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~Beyond the Border~ => Akyu's Arcade => Topic started by: Ramus on April 21, 2009, 11:23:34 AM

Title: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Ramus on April 21, 2009, 11:23:34 AM: Just my luck that I managed to start a topic the day before the forum reboot.
COPY AND PASTA

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Q: Hey, I've never heard of this game, what is it?

A: An old school RPG dungeon crawl recently released for the DS by Atlus in the United States.

Q: How recently?

A: Like six days ago of starting this topic.

Q: You've already beaten the game?

A: Heck no, this game is grindy and takes forever to get anywhere, I haven't even gotten past the first floor.

Q: Do even you know how many floors it has?

A: Nope.

Q: So this is a blind LP?

A: That's my style. (And Xan's, apparently, who shall be working with me.)

Q: Why do this here and not at the LP forums or Something Awful?

A: To be honest, I'd just like to see if people like it before I move onto those places. If we do good here, we might go there.

(http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/8/945038_116012_front.jpg)

So this is going to be a screenshot LP done by Xan and I. The way it's going to work is that we do it semi-weekly. I'll be doing it mid-week, he does it weekends. Simple, yes? As I said, this is going to be a very blindly run LP, but I have done some research before jumping, namely unlockable classes that would be a pain to otherwise get unless you know what you're doing. Copy and pasta game faqs...

Quote
Paladin:
Str 13, Int 13, Vit 13, Dex 9, CHA 13
Level 10 Warrior, Level 10 Priest, Siege Warfare skill (req Cha 13).

Ninja:
Str 13, Int 13, Vit 11, Dex 13
Level 10 Warrior, Level 10 Thief, Tree Climbing skill

Samurai:
Str 13, Int 11, Vit 13, Dex 8
Level 10 Warrior, Level 10 Mage, Healthy Living skill (possibly plus one other)

Ranger:
Str 11, Int 13, Vit 13, Dex 13
Level 10 Thief, Level 10 Priest, Acrobatics skill, (two others Babelfish couldn't translate?)

Wizard:
Str 13, Int 13, Vit 9, Dex 12
Level 10 Thief, Level 13 Mage, Astrology skill (Mage 13/Int 13)

Druid:
Str 9, Int 13, Vit 9, Dex 13
Level 10 Mage, Level 10 Priest, Ancient Languages skill, Ecology skill (botany?)

Those are the minimal requirements for the secondary classes apparently. More on this stuff later as I introduce you to the game.

Chapter 1: Historically Accurate

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Ah, good old Atlus, bringing us RPGs like Etrian Odyssey and Disgaea.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/2.png)

Success! Game over! We win! I hope you enjoyed this LP as much as I did! Thank you and good night!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/3.png)

Oh, no wait, we haven't even started. Eh, whatever. New game please.

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The who? Sorry, I'm not well read on old literature or fantasy literature.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/5.png)

Hey, a play! I like plays. Like that one where a guy gets stabs and goes BLARG!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/6.png)

Okay, maybe it's just me, but I don't believe I've ever seen or heard of a play and/or novel that solely focuses around some adventurers going up a tower. I really need to catch up on this stuff.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/7.png)

Um, thank you Mr. Rahalmaqui. Must really suck having to write that out every time you sign something. Do you just go by Mr. R?

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Flavor text, I'll be cutting this out of most of the screenshots and just typing it out instead.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/9.png)

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(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/11.png)

AND BAM! 4th wall broken in under 15 seconds of game play time. I don't think any game has been as fast in history to do that.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/12.png)

Why dear, sir, I'm afraid I can't. See, I'm currently busy dealing with other matters such as guiding heroes through worlds with 4th walls.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/13.png)

Hey hey hey! This is against my rights as a human being. I demand my right to freedom of choice. This is RAILING! RAILING I TELL YOU!

Eventail jots something down without waiting for a response. "Now then, do you have any questions?" He does not even look up, seemingly absorded in making sure his ink dries properly.

Yes, where's the higher authority around here?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/guildmaster.png): Just shut up and go with it. You bought this game after all, right?

Fine...

Skip past this part if you don't want to know about the tutorial of sorts.

Ask about registered members
Ask how to create characters
Ask how to select party members
Ask about the controls
No Questions

I'll be doing these in order

Ask about registered members

"If you wish to see details about registered Guild members, simply select 'Status'"

Ask how to create characters

"If you wish to create a new adventurer, select 'Create.' Follow the instructions and you should be fine."

How to select party members

"First you choose 'Party', and then choose 'Select.' A list of currently registered Guild members will be displayed. Choose four members from the list. If you do not like any of the members on the list, feel free to create more."

Ask about the contorls

I'm going to sum this up quickly. Control pad to move and turn, A to confirm, B to cancel or go to the menu. X displays an explanation to whatever is displayed. And that's it.

Okay, down to the meat of the game.

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In case you weren't reading, we now have several options.

Create: Make new party member.
Status: Check how the party is doing.
Party: Mess around change around the party.
Learn: Teach your dudes new skills.
Info: Talk command with the Guild Master.
Leave: Explains itself.

For now, we need four people for a party.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/15.png)

We have four races, humans, elves, dwarves, and halflings. Humans are all around, elves magical, dwarves fighterish, halflings are quick.

Alignment can either be neutral, lawful, or chaotic. We generally want a party of either one or the other since that allows us to get better stuff later. No neutral please. This also effects a few spells in game.

St - Strength
In - Intelligence
Vt - Vitality
Dx - Dexterity
Ch - Charisma (not sure what this stat does)
HP - Hit points.

Classes: (for now we only have four)

Warrior - Fighter dude, can't cast magic though
Thief - Faster than the fighter, but weaker, good for disarming traps and getting goodies from the dungeon.
Mage - That weak guy that uses offensive magic. Has some defensive magic, but it's meh at best.
Priest - Has healing magic and defensive magic, some offensive magic, but best used for healing and stuff.

And name, self explanatory.

So here's the deal, forumers, I need four party members, and I want you to pick and choose. Name can only have 8 characters, but other than that, no limitations.

Please, let's not have Touhou characters for a change, they're nice and all, but they get old. I'll take video game characters and anime characters, heck, even Beowulf or something.

I'll continue the game and get to the game play hopefully on Weds. Let's see those characters.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: trancehime on April 21, 2009, 11:33:23 AM: Some things you might want to know:

1) Weapon statistics are hidden.
2) You can and probably WILL get raped by the RNG.
3) Starting stats are affected by RNG and you are advised to reset often if you min/max.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Elixir on April 21, 2009, 12:46:35 PM: Hey, look, it's Etrian Odyssey but it isn't confused as to whether it's Japanese or Western. About bloody time, I mean, Etrian was off-putting as hell.

