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Because Nalyd couldn't resist. . . in General | |
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written Sunday, April 22 2007 16:04
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Google is your friend. Dikiyoba. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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written Sunday, April 22 2007 15:59
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Remember the good ol' days when the only thing "poser" meant was Arancaytar? Anyway, please stop talking about Ed and other people who cause problems. It just encourages them to continue being disruptive, and no one else wants to hear about it. Originally by Actaeon: quote:You just need to be at level 3. We won't make fun of you because you're weak and new to the game. Dikiyoba assumes that you are Actaeon. Is that correct? Edit: Fixed quote. [ Sunday, April 22, 2007 16:01: Message edited by: Dikiyoba ] Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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written Sunday, April 22 2007 15:33
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Originally by Lord Safey: quote:Go for option number 2. Reduce either the number or the power of your demons (or both), focus only on the mage-nation, and make winning that war costly for you. Dikiyoba. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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written Sunday, April 22 2007 11:49
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Originally by Lord Safey: quote:Yes? I mean, that's the way we could have gone, but that's not way it ended up being. Most deities seem to have chosen to work mostly independently of their followers. And, really, what's the fun of razing cities to the ground? Once you've destroyed the whole world, then what do you do? The point of an RP isn't to win, it's to tell an interesting, coherent story. I would be more comfortable if your demons were mostly non-combatants just looing for a piece of land to call their own or spent so much time with political infighting that they couldn't ever get much done and not "we're going to kill and conquer everything we can just because we're demons". (That's the vibe I'm getting, so if that's not true, then correct me, preferably in IC form.) Honestly, what's really making Dikiyoba complain is that you know who Cassius and Mervingorix are (and can presumably find them). Mervingorix's hold on Seoth makes Dikiyoba nervous enough without adding a horde of demons to the mixture. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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written Sunday, April 22 2007 07:38
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Well, first of all, 6000 demons capable of waging war on multiple fronts is way too much. No one else has that kind of power. Second, your intelligence is a bit beyond belief. You just came back from ages in another realm--how do you know all the countries and powerful people nearby? Run a few scouting missions to get the information you need and to begin to interact with other players, or something. Dikiyoba. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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written Saturday, April 21 2007 20:17
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Once the awkward moment had passed, High Priest Vizoth flipped to a page near the end of the book. "Sixteen years ago, there was a rebellion in the city. It lasted for almost a full year before it was finally put down. At the time, the general consensus of priests and priestess was that it due only to a few years of poor crops and high taxes. But looking back on it now, I wonder if Harath was beginning to fade, or lose interest, or go mad, or whatever happened to him, even back then. Anyway..." Vizoth began to read. "After the rebellion was finally put down, the remaining dissidents (read: the family and friends of and anyone who unwittingly helped the rebels) were rounded up and brought to the temples for judgment. "Harath spoke through Chief Priest Hamfass the Fifth. 'I have heard your cries of mercy and have decided to grant it, though you do not deserve it. But from now until the time you have atoned, you will be the Forsaken, and you will be marked so that all recognize you.' And then an F became visible on the forearms of the guilty. 'You will neither enter the city nor flee the country. You will not own gold or other valuables and you will not bear arms. You will no longer have my blessings, and I will no longer hear your prayers.'" "Harath doesn't seem like the sort to grant mercy (if that can be considered mercy). Why did he do it?" Fourty asked. "Not even the edict of Harath could convince the general public to kill several hundred almost-innocent people, including many children. It angered many of the harshest priests and soldiers, though." "Several hundred people, including children? You people are sick and twisted! Why would you even think of worshipping such a deity?" "Because his ways work! We've only had two rebellions in 350 years. And the god Saluc, who devastated Kalandha five years ago? Mannik was untouched." "Yes, but look at the cost! Harath keeps order by killing anyone who sets the dinner table wrong!" "Don't be absurd! And besides, you're one to talk--you were willing to rob sacrifices while your village was under constant attack." "So? At least any decision I would make about whether to kill several hundred of my own loyal followers isn't based on public opinion! That's just unacceptable!" Fourty suddenly realized that he and Vizoth were both standing just inches from each other and yelling at the top of their lungs. Vizoth held up his hands, stepped back, and tried to speak calmly. "I'm already convinced that Harath's methods are morally wrong. You just need to convince me that you have a better system." Fourty sat down, took a deep breath, and said. "Of course. I will think about it. But first, how many people know Harath is gone?" Vizoth grimaced. "Only a few priests and priestesses sensed his disappearance. It was very sudden. One day, everything was normal. That night, I and probably the others as well, woke