Are there any nice places here?

Rowan 2010/04/15(Thu)22:11 No. 165021 ID: c1b520
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But do not turn yet, for what lies beneath the hideous and death ridden lore that covers these terrible lands lies one of the most ancient and simple races to ever roam the world Of Moen. And here we see the beginning of one of these ancient beings. Some call them Kobolds, others call them Bolds, but in truth they are a race that holds no name, for they see no need for such things. You see most kobolds only worked to obtain what was needed, never worrying about things that could be ignored. They worked for shelter, they worked for food and water, and they worked to protect themselves from the vicious beasts that surround their borders. The only time the bolds ever found downtime was within the great feast fires at day's end.

in before 'kobolds, fuck yeah' quest.

Did they take up farming?

Rowan 2010/04/15(Thu)22:16 No. 165030 ID: c1b520
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And here, in this home, sits a new born child, his mother the only parent home while his father continues to construct and repair new and old homes around the village while also taking on the task of fishing for his family in his wife's absence to take care of the new born. Even during the miracle of life do the bolds continue to maintain their tasks, but it is worth it in their minds for it allows them to maintain those precious lives they continue to raise. But this child, this child is destined for something greater then that.

Rowan 2010/04/15(Thu)22:22 No. 165038 ID: c1b520
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The great feast fires were always a place of excitement and fear, but unlike the other little boldlings who feared the great Swamp Sloth, and the massive Fire Ants, this bold reveled in the tales of the elders. He wished to tackle the great beasts, and fight for something that the bolds never had, and in some cases never wanted. He wanted a name, a name that would be honored above all others as the greatest bold to ever exist. He didn't want his simple life, he wanted glory, and adventure.

Rowan 2010/04/15(Thu)22:24 No. 165040 ID: c1b520
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The other bolds mocked or ignored his "rants" and "ravings" including his farther who saw him continuing on the tradition of the bolds. His mother on the other hand saw what he was, She saw that not only were his dreams probable, but that he was destined to accomplish them.

we are gonna need to tech and lvl up first if we want to do anything amazing.

name? how about: Tenortel

Rowan 2010/04/15(Thu)22:38 No. 165044 ID: c1b520
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On the morning of the young bold's right of passage, his mother gave him a ring and she said, "I found this ring in the mouth of a fish from another land, it spoke to me and said that if I freed him, that my first born would be able to follow any path he or she wanted, I agreed and he spat out this ring. He then told me to give this ring to the first born on his or her day of passage, and now is that time." Upon putting on the ring the young bold's head began to swim, propping himself against a wall to keep from falling he opened his eyes to what truly lie before him, he saw a vast land of both peril and danger, but also strewn with treasure and glory. and a voice within his head asked, "do you accept?" and with the words that mirrored every bold within the tales of the feast fire, he said...

"I do."

And that is where our story truly begins...

*KSSSSSSHHHH--KSShhhSSHKSSSHHH*

Do you copy? Any-- *shhHHHhhKK--* opy?

[let's establish this first, are we his own thoughts, the ring, or an extra dimensional entity?]

Good sir. Are you bold?

Rowan 2010/04/15(Thu)22:54 No. 165053 ID: c1b520
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Quick author's note: "To all of you bashing this (or have plans on bashing this), stop now. This is your only warning, I started this on recommendation from several other users, if you got a problem, take it up with an admin, or else I will. And if you have any questions in regards to the workings of any of the mechanics in the quest please refer them to my quest discussion page, so please try to keep your questions, requests, or otherwise in regards to the character, the character's actions, or the character's environment. If you all follow these simple guidelines i will hopefully be able to set up a more stable and effective quest that we can all be happy with. Thank you."

>>165044
Alright, give us your name, gender, and current owned items.

[Who's bashing this? You don't need to be defensive until there's actually something to be defensive against, yo.]

Anyway. Uh. Sup bold dude. You got a name?

And something you're trying to do?

[besides, it's kobolds, we love kobolds. the only time we are mean to kobolds is when we are playing a sergal]

>>165053

Geez. Why don't you whine and complain some more?

...Of course I'm talking to the kobolds. Who else would I be?

Rowan 2010/04/16(Fri)09:24 No. 165192 ID: c1b520
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>>165054
>>165055
Little Bold: "I don't have a name, sorry. I am supposed to be given one at the right of passage today when I received my life long duty to the village, but i don't want that. I want my own name, and right now, that is what i want to do. I don't own anything right now other then the things I got from my parents, I have some reeds that make my bed and my cloth skirt, I am supposed to receive the tools of my trade from the ceremony today as well but I'm not sure what to go for, since I don't plan on using the stuff I get to work."

>>165168
"I don't complain." Mood -1

*Mood: Mood is this little bold's willingness to accept your suggestions, get this high enough and he will do anything you say without question, get it too low and he'll go off on his own and probably get into danger.*

>>165055
>>165061
[See Quest Discussion]

we are gonna need to tech and lvl up first if we want to do anything amazing.

name? how about: Tenortel

now, you said you want to do cool stuff, anything specific or is that the most detail you have?

>>165192
So, again, you're trying to do what exactly? You sound a little nervous; slow down a bit. I caught something about wanting your own name, and wanting to pick out a good set of tools or something? So I guess, also, what exactly are your options there?

Rowan 2010/04/16(Fri)10:10 No. 165198 ID: c1b520
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>>165193
"I don't want just any name, I want a name that means something, a name that both intimidates and encourages those around me. I'm sorry to decline your offer, but I just want more time to think of a name. I don't know what leveling up is, but I will probably learn some techniques during training after I get my job. And I don't have anything specific, but I want to make my name known, I want to do something so incredible that stories will be told of my glory around all the feast fires around the world."

