Author Topic: Sword Quest XI - A Z-Machine Adventure (Read 41450 times)

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #960 on:** December 06, 2015, 04:39:35 AM »

> Keep going right.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #961 on:** December 06, 2015, 05:55:16 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on December 06, 2015, 04:39:35 AM

> Keep going right.

>You side rightward. As you do, Tojiko unleashes a wave of danmaku at the behemoth. The vast majority of the wave hits home, and draws the behemoth's attention. It quickly changes course to speed toward her instead.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #962 on:** December 06, 2015, 06:25:55 AM »

> Is it still at least flying in its direction?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #963 on:** December 06, 2015, 08:24:52 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on December 06, 2015, 06:25:55 AM

> Is it still at least flying in its direction?

>Do you mean your shots? The behemoth has been staying out of range.
>The Behemoth is flying toward Tojiko, who is away from you.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #964 on:** December 06, 2015, 01:12:40 PM »

> Sorry, I meant to ask if the behemoth is still flying in our direction to get to Tojiko.
> Crap, we can't let it get at her. Readjust flight path to pursue the behemoth instead of trying to get away from it, and pick up the pace.
> While moving, sheathe our sword and take the trap in two hands again.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #965 on:** December 06, 2015, 10:51:03 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on December 06, 2015, 01:12:40 PM

> Sorry, I meant to ask if the behemoth is still flying in our direction to get to Tojiko.
> Crap, we can't let it get at her. Readjust flight path to pursue the behemoth instead of trying to get away from it, and pick up the pace.
> While moving, sheathe our sword and take the trap in two hands again.

>You hurry toward it, as the behemoth flies toward Tojiko, taking the trap in both hands.
>The behemoth is faster than you, but it is long enough that you should still catch up to its tail regions. You can see a purple gash where you cut into it, and what seem to be some holes around it, presumably where Futo shot it.

>_

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #966 on:** December 06, 2015, 11:31:43 PM »

> Given the speed at which we are both going, do we have time to open the trap again?
> Is there blood or innards or anything in the cut wound or holes?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #967 on:** December 06, 2015, 11:52:13 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on December 06, 2015, 11:31:43 PM

> Given the speed at which we are both going, do we have time to open the trap again?
> Is there blood or innards or anything in the cut wound or holes?

>You might.
>There is nothing of the sort, just the purple glow within the thing. You think it might be a bit brighter where the wound is, though.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #968 on:** December 07, 2015, 12:23:35 AM »

> Let's go for it, then. Open the trap up while we're flying toward the behemoth and get it set.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #969 on:** December 07, 2015, 01:58:47 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on December 07, 2015, 12:23:35 AM

> Let's go for it, then. Open the trap up while we're flying toward the behemoth and get it set.

>You priy open the trap and set it, as you close in on the behemoth's tail. You can hear Tojiko crying out in surprise and terror, but the behemoth obscures her now.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #970 on:** December 07, 2015, 02:17:52 AM »

> Shit shit shit shit shit
> Is the tail within our reach?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #971 on:** December 07, 2015, 02:42:27 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on December 07, 2015, 02:17:52 AM

> Shit shit shit shit shit
> Is the tail within our reach?

>Very close now, you should be able to reach it without difficulty.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #972 on:** December 07, 2015, 04:15:11 AM »

> Adjust our grip on the trap so we're holding the jaws from the sides (that is, not gripping the teeth, or placing our hands or fingers in any space between where the teeth would clamp if the trap were activated).
> Fly directly at the behemoth's tail and shove the open trap into it so that the lever smacks right into the tail and hopefully activates the trap. In anticipation of the trap activating, the moment we feel the behemoth's tail applying pressure to the trap's level, let go of the sides of the jaws, and grab at the trap's chain with both hands.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #973 on:** December 07, 2015, 04:48:18 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on December 07, 2015, 04:15:11 AM

> Adjust our grip on the trap so we're holding the jaws from the sides (that is, not gripping the teeth, or placing our hands or fingers in any space between where the teeth would clamp if the trap were activated).
> Fly directly at the behemoth's tail and shove the open trap into it so that the lever smacks right into the tail and hopefully activates the trap. In anticipation of the trap activating, the moment we feel the behemoth's tail applying pressure to the trap's level, let go of the sides of the jaws, and grab at the trap's chain with both hands.

