In Progress Let's Play Wizardry 6 with the Shoutbox Crew

[stabby]

I know what you're thinking. A (mostly) unknown, new(ish)fag starting an LP of Wizardry 6. This can only end badly, right?

I'm actually going to agree with you on that sentiment.

Why? Well despite my age and long history of playing with computers, I never really had the chance to play the Wizardry series (being in the boonies an hour away from any store even slightly computer related would do that), and after taking my old CRT monitor out of storage and picking up a hefty pile of graph paper I decided to take care of that. My one mistake was bringing it up in the Shoutbox, as now I seem to have gotten myself roped into doing an LP... then again, I did promise an embarrassing LP after my recent lousy performance in a Bloodbowl league, and publicly derping blindly through Wiz6 certainly will fill the 'embarrassing' part of that. But that's a totally different story...

Yes, that's right, I forgot to mention that this is going to be a blind LP. So please keep any potential spoilers to yourself during your inevitable urge to tell me this won't make it to page 3. Or page 4. Or whenever.

*sigh*

Okay then, guess this is the point to lay out some of the ground rules:

(Not So) Frequently Asked Questions:

Will this be an Ironman?

I do believe the best way to answer this would be to give a quick look at my resume of recent Ironman playing of Daggerfall:

Spoiler

Apr 11, 2014 at 5:47 AM - stabby: Alrighty, character rolled, starting out. Let's see how longs I last
[...]
Apr 11, 2014 at 5:49 AM - stabby: ... soo, how long was that?
Apr 11, 2014 at 5:49 AM - stabby: XD

and a short time later...

6:00 AM - stabby: okay, take 2 with Nord Spellsword
6:00 AM - stabby: ... and Go!
[...]
6:02 AM - corvus: please kill the fucking bat Stabs
[...]
6:03 AM - stabby: Dead. Made it to the thief!
6:03 AM - RK47: ....wtf
6:04 AM - corvus: lol
6:04 AM - stabby: I have completionist urges!
6:04 AM - corvus: May I offer some advice?
6:04 AM - RK47: forget it corvus
6:04 AM - stabby: Nooks! Cranies! They demand to be explored. DEMAND I SAY

So yeah, I probably shouldn't be trying to Ironman this game. On the other side of the coin though, I won't be save scumming for better stats on level ups or the like, so reloading will only be on TPKs. If someone ends up dying/getting stoned too many times, then there's a chance I'll have to replace them (applications are open of course).

Will you be using X class / Switching at Y level?

Hehehe, no. First, I'm not that much of a power gamer, and secondly the basic character ideas were provided by volunteers in the Shoutbox. Beyond that, this is going to be my first play through so beyond looking at a couple of guides to get a better idea on how they work (and seeing that things like a Hobbit Priest don't appear to be the most optimal starting point) I'm going through this completely blind, to the point where I'm happily going to map it out myself (and chances are I'll be posting pics/scans of my maps at the end of each update to give an idea of my progress). So again, please keep spoilers to oneself, or try to phrase as simple hints of 'maybe go back and check so & so' or the like.

Oh, I also should mention I'm not re-rolling shit to get better stats, if the first roll gets the class someone wanted to be, that's the end of it. (See, isn't it good this isn't an Ironman?)

Will you be transferring the party to Wiz 7/8?

That all depends on if I can finish this of course. Starting with suboptimal builds in a blind play through with basic hopes of being able to change classes at a certain point probably doesn't give the best of hopes that completion and a transfer can happen.

Then again, if I can get there and feel motivated enough to continue into the two games (also will be blind), why not? Just no promises though.

This LP sucks!!! Your LARPy Bullshit on this game is teh stoopid!!! etc.

Yeah, please direct all complaints, death threats and the like to the LP's instigators & main cast: Scrooge, Irenaeus, corvus, zwanzig_zwoelf, shiteatingnippledick, and sea (yes, even you sea).

I, on the other hand, will happily accept all compliments, praise, and brofists of course.


...assuming there are any that is.

