Completed Let's Play: The Blackwell PENTALOGY!

[ghostdog]

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[Angthoron]

And bump to the next page he did.

 

[Darth Roxor]

AWRIGHT. Last time we checked, Rosa's overdone on LSD and started seeing dead people.

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Let's take a look at some photoes first:

It's funny. With Joey there, we almost look like a real family. I can't believe that Joey was around when Auntie Lauren was taking care of me.

Joey crashes yet another photograph. He doesn't look happy.

This is actually pretty subtle, because nothing points you to look at the old photoes to check for anything OMINOUS!! I probably wouldn't do that either, if not for the later games that have these photoes hanging on walls, so you can look at them again.

And a picture of JoAnn and her friends. JoAnn is on the left, the one in the middle is our ghost, and the one on the right is...

...On the left

Shut up, ghost of Johnny Cash.

As I was about to say, the one on the right is someone we don't know yet.

Let's chat with Joey a bit.

What do you want, sweetheart?

So what can you actually DO? As a ghost. Any powers or something like that?

What you see is what you get, dear. I can float through walls as long as I'm still near you.

But you can't touch anything?

Not really... Well, you remember that breeze you felt when I... manifested myself last night? That's the extent of my physical presence.

Not really.

Everyone's a critic...

I think I've heard enough.

Yeah, let's get going.

Bugging neighbours is what we do best, so let's do some more of it.

You look a little... preoccupied.

I'm fine.

Suddenly, the dawg starts barking at Joey like mad.

Moti never acts like that.

Oh jeez. In case you haven't noticed, some animals can sense me. Are you getting a good look, mutt?

What's gotten into you, Moti? I'm sorry, he must be sick or something.

It's all right.

You said yesterday that you sense things. Could you tell me more about that?

Well, I'm not psychic or anything, if that's what you mean. I'm just observant. Anyone could tell something was wrong, if they kept their eyes open. Speaking of which... Care to tell me what's wrong?

What do you mean?

You look... ill at ease. Uncomfortable. The way your eyes keep moving back and forth, it's like you want to look at something behind you. Is everything all right?

Say you're fine, kid.

I'm... fine.

Yep. Everything's just dandy.

Just... dandy.

And could you stop looking at me? I mean, I know it's hard...

I see. Well, I'm here if you need me. Come back whenever you'd like.

Also, something struck me lately. Her name is Nishanti Sharma, right? Sounds familiar?

Sharming Fashion Company. It's a strange name, but it has meaning behind it. It's based on my family's name - Sharma. And it sounds like 'charming'.

Coincidence? YOU DECIDE.

But back to the task at hand.

Dogs, cats, birds. Any dumb animal.

So what does that make me?

I dunno, a gerbil? You kinda look like a gerbil.

Hmmm, he sorta has a point. I mean, look at her teeth...

Shut up.

And since we're done bugging the neighbours, let's bug our favourite goth instead.

Kelly!

Could I ask you some follow-up questions, Kelly?

Sigh. Fine. Make it quick.

How are you holding up?

I'm fine. Midterms are a bitch, but I'm handling it. Or I WOULD be handling it, if you didn't keep bugging me.

Thanks for lending me that photograph.

No big deal, it was just sitting there on her desk.

Can I take a look around?

What for?

Just to see if I can find anything else about JoAnn.

What, you're a detective now? Forget it. You can ask your stupid questions, but you touch nothing.

Could you tell me about the other girls in the photo?

Oh, THEM.

You know them?

Only through JoAnn. The blond girl is... Alli, I think. And the Asian girl is Susan.

Do you know them well?

No, I tried to avoid them whenever they were here. I need my space. JoAnn needed her friends around her. So whenever JoAnn turned this place into Social Central, I split. They didn't care for me, and I didn't care much for them.

Do you know anything about JoAnn's friend Alli?

You mean miss Blondie? I know enough, which isn't much. She was over here all the time, visiting JoAnn. She was kinda... sweet, I guess. Laughed all the time. Ugh, that was annoying. That was usually my cue to get outta here. Why do you want to know about her?

I'm having... difficulty finding her. Would you know where she is?