I'm actually kind of surprised that this type of game would still be made in this day and age. Atlus are tampering with niche titles a lot lately, but it's difficult because it's a borderline between mediocrity and unloved gem.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: trancehime on April 21, 2009, 12:47:58 PM: Quote from: Elixir on April 21, 2009, 12:46:35 PM
Hey, look, it's Etrian Odyssey but it isn't confused as to whether it's Japanese or Western. About bloody time, I mean, Etrian was off-putting as hell.

Was it? Would rather not discuss it here in an LP thread but I found EO rather entertaining >_>
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: WRATHIE_Beatrice on April 21, 2009, 12:56:37 PM: Name: Kikyu
Alignment: Lawful
Class: Halfing Priests
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Maid Xan~ on April 21, 2009, 04:35:35 PM: I'm a resubmit my character suggestion

(Hanabishi) Recca: Neutral Human Ninja
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: The Astral Pancake on April 21, 2009, 07:31:40 PM: I'll resubmit mine too.

Sanger (Zonvolt): Lawful Human Warrior/Samurai
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Ramus on April 21, 2009, 08:17:30 PM: Quote from: TranceHime on April 21, 2009, 11:33:23 AM
Some things you might want to know:

1) Weapon statistics are hidden.
2) You can and probably WILL get raped by the RNG.
3) Starting stats are affected by RNG and you are advised to reset often if you min/max.

Thank you for the information, but we've played enough to know that stuff. And besides, after playing Crawl with Patchouli, this game is a welcome change with the RNG.

Now, about people comparing this with EO, true, they're both dungeon crawls, but very different. For one, EO has more classes and customization within those classes. Dark Spire (or just DS for now on) has fewer classes but you can level up in different classes, allowing for odd combos like a mage fighter. I can't say much on difficulty, but while EO was tight with money, this game is even more tight. Also, EO had a lively forest, DS is straight up dark and dank dungeon. I personally prefer EO's setting just because it was a nice change from other games where you just crawl through a dungeon.

Poorly made? That depends on your opinion. (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/StylisticSuck) The game makes no attempt to be real modern and sticks to all of the old school ways of playing RPGs. Heck, there's even an option to switch the graphics to classic (which I'll be showing soon).

All that really matters is if you're into really hard RPGs that do you no favors like most modern ones do today. If yes, I recommend trying this game. If no, stay far, far away and watch me play.

EDIT: While I'm here, wrathie who is Kikyu? Google and wikipedia hasn't done me any good. Lastly, why am I blocked from PMing you?

Also, I believe we're up to three characters.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Edible on April 21, 2009, 08:21:17 PM: Ridcully, Lawful Mage. Be sure to give him lots of CON~
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Ramus on April 21, 2009, 08:33:09 PM: Oh finally, a non-anime character.

Anyway, we'll still except more suggestions, at least until tomorrow.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: theshirn on April 22, 2009, 12:37:59 AM: Quote from: Edible on April 21, 2009, 08:21:17 PM
Ridcully, Lawful Mage. Be sure to give him lots of CON~
This.

My suggestions:

Hugh the Hand: Chaotic Human Assassin (or ninja, I guess)
Resolute: Chaotic Elven Ranger
Haley Starshine: Chaotic Human Thief
Rosary: Lawful Human Mage (or Roswell, if you must. I still prefer Rosary.)
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: WRATHIE_Beatrice on April 22, 2009, 12:59:45 AM: kikyu? as in the term?
i t was my submission
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Edible on April 22, 2009, 01:00:54 AM: Ridcully's a lawful human mage, I should specify.

And built like a tank.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: WRATHIE_Beatrice on April 22, 2009, 01:07:43 AM: i think i missed something.
ignore it ^^
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: The Astral Pancake on April 22, 2009, 01:27:26 AM: Quote from: Edible on April 22, 2009, 01:00:54 AM
Ridcully's a lawful human mage, I should specify.

And built like a tank.

I counter your Ridcully with a Rincewind. (Neutral Human Wizard, Maximum DEX if possible)
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Edible on April 22, 2009, 03:08:50 AM: I may have suggested Rincewind, but there's an 8-character limit for names.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Ramus on April 22, 2009, 11:04:05 AM: Quote from: wrathie on April 22, 2009, 12:59:45 AM
kikyu? as in the term?
i t was my submission

I mean who is Kikyu? I'm assuming she is from some anime, but I can't apparently find her.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: WRATHIE_Beatrice on April 22, 2009, 11:23:55 AM: Kikyu? I dunno. it's my own creation.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Ramus on April 23, 2009, 01:30:54 AM: Sorry for the delay, real life tends to be in the way of stuff.

Okay, last time we left off at character creation. Thank you for your suggestions in the posts as well as PMs. We've picked the most mismatched possible group out of the suggestions. So, let's roll them and see who's who.

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Sanger from the Super Robot Wars series! Mech Pilot and candidate Samurai.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I am Sanger Zonvolt, the Sword That Smites Evil!

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Recca from Flame of Recca! Ninja trainee from the past living in the present.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): I'm Recca, a shinobi, what do you need?

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Flonne from Disgaea! Fallen angel who lives among demons and utilizes the power of LOVE!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): Hi! I'm Flonne!

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Black Mage from 8-bit Theater! Evil wizard in the command of Darko out to destroy the world and all in existence!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): 'sup.

(Note: This game doesn't let lawful and chaotic people on the same team. Therefore, BM is neutral, but we all know his true alignment, right?)

Moving onto the real part of the game.

"Are you the new adventurers? You look pretty brave," Eventail says without lifting his eyes from the papers in his hands.'

"Let us begin your combat training immediately. Are you read?"

Spoilers:
The correct answer is yes.

"Very well then," says the Guildmaster. "You shall commence with your combat training. Head to the training grounds."

"Make sure to follow your instructor's directions. The door to the training grounds is right over there."

"Just make sure to close the door after you. I can't stand all that noise in there."

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/guildmaster.png): Also, make sure to wipe your feet and don't get blood over the walls. Using bleach weekly gets old.

Sanger and the party open the door and enter the training area.

There is a long stone staircase that leads downwards to a heavy door. Beyond that door is another flight of stairs. Past more doors and stairs are the training grounds. It is surprising that the Guild has an entire subterranean facility.

Dungeon Maker Inc. - For all of your dreams and wishes of making a dungeon in your basement.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/20.png)

This is our instructor. Yes, yes he is the Green Lantern.

"You pass!" What exactly has been passed is unclear. Before any questions can be asked, the man presents them with a sword.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): Wee! We win! What did we get?
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): A weapon. But what did we do exactly?

"Here, take this! It's a free gift to new Guild members. Use it well. Oh, and take this. And this, and this..."

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Weight bearing down on me...
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Give me that!
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): You're rather quick to grab a knife.
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): You accusing me of something?
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): He does cradle that knife pretty closely.
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): It's just a knife. See? You stab stuff with it.

