GAL: Q4 - Completed (please move eventually)

[ChuckDaRighteous]

I don't really want any of the magical items, and I wouldn't mind a 1-handed weapon, but I have nothing to trade apart from whatever loot might get allocated to me.

You've been sorta shafted on loot so go ahead and take one of my axes.

[Quarg]

We will likely have a big 'Gear breakout' in a moment here...

[Synch]

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I don't really want any of the magical items, and I wouldn't mind a 1-handed weapon, but I have nothing to trade apart from whatever loot might get allocated to me.

You've been sorta shafted on loot so go ahead and take one of my axes.

Cheers dude Its a bit hard coming in last, and also posting last each turn due to timezone, but I'm still having fun regardless

[SaruSama]

OOC: I really want to destroy the book, does anyone have any objections? I also really want some Armor so if theres any in the chests/available for general loot id like to get it.

As Far as actions Soars will attempt to race downstairs maybe theres a chance to still save the dryad? after that hell come back up and destroy the crystals from range on the assumption that it will free the trapped ones.

[GathersIngredients]

Walks will move down the trapdoor and assist in any fighting/looting (collect all the imp horns) that takes place. She'll also assist in trying to help free the mermaid and the gryphon.

If no one wants the + 1 HP necklace, I would like Walks to get it. (I think it's only a stat bonus, not a healing item, but still, nice to live a little longer. Armor/shield would also be appreciated
And I absolutely want the neverending water basin and the Ant queen head (for the HQ as trophy).
I am all for destryoing the book, but we might need some qualified help for that. Like the dawnstar guys or something.

My internet crapped out and I don't know when/if I will get it going again. They were supposed to call me back for telling me when they could send a technician over, but so far no such luck. PLEASE let folks in other parts of the forum know, in case I don't have time to tell them. Thanks.

@ Badge/coplayers: Please vote for Walks or put her on autopilot.

[Quarg]

I was eyeing the necklace myself...but I'm willing to sort of make a William-Walks group and divy out things between us later if need be...

[BadgeAddict]

I assume that items will be passed out and equalized in a nice way, if you would like i can make up a list of everything you have found within this Quest. Once everything is complete of course.

[BadgeAddict]

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Having defeated everything that needed to be defeated, the group splits up and begins to explore the final remnants of the tower.
Soars wants to run down and free anything that is still stuck (mermaid & Griffin(dryad is dead)) but as he reaches the window and starts to climb out onto the very dead vines, he quickly finds that they will no longer hold his weight. Giving up this idea he runs back up to the top and begins breaking crystals. The Blue and Yellow shatter easily enough, he will be able to shatter the green one next but he thinks he may be filled with the energy of the dryad and wonders what will happen.
Right & William head down to the unopened chests in the treasure room. Once down there, they can more easily see the chests and the contraption that seems to be holding them shut. Set in the wall are crystals quite similar to the ones above and above them are small empty basins. The chests are unable to be forced open.

Walks, Laughs & Leaves head down into the new room.

Stats & Loot
.[tabs:Right(ChuckDaRighteous)]
Base ATT: 1 + (Wpn) = ___
Base DEF: 2 + (___) = ___
Total ATT:
Total DEF:
HP: 5/5

ITEMS:
- Simple Axe(+1 ATT) (1-handed)
- Simple Axe(+1 ATT) (1-handed) (25% to miss due to dual wielding)
- Straight Razor (+1 Atk, 1-handed, 25% chance to cause Bleed(-1 Hp for 1 turn))(loaned from Quarg)
- Bone
- Magical Components bag
- Helmet (+1 Def)
- 2-handed shield (+1 Def)
- 1/2 of a Red Curtain
- 6 Imp Horns
- Flaming Trident (+2 Atk "Fire damage")
- Flaming Whip (+2 Atk "Fire damage")
- Obsidian Ring (Set with 1 Black Pearl) (Magic Shield nullifies 1 Attack, ignore upon activation, 15 turn cool-down)
- Silver Necklace (Set with 3 Sapphires) (+1 Hp)

[tabs:Walks(Gathers)]
Base ATT: 1 + (Wpn) = ___
Base DEF: 1 + (___) = ___
HP: 5/5

ITEMS:
- Simple Axe(+1 ATT) (1-handed)
- Shortbow (ranged)
- Arrows (x3, +1 ATT)
- Pointy Stick (+1 ATT) (2-handed)
- Vial of spider venom: Can be applied to weapons or added to potions.
- Vial of Worm blood - Can be assumed to create the same parasite/host relationship that dies has.
- Skull
- 85% of a Curtain (Damp)
- 7 crusty grungy smelly mugs
- wooden shaft
- Spearhead
- Healing Salve (+2d3 Hp)
- Leather Tie Cord
- 5 Metal Curtain Rings