>>165194
"Right now I have to go to the rights of passage today, I can't avoid that, but from there I have to choose my profession where I will be taught how to perform and the secrets of the trade that only I will be able to know. The options I know about are...

Hunter
Equipment: Sword, Shield, Spear, Chest plate
Skills: Power swing, Power thrust
Special: ???

Carpenter:
Equipment: Hammer, Nail gun, Gloves, Leather padding
Skills: Precision strike, Power swing
Special: ???

Fisher:
Equipment: Heavy twine, Pole, Hook, Netting, Cloth poncho, Reed hat
Skills: Precision Strike, Power Thrust
Special: ???

>>165198
Well, if you want to be some type of hero, I'm thinking Hunter. That's just me though.

>>165198
ohh we get a nailgun as a Carpender?

>>165201
Wait, damn, a nailgun?

Screw it, going with that one then.

Dogmeat 2010/04/16(Fri)10:30 No. 165205 ID: f3de2f
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>>165198
Carpenter!

hmmm, we seem to really want that nailgun. could you draw a picture in the dirt so we know what it looks like?

Rowan 2010/04/16(Fri)11:03 No. 165209 ID: c1b520
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"This technology was given to us by a traveler who had come to our village many years ago. I don't know a lot about it but I know it has something to do with water and heat. It's not normally used as a weapon due to it's extremely low accuracy at long ranges and the fact it can only shoot one nail at a time, but it works, and that's enough for the villagers."

oh cool, hybrid water/nail gun. fun fact: if you take the nails out it can be used as a recreation device.

anyway, thanks.

Hunter since fisher isn't popular enough even though it has cool stuff like ponchos.

Nailgun seems easy to break and ineffective.

>>165198
Fishing. You'd probably be able to learn from your mother as well as whomever usually teaches. Everyone has their own special little 'tricks' to fish. It should develop in you cunning, patience, and perception, not to mention some quality working muscle.

Though.. why don't your people give you a spear for spear-fishing? Is that more of a 'hunter' thing?

Okay yeah, fishing.

fishing is boring unless this is Df world were carp can eat you alive, hunting gives us nothing since we are not at a savanna altho making traps sound fun.

now carpenter may sound little demeaning and nothing dangerous, but we can make a wooden tank, trebuchets, wooden traps and if our little bold is truly bold, he can surely make better nail guns.

nail guns bigger that he is, shooting spears for nails.

>>165198
Carpenter. Even if the nailgun isn't good at long range, we can use it as a short-range weapon. With Precision Strike we could take out somebody's eye with it.

Rowan 2010/04/16(Fri)19:10 No. 165432 ID: c1b520
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Mom: "It's time to go son, we cannot miss the ceremony."

LB: 'It looks like we'll have to decide later, we have to go or we might miss the ceremony. We don't have to make a decision now, besides I think there are a couple more professions that I'm forgetting.'

Current tally count for Professions:

Hunter: 0

Carpenter: 3

Fisher: 2

>>165432
Ok, let's go.

Rowan 2010/04/16(Fri)20:23 No. 165474 ID: c1b520
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>>165441
"I'm finally here, the right of passage. There are the other two potential professions...

Alchemist:
Equipment: Labcoat, potions, potions, and more potions
Skills: Alchemical fire, Chemical treatment
Special: ???

Blacksmith:
Equipment: Iron Boots, Mighty hammer, Iron Breast plate
Skills: Massive Swing, Burning coal
Special: ???

The line up from left to right is, Chrome, Mom, Dad, Twist, and Copper. I've met twist before, he's not a talkative person in public, but get him on a subject he likes and he doesn't stop, he's kinda funny. Chrome is normally the main character in the feast fires, but I highly doubt he did anything mentioned in them, not like I will be. I've only ever seen Copper delivering new material to the other people around the village. Mostly nails and replacement parts, I don't know much else about him other then he's massive as far as bolds go."

>>165474
they dont have a cleric, isnt it? well this is a thought choice mainly because it seems we are in a desert in the middle of nowhere. if we need to travel anyway we need to pack light.

i think that at that point a alchemist should fare better that a carpenter, unless we manage to make a wagon already.

>>165474
>Copper
UNICODE STARE

>>165474
I'm thinking blacksmith.

>>165474
Carpenter, but visit the Hunter and Alchemist on the sides to get the basics down.

Does alchemical fire require anything special?

If not, that.

>>165525
It does. Alchemical fire uses up a potion.

Check /questdis/ for information about Blacksmith and Alchemist skills.

Fisherbold.

>>165500
I'm gonna agree with this.

Rowan 2010/04/17(Sat)10:15 No. 165679 ID: c1b520
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Final Tally:

Alchemist: 1
Hunter: 0
Blacksmith: 1
Fisher: 2
Carpenter 2

Tie breaker tally. Make your true final tallies, this will be the last tally section for this session.

>>165679
Uhhhh carpenter I guess. Out of those two.

Carpenter.

carpenter. hoping that eventually we may get wood somehow.

in a desert.

>>165682
Well, it's not like there's any fish, either.

Carpenter!

Fish! ):

Fish, so we can learn how we did mine for them.

Carpenter, leading the path of strength, dexterity, and being resourceful.

Rowan 2010/04/19(Mon)17:50 No. 167066 ID: c1b520
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Final tally:
Carpenter: 5
Fisher: 2

'While I'm not all that much excited to be taught by my father, I can't help but think you're right. I'm sure whatever dad has to teach me will prove beneficial in time, but I can't help but think about how I'm going to get out of this village. With him as my teacher it won't be often where I get to roam about on my own without him breathing down my throat.'

