In Progress [LP CYOA] Tower

[Esquilax]

Exposing a kid to every unknown and every danger will eventually cause disaster through sheer statistics. Then again, there is such a thing as dwarven daycare... It could also result in tough as nails kid that is incapable of being traumatized.

So what you're saying is that in this playthrough, we get to be Master Zhang by exposing our little sister to as much physical and psychological trauma as possible to make her stronger. We must find our personal Maniac Island.

 

[Nevill]

Think bigger. The Maniac Floor. Preferably somewhere around level 26:

Twenty Sixth Floor: A humid jungle filled with dangerous beasts.

...but really, keep the kid away from crusaders, cursed ruins and other occupational hazards until she is old enough to hold a weapon, at least.

 

[Kz3r0]

So what you're saying is that in this playthrough, we get to be Master Zhang by exposing our little sister to as much physical and psychological trauma as possible to make her stronger. We must find our personal Maniac Island

Plot twist, she will follow us and appear on the scene at the most dramatic moment.

 

[Nevill]

Well if she can follow a group of kids through the woods after barely learning to walk and without making a sound we are making her a partner and taking her anywhere she wants to go. If only because it'd be safer for us.

 

[ERYFKRAD]

..but really, keep the kid away from crusaders, cursed ruins and other occupational hazards until she is old enough to hold a weapon, at least

So for three years, going by Lone Wolf and Cub.

 

[Nevill]

Yeah. And when she turns five we get her a bow and tell her to hunt.

...or we could raise her a sane and well-adjusted individual. By which, of course, I mean we give her a submachinegun.

 

[ERYFKRAD]

By which, of course, I mean we give her a shotgun.

Fix

 

[Absinthe]

Guys, Pretentious Hunter needs more votes. Pick 1G. You know you want to. We're in just the right setting to get a top hat and monocle. Are we going to let this opportunity pass on us?

 

[Baltika9]

Lord Zhang, pirates and infants with SMGs. Right. Since the meme machines are revved up, I'm going to assume that the DISCUSS!!! is over. I was going to post some counter-memes of my own, but that would be a waste of everyone's time. Still, I'll put this here for the record.

Going on this ill-advised expedition is a bad idea, as we're ignoring our responsibilities to Rain and Father McClellan, our ward and guardian/mentor, respectively, by putting ourselves at risk of further injury and backstabbing in these ruins that we know nothing about. It would be a different matter if Rain was at least somewhat capable of taking care of herself, but that is not the case. If something happens to us, she will suffer for it as much as we will, if not more.

Lastly, I disagree with this low-CHA, high-END Xu Jing character that we're building. Our strengths don't lie in being daring and likeable, but in being tough, calculated and prepared. Are there extreme situations in which we need to shit or get off the pot, such as when we had to decide between running or saving Rain? Yes, but following this ill-advised expedition is not one of them.

 

[Esquilax]

Guys, Pretentious Hunter needs more votes. Pick 1G. You know you want to. We're in just the right setting to get a top hat and monocle. Are we going to let this opportunity pass on us?

Yes, because we already did pass it up. Top hat and monocle was the Ambassador, this has a different feel to it. Top hat and monocle implies culture and gentility (Ambassador's son), we aren't going to making any inroads with that crowd anytime soon.

 

[Absinthe]

It's not too late my man! All we need is one more int and we've got the same stats as Scholar would have had. Besides, we managed to go Adjutant+Doc in Legend, so Hunter+Scholar should also be feasible (if hilarious). And don't forget, G is most definitely a vote to put the "pretense" in "pretentious." I just find it hilarious that we could pull off the "experienced woodsman" and "pretentious scholar" in the same character at the drop of a hat (perhaps literally).

Also, I feel like this trip is great bait for us to aggravate our injury. The C options seem smarter for our own health. Going on a ruins dive when we can't run just doesn't seem very smart to me.

Flopping my vote to:

1. G>D
2. B1>C1>C2​

 

[hello friend]

Lord Zhang, pirates and infants with SMGs. Right. Since the meme machines are revved up, I'm going to assume that the DISCUSS!!! is over. I was going to post some counter-memes of my own, but that would be a waste of everyone's time. Still, I'll put this here for the record, just in case.

Going on this ill-advised expedition is a bad idea, as we're ignoring our responsibilities to Rain and Father McClellan, our ward and guardian/mentor, respectively, by putting ourselves at risk of further injury and backstabbing in these ruins that we know nothing about. It would be a different matter if Rain was at least somewhat capable of taking care of herself, but that is not the case. If something happens to us, she will suffer for it as much as we will, if not more.

Lastly, I disagree with this low-CHA, high-END Xu Jing character that we're building. Our strengths don't lie in being daring and likeable, but in being tough, calculated and prepared. Are there extreme situations in which we need to shit or get off the pot, such as when we had to decide between running or saving Rain? Yes, but following this ill-advised expedition is not one of them.

Man, we have grown up with no friends, being kicked around like a dog. This is the first time in our life people have started being nice to us - or at least appearing possibly so to the socially stunted Wrinkly. Other children want us to join them for an adventure. It only makes sense to go along. We'll just have to be ready to bail if trouble strikes. Of course it's a bad idea. We also only have middling INT.

 

[Baltika9]

Of course it's a bad idea.

It only makes sense to go along.

We also only have middling INT.

'We' meaning the voters, or the character?


Edit:

Man, we have grown up with no friends, being kicked around like a dog. This is the first time in our life people have started being nice to us - or at least appearing possibly so to the socially stunted Wrinkly. Other children want us to join them for an adventure.

This I can understand and get behind, actually.

 

[Nevill]

We also only have middling INT.