I dunno, she could be anywhere. Studying, partying...

Pushing up daisies?

Shh!

Huh?

Nothing.

Uh... right.

I don't suppose you know anything about Susan?

Not much. Quiet, I guess. Maybe she just didn't talk around me. I never stuck around long enough to get to know her.

Thanks for helping out.

There's some stuff on the desk to the right:

And a bulletin board hanging on the wall:

The photo on the left:

The future mrs Davenport? I wonder what that means.

centre:

I recognize her, that's JoAnn.

right:

That's her, the ghost in the park. She looks so happy here. I wonder what happened to make her... like that.

Do you know anyone named Davenport?

No, but it's a stupid name.

It's written right over there on JoAnn's bulletin board.

You think I care what she does? I mean, what she did. I mean, I don't know anyone with that name. Sorry.

Bitch is trying to weasel out. No matter, let's snatch the notebook...

No. JoAnn and I might not have been buddies, but I'll be damned if I let some stranger paw through her stuff.

Or not... this will require some improvising.

Can I use your phone?

You what?

It'll only take a second.

Fine, fine, just hurry up.

Who do you think you're calling?

Well, that's a good question I guess. Rosa picks up the phone, and the mouse pointer activates, but no dialogue options...

Hm. Let's click on Joey.

Hello, could I speak to Joey, please?

Score!

...

Hi, Joey?

Um...

God, he's dumb.

Yes, I had some questions for you.

... Ahhh! Heh, not bad, kid, not bad. If you got something to say, say it quick. Lady pincushion here is starting to look a little hot under the collar.

Joey, can you do something about that little bird who is watching me?

Huh? You mean metal nose?

Yes, she's making me nervous.

Me? What can I do?

You performed a little trick for me earlier. I'd like you to repeat it for me. Do you see the pile of papers on the desk? I need you to work your magic on them.

Ahh, sure sure, I can handle that.

Thanks again, Kelly.

Yeaaaah. Sure.

Yoink!

Nice one!

As for the notebook:

Looks like standard poli-sci lecture notes. It looks like JoAnn tried to doodle in class. The last set of notes in this book is pretty... strange. I'd better take a closer look.

My pet degus can draw better than that.

Whoa.

Do you know anyone named Alexander?

No, sorry.

Oh well, let's gtfo.

You commited your first burglary.

Is that what I just did?

For the greater good, kid. For the greater good.

That makes me feel SO much better.

Davenport. Alexander. Susan (future mrs Davenport) + Alexander

Hmm.

Hm, I think it's safe to say that these refer to the same person.

Also had a word with the useless R.A., but since he's useless, he didn't have anything to say.

To the batmobile!

I don't want to, but I guess we should talk to the ghost again.

Don't worry, I'll do the talking.

Young lady, I hate to be the one to tell you this, but you're dead.

It's so quiet... I...

Sweetheart, are you listening to me?

They all go away... The Deacon made them go away.

Deacon?

Listen, you don't have to worry about it anymore. Whatever it is. Just... let go.

He haunts my dreams. He gets into my head. He poisoned me, he's trying to kill me.

But you're... oh forget it.

Are you friends with a girl named JoAnn?

JoAnn, JoAnn, beware JoAnn when her plan's unfurled. For she intends to take over the world. She had to go away, he drove her away, she didn't understand.

Uh... ok?

Do you know why JoAnn killed herself?

JoAnn? She can't be dead, she's going to change the world. She's not dead, even though she had to go away. They all had to go away. Because of the Deacon.

Who the hell is this Deacon?

Is your name Alli?

Yes, that's me! Alli Montego of story and song! She kisses the boys, but not for long.

Cute. Well, Alli Montego. At least we've confirmed who you are. Can you tell me about your friend Susan?

Quiet Sue. Little lady Lee, always neat and always fair. Won't say much, but you'll know she's there.

Lady... Lee?

She had to go away. Stupid Deacon, sending away all my friends. Even the little, little ones.

So she's a pedo?

Do you know anyone named Alexander Davenport?

On a date with Alexander the Great. Was it an accident or was it just fate?