Dad: "So, you've finally come to your senses have you son? Decided it's finally time to give up on your silly dreams and work for the village like the rest of us?"

LB: "You can't stop me from dreaming dad, but I have chosen to seek your council and work under your tutelage as both son and student. Whether I work for the village or for my own deeds is for me to make my own decision."

Dad: "... Dream all you like boy, but like it or not, while you work under me and live within my home, you will do as I say, and let it be known to you that even if you do leave my home, that I will still be your master and that as your master it is my job to work those dreams out of you."

LB: "Then as a student, it is my job to protect those dreams and allow them to grow far beyond the pressures of your training."

Dad: "Son, if you truly seek to keep your dreams alive then you will do anything for them, so I pose to you this challenge. Within one month I want you to construct building, within this building I want you to house your dreams. If your dreams are as sturdy and as magnificent as you say they are, then a home built to house them should be just as sturdy and magnificent. I will teach you all you need to know to do this, but you must follow through. If you complete this task within a month, you may leave to accomplish your dreams, with my condolences. If you do not, you will work under me till the day I die, and then by my order you will never be allowed to leave this village. Do we have a deal?"

Tell him you'll build a sturdy house without fail, but no rule, regulation, punishment, duty, or order from ANYONE will EVER keep you from following your dreams.

>>167066
build a dream? its not a house.

you want to GTFO. you will GTFO. a carrouage it is. problem is the animal traction... what do you have around you that can be used to pull a carrouage?

wait, i got it. a sandsail.

you can use the wind to propel a boat-like structure under 3 long planks.

>>167066
I don't like this deal. There is too much risk involved. Is it too late to choose another trainer?

>>167095
actualy this seems to be a plot hook.

never before a carpenter dad was mentioned so its safe to assume any profession would have this challenge.

>>167097
See >>165474

>>167066
I'm not exactly sure what he means by that... but try not to take it too literally. I think you just need to put in passion and creativity along with a lot of hard work. Make it something above and beyond anything he's seen before.

...Granted you live in a village of huts, with little in the way of materials, so this might not be all that impressive in the end. Still if you can impress the guy that should be enough.

And if it isn't, run off anyways.

>>167100
damm i just read the setting in the thread. well ok, we got the hard mode on.

if there is no material for a sandsail id say we need to pick another profession indeed.

agree to the proposal and get ready for a headache.

[upload carpentry knowledge into his brain or create direct link to this site http://www.bobvila.com/HowTo_Library/Carpentry-C295.html ]

>>167066
Refuse his offer. His job is to teach you, your job is to learn. You'll do your job if he does his, and if he refuses to do his job then you have no more to discuss.

Settle this right now. Why does he hate your dreaming so much? Is he trying to encourage you by forcing you to surpass him? Because if so, you don't want a rival, you want a dad and a teacher. If he just doesn't think it's sensible, tell him you've already proven you're wise enough to learn practical skills for contingencies just by asking him, just because you have dreams doesn't make you stupid or unable to function. Above all else, try to find out why he wants to stamp it out of you.

Hell, even just ask him "Dad, why do you hate me?"

Agree. Without your ambition, you wouldn't be you, but it is because of your ambition that you won't lose this.

>>167113
What, he knows Kung Fu?

Rowan 2010/04/20(Tue)21:04 No. 167597 ID: c1b520
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LB: 'I can't deny these are strict outlines for a deal, but what can I do now other then accept? I can't change my mind, not now, I won't look weak in front of him.'

LB: "I accept the challenge."

LB's dad smirks

Dad: "Alright then, follow me."

LB and Dad head off west from the village.

LB: 'There isn't much I can do I guess, if it comes down to it I can always back out and run away I guess... damn... why does he have to be so stubborn?'

Dad: "...so remember to follow the tracks of the gliders only when the sun is directly abo- are you even listening?"

LB: "Yeah."

LB and Dad continue down the path with LB's father continuing his instructions on how to follow the path. LB only catches a few notes including.

*only follow the skull glider paths at high noon
*if the path isn't there, run back to the village
*If it takes more then six hours to recover the materials needed wait till highnoon the next day.
*Never go alone.

After about an hour of walking a massive oasis appears on the horizon.

LB: 'I can't hold it in any more...'

LB: "Dad, why do you hate me?"

LB's father stops. he doesn't turn back and pauses for a second before saying.

Dad: "I do not hate you."

He then continues towards the oasis, and LB follows, both of them silent all the way.

>>167597
Perhaps this is more complicated than I thought.

Very well. Pay close attention to his lessons. We will give you additional tips, like perhaps ways to use the information he gives you to your advantage, in areas other than carpentry.

>>167597
so, ready for battle. it seems we have creatures in the desert.

and a oasis is perfect for trouble to brew.

so have you considered on what you want to build? a sandsail shouldnt be too difficult and you wouldnt need animal force to move it.

also reply to him "then why cant i be myself? you do know i picked carpentry because i wanted to build great things, right?"

>>167597
I know I am young, but I am not a child. My dreams -will- help our whole tribe. I want to make our tribe safer, stronger than it is. I want our people to look out at the monsters that surround us as obstacles, not impassable barriers. I want to be a hero, and even if I can never leave the village, I WILL become one.

Rowan 2010/04/21(Wed)22:22 No. 168293 ID: c1b520
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The silence remains thick till the two reach the oasis entrance. There pair begin to slow as they cross through the webs of vines and flowing streams. It is not long before they come across a strange tree standing below the canopy, but still somehow glows greener if not more so then those above it.

