In Progress [LP CYOA] Tower

[Baltika9]

If it's something ridiculous we'll leave and set up camp within sight of the oasis so Tlalli can come scoop us. If it's within the realm of possibility, we must give it a go.

Bro, I'm all in for B, but I think the choice implies that we won't have the option to back out of it. D is reasonable, yeah, but also gay as fuck, but I want to be sure that we all know what we're getting into.

I'm voting for B because these tribesmen are being dicks: yeah, they have rights to the oasis, but kicking off poor kids into the desert is a dick move. Wrinkly is a character who stands up to such unrighteousness.

Edit: also, I really want to take their challenge, beat it and earn their respect to make friends with them.

All treave LPs are anime in some way. You have to be suspicious! The way she cuts in while he was talking makes me raise an eyebrow.

...you mean we have a second shot at a proper Yunzi romance?

 

[Nevill]

Bro, I'm all in for B, but I think the choice implies that we won't have the option to back out of it.

Yup. We've seen enough of those LPs to know where this is going. Besides, it would not make any sense from a narrative standpoint.

If the challenge were something we could back out of, the conditions would have been laid down in this update as Wrinkly (or more likely, Liz) would have pushed the matter.

The decision we are making is whether to take a risk without knowing what it entails.
Like that one time we accepted a mission from a crime boss of Youxia City, and then found out to our immense shock he was asking us to commit a crime against the State.

...you mean we have a second shot at a proper Yunzi romance?

Nah, this time the waifu line is already formed.

It could also be the leader's son.

I'm voting for B because these tribesmen are being dicks: yeah, they have rights to the oasis, but kicking off poor kids into the desert is a dick move. Wrinkly is a character who stands up to such unrighteousness.

I guess Wrinkly doesn't see anything wrong with touching Andrew's bum?
That was much more of a dick move in all senses of the word.

 

[ItsChon]

Eh, regardless I say we have to go with B. Those are the cards that have been dealt to us and we can't back down now. I'm sure it will all work out fine and we'll be with Rain right on schedule!

 

[Baltika9]

Like that one time we accepted a mission from a crime boss of Youxia City, and then found out to our immense shock he was asking us to commit a crime against the State.

Except this dude is some sort of tribal or merchant leader, and his group has a claim on this land which is legitimate according to the laws that govern this floor.

I guess Wrinkly doesn't see anything wrong with touching Andrew's bum?
That was much more of a dick move in all senses of the word.

Lul, there is precious little that we could have done anyway. We actually have a chance here.

Nah, this time the waifu line is already formed.

It could also be the leader's son.

Good. That means we can make a friend here. Nothing brings two men together like the manly art of wrestling.

 

[Tigranes]

I'm OK with B, knowing our luck of course we'll end up separated from at least one of the girls and Tlalli and find ourselves 10 floors away after another whirlwind chase scene

 

[Orbit]

Voting for the level-headed option with D as we've already took all the fun options in Legend. Now it's time for some .

Besides, the challenge is probably something stupid. Like drinking them all under the table..

 

[Kalarion]

D. You guys are nuts :D I want to get home, recover our DEX, and check in with Rain.

 

[Grimgravy]

D>B

 

[ERYFKRAD]

D. You guys are nuts :D I want to get home, recover our DEX, and check in with Rain.

This.

 

[Kz3r0]

D

 

[Baltika9]

===Tally===
A - 0
B - 8
C - 0
D - 8
E - 0

Votes

Baltika9 - B
asxetos - B
hello friend - B
CappenVarra - B>D
ItsChon - B>D
Lambchop19 - B>D
Absinthe - B
Azira - B

Nevill - D
Tigranes - D
Egosphere - D
Orbit - D
Kalarion - D
Grimgravy - D>B
ERYFKRAD - D
Kz3r0 - D

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I'm OK with B, knowing our luck of course we'll end up separated from at least one of the girls and Tlalli and find ourselves 10 floors away after another whirlwind chase scene

Likewise, I'm okay with D. To be fair, knowing our luck, the area outside of the oasis will be struck by a Djinn named Andhaira who can only be stopped by the Magic Desert Princess who just so happens to be with this group of nomads.