He hands more weapons and armor to Sanger. "That's more like it. You pass!" Exactly what has been passed is still unknown.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): So what did we pass again?
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): I'd assume the dex check to make sure we don't trip and break our necks going down the stairs.

Ask him his name
Ask about the training grounds
Ask about the supplies
Ask what has been passed

Sum this up because this dialog is boring. His name is Sir Garland, he's our instructor. The training grounds has been built to resemble the actual dungeon. Supplies are what he just gave us. Weapons and armor. But the last one...

He shrugs in disbelief. "Pass? You haven't even completed your training yet and you think you've passed? What nonsense!"

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): But-
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/garland.png): Don't tell lies little girl.
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Let's just go.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/21.png)

Here's the modern view of the dungeon. Notice the bland colors and pixelization. The music is also more modern. Hurts my eyes.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/22.png)

Here's the classic view. Notice the lack of colors and detail. The music is 100% old school midi. Reminds me of Tron.

So yeah guys, take your picks as to which one you want. Meantime, I'll stick to modern.

After a boring and straight forward dungeon...

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/23.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): This door appears to be locked.
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): I opt for burning it down.
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): What did the door ever do to you to make it deserve being burned down?
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Think about it this way, this door is standing here keeping me from passing. Therefore, it is causing me grief since I can't get to my destination. Therefore, I feel a need to cause it pain back.
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): But that's an endless cycle of violence!
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): And?
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): I won't let you burn this door down!
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): What are you guys talking about? I've gotten it open already.

Sir Garland stands before the group and says, "You have made it. Next is your hand-to-hand combat training. Any questions before we begin?"

Skipping tutorial. I'll tell you all of that stuff in the battle.

"Alright. Your combat training is about to begin. Show me what you've got. Don't hold back!"

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/24.png)

Okay, so I'm fighting this battle under leveled. See, there were already pre-made guys at the guild at level 2. Regardless, let's go!

Each weapon has different attacks. The sword has four. Swift hits fast for low damage. Precision hits slowly for high damage. Lunge I haven't used yet, so... And Rage is where the character randomly attacks an enemy for high damage.

Guess which is the right answer?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): RAGE OUT!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/25.png)

Recca however, only has a dagger, so he only gets swift and precision. However, as a thief, he has two other abilities. Counter allows him to counter an enemy when they attack. Hide makes enemies ignore him. However, we're opting for killing this idiot. Precision away!

Flonne can't cast spells anyway as she can only heal and everyone is full HP, so she's defending.

BM however, will cast carefully (better spell at slower rate) instead of quickly (faster spell of lower quality and possibly mess up the spell).

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/26.png)

Status ailments are also quite awesome in this game. Stupidly awesome. And utterly painful back at you.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/27.png)

Fun fact: Black Mage can hit for just as hard as the Fighter in the group can. How? I don't know...

Anyway, victory!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/28.png)

After battles, enemies may leave behind treasure in booby trapped chests. However, this is what we have thieves for.

Recca easily disables the floor spring, latch, and needles.

Healing potion. Antidote. 256 gold.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/29.png)
Sanger realizes that the group may have overdone it. Murdering a fellow citizen is a serious crime, even if it was a training accident.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): What have I done? I've killed a fellow soldier!
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Sweet! Let's grab his stuff.
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): Sanger, I thought you rolled a higher int than that. Didn't you know this would happen?
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Hey, wouldn't you be all tears or something right now?
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): He's not fatally wounded.
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): But he's dead, right?

Just as worry starts to set in, a door in the back opens and a mean wearing robes enters, He egins to chant what sounds like an advanced healing spell.

Within moments, Sir Garland gets to his feet. He seems a bit dazed, but is most certainly alive. "You pass!" he exclaims.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): Revival spell.

He continues to talk as if nothing happened. "You may have been able to defeat me, but don't get cocky."

The man in the robe continues to chant, and a healthy color returns to Sir Garland's face.

"EVen if you kill the enemy, you aren't say until you've made it home. Always remember that. Now, off you go! Good luck!"

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): That was stupid. We killed him only for him to get revived?
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): This is training, and if we are to be great fighters, we must learn to survive.
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): Yes.
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Yes, great, we come to understand the power within. But what do we GET from it?
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Such a whiner.

Sir Garland is waiting. "You pass! As a reward, I shall give you 500 EP. Return to the Guild and report your results. Until we meet again..."

More plot. I'll sum this up again. Go to top of tower, fight evil sorcerer, find the royal treasure, become famous. Simple, no?
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Edible on April 23, 2009, 01:36:47 AM: Bahaha, well done. Keep it with modern view, the art is so bad it's good.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: M. Burusu on April 23, 2009, 01:51:35 AM: This is hilarious. Keep it up! And I agree with Edible (SHOCK AND AWE) -- you should keep the 'modern' art.

Believe it or not, the stark black-and-white 'classic' is A) harder on the eyes (for me) and B) not half as interesting as the 'modern' layout. It may be retro, but I don't quite dig it, y'know?
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: theshirn on April 23, 2009, 05:13:55 AM: Wait...how many times has he said "You pass!" now? Seven? Eight?

At least he didn't threaten to knock you all down...
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Ramus on April 23, 2009, 11:06:42 AM: Quote from: theshim on April 23, 2009, 05:13:55 AM
Wait...how many times has he said "You pass!" now? Seven? Eight?

At least he didn't threaten to knock you all down...

That's not even including the dialog I left out. Every other sentence for this guy includes "You pass!"
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Maid Xan~ on April 23, 2009, 04:46:23 PM: Quote from: Ramus on April 23, 2009, 11:06:42 AM
That's not even including the dialog I left out. Every other sentence for this guy includes "You pass!"

Not to mention that you need to talk to him again as part of a sidequest.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: WHMZakeri on April 24, 2009, 02:59:55 AM: ...Black Mage?
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Maid Xan~ on April 25, 2009, 02:05:15 AM: (http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/Etna.png):LAST TIME ON LET'S PLAY THE DARK SPIRE!:

The mighty Sanger Zonvolt, THE SWORD THAT SMITES EVIL! (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png), Hanabishi Recca (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png), Flonne (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png), and a mass murderer who goes only by the name of Black Mage (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png) passed Sir Garland's incredibly diffic- Okay, the test was a complete joke, and losing at it means you fail at life. Which of course all of you do. Anyhow, they learned that they must defeat some evil wizard dude with an incredibly stupid name that no one cares about.

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/LPDarkSpire1.jpg)

Here's the town. There's the guild. We were just there. You manage your party, level people up, and take quests there.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): You also can recruit new people and check monster and item descriptions there.