Also, this is probably where I should mention that this is likely to be narrative & Larp heavy in the beginning, but hopefully actual game progress will increase per update.

Right then, still interested? No? Then why did you click in the first place?

Table of Contents
Part 1 - Meet the Shoutbox!
Part 2 - It Begins (With Rats)
Part 3 - Math, How does it Work?
Part 4 - Tales From the Second Floor!
Part 5 - Much Vines, So Rats
Part 6 - A Glorious Death!
Coming soon: Part 7 - When in Doubt, add Vanilla Salt!

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

Penis.

 

[shiteatingnippledick]

 

[stabby]

Part 1 - Meet the Shoutbox!
Note: Short & Larp heavy, can be skipped if needed

Spoiler

There are things you must know...

Seriously stabby?

I-I-I'm just trying to set the mood.

We read the packet you gave us. Old castle, demons, King & Queen, some magic quill thing that we're after. Let's just get on with it.

So can you just tell us what characters you've saddled us with?

...

Fine then. Let's see... Iren, you wanted to be the Paladin, right?

Yes. But I'm not a woman, right?

No, you won the coin toss. But due to the rampant short jokes you're now a dwarf.

Deus Vult!

Okay, ah, Nipples!

Imma fairy, right?

You sure are Nipples, you sure are. Here you go.

S.E.N.D, really?

You try fitting 'shiteatingnippledick' in that box.

... good point.

Zwanzig!

stabby!

As requested, one short statured thief.

Zwu~zwu? Really?

It's cute!

*Ahem*

Ah, yes. Scrooge, you wanted to be the healer, right? Here's your sheet.

Excuse me, I thought we agreed that I was going to be an Elf?

About that. Seeing as you're saddled with some perverts playing a Dwarf, Hobbit, and Fairy, the choice came down to playing an Elf and constantly wasting time figuring what skill to roll in peeking up your robes, or making you the same height.

Oh. In that case, thank you. Hmm, yes, I believe I can make this work. *writes notes*

Well shi... I mean, can I change my character now?

Umm, how about 'No.' Anyway, moving on. Sea, thanks for joining us in our group.

It's not like I wanted to be doing this or anything.

Oh you. Like we talked about, you'll be the party's bard. I, err, just had to change a few things to get it set-up properly. You don't mind being an Elf, right?

... dammit.

Ahh, good, good. Now, Corvus. I know you've just been waiting to know what I've cooked up for you.

I'm going to be a furry because I called you a Guatemalan, aren't I?

Nope. You're a furry because you called me a Cuban.

Ahh.

... The Guatemalan comment is what makes you a girl, so enjoy being our desu~desu Codex Catgirl!

Ugh.... someone kill me.

Now now, I'm sure Scrooge will be doing her best to keep you alive and healthy, fufufu~

Not. Helping.

Well, then, shall I take it we are all ready to begin now?

Now, as I was saying...

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

Paper bag.

 

[shiteatingnippledick]

Shit, I forgot wiz 6 fairies look like demons.

 

[corvus]

I may be lacking in man-parts and be a humanoid-terrier abomination, but I just know my furry avatar will go on to do great things. Let it commence!

 

[Doctor Sbaitso]

nice.

 

[stabby]

Part Two - It Begins (With Rats)

Spoiler

As you gather before the ancient, quiet castle, the gate before you creak to life, struggling against their rusted frames as they slowly open.

It would seem that an unknown hand beckons you to enter, do you dare accept the invitation?

WE DARE.

Wow. Nice to see you guys getting into character.

...

Well, that's nice, I say we turn ar-

The door closes behind you.

Okay, I take out my lockpicks and -

Err, I'm still setting the scene here.

... so you're saying this is a cutscene.

It's, well, almost over?

Oh what the ... okay, we keep moving forward.

Any time now stabby.

Small scampering noises echo down far distant corridors, a reminder that it is YOU who are the intruder here...

So we're playing now?

Yes.

I go search for evil to smite in the name of God.

I follow him and Pew!Pew!Pew! things with my magic missiles!