up with the feeling that something wasn't right. In the morning, we got together and realized that Harath was gone. The religious leaders all know, and several high-ranking political leaders know as well. As far as I know, no one else does." "So no one else would recognize me? Or the other presence around here?" "Maybe someone, but it would be extremely rare. I'm the most sensitive person I know regarding the divine." "Good. What have people decided to do about Harath's disappearance?" Fourty asked. "Some people believe that Harath is gone forever and that we should change to reflect that. Others believe that Harath is merely away to test our faith and we should continue doing things as we have been (or believe that the current situation is the most beneficial to them). Finally, the rest think that Harath left because we've been too lax and that we need to be even harsher." "Which group is winning?" "At the moment, the second one, but the third one is slowing gaining momentum." "That's not good." "No." Vizoth sighed. "I tried to get a message through to the Forsaken, warning them about the recent events in town, but they want nothing to do with me or anyone else inside the city. But one of them was arrested for being too close to the city a few days ago, and he confessed to being part of a plot to overthrow the current government." "Under torture?" "Yes, unfortunately, but there won't be any consideration of that as rumors spread. Rationality has gone out the window these past few months." "So it's probable that soldiers will be sent to hunt down the Forsaken soon?" "Yes. That's why I wanted to warn them. But I can't now. I don't know where their camp is." "Could they stay hidden from the soldiers in their camp?" Fourty asked. Vizoth shook his head. "The only reason I can't find them is because they move so frequently. The soldiers would have the numbers to track them down." "It looks like it's up to me, then. I'll warn the Forsaken--hopefully without revealing my identity--and see what to do from there." Fourty closed his eyes and reached his mind out. It soon made contact with the woman he had followed earlier. Even a brief touch was enough to tell him that her name was Meeka, that she was in the Forsaken camp, and where it was. Fourty made himself invisible again and prepared to transport himself, muttering all the while. "Isn't there supposed to be an actual god of the forsaken out there? Where is he? This seems like it's right up his alley. I mean, they're even called the Forsaken, for crying out loud. I suppose I'll have to fill in while he's not around. Come to think of it, I'm not entirely sure it was a god. It might have been a goddess. Heck, the patron deity of the forsaken could even be a hydra, for all I know..." --- Dikiyoba apologizes for the amount of exposition Dikiyoba posted today. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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Originally by Ephesos: quote:And, um, is anyone else worried that Mervingorix's hold on Seoth is overpowered, or is it just me? Originally by Rakshasi: quote:I assume it's just an independant development for both of our gods to have similar goals. But I think Sliros and Fourty will have very different methods for accomplishing them and aren't working in the same area (yet), so it should be okay. And do you already know what Mervingorix is interested in? If not, Dikiyoba might have something interesting for him. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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written Saturday, April 21 2007 11:18
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Originally by IFM: quote:But you are what you eat... Dikiyoba. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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written Saturday, April 21 2007 09:37
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Josdhhht, please don't double post. Edit your posts instead. Dikiyoba's impression of shades is that some of the weaker ones are creations (like the thahd shades in G1, or the ones spontaneously created in crystal mines) but that the more powerful ones are the spirits of the dead kept around due to some sort of magic or because they don't want to pass into the afterlife for some reason. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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written Saturday, April 21 2007 06:35
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Fourty followed High Priest Vizoth back to his small home located near the religious complex. Vizoth stepped inside and pulled off his hood. He was an old man, in his fifties, with thinning white hair. "Will we be disturbed?" Fourty whispered. "No. I live alone. My wife died many years ago and I haven't spoken to my son ever since he joined the holy army last year." Vizoth entered the library. There were a few stray scrolls and books here and there, but it was mostly organized. "Then I hope this will be easier for both of us." Fourty made himself visible as a hooded and robed figure and sat down in the chair. Being invisible was quite tiring given Fourty's long history of remaining corporeal in Burrad's employment. "Yes." Vizoth pulled The History of Justice off the shelf and sat down across from Fourty. "This is the official history of Harath and his followers. The following section is how we remember you." He opened the book and began to read. "And so the followers of Harath followed the river Sonne downstream until they came to the village of Mannik. It was the perfect place to settle, for the river ran clean, the soil was fertile and there were forests and a quarry nearby. "However, the villagers were suffering, for bandits lived in the woods and raided the village. The villagers prayed and offered sacrifices to the false god Digirid, but nothing came of it. "The followers of Harath were strong and true and just. They destroyed the altar to Digirid and replaced it with one to Harath. They organized the villagers, patrolled the village and surrounding farms tirelessly, and, when the time was right, tracked the bandits back to their lair and slew them all. "Now that Mannik was safe, the followers of Harath declared their intention to settle