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2018-04-04, 03:00 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
It depends on the trigger chosen - I would think Durkula would want them to have to look up to see the vampires clinging to the ceiling, and then see the Symbol. If he chose "passes under", though, the poor animals are about to set it off.
Except there are predators at ground level right now, drawing attention in that direction. One of the giraffes just knocked one flying.This ... is my signature finishing move!
"It's never good when you make a fiend cringe" - MadGrady
According to some online quiz, I'm a 6th level TN Wizard. They didn't give me full XP for all the monsters I've defeated while daydreaming.
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2018-04-04, 03:10 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
Here it is.
EDIT: Elan's rubbing off on him.Last edited by Fyraltari; 2018-04-04 at 03:15 PM.
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2018-04-04, 03:16 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
Just awesome!
Thanks Giant!
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2018-04-04, 03:19 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
Interested in MitD? Join us in MitD's thread.There is a world of imagination
Deep in the corners of your mind
Where reality is an intruder
And myth and legend thrive
Ceterum autem censeo Hilgya malefica est
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2018-04-04, 03:20 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
I just had a thought: Durkon's line "It's def'nitely time fer the big fight scene" as he looks away to his left? That may be his poker face. Remember back in #1088, when Durkula was suspicious of how readily Durkon showed him a memory? At the time there was considerable speculation that Durkon was up to some trick.
If so ... Durkon's line is foreshadowing, and hisevilgood plan is about to spring.This ... is my signature finishing move!
"It's never good when you make a fiend cringe" - MadGrady
According to some online quiz, I'm a 6th level TN Wizard. They didn't give me full XP for all the monsters I've defeated while daydreaming.
http://easydamus.com/character.html
I am a Ranger Archetype: Gleaming Warden (thx to Ninja Prawn)
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2018-04-04, 03:25 PM (ISO 8601)
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2018-04-04, 03:28 PM (ISO 8601)
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2018-04-04, 03:28 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
That is precisely the point Grey Wolf is making. Durkon and Elan had a conversation about probability as regards Tarquin; but we have no evidence that Durkula has dredged up said memory from Durkon, so Durkula may not realize that the odds that the new cleric assisting the OotS is Hilgya approach 100%.
This ... is my signature finishing move!
"It's never good when you make a fiend cringe" - MadGrady
According to some online quiz, I'm a 6th level TN Wizard. They didn't give me full XP for all the monsters I've defeated while daydreaming.
http://easydamus.com/character.html
I am a Ranger Archetype: Gleaming Warden (thx to Ninja Prawn)
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2018-04-04, 03:32 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
The long necks probably also serve to provide access to the Vamps on the ceiling. I bet the animals will jump up at them.
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2018-04-04, 03:45 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
About Greg knowing Hylgia is there, I believe that:
1) She's about to show up. There's no point (narratively speaking) on him discovering this half a second before she shows up.
2) When she shows up, he will know who she is. He has access to Durkon's memories instantly, so the moment he looks at her and thinks "Who the Hel is that?", he will have the answer. (EDIT: He will probably have the answer in full detail, with much more biology he would want to...)
3) That said, discovering now prevents him from doing proper preparations to fight a high level cleric such as her. He may still have options against her, but those options would have been far more dangerous if he had the time to prepare previously.Last edited by D.One; 2018-04-04 at 03:48 PM.
Each one of us, alone, is but a drop in the sea
Our powers pale compared with the great heroes
Our battles don’t hit theheadlines or shake the earth
But they are few, can’t be everywhere, and we, many
So, when the world or universe needs saving, they come
But when people needs saving, we are the ones to appear
We're underdogs, but we rise up to the challenge to be heroes.
(Wishing Joe, a low-powered superhero)
"I really like the Geek Math'ology we do here"
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2018-04-04, 03:46 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
Last edited by Fyraltari; 2018-04-04 at 03:59 PM. Reason: pronoun
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2018-04-04, 03:48 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
I don't usually care about fight scenes too much, but I've been waiting so much for this one. Anarchic Giraffes are the best start for it, too!
They don't want to waste more time. They want to dust Greg and resurrect Durkon as soon as possible and then get to Xykon. Besides, If they just protected the elders, they'd give Greg a chance to escape if he figured out he won't be able to influence the vote and they'd lose their Cleric.
