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Title: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on July 08, 2021, 03:52:34 pm
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Losing Is Fun is an interactive comic/suggestion game that follows adventurers on quests to aquire shinnies! The comic made it into The Hall of Legends (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=168375.msg8066400#msg8066400). Read the comic on the archive website! https://losingisfun.org/ (https://losingisfun.org/) You can also follow Losing Is Fun on threads! https://www.threads.net/@akamadmonkey (https://www.threads.net/@akamadmonkey)



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Part II

You are Urist Okbodthîkut IV. Your parents were the king and queen until they were recently murdered by a rampaging mob.

(https://i.imgur.com/OIapluX.gif)

You are standing in your laboratory in front of a green glass window. There are an array of such windows each accompanied by a lever. The window in front of you has a hand crafted bin underneath a raised bridge.

(https://i.imgur.com/YgASAJb.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: A_Curious_Cat on July 08, 2021, 05:02:41 pm
((Isn’t this in the wrong sub forum?))
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TricMagic on July 08, 2021, 05:36:19 pm
Pull the lever.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MrThrowaway on July 08, 2021, 05:44:05 pm
PULL IT

We don't need any handcrafted bins here.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Naturegirl1999 on July 08, 2021, 06:19:35 pm
Changed vote to most recent post. Copying and pasting is not working on my iPad for for some reason, at least not here, so I’ll point downwards rather than copying to avoid a double count
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Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on July 09, 2021, 01:27:36 am
(Does this mean the OG thread is dead now?)

PULL THE LEVER!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: voliol on July 09, 2021, 04:08:30 am
This is not a time to hasten ourselves. Inspect the other levers.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Magmacube_tr on July 09, 2021, 05:07:33 am
STRIKE PULL THE LEVER EARTH
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Screech9791 on July 09, 2021, 07:38:54 am
STRIKE PULL THE LEVER EARTH
STRIKE THE LEVER
PULL THE EARTH
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Naturegirl1999 on July 09, 2021, 07:52:24 am
STRIKE PULL THE LEVER EARTH
STRIKE THE LEVER
PULL THE EARTH

I change my vote to this
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: RoseHeart on July 09, 2021, 08:55:34 am
Good luck with this new endeavour!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Mephansteras on July 09, 2021, 09:57:48 am
WAIT TO SEE WHO GOES TO THE BIN
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on July 09, 2021, 12:45:08 pm
Pull the lever.

You pull the lever and the draw bridge lowers with a crunch!

(https://i.imgur.com/HwXdv8n.gif)

You push the lever back up and now the bin has vanished!

(https://i.imgur.com/ttiORJ2.gif)

"Very interesting." Says the scientist with the clip board. "Next."

(https://i.imgur.com/6Vv3jRz.gif)

The next window shows an anvil under a raised bridge.

(https://i.imgur.com/86LISBc.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Naturegirl1999 on July 09, 2021, 12:59:53 pm
Pull the left lever. We know the right one messes with the bridge let’s see what the left one does
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on July 09, 2021, 01:23:02 pm
OMG.

O M F G.

So glad to see you back here doing things.

RUB YOUR HANDS TOGETHER IN SCIENTIFIC ANTICIPATION. PULL ALL AVAILABLE LEVERS SIMULTANEOUSLY.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Superdorf on July 09, 2021, 01:43:16 pm
RUB YOUR HANDS TOGETHER IN SCIENTIFIC ANTICIPATION. PULL ALL AVAILABLE LEVERS SIMULTANEOUSLY.

+1
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Screech9791 on July 09, 2021, 02:27:26 pm
Punch someone in the face. It would be funny to do so.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Naturegirl1999 on July 09, 2021, 04:00:28 pm
Punch someone in the face. It would be funny to do so.
-1 We mustn’t deviate from the experiment, lest we give unuseful data
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on July 09, 2021, 06:17:37 pm
Pull the left lever, but leave it in that position once pulled.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TricMagic on July 09, 2021, 06:36:19 pm
RUB YOUR HANDS TOGETHER IN SCIENTIFIC ANTICIPATION. PULL ALL AVAILABLE LEVERS SIMULTANEOUSLY.

+1
+1
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on July 10, 2021, 01:18:22 am
RUB YOUR HANDS TOGETHER IN SCIENTIFIC ANTICIPATION. PULL ALL AVAILABLE LEVERS SIMULTANEOUSLY.

+1
+1
+1
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: A_Curious_Cat on July 10, 2021, 02:17:41 am
RUB YOUR HANDS TOGETHER IN SCIENTIFIC ANTICIPATION. PULL ALL AVAILABLE LEVERS SIMULTANEOUSLY.

+1
+1
+1
+1
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on July 12, 2021, 11:14:14 pm
Cheeky (not serious) suggestion:

Look for the lever that activates the door underneath the scientists.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on July 13, 2021, 12:06:40 pm
Cheeky (not serious) suggestion:

Look for the lever that activates the door underneath the scientists.

One can only hope
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on July 17, 2021, 12:44:34 pm
RUB YOUR HANDS TOGETHER IN SCIENTIFIC ANTICIPATION. PULL ALL AVAILABLE LEVERS SIMULTANEOUSLY.

The levers are not close enough together to pull them all at once.

(https://i.imgur.com/ad2YYn1.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Superdorf on July 17, 2021, 12:53:11 pm
Then pull them almost-simultaneously, while sprinting!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Naturegirl1999 on July 17, 2021, 01:07:23 pm
Then pull them almost-simultaneously, while sprinting!
+1
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on July 17, 2021, 01:46:41 pm
Then pull them almost-simultaneously, while sprinting!
+1

+1, also wow look at that science platform. We need one of those. Why don't we have one of those.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Naturegirl1999 on July 17, 2021, 01:53:03 pm
Then pull them almost-simultaneously, while sprinting!
+1

+1, also wow look at that science platform. We need one of those. Why don't we have one of those.
Be abuse we’re the experiment, not the experimentor
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on July 17, 2021, 02:16:54 pm
Then pull them almost-simultaneously, while sprinting!
+1

+1, also wow look at that science platform. We need one of those. Why don't we have one of those.
Be abuse we’re the experiment, not the experimentor

Demand a science platform of our own as well. The people deserve science platforms, not just the lab-coated elite.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Naturegirl1999 on July 17, 2021, 03:25:39 pm
Then pull them almost-simultaneously, while sprinting!
+1

+1, also wow look at that science platform. We need one of those. Why don't we have one of those.
Be abuse we’re the experiment, not the experimentor

Demand a science platform of our own as well. The people deserve science platforms, not just the lab-coated elite.
True, also my previous post was supposed to say because
+1 to science
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on July 17, 2021, 03:30:35 pm
Why demand one of your own, when you take theirs?

Find the auxiliary override for the science platform, and use it to evict the current tenants into the pit below.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on July 17, 2021, 03:33:49 pm
Why demand one of your own, when you take theirs?

Find the auxiliary override for the science platform, and use it to evict the current tenants into the pit below.

This is also acceptable. However, at the risk of beginning a murder hobo trend, we should politely request a science platform of our own via conventional means before resorting to a violent science platform revolution of the people.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Naturegirl1999 on July 17, 2021, 03:36:09 pm
Why demand one of your own, when you take theirs?

Find the auxiliary override for the science platform, and use it to evict the current tenants into the pit below.

This is also acceptable. However, at the risk of beginning a murder hobo trend, we should politely request a science platform of our own via conventional means before resorting to a violent science platform revolution of the people.
+1 to NEGOTIATION
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on July 17, 2021, 03:38:47 pm
Can we at least use the threat of the auxiliary override to improve our negotiating position?  (naturally, we would still have to find it first, but standing right next to it with our hands on the lever(s), should greatly improve our chances, no?)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on July 18, 2021, 02:22:04 am
+1 To whatever action will get us a SCIENCE PLATFORM!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on July 19, 2021, 02:44:06 pm
Can we at least use the threat of the auxiliary override to improve our negotiating position?  (naturally, we would still have to find it first, but standing right next to it with our hands on the lever(s), should greatly improve our chances, no?)

We should ask nicely, then if denied just go with operation: platform heist.

If we threaten them outright they could use whatever science rays may or may not be attached in immediate retaliation.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on July 26, 2021, 05:42:01 pm
"Your science platform. I want it." You say to the scientists.

"Vat Urist wants, Urist gets."

(https://i.imgur.com/tgBWn0j.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on July 27, 2021, 03:04:23 am
Now get him to pull all the levers!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on July 27, 2021, 05:34:39 pm
Now get him to pull all the levers!

(https://i.imgur.com/86LISBc.gif)

(https://i.imgur.com/5DMpWjs.gif)

(https://i.imgur.com/dsmZVBg.gif)

"¡¡VERY INTERESTIMGI!!", Says the scientist.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on July 27, 2021, 05:48:12 pm
The next window has a fluffy wambler under the bridge.

(https://i.imgur.com/wOBjn9b.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on July 28, 2021, 12:43:04 am
We need him to squish it as that's to powerful a weapon to allow to continue to exist!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on July 28, 2021, 02:19:56 am
But also exceptionally rare in most fortresses.

It could be of benefit to put the wambler on TOP of the bridge, then fling it against a target instead. (we can always test smashing after)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on August 03, 2021, 12:12:15 pm
Advise that as the current Lord of the Science Platform, you are altering the parameters of the test. We will Ve vill now attempt to crush the zee bridge with the zee fluffy wambler.

WAIT HANG ON where did the other scientist go. SUS.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: mightymushroom on August 03, 2021, 09:57:13 pm
Advise that as the current Lord of the Science Platform, you are altering the parameters of the test. We will Ve vill now attempt to crush the zee bridge with the zee fluffy wambler.

+1, we've already seen demonstrations of bridges' power, let's test wambler power.

And maybe get a trademark on Wambler Power!™
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on August 04, 2021, 03:39:15 am
Advise that as the current Lord of the Science Platform, you are altering the parameters of the test. We will Ve vill now attempt to crush the zee bridge with the zee fluffy wambler.

+1, we've already seen demonstrations of bridges' power, let's test wambler power.

And maybe get a trademark on Wambler Power!™
+1
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Anonylemon on August 06, 2021, 09:57:44 am
Advise that as the current Lord of the Science Platform, you are altering the parameters of the test. We will Ve vill now attempt to crush the zee bridge with the zee fluffy wambler.

+1, we've already seen demonstrations of bridges' power, let's test wambler power.

And maybe get a trademark on Wambler Power!™
+1
+1 “Also Scientist, be very careful with that thing.”

Finally, the quest is resurrected like Grawr after exploding violently. I’m going to enjoy checking this thread every few hours because I have no idea how to enable notifications.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Naturegirl1999 on August 06, 2021, 02:28:28 pm
If you post in it, clicking on Updated Topics
It’s will list each topic you posted in whenever there’s a new post
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Fimbulwinter on August 06, 2021, 05:39:30 pm
Damnit. Why it no work!?!?11
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on August 09, 2021, 02:40:36 am
Advise that as the current Lord of the Science Platform, you are altering the parameters of the test. We will Ve vill now attempt to crush the zee bridge with the zee fluffy wambler.

+1, we've already seen demonstrations of bridges' power, let's test wambler power.

And maybe get a trademark on Wambler Power!™
+1
+1 “Also Scientist, be very careful with that thing.”

(https://i.imgur.com/rrJsAWR.gif)

(https://i.imgur.com/S5WnZO8.gif)

¡¡SCIENCE!!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on August 09, 2021, 02:46:26 am
Les get back from the window in case it explodes.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on August 09, 2021, 06:36:03 pm
Les get back from the window in case it explodes.

+1

Also, tell Whatever-heez-name-is to go collect the specimen for examination.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Naturegirl1999 on August 09, 2021, 06:37:35 pm
Les get back from the window in case it explodes.

+1

Also, tell Whatever-heez-name-is to go collect the specimen for examination.
+1, tell him to get rubber gloves to protect from the electricity
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Fluffe9911 on August 09, 2021, 07:05:30 pm
Les get back from the window in case it explodes.

+1

Also, tell Whatever-heez-name-is to go collect the specimen for examination.
+1 although I dont think latex or any rubber products exist yet in dwarf fortress @Naturegirl1999 also whats with the slightly variated graffiti markings
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: mightymushroom on August 09, 2021, 07:19:24 pm
If rubber isn't available, thick leather isn't too shabby for electrical resistance. (And I won't mention that I can't recall any electrical or lightning effect in DF, either.)
I believe the markings are labels matching levers to bridges.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on August 18, 2021, 07:15:09 am
Also, being a dwarf, and near an obviously clear-glass (or crystal glass) window, be sure to collect that happy thought, lest you suddenly have a tantrum. (you know, due to your parents being brutally murdered by an angry mob)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on August 18, 2021, 02:55:09 pm
Also, being a dwarf, and near an obviously clear-glass (or crystal glass) window, be sure to collect that happy thought, lest you suddenly have a tantrum. (you know, due to your parents being brutally murdered by an angry mob)
+1 Admire clear glass window
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on August 18, 2021, 03:44:46 pm
Also, being a dwarf, and near an obviously clear-glass (or crystal glass) window, be sure to collect that happy thought, lest you suddenly have a tantrum. (you know, due to your parents being brutally murdered by an angry mob)
+1 Admire clear glass window
+1
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on August 19, 2021, 02:57:39 am
Also, being a dwarf, and near an obviously clear-glass (or crystal glass) window, be sure to collect that happy thought, lest you suddenly have a tantrum. (you know, due to your parents being brutally murdered by an angry mob)
+1 Admire clear glass window
+1
+1 We should also admire our science platform.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Naturegirl1999 on August 19, 2021, 09:45:57 am
Also, being a dwarf, and near an obviously clear-glass (or crystal glass) window, be sure to collect that happy thought, lest you suddenly have a tantrum. (you know, due to your parents being brutally murdered by an angry mob)
+1 Admire clear glass window
+1
+1 We should also admire our science platform.
+1 Try finding out what our science platform is made of
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on January 12, 2022, 04:36:10 pm
Les get back from the window in case it explodes.