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/Etna.png): Flonne, you're not supposed to be talking right now. I'm doing explanations for the viewers. In fact, you're not even supposed to know about this. Make that: YOU SHOULDN'T BE HERE, YOU MORON!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): Awww, you don't mean thaaaat. I just thought you could use some help. Anyways, it's boring back there, and that Black Mage guy just scares me. I mentioned love and he started acting real creepy. I think he was coming on to me. Then I mentioned that Laharl probably wouldn't be happy if he tried anything, and he stopped, but now he starts leering at me all the time and... You know, I'd rather not talk about it. Also, I just get a bad feeling around him for some reason.

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/Etna.png): Allright, yeah, that is kinda disturbing. But now's not a good time for you to be in here, seriously.

Okay, with that interruption out of the way, lets continue on. _{This is why I should have been our representative, not her.} Next up is the inn. You can rest here to heal, regain spell points, and/or do something that the price is much to high for us to have checked out yet. You can also buy some really terrible healing items or eat stuff for less expensive single target versions of the rest effects.

The last is the shop. I really hope I don't have to explain what it's for. PRINNIES can understand what it's for, so should you. That's where we'll be headed next.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Can't I just use my Grungust? I mean, honestly...
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Heck no. If I can't use Hadoken, there is no way I'm letting you use a giant robot.
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): We're in front of the shop already. Can we just get inside already?

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/LPOHGODSGETITAWAY.jpg)

Shopkeeper:What can I get for you

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Ah, we're intersted in- OH GODS WHY

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): PLEASE GET AWAY FROM ME, YOU'RE WORSE THAN KAMUI!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): THAT IS NOT THE KIND OF LOVE I WANT TO SPREAD!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): FUCK THIS, I'M NOT DEALING WITH THIS CRAP! Er, I mean, shopkeeper, I think you have what I'm looking for in the back room.

Shopkeeper: Oh, well then, lets go look.

[minutes pass]

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/Etna.png): This is taking to long. The audience is going to get bored. I'd better go and check on them.

[Moments later, Etna exits the store room, followed by Black Mage]

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/Etna.png): Uh, wow, I didn't know that was even possible. Are you sure you want to take part in this? I mean, that's just... evil. I'm a DEMON and I find what you did to that guy disturbing and morally objectionable. I think I might end up like Flonne here if I run into something like that again. _{I think I'm going to have nightmares}. Are you really SURE you should be in the party and not be the final boss?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Unfortunately, I have contractual oblegations to a mutual aquaintence of ours. You know the one
Thief
. Anyhow, he said I have to take part in this, so... Anyways, don't worry, you won't be seeing anything like that again. _{It will be much, much worse}.

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/Etna.png): Well, I don't think the powers that be are just going to let us take stuff from here for free, so... Where are we going to get a new shopkeeper?

????: Don't worry, we've already found one

(http://www.gjob.co.uk/blog/images/merchant.jpg)

What are ye buyin'?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): HOLY CRAP, THIS IS THE BEST SHOPKEEPER EVER!

TO BE CONTINUED WHEN I CAN RUN THE REST BY RAMUS!
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Easy Mode on April 25, 2009, 02:11:06 AM: I think I will play it now.
I've been stalking this for a bit, looking at it and all that. But that classic view...
Oh god, I gotta play it NOW. NOW NOW NOW.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Maid Xan~ on April 25, 2009, 07:34:06 PM: (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/etna.png): And we're back. Appologies for the delay. Anyhow, Sanger being Sanger, he blew most of the group's cash on a Claymore.

Afterwards, we stopped back at the guild to take (http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/Quest1.jpg) some (http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/Quest2.jpg) quests (http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/Quest3.jpg)

Following up on the second one, we went back into the training hall to speak to Sir Garland, who apparently sleeps in there.

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/Garlandtalkpt1.jpg)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Well to be honest, I really would rather not have, but everyone else insisted that we do everything, even the incredibly stupid graffiti one. Seriously, are we Janitors now? _{They're worse than Red Mage.}

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/Garlandtalkpt3.jpg)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Of course we shall! For I am Sanger Zonvolt, THE SWORD THAT SMITES EVIL!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): He's going to be saying that a lot, isn't he?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): Yeah. I know some people like him. Expect him to bring it up often.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/etna.png): Set in our objectives, we headed to the tower.

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/LPDarkSpire4.jpg)

The first floor of the tower is a very boring, monochrome place. It has about the same colorscheme as MadWorld, but less of the awesome blood and gore.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): Isn't that a good thing?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/etna.png): I'm pretty sure we're both aware that people's tastes differ, Flonne. Stick to your E-10 games if you want, but don't make stupid comments about mine. And didn't I tell you you're not supposed to- *sigh* This is going to be a running gag, isn't it?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): Probably, yes.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/etna.png): I'm just going to ignore it and let you help commentate then. Much easier. ANYHOW.

After exploring and finding the graffiti, but missing the part that needed to be erased because IT WAS ON THE OTHER WALL THE CORNER WAS COMPOSED OF AND THIS WAS IN NO WAY MADE CLEAR, we proceeded down the hallway (after taking a short walk back to town to level everyone with the experience gained from the monsters in the area) We came upon the first sign of our real enemy.

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/LPDarkSpire9.jpg)

What the hell? Elevator under inspection? What, was the evil wizard we were supposed to take out some sort of middle management? We would only find more evidence of this as we progressed

In a nearby room, we came upon someone who didn't want us dead.

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/LpDarkSpire12.jpg)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): Uh, no, I don't think so.

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/LpDarkSpire13.jpg)
(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/LpDarkSpire14.jpg)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): It's a scam, isn't it?

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/LPDarkSpireOffer1.jpg)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Yeah, guys, I think this is a scam.

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/LPDarkSpireOffer2.jpg)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Yeah, I'm sure this is a-

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png) Just shut up, lets see who he is. If he's reputable it might be all right.

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/LPDarkSpireWhoisthistard.jpg)

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/LPDarkSpireWhoisthistard2.jpg)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): No, seriously, NO ONE has ever heard of you.

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/SirEmeraldLightning.jpg): SHUT UP!

(http://s543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/?action-view&current=LPDarkSpireWhoisthistard3.jpg)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Okay, against my better judgement, I'd like to hear your offer.

(http://s543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/?action-view&current=LPDarkSpireOffer3.jpg)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Wait, only 50 gold? I think we can afford that.

*DUN NUN NUN NUUUUUUN!* YOU GOT: IMPORTANT ITEM

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/LPDarkSpireIMPORTANTITEM.jpg)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): I think that dude was gay

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): What gives you that idea?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Well, he is wearing, pink, ornate armor.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): Any other evidence?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Uhhh....

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/SirEmeraldLightning.jpg): FAAAABUUUULOUUUS! (http://lparchive.org/LetsPlay/Smilies/emot-gay.gif)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png)(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png)(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png)(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png)(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/etna.png):...