Can you tell me who the Deacon is?

The Deacon is the Deacon. We called him and he came. He got into my head. He's scared, he's diseased. He's made me diseased too. Now everyone goes away.

We'll figure this out, and we'll be back.

What, you don't like dogs?

You know what I mean...

But the question still stands: Who (or what) is this Deacon?

Does the word 'Deacon' mean anything to you?

Deacon? No, I'm afraid not.

Does the name 'Deacon' mean anything to you?

Nope, I'm agnostic.

Durr. Useless people are still useless.

Back to the batcave.

"Lee" is a pretty common name, but it should narrow things down. I think I got her. Susan Lee, 18 years old, was admitted to Bellevue Hospital last week after an apparent suicide attempt.

I think that's our girl.

Alli Montego? Let's see if I can find her. Hm, she apparently spent some time on a spiritual internet forum. She was looking for information about... Ouija boards? "Are Ouija boards dangerous?" she asked. "Can they call anything evil? And if so, how do you get rid of it?"

Oh jeez. Another bunch of hacks messing with those stupid boards.

This has happened before?

A few times. These things are NOTHING but trouble.

Hm, an Alexander Davenport was listed as being on the Hockey Team at NYU. It doesn't say anything else about him, though.

And now for some family history.

What was Auntie Lauren like?

What do you wanna know about her for?

I just do, can't you tell me anything?

Hey, we've got lots to do. Ask me later.

Can you tell me more about Auntie Lauren?

Eh, I guess. She was a tough lady, stubborn. Smoked like a chimney. You're (lololo in-game typo) aunt was... she was tough. Always ready to pick a fight, wouldn't take guff from nobody. We got on famously.

So you liked her?

Liked her? Hell... Sure, I liked her. She was the first person in ten years who was willing to talk to me. She didn't scream or run away. And she certainly didn't SWOON like some people.

Shut up.

She just looked at me and said 'Oh'. That was it. That was all I needed to hear.

So what happened after that?

What's this, an interrogation? Cut it with the questions, kid, you're bothering me. We'll talk about this later.

Indeed, we will.

What was my grandmother like?

Her? We have to talk about HER?

What's wrong with her?

Nothing. Forget it. Ask me later.

What was my grandmother like?

Ole Pattycake was a real bundle of laughs.

Pattycake?

Yeah, your grandmother. Her name was Patricia, right? So you get Pat. Patty. Pattycake.

You really called her Pattycake?

Yeah, that really hacked her off. Come to think of it, just about everything I did hacked her off.

Like what? Why did she hate you so much?

Because I ruined her perfect little life. She had the nice house, the supportive hubby, the two kids... and then I came along.

Yeah, you have a way of ruining peaceful lives.

Hm. I'm done talking about her. Ask me again later.

Joey, you're in this photograph.

So I am. That was Jack and Maria's wedding.

My parents?

Yeah

Why were you at the wedding?

Because your aunt insisted on going, and I go where she goes. I could have talked her out of it, but she put her foot down. Tough lady, your aunt, when she needed to be.

You don't look very happy in this picture.

That's because I wasn't. There was a spirit trapped in an alley, down in Chinatown. A little girl, five years old. Lost and confused and needing our help. But did your aunt solve the case? No. Going to the wedding was IMPORTANT, she said. More important. Can you imagine?

Can you tell me about this picture, Joey?

Ooh, yeah, I remember this. That was taken about forty years ago. Your grandmother there insisted on it.

So that's my grandmother?

Yep.

And that's... my dad? And auntie Lauren?

In the flesh.

What were you doing in this picture?

Being ignored, as usual. Real strong believer in denial, that woman.

How did you die?

Excuse me? How did I DIE? That's a bit of a personal question, isn't it?

Is it?

YES.

Oh, sorry. I think I've heard enough

Yeah, let's get going.

And here we end our today's update. Next time, we'll be visiting Susan in the hospital, drugging dogs and exorcising spirits.

Stay tuned!

 

[Angthoron]

Very nice, though the telephone bit is a bit odd - wouldn't the goth have gotten at least slightly suspicious after that?

