Rumble Strike

Tarn smiled as the woman winked at him and left. He likewise left the Hall, but was puzzled when he couldn't see her. Instead he saw Benji striding towards the Marketplace. "Hey Benji, did you see a fine-looking lass go past?"

I know Tarn has a bit of a reputation as a ladies man but the way I see it he's young and inexperienced and seems to fall quickly for a beautiful woman, yet not for too long. But this time it's mainly to play on Tarn's naiveness and give Flare some fun with the gender swap mask. It's not like Ella's psychic or anything, is it? Hehe

I believe the medieval town was the work of around 8 different builders. Still very impressive! I too would like to see a 'no kids' section of the day, maybe later on in the evening as mentioned, although I think the issue with that is the STEAM closing time.

I do like Etzel's idea. Limiting it to one or two positive effects then gives an element of strategy as to which consumables are taken.

Tarn was disappointed that he had not been chosen, although he knew that with Atramor and Nyx on board, the Quest was likely to be successful. "Good luck my friends," he murmured to the Regulator and the Battle Mage. His gaze had been caught by a beautiful brown-haired woman. Sadly that oaf Johon was talking to her already. He strolled to the bar to get another drink, all casual, but trying to catch the stranger's eye.

A price hike still favours the Rogue-based classes though.

I definitely see where Jim is coming from with his suggestion. I would be in favour of it, even as a Raider.

A nice day for me as I live in Swindon. Thought the displays weren't as good this year, I have to admit, although the huge medieval town was fantastic. There were just too many people though, difficult to move through the areas. Maybe give it a miss next year.

Scorpiox, nice look for Haldor! Flare, don't worry about it, I understand.

Pie, that last round gave me flashbacks of what Guts was like in Quest#52! Nothing you can do when that happens!

Tarn waited restlessly for Benji to return. He knew he must go to the Marketplace soon but didn't want to miss his friend's new appearance.

I had no problems with the mechanism in Quest#50, but do not agree that consumables should have a round-based expiry date. I think one of the issues is that battles are passive for the enemies, they simply respond to the dice roll. That's why the passive specials have crept up on boss fights. Maybe consider some kind of 'ambush' where the enemies attack first?

I just wanted to check something Pie said in the Hall thread. Tarn currently has the Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to darkness; suitable to Black Knights only. Is the darkness immunity contained within it gem-powered? If so, can the gem be taken out? If it is, can the shield then be used by anyone, or would it still be locked into Black Knight use?

Yeah I got Guts a couple of times in Quest#52 As a Bezerker in Quest#50, Tarn spent the majority of it lying on the floor waiting for his Questmates to kill everything. But as a Raider in Quests #67 and #75, he did much better, I don't think he's been KOed as a Raider.

I love those guys ever since they first appeared!

As an indication of what you mean, Zeph, Tarn got Lion's Heart, (WP:13, Stun) from you, albeit on Quest#30. And now he has the Great Sword (WP:25) from a Sandy quest. But then you have to think that there are 45 Quests and 18 months of playing time in between.

Tarn grinned wide. "Benji, I've already seen you transform into a were-croc creature! Let's see what you look like with the mask on!"

I design drops based on the enemy dropping them. I like the way Sandy does this too.

Tarn looks at his friends mask. "What does that do?"

Kintobor, three Grand Tonics should be 90 gold, not 30 gold. You only paid for the one. Also I noticed Tesni upgraded her armour, I didn't think this was allowed for armour, just weapons and shields?

Tarn claps his friend on the shoulder. "Benji, you are one of the most reckless fearless warriors I have yet encountered, you would be a boon to any party that investigates the sands."

"I am not sure exactly what we might face in the sands. Atramor here has faced more demons than I. But I do not think it a wise place for a Yeti to go, covered in fur as you are."

"Hi Benji!" smiled Tarn at his friend. "I have signed up for a couple of Quests, I will need to head to the Marketplace soon to stock up on provisions". He turned to the newcomer. "Tarn of Valco," Tarn then offered his hand to the Yeti hero before he'd even thought it through. Who knew if the Yeti even understood human customs?

Although Tarn was not an Ether user, he knew how vital it was to others. "That sounds like a deal, my friend," he said, giving Atramor the Mask and taking the 2 Grand Tonics and the Deadly Venom in return."