in it. The villagers were overjoyed to hear this news, but the false priestess of Digirid and the mayor of the village were opposed. "Then Harath spoke through Chief Priest Hamfass and revealed that the priestess and mayor had been taking the villagers' sacrifices for their own. The priestess and mayor denied it, but Hamfass broke into their houses and revealed the stolen sacrifices. "The villagers were furious. They were being raided and killed while the priestess and mayor hoarded petty treasures. The followers of Harath arrested them, explained to the villagers that peace and fairness would come through order and justice, and promised them that Harath would always protect the good and pure from the wicked and deceiving. Every last villager converted that day. "The next day, Drissa and Fourty, the false priestess and unworthy mayor, were scheduled to be executed, as Harath demanded. Drissa was executed as planned, still clinging to her belief in Digirid. But Fourty was mysteriously missing. Chief Priest Hamfass was furious, until Harath spoke to him. "'This is a great setback, but do not despair. Redouble your efforts, bring justice to those who deserve it, and soon there will be no escape for the guilty.' Hamfass heard Harath's words and obeyed." Vizoth shut the book and brought out parchment, quill, and ink. "If... if I may ask... how much of that is true?" Fourty stared levelly at Vizoth. "All of it. It's shamelessly biased towards Harath, of course, but the basic facts are there." "And how... how did you escape? Were you immortal even then?" "No. I was terrified of death. I spent the whole night praying for someone to save me, praying to every god and goddess I knew, praying to any deity who would listen. It was Burrard who provided the loophole. I would work for him for 100 years. After 100 years, we would decide what would be my fate then. So Burrard took me to his offices." "And then?" Vizoth copied down Fourty's answer to the word. "100 years passed. Burrard never came to talk to me. I should have known to get our agreement in a contract, but I didn't. So I worked for him for another 250 years. Then I came here." "I... I see." Fourty leaned towards Vizoth. "You are taking this very well. Here I am, a complete stranger, overthrowing everything you must have believed in Harath..." "I have had no faith in Harath for years. I believe he exists, but I no longer believe his ways are, well, just. His presence used to terrify me. Now his absence terrifies me. And whoever or whatever else has moved in terrifies me as well. Things have grown so unstable over the past several months that I fear for this city and everyone in it. But you... for some reason, you give me hope," Vizoth said. Fourty leaned back in the chair, completely stunned. He's crazy, Fourty thought, He's got more faith in me than I do. --- Dikiyoba. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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written Saturday, April 21 2007 05:54
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Yes, that's how the rebellion developed. What's your point? Dikiyoba. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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written Saturday, April 21 2007 05:45
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Um, Nalyd? Harath is the god of harsh justice and Cassius is the god of suffering. They're different. Very different. Dikiyoba. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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written Friday, April 20 2007 17:48
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Exactly. Demons and shades are so powerful that it would cause a disaster if they escaped. So they aren't allowed to be summoned. Dikiyoba does not believe demons are ever named in Geneforge. They may have names, but they do not share them. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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(1) What's your main goal in life? To make a positive difference in this world. In what, I don't know yet. (2) If you won a million dollars, what would be your first thought? Now I no longer have to keep asking my parents for money! (3) When you are mad; do you usually stay angry or do you yell to release the anger? When I get really mad, I usually cry for some reason. (4) Tell us an anecdote of anything that happened to you today. Nothing worth noting has happened so far. (5) What's your current Philosophy on life? Though you may have to shift what you're trying for, keep trying, no matter what. (6) If you created a deadly disease, what would you call it? Dikiyora flu. (7) What should you be doing right now? Homework. (8) If this were Southpark, what character do you think you'd be? I have never seen it. (9) What occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid? A paleontologist. And a writer. And a teacher. (10) What happened to those dreams? Too much schooling for the first one, still working on the second one, and I'll probably end up teaching someone something one day. (11) Describe the last dream you can remember. A horribly creepy one involving a vampire and demons. Oh, and clothes spirits. The clothes spirits were nifty, at least. (12) If you were a supermodel, which supermodel would you be? I wouldn't. (13) If you had to live in a hole, what kind of creature would you be? A bat. (14) If you could have one thing right now, what would it be and why? For my room to clean itself. (15) Name one thing about you that embarrasses you. My inability to talk on the phone without sounding like a complete idiot. (16) Do you usually walk around your house with sandals or barefoot? Barefoot. (17) Have you ever gotten something you really wanted but thought you wouldn't get? My laptop, among other things. (18) Name one thing you are presently excited about or fascinated by. Dikiyoba needed three or four eggs. Now Dikiyoba is pondering what to do with the rest of the dozen. [ Friday, April 20, 2007 10:23: Message edited by: DikiPDN ] Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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written Thursday, April 19 2007 20:38