 

[Darth Roxor]

Very nice, though the telephone bit is a bit odd - wouldn't the goth have gotten at least slightly suspicious after that?

Yeah, I thought so too, unless Rosa was speaking in a superquiet voice (which she wasn't).

 

[Gondolin]

Nice. Moar! :D

 

[chemchok]

Sort of weird seeing my freshman dorm in a game. Also, nice LP.

 

[tarkin]

Score!

Fuck yeah!

I don't know why but i like this game. Keep them coming.

 

[KickAss]

weeee update!!

 

[Darth Roxor]

Welcome back! Today we will be sending Alli where her place is

Spoiler

The kitchen

Spoiler

We shall start by asking her about the ouija boards:

Why are you interested in Ouija boards?

Ouija boards? I hate them! Why do you have to bring THAT up? I knew a ouija board once. The next thing I knew, everybody went away

What happened with the ouija board?

No, no, no, they're horrible things and I won't DISCUSS!!! them.

Kid, we can't help you unless we know what happened.

Hmm, everybody went away.

So, the three stupid hoes were playing spirit summoning, and after that, they've been stalked by some 'Deacon' fellow. I believe it's safe to assume that they've actually called him:

The girls were interested in ouija boards... and they're all haunted by someone named The Deacon. Could there be a connection?

Did you summon something with the ouija board?

Did I?

That's why I'm asking you...

I hate those things! I'll never use one again!

And why's that?

Because...

The Deacon, kid. Did you get in contact with someone named the Deacon?

The Deacon! I hate him so much!

I knew it! Damn kids and your damn ouija boards. Don't worry, we'll clean up this mess.

It's time to pay Susan a visit. According to the internetz, she is currently stationed in the hospital, because she's gone nuts.

I was stuck here for twenty five years. Why'd you have to drag me back here, huh?

Is Susan Lee a patient here?

Susan? Yeah, we've got her. She came in about a week ago.

May I visit Susan Lee?

Sure, if you're on the approved guest list. What was your name again?

Rosangela Blackwell.

Sorry, you're not on the list. She'll be out in a week, you can visit her then.

Time to use subterfuge!

I'd like to see Susan Lee, please.

I told you, you're not on the guest list.

Oh, well... that's because...

I wasn't on the list at the time. I should be on it now.

...

Oh really? Well, let's check then. What was your name again?

[bluff] My name is Susan Lee.

[roll: 1, failed] Your name is Susan Lee as well?

Yes...

Er, right. Well, you're still not on the list.

What are you thinking, doll?

[bluff] My name is Alli.

[roll: 8, failed] Sorry, you're still not on the list.

I don't think they'd let dead people in, sweetheart. But good try!

Hm. The school thought that Adrian was a girl because of his name. 'Alex' could also be a girl's name. I wonder...

I should be on it now.

Oh really? Well, let's check then. What was your name again?

[bluff] My name is Alex Davenport.

[roll: 20, success] Hm, your name IS on the list.

Can I go in now?

Sure, I'll notify the nurse that you're coming. She'll take you in.

Thanks.

Thank the stars for the short-memoried hospital guards that don't even check IDs when letting someone in.

Where's Alexander?

He's... right outside. But I'd like to talk to you first, if that's ok.

I think you're lying.

Rosa needs to invest more in [bluff]

Alexander wouldn't want to see me. He can, but he won't. Who are you?

My name is Rosangela, I'd like to talk to you, if that's ok.

Are you a doctor?

Well, sorta?

Uh, yes I am.

...

Hmpf.

Where's your coat?

My coat? It's uh... all right, I'm not a doctor.

Mmhmm.

So, how are you feeling?

Fine.

That's all?

Yeah. I'm fine. Whatever.

I'd like to talk to you about your friend JoAnn.

You know JoAnn?

Sort of.

What about her?

Can you tell me about her?

She's JoAnn. That's all.

Do you know why JoAnn killed herself? Susan?

She just did. Don't know why.

Do you know what happened to Alli?

Yeah.

Can you tell me why she did it?

No.

