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Title: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on July 17, 2023, 08:34:52 am
A ship comes in to the Chamark Haven, a recently founded port (if you decide to use the word loosely) on the isle of Charmark. Charmark is a island of great secrets as it seems to contain dungeons of an unknown precursor civilization. Off the ship come a few gentlemen (and ladies) of means and a larger number of unfortunate souls who had to indenture themselves to afford the voyage. A spirit of adventure drives both nonetheless, for it is known that the local guides will take you to an abandoned ruin, potentially full of treasure, for but a string of beads. A fortune can be made here as readily as a life can be lost

This is a reboot of the previous VbT theread (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=180337.msg8408592#msg8408592).
Spoiler: List of changes (click to show/hide)

What is this: This is a Risky Venture style game. You are one of the lucky few who came ashore with their freedom intact, and start with 3 Florins (₣) and nothing else (You can copy the 'Starter Items' spoiler below and rename as necessary) Your job is to buy slaves Adventurers and then outfit them to go on Expeditions to various locations.

This game is Lazy Fair, which here means that I'm going to be extremely lazy. I expect you to manage your own assets and keep them up to date. While I will provide you with the results of various actions and arbitrate disputes, it is my goal to do as little as possible. This is both to avoid burnout and to let you guys go a bit nuts with how you interact.

To facilitate this, please tag @ACTACTACT any time you want to take an action you want me to pay attention to. If you don't use the tag, and I miss your actions for the turn, it's your own fault.

Game Mechanics
Spoiler: Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Encounters (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Adventurer Stats (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Weapon Stats (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Item stats (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Buying things (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: XP and Levels (click to show/hide)
Spoiler:  misc. notes (click to show/hide)
Spoiler:  Description bounties (click to show/hide)
Spoiler:  Winning the game (click to show/hide)

Spoiler: Starting items (click to show/hide)

 Link to Discord  (https://discord.gg/mqhMbACXtf)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2
Post by: a1s on July 17, 2023, 09:24:16 am
Bestiary
Spoiler: Cat (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Cave Dog (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Green Slime (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Mechanical Reaper (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Mechanical Spitter (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Rat (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Red Slime (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Slime Cube (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Troglodyte King (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Troglodyte Scout (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Troglodyte Warrior (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Wolf (click to show/hide)

Recipes
Spoiler: Stick with Nails (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Dagger (click to show/hide)

Artifacts
Spoiler: Crude Spear (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Hide Armor (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Battle Scepter (click to show/hide)

Enterprises

Spoiler: Goo Clinic (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Level 2 Inn (click to show/hide)

Expeditions
Spoiler: Overgrown Cave (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Troglodyte Lair (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2
Post by: SCREE on July 17, 2023, 04:32:37 pm
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: The Canadian kitten on July 18, 2023, 01:53:33 am
Spoiler: Wares-To-Find corp (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 18, 2023, 07:08:27 am
Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on July 18, 2023, 03:07:43 pm
Spoiler: Notta Pyrad (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on July 19, 2023, 06:46:04 am
Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 0
Post by: a1s on July 20, 2023, 07:27:23 am
I think we can begin, and hopefully more people will join later:

 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 0

Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)
A note on unbought adventurers (veteran players will already know this): adventurers that haven't been picked will be discounted in future rounds (in case of level 1 adventurers by 0.5₣ per day). However the more discounted an adventurer is, the likelier it is to go off the market (by NPC buy,) so don't wait too long. Items are never discounted.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on July 20, 2023, 02:11:44 pm
If everyone wants to wait a turn (for adventurer prices to go down, probably) I can do a turn tomorrow. Please post if so.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on July 20, 2023, 02:28:49 pm
I'm considering things, but I wouldn't object to a turn passing.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on July 20, 2023, 05:14:22 pm
Same
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: The Canadian kitten on July 20, 2023, 05:29:34 pm
Won't object as well
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 20, 2023, 05:51:14 pm
I'm placing a bid of 0.84₣ on the leather armor.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 0
Post by: a1s on July 21, 2023, 02:44:02 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 1

Saemon Havarian purchases a Leather armor for 0.84₣.

Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on July 21, 2023, 04:15:56 am
Well then.

ACTACTACT: Bid 2.5 for Pvt. Ugnan Trata

Obviously looking to cooperate with others. I'd much rather send Ugnan in with a second adventurer than alone, since 2HP is pretty sketchy solo. Also, it'd be good to rent a weapon from someone, so they don't need to go in with just a stick.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on July 21, 2023, 05:01:37 am
ACTACTACT:
Bid 2.5₣ on Dr. Ched Aral.
Bid 0.25₣ on Rusty Dagger.

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 21, 2023, 07:25:49 am
hmm I was interested in Ched Aral as well.

Would you consider joining up and buying them a short bow together? The high dex would make Ched a nice archer. I would need to sell the leather armor, so if anyone is interested in buying it, let me know.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on July 21, 2023, 07:34:01 am
Remember: Any item can be sold back to the store for it's Value in cold hard cash.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 21, 2023, 07:43:33 am
Remember: Any item can be sold back to the store for it's Value in cold hard cash.
Yes, thanks for the reminder. Worst case I can do that.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: SCREE on July 21, 2023, 08:42:07 am
ACTACTACT
Bid 2.5₣ on Dr. Isken Heiger
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on July 21, 2023, 12:04:41 pm
Obviously looking to cooperate with others. I'd much rather send Ugnan in with a second adventurer than alone, since 2HP is pretty sketchy solo. Also, it'd be good to rent a weapon from someone, so they don't need to go in with just a stick.

I could work with finacing the weaponry if you want we can come to some rental or loot share agreement...
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: SCREE on July 21, 2023, 12:09:09 pm
More then happy to team up as well. Dr Isken Heiger is good for carrying loot!
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on July 21, 2023, 12:19:43 pm
Hm, would be much better than sending them in unarmed with that strength score.

I'm holding 0.25 for the expedition, so am mostly tapped out funds wise. If you can actually get the bow, we can make a deal.

Could also buy throwing knives if you want to hold on to the armor.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on July 21, 2023, 12:28:17 pm
Obviously looking to cooperate with others. I'd much rather send Ugnan in with a second adventurer than alone, since 2HP is pretty sketchy solo. Also, it'd be good to rent a weapon from someone, so they don't need to go in with just a stick.

I could work with finacing the weaponry if you want we can come to some rental or loot share agreement...
I suggest a 50/50 loot split, if you buy the leather armour from Quarque, and the shortsword from the store. I'll pay the expedition fee. That works out to roughly the same level of investment from both sides, making 50/50 a fair split (I think).
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 21, 2023, 12:31:31 pm
I suggest a 50/50 loot split, if you buy the leather armour from Quarque, and the shortsword from the store. I'll pay the expedition fee. That works out to roughly the same level of investment from both sides, making 50/50 a fair split (I think).
Flazeo, if you're interested: as I bought the armor for 0.84₣, you can have it for that price.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: SCREE on July 21, 2023, 12:34:01 pm
ACTACTACT: Bid 0.16F on Stick
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on July 21, 2023, 12:52:37 pm
I suggest a 50/50 loot split, if you buy the leather armour from Quarque, and the shortsword from the store. I'll pay the expedition fee. That works out to roughly the same level of investment from both sides, making 50/50 a fair split (I think).
Flazeo, if you're interested: as I bought the armor for 0.84₣, you can have it for that price.

I am only willing to go as high as 0.68₣ for it instead considering it will be over 30% of it resale value.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: The Canadian kitten on July 21, 2023, 12:56:35 pm
ACTACTACT:
Bid 2.5f on Pvt. Inns O'Mann
Bid 0.16f on stick
Spoiler: Wares-To-Find corp (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 21, 2023, 01:11:38 pm
I am only willing to go as high as 0.68₣ for it instead considering it will be over 30% of it resale value.
Well, the adventurer you are looking to support really needs it. Only 2 hp and high strength but low dex, so he has to get into melee range.

If you don't want to pay a fair price that's ok, but then I will sell it to the shop instead. It wouldn't become available to buy in that case. It could be a while before a new one appears.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on July 21, 2023, 01:26:03 pm
Well then I will raise the offer to 0.74f then.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 21, 2023, 01:36:33 pm
Sorry, but no. I'm offering a fair deal, I could have asked for a profit.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on July 22, 2023, 02:14:58 am

Spoiler: Jolly Carcinogens Inc. (click to show/hide)


I have 3₣ available for loan at 10% interest per-turn.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on July 22, 2023, 02:41:44 am
I have 3₣ available for loan at 10% interest per-turn.
Could I get a loan of 2.31F?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on July 22, 2023, 03:15:32 am
I have 3₣ available for loan at 10% interest per-turn.
Could I get a loan of 2.31F?

Quote from: Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Notta Pyrad 2.31F, to be repaid with 0.23F/turn interest on Turn 4 or Earlier.
Signed
Jolly Carcinogens Inc.                 
                                                     

I s2g nuke this better not be another pyramid scheme.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on July 22, 2023, 04:13:43 am
Quote from: Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Notta Pyrad 2.31F, to be repaid with 0.23F/turn interest on Turn 4 or Earlier.
Signed
Jolly Carcinogens Inc.                 
                                             
Turn 4 might be a little soon. iirc the profit margins in the previous iteration were rather unpredictable, so while generating >0.23F per turn shouldn't be too hard, it might take longer to gather the principal.
I s2g nuke this better not be another pyramid scheme.
Just because the last seven times were, why would you think-

E: Alternatively, I'd extend the same offer I gave Flazeo to you- if you buy the sword and armour, I'll pay the expedition fees, and split the loot 50/50.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on July 22, 2023, 04:53:00 am
Sorry, but no. I'm offering a fair deal, I could have asked for a profit.

Fine, nuke offer looks good, I'll buy it for set price.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 22, 2023, 04:55:50 am
Great. The armor is yours. (I don't think we need to mark this kind of trading with actx3.)

Spoiler: Saemon Haevarian (click to show/hide)

ACTACTACT: Bid 2.46₣ on the short bow.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 22, 2023, 04:59:09 am
(Double post to avoid editing a post with an actx3.)

a1s: IIRC extra ammo can be bought instantly from the shop, correct?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on July 22, 2023, 05:00:14 am
Sorry, but no. I'm offering a fair deal, I could have asked for a profit.

Fine, nuke offer looks good, I'll buy it for set price.
Ah, excellent. If you also get ye sword, then we'll be set to go (next turn, after the bids are processed). Preferably with a companion, but with the armour a solo venture would be doable.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on July 22, 2023, 05:24:49 am
ACTACTACT: Bid 1.72₣ on the short sword.
 



Buy leather armor off Saemon Havarian for 0.84₣.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on July 22, 2023, 07:17:07 am
Right. No loan required, apologies eS.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on July 22, 2023, 11:50:07 am
F

Well loans are available to others.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 22, 2023, 06:29:00 pm
Maxine, looks like I got the shortbow.

Would you be open to pool resources and start a joint venture? Basically, that would mean we buy stuff together and if we later were to split up, we split our holdings 50-50. People did this last game too, as a single player doesn't own enough to send out well equipped expeditions.

If we do, we could borrow some money from evictedSaint and buy lockpicks too. Being able to open chests repays itself in no time.
Edit: on second thought, that carrying capacity really limits equipment options. So instead of going for lockpicks, a better plan is probably for me to buy two spare ammo sets. They have a weight of 1 each, just like the bow. With 30 arrows we'd have a real chance to finish the dungeon at first try. Don't worry about carrying loot by the way, none of the loot I've seen has any weight.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on July 23, 2023, 06:18:51 am
Turn in 24 hours.

a1s: IIRC extra ammo can be bought instantly from the shop, correct?
Yes
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: SCREE on July 23, 2023, 07:18:09 am
3 Rats in a Trenchcoat LLC would like to team up on a venture.

@EvictedSaint may be looking to use your services depending on next turn's store inventory
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on July 23, 2023, 09:38:03 am
Maxine, looks like I got the shortbow.

Would you be open to pool resources and start a joint venture? Basically, that would mean we buy stuff together and if we later were to split up, we split our holdings 50-50. People did this last game too, as a single player doesn't own enough to send out well equipped expeditions.

If we do, we could borrow some money from evictedSaint and buy lockpicks too. Being able to open chests repays itself in no time.
Edit: on second thought, that carrying capacity really limits equipment options. So instead of going for lockpicks, a better plan is probably for me to buy two spare ammo sets. They have a weight of 1 each, just like the bow. With 30 arrows we'd have a real chance to finish the dungeon at first try. Don't worry about carrying loot by the way, none of the loot I've seen has any weight.
Does seem like we'll both get our respective items.

I'm wary about taking out a loan I don't know I'll be able to pay back yet.

As I've yet to see an expedition play out, I'd prefer to do that first if that is okay? We work together for this expedition, my adventurer and the fee, your bow and ammo, then split the loot equally at the end? If we both find it agreeable, form a more concrete partnership or joint venture afterwards.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 23, 2023, 10:33:29 am
Yes, sounds good.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 2
Post by: a1s on July 24, 2023, 02:52:42 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 2

Notta Pyrad buys Pvt. Ugnan Trata's indenture for 2.5₣
Tabitha Fairchild buys Dr. Ched Aral's indenture for 2.5₣
3 Rats in a Trenchcoat buy  Dr. Isken Heiger's indenture for 2.5₣
Mr. Wares-To-Find buys Pvt. Inns O'Mann's indenture for 2.5₣

Tabitha Fairchild buys Rusty dagger for 0.25₣
3 Rats in a Trenchcoat buy a stick for 0.16₣
Mr. Wares-To-Find buys a stick for 0.16₣
Saemon Haevarian buys a short bow for 2.46₣
Oliver Norton buys a short sword for 1.72₣

Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)

Wow, the gods of RNG sure do not like hit points this time around!

Also, a few mechanics that have been described in the previous thread, but not mentioned in the OP (I will rectify this shortly):
If 2 or more adventurers are in a fight together, you may designate them as front and back row. Back row adventurers will not try to outrun the front row ones, if there are any.
You may designate a certain amount of hit points below which the adventurer will stop adventuring. This is useful if you don't want your adventurer to get into fights with little to no HP. Note that this is only checked after the fight/trap and is no guarantee of your adventurer's survival.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on July 24, 2023, 03:53:56 am
Spoiler: Notta Pyrad (click to show/hide)
Right, so.
Quote
The undersigned parties agree to split the proceeds of an expedition equally. Exact division of loot may be determined at the conclusion of the expedition, in an equitable fashion.
Expedition reports will be shared, and decisions (eg regarding whether to continue deeper or return) will be agreed upon after discussion. If no agreement can be reached, the default option will be to return to town. 
Notta Pyrad contributes the Adventurer Pvt. Ugnan Trata and pays the 0.25F expedition fee.
Oliver Norton contributes a set of Leather Armour and a Short Sword.

Signed:
Notta Pyrad
             
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 24, 2023, 05:31:12 am
@Maxine: wrapping up contracts in fishy legalise as per above is kind of a tradition in Venture games, so we can do that too.

In any case, we need to decide how to equip the adventurer. Carrying capacity 3 limits the options. I would propose to pack the bow and two sets of spare ammo, leaving the dagger at home. Then we can shoot from a safe distance and kill things before they ever get close. We'll waste a few arrows, but those are dirt cheap.
For shooting distance, I would suggest setting the Firing Range at 89 (penalty of -2) and Preferred Range at 45. Just to be completely safe. What do you say?

The Rusty Dagger has been a good investment regardless, by the way. Just upgrading it later nets a little profit. Sandpaper is common loot.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on July 24, 2023, 06:30:17 am
That all sounds good to me, the dagger is a poor fit for the man anyway. Do you want to write it up or are you fine just ripping off Notta Pyrad's contract?

If not for that health Berth Worclaw would be pretty good. Though suppose it is fine as long as he never gets hit by anything.

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 24, 2023, 08:38:36 am
That all sounds good to me, the dagger is a poor fit for the man anyway. Do you want to write it up or are you fine just ripping off Notta Pyrad's contract?
Yeah let's be copycats

Quote from: Fairchild & Havarian Amazing Adventure Contract
The undersigned parties agree to split the proceeds of an expedition equally. Exact division of loot may be determined at the conclusion of the expedition, in an equitable fashion.
Expedition reports will be shared, and decisions (eg regarding whether to continue deeper or return) will be agreed upon after discussion. If no agreement can be reached, the default option will be to return to town. 
Tabitha Fairchild contributes the Adventurer Dr. Ched Aral and pays the 0.25F expedition fee.
Simon Havarian contributes a Short Bow and two sets of Short Bow Spare ammo.

Signed:
Saemon Havarian
             

ACTACTACT: buy two sets of Spare ammo for the short bow for 0.30₣

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on July 24, 2023, 09:25:08 am
Quote from: Fairchild & Havarian Amazing Adventure Contract
The undersigned parties agree to split the proceeds of an expedition equally. Exact division of loot may be determined at the conclusion of the expedition, in an equitable fashion.
Expedition reports will be shared, and decisions (eg regarding whether to continue deeper or return) will be agreed upon after discussion. If no agreement can be reached, the default option will be to return to town. 
Tabitha Fairchild contributes the Adventurer Dr. Ched Aral and pays the 0.25F expedition fee.
Simon Havarian contributes a Short Bow and two sets of Short Bow Spare ammo.

Signed:
Saemon Havarian
Tabitha Fairchild 
Done. Now watch them die immediately to a trap and leave us both destitute.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on July 24, 2023, 09:37:20 am
Traps in the first dungeon are duds, just to let you get a feel for how often traps come up and how good your adventurer is at avoiding them. This, again, is something veteran players know, so now you do too.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 24, 2023, 10:11:58 am
If any current adventurer is likely to survive a trap it's Ched, too. With Worclaw I'd be afraid to die to a dud. ;)

Do you commit the order to send them off? The way I proposed it would look like this:

Spoiler: concept order (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on July 24, 2023, 10:28:20 am
Traps in the first dungeon are duds, just to let you get a feel for how often traps come up and how good your adventurer is at avoiding them. This, again, is something veteran players know, so now you do too.
Oh, good to know, thanks.

If any current adventurer is likely to survive a trap it's Ched, too. With Worclaw I'd be afraid to die to a dud. ;)

Do you commit the order to send them off? The way I proposed it would look like this:

Spoiler: concept order (click to show/hide)
Sure.

ACTACTACT: Pay 0.25₣ to send Dr. Ched Aral on an expedition to the Overgrown Cave.
Spoiler: Expedition details (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on July 24, 2023, 01:16:39 pm
Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)

Here done

Quote
The undersigned parties agree to split the proceeds of an expedition equally. Exact division of loot may be determined at the conclusion of the expedition, in an equitable fashion.
Expedition reports will be shared, and decisions (eg regarding whether to continue deeper or return) will be agreed upon after discussion. If no agreement can be reached, the default option will be to return to town. 
Notta Pyrad contributes the Adventurer Pvt. Ugnan Trata and pays the 0.25F expedition fee.
Oliver Norton contributes a set of Leather Armour and a Short Sword.

Signed:
Notta Pyrad
Oliver Norton
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on July 24, 2023, 01:20:10 pm
I have 3₣ available for loan at 10% interest per-turn.
Could I get a loan of 0.14F?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on July 24, 2023, 02:25:34 pm
ACTACTACT: Pay 0.25₣ to send Pvt. Ugnan Trata on an expedition to the Overgrown Cave.
Spoiler: Expedition Manifest (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on July 24, 2023, 02:29:48 pm

Quote from: Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans         0.14F, to be repaid with 10% per-turn interest non-compounding within 5 turns.
Signed
Jolly Carcinogens Inc.                 
                                                     
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on July 24, 2023, 02:52:32 pm
Quote from: Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Oliver Norton  0.14F, to be repaid with 10% per-turn interest non-compounding within 5 turns.
Signed
Jolly Carcinogens Inc.                 
Oliver Norton                             

There

ActActAct
Bid 0.58 for the backpack when loan complete.

Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on July 25, 2023, 02:05:43 am
Turn in 24 hours
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 25, 2023, 02:16:28 am
Scree and Canadian Kitten have softlocked themselves out of the game by spending most of their money on a terrible adventurer. Since they're new to the game and having more active players is fun, I wouldn't be opposed to offering them a one time refund option.

The minimum viable stats for an adventurer are basically either 12+ dex (and a ranged weapon), or 12+ str and a melee weapon. Adventurers below that threshold.. well you could hire them for the arena and bet on them to die to a rat. Foolproof plan.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on July 25, 2023, 02:31:09 am
I think in general players who play poorly should be able to apply for a bailout.
What that means is that all of their assets are auctioned off to pay their debts, they are given one Mark of Capitalist Shame™ and 3 Florins.

Also, I tend to stay out of player's way, but I feel like CK's adventurer could use some throwing knives and 6 spare ammo (which cost only 5 pfennigs each) and they would be able to clear at least the first four levels of the dungeon. Maybe also pick up a lock-picking set? This would of course require a loan from eS.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on July 25, 2023, 02:36:08 am
Scree and Canadian Kitten have softlocked themselves out of the game by spending most of their money on a terrible adventurer. Since they're new to the game and having more active players is fun, I wouldn't be opposed to offering them a one time refund option.

The minimum viable stats for an adventurer are basically either 12+ dex (and a ranged weapon), or 12+ str and a melee weapon. Adventurers below that threshold.. well you could hire them for the arena and bet on them to die to a rat. Foolproof plan.
I don't think 12+ is the minimum viable combat stat, I'd say you can get away with 10+ if you've got decent HP.

Now that you mention it, though, I'll say that adventurers with 1HP just should not exist. Whatever formula determines HP should have a minimum value of 2. Even 2 is already sketchy AF, but technically doable.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: SCREE on July 25, 2023, 06:11:37 am
I was kinda assuming someone might want to team up for the additional carrying capacity but that doesn't seem to be the case. Might see what happens next turn before proceeding.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 25, 2023, 06:34:04 am
It's not obvious from the rules, but carrying capacity is only needed for equipment. Loot has no weight. There may be some benefit to an adventurer carrying equipment (ammo, maybe?), but it's fairly limited.

For Canadian Kitten what I said was an exaggeration, could still make it work as a1s explained. But for you my best advice would be to take a bailout, sorry to say it.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: The Canadian kitten on July 25, 2023, 04:18:29 pm
3 Rats in a Trenchcoat LLC would like to team up on a venture.

Say, we could team up and be stick buddies

and maybe get lucky enough to get ourselves from this terrible situation
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: SCREE on July 25, 2023, 04:23:07 pm
3 Rats in a Trenchcoat LLC would like to team up on a venture.

Say, we could team up and be stick buddies

and maybe get lucky enough to get ourselves from this terrible situation

Hell yes. Could see if there's anything good in the store next turn too if EvictedSaint is willing to risk a loan on us.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on July 25, 2023, 05:16:58 pm
Sure, how could I say no?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 3
Post by: a1s on July 26, 2023, 02:58:31 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 3

Oliver Norton buys the backpack for 0.58₣

Dr. Ched Aral sets off on an expedition to the Overgrown Cave.
Pvt. Ugnan Trata sets off on an expedition to the Overgrown Cave.

Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 26, 2023, 03:19:46 am
Ok, continue with same settings?

Carbon is clearly good for your health.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on July 26, 2023, 03:57:41 am
That'll be back to town for Ugnan. Unless there's a very convincing argument to continue, go ahead and ACTx3 returning to town, Flazeo.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on July 26, 2023, 07:31:02 am
Ok, continue with same settings?

Carbon is clearly good for your health.

Sure, no reason to stop yet. (Not sure if I need to specify, but will play it safe and do so.)

ACTACTACT: Dr. Ched Aral will continue onwards with the same settings. 89 Firing range, 45 Preferred range.

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on July 26, 2023, 12:42:26 pm
Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)

ActActAct
Send Ugnan home if nuke fine with it.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on July 26, 2023, 01:16:21 pm
Send Ugnan home if nuke fine with it.
I am fine with it. Are you interested in keeping any of the loot, or should we just sell it all and split the cash?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on July 26, 2023, 01:30:56 pm
Sell it all, you can keep 0.25 of it instead of 0.24
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on July 27, 2023, 06:01:59 am
Turn in ~24 hours.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 4
Post by: a1s on July 28, 2023, 07:48:00 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 4

Pvt. Ugnan Trata returns from an expedition to the Overgrown Cave.

Pvt. Berth Worclaw gets hired by the local militia
Ms. Jocel St.Quinn is snatched up by the Coal Collecting Concern.
Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)

ActActAct
Send Ugnan home if nuke fine with it.
ACTx3 can't be conditional. In this case the resolution was in the very next post, but in the future this is a bad habit and I will not allow it.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on July 28, 2023, 08:31:54 am
So many chests.

I've no objections to continuing onward.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 28, 2023, 08:59:25 am
So many chests.
Yes. We need lockpicks to be able to open them. Note that this isn't guaranteed with lockpicks, but a dex based skillcheck.
The problem is that our carrying capacity is not sufficient to carry the lockpicks. There are a few solutions we could consider:
1. Flazeo, maybe you would be willing to sell your backpacks?
2. Wait until a new backpacks shows up in the store
3. Hire the help of Scree, with his adventurer acting as a mule to carry spare ammo, so that Ched can carry lockpicks
4. buying a second adventurer for ourselves

Let me know what you think. Personally I am not in a hurry with any of those solutions and would agree to continue for now. Without opening chests, as long as we can march on that's still a steady source of income, not to mention experience.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 28, 2023, 09:03:02 am
By the way, @a1s: Ched did not start shooting until he was at a distance of 54 feet, while we specified a Firing Range of 89 feet. Is this perhaps an error in the combat script?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on July 28, 2023, 11:18:52 am
So many chests.
Yes. We need lockpicks to be able to open them. Note that this isn't guaranteed with lockpicks, but a dex based skillcheck.
The problem is that our carrying capacity is not sufficient to carry the lockpicks. There are a few solutions we could consider:
1. Flazeo, maybe you would be willing to sell your backpacks?
2. Wait until a new backpacks shows up in the store
3. Hire the help of Scree, with his adventurer acting as a mule to carry spare ammo, so that Ched can carry lockpicks
4. buying a second adventurer for ourselves

Let me know what you think. Personally I am not in a hurry with any of those solutions and would agree to continue for now. Without opening chests, as long as we can march on that's still a steady source of income, not to mention experience.
3 doesn't sound bad for anyone involved, even if we have to split the loot further, so I'm up for it.

Otherwise, suppose we could go with less ammo once we pick up a lockpick, 20 or even 10 arrows may be enough to get a decent way through if the goal is chests and not necessarily getting all the way through the cave. Also don't mind waiting until we can pick up a backpack ourselves, or buying/renting one if we can get it for a fair price.

Ms. Teviegh looks pretty good for a second adventurer, has plenty of carry capacity and can take a slight beating, with the right stuff I think they'd go well together. Won't be getting them without a loan this or next turn though, which I'm still a bit wary of. I'm sure better options will come along, but would be a slight shame to let them get away. Maybe someone else would like to acquire them.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on July 28, 2023, 11:36:15 am
Loans are available.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on July 28, 2023, 12:03:53 pm
Honestly, based on our expedition thus far, I don't trust your rates.

10% interest a turn for any real amount of money seems to be more than what I can make in that time, at least while I'm still starting up. Add that to the expenses of being in the slave trade adventurer management game, I'm not sure it is a good idea to borrow anything but small amounts for small purchases.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 28, 2023, 12:20:58 pm
10% interest a turn for any real amount of money seems to be more than what I can make in that time, at least while I'm still starting up.
I think it's a fair rate. We've been rather unlucky these first two turns, from what I remember last game. Or maybe it is because we're missing the chests. I think that a loan to pay for lockpicks (and a new entry fee) would pay for itself quickly.

But I understand your hesitation to do so and won't push the issue, let's just continue. We'll soon be able to buy the picks either way. Bad luck can't last forever. Since you own the adventurer, I leave it to you to commit the order.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on July 28, 2023, 12:26:52 pm
From previous games, the first step in a dungeon isnt super lucrative, but the value quickly ramps up on the next few steps.  I think 10% is exceedingly fair, especially when using the funds to secure your existing assets from their untimely end >.>
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on July 28, 2023, 12:39:38 pm
Also: Flazeo, your loan can be repaid this turn as 0.17F, would you like to repay it now?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on July 28, 2023, 12:44:41 pm
ACTACTACT: Sell the following loot
Spoiler: Total Expedition Loot (click to show/hide)
Total Value: 0.48₣

Sell it all, you can keep 0.25 of it instead of 0.24
Gratitude.

I guess I'm putting Ugnan on bedrest.
ACTACTACT: Pvt. Ugnan Trata hits the hay (+1HP).

Spoiler: Notta Pyrad (click to show/hide)
By the way, someone should grab Ms. Carbon. Frankly, I'd've been better off not buying Ugnan and just sitting on my money until she showed up.

Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on July 28, 2023, 12:56:13 pm
Will see how it looks further in I suppose. As is, I would not borrow more than 1₣ at that rate, and I'd need to borrow more than that to get Ms. Teviegh this or next turn.

And sure, though I don't mind you doing this after we've both voiced the desire to continue.

ACTACTACT: Dr. Ched Aral will continue onwards with the same settings. 89 Firing range, 45 Preferred range.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on July 28, 2023, 01:15:50 pm
By the way, @a1s: Ched did not start shooting until he was at a distance of 54 feet, while we specified a Firing Range of 89 feet. Is this perhaps an error in the combat script?
No, it's a settings error. I accidentally set firing range to 59 instead of 89. Fixed now.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on July 28, 2023, 03:13:52 pm
1. Flazeo, maybe you would be willing to sell your backpacks?
[/quote]

I can sell it too you now if you want?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on July 28, 2023, 03:53:52 pm
-snip-

Are you repaying your loan this turn or would you like to wait a few more?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on July 28, 2023, 04:16:57 pm
1. Flazeo, maybe you would be willing to sell your backpacks?

I can sell it too you now if you want?

Are you repaying your loan this turn or would you like to wait a few more?

Yeah paying this turn just waiting for bit.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 28, 2023, 05:03:29 pm
I can sell it too you now if you want?
Hmm, right at this moment I do not have enough cash to afford it, and it could be a while before I can put it to use.
But the option to buy it in the future is worth something.

I'll make you this offer:

* I pay you 0.14₣ now.
* In return, I have the right to buy the backpacks from you at a price of 0.50₣ in five, six or seven turns from now. You ensure they are available during this time window.
* If I don't buy it in that time window, I lose the right.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on July 28, 2023, 05:15:48 pm
I can agree to that.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 28, 2023, 05:39:46 pm
Nice. Let's make it official, then.

Quote from: Backpack buy option
This is a contract between Saemon Havarian and Oliver Norton.
Saemon Havarian agrees to pay 0.14₣ to Oliver Norton as soon as this contract has been signed by both parties.
In return, Oliver Norton shall offer Saemon Havarian a one-time option to buy a Backpack at a price of 0.50₣ during a future time three turn period, starting on turn 9 and ending on turn 11.
Oliver Norton shall guarantee that a Backpack is available for Saemon Havarian to buy during this period.
If Saemon Havarian does not buy the Backpack during the aforementioned period, the buy option is forfeited.