+1

Also, tell Whatever-heez-name-is to go collect the specimen for examination.
+1, tell him to get rubber gloves to protect from the electricity

Atîs dons protective gear and enters the labratory room.

(https://i.imgur.com/vsHc9tM.gif)

He captures the energy inside the legendary artifact, Råshkodor

(https://i.imgur.com/z2PFwy0.gif)

You say, "MUHAHA! Now the elves will know !!JUSTICE!!"

(https://i.imgur.com/wi54sWm.gif)

Meanwhile, Noi is waking up from a pleasant slumber.

(https://i.imgur.com/GIqkEyR.gif)

What should you do today?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on January 12, 2022, 06:20:51 pm
Do a poofy dance of rejoicefulness. Her slumber was long!

Welcome back!!!!!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Mephansteras on January 12, 2022, 08:03:15 pm
Yup, time for a good wake up feather ruffling.

That's what my parrot does, anyway.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on January 13, 2022, 01:43:24 am
IT'S TIME FOR DANCING!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on January 13, 2022, 02:26:14 am
There has been a decided lack of shinies lately.

Find some shinies, and then dance with them.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on January 15, 2022, 06:36:58 pm
Also, go check on our friends. Poofy dance of wakefulness, check on friends. Maybe some breakfast. What do birdfolk eat? Fruit? Smaller birdfolk?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on January 16, 2022, 02:27:24 am
Smaller birdfolk are an essential part of the BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Superdorf on January 16, 2022, 12:28:21 pm
What do birdfolk eat? Fruit? Smaller birdfolk?

(https://imgur.com/Q814l4d.png)

Looks like the answer is "everything", "yes", and "hopefully not anymore", respectively
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: xkcd1963 on January 16, 2022, 11:17:02 pm
Meditate on kobolds
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on January 17, 2022, 01:45:19 am
Sounds like we need to make a trip to find some shearwater people and eat their babies!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on January 18, 2022, 01:30:58 pm
Respectfully submit that we, in accordance with the almighty wikipedia, should consume one sheep for our breakfasts. After the morning poofdance.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Superdorf on January 18, 2022, 05:42:38 pm
Respectfully submit that we, in accordance with the almighty wikipedia, should consume one sheep for our breakfasts. After the morning poofdance.

obtain -sheep tallow biscuit-
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on January 19, 2022, 02:09:27 am
Respectfully submit that we, in accordance with the almighty wikipedia, should consume one sheep for our breakfasts. After the morning poofdance.

obtain -sheep tallow biscuit-
+1
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on January 19, 2022, 03:33:48 am
Do a poofy dance of rejoicefulness. Her slumber was long!

Welcome back!!!!!

Yo do the jankiest of poof dances possible with your shiniest shinies.

(https://i.imgur.com/wFTlvMf.gif)

obtain -sheep tallow biscuit-

Monom Cryptchanted joined your party on a trek back to Robustlashes. You stayed the night at The Berry and Cinnamon. You decide the only thing that matters today is that you have -sheep tallow biscuit- as soon as possible.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on January 19, 2022, 03:45:17 am
Go forth and meet up with the rest of our group and announce our new found quest!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on January 19, 2022, 02:28:05 pm
The poofdance is glorious. So too shall be our biscuit.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on January 21, 2022, 05:16:33 pm
Go forth and meet up with the rest of our group and announce our new found quest!

You meet the others downstairs. "Good morning.", Kudo says. "Hello!" You reply, "Today is going to be such a good day!"

(https://i.imgur.com/WPY8xYl.gif)

You go to the bartender and ask him if he has any -sheep tallow biscuits-.

(https://i.imgur.com/F0zYSb8.gif)

"Ah, unfortunately there are no sheep farmed near Robustlashes so I'm all out of sheep tallow. The nearest town known for their sheep products is Bridlecrowns to the east."

You remember reading about Bridlecrowns in your book. You go to the others and share the development.

(https://i.imgur.com/NPX5TJE.gif)

"We are going here today for we must have -sheep tallow biscuits-."

(https://i.imgur.com/nAlSShA.gif)

"Bridlecrowns is ruled by the just deity Nithim and, apparently, known for it's sheep products!"

Edi complains, "But that's so far! Is there anything we should do before we start our trek?"
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on January 22, 2022, 12:16:08 am
We could develop our own culinary skills instead?

Determine if there are any shepherding operations in the more local area, then appropriate the needful tallow products?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on January 22, 2022, 02:11:41 am
I like the sound of that idea, we shall become a famous chef and travel the land creating culinary masterpieces, while also dancing!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on January 22, 2022, 02:36:06 am
If not local shepherding operations, we could also try our hand at wild game instead.  The map suggests mountains nearby.  Mountain Sheep could be a thing.  We should inquire.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on January 22, 2022, 03:05:45 am
If not local shepherding operations, we could also try our hand at wild game instead.  The map suggests mountains nearby.  Mountain Sheep could be a thing.  We should inquire.
+1 Beats walking across the entire country.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Mephansteras on January 22, 2022, 10:47:00 am
If not local shepherding operations, we could also try our hand at wild game instead.  The map suggests mountains nearby.  Mountain Sheep could be a thing.  We should inquire.
+1
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Superdorf on January 22, 2022, 10:51:20 am
-mountain goat tallow biscuit- would also be acceptable
Let's not limit our options here
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on January 22, 2022, 11:43:08 am
We could develop our own culinary skills instead?

Determine if there are any shepherding operations in the more local area, then appropriate the needful tallow products?
If not local shepherding operations, we could also try our hand at wild game instead.  The map suggests mountains nearby.  Mountain Sheep could be a thing.  We should inquire.

+1

My name is Noi and I provide the people of this community with sheep tallow and sheep tallow accessories.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Anonylemon on February 02, 2022, 09:41:17 am
We could develop our own culinary skills instead?

Determine if there are any shepherding operations in the more local area, then appropriate the needful tallow products?
If not local shepherding operations, we could also try our hand at wild game instead.  The map suggests mountains nearby.  Mountain Sheep could be a thing.  We should inquire.

+1

My name is Noi and I provide the people of this community with sheep tallow and sheep tallow accessories.
+1
Sheep hunter isn’t much but it’s honest work.

Phew it’s been a while, forgot about this story. Glad the rest of you have been keeping it going.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on February 18, 2022, 06:32:43 pm
If not local shepherding operations, we could also try our hand at wild game instead.  The map suggests mountains nearby.  Mountain Sheep could be a thing.  We should inquire.
-mountain goat tallow biscuit- would also be acceptable
Let's not limit our options here


You return to the others and agree to head out for the hill lands to the south east. You pay for another night at the inn so you have somewhere safe to stow your chest.

You set out while it is still morning. It looks like it might rain again.

(https://i.imgur.com/LRjQ9Vm.gif)

Eventually you spot a mountain goat in the distance!

(https://i.imgur.com/SOrPXGp.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on February 18, 2022, 07:30:15 pm
Perform a dodgeroll of stealth, as told by the legends. Attempt to capture the goat unaware.

EDIT: Dat goat so cute tho
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: RoseHeart on February 18, 2022, 08:17:56 pm
Wow dude.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on February 19, 2022, 01:19:35 am
Dodgeroll to VICTORY and bludgeon the goat with our crossbow!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on February 19, 2022, 12:02:43 pm
Have the three of you circle the goat with stealth, then attack from all sides to prevent escape.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on February 19, 2022, 11:52:38 pm
EDIT: Dat goat so cute tho

That's because it's a poof goat.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: RoseHeart on February 20, 2022, 04:21:21 am
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Wait a sec, I feel like I know that place (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=164469.0). (Specifically, this version (https://i.imgur.com/orYPeIZ.png))
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Ultimuh on March 11, 2022, 03:44:19 pm
Been a while since I last were on Bay12, and i really missed this thing.
Just posting to follow the continuation of this story.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on March 11, 2022, 05:44:07 pm
Forgot to draw Monom Cryptchanted in the last update. Fixed that.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on March 11, 2022, 06:16:15 pm
Have the three of you circle the goat with stealth, then attack from all sides to prevent escape.

You have the goat surrounded now!

(https://i.imgur.com/SxSE1Hz.gif)

How shall you strike?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on March 11, 2022, 09:08:55 pm
Have all 4 armed adventurers dogpile the unaware wild poofgoat simultaneously. We shall sing songs of this battle henceforce.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on March 12, 2022, 03:00:37 am
Everybody dogpile it and kick the crap out of it!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Ultimuh on March 12, 2022, 09:01:52 am
Dogpiling is indeed a good choice! Nothing could possibly go wrong with this plan! ... Nothing could possibly go wrong.. right?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on March 18, 2022, 12:58:41 am
Have all 4 armed adventurers dogpile the unaware wild poofgoat simultaneously. We shall sing songs of this battle henceforce.

You dodge-pile the mountain goat.

(https://i.imgur.com/YUs1zSj.gif)

This kills the goat.

(https://i.imgur.com/o5P5wO6.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on March 18, 2022, 02:13:12 am
Looks like we killed it to much and it exploded, but we can still make biscuits out of it.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Ultimuh on March 18, 2022, 09:25:07 am
Looks like we killed it to much and it exploded, but we can still make biscuits out of it.

Not to mention the bones and horns can be quite useful to make small trinkets which can be sold later.
And that skin can be tanned and sold if not made into something as well.

Grab what we can and continue the travel, we can start making biscuits after we set up camp somewhere.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on March 18, 2022, 12:04:30 pm
RIP AND TEAR.

Looks like we killed it to much and it exploded, but we can still make biscuits out of it.
Not to mention the bones and horns can be quite useful to make small trinkets which can be sold later.
And that skin can be tanned and sold if not made into something as well.

Grab what we can and continue the travel, we can start making biscuits after we set up camp somewhere.

+1

Make a note to brag in the next tavern about our timeless battle with the poofgoat of poofgoat mountain.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on March 19, 2022, 12:27:14 am
RIP AND TEAR.

Looks like we killed it to much and it exploded, but we can still make biscuits out of it.
Not to mention the bones and horns can be quite useful to make small trinkets which can be sold later.
And that skin can be tanned and sold if not made into something as well.

Grab what we can and continue the travel, we can start making biscuits after we set up camp somewhere.

+1

Make a note to brag in the next tavern about our timeless battle with the poofgoat of poofgoat mountain.
+1 We should also brag about our increase in skill and go on about how skilled we are at killing!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on March 19, 2022, 12:38:59 am
Eddie says, "I am of some mind to eat all of this carcass and there by absorb it's power."

(https://i.imgur.com/RNjwJJ5.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on March 19, 2022, 01:23:12 am
Only if he brings enough for the whole class!

If there isn't enough for everyone to get some corpse power then no one can eat it until it's biscuits.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on March 19, 2022, 01:26:09 am
Only if he brings enough for the whole class!

If there isn't enough for everyone to get some corpse power then no one can eat it until it's biscuits.

"When I say, 'All of this carcass, I mean, all of this carcass.'"
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on March 19, 2022, 03:07:33 am
Well I guess no one gets corpse power then.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Ultimuh on March 19, 2022, 04:29:57 am
I say we let him. Let's see what happens.
Just stand ready in case a medical emergency emerges.
Oh and uh, send someone out to scout the immediate area for more goats (or potential danger, so that we might be prepared for it).
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on March 19, 2022, 10:44:36 am
He is good friend, I say we sacrifice the prospect of  biscuits in the hopes of gaining an owlman ally with sheep-based superpowers.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on March 20, 2022, 12:13:42 am
Well if you guys say to give him the whole thing then I guess we let him have it.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on March 21, 2022, 05:28:25 pm
Maybe part of his superpowers is summon sheep. We don't know.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on March 22, 2022, 01:50:20 am
Sheep are herd animals. If we had adorable sheep kid, we will have adult sheep elsewhere.

He may eat the lamb-- we will look for more, and or, maybe get mutton.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on March 22, 2022, 07:21:55 pm
It took all day but I have finished fixing the images for the end of Part I. (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=164165.0) Now is as good a time as ever to re-read or get caught up.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on March 22, 2022, 08:06:54 pm
It took all day but I have finished fixing the images for the end of Part I. (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=164165.0) Now is as good a time as ever to re-read or get caught up.

WOW.