We won't be getting much info this way. Let's get into the meat of the conversation and talk about... TEH DEACON

Susan, can you listen to me? You're not crazy. I know what happened, you summoned the Deacon with the ouija board.

No, that didn't really happen...

Susan, you don't have to pretend, I believe you. Whatever happened, I believe you.

He still comes to me. The drugs keep him away during the day, but when I sleep... He enters my head and he won't stop screaming. I thought I was crazy, but JoAnn and Alli... How could it happen to all three of us? It's impossible. The Deacon is real?

I believe so, yes.

Are you here to help me?

I'm going to try.

Thank God, I was ready to die here, but...

I know. Can I ask you some questions about what happened?

Sure, ask whatever you want. JoAnn wanted to save the world, but she couldn't even save her friends. After Alli... went, JoAnn couldn't take it. She blames herself, but it's not her fault. I don't blame her for it, any of it. It was only luck that I ended up here and didn't die.

Do you know why JoAnn killed herself?

Yes. The Deacon, he got into our heads, his voice keeps pleading, babbling. Nothing shuts him up. Just keeps... going. I just wanted quiet. Peace and quiet. That's why JoAnn jumped off the roof. She was willing to give anything just to keep him quiet. Even her life.

Can you tell me about Alli?

Alli, oh I miss her so much. The sweetest, funniest person in the world. You couldn't help but smile with her around. She was always dragging us out on some adventure. She was so... different. Every other girl had pictures of boys on their walls. She had pictures of dogs. She loved dogs.

FURFAG!!!

She was studying to be a vet to take care of them. And now she can't. She... she was the first of us to go. Why is that? How come the strongest of us was the first to break down?

Can you tell me anything about Alex?

Alex... was my boyfriend, I guess. But since I came here, he won't see me anymore. Just as well, the jerk.

So, what happened to you, Susan? What did the Deacon do to you?

The same thing he did to the others. Got into my head and just wouldn't keep quiet. It was just so noisy inside my head, I... had to do something about it. I saw the speeding taxi, and I just... well, you know, here I am.

Were you hurt?

No, the driver hit the brakes in time. Taxi missed me completely. Then the stupid cop on the corner dragged me here. I can't even kill myself right.

Failing at failing

I have to go now, Susan. But I'll come back to check on you again.

Yeah, I can see that. Was it the darkness that gave it away?

I'm just saying.

And since it's getting dark... we're going back to Susan to trigger a plot device!

Hi Susan!

Hi! It's good to see you again.

How are you now?

Better. It's nice to know I'm not crazy. It's just... these drugs. The meds help keep the Deacon's voice low, and that's good. But they also cause water retention, and I have to take a diuretic pill to fix that. And I'm just sick of peeing all the time. Now that I know I'm just haunted and not really crazy, I don't see why I have to take it. I don't care if I retain water and get fat, I just want to stop peeing!

Sounds like... a serious problem when a ghost is haunting you to death.

Is she for real?

I've been palming that pills. Is that bad? Well, I was hoping you could do me a favour? Can you take the pills out of here? I'm scared the orderly will find them.

Fine, give them to me.

You're such a chump...

Thanks so much.

Right, so to get a breakthrough with Alli, we'll need a dawg. And there's only one we know:

Moti, be nice!

Just one moment. *Ahem*.

He never acts like this, never!

It's allright, don't worry about it.

In case you were wondering where's Wyrmlord, she's in the kitchen

Spoiler

Where her place is

So that means, she won't mind us applying drugs to her little friend's food... :twisted:

Ok, I put the pills in the dog biscuit.

Foolish animal. Doing exactly what we wanted... again

Oh, Moti, now? I just took you out an hour ago. Well, you're going to have to wait, I have my hands totally full. Unless... Rosa, would you mind taking Moti for a walk? If you're going to be friends, this is a good opportunity for you to bond.

Oh, SURE! I don't mind at all.

Thank you so much. Moti gets cranky when he doesn't get his way. Just take him to the park until he goes. It shouldn't take long.

It's only a mild diuretic, it won't hurt him. And you're the one in such damn hurry?

All right, point taken.

Hey there, bright eyes. It's me again.

