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Title: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: RoseHeart on February 14, 2022, 09:56:06 pm
FEATURING JIMINY COCKROACH HIMSELF:
ROSEHEART

(https://i.imgur.com/taMzvXi.png) (https://youtu.be/tIieHL8LerI)

First Prompt: Choose an avatar.




Thanks goes to MoonytheHuman for her recommendation of Dungeon Scrawl map editor.
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: RoseHeart on February 14, 2022, 09:57:09 pm
Table of Contents.
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: RoseHeart on February 14, 2022, 09:57:30 pm
Bestiary.
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: Iris on February 14, 2022, 10:36:03 pm
A woman, six feet in height. Her eyes are jade and her hair is a fiery red, but something is subtly off about her. Her eyes seem entirely too bright and sparkly, and the hair almost seems alive.

Or, alternatively:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: Egan_BW on February 14, 2022, 11:39:15 pm
What Iris said.
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: King Zultan on February 15, 2022, 02:01:04 am
A Dwarf!
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: Maximum Spin on February 15, 2022, 02:17:26 am
Quote from: King Zultan on February 15, 2022, 02:01:04 am
A Dwarf!
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Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: crazyabe on February 15, 2022, 02:21:04 am
A Smaller Dungeon!
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: Maximum Spin on February 15, 2022, 02:21:48 am
Quote from: crazyabe on February 15, 2022, 02:21:04 am
A Smaller Dungeon!
Okay, no, this one.

I was actually going to suggest this myself but I didn't think anyone would go for it.

I mean it's right in the title!
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: King Zultan on February 15, 2022, 02:51:26 am
Quote from: Maximum Spin on February 15, 2022, 02:21:48 am
Quote from: crazyabe on February 15, 2022, 02:21:04 am
A Smaller Dungeon!
Okay, no, this one.

I was actually going to suggest this myself but I didn't think anyone would go for it.

I mean it's right in the title!
+1
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: Knightwing64 on February 15, 2022, 07:18:55 am
Quote from: King Zultan on February 15, 2022, 02:51:26 am
Quote from: Maximum Spin on February 15, 2022, 02:21:48 am
Quote from: crazyabe on February 15, 2022, 02:21:04 am
A Smaller Dungeon!
Okay, no, this one.

I was actually going to suggest this myself but I didn't think anyone would go for it.

I mean it's right in the title!
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Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: TricMagic on February 15, 2022, 09:14:16 am
Quote from: Knightwing64 on February 15, 2022, 07:18:55 am
Quote from: King Zultan on February 15, 2022, 02:51:26 am
Quote from: Maximum Spin on February 15, 2022, 02:21:48 am
Quote from: crazyabe on February 15, 2022, 02:21:04 am
A Smaller Dungeon!
Okay, no, this one.

I was actually going to suggest this myself but I didn't think anyone would go for it.

I mean it's right in the title!
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Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: a1s on February 15, 2022, 09:49:11 am
What will this avatar be used for?
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: RoseHeart on February 15, 2022, 10:12:48 am
Quote from: a1s on February 15, 2022, 09:49:11 am
What will this avatar be used for?
Hentai. Obviously.
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: a1s on February 15, 2022, 10:16:48 am
Just trying to figure out if it's for representation only or if its supposed to be the Dungeon Keeper of some sort.
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: EuchreJack on February 15, 2022, 12:12:57 pm
*Notices beastiary*
*Wonders if that is going to be used for anything*
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: Iris on February 15, 2022, 12:23:22 pm
Quote from: roseheart on February 15, 2022, 10:12:48 am
Quote from: a1s on February 15, 2022, 09:49:11 am
What will this avatar be used for?
Hentai. Obviously.
Aww, I knew we should have gone with plant-woman.
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: RoseHeart on February 15, 2022, 02:40:46 pm
Quote from: TricMagic on February 15, 2022, 09:14:16 am
Quote from: Knightwing64 on February 15, 2022, 07:18:55 am
Quote from: King Zultan on February 15, 2022, 02:51:26 am
Quote from: Maximum Spin on February 15, 2022, 02:21:48 am
Quote from: crazyabe on February 15, 2022, 02:21:04 am
A Smaller Dungeon!
Okay, no, this one.

I was actually going to suggest this myself but I didn't think anyone would go for it.

I mean it's right in the title!
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Alright. I see a number of ways to do this. All of them so fundamentally different, I'll give you a second prompt:

Choose a dungeon avatar:

A. Dungeonception: At the center of the dungeon, is the start of a smaller dungeon. Probably fleshy.

B. Dungeon Creep: You grow organic tissue out from the center of your (stone) dungeon. The creep can spawn underlings and form natural traps.

