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Title: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on March 29, 2023, 01:22:06 pm
Welcome forum gamers to a special limited edition of ZL, a game I have hosted from time since I did the first one in 2016.

The rules are simple.

Each turn you can cast 1 spell. Either 'LIFT', 'SOW', or 'SINK'. How these will work in this game are up to you to figure out.

I have drawn this handy dandy grid for you, you'll also need to tell me where you want to cast the spell.

(https://i.imgur.com/C7lgMui.png)

For example, the center is at (c3), and the bottom is at (g1). Once there are landmarks you can reference those. Also if you do not care or forget to include a coordinate I will choose somewhere at random. You can also reference specific points on or between hexes, they are just there to help you.

I will answer your questions that I am able to.

When I say the round is locked no new spells can be cast by players for the current round.

Players can take their first turn by choosing a spell and a coordinate to cast it. You must use Change Color to make your text match the spell. That is Red for LIFT, Lime Green for SOW, and Blue for SINK. Spells that do not do this will not be counted.

Players are welcome to join mid game too.

Begin by casting your first spell Mages! The game has started!



You may describe your mage.

In addition to your spell, you may describe what terrain or habitat you would prefer to create.

Rules
1. Color your spell, red for Lift, blue for Sink, and limegreen for Sow.
2. Do not cast a spell after I post "the round is locked", until I post the map.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on March 29, 2023, 01:25:18 pm
This session will last 10 rounds.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: Lenglon on March 29, 2023, 01:34:24 pm
Sow B5
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: Maxine on March 29, 2023, 03:13:31 pm
Eh, Sink E2
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on March 29, 2023, 04:11:46 pm
Sow B5
4 wobbly

(https://i.imgur.com/gb5jBiW.png)

Wait for the map to be updated before taking another turn.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on March 29, 2023, 04:31:00 pm
Eh, Sink E2
3 chunky

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

Wait for the map to be updated before taking another turn.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: King Zultan on March 30, 2023, 12:41:34 am
LIFT A1!
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: Horizon on March 30, 2023, 09:13:06 am
Sink G4
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: Troland on March 30, 2023, 01:26:54 pm
SOWB2
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: Troland on March 30, 2023, 01:27:53 pm
DISREGARD THIS
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: MadMonkey on March 30, 2023, 01:48:57 pm
LIFT C3
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on March 30, 2023, 01:50:24 pm
As of right now the round is locked, thank you.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: Naturegirl1999 on March 30, 2023, 03:51:12 pm
Posting to watch and join when the round is unlocked
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on March 31, 2023, 10:22:25 pm
LIFT A1!
4 wobbly

(https://i.imgur.com/GO4pMYF.png)

Wait for the map to be updated before taking another turn.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on March 31, 2023, 11:31:18 pm
Sink G4 G1
10 blessed

SOWB2
5 smooth

LIFT C3
8 mysterious

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

Wait for the map to be updated before taking another turn.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on April 01, 2023, 03:59:33 am
(https://i.imgur.com/wxWnuJk.png)

Round 2 starts now.

Additionally, you may describe your mage.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: Naturegirl1999 on April 01, 2023, 09:08:20 am
Cast Sow on E1
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: Maxine on April 01, 2023, 10:17:20 am
Um, a gray haired woman with her eyes sewn shut.

Cast Sink on B2.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: Troland on April 01, 2023, 10:30:28 am
LIFT F4
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Post by: Horizon on April 01, 2023, 10:46:23 am
Sink D4

The sea churns.?
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: Lenglon on April 01, 2023, 09:31:02 pm
This black-furred sentient cat in robes speaks forth once more:

Sow A7
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: King Zultan on April 02, 2023, 12:47:48 am
LIFT A1 I require bigger mountain!
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: Frizny on April 06, 2023, 05:24:14 pm
LIFT E3
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on April 06, 2023, 10:30:28 pm
As of right now the round is locked, thank you.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on April 07, 2023, 05:10:36 am
LIFT A1 I require bigger mountain!
4 wobbly

https://youtu.be/fKvdh98KKSs

(https://i.imgur.com/Qr2rtQO.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/zkuXGWM.gif)
(https://i.imgur.com/8w7G6fg.gif)
(https://i.imgur.com/xLpzPMC.gif)

Title: Re: ZL
Post by: King Zultan on April 08, 2023, 04:12:34 am
I like the looks of my mountain making dance.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: Horizon on April 08, 2023, 08:25:32 am
Is there a certain order to the turns?
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on April 08, 2023, 02:51:47 pm
Cast Sow on E1
4 wobbly

Um, a gray haired woman with her eyes sewn shut.

Cast Sink on B2.
8 mysterious

LIFT F4 F2
10 blessed

Sink D4

The sea churns.?
8 mysterious

This black-furred sentient cat in robes speaks forth once more:

Sow A7
4 wobbly

LIFT E3
4 wobbly



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

Round 3 starts now.

Additionally, you may describe what terrain or habitat you would prefer to create.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on April 08, 2023, 02:57:12 pm
Is there a certain order to the turns?

Not really.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: MadMonkey on April 08, 2023, 03:23:34 pm
LIFT C3

My wizard is a a white haird man witb a prominent nose and red robes and beard.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: Horizon on April 08, 2023, 05:12:32 pm
Sink A1

I am a mouthless creature with a singular glowing yellow eye, and tentacle-like appendages.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: King Zultan on April 09, 2023, 01:07:30 am
Don't you touch my mountain!

LIFT A1!

I look like a man who is perpetually pissed off, also with a mustache.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: Lenglon on April 09, 2023, 01:12:13 am
Sink A1

I am a mouthless creature with a singular glowing yellow eye, and tentacle-like appendages.
Don't you touch my mountain!

LIFT A1!

