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Cronk looks around, but strangely Russel is nowhere to be seen. Arthur sniffs the purple potion, but it doesn't seem to have any particular scent. Quest #29 Party: Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) Level 8 Cleric Power: 14 Health: 15/15 Ether: 5/12 Gold: 35 Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2x Tonic, Remedy, 2x Nostrum, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom, Red Potion, Bone, Tonic, Fire Bomb De'kra (played by Tanma) Level 14 Rogue Power: 19 Health: 20/20 Gold: 112 Inventory: Kapura (WP:5, Fire), Pongcanis Dagger (WP:5, Lightning), Shadeaux Dagger (WP:5), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:5, unsuitable), Cloak of the Blue Assassin(SP: 1), Cloak of the Elven Spy, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, 6x Potion, 2x Remedy, Ice Bomb, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Purple Potion, Bone Galen Woodward (played by Fugazi) Level 8 Rogue Power: 13 Health: 14/14 Gold: 17 Inventory: Sword of Bashing (WP: 5, Ice), Throwing Dagger (WP:4), Potion, Remedy, 2x Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader* *Lucky* Level 9 Mage Power: 15 Health: 13/13 Ether: 7/13 Gold: 38 Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Opal(Ice), Topaz(Lightning) Potion, Tonic, Blue Potion, Bone, Fire Bomb Cronk (played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 19 Paladin Power: 31 SP: 9 Health: 39/39 Ether: 19/20 Gold: 30 Inventory: Zoot's Bane (WP:12, Light), Healing Staff (WP:5 Healing effect), Bloody Pointy Stick (WP:1), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP:7), Elaborate Helmet (SP:2), 2x Potion, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Paralyzing Venom, Blacksmith Writ, Bone, Cultist Documents, Lightning Bomb Xander Unth'or (played by posades) Level 13 Barbarian Power: 21 Health: 20/20 Gold: 280 Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8), Double-Sided Battle Ax (WP:6), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Fire Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2x Venom, Elven Bomb, Green Potion Quest #31 Party: Skrall, Level 17 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader* *Favors Humanoid Enemies* Power: 27 Health: 30/30 Defense: 0 Gold: 9 Inventory: Heavy Crossbow (WP: 8; Knock-back), Hunter's Crossbow (WP: 10; +4 vs. Beasts), Greatsword of Lion Nobles (WP: 20; User is Slowed), Potion, Tonic, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, Telescope Arthur Justus Regulus VII, Level 11.5 Mage (Flipz) *Party Second-in-Command* Power: 18 Health: 15/15 Ether: 9/15 Defense: 1 Gold: 10 Inventory: Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7; 50% chance of Fleeing instead of being KO'd), Robe of Magi (SP:1), Amethyst (Darkness), Opal (Ice), Potion(x2), Bedroll, Healing Staff (WP: 5), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, Shovel, Grand Tonic Isabella del Toboso, Level 10 Rogue (Dharkan) Power: 17 Health: 16/16 Defense: 1 Gold: 237 Inventory: Fauxthril Dagger (WP:7), Golden Dagger (WP:3), Cloak of the Invisible Elf (SP: 1; untargetable for first 2 Rounds of every Battle), Venom, Potions (2), Bedroll, Fire Bombs (2) Alexandre le Chevalier, Level 11.5 Knight (Capt.JohnPaul) Power: 17 Health: 20/20 Defense: 7 Gold: 90 Inventory: Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 6; ignores SP), Cross Heater Shield (SP: 7), Potions (2), Fire Bombs (2), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb Luke, Level 17.5 Sage (controlled by Waterbrick Down) *Pacifist* Power: 18 Health: 32/32 Ether: 15/24 Defense: 0 Gold: 0 Inventory: Arthur's Staff of Elven Necromancy (WP: 5), Wooden Staff (WP: 1), Diamond (Light) Count Lewis Knyghton, Level 12.5 Engineer (controlled by Flipz) Power: 15 Health: 19/19 Defense: 0 Gold: 0 Inventory: Spatha (WP: 3)