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/etna.png): Moving on...

We discovered two really stupid puzzles blocking our way. One was a statue that for whatever reason disintigrated when we put a leather helmet onto it. There was a very confusing inscription that I assume was supposed to clue us in, but we honestly just guessed it.

The other was a door that asked an incredibly easy riddle. I don't remember the exact details, but the answer was sword.

Past there, we found a rather tough group of enemies.

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/OHFUCK.jpg)

Fortunately, we were able to take them out thanks to Sanger and Black Mage. They were guarding stairs up to the second floor, despite the fact that we had already found another set of stairs to the same place.

On our way out, we cleaned up the graffiti.

We turned in the quest at the guild.

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/Quest1reward.jpg)

Was it worth it? Who knows.

And that's about all for now. Tune in next time viewers.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: trancehime on April 26, 2009, 11:36:19 AM: Once you get Susurrus Fatalis you could make a shitload of BM jokes about it!!!!
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Ramus on April 28, 2009, 08:55:46 PM: Well, I got this update done early and since I was rather late (late for me anyway) last time, I decided to post this early. Prepare for epically long post.

GRIND!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/31.png)

GRIND!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/32.png)

GRIND!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/33.png)

GGGGGRRRRRIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNDDDDDDDD!!!!!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): I'm beginning to think this is taking too long.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Indeed, we'll never progress at this rate through the tower.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): I'm good with killing random enemies.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I figured you were the type to want to kill more powerful enemies.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Nope, so long as I get a healthy amount of bloodshed per day, I'm good.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/etna.png): And all seemed lost as the team began to grow bored of this adventure UNTIL...

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): I've got it! The solution to the experience and money problems!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Let's hear it.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Okay, so we form the heroic formation and I go in front.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I object to this.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Hold on. You three stand in the back with some long ranged weapons ready. Then I'll hide the first round of combat.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): Which will keep the enemies from attacking!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Exactly! As you are in the back row and they can't attack me, we're invincible.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): That's brilliant.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/etna.png): And so began Operation Break the Game.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/35.png)

Oh hey, that's new. Yet still uglier.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/36.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): First enemy so far on the second floor. Let's do it!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): You heard the man! In formation!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/37.png)

PERFECT VICTORY

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): However, I hate using this bow. I can't hit anything with it.

PRO TIP: Short bow sucks.

AND WE GOT A HAND AXE

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Not quite a sword, but it'll do.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/38.png)

We interupt this broadcast to give you... a dark screen. Yes, you have to wander around in the dark for a good section of this. And it SUCKS.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/39.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Gah! I'm hit!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): But how? They can't see you!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Move back!

Single flaw to Operation Break the Game, if Recca doesn't move fast enough, he will be hit. However, 95% of the time, he moves fast enough to hide.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/40.png)

Recca is still proving that he's utterly freaking awesome by finding a hidden door in the dark.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/41.png)

Due to its location, most of the gamblers are other adventueres.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Oh hey, a gambling joint, think you can steal their money?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): I'm a ninja, not a thief.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Same difference.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Still not doing it.

A suspicious man beckons to you.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/42.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): Okie dokie, sir.

"Care to test your luck? Or perhpas you'd like to buy something?"

-Gamble
-Ask about this establishment
-Ask about Tyrhung
-Ask if he's heard any rumors

Gamble first I suppose.

"Alright/ That's more like it. The bet is 100 Gold. We'll each roll two dice, and whoever gets the higher total number wins. If it's a tie, the house wins. If you win, I'll double your Gold. And if you win consecutive games, I'll double it again!"

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): I dunno, Mr. Lamington says gambling is bad.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Go for it! Money!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): I really don't think I should.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Oh come on, it's a 50/50 game.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): More of 60/40 as he wins ties.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): That's still a good shot.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): ...

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Oh fine, I'll do it!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/43.png)

You're reading that right. He proceeded to rig the dice and pull 100 out of our wallet. Anyway, let's look at him.

Though his sinewy face looks like a villain's, he seems trustworthy enough.

So trustworthy as to rig dice blatantly. Ask about this establishment.

"This place? It's what we call a 'speakeasy.' We provide services for adventurers without any interference from the law."

That was blatant.

"Townsfolk secretly come here too, like those guys over there." He motions towards a group of unarmed commoners.

How do they even make it up here to begin with?! We had to literally break the game to make it this far with level two adventurers.

Ask about Tyrhung

"Don't know him, don't know anything about him."

I think we sequence broke the plot.
Ask if he's heard any rumors.

I heard that some pretty unsavory fellows are holed up near the stairs to the 3rd floor."

Thank you for your useless information and rigged game. He does sell stuff, but umm... OVER THE TOP PRICES.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/44.png)

Did I mention how awesome Recca is?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/45.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): AMBUSH- gack-

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): We're compromised, retreat!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): Hitting the reset button. Returning to last save.

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(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Ow...

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/light.png): Oh, you're awake.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Who are you?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/light.png): We'll just go by Mr. Reaper for now.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Wait-

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/light.png): Yes, you're dead.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): But I can't die yet.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/light.png): You aren't going to.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Wait, what?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/light.png): You're just in Adventurer Purgatory. God decided there were too many of you sitting in purgatory with the other normal people that He gave adventurers their own purgatory.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Yeah, but how does that work into me not dying?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/light.png): You just sit around here until your team revives you or resets.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Oh.

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(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/1.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): That was close.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Are all of the heads accounted for?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Yeah, sure.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Wait, Recca?! RECCCCCAAAAAA!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): I'm right here.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/2.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Ah, don't do that.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Let's just get back to that adventuring stuff. I really don't want to talk about what happened.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/etna.png): We'll be seeing a lot more of him, we can be sure of that.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/46.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): A stair way downwards, I was wondering if we'd find one of these.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): It's the same one we came up from.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): You mean we just walked around in a full circle?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/47.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Yes.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/48.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Nice hat.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): Ah yes, the wandering Viking Goblins. They were never really taken seriously due to their short size.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Did they ever actually plunder anything?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Goblins? Plunder? They can't even build a boat that won't sink like a rock.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): I'M POISONED!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Time to leave.

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(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): I made it out?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): So that's how many times you nearly or did die to today?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): ...

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/49.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): I feel the power within!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Geez, Flonne is bulking out.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): ...

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/50.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): I feel super strong!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Ah, Flonne, you can't use healing spells anymore.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): So? I've got an axe!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Not our problem is she dies.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/51.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): Oh hey, I didn't know this place had a basement.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): That's the part of every tower's structure you idiot! They have to dig downwards to stablize it.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): I learned something new today!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/52.png)

While the dark blue may look nice, the place is still ugly.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/53.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Do you think these were the grave robbers Garland was talking about?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Regardless, they are grave robbers, so we should hand them some justice.