Dad: "This, is the eternal tree, a gift from the planet itself, it gives to us and we give back. It is a bond unrivaled amongst those unknowing, you chose to be my student, and as a carpenter it is you whom shall obtain the privilege of working with this miracle."

LB: "But why is it so miraculous, sure it shouldn't be as green as it is, but why is it so important?"

Dad: "With dreams as undying as yours I'm surprised you haven't figured it out. This tree, no matter how many times it is cut down, so long as it's own seeds are planted at the severing point, it will grow back in a matter of days, as strong and as green as before. This tree will never fade so long as there is someone there to keep it alive."

LB: "Is this the wood that is used throughout the village?"

Dad: "Yes. From this single tree came the support for every mechanism and building within our village. It is the backbone of our way of life. And with it, you shall create the skeleton for the home to house your dreams."

Shouldn't it be guarded then?

And ask him if he doesn't hate you, why he acts like he does.

>>168293
The tree never gives up. It only needs a little help to recover from any setbacks.

Ask what that tool is digging into the ground over there.

>>168293
not a house. he will make you live on it after finished, even if on time.

>>168301
nonchalantly remember this when you leave the village. irony is best served with a pun.

>>168302
what? seriously 5copper, you are like the voice of rampant paranoia.

Rowan 2010/04/21(Wed)22:54 No. 168321 ID: c1b520
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LB: "But Dad, if you know what my dreams are, then why do you hate me?"

Dad: "I told you, I don't hate you."

LB: "Then why do you act like it?"

Dad: "I don't mean to be rough on you, it's simple really, I disagreed with your dreams and tried to snuff them out because, believe it or not, you aren't the first to have such dreams. And those who have followed them foolishly have wound up dead or worse."

LB: "But I won't wind up like them, I'm tough."

Dad: "No, you're not, whether you like me saying so or not, the truth is, you are weak. And if you did leave now, you would end up just like them. But I won't let you. Now is the time for our deal to come into effect, to build your home you will need training, training that I will be giving you. I will make you strong, I will prepare you to face your dreams head on and you will succeed where others have failed. And if you do not pass my training and lose out bet, you will stay in the village, and live out your life. Fail to do either of these and step out of the deal and go off, I can't help you, you will be on your own with only your dreams keeping you alive, but without a body strong enough to press on. I am sorry for anything I have said to you that has harmed you, and I hope that you will forgive me, I simply did not want to see my son take on a dream he did not have the courage to take on. I know now, that I was wrong to try and snuff out such a bright candle. So what do you say? Do you accept my apology?"

LB: ...

>>168321
Oh yes. Hug your father and say you forgive him, and say you're sorry for doubting him.

Give him a hug, that's definitely what you wanted to hear. Alright, now let's get busy with the carpentry! How about stylistics, what do kobold buildings typically look like?

Rowan 2010/04/21(Wed)23:07 No. 168331 ID: c1b520
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LB: "I accept..."

now let's get woodworking!

>>168326
...uh. kobolt style buildings? hopefully not. this little kobolt needs a style of his own.

first order of the day, invent a bunch of tools to make a actual style that is functional and beautiful.

can you make a arbitrary measurement unit that is constant? we will use this to make different types of triangles. we will also need a string and a drawning implement to make a circle.

can you arrange a small glass rod filled with water and a small air bubble inside it? we need it to determine if the building is straight.

lets see... you have a nail gun, but most carpentry nowadays use male/female joints. im pretty sure you can seal them with a nail instead of glue.

oooh i just remembered of a method to cut huge slabs of rock using wood and water.

now you must stand by yourself. are you sure you want a house? if you want to make a wooden mecha or a carrouage or a sandsail, you better speak now.

>>168516
he will build the house but he wont have to live in it. after we make the most amazing house these bolds have ever seen we will take our leave.

>>168516
Inventing a tool? That's not.... bah.
Rock!?!? He is going to be a Carpenter not a Mason, but feh.

Lets get this show on the road!

Rowan 2010/04/23(Fri)20:51 No. 169196 ID: c1b520
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'alright lets get this started, first we need to plan the build of the house, the houses around here have to be rounded to the sa... wait...'

LB: "Dad... what are you doing?"

Dad: "Quiet..."

 

...

... your dad is hard core...

greenpeace would hate him.

and beardbeard would sue him.

is that precision strike or power swing?

>>169207
maybe both at the same time? precision power-swing?

Better get the seed ready. Ask him where he learned to do that.

I think that just comes from years of experience.

You understand now? You must become strong, like your father.

Rowan 2010/04/23(Fri)21:35 No. 169233 ID: c1b520
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LB: "That was incredible! Where did you learn that?!"

Dad: "I learned it many years ago from my master from a far off land. He taught me many things. He was the first one to bring me to this place..."

*he goes to the top of the tree and picks a large fruit off it and cuts it in half, then he walks over to the severing point on the stump and places the fruit in the center.*

Dad: "I don't think I have ever told you my name son, it is within our culture that we must value names that suit us and that we give them to only those who must know them. It is time you learned, my name is Ronin. In an ancient language it means one who has lost his master. My master died what seems like not long ago, before then I had no name, I was master of nothing, he took me under his wing and when his teaching were complete, he died, his knowledge passed on into me. And that is how I earned my name. You my son, you will not earn a name so sad as my own. I will teach you and train you, but before that can happen, you must prepare yourself alone. You will stay here in this forest until this tree grows back. That will take at least four days. And when I return, I want you to move this log, using the knowledge you gain from your time in the wilderness. This is where your training begins."

>>169233
Interesting. Wilderness survival.