Impressive amount of work! Gonna link it to people.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on March 24, 2022, 07:32:50 pm
I say we let him. Let's see what happens.
Just stand ready in case a medical emergency emerges.
Oh and uh, send someone out to scout the immediate area for more goats (or potential danger, so that we might be prepared for it).

Sheep are herd animals. If we had adorable sheep kid, we will have adult sheep elsewhere.

He may eat the lamb-- we will look for more, and or, maybe get mutton.

Kudo and Monum head out to look for the heard while Edi eats the meat and guts.

It begins to rain.

After eating everything he can find he says, "I am now a poof owl."

(https://i.imgur.com/pyPfhF0.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on March 25, 2022, 12:36:01 am
Huzza! But what powers does he get as a poof owl?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on March 25, 2022, 12:07:00 pm
Edi has evolved into poof owl.

We should congratulate him, then definitely ask him what his new superpowers are. See if he can commune with other poofs, like aquaman, or something.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on March 25, 2022, 10:48:04 pm
The obvious one is that he now has "cute powers".

See also, how his eyes have changed.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Ultimuh on March 26, 2022, 07:23:54 am
The obvious one is that he now has "cute powers".

See also, how his eyes have changed.

If true, they would definitively come in handy in social situations.

We should congratulate him, then definitely ask him what his new superpowers are.

+1

We should also see if we can catch up to the rest of our group.
And seek shelter from the rain if possible.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on March 27, 2022, 12:42:45 am
The obvious one is that he now has "cute powers".

See also, how his eyes have changed.

If true, they would definitively come in handy in social situations.

We should congratulate him, then definitely ask him what his new superpowers are.

+1

We should also see if we can catch up to the rest of our group.
And seek shelter from the rain if possible.
+1 All good ideas.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Naturegirl1999 on April 01, 2022, 11:18:48 am
The obvious one is that he now has "cute powers".

See also, how his eyes have changed.

If true, they would definitively come in handy in social situations.

We should congratulate him, then definitely ask him what his new superpowers are.

+1

We should also see if we can catch up to the rest of our group.
And seek shelter from the rain if possible.
+1 All good ideas.
+1, can anyone in our party burrow? If so, we can stay underground until the rain stops, we shouldn;t need to go too deep, and ground is theoretically easier to break through than tree bark
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on April 01, 2022, 04:23:48 pm
Not in semi-mountainous areas. The geology that creates the mountains forces bedrock to the surface, and the sheer of the resulting terrain has hydrodynamic weathering. Very thin, if any, soil would be present.

Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Naturegirl1999 on April 01, 2022, 04:26:34 pm
Oh, scrap the burrowing idea, I don’t know a lot about mountains, do we have tools to break through tree bark? We have weapons I think, the idea would be to stay in a tree
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on April 01, 2022, 05:23:55 pm
Birbs live in trees. This is sensible.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on April 02, 2022, 01:11:42 am
We shall build a tree house to rival all others!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Schmaven on April 02, 2022, 06:18:03 am
Is it worth going back to the inn to grab our crossbow and other shinys?  I worry the innkeeper will just auction the contents of our room if we abandon it for too long.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on April 02, 2022, 10:06:44 am
We shall build a tree house to rival all others!

Tree house guild hall?!

We should make sure we have all our possessions for sure.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on April 03, 2022, 12:50:23 am
WE should make sure we have all our possessions for sure.
+1 No one shall possess our possessions but us!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on April 04, 2022, 12:16:58 pm
WE should make sure we have all our possessions for sure.
+1 No one shall possess our possessions but us!

Spoiler: Our treehouse (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on April 12, 2022, 10:37:44 pm
WE should make sure we have all our possessions for sure.
+1 No one shall possess our possessions but us!

Spoiler: Our treehouse (click to show/hide)

This post made me LMAO.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on April 12, 2022, 11:29:02 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/F6EbSxB.gif)

It looks like his poofness has attracted a heard of mountain goats.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on April 12, 2022, 11:40:30 pm
Is it worth going back to the inn to grab our crossbow and other shinys?  I worry the innkeeper will just auction the contents of our room if we abandon it for too long.

You have your crossbow. You only left all of your shinies.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on April 13, 2022, 12:35:47 am
I suggest areal combat;  Goats get protective of the herd when threatened.  Best to be unreachable by horned melee, no matter how much cute is radiated.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on April 13, 2022, 01:01:19 am
DEATH FROM ABOVE!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on April 15, 2022, 12:47:04 pm
REACH OUT TO OUR PEOPLE. Edi is their benevolent overlord by right of superior poof! Command them to be fruitful and multiply, that we might call on them in times of great need! Onwards to glory!

Spoiler: HEED US (click to show/hide)

Also if any of the poofgoats have like, experience in treehouse construction, that would be nice too. Just a thought, we could ask.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on April 15, 2022, 01:42:14 pm
REACH OUT TO OUR PEOPLE. Edi is their benevolent overlord by right of superior poof! Command them to be fruitful and multiply, that we might call on them in times of great need! Onwards to glory!

Spoiler: HEED US (click to show/hide)

Also if any of the poofgoats have like, experience in treehouse construction, that would be nice too. Just a thought, we could ask.
+1

Don't kill the poofgoats! They are friendly!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Ultimuh on April 15, 2022, 04:20:24 pm
The problem is that we need the tallow, remember? We have a task that must be done.
So unless we can figure out a way to get the tallow from them without harming them, I feel that I must vote against befriending the poof goats.

-1

Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on April 15, 2022, 07:43:33 pm
There must be a sacrifice.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on April 15, 2022, 10:49:29 pm
The problem is that we need the tallow, remember? We have a task that must be done.
So unless we can figure out a way to get the tallow from them without harming them, I feel that I must vote against befriending the poof goats.

-1

Mutters incoherently about dwarfy molten lava facials
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on April 16, 2022, 12:29:58 am
Who needs tallow when we can get an army of poof goats!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on April 16, 2022, 01:00:07 pm
We're allowed to give up our previous, spontaneous goals when better opportunities present themselves. Remember, our ultimate goal is to make friends with everyone in the world. Poof goats can be friends too.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on April 18, 2022, 12:23:02 pm
We're allowed to give up our previous, spontaneous goals when better opportunities present themselves. Remember, our ultimate goal is to make friends with everyone in the world. Poof goats can be friends too.

This is more reasonable than a sacrifice.

+1
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on April 19, 2022, 01:38:41 am
We're allowed to give up our previous, spontaneous goals when better opportunities present themselves. Remember, our ultimate goal is to make friends with everyone in the world. Poof goats can be friends too.

This is more reasonable than a sacrifice.

+1
+1 Poof goat friends for our friendship army!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on April 19, 2022, 01:43:55 am
Beware!! This might be why there are no shepherding operations in the region! The poof goat mafia is muscling all the poor shepherd boys down ravines!

;)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on April 19, 2022, 12:06:58 pm
To defeat the poof goat friendship mafia, you must BECOME the poof goat friend mafia.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on April 20, 2022, 09:18:23 pm
It has been a long while since I promoted the community discord server. It has never stopped being a delightful server. I sometimes stream myself drawing the comic there and we have a lot of talented artists who share their art and poetry. We also like just hanging out or listening to music. Come on and join us! https://discord.gg/cFaRHHmFdN
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on June 28, 2022, 05:27:23 pm
I plan to start updating weekly again. I will be aiming for Monday updates except when I get to busy like this time and I have to update on Tuesday.



REACH OUT TO OUR PEOPLE. Edi is their benevolent overlord by right of superior poof! Command them to be fruitful and multiply, that we might call on them in times of great need! Onwards to glory!

Spoiler: HEED US (click to show/hide)

Also if any of the poofgoats have like, experience in treehouse construction, that would be nice too. Just a thought, we could ask.

(https://i.imgur.com/AS4eUoM.gif)

You say to the party, "We should keep our new friends alive and start a sheepherding operation. We can kill one of them later to make -goat tallow biscuits- as needed. We don't have any flower anyways. I think we should make a treehouse near a fenced in location. I saw a good tree on the way here we could use!"

You walk the short ways to the tree. The goats follow.

(https://i.imgur.com/vm9JcHa.gif)

You mark the location on your map with some of Edi's blood.

(https://i.imgur.com/M3oP54w.gif)

Edi says. "We will stay here while you head to town to get flower and an axe."

(https://i.imgur.com/2dlGxLV.gif)

With that, you walk back to town. You grab some shinies from the inn before heading to the market. What should you buy?

(https://i.imgur.com/1Yapww8.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: BlackPaladin99 on June 28, 2022, 06:19:09 pm
Can we get a team inventory first?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on June 28, 2022, 08:22:17 pm
Can we get a team inventory first?

This! +1

Quote
You mark the location on your map with some of Edi's blood.

Also, this is such a L.I.F line.

EDIT: Also YAAAAS an update! Woop woop!

Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on June 29, 2022, 01:29:25 am
Can we get a team inventory first?

This! +1
+1
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Naturegirl1999 on July 04, 2022, 01:04:56 am
It’s been a while since I was here, shouldn’t we tend to Edi’s wounds?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on July 04, 2022, 01:14:58 am
It’s been a while since I was here, shouldn’t we tend to Edi’s wounds?
It's not his blood.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Naturegirl1999 on July 04, 2022, 01:44:54 am
Oh, good, in that case attempt to build the treehouse
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on July 04, 2022, 01:50:14 am
Oh, good, in that case attempt to build the treehouse
We've gone to town to get an axe so we can build the treehouse.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Naturegirl1999 on July 04, 2022, 01:51:10 am
Oh, good, in that case attempt to build the treehouse
We've gone to town to get an axe so we can build the treehouse.
oh +1
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on July 04, 2022, 02:28:50 am
This is Dwarf Fortresss. A wooden training axe works just as well for felling trees as an actual steel one.

This can be obtained through trickery by causing a cave-in, if one has no tools.  All you need is a clay harvest spot, and kiln workshop (made of anything fireproof, including a boulder).  Construct a multi-Z wall, with a "floating" floor over projecting from it, over the top of some peripheral branches of a tree, using clay boulder.  Deconstruct the ground-level section of said wall.  Cave-in occurs, wood is released as the tree deconstructs, due to being involved in the collapse.

Use the resulting wood to make the training axe.

Cut wood like a normal person.

Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on July 04, 2022, 05:12:27 pm
Can we get a team inventory first?

You can't check on the inventory of the others while away from them but you know your own inventory is as follows:

Your Inventory:
a - -elephant leather dress-
b - -elephant leather leggings-
c - horse leather shoes
d - lama leather waterskin
e - . 3 water
f - +cow leather backpack+
f - . 3 cheese
g - . 48 dingo meat 
h - . 40 dingo fat
i - . 3 dingo brains
j - . 3 dingo hear 
k - . 6 dingo lungs
i - . 3 dingo intestines
m - . 3 dingo liver
n - . 6 dingo kidneys
o - . 3 dingo tripe
p - . 3 dingo sweetbread
q - . 6 dingo eyes
r - . 3 dingo spleen
s - . 10 dingo bones
t - . 3 raw dingo hides
u - . 3 +dingo bone figurines+
v - . large copper dagger
w - +bronze shield+
x - =coper crossbow=
y - -lama leather bag-
z - . 20 silver coins
aa - . 100 copper coins
ab - -lama leather quiver-
ac - . 15 bronze bolts
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on July 05, 2022, 01:15:43 am
We could carve figures out of the bones and sell them in the market!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on July 05, 2022, 02:33:49 am
We could carve figures out of the bones and sell them in the market!

That's right. You have the three figurines you already carved and the dagger you used to carve them. I added that to your inventory.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on July 05, 2022, 02:46:41 am
With that knife we could make even more figures!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on July 05, 2022, 12:31:17 pm
Carve a treehouse from the tree with the knife.

Failing this, we should travel to town and trade carved figures for axe.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on July 05, 2022, 04:36:53 pm
Attempt to trade your figurines for an axe. Failing that, just pay for it like a normal person.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on July 06, 2022, 12:40:05 am
Carve a treehouse from the tree with the knife.
I kind of think we should try this at some point.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on July 06, 2022, 04:52:27 pm
If you've ever tried to build a treehouse or carve wood with a knife you'd know how much of an exercise in futility that is.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on July 07, 2022, 04:24:35 am
If you've ever tried to build a treehouse or carve wood with a knife you'd know how much of an exercise in futility that is.
I've used a knife to carve a pole so I could use it as a shovel handle and it took several hours, but it still got done and I've got like six more to go probably not gonna get done anytime soon as that crap messed up my thumb.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on July 12, 2022, 07:16:51 pm
Sorry for the delays in updating this week. Our air conditioner isn't working so I can't stand to sit at my desk to work on the update. To bad my laptop is broken. Otherwise I'd update from the coffee shop I'm holed up in!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on July 12, 2022, 08:51:49 pm
Take all the time you need, sorry bout yer AC
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on July 13, 2022, 12:59:36 am
Take as long as you need, hopefully you get your AC fixed soon.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on July 25, 2022, 05:15:04 pm
I have finally moved so I have full access to my PC again! I am still planning on doing weekly Monday updates. Today I plan to go back and forth with ya'll to have multiple updates!



You craft the rest of your 10 sets of dingo bones into various figurines. You take it to the nearby bone carving salesman.