I look like a man who is perpetually pissed off, also with a mustache.
Inspired, I know what I must do:

Sow A1
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: Maxine on April 09, 2023, 06:25:36 am
Sink B5

Swampland?
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: Troland on April 09, 2023, 11:37:52 am
SINK G1     I wear a magic dolphin hat that allows me to breathe under water. I like to take walks in the coral forest. Sometimes I wander off but I can't help it.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on April 10, 2023, 03:33:07 pm
I'll accept turns for this round for at least another 24 hours.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on April 10, 2023, 05:33:49 pm
G7
There is no G7. There is a G1. There is a A7. "G7" would be far to the right of the bottom tip of the map. Feel free to edit this, or I will take it as G1. You may also reference landmarks to cast near instead.

Spoiler: example (click to show/hide)

Wander as much as you like, but the spells must be on the map to work. ;)
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on April 11, 2023, 03:09:05 pm
As of right now the round is locked, thank you.

Troland may still edit their turn if I see it in time.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on April 18, 2023, 08:03:57 pm
Planned to get back to this, but not feeling well.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on April 20, 2023, 07:45:49 pm
Sink A1

I am a mouthless creature with a singular glowing yellow eye, and tentacle-like appendages.

4 wobbly

Don't you touch my mountain!

LIFT A1!

I look like a man who is perpetually pissed off, also with a mustache.

5 smooth

Inspired, I know what I must do:

Sow A1

5 smooth

(https://i.imgur.com/X5vGcB8.png)

https://youtu.be/whsb5DWYiXs | ∞ (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLXOlOC1_qIfV5CXB6PPm7TJ4yAHmO6IJ)

(https://i.imgur.com/rFIYael.gif)
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: buggaboo432 on April 20, 2023, 08:38:40 pm
Lift! A3
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: King Zultan on April 21, 2023, 01:00:18 am
It seems like we've got some head banging wizards this time around.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on April 21, 2023, 07:07:59 am
Lift! A3

Welcome! First, we'll need to add the color. Look for the 'modify' button on your post, and click it.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: Troland on April 23, 2023, 12:02:57 pm
Lift C5
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: Lenglon on April 23, 2023, 12:06:43 pm
<size=2px><color=#ff0000>Lift </color>C5</size>
Why.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: Troland on April 23, 2023, 09:34:56 pm
That's a good question.  To that I (hopefully) reply, which I'm not even sure I'm replying properly, I really don't know what I'm doing to be honest :/  If this messes things up then feel free to suggest an alternate action :D
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: Lenglon on April 23, 2023, 09:42:52 pm
Nah, Just was confused why you formatted your message like that. especially trying to make the text only 2px. luckilly the forum has a minimum pixel size, but why did you want to hide your message?
also, why'd you use the hex color code for red instead of simply red?
that's all. Your action itself requires no explanation.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: MadMonkey on April 24, 2023, 01:58:50 am
LIFT C3
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on May 02, 2023, 12:28:30 pm
Troland, MadMonkey, your move is too early. Please wait until after I post the map to go again.

Things will likely continue to be sporadic, but you are free to come and go as you so choose. I do hope I can leave the thread unlocked so people can talk.

Buggaboo, I'll just ask that you edit your post to fit the color of your spell. Here's some instructions. Click on the part below that is labeled 'spoiler' to open some instructions I've prepared for you.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Example text.

There's very few rules in this game. Please tend to them. Again they are:

1. Color your spell, red for Lift, blue for Sink, and limegreen for Sow.
2. Do not cast a spell after I post "the round is locked", until I post the map.

Let's all try to help each other find a little bit of zen in this world, including the game host by following the rules.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: Lenglon on May 02, 2023, 12:32:44 pm
Troland, Lenglon, MadMonkey, your move is too early. Please wait until after I post the map to go again.
?? I didn't post another move.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on May 02, 2023, 01:02:23 pm
Troland, Lenglon, MadMonkey, your move is too early. Please wait until after I post the map to go again.
?? I didn't post another move.
I was surprised by your very fast reply, thank you for your enthusiasm for the game. Ok, noted.

Title: Re: ZL
Post by: King Zultan on May 03, 2023, 01:21:46 am
How do you have the upper boards theme down here in the lower boards?
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on May 04, 2023, 01:18:06 pm
SINK G1     I wear a magic dolphin hat that allows me to breathe under water. I like to take walks in the coral forest. Sometimes I wander off but I can't help it.
1 cursed

(https://i.imgur.com/fD9z8Tg.png)

A coral colossus has emerged from the depths!!!

(https://i.imgur.com/cUFpWh5.png)
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: Lenglon on May 04, 2023, 05:20:29 pm
How do you have the upper boards theme down here in the lower boards?
Thats just darkling theme. Set it in your profile. I use it myself
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on May 04, 2023, 08:44:42 pm
How do you have the upper boards theme down here in the lower boards?
If you want the 'Darkling' theme, it's:
Profile -> Modify Profile -> Look and Layout -> Current Theme -> (change) -> Darkling -> [Use this theme]
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: King Zultan on May 05, 2023, 01:35:42 am
So that's what the darkling everyone talks about is, always wondered what it was like, and it turns out I knew what it looked like the whole time.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on May 09, 2023, 09:38:33 am
ZL has always been a tough one to get right. There are exponential qualities about it, that is to say every update is harder than the last, and by a greater amount. I am sorry for wasting your time, I thought maybe time would dilute the difficulty.
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: RoseHeart on May 09, 2023, 09:47:33 am
I've dragged my feet long enough, I'm not going to be able to continue.



Thank you everyone, for collaborating to create this beautiful map.

(https://i.imgur.com/06hJu26.png)
Title: Re: ZL
Post by: King Zultan on May 10, 2023, 01:16:54 am
That was fun, and no one messed with my mountain.