Signed:
Saemon Havarian
______________
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on July 28, 2023, 06:16:10 pm
Quote from: Backpack buy option
This is a contract between Saemon Havarian and Oliver Norton.
Saemon Havarian agrees to pay 0.14₣ to Oliver Norton as soon as this contract has been signed by both parties.
In return, Oliver Norton shall offer Saemon Havarian a one-time option to buy a Backpack at a price of 0.50₣ during a future time three turn period, starting on turn 9 and ending on turn 11.
Oliver Norton shall guarantee that a Backpack is available for Saemon Havarian to buy during this period.
If Saemon Havarian does not buy the Backpack during the aforementioned period, the buy option is forfeited.

Signed:
Saemon Havarian
Oliver Norton

There

Edit: Pay off 0.17 loan to Jolly Carcinogens Inc

Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 29, 2023, 01:40:54 am
Paying 0.14₣ to Oliver Norton

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on July 29, 2023, 09:10:22 am
ActActAct: bid 2.5₣ on Ms. Carbon Teviean's indenture

EvictedSaint, i understand you are offering loans? I'd like to buy some equipment, assuming I win Carbon's indenture I would like to borrow 2.56₣.

Spoiler: Kash and Co. (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on July 29, 2023, 10:07:24 am

Quote from: Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans         2.56₣, to be repaid with 10% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns.
Signed
Jolly Carcinogens Inc.                 
                                                     

Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on July 29, 2023, 04:41:18 pm
Quote from: Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Kash and Co. 2.56₣, to be repaid with 10% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns.
Signed
Jolly Carcinogens Inc.                 
Kash and Co.                                 

Thank you very much.

@ActactAct: Bid on the Dagger (0.95), the Throwing Knives 0.62), the Crowbar (0.62) and the Lockpicks (0.90)

Spoiler: Kash and Co. (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 30, 2023, 04:57:56 am
Small calculation error, if you like here's a way to fix it.

Quote from: Loan Contract
Saemon Havaran. loans         0.03₣, to be repaid with 10% per-turn interest non-compounding and rounded down, within 20 turns.
Signed
Saemon Havarian                 
                                           

Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on July 30, 2023, 07:13:27 am
Thank you! Not sure how I mismathed that.

Quote from: Loan Contract
Saemon Havaran. loans Kash and Co. 0.03₣, to be repaid with 10% per-turn interest non-compounding and rounded down, within 20 turns.
Signed
Saemon Havarian                 
Kash and Co.                         
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on July 30, 2023, 07:33:59 am
Thank you! Not sure how I mismathed that.

Although you wouldn't have any money left to do expedition...
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on July 30, 2023, 08:31:22 am
That's something I can borrow next turn, assuming no one outbids me on stuff
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 30, 2023, 08:48:39 am
Borrowing 0.03₣ to Kash and co.

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on July 30, 2023, 11:14:02 am
turn in 24 hours
(actually closer to 16)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 5
Post by: a1s on July 31, 2023, 02:42:04 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 5

Kash and Co. buys Ms. Carbon Teviegh's indenture for 2.5₣

Kash and Co. buys Dagger, Throwing Knives, Crowbar and Lockpicks for a total of 3.09₣

Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on July 31, 2023, 02:58:46 am
Ok, continue?

It's unusual to get so little monster encounters, but the upside is that we've got plenty ammo left. I'm optimistic we might be able to finish the dungeon including the wolf at the end, that would be exciting and probably also lucrative.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on July 31, 2023, 03:41:30 am
Sounds good to me.

ACTACTACT: Dr. Ched Aral will continue onwards with the same settings. 89 Firing range, 45 Preferred range.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on July 31, 2023, 07:25:54 am
Spoiler: Notta Pyrad (click to show/hide)
Right, so. Flazeo, you wanna do another run, same as the first? (Hoping for better luck, obvs)
If so, I've included a copy of the previous contract (feel free to ACTx3 the expedition after signing). If not, let me know what you'd want to change.

Quote
The undersigned parties agree to split the proceeds of an expedition equally. Exact division of loot may be determined at the conclusion of the expedition, in an equitable fashion.
Expedition reports will be shared, and decisions (eg regarding whether to continue deeper or return) will be agreed upon after discussion. If no agreement can be reached, the default option will be to return to town. 
Notta Pyrad contributes the Adventurer Pvt. Ugnan Trata and pays the 0.25F expedition fee.
Oliver Norton contributes a set of Leather Armour and a Short Sword.

Signed:
Notta Pyrad
             
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on July 31, 2023, 11:56:18 am
Quote
The undersigned parties agree to split the proceeds of an expedition equally. Exact division of loot may be determined at the conclusion of the expedition, in an equitable fashion.
Expedition reports will be shared, and decisions (eg regarding whether to continue deeper or return) will be agreed upon after discussion. If no agreement can be reached, the default option will be to return to town. 
Notta Pyrad contributes the Adventurer Pvt. Ugnan Trata and pays the 0.25F expedition fee.
Oliver Norton contributes a set of Leather Armour and a Short Sword.

Signed:
Notta Pyrad
Oliver Norton

You can do the expedition part.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on July 31, 2023, 12:09:26 pm
ACTACTACT: Pay 0.25₣ to send Pvt. Ugnan Trata on an expedition to the Overgrown Cave.
Spoiler: Expedition Manifest (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on July 31, 2023, 12:54:57 pm
Also Tallhearth looks really good except for fatel flaw that's he has only 1 hp.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on July 31, 2023, 01:03:58 pm
Suppose if someone carried him until he levelled their owner might get lucky on the health roll.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on July 31, 2023, 01:31:58 pm
eS, I would like to borrow another 0.25₣ please.

Quote from: Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Kash and Co. 0.25₣, to be repaid with 10% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns.
Signed
                                   
Kash and Co.           

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on July 31, 2023, 05:07:17 pm

Quote from: Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Kash and Co. 0.25₣, to be repaid with 10% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns.
Signed
Jolly Carcinigens         
Kash and Co.           

Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on July 31, 2023, 08:55:09 pm
Suppose if someone carried him until he levelled their owner might get lucky on the health roll.
XP is split between party members (rounding down). You'd have to carry a dead weight through dozens of fights. Not a chance of being worth the effort, when you could just wait for someone better to show up in the store.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on August 01, 2023, 01:37:18 am
Thank you!

ActActAct: send Ms. Carbon Teviegh on am expedition to the Overgrown Cave. Equipped with a Dagger, Throwing Knives, Lockpicks and Crowbar. Use throwing knives at range Increment 19. Stop at 3 HP or less.

Tallhearth has a decent Carry Capacity, so he could be used as a mule with a basic ranged weapon so he's not completely useless

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 01, 2023, 02:00:40 am
Suppose if someone carried him until he levelled their owner might get lucky on the health roll.
XP is split between party members (rounding down). You'd have to carry a dead weight through dozens of fights. Not a chance of being worth the effort, when you could just wait for someone better to show up in the store.
A good new adventurer would cost about 2.5F. If you'd be willing to accept significantly less than that as your share of the loot and Maxine agrees, I could potentially see an arrangement in the future. Your adventurer could carry a crowbar and spare ammo and sit safely in the back row for a carry.

However I'd like to finish the current expedition first, so it's just an idea for the future.

Said the same on the Ventures Discord channel, maybe you can share a link @a1s?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on August 01, 2023, 02:37:52 am
Link to Discord  (https://discord.gg/mqhMbACXtf)
Already done.

Also, turn in 24 hours.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on August 01, 2023, 06:20:19 am
I've been asked to elaborate how the rules for ideal range and back row interact:
Back row takes precedence, as long as there is someone in the front row, back row adventurers will stay safely behind them.
As a refresher, if:
your adventurer will try to advance (or retreat) to the ideal range. And if you have no ammo (and the above is true) you will automatically advance into melee.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 6
Post by: a1s on August 02, 2023, 02:49:04 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 6

Pvt. Ugnan Trata departs on an expedition to the Overgrown Cave.
Ms. Carbon Teviegh departs on an expedition to the Overgrown Cave.

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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on August 02, 2023, 03:27:16 am
ActActAct: Ms Carbon will continue, with the same instructions

Kash and Co.
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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 02, 2023, 03:44:00 am
We discovered something new about cats, shall we share the info?
Continue?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on August 02, 2023, 03:54:17 am
Are we talking about its loot? I see no reason to not share that, so sure.

ACTACTACT: Dr. Ched Aral will continue onwards with the same settings. 89 Firing range, 45 Preferred range.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 02, 2023, 03:57:58 am
Yes. Turns out they can drop "Cat hide". Now if only there was a cat leather armor recipe.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on August 02, 2023, 04:22:03 am
Continue?
I forgot to mention in your turn report: you are at the boss (wolf). Do you still want to continue?

Turns out [cats] can drop "Cat hide".
This rather small tidbit earns you 0.12₣ from the Charmark Adventuring board.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 02, 2023, 05:59:16 am
Continue?
I forgot to mention in your turn report: you are at the boss (wolf). Do you still want to continue?
That is good to know! Yeah I'd like to continue, but if possible I think it's best to increase the preferred range to 59. The wolf has higher hp and agility than a cat.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 02, 2023, 06:14:18 am
This rather small tidbit earns you 0.12₣ from the Charmark Adventuring board.
forgot to say, adding 0.06₣ to assets, other half is for Fairchild

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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on August 03, 2023, 02:38:10 am
Turn in 24 hours
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on August 03, 2023, 05:33:02 am
Flazeo, my suggestion is to continue. If you agree, go ahead and ACTx3 'Pvt. Ugnan Trata continues'.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on August 03, 2023, 09:14:17 am
Mechanical update: there is no reason your adventurers can't share tools, therefor chest requirement is changed from "best dex/str with lockpicks/crowbar" to "best dex/str overall, so long as anyone has a lockpick/corwbar". You may now offload tools to your mule.  ;D
(sharing ammo is still forbidden)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on August 03, 2023, 12:37:39 pm
ACTACTACT: Pvt. Ugnan Trata continues.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 7
Post by: a1s on August 04, 2023, 02:47:08 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 7

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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 04, 2023, 04:10:12 am
Is Ched back in town this turn, or does that happen next turn?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on August 04, 2023, 04:13:59 am
Next turn, sadly. The arena will have to wait.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on August 04, 2023, 04:51:54 am
Poor wolf didn't even get a chance.

Since we've got the time, of the loot is there anything in particular you'd want included in your share?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 04, 2023, 04:55:48 am
Yes that was one lucky shot. :)

Not really. You might want at least one sandpaper for your rusty dagger.
So perhaps if I take the wolf pelt, two sandpapers and a groshen (total value exactly half, 1.71₣) then you take the rest?

A joint venture might be a little inflexible on second thought, but how about repeating the last contract? Now equipped with a backpack and a lockpicks. If you buy the lockpicks next turn, I can get the backpack from the buy option on turn 9 (just in time for the next expedition).
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on August 04, 2023, 05:30:45 am
Sounds like a sound plan to me, I'd be happy to maintain some level of independence anyway.

Though don't suppose it'd be worth the bother to try talking you into paying, or splitting, the expedition fee this time?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 04, 2023, 05:38:36 am
We can split the fee, sure. Ched will reach level 2, he'll be a badass.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on August 04, 2023, 05:44:24 am
Right, so. Definitely want to come back to town, now. I checked with a1s, and apparently it wasn't a bug, we just got incredibly lucky. Definitely do not want to risk losing all that stuff. Unless you have an extremely compelling argument to the contrary, Flazeo, you should ACTx3 'Pvt. Ugnan Trata returns to town'.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on August 04, 2023, 07:27:43 am
ActActAct: Return Pvt Ugnan Trata back to town.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on August 04, 2023, 07:54:58 am
ActActAct: Ms Carbon will return to town

Kash and Co.
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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on August 06, 2023, 09:25:54 am
Turn in ~16 hours
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 8
Post by: a1s on August 07, 2023, 02:47:17 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 8

Pvt. Wass Questor's indenture is bought up by the local circus

Pvt Ugnan Trata returns to town.
Ms. Carbon Teviegh returns to town.
Dr. Ched Aral returns to town, triumphantly.

New expedition options available.

New Enterprise idea:
Level 2 Inn
Development costs: 1 wolf pelt, 1₣
Crunch: An inn may be used for 2 purposes:
Higher level inns heal more HP and attract higher level adventurers.
Fluff: A solid bed and an, admittedly meager, breakfast can do wonders after a long journey. No inn is complete without an animal hide by the fireplace.

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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 07, 2023, 03:07:58 am
@Maxine: the Inn option is new. I think it would be too early for us to make such a big investment. If you are willing to stick to the loot division I proposed earlier, I will see if I can find a buyer for the wolf pelt and share the profit if I do.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on August 07, 2023, 03:41:08 am
Are you buying the bagpack this turn Quarque?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 07, 2023, 04:21:23 am
Are you buying the bagpack this turn Quarque?
planning to buy it next turn
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on August 07, 2023, 04:58:09 am
Sure, long as trying to sell it doesn't interfere with the expedition. Speaking of:

Quote from: Fairchild & Havarian Amazing Adventure II Contract
The undersigned parties agree to split the proceeds of an expedition to the Overgrown Caves, equally. Exact division of loot may be determined at the conclusion of the expedition, in an equitable fashion. The expedition will ordered on Turn 9, beginning on Turn 10.
Expedition reports will be shared, and decisions (eg regarding whether to continue deeper or return) will be agreed upon after discussion. If no agreement can be reached, the default option will be to return to town. 
Tabitha Fairchild contributes the Adventurer Dr. Ched Aral, a Lockpick and pays 0.13₣ of the expedition fee.
Saemon Havarian contributes a Short Bow, two sets of Short Bow Spare ammo, a Backpack, and pays a 0.12₣ of the expedition fee.

Signed:
Tabitha Fairchild
             

ACTACTACT: Sell 1 Sand paper, 2 Small bone, 1 Pfennig, 6 nails, 1 Green Goo, 1 Cat Hide, and 1 Arena ticket for 1.59₣
Bid 0.9₣ on a Lockpick

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
e:Forgot to update Ched.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 07, 2023, 05:12:18 am
Quote from: Fairchild & Havarian Amazing Adventure II Contract
The undersigned parties agree to split the proceeds of an expedition to the Overgrown Caves, equally. Exact division of loot may be determined at the conclusion of the expedition, in an equitable fashion. The expedition will ordered on Turn 9, beginning on Turn 10.
Expedition reports will be shared, and decisions (eg regarding whether to continue deeper or return) will be agreed upon after discussion. If no agreement can be reached, the default option will be to return to town. 
Tabitha Fairchild contributes the Adventurer Dr. Ched Aral, a Lockpick and pays 0.13₣ of the expedition fee.
Saemon Havarian contributes a Short Bow, two sets of Short Bow Spare ammo, a Backpack, and pays a 0.12₣ of the expedition fee.

Signed:
Tabitha Fairchild
Saemon Havarian

Selling 2 sandpaper for 0.24₣ (I don't think this needs the actx3)
Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)

Taking offers for the wolf pelt.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on August 07, 2023, 08:37:35 am
Actactact: Sell 1 Gree Goo, 4 Nails, 2 Rat's teeth, and 4 Sandpaper

Pay back 0.04₣ to Saemon Havarian, and 3.91₣ to Jolly Carcinogens Inc to clear the debt owed, plus an additional 0.39₣ to Jolly Carcinogens Inc and 0.01₣ to Saemon Havarian as thanks for the support.

EvictedSaint, would Jolly Carcinogens Inc be interested in following up our previous completed loan with an additional one, this time for 2.00₣?

Kash and Co.
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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on August 07, 2023, 11:26:36 am
Loan provided.  Thank you for the tip, my good man :)

Quote
Jolly Carcinogens provides Kash And Co 2.00₣ at 10% noncompounding interest per turn (final amount rounded down to the nearest penny).  To be repaid after Kash And Co's next venture.

Jolly Carcinogens LLC
                                     
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on August 07, 2023, 12:07:43 pm
ActActAct: Sell the following loot
Spoiler: Total Expedition Loot (click to show/hide)
Total Value: 5.16₣

Split it and remaining loot in half between myself and Notta Pyrad.

ActActAct: Bid 2.0₣ on Ms. Hollie Kath.

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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on August 07, 2023, 12:20:48 pm
ACTACTACT: Bid:
  -0.22F on a Rusty Dagger
  -0.62₣ on a Crowbar
  -0.31₣ on a One-Hit Potion
  -0.31₣ on a One-Hit Potion
  -0.31₣ on a One-Hit Potion

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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on August 07, 2023, 04:08:13 pm
Quote
Jolly Carcinogens provides Kash And Co 2.00₣ at 10% noncompounding interest per turn (final amount rounded down to the nearest penny).  To be repaid after Kash And Co's next venture.

Jolly Carcinogens LLC
Kash and Co.                                   

Excellent!

Actactact: Bid 2.52₣ on a Crossbow. Ms Carbon gets a turn of free time. Try not to run the bar tab too high.

Kash and Co.
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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 08, 2023, 01:11:37 am
Pay back 0.04₣ to Saemon Havarian, and 3.91₣ to Jolly Carcinogens Inc to clear the debt owed, plus an additional 0.39₣ to Jolly Carcinogens Inc and 0.01₣ to Saemon Havarian as thanks for the support.
Thanks for the tip.
Selling off the Wolf Pelt for 1.43₣.

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flazeo, I will buy the backpack now if you like.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on August 08, 2023, 03:45:29 am
Selling off the Wolf Pelt for 1.43₣.
I think you've added 0.06 to the wolf pelt's value?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 08, 2023, 03:55:46 am
Had 0.47₣ before this. Added 1.43₣ from the pelt, 0.04₣ repayment from Kashyyk and 0.01₣ tip.

edit: sorry, you are right, not sure how I messed this up. The pelt is worth 1.37₣. Thanks for the correction.

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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on August 08, 2023, 04:36:19 am
Turn in 24 hours, unless someone needs an extension.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on August 08, 2023, 11:42:16 pm
Spoiler: Sandbase Brewing (click to show/hide)

Quote from: Sandbase Brewing Advertising Contract
Sandbase Brewing offers an interest-free loan of 1₣ towards construction of an inn, so long as Sandbase Beer is the OFFICIAL beer of said inn.  Must mention Sandbase Brewing and/or Sandbase Beer once per turn in lieu of interest payment. Otherwise, a penalty of .01₣ will be added to the loan balance per missed turn of advertising.
x Mr. Jack, Brewmaster of Sandbase Brewing
x ___________________________________
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 09, 2023, 04:22:51 am
Turn in 24 hours, unless someone needs an extension.
In case it wasn't clear, I can't take the offer above because I already sold the wolf pelt. I'm ready for the next turn.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 9
Post by: a1s on August 09, 2023, 04:58:38 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 9

Oliver Norton buys Ms. Hollie Kath's indenture for 2₣
Dr. Tallhearth Teviegh's indtture is bought up by the Charmark building concern.

Tabitha Fairchild buys the lockpicks for 0.9₣
Notta Pyrad buys Rusty Dagger, crowbar, and 3 one hit potions for a total of 1.77₣
Kash and Co buys a Crossbow for 2.52₣

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[/quote]
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 09, 2023, 06:11:39 am
Flazeo, can I please buy your backpack for 0.50F as per the Buy Option?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on August 09, 2023, 07:16:03 am
Actactact: Send Ms Carbon on an expedition to the Overgrown Cave
- Equipped with Dagger, Crossbow, Lockpicks and Crowbar
- Preferred Range is 19ft, start shooting at 39ft, stop the day early if Hitpoints are at or below 3

Kash and Co.
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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on August 09, 2023, 08:06:47 am
I don't think this needs ACTx3: Sharpen a Dagger (1 Rusty Dagger, 1 Sandpaper, 0.15F)
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Quote
The undersigned parties agree to split the proceeds of an expedition equally. Exact division of loot may be determined at the conclusion of the expedition, in an equitable fashion.
Expedition reports will be shared, and decisions (eg regarding whether to continue deeper or return, or the use of potions) will be agreed upon after discussion. If no agreement can be reached, the default option will be to return to town. 
Notta Pyrad contributes the Adventurer Pvt. Ugnan Trata and pays their 0.25F expedition fee. They provide 1 Dagger, 1 Crowbar, and 3 One-Hit Potions for Ms. Hollie Kath.
Oliver Norton contributes the Adventurer Ms. Hollie Kath and pays their 0.25F expedition fee. They provide 1 Leather Armour and 1 Short Sword for Pvt. Ugnan Trata.

Signed:
Notta Pyrad
             
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on August 09, 2023, 10:23:09 am
Feel free to do the Actx3 once you've secured the backpack.
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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on August 09, 2023, 11:33:25 am
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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on August 09, 2023, 12:17:36 pm
Sell the backpack as promise for 0.5₣ to Saemon Havarian.

Quote
The undersigned parties agree to split the proceeds of an expedition equally. Exact division of loot may be determined at the conclusion of the expedition, in an equitable fashion.
Expedition reports will be shared, and decisions (eg regarding whether to continue deeper or return, or the use of potions) will be agreed upon after discussion. If no agreement can be reached, the default option will be to return to town. 
Notta Pyrad contributes the Adventurer Pvt. Ugnan Trata and pays their 0.25F expedition fee. They provide 1 Dagger, 1 Crowbar, and 3 One-Hit Potions for Ms. Hollie Kath.
Oliver Norton contributes the Adventurer Ms. Hollie Kath and pays their 0.25F expedition fee. They provide 1 Leather Armour and 1 Short Sword for Pvt. Ugnan Trata.

Signed:
Notta Pyrad
Oliver Norton

There done

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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 09, 2023, 12:31:52 pm
Sell the backpack as promise for 0.5₣ to Saemon Havarian.
Pleasure doing bussiness.

Feel free to do the Actx3 once you've secured the backpack.
Will do. I am slightly tweaking the preferred range, increasing it to 59. The fight with the cat last time was slightly less comfortable than I liked; I want us to be safe even with bad rolls. If you would like to tune it back, we can do it next round.

ACTACTACT: Send Dr. Ched Aral on an expedition to the Overgrown Cave.
As per contract the fee is split, with me pay 0.12₣ and Fairchild paying 0.13₣.
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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on August 10, 2023, 05:08:28 am
turn in ~24 hours.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on August 10, 2023, 05:22:06 am
ACTACTACT: Send Pvt. Ugnan Trata and Ms. Hollie Kath on a joint expedition to the Overgrown Cave (-0.5F, split between Notta Pyrad and Oliver Norton)
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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 10
Post by: a1s on August 11, 2023, 03:27:27 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 10

Ms. Carbon Teviegh departs on an expedition to the overgrown cave
Dr. Ched Aral departs on an expedition to the overgrown cave
Pvt. Ugnan Trata and Ms. Hollie Kath depart on a joint expedition to the overgrown cave
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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on August 11, 2023, 04:22:31 am
Went through a fair amount of arrows there, suppose that is what the spare ammo is for. Can press onward if you've no issue.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 11, 2023, 04:36:02 am
Yep, this is why we have spares.

ACTACTACT: Dr Ched Aral continues, same settings.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on August 11, 2023, 03:59:47 pm
Actactact: Ms Carbon will continue on, same orders

Kash and Co.
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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on August 11, 2023, 10:21:30 pm
ACTACTACT: Bid  1.5₣ on Ms. Rostish Reiff, and 0.86₣ on Throwing knives. Hey, might as well try playing.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on August 12, 2023, 08:08:53 pm
ACTACTACT: Have Pvt. Ugnan Trata chug one of the One hit potion and then he and Ms. Hollie Kath continues, same settings.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on August 13, 2023, 02:19:56 pm
Turn in 12 hours
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 11
Post by: a1s on August 14, 2023, 02:34:08 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 11

Sandbase Brewing buys  Ms. Rostish Reiff's indenture for 1.5₣
Sandbase Brewing buys Throwing knives for 0.86₣.

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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 14, 2023, 02:50:29 am
Maxine, I would like to return. I hope you don't mind. We both now have the resources to continue independently; you have enough money to set out your own path and a badass level 2 adventurer, while I would like to take this opportunity to bid on a very nice adventurer, before I am too late.

Thanks a lot for the cooperation.

evictedSaint, can I please take a loan? I would like to borrow 2.21₣
Quote from: Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Saemon Havarian 2.21₣, to be repaid with 10% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns.
Signed
                                   
Saemon Havarian           
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on August 14, 2023, 03:36:26 am
I believe you want to bid on Olybeth? If you are taking out that loan, you don't actually need to return to have enough for that. Equipping him is another matter, but one that is less time sensitive.

You could make us return, but I'd like to continue at least one more turn if possible. I don't quite have enough to buy my own bow (or similar) yet, which I consider a prerequisite to setting out on my own. Unless you feel like selling me your bow at value.

Alternatively, if we were to return now, you'd find I'm also seeking a loan this turn, now that I could reasonably pay it back.
Quote from: Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Tabitha Fairchild 2.00₣, to be repaid with 15% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns.
Signed
                               
                               
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 14, 2023, 03:42:21 am
Ok right, we can continue for another turn or two and finish the trip.

Could you please retract your loan contract before eS signs it? It would block mine. Thanks.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on August 14, 2023, 03:45:38 am
Done.
Quote from: Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Saemon Havarian 2.21₣, to be repaid with 10% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns.
Signed
Jolly Carcinogens             
Saemon Havarian           

Maxine, I'm afraid I only have $0.56 left after my loan to Quarque.



Spoiler: Jolly Carcinogens (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on August 14, 2023, 03:49:07 am
Much appreciated.

ACTACTACT: Dr Ched Aral will continue the expedition with the same settings.

I believe you want to bid on Olybeth? If you are taking out that loan, you don't actually need to
Quote from: Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Tabitha Fairchild 2.00₣, to be repaid with 15% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns.
Signed
                               
                               
I'm retracting this. As no one has signed I don't see an issue with doing so.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on August 14, 2023, 04:01:46 am
Maxine, I'm afraid I only have $0.56 left after my loan to Quarque.
What you did have was enough to loan to one of us, but not both. That is why I made my offer slightly better than theirs, if I needed the loan, I'd spend a little more to make sure I got it. Unless you've got something against making more money, (or me  :'(), I'm not sure why'd you'd pick their deal over mine.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 14, 2023, 04:03:19 am
Much appreciated.
You're welcome, I want to part on good terms. If you need a backpack later, you can get it from me at any time at cost price (0.64₣), or perhaps in return for a dagger.

Done.
Thank you!

ACTACTACT: bid 2.5₣ on the indenture of Pvt. Olybeth Xander

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on August 14, 2023, 04:38:51 am
You're welcome, I want to part on good terms. If you need a backpack later, you can get it from me at any time at cost price (0.64₣), or perhaps in return for a dagger.
Cheers, and sure, both sound like good deals for me. Isn't like Olybeth needs the extra carry capacity, or Ched could actually use a dagger.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on August 14, 2023, 04:53:57 am
I'm retracting this. As no one has signed I don't see an issue with doing so.
This is the correct way to dispose of a stale contract. Never edit a post with a contract in it.  :)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on August 14, 2023, 05:52:54 am
Actactact: Ms Carbon will continue on, same orders

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on August 14, 2023, 09:25:56 am
It is now possible to designate a front row adventurer as "leader", other front row adventurers will try to keep abreast of them. Note: designate your slowest adventurer as leader, otherwise they will still outrun everyone.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on August 14, 2023, 11:26:30 am
Ah - I genuinely didn't see the 5% increase, lol.

I thought it was the same standards, for only 2.00 instead of 2.51.  Otherwise I would have gone with yours.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on August 14, 2023, 12:06:27 pm
ACTACTACT: Have Pvt. Ugnan Trata and Ms. Hollie Kath continues, same settings expect Hollie Kath is leader.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 14, 2023, 02:06:30 pm
ACTACTACT: bid 0.98₣ on the lockpicks
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on August 15, 2023, 02:37:37 am
Turn in 24 hours
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on August 15, 2023, 06:24:07 pm
Spoiler: Sandbase Brewing (click to show/hide)

No action
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 12
Post by: a1s on August 16, 2023, 06:11:41 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 12

Saemon Havarian purchases Pvt. Olybeth Xander's indenture for 2.5₣
Saemon Havarian buys lockpicks for 0.98₣

Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 16, 2023, 06:22:21 am
Maxine, would you be willing to trade my backpack for your dagger this turn? If we could do that, I'd have no objection to continuing as long as we've got sufficient ammo.

Luck is not on our side with the loot drops, I probably forgot to make the appropriate sacrifice to the right demons.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on August 16, 2023, 07:20:46 am
Ah - I genuinely didn't see the 5% increase, lol.

I thought it was the same standards, for only 2.00 instead of 2.51.  Otherwise I would have gone with yours.
2.21, and fair enough, I should announce such things more clearly. I'd be a little bothered if I had actually ended up needing it, but that fortunately isn't the case.

Maxine, would you be willing to trade my backpack for your dagger this turn? If we could do that, I'd have no objection to continuing as long as we've got sufficient ammo.

Luck is not on our side with the loot drops, I probably forgot to make the appropriate sacrifice to the right demons.
Sure.
And yeah, going to need to get in touch with the powers that be.

ACTACTACT: Dr Ched Aral continues their expedition with the current settings.
Tabitha Fairchild crafts a Dagger from 1 Rusty Dagger, 1 Sandpaper, and 0.15F.

Quote from: Dagger-Backpack trade
As of signing Tabitha Fairchild and Saemon Havarian will exchange ownership of the following items:
Tabiatha Fairchild's Dagger to Saemon Havarian
Saemon Havarian's Backpack to Tabitha Fairchild

Tabitha Fairchild   
                         

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 16, 2023, 08:02:26 am
Thank you.

Quote from: Dagger-Backpack trade
As of signing Tabitha Fairchild and Saemon Havarian will exchange ownership of the following items:
Tabiatha Fairchild's Dagger to Saemon Havarian
Saemon Havarian's Backpack to Tabitha Fairchild

Tabitha Fairchild   
Saemon Havarian

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 16, 2023, 08:21:49 am
For Euchrejack: here is a concept contract for the deal we talked about, overly complicated as Ventures traditions demand. Let me know if the details are acceptable.

Quote from: Mutual lending contract
This is a mutual lending contract between the owner of Sandbase Brewing, henceforth called Mr. Jack, and Saemon Havarian.

Mutual lending.
Mr. Jack shall fund an adventure of Pvt Olybeth Xander, owned by Saemon Havarian, in the overgrown cave. The given funds will consist of:
  • lending a throwing dagger for the duration of the adventure
  • buying 5 rounds of spare ammo for the throwing dagger (value 0.25₣) for use during the adventure
  • Paying the entry fee of 0.25₣

In return, on the turn Dr. Ched Aral returns from his current expedition, Saemon Havarian shall fund an adventure of Ms. Rostish Reiff, owned by Mr. Jack, in the overgrown cave. The given funds will consist of:
  • lending a short bow for the duration of the adventure
  • 2 rounds of spare ammo for the short bow (value 0.30F) for use during the adventure
  • Paying the entry fee of 0.25₣

Extra rent.
Since the short bow is more valuable than the throwing dagger, Mr. Jack shall pay an additional 0.15₣ rent per turn spent in the overgrown cave during the adventure of Rostish Reiff, after Rostish Reiff has returned from the adventure.