The heroes prepare to leave, when even more footsteps can be heard coming down the stairs. Surprisingly, some familiar faces are seen. It's heroes from the Lion Knight quest, Skrall, Arthur, Isabella, and Alexandre! Behind them are two Lion Knights and Dastan solider. The Dastanian soldier sees the heroes taking the weapons. "Thieves! Intruders! We need those weapons for the enemy! Heroes, stop them!" the soldier cries. "These must be the insiders! Kill them quickly!" shouts Russel. Prepare for battle!! Quest #29 Party: Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) Level 8 Cleric Power: 14 Health: 15/15 Ether: 5/12 Gold: 35 Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2x Tonic, Remedy, 2x Nostrum, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom, Red Potion, Bone, Tonic, Fire Bomb De'kra (played by Tanma) Level 14 Rogue Power: 19 Health: 20/20 Gold: 112 Inventory: Kapura (WP:5, Fire), Pongcanis Dagger (WP:5, Lightning), Shadeaux Dagger (WP:5), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:5, unsuitable), Cloak of the Blue Assassin(SP: 1), Cloak of the Elven Spy, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, 6x Potion, 2x Remedy, Ice Bomb, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Purple Potion, Bone Galen Woodward (played by Fugazi) Level 8 Rogue Power: 13 Health: 14/14 Gold: 17 Inventory: Sword of Bashing (WP: 5, Ice), Throwing Dagger (WP:4), Potion, Remedy, 2x Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader* *Lucky* Level 9 Mage Power: 15 Health: 13/13 Ether: 7/13 Gold: 38 Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Opal(Ice), Topaz(Lightning) Potion, Tonic, Blue Potion, Bone, Fire Bomb Cronk (played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 19 Paladin Power: 31 SP: 9 Health: 39/39 Ether: 19/20 Gold: 30 Inventory: Zoot's Bane (WP:12, Light), Healing Staff (WP:5 Healing effect), Bloody Pointy Stick (WP:1), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP:7), Elaborate Helmet (SP:2), 2x Potion, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Paralyzing Venom, Blacksmith Writ, Bone, Cultist Documents, Lightning Bomb Xander Unth'or (played by posades) Level 13 Barbarian Power: 21 Health: 20/20 Gold: 280 Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8), Double-Sided Battle Ax (WP:6), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Fire Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2x Venom, Elven Bomb, Green Potion Quest #31 Party: Skrall, Level 17 Hunter (Waterbrick Down) *Party Leader* *Favors Humanoid Enemies* Power: 27 Health: 30/30 Defense: 0 Gold: 9 Inventory: Heavy Crossbow (WP: 8; Knock-back), Hunter's Crossbow (WP: 10; +4 vs. Beasts), Greatsword of Lion Nobles (WP: 20; User is Slowed), Potion, Tonic, Smoke Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, Telescope Arthur Justus Regulus VII, Level 11.5 Mage (Flipz) *Party Second-in-Command* Power: 18 Health: 15/15 Ether: 9/15 Defense: 1 Gold: 10 Inventory: Arthur's Staff of Elven Necromancy (WP: 5), Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7; 50% chance of Fleeing instead of being KO'd), Robe of Magi (SP:1), Amethyst (Darkness), Opal (Ice), Potion(x2), Bedroll, Healing Staff (WP: 5), Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Sleep, Shovel, Grand Tonic Isabella del Toboso, Level 10 Rogue (Dharkan) Power: 17 Health: 16/16 Defense: 1 Gold: 237 Inventory: Fauxthril Dagger (WP:7), Golden Dagger (WP:3), Cloak of the Invisible Elf (SP: 1; untargetable for first 2 Rounds of every Battle), Venom, Potions (2), Bedroll, Fire Bombs (2) Alexandre le Chevalier, Level 11.5 Knight (Capt.JohnPaul) Power: 17 Health: 20/20 Defense: 7 Gold: 90 Inventory: Sword of the Elven Blademaster (WP: 6; ignores SP), Cross Heater Shield (SP: 7), Potions (2), Fire Bombs (2), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb Luke, Level 17.5 Sage (controlled by Waterbrick Down) *Pacifist* Power: 18 Health: 32/32 Ether: 15/24 Defense: 0 Gold: 0 Inventory: Wooden Staff (WP: 1), Diamond (Light) Count Lewis Knyghton, Level 12.5 Engineer (controlled by Flipz) Power: 15 Health: 19/19 Defense: 0 Gold: 0 Inventory: Spatha (WP: 3) Party Leaders, choose the orders of actions. All of you, choose your actions and from which row you'd like to perform them. Also mention if you'd like to use any items, cast a spell, or flee. Any enemy not targeted will gain a free hit on the party. QM Note: See this coming? I'll explain how this works, briefly. This battle will use arena rules, which means only WP is taken into account for attacks, and not level. See the Arena topic for more details on specific classes. Both parties will post in this topic for the time being, and everything else works the same as any other battle. If there's any questions, feel free to ask.