(https://i.imgur.com/XrFRKUz.gif)

"Hello there bird person!" the salesman says. "What can I do for you."

You reply, "What can I get for these figurines?" and you show him your collection.

"Ah! This is good craftsmanship. I can give you 7 gold for the lot."

You are excited about your first sale! "Yes! Give me the shinnies." you say.

Next you head over to a woman who seems to be selling general supplies. There is a iron axe on her table.

(https://i.imgur.com/d3899dm.gif)

"Welcome to Martha's Goods! I'm Martha and this is what I have for sale." She waves her hand over the assorted goods on the table.

(https://i.imgur.com/UDzz2So.gif)

She says, "Our grappling hook is on sale for only ☼80!"

"How much for the axe?" you ask.

"That will cost you ☼340." she explains.

I'll take it! You say, and hand over 68 silver coins.

Is there anything else you'd like to buy in the market?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on July 25, 2022, 06:48:11 pm
String, or nothing

Get the rope. Rope is omniuseful.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on July 26, 2022, 02:51:59 am
(It's also easily crafted from local materials... anything from bast fiber bearing grass to horse hair, can be made into rope. The question is, can you do complex twist/braiding, and how much is your time you would spend on resource collection/processing worth?)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Quarque on July 26, 2022, 02:54:08 am
String, or nothing

Get the rope. Rope is omniuseful.
+1

but also the grappling hook. It's a combo with the rope.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Devastator on July 26, 2022, 05:45:35 am
do we need a grappling hook as a birdperson?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on July 26, 2022, 05:59:14 am
Perhaps not for its intended purpose, but it would still be handy for moving large, heavy burdens up the treehouse.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: delphonso on July 26, 2022, 09:46:52 am
String, or nothing

Get the rope. Rope is omniuseful.
+1

but also the grappling hook. It's a combo with the rope.

+1

Also, uhh...can't believe I missed this thread for an entire year. Welcome back?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on July 26, 2022, 12:48:22 pm
String, or nothing

Get the rope. Rope is omniuseful.
+1

but also the grappling hook. It's a combo with the rope.

+1

Also, uhh...can't believe I missed this thread for an entire year. Welcome back?

+1 to all of this. A grappling hook is basically a shiny with utility.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on July 26, 2022, 01:30:51 pm
String, or nothing

Get the rope. Rope is omniuseful.
+1

but also the grappling hook. It's a combo with the rope.

"A rope and grappling hook together will will cost you ☼90."

You hand over 6 gold coins.

(https://i.imgur.com/AAxBMOX.gif)

You head out of town back toward your tree. Good thing it has stopped raining!



Next Monday I will have an update covering the construction of your new home!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on July 26, 2022, 01:33:22 pm
We look so EQUIPPED FOR ADVENTURE.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Mephansteras on July 26, 2022, 03:04:06 pm
That is a prepared parrot!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: delphonso on July 26, 2022, 08:47:56 pm
Take in our surroundings. Perhaps there is adventure afoot somewhere!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on July 27, 2022, 12:50:37 am
It's time to build our tree house!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: bloop_bleep on August 02, 2022, 09:46:09 pm
+1 to treehouse.

Make staircases so that the goats can climb in the tree. We shall turn our goats into the most brawlsome of armored aerial attack cannon fodder in time.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on August 03, 2022, 12:23:47 pm
+1 to treehouse.

Make staircases so that the goats can climb in the tree. We shall turn our goats into the most brawlsome of armored aerial attack cannon fodder in time.

+1
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on August 04, 2022, 01:47:33 am
+1 to treehouse.

Make staircases so that the goats can climb in the tree. We shall turn our goats into the most brawlsome of armored aerial attack cannon fodder in time.

+1
+1
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on August 04, 2022, 08:46:28 pm
It's time to build our tree house!
+1 to treehouse.

Make staircases so that the goats can climb in the tree. We shall turn our goats into the most brawlsome of armored aerial attack cannon fodder in time.

You make it back to the build site and start chopping down trees.

(https://i.imgur.com/P4sr81m.gif)

You convert the logs into building materials.

(https://i.imgur.com/rnXWtuw.gif)

You start with the staircase that revolves around the main trunk.

(https://i.imgur.com/DoQLFpR.gif)

You are about halfway done when some travelers pass by. One is wearing cleric clothes that look to come from The Jade Union. The other is a dwarf with a 10 foot long poll.

(https://i.imgur.com/BBBuBut.gif)

"Hello bird folk and hello to you, human." the human cleric says.

"What is your business with us traveler?" Monom asks, somewhat defensively.

"We have no business with you, actually, although we do admire your tree house." the human explains.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on August 05, 2022, 01:10:26 am
Our tree house isn't even finished and it's already attracting admirers!

Ask them where they are headed and if they heard any interesting rumors.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on August 05, 2022, 01:40:08 am
While people squatting in rooms do tend to say interesting things, I don't think that is what you meant there. :)

Rumors (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rumor) are poorly substantiated bits of hearsay.
Roomers (https://www.lexico.com/definition/roomer) are people who crash in rooms without paying.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on August 05, 2022, 03:16:51 am
Damn spellcheck I don't know why it did that.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: delphonso on August 05, 2022, 06:01:55 am
Ask them about interesting roomers.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on August 05, 2022, 08:20:43 am
Interesting rumors of interesting roomers?
{We need friends, if we want to really leverage the power of friendship...}
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Schmaven on August 05, 2022, 10:41:55 am
Maybe we need some roomers to keep watch over our tree house while we're away?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Mephansteras on August 05, 2022, 06:49:28 pm
I thought that was the goats?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Schmaven on August 05, 2022, 09:23:05 pm
In that case, they could make sure the goats stand proper watch and don't slack on their shifts
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on August 06, 2022, 12:52:05 am
Interesting rumors of interesting roomers?
{We need friends, if we want to really leverage the power of friendship...}
Why not ask about both?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on August 06, 2022, 10:16:56 am
Interesting rumors of interesting roomers?
{We need friends, if we want to really leverage the power of friendship...}
Why not ask about both?

+1

Consider a brief poof dance of territorial dominance for these welcome strangers, then ask then good day and about rumors the the like.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on August 06, 2022, 03:32:39 pm
Interesting rumors of interesting roomers?
{We need friends, if we want to really leverage the power of friendship...}
Why not ask about both?

+1

Consider a brief poof dance of territorial dominance for these welcome strangers, then ask then good day and about rumors the the like.


You poof dance.

(https://i.imgur.com/AUVV6tX.gif)

You say, "Hello welcome strangers! Where are you headed and have you heard any rumors?"

The human cleric says, "The rumors we have heard all pertain Konlilomonth, The Oily Tomb, which is where we are headed! Legend says that Godin Imagepure was entombed in Konlilomonth in the year 24 during the war with the The Blind Plague. If the rumors are true then the tomb is filled with valuable treasure as well as lethal dangers."
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on August 07, 2022, 01:44:26 am
While an undead mummy is indeed an interesting roomer, i advise against suggesting they live (ahem) with us.

Ask if the treasure is shiny.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on August 07, 2022, 02:56:50 am
While an undead mummy is indeed an interesting roomer, i advise against suggesting they live (ahem) with us.

Ask if the treasure is shiny.
+1 Friends for the friend pile!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Haspen on August 07, 2022, 03:11:19 am
Ask if the treasure is shiny.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on August 08, 2022, 06:03:04 pm
Ask if the treasure is shiny.

(https://i.imgur.com/ZyPE9D5.gif)

"Some of it is very shiny." The dwarf says.

Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on August 09, 2022, 02:33:41 am
Sounds like we might need to go with them so we can get some of that shiny.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on August 09, 2022, 02:46:05 pm
+1, shiny, must acquire. Bring the crew.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Wolfkey on August 09, 2022, 06:56:00 pm
+1 OBTAIN OBJECT
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on August 09, 2022, 07:13:30 pm
Side note: Bring pack goats
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on August 10, 2022, 01:23:06 am
+1 to bringing the gang and the goats.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on August 12, 2022, 08:51:59 pm
I'm taking time off of my other project, a discord bot, to work on Losing is Fun this whole weekend! Keep the responses coming in so we can keep the plot moving.  ;D



Sounds like we might need to go with them so we can get some of that shiny.

"Can we come with?" You ask.

"We could always use a canary in the coal mine." The dwarf responds.

(https://i.imgur.com/ZyPE9D5.gif)

Side note: Bring pack goats

You can only really bring one goat since you only have one rope to tie tings to it's back. You pick out the poofiest of goats to bring. You need to leave two of your companions here to continue working on the treehouse. Who do you bring with you?

(https://i.imgur.com/j0jbujn.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on August 12, 2022, 08:55:49 pm
My vote is for Edi, the pooflord, guardian of the poof.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on August 13, 2022, 02:23:46 am
My vote is for Edi, the pooflord, guardian of the poof.
+1
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: bloop_bleep on August 13, 2022, 11:51:35 pm
BRING THE FALCON GUY
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on August 16, 2022, 06:18:33 pm
My vote is for Edi, the pooflord, guardian of the poof.
+1

You and edi grab your adventuring gear and head out with the others. Your poof goat follows.

You travel through the forest.

(https://i.imgur.com/Mg0XCSU.gif)

The two new companions lead you to a clearing in the trees. There is a stone pyramid!

(https://i.imgur.com/yyTackn.gif)

The dwarf says, "Okay, the lot of yeah better prepare yourselves for anything."

You walk up to the massive stone door.

(https://i.imgur.com/KntCksy.gif)

Do you burst it open or pick the lock?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Mephansteras on August 16, 2022, 06:32:46 pm
Do we, or any of the group, have much skill in lockpicking? I don't recall if it has come up before.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on August 16, 2022, 06:44:46 pm
Do we, or any of the group, have much skill in lockpicking? I don't recall if it has come up before.

You have a strange feeling that picking this lock requires no skill at all!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Mephansteras on August 16, 2022, 07:15:53 pm
Kea's would absolutely love picking locks, so let's do that!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: bloop_bleep on August 16, 2022, 08:12:26 pm
Yell "MELLON."
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on August 17, 2022, 01:07:22 am
Dance that door open!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Quarque on August 17, 2022, 01:13:20 am
Kea's would absolutely love picking locks, so let's do that!
+1
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on August 17, 2022, 09:37:06 pm
Kea's would absolutely love picking locks, so let's do that!

You pick the lock with a crossbow bolt.

(https://i.imgur.com/6FlB2Is.gif)

You peer into the room. The seems to be a slab with something written on it but you can't make it out from here.

(https://i.imgur.com/uS8gV7D.gif)

What do you do?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Strik3r on August 18, 2022, 01:10:00 am
Seems like a totally normal slab, with absolutely no chance of knowledge too terrible for mortal eyes being written on it at all...

Lets get closer and read it!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Quarque on August 18, 2022, 01:29:48 am
Be polite. Let the dwarf go first. ;D
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on August 18, 2022, 01:40:15 am
Whoever has the best armour should go first.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: bloop_bleep on August 18, 2022, 01:42:29 am
The goat should read it first. They are our cannon fodder, remember?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Quarque on August 18, 2022, 02:59:12 am
The goat should read it first. They are our cannon fodder, remember?
+1
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on August 18, 2022, 03:13:16 am
The goat should read it first. They are our cannon fodder, remember?
+1
+1 Who needs armour when we have an army of goats.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on August 19, 2022, 05:24:40 pm
The goat should read it first. They are our cannon fodder, remember?
+1
+1 Who needs armour when we have an army of goats.

+1 Absolutely send the goat to read and/or collect the tablet.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on August 22, 2022, 05:28:00 pm
The goat should read it first. They are our cannon fodder, remember?
+1
+1 Who needs armour when we have an army of goats.

+1 Absolutely send the goat to read and/or collect the tablet.

The goat walks forward and triggers some sort of saw blade trap!

(https://i.imgur.com/SAUuE61.gif)

Your poof goat is dead.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Mephansteras on August 22, 2022, 05:37:25 pm
Unfortunate, but now we know about the trap. And we can make goat tallow biscuits, so it's not a total loss.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on August 22, 2022, 06:00:34 pm
Make note to hold funeral for poofgoat upon return. Collect a personal item for use in said funeral. Perhaps some poof.

Throw rocks, like, all over the place to detect further traps.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on August 23, 2022, 12:32:28 am
Make note to hold funeral for poofgoat upon return. Collect a personal item for use in said funeral. Perhaps some poof.

Throw rocks, like, all over the place to detect further traps.

+1 and +1 to making the poofgoat tallow biscuits.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: delphonso on August 23, 2022, 05:02:26 am
+1 to commemorating our friend with a delicious meal.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Strik3r on August 23, 2022, 05:20:13 am
I think we won't need to do much in regards to making biscuits, looks like that sawblade trap butchered him well enough by itself...
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on August 23, 2022, 02:48:20 pm
Is Edi ok
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on August 24, 2022, 12:28:39 am
Is Edi ok
+1 Gotta check on our living friends before eating the dead ones.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on August 24, 2022, 10:32:31 pm
Make note to hold funeral for poofgoat upon return. Collect a personal item for use in said funeral. Perhaps some poof.

Throw rocks, like, all over the place to detect further traps.


You throw rocks all over the place and find two more traps... Axes that swing out of the ceiling.