Expedition reports
Mr. Jack and Saemon Havarian shall share expedition reports for both of the adventures mentioned above. Aside from sharing expedition reports, each party is the full owner of their own expedition, meaning they are in charge of any decisions taken and receive all of the loot found during their own expedition.

In case of death.
Both parties involved in this contract are responsible for the survival of their own adventurer.
In case Ms. Rostish Reiff dies during her adventure and the short bow is lost, Mr. Jack shall pay Saemon Havarian 2.46₣ in compensation, taking a bailout if needed. The rent of 0.15₣ per turn is remitted in this case.
In case Pvt. Olybeth Xander dies during his adventure and the throwing knife is lost, Saemon Havarian shall grant Mr. Jack  permanent ownership of the short bow and the rent of 0.15₣ per turn is remitted.

Leftover ammunition and end of contract
Once Pvt. Olybeth Xander returns from his adventure, Saemon Havarian shall return the throwing knife and any leftover ammunition to Mr. Jack.
Once Ms. Rostish Reiff returns from her adventure, Mr. Jack shall return the shortbow and any leftover ammunition to Saemon Havarian and pay the rent of 0.15₣ per turn spent in the dungeon.


signed:
________________
Saemon Havarian
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 16, 2023, 08:44:08 am
As NUKE9.13 pointed out, a bailout can't be part of a contract, so the contract above is invalid. Let's scratch that part.

Quote from: Mutual lending contract
This is a mutual lending contract between the owner of Sandbase Brewing, henceforth called Mr. Jack, and Saemon Havarian.

Mutual lending.
This turn, Mr. Jack shall fund an adventure of Pvt Olybeth Xander, owned by Saemon Havarian, in the overgrown cave. The given funds will consist of:
  • lending a throwing dagger for the duration of the adventure
  • buying 5 rounds of spare ammo for the throwing dagger (value 0.25₣) for use during the adventure
  • Paying the entry fee of 0.25₣

In return, on the turn Dr. Ched Aral returns from his current expedition, Saemon Havarian shall fund an adventure of Ms. Rostish Reiff, owned by Mr. Jack, in the overgrown cave. The given funds will consist of:
  • lending a short bow for the duration of the adventure
  • 2 rounds of spare ammo for the short bow (value 0.30F) for use during the adventure
  • Paying the entry fee of 0.25₣

Extra rent.
Since the short bow is more valuable than the throwing dagger, Mr. Jack shall pay an additional 0.15₣ rent per turn spent in the overgrown cave during the adventure of Rostish Reiff, after Rostish Reiff has returned from the adventure.

Expedition reports
Mr. Jack and Saemon Havarian shall share expedition reports for both of the adventures mentioned above. Aside from sharing expedition reports, each party is the full owner of their own expedition, meaning they are in charge of any decisions taken and receive all of the loot found during their own expedition.

Leftover ammunition and end of contract
Once Pvt. Olybeth Xander returns from his adventure, Saemon Havarian shall return the throwing knife and any leftover ammunition to Mr. Jack.
Once Ms. Rostish Reiff returns from her adventure, Mr. Jack shall return the shortbow and any leftover ammunition to Saemon Havarian and pay the rent of 0.15₣ per turn spent in the dungeon.


signed:
________________
Saemon Havarian
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 16, 2023, 09:14:49 am
Sorry for the double posting, want to avoid editing and forgot to add adventurer & picks to assets.
Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on August 16, 2023, 10:58:14 am
Actactact: Ms Carbon will continue on, same orders

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on August 16, 2023, 12:18:45 pm
ACTACTACT: Have Pvt. Ugnan Trata and Ms. Hollie Kath continues, same settings expect Hollie Kath is leader.
Also bid 1₣ on the indenture Dr. Darth O'Mann

Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 16, 2023, 12:22:24 pm
Sorry again for spamming the thread, but I need to tune a few details. I can't carry that much ammo and Reiff might need more to be completely safe and kill that wolf.

Quote from: Mutual lending contract
This is a mutual lending contract between the owner of Sandbase Brewing, henceforth called Mr. Jack, and Saemon Havarian.

Mutual lending.
This turn, Mr. Jack shall fund an expedition of Pvt Olybeth Xander, owned by Saemon Havarian, to the overgrown cave. The given funds will consist of:
  • lending a throwing dagger for the duration of the expedition
  • buying 4 rounds of spare ammo for the throwing dagger (value 0.20₣) for use during the expedition
  • Paying the entry fee of 0.25₣

In return, on the turn Dr. Ched Aral returns from his current expedition, Saemon Havarian shall fund an expedition of Ms. Rostish Reiff, owned by Mr. Jack, to the overgrown cave. The given funds will consist of:
  • lending a short bow for the duration of the expedition
  • 3 rounds of spare ammo for the short bow (value 0.45₣) for use during the expedition
  • Paying the entry fee of 0.25₣

Extra rent.
Since the short bow is more valuable than the throwing dagger, Mr. Jack shall pay an additional 0.17₣ rent per turn spent in the overgrown cave during the adventure of Rostish Reiff, to be transferred after Rostish Reiff has returned from the adventure.

Expedition reports
Mr. Jack and Saemon Havarian shall share expedition reports for both of the expeditions mentioned above. Aside from sharing expedition reports, each party is the full owner of their own expedition, meaning they are in charge of any decisions taken and receive all of the loot found during their own expedition.

Leftover ammunition and end of contract
Once Pvt. Olybeth Xander returns from his expedition, Saemon Havarian shall return the throwing knife and any leftover ammunition to Mr. Jack.
Once Ms. Rostish Reiff returns from her expedition, Mr. Jack shall return the shortbow and any leftover ammunition to Saemon Havarian and pay the rent of 0.17₣ per turn spent in the dungeon.


signed:
________________
Saemon Havarian
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on August 18, 2023, 05:15:16 pm
Sorry again for spamming the thread, but I need to tune a few details. I can't carry that much ammo and Reiff might need more to be completely safe and kill that wolf.

Quote from: Mutual lending contract
This is a mutual lending contract between the owner of Sandbase Brewing, henceforth called Mr. Jack, and Saemon Havarian.

Mutual lending.
This turn, Mr. Jack shall fund an expedition of Pvt Olybeth Xander, owned by Saemon Havarian, to the overgrown cave. The given funds will consist of:
  • lending a throwing dagger for the duration of the expedition
  • buying 4 rounds of spare ammo for the throwing dagger (value 0.20₣) for use during the expedition
  • Paying the entry fee of 0.25₣

In return, on the turn Dr. Ched Aral returns from his current expedition, Saemon Havarian shall fund an expedition of Ms. Rostish Reiff, owned by Mr. Jack, to the overgrown cave. The given funds will consist of:
  • lending a short bow for the duration of the expedition
  • 3 rounds of spare ammo for the short bow (value 0.45₣) for use during the expedition
  • Paying the entry fee of 0.25₣

Extra rent.
Since the short bow is more valuable than the throwing dagger, Mr. Jack shall pay an additional 0.17₣ rent per turn spent in the overgrown cave during the adventure of Rostish Reiff, to be transferred after Rostish Reiff has returned from the adventure.

Expedition reports
Mr. Jack and Saemon Havarian shall share expedition reports for both of the expeditions mentioned above. Aside from sharing expedition reports, each party is the full owner of their own expedition, meaning they are in charge of any decisions taken and receive all of the loot found during their own expedition.

Leftover ammunition and end of contract
Once Pvt. Olybeth Xander returns from his expedition, Saemon Havarian shall return the throwing knife and any leftover ammunition to Mr. Jack.
Once Ms. Rostish Reiff returns from her expedition, Mr. Jack shall return the shortbow and any leftover ammunition to Saemon Havarian and pay the rent of 0.17₣ per turn spent in the dungeon.


signed:
Mr. Jack
Saemon Havarian
And signed
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on August 18, 2023, 05:17:54 pm
ACTACTACT: Lend a throwing dagger to Saemon Havarian for the duration of the expedition, buy 4 rounds of spare ammo for the throwing dagger (value 0.20₣) for use during the expedition
Paying the entry fee of 0.25₣.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 18, 2023, 05:22:51 pm
Thank you.

ACTACTACT: Send Olybeth Xander on an expedition to the overgrown cave, equipped with a throwing knife, dagger, 4 spare ammo packs for the throwing knife and the lockpicks.
Settings: shooting range 19, preferred range 9, stop expedition at 2 HP or less.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on August 19, 2023, 08:34:17 am
Spoiler: Sandbase Brewing (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 20, 2023, 05:48:58 am
Looking back through the combat logs, I noticed that cats have an agility of at least 10, not 8.

(If there's any reward for the info, half of it goes to Maxine.)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on August 20, 2023, 02:01:58 pm
Turn in ~12 hours
Looking back through the combat logs, I noticed that cats have an agility of at least 10, not 8.

(If there's any reward for the info, half of it goes to Maxine.)
Are you guessing the agility is "10 or more" or "exactly 10"? rewards will be different (and you can't guess twice.)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 20, 2023, 03:02:11 pm
My monkey brain gut feeling says it is exactly 10.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on August 21, 2023, 02:57:45 am
My monkey brain gut feeling says [cat's agility] is exactly 10.
Well done, going with your gut. The reward is 0.24₣.
(I would like to remind everyone I also accept illustrations and descriptions of monsters you've seen. Wolf and Cat are still unclaimed)
Turn imminent.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 13
Post by: a1s on August 21, 2023, 03:25:23 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 13

Oliver Norton buys Dr. Darth O'Mann's indenture for 1₣

Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 21, 2023, 03:46:30 am
Maxine:
First, have your share of the cat agility discovery, 0.12₣
Second, our ammo situation. With 8 arrows left I will agree if you decide to continue, but only barely. (If we had only had 7 arrows I would have wanted to return.) I didn't calculate the exact probability, but failing to kill the wolf with 8 arrows is not impossible. So the choice is up to you.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on August 21, 2023, 06:21:26 am
Hm, may regret it, but if you're willing to continue we'll take the risk.

ACTACTACT: Dr Ched Aral continues onward.
Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 21, 2023, 06:59:27 am
So I did calculate it, odds should be roughly 7/8 in our favor. Fingers crossed.

ACTACTACT: Pvt. Olybeth Xander continues with the same settings.

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on August 21, 2023, 07:18:58 am
Formalizing the bounty system a bit:
You may submit one guess per turn about how the world works, if you experienced that part of the world (fought a particular beast, explored a particular dungeon etc.)
Your guess can be as big or as small as you want (so you can submit an entire stat-block or improve precision of one stat.)
Stats don't have to be perfectly accurate in order to get the bounty, but they have to be better then the previous stats. More precise stats ( HP:5 vs HP: 1-100) give better bounties.

It's obvious to me, but in case it's not to you: all collective knowledge goes in the second post.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on August 21, 2023, 01:21:06 pm
Actactact: Ms Carbon will continue on, with adjusted shooting rules:
-  Preferred Range is 59ft, start shooting at 59ft

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 21, 2023, 02:36:22 pm
wait, this tidbit of info is new

A rat can drop a rat skull.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on August 22, 2023, 12:33:04 pm
ACTACTACT: Have Pvt. Ugnan Trata and Ms. Hollie Kath continues.

Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on August 23, 2023, 04:26:18 am
A rat can drop a rat skull.
and another 0.12₣ earned.

Turn later today.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 14
Post by: a1s on August 23, 2023, 07:19:24 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 14

Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)

 We have our first casualty.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on August 23, 2023, 07:59:12 am

Actactact: Ms Carbon will return home

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on August 23, 2023, 09:00:52 am
Whew, was worried Ched bit it. Also, seems the wolf has 13 agility as opposed to the 12 we have recorded.

Not a bad haul. Does this split look acceptable?
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 23, 2023, 10:16:58 am
Yeah, that was exciting but it turned out well. That split is fine, go ahead and take the 2.85 package.

Thanks for adventuring together. I need to train my own a little now, but always open to new deals.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 23, 2023, 10:29:11 am
ACTACTACT: Pvt. Olybeth Xander returns to town

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on August 23, 2023, 02:31:33 pm
ActActAct Have Ms. Hollie Kath return.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on August 24, 2023, 05:07:01 am
turn in ~24 hours.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on August 24, 2023, 06:19:30 am
Quote from: Information and terrible art
Wolf:
Strength: ~10
Damage: At least d4
Description: A vicious predator that has made the depths of the Overgrown Cave its lair. I suspect it was imported to serve as a guard animal, given the crude warning sign located just outside its lair. A single bite of its strong jaws is enough to rip out the throat of an unprepared adventurer, as my companion unfortunately discovered. Its fur is luxurious, if somewhat filthy from living in a damp cave for a long time.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 24, 2023, 11:27:40 am
Quote from: picks for knives
This is a contract between the owner of Sandbase Brewing, henceforth called Mr. Jack, and Saemon Havarian.

Trade
This turn, Mr. Jack shall pay Saemon Havarian a one-time sum of 0.19₣.
Next turn, Mr. Jack shall give Saemon Havarian a throwing knife.
In return, Saemon Havarian shall give Mr. Jack lockpicks next turn.

Time limit
Signing of this contract should not delay the deadline. If the contract isn't signed by both parties before turn 14, it is voided.
The intention of the contract is to enable Saemon Havarian to buy a crowbar in turn 13. If Saemon Havarian fails that, this contract is also voided.
Voiding specifically means that:
a) Mr. Jack immediately gets back the 0.19₣ from Saemon Havarian if he paid it.
b) All other obligations mentioned in the section "Trade" of this contract are dropped.

signed:
________________
Saemon Havarian
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on August 24, 2023, 12:25:42 pm
Yeah, that was exciting but it turned out well. That split is fine, go ahead and take the 2.85 package.

Thanks for adventuring together. I need to train my own a little now, but always open to new deals.
Yeah, cheers for letting me finish it. Planning on at least one more run at the Cave, maybe two, before giving the Lair a go. Unless I've got someone else built up by then I'm probably going to want some outside help.

(I might note that it is already turn 14 btw.)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 24, 2023, 12:39:12 pm
Yeah, cheers for letting me finish it. Planning on at least one more run at the Cave, maybe two, before giving the Lair a go. Unless I've got someone else built up by then I'm probably going to want some outside help.
Yeah. If I can reach level 2 and improve equipment soon I would love to join you, but perhaps it makes more sense for you to pair up with someone else this time. We'll see.

(I might note that it is already turn 14 btw.)
Thanks for spotting that! I need to rewrite the offer.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 24, 2023, 12:40:58 pm
Quote from: picks for knives, corrected
This is a contract between the owner of Sandbase Brewing, henceforth called Mr. Jack, and Saemon Havarian.

Trade
This turn, Mr. Jack shall pay Saemon Havarian a one-time sum of 0.19₣.
Next turn, Mr. Jack shall give Saemon Havarian a throwing knife.
In return, Saemon Havarian shall give Mr. Jack lockpicks next turn.

Time limit
Signing of this contract should not delay the deadline. If the contract isn't signed by both parties before turn 15, it is voided.
The intention of the contract is to enable Saemon Havarian to buy a crowbar in turn 14. If Saemon Havarian fails that, this contract is also voided.
Voiding specifically means that:
a) Mr. Jack immediately gets back the 0.19₣ from Saemon Havarian if he paid it.
b) All other obligations mentioned in the section "Trade" of this contract are dropped.

signed:
________________
Saemon Havarian
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 24, 2023, 01:03:09 pm
evictedSaint: I will repay outstanding dept next turn. In the meantime, can I ask for an extra loan this turn? To be repayed next turn as well.

Quote from: Short Term Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Saemon Havarian 0.55₣ on turn 14, to be repaid with 10% interest on turn 15.
Signed
                                   
Saemon Havarian           
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on August 24, 2023, 02:13:54 pm
I thought the second post could also use more detailed descriptions of expeditions.
Quote
Overgrown Cave:
Expedition Fee: 0.25₣
Threat Level: Low
Main Enemies: Rat, Green Slime, Cat
Condition: None
Length: 4+Boss
Boss: Wolf
Traps: No Effect
Chest/Ground Loot: Sandpaper, Nails, Arena Tickets, Coins
Average Haul Per Turn: ~1F

Description: Located in the hills overlooking Chamark Haven are a series of caves. Before the Imperial Navy arrived to annex the island, these caves were used by smugglers and pirates as hideouts. Though they have now all departed, in their haste they left behind a few chests, as well as scattered woodworking supplies (once used to maintain ships). Anyone can visit the caves; they are visible from town, and are rarely deadly to prepared adventurers. The more frail types might want to watch out for the fauna.
The caves are full of luminescent fungi, moss, and a curious type of vine (that wind their way up/down the ubiquitous stalagmites/stalactites) graced by small purple flowers. There are no traps to be found, although you can train yourself to watch your step by trying to avoid stepping on any of the rubbish left behind by the previous occupants.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 24, 2023, 04:26:24 pm
Interest rate was increased to 15% by the bank, so new contract

Quote from: Short Term Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Saemon Havarian 0.53₣ on turn 14, to be repaid with 15% interest on turn 15.
Signed
                                   
Saemon Havarian           
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on August 24, 2023, 11:46:45 pm
Quote from: picks for knives, corrected
This is a contract between the owner of Sandbase Brewing, henceforth called Mr. Jack, and Saemon Havarian.

Trade
This turn, Mr. Jack shall pay Saemon Havarian a one-time sum of 0.19₣.
Next turn, Mr. Jack shall give Saemon Havarian a throwing knife.
In return, Saemon Havarian shall give Mr. Jack lockpicks next turn.

Time limit
Signing of this contract should not delay the deadline. If the contract isn't signed by both parties before turn 15, it is voided.
The intention of the contract is to enable Saemon Havarian to buy a crowbar in turn 14. If Saemon Havarian fails that, this contract is also voided.
Voiding specifically means that:
a) Mr. Jack immediately gets back the 0.19₣ from Saemon Havarian if he paid it.
b) All other obligations mentioned in the section "Trade" of this contract are dropped.

signed:
Mr. Jack
Saemon Havarian

I don't believe sending you money requires actactact, as it is just between us. But a -.19 on my accounts and you can add .19 to your accounts. Lazy GM Venture.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 25, 2023, 03:09:13 am
eS agreed on Discord to sign the loan, but sadly they've got a problem posting on the forum because the internet is broken. A Discord agreement doesn't count, so the whole deal might be off unless a miracle happens soon. I will stay online but starting to lose hope. Sorry about this, Euchrejack.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on August 25, 2023, 03:15:05 am
A shame, particularly since I was considering a loan next turn. But if it really can't be resolved through discord, I can lend you that amount instead. As long I get paid back right away next turn. Not like I'm using my cash right now.

Quote from: Short Term Loan Contract
As of both parties signing Tabitha Fairchild loans Saemon Havarian 0.53₣ on turn 14, to be repaid in full with 15% interest on turn 15.
Signed
Tabitha Fairchild           
                                   

Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 25, 2023, 03:32:24 am
Much obliged.

Quote from: Short Term Loan Contract
As of both parties signing Tabitha Fairchild loans Saemon Havarian 0.53₣ on turn 14, to be repaid in full with 15% interest on turn 15.
Signed
Tabitha Fairchild           
Saemon Havarian         

ACTACTACT: bid 0.96₣ on the crowbar.

Retracting my short term loan offer to Jolly Carcinogens, sorry. I do not want to delay the turn.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on August 25, 2023, 07:25:20 am
Also, seems the wolf has 13 agility as opposed to the 12 we have recorded.
I'm going to record this as "at least 13 agility", and the reward is 0.12₣

Quote from: Information and terrible art
Wolf:
Strength: ~10
Damage: At least d4
Description: A vicious predator that has made the depths of the Overgrown Cave its lair. I suspect it was imported to serve as a guard animal, given the crude warning sign located just outside its lair. A single bite of its strong jaws is enough to rip out the throat of an unprepared adventurer, as my companion unfortunately discovered. Its fur is luxurious, if somewhat filthy from living in a damp cave for a long time.
I thought the second post could also use more detailed descriptions of expeditions.
Quote
Overgrown Cave:
Expedition Fee: 0.25₣
Threat Level: Low
Main Enemies: Rat, Green Slime, Cat
Condition: None
Length: 4+Boss
Boss: Wolf
Traps: No Effect
Chest/Ground Loot: Sandpaper, Nails, Arena Tickets, Coins
Average Haul Per Turn: ~1F

Description: Located in the hills overlooking Charmark Haven are a series of caves. Before the Imperial Navy arrived to annex the island, these caves were used by smugglers and pirates as hideouts. Though they have now all departed, in their haste they left behind a few chests, as well as scattered woodworking supplies (once used to maintain ships). Anyone can visit the caves; they are visible from town, and are rarely deadly to prepared adventurers. The more frail types might want to watch out for the fauna.
The caves are full of luminescent fungi, moss, and a curious type of vine (that wind their way up/down the ubiquitous stalagmites/stalactites) graced by small purple flowers. There are no traps to be found, although you can train yourself to watch your step by trying to avoid stepping on any of the rubbish left behind by the previous occupants.
I love these.  :D
The  Charmark Adventuring board pays you 1.44₣.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 15
Post by: a1s on August 25, 2023, 07:54:57 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 15

Saemon Havarian buys the crowbar for 0.96₣.

Ms. Quimby Vronsky is hired as a poison taster.
Ms. Gumbo "50 Pfen" Jay is finally gone. This was getting ridiculous.

Ms. Carbon Teviegh returns triumphantly.
Pvt. Olybeth Xander returns to town
Ms. Hollie Kath returns bittersweetly
Dr. Ched Aral returns triumphantly

Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)

A lot of funds coming in to town this turn. Maybe there will be a use for the bid/buy mechanics?
P.S. Don't forget to level up your adventurers.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on August 25, 2023, 08:47:25 am
The  Charmark Adventuring board pays you 1.44₣.
I'm giving 0.3F of this bounty to Flazeo, per agreement reached on Discord.

(Other bookkeeping will be done later, busy rn)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on August 25, 2023, 09:57:09 am
To extend Nuke's Overgrown Cave info, a set of bulletpointed info. I have included my raw numbers, others can add their own to improve precision. Of note, I've never seen an Arena Ticket, so obviously my stats will be off for that, and some cases like Chest Strength checks, or anything g Combat related, just haven't happened enough times to be a valid sample size.

Quote
- Each non-boss "day" consists of 4-6 events (2x 4 events, 1x 5 events, 3x 6 events)
 - Forage events occur 41% (13/31 events)
   - Yields between ₣0.01 and ₣1.00 value (Mean of ₣0.21)
   - Yields between 1 and 6 items (9x 1 item, 1x 2 items, 1x 3 items, 1x 6 items)
   - Drop rates:
     - Pfennig 20% (4/20)
     - Groshen 5% (1/20)
     - Florin 5% (1/20)
     - Nail 40% (8/20)
     - Sandpaper 30% (6/20)
 - Trap events occur 22% (7/31 events)
   - Agility Mod = 0 (3/8 attempts at Agility 7)
 - Chest events occur 25% (8/31 events)
   - Dexterity Mod = +5 (6/8 attempts at Dexterity 10)
   - Strength Mod = +8 (2/2 attempts at Strength 12)
   - Yields between ₣0.11 and ₣1.52 value (Mean of ₣0.85)
   - Yields between 2 and 12 items (2x 2 items, 2x 4 items, 1x 6 items, 1x 7 items, 1x 8 items, 1x 12 items)
   - Drop rates:
     - Pfennig 29% (13/45)
     - Groshen 42% (19/45)
     - Florin 9% (4/45)
     - Nail 15% (7/45)
     - Sandpaper 4% (2/45)
 - Combat events occur 10% (3/31 events)
   - Starting distances seen: 78ft, 87ft, 123ft
   - Enemy combinations:
     - 1 Rat
     - 1 Green Slime
     - 1 Rat and 1 Green Slime
- Boss Fights consist of 1 Wolf only
 - Drops Wolf Pelt and up to 2 Pfennigs

I'll update other bookkeeping later also. Do Adventurers gain their level up HP after the stat choice?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 25, 2023, 11:25:46 am
Spoiler: money (click to show/hide)

Pay back Jolly Carcinogens in full: 2.21₣ + 0.88₣ rent = 3.09₣
Pay back Tabitha Fairchild in full: 0.61₣
Pay the entry fee for the expedition of Mr. Jack: 0.25₣
Receive ownership of the Throwing Knife from Mr. Jack, give Mr. Jack the Lockpicks.

ACTACTACT: buy 3x spare ammo for the shortbow (-0.45₣) and 4x spare ammo for the throwing knife (-0.20₣)

Give Mr. Jack the shortbow + 3x short bow spare ammo.

ACTACTACT: Pvt. Olybeth Xander starts a new expedition to the overgrown cave (-0.25₣)
Equipment: dagger, throwing knife, crowbar, 4x throwing knife ammunition
Settings: Firing range 19, preferred range 19, stop expedition when down to 2HP.

(sheet tbd)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 25, 2023, 11:40:03 am
Offer Flazeo 0.28₣ for an arena ticket
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on August 25, 2023, 11:53:30 am
Sell the following loot:
Spoiler: Total Expedition Loot (click to show/hide)
Total Value: 4.41₣

Sell 1 Arena ticket to Saemon Havarian for 0.28₣
The loot and ticket sale is slipt giving Notta Pyrad 2.23₣ and Wolf's Pelt while I get 2.46₣.

Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)

ActActAct:
Bid 0.6₣ for a daggar and 1.5₣ for the Indenture Pvt. Delany Zeit

Send Ms. Hollie Kath on a new expedition to the overgrown cave (-0.25₣)
Equipment: Short sword, Leather armor
Settings: Stop expedition when down to 2HP.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on August 25, 2023, 12:01:43 pm
Also, seems the wolf has 13 agility as opposed to the 12 we have recorded.
I'm going to record this as "at least 13 agility", and the reward is 0.12₣
0.06₣ of that goes to Saemon.

ACTACTACT:
Sell loot for 2.85₣
Bid 2.45₣ on a Shortbow
Level up Dr Ched Aral. Increasing... Dexterity.

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on August 25, 2023, 12:03:39 pm
Spoiler: Notta Pyrad (click to show/hide)

ACTACTACT: Build a Level 2 Inn (1 wolf pelt, 1₣). Use Inn to attract a Level 2 Adventurer.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 25, 2023, 12:28:15 pm
Sheet update

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on August 25, 2023, 12:33:03 pm

Actactact: Sell 4 Green Goo, 11 Nails, and 4 Sandpaper for 1.76₣, and then bid 2.26₣ on a Longsword. Ms Carbon puts her Level Up into Agility

Pay Jolly Carcinogens Inc 2.03₣ and a Wolf Pelt to cover debts owed, plus 0.34₣ extra in thanks.

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 26, 2023, 03:53:58 pm
Correction on green slime stats: they have 3 HP and 0 Armor.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on August 27, 2023, 08:01:32 pm
Spoiler: Sandbase Brewing (click to show/hide)

ACTACTACT: Send Ms. Rostish Reiff into the Overgrown Cave with following settings, Firing Range 89 and Preferred Range 59 with shortbow, lockpicks, and 3 rounds of spare ammo.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on August 28, 2023, 08:57:28 am
Correction on green slime stats: they have 3 HP and 0 Armor.
That is correct. ABC grants you 0.48₣

Do Adventurers gain their level up HP after the stat choice?
I don't mind Telling you what the HP gain was before the stat choice.
(reminder: in addition to the "main stats" (STR, DEX, CON and AGI) you can also increase carry capacity or HPMax by 1)

Level up Dr Ched Aral. Increasing... Dexterity.
Ched gets 5 HP (4 +1 from CON) for a total of 9.
Ms Carbon puts her Level Up into Agility
Ms Carbon gets 1 HP for a total of 7.

Tell me if you want to assign different stats now.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on August 28, 2023, 09:22:45 am
9 HP, pretty good. Will stick with the Dex increase.

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on August 28, 2023, 11:04:36 am
Maxine, Ched has 2225 xp not 1225. Level 3 in sight!
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on August 28, 2023, 12:00:38 pm
Ah, I assumed the xp was spent on levelling. Cheers for the correction.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on August 31, 2023, 06:45:07 am
Sorry for missing a turn there.  :-[
Turn in ~20 hours.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on September 05, 2023, 10:22:38 am
So, just checking: I received expedition reports for the new turn a while ago. Is the rest of the turn still under construction, or did something perhaps go wrong with posting?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on September 05, 2023, 12:27:00 pm
same
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 15
Post by: a1s on September 05, 2023, 02:20:39 pm
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 16

Oliver Norton buys a dagger for 0.6₣
Tabitha Fairchild buys a short-bow for 2.45₣
Kash and Co.  buys a Longsword for 2.26₣.

Oliver Norton purchases Pvt. Delany Zeit's indenture for 1.5₣

Notta Pyrad builds a level 2 inn.

Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on September 05, 2023, 02:24:51 pm
Indenture Auction needs a space between top two Indenture and the bedrest services in the store needs updating.

ActActAct
Send Dr. Darth O'Mann on a new expedition to the overgrown cave (-0.25₣)
Equipment: Dagger
Settings: Stop expedition when down to 2HP.

Have Ms. Hollie Kath carry on in the dungeon.

Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on September 05, 2023, 02:27:05 pm
Did I not get the Longsword?

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on September 05, 2023, 02:33:39 pm
Did I not get the Longsword?
You did, sorry.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on September 05, 2023, 02:55:33 pm
Excellent. There's no time like the present.

ActActAct: Ms Carbon Teviegh will go on an expedition alongside Ms Manos Xanadu to the Troglodyte Lair, equipped with a Longsword, Crossbow, Lockpicks and Crowbar.
Orders are:
 - Stop the day at 4hp or less
 - Start shooting at 59ft
 - Preferred Range of 39ft


Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on September 05, 2023, 03:13:24 pm
ACTACTACT: Pvt. Olybeth Xander continues the expedition, same settings.

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on September 05, 2023, 06:04:55 pm
Spoiler: Sandbase Brewing (click to show/hide)

ACTACTACT: Ms. Rostish Reiff continues into the Overgrown Cave with following settings, Firing Range 89 and Preferred Range 59 with shortbow, lockpicks, and 3 rounds of spare ammo.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on September 06, 2023, 02:52:25 am
Alrighty then.

ACTACTACT:
Purchase two spare ammo for the short bow, 0.30₣
Send Dr. Ched Aral on an expedition to the Overgrown Caves for 0.25₣. Equipped with a Short bow, 2 spare ammo, a backpack and lockpicks. Firing range of 89, Preferred range of 59.

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on September 06, 2023, 10:42:38 am

Quote from: Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans               2.0₣, to be repaid with 15% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns (total final amount rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣)
Signed
Jolly Carcinogens             
                   

Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on September 06, 2023, 10:45:50 am
Quote from: Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Notta Pyrad 2.0₣, to be repaid with 15% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns (total final amount rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣)
Signed
Jolly Carcinogens             
Notta Pyrad         
The bounty of the Level 2 Inn;
ACTACTACT: Purchase Ms. Manos Xanadu for 4.5F
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on September 06, 2023, 10:51:59 am
For reference, the purchase of Ms. Manos Xanadu is instant, since there is no possibility of a bid war (I asked a1s on Discord).

