Posts during March 2013 for RabidChoco

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=SB= Chat Cottage
Posted: Mar 16 2013, 06:42 PM Forum Act IV: Casino Park View full topic
One does not make jokes in a numerical cipher. Or base 13.

=SB= Chat Cottage
Posted: Mar 16 2013, 03:43 PM Forum Act IV: Casino Park View full topic
No, nobody's here. Why am I on my fifth playthrough of Bastion rather than doing something worthwhile, like learning RPG Maker?

Who says mobile is taking over?
Posted: Mar 13 2013, 05:56 PM Forum Act II: Video Game Station View full topic
I think it's because people are looking at the raw numbers. Just shy of everyone has a phone, and today's phones are more capable of doing... pretty much everything. So, by the raw numbers of people doing the buying: of COURSE more people will be buying a game on a phone. That's kind of how the whole "casual gamer" market became a thing. But I agree, it doesn't necessarily mean that traditional games are on the outs. Just because one plays a game on a phone, does not automatically make one a "gamer."

Who says mobile is taking over?

Posted: Mar 13 2013, 05:56 PM Forum Act II: Video Game Station View full topic

I think it's because people are looking at the raw numbers. Just shy of everyone has a phone, and today's phones are more capable of doing... pretty much everything. So, by the raw numbers of people doing the buying: of COURSE more people will be buying a game on a phone. That's kind of how the whole "casual gamer" market became a thing.

But I agree, it doesn't necessarily mean that traditional games are on the outs. Just because one plays a game on a phone, does not automatically make one a "gamer."

World of Darkness: Sonic the Hedgehog
Posted: Mar 13 2013, 04:46 PM Forum Schoolhouse Garden View full topic
Okay, specialties picked, and one ability shuffled. Not sure what I was thinking when I picked Enigmas for a computer-savvy individual, when Cryptography is probably a better idea. Profile: Asher Tero, revision 1 Concept Name -- Asher Tero Age -- 20 Race -- Human Gender -- Male Essence -- Dynamic (Sign: Aries) Nature -- Bon Vivant Demeanor -- Conformist Attributes Physical (secondary) Strength - 2 Dexterity - 3 (Specialty - Lithe) Stamina - 2 Social (tertiary) Charisma - 2 Manipulation - 2 Appearance - 3 (-5 freebie; Specialty - Respectable) Mental (primary) Perception - 3 (Specialty - Intuitive) Intelligence - 4 (Specialty - Analytical) Wits - 2 Abilities Talents (tertiary) Alertness - 2 (-2 freebie) Invention - 2 (-2 freebie) Logic - 2 (-2 freebie) Scan - 1 Skills (primary) Drive - 1 Etiquette - 3 (Specialty - Social Functions) Fast-Talk - 2 Research - 3 (Specialty - Secrets) Stealth - 2 Knowledges (secondary) Academics - 2 Computer Hacking - 3 (Specialty - Networking) Cryptography - 1 Culture - 2 (-2 freebie) Miscellaneous Willpower - 4 (-1 freebie) Traits Allies - 1 Contacts - 1 Influence - 1 Resources - 2 Finishing Touches Freebie points allocated Merit - Computer Aptitude (-1 freebie) Merit - Fast Learner (-3 freebie) Flaw - Curiosity (+2 freebie) Flaw - The Bard's Tongue (+1 freebie) Background How was your life different? Asher didn't have much of anything particularly different in his life, per se, except for being good with computers, phones, that kind of thing. No mean feat when one's family lives on a church parsonage in the middle of nowhere with the closest metropolitan center being an hour's drive away. Although it was generally frowned upon when he didn't turn up for religious studies in favor of tweaking his machine. What was your upbringing? The Tero family lived rather isolated from any real town, so it was much more convenient for Ash to be home-schooled. That said, his 'hobby' earned a little suspicion when he tended to cut religious studies short with academic answers to questions given, and the occasional spirited debate about faith in God rather than technology. He knew he was blessed, as his father often said, but looking at the news, where was God for all these other people who were suffering? Who are your friends and family? Again, being isolated in the heartland meant his only regular contact with people other than his family, was the church where his father preached. People close to his age weren't common in the flock, and even when they were there, being "the preacher's son" meant he couldn't really get close to anyone before being pulled away to listen to his father chat with his contemporaries after the service. That's what really led Ash to enroll in the University at Empire City, rather than the heartland seminary where his father studied, so he could actually socialize with people that should be his peers in his eyes. How do you deal with the mundane world? Right now, the mundane world is all Asher knows, being, for all intents and purposes an ordinary college student starting his second year of coursework. Still, he's got eyes on independent tech support and custom computer building to hold him through tricky financial hurdles... and barring that, there's always a local fast food joint that could use an extra pair of hands. Were there something weird about him, though, Ash would prefer to stay subtle about it, always doing the most important things behind closed doors.

World of Darkness: Sonic the Hedgehog

Posted: Mar 13 2013, 04:46 PM Forum Schoolhouse Garden View full topic

Okay, specialties picked, and one ability shuffled. Not sure what I was thinking when I picked Enigmas for a computer-savvy individual, when Cryptography is probably a better idea.

Profile: Asher Tero, revision 1

Lost Sabers
Posted: Mar 13 2013, 04:05 PM Forum Private Garden View full topic
"I also haven't slept properly for a few days. Stakeouts suck, but we should have this discussion where we've actually got cover," he said, yanking a crystalline machete from within his coat. With a surge of power, the machete glowed a faint red, and as he looked through the quartzlike blade, he had an idea of where the hostiles would be.

Demon Shuffle
Posted: Mar 13 2013, 04:00 PM Forum Private Garden View full topic
Moloch hacked at the vines, but the weight of the axe meant he couldn't evade the punch at the same time. Still, being half-demon meant he was a hell of a lot more durable than he looked. The blast, which probably would have shattered the bones of a normal human, just knocked Moloch on his rear. "Aha, punching over your weight class. But you're abandoning your strength to shore up your weakness. Oh, what was said about that...?" he said as he got up. "'He who tries to defend everything, defends nothing.' And you can't sustain this power too long, can you?" The half-demon surged forward, bringing his axe up in a reversed chop.

Demon Shuffle

Posted: Mar 13 2013, 04:00 PM Forum Private Garden View full topic

Moloch hacked at the vines, but the weight of the axe meant he couldn't evade the punch at the same time. Still, being half-demon meant he was a hell of a lot more durable than he looked. The blast, which probably would have shattered the bones of a normal human, just knocked Moloch on his rear. "Aha, punching over your weight class. But you're abandoning your strength to shore up your weakness. Oh, what was said about that...?" he said as he got up. "'He who tries to defend everything, defends nothing.' And you can't sustain this power too long, can you?" The half-demon surged forward, bringing his axe up in a reversed chop.

=SB= Chat Cottage
Posted: Mar 7 2013, 04:10 PM Forum Act IV: Casino Park View full topic
-goes to get the fire hose- That would be because the joke is too easy. Yes, it fits the theme. Yes, I'm sure she's buxom. But seriously, that's far too easy a play to be making. Certainly the mastermind has more creative potential than that.

=SB= Chat Cottage
Posted: Mar 6 2013, 04:45 PM Forum Act IV: Casino Park View full topic
"No! That's a bad place. That's a bad place for bunnies!"

=SB= Chat Cottage
Posted: Mar 6 2013, 03:59 PM Forum Act IV: Casino Park View full topic
"Run, Razputin. Run very fast..." -splat-

Lost Sabers
Posted: Mar 5 2013, 08:17 PM Forum Private Garden View full topic
"Those ships? Kinda hard to crash if you're flying in air with no other traffic. They'll be fine. I don't see 'em taking off after 'landing,' but they'll safe enough," Taylor said, nodding. "Still, I'd better make myself scarce, arrange that transport for the non-natives." He turned to leave. "Seriously, if this is how they treat mortal victims, I'm surprised the Squad hasn't put out a formal hit on me."

Lost Sabers

Posted: Mar 5 2013, 08:17 PM Forum Private Garden View full topic

"Those ships? Kinda hard to crash if you're flying in air with no other traffic. They'll be fine. I don't see 'em taking off after 'landing,' but they'll safe enough," Taylor said, nodding. "Still, I'd better make myself scarce, arrange that transport for the non-natives." He turned to leave. "Seriously, if this is how they treat mortal victims, I'm surprised the Squad hasn't put out a formal hit on me."

Demon Shuffle
Posted: Mar 5 2013, 08:09 PM Forum Private Garden View full topic
Moloch turned as Amber shouted at him, and he planted the head of his axe in the ground, runed side facing Amber. The stream of water parted around him like it would naturally around a stone in a creek. "Ho, too smart for your own good. And yet so deliciously foolish. You want to end me? Come on!" He flipped his axe around and plunged it into the dirt, causing the ground to spit out flames along the path between him and Amber.

Demon Shuffle

Posted: Mar 5 2013, 08:09 PM Forum Private Garden View full topic

Moloch turned as Amber shouted at him, and he planted the head of his axe in the ground, runed side facing Amber. The stream of water parted around him like it would naturally around a stone in a creek. "Ho, too smart for your own good. And yet so deliciously foolish. You want to end me? Come on!" He flipped his axe around and plunged it into the dirt, causing the ground to spit out flames along the path between him and Amber.