[tabs: Leaves(Synch)]
Base ATT: 1 + (Wpn) = ___
Base DEF: 1 + (___) = ___
HP: 5/5

ITEMS:
- Spear (+1 ATT) (2-handed)
- Fresh hide from White Rat, needs to be properly treated before use.
- 2-handed shield (+1 Def)
- Piece of Glass
- Small Length of Vine

[tabs: Soars(SaruSama)]
Base ATT: 1 + (Wpn) = ___
Base DEF: 1 + (___) = ___
HP: 5/5

ITEMS:
- Pirate Captain's Hat (upon activation word) temporarily reduces one enemy DEF by 2. Cool down is 10 Turns.
- Spear (+1 ATT) (2-handed)
- Barrel Lid
- Healing Salve (+2d3 Hp)
- Shield of Corrosion Resistance (+2 Def)(Large = 2-Handed)
- 1 book of Summon Evil

[tabs:Laughs(Spiderwrangler)]
Base ATT: 1 + (Wpn) = ___
Base DEF: 2 + (___) = ___
HP: 5/5

ITEMS:
- Leather Jerkin (+1 Def)
- Simple Axe(+1 ATT) (1-handed)
- Simple Axe(+1 ATT) (1-handed) (25% to miss due if dual wielding)
- Spear (+1 ATT) (2-handed)
- Spear (+1 ATT) (2-handed)
- Fake Hair
- Tapestry Rod +1 ATT - (25% chance to miss) (2-handed)
- PlayWitch vol. 2
- Old crumbling journal
- Healing Salve (+2d3 Hp)
- Length of Rope
- 2 human ears
- Wizards Hat
- Wizards Robe (+1 Def vs. Magic)
- Wizards Slippers
- 1 Bone Key

[tabs:William(Quarg)]
Base ATT: 1 + (Wpn) = ___
Base DEF: 3 + (___) = ___
HP: 5/5

ITEMS:
- LongSword (+2 ATT)(2-handed)
- Pointy Stick (+1 ATT)(2-handed)
- Berzerkers Axe (+3 ATT, -2 DEF)
- Withering Touch (-1 Hp Magical ATT, ignores DEF, Ranged Weapon, 1-Handed) Cooldown 1 turn (Charge= 1 Turn; Cast = 1 Turn, repeat) *Cannot ÔÇ£holdÔÇØ a charge. Can be overcharged for additional damage to target at cost of damage to wielder.
- Chainmail shirt: (+2 DEF)
- Healing Salve (+2d3 Hp)
- Wizards Staff (+2 Atk, 50% chance of knockback)[/tabs]

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[Quarg]

William will go back up and see about removing the green crystal carefully from its perch and then taking it down to place in the green crystal bowl if it works he will take what finds in the chest.
William will then proceed to get the water basin to fill the blue crystal basin with water and see if that opens.
"right put a imp horn in the red crystal pot, that might open it"

William wiil then go over to the study...
If no one has looked at the magic texts lying open, William will.
If no one has investigated the magic ball, william will...
If no one has opened the door...william will
If no one has climbed up and gotten the chest, william will...
If no one has tried to pull all the books out from the shelf to see if there is a secret door...William will...while reading the titles of the real books to see if any might be of interest...

[ChuckDaRighteous]

Righteous One will continue to try and open the chests. Seeing as the red crystal was magical and embodied fire, he will try using imp horns, the fire weapons, and random stuff from the magical components bag on the red chest receptacle. He'll also try the items form the magical components bag on the other chests. If nothing else works he'll also borrow the infinite water bowl to poor water in for the blue chest receptacle. Any chest he manages to open he will loot.

(It may not necessarily be the crystals so much as something of that element, fire for red, water for blue, something earthy for green, and I'm guessing air doesn't make a good lock opener for chests which is why its conspicuously absent)

After finishing with the chests, Righteous One will head back up, and all the way over to the wizards study. If no one claims it he will take the golden goblet there, open the door (presuming someone hasn't already) and explore what's on the other side.

[SaruSama]

Soars will just for fun, listen at the green crystal just to see if theres any clues about it. Assuming he doesnt hear anything weird afterwards hell grab it and head down to the chests and put the crystal in the green chest thing.