Also, if someone pays me 0.05F, I'll attract a Level 2 for them this turn, giving them first purchase opportunity.
Spoiler: Notta Pyrad (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on September 06, 2023, 11:25:15 am
Here's a fancy contract (TM) to cover what we've discussed in Discord, Nuke:

Quote
Ms Manos Xanadu of Notta Pyrad and Ms Carbon Teviegh of Kash and Co. Will go on a joint expedition to the Troglodyte Lair. All proceeds are shared evenly. A set of Throwing Knives is made available to Ms Manos by Kash and Co if desired.

Signed:
Kashyyk
         
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on September 06, 2023, 11:32:34 am
So fancy!
Quote
Ms Manos Xanadu of Notta Pyrad and Ms Carbon Teviegh of Kash and Co. Will go on a joint expedition to the Troglodyte Lair. All proceeds are shared evenly. A set of Throwing Knives is made available to Ms Manos by Kash and Co if desired.

Signed:
Kashyyk
Notta Pyrad

ACTACTACT: Send Ms Manos Xanadu to accompany Ms Carbon Teviegh to the Troglodyte Lair (-0.5F).
      Equipment: Dagger, Throwing Knives, 2 One-Hit Potions
      Orders: Ms Xanadu leading. Throwing Knives disabled.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on September 06, 2023, 12:02:57 pm
Spoiler: Jolly Carcinogens (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on September 13, 2023, 08:41:08 am
turn today (If you have any last minute business, do it now)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on September 13, 2023, 12:51:32 pm
Throwing Knives disabled.
That hasn't been an option I ever mentioned. But I was meaning to add it, so I will accept.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on September 13, 2023, 03:22:00 pm
Good that you can disable range.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 17
Post by: a1s on September 13, 2023, 04:12:32 pm
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 17

Mr. Quimby Price is hired by the circus as a juggler.

Ms Carbon Teviegh and Ms Manos Xanadu depart to the Troglodyte Lair
Dr. Ched Aral departs for the overgrown cave
Dr. Darth O'Mann departs for the overgrown cave

Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on September 13, 2023, 09:47:38 pm
ACTACTACT: Pvt. Olybeth Xander returns to town.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on September 14, 2023, 01:16:51 am
ActActAct: Ms Carbon and Ms Manos continue on
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on September 14, 2023, 03:25:19 am
ActActAct: Dr. Darth O'Mann and Ms Hollie Kath continue on their seperate explorations.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on September 15, 2023, 11:44:14 am
ActActAct: bid 0.17₣ on the stick
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on September 15, 2023, 11:57:11 am
Loans are available, if anyone needs.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on September 15, 2023, 01:36:26 pm
Spoiler: Sandbase Brewing (click to show/hide)

ACTACTACT: Ms. Rostish Reiff continues into the Overgrown Cave with following settings, Firing Range 89 and Preferred Range 59 with shortbow, lockpicks, and 3 rounds of spare ammo.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on September 20, 2023, 04:10:42 pm
turn in ~12 hours (hopefully.)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on September 26, 2023, 04:51:15 pm
Nice
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 04, 2023, 04:44:24 am
I'm still super hyped for the next update, but in case you don't have the energy to continue the game, thanks for having organised it. It was great.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 18
Post by: a1s on October 04, 2023, 07:13:08 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 18

Saemon Havarian buys stick for 0.17₣

Pvt. Olybeth Xander returns home.

Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)

I have moved some of the files (adventurers and expeditions) for this game to my laptop in anticipation of doing some turns during my vacation, but only ever did one. I have moved them back. Please look at your reports in terms of them maybe being wrong (based on outdated files.)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 04, 2023, 08:57:48 am
Saemon Havarian sells off 4 Green Goo, 3 Groshen, 4 Pfennigs, 1 Rat Tail, 1 Rat's Teeth, 5 Sandpaper and 1 Small Bone to a kitten-eating demon for a total of 1.90₣.

He then Rents an anvil and hammer, paying 0.10₣, 1 stick and 3 Nails to create a Stick with Nails.
He buys 4 ammo for a throwing knife for 0.20₣.

ACTACTACT: Pvt. Olybeth Xander starts a new expedition into the Overgrown Cave
carrying a Stick with Nails, throwing knife, crowbar and 4 spare ammo for the knife
Shooting Range 19, preferred range 9

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on October 04, 2023, 09:05:14 am
ActActAct: Ms Carbon and Ms Manos continue on
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on October 04, 2023, 12:03:01 pm
ActActAct: Dr. Darth O'Mann and Ms Hollie Kath continue on their seperate explorations.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 05, 2023, 09:23:32 am
ActActAct: Bid 0.5₣ on Dr. Veresk L'Etarto.
Dr. Ched Aral continues their expedition, same settings.

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 09, 2023, 04:41:59 am
turn later today.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 09, 2023, 05:51:54 am
ACTACTACT: bid 0.73₣ on the backpack.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 19
Post by: a1s on October 09, 2023, 08:03:00 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 19

Saemon Havarian buys backpack for 0.73₣
Tabitha Fairchild buys Dr. Veresk L'Etarto's indenture for 0.5₣

Mr. Aschleigh Bizzt's indenture gets bought by the Charmark Coal Corportation.

Pvt. Olybeth Xander goes on an expedition to the Overgrown Cave.

Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)

Pvt. Olybeth Xander starts a new expedition into the Overgrown Cave
carrying a Stick with Nails, throwing knife, crowbar and 4 spare ammo for the knife
Shooting Range 19, preferred range 9
I'm assuming you still want to stop at 2 HP?

And speaking of, HP threshold, does Ms. Manos Xanadu not have one, or did I miss the setting?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 19
Post by: Quarque on October 09, 2023, 08:19:09 am
I'm assuming you still want to stop at 2 HP?

Will fix that with a new order:
ACTACTACT: Olybeth Xander continues the expedition with new settings
Preferred range 9, shooting range 19, stop expedition at 2 HP or less.

ACTACTACT: bid 0.6₣ on the Lockpicks

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 19
Post by: NUKE9.13 on October 09, 2023, 09:44:37 am
And speaking of, HP threshold, does Ms. Manos Xanadu not have one, or did I miss the setting?
Oh, whoops. My bad.

ACTACTACT: Ms Carbon and Ms Manos continue on. Ms Manos stops at 5HP (all other settings unchanged).

Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 09, 2023, 10:35:14 am
ActActAct: Dr. Ched Aral continues their expedition, same settings.
Also Cats can drop a Cat's paw and a Nail.

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 09, 2023, 12:22:57 pm
Quote from: Adventurer sales contract
Oliver Norton agrees to transfer the indenture of Pvt. Delany Zeit to Saemon Havarian in return for a direct cash payment of 2₣ from Saemon Havarian this turn.
--------------------------------
Signed:
x Saemon Havarian
x _______
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on October 09, 2023, 12:33:28 pm
Considerable loans are available; I will likely just hire an adventurer if no one is interested again.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on October 09, 2023, 12:54:50 pm
Quote from: Adventurer sales contract
Oliver Norton agrees to transfer the indenture of Pvt. Delany Zeit to Saemon Havarian in return for a direct cash payment of 2₣ from Saemon Havarian this turn.
--------------------------------
Signed:
x Saemon Havarian
x Oliver Norton

ActActAct
Call back both Dr. Darth O'Mann and Ms. Hollie Kath back home.

Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 19
Post by: Quarque on October 09, 2023, 01:03:07 pm
Saemon Havarian sells his dagger and his arena ticket to a bugbear breeder for 0.75₣, then pays Oliver Norton 2.00₣.

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on October 09, 2023, 08:08:06 pm
Spoiler: Sandbase Brewing (click to show/hide)

ACTACTACT: Ms. Rostish Reiff continues into the Overgrown Cave CHANGING settings to Firing Range 89 and Preferred Range 89 with shortbow, lockpicks, and 3 rounds of spare ammo.

...no need to horde ammo that is going to my lender anyways.  :P
(Actually, Quarque has been an invaluable advisor, and I'll gladly return a surplus of ammo if available. But we both agree that surviving is essential.)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 11, 2023, 06:19:10 am
Turn later today

Also Cats can drop a Cat's paw and a Nail.
Adventuring Board of Charmark awards you 0.24₣
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 20
Post by: a1s on October 11, 2023, 08:45:41 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 20

Saemon Havarian buys Lockpicks for 0.6₣
Dr. Rostish Orkin gets recruited as a postdoc.
Dr. Zachar Zapata's indenture is bought by a local chirurge.
Mr. Ched Xander's indenture is bought by the local circus.
Dr. Darth O'Mann and Ms. Hollie Kath return home.

Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 11, 2023, 09:34:36 am
The store inventory is the same as last turn (the item that was bought is still there at same price) and generally changed very little lately, is that correct or perhaps an oversight?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on October 11, 2023, 10:51:12 am
ActActAct:  Ms Carbon and Ms Manos return home


Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 11, 2023, 11:37:13 am
ACTACTACT: Pvt. Olybeth Xander returns to town.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on October 11, 2023, 01:40:09 pm
Anyone willing to loan me $2.13?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 12, 2023, 03:24:52 pm
Quote from: Yet another Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Saemon Havarian 2.08₣, to be repaid with 15% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns (total final amount rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣)
Signed
Saemon Havarian             
                   
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on October 12, 2023, 03:27:36 pm

Quote from: Yet another Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Saemon Havarian 2.08₣, to be repaid with 15% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns (total final amount rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣)
Signed
Saemon Havarian             
Jolly Carcinogens Inc                 
[/quote]
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 12, 2023, 03:37:02 pm
ACTACTACT: bid 2.24₣ on the longsword

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on October 12, 2023, 03:38:31 pm
I'm fascinated to learn how a request for a loan turned into an offer of a loan.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 12, 2023, 04:26:25 pm
ugh, error in my last sheet, forgot to add the lockpicks. Double post to avoid editing the bid.

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on October 13, 2023, 08:04:22 am
Sell the following loot

Spoiler: Total Expedition Loot (click to show/hide)
Total Value: 4.45₣

ActActAct: Have Ms. Hollie Kath rest for the turn and level up her Con.
Bid 2.5₣ on Pvt. Darth Magimann, 2.45₣ on Short Bow and 0.23₣ on Rusty Daggar

Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 14, 2023, 01:27:31 am
By the way, generic loot from the overgrown dungeon like coins, nails and sandpaper can be dropped with a small probability by any monster there (except that the probability seems 0 for green goo), so the fact that a rat can drop a florin and a cat can drop a nail is overly specific. Could we please remove those from the descriptions? Or perhaps a single "generic loot" for all mobs except goo?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 15, 2023, 03:07:39 am
Turn in 24-30 hours
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 15, 2023, 08:43:06 am
ActActAct: Dr. Ched Aral continues their expedition, same settings.

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 21
Post by: a1s on October 16, 2023, 07:23:08 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 21

Saemon Havarian buys the Longsword for 2.24₣
Oliver Norton buys Short Bow and Rusty Dagger for a total of 2.68₣
Oliver Norton buys Pvt. Darth Magimann's indenture for 2.5₣

Ms Carbon and Ms Manos return home
Pvt. Olybeth Xander returns home
Ms. Rostish Reiff returns home triumphantly

Ms. Olybeth Urist has struck the earth a bit too greedily.

Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 16, 2023, 08:12:55 am
Requesting HP rolls for Olybeth Xander and Ms. Rostish Reiff.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 16, 2023, 08:14:36 am
5 (for a total of 9) and 3 (for a total of 4)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 16, 2023, 08:47:39 am
Quote from: crossbow sale
Kash and Co. sells a crossbow to Saemon Havarian this turn for a price of 4.25₣
--------------------
Signed
Saemon Havarian             
                                     
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on October 16, 2023, 10:01:27 am
ActActAct: Sell to market:
 - 4 Bones
 - 4 Cat Hides
 - 17 Copper Rings
 - 3 Crude Spears
 - 2 Hide Armours
 - 1 Nail
 - 6 Rat Hides
 - 3 Sandpapers
 - 5 Silver Rings
 - 3 Small Bones
 - 1 Stick
For a total of ₣11.82
Then, I bid ₣8.89 on the Plate Armour, and have Ms Carbon on Bedrest.

I then transfer ₣6.10 to Notta Pyrad (NUKE9.13)

Spoiler: Crossbow Sale (click to show/hide)
I then sell the Crossbow to Saemon Havarian (Quarque) for ₣4.25.

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on October 16, 2023, 10:24:47 am
Separate post with Intel entries:

Spoiler: Troglodyte Lair (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Troglodyte Scout (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Cave Dog (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 16, 2023, 11:47:29 am
Planning to take a stab at the Troglodyte Lair once Ched is back and levelled, so looking for partners available next turn or the turn after.

Also the Wolf has 15 Agility, going to guess that is as high as it gets.

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on October 16, 2023, 12:34:43 pm
Quote from: Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Notta Pyrad 2.0₣, to be repaid with 15% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns (total final amount rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣)
Signed
Jolly Carcinogens             
Notta Pyrad         
I am repaying this loan (3.5F).

ACTACTACT: Ms. Manos Xanadu rests in my Level 2 Inn (which thus does not attract an adventurer this turn, if I understand correctly)(7HP->9HP).

Spoiler: Notta Pyrad (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 16, 2023, 01:20:30 pm
Separate post with Intel entries:

Spoiler: Troglodyte Lair (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Troglodyte Scout (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Cave Dog (click to show/hide)
Adventuring Board of Charmark awards you 1.2₣ for the information provided.

Also the Wolf has 15 Agility, going to guess that is as high as it gets.
ABC credits you 0.18₣

Additionally, this didn't show up in the loot list, but Crude Spears and Hide Armors are actually weapons and armors.
Spoiler: Crude Spear (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Hide Armor (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 16, 2023, 02:23:22 pm
From the Mutual Lending contract, Saemon Havarian receives 5 * 0.17₣ = 0.85₣. He also gets back his short bow and 2 packs of spare ammo.

He sells off the returns of the latest expedition from Olybeth to a corrupt policeman: 1 Florin, 6 green goo, 2 groshen, 7 nails, 4 pfennigs, 1 rat skull, 5 sandpaper and 1 small bone for a total of 3.62₣.

He sells a throwing knife and a stick with nails to a mechanic called Mike for 1₣.

He pays Kash and Co. 4.25₣ for a crossbow and buys 3 packs of spare ammo for it for 3x0.15₣=0.45₣.

ACTACTACT: Pvt. Delany Zeit enters the Overgrown cave, equipped with a short bow, 2 spare ammo and a lockpick. Shooting range 59, preferred range 59, stop when dead.

ACTACTACT: Pvt Olybeth Xander increases his dexterity by 1 point.

ACTACTACT: Pvt. Olybeth Xander enters the Troglodyte lair, equipped with a backpack, longsword, crossbow, 3 spare ammo and a crowbar. Shooting range 79, preferred range 79, stop at 3 HP.

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on October 16, 2023, 02:48:55 pm
Quote
Adventuring Board of Charmark awards you 1.2₣ for the information provided.
₣0.60 is transferred to Notta Pyrad (NUKE9.13).

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 17, 2023, 12:49:06 am
Planning to take a stab at the Troglodyte Lair once Ched is back and levelled, so looking for partners available next turn or the turn after.
Sorry that Olybeth isn't the best match in his current setup. Ched can offer excellent ranged support to a melee tank. Flazeo, Nuke and Kashyyk are running characters that would pair up nicely. I'd especially recommend Flazeo to have a serious look at this offer, Hollie could make it with support like that.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 17, 2023, 05:08:23 am
Turn in ~24 hours.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on October 17, 2023, 01:07:36 pm
ActActAct: Spend 0.15₣ and sandpaper to sharpen rusty dagger.
Spend 0.15₣ on spare short bow ammo

Send both Dr. Darth O'Mann and Pvt. Darth Magimann on a new expedition to the overgrown cave (-0.5₣)
Equipment: Dagger(Darth O'Mann), Dagger(Darth Magimann) and Bow & Spare Ammo(Darth O'Mann)
Settings: Stop expedition when down to 2HP, Set Shortbow shooting range to 59, preferred range 59.

Send Ms. Hollie Kath on a new expedition to the overgrown cave (-0.25₣)
Equipment: Short sword and Leather armor
Settings: Stop expedition when down to 2HP.

(Added Hollie new HP and con upgrade)

Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 22
Post by: a1s on October 18, 2023, 03:38:20 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 22

Kash and Co. buys the Plate armor for 8.89₣

Pvt. Delany Zeit enters the Overgrown cave
Pvt. Olybeth Xander enters the Troglodyte lair
Dr. Darth O'Mann and Pvt. Darth Magimann depart for the Overgrown Cave
Ms. Hollie Kath goes off to the Overgrown Cave

Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)

The Buff/Debuff system is now live. It adds modifiers to adventurers that last only for 1 turn. To celebrate the store has imported a crate of cheap-ass Imperial Whiskey.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 18, 2023, 04:35:14 am
@a1s: Suppose two adventurers partner up, with one of them in the front and one in the back row. The one in the front row retreats to their specified preferred shooting range. Now what happens if the adventurer in the back row doesn't have enough agility to keep up with the retreat?

Will the adventurer in the back be pushed back further than he could run on his own?
Will the adventurer in the back be forced to stay in front of the front row?
Will the adventurer in the back force the adventurer in the front row to retreat more slowly?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on October 18, 2023, 05:05:51 am
Actactact: Bid ₣1.00 on Ms Ched Price's indenture

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 18, 2023, 05:43:04 am
@a1s: Suppose two adventurers partner up, with one of them in the front and one in the back row. The one in the front row retreats to their specified preferred shooting range. Now what happens if the adventurer in the back row doesn't have enough agility to keep up with the retreat?

Will the adventurer in the back be pushed back further than he could run on his own?
Will the adventurer in the back be forced to stay in front of the front row?
Will the adventurer in the back force the adventurer in the front row to retreat more slowly?
The adventurer in the back will be forced to stay in front of the front row. The whole rows thing is about setting movement targets and does not physically impact adventurer abilities in any way.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 18, 2023, 08:00:54 am
Some things to consider, but for now.

ACTACTACT: Level up Dr. Ched Aral to level 3. Increase their Dex.
Sell my loot save the Wolf Pelt, for 11.02₣
Purchase 3 Spare Ammo for the Short Bow for 0.45₣
Bid 3.5₣ on Ms. Quimby Azer
Bid 2.44₣ on a Rapier
Bid 0.96₣ on a Crowbar
Bid 0.62₣ on Leather Armor

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 18, 2023, 10:12:46 am
Looking again at all of the combat reports I've seen, I'm pretty sure that cats and wolves have zero armor.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on October 18, 2023, 12:08:16 pm
ACTACTACT: Ms. Manos Xanadu is resting in my Inn again. (9HP->11HP)

Spoiler: Notta Pyrad (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on October 18, 2023, 12:08:55 pm
ActActAct: Continue on with both expeditions.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 18, 2023, 12:18:38 pm
Looking again at all of the combat reports I've seen, I'm pretty sure that cats and wolves have zero armor.
Adventuring board of Charmark awards you 0.12₣
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on October 18, 2023, 05:02:29 pm
Quote from: A New Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Saemon Havarian 1.10₣, to be repaid with 15% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns (total final amount rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣)
Signed
_____________________             
Jolly Carcinogens Inc                 
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 18, 2023, 05:08:00 pm
Quote from: A New Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Saemon Havarian 1.10₣, to be repaid with 15% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns (total final amount rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣)
Signed
Saemon Havarian             
Jolly Carcinogens Inc                 

ActActAct: buyout the leather armor for 1.24₣

Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 18, 2023, 05:28:37 pm
If you really wanted it, could have just asked nicely.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 18, 2023, 05:45:22 pm
Sorry Maxine, just the unavoidable way things end up in a game where everybody owns an exponentially growing amount of money and can create unequipped adventurers at an exponential rate (through building an exponentially growing number of taverns).
I could have asked nicely and you could have let me have the item, but it would have been in your rational best interest to buyout such an underpriced item before me.

In combination with the slow resupply of the store, I see a future where every item is going to be a buyout by the player who can post the fastest. It's inevitable. Mind you, an unlimited store would be even worse, because the store is the only thing that stops us from ending up with an exponentially growing number of well-equipped adventurers going on an exponentially growing number of expeditions every turn.

ACTACTACT: Pvt. Delany Zeit continues, but increases Shooting range to 89, preferred range 59.

ACTACTACT: Pvt. Olybeth Xander returns to town.

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)

p.s. @a1s: sorry to be complaining here, I love this game to death and greatly appreciate the effort you're putting into it, but I do think this is becoming an issue and I don't really have an idea how to solve it. :/
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 18, 2023, 06:13:36 pm
Shrug, spending double, putting yourself in more debt, is a bit much of a leap to me. I'm hardly a cut-throat bitch, and we've worked together before.

But anyway, unless Olybeth got really lucky or unlucky, you and Kashyyk came to terms, right? They've been dangling you above me in a bid to get a better deal.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 18, 2023, 07:34:04 pm
I made Kashyyk an offer, but your adventurer is probably a better match. Was mostly returning to town to pay off some debt. Besides, I feel guilty now.

You guys please go and beat the troglodyte boss, a platemail wearing tank supported by a 16 dex dps can make it.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 18, 2023, 08:49:53 pm
You've no reason to feel guilty, was just trying to say I personally wouldn't have jumped to paying double just because you asked me about it/bid on it yourself. Given hide armor is a drop, I just don't consider leather armor that valuable.

I'm fine with you two doing it if you come to a deal, just wanted to know if it was a done deal so I can get on with the rest of my turn in that case.

(Also could I get Ched Aral's health roll kindly? I may be sending them out this turn at the rate discussion, or lack thereof, has been going, so would be good to be able to factor in their new total into that decision.)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 19, 2023, 12:52:02 am
All right, to be clear then. I am not undercutting you in your negotiations with Kash, so don't let that be a factor. Only ready to sign a deal with them if you two can't work something out.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 19, 2023, 07:17:03 am
ACTACTACT: Level up Dr. Ched Aral to level 3. Increase their Dex.
Dr. Ched Aral gains 2 HP(Max) (1 from the roll and 1 from high CON)

Also, turn in ~20 hours.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on October 19, 2023, 09:21:56 am
Obviously, I'm set to gain either way here. The only wrinkle is I need a small loan of ₣0.32 so I can send both Adventurers along, as I want to piggyback my newbie.

We can make it all official like later, but how do these terms sound Maxine?

You send someone with a Shortbow, I send someone with Armour and sword, and some dead weight. Between us we manage lockpicks and a Crowbar. We split the proceeds 50/50. If we both want a loot item, we offer to buy each other's 50% ownership of it.

Would Quarque be willing to loan me my shortfall? I believe the going rate is 15%.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 19, 2023, 09:25:43 am
Would Quarque be willing to loan me my shortfall? I believe the going rate is 15%.
Currently I'm broke, but Evictedsaint would no doubt love to offer you a loan.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 19, 2023, 10:50:43 am
ACTACTACT: Level up Dr. Ched Aral to level 3. Increase their Dex.
Dr. Ched Aral gains 2 HP(Max) (1 from the roll and 1 from high CON)
Ah, the worst possible result, dice are feeling cranky.

Obviously, I'm set to gain either way here. The only wrinkle is I need a small loan of ₣0.32 so I can send both Adventurers along, as I want to piggyback my newbie.

We can make it all official like later, but how do these terms sound Maxine?

You send someone with a Shortbow, I send someone with Armour and sword, and some dead weight. Between us we manage lockpicks and a Crowbar. We split the proceeds 50/50. If we both want a loot item, we offer to buy each other's 50% ownership of it.

Would Quarque be willing to loan me my shortfall? I believe the going rate is 15%.

Are a few details missing I'd like to see, but sound more reasonable now.

If I'm understanding right, sounds like you can abuse it by contesting anything I want. Given the item we both really want is likely going to be valuable, makes me wonder if the trip is even worthwhile. Also I have a concern you are going to retreat prematurely because of that deadweight if we don't put in any consequence to doing so.

I'd still prefer preference in how the loot is split, since I'm letting you have Ched Price, carrying them into a dungeon they aren't ready for, and offering to pay their way in.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on October 19, 2023, 11:15:41 am
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sounds like you can abuse it by contesting anything I want
I suppose we could abuse it, but it's really just a simplification of the loot auction mechanics used before. I intend to use this in good faith. If the Overgrown Caves are anything to judge by, there will be plenty of chances to get this Troglodyte Loot for whichever of us misses out.

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I have a concern you are going to retreat prematurely
I had actually assumed individual Adventurers could split off and go home early without affecting the others. Worth checking with the GM on that one.

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I'd still prefer preference in how the loot is split, since I'm letting you have Ched Price, carrying them into a dungeon they aren't ready for, and offering to pay their way in.
Whereas I would like to bid for the Boss loot. You could choose to bid for Ched Price, and I did have plans for taking Price through the Overgrown Cave myself, I'm just taking advantage of this opportunity. I don't think first dibs on all loot is worth ₣0.32.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 19, 2023, 11:47:35 am
If you want to bid we can do that, but not interested in a minimum bid higher than 10% of that items value. Aren't getting 50% unless you actually drive the price that high.

But I don't think asking for preference it is too unreasonable, doesn't affect how much you make, and I only really want dibs on one item. I'll willing to specify as much. Most loot is just for converting to money.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on October 19, 2023, 12:05:55 pm
Ahh, I may have miscommunicated. Technically any loot we find would be joint owned, so if one person wants to keep it, they have to buy the other person's half-share.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on October 19, 2023, 12:47:57 pm
It's standard dnd lootsplitting.

Two players come across a magic shield.  They can't split it in half, so they can either sell it and split the profit, or one can buy the other's share.

It gets a little more complicated if both want the item, but that's not hard to solve, either - the player who wants it the most just pays the other a little extra.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 19, 2023, 02:33:11 pm
Ahh, I may have miscommunicated. Technically any loot we find would be joint owned, so if one person wants to keep it, they have to buy the other person's half-share.
It seems so. Just a different way of organising it, it doesn't actually do anything for how we solve both of us wanting an item like initially suggested.

Well, wasted enough time on what turned out to be pointless minutiae. I will loan you the amount you need for Ched Price's entry fee, at 10% interest, if that is included in the contract. I'll just take your word that Ched Price won't get in the way, but I'd prefer if you didn't set a health cutoff above 3.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on October 19, 2023, 04:10:56 pm
Aw.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 20, 2023, 02:57:03 am
Are we ready for next turn? Or should there be an extension?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 20, 2023, 03:01:25 am
Maxine & Kash are planning to leave next turn, everyone else has already submitted actions.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on October 20, 2023, 03:11:52 am
Yeah, all of this hinges on my winning of Ched Price's indenture. Maxine does have the option of bidding on that though, so would be good to hear the Go Ahead from them too.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 23
Post by: a1s on October 20, 2023, 03:53:46 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 23

Kash and Co. buys Ched Price's indenture for 1₣
Tabitha Fairchild buys Ms. Quimby Azer's indenture for 3.5₣
Tabitha Fairchild buys a rapier, a crowbar and 3 spare ammo for the short bow for a total of 3.75₣
Saemon Havarian buys out the Leather Armor for 1.24₣

Pvt. Fitz Cerg gets hired by the local militia.

Pvt. Olybeth Xander returns to town

Store imports Long bow.

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Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)

Just to be clear: you don't need to wait for 1 turn while your adventurer levels up- it happens instantaneously once they are back from an adventure.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 20, 2023, 03:59:19 am
Saemon Havarian sells 34 copper rings and 5 silver rings to a stranger with candy for 5.90₣

ACTACTACT: bid 4.54₣ on the longbow
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 20, 2023, 06:34:36 am
Olybeth Xander heals at a chirurg for 0.30₣.

ACTACTACT: Pvt Olybeth Xander Starts a new expedition into the Troglodyte lair, equipped with a Longsword, Backpack, Crossbow, 3 spare ammo packs and a Crowbar.
Shooting range 79, preferred range 79, stop at 4 hp.

ACTACTACT: Pvt. Delany Zeit continues the expedition, same settings

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on October 20, 2023, 08:10:24 am
ActActAct: Continue on with both expeditions.

Those two slimes encounters sure slighty hurted but won't really effect much yet.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on October 20, 2023, 12:32:56 pm
@Maxine: minor adjustment to your proposed contract, as I'd prefer to go sooner rather than later.

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The undersigned parties agree to split the proceeds of an expedition to the Troglodyte Lair equally. The expedition will be set up on turn 23, beginning no later than turn 24. Exact division of loot may be determined at the conclusion of the expedition, in an equitable fashion. In the event both parties desire to posses an item, ownership will be determined by an internal auction, lasting no longer than the turn it begins, the proceeds going to the losing party.

Expedition reports will be shared, and decisions (eg regarding whether to continue deeper or return) will be agreed upon after discussion. If no agreement can be reached, the default option will be to return to town.
Tabitha Fairchild contributes the Adventurer Dr. Ched Aral to the backline, equipped with a Shortbow, Backpack, 2 Spare Ammo, and Lockpick and pays the 0.50F expedition fee.
Kash and Co. contributes the Adventurers Ms. Carbon Teviegh to the frontline equipped with Longsword, Platemail, and Crowbar,  & Ms. Ched Price to the backline equipped with Dagger, and Throwing Knives, and 1.0F in expedition fees.

A loan to cover part of the expedition fees will be provided by Tabitha Fairchild to Kash and Co. of 0.40F at 10% interest per turn, immediately on signing.

Signed:
Kash and Co.


Kash and Co.
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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 20, 2023, 02:37:45 pm
Doesn't matter now, but yeah I would have liked an extension so I could get an agreement before the turn ended. Pretty sure you knew that Kashyyk, but I'll give it a pass since we have a deal now.

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The undersigned parties agree to split the proceeds of an expedition to the Troglodyte Lair equally. The expedition will be set up on turn 23, beginning no later than turn 24. Exact division of loot may be determined at the conclusion of the expedition, in an equitable fashion. In the event both parties desire to posses an item, ownership will be determined by an internal auction, lasting no longer than the turn it begins, the proceeds going to the losing party.

Expedition reports will be shared, and decisions (eg regarding whether to continue deeper or return) will be agreed upon after discussion. If no agreement can be reached, the default option will be to return to town.
Tabitha Fairchild contributes the Adventurer Dr. Ched Aral to the backline, equipped with a Shortbow, Backpack, 2 Spare Ammo, and Lockpick and pays the 0.50F expedition fee.
Kash and Co. contributes the Adventurers Ms. Carbon Teviegh to the frontline equipped with Longsword, Platemail, and Crowbar,  & Ms. Ched Price to the backline equipped with Dagger, and Throwing Knives, and 1.0F in expedition fees.

A loan to cover part of the expedition fees will be provided by Tabitha Fairchild to Kash and Co. of 0.40F at 10% interest per turn, immediately on signing.

Signed:
Kash and Co.
Tabitha Fairchild

Not sure what you mean by going sooner than later, since you didn't actually change when we leave, and it is impossible for us to leave sooner. Anyway, you have your money, and I'll leave you to figure the rest of your peoples details and do the ACTx3. Dr. Ched Aral's firing range will be 89, and a preferred distance of 59.