Thankfully surviving in a forest such as this should not be TOO difficult. The main issue is to get strong enough to move that long. Or clever enough. Hmmmm.

>>169233
ohh I like name earning cultures. Well as long as you earn a good and proper name.

Clever solutions may be nice, but you need to get physically strong too. It might be best just to take the obvious route here.

Ask him where you should start.

oh i get it.

we will learn carpentry like karate kid learned cleaning.

>>169233
It's becoming clearer now. A carpenter is also responsible for the care of this forest.

You will need to be careful about what you choose to eat, particularly if it involves killing something. Try to focus on fruit that you KNOW are edible, and try not to swallow the seeds. You may also need to work on your physical strength. Climbing, and lifting will be regular requirements, especially if you want to build something taller than you.

Rowan 2010/04/26(Mon)21:47 No. 170723 ID: c1b520
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LB: 'Dad left already, he said before he left that if I need food I can find fruits at the tops of the trees. He also said that the only other visitor to this area are a couple flower scarabs, and those are harmless so long as you keep your distance and don't bother them. He also said that the tree should grow back in about 4 days so I have about that long to get strong enough to move the tree."

Stat sheet and planning sheet

LB's stats *note: these stats are based on the average kobold so while these may appear very low they are actually about average.*
_______________________
Health: 15
Magic:0
Strength:0
Agility:0
Defense:0
Intelligence:0
Speed:0

Planning: To move the log you must have a bare minimum of 15 strength. This can be obtained through pure ability or via bonus from equipment and abilities.

Tasks:
Lift rocks: 3h/24h +1Str +1Def
Swim: 3h/24h +1Str +1Agi
Run through forest: 3h/24h +1str +1Spd
Meditate: 3h/24h +1Int
Gather: 3h/24h +(1-3)Mats random
Sleep: 8h/24h Regain health/magic
Eat: 1h/24h Regain health

*Note: All task (excluding meditate, sleep, and eat have a chance to do damage)*

start with a run, then a swim then lift some rocks. after that 9 hour course of working out gather some food, eat it, meditate, then sleep. if you gather enough for more then one day you can skip gather the next day and do another work out.

>>170729
I suggest this but if you gather surplus exchange the next days gather with meditation. Its always good to rest the body and mind.

>>170723
First, go around gathering materials to see what we have to work with.

Then take a run around the forest to get a layout of the land.

>>170723
Do this:
Lift rocks x5, swim x5, run x5, meditate x2
Evenly throughout this, eat 3 meals per day and sleep for 8 hours every night.

We have 96 hours exactly. We should take this a day at a time in case something happens. For the rest of this day, lift rocks, run through the forest, eat, then sleep. That will give you +2 strength and +1 defense and +1 speed. Subtracting 7+8 hours, there are 81 left.

Let's just do one day at a time.

Rowan 2010/04/27(Tue)19:22 No. 171228 ID: c1b520
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>>170759

LB lifts rocks for three hours: +1 Str +1 Def

LB runs through the woods for three hours: +1 Str +1 Def

LB trips while running and lands on a rock:
-5 HP

LB eats for one hour: Health recovered

LB sleeps for eight hours: Health/Magic recovered

*LB wakes up*

'Man what a day, the training isn't too rough I suppose but how am I gonna get strong enough to lift that log?'

*LB looks around and notices a flower scarab standing across the stream. It's staring at him curiously.*

'...'

>>171228
Pet the scarab, and offer it some food.

>>171228
Hrm. We've been told to leave them alone. Just watch from a distance.

fight the scarab! killing things should get you a level and enhance all your stats by quite a bit.

>>171228
Harmless as long as you don't bother them.. and possibly a sparring partner if you do? Grab a stick and challenge it to an honorable duel!

You misunderstand LB. You don't have to get strong enough to move the rock you simply have to move it, even if this involves the use of simple tool. This is why I suggested meditation.
Observation is one of the better beginnings to finding a solution to a problem.

Wave hi. Don't get too close, but if there's enough food, roll a fruit close to it.

Rowan 2010/05/01(Sat)20:18 No. 172683 ID: c1b520
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*LB takes MINIMAL INTERACTION*

*The Flower Scarab chirps excitedly and turns away. It seems very shy.*

LB: 'It's kinda cute.'

As good a time as any to meditate I guess. Being all calm and spiritual might even net you a friend. 81-3=78 hours.

Rowan 2010/05/11(Tue)16:36 No. 176239 ID: c1b520
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>>172687
(thank you for a quick reference to remaining hours, now lets pick this up)

LB is ready for the next set of training, there are 81 hours remaining. LB has lost track of time, but he feels as though it is very early in the morning.

Minor companion acquired:
Companions are non-intelligent allies that you can acquire during your quest. The stages are, Minor, Adequate, Great, True.

Minor companions will not follow direct commands but will attempt to aide you if they see you in trouble.

Flower Scarab (minor companion): (Abilities revealed at adequate stage)

Interaction:
Share food (only during eating) Increases friendship only heals half total possible effect of eating.

(other forms of interaction obtained with later stages)

lift more rocks and then take a swim.

>>176239
Is there any food left over? Well, better not waste time with that.

Tasks to do:

Meditation, Lift Rocks, Swim, Share Food... Actually let's stop right there for a status update.

Rowan 2010/05/11(Tue)17:48 No. 176273 ID: c1b520
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You meditate for three hours: +1int

You lift rocks for three hours: +1srt +1def

a rock slipped from your hand and landed on you: -6 health

You swam through the river: +1str +1agi

You ate and shared some of your food:
+3 health +1 companionship

Current stats:
Health: 12
Magic:0
Strength:4
Agility:1
Defense:2
Intelligence:1
Speed:1

71 hours remain

another swim, rock lift, gather, share and then get some sleep.