C. Dungeon Creature: You are some type of creature, it might look like a jumble of boxes or something. You are actually litterally your dungeon layout, personified. Rather than an entrance, you roam about and absorb occupants.

D.(E., F.,..): Other Interpretation???
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: Egan_BW on February 15, 2022, 02:54:33 pm
C, but the dungeon is a lady.
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: TamerVirus on February 15, 2022, 03:12:18 pm
A. And at the center of that dungeon is the start of an even smaller dungeon! And at the center of....
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: Maximum Spin on February 15, 2022, 03:17:31 pm
Quote from: TamerVirus on February 15, 2022, 03:12:18 pm
A. And at the center of that dungeon is the start of an even smaller dungeon! And at the center of....
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Everyone knows there are no such things as ladies.
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: Knightwing64 on February 15, 2022, 04:43:17 pm
Quote from: Maximum Spin on February 15, 2022, 03:17:31 pm
Quote from: TamerVirus on February 15, 2022, 03:12:18 pm
A. And at the center of that dungeon is the start of an even smaller dungeon! And at the center of....
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Everyone knows there are no such things as ladies.
+1
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: a1s on February 15, 2022, 04:49:01 pm
Quote from: Knightwing64 on February 15, 2022, 04:43:17 pm
Quote from: Maximum Spin on February 15, 2022, 03:17:31 pm
Quote from: TamerVirus on February 15, 2022, 03:12:18 pm
A. And at the center of that dungeon is the start of an even smaller dungeon! And at the center of....
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Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: TricMagic on February 15, 2022, 04:50:53 pm
Quote from: a1s on February 15, 2022, 04:49:01 pm
Quote from: Knightwing64 on February 15, 2022, 04:43:17 pm
Quote from: Maximum Spin on February 15, 2022, 03:17:31 pm
Quote from: TamerVirus on February 15, 2022, 03:12:18 pm
A. And at the center of that dungeon is the start of an even smaller dungeon! And at the center of....
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Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: RoseHeart on February 18, 2022, 01:45:30 pm
Spoiler: Previously on U-R-A-DUNGEON (click to show/hide)

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A snail slowly lurches forward, in steady rhythms, across a log. Slowly, ever so slowly---it explores the undergrowth with its' inquisitive eye stalks---taking note of every leaf, every twig, every obstacle. A party of ants wonder by, and it retreats deeper within its' shell. The raiders move on...and after a pause it reemerges. Certain death avoided by the spiral on it's back, a good protection.

The curious eyestalks are fixated on many shifting facets of the owner's micro-world, when that world begins to shake-

-A machete slices through the vines, and three warriors spew forth from the brush--running over the log. They emerge out of the jungle in an open field, at the foot of a dungeon. Lighting torches, they delve within.

The ceiling drips, and small critters scurry under foot. Not too far ahead, the repeated bobbing of shadows halt, and a flame is held forward to light a passageway. The party slowly creeps closer. Two have a tribal visage and bear spears. The third is not from the village, a hired-sword. Four black spheres reflect the light back at them from within the void. The black orbs begin to extend outward, on slimy---stalks---and the tribesmen and hero of fortune prepare themselves for what would prove to be a fierce battle, but soon, the beast is slain. Laughing in delight at their prowess, they look about for any treasure. The corps of the dungeon monster drips with slime.

Not finding anything, the three circle back and investigate. There is an odd transparent quality to it. Tapping a sword on it, the creature has hardened. Smashing through, there is not guts, but another chamber. The three step over the shattered excretion.

There the beast swallows one in ambush, and knocks down another. The monster roars as the raiding party's screams echo through-out the catacombs.

Outside the dungeon, the snail peeks its' eyes out of its' shell and slowly, ever so slowly, it lurches on.

Battle Report

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

Victory!

 
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Spoiler: Losses (click to show/hide)

Design Phase

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


That was close. You were discovered far too soon, and their deaths will surely only attract more village warriors and hired-heroes. It's time to prepare!

+2  Villager Soul Tokens, +1 Adventurer Soul Token

This is the Design Phase, to be followed by a similar Revision Phase afterword to touch up your work here. This is where you can create units or dungeon rooms. You can also demolish rooms or hallways. You are a dungeon, you use souls of the brave to grow it power. Your powers are both magical and logical, and your minions and structures can draw from either. You do have an affinity for gastropods and shells. Your avatar is a snail, and your dungeon heart lies within. This avatar grants you the power of Dungeonception: Your dungeon is fractured into smaller and smaller "layers"(denoted by different floor colors on the map). If an outer layer has 2 more rooms than the proceeding inner layer, a new room can be constructed in the inner layer practically for free.

