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[Ireth]

I did notice the numbers. ^^

Also, I'm curious. How exactly does the adrenaline rush work? My roll for this round was an 8, which would normally be weak. Does the adrenaline roll make it a higher number (so I could theoretically actually hit something with magic fire rather than letting it fizzle)?

 

[Legendary Sidekick]

Actually, I was thinking it could work like that, but the only concern is it's one more thing to remember. I will eventually have 8 as the success roll a few levels from now.

I do like the idea of making adrenaline rushes better, so what do you prefer?

A) Better rolls: (Weak 1-7, Normal 8-14, Strong 15-18, Max 19-20)
B) Better rolls but leaving weak the same: (Weak 1-9, Normal 10-12, Strong 13-17, Max 18-19, OP 20)

Basically, the difference is that with B, casting and combos still fail when they always would. To compensate, rolls of 13+ work as will normally at level 9. You get a ridiculous attack if you roll another 20.

Your thoughts?

Spoiler: Google Docs notes on what you get as you level up

Level 1: Choose 3 Traits (in Addition to the Class Trait)
Health = ♥♥♥ / ♥♥♥♥ with Boost / ♥♥ if Pixie
Power = Weak 1-9, Normal 10-15, Strong 16-19, Max 20

A Strong Body	Quick Limbs	A Sharp Mind	A Tiny Body
Melee Amazon, Samurai, Pirate, Shield Maiden	Unarmed Combat Brawler, Fighting Nun	Ranged Combat Huntress, Preacher	Boring Flight Fairy @ Level 3
Health Boost	Defense Boost	Attack Boost	Fluid Voice Muse @ Level 3
Feats of Strength	Feats of Agility	Feats of Stealth	Sweet Ride Sugarplum @ Level 3
Heavy Weapon	Dual Wield	Magic Mentalist, Pixie	Wishing Star* Level 3
Blademaster Level 7	Martial Artist Level 7	Sharpshooter Level 7	Second Star* Level 7

*(The stars allow pixies to cast a charged spell.)

Level 2: Health is Increased (♥♥♥♥ / ♥♥♥♥♥♥ with Boost / ♥♥♥ if Pixie)

Level 3: Choose a 5th Trait

Level 4: Health is Increased (♥♥♥♥♥ / ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ with Boost / ♥♥♥♥ if Pixie)

Level 5: Choose a 6th Trait

Level 6: Power is Increased (Weak 1-7, Normal 8-14, Strong 15-18, Max 19-20)

Level 7: Choose a 7th Trait

Level 8: Health is Maximized (♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ / ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ with Boost / ♥♥♥♥♥ if Pixie)

Level 9: Power is Maximized (Weak 1-5, Normal 6-12, Strong 13-17, Max 18-19, OP 20)

 

[Ireth]

I prefer option B. I can live with Vincent failing one spell for now, plus it makes things easier since I (or you, since my edit window is shut) don't have to edit my post to reflect the spell succeeding rather than fizzling.

 

[Legendary Sidekick]

Yeah. I was thinking 'A' causes too much confusion.



EDIT - Actually, I'm going with option 'C.' Every roll 13 or better is more powerful. (Same as 'B' but 16 and 17 is at "max" power. I found it too odd that in option 'B' every roll is better except 16 & 17. It also means that at levels 6-9, I won't run into the issue of adrenaline rushes being less significant.)

 

[Ireth]

Another question: how long do our Easter egg bonuses last? I really hope they don't fizzle out after this battle. It'd be a shame to not let Diana take advantage of her glowy sword (unless you still have plans for stuff to happen with her, Riff and the rest of the sidekicks while the others fight Holst?). I notice Shan Mai's katana is still glowy, so I imagine Vincent's aura-thingy is still in effect too.

 

[Legendary Sidekick]

The Easter Egg skills are in effect now. I'm thinking there will be a way to keep skills like this. Just a simple thing like working with a trainer and spending a little $. Basically, I want players to be able to keep these random skills if they like them, but I don't want to force them as permanent skills.

I'll have a trainer on Mount Neverest. Unless you guys start rolling like I just did, there's a very good chance Holst will not be there. That's not to say you'll have a peaceful climb but… wow. Holst's first turn did not go well for him. Two twenties and 9/10 dead minions, and he failed to revive them and…

Well, let's see how this turn goes.

Ireth, don't forget your skill let's you direct all NPCs or just one who will almost definitely obey. (Example of telepathic messages the NPCs will not obey: "Emma, jump in the whirlpool." / "Muziko, screw the vow. Use an attack spell." / "Pidge, make a normal golem.")

PS- I don't care if you double post, but you can always PM me.

 

[Legendary Sidekick]

I just realized, Muziko rolled a 20. Her name will be in orange next turn.

 

[Noma Galway]

I'm going to be out of the country until the 27th...Yay for the Alps! I can't wait to see what occurs here

 

[Ireth]

Sounds like fun, Noma! Bon voyage!

 

[Legendary Sidekick]

I'm going to be out of the country until the 27th...Yay for the Alps! I can't wait to see what occurs here

Sounds like a lot of fun! Enjoy!

 

[Ireth]

I'll be out of town next week, probably Monday to Friday, and might not be able to post much.

 

[Legendary Sidekick]

Enjoy, Ireth!

@Ireth and Noma,
Both of you can either PM me 3 or 4 rolls, or I'll just roll for you if we're in a combat turn and the other players already rolled.

 

[Ireth]

I'm going to my parents' house for the week, so I imagine I'll have time to post in the evenings once my youngest siblings are in bed. Just not much during the day.

 

[SeverinR]

Enjoy, Ireth!

@Ireth and Noma,
Both of you can either PM me 3 or 4 rolls, or I'll just roll for you if we're in a combat turn and the other players already rolled.

We are circling the drain, maybe we don't have 3 or 4 more rolls? :eek2:

 

[Legendary Sidekick]

You definitely have 3. I'm not sure if you have 4.

In my PhotoShop file, Holst's positions are preset. This turn is his second position of five (actually six, but #6 means you're in the whirlpool unless...). I don't think anyone rolled above a 10 this time around, so let's hope Jei and Fenella do some damage! One good hit should bring him to the halfway point as far as health goes. Pidge killed the last barbed eye, so Holst can't heal them since he needs one barbed eye on the map to do that.

Of course, you know he can cast so the question now is: what CAN he do?

(Answer: nothing if his roll is also crappy.)

 

[Ruby]

Hi Legendary Sidekick,

I've just tried going into the dice room but it didn't work. I got a message saying that there's a problem and the site has crashed/is down.

 

[Ireth]

Safe and sound at Mom and Dad's for the week. Apparently I'll be here until Sunday, unless I get a call at any point about jobs or interviews, in which case I'll be heading home ASAP to handle those. Fingers crossed!

 

[Legendary Sidekick]

@Ruby, The dice room is working again.

@Ireth, Good luck with interviews!

 

[Legendary Sidekick]

Ireth's got a nice idea, so I'd like to push the game tomorrow and see if Vincent will put this plan into action.

@Ruby, JRFLynn, if you have trouble with Rolz, please post intended actions, and I'll find a way to roll the result. (Rolz seems to be back up, but there are times when it's up and down for a couple of days.)

 

[Ruby]

Hi Legendary Sidekick,

Can we just throw our own virtual dice and tell you the score? Ha, ha! Of course, you'll believe us!