Author Topic: Kisume Quest II - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 36904 times)

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #180 on:** April 18, 2012, 02:55:18 PM »

> Not a risk worth taking. Presumably the orange and yellow lines haven't changed formation all that much, so given what we remember of them as they went by, back up a little bit until the greens pass in front of us, trying not to run into where we think the oranges and yellows are.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #181 on:** April 18, 2012, 03:21:12 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 18, 2012, 02:55:18 PM

> Not a risk worth taking. Presumably the orange and yellow lines haven't changed formation all that much, so given what we remember of them as they went by, back up a little bit until the greens pass in front of us, trying not to run into where we think the oranges and yellows are.

>You back away. The danmaku moves a bit faster than you can back away, and you almost have to back away to end of the section you're in before you can evade it, bringing it perilously close to your face. But you manage to get away from it safely.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #182 on:** April 18, 2012, 04:38:42 PM »

> A shame, all that lost progress.
> Stay in place until the greens have passed by, weaving back and forth as necessary to avoid anything from the oranges and yellow.
> Once the greens have passed by, head back up through the orange/yellow path, concentrating on avoiding bullets as before. If we can spare the moments in our travels, glance up and down to check in on what stream colors are going on above and below us.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #183 on:** April 18, 2012, 05:14:14 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 18, 2012, 04:38:42 PM

> A shame, all that lost progress.
> Stay in place until the greens have passed by, weaving back and forth as necessary to avoid anything from the oranges and yellow.
> Once the greens have passed by, head back up through the orange/yellow path, concentrating on avoiding bullets as before. If we can spare the moments in our travels, glance up and down to check in on what stream colors are going on above and below us.

>Oh well...
>You let the stream of green shots pass, then speed ahead. Above you are two lines of red, and below is a line of red and a line of orange. Neither seem easily navigable. You easily reach the point you were at previously with no problems.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #184 on:** April 18, 2012, 05:55:08 PM »

> Accursed reds! Damn commies are taking over our danmaku duels.
> Head forward to our pre-retreat position, avoiding bullets as needed.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #185 on:** April 18, 2012, 06:14:46 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 18, 2012, 05:55:08 PM

> Accursed reds! Damn commies are taking over our danmaku duels.
> Head forward to our pre-retreat position, avoiding bullets as needed.

>As the Cold War is still well remembered and yearned for by certain segments of the population, it has not manifested in Gensokyo.
>You are already there.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #186 on:** April 18, 2012, 07:02:14 PM »

> Oh, herp. I am good at the readings of things.
> How much further do we have before we get to the next lines that are on our level?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #187 on:** April 18, 2012, 07:12:05 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 18, 2012, 07:02:14 PM

> Oh, herp. I am good at the readings of things.
> How much further do we have before we get to the next lines that are on our level?

>You can follow these lines to the end. You imagine a new set will come shortly, though.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #188 on:** April 18, 2012, 08:36:36 PM »

> Keep on heading forward, then. Since avoiding buullets in this tunnel seems to require little brainpoweer, let's fire off more arrowheads at the oni as we head in.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #189 on:** April 18, 2012, 10:11:03 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 18, 2012, 08:36:36 PM

> Keep on heading forward, then. Since avoiding buullets in this tunnel seems to require little brainpoweer, let's fire off more arrowheads at the oni as we head in.

>You draw closer and closer to the oni, opening fire on her. She darts away, but don't move too far. You think that the card must restrict her movement. She swoops back an forth, but at this distance, your shots are dense enough to be dangerous. She moves left, and one catches her in the shoulder, she moves right and another gets her on the side. Then another one slams into her chest, and the bullets around you start to fade as the spellcard gives way.
>The oni shakes her head. "Well, ain't that something?" she says as she flicks her spellcard in your direction. You can hear laughs and cheers from the crowd below; though you're not sure if they're cheering for you or because your opponent was bested.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #190 on:** April 18, 2012, 10:29:50 PM »

> What is proper post-duel behavior?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #191 on:** April 18, 2012, 10:36:35 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 18, 2012, 10:29:50 PM

> What is proper post-duel behavior?

>It's usually bad form to press personal hostilities, though some boasting is always allowed if one feels like it. It's also rude to not accept that card were given.
>It's a little hard to believe; did you just actually stand down an oni?

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #192 on:** April 18, 2012, 10:55:42 PM »

> We really did, didn't we? Somebody call our momma!
> ...Wait, no, don't do that.
> No interest in boasting: the last thing we need is for the oni to think this could be fun if done on a regular basis.
> Grab the card. Try not to shake too much from excitement/the adrenaline rush comedown while doing so.
> "That...was certainly something, yeah."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #193 on:** April 18, 2012, 11:40:30 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 18, 2012, 10:55:42 PM

> We really did, didn't we? Somebody call our momma!
> ...Wait, no, don't do that.
> No interest in boasting: the last thing we need is for the oni to think this could be fun if done on a regular basis.
> Grab the card. Try not to shake too much from excitement/the adrenaline rush comedown while doing so.
> "That...was certainly something, yeah."