However, normally for the rest of your rooms you will need help building them. It's time you create a worker minion. (No dungeon layout changes can be proposed until this task is completed)

You can apply tokens to any blueprint to help it to achieve greater success. Villager Souls don't help the most when making combat units, but are generally good for simple projects. Adventurer Souls are useful for both combat units and traps. (Recommended: 1 Villager Soul Token)


Design Phase...


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Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: Maximum Spin on February 18, 2022, 03:34:42 pm
Hermit crabs, natural size, swarming to move resources and construct. Using a villager soul token.
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: NUKE9.13 on February 18, 2022, 04:23:31 pm
Tug Slug: A very large black slug, approx 1 meter in length. It can sprout several prehensile tendrils from its back, the adhesiveness of which can be changed at will. This allows it to grab stuff to haul around, as well as wield simple tools. As a slug, it is quite slow, and should it find itself in a fight, the best it can do is try to entangle the foe until help arrives.


Minor note- I think there's value in not locking the thread between updates, as folks may want to discuss future courses of action. Posting "Votes are locked" or sommat should suffice.
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: RoseHeart on February 18, 2022, 04:43:56 pm
Quote from: NUKE9.13 on February 18, 2022, 04:23:31 pm
Minor note- I think there's value in not locking the thread between updates, as folks may want to discuss future courses of action. Posting "Votes are locked" or sommat should suffice.

I think that is totally valid. But I have often experienced such messages be easily overlooked amongst the conversation. Also as a game host that has let late actions slip in, I sympathize for anyone that puts a lot of thought into something just to have it totally invalidated.
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: RoseHeart on February 18, 2022, 04:50:26 pm
Quote from: NUKE9.13 on February 18, 2022, 04:23:31 pm
Tug Slug:

Nice gesture, I may not return it. Simply because you are a fast writer, I am a slow reader, and I wouldn't want to jump in half-assed.

I wish you the best though, maybe we can do a crossover someday.
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: crazyabe on February 18, 2022, 07:08:46 pm
Lawn Gnomes; short grassy humanoids with pointed heads
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: TricMagic on February 18, 2022, 07:22:21 pm
Woodfly; Butterflies with durable sharpened wings capable of cutting, they send forth toxic scales that take effect quickly.
Quite nimble, though piercing attacks are their weakness. They are always found in flocks of three.
Spoiler: Image (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: RoseHeart on February 18, 2022, 08:35:50 pm
We'll eventually need a tiebreaker. Might just award that to Nuke since he made a whole freaking parody of this game that is a parody. That seems worth something.

(Seriously though, we need a tiebreaker.)
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: TamerVirus on February 18, 2022, 09:05:09 pm
I vote Slugs
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: RoseHeart on February 19, 2022, 11:25:22 am
Spoiler: Previously on U-R-A-DUNGEON (click to show/hide)

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Design Report

Quote from: Tug Slug
A very large black slug, approx 1 meter in length. It can sprout several prehensile tendrils from its back, the adhesiveness of which can be changed at will. This allows it to grab stuff to haul around, as well as wield simple tools. As a slug, it is [quite slow], and should it find itself in a fight, the [best it can do] is try to [entangle the foe] until help arrives.
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The colossal gelatinous beast lowers its' long neck. From the darkness a white pearl glides along the behemoth's neck unit it slides off onto the ground. The beast withdraws as its' four eyes watch in deathly stillness.

The egg cracks, exactly like a chicken egg, but instead of a chick, oozing out is a shell munching mouth. The black blob emerges fully, then tendrils on its' back extend to tug the eggshell to a more favorable position before continuing to devour it. When the black slug devours the egg completely, it then turns to face a wall. Its' head and eyestalks move, as if tracking something. The tendrils on the slug's back are quickly unleashed, as it grabs a rodent rounding the corner...holding it up for the dungeon snail to look on with interest---if one were to anthropomorphize the ancient beast, they may call it, pride.

Then something excites the cave beast, as the child's tendrils emit a glowing green ooze, and the rodent dissolves, then is moved to the mouth to be swallowed. Peering off into the distance this time, the Tug Slug begins moving, studying the ground...the extended eyes seeing tiny red glowing footprints on the cold dungeon floor...until in the dark depths another mouse squeal sounds off.

It seems this strain of offspring has many unintended special gifts. (You guys rolled 6 three times in a row. (https://youtu.be/gWBqVFcCYio))

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Spoiler: Designs (click to show/hide)

Revision Phase

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

Spoiler: Forces 10/15 (click to show/hide)

A Tug Slug has been recruited to help!