ACTACTACT: Send Ms. Quimby Azer on an expedition to the Overgrown Cave with a Raiper and Crowbar. -0.25
Bid 1.35 on a Rondal Dagger

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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 20, 2023, 03:44:57 pm
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Armour Class: 0?
I guess I was wrong about the wolf having zero armor. However, combat reports show that it must be a very low value. Since leather armor is 2 and a wolf is sort of "wielding" that, I'll submit that it has 2 armor.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on October 20, 2023, 03:51:26 pm
Actactact: With equipment and front/backline placement listed in the contract (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=181845.msg8508190#msg8508190),  Dr. Ched Aral, Ms. Carbon Teviegh, and Ms. Ched Price go on a joint expedition to the Troglodyte Lair.
 - Ched Aral's firing range will be 89, and a preferred distance of 59.
 - Ched Price's preferred and max firing range will be 5ft
 - Pause the day if anyone goes below 3hp

Kash and Co.
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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 20, 2023, 04:00:33 pm
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Armour Class: 0?
I guess I was wrong about the wolf having zero armor. However, combat reports show that it must be a very low value. Since leather armor is 2 and a wolf is sort of "wielding" that, I'll submit that it has 2 armor.
You're not supposed to just guess- go fight a wolf to refine your assessment.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 21, 2023, 04:38:37 am
  • Agility: how far an adventurer can move, as well as how good they are at avoiding traps
Could you please double check that this is what the code really does? Olybeth with 17 agility seems to be setting off traps more often than any other adventurer I've seen the logs for. Maybe the code actually checks dexterity, or perhaps a greater than sign is reversed?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on October 21, 2023, 06:19:33 am
ACTACTACT: Rename Ms. Manos Xanadu to Lady Brickbod.
  Send Lady Brickbod on an expedition to the Overgrown Caves, wielding a Dagger and a Crowbar. Stop at 3HP.
  Resume attracting Level 2 Adventurers.

Spoiler: Notta Pyrad (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 21, 2023, 04:56:09 pm
  • Agility: how far an adventurer can move, as well as how good they are at avoiding traps
Could you please double check that this is what the code really does? Olybeth with 17 agility seems to be setting off traps more often than any other adventurer I've seen the logs for. Maybe the code actually checks dexterity, or perhaps a greater than sign is reversed?
You already asked this. Here's a code snippet for your peace of mind:
(https://i.imgur.com/BricVS4.png)
Additionally, I reviewed the evidence and Olybeth fell for a trap 3/5 times. This is indeed somewhat unlikely, but not out of the realm of possibility.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 21, 2023, 05:17:52 pm
Thanks a lot!
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 22, 2023, 12:43:42 pm
Turn in ~15 hours
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 24
Post by: a1s on October 23, 2023, 05:54:30 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 24

Saemon Havarian buys longbow for 4.54₣
Tabitha Fairchild buys Rondel dagger for 1.35₣

Mr. Serge West is bought by the Charmark Coal Corporation
Mr. Katniss Hyun is hired as a juggler by the local circus

Pvt Olybeth Xander departs for the Troglodyte lair
Ms. Quimby Azer departs for the overgrown cave
Dr. Ched Aral, Ms. Carbon Teviegh, and Ms. Ched Price go on a joint expedition to the Troglodyte Lair
Lady Brickbod departs on an expedition to the Overgrown Cave

Store imports Short sword

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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on October 23, 2023, 06:46:33 am
ACTACTACT: Lady Brickbod continues her expedition.

Spoiler: Notta Pyrad (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 23, 2023, 08:09:30 am
I assume you're good to continue and share what we learned?
e: Saw your message, I'll just edit it in.

Encountered a Troglodyte Warrior. They have at most 6 health, and at least 9 Agility. They drop Cat Hide, Rat Hide and provide 200xp.

ACTACTACT: Ms. Quimby Azer continues her expedition.
Dr. Ched Aral, Ms. Carbon Teviegh, and Ms. Ched Price continue their expedition. No change to settings.

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 23, 2023, 09:16:19 am
Additional info about Troglodyte warriors: they have at least 3 HP, at most 5. They can also drop crude spear and hide armor.

ACTACTACT: Pvt Olybeth Xander and Pvt. Delany Zeit both continue their respective expeditions, same settings

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 23, 2023, 11:11:44 am
Encountered a Troglodyte Warrior. They have at most 6 health, and at least 9 Agility. They drop Cat Hide, Rat Hide and provide 200xp.
ABC awards you 0.42 florins.
Additional info about Troglodyte warriors: they have at least 3 HP, at most 5. They can also drop crude spear and hide armor.
And you 0.36, sorry, it could have been more if you were the first to identify their HP and XP.

Anyway, great job, guys. Now all that's left is to figure out their STR, Armor and damage potential. There's a way to get at least 2 of those without getting stabbed, but that's the only hint I will give.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on October 23, 2023, 11:40:56 am
ActActAct: Continue on with both expeditions.

Going good so far.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 23, 2023, 04:11:40 pm
Now all that's left is to figure out their STR, Armor and damage potential. There's a way to get at least 2 of those without getting stabbed, but that's the only hint I will give.
We could figure out STR by throwing bottles of whiskey at them and check when they die from stat drain.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 24, 2023, 02:25:13 am
Turn in ~24 hours
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 25
Post by: a1s on October 25, 2023, 04:51:42 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 25

Ms. Siegjarl Frakes becomes a space viking. (and so should you (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=182135.0) ;))


Store Imports Lockpick.
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Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)

I seem not to have updated (some of) indenture prices last turn, and no one reported it as a bug  :(
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 25, 2023, 05:14:18 am
Good lord.

ACTACTACT: Pvt. Delany Zeit continues into the wolf lair, but increases Preferred Range to 89.
ACTACTACT: Pvt. Olybeth Xander continues with unchanged settings.

A troglodyte scout and a troglodyte warrior can appear together and they will be reported as "a troglodyte party". (I don't think this is worth adding to the info page, just a fun fact.)

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 25, 2023, 05:22:30 am
ACTACTACT: bid 0.52₣ on the lockpicks.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 25, 2023, 09:38:29 am
That was a lot of enemies. I'm fine to continue.

An update on the Troglodyte Warrior is they have at least 10 agility, and I think exactly 4 health.

ACTACTACT: Ms. Quimby Azer continues her expedition.

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on October 25, 2023, 11:50:21 am
ActActAct: Dr. Ched Aral, Ms. Carbon Teviegh, and Ms. Ched Price continue on.

Kash and Co.
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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 25, 2023, 12:04:58 pm
An update on the Troglodyte Warrior is they have at least 10 agility, and I think exactly 4 health.
Adventuring Board of Charmark awards you 0.24₣
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on October 25, 2023, 12:12:23 pm
ActActAct: Continue on with both expeditions.

Time to hunt fetch myself some wolf pelts.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 26, 2023, 03:37:51 am
Turn in ~24 hours
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on October 26, 2023, 04:31:09 am
ACTACTACT: Lady Brickbod returns to town.

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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 26
Post by: a1s on October 27, 2023, 08:09:41 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 26

Saemon Havarian buys lockpicks for 0.52₣

Lady Brickbod returns to town

Store imports Crossbow
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Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)

Pvt. Delany Zeit continues into the wolf lair, but increases Preferred Range to 89.
Preferred range can not be greater than shooting range. I increased both, but you should be aware in case of unintended consequences.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on October 27, 2023, 08:39:35 am
ActActAct: Have both head home after the sucessful expedition.

Also information: Rat Strength are 2, they have no piercing and their final drop is small bone.
While wolf's have half piercing and can do 1d5 damage.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 26
Post by: Quarque on October 27, 2023, 08:41:34 am
Pvt. Delany Zeit continues into the wolf lair, but increases Preferred Range to 89.
Preferred range can not be greater than shooting range. I increased both, but you should be aware in case of unintended consequences.
Oh, sorry. I thought I had shooting range at 89 for Zeit.

ActActAct: Pvt. Delany Zeit returns to town (HP roll next turn please), Pvt. Olybeth Xander returns to town as well.

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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 27, 2023, 08:50:48 am
Also information: Rat Strength are 2, they have no piercing and their final drop is small bone.
While wolf's have half piercing and can do 1d5 damage.
Not all of that is strictly true, but ABC awards you 0.24₣ anyway.

@Quarque, since you have defeated a wolf, again, care to refine your assessment of it's armor?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 27, 2023, 08:59:39 am
I'd like to lower Dr Ched Arals shooting range to 59 for this next room, otherwise fine to continue.

Pretty much worthless, but I can report that a Cat does 1 damage, and a Rat can do up to 3.

Also, es, how much do you actually have available to lend right now?

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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on October 27, 2023, 09:05:09 am
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ACTACTACT:
  Sell the above loot, except for 3 nails, for a total of 3.5F.
  Sell 2 One-Hit Potions for 0.6F.
  Bid 4F for Mr. Hollie Grimm
  Bid 2.33F for Crossbow
  Bid 0.17F for Stick
  Lady Brickbod rests in my Inn (9HP->11HP)

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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 27, 2023, 09:08:15 am
@Quarque, since you have defeated a wolf, again, care to refine your assessment of it's armor?
Yes, I was having a good look at it, including older combat reports. The most likely armor value to explain the data is 1.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on October 27, 2023, 10:12:41 am
As am I.

ActActAct: The Cheds and Carbon continue on, with Dr Ched Aral's shooting range lowered to 59ft.

Kash and Co.
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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on October 27, 2023, 10:30:28 am
Also, es, how much do you actually have available to lend right now?

I have 5.71F.

I also have 3.18F loaned out to Saemon Havarian, which will start to be due on turn 30 (and they can repay early, if they'd like).

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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 27, 2023, 11:09:36 am
Maxine, how much were you planning to loan? I would like another loan of 2F, but don't want to cross you.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 27, 2023, 11:31:49 am
Also, es, how much do you actually have available to lend right now?

I have 5.71F.

I also have 3.18F loaned out to Saemon Havarian, which will start to be due on turn 30 (and they can repay early, if they'd like).

Spoiler: Jolly Carcinogens (click to show/hide)


Maxine, how much were you planning to loan? I would like another loan of 2F, but don't want to cross you.
I was considering borrowing the bulk of that, but I only actually need 3F to be comfortable, so that works out. Is still 15% right?

Quote from: Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Tabitha Fairchild 3.00₣, to be repaid with 15% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns (total final amount rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣)

Signed
Tabitha Fairchild


Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 27, 2023, 11:37:07 am
Thanks.

Quote from: The Different Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Saemon Havarian 2.00₣, to be repaid with 15% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns (total final amount rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣)

Signed
Saemon Havarian
______________
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on October 27, 2023, 12:19:33 pm
ACTACTACT: Sell Wolf Pelt for 1.37F

Quote from: Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Tabitha Fairchild 3.00₣, to be repaid with 15% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns (total final amount rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣)

Signed
Tabitha Fairchild
Jolly Carcinogens


Quote from: The Different Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Saemon Havarian 2.00₣, to be repaid with 15% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns (total final amount rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣)

Signed
Saemon Havarian
Jolly Carcinogens


Spoiler: Jolly Carcinogens (click to show/hide)

Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 27, 2023, 12:23:27 pm
ActActAct: bid 2₣ on the indenture of Dr. Fitz Roald
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 27, 2023, 12:30:39 pm
Cheers.

ACTACTACT: Bid 4.4₣ on Mr. Hollie Grimm
Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on October 27, 2023, 12:36:53 pm
Quote from: Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Notta Pyrad 0.70₣, to be repaid with 15% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns (total final amount rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣)

Signed
Notta Pyrad
               

For reference, I had sent eS a message asking about a loan last turn, when I was the only one who could buy them, but eS missed the message. I probably should've shopped around more for a loan, though, so it's my own fault.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on October 27, 2023, 12:44:36 pm

Quote from: Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Notta Pyrad 0.70₣, to be repaid with 15% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns (total final amount rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣)

Signed
Notta Pyrad
Jolly Carcinogens
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on October 27, 2023, 12:48:24 pm
ACTACTACT: Bid 4.8₣ on Mr. Hollie Grimm
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 27, 2023, 01:10:59 pm
Suppose I should have taken the 0.7 as well to be safe.

ACTACTACT: Sell Wolf Pelt for 1.37
Bid 5.2₣ on Mr Hollie Grimm
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 26
Post by: Quarque on October 27, 2023, 01:30:12 pm
Pvt. Olybeth Xander returns to town as well.
Reconsidered, Olybeth will return too. Edited the post above.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 28, 2023, 11:00:39 am
Quote from: Health Potion Loan Contract
Mr. Jack loans Saemon Havarian 2.85₣, to be repaid with 15% interest next turn (total final amount rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣)

Signed
Saemon Havarian
______________
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on October 28, 2023, 02:30:11 pm
Quote from: Loan Contract
Mr. Jack loans Notta Pyrad 3₣, to be repaid with 15% interest per turn within 10 turns (total final amount rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣)

Signed
Notta Pyrad
______________
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on October 28, 2023, 02:33:21 pm
Quote from: Loan Contract
Mr. Jack loans Notta Pyrad 3₣, to be repaid with 15% interest per turn within 10 turns (total final amount rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣)

Signed
Notta Pyrad
Mr. Jack

Feed the Shark!
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on October 28, 2023, 02:35:09 pm
ACTACTACT: Bid 5.6F on Mr. Hollie Grimm

Grumble grumble.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on October 28, 2023, 03:14:11 pm
Spoiler: Sandbase Brewing (click to show/hide)

Spoiler: Total Expedition Loot (click to show/hide)


ACTACTACT Ms. Rostish Reiff Level 2: Upgrade Dex. Sell all loot except Arena Ticket for 6.79₣. Quarque already received 0.85F out of that, so now have 5.94F
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on October 28, 2023, 03:15:56 pm
Current assets are 2.94₣ after loan to Nuke.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on October 28, 2023, 03:42:19 pm
Quote from: Health Potion Loan Contract
Mr. Jack loans Saemon Havarian 2.85₣, to be repaid with 15% interest next turn (total final amount rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣)

Signed
Saemon Havarian
Mr. Jack

Well, it was nice having money while it lasted...
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 28, 2023, 04:07:52 pm
The real winners today are the ones lending money it seems. Going to need to sell something again if I want to push much further.

ACTACTACT: Bid 6.0₣ on Mr. Hollie Grimm
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 28, 2023, 04:25:31 pm
I'm dumb, just wanted some potions and miscalculated how much I need, since the minor health pot looks better than long health potion. Guess I have a little more money than I need now and could loan some of it to someone else.

ActActAct: bid 0.96₣ on three one hit potions and 0.78₣ on the minor health potion

1.15F left
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on October 28, 2023, 05:06:00 pm
Long health potion usage seems more for slipting the healing between various adventures or using it few times over a expedition since it's mutlipe charges. While minor is useful in mosst cases where you only need to heal once so you can heal between 2-4 damage.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on October 29, 2023, 04:49:07 am
ACTACTACT: Bid 6.4F on Mr. Hollie Grimm
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 26
Post by: Quarque on October 29, 2023, 05:06:37 am
updated + reorganized sheet
Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 29, 2023, 09:09:15 am
If the cat and rat info is worth anything, and Kashyyk was interested in paying what they can of my loan this turn, I could afford another bid.

But for now I'll take you up on that loan, since judging from the size of my adversaries last loan, I'll probably not winning with the next bid either.

Quote from: Loan Contract
Saemon Havarian loans Tabitha Fairchild 1.15₣, to be repaid with 15% interest per turn within 10 turns (total final amount rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣)

Signed
Tabitha Fairchild


Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 29, 2023, 09:17:14 am
I will agree, but could you please set an earlier due date? I am not normally in the bussiness of handing out loans and wouldn't want to miss the money for 10 turns.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on October 29, 2023, 09:25:47 am
I'll just shortcut this. Save you a few pfennigs of interest if you don't want to raise further, at least.

ACTACTACT: Bid 7.2F on Mr. Hollie Grimm
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 29, 2023, 09:59:57 am
Turn in ~16 hours
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on October 29, 2023, 10:33:02 am
Turn in ~16 hours
We might need an extension if this bid war isn't resolved by then.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 29, 2023, 10:39:13 am
I will agree, but could you please set an earlier due date? I am not normally in the bussiness of handing out loans and wouldn't want to miss the money for 10 turns.
Well, I fully plan to pay you within 3 turns, but I'd like to leave my options a little open. Would 5 turns be more acceptable?

Though if I take that loan now I'm still 0.01 short of taking it to 7.6. I'm going to need to wait until I hear back from a1 and/or Kashyyk.

I'll just shortcut this. Save you a few pfennigs of interest if you don't want to raise further, at least.

ACTACTACT: Bid 7.2F on Mr. Hollie Grimm

Hm, I really don't want to let those stats go, but I am nearing my limit, unless I want to start breaking out the crayons.

Turn in ~16 hours
I'm going to want an extension then, waiting to hear back on stuff, so I know if I'm going further with the bid or pivoting to other things.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 29, 2023, 11:31:04 am
Well, I fully plan to pay you within 3 turns, but I'd like to leave my options a little open. Would 5 turns be more acceptable?
You provided me a loan in the past as well, otherwise I'm not sure I would want to do this at all - I'm losing options to spend my own money. I'm not like evictedSaint who loves this style of play. Three turns is acceptable, but no more please.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on October 29, 2023, 11:43:02 am
@Maxine: I can pay off ₣0.41 of the loan, which would be ₣0.12 of interest and ₣0.29 of principal, leaving ₣0.11 left to accrue interest. Does that work for you?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 29, 2023, 01:04:26 pm
Well, I fully plan to pay you within 3 turns, but I'd like to leave my options a little open. Would 5 turns be more acceptable?
You provided me a loan in the past as well, otherwise I'm not sure I would want to do this at all - I'm losing options to spend my own money. I'm not like evictedSaint who loves this style of play. Three turns is acceptable, but no more please.
Fair enough, amended to 3 turns.

Quote from: Loan Contract
Saemon Havarian loans Tabitha Fairchild 1.15₣, to be repaid with 15% interest per turn within 3 turns (total final amount rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣)

Signed
Tabitha Fairchild


@Maxine: I can pay off ₣0.41 of the loan, which would be ₣0.12 of interest and ₣0.29 of principal, leaving ₣0.11 left to accrue interest. Does that work for you?
Cheers.

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)

Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 29, 2023, 01:07:11 pm
Quote from: Loan Contract
Saemon Havarian loans Tabitha Fairchild 1.15₣, to be repaid with 15% interest per turn within 3 turns (total final amount rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣)

Signed
Tabitha Fairchild
Saemon Havarian
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 29, 2023, 02:07:14 pm
ACTACTACT: Bid 8.0₣ on Mr Hollie Grimm
Ms. Quimby Azer returns from her expedition.

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on October 29, 2023, 02:15:05 pm
Bid 8.0₣ on Mr Hollie Grimm
Ah, I can't justify going higher than that, even if I could scrounge together enough cash. You win.


ACTACTACT: Revoke order to have Lady Brickbod rest in the inn (so the inn can attract a level 2), have her rest in a haystack instead.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on October 29, 2023, 02:19:58 pm
Spoiler: Notta Pyrad (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 29, 2023, 04:21:05 pm
I'm guessing that an extension is no longer needed, but please confirm.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 29, 2023, 05:30:19 pm
Bid 8.0₣ on Mr Hollie Grimm
Ah, I can't justify going higher than that, even if I could scrounge together enough cash. You win.
Whew.

I'm guessing that an extension is no longer needed, but please confirm.
I won't be needing it anymore.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on October 29, 2023, 09:34:57 pm
I'm guessing that an extension is no longer needed, but please confirm.
Ah, sorry. Confirmed.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 30, 2023, 03:29:48 am
Pretty much worthless, but I can report that a Cat does 1 damage, and a Rat can do up to 3.
ABC awards you 0.12₣
Yes, I was having a good look at it, including older combat reports. The most likely armor value to explain the data is 1.
That is exactly correct! Adventuring Board of Charmark awards you 0.24₣
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 27
Post by: a1s on October 30, 2023, 04:29:02 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 27

Ms. Hollie Kath returns triumphantly.
Pvt. Darth Magimann and Dr. Darth O'Mann return triumphantly.
Pvt. Delany Zeit returns to town triumphantly.
Pvt. Olybeth Xander returns to town

Saemon Havarian buys Dr. Fitz Roald's indenture for 2₣
Tabitha Fairchild buys  Mr. Hollie Grimm's indenture for 8.0₣
Saemon Havarian buys three one hit potions and the minor health potion for a total of 1.74₣
Notta Pyrad buys Crossbow and Stick for 2.5₣

Mr. Veresk Trata is hired by the local militia.
Mr. Vivi Questor is hired by the local circus as a juggler.

Store imports an Arquebus.
Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 30, 2023, 04:35:02 am
Pvt. Delany Zeit returns with the following loot:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Saemon Havarian keeps the wolf pelt, the 8 nails and the 2 arena tickets. He sells the rest to a hotel detective for 8.99₣

Pvt. Olybeth Xander returns with the following loot:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Saemon Havarian keeps the 4 sticks. He sells the rest to a fool on a hill for 15.53₣

Saemon Havarian pays 0.20₣ for 2x Rent of anvil and hammer, creating 2 x stick with nails. He sells them both to a flock of geese for 1.00₣

Saemon Havarian pays back all of his outstanding debt to Jolly Carcinogens Inc.:
Total amount payed to Jolly Carcinogens: 8.01₣

Saemon Havarian pays back his outstanding debt to Mr. Jack:
2.85₣ + 0.43₣ rent for "Health Potion Loan Contract"
Total amount payed to Mr. Jack: 3.28₣

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)

@Flazeo: if you have 4 nails, I will pay 0.37₣ for them
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 30, 2023, 04:37:13 am
ACTACTACT: Requesting health roll for Pvt. Delany Zeit.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on October 30, 2023, 04:52:09 am
Sure

Quote from: Item Sale
Oliver Norton sells 4 Nails to Saemon Havarian this turn for a price of 0.37₣.

Signed
Oliver Norton

Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 30, 2023, 04:57:09 am
Quote from: Item Sale
Oliver Norton sells 4 Nails to Saemon Havarian this turn for a price of 0.37₣.

Signed
Oliver Norton
Saemon Havarian

Saemon Havarian again pays 0.20₣ for 2x Rent of anvil and hammer, creating 2 x stick with nails. He sells them both to a drunken hemi-dwarf for 1.00₣

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 30, 2023, 05:22:31 am
Requesting health roll for Pvt. Delany Zeit.
3  (for a total of 5)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on October 30, 2023, 05:33:45 am
Quote from: Loan Contract
Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Notta Pyrad 0.70₣, to be repaid with 15% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns (total final amount rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣)

Signed
Notta Pyrad
Jolly Carcinogens
Repaying this (0.7*1.15=0.805, rounded up to 0.81)

Quote from: Loan Contract
Mr. Jack loans Notta Pyrad 3₣, to be repaid with 15% interest per turn within 10 turns (total final amount rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣)

Signed
Notta Pyrad
Mr. Jack
Repaying this (3*1.15=3.45)

If anyone is in the market for a slab of meat to stand in front of a squishy adventurer, Lady Brickbod is available.

Spoiler: Notta Pyrad (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on October 30, 2023, 06:08:00 am
Spoiler: Total Expedition Loot (click to show/hide)
Total Value: 7.35₣

Keep 8 Green Goo.

ActActAct:
Have Hollie Kath visit Chirurgy once to heal(-0.3F)

Send Pvt. Darth Magimann on a new expedition to the overgrown cave (-0.25₣)
Equipment: Dagger.
Settings: Stop expedition when down to 2HP.

Send Ms. Hollie Kath on a new expedition to the overgrown cave (-0.25₣)
Equipment: Short sword and Leather armor.
Settings: Stop expedition when down to 1HP.

Send Dr. Darth O'Mann on a new expedition to the overgrown cave (-0.25₣)
Equipment: Dagger and Shortbow.
Settings: Stop expedition when down to 2HP, set Shortbow shooting range to 59, preferred range 59.

Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)

@Quarque: Heres the item contract

Quote from: Item Sale
Oliver Norton buys 6 Green goo from Saemon Havarian this turn for a price of 0.72₣.

Signed
Oliver Norton


Edit: Added Chirurgy visit.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 30, 2023, 06:55:09 am
Quote from: Item Sale
Oliver Norton buys 6 Green goo from Saemon Havarian this turn for a price of 0.72₣.

Signed
Oliver Norton
Saemon Havarian

This means I undo dumping the goo for 0.60₣ and sell it for 0.72₣ to Flazeo instead.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on October 30, 2023, 07:03:21 am
Thanks for doing business...

Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on October 30, 2023, 10:07:51 am
ACTACTACT: Ms. Quimby Azer returns from her expedition. Please.
Cave Dogs have 12 agility.
Since we've obtained some weapons and armour as loot, is it possible to tell the Cheds to equip them? I assume not.

Not sure if I should call this turn lucky or unlucky. Ched is out of arrows, so we either turn back now or press forward and hope we can handle the boss. I'm fine to give it a try if you are.

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 30, 2023, 10:38:46 am
Not sure if I should call this turn lucky or unlucky. Ched is out of arrows, so we either turn back now or press forward and hope we can handle the boss. I'm fine to give it a try if you are.
None of my bussiness, but please be aware that if Ched has no arrows he's going to run forward until he's just behind the plate mail wearing tank, within javelin range. I don't know how monster targeting works, maybe they always throw their javelins at the front row?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 30, 2023, 11:35:30 am
ACTACTACT Ms. Rostish Reiff Level 2: Upgrade Dex.
They have 4 HPMax, as per:
5 (for a total of 9) and 3 (for a total of 4)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 30, 2023, 12:20:25 pm
ACTACTACT: Pvt. Delany Zeit increases dexterity upon level-up.

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)

Quote from: Lady Brickbod's revenge
Notta Pyrad and Saemon Havarian agree to split the proceeds of an expedition to the Troglodyte Lair equally. Exact division of loot may be determined at the conclusion of the expedition, in an equitable fashion.
Expedition reports will be shared, and decisions (eg regarding whether to continue deeper or return) will be agreed upon after discussion. If no agreement can be reached, the default option will be to return to town.

Notta Pyrad contributes:
  • the Adventurer Lady Brickbod, at full health
  • a 0.50₣ expedition fee
  • a crossbow
  • one set of spare ammo for the crossbow
  • a stick with nails
  • a crowbar

Saemon Havarian contributes:
  • the Adventurer Pvt. Delany Zeit, at full health
  • a 0.50₣ expedition fee
  • a backpack
  • a longbow
  • seven sets of spare ammo for the longbow
  • a minor health potion
  • lockpicks

The expedition shall depart on turn 27.

Signed:
Saemon Havarian
             

Quote from: Nothing Can Go Wrong
Mr. Jack and Saemon Havarian agree to split the proceeds of an expedition to the Troglodyte Lair equally. Exact division of loot may be determined at the conclusion of the expedition, in an equitable fashion.
Expedition reports will be shared, and decisions (eg regarding whether to continue deeper or return) will be agreed upon after discussion. If no agreement can be reached, the default option will be to return to town.

Mr. Jack contributes:
  • the Adventurer Ms Rostish Reiff, at full health
  • lockpicks

Saemon Havarian contributes:
  • the 0.50₣ expedition fee
  • a shortbow
  • two sets of spare ammo for the shortbow
  • a one-hit potion

The expedition shall depart on turn 27.

Signed:
Saemon Havarian
             
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on October 30, 2023, 12:57:25 pm
Loans are, as always, available at extremely reasonable rates.

Spoiler: Jolly Carcinogens Inc (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on October 30, 2023, 01:09:38 pm
Quote from: Lady Brickbod's revenge
Notta Pyrad and Saemon Havarian agree to split the proceeds of an expedition to the Troglodyte Lair equally. Exact division of loot may be determined at the conclusion of the expedition, in an equitable fashion.
Expedition reports will be shared, and decisions (eg regarding whether to continue deeper or return) will be agreed upon after discussion. If no agreement can be reached, the default option will be to return to town.

Notta Pyrad contributes:
  • the Adventurer Lady Brickbod, at full health
  • a 0.50₣ expedition fee
  • a crossbow
  • one set of spare ammo for the crossbow
  • a stick with nails
  • a crowbar

Saemon Havarian contributes:
  • the Adventurer Pvt. Delany Zeit, at full health
  • a 0.50₣ expedition fee
  • a backpack
  • a longbow
  • seven sets of spare ammo for the longbow
  • a minor health potion
  • lockpicks

The expedition shall depart on turn 27.

Signed:
Saemon Havarian
Notta Pyrad   

ACTACTACT:
  -Craft a Stick with Nails (-1 Stick, -3 Nails, -0.1F)
  -Purchase 1x spare Crossbow ammo (-0.15F)
  -Heal Lady Brickbod to full (-0.6F)
  -Send Lady Brickbod on an expedition to the Troglodyte Lair together with Pvt. Delany Zeit (-0.5F)

Spoiler: Notta Pyrad (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 30, 2023, 01:18:55 pm
Buy 7 spare ammo for the longbow for 1.75₣
Buy access to the Troglodyte Lair for 0.50₣

ActActAct:
Pvt. Delany Zeit joins the expedition of Lady Brickbod.
Carrying a longbow, backpack and 7 spare ammo.
Fighting in the front row.
Shooting range 99, preferred range 99.
Stop exploring at 2 HP.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on October 30, 2023, 03:29:03 pm
Not sure if I should call this turn lucky or unlucky. Ched is out of arrows, so we either turn back now or press forward and hope we can handle the boss. I'm fine to give it a try if you are.

I'm willing to risk it for Troglodyte Loot.

ActActAct: Carbon and the Cheds continue on. Carbon is set as "Leader".

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on October 31, 2023, 01:47:42 am
Quote from: Nothing Can Go Wrong
Mr. Jack and Saemon Havarian agree to split the proceeds of an expedition to the Troglodyte Lair equally. Exact division of loot may be determined at the conclusion of the expedition, in an equitable fashion.
Expedition reports will be shared, and decisions (eg regarding whether to continue deeper or return) will be agreed upon after discussion. If no agreement can be reached, the default option will be to return to town.

Mr. Jack contributes:
  • the Adventurer Ms Rostish Reiff, at full health
  • lockpicks

Saemon Havarian contributes:
  • the 0.50₣ expedition fee
  • a shortbow
  • two sets of spare ammo for the shortbow
  • a one-hit potion

The expedition shall depart on turn 27.

Signed:
Saemon Havarian
Mr. Jack

Roll the dice!
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on October 31, 2023, 01:54:59 am
ACTACTACT: Send the Adventurer Ms Rostish Reiff to the Troglodyte Lair with Lockpicks, Shortbow, two sets of spare ammo for the shortbow, and a one-hit potion.
Set range to 89/89
Return to Town at 1 hitpoint
Use potion at 2 hitpoints
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 31, 2023, 02:40:53 am
I had one spare ammo for short bow left, so pay 0.15₣ for one more.
Pay the entry fee for Reiff: 0.50₣

ACTACTACT: Send Dr. Fitz Roald on an expedition to the Overgrown Cave. Equipment: Long Sword, Leather Armor, Crowbar and two one-hit potions. (pay entry fee 0.25₣)
Stop exploring at 3 HP.