...

I commit seppuku.

Fufufu~

I equip my Staff, Robes and Sandals.

... wut?

You can't be serious. stabby?

Aha. I see our efficient healer has noticed the difference between 'Equipment' and 'Inventory.'

Hang on, you mean to tell us that we walked into a dark and foreboding Castle CARRYING all our equipment in our backpacks?

... err, yes?

ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?!

Silence! .... I, umm, take it you all will be putting on your equipment then?

YES!!!

... okay.

You all take the time to put on your equipment.

Okay, now I turn around to look at the closed doo-

You are beset by rats.

Rats in a Cellar, seriously stabby?

... we're on the ground floor?

Ah. Okay then. But still. Rats.

Sure. Actions?

I swing my sword Righteously.

I also swing my sword.

Check your sheet, that's not what your attack is called.

What? ... oh FFS, seriously? Fine, I use 'Neko~Slice'

I thrust my staff at them.

Heh, I could thrust yo-

Tsk. Behave now, or do you want to be joining Corvus in the Neko~chan squad?

Err, yes. I hide.

Good choice. Sea?

I play metal riffs on my Lute.

I dodge.

... okay. Everyone, roll dice.

Haha, Catgirl gets bitten by a rat.

Oh shut up.

They... fell asleep?

How does that even make sense?

Dice man, who knows how they decide things. Oh, you also woke up that rat by the way.

*twitch*

So it seems it was only our Neko~Chan who took damage that round ...

*snicker*

Okay. Next round, actions?

Same.

Bite me will you!

Excellent.

And everyone gains 9 gold.

Weren't there 3 rats?

Oh, yes, well, err, the last rat took bleeding damage from Iren's sword. Yes, that's totally what happened.

...

Meh, a kill is a kill.

Exactly. I didn't forget anything. Now then, what shall you be doing?

The door...?

Beyond your abilities I'm afraid.

Figures.

May I suggest that we head West?

Is there something you know that you aren't telling us?

Nein, I simply suggest it as an effective method to start mapping the layout of this castle. As we can almost safely assume we in the southern most part, if we pick a corner as a reference and begin our search from there we can minimize our waste of paper as we explore.

Hang on, 'Map'? You mean we're keeping track of this ourselves?

Huh, what a fabulous idea. You certainly are now.

SCROOOOOOOOGE!

... fine. Let's go West.

You reach the western wall of the Entrance Chamber, and come across a pair of doors. One set in the western wall, and one on the southern wall that appears to be locked.

Finafuckingly.

You fail in your lockpick attempt.

... shutup.

Step aside, and allow a Man to open this door.

The door is now jammed.

You were saying?

... nothing at all.

Whatever. We open the door on the west wall.

You enter a long corridor extending to the North and Sound, and imagine it -

Flavour is unimportant, we go South!

Geez, who put her in charge?

... *shrugs*

Err, okay... A short walk brings you to a crossroad, and by the looks of it you are in the base of the Southwestern tower. Stairs ascend and decend to the West and South respectively, and a corridor extends towards the East.

Yes, this is a perfect point to begin. *scribbles on graph paper*

Okay then... err, we go East?

The corridor soon comes to an end as another set of stairs leads upwards, you think perhaps to atop the Castle's ramparts?

That's... helpful. Okay then group, suggestions? Scrooge?

*scribbling notes*

... break time?

Yup, update was getting a little long, and ITT stabby learns just how much work is involved when one is too verbose. Anyhoo, stay tuned for the next episode of the Shoutbox Crew with Part 3: Math, how does it Work?

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

Don't make me run some random RPG in my library and start roleplaying other Codexers.

 

[stabby]

Don't make me run some random RPG in my library and start roleplaying other Codexers.

Sounds like I just got a volunteer for the Kthnxbai Kitty Kommittee I was going to put together for Class of Heroes 2, and before you ask if I wouldn't, ohohoho, I would.

... but on the other hand I guess I can think about requests to change character portraits.