[Synch]

Leaves No Trace scans the books in the bookcase to see if any are of any interest and takes any of relevance. He climbs up to get the chest, and then holds it out to Laughs to attempt unlocking it with the bone key, or else borrows the key from Laughs and tries it then returns the key. He will leave the orb, goblet and open texts for others to take, and heads lifts the bar and heads through the doorway to the left.
Presuming this is the barred door at the top of the staircase Leaves will make his way down and try using the piece of vine he cut in the basin corresponding to the green chest, if the green crystal has no effect.

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where is the water basin?

If Leaves can locate the water basin, he will attempt to use water to dislodge the boulders blocking the stairwell by flooding the blockage and hoping the water can dislodge some of the rocks. He will also try water from the water basin in the basin corresponding to the blue crystal by the the chest.

If these attempts are successful, he will make his way down to Arnold and then to attempt to rescue the gryphon and mermaid.

[ChuckDaRighteous]

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As far as the crystals are concerned. The three crystals broke on touch. The red which was charged exploded. While the other two uncharged did nothing. The green will likewise probably release its energy and break. Though where red exploded, green might release some growth effect? By all means interact with it, but I'm not exactly sure you'll be able to take it

[BadgeAddict]

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Soars Pauses to see if he can hear anything within the green crystal. He does not, and so he attempts to slowly and carefully bring it off its perch and into his hands....this fails and the green crystal shatters.
The whole tower begins to shake and creak and as everyone opens their eyes after the shaking stops, everything has changed.

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Leaves goes through the books on the shelves but all of them are in strange languages that he has never seen before. He throws out a few of them in order to climb to the top and retrieve the small chest. The bone key is inserted into the skull chest and as it opens, Leaves, Walks & Laughs find themselves staring at a Crystal heart. Within the crystal heart there is a red pulsing light which pulses and feels warm to the touch. Laughs grabs everything in sight that he can take that seems valuable. (golden goblet & Crystal Ball)

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Right throws a bunch of imp horns and finally the fire whip into the small basin above the red crystal chest. As the fire whip touches the basin, everything that he has placed inside melts into a liquid that looks not unlike lava and fills the circle surrounding the red crystal. As it does so, the chest slowly creaks open.
William Moves to the left and finds himself much lower in the new tower-tree as well as the water basin and Arnold. He ignores Arnold and grabs the basin, moving back to the chests and pouring water into the blue basin. Once filled, the water fills the circle surround the blue crystal and the chest opens.
After opening the skull chest, Leaves moves to the left and finds the treasure room. He puts the piece of vine in the basin, which turns to a liquid green and then fills into the circle surrounding the green crystal. The chest opens.

Blue Chest contents:
Ring of Water Form - Allows you to turn your body (and belongings) into water for 3 turns. (cool-down is 15 turns)
Red Chest contents:
Cloak of Blood Banking- Allows you to "save" 1 Hp in the cloak. If wearer falls to 0, automatically fills wearer back up to 1Hp.
Green Chest contents:
Bark Armor (+2 Def, vulnerable to fire)

Stats & Loot
.[tabs:Right(ChuckDaRighteous)]
Base ATT: 1 + (Wpn) = ___
Base DEF: 2 + (___) = ___
Total ATT:
Total DEF:
HP: 5/5

ITEMS:
- Simple Axe(+1 ATT) (1-handed)
- Simple Axe(+1 ATT) (1-handed) (25% to miss due to dual wielding)
- Straight Razor (+1 Atk, 1-handed, 25% chance to cause Bleed(-1 Hp for 1 turn))(loaned from Quarg)
- Bone
- Magical Components bag
- Helmet (+1 Def)
- 2-handed shield (+1 Def)
- 1/2 of a Red Curtain
- Flaming Trident (+2 Atk "Fire damage")
- Obsidian Ring (Set with 1 Black Pearl) (Magic Shield nullifies 1 Attack, ignore upon activation, 15 turn cool-down)
- Silver Necklace (Set with 3 Sapphires) (+1 Hp)

[tabs:Walks(Gathers)]
Base ATT: 1 + (Wpn) = ___
Base DEF: 1 + (___) = ___
HP: 5/5

ITEMS:
- Simple Axe(+1 ATT) (1-handed)
- Shortbow (ranged)
- Arrows (x3, +1 ATT)
- Pointy Stick (+1 ATT) (2-handed)
- Vial of spider venom: Can be applied to weapons or added to potions.
- Vial of Worm blood - Can be assumed to create the same parasite/host relationship that dies has.
- Skull
- 85% of a Curtain (Damp)
- 7 crusty grungy smelly mugs
- wooden shaft
- Spearhead
- Healing Salve (+2d3 Hp)
- Leather Tie Cord
- 5 Metal Curtain Rings

