Inactive [LP CYOA] Overlord

[lightbane]

Well, I assumed that if he was taken into the air, then he would have been forced to use his wings to keep himself from falling down, which means he probably would have to close the toxic vents in order to move his wings. It was worth a shot.

 

[asxetos]

A1. No pain no gain

 

[Kz3r0]

A.2.

 

[Jester]

A2 > A1

 

[archaen]

B3 >A2

 

[lightbane]

Just to be sure: choosing any of the A options doesn't prevent Erdrick from using support techniques/spells such as summoning the Barb-Gauntlet, activating Battle Aura and Battle Premonition, right?

One would assume that our ex-Hero is smart enough to do so, but it wouldn't be the first time that a Codexian character attempts to physically overcome a stronger foe without first using any of his special tricks to even the odds, resulting in his humiliating defeat due his poor judgement. Moreover, if that poisonous mist is not considered magical but a "natural attack" instead, we're screwed unless Erd can finish the battle quickly and teleport to the regeneration machine before he runs out of HP. For the same reason, perhaps he should take a free action to warn his companions to stay away from the mist if this takes too long.

Lastly, is Mercant overcharging himself with Gygadine Verdant + Battle Aura + summon the Gauntlet to raise his physical attributes to the limit, then obliterate Kek with a flurry of Consecutive Serious Punches an allowed course of action? It could be considered B4 if so.

 

[Grimgravy]

A2>B2

 

[Baltika9]

A1

I cast fist.
Come one people, lets make Erdrick and barbarosa a unholy muscle wizard villain.

YES!

A1

A1

 

[TOME]

A3>B2>Bx

 

[treave]

Current tally:

A1 - 6
A2 - 4
A3 - 1
B1 - 1
B2 - 1
B3 - 1

Just to be sure: choosing any of the A options doesn't prevent Erdrick from using support techniques/spells such as summoning the Barb-Gauntlet, activating Battle Aura and Battle Premonition, right?

It doesn't.

Lastly, is Mercant overcharging himself with Gygadine Verdant + Battle Aura + summon the Gauntlet to raise his physical attributes to the limit, then obliterate Kek with a flurry of Consecutive Serious Punches an allowed course of action? It could be considered B4 if so.

You would first have to learn the Consecutive Serious Punches technique.

 

[Nevill]

“No! Dangerous. If it touches you… terrible poison. You will die!”

Thinking this through, I really don't want to engage in unarmed combat here.

B1>A3>A2.

Tally

Kipeci A1
Karwelas B2
Nevill B1>A2
Elfberserker A1
Azira A1>A2>A3>Bx
lightbane A2*>A3>B1>B2
ScubaV A1
asxetos A1
Kz3r0 A1
Jester A2>A1
archaen B3>A2
Grimgravy A3>B2
Baltika9 A1
TOME A3>B2>Bx
Lambchop19 A1>A3

A1 - 8
A2 - 2 (4)
A3 - 2
B1 - 1 (0)
B2 - 1
B3 - 1 (0)

 

[Kipeci]

We have a gauntlet blocking direct contact with our most righteous fist as well as ample magic to blow that garbage away, freeze it, whatever, not to mention support counteracting it from the back. I think we can handle an overgrown slime.

 

[Nevill]

I think we can handle an overgrown slime.

There is no question about us being able to handle it.

Thing is, it's like hunting a porcupine by trying to sit on it with your bare ass. Sure you can do that, but it's not the most efficient way, and it is going to hurt. A lot.

This is us choosing a direct contact method with the stuff we were specifically warned not to touch by someone who understands more about it than we do. You can't tell 'we didn't know' afterwards.

As for freezing it... that's not what the options imply. Besides, you need much lower temperatures to freeze gas. One could say, Ice Storm level temperatures.

 

[lightbane]

It will be fine: as long as the penises don't touch Erd limits himself to only use his Gauntlet and his metal-tipped combat boots*, we won't get into direct physical contact with the poison. The remaining hand can be covered with an improvised "Gygadine glove" for protection but also to add a bigger punch to our attacks.

Besides, the worst that can happen is that either Erdrick gets a somewhat lethal case of lung cancer; or he's defeated, captured and thrown into the Dark Lord's torture basement, waking up to find himself naked and hanging from the ceiling, with his legs cut for extra humilliation and injury. But I believe the Codex already has experience with the latter, so it will be okay.


That reminds me: an unorthodox way for Mercant to train his fisting techniques could be to use his Doppelanger spell to summon a clone of himself, then manually control it while Barbatos temporally assumes control of the original body, so Erd can spar with himself. It should be a risk-free tactic, right?


*I'm going to assume that adventurers have combat boots as part of their standard gear, or he got these when he went out to buy himself some clothes with the Prince's money.

 

[Kipeci]

None of the options imply anything about using countermeasures against the gas, indicating that Erdrick isn't too concerned about it. The freezing thing was an example, our abundant wind magic almost certainly would work better and we have no issues with it so allow me to more officially suggest that. My point is, we have magical countermeasures and if Erdrick has the feeling that his life is going to be in danger he has the premonitions and the magical skill to kick it up a notch and ensure safety. For the time being, I'd like to actually get in some effort with training our fist magic since we have a tremendously powerful fist-based item and poor Barbatos needs some attention before we can probably figure out more of his wisdom.

 

[Nevill]

None of the options imply anything about using countermeasures against the gas

Killing Kek instantly is a good countermeasure. That's one of the reasons why the option of getting serious is in.

 

[Kz3r0]

Flopping to A1 to settle it.

 

[lightbane]

Well then, epic-fisting wins at the end, as expected. Brobatos better gives us something awesome that will be worrh the trouble. In any case, hopefully as a Hero Erd had plenty of experience in holding his breath and outlasting poisons.

 

[TOME]

If you guys wanted to go down the melee route, why did you vote for scholar/magic researcher? We already have enough fighter levels from hero training, we don't need more.

 

[Baltika9]

The no-gains crowd comes out full-force.

 

[Nevill]

Because it's a funny contrast. We are still a wizard, first and foremost - but the idea of a Muscle Wizard punching face in magic duels is hilarious enough to be a good fit for the LP.

Really, though, we have found a demonic weapon that just so happens to be a Gauntlet. Adjusting your specs for your unique equipment is not a rare thing to happen in RPGs.

Also, haven't you noticed that Codex LOVES bipolar characters aka tsundrabbits?

Also the Codex never change, after the kicking ass diplomat, the shy womanizer, the NEET special agent we have the lazy busybody.

What's wrong with adding melee wizard to the mix?

 

[a cut of domestic sheep prime]

A1>A3 - Tsunderabbit Strike!

 

[TOME]

But we already have a monk in our party, one who could use the gauntlet for it's full potential. We just have to remove the death status effect from her.

It's sad to pass up critical strike for spells.

 

[Elfberserker]

I think the only way to get codex constantly to vote and upgrade one specif combat ability is to start character which is balanced all around like noble magic knight.
Codex is only consistent in its inconstancy.

Also Muscle wizards are awesome.

 

[Nevill]

The Codex votes with their hearts much more often than with their minds.

And the heart says that BRObatos is a BRO, so people want to throw him a bone.