>>176273
(started at around 12 noon, so it was 12 Midnight at 84 hours to go... 3 AM at 81 hours to go. It is currently 1 PM.)

More Swimming through the river, then Gather stuff, then Share Food.

How much HP do we have left?

>>176323
12 out of 15 health

Rowan 2010/05/12(Wed)19:49 No. 176612 ID: c1b520
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LB goes swimming for a three hours. +1str +1agi

As he is swimming something large scrapes against his underbelly, causing a large but shallow gash.
-4 health

LB lifts rocks for three hours. +1str +1Def

LB still feels the pain from the gash and drops the stones occasionally.
-2 health

LB goes out and gathers some materials, He is able to pick up a devil spider's cob web and a large stick.

LB shares some food with the Flower scarab.

+5 health +1 friendship

As LB goes to sleep he starts to ponder how tough this training truly is...

Health and magic fully recovered.

63 hours remain

it just seems hard right now because you just started, once we get you tough enough it wont be so bad.

You will get through this.

>>176612
Actually that's wrong, we have 53 hours remaining. It is 7 AM.

Something scraped you in the river? Go for another Swim, and find out what it was. Go for a Run, Gather stuff, and then Share Food if you're hurt. If not, Lift Rocks. Then, give us a status update.

Rowan 2010/05/19(Wed)18:47 No. 179912 ID: c1b520
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>>176616
>>176618
Your words of encouragement allow LB to press on with his training. +2 Mood

>>176757
(thanks for keeping track of time and sorry for not updating on time, here's a bonus for my slip up... I promise this won't happen often... hopefully...)

LB goes swimming searching for the material that cut into him yesterday, sadly he comes up short, But the training pays off none the less without anything to cut him this time around.

+1 str +1 agi

You go for a run, today seems like your day as you go through almost flawlessly, not once tripping up or getting caught on a branch.

+1 str +1 spd

You search through the woods and come across something rare to this land indeed, a storm turtle shell, you can only assume it was washed up by the river.

You feel on top of the world after today's expeditions and end it lifting rocks, and dangerously, boulders! The boulder's strain you but the results mirror the strain.

+2 str +2 def

(lifting boulders unlocked, lifting boulders now takes the place of lifting rocks and provides extra benefits with no added defects!)

After the training LB finds himself exasperatingly tired only to realize he hadn't eaten all day, none the less he shares his food with the flower scarab.

Health at Max +1 companionship

Adequate companionship achieved! Abilities revealed!

Flower scarab: Swarm, Hell Pollen, Acid Spit, Shriek

It's been a long day, but progress has been made! 32 hours remain. We're on the verge of completion, and success feels right around the bend.

Status update:
Health: 15
Magic:0
Strength:10
Agility:3
Defense:5
Intelligence:1
Speed:2

Flower Scarab:
Health: 8
Magic: 0
Strength:1
Agility:0
Defense:0
Intelligence:-1
Speed:0

>>179912
It's 5 AM. This is our last full day! Tomorrow at noon, Dad will be back.

With our new boulder-lifting regimen, we're going to have no problem getting you strong enough to move that thing. So, let's get the day started right with breakfast shared with your buddy.

Then, two sessions of Lifting Boulders, and Share your food again. Go for a Run, Gather stuff, and then Meditate on what you've learned.

>>179916
32-1-3-3-1-3-3-3=15 hours, -8 to sleep leaves 7 hours left.

Alright. While you meditate, maybe you can include your little friend? Probably not, but possibly...

After we do the running and the lifting, we should make sure we can lift the tree.

Also, what's the shell useful for, precisely?

I think we should lift boulders twice, swim once, and then meditate until time is up. (including meditating when we wake up tomorrow.

Rowan 2010/05/23(Sun)16:23 No. 181976 ID: c1b520
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LB goes for two sessions of boulder lifting.

+4 str +4 Def

You share your food health max

+1 companionship

You go for a run.

+1 str +1 spd

You go searching for materials

You come back with a collection of hell wasp wax.

You meditate again. +1 int

You gain the ability to craft a net.

Webbing, A long stick

You attempt to move the log.

...

SUCCESS!

LB goes to sleep in the oasis one last time...

7 hours remain...

>>181976
Lift boulders again, then meditate.

start with breakfast with flower scarab then do
>>181980

I think we should just meditate twice after breakfast. We've been neglecting INT.

Awesome! Woo, we win this round!

>>181986
Yeah, do this. We just got the ability to craft nets, lets see what else we can figure out how to make.

Meditate twice after breakfast.

Rowan 2010/05/30(Sun)21:04 No. 185675 ID: c1b520
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LB shares his breakfast with the flower scarab and meditates for the next six hours.

Max health

+1 int

+1 int

FINAL STATS!

Health: 15
Magic:0
Strength:15
Agility:3
Defense:9
Intelligence:4
Speed:3

Flower Scarab:
Health: 8
Magic: 0
Strength:1
Agility:0
Defense:0
Intelligence:-1
Speed:0

get ready for your dad and pet flower scarab, he looks worried about you.

Time to lift the log, little 'bold. Good luck.

Just keep on meditating, when your dad shows up, open one eye, say "Hey Dad" and go back to meditating.

Rowan 2010/05/30(Sun)21:10 No. 185679 ID: c1b520
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[Cut scene]

*SKREE* *SKREEEEEE*

LB: "Quiet little scarab, I'm trying to meditate..."

???: "I think he can see that."

!!!

Rowan 2010/05/30(Sun)21:21 No. 185687 ID: c1b520
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[cut scene end]

LB: "Dad! You'r- HOLY SHIT! TO CLOSE!"

