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Compare to Dig It! and tell me that makes any sense.

Bombs are practically worthless, though. Cannoneers can make them on their Miss rolls.

Atramor returns from his flight fairly quickly, tumbling to a rather painful halt on the deck despite the wonders it'd done to heal him. He scrabbled to his feet, regaining his senses. "Maybe the bots should stand down, I sure as hell don't want that to happen again." He shook his head, repeating his actions.

Special Damage is redirected to me, so I think I should Special Mirror Heavenly Flight.

It doesn't, I've asked.

Liking the changes. Barbarian advanced classes have been a little weak.

How is that a deadly combination? The stock artifacts for sale aren't that great. What cons do other classes have? I don't see classes as having pros and cons, more of how well they can fulfill a role in combat. And I think you mean a 1/36 chance. What is the class so great at that I'm not seeing? Without the Shield it's mediocre in terms of outright power, and with it, it's still entirely unpredictable what happens. What if you're already at full health? What if you're facing an undead, or an enemy immune to effects and instant kill? You're left with damaging a random opponent with an element they're probably immune to due to the environment they're in or gaining a single random gem.

Then that's definitely overkill, yeah.

With every single real advantage being completely randomly decided, on a Shield roll. Its disadvantages lie in that you make the class yourself. If you're not equipped with good artifacts, you aren't fulfilling any real combat role. The Shards I agree at a bit overkill. Perhaps Mythril instead. Gotcha! doesn't seem to fit in too much with the other Shields. Maybe it reduces the enemy's level by a certain amount?

Interesting. Gonna have to try and get on this Quest, this sounds like a blast to play. I don't think it's overly strong. All those fantastic and random (unless you want a vastly weakened Critical Hit) effects only take place on a Shield roll. I love love love the jack-of-all-trades feel to it, that's something I value quite a lot in a class. That sounds awful, to be honest. Enemies are getting up into the high fifties level-wise, and it's not a Rogue-based class. That'd get extremely expensive.

Guts stepped on a butterfly, didn't he?

Yes, I know, but Ineffectiveness doesn't divide damage, it just nullifies it (or reduces it by one multiplier, if there already is a x2 elemental multiplier). You have three gems ineffective against rock, one ineffective against flying, and one effective to flying. No damage. But again, not much else you can do. There's a good chance you're get a Shield anyway, we're all Lucky.

If it was a Zepher Quest, the enemies would have all the positive effects, not us.

"Aye, I'll be careful, mate."