WHAM!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): WAH! I've got 2 HP left!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Ah ha ha!

We won with Flonne barely alive, but to add salt to the wound, Recca is kill shortly after by a difficult to disarm trap.

We escape regardless. However, burned a slight hole in the purse with Recca's death.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/etna.png): One day later...

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Okay Black Mage, can you just mention what we're going to the second floor for?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Just some slight revenge.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): He's holding that knife rather closely again.

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(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/gambler.png): Care for another round?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): You know it, asshat.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): 5!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/gambler.png): 10!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): RESET!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): 6!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/gambler.png): 11!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): RESET!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): 9!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/gambler.png): 9!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): RESET!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): 6!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/gambler.png): 4!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): AH HA HA! Give me that 100 gold!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/54.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Screw you. Give me that 100 gold now.

NEW GAME!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Snake eyes...

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/gambler.png): Double sixes.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): RESET!

And so on...

5 wins later and a billion loses and resets we have enough for Sanger to get Plate Mail.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/55.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): 0 AC! Let's see them hit me through that!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Regardless, I'm tired. It's feels like it's been a week and a half yet it's only been 5 hours. Sun is setting anyway.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): True, we need rest.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png) (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png) (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Zzzzzz....

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): ....heh...

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/etna.png): Oh you're think we're done with this update? We're got one teeny part left. See, Sanger decided to leave the inn during the night.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Heh heh.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/etna.png): And went on a murder spree.

(Sanger's theme wasn't violent enough for this, so instead I link you to Dragonforce's Through Flames and Fire in Mario Paint (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hil1F2T19GY) to listen to as I kick ass in classic style. Download the mp3 here (http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/149763).)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I am Sanger Zonvolt, the Sword That Smites Evil!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/56.png)

Kill count: 2
EP Total Gain: 100

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I am Sanger Zonvolt, the Sword That Smites Evil!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/57.png)

Kill count: 5
EP Total Gain: 175

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/58.png)

Sanger: CLAYMORE!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I am Sanger Zonvolt, the Sword That Smites Evil!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/59.png)

Kill count: 6
EP Total Gain: 200

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I am Sanger Zonvolt, the Sword That Smites Evil!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/60.png)

Kill count: 10
EP Total Gain: 300

Goblin Pvt. x3

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I am Sanger Zonvolt, the Sword That Smites Evil!

Kill count: 13
EP Total Gain: 375

Goblin x 2

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I am Sanger Zonvolt, the Sword That Smites Evil!

Kill Count: 15
EP Total Gain: 425

Mushroom x4

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Real men always use the same Epic Quote when they enter battle!

Kill Count: 19
EP Total Gain: 485

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/guildmaster.png): Oh, hello Sanger, what are you doing here at midnight?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Level me up!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/61.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): HA HA HA! My blade shall pierce the hearts of evil! Back in!

Thief x5

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I am Sanger Zonvolt, the Sword That Smites Evil!

Kill Count: 24
EP Total Gain: 735

Bats x6

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I am Sanger Zonvolt, the Sword That Smites Evil!

Kill Count: 30
EP Total Gain: 885

Mushroom x5

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I am Sanger Zonvolt, the Sword That Smites Evil!

Kill Count: 35
EP Total Gain: 960

Mushroom x4

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I am Sanger Zonvolt, the Sword That Smites Evil!

Kill Count: 39
EP Total Gain: 1020

Bats x6

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I am Sanger Zonvolt, the Sword That Smites Evil!

Kill Count: 45
EP Total Gain: 1170

Spirit x5

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I am Sanger Zonvolt, the Sword That Smites Evil!

Kill Count: 50
EP Total Gain: 1295

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): BATTLE AXE! And -1 AC!

Mushroom x4

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I am Sanger Zonvolt, the Sword That Smites Evil!

Kill Count: 54
EP Total Gain: 1355

Mushroom x2

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I am Sanger Zonvolt, the Sword That Smites Evil!

Kill Count: 56
EP Total Gain: 1385

Spirit x5

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I am Sanger Zonvolt, the Sword That Smites Evil!

Kill Count: 61
EP Total Gain: 1510

Goblin Pvt. x4

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I am Sanger Zonvolt, the Sword That Smites Evil!

Kill Count: 65
EP Total Gain: 1610

Bat x6

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I am Sanger- hack! Weez... too... much... yelling...

Kill Count: 71
EP Total Gain: 1760

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/62.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Woo, geez. Can't go on. Sleep... need sleep...
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: shinyjam on April 28, 2009, 11:33:10 PM: Lol...good job...good job. If the grinding is getting to hard you should do some 4X EP gain cheat...

and did you skipped some story? And I feel some part that maybe you are not too interested in kinda ended up like a rushed summery.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Maid Xan~ on April 29, 2009, 05:53:43 PM: Quote from: shinyjam on April 28, 2009, 11:33:10 PM
Lol...good job...good job. If the grinding is getting to hard you should do some 4X EP gain cheat...

and did you skipped some story? And I feel some part that maybe you are not too interested in kinda ended up like a rushed summery.

Uh, no. The story is practically non existant. It is litterally "Oh, there's this evil mage on top of the tower. Go kill him.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: WHMZakeri on April 29, 2009, 10:36:56 PM: Don't forget the jewels. You have to retrieve the jewels that he stole from the king, or princess, or whoever. I forget which.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Ramus on April 30, 2009, 09:47:18 PM: Okay, looked up the story for anyone who actually cares about it.

Evil dude shows up the kingdom and does magic. His name is Tyrhung. The King immediately makes him head wizard and gives the guy loads of gold and what not. Hooray!

Later, there's a party or something in the castle and the Tyrhung sees the King's daughter for the first time. And he also sees her necklace. Grabs the necklace (but surprising not the girl), turns into a dragon (HEY GUYS, WHAT DO YOU THINK THE FINAL BOSS WILL BE?!) and flies off to what is the currently the Dark Spire. He makes it all evil and stuff with his evil magic.

King puts out a wanted thingie and will pay any group that can slay the wizard and bring back the necklace loads and loads of gold (as well as women (or men if you're female)) and treasures. That's where you come in.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Pesco on April 30, 2009, 09:50:47 PM: Is the King's daughter off limits?
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Edible on April 30, 2009, 09:52:04 PM: Quote from: Ramus on April 30, 2009, 09:47:18 PM
Okay, looked up the story for anyone who actually cares about it.

Pfffffft.

Needs more smiting of evil!
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Ramus on April 30, 2009, 10:00:24 PM: Quote from: Pesco47 on April 30, 2009, 09:50:47 PM
Is the King's daughter off limits?

Sorry, it wasn't the princess, it was the QUEEN! So yes, I'm assuming she's off limits.