(https://i.imgur.com/IRk1WlB.gif)

Is Edi ok

"How are you Edi?" you ask.

(https://i.imgur.com/GVwnB6m.gif)

"I'm bleeding out from this pike wound." he responds.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on August 25, 2022, 12:56:02 am
We should probably do something about that, time for some first aid.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: bloop_bleep on August 25, 2022, 11:40:35 am
What? Why? What happened to Edi :(
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on August 25, 2022, 08:24:51 pm
Do our best for Edi I guess
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on August 26, 2022, 01:59:04 am
What? Why? What happened to Edi :(

He got hurt pretty bad some time ago. Surprised he is still alive, honestly.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on August 26, 2022, 11:33:54 am
Oh my goodness.

Attempt to perform medical care, and ask if anyone, like the priest-lookin fellow, can do anything to help heal Edi. Let's let him stay here in this room for now and rest.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Fish Preferred on September 17, 2022, 12:22:01 pm
WHAT?? WHEN?? PIKE?? WHAT?? HOW?? PIKE??....WHAT?? WHAT??

PIKE?? WHAT??
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on September 17, 2022, 03:14:33 pm
WHAT?? WHEN?? PIKE?? WHAT?? HOW?? PIKE??....WHAT?? WHAT??

PIKE?? WHAT??

This was some time ago: http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=164165.msg7960512#msg7960512
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on September 17, 2022, 05:24:53 pm
Edi is a veritable colossus of toughness and willpower.

We must save Edi.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on September 17, 2022, 11:47:42 pm
No joke, he's been flying on a deflated lung.  No complaints at all.  Massive stoicism.

We should get him a whole barrel of hard liquor after this.

(also, why are myself and Monkey the only ones that seem to remember this?)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on September 18, 2022, 01:19:51 am
Dang seems like most people weren't paying enough attention at the time.


Also how long in game has he had that injury?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on September 18, 2022, 03:40:55 am
Depends--- how long did the trip from the village where we asked about sheep tallow biscuits, to the desert plateau where we met the vulture/ibis bird people take, how long did we stay there, and how long did it take to travel to this pyramid in the middle of a jungle?

Because about that long, gameworld time.

Rough guess: More than a week and a half?



Again-- I am actually surprised he's still alive. He should have infection and other bad juju by now. Maybe his blood is so alcoholic that germs cant get started? LOL.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on September 19, 2022, 11:29:40 am
I assumed he healed! I don't know XD

See if that guy who looks like a cleric can help him.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on September 19, 2022, 12:03:25 pm
....

We could ask the dwarf for "Medical Care".

...

No, let's not. :D
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on September 19, 2022, 12:38:38 pm
The dwarf stayed in a holiday inn express last night.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: bloop_bleep on September 20, 2022, 08:59:36 pm
I wasn't active in Losing is Fun for a while, I am missing a bit of the lore. I'm sort of like that voice inside the head that went for an expedition to the Medulla Oblongata and then came back fresh with new deranged ideas.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on September 23, 2022, 05:31:31 am
Quick Recap:

Noi Dontwannacracker and co rescued the town leader's son from the bandits.
(In the process of the rescue, Edi got a little more copper in his diet than he would have liked.)

In recognition of our saving his boy, said local lord gifted us with a tract of land. ... Out in the boonies.

When we arrived, we found that the area was already inhabited by ibis/vulture people, who have a primitive shamanistic culture.
We did the poofy friendship dance, got high on some local entheogen, and received a prophesy that we must use the power of friendship to prevent a massive disaster.

Somehow, the topic of *SHEEP TALLOW BISCUITS* came up.  We went to the closest town to attempt to appropriate some, but were told nobody raises sheep.
We went to a nearby mountainous region, and hunted some mountain sheep. Edi ate the entire kill by himself, and absorbed unholy cuteness powers.
(It could just be pupillary dilation from blood loss however...)  Regardless, his cute powers seem able to control the cute sheep. We collected one.

We then returned to the tract of land we had been gifted, and started construction of a treehouse.

While there, we were greeted by a random human cleric and a dwarven retainer.  They told us about this tomb, and a shiny treasure inside.

We decided to go.

At no time in between did we get Edi medical care.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on September 23, 2022, 03:44:15 pm
Thanks for the beautiful recap! I do plan on continuing this soon. I have just been a bit busy the last few weeks!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on September 23, 2022, 07:00:15 pm
The human cleric explains that he can use his fire magic to cauterize the wound. You eat some cheese while you watch.

(https://i.imgur.com/OyoeJQD.gif)

The dwarf says, "He's not fit for the tomb. Let's leave him to rest."
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on September 23, 2022, 07:16:40 pm
Hooray! Edi is now burned, but at least he isn't bleeding. Mission success.

I'm glad I assumed that the man with a tall hat had some sort of medicinal experience. We should leave him some cheese as an apology and a sustenance before we continue onwards. Maintaining friendship is key.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Superdorf on September 23, 2022, 08:47:04 pm
Doesn't fire make people bleed more in DF O_o
Regardless, Noi cheese nibbles are precious

give cheese to Edi, he needs it. give cheese to cleric too, he earned it. have pleasant cheese snack with friends before pressing on.

If possible, acquire ten-foot pole from the surrounding brush. Once we re-enter the tomb, use the pole to poke about liberally for traps.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on September 24, 2022, 01:13:09 am
Doesn't fire make people bleed more in DF O_o
Regardless, Noi cheese nibbles are precious

give cheese to Edi, he needs it. give cheese to cleric too, he earned it. have pleasant cheese snack with friends before pressing on.

If possible, acquire ten-foot pole from the surrounding brush. Once we re-enter the tomb, use the pole to poke about liberally for traps.

+1 We shall poke our way to Victory!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on September 24, 2022, 02:00:33 pm
Doesn't fire make people bleed more in DF O_o
Regardless, Noi cheese nibbles are precious

give cheese to Edi, he needs it. give cheese to cleric too, he earned it. have pleasant cheese snack with friends before pressing on.

If possible, acquire ten-foot pole from the surrounding brush. Once we re-enter the tomb, use the pole to poke about liberally for traps.

+1 We shall poke our way to Victory!

+1 Best plan.

If no pole is about, throw pebbles.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Ultimuh on September 24, 2022, 02:10:04 pm
Doesn't fire make people bleed more in DF O_o
Regardless, Noi cheese nibbles are precious

give cheese to Edi, he needs it. give cheese to cleric too, he earned it. have pleasant cheese snack with friends before pressing on.

If possible, acquire ten-foot pole from the surrounding brush. Once we re-enter the tomb, use the pole to poke about liberally for traps.

+1 We shall poke our way to Victory!

+1 Best plan.

If no pole is about, throw pebbles.

+1
And poke some unsightly creatures that we might inevitably stumble upon.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Quarque on September 26, 2022, 02:07:39 am
Doesn't fire make people bleed more in DF O_o
Regardless, Noi cheese nibbles are precious

give cheese to Edi, he needs it. give cheese to cleric too, he earned it. have pleasant cheese snack with friends before pressing on.

If possible, acquire ten-foot pole from the surrounding brush. Once we re-enter the tomb, use the pole to poke about liberally for traps.

+1 We shall poke our way to Victory!

+1 Best plan.

If no pole is about, throw pebbles.
+1

I don't think we should use it as a weapon though. It's just an expendable wooden stick to search for traps. If we need to fight, that crossbow will work much better. 
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on September 26, 2022, 04:17:22 pm
I am going to be a host of the forum runner competition starting October 14th! http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=180364.0

Two players will get to control characters in my world in some sort of competition. Let's try to get through the tomb by then! I plan on starting the tomb when I get home from some errands. Let's goooo!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on September 26, 2022, 04:52:59 pm
Woohoo! Lets do it.

Also, hooray for your forum runner thing!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on September 26, 2022, 10:21:20 pm
If possible, acquire ten-foot pole from the surrounding brush. Once we re-enter the tomb, use the pole to poke about liberally for traps.[/b]

You look through the bushes for ten foot poles but you can't find any.

(https://i.imgur.com/3TzeTBf.gif)

Looks like you are going to have to use pebbles again this time.

(https://i.imgur.com/9tnAwnN.gif)



Thanks Superdorf and Persephone who sat in on the livestream of my process on the Discord server: https://discord.gg/34m84s9KHS
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Mephansteras on September 27, 2022, 12:34:25 am
Ah. Yes. We should have our new friend use his pole to find traps. But we can also throw pebbles. It won't hurt.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on September 27, 2022, 04:17:59 am
Use the friendship pole to poke our way to victory, and also throw the pebbles.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on September 27, 2022, 04:08:39 pm
Ah. Yes. We should have our new friend use his pole to find traps. But we can also throw pebbles. It won't hurt.

+1, also we should return to the tomb and commence further exploration.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on September 27, 2022, 06:45:20 pm
Ah. Yes. We should have our new friend use his pole to find traps. But we can also throw pebbles. It won't hurt.

+1, also we should return to the tomb and commence further exploration.

You make it around the saw blade trap to read the inscription!

(https://i.imgur.com/kBX0rK8.gif)

It reads, "Woe unto any who disturb the resting place of Obler Frostfaith. The Law-giver watches still."

(https://i.imgur.com/vcbEncE.gif)

You find a staircase around the corner at the back of the room.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on September 28, 2022, 12:37:42 am
Let's head up stairs and use the pole to poke around while searching for shiny stuff.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: RoseHeart on September 28, 2022, 02:49:51 am
I am going to be a host of the forum runner competition starting October 14th! http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=180364.0

Two players will get to control characters in my world in some sort of competition. Let's try to get through the tomb by then! I plan on starting the tomb when I get home from some errands. Let's goooo!
Good luck! Just popping in to say that before Mr. Monkey's part in this event, someone else has one prepared to start in a couple days. Yet we still have no player nominations.

Please consider submitting a nomination, so the event can start as planned.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Mephansteras on September 28, 2022, 01:35:25 pm
Let's head up stairs and use the pole to poke around while searching for shiny stuff.

+1
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on September 28, 2022, 02:17:13 pm
Let's head up stairs and use the pole to poke around while searching for shiny stuff.

+1

+1

Let's not be first through the door.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Ultimuh on September 28, 2022, 04:22:03 pm
Let's head up stairs and use the pole to poke around while searching for shiny stuff.

We didn't find a pole.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on September 28, 2022, 05:19:27 pm
Let's head up stairs and use the pole to poke around while searching for shiny stuff.

We didn't find a pole.

Dwarf friend has pole-spear.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Mephansteras on September 28, 2022, 05:28:59 pm
Let's head up stairs and use the pole to poke around while searching for shiny stuff.

We didn't find a pole.

Dwarf friend has pole-spear.

Which is why he gets to go first.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on September 28, 2022, 05:34:41 pm
Look for shiny stuff but DON'T TOUCH ANY OF IT YET
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on September 28, 2022, 06:19:35 pm
If we find a mummy we should make friends with it.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on September 29, 2022, 01:16:09 am
If we find a mummy we should make friends with it.
+1 To making mummy friends.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on October 04, 2022, 03:00:01 pm
Let's head up stairs and use the pole to poke around while searching for shiny stuff.

We didn't find a pole.

Dwarf friend has pole-spear.

Which is why he gets to go first.

The dwarf goes up the stairs, poking all the way. You find a room with a sarcophagus, another tablet, and many piles of bones.

(https://i.imgur.com/as4MQ4G.gif)

There is another staircase leading upwards on the other side of the room.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on October 04, 2022, 03:59:28 pm
Read the slab. Can we read? Get someone who can read to read the slab.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Superdorf on October 04, 2022, 04:05:26 pm
Nobody stand too close to that sarcophagus.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on October 05, 2022, 01:24:58 am
Read the slab then knock on the sarcophagus to see if anyone's home.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Quarque on October 05, 2022, 01:45:24 am
Nobody stand too close to that sarcophagus.
+1
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on October 05, 2022, 04:23:49 pm
Read the slab. Can we read? Get someone who can read to read the slab.

You are a novice reader. You start making your way toward the slab.

"Don't step on any bones." the dwarf says so you tip toe.

(https://i.imgur.com/jZgc44g.gif)

The slab reads:

"In memory of Obler Frostfaith.
Died peacefully in the year 71.
Law-giver of The Jade union 6 to 71
Loving mother and wife."
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on October 05, 2022, 05:18:53 pm
There is NO shiny stuff ANYWHERE in here. Express disappointment, then proceed further in behind dwarf-friend.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on October 05, 2022, 07:05:55 pm
There is NO shiny stuff ANYWHERE in here. Express disappointment, then proceed further in behind dwarf-friend.

You follow the dwarf up the stairs and find a room with 2 bags, a chest, a cherry wood crutch, and a lapis lazuli statue of an wereant-eater.

(https://i.imgur.com/FrGWCv5.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on October 05, 2022, 07:28:34 pm
This room brims with shiny potential.

Yo you guys think we should be the one to open the chest? I saw The Mummy with Brendan Frasier. Maybe we can supervise.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on October 08, 2022, 09:14:44 pm
Going to need more activity than that if we are going to have an update tomorrow.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on October 08, 2022, 09:44:43 pm
I know how mummies are supposed to work. I'm not sure if it's going to work the same way here. On one hand, I really want a mummy for a friend. On the other hand, if we screw this up, not only do we die, but all our friends die, and then the demon master takes over the world because we didn't make friends with him. I really don't want to take that risk.