We need 10/10 INT to realize that friends and socialization are a trap society lures you into, and go post on Codex live as a hermit in the forest.

...maybe 10/10 TRAPS too. I tried to warn you, I did!

 

[CappenVarra]

what are the odds the fire mage menace we fought earlier was actually an astra knight and they're all out to destroy all elves and their allies? (ERYFKRAD-approved)

probably higher than the odds that the knights will recognize our Cinderella (well, 2nd-degree-burns-that-will-never-heal-ella) character for the jewel-in-the-rough he is and take him to the magical elf-loving-astracratic castle only really cool people are allowed in (tm)?

the odds of seducing an astra in the ruins before one of the cool kids does (and not having a knight stab us to death and claim it as his) implicitly being zero, of course

for bonus points, let's perform a diaper-changing exercise in the ruins, it probably counts as an eldritch ritual and will grant us a boon

 

[Tigranes]

I think not letting the knights ever meet/see us before we've found out mroe about them is actually high priority.

 

[Baltika9]

Man, we have grown up with no friends, being kicked around like a dog. This is the first time in our life people have started being nice to us - or at least appearing possibly so to the socially stunted Wrinkly. Other children want us to join them for an adventure.

I can get behind that, bro. We're here to socialize, make friends and be liked, like a health boy our age should do. Looks like I'm getting my wish for childish hi-jinks after all. Just gotta stay alive and keep these chuckleheads safe. I would rather not get kicked out of the village for Scotty's sprained ankle. Father McClellan is a true bro and I don't want to disappoint him.

treave, since 2A is taking it, can Andrew spot us a bow and a quiver full of arrows for this trip? It seems sensible to go in prepared. Also, what's Father McClellan's denomination?

 

[Kipeci]

treave, since 2A is taking it, can Andrew spot us a bow and a quiver full of arrows for this trip? It seems sensible to go in prepared. Also, what's Father McClellan's denomination?

What sort of communist talk is this of free bows and arrows? Not everyone’s trash is overflowing with those

 

[Tigranes]

"Hey, big guy leader of the pack who doesn't give a shit about us and is taking everybody on a trip into unknown dangers just for kicks, would you mind giving this crippled outsider a free bow and arrows? And I just wanna say, you guys are being so nice to me for the first time by not treating me like some third class citizen! Gosh I'm so happy, this must be what being an abused wife is like on a good day"

I'm exaggerating, but guys, Andrew isn't our buddy, or proven to be some Good Samaritan. Dude's just a kid poking his nose in and taking his posse along for the ride - and, just for kicks, what they consider the village freak.

If we go with them, we're relying on our own abilities & judgment to keep them out of trouble... and to keep them from getting us in trouble.

 

[Baltika9]

I think you're overthinking it: he's taking us as a guide into a forest with wild animals and it would pay to have two armed dudes rather than one. I don't think it's unreasonable to ask for a loaned bow and some arrows.
Edit:

And I just wanna say, you guys are being so nice to me for the first time by not treating me like some third class citizen! Gosh I'm so happy, this must be what being an abused wife is like on a good day"

 

[Tigranes]

Dude, you've had a hard-on for this Andrew kid the moment he's appeared, it's almost like you are Sophie in disguise

It's not overthinking, it's common sense. How is this random kid even supposed to have a spare bow and arrow? Dude only has a sword because it's his Astra. I don't know how you've got yourself into this weird fantasy world.

 

[Baltika9]

It's not overthinking, it's common sense. How is this random kid even supposed to have a spare bow and arrow? Dude only has a sword because it's his Astra. I don't know how you've got yourself into this weird fantasy world.

Look, he's the spoiled kid of the village's administrator. If he has a spare bow with some arrows lying around, and he can get away with loaning them to us for this trip, then cool. If not, whatever. I'm not trying to start an inane spat over something that probably won't pan out anyway. I just thought that it's worth a shot. If treave says no, then whatever.

it's almost like you are Sophie in disguise

That hussy has nothing on me. She just wants him for his looks, I want to be his best friend. If I'm right (and I just may be right about this, like I was about most thing in this LP so far) and he's a good kid, I want to become best bros with him. He's the strong, dashing one and we're the quiet, clever one.

Edit: if you want to hate on him for organizing and leading this expedition, then that's cool, but we're joining him, so what does that say about our Hunt3r Boi? I'll tell you what it says: this is the beginning of a beautiful bromance.

 

[oscar]

It's not like we're some especially great shot with a bow anyhow. 5 dex and skill rank 1 i.e we can hit something if it's close, not moving and we're lucky

 

[Absinthe]

I think not letting the knights ever meet/see us before we've found out mroe about them is actually high priority.

I'm more concerned about them seeing the elven girl than seeing us, honestly. If we're not around to look after her, I feel like shit is going to go down.

"Hey, big guy leader of the pack who doesn't give a shit about us and is taking everybody on a trip into unknown dangers just for kicks, would you mind giving this crippled outsider a free bow and arrows? And I just wanna say, you guys are being so nice to me for the first time by not treating me like some third class citizen! Gosh I'm so happy, this must be what being an abused wife is like on a good day"

I'm exaggerating, but guys, Andrew isn't our buddy, or proven to be some Good Samaritan. Dude's just a kid poking his nose in and taking his posse along for the ride - and, just for kicks, what they consider the village freak.

If we go with them, we're relying on our own abilities & judgment to keep them out of trouble... and to keep them from getting us in trouble.

We also have a bum leg that's likely to get worse on this trip. If we need to run (which is usually a thing in these kinds of adventures), we're in a bad position alright.

If we're going to go out adventuring, C1 is the sane option imo. It's a lot safer.

 

[treave]

I'll lock the votes in around 3 hours.

edit: B A2 wins, it seems.