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Yes, it is too bad we couldn't get organized enough. The scum had us, through and through.

The Party: Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) Level 8 Cleric Power: 14 Health: 15/15 Ether: 5/12 Gold: 35 Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2x Tonic, Remedy, 2x Nostrum, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom, Red Potion, Bone, Tonic, Fire Bomb De'kra (played by Tanma) Level 14 Rogue Power: 19 Health: 20/20 Gold: 112 Inventory: Kapura (WP:5, Fire), Pongcanis Dagger (WP:5, Lightning), Shadeaux Dagger (WP:5), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:5, unsuitable), Cloak of the Blue Assassin(SP: 1), Cloak of the Elven Spy, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, 6x Potion, 2x Remedy, Ice Bomb, Water Bomb, Lightning Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Purple Potion, Bone Galen Woodward (played by Fugazi) Level 8 Rogue Power: 13 Health: 14/14 Gold: 17 Inventory: Sword of Bashing (WP: 5, Ice), Throwing Dagger (WP:4), Potion, Remedy, 2x Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader* *Lucky* Level 9 Mage Power: 15 Health: 13/13 Ether: 7/13 Gold: 38 Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Opal(Ice), Topaz(Lightning) Potion, Tonic, Blue Potion, Bone, Fire Bomb Cronk (played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 19 Paladin Power: 31 SP: 9 Health: 39/39 Ether: 19/20 Gold: 30 Inventory: Zoot's Bane (WP:12, Light), Healing Staff (WP:5 Healing effect), Bloody Pointy Stick (WP:1), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP:7), Elaborate Helmet (SP:2), 2x Potion, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Paralyzing Venom, Blacksmith Writ, Bone, Cultist Documents, Lightning Bomb Xander Unth'or (played by posades) Level 13 Barbarian Power: 21 Health: 20/20 Gold: 280 Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8), Double-Sided Battle Ax (WP:6), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Fire Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2x Venom, Elven Bomb, Green Potion Suddenly Russel returns down the stairs. "Sorry for the delay, I had some trouble getting to the commanding officer safely and stealthily. I hope your task was without difficulty, if you're ready let us depart."

I would just like to point out, in Shadows' defense, that I pretty much acted on my own will after he died. I guess it was my own fault for coming forward with such little to go on, but really what were we supposed to wait for? Actually as Hinck pointed out my aggressive behavior seemed to throw the scum off, and it was just lucky that I was the Prince. Then again, I guess Rick had all of us pegged on Day 1... please tell us how! And even if I had logged on you would assume I would've at least said something. Bah. One other thing I'd like to say is about this kind of setup for mafia. I really do like this style that was used in Imhotep as well, where the scum have specific targets. I think it really adds a balancing factor to the game, but I think that this game highlighted one "flaw": that the scum can still outnumber town without winning. I call it a flaw because while in normal circumstances the scum would already win, in this setup the town are left to go insane or be manipulated.

Gale picks the lock on the gate, and is successful. The latch pops open and he slides the bars aside, revealing several explosives and parts to a catapult. Party Leader, how will the loot be divided? 2x Fire Bomb 2x Lightning Bomb

Thanks for the feedback, Hinck. One other thing I'd like to mention was that I liked how this game included all "vets", or at least people who've played in a lot of games so that we all knew each other's playing style. And with only 12 players, I felt close to everyone else. That might sound weird, but I really did enjoy this one.

Don't encourage him.

Agreed. Potions, healing staves, and lifestealers already imitate Clerics, there are a lot of artifacts with SP, and I included a weapon that allows Barbarians the Aim ability, basically, in my quest. The Black Silk Gloves would be great for other classes to imitate Rogues. As for Barbarians, maybe an artifact that heals outside of battle (but wouldn't be as strong as Natural Respite) could be designed, and for Mages all other classes can already imbue gems into weapons. I do think that these artifacts should be nerfed, extremely pricey, rare enemy drops, or otherwise limited. Having every character running around with these type of artifacts would almost defeat the purpose of having different classes. Even with the two-artifact limit.

