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Author Topic: Roll To Roll To Dodge: A Meta-Adventure [Turn 126: Booze Mist Rising]  (Read 282085 times)

Gatleos

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"HELLO, BAY12ERS. I WOULD LIKE TO PLAY A GAME."
You suddenly snap awake. Jeez, your head is killing you. Did you go out drinking last night? You can't remember. Finally your head clears, and you realize you're sitting upright in a chair. But... this isn't your chair. This isn't even your house! A wave of panic washes over you, and you try to stand up. You fail. Looking down, you realize that you're shackled to the chair. You can't move. What is this?!
"AH, I SEE THE EFFECT OF THE TRANQUILIZERS IS WEARING OFF. YOU FLESHBAGS ARE SO EASILY MANIPULATED."
An eerie synthetic voice is booming from some wall-mounted monitors in front of you. Finally, you become aware of your surroundings. You're in some kind of small, well-lit room. The walls are covered in some kind of complex... circuitry? Before you can examine it any closer, however, you hear a loud groan to your left. Whipping your head around, you see another person, and quickly realize that there are 4 other people in the room, shackled to chairs just like yours. They all seem just as confused as you.
"NOW, LET US BEGIN, BAY12ERS," the robotic voice continues, "I WILL NOW EXPLAIN THE RULES OF OUR LITTLE GAME."
"Where are we?!" yells the man on the far right.
"WHY, MY HOME OF COURSE."
"Who are you? What do you want with us?" another says.
"SO I HERD YOU LIEK RTD."
"You mean... r-roll to dodge?" you finally blurt out.
"YES FLESHBAG, WE ARE GOING TO BE PLAYING A VERY SPECIAL GAME OF RTD TODAY. IF YOU WOULD ALL BE SO KIND AS TO LOOK AT YOUR LEFT ARMS..."
You look down, and realize there's some kind of... screen strapped to your wrist. In fact, everyone has them.
"THIS IS YOUR INPUT/OUTPUT SCREEN, WHERE YOU WILL COMMUNICATE WITH ME, THE GM. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE TERMINATION VIA THE OFFENDING PLAYER'S EXPLOSIVE COLLAR."
You feel your neck. It's there, alright.
"THE DEATH OF A PLAYER'S CHARACTER IN-GAME WILL ALSO RESULT IN THAT PLAYER'S IMMEDIATE TERMINATION. THE DEATH OF A PLAYER VIA OUTSIDE MEANS RESULTS IN A NEW PLAYER ENTERING THE GROUP AND OPTIONALLY TAKING THE DECEASED PLAYER'S CHARACTER. YOUR BACKGROUND INFO INDICATES YOU ARE ALL FAMILIAR WITH STANDARD RTD RULES, SO I WILL NOT RECITE THEM. END OF EXPLANATION."
Suddenly and without warning, the monitors, which up to that point had been displaying nothing but static, turn off. The shackles open, and you are free to stand.
"So... I guess we're playing RTD then." says the guy on the right who spoke up before.
"What do you think it meant by 'the death of a player via outside means'...?" you reply.
"I don't know, but I have a feeling we'll find out soon enough."
Just then, the wrist-mounted screens begin to flicker...

Spoiler: Basic Rules (click to show/hide)
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And with that, you are free to sign up for a position.

Spoiler: Casualties (click to show/hide)

Current players:
  • dermonster
  • Frelock
  • monk12
  • HighEndNoob
  • _DivideByZero_
Queue:
  • RedWarrior0
  • Repulsion
  • wolfchild
  • Alzeranox
  • Roy Greenhilt
  • Beardless
  • Powder Miner
  • kisame12794
  • NoahTophatz
  • Brainee1
« Last Edit: November 03, 2011, 08:56:49 pm by Gatleos »
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Re: Roll To Roll To Dodge: A Meta-Adventure
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2010, 07:49:25 pm »

* Name: Derm Hell-binder
* Occupation: Elemental Mage/Summoner.

* Name: Derek L.
* Occupation: Video game Developer/designer.


Hope that's all good. Unique premise. Do we post an action(s) now or later?
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Re: Roll To Roll To Dodge: A Meta-Adventure
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2010, 07:53:09 pm »

* Name: Derm Hell-binder
* Occupation: Elemental Mage/Summoner.

* Name: Derek L.
* Occupation: Video game Developer/designer.