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2018-04-04, 03:52 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
Their first plan was to head over to the chamber where the vote is held and look around a bit.
Each one of us, alone, is but a drop in the sea
Our powers pale compared with the great heroes
Our battles don’t hit theheadlines or shake the earth
But they are few, can’t be everywhere, and we, many
So, when the world or universe needs saving, they come
But when people needs saving, we are the ones to appear
We're underdogs, but we rise up to the challenge to be heroes.
(Wishing Joe, a low-powered superhero)
"I really like the Geek Math'ology we do here"
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2018-04-04, 03:52 PM (ISO 8601)
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2018-04-04, 03:54 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
The gnomes once had many mines, but now they have gnome ore.
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2018-04-04, 03:56 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
OK, I see your point. Grey Wolf introduced Durkula into the conversation about Durkon realizing who must have summoned anarchic giraffes.
For it to matter to Durkula's next decision, he will have to talk to Durkon, and Durkon will need to have come to the realization that there's, narratively speaking, only one chaotic cleric in the world.This ... is my signature finishing move!
"It's never good when you make a fiend cringe" - MadGrady
According to some online quiz, I'm a 6th level TN Wizard. They didn't give me full XP for all the monsters I've defeated while daydreaming.
http://easydamus.com/character.html
I am a Ranger Archetype: Gleaming Warden (thx to Ninja Prawn)
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2018-04-04, 04:00 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
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2018-04-04, 04:03 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
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2018-04-04, 04:05 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
You know, it also occurs to me that there's a specific reason that we see giraffes.
They're the same size as a tyrannosaur.
Which means a tyrannosaur would fit in the room.
Just sayin'.The Giant says: Yes, I am aware TV Tropes exists as a website. ... No, I have never decided to do something in the comic because it was listed on TV Tropes. I don't use it as a checklist for ideas ... and I have never intentionally referenced it in any way.
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2018-04-04, 04:11 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
Potion of cure light wounds: 50 gp
Handy Haversack: 2000 gp
Ring of three wishes: 120,000 gp
The look on Durkon's face: priceless
There are some things gold pieces can't buy. For everything else there is murderhoboing.
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2018-04-04, 04:16 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
That's ... not what I expected from the title
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2018-04-04, 04:18 PM (ISO 8601)
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2018-04-04, 04:24 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
Ordinary giraffes can't, but the Anarchic template bumps a creature's intelligence score up to 3 if it's not at least 3 already. A giraffe - or any other creature for that matter - with 3 intelligence should be able to read, write and speak. (Unless it's a barbarian, in which case it just speaks. Creatures with intelligence at least 3 can have class levels...)
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2018-04-04, 04:36 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
Okay, this so calls for a swirly eyes smiley.
Also, the HPoH is now making a check for Knowledge: Limits of My Sanity.
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2018-04-04, 04:38 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
Stupid question time: How do you all know they're "anarchic" giraffes?
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2018-04-04, 04:42 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
They'd probably have evil-looking red eyes if they were fiendish giraffes; Hilgya would be established nonevil if she had summoned celestial giraffes; and I presume I don't need to spell out why they're definitely not axiomatic giraffes.
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2018-04-04, 04:44 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
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2018-04-04, 04:47 PM (ISO 8601)
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This ... is my signature finishing move!
"It's never good when you make a fiend cringe" - MadGrady
According to some online quiz, I'm a 6th level TN Wizard. They didn't give me full XP for all the monsters I've defeated while daydreaming.
http://easydamus.com/character.html
I am a Ranger Archetype: Gleaming Warden (thx to Ninja Prawn)
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2018-04-04, 04:53 PM (ISO 8601)
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2018-04-04, 04:56 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: OOTS #1116 - The Discussion Thread
Since the OOTS hadn't discussed how to deal with the symbols of death, I have been wondering what the plan was.
It's great that the Order will be getting a ton of XP before heading on to deal with Xykon. I am assuming they will win this battle... Of course they still have to go prevent the vote from being fixed somehow, even after they will this battle. And hopefully manage the resurrection of Durkon. I just can't imagine not having the full team when going into the final battle with Xykon.
Wow, there is lot do in this underground city.