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I thought you couldn't even cast the low-level ones in A4, but I could be wrong. Dikiyoba. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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written Thursday, April 19 2007 17:09
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Fourty followed the woman through the sewers. As the sewers got smaller and smaller, Fourty realized they were approaching the edge of the city. Finally, the woman climbed up a ladder into an empty warehouse. Well, almost empty. There was a man standing in the warehouse, his face entirely concealed by a hood. The woman clearly wasn't expected this, and stepped back with a gasp. "Relax. I'm the owner of this warehouse. I've known about the secret tunnel through the city walls for years. I don't care who you are. In fact, I'm rather hoping you are one of the Forsaken." The woman laughed nervously. "Why?" "I have a message I need you to deliver to your leaders." "No. That was what got Fenny killed. I--we--want no part in your rebellion. I won't come through here again. Bye." The woman ducked through the secret door. The man sighed. Fourty debated whether to follow the woman or stay. He hesitated a moment too long and the decision was taken from him. "Hello? Is... is someone there?" The man looked around nervously. "No," Fourty whispered, "You're imagining things." "Oh, good. I..." The man whirled around. "Harath?" "No. You must be a priest, correct?" "Yes, High Priest Vizoth. Who are you?" "Fourty." "Forty what?" "No, no. My name. Fourty. With a U. You don't spell the number with a U. Unless you belong to the Ubumal tribe on Mubulu Island, I suppose. They even have a patron goddess--U'uluua--for that letter." The man blanched. "I've dedicated my life to studying history and geography and I've never heard of such a place. You must have knowledge beyond... by justice! You can't be Mayor Fourty!" "I'm impressed. Your religion has held a grudge against me for 350 years?" "Why are you back? Are you some sort of ghost?" "A demigod. And I need information." "About what?" "Where Harath has gone. What is currently happening in this city. Who the Forsaken are. Why you still remember me after 350 years." "Follow me back to my place. I have an extensive library. It is at your disposal." --- Yay! Dikiyoba doesn't get beaten by sticks after all! Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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written Thursday, April 19 2007 17:05
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Originally by Questionmarks: quote:There is a journal that says after using it, it won't be able to do anything else to you, even if you swim in it. quote:No, Northforge and Southforge are two separate geneforges. Dikiyoba. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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written Thursday, April 19 2007 14:16
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Dikiyoba comes fairly close to doing that. You're not alone. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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written Thursday, April 19 2007 14:09
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Or just turn off the resurrection spell, if that would be easier. Because someone will play through your scenario with a god party. Dikiyoba. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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Whoa... if you have the power to take out an entire city of mages, that's too much (especially if you think you can do it in one or two posts). I mean, my demigod doesn't even have followers yet. That said, if Dikiyoba doesn't post an IC today or tomorrow, you have Dikiyoba's permission to beat Dikiyoba with sticks. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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written Wednesday, April 18 2007 19:09
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Originally by Eugi: quote:Why would he be kidding? Your first point has nothing to do with good and evil. The Awakened have good ideas, they're just not feasible. It added to the dilemma in G1--the group I wanted to most help out had the fewest reasons for me to do so. As for your second point, slavery is generally considered an evil thing rather than a good thing these days. If you do not feel that way, please call Dikiyoba--you look cheap, efficient, and expendable, and Dikiyoba has plenty of stuff that needs cleaning, weeding, recorded, and so on. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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written Wednesday, April 18 2007 09:13
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There are several more out there, and you won't be able to solve the "great secret" without finding and touching them all in the right order. Dikiyoba. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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Zeviz's special item editor should allow you to switch between the amulet and the tarnished amulet. Presumably, making a sect hate you and/or killing its leader will end your alliance with them. Killing Trajkov will make the Takers hostile to you, at least. I have never tried it though. The ending will change if you kill the leader of a sect, but it won't recognize that you've killed off everyone else. Dikiyoba. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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Originally by mediaboy: quote:Actually, I haven't played E3, or even much of A3, so I don't know anything about the Slith Mines. But you asked for challenges, so Dikiyoba assumed that charging into difficult situations would be your thing. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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written Tuesday, April 17 2007 15:33
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You can wipe out the other Sholai and still deal with Trajkov. I'm not sure what would happen to your alliance with the Takers if you did so, though. You won't miss out on much overall experience to kill the Sholai at the end, since many things stop giving you experience by the endgame anyway. Dikiyoba. Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |