The Vent 2011/02/07(Mon)23:20 No. 280072 ID: d93696
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"Come on, take off the hood. Let's get a good look at you."

Yes, he is talking to YOU, littleface!

Male - Within The Vent's mighty walls, MEN have the minds to maintain order and advance technology for the betterment of its citizens. They hold office, coordinate public works, and maintain order on the streets - they can be awfully nasty you know! In the Antebellum, the Founding Fathers entrusted the future of civilization to the male sex! How about that? The gentleman of The Vent is innately granted the privilege to carry a firearm regardless of his caste! What a system!

Female - The Vent's three million sons and daughters did not grow on trees! They came from WOMEN. The good and well-behaved mother, many say, is the foundation of the good citizen. That is something to say, for each citizen of The Vent is PERFECT! Women are the buttresses for the great men that keep The Vent in its thriving condition. To ensure their safety, any woman found in public without a male escort will be arrested and detained. Remember your mum and keep them safely at your side, gentlemen! Again, for their safety, women are not permitted to carry firearms! They'll shoot their eyes out!

Lass, lets start a female revolution~

Oh boy oh boy Lad we get a gun.

LAD.

Lad. I hear top hats are in style again this year.

A lass pretending to be a lad. Androgyny is the order of the day. It gives us both a gun and a reason to use it!

Lass. More chances of good buttshots.
Getting gun carrying rights can't be that hard.

>>280079
Just go with a guy with a nice butt.

Lad.

>>280072
Intersexed - The doctors caught one look at you and had not a damn idea what you were. Rather than getting caught falsifying records they just scribbled on the line and sent you on your way. Nobody knows what box to put you in so they all just look the other way to avoid the hassle. You have no place here, but damned if we'll admit to it!

>>280072
Lass. Androgynous lass.

>>280078

a girl cross dressing as a bloke is the best idea ever. Think of the storytelling possibilities.

>>280072
Lad, because then we can change shit, and possibly not get shoot in the process.

>>280078
Yes, let's go with this.

Lass.

Lad.

Lass.

rolled 1 = 1

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1: Lad
2: Lass

Let's go with Lad/Male, as that way we have more initial power with which to influence change, should we truly want it.

Lad.

Lad. We shall obtain power and use it to enact great change!

A gun is pretty sweet too.

Lass

Being a girl could be more interesting what with the ingrained patriarchy in this society and all. I say we go with LASS.

Meh, I want a LASS for the challenge, but i'm going to change my mind when ppl start obsesing with sex...

>>280174
Knowing /quest/, that is pretty much destined to happen, though. Probably right off the bat as well.

You underestimate peoples urge to matchmake and suggest bedfun, it'll happen even if we go the male route.

Lad.

Manly men.

Manly Lass, that way, we have all the fun of a female charater and all the... beacuse rights of a male, man this furture is depresing.

>>280334

Lassy man, that way we can wear trapalicious outfits.

Just a quick little question here. Anyone else who thinks they actually do a check up to verify gender? Of course they do it all properly and bring out a reliable matron if it's a female or a trustworthy guy if it's a boy coming through.

Because you know that is a very easy and simple way to make sure fewer people try to slip through the cracks.

Burly yet classy lad. Let's Jason-Statham-in-a-suit this thing.

>>280078
YES.

Perfect tie. 13 ♀/13 ♂ (casting out intersex votes. Sorry.) Anyone?

LAD MAAAAN

Crossdressing lass, let's make this interesting

You guys are doin' great. The next vote calls it. After that, all votes are off. Let's get this show on the road. :D

Hard mode: Lass

A lass. A sassy lass, describable as "DAT ASS"

Ok, ffs. Updating!

Lass.

lad

The Vent 2011/02/15(Tue)01:14 No. 281702 ID: d93696
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"Another girl, huh? Don't this place have enough o' those? Eh, well, you're smart for coming to us anyway."

Good job! You've found your way to the alley behind the tram station like the young man said. You did not have to spend too much time alone on the streets after they took you from your parent's apartment. You have begun to join up with one of the dozens of little rat families crawling the crags of The Vent: The Shakers. These people are charismatic and conspicuous, harboring some of the most talented performers, speakers, and graffiti artists to spread influence and gain membership.

"Well too bad you showed up a day late and a share short. We are noisy enough in the whole Northwest Quadrant. Whole damn thing. Newbies is all too much, yeah? Now listen up: you can make a life for yourself in the Northeast Quadrant. That's where we's sending you all. You gotta spread the Shaker name and word over there, but here dey already know it by heart. You catch the tram right around the corner, yeah? Or you could always stay here'n work the corner, right? Haha! It's a dangerous fuckin' place over there, but tell 'em Geiter sent ya that they'll give you food and shelter."

You can take the train whenever you are ready to head to the Northeast! What an adventure! If you do not want to be rat food, though, you will need some way to protect yourself, and a little money too.

Alright, Lass! It's time to kick this oppressive regime to the curb and make the world better for folks like you!

However, we start with our search for a weapon! Are there any places that you could buy any?

>>281702
Any particular skills at acquiring either miss, well, aside from the aforementioned corner-working.

>>281702
Okay, so...

1) Do you have any money now?
2) Is there anywhere nearby that would give us concrete options for some kinda inconspicuous form of personal protection?
3) We got any ways to make money at the moment? What would "working the corner" entail?

>What would "working the corner" entail?
Really? You seriously don't have a clue? (p.s. It's a phrase for prostitution... not exactly something we want to consider.)

>>281729
Says you. People DID, after all, decide Female despite knowing that they weren't the ones in power. People might be quite pleased with PROSTITUTION QUEST. Moving on to matters at hand, though, what do you have to your name, if not just the clothes on your back?

The Vent 2011/02/15(Tue)13:16 No. 281754 ID: d93696
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Geiter: "Oh, you want to know about money? It's a real thing, baby. You are on your own for that, but you are gonna need some over there. You are gonna want somethin' sharp to protect yourself with, too. If the CGs see you with a gun, though, they might just shoot or arrest ya. Aw, crap. Uh, let's see, what can you do for a respectable livin' in this craphole...

The majority of know-nothin's like yourself resort to UNSKILLED SCAVENGING to make money. You'll laugh your ass off at the shit some people will buy. If you c'n get your hands on some BALE, that shit will sell like popcorn, but once yer in the drug trade you don't come out. Shakers don't touch that shit. Oh yeah, and people will usually pay you for some bullshit favors, too. 'Specially Shakers, 'cause they trust you. You can always count on laziness to make a few shares. If you're goin' out, take FOLEY with you so you don't get your ass booked for bein' a bitch."

The Vent 2011/02/15(Tue)13:17 No. 281755 ID: d93696
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I am afraid that you left your poor parents without a share of money to speak of! Chin up, though! That nice young fat man has enlightened you to a world of possibilities! The Vent surely is the city of dreams.

Oh lovely, you how have a TEAM MEMBER! Team work is important in The Vent, because as you will learn, everyone is vulnerable all the time! Won't you get some wits about you? In most areas, you can have up to THREE team members (plus yourself) without looking too suspicious!

Mr. Foley will accompany you until you board the tram, at which point one of The Vent's own STRAPPING YOUNG CITY GUARDSMEN will accompany and protect you for the remainder of the trip. You will be on your own again once you reach the Northeast Quadrant, but let's hope that you really will have some friends at last! Now get to it - how will you make a bit of money?

Between UNSKILLED SCAVENGING, DRUGS, and RANDOM FAVORS? Well trying to keep out of drugs, that leaves us with UNSKILLED SCAVENGING, considering we don't really know anyone who we can do favors for, yet. ...Except our team member guy. Ask him if there's anything you can do for him to get some money/weapons.

>>281729
I'm fully aware of the conventional meaning of the phrase. But we ain't in Kansas no more, so to speak

Drugs don't sound like a career advancement move, the way he describes them. I'd look to scavenging and seeing if you can find people you can get errands from.

I'ma vote scavenging
seems like the safest path for now

Scavenging does sound like the only viable option for now, doesn't it?

Still, while on the way to the tram, inquire about people who won't ask for the wrong kind of favors.

None of those options will get anywhere. Work a corner.

The Vent 2011/02/16(Wed)10:48 No. 281934 ID: d93696
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Alright, then, off to scrounge for crap! Remember that it costs money to ride the tram, as well, so if you want to save for the big trip to the Northeast Quadrant, you had better hoof it! Seeing that you spent all of your meager life here already, you know your way around the place, and you have a full concept of THE MAP.

In order for your adventure to begin, you will need to get out of this BORING PLACE. Keep in mind that certain parts of even this quadrant are quite dangerous. Recall the map, and decide where you would like to start to look for work, scraps, weapons, or connections!

The slums seem to be as good a place as any to go scavenging and looking for work. We'll probably draw the least attention there as well.

Minor suggestion/gripe: the light green text is damn near unreadable against the lighter backgrounds. A darker shade should work or, better yet, use yellow.

I vote we go look around the shaker hq, hopefuly finding items along the way. Also if the Shakers have a job for you, we should consider taking it.

When you can pay to be wastefully extravagant, you can afford to throw away nice things. The Manor district seems to be a good place if any to start.

The Vent 2011/02/16(Wed)22:03 No. 282009 ID: d93696
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After a leisurely urban walk, you have come upon THE SLUMS. Your mother always told you never to come near this awful place! Shame on you! It smells of drywall and mildew. Even the standing water smells!

It looks like there are likely things lying around if you look, but it will probably be best to do so discretely. These poor folk might not appreciate you taking their things!

Foley: "Ah, home sweet home. Didn't you grow up in the slums?"

You: "Hm... no, I grew up in Bloc-2."

Foley: "Aw, well fuck. That must be like the ritz! Uh, shit... what the hell is your name anyway?"

That is a good question. What IS your name?

Desiree. Desiree K'nwirk.

>>282012
nice name

>>282012

Agreed. It's got a nice ring to it.

Tellana Kindle

>>282157
I like this name better

Kindle is good. Kindle reminds one of Kindling, which one uses to bring light unto the darkness.

>>282171
Then lets combine them, Desiree Kindle

(BTW samefag than >>282058)

>>282184
This.

>>282184
this

The Vent 2011/02/19(Sat)21:59 No. 282755 ID: d93696
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You: "Kindle. Desiree Kindle."

Foley: "... for real? Is that really it?"

You: "Yeah, that's it."

Foley: "Ahaha! Shit, I'm talkin' to a fuckin' porn star! Well, aha, that's your fight girl. Good luck. "

The Vent 2011/02/19(Sat)21:59 No. 282756 ID: d93696
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You and FOLEY find your way to the first clearing between filthy ghetto alleys, scurrying with the hungry and indigent and their offspring. Opposite you against the corrugated tin wall of a shack is a rather unhappy-looking THUG. Do not judge him too harshly! To be a worthless shred of offal is not so easy a life, is it? You would know firsthand.

Thug (to Foley): "Where you goin'? Aren't you one of the Shakers?"

Foley: "None o' your fuckin' business."

Thug: "Shakers are faggots. You're a faggot. You gonna paint me a fuckin' picture? They ruined this fuckin' place. I don't need no fairy faggots tellin' me where to put my dick."

Foley: "Shut it up. If you're gonna look at me like that, I'll give you a new asshole to stick your thumb up."

Thug: "Fuck you, faggot. You're walkin' on new Knuckle territory. You gotta pay up if you wanna come through here."

Are you going to let that hoodlum tell you where to be? You now have reign over your GROUP, controlling Kindle as well as her up to three companions. In the top left are your GROUP STATUS ICONS. These indicate member names, individual health, weapon type, and ammunition. The small image in the top left of a group member's portrait will indicate his or her CLASS. Foley's has a spray-can, indicating that he is an ARTIST. Kindle is the only group member without a class specialization, and will thus benefit most from a variety of members to suit her needs.

NOTE: While you have control over your group members, they still have minds of their own. Do not be alarmed at the occasional input from them.

>>282756
Foley : Withdraw gun, attempt to intimidate but refrain from frying if all possible.

Desiree : While bad is distracted, flank 'em and knock him out cold.

Foley: Find out more about this 'new Knuckle'. We don't know if he's just in idiot trying to start trouble or if he has people behind him that can make dropping him a bad idea.

It may be best not to let him (and anybody else) know that you have it gun. The great power advantage of having a gun can be negated if people expect you to have it. Also people knowing you have one can make you a target for those who want one themselves or don't like the idea of you having one.

Tell him insulting people is a poor way of begging and go somewhere else. Don't need trouble.

smile politely while laying a restraining hand on our companions shoulder, and state that while you will not tell him where to put his dick, you might in fact have some suggestions if he lets you through