Lost Sabers
Posted: Mar 5 2013, 07:51 PM Forum Private Garden View full topic
"Tch. Denying yourself allies only leaves you with enemies. Then again, you never know who'll stab you in the back. So you're sure they're going someplace safe?" Taylor asked. The circumstances were suspicious, but he'd been able to trust Cable in the past... why so cagey now? He was being worse than some immortals he knew.

Demon Shuffle
Posted: Mar 5 2013, 07:45 PM Forum Private Garden View full topic
Moloch raised his hand in mock salute as Ki rushed off. "Hmph. Killjoy. Disrupt my experiments, claim the moral high ground..." He seemed to vanish. He would reappear in the town square, no spirits having attacked, but most people locked themselves up anyway. "Hmph, hmph. I can't give 'them' anything with which to follow me. Alas, you've all been very accommodating..." He looked to the sky and spread his arms. "...but now you must all burn." The sky darkened, and flaming meteors began to fall from the sky for miles around. "Who can follow the ravings of madmen, and the whispers of dead, across infinity?" He straightened, laughing as the town began to catch fire.

Demon Shuffle

Posted: Mar 5 2013, 07:45 PM Forum Private Garden View full topic

Moloch raised his hand in mock salute as Ki rushed off. "Hmph. Killjoy. Disrupt my experiments, claim the moral high ground..." He seemed to vanish.

He would reappear in the town square, no spirits having attacked, but most people locked themselves up anyway. "Hmph, hmph. I can't give 'them' anything with which to follow me. Alas, you've all been very accommodating..." He looked to the sky and spread his arms. "...but now you must all burn." The sky darkened, and flaming meteors began to fall from the sky for miles around. "Who can follow the ravings of madmen, and the whispers of dead, across infinity?" He straightened, laughing as the town began to catch fire.

Lost Sabers
Posted: Mar 5 2013, 07:03 PM Forum Private Garden View full topic
"Wait. Someone's really going for a witness purge? I'm being paid to get these people home, dammit. If you're gonna threaten my livelihood, be less obvious about it." Taylor was getting flustered. "Please tell me we're still all on the same side here... I'd hate to have to shoot someone I thought was a friend."

Demon Shuffle
Posted: Mar 5 2013, 06:58 PM Forum Private Garden View full topic
All mirth left Moloch's voice as he said, "I see." He'd planned on doing this anyway, but he'd hoped that Ki would help him eliminate the dissent in his ranks. Unfortunately, this was not going to happen, not without some changes. Moloch raised his axe, and with a grunt of effort, moved to split the mushi master open like an overripe melon.

Lost Sabers
Posted: Mar 5 2013, 06:52 PM Forum Private Garden View full topic
By the time Saber turned back around, Taylor was already half-dressed and pulling on his shirt. "Okay. So much for sleeping," he grumbled. "What are we so on edge about? Someone wants to purge witnesses?" He spun around, slipping his arms into his coat sleeves, and picked up his rifle.

Lost Sabers
Posted: Mar 5 2013, 05:50 PM Forum Private Garden View full topic
Taylor 'hmm'ed. "Well the plan is to arrange transport for the refugees, get my pay for the hostage op, find what little evidence I can, and see if I can't link this incident to some other one and find a deeper pattern here," he said, sighing. "After the op's where most of the work is."

Demon Shuffle
Posted: Mar 5 2013, 05:46 PM Forum Private Garden View full topic
"Regardless of my aims, it's folly to proceed without an appraisal of your capabilities. Suffice it to say, you've proven yourself. Now do you want to keep accusing me of aiming for something outside my own ability, or do we want to put an end to this assault? A group of my men, headed by my lieutenant, are diverting spirits into a familiar area of this forest so we can take them out before they become a problem to the settlement," Moloch said.

Demon Shuffle

Posted: Mar 5 2013, 05:46 PM Forum Private Garden View full topic

"Regardless of my aims, it's folly to proceed without an appraisal of your capabilities. Suffice it to say, you've proven yourself. Now do you want to keep accusing me of aiming for something outside my own ability, or do we want to put an end to this assault? A group of my men, headed by my lieutenant, are diverting spirits into a familiar area of this forest so we can take them out before they become a problem to the settlement," Moloch said.

Demon Shuffle
Posted: Mar 5 2013, 04:13 PM Forum Private Garden View full topic
Moloch harumphed, cutting down a spirit as it landed nearby as he tramped through the underbrush. Ki just had to go into the thicker forest. Not the first time he toyed with the idea of just burning it all level. "Well, look at you. Just a bona-fide handicapped badass, ain't ya?" Before Ki would answer, he shook his head; "No, that's not really a handicap, more just a nuisance."

Lost Sabers
Posted: Mar 5 2013, 04:05 PM Forum Private Garden View full topic
Taylor made a thoughtful noise, draping his arm over Saber's shoulder. They could worry about all that when they were ready for it: for right now, little mattered more to him than the other's touch and company.

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