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on October 31, 2023, 03:13:09 am
Use potion at 2 hitpoints
Just a reminder: potion use is between days, not encounters.


Also,  turn in ~24 hours.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 31, 2023, 03:58:13 am
ACTACTACT: build a level 2 inn and call it The Sea's Bounty. Attract a new adventurer.

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on October 31, 2023, 07:11:37 am
ok one more action for this turn

ACTACTACT: bid 1.08₣ on the shortsword
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 28
Post by: a1s on November 02, 2023, 09:56:40 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 28

Pvt. Darth Magimann departs for the overgrown cave
Ms. Hollie Kath departs for the overgrown cave
Dr. Darth O'Mann departs for the overgrown cave
Pvt. Delany Zeit and Lady Brickbod depart for the troglodyte lair
Ms Rostish Reiff departs for the troglodyte lair
Dr. Fitz Roald departs on an expedition to the Overgrown Cave

Ms. Quimby Azer returns from her expedition

Saemon Havarian builds a level 2 inn

Saemon Havarian buys short sword for 1.08₣

Dr. Frud Leguin is hired by the Coal Corporation of Charmark

Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 02, 2023, 10:01:46 am
ACTACTACT: Send Dr. Fitz Roald on an expedition to the Overgrown Cave. Equipment: Long Sword, Leather Armor, Crowbar and two one-hit potions. (pay entry fee 0.25₣)
Stop exploring at 3 HP.
I'm missing this expedition..
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 02, 2023, 10:10:54 am
ACTACTACT: Send Dr. Fitz Roald on an expedition to the Overgrown Cave. Equipment: Long Sword, Leather Armor, Crowbar and two one-hit potions. (pay entry fee 0.25₣)
Stop exploring at 3 HP.
I'm missing this expedition..
generated and sent.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 02, 2023, 10:29:42 am
muchos gracias

Saemon Havarian buys 2 additional spare ammo for a crossbow.

ACTACTACT: Dr. Fitz Roald continues the expedition
ACTACTACT: Rostish Reiff drinks a one-hit potion and continues the expedition
ACTACTACT: Lady Brickbod and Delany Zeit continue their expedition
ACTACTACT: The Sea's Bounty attracts a new adventurer

ACTACTACT: Pvt. Olybeth Xander enters the arena
Equipment: Short Sword, Crossbow, 4x spare ammo
Settings: Shooting range 79, Preferred range 79

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on November 02, 2023, 10:47:03 am
ACTACTACT:
Selling my loot for 6.8₣
Buying lockpicks for 1.26₣
Ms. Quimby Azer takes bedrest.

Paying Saemon Havarian 1.49₣ and Jolly Carcinogens 3.9₣, clearing my debt to both.

A Troglodyte King has at least 17 health, at most 22. Can deal 2 damage at least. Drops a sceptre. And a Cave Dog has 12 agility.

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 02, 2023, 10:50:50 am
ACTACTACT: Pvt. Olybeth Xander enters the arena
Equipment: Short Sword, Crossbow, 4x spare ammo
Settings: Shooting range 79, Preferred range 79
Unlike most things in the game, you're now not allowed to change this, because bets depend on it.

First level of the Arena is Rats (just one.)
Any player may now wager money on the outcome of this fight.
BetDescriptionPayout
Rat winRat kills Pvt. Olybeth Xander 90 florins for each florin bet
Olybeth winPvt. Olybeth Xander kills Rat 1.01 florins for each florin bet
Olybeth flawlessPvt. Olybeth Xander kills Rat without taking damage 1.02 florins for each florin bet
Rat damagesRat damages Pvt. Olybeth Xander 40 florins for each florin bet
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 02, 2023, 10:53:57 am
Also, Scepter is a weapon:
Name:Scepter
Weight:2  |  Damage:1d6+1
Value:250  |  Attribute Correction:-2
Description:Despite being rather unwieldy, this gold and gem encrusted scepter seems to have been used as a macePiercing:Double
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 02, 2023, 10:59:51 am
Paying Saemon Havarian 1.49₣
Thank you. You get 0.10₣ back as an early repayment bonus.

ACTACTACT: Saemon Havarian bets 10₣ on a flawless win for Pvt. Olybeth Xander

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 02, 2023, 01:25:43 pm
BTW, you don't have to bet in 1 florin Increments, betting a few pfennigs on the rat, or 5 groshen on flawless is also acceptable
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on November 02, 2023, 01:45:36 pm
ACTACTACT: Bet 12.70F on Olybeth Win, Bet 0.03F on Rat Damages

Edit: whoops never mind lol, cant read.

Spoiler: Jolly Carcinogens Inc (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 02, 2023, 01:59:59 pm
ActActAct: Continue all three expeditions.
Bet 0.1F on Rat damages.
Bet 6.5F on Olybeth win.

Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 02, 2023, 02:06:53 pm
ACTACTACT: Bet 12.73F on Olybeth Win

A full-kitted adventurer against a single rat...?  Not complaining, but this seems like a remarkably easy way for all players to double their money.  I'm not sure what method you're using to determine the odds, but if the rate of return on these bets is above what you intend for regular adventuring then perhaps you should consider more modest returns on bets. 

Spoiler: Jolly Carcinogens Inc (click to show/hide)
That's not how that works. You pay the money, and get a (virtual) betting slip. If you win, you turn it in and get whatever the payout is. Either way, you do not get to keep your original bet.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 02, 2023, 02:09:19 pm
Yeah if evictedsaint bet wins, all they get is their orginal money back and a profit of 0.12F.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on November 02, 2023, 02:27:51 pm
-snip-
That's not how that works. You pay the money, and get a (virtual) betting slip. If you win, you turn it in and get whatever the payout is. Either way, you do not get to keep your original bet.

Then why have a payout below 1F?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 02, 2023, 02:54:53 pm
Then why have a payout below 1F?
Did someone offer you that? Because that would be a scam.  :P
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on November 02, 2023, 02:57:25 pm
Then why have a payout below 1F?
Did someone offer you that? Because that would be a scam.  :P

Nope, I just have terrible reading comprehension and saw 90F and 40F as 0.9F and 0.4F, lol.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 02, 2023, 03:57:53 pm
A note on how all the various Row settings work:

0. If you run out of ammo your preferred range is set to 0. As we will see later this doesn't mean you run headfirst into melee.
1. Last row means you will either (a) go to your preferred range or (b) if that is in front of someone in the Front or Leader row go to 1 foot behind them.
2. Front row means you will either (a) go to your preferred range or (b) if that is in front of someone in the Leader row go to abreast with them (distance of 0 ft)
3. Leader row means you will got to your preferred range. No row is the same (but you don't influence people in the Front row)

Note: that means that if all adventurers in the the front/leader rows die, your Last row adventurer might go into melee. But not before.

Q: What if I want my adventurer to go into melee after they've run out of ammo?
A: Set their row to literally anything other than Last.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 02, 2023, 04:12:35 pm
Bet 12.70F on Olybeth Win
Bet 6.5F on Olybeth win.
Please don't make me pay out partial pfennigs- it's not like you can buy anything for them.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 02, 2023, 04:13:12 pm
Also if anyone manages to get any green goo in their expeditions I'll buy them off your hand for 0.12F instead of what you get for selling them as regular loot. Since I need a big stock full.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 02, 2023, 04:25:46 pm
ActActAct: bid 0.63F on the lockpick
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 02, 2023, 08:16:29 pm
Spoiler: Sandbase Brewing (click to show/hide)

Stuff as I see it
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 03, 2023, 03:20:18 am
Turn today. Feel free to ask for an extension.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 03, 2023, 03:44:00 am
Wolf stats still need an update (still says armor 0?).
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 03, 2023, 04:23:16 am
A Troglodyte King has at least 17 health, at most 22. Can deal 2 damage at least. Drops a sceptre. And a Cave Dog has 12 agility.
ABC awards you 0.48F

ActActAct: bid 0.63F on the lockpick
Sorry, but
Buying lockpicks for 1.26₣
Turnabout is fair play, I guess.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 03, 2023, 05:05:53 am
ACTACTACT: Mr. Black bets 6.39₣ on a flawless win for Pvt. Olybeth Xander.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 29
Post by: a1s on November 03, 2023, 07:14:48 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 29

Spoiler: Arena (click to show/hide)
Pvt. Olybeth Xander is awarded 1 florin prize money.
Saemon Havarian's bets pay out 10.2₣  (for 0.2₣ profit)
Jolly Carcinogens Inc's bets pay out 12.12₣ (for 0.09₣ profit)
Oliver Norton's bets pay out 6.06₣ (for a loss of 0.04₣)
Mr. Black's bets pay out 6.12₣ (for a profit of 0.12₣)

The second arena challenge is a Wolf.

Tabitha Fairchild buys lockpicks for 1.26₣

Dr. Ched Aral, Ms. Carbon Teviegh and Ms. Ched Price return triumphantly.

Dr. Carbon Magimann is bought by the Coal Corporation of Charmark.
Mr. Inns Teviegh is bought by the local militia

Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)

Did I miss anyone? It feels like I missed someone.

New collectible: Faded arquebus diagram piece! Collect 3 of these to convert into Precursor Firearm Diagram (which is a recipe.)

New rule for inns (changes nothing currently): There are only so many adventurers willing to come to the island. Specifically two adventurers of level 2. if you want them to come to your inn, you have to advertise (with money. This is basically a bid, like any other.) The top two inns will get adventurers, the rest may still be used for bedrest, but will not get adventurers.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 29
Post by: Quarque on November 03, 2023, 07:23:20 am
Did I miss anyone? It feels like I missed someone.
No new adventurer in my inn yet this turn.

ACTACTACT: Pvt. Olybeth Xander applies the same combat settings as last turn.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 03, 2023, 07:25:03 am
Sorry, sent it to quarague by mistake.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 03, 2023, 07:28:50 am
lol

ACTACTACT: bid 2.5₣ on the indenture of Dr. Yalda Minster

Also a question: when do I collect the prize money that Olybeth wins? When they return?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 03, 2023, 07:36:06 am
Also a question: when do I collect the prize money that Olybeth wins? When they return?
Right away.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 03, 2023, 07:55:22 am
ACTACTACT: Lady Brickbod and Delany Zeit continue their expedition

Awaiting betting payouts.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 29
Post by: a1s on November 03, 2023, 07:57:25 am
ACTACTACT: Pvt. Olybeth Xander applies the same combat settings as last turn.
This should still be an easy fight.
BetDescriptionPayout
Wolf winWolf kills Pvt. Olybeth Xander 45 florins for each florin bet
Wolf flawlessWolf kills Pvt. Olybeth Xander without taking damage 200 florins for each florin bet
Olybeth winPvt. Olybeth Xander kills Wolf 1.02 florins for each florin bet
Olybeth flawlessPvt. Olybeth Xander kills Wolf without taking damage 1.03 florins for each florin bet
Wolf damagesWolf damages Pvt. Olybeth Xander 30 florins for each florin bet
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 03, 2023, 08:12:16 am
Arena 3 is the Hamelin Challenge (take down 10 rats at the same time,)  but due to how fast Olybeth is it's going to be equally one-sided (and will waste you 10-15 bolts.) Would you like to skip that round (and perhaps the Wolf too?) and get a real challenge? The prize money will be bigger too.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 03, 2023, 08:18:54 am
Yes please - provided I'm allowed to respond with new combat settings.

edit: for sake of clarity, yeah I would like to skip both the wolf and Hamelin then, and go for the real challenge.
(I hope I do get an option to chicken out if it turns out to be a death sentence, of course I understand that this would end the arena run.)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 03, 2023, 08:42:28 am
Alright, you asked for it!

Meet 2 local militiamen - Pvt. Fitz Cerg (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=181845.msg8507722;topicseen#msg8507722) and Pfc. Veresk Trata (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=181845.390). Both are armed, in the way of Charmark Militia, with short swords, short bows, and Leather armor*. Can you take both of them down?
(*) Upon review Cerg is wearing Hide Armor (http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=181845.msg8507400#msg8507400) because he doesn't have the carry capacity.

Spoiler: Pvt. Cerg (click to show/hide)

Spoiler:  Pfc. Trata (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 03, 2023, 09:13:26 am
Ok more questions. Was I allowed to chicken out? If so, I'm running out of there in a hurry. Sorry to disappoint the crowd.

And does this mean I return to town next turn?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 03, 2023, 09:20:51 am
(Here's a betting table if you keep the settings as they are)
BetDescriptionPayout
Olybeth winPvt. Olybeth Xander disables the Militiamen 1.05 florins for each florin bet
Olybeth flawlessPvt. Olybeth Xander disables the Militiamen without taking damage 1.4 florins for each florin bet
Militia winThe Militiamen disable Pvt. Olybeth Xander 12 florins for each florin bet
Militia damagesThe Militiamen damage Pvt. Olybeth Xander 1.5 florins for each florin bet
Cerg Strikes the BlowPvt. Cerg deals the killing blow to Pvt. Olybeth Xander 100 florins for each florin bet
Trata Strikes the BlowPfc. Trata deals the killing blow to Pvt. Olybeth Xander 15 florins for each florin bet

Ok more questions. Was I allowed to chicken out? If so, I'm running out of there in a hurry. Sorry to disappoint the crowd.

And does this mean I return to town next turn?
Yes, you can forfeit the match at no damage to yourself. And you're already in town, so you can send Olybeth on an adventure right away.
(Trust me, I'm trying to challenge Olybeth, not kill her.)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 03, 2023, 09:47:55 am
ACTACTACT: Pvt. Olybeth Xander forfeits the match
ACTACTACT: Pvt. Olybeth Xander starts a new expedition into The Mechanical Maze.
Equipment: short sword, crossbow, 3x spare ammo, lockpick
Settings: Shooting range 79, Preferred range 79
ACTACTACT: Ms Rostish Reiff continues the expedition
ACTACTACT: The Sea's Bounty attracts a new adventurer

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 03, 2023, 09:52:33 am
I will level with you guys, I don't always check who you send where (so this rules may have been violated and I apologize.) However, "completed X stage" means beating the boss there, not just wetting your toes and running. As such,  Pvt. Olybeth Xander is ineligible for the mechanical maze.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 03, 2023, 10:01:36 am
Oh sorry! I misunderstood - didn't catch that one of your own adventurers must have completed the previous dungeon.

ACTACTACT: Pvt. Olybeth Xander starts a new expedition into The Troglodyte Lair
Equipment: crossbow, 4x spare ammo, lockpick
Settings: Shooting range 79, Preferred range 79
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on November 03, 2023, 10:02:00 am
Alright, as discussed, we sell the following for 25.16 and distribute the remaining items as so:
Spoiler (click to show/hide)
That went pretty well, want to go again, or take a peek into the new area this or next turn?

Sorry to disappoint the crowd.
Booooo, maybe the rats were more your level. :P (Though like fair, those guys just need to get lucky to get you.)

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 03, 2023, 10:04:57 am
So how much was my intial bet you taken then A1s if the bet loss was only 0.04?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 03, 2023, 10:07:39 am
Sorry to disappoint the crowd.
Booooo, maybe the rats were more your level. :P (Though like fair, those guys just need to get lucky to get you.)
Yeah I really am sorry to chicken out, wanted to make some excitement happen. But this would be a death sentence - the problem is that I would be shooting 1 arrow every 2 rounds, versus 2 arrows every 1 round from them. Their ranged DPS outmatches mine by a factor of 4, roughly. I considered melee range but that would be suicidal too (I would likely eat an arrow or two to the chest whilst running up to them).
Someone with a platemail could have done this with bare fists.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 03, 2023, 10:13:39 am
So how much was my intial bet you taken then A1s if the bet loss was only 0.04?
ActActAct: Continue all three expeditions.
Bet 0.1F on Rat damages.
Bet 6.5F on Olybeth win.
You won 0.06F from Olybeth Win (I took 6F of your money for that bet, BTW) but lost the Rat Damages bet (which was 0.1F) the net effect is 4 pfennigs loss.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 03, 2023, 10:30:26 am
Okay gotcha.

ActActAct:
Bring both Ms. Hollie Kath and Dr. Darth O'Mann back home.
Have Pvt. Darth Magimann continue their expedition.
Bid 2.5F on Dr. Yalda Minster.
Bid 2F on Ms. Tallhearth Jackson.


Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)

Edit: Added Ms. Tallhearth Jackson bid.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 03, 2023, 10:30:51 am
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 03, 2023, 11:22:15 am
Bid 2.5F on Dr. Yalda Minster.
Sorry, I already offered that amount. It is easy to miss among my spam. :/
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 03, 2023, 11:27:01 am
Okay then.
ActActAct:
Bid 3F on Dr. Yalda Minster.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on November 03, 2023, 12:11:48 pm
I acquire a bunch of loot, then pay Tabitha Fairchild (Maxine) ₣0.15 to resolve the remaining loan.

@actactact:
 - Put Ched Price's level up into Dexterity. Request a health roll.
 - Bid ₣3.27 on the Arquebus
 - Bid ₣2.0 on Dr Carbon O'Mann's indenture
 - Bid ₣3.76 on the Rapier

Dear owners of Inns: Would anyone like to rent their room out to my Adventurer? I believe ₣0.15 is reasonable, as a middle ground between the nothing you'd otherwise get, and the cost of Chirurgy.


Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 03, 2023, 05:53:00 pm
- Put Ched Price's level up into Dexterity. Request a health roll.
6 (4 from roll + 2 from CON) for a total of 11.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on November 03, 2023, 09:27:48 pm
Suppose I shouldn't dawdle too much.

ACTACTACT: Bid 3.89₣ on the Blunderbuss
Bid 0.33₣ on Whisky, x10 (3.30₣)
Bid 0.79₣ on Throwing Axe
Buy 6 Spare ammo for the Shortbow at 0.90₣
Send Mr. Hollie Grimm on an expedition to the Overgrown Caves equipped with Hide Armor, Lockpick, Crowbar, and a Raiper. -0.25₣
Send Dr. Ched Aral and Dr. Veresk L'Etarto on an expedition to the Overgrown Caves. -0.5₣
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Ms. Quimby Azer takes free bedrest for another turn.



Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 04, 2023, 02:32:35 am
I think the arquebus is worth a little more.

ActActAct: bid 4.00₣ on the arquebus.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on November 04, 2023, 05:40:11 am
@actactact: Bid ₣4.32 on the Arquebus
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 04, 2023, 04:00:53 pm
ActActAct: bid 3.50₣ on Dr. Yalda Minster.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 04, 2023, 07:21:58 pm
ActActAct:
Bid 4.25F on Dr. Yalda Minster.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on November 04, 2023, 09:59:54 pm
ACTACTACT: Look for investment opportunities around town.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 05, 2023, 10:54:03 am
Turn tomorrow.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 30
Post by: a1s on November 06, 2023, 07:38:44 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 30

Pvt. Olybeth Xander departs for The Troglodyte Lair
Mr. Hollie Grimm departs for the Overgrown Caves
Dr. Ched Aral and Dr. Veresk L'Etarto depart on an expedition to the Overgrown Caves
Ms. Hollie Kath returns to town
Dr. Darth O'Mann returns to town

Kash and Co. buys Arquebus and Rapier for 8.08₣
Tabitha Fairchild buys Blunderbuss, 10 x Whiskey and a Throwing Axe for 7.98₣

Oliver Norton buys Ms. Tallhearth Jackson's indenture for 2₣
Oliver Norton buys Dr. Yalda Minster's indenture for 4.25₣
Kash and Co. buys Dr Carbon O'Mann's indenture for 2₣

As there seems to have been a run on The Store's inventory, they order a bunch of random crap from a passing ship to fill it back up.
Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: stock market (click to show/hide)

Listen up, kids, this one's important:
I have been convinced to make a few changes, namely:

Spoiler: Stock market (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 06, 2023, 08:12:20 am
Quote
There can now be only 2 expeditions per turn into each of the dungeons.
QUESTIONQUESTIONQUESTION: Do expeditions that left in earlier turns count toward the cap?

ACTACTACT: Lady Brickbod and Pvt. Delany Zeit continue their expedition
ACTACTACT: Ms. Rostish Reiff continues her expedition
ACTACTACT: Pvt. Olybeth Xander continues his (?) expedition
(Fitz Roald to be decided)

ACTACTACT: bid 3₣ on Dr. Wass Azer
ACTACTACT: bid 0.81₣ on the under armor
ACTACTACT: bid 3.51₣ on the chainmail

Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 06, 2023, 08:17:11 am
Quote
There can now be only 2 expeditions per turn into each of the dungeons.
QUESTIONQUESTIONQUESTION: Do expeditions that left in earlier turns count toward the cap?
Sorry, that was phrased badly: only 2 can depart per turn.

his (?)
Adventurer gender identity is up to you (though in my headcannon Olybeth Xander is a badass Action Girl (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ActionGirl).)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 06, 2023, 08:35:45 am
So it shall be!

Correction:
ACTACTACT: Pvt. Olybeth Xander continues her expedition

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQlqIueI4DWOh_SXmYw06Ko-kQjmQNJVrUwdPYXfok1XlLwj9xZagHEDs0PkHvdDgTFTf4&usqp=CAU)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 29
Post by: Maxine on November 06, 2023, 09:39:08 am
ACTACTACT:
Dr. Ched Aral and Dr. Veresk L'Etarto continue their expedition into the Overgrown Caves.
Mr. Hollie Grimm continues their expedition into the Overgrown Caves.
e:misread

Ms. Quimby Azer continues to rest.

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 06, 2023, 10:01:09 am
ActActAct:
- Rename Dr. Darth O'Mann to Doc Madhat.
- Rename Ms. Hollie Kath to Hollie.
- Rename Ms. Tallhearth Jackson to Tallheart.
- Rename Dr. Yalda Minster to Doc Yalda.
- Have Hollie and Doc Madhat take a Rest.
- Continue Pvt. Darth Magimann Expedition.
- Keep 3 Green Goo.
- Sell the Following Loot Below:

Spoiler: Total Expedition Loot (click to show/hide)
Total Value: 2.28₣

- Purchase 2 Spare Shortbow Ammo for 0.3F.
- Bid 0.5F on Expedition to Overgrown Cave Below.

- Put Doc Madhat's Level Up into Consitution. Request a Health Roll.

Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 06, 2023, 10:07:24 am
- Put Doc Madhat's Level Up into Consitution. Request a Health Roll.
6 (5 from roll + 1 from CON) for a total of 9 (you also get +1 for the first level)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 06, 2023, 10:12:16 am
Nice (Wouldn't for total of 10 instead since prev was 4, then + 6 (roll and lvl 2 con) then + 1 (lvl 1 con) which give 11.)and updating Char sheet.

Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)

Edit: Added HP restore from lvl up.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 06, 2023, 10:14:17 am
Nice (Wouldn't for total of 10 instead since prev was 4, then + 6 (roll and lvl 2 con) then + 1 (lvl 1 con) which give 11.)and updating Char sheet.
You are correct. I looked at HP instead of HPMax.
Also, you get 7 HP for free with your level up (same value as the HPMax increase).
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 06, 2023, 10:20:27 am
ActActAct:
- Bid 1F on Under Armor.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 06, 2023, 10:32:03 am
ACTACTACT: bid 1.5₣ on the nice warm underpants under armor
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 06, 2023, 10:41:11 am
ActActAct:
- Bid 1.6F on comfy and warm Under Armor.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 06, 2023, 10:43:42 am
ACTACTACT: bid 1.70₣ on under armor
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 06, 2023, 10:44:18 am
ActActAct:
- Bid 1.74F on Under Armor.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 06, 2023, 10:44:58 am
lol

ACTACTACT: bid 1.75₣ on under armor
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 06, 2023, 10:45:55 am
Well their yours now since I reached my cash limit.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 06, 2023, 10:52:53 am
If no one outbids me on the chainmail I can sell you my leather armor cheap now, say 80 cents.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 06, 2023, 10:58:24 am
ActActAct:
- Bid 1.74F on Under Armor.
lol

ACTACTACT: bid 1.75₣ on under armor
These bids are illegal, since the minimum you can add to your bid is 0.09F (10% of initial price rounded up)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 06, 2023, 11:02:46 am
Well looks like your 1.7F bid is winner for now then.

Also forget about the 10% bid min since it rarely comes up.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on November 06, 2023, 01:48:46 pm
Actactact:
 - Retroactively put Ms Carbon Teviegh on Bedrest for turn 29, as no-one took my offer on Inn rental
 - Pay ₣0.30 on Chirurgy for Ms Carbon Teviegh
 - Bid ₣0.50 for a two-person Overgrown Cave Expedition
- Bid ₣1.00 to send Ms Carbon Teviegh on an Expedition to the Mechanical Maze

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 30
Post by: evictedSaint on November 06, 2023, 02:33:09 pm
ACTACTACT: Buy 5 shares Charmark Market Maker @0.5F
ACTACTACT: Buy 11 shares Charmark Market Maker @0.51F
ACTACTACT: Buy 3 shares Charmark Coal Corporation @1.01F
ACTACTACT: Buy 1 share Charmark Coal Corporation @1.02F

Spoiler: Jolly Carcinogens (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 06, 2023, 02:41:48 pm
- Retroactively put Ms Carbon Teviegh on Bedrest for turn 29, as no-one took my offer on Inn rental
I will allow this. In fact all adventurers who spend a day in town are assumed to be on Bedrest unless stated otherwise.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on November 06, 2023, 02:44:28 pm
as no-one took my offer on Inn rental
Sorry, I need more minions, and I don't want to get into another bid war. So I want to keep my Inn open to travelling adventurers.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 06, 2023, 02:47:08 pm
Yeah, same here sorry. Dibs on a new adventurer is more exciting than 15 cents.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on November 06, 2023, 03:35:23 pm
as no-one took my offer on Inn rental
Sorry, I need more minions, and I don't want to get into another bid war. So I want to keep my Inn open to travelling adventurers.

You could always take out a loan... >.>
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on November 06, 2023, 04:06:00 pm
as no-one took my offer on Inn rental
Sorry, I need more minions, and I don't want to get into another bid war. So I want to keep my Inn open to travelling adventurers.

You could always take out a loan... >.>
I did. It wasn't enough. Don't worry, I'll need a loan if a decent catch shows up before Brickbod gets back to town.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 07, 2023, 12:59:42 am
Maxine, actually if you want then Quimby can rest in my inn this turn for 15 cents. I'm spending so much money that another adventurer would be a bit much.

Anyway to finish up the turn:
ACTACTACT: Dr Fitz Roald continues
ACTACTACT: The Sea's Bounty attracts a new adventurer

Will revoke the last order if needed, of course.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 07, 2023, 03:25:14 am
turn in ~24 hours.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 31
Post by: a1s on November 08, 2023, 04:45:58 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 31

Tallheart & Doc Yalda depart for the overgrown cave
Ms Ched Price and Dr Carbon O'Mann depart for the overgrown cave
Ms Carbon Teviegh steps into the mechanical maze

Saemon Havarian buys chainmail and under armor for a total of 5.21₣

Saemon Havarian buys Dr. Wass Azer's indenture for 3₣

Pvt. Jocel Trata joins the local militia
Dr. Pawn Iskra is hired by the local circus

Store imports Short bow
Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: stock market (click to show/hide)

I came to another decision: You can equip loot (armor, spears and *hidden stuff*) on the turn you get it, but not after.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 08, 2023, 04:52:03 am
is that still the same under armor and chain in the store, or a new one?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 08, 2023, 04:53:10 am
fixed
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on November 08, 2023, 04:59:34 am
Actactact: Both expeditions continue

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on November 08, 2023, 06:15:00 am
ACTACTACT:
-Lady Brickbod drinks a Minor health potion, and equips a Hide armor
-Lady Brickbod orders: Front Row. Shooting range 79, preferred range 59.

Spoiler: Notta Pyrad (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 08, 2023, 06:28:10 am
ACTACTACT: Pvt. Delany Zeit moves to the back row. Shooting range 99, preferred range 99.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 08, 2023, 06:58:22 am
ActActAct:
- Have Pvt. Darth Magimann return home.
- Continue with the other Expedition.
- Have Doc Madhat and Hollie continue Resting.

Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 08, 2023, 08:05:30 am
ACTACTACT: Bid 2.11₣ on shortbow

ACTACTACT:
- Pvt Olybeth Xander returns, Requesting health roll for level-up
- Dr. Fitz Roald returns
- Ms Rostish Reiff returns

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 08, 2023, 08:07:27 am
ActActAct: the Sea's Bounty attracts a new adventurer
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 08, 2023, 08:23:11 am
- Pvt Olybeth Xander returns, Requesting health roll for level-up
2. Requesting stat for level up.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 29
Post by: Maxine on November 08, 2023, 08:39:05 am
ACTACTACT:
Dr. Ched Aral and Dr. Veresk L'Etarto continue their expedition into the Overgrown Caves.
Mr. Hollie Grimm continues their expedition into the Overgrown Caves.
Bid 2.32₣ on the Shortbow

Ms. Quimby Azer continues to rest.

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 08, 2023, 08:48:59 am
Maxine: I was prepared to take a loan and bid up to 4₣, but if you bid 3.50 I won't bother with a loan and give up.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 08, 2023, 08:59:23 am
ActActAct: bid 2.97₣ on shortbow
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on November 08, 2023, 09:24:33 am
Well, I'd like to let you have it, but seeing how many adventurers are coming into town next turn, I'm pretty sure I'm not going to be getting any other ranged weapons that show up in the near future.

As for your offer, you are suggesting I spend everything I have so that neither of us forces the other to take out a loan, right?
I'll make you a similar offer, save your money, and let this one go this time. You'll need more than 4.0 to win.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 08, 2023, 09:43:15 am
Not sure what I was trying to say, anyway if you up the bid it's yours.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on November 08, 2023, 09:53:08 am
ACTACTACT: Bid 3.18₣ on the Shortbow

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 08, 2023, 10:43:52 am
- Pvt Olybeth Xander returns, Requesting health roll for level-up
2. Requesting stat for level up.
Hey, so, I jumped the gun a little giving you that roll. And now Olybeth must return. I will try to do better in the future.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 08, 2023, 11:09:04 pm
ACTACTACT: Ms. Rostish Reiff returns to Town. I ain't feeding no trog king.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 09, 2023, 02:12:44 am
Cave Dogs seem to have 0 armor.

(If there is a reward then 50% is for Mr. Jack - this is based entirely on attack reports with the non-piercing short bow.)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 09, 2023, 07:28:28 am
ACTACTACT: Bid 1.98₣ on the long health potion
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 09, 2023, 07:45:11 am
Turn tomorrow
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 09, 2023, 03:28:56 pm
@Jack: in preparation for the next turn, I will divide the loot in two piles and you can pick one, ok?

Pile one: 15 crude spears and an arena ticket (raw value 7.75₣)
Pile two: 1 crude spear plus all the other junk (raw value 7.97₣)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 09, 2023, 03:50:21 pm
Cave Dogs seem to have 0 armor.