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

PSP, eh? Can't guarantee that it will run on the emulator.
Though my tablet managed to make Valkyrie Chronicles 2 run at a decent framerate.

 

[Scroo]

Great stuff so far stabby, great stuff

And might I suggest that you'd best grind up to level 3 on the first floor, it will make the early game waaay easier for you then. Otherwise we will probably all get slaughtered on the lower floors. But if that's too popamole for you, fine, bring 'em on then

 

[stabby]

Part Three - Math, How Does it Work?

Spoiler

Okay then, everyone fed and stretched? Good. So where were we, ahh, yes. You see stairs going up. What do you do?

Hmm.

Why would we leave this floor? We've barely begun to explore it.

Does it matter? There's bound to be loot whether we go up or stay here.

I say we go up, how hard can it be?

...

...

Well, when you put it like that, I think it's an easy choice. Everyone agree to turn around?

Yes.

... sure, whatever.

-_-

Okay then, we turn arou-

You are attacked by vines

Goddammit stabby!

Vines, ha! We've got swords! This will be easy.

What kind of vines are we facing?

You do not kn-

Oh no, we mustn't let them tangle us up and tear off our clothes and start to -

- oh Jesus Christ, I mean really?

Can I switch seats with someone?

Hehe, sorry. I meant to say 'I dodge'.

Whatever, everyone roll dice.

Crap.

Why do they keep falling asleep to my music?

You have defeated the monsters, you each gain experience and 11 gold.

Haha! Another one falls to my blade!

Err, you realize you're tied in kills with our healer, right? That and Scrooge has been doing better damage so far.

I will not be outdone by a wo... healer.

Yes, well. *Ahem* You return to the base of the Southwestern tower, with the long corridor leading North.

North it is then.

As you walk North, you see that forty feet beyond the door to the Entrance Chamber there is a set of stairs to your right, leading upwards. Where exactly in the castle would this lead you, you find yourselves wondering.

We do not care and continue towards the North.

You are attacked by Vines.

You suck at this stabby.

... I dodge.

I hide.

You fail. Again I might add.

Well, that could have been worse.

*chuckle*

... and Scrooge now has the most kills in the party.

You have successfully identified these creatures as 'Creeping Vines.'

Wait. You mean that you've got more than one type of vine for us to fight?

Maybe?

Heh, Scrooge, I could show you a thing or two about pen-

Perhaps you should pay attention?.

The Creeping Vine dies. Someone is motivated.

I said I will not be outdone!

Hey look guys, I can kill things t-

Ohohoho, it's neck and neck again, your answer Iren?

I. Will. Not. Be. OUTDONE!

You have defeated the monsters. Everyone gains experience and you each get 10 gold.

Wait, 10 gold?

Yes, 10 gold.

This is not logical. Earlier we faced 2 of the same monsters and earned a total of 66 gold. Now you say that the amount each monster gives has significantly lessened to -

I believe what Scrooge is trying to say is WHY ARE WE GETTING LESS GOLD FOR KILLING MORE MONSTERS?!

It's the dice man, they're evil things.

Again with the dice. They are simple things stabby, they cannot be evil.

No-no. Play against me in a game of Bloodbowl. Then you'll see some truly evil dice.

...

Shall we move on then?

But it makes no sense!

... can I ask something?

Err, sure?

Has the fairy really, I don't know, done anything so far?

'The Fairy' has a name you know, and I've done plenty.

I'm not sure if dodging counts as 'plenty' there shiteating, can't you cast a spell or two?

I will not waste my great arcane powers on lowly rats and vines! Besides, I can't reach anything from back here.

Okay, you move up and switch with Zwu... err, zwanzig.

... fine.

*sigh* Can we move on then?

Yes. We continue Northward.

Finally. *ahem* The corridor continues North for some time, and opens up once you reach the base of what must be the Northwestern Castle Tower, with stairs ascending and decending to the West and North respectively. A corridor leads to the East

This is excellent *scribbles* To the East then friends!

And we're attacked by what now, stabby?