Sylph and Pretzel both fire off spells, but both castings fail; Reg takes both, and they don't do a thing. He only smirks. "Alright then, we'll do it this way." PREPARE FOR BATTLE! Enemies Gontzo Level 28 Vermin *Fights in back row. Halved damage from melee attacks* Health: 288/288 Special: It’s a Stick-Up – Gontzo threatens the hero into dropping all their weapons, shields, and artifacts to the ground. Each takes a turn to pick up, and another to re-equip each artifact. Passive Special: Slimy Piece of Worm-Ridden Filth – Heroes who successfully hit Gontzo have a 1/6 chance of being Petrified. Drops: 3 Mulled Wines Immune to poisoned, badly poisoned, slowed, and petrified. Feldorin the High Elf Level 23 Humanoid Health: 432/432 Special I: Party Time – Feldorin consumes a random consumable from his inventory and gains its effects. Special II: Flying High – Feldorin goes on a rampage, attacking the target and having a 1/3 chance to attack each person in battle. Any effects from consumables he has are removed. Used when under the influence of any effects from consumables. Drops: Seventh Heaven (Causes the hastened- and encouraged-effects, but also the fragile- and poisoned-effects), Double Rainbow (Causes the encouraged- and lucky-effects, but also the confused- and poisoned-effects.), Pixie Dust (Causes the hastened- and lucky-effects, but also the weakened- and poisoned-effects.) Immune to asleep, stunned, and slowed. Difur Level 21 Humanoid *Reinforced* Health: 720/720 Defense: 8 16 Special I: Beg to Difur – Difur thrashes the hero within an inch health of their life. The hero becomes Afraid. Special II: The Fall Guy – Difur stands in front of his party, drawing all hostile attacks for the duration of the next round. Specials alternate. Drops: 25 gold, Ambrosia, Grand Potion Immune to blinded, fragile, weakened, and instant kill. Big Red Level 40 Humanoid Health: 360/360 Ether: 25/25 Special I: Spitshine – Big Red heals the entire enemy party equal to half his level at the cost of ether equal to the number of injured standing enemies. Used only if all enemies have more than half their maximum health. Special II: Good as Newish – Big Red heals the enemy party member with the least health to full health and removes all negative effects they may have at the cost of five ether. Used if any enemy party member has less than half their maximum health. Special III: Chug – Big Red downs a Tonic. Used only if Big Red is out of ether or if no party members are damaged and he is not at full ether. Passive Special: Healer - Big Red is strictly a healer. Rather than dealing Damage or Free Hits, he heals the enemy with the least health equal to his level at the cost of one ether. If no enemy is injured, he does nothing. Drops: Tonic x3, 25 gold Immune to sealed, cursed, and jinxed. Little Red Level 16 Humanoid *Lucky* Health: 250/250 Special: Pickpocket – Little Red steals gold from the hero equal to their level, then gains maximum health equal to the amount of gold stolen. If the hero has no gold left, Little Red deals Damage. Passive Special: Daddy’s Little Girl – While Big Red remains standing, Little Red is Lucky. Drops: 50 gold Immune to enamored, confused, and hexed. Reg Goldjaw Level 25 50 Humanoid *Encouraged* Health: 576/576 Defense: 5 Special I: Assault - Reg Goldjaw advances on the hero, Favoring them, dealing triple damage to them. Special II: Battery – Reg Goldjaw attacks the hero, ignoring row and defense. Special III: Third Strike – Reg Goldjaw knocks out the hero. Specials used in order. Drops: The Muckraker – WP: 13, earth and water elemental, deals the weakened effect, greatsword, Mead Immune to all effects, including instant kill. Party Monk Pretzel and His 99 Pieces, (Played by Palathdaric) 463-year-old male "hermit" Paladin *Party Leader* *Immune to Fragile* Level: 18 Power Bonus: 0 (5 in the front row) Defense: 11 (16 in the back row) Health: 34/38 Ether: 18/23 Gold: 54 Equipment: Cross of Light (WP:10; Light; Staff), Fashionable Shield (SP:7), Lighter Armor (SP: 4, immune to fragile, bodywear), Strategist's Shako (Suitable for anyone, +5 power while in the front row, +5 SP while in the back, headwear) Inventory: Heavy Flail (WP: 5; deals "Fragile" effect; Mace), Flying Cross (WP:6; Darkness, Fire, Wind; Broomstick), Steak (WP:1, instantly kills vampires on successful hits, suitable for all), Potion (2), Grand Potion (4), Tonic, Grand Tonic (2), Ether Core (2), Remedy, Soma, Phoenix Essence, Neutralizer, Venom (2), Deadly Venom (5), Paralyzing Venom (2), Holy Bomb, Commerz Cannonball, Scroll of Sealing, Bedroll, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Shovel, Magic Shovel (will always find something when used, limited to three uses per quest), Bone (3), Tasty Pretzel (Consumable) - 1/3 chance each of granting lucky, hastened and encouraged-effects upon consumption., , Rito Feather (consumable, grants the hastened- and blessed-effects upon use for one battle), Soothing Slippers (Footwear, Meditate restores 5 ether), Scrap Metal, Grating Stone, Smoke Bomb, Emerald, Garnet, Magnificent Magniscope (Magnifying Glass/Telescope), Scroll of Disenchantment (Removes all positive effects from all opponents at the cost of 5 ether, 50/50 chance of casting), Impervious Shield (SP: 5) (Grants immunity to Fire), Ethereal Cloak (Backwear; SP:2; Max Ether +4) Erik Tyrvarr (Myrddyn) 19 years old male human barbarian. *Immune to Fragile* Level: 14.5 Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 7 Health: 21/21 Gold: 1 Equipment: Titanic Axe (WP:11, Earth-elemental, has 1/6 chances of inflicting petrified-effect; axe), Hunter's Plate (SP: 4, wearer gains 10 gold for each Humanoid killed, suitable for rogues, rangers, barbarians, beast warriors, infiltrators, regulators, and winged warriors), Tricorn (Headwear; SP:3) Inventory: Spear (WP: 9, spear), Barbarian's Boots (Natural Respite>Restoration; footwear), Mead, Peacekeepers totem (Grants the "Diplomacy"-job trait; suitable to Erik only; accessory), Sharkskin Armour (SP +1, immune to water; bodywear), Twin Axe (WP: 5, dual strike-axe), Voltedge (WP: 13, Lightning-elemental; greatsword/longsword), Phoenix Essence, Smoke Bomb, Diamond, 5 Bones Dreyrugr (Vash the Stampede) 1000 year old Male Vampire Black Knight *Immune to Stunned, Water, Wind, and Fire* Level: 18 Power Bonus: 0 Defense: 12 Health: 38/38 Gold: 87 Equipment: Crow-Claw Dagger (WP: 6, 50/50 chance to stun enemy on successful attack, Darkness), Gloves of the Undead Assassin (For every enemy the wearer kills, it gains 5 HP, Immunity to Water, Usable by anyone, Handgear), Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect), Dragonbrand Shield (SP: 8, immune to wind and fire, shield) Inventory: Venom x3, Bedroll, Remedy, Smelling Salts x3, Mead x2, Shuriken (WP:5, Wind), Net (if used in combat, 1/3 chance to slow enemy, 1/3 chance to be useless, 1/3 chance slow self, lasts 3 rounds, retrievable),Nostrum x2, Throwing Dagger (WP:3) Fauxthril Scythe (WP:5), 4 Bones, Bow (WP: 4), Grand Potion, Phoenix Essence x2, Soma, Mulled Wine, Musky Mushroom (50/50 chance of permanent +5 or -1 to maximum health) Nessa Anárion 59 years old female elven Ranger *Immune to Fragile* *Sealed, 3 rounds* Level: 15 Power Bonus: 7 under negative effect Defense: 4 Health: 21/21 Gold: 13 Equipment: Darkness Silver Crossbow with Raven-Slayer Bolts and Newty Mag (WP: 8, darkness elemental (WP: +3 vs. werefolk (removable)) (WP: +4 vs. Aquatic vermin (removable) (usable by ex-Amphibians only)), Emerald Hood (SP: 4, headwear, protects from Fragile), Hide of The Suffering (Bodywear, Power +7 when under a negative status effect. Doesn't stack.) Inventory: Bedroll, Magic Compass, Venom (2), Nostrum (2), Mead, Smelling Salts, Phoenix Essence, 8 Potions, Merry Bow (WP:7, ranged, steals 1 gold with each successful hit except Shield-skills), Opal, Pseudos Hood (can damage undead with normal attacks), Smoke Bomb, Ranger's Cowl (Suitable to rangers, SP: 2, headwear), Ranger's Quiver (WP: +1) Sylph Solanum (Dannylonglegs) unknown age, unknown race Druid *Immune to Sealed* *Second Party Leader* Level: 24 Power Bonus: 1 Defense: 3 Health: 40/40 Ether: 11/32 Gold: 136 Equipment: Shrapnel Bow (WP: 10, Bow. Every successful hit drops the target's SP by 1) , Ranger's Quiver (WP +1 to bows and crossbows), 20-20 glasses (headwear, +1 turn of effect for scrolls), Robe of the Archmagi (Bodywear; SP: 3; Max Ether +5, immune to "Sealed") Inventory: Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Sealing, Scroll of Confusion, Scroll of Ice Armour, 2 Potions, 1 Grand Potion, 2 Tonics, 1 Venom, 2 Fire Bombs, 1 Ice Bomb, 3 Water Bombs, 2 Lightning Bombs, 1 Floral Bomb, 7 Bones, Trial Brew x3, Helmet (Max. health +1)), Emerald, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Magnifying Glass, Signet Ring, Saber Teeth, Journal of The Bleeding,Tale of the Invincible King, Psych Documents, Journal of The Wound, Suffering's Journal, Robe of the Magi (Bodywear, SP: 1), Smoke Bomb Battle leader, create a battle order. Everyone, choose your actions.

"Don't think that hammer'll do much to those things, Nagure."

That's not how it works. Ineffectiveness against an enemy type does no damage, not halved damage. But you don't have a backup weapon, so yeah, it's probably a good idea to just attack and hope for a Shield.

Atramor grumbled, scooping up the pile of cards he'd been playing Opalix with, to no successful end. He was more than happy to have a few birds to take out his frustration on. That particular thought drew an annoyed glare from McCafferey, now taking shelter behind the mast. "Don't think Rubio or Garnetic'll have much an effect on these things, Tarn, and I think I should go first, but other than that, don't seem that complicated beyond 'hit the damn birds'." Maybe ya' could make 'em a little more frail, Thalion?" The witch took up a weapon in each hand, taking a vicious slash at the male Roc from the front row with Conspirator, and followed with a swing at it with the Pheles Rod in the back row.

"Glob?!?" sputters the girl, suddenly raising her gold-encrusted dagger, but she's quickly cut off by Reg. "Forgive Little Red, she's our least experienced member, but quite the rogue, you see. And they're gnomes, my good man, not halflings, they're quite particular about being mistaken for other races of short stature...I have nothing against them. In fact, in exchange for a reasonable sum-" he waves his gauntlet-ed hand at the chest of coins. "-we protect them from trespassers, thugs, and other vagrant types that like to wander the sewers." Reg grins his widest, a trace of a threat behind his immense pride and charisma. "There's but one Wolf under Eubric, my friend. You speak to one of his finest units." He raises his hands. "We are his Sewer Wolves, guardians of ancient holes, protectors of tunnels, and their....smaller residents. " The armored dwarf grunted, gripping his axe tightly. Reg clapped him on the shoulder. "Relax Difur, they don't dare accuse of us of any wrongdoing. My mossy friend, we're not assassins, nor are merchants sewer-dwellers. If we kill, it's only in the defense of our home."

The enormous slug looks between all the heroes for a moment, then calls out in a low, booming voice. "REUGA! Boska, koochoo kung wata nee choo!" The party has no time to react as darkened figures start shifting forward from the darkness of the sewers. The frontmost shape - the largest humanoid one - seems to have glittering golden teeth grinning out at them. It picks up a limp Moke by the back of the shirt, shakes its head, and casually flings him behind the chest he brought. The group is now mostly in view. The heroes have a sneaking suspicion these aren't the Wolves they were looking for. Their leader (supposedly) smirks at the heroes from under his helmet, teeth glimmering a polished gold. "Ain't this some surprise? Not only intruders, but intruders working with our stunted little friends..." "I remember these guys! Word is they're looking for some sort of killer. Well, you won't find any down here, nu-uh. I've been very good at leaving marks unharmed, right, Daddy?" "Of course, Sweetheart, I'm very proud of you - but I think we'd best leave these fellows to Reg, they seem to be quite well-armed." "CAN I HIT THEM?! I WANNA HIT THEM!!" "For gods' sake, Feldorin, I told you not to get all hyped up when we're meeting people!" growled Reg towards the elf, before turning back to the heroes with a charismatic smile. "Now, can we help you?"

Fantastic figs. Digging Spiderwoman and Green Arrow. Love the detail LEGO's pouring into them.

Atramor placed one boot on the railing, looking down over the edge for just a moment. It was pretty fantastic, he had to admit...though he couldn't tell if it was the height or the feeling of invincibility the automatons gave him. McCafferey was practically gouging her talons into the woodwork for dear life. "This is a damn good ship ya' have here, Mr. Legonardo. A little ornamental for my tastes, but I s'pose ya' don't need to worry too much about sturdiness when Neron and Neredice aren't tryin' to tear it apart. What speed can she get up to?"

Pretzel successfully seals Nessa. The party follows Moke as the gnome drags the huge chest out of the office and down the tunnel opposite the one the heroes cam in through. This passageway is clearly more recently built, the walls of a newer stone as the grime fresh - where there should be a sluice of sewer water, however, there is just a bone dry rut. Something's clearly blocking it. The stench starts to become unbearably. Moke gives a squeak once the party's gone quite the distance under Eubric. "Oh, n-n-no...it's him...." The next corner they turn reveals exactly who he's talking about, and causes the weak-willed gnome to faint right where he stands. "...Hi chuba da naga, kung? Kee chai chai cun kuta?" How will the party respond?

The Intuitive Carletta Emilia Benita Anne-Marie Rosita Jeanette Priscilla Lucia Annabelle Cecilia Maria Louisa Garcia Louisa Giuliana Vittoria Roberta Consuela Rosalina Margarita Puerta will vote: Boris Wheeler (TheBoyWonder), for reasons she has stated both today and yesterday. That's right, her name has two Louisas. Deal with it.

The next one I think is one of my best so far. Take that how you will.