it takes a dodge right back.

+1x1x2=2 exp

"Damn. Too sober for this too."
Go ahead and shock the wolf with the power of rock.

[3] vs [6][4] You play an okay riff, but this wolf is apparently not a rock fan. It feints going for your precious guitar before helping itself to some of your delicious facemeat.

1 dmg taken
+1x1=1 exp

"Yeah, fat reserves. They're keeping it warm. And it just got that much fatter after eating that head."

Attack the wolf, and rip off its nose if this is the finishing blow.

[6][4] vs [5] You leap at the wolf, but it rolls to the side, then rolls back and chomps on your legs.

1 dmg taken
+3x1=3 exp


Peter and Herby's souls rise up and streak to the Demon King, who stares at them disinterestedly.

While he's pondering those, the guardhouse is completed! The town now has one guard patrolling its structures.




The... Angel King, you suppose? Anyway, he looks out from atop his throne, probably made from the good dreams of children or something equally kind of nice sounding.

Unlike the Demon King, he's pretty pleased! There's so much stuff here! Well, so much stuff that's supposed to belong to someone else. Bwahahahaha!


The Demon King looks a little less happy about this. He immediately casts both new souls to the soil.



[5] Herby's soul is transformed into Sawblade, the Demon King's template for an expendable bruiser.


[5] Peter's soul is transformed into Pokelight, the Demon King's template for utterly expendable cannon fodder.

((As before, either of you can play your new incarnations or not. Note that playing one of the Demon King's servants is a bit different (usually more boring and limited) than playing a free-roaming hero.))


A rival kingdom has emerged to the northeast!


A rolls out of the portal. Do not ask "A what?"

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

A, Constructor Ball (Harry Baldman)
Town
2/2 HP
1 Attack, Crush

---Grimicin's Party---, Shallow Plains North

Grimicin (Onyxjew)
Party (3/20 xp)
1/4 HP
1 Attack, Shock

Slime, L4
2/8 HP
1 Attack, Crush


---Velerio's Party---
Shallow Plains West

Valerio Inathas, Lancer (Caellath)
Party (3/10 xp)
2/2 HP
1 Attack, Pierce

Logan Witston (Wwolin)
Party (7/10 xp)
1/2 HP
1 Attack, Frost

M'Bokgal, Imp Bard (Yoink)
Party (4/20 xp)
2/2 HP
2 Attack, Pierce
-L1 Android Head

Cyri Fenethor, Demon Hunter (Tiruin)
Party (6/10 xp)
2/2 HP
1 Attack, Slash
-L3Wolf Paw

Jacob Stein (Persus13)
Party (7/10 xp)
-1/2 HP
1 Attack, Fire

Alex Ian (Spinal_Taper)
Town (1/10 xp)
1/2 HP
1 Attack, Shock

Wolf, L5
4/10 HP
1 Attack, Slash

[Caellath]

(([6][4] vs [5], shouldn't Wwolin's attack actually hit?))

"We are really bad at this."

Attack the wolf.

[Wwolin]

(([6][4] vs [5], shouldn't Wwolin's attack actually hit?))

((Nope, because of the chaining system, it lets the wolf counterattack if my second roll is lower.))

"You ate the yellow snow! You ate the yellow snow! What the hell is wrong with you, wolf?"

Attack the wolf. Tear off its nose if I kill it.

[Caellath]

(([6][4] vs [5], shouldn't Wwolin's attack actually hit?))

Nope, because of the chaining system, it lets the wolf counterattack if my second roll is lower.

((Oh yeah, there's that. Pity.))

[IronyOwl]

(([6][4] vs [5], shouldn't Wwolin's attack actually hit?))

Nope, because of the chaining system, it lets the wolf counterattack if my second roll is lower.

((Oh yeah, there's that. Pity.))

((Yeah. Crits are basically as dangerous for you as they are for them, with the notable exceptions that you get a fair amount of xp for it and in theory can build up damage resistance to yourself for cheap.))

[Fireiy]

That is a deadly wolf.

[Yoink]

M'Bokgal frowned thoughtfully at the wolf, circling as he did so.
"Yer certainly a tough opponent, for such a fat one," He murmured, "But the fatter they are, the harder they fall... 'Specially when gravy's involved!"