See? No one listens to me... I was kind of pissed about the way I was lynched, but now that I know the numbers were tied, it didn't really matter. I was disappointed that I didn't even get a chance to defend myself. I'll say more about the game mechanics later. That out of the way, good job to the scum team. Like Shadows said, Pandora and Cecilie were in the cross-hairs from Day 2, and I tried to block Pandora on Night 2, but was unsuccessful. We just couldn't get the town organized quickly enough, and it didn't help that through Pandora's action she was converted. ConeliusMudock did trip my radar on Days 3 and 4 with his refusal to vote Pandora and then quickly vote me, and then similar actions on Day 4. But by then it was too late for the Royal Court, and I was pretty much clueless of his scuminess the whole time. And thanks so much to our host, Hinckley. Thanks for letting play and thanks for setting it all up. I had a lot of fun.

Interesting analysis. I wouldn't have thought of statistically rating each series (versus just a personal opinion), but it seems that this yielded some interesting results. I'm not surprised about the low rankings of S1 and S3, S3 being obvious but S1 a lot of people would think would rank higher. That's not to say that it's a bad series (whereas I think S3 is), it's just that it's outdone by the other series and loses points since it's the oldest. I do think that the price factor should be eliminated entirely. With rising prices in oil (which is used to make plastic) and more and more new molds being designed almost specifically for the CMFs, I'm not surprised at the jump in price. And there is a high demand for them, so it all depends on what people are willing to pay for them. Lucid dreaming about Lego you mean?

"Well if it's for the emperor... in any case I must return to battle. Please gather up what you need and leave, or help us with fending off these rebels. As for the lock, I have no key, but I'm sure you can figure it out yourself." The officer ascends the stairs, back to battle. Russel is nowhere to be seen. What will the party do?

Ooh, Hybros would pay a handsome sum for those Diseased Flying Fish Wings.

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The diplomacy seems to have an effect on the soldier, but still he resists. "I wasn't informed of this... and Emperor Drakencourt? Never heard of 'im." The man sneers at the rogue. "Wait, you want me to help you? In case you haven't noticed we're under attack." De'kra checks the soldier's stats using his Cloak of the Elven Spy: Dastanian Guard Level 14 Humanoid Health: 250/250 Special: Reinforcements (Calls another Dastanian Soldier to battle) Drops: 40 gold

Some of the party members take bundles on weapons in their arms, cleaning out the room except for what's behind the gate. Sarick uses an ice spell to freeze both of the locks for 1 ether. Luckily, the locks are old and rusty and with swift jabs from his staff, the mage manages to shatter both locks. Both crates contain a total of 120 shimmering gold coins. Party Leader, how will the loot be distributed? 120 gold Suddenly, a man rushes down the stairs. The party freezes, with no time to react. "Oi! Who are you and what's your business here?"

I own it and yes, the set is very much worth it for building medieval sets. One of the best sets out there, I would highly recommend it.

The dagger does not appear to be suitable for any hero class, but Sarick takes it anyway. He then tries to open the chests, but they are locked. Cronk takes some swords and spears that aren't inside the gated area, to transport to Drakencourt. The chests are locked, but Nerwen gets a closer look at the gated area, which also seems to be locked. Inside crates of advanced-looking ammunition and parts to a catapult can be seen. Nerwen takes the two swords to bring to Drakencourt. None of the weapons appear to be usable by the heroes.

"The fort is just up ahead, but we don't know how the Lions are going to attack. I'll be waiting here for you, and we'll depart as soon as your return. Good luck." Russel and the party headed out, and came upon a very large fort. They couldn't see any activity, but as they got closer, they could hear cries of battle in the distance. The battle must have been taking place on the other side of the fort. There seemed to be a door hanging ajar, so the party cautiously entered. They came to a room filled with swords, spears, and other weaponry. "Lucky us, this must be the armory. Take what you can, and let's get out of here. We may need to return to Drakencourt to call for reinforcements if the enemy force is large enough that our men can't handle it. I'll head upstairs to inform the men in charge." What will the party do?