Nothing. Nothing at all.

Wait, really?

You proceed towards the East, where after fifty feet you come across a gate in the northern wall that bears a message:

You also see that 10 feet to the south there is a door which appears to be unlocked.

Hehe, now that's an 'Open Me' sign if ever I saw one, I get out my lockpicks and...

It resists your attemps.

Seriously? I haven't even started yet. Is there any locked door that I can open here?

Well quite frankly your Skullduggery skill sucks. Secondly, there's this concept called a 'Puzzle' that you should probably learn about.

Yes, yes. We continue East.

But there's a door to the South...

We will continue scouting the perimeter!

... okay.

You continue to the end of the corridor, where it opens to what you assume to be the Northeastern Castle Tower. It looks not unlike the two previous towers. You can go Up, Down, or South.

That was a little lackluster.

How many ways can you describe the base of a castle tower? Beside, we all know where you guys are going.

South.

... south.

As you walk down the corridor to the South, you notice how it mirrors the corridor between the Northwestern and Southwestern towers, as you come across a set of stairs...

Which we ignore.

... which you ignore and continue on. Passing by a door, that you assume to lead to the Entrance Chamber, you continue to the corridor's end at the base of the Southeastern tower, and notice how its layout mirrors that of the Southwestern one.

Hmm, yes. Excellent indeed. I believe we can go up a level now.

Going up is good.

... or perhaps it is not?

I, err, wait! We haven't finished exploring the floor. I say we keep doing that.

That does sound like a good idea, not that I'm afraid or anything.

Let's go back to the Entrance Chamber then.

You return to the Entrance Chamber.

Nice, and all this time we were never -

You stumble upon a group of bats.

... attacked. I just had to open my mouth.

Okay then Eatingnipple, let's see what you're made of.

... I dodge.

What? I'm a Fairy, I still can't reach.

... that is a good point.

Roll dice!

Aha, business as usual I see.

Way to go Zwu~zwu!

Well, we can't all stand around and do nothing, right?

*glare*

Oh, almost forgot. You have defeated the Monsters, you each gain 66 experience points and 7 gold pieces.

Shall we return to our original party formation?

Okay...

I guess we take a proper look at his Chamber now?

Yes, lets see, where did I put that... ah, here it is: As you look through the Chamber, aside from the two doors to the Western & Eastern walls there are 4 doors which appear to be locked. In the center of the chamber, within the south wall, stands the gate that led you in. Across from it there is an nook where a pair of Archways that seem to lead into an ajoining chamber.

So we really just went around in a big circle.

Looks to be the case.

At least we're close to leveling up.

Not as close as you would think.

What?

Oh, nothing important.

Great. Well, since I guess that we won't be opening these doors anytime soon, let's cross into the next chamber then.

Aye, let's do that.

As you near the entrance to the next chamber, a Rogue jumps out from the shadows and blocks your path.

A Rogue? So we're fighting a proper enemy now?

With a sword and everything?

That is correct

I, umm, protect the party with my shield and wait for Sea to put him to sleep.

That's actually a good plan, I, err, also use my shield to protect the party.

I cast Bless.

Your spell fizzles.

I play a lute solo to exhaust him from amazement of my talents.

The Rogue resists your attempt to put him to sleep, perhaps he is a smooth jazz fan?

Shit, this is not going to be an easy fight then is it?

Ha! I knew something like this was going to happen. ENERGY BLAST!

Alright Shitnipples!

You do 3 damage.

That's okay, do it again!

... I'm out of spellpoints...

... you are completely useless!

Arrrgh! Everyone Attack!

No one can withstand my skills for long!

Scheiße!

Yes!

Dammit! Why does my Neko~Slice always miss?!

You have identified the Rogue to be a-

WE DON'T CARE!

... wow, even you sea?

Excellent, one more attack should do it.

Deus Vult!

Yes! YES! YES! I AM THE HOLY WARRIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR!!!

Can you not jump on the table at least?

Ah, yes, sorry.

Thank you. Anyway, You each gain experience and 12 gold pieces.