And the necklace is called the Fairy Tears. Hmm.... where have I heard that before?
Get the full story at http://www.atlus.com/darkspire/
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Kiro on April 30, 2009, 10:15:04 PM: Quote from: Ramus on April 23, 2009, 01:30:54 AM
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/22.png)

I got Star Wars trench run deja vu there.

Good story as usual Ramus. Xan as well.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Garlyle on May 01, 2009, 02:02:36 PM: I was about to complain about how miserable your AC was on your tank. It was almost sickening to watch at first. But I think somewhere along the line you upgraded your armor because suddenly you've got 0 AC... which isn't bad for that point I suppose. (By the time you reach 3F, you should be carting around about a -7 or better on your warrior after applying Holy Guardian. Maybe more, if the shop happens to have been carrying "that" armor... :3) Besides, you seem to be enjoying the Hide-And-Screw-With-Enemy-AI trick, which will work... for now</ominous>

By the way, I'm playing this through too. I'm kicking myself because I'm nearing the point to start working on dual-classing but my Mage is Neutral and I don't particularly feel like turning him into a Samurai, he's an Elf, he was supposed to be an epically effective Druid T_T

Either way, if you get stuck I can probably point you in the right direction and/or give tips. I'll be following along from now on, I suppose... and will start jabbing my yap about if you don't tell me not to give the tips right now. If you want me to, however, I can point you in the direction of useful equips/spells/goodies/quest answers/whatever :3

((By the way, to the one who was comparing this and Etrian Odyssey - I don't know what you're on, but I'm several thousands of gold above what I could possibly ever need to spend at this point in the game))
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Garlyle on May 01, 2009, 02:08:44 PM: Quote from: Garlyle on May 01, 2009, 02:02:36 PM
I was about to complain about how miserable your AC was on your tank. It was almost sickening to watch at first. But I think somewhere along the line you upgraded your armor because suddenly you've got 0 AC... which isn't bad for that point I suppose. (By the time you reach 3F, you should be carting around about a -7 or better on your warrior after applying Holy Guardian. Maybe more, if the shop happens to have been carrying "that" armor... :3) Besides, you seem to be enjoying the Hide-And-Screw-With-Enemy-AI trick, which will work... for now</ominous>

By the way, I'm playing this through too. Dual-classing is your friend like you have no idea.

Either way, if you get stuck I can probably point you in the right direction and/or give tips. I'll be following along from now on, I suppose... and will start jabbing my yap about if you don't tell me not to give the tips right now. If you want me to, however, I can point you in the direction of useful equips/spells/goodies/quest answers/whatever :3

((By the way, to the one who was comparing this and Etrian Odyssey - I don't know what you're on, but I'm several thousands of gold above what I could possibly ever need to spend at this point in the game))
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Ramus on May 01, 2009, 08:56:31 PM: Quote
((By the way, to the one who was comparing this and Etrian Odyssey - I don't know what you're on, but I'm several thousands of gold above what I could possibly ever need to spend at this point in the game))

That was early game. By the time you get past early game of both, money is no longer scarce. Kinda how it works in all games like that.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Garlyle on May 02, 2009, 09:16:12 AM: Quote
That was early game. By the time you get past early game of both, money is no longer scarce. Kinda how it works in all games like that.
Ah, yeah, I can understand that. Although Dark Spire became no-money-worries by the end of 2F... and Etrian Odyssey even in the aftergame I can still always use more money @_@

I'm tearing through this game now, personally, so it'll be interesting to see how fast you do/do not progress 8O
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Ramus on May 02, 2009, 12:32:31 PM: About the pacing, I personally prefer not to rush the game. Besides, there's only so much you put into an update at a time. That and I find making the dialog quite a bit of fun, so again, I'm taking my sweet time. Don't know about Xan's opinion on the subject.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Garlyle on May 02, 2009, 03:39:03 PM: Yeah, I can understand. That's fine XD Is this not your first runthrough of the game then? Or have you been looking stuff up?

I just discovered tonight that in order to raise my Halfling Thief/Mage's STR high enough to become a Wizard, it's gonna cost me roughly 6-8 levels' worth of EP. *Sigh*
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: trancehime on May 02, 2009, 03:42:41 PM: Quote from: Garlyle on May 02, 2009, 03:39:03 PM
Yeah, I can understand. That's fine XD Is this not your first runthrough of the game then? Or have you been looking stuff up?

I just discovered tonight that in order to raise my Halfling Thief/Mage's STR high enough to become a Wizard, it's gonna cost me roughly 6-8 levels' worth of EP. *Sigh*

Read the OP, this is a half-blind run, Ramus has been looking stuff up
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: shinyjam on May 02, 2009, 03:43:49 PM: I got the list to the new jobs and new race if anyone need it.

And the gambling game is Not rigged.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: trancehime on May 02, 2009, 03:44:36 PM: Quote from: shinyjam on May 02, 2009, 03:43:49 PM
I got the list to the new jobs and new race if anyone need it.

And the gambling game is Not rigged.

The new races are too annoying to be worth getting (lol -200/200 rating)
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: shinyjam on May 02, 2009, 03:50:07 PM: Quote from: Velvet Silk on May 02, 2009, 03:44:36 PM
The new races are too annoying to be worth getting (lol -200/200 rating)
Not really that hard if you

To get one, create a party of four characters all with one alignment (chaotic for Dark elf, Lawful for High Elf). Then, go to the corresponding temple, pray with each character, enter the tower, turn around and go back to town, pray, tower, etc. Do this 10 times to be safe. Then create 15 more characters each being of the same alignment. This should push your total alignment value over the threshold allowing you to create a character of aforementioned race.

...Well not that bad compare to grinding level.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Maid Xan~ on May 02, 2009, 09:41:58 PM: (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/etna.png): Warning: This episode contains real progess. As some may find this a turn off, we're including a warning.

As we were exploring the first floor, we came upon a room with a door that seemed unopenable at first. Some sort of mechanism was holding the stupid thing closed. On inspection of the surroundings, we discovered that there were four floor switches in the two nearby hallways that were keeping it closed. After pressing each of them once (and only once), we were able to enter

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/LPDarkSpireDollRoom1.jpg)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): I wonder who's room this is? It seems... out of place

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/LPDarkSpireDollRoom2.jpg)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): What an adorable doll.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): We shouldn't be wasting time around here playing with dolls. I mean, in the time we've spent here alone I could have killed at least 7 people.

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/LPDarkSpireDollRoom3.jpg)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): No, I'd never destroy it. That would be mean...

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Ever heard of mercy killing?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Destroy it? HECK YES!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): I somehow get the feeling that Black Mage should NOT be the one doing the destroying, or we'll be having undesirable mental images for several days. _{It would probably be worse than Kamui.}

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I'll do it then.