Have we seen the whole tomb yet? Is this all there is? Fully explore the tomb before we touch anything.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Quarque on October 08, 2022, 10:03:46 pm
There's two things I'd like to ask the dwarf. Number one..

The human cleric says, "The rumors we have heard all pertain Konlilomonth, The Oily Tomb, which is where we are headed! Legend says that Godin Imagepure was entombed in Konlilomonth in the year 24 during the war with the The Blind Plague. If the rumors are true then the tomb is filled with valuable treasure as well as lethal dangers."

The slab reads:

"In memory of Obler Frostfaith.
Died peacefully in the year 71.
Law-giver of The Jade union 6 to 71
Loving father and husband."

So, is the tomb of Godin Imagepure hidden somewhere else? And do we need to keep searching?

Question number two: where is his human companion? Did he stay outside with Edi, or is there another reason he stayed behind?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on October 08, 2022, 10:20:31 pm
Have we seen the whole tomb yet? Is this all there is? Fully explore the tomb before we touch anything.

There are no other obvious doorways or stairs.

There's two things I'd like to ask the dwarf. Number one..

The human cleric says, "The rumors we have heard all pertain Konlilomonth, The Oily Tomb, which is where we are headed! Legend says that Godin Imagepure was entombed in Konlilomonth in the year 24 during the war with the The Blind Plague. If the rumors are true then the tomb is filled with valuable treasure as well as lethal dangers."

The slab reads:

"In memory of Obler Frostfaith.
Died peacefully in the year 71.
Law-giver of The Jade union 6 to 71
Loving mother and wife."

So, is the tomb of Godin Imagepure hidden somewhere else? And do we need to keep searching?

You bring up the discrepancy on the slabs.

he dwarf replies, "We must be in the wrong tomb! We should never have come here! Obler Frostfaith was known to be a powerful cyromancer in both life and death."

where is his human companion? Did he stay outside with Edi, or is there another reason he stayed behind?

Edit: The human cleric is in the stairwell behind you.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on October 08, 2022, 11:09:10 pm
Find the right tomb and repeat previous precautions.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on October 09, 2022, 11:05:48 pm
Find the right tomb and repeat previous precautions.

You make your way towards the exit.

(https://i.imgur.com/BXAZfAG.gif)

You hear a crunch.

(https://i.imgur.com/VRinmKX.gif)

You hear a harsh female voice emanate from the sarcophagus , "Who dares disturb the resting of Obler Frostfaith!?"

(https://i.imgur.com/D4IJ4yM.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Quarque on October 10, 2022, 02:47:26 am
Ah, that crunching sound was so satisfying.

Now let's run for the exit and get ready to shoot some crossbow bolts from behind a somewhat safe corner, if possible.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on October 10, 2022, 02:53:00 am
Oh shit, everybody run!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on October 10, 2022, 03:02:30 pm
RUN FIRST MAKE FRIENDS LATER
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on October 10, 2022, 04:56:03 pm
Now let's run for the exit and get ready to shoot some crossbow bolts from behind a somewhat safe corner, if possible.

"Everyone run!", you yell. You and the human make it to the staircase.

(https://i.imgur.com/7u9esOb.gif)

You take a shot.

(https://i.imgur.com/gpFmwah.gif)

You hit the mummy but she appears unphased. "None of you shall leave this tomb alive." she says.

(https://i.imgur.com/kinGknx.gif)

A skeletal hand grabs the dwarfs foot and he falls.

(https://i.imgur.com/sJWNbqj.gif)

(https://i.imgur.com/vAqLUKB.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on October 10, 2022, 04:59:16 pm
Wait, She's a WOMAN?

(doubletakes-- looks at slab--- "Loving HUSBAND"...)

(Looks at mummy.  Definitely female.)


Are you SURE you are Obler Frostfaith?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on October 10, 2022, 05:00:17 pm
Wait, She's a WOMAN?

(doubletakes-- looks at slab--- "Loving HUSBAND"...)

(Looks at mummy.  Definitely female.)


Are you SURE you are Obler Frostfaith?

That one was my bad. Retconing it it to say loving mother and wife. Thanks for catching that.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on October 10, 2022, 05:04:17 pm
Hilarious mistaken identity would be better I feel-- but Mkay.


Oh well-- Time to make friends with Mummy Dearest (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0FNSuJ437w).
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Quarque on October 10, 2022, 05:51:17 pm
Seems like Obler only wants to be friends with skeletons. Run for your life, birdman. That poor dwarf. :-\
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on October 10, 2022, 06:19:07 pm
"Uh, wait, we have the wrong tomb. We're very sorry. Please, can you tell us the way to Goden Imagepure's resting place? We need to speak with him."
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on October 10, 2022, 07:15:22 pm
Yes hello, we are the cleaning service you ordered. Finely Feathered Cleaning Crew, at your service. We also offer renovation services, with a special on a tree-fort theme. Where should we start?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on October 11, 2022, 01:07:10 am
It is time to use the POWER OF FRIENDSHIP to make friends!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on October 13, 2022, 04:08:46 pm
"Uh, wait, we have the wrong tomb. We're very sorry. Please, can you tell us the way to Goden Imagepure's resting place? We need to speak with him."

You say, "Um I'm really sorry you died. I think we have the wrong tomb. We were looking for Goden Imagepure's resting place. Could you-"

Obler interrupts, "Goden Imagepure. I have not heard that name in a long time. He was a disgrace when he failed as my general in the battle of 24. I gave him a tomb, yes, but only to keep unity of the factions. I care not for political squabbles anymore! Bring me Acespade, his battle ahnk, and I will spare you your lives."

(https://i.imgur.com/kinGknx.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on October 13, 2022, 11:43:38 pm
(Subtly worried at the implications of 'battle ahnks'.. being fertility symbols and all... more worried about a female mummy demanding one. Weaponized reproduction sounds.... yeah. [Checks again] 'devoted mother'... good grief!)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on October 14, 2022, 01:44:17 am
Guess we get directions to the tomb and grab that ahnk thing.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on October 14, 2022, 05:58:28 pm
Guess we get directions to the tomb and grab that ahnk thing.

"Where is Goden's tomb?" you ask.

Obler replies, "It is in the north west most tomb in this complex. Go there at once!"

And so you go to do as she asks.

(https://i.imgur.com/kinGknx.gif)



Quote from: The White Rabbit
(http://i.imgur.com/GdLf994.jpg)

Forum Runner needs a replacement. This event is packed with top hosts, eager to entertain and surprise you with their 2 week trials. But one player has had to step away, due availability reasons, leaving the baton up for grabs.

Win or lose, that will be determined by the trials, but you can definitely save Forum Runner 3 (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=180364.0).


Are you in?

Please help spread the word! Stay tuned as more develops.

Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on October 15, 2022, 04:52:18 am
Lets get to that tomb!


Also what exactly is that forum runner thing?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on October 15, 2022, 12:59:15 pm
It's the thing I was nominated for but immediately descended into IRL chaos and couldn't continue. It's a super fun competition and I recommend someone take my place!

Lets get to that tomb!

+1 Also how shiny IS this ankh? Asking out of curiosity, or to help us locate it, and definitely not to be tempted by its shiny desirability.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Quarque on October 15, 2022, 02:07:09 pm
Lets get to that tomb!
+1, After helping the dwarf to get up.

You say, "Um I'm really sorry you died."
:D :D :D How to befriend a mummy 101
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on October 17, 2022, 05:30:58 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/0Z1erLA.gif[/img)
The Noi story line will be on stand by while I host Forum Runner 3.5. TricMagic and notquitethere will both be going head to head to see who can get closer to learning The Necromancer's secrets from the books in his tower, Galleyspun, by October 27th. Contestants, please remember to highlight your commands in your chosen text color.



TricMagic, you chose a mountain goat woman named Tim armed with a war hammer.

(https://i.imgur.com/OO8T78E.gif)

Your starting stats are as follows.

(https://i.imgur.com/FXQsEgw.gif)

You start in the hills North West of Galleyspun.

(https://i.imgur.com/CqEeqUl.gif)



notquitethere, you chose a mountain goat man named Belbez armed with a spear.

(https://i.imgur.com/jJe6K2f.gif)

Your starting stats are as follows.

(https://i.imgur.com/IUSOYWv.gif)

You start at the edge of The Wastes south of Gallyspun.

(https://i.imgur.com/MjTPAJF.gif)



The faster you each respond, the faster I can reply with panels and the quicker you can get to your goal. Good luck to you both.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: notquitethere on October 18, 2022, 02:52:13 am
Jog over to the tower!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on October 19, 2022, 07:01:07 pm
Jog over to the tower!

notquitethere: You start to jog through The Wastes towards the tower. A troll appears from a nearby cave. "HReeeaaaa!" It shouts.

(https://i.imgur.com/hOUCTex.gif)

It looks like it is about to leave the cave.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: notquitethere on October 20, 2022, 06:00:19 am
Yikes!

I think I can outrun a troll! Circle away at speed in the direction of the tower and try to get out of sight behind the sparse trees.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TricMagic on October 20, 2022, 08:08:11 am
"Everywhere and everywhen, why must the masters be so demanding. Least the perks are good."

Knock down the tree, smash the branches and roots off, then ride it down the hills.

Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on October 20, 2022, 06:24:24 pm
I think I can outrun a troll! Circle away at speed in the direction of the tower and try to get out of sight behind the sparse trees.

Notquitethere, the troll picks up a boulder.

(https://i.imgur.com/wELRdIp.gif)

He throws it at you as you pass behind a tree. The boulder hits the tree instead of you.

(https://i.imgur.com/bYnFgXk.gif)

You continue to jog toward the tower.



"Everywhere and everywhen, why must the masters be so demanding. Least the perks are good."

Knock down the tree, smash the branches and roots off, then ride it down the hills.


TricMagic you remove all the branches and roots from the trunk of the tree. You ride it down the hill at staggering speed, bypassing a potential encounter with a beakdog mounted goblin.

(https://i.imgur.com/55DGq23.gif)



You both have made it closer to the tower but the dead trees grow thicker here.

(https://i.imgur.com/RdEGfaH.gif)

There are also many patches of writhing wormy growths.

(https://i.imgur.com/9fHjJBQ.gif)

You can bypass steping on the tendrils but you will have to pass through the thickets at a slowed pace.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TricMagic on October 20, 2022, 06:37:37 pm
"Course it's demon grass. Always some type of it around. I know it's weakness though!"

Knock down trees to create bridges through the patches. Use that body Strength! This type of stuff can't reach too high.

(Hammer, high strength, and enough wits to make use of the soon to be deadwood.
Well... unless those are actual worms, but would guess it's grass given it's staying rooted in place.)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: notquitethere on October 20, 2022, 07:14:26 pm
Near miss... but have to keep up the pace...

Prod some tendrils with my spear. If they're strong enough to grasp it with prohibitive force, I'll try and yank my spear back and head for the thickets instead... but if they can't swiftly grab a spear then I'll try bounding through.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on October 21, 2022, 10:46:08 am
Knock down trees to create bridges through the patches. Use that body Strength! This type of stuff can't reach too high.[/color]

TricMagic, You start working on nocking down some trees but the work is slow compared to if you had an axe instead.

(https://i.imgur.com/Vc406uA.gif)

You will get through to the tower but it will take you some time.



Prod some tendrils with my spear. If they're strong enough to grasp it with prohibitive force, I'll try and yank my spear back and head for the thickets instead... but if they can't swiftly grab a spear then I'll try bounding through.

You poke at the tendrils with your spear.

(https://i.imgur.com/6dyFEII.gif)

They don't seem to react in anyway. You dart your way toward the tower which appears to have a bronze facing south.

(https://i.imgur.com/BWWoGR0.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TricMagic on October 21, 2022, 10:52:54 am
Turn my hammer around and use the pick end as well to help splinter the trees.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: notquitethere on October 21, 2022, 11:25:38 am
Carefully approach the bronze door, give it a tap with my spear and wait a moment in case anything bursts out. If all is calm, I seek to enter the tower.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on October 22, 2022, 07:43:41 pm
Turn my hammer around and use the pick end as well to help splinter the trees.

TricMagic, You use the pointy end sort of like crow bar and the dry wood splinters. You are getting closer to the tower.

(https://i.imgur.com/Sl6283A.gif)



Carefully approach the bronze door, give it a tap with my spear and wait a moment in case anything bursts out. If all is calm, I seek to enter the tower.

notquitethere, you poke the door and nothing happens.

(https://i.imgur.com/O7AswVK.gif)

You open the door which draws the attention of a bunny man zombie that is inside.

(https://i.imgur.com/7zPf420.gif)

He is about to lunge at you.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TricMagic on October 22, 2022, 07:59:27 pm
(That would be a good time for a hammer.)
Bit more work and I'll be there. And have a path back if needed.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: RoseHeart on October 23, 2022, 01:17:47 am
(http://i.imgur.com/GdLf994.jpg)

Om nom nom
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: notquitethere on October 23, 2022, 03:44:48 am
I don't fancy getting into an enclosed space with my spear,  and it doesn't seem these things know how to open a door, so...