>Suddenly slather self in magical gravy from thin air! Then stab the wolf with the element of surprise(and my spear)!

>Claim its pelvis when it's dead!

[Spinal_Taper]

"The fuck is the reason you guy's aren't running?"
Back up. Become a smaller target. If the wolf comes after Axel, he zaps it.
((Axel, not Alex, FYI.))

[Harry Baldman]

"Where am I? Ah, doesn't matter. Building matters!"

Find materials (rocks, loose metals and so forth) in the surrounding ramparts. Retrieve them and bring them back to the town.

[Tiruin]

Cyri looked flabbergasted at the event.

"This is...unnatural. Even an oaf couldn't have died like...that. Err, I'm missing something about this plane, aren't I? What is this place?"

Slash at the wolf, hoping to prepare a counter if it strikes first.

If dead, try to find some kind of whetstone around here then return to the group.

If I get the kill: Skin the hide.

[scapheap]

[5] Peter's soul is transformed into Pokelight, the Demon King's template for utterly expendable cannon fodder.

Buzz Lightyear: You're mocking me aren't you.

[Persus13]

[5] Peter's soul is transformed into Pokelight, the Demon King's template for utterly expendable cannon fodder.

Buzz Lightyear: You're mocking me aren't you.

I'll take pokelight.

[Onyxjew944]

"Alright, I'm out. I'm not risking my life to kill this androgynous batch of cherry jello. I came here to level up, and that's what I did."

Run back to town, try to figure out how healing works in this game.

[IronyOwl]

Turn 9: Work Work Work

(([6][4] vs [5], shouldn't Wwolin's attack actually hit?))

"We are really bad at this."

Attack the wolf.

[6][3] vs [3] You rush forward, slamming your lance forward in a powerful but inaccurate swing. The wolf lunges aside at the last second.

+3x2x1=6 exp

(([6][4] vs [5], shouldn't Wwolin's attack actually hit?))

((Nope, because of the chaining system, it lets the wolf counterattack if my second roll is lower.))

"You ate the yellow snow! You ate the yellow snow! What the hell is wrong with you, wolf?"

Attack the wolf. Tear off its nose if I kill it.

[6][2] vs [6][1] You leap into the air, losing your balance and just sort of tumbling down towards the wolf. The wolf tries to leap to catch you in mid-air, but trips, bouncing up aimlessly as you bodyslam it.

3 dmg dealt to wolf
+2x1=2 exp

That's enough for the enraged wolf to select its target.

[3] vs [4] You roll aside as it snaps its jaws furiously in your direction.

+1x1=1 exp
You have gained a level!

Please select a levelup perk (+2 HP or +1 Attack)

M'Bokgal frowned thoughtfully at the wolf, circling as he did so.
"Yer certainly a tough opponent, for such a fat one," He murmured, "But the fatter they are, the harder they fall... 'Specially when gravy's involved!"

>Suddenly slather self in magical gravy from thin air! Then stab the wolf with the element of surprise(and my spear)!

>Claim its pelvis when it's dead!

[6][2] vs [3] You slather yourself in gravy, waiting for the wolf's look of surprise so you can strike. Instead it licks its chops and begins ripping into your delicious thighs.

-1 hp
+2x1=2 exp

"The fuck is the reason you guy's aren't running?"
Back up. Become a smaller target. If the wolf comes after Axel, he zaps it.
((Axel, not Alex, FYI.))

[1] vs [3] You try to zap it from twenty feet away and with three people between the two of you. It fails.

"Where am I? Ah, doesn't matter. Building matters!"

Find materials (rocks, loose metals and so forth) in the surrounding ramparts. Retrieve them and bring them back to the town.

[6][4] You manage to avoid trouble by hiding under a rock that you then shuffle around. Nobody suspects the box rock!

[5] You quarry some stone and then haul it back to town. The Demon King looks surprised.

Cyri looked flabbergasted at the event.

"This is...unnatural. Even an oaf couldn't have died like...that. Err, I'm missing something about this plane, aren't I? What is this place?"

Slash at the wolf, hoping to prepare a counter if it strikes first.

If dead, try to find some kind of whetstone around here then return to the group.

If I get the kill: Skin the hide.