I think it would be prudent to rest now, perhaps I should-

Sounds good. We rest.

Sure thing, let's rest.

... Yes.

You all rest for a time and regain your stamina, no monsters come across you.

... I was going to say, perhaps I should heal one of you as to not let my spellpoints go to waste?

Ahh. Hehehe.... ooops.

I think we should end it here for now. Will I be seeing you all next week?

... it's not like I have anything better to do. Sure.

Agreed.

Fufufu~

Well, I know I mentioned something about posting maps and progress per actual gameplay session, but I imagine it's fairly obvious as to how far I've gotten at this point. Also, bumps towards the next page would certainly be appreciated.


Just sayin'

 

[Scroo]

Haha, great stuff again!

And I'm not a healer anymore, I'm obviously the amazon saving those sorry butts I call my party

 

[corvus]

Neko Corvus is so mediocre. Neko Corvus is sad.

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

 

[Monstrous Bat]

Is this stabby person another Black Cat alt or something?

And I don't think you should be playing Wiz 6 without any hybrid-class characters, it kind of doesn't work.

 

[RK47]

Eyes bleeding.
Can't take it.

 

[stabby]

Is this stabby person another Black Cat alt or something?

And I don't think you should be playing Wiz 6 without any hybrid-class characters, it kind of doesn't work.

Uguu~ I really wish people would stop insulting Black Cat like this, associating her with me is just plain mean (and stuffies )

As for classes, when you're being told "I wanna be a short thief!" and "Make me a fairy mage plz" You really don't have much to work with. I also didn't feel like rerolling much, so that's why sea ended up as an Elf rather than my planned Mook Bard.

Haha, great stuff again!

And I'm not a healer anymore, I'm obviously the amazon saving those sorry butts I call my party

Thank you, and speaking of, I did forget to put the current rankings up:

Codex Crew Killin' Machine Rankings

1. Irenaeus - 7 Kills
   
2. Scrooge - 5 Kills
   
3. Corvus - 3 Kills
4. Zwanzig_Zwoelf - 1 Kill
5. Sea - 0 Kills (but influential in getting things killed, so not in last)

And bringing up the rear with a grand total of 3 Damage is Shiteatingnippledick.

Also do keep in mind that it is currently 2 kills that separate a Mean Dwarf Fighter and a Hobbit Priest, so it looks like our Dwarf is slacking off a bit...

Part 4 - Sneak Preview:
Yes, The Shoutbox Gang makes it deeper into the Castle. Loot is found! Levels are gained! Someone dies! The battle for Top Killing Machine intensifies! AND SEND ACTUALLY KILLS SOMETHING! All this excitement and more in our next update, Tales of the Second Floor!

 

[zwanzig_zwoelf]

Well...

Spoiler

 

[shiteatingnippledick]

AND SEND ACTUALLY KILLS SOMETHING

 

[stabby]

... made you look!

Pardon the bump, currently sorting through 200+ captures for the next update (or two actually) and am kind of liking that so far 1mb worth of images is has already used 600m of my monthly bandwith allowance at photobucket (ie 6%), so I'm thinking it's time for this one to hit the next page.

That said, to make sure that this post isn't completely devoid of LP content, allow me to put on my attention courtesan hat (whore is such a dirty word) and put up a photo to display my pitiful mapping skills:

Current Progress

... yup. That's how far I've gotten over 3 updates. :facepalm: But it's okay, over the next one (or two, longwindedness depending) much more of the map has been discovered, like 200% more even!

Dammit. Must resist urge to count squares now...

Anyway, hoping for update to be up in the next couple of days.

 

[Scroo]

Your stairs look cleaner than mine. Otherwise we do have pretty much the same mapping style.

And I am totally not pushing this thread to the next page, 'k, this is a legitimate post.

Oh, and pls open the chests in the right order. You will know what I am talking about once you encounter them.

 

[stabby]

Oh, and pls open the chests in the right order. You will know what I am talking about once you encounter them.

Someone dies!