Back away, keeping my spear between me and it, luring the zombie out of the building. Then when its drawn far enough, I'll take a wide circle around the zombie and run into the tower, slamming the door behind.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on October 30, 2022, 09:36:06 pm
Bit more work and I'll be there. And have a path back if needed.

TricMagic, you manage to chop your way through the last of the trees. You see a zombie attacking a mountain goat man out front of the entrance.

(https://i.imgur.com/TgJ5eWd.gif)



Back away, keeping my spear between me and it, luring the zombie out of the building. Then when its drawn far enough, I'll take a wide circle around the zombie and run into the tower, slamming the door behind.

notquitethere, the zombie starts swings at you but you dodge away from it, drawing it further out. You notice a mountain goat woman emerging from the trees to the West.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: notquitethere on October 31, 2022, 05:21:53 am
"If it isn't Tim, my old rival. You cannot stop me from learning what I need to know from this Tower! The secrets of Life and Death do not belong to one such as you!"

Step back a few more paces, then rush past the zombie into the building.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TricMagic on October 31, 2022, 08:16:06 am
Smash the zombie's head in then follow.

"They don't belong to you either, whoever you are!"
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on November 01, 2022, 12:10:55 am
notquitethere, you say, "If it isn't Tim, my old rival. You cannot stop me from learning what I need to know from this Tower! The secrets of Life and Death do not belong to one such as you!"

Tim replies, "They don't belong to you either, whoever you are!"

Step back a few more paces, then rush past the zombie into the building.

You dart past the zombie and make it inside. You shut the door behind you. When you take in your surroundings you find there are 3 zombies approaching fast.

(https://i.imgur.com/Yd5aK50.gif)



Smash the zombie's head in then follow.

You smash in the zombie's head in and the injured part explodes into gore..

(https://i.imgur.com/UzytuUp.gif)

The bunny man zombie has been struck down.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: notquitethere on November 01, 2022, 04:15:53 am
I just need to slow them down long enough to get past...

Swoop my spear low, to trip (or dismember) these brutes as they come.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TricMagic on November 01, 2022, 12:35:40 pm
Break down the door and enter. "Knock knock."
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: RoseHeart on November 01, 2022, 04:18:15 pm
(http://i.imgur.com/GdLf994.jpg)

'Tis but a scratch!

*Bleh*
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on November 03, 2022, 09:25:18 am
Swoop my spear low, to trip (or dismember) these brutes as they come.

notquitethere, you swipe low with your spear but it deflects off of the zombies sturdy legs and is ineffectual. The zombies are right on top of you know and about to attack!

(https://i.imgur.com/5jbNGm0.gif)

Break down the door and enter.

You break down the door with your hammer and burst into the scene to find Belbez fighting the three zombies.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: notquitethere on November 03, 2022, 09:55:28 am
Stab wildly at their heads!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TricMagic on November 03, 2022, 10:17:14 am
Bash in the goat's head! Or just knock them down and leave them.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on November 03, 2022, 12:26:39 pm
Bash in the goat's head! Or just knock them down and leave them.

Do you want to bash in their head or nock them down? I can only work with one of those at a time.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TricMagic on November 03, 2022, 12:29:36 pm
Bash in the goat's head! Or just knock them down and leave them.

Do you want to bash in their head or nock them down? I can only work with one of those at a time.
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/640911259474329601/1037780501408252004/image.png)
Coin Flipper says knock them down.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on November 03, 2022, 01:08:35 pm
Stab wildly at their heads!

notquitethere, You stab the middle one in the eye. It groans a little bit.

(https://i.imgur.com/Pp4DBCg.gif)



Knock them down and leave them.

TricMagic, you charge the goat man and knock him over. The zombies begin to punch and kick him while he is down.

(https://i.imgur.com/cd5IXoe.gif)

You make it up the stairs finding a locked door at the top.

(https://i.imgur.com/V1Uzz3I.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TricMagic on November 03, 2022, 01:24:08 pm
Ring the bell. Like a polite devil's agent.

(haha.)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: notquitethere on November 03, 2022, 03:02:36 pm
Drop the spear and roll away, to sprint up those steps!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on November 03, 2022, 08:40:08 pm
Ring the bell. Like a polite devil's agent.

TricMagic: You ring the bell.

(https://i.imgur.com/dtgaMQy.gif)

The viewport slides open.

(https://i.imgur.com/bs6GvD8.gif)

A deep and throaty voice says, "Ah hello, are you the cleaning service? You're early and you're one worker short."
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on November 03, 2022, 08:59:33 pm
Drop the spear and roll away, to sprint up those steps!

notquitethere, After taiking a beating for a long while you give up your spear and roll away toward the stairs. You make your way up behind Tim.

(https://i.imgur.com/h4ngPph.gif)

Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: RoseHeart on November 16, 2022, 06:31:32 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/h57BExa.gif)

Thanks for a smashing adventure MadMonkey!

I look forward to seeing what happens to these characters, regardless of whether notquitethere and TricMagic control them, or not.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: notquitethere on November 19, 2022, 04:10:29 am
(If we're continuing)

Croak, exhausted from the fight, 'Yes, yes this is the cleaning service...'
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on November 19, 2022, 10:16:38 pm
(If we're continuing)

We will be continuing with each of the two current player submitting at least one post per update. Non players can add commentary but can't make decisions on what happens. Updates will be slower with more panels per update. I will be streaming my drawing process on twitch every Monday night. https://www.twitch.tv/monkeymakes (https://www.twitch.tv/monkeymakes)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: notquitethere on November 20, 2022, 03:53:29 am
Exciting stuff!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on November 20, 2022, 03:55:33 am
Kind of strange to not be participating in this, but is is interesting to watch.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on November 21, 2022, 08:12:32 pm
I'm not going to be able to stream as early as I planned but I will draw some on stream tonight.

Kind of strange to not be participating in this, but is is interesting to watch.

We just need to finish out the storyline. It wont be long and we will be back to Noi to finishing the tomb raiding adventure.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on November 21, 2022, 10:28:59 pm
Not going to be able to stream tonight. I might have to find a better day and time to have weekly streams.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on December 03, 2022, 02:24:42 pm
Sorry for having another short hiatus. Took longer than expected to get used to a new work schedule. I will be dedicating more time to my projects this weekend. Right now I'm working on the Dalle-2 generate image command on the Aineko Discord bot. Check out our server on https://discord.gg/aineko (https://discord.gg/aineko)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on March 07, 2023, 11:55:44 pm
https://losingisfun.org/ (https://losingisfun.org/) I have finally rebuilt the website archive and I am going to start updating again, every Monday Saturday at the very least. Picking up the Noi storyline where we left off.



You leave the tomb to find Edi motionless. You shout, "EDI! ARE YOU OKAY?" He doesn't respond.

(https://i.imgur.com/1q8mxJl.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Haspen on March 08, 2023, 01:20:56 am
Is Edi okay!? D:
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on March 08, 2023, 02:22:06 am
OH GOD, quick try to wake him!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: RoseHeart on March 08, 2023, 06:41:38 am
Welcome back!!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on March 17, 2023, 12:34:17 am
Changing the weekly update day to be Saturday because that seems more practical to me. I missed my planed Monday update completely!



OH GOD, quick try to wake him!

"Edi, Edi wake up!" You say as you shake Edi.

(https://i.imgur.com/ayDzR0X.gif)

"I'm awake! I'm awake. What happened?" Edi says.

"We came to the wrong tomb." you explain.

"Well then where's the right one?" Edi asks.

The human cleric says, "Konlilomonth is suppose to be in this area."

"Maybe there is more than one tomb in this area, like a complex." the dwarf speculates.

You fly up above the canopy to get a better look. There are atleast 3 more pyrmids nearby.

(https://i.imgur.com/j0pxPnR.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Superdorf on March 17, 2023, 12:38:45 am
seriously, we need to fix this owl pronto :|
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on March 17, 2023, 01:39:21 am
Mummies can wait we must first repair the owl!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on March 18, 2023, 05:58:22 pm
seriously, we need to fix this owl pronto :|
Mummies can wait we must first repair the owl!

You say, "Edi, we really need to make sure you are okay."

"I'm fine, I'm fine. I'm not bleeding any more and I have booze in my flask." Edit responds.

A skeleton holding a clipoboard comes out of the tomb. It says, "Hello, hello. My name is Litast and I will be making sure your fetch quest is done efficiently and by the books."

(https://i.imgur.com/oQLr6k9.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Strif3 on March 18, 2023, 06:04:24 pm
club skeleton over the head and acquire clipboard.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on March 19, 2023, 01:06:32 am
Wait don't club the skeleton yet, earlier we agreed to get something for the mummy and the skeleton might have something to do with that quest.

So we should see that the skeleton wants.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Baprr on March 22, 2023, 09:10:54 am
So we should see that the skeleton wants.
+1

Litast is obviously a servant of Obler - the mummy. Don't attack.
Ask Litast if they have any information that might help you.
Give Edi a piece of cheese to help him recover.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Mephansteras on March 22, 2023, 12:10:32 pm
Undeath is the perfect state for a bureaucrat. All the time in the world to make sure things are done right.

+1 to seeing what they want.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Naturegirl1999 on March 27, 2023, 04:22:31 pm
Let Litast help us, they came from the tomb and should therefore be able to help us Agree to the help
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Superdorf on March 27, 2023, 06:13:35 pm
Let Litast help us, they came from the tomb and should therefore be able to help us Agree to the help

eyyy welcome back!
+1
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Dunamisdeos on April 02, 2023, 12:34:19 am
We do not need violence to achieve our ends.

Ask to hold the clipboard, then respond to further inquiries with "what clipboard".
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on April 04, 2023, 05:04:29 pm
We do not need violence to achieve our ends.

Ask to hold the clipboard, then respond to further inquiries with "what clipboard".

"Oh, I cant give you this clipboard. This has all the secrets to the tomb we shall be raiding and it is classified."

(https://i.imgur.com/8fql36f.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on April 04, 2023, 08:41:35 pm
Let Litast help us, they came from the tomb and should therefore be able to help us Agree to the help
+1 Let us proceed. Also, keep Edi out of trouble. But like, don't make it too obvious.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on April 05, 2023, 03:25:55 am
Get behind the skeleton and read the clip board threw its rib cage.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on April 09, 2023, 03:51:41 pm
I haven't been able to get back into the flow up updating the comic so I am going to to something special for the next update. It might take me a while to work on this one but I promise it will be worth the wait!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on April 10, 2023, 01:01:49 am
Sounds exciting, can't wait to see it.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on April 14, 2023, 04:14:13 pm
What are the names of the human cleric and trap detector dwarf?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on April 15, 2023, 01:22:17 am
The dwarf shall be named Urist Mctrapdetector. I have no idea what the human would be called.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Schmaven on April 16, 2023, 12:11:45 pm
Jeff Clericface sounds like a reasonable human name.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on April 17, 2023, 01:06:12 am
Jeff Clericface sounds like a reasonable human name.
+1 What a beautiful name, I approve.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on April 22, 2023, 01:57:04 am
Thank you for choosing the names! The project is coming along. Here is a sneak peak!

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/607345982476124160/1099216607147982858/animation-cube.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on April 22, 2023, 02:19:02 am
It appears our future is pixely, I wonder what it could mean?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on April 27, 2023, 10:13:10 pm
Get behind the skeleton and read the clip board threw its rib cage.

You sneak behind and Litast and see that the clip board has nothing but blank paper.

"Hey! You lied!", you say.

(https://i.imgur.com/8fql36f.gif)

"Well the truth is, I really just want to learn about how you survive the dungeon. I'll be taking notes."
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on April 27, 2023, 10:25:53 pm
"Can I touch it?", you ask.

"No. It is still clasified." he says.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on April 28, 2023, 01:18:06 am
Sounds like the skeleton want's to come with us, I say we let it because the more the merrier!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on May 01, 2023, 07:04:41 pm
I have brought back the Patreon, now with new features with the Dwarflord tier. We already have two Dwarflords: RoseHeart and kkroseva! Patrons get access to +2s when suggesting for the comic and their Bay12 name permanently on the front page of the Bay12 thread! They also get behind the scenes updates on Patreon which will be a good place to share the current project! https://www.patreon.com/monkeymakes (https://www.patreon.com/monkeymakes)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on May 16, 2023, 03:15:29 pm
Okay it's not much of a secret that the next page of the comic is going to be a video game! Making the game engine in javascript from scratch. Here is a sneak peak! https://t9k5pk.csb.app/
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on May 16, 2023, 04:28:47 pm
This is great! And very ambitious!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on May 17, 2023, 01:52:42 am
Sounds pretty cool.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on May 23, 2023, 02:15:28 pm
New poll. How many Urists are you excited about the game?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on May 23, 2023, 02:23:35 pm
Actually I'm changing it to "How what feature of the game are you the most excited about?". Do you have what it takes to get The Battle Ahnk and survive? After the game we will get back to Grawr which I'm sure you are all excited about as well.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Quarque on May 23, 2023, 02:37:13 pm
New poll. How many Urists are you excited about the game?
+1 Urist

would vote "pics that make me laugh a lot" if it was an option
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on May 24, 2023, 01:11:10 am
I have a great meany Urists worth of excitement about the game!