Dad: "What? And I know no one else is around, but seriously, watch your language."

Hug it.

>>185687
Ask if the scarab's okay.

Short ass cutscene. Heh.

Well get up and ask him to appraise your progress.

>>185687
Apologize for your outburst like a good son.

It's time to shove that log around. Though I'm interested in seeing if you can use the stick as a lever to assist.

let's move some log.

Rowan 2010/05/30(Sun)21:45 No. 185705 ID: c1b520
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Dad: "Whats with the hugging? It's only been a week."

LB: "It seemed a lot longer then that dad." (sorry)
"And uh... sorry for the outburst."

Dad: "Not a problem, just don't use language like that in front of your mother."

"I guess it's time for me to move that log..."

Dad: "No need for that. I saw the marks you made moving the log earlier, to be honest I thought you would be able to do it sooner, but you got the job done and that's all I asked from you. But congratulations aren't in order just yet. This is only the first part of your training, however the rest of the training with me won't be as long as this, so don't feel to down about that little reminder."

LB: "By the way, how is the little scarab?"

Dad: "He's fine, though from the looks of it, he seems to have drawn a liking to you."

LB: "Uh huh, I've kinda been feeding him..."

Dad: "Good instinct right there, it's hard to travel alone in the world. Best make friends quickly, or life traveling becomes far more of a hassle then it would be otherwise."

Lift the log anyway! Tell him you didn't want the rest of your senses to atrophy while you were building up.

i think scarab want s a hug too.

>>185705
I think perhaps we should've Meditated more.

Rowan 2010/05/30(Sun)22:27 No. 185717 ID: c1b520
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...

Dad: "What are you doing?"

LB: "I'm going -umph- to take -grr- the log -ugh- back to the village. -wheeze-"

Dad: "Look, I know you can move the log, and that great and all but I don't expect you to be able to carry it all the way back, that would be asking way to much of you way too early into your training."

LB: "Then what am I supposed to do."

Dad: "Let the teacher take care of the stuff the student can't handle on his own, and show prowess through example."

LB: "You mean boast?"

Dad: "Exactly."

That looks incredibly difficult, even for him. Load on your shell, net, stick and wax and help carry the other end. It's the only smart thing to do!

>>185717
Well by all means let him do it.

We can probably carry all our stuff without putting it on the log. Slot the stick into the shell, and just stick the wax onto it, tying the web around the stick as well.

Hopefully ya little friend will follow you.

Rowan 2010/05/31(Mon)17:02 No. 186032 ID: c1b520
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LB puts the wax in the shell and puts the stick through the shell and hangs the net over the stick in the back packing up all his materials.

Dad just picks up the log... yeah... he just.. picks it up...

Dad: "Welp. Lets head out."

LB: "What about the scarab?"

Dad: "The choice is his, if he wants to go with you I won't stop him, but I won't seperate him from his home, and neither should you."

LB: "..."

And with that LB and his dad head back home through the desert.

Dad: *whistling*

LB: *under his breath* "why does he have to make it look so easy?"

Scarab: "skree?" "skreek eeee..." "Skree" "chchchch." "Skreechch" *he looks back to his home on the very edge of the oasis* *The point of decision has come...*

get down on one knee, look it in the eye and tell him "it's okay, you can stay here, you will get to see me every time i come to cut the tree. if you want to come with, nice, if you don't then that's okay, i won't force you"

>>186033
If there's anything you can do to help him decide, emphasize that you WILL be coming back.

>>186033
That sounds about right.

Rowan 2010/05/31(Mon)17:58 No. 186097 ID: c1b520
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The little scarab scuttles back and forth, hesitant to be going into the sands.

LB: "It's okay little guy, I'll be back one day, and you can hang out with me again."

The little bold knows that the little scarab doesn't understand the words, but that he understands there meaning. One day his friend will return, and on that day he will be strong enough to leave his home, he will be like his friend and be the best little scarab he can be.

Awww

>>186097
Aww.

Let's go.

Rowan 2010/06/01(Tue)10:05 No. 186553 ID: c1b520
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...

LB: "MOM!"

Mom: "Son, you're home!"

>>186553
In before you trip face-first into the sand.

Rowan 2010/06/01(Tue)10:24 No. 186557 ID: c1b520
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Mom: "Everything is going to be okay now."

Rowan 2010/06/01(Tue)10:24 No. 186558 ID: c1b520
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Mom: "We will be fine without you."

Rowan 2010/06/01(Tue)10:27 No. 186559 ID: c1b520
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Mom: "You don't have to go."

Kill your mom and wear her skull. Become a Cubone.

Rowan 2010/06/01(Tue)10:40 No. 186563 ID: c1b520
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LB: "AAH!"

Dad: "I swear to the gods, if you take one step towards this bed, I will make sure you sleep outside tonight."

Mom: "It was just a nightmare dear, go back to bed.."

LB: ...

That dream was prophetic. Something bad will happen.

Hmm, it could also be just because you're nervous. What were those marks on the huts? Some kind of sideways E?

Goddamnit. If you don't think you can get back to sleep, go for a little walk.

...And scout the area.

>>186562

This is a good idea and you should do it.

>>186562

This is definitely the Boldest Beginning.

that is a horrible idea and you guys are jerks for suggesting it.

>>186606
It could have been the walls bleeding.. or spattered with blood that trickled in thin little lines..

Rowan 2010/06/07(Mon)21:59 No. 190249 ID: eb6d46
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LB: "I'm going out for a walk..."

Dad: "mrmph..."

LB heads out into the village.