[tabs: Leaves(Synch)]
Base ATT: 1 + (Wpn) = ___
Base DEF: 1 + (___) = ___
HP: 5/5

ITEMS:
- Spear (+1 ATT) (2-handed)
- Fresh hide from White Rat, needs to be properly treated before use.
- 2-handed shield (+1 Def)
- Piece of Glass

[tabs: Soars(SaruSama)]
Base ATT: 1 + (Wpn) = ___
Base DEF: 1 + (___) = ___
HP: 5/5

ITEMS:
- Pirate Captain's Hat (upon activation word) temporarily reduces one enemy DEF by 2. Cool down is 10 Turns.
- Spear (+1 ATT) (2-handed)
- Barrel Lid
- Healing Salve (+2d3 Hp)
- Shield of Corrosion Resistance (+2 Def)(Large = 2-Handed)
- 1 book of Summon Evil

[tabs:Laughs(Spiderwrangler)]
Base ATT: 1 + (Wpn) = ___
Base DEF: 2 + (___) = ___
HP: 5/5

ITEMS:
- Leather Jerkin (+1 Def)
- Simple Axe(+1 ATT) (1-handed)
- Simple Axe(+1 ATT) (1-handed) (25% to miss due if dual wielding)
- Spear (+1 ATT) (2-handed)
- Spear (+1 ATT) (2-handed)
- Fake Hair
- Tapestry Rod +1 ATT - (25% chance to miss) (2-handed)
- PlayWitch vol. 2
- Old crumbling journal
- Healing Salve (+2d3 Hp)
- Length of Rope
- 2 human ears
- Wizards Hat
- Wizards Robe (+1 Def vs. Magic)
- Wizards Slippers

[tabs:William(Quarg)]
Base ATT: 1 + (Wpn) = ___
Base DEF: 3 + (___) = ___
HP: 5/5

ITEMS:
- LongSword (+2 ATT)(2-handed)
- Pointy Stick (+1 ATT)(2-handed)
- Berzerkers Axe (+3 ATT, -2 DEF)
- Withering Touch (-1 Hp Magical ATT, ignores DEF, Ranged Weapon, 1-Handed) Cooldown 1 turn (Charge= 1 Turn; Cast = 1 Turn, repeat) *Cannot ÔÇ£holdÔÇØ a charge. Can be overcharged for additional damage to target at cost of damage to wielder.
- Chainmail shirt: (+2 DEF)
- Healing Salve (+2d3 Hp)
- Wizards Staff (+2 Atk, 50% chance of knockback)[/tabs]

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[Quarg]

William will take the Ring of Water Form
"Hey I know Walks wants that armor..."
He will then attempt to get back over to the study and see about knocking the book case down.

If he can't...and there does not appear to be a false door behind it...William will go down levels and see if he can assist in rescuing the prisoners below...

[ChuckDaRighteous]

Righteous One takes the cloak and puts it on.

(That totally was not worth the destruction of my fire whip. Particularly after going through the work of making it usable. *glares at dm*)

Righteous one will close the chest and hope that locking it will reform the whip, but expects to be disappointed. Afterwards he will explore the now seemingly new area to the right?Nevermind, just saw the part where that's the study. He will loot the study of anything that hasn't been taken yet before heading down the tower.

[Synch]

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Walks and Soars will have to roll off for the armor I suspect.
Should we destroy the heart?
Does the cloak have a hood? If so, I wouldn't mind rolling off for it with Righteous (I envision my character as a sneaky rogue sort with a hooded cloak) but if it doesnt, I'll just make one out of my rat hide.
Where did Laughs go? Missed the last two turns.

With the chests opened, Leaves No Trace heads out to the mermaid and gryphon to check they are now free. If not, he will investigate some way to free them. He puts the crystal heart away, to consult with higher powers later as to whether destroying it is the best course of action. With that all done, Leaves goes and finds Arnold, then they will meet up with the other goblins to divide the loot.

[ChuckDaRighteous]

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Does the cloak have a hood? If so, I wouldn't mind rolling off for it with Righteous (I envision my character as a sneaky rogue sort with a hooded cloak) but if it doesnt, I'll just make one out of my rat hide.