Also what kind of game is it going to be?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on May 24, 2023, 03:13:36 am
Also what kind of game is it going to be?

I think the most similar thing would be a Zelda dungeon with some rogue like features.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on May 24, 2023, 03:30:42 am
Also what kind of game is it going to be?

I think the most similar thing would be a Zelda dungeon with some rogue like features.
That sounds pretty cool, the hype build even faster.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: voliol on May 24, 2023, 06:24:46 am
A video game? We really are a Homestuck now.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on July 12, 2023, 04:08:42 pm
The game is coming along but I don't see why we can't get back to our favorite dodge-rolling kobold and gang!



(https://panels.losingisfun.org/638.gif)

You say, "Hi Doren, GBM! This is Mathias and Clara. All of you, this is Ili!"

"Nice to meet you all", Ili says.

Doren asks, "How did you come back? Your dead body is clearly over there in the sand."

You explain, "BLOOD MAGIC!"

The spectators are starting to file out of the colosseum. What do you do?



Just started a Threads.net account for Losing Is Fun! https://www.threads.net/@akamadmonkey
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on July 12, 2023, 06:25:22 pm
Uhhh what the hell was our goal as the 'bold?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on July 13, 2023, 12:18:04 am
Uhhh what the hell was our goal as the 'bold?

What you do next is up to y'all. Both Noi and Grawr don't seem to have very long attention spans.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on July 13, 2023, 02:03:15 am
If I remember right we were after a dagger, so I guess we should go look for that.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on July 17, 2023, 12:26:11 pm
Wow this thread has really slowed down! I need more suggestions if I am to continue the story!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Mephansteras on July 17, 2023, 12:53:40 pm
Ask if any of our companions know where Tributescar is.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on July 18, 2023, 01:35:15 am
Ask if any of our companions know where Tributescar is.
+1
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on August 24, 2023, 01:57:24 am
I finished the game engine for the game. Now I just have to create the rest of the dungeon! I will continue updating the comic in the mean time.



Ask if any of our companions know where Tributescar is.

You say to Doren, "Part of our deal was that I would get the dagger Tributescar if I helped The Gears of Decency stop the science experiments in the Corps of Siege Engineers. Where do you think I can find Tributescar?"

Doren replies, "Tributescar is probably with all the other artifact in the vaults which is one level above the Corps of Siege Engineers. The vaults are gaurded but I trust you can figure something out. Things will be much easier now that you are considered a Champion. You can move freely around the city now."

Grizzly Bear Man says, "Craig, what is meaning of BLOOD MAGIC? You know magic now?"

You explain, "Well, actually you can call me Grawr. I was a little, confused... when you asked me my name. When lurking around the catacombs, I found an amulet that made me into a hemomancer. When I died, I went to The Plane of Blood where I made a new body for myself which is why I can talk to you so clearly now! Anyways, while I was there I met Mathias and Clara and they came back to Cityshanks with me using a space ship.

Mathias nods.

You continue, "It seems like months have passed but now it's as if I died only moments ago. That is probably because of timey wimey BLOOD MAGIC."

Grizzly Bear Man scratches his head and says, "I know more about alcohol than 'bout magic. Why don't we go to The Spicy Olive and continue dis discussion?"

Ili says, "Thank you! I could use a drink."

You all leave the coloseum and out through the caves toward the tavern.

(https://panels.losingisfun.org/639.gif)

Aweme is already there and her face lights up when she sees you.

(https://panels.losingisfun.org/640.gif)

"Craig! You survived the fight pits!" she exclaims.

You tell everyone the full tale of your journey while GBM gets everyone something to drink. "Eet is on me." He says.

You ask about the details of the vaults defenses. Apparently there is a long halway leading to the door with balistas at the end. The balistas are manned at all times but you might be able to sneak past when the gaurds change shifts. The lock on the door can be picked but, if you fail, some sort of trap will activate.

Now that you are closer to your goal than ever you can hardly sit still. You tell the others you are going to explore the city. The others will stay here for some time. If you need anything from them you will know where to find them.

You make your way to the inner city enterance.

(https://panels.losingisfun.org/641.gif)

You hear a sneeze coming from behind you. You turn to see a familiar face!

(https://panels.losingisfun.org/642.gif)

The cat seems to want your attention.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on August 24, 2023, 04:43:09 am
Go over and say hello to the cat.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: stingpie on August 24, 2023, 07:08:30 am
Go over and say hello to the cat.
ask if the cat can lockpick
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on August 24, 2023, 03:29:06 pm
Feed cat a drop of blood
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Mephansteras on August 24, 2023, 05:50:54 pm
Offer the cat face pets.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on August 24, 2023, 06:50:21 pm
Go over and say hello to the cat.
Offer the cat face pets.

You pet the cat and it rubs up against you affectionately.

ask if the cat can lockpick

The cat sneezes.

Feed cat a drop of blood

You turn a bit of your toga back into blood and offer it to the cat. The cat instead chases it like a blazer pointer.

After playing with the cat for a bit it starts to walk across tbe bridge towards the enterance to the inner city. It turns to you to see if you follow.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on August 25, 2023, 01:52:21 am
Follow the cat!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on August 26, 2023, 01:02:26 am
Follow the cat!

You follow the cat across the bridge.

(https://panels.losingisfun.org/643.gif?v=1)

The gate opens. An axedwarf on the other side greets you, "Hello Champion. i have heard tales of your victory. Litast be with you."

(https://panels.losingisfun.org/644.gif)

You follow the cat deeper into the city. You bypass the central staircase and take winding tunnels until you reach a hallway ending in a door. The cat sneezes more violently than ever.

(https://panels.losingisfun.org/645.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on August 26, 2023, 09:52:04 am
I think this cat knows something. And as long as we follow it, we have a (weak) excuse to go anywhere.

continue following cat
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on August 26, 2023, 12:53:00 pm
I think this cat knows something. And as long as we follow it, we have a (weak) excuse to go anywhere.

continue following cat

You try opening the door but it is locked.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Schmaven on August 26, 2023, 01:45:35 pm
Hemo-mance a blood key or lock pick and unlock the door.  Surely the cat has some spare blood we could use.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on August 27, 2023, 03:00:12 am
Hemo-mance a blood key or lock pick and unlock the door.  Surely the cat has some spare blood we could use.
+1 To the BLOOD KEY!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on September 07, 2023, 06:45:55 pm
Hemo-mance a blood key or lock pick and unlock the door.  Surely the cat has some spare blood we could use.

You have plenty of blood material in your toga. You convert some of it back into blood and make it into a key. You insert it into the lock and change it's shape around until you hear a click.

(https://panels.losingisfun.org/646.gif)

You get a face full of cats and the world slows to a halt. The black cat give a powerful sneeze as it freezes in place.

(https://panels.losingisfun.org/647.gif)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Wolfkey on September 07, 2023, 11:28:18 pm
Succumb to the swarm.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on September 08, 2023, 03:06:27 am
Doge roll your way out of there!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on September 09, 2023, 10:55:59 pm
We have a split decision. We need some +1s to break the tie.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Wolfkey on September 10, 2023, 01:05:45 am
Doge roll your way out of there!
+1 to Doge rolling. (not to be confused with dodge rolling.)
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Schmaven on September 10, 2023, 04:48:01 am
Doge roll your way out of there!
+1 to Doge rolling. (not to be confused with dodge rolling.)

While Dodge rolling, hemomance some of the cats into a protective sphere made of cats to block further aftershock waves of the inevitable catsplosion.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Quarque on September 10, 2023, 05:34:13 am
Doge roll your way out of there!
+1 to Doge rolling. (not to be confused with dodge rolling.)
+1 Roll to Doge
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on November 11, 2023, 04:07:26 pm
I'm experimenting with making fan art using Dalle-3 and ChatGPT.

(https://i.imgur.com/k9qeqOc.png)

FAN ART CHALLENGE

Use Dalle3 to make fan art of your favorite Losing is Fun characters and post them here!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on December 29, 2023, 02:28:53 pm
Just so you know the comic isn't dead. I'm working on some pixel art software to make drawing the comic easier. https://aliasing.pro (https://aliasing.pro) If other people get some use out of it too then great! Once I add cropping and guide tools I go back to updating the Grawr story while also making the Oily Tombs video game.

Edit: There is also a new favorite character poll!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on December 29, 2023, 05:46:27 pm
My patience is infinite
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on December 30, 2023, 02:03:59 am
I to have massive amounts of patience and will be here when the next update comes out.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Schmaven on December 30, 2023, 07:57:44 am
I once prayed for patience despite the warnings that I would get plenty of opportunity to practice it.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Haspen on December 30, 2023, 08:34:43 am
You do your thing and ping us when you're ready, trust me we will swarm the topic be it tomorrow or next year :P
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on December 31, 2023, 03:18:07 pm
Thanks yall. You alll make this comic too!
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on January 28, 2024, 08:36:33 pm
(https://panels.losingisfun.org/648.gif)

Time is moving slow still and you turn around to see another kobold approaching in slow motion.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on January 29, 2024, 01:29:36 am
Reading between the lines, we can totally demolish this fortress, AND increase the FPS back to stable levels, **AT THE SAME TIME** by killing all the cats.

Why?

Consider:  Why have the dwarves simply quarantined the cats, instead of murderating them themselves?

ANSWER:

Kitty Kat Mind Control has already happened, and murdering the cats will cause a tantrum spiral.  Otherwise, the atom smasher cat eliminator is the correct strategy.



Proposal:  MURDER THE CATS.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on January 29, 2024, 04:03:28 pm
I see no reason not to murder the cats other than 'because it would be cruel'. Maybe we can... slam the door shut again to avoid that?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on January 30, 2024, 01:17:12 am
I'm all for operation murder all the cats.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on February 11, 2024, 12:20:50 am
How do you kill the cats?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on February 11, 2024, 12:56:18 am
We could cast congeal blood on them.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Schmaven on February 11, 2024, 08:48:18 am
Could we make a giant blood golem, leaving behind just a dry pile of cat husks?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on February 11, 2024, 11:37:03 pm
With your current powers, you can't manipulate the blood of a creature unless there is an open wound. However, you do have ample material to work from your tunic.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Schmaven on February 12, 2024, 02:16:17 am
If we still have the "Tribute Scar" dagger, maybe we could put it to use opening some tribute wounds on the mass of cats?  If we leave just enough blood in them to live, they might even lay there, injured and immobile, freeing up the FPS, yet still eventually recover, and develop scars, while we abscond with a fierce blood-golem made of their involuntary blood trubute?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on February 13, 2024, 03:01:18 am
If we still have the "Tribute Scar" dagger, maybe we could put it to use opening some tribute wounds on the mass of cats?  If we leave just enough blood in them to live, they might even lay there, injured and immobile, freeing up the FPS, yet still eventually recover, and develop scars, while we abscond with a fierce blood-golem made of their involuntary blood trubute?
+1 Sounds like a good plan right there.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on March 22, 2024, 02:55:34 pm
Version 4 of Aliasing.Pro (https://aliasing.pro) is launched to production so I am going to start drawing the comic again. This weekend I'd like to do a let's draw stream on my Twitch channel (https://www.twitch.tv/monkeymakes) showing how I use the web app to draw my comic.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: TheFlame52 on March 22, 2024, 03:04:43 pm
I may not always respond, but I'm always reading.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on March 23, 2024, 05:09:58 pm
I'm streaming the update on my twich channel (https://www.twitch.tv/monkeymakes) in about 2 hours.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on March 24, 2024, 01:39:14 pm
I got sick so I didn't stream yesterday. I am streaming it now my twich channel (https://www.twitch.tv/monkeymakes).
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: MadMonkey on March 24, 2024, 02:13:16 pm
I see no reason not to murder the cats other than 'because it would be cruel'. Maybe we can... slam the door shut again to avoid that?

Actually you are getting used to the fps being so low and your perception of time goes back to normal. You ask yourself do you still want to kill the cats?

(https://panels.losingisfun.org/649.gif)

The kobold runs up to you. You don't recognize him. He says, "Thanks for getting the guards to open the gate. I snuck in after you. Maybe we can work together to get all the shinies."
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: Schmaven on March 24, 2024, 04:31:03 pm
I would think that our cerebral reaction time would be godlike in a low FPS world.  Like how the flash must see things, only without the corresponding quickness.  Surely our ability to catch things and other skills of that nature would now be off the charts?
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: wierd on March 25, 2024, 12:22:37 pm
Silly, getting the FPS back is just a side effect of killing the cats.

The real benefit, is causing some of the dwarves to suddenly go bananas, and tear the fortress apart, prompting the hammerers to intervene, which then gets the friends and family upset.. which ... which... which....


You get the idea.
Title: Re: Losing Is Fun - Part II
Post by: King Zultan on March 26, 2024, 12:30:39 am
Silly, getting the FPS back is just a side effect of killing the cats.

The real benefit, is causing some of the dwarves to suddenly go bananas, and tear the fortress apart, prompting the hammerers to intervene, which then gets the friends and family upset.. which ... which... which....


You get the idea.
I like the sound of this, and think of all the blood we could get!