>You close in, watching the behemoth's tail, It waves to and fro a little as it flies, but not too much. You shove the trap against the side of its tail, grabbing the chain as quick as you can. The spring gives with a loud squeak, and you are suddenly jerked forward as its tail thrashes away from the trap!

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #974 on:** December 07, 2015, 04:52:08 AM »

> Did the trap actually spring and clamp into the tail, then?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #975 on:** December 07, 2015, 05:38:04 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on December 07, 2015, 04:52:08 AM

> Did the trap actually spring and clamp into the tail, then?

>You would imagine so, given you are being jerked around by the chain!

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #976 on:** December 07, 2015, 05:45:43 AM »

> Let out a guttural cry of determination to alert the others to the change in situation, and hold on for dear life!

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #977 on:** December 07, 2015, 05:50:31 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on December 07, 2015, 05:45:43 AM

> Let out a guttural cry of determination to alert the others to the change in situation, and hold on for dear life!

>You let out some kind of cry, and hang out for dear life. You are being thrashed upward now. Your arms and shoulders ache pretty fiercely right now.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #978 on:** December 07, 2015, 05:53:04 AM »

> Can we at least see what is going on?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #979 on:** December 07, 2015, 06:41:25 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on December 07, 2015, 05:53:04 AM

> Can we at least see what is going on?

>Being thrashed about makes this more than a little difficult.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #980 on:** December 07, 2015, 11:56:42 AM »

> How much longer do we think we could take this?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #981 on:** December 07, 2015, 12:00:08 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on December 07, 2015, 11:56:42 AM

> How much longer do we think we could take this?

>As it stands, you don't know if you can hang on for too much longer without being seriously hurt.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #982 on:** December 07, 2015, 12:10:43 PM »

> Damnit.
> Let go and, once we regain our sense of balance, start firing knives at the tail.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #983 on:** December 07, 2015, 12:17:39 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on December 07, 2015, 12:10:43 PM

> Damnit.
> Let go and, once we regain our sense of balance, start firing knives at the tail.

>You let go, and are sent hurtling upward with a fair amount of force. Your arms, shoulders, and hands, however, feel immensely relieved by it.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #984 on:** December 07, 2015, 12:46:12 PM »

> Take the time necessary to regain balance and control. Once we have done so, reassess the situation.

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #985 on:** December 07, 2015, 08:49:17 PM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on December 07, 2015, 12:46:12 PM

> Take the time necessary to regain balance and control. Once we have done so, reassess the situation.

>You take a moment to regain control, then look around. The Behemoth seems to still be chasing after Tojiko, you cannot tell, but it is definitely trying to thrash the trap from its tail. Futo is hurrying to catch up, while Seiga is giving a wide berth to the monster, seemingly coming in your direction.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #986 on:** December 07, 2015, 09:14:51 PM »

> Thrash all you want, you won't be getting that thing off any time soon.
> Can we see Tojiko? If so, how is she holding up?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #987 on:** December 08, 2015, 01:05:27 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on December 07, 2015, 09:14:51 PM

> Thrash all you want, you won't be getting that thing off any time soon.
> Can we see Tojiko? If so, how is she holding up?

>You cannot see Tojiko, she is obscured by the Behemoth.

>_

Kilgamayan · « **Reply #988 on:** December 08, 2015, 01:25:03 AM »

> Which side is Seiga coming from, relative to the behemoth?
> Which side is Futo coming from, relative to the behemoth?

Hello Purvis · « **Reply #989 on:** December 08, 2015, 01:55:46 AM »

Quote from: Kilgamayan on December 08, 2015, 01:25:03 AM

> Which side is Seiga coming from, relative to the behemoth?
> Which side is Futo coming from, relative to the behemoth?

>Seiga is coming toward you, from your right.
>Futo is coming from below.

>_