JimBee

IMHO, it should be kept at a minimum. I liked it in Jeb's quest, because it was aimed toward the story, but if QMs start handing out weapons that do certain damage against races, that's another story. We've got enough to keep track of with elements. Just my two cents.

I enjoyed the quest... for the part I played in it. I thought the battles were balanced nicely, and the puzzles, although challenging for me, were a nice touch. I think you mentioned earlier that you've learned to not take players out of a quest--good call. I didn't sign up to not be able to play, though I understand it was for story purposes. My other complaint would have to be the lack of loot. I'm watching the other quests and seeing all of the awesome items being handed out and here's old Hybros stuck in a cell. Though thanks for throwing us a bone by letting us keep the weapons. Oh, and one last piece of criticism: I would've liked to see more pictures. They would definitely add to your quest, tenfold. On the positive side, I really liked the character of Lady Wren (even if Hybros didn't ). Evil, yet fair at the same time, in her own way. I hope you continue to develop her and maybe we'll even get to see her in the flesh plastic. Overall, I did enjoy it, and I know it's hard to plan a quest. Hope to see another.

I'll retrieve my Shuriken of Mercutio this round.

Statistically, there is 0.00000001% chance of surviving a mafia game, period.

A swing an a miss... alright then I'll throw my Shuriken of Mercutio from the back row!

Wait, TinyPies died?! Wooo! *does a dance* Take that neutral scum! Personally, I didn't really like this setup. I guess I overreacted at first when I was lynched, but it still was pretty confusing. I had a nagging suspicion that something was up when everyone voted for me without so much as a question, but of course I didn't realize what exactly was happening until Day 2. That's not to say you didn't do a poor job Hinck, excellent as always. I just prefer classic mafia set ups to the last two games. Def, you complain that we had no reason to target you, well I still don't understand why TinyP decided to investigate me. It's just all part of the game. The reasons already stated were what went by. If you feel extremely unfortunate, join the club. And thanks to the other El Plutns: Iamded, Rufus, Pandora, and Foog. It was great playing with you guys, and I was glad to still be involved throughout the game.

Heheh... you'll pay for what you've done, Draco. Hybros prepares himself for the toughest battle of his yet, drawing his Mockthril Longsword. I'll attack Draco from the front row, with my Mockthril Longsword! Thothwick, I suggest you use your Shurkien this round. OOC: Since more than one throwing item can be retrieved at a time, can Thothwick or Hybros retrieve the dropped item the same turn we use to retrieve a shuriken?

Nyx (Pandora) only needs four more battle until she becomes level 15, and at that point I think the advanced classes will be revealed entirely. Personally, I'm going to wait for that before I decide to buy anything from the magic shop.

If you're sure about this, then thank you Jess. Hybros eagerly gulps down the potion and tingles as the energy is brought back to his small frame. We can always revive anyone who faints mid-battle.

Hybros signs his name on the wall in big black letters with a piece of charcoal found on the ground. "Heheheh, hope Lady Wren appreciates my artwork!" he thought to himself, grinning. Of course it's up to Jess, but I think we should give the Phoenix Essences to Eric and Docken, who have the lowest chances of getting knocked out. And we should use the potion on either Daggerfall, who can protect us with Sentinel, or Thothwick who is very close to passing out, it seems.

Of course, I think you're right, Thothwick. And if Henry gets the Rapier, then he can give you his Bronze Longsword, so that we both have short-ranged weapons (in addition to shurikens) if worse comes to worst.

Even lower on health now, Hybros stumbles along behind his allies. "This is pathetic" he thought. Ehehm... uh, maybe I should take the shurikens. Out of Henry and I, I have the lowest health, so I would be safer attacking from the back row (and still doing full damage). I'd be happy to trade for my Longsword.

It does, thank you!

But then if the potion wouldn't have any effect, a normal weapon would not affect an undead monster. And if there's venom in a hollow blade, then does it affect the monster? Or would you just apply it in the same turn you attacked? I suppose it doesn't matter either way but... good to be sure. I certainly hope this isn't the last we'll see of the hollow blades, in any case.

It might be a trap... why and how would Cronk send us an encrypted letter? Smells like the Lay's work to me, but that's just from being locked in a cell I suppose. Then again, maybe it'll stop the hallways from multiplying. Heheh, let's pull it.

I partly agree with Sandy, why not just make a Quest for level ones? Any quest could be easily adjusted to suit a certain level group, all you have to do is change the health and power of enemies. Everyone has to start somewhere - designing a quest specifically for leveling up defeats the purpose (and the excitement) of an RPG, IMO. Leveling up would lose its reward. So, I hope you reconsider. I would like to see a quest for first-timers, it would be a shame if all of the quests became tailored to experienced ones.

I agree with this, but just one more question: if you have a potion stored in a hollow blade, and you attack an undead monster, would you do the amount of the strike's damage, or that plus the damage of the potion if you used the potion alone? That's a little jumbled, let me clarify: if a character has a power of 4, with the hollow blade, and stores a potion, would an attack on an undead monster yield: 4 damage (power) or 14 damage (power plus potion) Or no damage at all? In another case, would a venom'd hollow blade (or non-hollow, for that matter) poison an undead monster? (Sorry, but the situation had to come up eventually. )

Heheh... I suggest we go to the room two north of us (right of the blue X), and continue north from there.

I don't see any levers... I guess I'll try leaning on any sconces, stepping on all the floor tiles, and leaning on all the stones on the walls. I would also like a description of the hallway we're in... Or does Cronk mean a figurative lever? Um... maybe there's one inside the room...? I'd like to peek through the crack in the room and try to find a lever.

Hybros feels a burst of energy from winning the battle. He hadn't felt so energized since his battle with Umbra Shadeuax. It felt good to bring enemies down again. Hmm, I say we go in. Thothwick and I are very weak now, and by the time we get Cronk and come back we'll both blackout. And with nothing to heal with... Hybros curses Lady Wren. OOC: Zepher, hate to be nitpicky about this again, but Henry would only gain one gold from his mugging, since that's how much damage he inflicted.

Well then I just didn't notice it. Now we should see an influx in new students, yes?

Before I became a Grand Duke, I could not open/close my own topics outside of the Academy, I'm pretty sure. It's probably different for Big Cam since he's the Shipyard Master. So, I don't think teachers get any special powers outside of the RA.

Aphex Twin is so talented. I listened to this over and over again. Thanks for sharing. As for me:

I'm not Sandy, but I would argue that you receive half the amount of gold as well. If you look at the class description on Rogues, the key is in the wording: That would imply whatever damage you did to the enemy is how much gold you get. So I guess that also means if you attack with a throwing weapon from the back row, you'd get more gold if you rolled Mug than if you had with a short-ranged weapon.

Hm. I'll attack Secondary Guard C again, from the front row.