Guys, we came out here to seek adventure, so let's take this challenge and earn the nomads' respect and possibly make some good friends. Yeah, we're not in tip-top shape, but we have a solid skillset and good instincts. Whatever this test is, be it desert survival or a manly wrestling match, I think we'll be able to pass it without Shulgi ruining everything.

Also, this is quite possibly a team trial and their chief is underestimating us:

“How do we go about earning that right, then?”

The man falls quiet while his people murmur amongst themselves. One of the smaller figures, a child of about your height, steps forward with a shout, shaking their fist. The man holds the child back firmly, muttering some words in his language. Then, he speaks once more to you, with an air of finality. “We have our traditions. But I doubt ones such as you would succeed. I will say no more. Leave.”

He sees three soft (read: civilized-looking) kids, two of whom are rather soft-looking girls. He doesn't know that we have Astras, or that Elizabeth is an aspiring Lara Croft, or that Wrinkly is hardcore. It'll be fun and a good bonding experience.

TL;DR: doo eet, you can blame me if it fails.

D. You guys are nuts :D I want to get home, recover our DEX, and check in with Rain.

This.

Et tu, ERYFKRAD?

 

[ItsChon]

I'm definitely not against D either. Probably the smart choice tbh and someone should save me from myself.

 

[ERYFKRAD]

Et tu, ERYFKRAD?

Do not forget the kid that called for onii chan.

 

[a cut of domestic sheep prime]

treave, what we can't ask what the traditons are?

B>D

I'll not back down from a challenge.

 

[Tigranes]

Yes, when trouble comes to us we fight and we take risks doing so. But we aren't (yet) a battle addict who has to obsessively say yes to every gauntlet we see that we really have nothing to do with and nothing much to gain - especially when that means needlessly risking our ability to see Rain again and to return our kind benefactor, the one dude who treated us very decently, his daughter.

 

[a cut of domestic sheep prime]

Yes, when trouble comes to us we fight and we take risks doing so. But we aren't (yet) a battle addict who has to obsessively say yes to every gauntlet we see that we really have nothing to do with and nothing much to gain - especially when that means needlessly risking our ability to see Rain again and to return our kind benefactor, the one dude who treated us very decently, his daughter.

True. Though there's been no mention of a battle here.

 

[Tigranes]

Well, maybe their gauntlet will turn out to be a nice game of tic tac toe. Kind of doubt it, though. I'm not wailing and screaming that B will get us all killed - as I said it's fine. I'm just voting D because I think Wrinkly likes adventure, but he's not so flippant and self-centered to sign up for every optional mysterious challenge when he's got Rain to go back to.

 

[Orbit]

Don't forget that Tlalli is trusting us to keep the girls safe. We can't just go worm riding whenever we feel like it. We've got responsibility. (We can go murder the nomads when they're sleeping).

 

[Baltika9]

We don't know how soon Tlalli will return. She may realistically be delayed. That water may come in handy.

We can't just go worm riding whenever we feel like it.

 

[treave]

treave, what we can't ask what the traditons are?

You could, but you'll just be met by stony, silent stares.

Will look to close votes in 24 hours.

 

[Nahel]

Can't decide between D and B despite D being the obvious reasonable choice. I will let codex drama decide.

 

[Baltika9]

treave, I noticed that Elizabeth didn't say 'please' even once during her conversation with the chief; she's been really confrontational, actually.

Would they be more inclined to listen if we ask politely to stay, with the word 'please' included? This is a serious question, even though I assume the answer is no.

Can't decide between D and B despite D being the obvious reasonable choice. I will let codex drama decide.

We're kinda low on drama for this one.

 

[treave]

Elizabeth has been turning more and more feral because of hanging out with you and Tlalli, unfortunately.

 

[Baltika9]

Elizabeth has been turning more and more feral because of hanging out with you and Tlalli, unfortunately.

So she's going full Beast Mode?


We should probably keep that going. Feral = fun, and she's more likely to join us as an adventurer if we awaken her inner wildwoman.

 

[Orbit]

We can't just go worm riding whenever we feel like it.

B-but think about the children!