Are you... Him?

No, I'm not, but I've brought some friends. Say 'hi' to the kid, sweetheart.

Uh... hi?

I don't think she wants to see me.

Sure she does. Go on kid, tell Alli how much you want to see her.

Um, yeah, sure, it's great to meet you.

See?

I don't believe you!

It doesn't matter if you believe me or not, she needs your help. See the dog over there?

The boston terrier?

Good, good, you know your breeds. This boston terrier is not feeling too well. I was hoping that you could take a look at him?

I... yes, yes I can! I know a lot about dogs.

So we heard. That's why we came to you.

But... they won't let me help them. They always run away.

This one won't. Go on, the dog needs you.

Um, yeah, sort of.

Hi, little guy. What's your name? Heh, right. Aren't you the cutest thing? Hm, your ears look okay, no sign of inflammation. Now I'm just going to open your mouth... that's odd, I don't feel any breath... I don't feel anything. I...

She starts flickering

Oh... I remember. I'm dead. I killed myself. I had no choice.

Can you tell us what happened?

My friends and I, we played a game. A ouija board, we thought it would be fun.

And you called something...

Yes! He called himself the Deacon. It's... kinda hazy now, but I remember his voice in my head. Screaming.

What did he say?

I don't know, it didn't make any sense. He just kept asking me to help him, but he wouldn't say how. I tried ignoring him, but he just got louder and louder until I took the pills, and...

Shh, it's over now.

I know. So, what now?

Now? We're going to send you where you need to go.

Ow...

Welcome to infinity, Alli. It's... quite something, huh?

No JOKE! I've dreamt of travelling, but I never imagined something like this!

So, are you ready to... well, y'know...

Am I ready to die?

Well, yeah. Sorry, I'm kinda new at this.

That's okay, I'm going to make it easy for you. Just tell me what to do.

Just head towards the light...

The light. Right.

You think I'll see JoAnn over there?

I'm not sure it works like that, but anything is possible.

Well, either way, I'm glad this is over.

Sure.

Well, here goes. See ya!

... see ya.

You're awake. That didn't take too long.

She just... went. She seemed happy about it.

Yeah, sometimes you'll get easy ones. The ones who are all happy to move on. Others, well, you'll see. Anyway, let's get this dog back before the neighbour calls the police. Our work is not over yet.

Just a minute.

Oh, there you are. I was just about to go to bed.

I'm sorry we took so long.

Not to worry. Did you have fun, Moti? Did you have fun? Of course! Well, good night Rosa, thanks for helping out.

And here's where we end. Next time, you'll witness a showdown with the Deacon. It'll also be our last update of Blackwell: Legacy, so in the following ones, we'll move on to the second part: Blackwell: Unbound.

stay tuned.

 

[Angthoron]

Does Rosa ever get better at her bluffs?

Also, awesome stuff. Looking forward to see this Deacon guy.

 

[Grunker]

That was the ending of the first part?

Also - this game's writer is in serious need of some training. Way to many words when they characters actually say so little.

Still a good LP though. Carry on.

 

[Darth Roxor]

That was the ending of the first part?

Noes, the next update will the be the ending.

 

[Grunker]

That was the ending of the first part?

Noes, the next update will the be the ending.

Ah. That makes sense!

 

[Gondolin]

The character definitely needs points in bluff or persuasion.

Also, the whole thing with the hospital guard is pretty silly.

 

[Angthoron]

Adding posts to bump to the next page. Long entries.

 

[Gondolin]

I hope the showdown with the Deacon will be extreme. :wink:

bump

 

[Angthoron]

She'll use her high Cha + Wis scores to make her mortality to return to her without a fight...

...Yeeeeeeah.

 

[Gondolin]

Then she'll go to hell, pick up a big fucking axe and join the Blood War once more.

 

[tarkin]

Next_page++

 

[Angthoron]

Change, page, change.

 

[KickAss]

im doing my part

 

[lightbane]

The Gods of Randomness demand another update. And Bump.

 

[taplonaplo]

and one more...

 

[Angthoron]

This page is rather stubborn about it.