Hope that's all good. Unique premise. Do we post an action(s) now or later?
I'll post the starting situation for both scenarios once the roster is filled. Then, we can start posting actions.
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Re: Roll To Roll To Dodge: A Meta-Adventure
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2010, 08:10:53 pm »

*Name: Frelock Von-Heisenberg
*Occupation: Luck-o-mancer (Manipulating probabilities of things)

*Name: Frederick Stephonavich
*Occupation: Actuary (Knowing probabilities of things)

Good luck keeping track of everything, Gatleos.
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Re: Roll To Roll To Dodge: A Meta-Adventure
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2010, 09:14:06 pm »

Alright, here's how statuses are displayed. The dotted underlines mean the text has alt-text when you mouse over it, if you didn't know.


Player: dermonster
Name: Derek L.
Occupation: Video game Developer/designer.
Inventory: Communications Screen, Explosive Collar, Jumpsuit
Wounds: None
Abilities: Code Expert, Neckbeard, NERD RAEG

Player: Frelock
Name: Frederick Stephonavich
Occupation: Actuary (Knowing probabilities of things)
Inventory: Communications Screen, Explosive Collar, Jumpsuit
Wounds: None
Abilities: Uncanny Prediction, Actuary's Lament, Tweak the Odds


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« Last Edit: December 26, 2010, 10:58:43 pm by Gatleos »
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Re: Roll To Roll To Dodge: A Meta-Adventure
« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2010, 10:41:26 pm »

I foresee hilarity. Can't wait to see how this all gets tied together.

Meta-Character
Name: Monk
Occupation: Troper
Description: Characteristically wears nice hats. Top hats, pirate hats, fedoras, you name it. Hopefully still has one in his possession.

Fantasy Character
Name: Edgar
Occupation: Sky Pirate

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Re: Roll To Roll To Dodge: A Meta-Adventure
« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2010, 12:37:30 am »

Phew. Alright, here's monk's two characters. Two more slots open!


Player: monk12
Name: Monk
Occupation: Troper
Description: Characteristically wears nice hats. Top hats, pirate hats, fedoras, you name it. Hopefully still has one in his possession.
Inventory: Moist Top Hat, Communications Screen, Explosive Collar, Jumpsuit
Wounds: None
Abilities: Applied Phlebotinum, TV Tropes Will Ruin Your Life, MacGyvering


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it would be funny to see babies spontaneously combust
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Re: Roll To Roll To Dodge: A Meta-Adventure
« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2010, 01:56:00 am »

I lol'd, especially considering I return here after being on tvtropes for the entire intervening time. Part of me hopes I roll nothing but SIXES.

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Re: Roll To Roll To Dodge: A Meta-Adventure
« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2010, 02:00:16 am »

Meta-Game

Name: Kyle Hammers
Occupation: Janitor


Fantasy

Name: HighEndNoob
Occupation: Ninja Sniper
« Last Edit: December 27, 2010, 02:05:02 am by HighEndNoob »
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(5) You manage to struggle free of the guards and sprint to a safe distance before tossing a knife at one! (5 + 1 = 6) The throwing knife zips through the air, slitting a guard's throat! It then travels around the group of guards like a boomerang. It (5) Slits another throat, (Three 6's in a row!) decapitates three more (!), (4) slices open the last guard's arm, and (2) narrowly misses a random bystander. It then flies back into your hand. Holy crap.

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Re: Roll To Roll To Dodge: A Meta-Adventure
« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2010, 02:02:16 am »

ho boy....

Name: 'Paulie'
Occ: 'protection'
Description: My friend, it would be best... if you didn't know, capiche?

Char: Artymir
Occ: !!SCIENCE!!
Description: Being a scientist means never having to say you know what you're doing. Being a RUSSIAN scientist means never having a budget unless it can go HORRIBLY WRONG.
« Last Edit: December 27, 2010, 02:04:54 am by bowdown2q »
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Re: Roll To Roll To Dodge: A Meta-Adventure
« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2010, 02:09:44 am »

Haha, how about:

Real:
Name: John Freeman
Occupation: Drill Sergeant

Fantasy:
Name: Urist Anvilsmasher
Occupation: Soap Maker
Description: He likes to carry around his axe though.
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Re: Roll To Roll To Dodge: A Meta-Adventure
« Reply #11 on: December 27, 2010, 04:01:03 am »

Okay, here's the last two! I changed up the formatting a bit. green abilities are positive passive, red abilities are negative passive, and black ones take a turn to use unless specified. I'll post the first turn soon, then I'm off to bed. _DivideByZero_, you're on the waitlist. Do you want to see your character now anyway?