LB: It's been a while since I've talked to you directly, you certainly are a strange thing. I heard your voice throughout my training... guiding me. Thank you.


LB continues to roam around the village, in time he reaches the center of the village where he sees something unexpected.

LB: Looks like I'm not the only one out here.

let's go say hello and see if your manly arms can fix it if she has a problem.

>>190250
I have nothing to add to this.

>>190249
Who is that? Go and say hello.

Rowan 2010/06/08(Tue)19:19 No. 190690 ID: c1b520
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LB: "I thought I was the only one out here. Are you alright?"

???: "I'm fine..."

LB: "Why are you out here so late?"

???: "Why are you?"

LB: "I... I had a bad dream."

???: "... I don't like being inside at night."

LB: "That's..."

???: "You think it's weird don't you? Well I don't care what you think."

LB: "I don't think it's weird."

???: "That's what my parents say, but I can see their looks. I don't care what people think because even though going outside at night may be weird, it gives me time to think that I don't have in the day, it gives me peace. It gives me a break from the monotony of daily life."

LB: "... I know what you mean."

???: "..."

LB: "It's pretty..."

???: "It always has been."

LB: "Do you have a name?"

???: "Not yet. You?"

LB: "Nope."

The Mysterious Bold and LB chuckle to each other.

Several hours pass as they both stare into the well.

MB: "I have to go, I don't want to get caught again, if you ever want to talk again, I'm out here every night."

LB: "It was nice meeting you."

MB: "Bye."

LB: I should head back inside, but I don't think dad would mind if I stayed out till morning.

>>190690
What's the gender of that mysterious bold?
Were they cute?~

>>190693
most likely female due to chest covering. anyway, i agree, did you find her cute? also, yeah, head back in, but be silent. waking them up would be bad.

Rowan 2010/06/08(Tue)21:21 No. 190760 ID: c1b520
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LB: Yeah she was a girl, I don't know if I like her like her, but she did seem really nice. She was kinda cute though. I don't know, if i am going to go on an adventure soon I don't think I want to get into any relationships that I'll have to end so quickly. But maybe...

LB: It should almost be sunrise I guess I might as well stay out the rest of the night. I'm curious though, my mom said she got you when she caught some sort of magic fish right? Well I gotta know, what were you doing before now, if you know?

Not sure. It's possible we're the little voices hidden in everyone's subconscious, and that we've been giving good and bad advice to people since before time and space exist. Or maybe some kind of fish genie that suddenly manifested.

Or possibly everyone is crazy.

>>190760
As you probably noticed, your village tends to frown upon people who behave differently. She may well be interested in adventuring with you.

>>190760
We don't remember. Our only purpose... our very existence now is to help you.

probably communed with the fish, and when we saw your mom's hook in the water were probably like "LOOK A SHINY! EAT IT!"

Rowan 2010/06/14(Mon)20:26 No. 193815 ID: c1b520
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LB: Well that doesn't tell me all that much about you does it, oh well. Looks like the sun is coming up, most of the village should be getting ready by now, I guess I should head back. Today's the day I start building. I wonder what dad is going to want me to do with the wood...

(Author's intervention: Okay, so I'm sorry I haven't updated very often, mostly due to me helping out my mom get the house ready for my dad to get home from Afghanistan. Anyway because I'm going to be going away for... well I don't even know any more, it's going to be more then a week I can tell you that much, anyway because of this I'm giving you guys an option, you can either A: do the building manually and go through it step by step as I had originally intended, or B: Montage it thus skipping the training. You will obtain the bonuses I planned for you to obtain during the training, however the only difference will be that the montage one will look like my preset model for the houses (with a couple additions) while your model might look different. As I said this is your choice because I don't want to rush through this if you don't want to, this is your game, I just design the levels and prizes. This will be a quick vote cus I want to try and update tonight based upon the vote. Thank you for your patience to all of you who've kept this bold quest movin.)

Let's do it step by step. Make something new, cool, and totally different.

>>193815
Flirt with the girl.

I like A,but if its gonna be a problem then B.

Rowan 2010/06/15(Tue)00:03 No. 193947 ID: c1b520
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(fine, going as planned then, no complaining though if I have to stop in the middle)

LB: "Hey dad, I think I found the spot."

Dad: "That's great, now can you please help me find the softest patch of sand."

LB: "All those years of adventuring and your not a morning person?"

Dad: "The best part of adventuring on your own, no alarm clocks."

LB: "So are we getting started on building my house today?"

Dad: "Yeah, yeah. Can you get that log down here? We should be able to set up your basic frame by tonight if we spend all day on it. And get some parchment and chalk and we can draw up some blueprints. Now if you don't mind I'm gonna go find a soft patch of sand to lie down in, tell me when you got everything."

LB: "Okay, I'm on it."

>>193947
Go get the stuff. Hey, how are we going to build a stable foundation on sand?

Bring over the stuff and we can get this thing underway!

Rowan 2010/07/29(Thu)19:05 No. 213743 ID: c1b520
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Dad: "Okay son first things first, before we can even start building we have to discuss design. Because of the wood we're using there aren't many options as far as base design, but that doesn't mean we can't add more to the design."

LB: "So it doesn't matter how I wanted my dream house to look, I was stuck with the dome?"

Dad: "Don't blame me, blame resources. Anyway, this is your base design fiddle with it till your happy, in the mean time I'll start putting the finishing touches on the wood we picked up."

LB: Well I guess that's a little disappointing... oh well, lets see what we can do with what we got.

>>213743
I would like to communicate somehow that it look like this:
http://www.trendir.com/house-design/futuristic-vision-of-sustainab.html