Resources: 1 Villager Soul Token, 1 Adventurer Soul Token

This is the Revision Phase, where you can touch up your designs. Your supply limit is near capacity, this cannot be increased but the supply cost of a unit can be reduced. You can use your revision on your Tug Slug. You will have access to older designs unless it is a total upgrade with no increased cost. (Recommended: Reduce Tug Slug supply costs, or make a combat unit from a modified Tug Slug.)

You can revise your dungeon. The dungeon is restricted to this 21x32 plane, and the exit stairs cannot be adjusted. However, if you have your Tug Slug begin to build or demolish rooms and hallways, acting alone, it may not finish before the next encounter. You can revise a room design to change the room's dimensions and attributes. It is a brief task to update old rooms to newer designs, so long as there are no significant changes to the dimensions. You can assign units to rooms and remove units to free up supply. Because of Dungeonception your avatar is restricted to the outer center chamber, and there must be an open path between each proceeding center chamber. The shortest path is blocked by your body, and if there are alternate paths then an attack on your flank will count as one on the proceeding center chamber.

Make some improvements!


NUKE9.13, as your design was chosen, you have gained a Council Token. You can keep it or give it to others. A Council Token can be redeemed to possess a minion, thus able to act independently from the main force. If you do not give instructions, the unit will behave normally. You cannot possess more than one, but you can spend another token to take over a different one. Whether you post your actions in the thread or PM them, the results will be sent to you by PM. Do not copy/paste this PM, but you may share any details in your own words. There can only be 3 "Henchmen" active at once.


Revision Phase...


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Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: BlackPaladin99 on February 19, 2022, 03:51:39 pm
Spike slugs like tug slugs, but with greater durability, greater speed, and greater fighting skill.  however, they are weak to water and very ugly.  uses 1 adventurer token

Dungeon upgrade idea: i think we should  splitthe hall between the foyer and center 1 with another room to put our combat unit in.
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: King Zultan on February 20, 2022, 02:53:13 am
It seems like we should have with our avatar thing as far from the entrance as possible, are we able to do that or is it fixed in that location?

What about slugs that leave a trail of acid behind them when they move around?
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: RoseHeart on February 20, 2022, 12:56:30 pm
Quote from: King Zultan on February 20, 2022, 02:53:13 am
It seems like we should have with our avatar thing as far from the entrance as possible, are we able to do that or is it fixed in that location?

Dungeonception, your avatar's power, specifies:
Quote from: roseheart on February 19, 2022, 11:25:22 am
Your avatar is restricted to the outer center chamber, and there must be an open path between each proceeding center chamber. The shortest path is blocked by your body, and if there are alternate paths then an attack on your flank will count as one on the proceeding center chamber.

So the only way to move them is to demolish the outermost chamber, and rebuild it elsewhere.
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: NUKE9.13 on February 20, 2022, 03:46:43 pm
Is there any practical benefit (for the dungeon) to possessing a minion, or is it just a vanity thing?
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: BlackPaladin99 on February 20, 2022, 04:02:27 pm
I think it’s just the fact that there is another wall of flesh between you and the adventurers.
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: RoseHeart on February 20, 2022, 04:23:23 pm
Quote from: NUKE9.13 on February 20, 2022, 03:46:43 pm
Is there any practical benefit (for the dungeon) to possessing a minion, or is it just a vanity thing?

It's experimental, we'll see what works.
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: RoseHeart on February 21, 2022, 11:49:06 am
(https://i.imgur.com/jDayeXi.jpg)

Probably going to just let this die, unless it gets some kind of (sustained) surge of activity. Happy to keep going even after this post, but this isn't really the version anyone is thinking about anymore, is it?

GG
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: King Zultan on February 22, 2022, 02:15:32 am
Well that didn't last very long, guess we'll never be able to make the slug fortress now.
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: RoseHeart on February 23, 2022, 04:28:12 pm
Quote from: King Zultan on February 22, 2022, 02:15:32 am
Well that didn't last very long, guess we'll never be able to make the slug fortress now.
Thanks, I feel the same way! ;)

If it got a total of 5 votes, that would be enough interest to continue. This is my first attempt, so I can't really be too upset about it.

Quote from: King Zultan on February 24, 2022, 01:32:50 am
Well here's my vote to continue.

Thanks :)
Title: Re: You are a DUNGEON!
Post by: King Zultan on February 24, 2022, 01:32:50 am
Well here's my vote to continue.