Player: HighEndNoob
Name: Kyle Hammers
Occupation: Janitor
Inventory: Communications Screen, Explosive Collar, Jumpsuit
Wounds: None
Abilities: That's The Power of Pinesol, Bitch! | Clean Freak | Custodial Might

Name: Paulie
Occupation: "Protection"
Description: My friend, it would be best... if you didn't know, capiche?
Inventory: Communications Screen, Explosive Collar, Jumpsuit
Wounds: None
Abilities: Blackhand | Dumb Muscle | Go For Broke


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« Last Edit: December 27, 2010, 04:04:22 am by Gatleos »
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Re: Roll To Roll To Dodge: A Meta-Adventure
« Reply #12 on: December 27, 2010, 04:31:27 am »

Okay, here's the first turn! To see what your character is currently doing, check their status.


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Turn 0
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META TURN:

You're all inside a small, well-lit room. It's cramped in here.

Current Soundtrack
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Status

Player: dermonster
Name: Derek L.
Occupation: Video game Developer/designer.
Currently: Standing around, looking bored.
Inventory: Communications Screen, Explosive Collar, Jumpsuit
Wounds: None
Abilities: Code Expert | Neckbeard | NERD RAEG

Player: Frelock
Name: Frederick Stephonavich
Occupation: Actuary (Knowing probabilities of things)
Currently: Leaning against the wall.
Inventory: Communications Screen, Explosive Collar, Jumpsuit
Wounds: None
Abilities: Uncanny Prediction | Actuary's Lament | Tweak the Odds

Player: monk12
Name: Monk
Occupation: Troper
Description: Characteristically wears nice hats. Top hats, pirate hats, fedoras, you name it. Hopefully still has one in his possession.
Currently: Regurgitating hat.
Inventory: Moist Top Hat, Communications Screen, Explosive Collar, Jumpsuit
Wounds: None
Abilities: Applied Phlebotinum | TV Tropes Will Ruin Your Life | MacGyvering

Player: HighEndNoob
Name: Kyle Hammers
Occupation: Janitor
Currently: Brushing off jumpsuit.
Inventory: Communications Screen, Explosive Collar, Jumpsuit
Wounds: None
Abilities: That's The Power of Pinesol, Bitch! | Clean Freak | Custodial Might

Player: bowdown2q
Name: Paulie
Occupation: "Protection"
Description: My friend, it would be best... if you didn't know, capiche?
Currently: Cracking knuckles.
Inventory: Communications Screen, Explosive Collar, Jumpsuit
Wounds: None
Abilities: Blackhand | Dumb Muscle | Go For Broke



Spoiler: INITIATING RTD ROUTINE (click to show/hide)
« Last Edit: December 27, 2010, 05:06:29 pm by Gatleos »
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Re: Roll To Roll To Dodge: A Meta-Adventure
« Reply #13 on: December 27, 2010, 10:39:29 am »

Real World (RW): Search for a door or other escape route)

Fantasy World (FW) Ask the bartender about the town.
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"Y'know, my favorite thing about being a hero is that it gives you all kinds of narrative justification to just slay any ol' jerk who gets in the way - Black Mage.
"The bulk of [Derm]'s atrocities seem to stem from him doing things that [Magic] doesn't actually do." - TvTropes
"Dammit Derm!" - You, if I'm doing it right.
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Re: Roll To Roll To Dodge: A Meta-Adventure
« Reply #14 on: December 27, 2010, 12:25:19 pm »

Meta:  see if the room has any hidden buttons
Fantasy: Talk with someone to see if I can get any information about the town.

I wanted a sniper with a Katana on it's barrel, but whatever.
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(5) You manage to struggle free of the guards and sprint to a safe distance before tossing a knife at one! (5 + 1 = 6) The throwing knife zips through the air, slitting a guard's throat! It then travels around the group of guards like a boomerang. It (5) Slits another throat, (Three 6's in a row!) decapitates three more (!), (4) slices open the last guard's arm, and (2) narrowly misses a random bystander. It then flies back into your hand. Holy crap.
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