>You grab the card, trying to keep your hands from shaking too much. You've never actually captured one of these before!
>You obtain: Music Sign: Year's End Procession
>"So what're you doing around here anyways, kid?" she says, as she takes her flute back in hand and inspects it.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #194 on:** April 18, 2012, 11:43:28 PM »

> "Uh, I'm looking for Nue. I need to know some stuff, and I know she tends to know stuff, so she seemed like the person to see."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #195 on:** April 19, 2012, 12:04:20 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 18, 2012, 11:43:28 PM

> "Uh, I'm looking for Nue. I need to know some stuff, and I know she tends to know stuff, so she seemed like the person to see."

>"Is that all?" says the musician. She gestures downward with her flute. "She runs the place over there, The Deodand Rose, I think it is. Something rose."

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #196 on:** April 19, 2012, 01:22:04 AM »

> Take a look down at the crowd. Is that tengu still visible?
> Take a look down where the flute gestured. Anything look rose-ish?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #197 on:** April 19, 2012, 01:58:59 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 19, 2012, 01:22:04 AM

> Take a look down at the crowd. Is that tengu still visible?
> Take a look down where the flute gestured. Anything look rose-ish?

>You glance at the crowd, and you can still see Koyomi, lingering toward the back.
>Looking where the oni musician gestured, you can see a tavern down the street with a rose on the sign.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #198 on:** April 19, 2012, 02:01:19 AM »

> "Ah, there it is, yeah. Thanks."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #199 on:** April 19, 2012, 02:02:58 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 19, 2012, 02:01:19 AM

> "Ah, there it is, yeah. Thanks."

>"No problem, kid," says the oni.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #200 on:** April 19, 2012, 02:06:32 AM »

> "I think the tengu and I are gonna take off, then. Catch you later."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #201 on:** April 19, 2012, 02:14:45 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 19, 2012, 02:06:32 AM

> "I think the tengu and I are gonna take off, then. Catch you later."

>She takes a moment to work one of her more heavy-shot up arms "Alright, you take care!"

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #202 on:** April 19, 2012, 02:18:36 AM »

> "You too!"
> Float back down to Koyomi.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #203 on:** April 19, 2012, 02:27:15 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 19, 2012, 02:18:36 AM

> "You too!"
> Float back down to Koyomi.

>You make your way back down to Koyomi, who is easier to find now that the crowd is breaking up.
>"I got the impression you usually didn't scuffle with the oni," she says as you land, a bit wide-eyed.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #204 on:** April 19, 2012, 02:28:23 AM »

> Frown.
> "I don't. The less of that I have to do ever again, the better. Let's just head on to Nue's place."

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #205 on:** April 19, 2012, 02:37:03 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 19, 2012, 02:28:23 AM

> Frown.
> "I don't. The less of that I have to do ever again, the better. Let's just head on to Nue's place."

>The tengu frowns. "I see...well then. It's this way. Let's get there before someone else decides to try their luck."
>She starts toward the establishment.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #206 on:** April 19, 2012, 02:39:32 AM »

> Follow along, quickly. No more fights!

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #207 on:** April 19, 2012, 03:07:44 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 19, 2012, 02:39:32 AM

> Follow along, quickly. No more fights!

>You follow along, making sure not to lag behind the tengu's quick pace.
>You make your way to The Deodand Rose and head inside, noting that the door, the windows, and much of the shop face seem to be quite clean and free of wear and tear. Inside, you see the the place has several large tables set near the middle, and some smaller ones on the side, while booths line the wall. A long bar stretches across the far side of the tavern, and you can see Nue is there, pouring some sake. The bar is reasonably empty, and about half the tables are occupied. The odor of drink lingers in the air, and a low murmur of conversation fills your ears.
>Koyomi makes her way toward the bar.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #208 on:** April 19, 2012, 03:09:27 AM »

> What's Nue doing?
> Make our way to the bar as well.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #209 on:** April 19, 2012, 03:25:10 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on April 19, 2012, 03:09:27 AM

> What's Nue doing?
> Make our way to the bar as well.

>Pouring some sake at the moment, as you noted before.
>You approach the bar. Nue notices both of you, and says, "Well hi there, Koyomi. I didn't expect you down here today."
>"I found myself with time on my hands," she says with a shrug.
>"And a friend, I see," says Nue as she glances toward you. "Don't think I've seen you around these parts, before."

>_