I sacrifice the best weapon (if not overall item) I have (+2 damage, one handed, fire awesomeness, and Indiana Jones coolness) and you want a coin flip for my reward? lol. I'll admit I'm not all that smitten by it so I'd be willing to trade it away, but not giving it away after that. Blame badge for destroying the whip, otherwise I might of let you have it. (I know I shouldn't be since its just a game, but yes I'm still bitter) I know you've gotten the short end of the stick on loot and we'll try to remedy that before we leave, but I'm also not giving away everything. Also I imagine the cloak might be red and sneaky rogues generally don't like bright colors that scream "look at me". Also because you opened that chest you get first dibs at that armor.

[Synch]

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Does the cloak have a hood? If so, I wouldn't mind rolling off for it with Righteous (I envision my character as a sneaky rogue sort with a hooded cloak) but if it doesnt, I'll just make one out of my rat hide.

I sacrifice the best weapon (if not overall item) I have (+2 damage, one handed, fire awesomeness, and Indiana Jones coolness) and you want a coin flip for my reward? lol. I'll admit I'm not all that smitten by it so I'd be willing to trade it away, but not giving it away after that. Blame badge for destroying the whip, otherwise I might of let you have it. (I know I shouldn't be since its just a game, but yes I'm still bitter) I know you've gotten the short end of the stick on loot and we'll try to remedy that before we leave, but I'm also not giving away everything. Also I imagine the cloak might be red and sneaky rogues generally don't like bright colors that scream "look at me". Also because you opened that chest you get first dibs at that armor.

I don't think "trades" are how the loot distribution works. If that was the case, then whoever posts immediately after Badge gets to loot every room, then has all the stuff to choose from and decide what they want to trade away. So me, who posts last out of everyone due to timezone, gets to loot nothing and has nothing to trade? Mate, I'd say you're acting a bit spoilt at the moment (Badge obviously designed the game so people didnt get to keep fire weapons!) and that system is bullshit. Go look at our character tabs, and tell me if you think the distribution is fair.
The best way to do things is to work out who would like what, everyone who wants an item rolls for it, and there's modifiers for how much loot you already have. That way everyone gets a fairly even spread of loot (I'm happy with less because I came in late and I don't want many magical items) rather than "har har I posted quickest so this stuff is mine".
Maybe next quest, each person is allowed to take one thing per turn rather than "I clean out the wizard of all his stuff" etc.

[Quarg]

Actually I know that both I and walks support diving up the goods at the end of the game....

[spiderwrangler]

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Actually I know that both I and walks support diving up the goods at the end of the game....

I've said the same. Multiple times. The reason the wizard was looted was to make sure we didn't leave anything behind... last quest Laughs was on, we did end up leaving stuff because it wasn't taken before the wizards defenses kicked in, which started turning us all into wood. I'd rather loot it now and distribute later than bicker about who gets what and not get anything.

If you put something in a sacrificial type receptacle, don't expect to get it back.

[spiderwrangler]

Laughs will take a moment to tame his hair a bit and form it into flowing locks and a wise looking beard before putting on the wizard's hat and following the others down the tower. If he comes across anything lootable, even if it seems like it might be worthless, he'll take it. Because, loot.

He keeps it quick though... last time things started changing in the wizard's home, he started turning into wood...

[SaruSama]

Soars will run down the newly cleared staits and see if he can make it to the mermaid and gryphin to free them.

[Synch]

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Actually I know that both I and walks support diving up the goods at the end of the game....

I've said the same. Multiple times. The reason the wizard was looted was to make sure we didn't leave anything behind... last quest Laughs was on, we did end up leaving stuff because it wasn't taken before the wizards defenses kicked in, which started turning us all into wood. I'd rather loot it now and distribute later than bicker about who gets what and not get anything.

If you put something in a sacrificial type receptacle, don't expect to get it back.

Sorry, I wasn't implying that it was wrong to grab everything. Obviously it makes sense to scoop up everything before the tower blows up. What I was meaning is that we all divide up or roll off for specific items afterwards, rather than whatever is on your person at the end belongs to you, or you opened the chest so its yours etc.

[spiderwrangler]

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What I was meaning is that we all divide up or roll off for specific items afterwards, rather than whatever is on your person at the end belongs to you, or you opened the chest so its yours etc.

While I generally support the 'if you loot it, it's yours' system, as it rewards the attentive and engaged players, your concerns about time zone are legitimate. I'd rather just loot the shit out of this tower, then decide how we are going to divide the spoils once we are safe. I'm sure we can work out a way to do that with the higher end stuff, then sell other things off at the pub to other adventures or the gnome and divide gold amongst the group.