[6][5] vs [2] You rush past the wolf in a blur, and the wolf flies back a moment later, cloven in twain.

2 dmg dealt to wolf
+4x1=4 exp
L5 Wolf Hide Gained!
Level up!

Please select a levelup perk (+2 HP or +1 Attack)

"Alright, I'm out. I'm not risking my life to kill this androgynous batch of cherry jello. I came here to level up, and that's what I did."

Run back to town, try to figure out how healing works in this game.

[3] vs [6][5] You stumble a bit trying to run, glancing over your shoulder to see if the slime's following you. It's not, so you turn back to HOLY SHIT IT'S RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU!

[1] vs [5] Fortunately it seems to have been assuming you'd just run into it like your friend, and so just sits there while you skid to a stop and weave around it. You even have time to consider that if you could make it back to your guild, or anyplace acceptable to sleep, you could probably have a nice nap and wake up all refreshed and not-nearly-dead.

+2x1=2 exp



[6][4] Jacob's soul emerges as Embersledge, the Demon King's attempt at a smith. Imps are handy, no doubt, but this might be useful for heavier work.


Azgamanth tumbles through the portal. What's up with all these imps in hell?


The Demon King and the Angel King glare at each other over the distant treeline. They're really tall, you see.

The Demon King glances at his current minions, pondering what to do next. He glances in particular between A and Embersledge for a time.

Finally making up his mind, the Demon King orders the construction of a Miner's Guild! This is a specialized guild that trains heroes in its particular craft, as opposed to a generic Guild that will hold heroes of any type but offers no other services. The Miner's Guild in particular offers the ability to gain experience when harvesting resources- not a particularly heroic thing to do, but it can help pay the bills or just help out the Kingdom with its projects.

The Angel King considers this for a moment before settling on his own project- an inn. Inns allow heroes to take refuge in them like guilds, as well as allowing heroes to sleep in them (for a fee) and spend gold getting liquored up, which has a chance to grant experience for some strange reason.

He gestures enticingly to it, much to the Demon King's fury.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

A, Constructor Ball (Harry Baldman)
Town
2/2 HP
1 Attack, Crush

Azgamanth, Shock Imp (Unholy)
Town
2/2 HP
1 Attack, Shock

---Grimicin's Party---, Shallow Plains North

Grimicin (Onyxjew)
Party (5/20 xp)
1/4 HP
1 Attack, Shock

Slime, L4
2/8 HP
1 Attack, Crush


---Velerio's Party---
Shallow Plains West

Valerio Inathas, Lancer (Caellath)
Party (9/10 xp)
2/2 HP
1 Attack, Pierce

Logan Witston (Wwolin)
Party (0/20 xp)
!!LEVELUP!!
1/2 HP
1 Attack, Frost

M'Bokgal, Imp Bard (Yoink)
Party (6/20 xp)
1/2 HP
2 Attack, Pierce
-L1 Android Head

Cyri Fenethor, Demon Hunter (Tiruin)
Party (0/20 xp)
!!LEVELUP!!
2/2 HP
1 Attack, Slash
-L3 Wolf Paw
-L5 Wolf Hide

Alex Ian (Spinal_Taper)
Town (1/10 xp)
1/2 HP
1 Attack, Shock

[5] Peter's soul is transformed into Pokelight, the Demon King's template for utterly expendable cannon fodder.

Buzz Lightyear: You're mocking me aren't you.

Yeah, the Demon King is not very fair when it comes to the fate of his subjects. The robot got guard duty because she literally died via aggroing a target, the cannibal he liked the style and death of, you... well, you didn't really have any distinguishing characteristics he was interested in, so you wound up as a mook that'll probably have to struggle to prove himself better than all the other mooks the Demon King will probably end up with every time he gets lazy and uncreative over someone's death.

Hell just ain't fair, I tell ya.

I'll take pokelight.

((Really? Okay then, guess Embersledge is up for grabs then. ))

[Onyxjew944]

It's not, so you turn back to HOLY SHIT IT'S RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU!

I laughed probably far too hard at that. Oh, Bay12, how I love you.

Jog around it. Head back to town and inquire about the Miner's Guild. If I don't post any actions for the next few turns, just keep repeating this one until success. OR DEATH!