(If there is a reward then 50% is for Mr. Jack - this is based entirely on attack reports with the non-piercing short bow.)
ABC awards you 0.18₣
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 09, 2023, 05:36:42 pm
As it turns out, I misunderstood the rules about when an adventurer is eligible for a given dungeon.

Somehow I first thought that this
Condition: At least 1 departing adventurer has completed the Overgrown Cave or Troglodyte Lair
meant that when any adventurer has completed the Overgrown Cave, then all others can go there.
Even when you said this:
I will level with you guys, I don't always check who you send where (so this rules may have been violated and I apologize.) However, "completed X stage" means beating the boss there, not just wetting your toes and running. As such,  Pvt. Olybeth Xander is ineligible for the mechanical maze.
I still somehow thought that it meant that one of your own adventurers needs to complete a dungeon before you can send your adventurers into the next one.

So Olybeth has been into the Troglodyte Cave twice now but hasn't killed a wolf yet. Very sorry.

I could send Olybeth to complete the Overgrown Cave next turn (or the first turn nobody outbids such an expedition) to make up for it, would that be an acceptable solution to everyone?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on November 09, 2023, 06:20:50 pm
Shrug, doing the cave is something he should do as a matter of course, isn't really making up for things. That said, I can't be assed to figure out what would actually be fair, so suppose that will have to do.

I'd maybe suggest writing down somewhere what dungeons each of your people has actually cleared. Suspect this would have been caught when you tried to set out if we had been doing so.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on November 10, 2023, 04:19:29 am
I've edited my Adventurers with those notes, as I'm liable to forget too.

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 10, 2023, 05:31:13 am
I'd maybe suggest writing down somewhere what dungeons each of your people has actually cleared. Suspect this would have been caught when you tried to set out if we had been doing so.
Yeah, I need it as a reminder. Added.

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)

Jack, don't forget to add your 9 cents from the cave dog info to your assets by the way.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 10, 2023, 07:51:36 am
I guess if a rule is hard for the players to follow and for the GM to enforce it's probably a bad rule on those grounds alone. And other than providing a logical reason for stages to unlock one by one this rule doesn't bring anything to the table, so I'm scrapping it.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 32
Post by: a1s on November 10, 2023, 08:53:40 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 32

Ms. Rostish Reiff returns to town
Pvt. Darth Magimann returns home
 Pvt Olybeth Xander returns to town
Dr. Fitz Roald retruns to town

Tabitha Fairchild buys short bow for 3.18₣
Saemon Havarian buys long health potion for 1.98₣

Dr. Ched Reiff is hired by a local merchant.
Ms. Veresk Bean and Mr. Quimby Iverson are hired by the Charmark Coal Corporation.

Store imports health potion and throwing knives
Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: stock market (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 10, 2023, 09:15:48 am
ACTACTACT: The Troglodyte King seems to have 4 armor, agility 8 and is worth 1500 xp

@Jack: in preparation for the next turn, I will divide the loot in two piles and you can pick one, ok?
Pile one: 15 crude spears and an arena ticket (raw value 7.75₣)
Pile two: 1 crude spear plus all the other junk (raw value 7.97₣)
@Mr. Jack awaiting your answer
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 10, 2023, 09:28:06 am
The Troglodyte King seems to have 4 armor, agility 8 and is worth 1500 xp
Adventuring Board of Charmark awards you 0.36₣
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 10, 2023, 09:52:11 am
ActActAct:
- Rename Pvt. Darth Magimann to Magim
- Put Magim's Level Up into Strength. Request a Health Roll.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 10, 2023, 09:55:33 am
- Rename Pvt. Darth Magimann to Magim
- Put Magim's Level Up into Strength. Request a Health Roll.
4 (3 from roll +1 from CON) for a total of 11.
(don't forget to add HP)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 10, 2023, 10:15:56 am
@Jack: in preparation for the next turn, I will divide the loot in two piles and you can pick one, ok?
Pile one: 15 crude spears and an arena ticket (raw value 7.75₣)
Pile two: 1 crude spear plus all the other junk (raw value 7.97₣)
@Mr. Jack awaiting your answer
Oh, taking Pile Two, obviously. I'll have to sort through and assemble some of the junk into its more valuable items for resale.

I guess if a rule is hard for the players to follow and for the GM to enforce it's probably a bad rule on those grounds alone. And other than providing a logical reason for stages to unlock one by one this rule doesn't bring anything to the table, so I'm scrapping it.
Well, Ms. Rostish Reiff could have gotten some work as a Tour Guide, having completed the Overgrown Cave. But then again, I'm reasonably sure she would die horribly in The Mechanical Maze...so pass.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 10, 2023, 10:23:19 am
ACTACTACT: Ms. Rostish Reiff spends one turn on Bedrest for FREE, restoring her hitpoints from 3 to her maximum of 4.
Bid 0.6₣ for the Dagger
Bid 0.94F for the Throwing Knives

@a1s: Any way I can use resources/funds to subsidize something to add more equipment to the market?

@Everyone else: Until then, I got a Crude Spear and can make a Stick with Nails, if anyone needs to equip their expanded roster of rogues.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 10, 2023, 10:44:42 am
@a1s: Any way I can use resources/funds to subsidize something to add more equipment to the market?
I was going to make you mine the dungeons for items, but this doesn't seem to be popular.   :-\
So, yes!
Taking inspiration from Dwarf Fortress, you can ask your market liaison to import things in general categories ("ranged weapons", "heavy armor", "health potions" are all good categories, "a +1 short sword" is not.) These items will arrive next turn and will be priced x2 of the usual amount. If you buy the items more can be imported. On the other hands if you don't buy the items the liaison will be pissed, and will not take orders for a while. So pick carefully.
(To be clear: you still have to bid on the items, the minimum bid is just going to be higher)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on November 10, 2023, 11:41:01 am
I guess if a rule is hard for the players to follow and for the GM to enforce it's probably a bad rule on those grounds alone. And other than providing a logical reason for stages to unlock one by one this rule doesn't bring anything to the table, so I'm scrapping it.
No, please don't take away my questionable advantage.

Anyway.

ActActAct : Both expeditions continue on.

Can I buy shares in the Market Maker to influence what items show up?

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 10, 2023, 11:46:48 am
ActActAct:
- Have Hollie and Magim Rest.
- Bid 0.25F on Expedition to Overgrown Cave Below.


- Sell the following Loot below:

Spoiler: Total Expedition Loot (click to show/hide)
Total Value: 1.96₣

ActActAct:
- Bid 0.66 F for the Dagger
- Bid 1.04 F for the Throwing Knives.


Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on November 10, 2023, 11:54:31 am
ACTACTACT: Dr. Ched Aral and Dr. Veresk L'Etarto continue their expedition
Mr. Hollie Grimm continues his expedition

Ms. Quimby Azer rests a turn.

@Everyone else: Until then, I got a Crude Spear and can make a Stick with Nails, if anyone needs to equip their expanded roster of rogues.
Can you remind me of the Crude Spears stats?

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 10, 2023, 12:18:53 pm
Artifact stats are now in post 2 (where the bestiary is)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 10, 2023, 02:01:21 pm
ACTACTACT:
Bid 0.8₣ for the Dagger
Bid 1.2₣ for the Throwing Knives
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 10, 2023, 02:04:28 pm
Clarification: ...I actually can't make a Stick with Nails. Recipe for Stick with Nails is 3 Nails & 1 Stick. I have 3 Sticks & 1 Nail.  ::)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on November 10, 2023, 02:19:22 pm
Actactact: Publicise the following information:
 - Mysterious Maze denizens include Slime Cubes and Red Slimes. Chests include Old Lockers and Old Tool Cabinets. Dungeon Loot includes Calligrams, Icons, Copper Rings and Coins
 - Slime Cube: 27-33hp. Agility 7? Strength <= 10. Piercing None. AC 0. Drops large amounts of Green Goo
 - Red Slime. 5-7hp. Agility 8? Strength <= 10. Piercing None.  AC 0. Drops small amounts of Red Goo
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 10, 2023, 02:23:04 pm
I was going to make you mine the dungeons for items, but this doesn't seem to be popular.   :-\
So, yes!
Who said that? I actually love the idea, been hoping for some new recipes that give cat hide or whatever a use beyond autosell. The spears and hides are seeing at least some use too, or people are at least considering it.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 10, 2023, 02:25:10 pm
ActActAct:
- Bid 0.9 F for the Dagger
- Bid 1.35 F for the Throwing Knives.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on November 10, 2023, 02:26:36 pm
I was going to make you mine the dungeons for items, but this doesn't seem to be popular.   :-\
So, yes!
Who said that? I actually love the idea, been hoping for some new recipes that give cat hide or whatever a use beyond autosell. The spears and hides are seeing at least some use too, or people are at least considering it.
+1 on this. If anything,  you've been drip feeding too slowly. My needs for gear have outstripped crafting optiond, and only the expensive market items have been fitting the bill
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 10, 2023, 02:30:03 pm
Spoiler: Sandbase Brewing (click to show/hide)


Stuff as I see it
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 10, 2023, 02:30:47 pm
I was going to make you mine the dungeons for items, but this doesn't seem to be popular.   :-\
So, yes!
Who said that? I actually love the idea, been hoping for some new recipes that give cat hide or whatever a use beyond autosell. The spears and hides are seeing at least some use too, or people are at least considering it.
+1 on this. If anything,  you've been drip feeding too slowly. My needs for gear have outstripped crafting optiond, and only the expensive market items have been fitting the bill
To be fair, each weapon rack is like 16 crude spears. It's not quantity that is lacking, but quality.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 10, 2023, 02:38:17 pm
ActActAct:
- Bid 1.00 F for the Dagger
- Bid 1.45 F for the Throwing Knives.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 10, 2023, 03:08:37 pm
Quote from: shady goo deal
Saemon Havarian will donate 11 green goo to Oliver Norton this turn (turn 32).
In return, Oliver Norton will not send expeditions into the Overgrown cave this turn.

Signed
Saemon Havarian
______________
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 10, 2023, 03:16:03 pm
Quote from: shady goo deal
Saemon Havarian will donate 11 green goo to Oliver Norton this turn (turn 32).
In return, Oliver Norton will not send expeditions into the Overgrown cave this turn.

Signed
Saemon Havarian
Oliver Norton

ActActAct:
- Cancel Doc Madhat Expedition to Overgrown cave.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 10, 2023, 03:24:21 pm
Quote from: armor of voyeurism
Saemon Havarian will donate 1 leather armor to Mr. Jack this turn (turn 32).
In return, Mr. Jack shall send a copy of any combat reports generated with this armor equipped.

Signed
Saemon Havarian
______________
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 10, 2023, 03:26:46 pm
Quote from: armor of voyeurism
Saemon Havarian will donate 1 leather armor to Mr. Jack this turn (turn 32).
In return, Mr. Jack shall send a copy of any combat reports generated with this armor equipped.

Signed
Saemon Havarian
Mr. Jack
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 10, 2023, 04:16:55 pm
So like I said, Olybeth will start a pelgrimage into the Overgrown Cave as a penalty for breaking the law.

@Notta Pyrad: You receive 0.18₣ of the reward for the Troglodyte King info

Dr. Fitz Roald returns with the following loot
Spoiler: Total Expedition Loot (click to show/hide)
Total Value: 9.74₣
Saemon Havarian sells it all (except for the nails and the goo) to a Canadian telemarketer for 7.92₣

@Flazeo: Sending you the 11 goo.

Pvt. Olybeth Xander returns with the following loot:
Spoiler: Total Expedition Loot (click to show/hide)
Total Value: 8.13₣
Saemon Havarian sells it all (except for the sticks) to a halfling knob polisher for a total of 7.93₣

From the expedition of Rostish Reiff, Saemon Havarian receives 15 crude spears and 1 arena ticket. He sells the crude spears to a crushed dwarf with a pair of pliers for 7.50₣

@Mr. Jack: You receive one leather armor as per contract

Craft two Sticks with nails out of 2 sticks, 6 nails and 0.20₣, then sell both of them to a hotel detective for 1.00₣

ACTACTACT: Dr. Fitz Roald heals up at a chirurg for 0.30₣
ACTACTACT: bid 0.25₣ on a new expedition into the Overgrown Cave for Dr. Fitz Roald
Spoiler: expedition details (click to show/hide)
ACTACTACT: Pvt Olybeth Xander levels up (+2 HP) and increases dex by 1 point.
ACTACTACT: bid 0.25₣ on a new expedition into the Overgrown Cave by Pvt. Olybeth Xander
Spoiler: expedition details (click to show/hide)

Buy 4 extra spare ammo for a short bow for 0.60₣ (one additional one was returned by Reiff)
ACTACTACT: bid 0.50₣ on a new expedition into the Troglodyte Lair by Dr. Wass Azer
Spoiler: expedition details (click to show/hide)

ACTACTACT: request delivery of heavy armor at the shop
ACTACTACT: the Sea's Bounty attracts a new adventurer
ACTACTACT: buy 4 packets of 5 shares (20 total) from the Charmark Coal Corporation for 21.60₣

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 10, 2023, 04:38:32 pm
ACTACTACT: Cancelling the stock market order for the time being, as I misunderstood how that works.
ACTACTACT: Bid 1.70₣ on the health potion

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 10, 2023, 04:56:47 pm
ActActAct:
- Call Doc Yalda and Tallheart back home from expedition.
- Use 25 Green Goo and 2.5F to build Goo Clinic
- Use 3 Green Goo to heal Magim.

Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 10, 2023, 05:00:42 pm
buy 4 packets of 5 shares (20 total) from the Charmark Coal Corporation for 21.60₣
Cancelling the stock market order for the time being, as I misunderstood how that works.
Just to clarify: Quarque could not buy 20 shares for 21.60₣ (because no one is selling for that cheap). In general buying shares is very much a 'no backsies' type of deal (you can re-sell of course, but that would usually be at a small loss.)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 11, 2023, 06:17:37 am
Taking inspiration from Dwarf Fortress, you can ask your market liaison to import things in general categories ("ranged weapons", "heavy armor", "health potions" are all good categories, "a +1 short sword" is not.) These items will arrive next turn and will be priced x2 of the usual amount. If you buy the items more can be imported. On the other hands if you don't buy the items the liaison will be pissed, and will not take orders for a while. So pick carefully.
(To be clear: you still have to bid on the items, the minimum bid is just going to be higher)
Wait, is "miscellaneous adventuring tools" (such as lockpicks, crowbars and backpacks) allowed as a category?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 11, 2023, 06:36:02 am
Taking inspiration from Dwarf Fortress, you can ask your market liaison to import things in general categories ("ranged weapons", "heavy armor", "health potions" are all good categories, "a +1 short sword" is not.) These items will arrive next turn and will be priced x2 of the usual amount. If you buy the items more can be imported. On the other hands if you don't buy the items the liaison will be pissed, and will not take orders for a while. So pick carefully.
(To be clear: you still have to bid on the items, the minimum bid is just going to be higher)
Wait, is "miscellaneous adventuring tools" (such as lockpicks, crowbars and backpacks) allowed as a category?
Yes
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 11, 2023, 07:53:21 am
ACTACTACT: request delivery of heavy armor at the shop
ACTACTACT: request delivery of miscellaneous adventuring from the market liaison instead
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 12, 2023, 04:59:29 am
ACTACTACT: Tweaking settings for Olybeth. Range 39/39, please.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 12, 2023, 02:38:58 pm
turn tomorrow.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 13, 2023, 07:43:10 am
Actactact: Publicise the following information:
 - Mysterious Maze denizens include Slime Cubes and Red Slimes. Chests include Old Lockers and Old Tool Cabinets. Dungeon Loot includes Calligrams, Icons, Copper Rings and Coins
 - Slime Cube: 27-33hp. Agility 7? Strength <= 10. Piercing None. AC 0. Drops large amounts of Green Goo
 - Red Slime. 5-7hp. Agility 8? Strength <= 10. Piercing None.  AC 0. Drops small amounts of Red Goo
Adventuring board for Charmark awards you 1.44₣.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 33
Post by: a1s on November 13, 2023, 08:35:28 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 33

Dr. Fitz Roald departs for the overgrown cave
Pvt. Olybeth Xander departs for the overgrown cave
Dr. Wass Azer departs for the Troglodyte lair.

Doc Yalda and Tallheart return from their expedition.

Oliver Norton establishes a Goo Clinic.

Sandbase Brewing buys the Dagger and Throwing Knives for 2.45₣
Saemon Havarian buys Health potion for 1.70₣

Pvt. Frud Iverson is hired by the local militia.

Charmark Coal Corporation pays out a dividend of 0.1₣ per share.

Store imports Crossbow.
Homelands Liaison additionally imports Lockpicks.
Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: stock market (click to show/hide)

And we have a second casualty. Of the whole game. You guys are way too risk averse.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 33
Post by: NUKE9.13 on November 13, 2023, 08:56:21 am
And we have a second casualty. Of the whole game. You guys are way too risk averse.
Long range combat is way too effective. There is no incentive to take risks.

On a somewhat related note, I'm afraid I'm going to bow out at this point. If anyone wants to buy my stuff/adventurer, I'll hang around long enough to handle negotiations for that.

(The below does not include the loot share from my expedition with Quarque yet)

Spoiler: Notta Pyrad (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 13, 2023, 09:22:42 am
This is sad news.

Long range combat is way too effective. There is no incentive to take risks.
So, for the first two dungeons long range has been highly effective, yes.

I would like to add though, that things could change quite a lot in higher level dungeons. There is a rock / paper / scissors effect going on here. Any mobs that can shoot back can instantly kill a frail archer. Very fast mobs can do the same. No such mobs have turned up yet in the overgrown dungeon or troglodyte lair, but that doesn't mean they aren't there.

High armor is equally effective in the first two dungeons. But there too, eventually you will probably run into armor piercing monsters.

Nonetheless, it is hard to avoid that the best way to deal with the most dangerous places is going to be a combination of an armored tank backed up by archers. Running naked into melee isn't a good idea in any RPG.

To obtain the pearl first, players will have to risk going into more dangerous dungeons. It sucks to lose one of those rare adventurers with the stats of a champion -- they're not nearly as easy to replace as equipment, so we've all been a little careful. But the incentive is there.


Anyway, I don't want to critique your decision. Thanks for the game. And I do share the worry you've mentioned that the administrative burden on the GM might become a bit much.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on November 13, 2023, 10:39:17 am
ACTACTACT: Dr. Ched Aral and Dr. Veresk L'Etarto continue their expedition
Mr. Hollie Grimm continues their expedition. (Which is a stupid risk to take.)

On a somewhat related note, I'm afraid I'm going to bow out at this point. If anyone wants to buy my stuff/adventurer, I'll hang around long enough to handle negotiations for that.
If I can save a some money compared to building one, I'll take that inn off your hands. Also if that loot split happens to include any diagram pieces, I'd be interested in those. Though I won't actually have much money until two turns from now.

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on November 13, 2023, 10:57:31 am
Something in the Mechanical Maze killed Carbon, so I would be very interested in your stuff Nuke. I will update my notes shortly.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 13, 2023, 01:18:51 pm
As agreed, Pvt. Delany Zeit brings home 22 crude spears, 5 nails, 6 sticks and a sandpaper.
From 6 nails, 2 sticks and 0.20₣ Saemon Havarian crafts 2 sticks with nails.
Saemon Havarian sells 22 crude spears and 2 sticks with nails to a mustachioed popcorn vendor for 12.00₣.

ACTACTACT: Dr. Roald Fitz, Pvt. Olybeth Xander and Dr. Wass Azer continue their expeditions.
ACTACTACT: bid 1.86₣ on the lockpicks
ACTACTACT: bid 4.00₣ on the indenture of Ms. Isken Grimm
ACTACTACT: The Sea's Bounty attracts a new adventurer

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)

If anyone wants to buy my stuff/adventurer, I'll hang around long enough to handle negotiations for that.
Not sure how you want to handle negotiations, but if this is an auction I would offer 3.00₣ for the crossbow, 1.50₣ for the crowbar and 1.80₣ for the inn.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 13, 2023, 01:23:49 pm
sorry for spamming but forgot to substract the cost of crafting
Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 14, 2023, 03:08:00 am
Turn tomorrow.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 14, 2023, 05:01:55 am
ACTACTACT: bid 2.81₣ on the crossbow
ACTACTACT: Pvt. Delany Zeit starts a new expedition into the Troglodyte Cave.
Equipment: Longbow, lockpicks, 5x long bow spare ammo
Settings: Shooting range 99, preferred range 99. Stop at 1 HP.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 14, 2023, 01:19:11 pm
ActActAct:
- Selling the following Loot below

Spoiler: Total Expedition Loot (click to show/hide)
Total Value: 0.97₣

- Have Hollie Rest.
- Bid 1.5F to on Expedition to Troglodyte Cave below:


Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on November 14, 2023, 01:35:12 pm
ActActAct :
 - The surviving expedition continues on.
 - Request "miscellaneous Adventuring gear" from the Market Liason


Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 15, 2023, 12:25:28 am
ACTACTACT: Bid 2F on Dr. Beto O'Mann.
Bid 2.81F on Crossbow.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 15, 2023, 12:27:20 am
Bid 2.81F on Crossbow.
You need to up my bid
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 15, 2023, 12:33:55 am
Bid 2.81F on Crossbow.
You need to up my bid
ACTACTACT: Bid 3.10F on Crossbow.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 15, 2023, 12:53:50 am
ACTACTACT: Request "heavy armor" from the Market Liason
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 15, 2023, 01:00:23 am
ACTACTACT: Send Ms. Rostish Reiff to the Overgrown Cave with Throwing Knives, Dagger, Lockpicks, Leather Armor, and 1 spare ammo for Throwing Knives.
Range 0/0 (hold fire/disable throwing knives for now).
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 15, 2023, 01:01:27 am
ACTACTACT: Send Ms. Rostish Reiff to the Overgrown Cave with Throwing Knives, Dagger, Lockpicks, Leather Armor, and 1 spare ammo for Throwing Knives.
Range 0/0 (hold fire/disable throwing knives for now).
ACTACTACT: No spare ammo, the Leather Armor weights 2...
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 34
Post by: a1s on November 15, 2023, 11:38:36 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 34

Pvt. Delany Zeit starts a new expedition into the Troglodyte Cave.
Doc Madhat, Magim and Doc Yalda depart for the Troglodyte Cave
Ms. Rostish Reiff departs for the Overgrown Cave

Saemon Havarian buys Lockpicks for 1.86₣
Sandbase Brewing buys Crossbow for 3.10₣

Saemon Havarian buys the indenture of Ms. Isken Grimm for 4₣
Sandbase Brewing buys  Dr. Beto O'Mann's indenture for 2₣

Pvt. Veresk Price has been hired by the local militia
Dr. Essa Iverson has been hired by the Charmark Coal Corporation

Homelands Liaison additionally imports Crowbar, Chainmail.
Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: stock market (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 15, 2023, 01:08:14 pm
ActActAct:
- Have Hollie Rest.
- Continue the Expedition.

Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on November 15, 2023, 07:33:31 pm
ACTACTACT: Dr. Ched Aral and Dr. Veresk L'Etarto return from their expedition
Mr. Hollie Grimm returns from their expedition.

Anyone interested in an arena ticket for next turn?

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 16, 2023, 12:12:40 am
ACTACTACT: Ms. Rostish Reiff continues in the Overgrown Cave.
Range 0/0 (hold fire/disable throwing knives for now).

Did you know: It is possible to fight a Green Slime and a Rat on the first stage of the Overgrown Cave.
Thankfully, they were at separate ranges, so I only had to fight one at a time.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 16, 2023, 02:05:10 am
ACTACTACT:
bookkeeping tbd
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 16, 2023, 04:42:53 am
Turn tomorrow.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 16, 2023, 09:19:00 am
Avoiding traps now gives XP based on dungeon difficulty.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 16, 2023, 11:25:51 am
Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 16, 2023, 11:50:11 am
Quote from: Company Buyout contract
Notta Pyrad agrees to sell off the following items to Saemon Havarion for a sum of 10₣:

  • Dagger
  • Stick with Nails
  • Crowbar
  • Crossbow
  • +1 Spare Ammo for the crossbow
  • Level 2 Inn

Notta Pyrad further promises to provide Lady Brickbod with a house, good food, and plenty of wine as she demands.
-----------------------------------------------
Signed:
x Saemon Havarian
x ______________
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on November 16, 2023, 12:10:12 pm
Quote from: Company Buyout contract
Notta Pyrad agrees to sell off the following items to Saemon Havarion for a sum of 10₣:

  • Dagger
  • Stick with Nails
  • Crowbar
  • Crossbow
  • +1 Spare Ammo for the crossbow
  • Level 2 Inn

-----------------------------------------------
Signed:
x Notta Pyrad
x
Lady Brickbod is a strong indepen- I mean, a strong indentured woman who doesn't need coddling.
(That is to say, she's still for sale if anyone is interested)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 16, 2023, 12:18:15 pm
Quote from: Company Buyout contract
Notta Pyrad agrees to sell off the following items to Saemon Havarion for a sum of 10₣:

  • Dagger
  • Stick with Nails
  • Crowbar
  • Crossbow
  • +1 Spare Ammo for the crossbow
  • Level 2 Inn

-----------------------------------------------
Signed:
x Notta Pyrad
x Saemon Havarian

ACTACTACT: rename level 2 Inn to the Friendly Arm Inn and attract a new adventurer

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on November 16, 2023, 12:21:37 pm
If Evicted Saint is willing to offer me a ₣3.50 loan, I would bid ₣4.00 for Lady Brickbod's indenture.


@actactact:
 - Overgrown Cave Expedition continues on
 - Request a short extension

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on November 16, 2023, 12:40:08 pm
Well, could have got more for that Inn from me than you got there, but hey, whatever.

If Evicted Saint is willing to offer me a ₣3.50 loan, I would bid ₣4.00 for Lady Brickbod's indenture.
If it can wait a turn, I can lend the amount you need. By my measure, Evicted Saint doesn't have that much right now.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: evictedSaint on November 16, 2023, 01:03:32 pm
If Evicted Saint is willing to offer me a ₣3.50 loan, I would bid ₣4.00 for Lady Brickbod's indenture.

Sure, but my rates have gone up to 20% and there's a small, flat fee to cover the loss from selling stock (around 0.5F).  If that's acceptable I can write up a contract.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on November 16, 2023, 01:12:07 pm
My team are about to hit the Wolf, so that's fine.

Actually, that reminds me.

@Actactact:
 - Adjust Dr Carbon O'Mann's settings. Start shooting at 29ft, Preferred Range 14ft.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on November 16, 2023, 01:12:41 pm
Well, could have got more for that Inn from me than you got there, but hey, whatever.
It was a package deal, so I'm not sure on what basis you're saying that. Unless you intended to pay more than 6F for the inn, which would be insane.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2
Post by: evictedSaint on November 16, 2023, 02:40:01 pm

Quote from: loan contract
1) Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans _________ 3.50₣, to be repaid with 20% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns.

2) The total final amount to be repaid will be rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣.

3) The loan may not be repaid the same turn it is taken out unless the lendee pays for 1 turns worth of interest.

4) The lendee will pay a one-time fee equal to the market value between "Sell" and "Buy" price for all stocks sold to cover this loan (4 shares of CMM: 0.1₣). This fee must be repaid within the timeframe stated in section 1 of this contract.

Signatures:
Jolly Carcinogens
__________________

Spoiler: Jolly Carcinogens (click to show/hide)


I'll sell the stocks once the contract is signed.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on November 16, 2023, 02:47:53 pm
Well, could have got more for that Inn from me than you got there, but hey, whatever.
It was a package deal, so I'm not sure on what basis you're saying that. Unless you intended to pay more than 6F for the inn, which would be insane.
They offered 4.5 for the crowbar and crossbow, the ammo is valued at 0.15, the stick with nails is valued at 0.5. You got the inn for 4.85 at most, which isn't bad, but saying you got it for 6 is just creatively shuffling numbers around.

While it doesn't matter for someone quitting, lets not pretend you got the best deal you could get, and let me grumble in peace. :P
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on November 16, 2023, 02:55:24 pm
Wonderful. Nuke, I have a loan in principle to cover the difference. Are you happy to sell Lady Brickbod's indenture?

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Notta Pyrad will transfer ownership of Lady Brickbod's indenture to Kash and Co. In exchange, Kash and Co. will transfer ₣4.00 to Notta Pyrad.

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If you're happy, please sign, and I shall put my name on both the loan and purchase.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on November 16, 2023, 03:23:33 pm
Wonderful. Nuke, I have a loan in principle to cover the difference. Are you happy to sell Lady Brickbod's indenture?
Sure, if no one else is willing to offer more.

So, is anyone willing to offer more?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: NUKE9.13 on November 17, 2023, 02:32:30 am
Apparently not.
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Notta Pyrad will transfer ownership of Lady Brickbod's indenture to Kash and Co. In exchange, Kash and Co. will transfer ₣4.00 to Notta Pyrad.

Notta Pyrad   
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Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 17, 2023, 02:55:07 am
Request a short extension
Waiting on Kashyyk's business to process turn. (Probably ES too.)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2
Post by: Kashyyk on November 17, 2023, 05:05:10 am
Thank you both.

Quote from: loan contract
1) Jolly Carcinogens Inc. loans Kash and Co. 3.50₣, to be repaid with 20% per-turn interest non-compounding within 10 turns.

2) The total final amount to be repaid will be rounded up to the nearest 0.01₣.

3) The loan may not be repaid the same turn it is taken out unless the lendee pays for 1 turns worth of interest.

4) The lendee will pay a one-time fee equal to the market value between "Sell" and "Buy" price for all stocks sold to cover this loan (4 shares of CMM: 0.1₣). This fee must be repaid within the timeframe stated in section 1 of this contract.

Signatures:
Jolly Carcinogens
Kash and Co.       


Quote
Notta Pyrad will transfer ownership of Lady Brickbod's indenture to Kash and Co. In exchange, Kash and Co. will transfer ₣4.00 to Notta Pyrad.

Notta Pyrad   
Kash and Co.

One final @actactact: Bid ₣1.54 on the Crowbar

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 35
Post by: a1s on November 17, 2023, 07:54:49 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 35

Dr. Ched Aral and Dr. Veresk L'Etarto return triumphantly
Mr. Hollie Grimm returns triumphantly
Dr. Roald Fitz returns to town
Pvt. Delany Zeit returns to town

Saemon Havarian buys chainmail for 6.18₣
Kash and Co buys crowbar for 1.54₣

Saemon Havarian buys Ms. Vivi Hyun's indenture for 2.50₣

Pvt. Rotmund West is hired as a hotel detective (The previous hotel detective has gotten promoted, though I don't think it was the money- she never cared about expensive things)

Charmark Market Maker pays out dividends of 0.06F per share.