"Yes, that sounds right. There aren't any secret passages that I know of, but I'm sure you heroes are capable of finding a way in."

The Party: Nerwen Calmcacil (played by Chromeknight) Level 8 Cleric Power: 14 Health: 15/15 Ether: 5/12 Gold: 10 Inventory: Peace (Hammer, WP: 6), Wooden Staff (WP:3), Bedroll, Shovel, Potion, 2x Tonic, Remedy, 2x Nostrum, Elixir, Grand Tonic, Venom, Red Potion, Bone, Tonic De'kra (played by Tanma) Level 14 Rogue Power: 19 Health: 20/20 Gold: 93 Inventory: Kapura (WP:5, Fire), Pongcanis Dagger (WP:5, Lightning), Shadeaux Dagger (WP:5), Fauxthril Hand Cannon (WP:5, unsuitable), Cloak of the Blue Assassin(SP: 1), Cloak of the Elven Spy, Bedroll, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Venom, 6x Potion, 2x Remedy, Ice Bomb, Water Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Phoenix Essence, Purple Potion, Bone Galen Woodward (played by Fugazi) Level 8 Rogue Power: 13 Health: 14/14 Gold: 17 Inventory: Sword of Bashing (WP: 5, Ice), Throwing Dagger (WP:4), Potion, Remedy, 2x Venom, Smoke Bomb, Bedroll Sarick Lanse (played by Xarrzan) *Party Leader* Level 9 Mage Power: 15 Health: 13/13 Ether: 8/13 Gold: 0 Inventory: Dragon's Wrath (Staff WP: 6), Healing Staff (WP:5, healing effect), Opal(Ice), Topaz(Lightning) Potion, Tonic, Nostrum, Blue Potion, Bone, Roland's Letter Cronk (played by CorneliusMurdock) Level 19 Paladin Power: 31 SP: 9 Health: 39/39 Ether: 19/20 Gold: 30 Inventory: Zoot's Bane (WP:12, Light), Healing Staff (WP:5 Healing effect), Bloody Pointy Stick (WP:1), Ennoc's Blessing (Shield, SP:7), Elaborate Helmet (SP:2), 2x Potion, Holy Bomb, Bedroll, Paralyzing Venom, Blacksmith Writ, Bone, Cultist Documents Xander Unth'or (played by posades) Level 13 Barbarian Power: 21 Health: 20/20 Gold: 280 Inventory: Pongcanis Club (WP: 8), Double-Sided Battle Ax (WP:6), Enigmatic Hammer (WP: 3), Robe of the Pongcanis Champion (WP: 1 Front Row)(SP: 1 Back Row), Potion (2), Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence, Horse (WP: 1 Front Row), Fire Bomb, Skeleton Decoy, 2x Venom, Elven Bomb, Green Potion The emperor's caravan then heads out to Fort Drakon, which is near the capitol of Dastan. Tall mountains can be seen in the distance with small black specks circling around them, the famed dragons of the land, no doubt. The line is stopped short of its destination, however, and the heroes get off the carts and head to the front. There the emperor, Russel, and a few guards are conversing. Roland Emeraldo turns to them. "Heroes, we have a situation. Somehow a small contingent of Rogue Lion Knights got behind our lines, and are preparing an attack on the fort. There are soldiers defending it, but our task must still be completed. Your job will be to go in without taking the attention of the enemy, and leave with the weapons. I cannot afford to have you fall in battle, when I am so close to danger Do this as stealthily as you can. We also believe there to be an insider, an ally of the rogue Lion Knights, as it's the only way these rebels could have gotten through. If you find them, I would like you to kill them. Russel will accompany you. Understood?"

That's what I was thinking of, too. And don't worry, Mass Effect is great game.

The party quickly returns to the marketplace, but again Miguel seems to be the only vendor around. "Came back to buy something, yeah?" Miguel's Merchandise: Potion - Costs 10 gold Tonic - Costs 20 gold Grand Potion - Costs 20 gold Grand Tonic - Costs 35 gold Remedy - Costs 15 gold Phoenix Essence - CLEARANCE SALE! ONLY 3 LEFT. 60 GOLD EACH. Mythril - VERY RARE ITEM. ONLY ONE IN STOCK. 800 GOLD.