Store imports short bow
Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: stock market (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 17, 2023, 09:58:19 am
ACTACTACT: requesting health roll for Delany Zeit (and one for lady Brickbod)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 17, 2023, 12:08:36 pm
Pvt. Delany Zeit returns and brings the following loot:
Spoiler: Total Expedition Loot (click to show/hide)
Total Value: 8.56₣

Dr. Fitz Roald returns and brings the following loot:
Spoiler: Total Expedition Loot (click to show/hide)
Total Value: 0.81₣

Saemon Havarian pays 0.10₣ and uses up the three nails from the loot plus a stick from his stock at home to create a stick with nails.
Then he sells the rest of the loot plus the created stick with nails to an intelligent shade of blue for 10.13₣

ACTACTACT: Dr. Wass Azer and Pvt. Olybeth Xander both continue their adventures
ACTACTACT: Dr. Roald Fitz enters the Arena (spending a ticket)
Equipment: Long Sword, Under Armor, Chainmail, one-hit potion
Settings: fight!

ACTACTACT: Dr. Delany Zeit increases dexterity by 1 upon level-up.

ACTACTACT: bid 2.00₣ on a new expedition into the Mechanical Maze by Ms. Vivi Hyun and Dr. Delany Zeit
Spoiler: expedition settings (click to show/hide)

ACTACTACT: bid 2.66₣ on the shortbow
ACTACTACT: The Friendly Arm Inn and the Sea's Bounty both attract a new adventurer

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on November 17, 2023, 12:32:29 pm
ACTACTACT:
Sell loot for 21.84₣ (Everything except for the Wolf Pelts)
Construct two level 2 Inns for two Wolf Pelt and 2₣.
Bid 2.92₣ on the Shortbow

Send Mr Hollie Grimm and Dr. Veresk L'Etarto on an expedition to the Overgrow Cave for 0.5₣
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Send Dr. Ched Aral and Ms. Quimby Azer on an expedition to the Troglodyte Lair for 1₣.
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 17, 2023, 12:34:53 pm
ActActAct: bid 3.25F on the shortbow
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on November 17, 2023, 12:37:06 pm
ACTACTACT: Bid 3.51₣ on the Shortbow
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 17, 2023, 12:37:59 pm
Actactact: Bid 3.75 on the shortbow
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 17, 2023, 12:44:34 pm
oh minimum 10%

Actactact: bid 4.00₣ on the shortbow
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on November 17, 2023, 12:53:17 pm
Yeah, was wondering if you'd take it higher or just settle for an ugly number. :P

ACTACTACT: Bid 4.26₣ on the Shortbow
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 17, 2023, 12:56:07 pm
ugly numbers are beautiful

Actactact: bid 4.52₣ on shortbow
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on November 17, 2023, 01:04:47 pm
Think I'm tapping out with this one.

ACTACTACT: Bid 4.78₣ on the Shortbow (should probably say what I'm bidding on.)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 17, 2023, 01:24:02 pm
Actactact: bid 5.04₣ on the shortbow
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 18, 2023, 07:41:37 am
ActActAct:
- Have Hollie Rest.
- Continue the Expedition.

Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2
Post by: Kashyyk on November 18, 2023, 08:22:45 am
@actactact:
 - Put Lady Brickbod's level up into Agility, request health roll
 - The expedition returns home, triumphant

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 18, 2023, 04:52:21 pm
ACTACTACT: Bid 3.03F on the Rapier.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 18, 2023, 05:06:07 pm
ACTACTACT: Ms. Rostish Reiff will continue exploring the Overgrown Cavern.
Range continues 0/0 (no ranged weapon usage)
Stop exploring at 3 hp
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 18, 2023, 05:46:20 pm
Spoiler: Sandbase Brewing (click to show/hide)

Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 18, 2023, 06:25:42 pm
ACTACTACT:Send Dr. Beto O'Mann to the Overgrown Cavern (entry fee 0.5F) with Crossbow, Crude Spear, 3 spare ammo (0.84 cost).
Set range to 30/30. Stop exploring at 2 hp.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 18, 2023, 06:42:38 pm
The Friendly Arm Inn and the Sea's Bounty both attract a new adventurer
Construct two level 2 Inns for two Wolf Pelt and 2₣.
We now have 4 inns.
New rule for inns (changes nothing currently): There are only so many adventurers willing to come to the island. Specifically two adventurers of level 2. if you want them to come to your inn, you have to advertise (with money. This is basically a bid, like any other.) The top two inns will get adventurers, the rest may still be used for bedrest, but will not get adventurers.
If no one bids (or the bids are equal), I will assign adventurers to random inns.

- Put Lady Brickbod's level up into Agility, request health roll
3, for a total of 15

requesting health roll for Delany Zeit
2, for a total of 7.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 18, 2023, 10:07:35 pm
We now have 4 inns.
New rule for inns (changes nothing currently): There are only so many adventurers willing to come to the island. Specifically two adventurers of level 2. if you want them to come to your inn, you have to advertise (with money. This is basically a bid, like any other.) The top two inns will get adventurers, the rest may still be used for bedrest, but will not get adventurers.
If no one bids (or the bids are equal), I will assign adventurers to random inns.
@Maxine: I'd be open to an agreement where both of us attract one adventurer every turn, that could save us both a lot of hassle and money.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on November 18, 2023, 11:23:09 pm
We now have 4 inns.
New rule for inns (changes nothing currently): There are only so many adventurers willing to come to the island. Specifically two adventurers of level 2. if you want them to come to your inn, you have to advertise (with money. This is basically a bid, like any other.) The top two inns will get adventurers, the rest may still be used for bedrest, but will not get adventurers.
If no one bids (or the bids are equal), I will assign adventurers to random inns.
@Maxine: I'd be open to an agreement where both of us attract one adventurer every turn, that could save us both a lot of hassle and money.
I don't mind that sort of agreement, though we'll be right back at bidding once someone else makes an inn.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 19, 2023, 02:22:31 am
ok thanks

ActActAct: pay 0.01₣ for advertisement for the Sea's Bounty to attract an adventurer.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 19, 2023, 09:14:14 am
For IRL reasons there will be no turn tomorrow. I can make one on Tuesday, though.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 21, 2023, 02:22:45 am
I don't mind that sort of agreement, though we'll be right back at bidding once someone else makes an inn.
PS: would you prefer a written contract for this? I didn't write one as a nod was enough for me, but we can do this.

I think you'd need to spend a token 1 cent on advertising for one Inn as well to prevent random assignment, but if you don't read this in time and the second adventurer happens to come to the Friendly Arm Inn I'll just forward the offer.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 35
Post by: a1s on November 21, 2023, 04:48:29 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 35

Ms. Ched Price and Dr. Carbon O'Mann return triumphantly.

Dr. Roald Fitz enters the Arena
Ms. Vivi Hyun and Dr. Delany Zeit depart for the Mechanical Maze
Mr Hollie Grimm and Dr. Veresk L'Etarto depart for the Overgrown Cave
Dr. Ched Aral and Ms. Quimby Azer depart for the Troglodyte lair.
Dr. Beto O'Mann depearts for the Overgrown Cave

Spoiler: Arena (click to show/hide)
Dr. Fitz Roald earns 1F prize money.

Tabitha Fairchild constructs 2 inns.

Saemon Havarian buys the shortbow for 5.04₣.
Sandbase Brewing buys Rapier for 3.03₣

Store imports several one hit potions
Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: stock market (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 29
Post by: a1s on November 21, 2023, 04:58:40 am
BetDescriptionPayout
Wolf winWolf kills Dr. Fitz Roald 4.5 florins for each florin bet
Wolf flawlessWolf kills Dr. Fitz Roald without taking damage 10 florins for each florin bet
Roald winDr. Fitz Roald kills Wolf 1.25 florins for each florin bet
Roald flawlessDr. Fitz Roald kills Wolf without taking damage 2 florins for each florin bet
Wolf damagesWolf damages Dr. Fitz Roald 1.5 florins for each florin bet
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 21, 2023, 05:18:13 am
will quickly do this first so people can start betting

ActActAct: Dr. Fitz Roald continues fighting in the arena
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 21, 2023, 05:27:14 am
It's a bit too late now, but I just want to say that multiple adventurers can enter the arena (if they have the tickets.)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 21, 2023, 06:48:44 am
ACTACTACT: Request Market Liason to import Tools, which I understand to be lockpicks and crowbars.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 21, 2023, 07:25:54 am
ActActAct: publicize info on a new monster found in the mechanical maze:
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Name: Mechanical Reaper
HP: about 10
Agility: about 15
Xp: 1300
other stats unknown

Buy 4 shortbow ammo for 0.60₣

ActActAct: Pvt. Olybeth Xander continues, but changes combat settings. Shooting range now 79/79
ActActAct: Dr. Wass Azer continues
ActActAct: Ms. Vivi Hyun and Dr. Delany Zeit continue

ActActAct: Bid 0.50₣ to have Ms. Isken Grimm start a new expedition into the Troglodyte Lair.
Spoiler: combat settings (click to show/hide)

ActActAct: The Sea's Bounty spends 0.01₣ on advertising to attract an adventurer

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 21, 2023, 07:38:39 am
Turn tomorrow (but extensions are available)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 21, 2023, 07:39:21 am
Spoiler: Sandbase Brewing (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 21, 2023, 07:41:45 am
@Quarque: In the interests of fair betting, could we get a stat sheet on Dr. Fitz Roald with current equipment?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 21, 2023, 07:44:38 am
Fitz has 6 HP, 12 strength, 5 armor (chainmail + under armor) and wields a longsword (1d6+1, -1 toHit)
No ranged weapons

(stats are in my sheet but good point, this is more visible)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 21, 2023, 07:46:35 am
Quote
Name: Mechanical Reaper
HP: about 10
Agility: about 15
Xp: 1300
other stats unknown
ABC awards you 0.18F

don't forget,
Avoiding traps now gives XP based on dungeon difficulty.
In fact, enough with Obscurantism: traps give 100 xp in OC, 200xp in TL and 300xp in MM. But only if you avoid them.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on November 21, 2023, 10:19:27 am
I don't mind that sort of agreement, though we'll be right back at bidding once someone else makes an inn.
PS: would you prefer a written contract for this? I didn't write one as a nod was enough for me, but we can do this.

I think you'd need to spend a token 1 cent on advertising for one Inn as well to prevent random assignment, but if you don't read this in time and the second adventurer happens to come to the Friendly Arm Inn I'll just forward the offer.
Noted, I'm not too fussed either way, fine to trust it to work until it doesn't work.
Anyway, yet to decide if the allure of doubling my money is worth the risk of your man taking a hit. Don't suppose you could ask him to just take a dive instead? :P

ACTACTACT: Dr. Ched Aral and Ms. Quimby Azer continue onward.
Mr. Hollie Grimm and Dr. Veresk L'Etarto continue onward.
Fairchild Inn bids 0.01₣ to attract an adventurer.
Bid 3.00₣ on a Flawless Wolf victory in the arena. Eh, miracles can happen.
Bid 4.00₣ on Dr. Rostish Worclaw
Bid 3.00₣ on Pvt. Delany Grimm

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 21, 2023, 01:01:34 pm
ActActAct:
- Have Hollie Rest.
- Continue the Expedition.
- Bet 0.4 on Roald win.


Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2
Post by: Kashyyk on November 21, 2023, 04:23:04 pm
@actactact: Liquidate the following loot for a total of ₣2.26
 - 6 Nails
 - 2 Rat Hides
 - 2 Rat Teeth
 - 4 Sandpaper
 - 3 Small Bones
@actactact: Buy 1x Spare Arquebus ammo (₣0.30)
@actactact: Send Lady Brickbod on an Expedition to the Troglodyte Lair (₣0.50)
Spoiler: Expedition Details (click to show/hide)
@actactact: Bet ₣2.88 on Roald to win

Don't worry eS, I'll get you your money real soon.

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 22, 2023, 01:14:55 am
ACTACTACT: Bet 1.7F on "Roald win"
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 22, 2023, 02:51:50 am
ActActAct: bet 1₣ on Wolf Win to feel better if it happens.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 36
Post by: a1s on November 22, 2023, 04:22:08 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 36

Ms. Isken Grimm departs for the troglodyte lair.
Lady Brickbod departs for the troglodyte lair.

Spoiler: Arena (click to show/hide)
Dr. Fitz Roald receives 2₣ Prize money.

Tabitha Fairchild buys the indentures of  Dr. Rostish Worclaw and Pvt. Delany Grimm for a total of 7₣

Pvt. Ugnan Leguin is hired as a teamster.
Dr. Kathode Pigmen and Ms. Wass Frakes are hired by the Charmark Coal Corporation.
Ms. Serge Reiff is hired by the local militia.
Pvt. Yvonne Xander is deemed surplus to requirement and sent home.

Store imports short sword
Homelands Liaison additionally imports Lockpicks.
Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: stock market (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 22, 2023, 04:41:12 am
ActActAct: Dr. Fitz Roald continues fighting in the arena.

(although I guess there's no bet this time)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 29
Post by: a1s on November 22, 2023, 04:43:44 am
Tonight's Entertainment is Pfc. Veresk Trata dressed as a Troglodyte Scout
BetDescriptionPayout
Veresk winPfc. Veresk Trata kills Dr. Fitz Roald 4 florins for each florin bet
Veresk flawlessPfc. Veresk Trata kills Dr. Fitz Roald without taking damage 6 florins for each florin bet
Roald winDr. Fitz Roald kills Pfc. Veresk Trata 1.25 florins for each florin bet
Roald flawlessDr. Fitz Roald kills Pfc. Veresk Trata without taking damage 1.8 florins for each florin bet

Spoiler:  Pfc. Trata (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 22, 2023, 04:48:15 am
oh.. I was assuming the next fight was the Hamelin challenge.

I suppose it is too late now to let Roald drink his one-hit potion?
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 22, 2023, 04:50:26 am
I suppose it is too late now to let Roald drink his one-hit potion?
No, go ahead.

oh.. I was assuming the next fight was the Hamelin challenge.

Each arena run is slightly different (especially if there's multiple adventurers.) Besides, that would be a waste of rats, as there is 0 chance of Roald losing or getting nicked.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on November 22, 2023, 04:52:28 am
Well, was almost a rich woman.

ACTACTACT: Dr. Ched Aral and Ms. Quimby Azer continue onward.
Dr. Veresk L'Etarto and Mr. Hollie Grimm continue onward. e:Reiterating that Veresk L'Etarto is in the Back row, Hollie Grimm in the Front row.
Bid 0.01₣ on attracting a new adventurer to Fairchild Inn.
Bid 1.88₣ on Short Sword
Bid 1.22₣ on Lockpicks

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 22, 2023, 04:53:58 am
I suppose it is too late now to let Roald drink his one-hit potion?
No, go ahead.
Phew, thanks.

ActActAct: Roald drinks his one-hit potion, healing back up to 5(6) Hp before the fight.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 22, 2023, 05:02:06 am
oh.. I was assuming the next fight was the Hamelin challenge.

Each arena run is slightly different (especially if there's multiple adventurers.) Besides, that would be a waste of rats, as there is 0 chance of Roald losing or getting nicked.

BTW, bets are guesstimates of the Arena Master (on purpose*) so some bets are better deals than others.

(*)That purpose being "I have better things to do than to run 100 simulations before each arena event"
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2
Post by: Kashyyk on November 22, 2023, 07:41:39 am
Receive ₣0.72 from my bet.

@Jolly Carcinogens Inc: Pay ₣3.60 to my loan, consisting of ₣2.10 interest and ₣1.50 of principle.

@ActActAct: Lady Brickbod continues on with same settings.

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 22, 2023, 12:59:36 pm
ActActAct:
- Receive 0.1F from my bet.
- Have Hollie Rest
- Continue the Expedition.
- Bet 0.6F on Roald to win.


Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 22, 2023, 01:42:06 pm
ActActAct:

bid emphasized for clarity

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 22, 2023, 05:28:09 pm
ActActAct: Both Adventurers return from their expeditions.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on November 22, 2023, 07:12:44 pm
ACTACTACT: Bid 2.12₣ on Lockpicks
Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 23, 2023, 02:15:25 am
I'd also like to share that a Troglodyte King has exactly 20 hitpoints and the most likely armor value based on the hits Wass Azer scored is 3. If there is no reward for this info because I already submitted the Mechanical Spitter, that's ok.

Oh and based on the betting odds wolf fight, a wolf has 12 strength and no piercing.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 23, 2023, 02:42:39 am
ACTACTACT: Bid 1.88F on Short Sword.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 23, 2023, 02:43:47 am
Bid 1.88₣ on Short Sword
You'd need to up the bid, Jack
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 23, 2023, 02:47:26 am
ACTACTACT: Bid 2.07F on Short Sword.

Full disclosure, I lack the funds to beat another bid.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 23, 2023, 07:06:44 am
turn tomorrow
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on November 23, 2023, 01:16:49 pm
ACTACTACT: Bid 2.25₣ on the Short Sword.

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 23, 2023, 06:03:26 pm
@Maxine: Use it in good health.  :D
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 24, 2023, 04:30:37 am
Report the discovery of a monster known as a Mechanical Spitter. It seems to have about 10 agility and 10 health. It is worth 800 xp.
I'd also like to share that a Troglodyte King has exactly 20 hitpoints and the most likely armor value based on the hits Wass Azer scored is 3.
ABC awards you 0.48F
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 37
Post by: a1s on November 24, 2023, 05:43:55 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 37

Dr. Wass Azer returns to town triumphantly
Pvt. Olybeth Xander returns to town triumphantly
Dr. Beto O'Mann returns to town
Ms. Rostish Reiff returns to town

Spoiler: Arena (click to show/hide)
Dr. Fitz Roald receives 3F prize money

Tabitha Fairchild buys Lockpicks and short sword for a total of 4.37₣

Saemon Havarian buys the indenture of Ms. Inns St. Quinn, who is staying at his inn.

Mr. Hollie Kell is hired as a strongman by the local circus.


Store imports a coupe of Rusty Daggers
Homelands Liaison smiles with golden teeth, "You are going to like this", he says. He unveils a set of Advanced Lockpicks.
Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: stock market (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 24, 2023, 05:52:28 am
ActActAct:
- Request two health rolls for Dr. Wass Azer
- Roald Fitz leaves the arena
- Request one health roll for Dr Roald Fitz (How much xp was Veresk Trata worth?)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 24, 2023, 06:02:14 am
ActActAct:
- Request two health rolls for Dr. Wass Azer
- Roald Fitz leaves the arena
- Request one health roll for Dr Roald Fitz (How much xp was Veresk Trata worth?)
Veresk Trata is worth 500 xp (he was a bit more capable than your typical trog scout)
Azer recives 8 extra hit points (for a total of 14)
Fitz receives 7 HpMax (6 from roll and 1 from high CON) for a total of 13. I think that's a record for a level 2 adventurer.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2
Post by: Quarque on November 24, 2023, 09:38:15 am
Quote from: healing deal
Saemon Havarian pays Oliver Norton three green goo as a fee to use the Goo Clinic this turn, in order to heal Dr. Fitz Roald for 5 hitpoints.
Saemon Havarian shall bring the needed five green goo to be used for this purpose (as such paying a total of 8 green goo).

Signatures:
Saemon Havarian
__________________

Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2
Post by: flazeo25 on November 24, 2023, 09:46:32 am
Quote from: healing deal
Saemon Havarian pays Oliver Norton three green goo as a fee to use the Goo Clinic this turn, in order to heal Dr. Fitz Roald for 5 hitpoints.
Saemon Havarian shall bring the needed five green goo to be used for this purpose (as such paying a total of 8 green goo).

Signatures:
Saemon Havarian
Oliver Norton

Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on November 24, 2023, 11:23:32 am
ACTACTACT: Pvt. Delany Grimm embarks on an expedition to the Overgrown Cave. Equipped with Lockpicks and Short sword for 0.25₣.
Dr. Ched Aral and Ms. Quimby Azer continue onward.
Dr. Veresk L'Etarto and Mr. Hollie Grimm continue onward.

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 24, 2023, 11:34:47 am
Pvt. Olybeth Xander returns with the following loot:
@Oliver Norton: Saemon Havarian pays you 8 green goo.
Saemon Havarian pays 0.30₣ to create 3 sticks with nails, using up all of the nails from this loot and the three sticks he had in stock.
Saemon Havarian then sells the loot above (except for the 2 remaining goo) and three sticks with nails to a lost viking for 6.42₣

Dr. Wass Azer returns with the following loot:
Saemon Havarian keeps the nails, the Faded arquebus diagram pieces, the Gun stocks, the Mysterious Assemblies and the Rifled tubes, selling the rest to a leprechaun for 16.84₣

ACTACTACT:

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 24, 2023, 11:39:48 am
small correction on adventurer hitpoints
Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2
Post by: Kashyyk on November 24, 2023, 01:16:23 pm
Not ideal, but I'm uncomfortable sending her out any further.

@actactact: Lady Brickbod return!

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 24, 2023, 11:47:45 pm
Spoiler: Sandbase Brewing (click to show/hide)

Loot Dumps:

Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 25, 2023, 12:09:18 am
Sell all loot except Green Goo x 10, Nails x 8, and Sandpaper x 2 for 5.54
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 25, 2023, 12:41:17 am
ACTACTACT: Bid 3.5F on Pvt. Mursy Xanadu, Bid 0.24F on remaining Rusty Dagger, spend 0.3F to forge 3 Stick with nails.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 25, 2023, 01:20:16 am
ACTACTACT: Send Ms. Rostiff Reiff and Dr. Beto O'Mann to the Troglodyte Lair paying 1.0F entry fee.
Ms. Rostiff Reiff equipped with Lockpicks, Crossbow, and 2 Crossbow reloads (from inventory).
Dr. Beto O'Mann equipped with Leather Armor, Throwing Knives, Rapier, 4 reloads for the Knives (cost 0.4F)
Ms. Rostiff Reiff range 40/40, Dr. Beto O'Mann range 30/30, Retreat on any Adventurer at 2 HP or less.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 25, 2023, 01:26:49 am
Quote from: Stick with Nails Rent-to-Own Contract (three available!)
Rent 1 Stick with Nails for 0.20F per turn, in the event that rental payments accrue equal or in excess of 1.2F then the Stick with Nails is yours to keep. The fee of 1.2F shall also be owed if Stick with Nails is lost, stolen, or eaten. Payment not due until return of Stick with Nails, or ownership change of Stick with Nails due to owing 1.2F.
x Mr. Jack
x____________
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 25, 2023, 02:27:17 am
ActActAct: forgot to specify that Olybeth will be in the front row and Wass Azer in the back row.

ActActAct: Changing the order for Dr. Fitz Roald. Instead of entering the Overgrown Cave he will enter the Troglodyte lair.
Equipment: Long sword, chain mail, under armor, crowbar
Settings: stop exploring when down to 6 hitpoints or less.

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 26, 2023, 11:11:41 am
Turn tomorrow
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 26, 2023, 12:33:42 pm
ACTACTACT: Ms. Rostiff Reiff will be in the Back Row and Dr. Beto O'Mann will be in the Front Row.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 26, 2023, 03:15:23 pm
ACTACTACT: Changing orders for Wass Azer and Olybeth Xander, too. They will go on separate expeditions instead of going together, as below:

Wass Azer enters the Mechanical Maze alone
equipment: shortbow, 5xammo, lockpick [buying only 5x shortbow ammo instead of 6]
Shooting range 119, Preferred range 89, stop at 6 hp

Olybeth Xander enters a different Mechanical Maze alone
equipment: shortsword, crossbow, 3xammo, crowbar
Shooting range 79, Preferred range 79, stop at 6 hp

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 26, 2023, 10:22:26 pm
ActActAct:
- Receive 0.15F from my bet.
- Bid 0.27F on Rusty Dagger.
- Bid 0.25₣ on a new expedition into the Overgrown Caves by Hollie, equipped with Dagger.

Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 27, 2023, 12:04:26 am
ACTACTACT: Up my bid to 0.27F on Rusty Dagger.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 Turn 38
Post by: a1s on November 27, 2023, 08:55:02 am
 TURNTURNTURN
Turn 38

Lady Brickbod Returns

Pvt. Delany Grimm goes into the overgrown cave
Dr. Fitz Roald goes into the troglodyte lair
Ms. Rostiff Reiff and Dr. Beto O'Mann depart for the Troglodyte Lair
Wass Azer enters the Mechanical Maze
Olybeth Xander enters a different Mechanical Maze
Hollie goes into the overgrown cave

Oliver Norton buys rusty dagger for 0.27₣
Sandbase Brewing buys the other rusty dagger for 0.27₣
Saemon Havarian buys the advanced lockpicks for 4.98₣

Sandbase Brewing buys Pvt. Mursy Xanadu's indenture for 3.5₣

Dr. Manos Frakes is hired by the Charmark Coal Corporation
Mr. Agnie Trata is hired as a clown by the local circus

Store imports short bow,
Homelands Liaison additionally imports long bow.
Spoiler: Available Expeditions (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Indenture Auction (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Store (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: stock market (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 27, 2023, 09:44:03 am
ACTACTACT:
Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Maxine on November 27, 2023, 11:10:46 am
ACTACTACT: Pvt. Delany Grimm returns home. In shame.
Dr. Ched Aral and Ms. Quimby Azer continue onward.
Dr. Veresk L'Etarto and Mr. Hollie Grimm continue onward.

Spoiler: Tabitha Fairchild (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 27, 2023, 12:53:14 pm
ACTACTACT:
update on Troglodyte Warrior
It seems to have 0 or at most 1 armor.
They have at least 6 strength and no more than 10, I'll guess it is 8.
They deal at least 1 damage and it is probably 1d4, since they attack with a spear.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 27, 2023, 01:06:05 pm
update on Troglodyte Warrior
It seems to have 0 or at most 1 armor.
They have at least 6 strength and no more than 10, I'll guess it is 8.
They deal at least 1 damage and it is probably 1d4, since they attack with a spear.
Adventuring Board of Charmark awards you 0.24F
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 27, 2023, 01:36:43 pm
Hollie didn't recieve her expedition report yet.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2
Post by: Kashyyk on November 27, 2023, 01:53:43 pm
@ActActAct:
 - Liquidate all loot for ₣2.27
 - Put Lady Brickbod on extended bedrest
 - Bid ₣0.50 to send Ched Price and Carbon O'Mann to ten Overgrown Cave
Spoiler: Details (click to show/hide)

@Jolly Carcinogens Inc: Pay back ₣0.80 in interest and ₣0.97 in Principal owed.

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Quarque on November 27, 2023, 02:32:35 pm
Forgot about inns.

ACTACTACT: spend 0.01₣ on advertisement for the Sea's Bounty

Lady Brickbod is welcome to sleep in the Friendly Arm Inn until healed in return for owing "A Small Favor". Whether that's a good deal or not...

Spoiler: Saemon Havarian (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on November 27, 2023, 03:33:55 pm
I'll take that deal. I'm sure there'll be no unpredictable cost!

Kash and Co.
Spoiler: Finances (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Assets (click to show/hide)
Spoiler: Paper Trail (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 27, 2023, 03:35:01 pm
ActActAct:
- Continue with Hollie Expedition.
- Bid 0.25₣ on a new expedition into the Overgrown Caves by Tallheart, equipped with Rusty Dagger.

Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: Kashyyk on November 27, 2023, 03:52:46 pm
Intel update on Troglodyte Warrior: Zero Piercing.
Intel update on Troglodyte King: No Ranged Attack. Strength 15. Piercing Double. Damage 1d6+1. AC 5
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2
Post by: Quarque on November 27, 2023, 03:57:41 pm
Quote from: to sharpen a dagger
Oliver Norton pays Saemon Havarian two green goo in return for one sandpaper and 0.10₣

Signatures:
Saemon Havarian
__________________

Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: flazeo25 on November 27, 2023, 04:03:04 pm
Quote from: to sharpen a dagger
Oliver Norton pays Saemon Havarian two green goo in return for one sandpaper and 0.10₣

Signatures:
Saemon Havarian
Oliver Norton

ActActAct:
- Spend 0.15F and Sandpaper to Craft Rusty Dagger into Dagger.
- Equip Tallkheart with Dagger instead for above post expedition.

Spoiler: Oliver Norton (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: a1s on November 27, 2023, 04:05:25 pm
Intel update on Troglodyte Warrior: Zero Piercing.
Intel update on Troglodyte King: No Ranged Attack. Strength 15. Piercing Double. Damage 1d6+1. AC 5
ABC awards you 0.18F
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 27, 2023, 09:43:20 pm
ACTACTACT:Ms. Rostiff Reiff & Dr. Beto O'Mann continue to explore the Trog Lair.
Ms. Rostiff Reiff range Shoot 79 / Preferred 59, Dr. Beto O'Mann range Shoot 39 / Preferred 39, Retreat on any Adventurer at 2 HP or less.
Ms. Rostiff Reiff will be in the Back Row and Dr. Beto O'Mann will be in the Front Row.
Use 1 sandpaper to sharpen the rusty dagger, pay Rent of sharpening wheel: 0.15₣ -> Now Dagger
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 27, 2023, 09:51:30 pm
New Rent-to-Own Contract, since I now have two daggers (only one for rent, sorry):

Quote from: Dagger Rent-to-Own Contract
Mr. Jack agrees to loan 1 Dagger to undersigned for 0.22F per turn, in the event that rental payments accrue and are paid equal or in excess of 1.2F then ownership of the Dagger transfers to undersigned. The fee of 1.2F shall also be owed by undersigned to Mr. Jack if Dagger is lost, stolen, or eaten. Payment from undersigned not due until return of Dagger to Mr. Jack, or Mr. Jack is owed 1.2F. No more than 1.2F shall ever be owed under this contract.
x Mr. Jack
x____________


Revising the Stick-with-nails to hopefully be more palletable:
Quote from: Stick with Nails Rent-to-Own Contract (three available!)
Mr. Jack agrees to loan 1 Stick with Nails to undersigned for 0.18F per turn, in the event that rental payments accrue and are paid equal or in excess of 1.0F then ownership of the Stick with Nails transfers to undersigned. The fee of 1.0F shall also be owed by undersigned to Mr. Jack if Stick with Nails is lost, stolen, or eaten. Payment from undersigned not due until return of Stick with Nails to Mr. Jack, or Mr. Jack is owed 1.0F. No more than 1.0F shall ever be owed under this contract.
x Mr. Jack
x____________

And a new superweapon, the Crude Spear is available!
Quote from: Crude Spear Rent-to-Own Contract
Mr. Jack agrees to loan 1 Crude Spear to undersigned for 0.20F per turn, in the event that rental payments accrue and are paid equal or in excess of 1.1F then ownership of the Crude Spear transfers to undersigned. The fee of 1.1F shall also be owed by undersigned to Mr. Jack if Crude Spear is lost, stolen, or eaten. Payment from undersigned not due until return of Crude Spear to Mr. Jack, or Mr. Jack is owed 1.1F. No more than 1.1F shall ever be owed under this contract.
x Mr. Jack
x____________

*Contracts reworded slightly to clarify whom is loaning what to whom.
Title: Re: Ventures by Torchlight 2 (always open for players, new and veteran)
Post by: EuchreJack on November 27, 2023, 10:20:18 pm
Quote from: Free Adventurer Loan Financing
Mr. Jack agrees to lend the undersigned 1.0F at ZERO interest towards purchase of an Adventurer, paying expedition fees, and/or outfitting one or more Adventurers for the duration of 3 turns (this turn being waived, thus due and payable upon Turn 41) in exchange for the undersigned agreeing to take out one Rent-to-Own contract this or next turn.
x Mr. Jack
x____________