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/LPDarkSpireDollRoom4.jpg)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/etna.png): In the shattered remains of the doll was a card saying "Thank you"

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): "Thank You"? What the hell. I swear, this place is just going to spoil my good mood every few minutes isn't it.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/etna.png): Destroying the doll allowed us access to where the Moonlight Jewel we had been tasked with finding was. The man we were to deliver it to was the owner of the Casino on the 2nd floor. After dropping it off, we turned in the quest back at the guild.

While there, we took another quest. Apparently, some noble had managed to loose a valuable heirloom gambling. Using Recca's newfound understanding of gambling, we won back the item (as well as a good 3200 gold). The items owner, fearful of the scandal that might come if word of the incident got out, met us in a dark hallway nearby. And by dark, I mean 100% pitch black. However, his voice sounded suspiciously familiar...

We returned to the guild to recieve our reward.
(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/Quest4Complete.jpg)

Apparently, Eventail is a moron. Well, more of a moron than I had thought. Of course, Flonne insisted on not blackmailing him

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): That wouldn't be right. Besides, we made a lot of money off of him anyways.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/etna.png): /me facepalms
Good to hear...

There was only one more thing to do. Take down those grave robbers. It took us a while to find where they were hiding (In a dark room, in a section of the first floor that was only accessable from the second floor, unless you had the clover key. Coincidentally, we found the clover key right nearby...)

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/GraveRobbers.jpg)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png)(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Uh, can we just talk this over...

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Why should we? These morons are going to be easy kills, especially with my new fire spell. I should be able to crisp them all easily.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I think they're going to attack us no matter what. But if that's what they want... I AM SANGER ZONVOLT, THE SWORD THAT SMITES EVIL!

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/BossGraveRobbers.jpg)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/etna.png) This was a fairly challenging fight. While Sanger's armor was quite capable of blocking most of their blows, there were eight of them, and they could hit quite hard, not to mention they were quite good at avoiding being hit. Unfortunately for them, they weren't nearly as good at avoiding fireballs. Or being put to sleep. Nor did the have Love Girl here around to heal them. We took them down without any casualties. Apperently, they were a lot stupider than the thieves guild, since the guild was at least smart enough not to advertise that they were theives. These guys? Well...

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/GraveRobbersAftermath.jpg)

We figured that would be good enough proof for Sir Garland. And indeed it was.

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/WePassAgain.jpg)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): I swear, if he says that one more time...

Returning to the guild hall once more, we recieved our rewards (finally), and took the one remaining quest.

(http://i543.photobucket.com/albums/gg442/Xan_The_Shadow/Quest5.jpg)

Apparently the thieves guild was a bunch of greedy bastards, who wanted ANOTHER jewel. But apparently, our guild had some sort of agreement with them, so...

They'd get the jewel all right. But whether they would be willing to pay our price... That would be another story...
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Ramus on May 07, 2009, 12:07:40 AM: (http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/challenger.jpg)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/63.png) (Leeroy's stats)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): I challenge you to a duel! Winner becomes leader of this guild!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Hello?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): Fight me now!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): Ah, a knight in shiny armor has come to assume command of our group.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): My money is on the new guy.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): I've got Sanger, how much are we betting?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): 100 gold.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Done.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): I personally think- oh hey, it's over.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): Oww....

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): You work for us now.

Let's grind Leeroy people, yes, we're doing it all over again! And this time to My Spirit Will Go On, again by Dragonforce, and again in Mario Paint.

Here's the video. No mp3 this time though. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtnooE4IO9k)

Mushroom x2

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 2
Total EP Gain: 30

Goblin Pvt. x3

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 5
Total EP Gain: 105

Bat x3

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 8
Total EP Gain: 180

Goblins x2

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 10
Total EP Gain: 220

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): Floor 2, more monsters to kill!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/64.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): WHY WON'T DOOR OPEN NO MATTER HOW HARD I HIT IT?!

Bandit x2

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 12
Total EP Gain: 320

Lost Soul x3

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kil Count: 15
Total EP Gain: 545

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): Total darkness. I SHALL SMASH IT!

Goblin Sgt. x1

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!! (SNEAK ATTACK!)

Kill Count; 16
Total EP Gain: 620

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/65.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Two glaring eyes look through the opening at Leeroy and the others.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): It's so nice to be with me, myself, and I.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/66.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): YAR! I be your Captain!

"Aye, welcome back, Captain!" replies the voice in a joyful tone. A metal clanging sounds from behind the door.

"Wait!" says a different voice, "If you're realy the Captain, you'd be wearing a handsome hat. Turn your head this way."

Leeory turns so the man can get a better look.

Two pairs of eyes squint through the window. "You're not the Captain. Don't ye ever come back!"

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): My cunning has failed me! NOOOOOOO!

Ghost x6

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 22
Total EP Gain: 770

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/67.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): HHHOOOOOOOOOLLLLL!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/68.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): A woman! She's clearly in trouble!

She takes notice of the new arrivals and looks out in earnest. "I sprained my leg. Could you please help me?" From her demeanor, she appears to be of noble birth, but there are no escorts or servants in sight.

What is she doing in this place all alone? Even more stange, she is lightly dressed as if on her way to a picnic, not a dungeon. So many questions...

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/69.png)

Ew...
And to make it worse, this is image #69. No, I did not plan this ahead of time for Leeroy, alone, to find her.

Let's talk to her and ask what happened.

"I simply hurt my leg and found myself in trouble. I'm not used to this sort of thing..."

Ah geez, it's that kind of royalty. Ask why she is in the dungeon.

"We all have our reasons, especially people who end up in a dreadful place like this... Don't you agree?"

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): I got punched out by a guy and now I'm stuck in here too!

Ask who she is.

"I am but a harmless maiden, nothing more."

Do I sense a slight too much innocence here? Regardless, I can't do anything else with her, not even rescue her. <.<;

I guess we'll be seeing her again.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/70.png)

Xan, for future reference, she's in the red highlighted room.

Giant Bat x4

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 26
Total EP Gain: 870

Giant Bat x3

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 29
Total EP Gain: 945

Mushroom x5

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 34
Total EP Gain: 1020

Mushroom x2

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 36
Total EP Gain: 1050

Goblin Pvt. x3

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 39
Total EP Gain: 1125

Acolyte x4

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 43
Total EP Gain: 1185

Goblin Pvt. x2

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 45
Total EP Gain: 1245

Killer Bat x3

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 48
Total EP Gain: 1395

Giant Bat x3

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 51
Total EP Gain: 1470

Giant Bat x6

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 57
Total EP Gain: 1620

Goblin x4

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 61
Total EP Gain: 1720

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/71.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): To pull or not to pull? Must mankind ponder this question to the ends of what we call eternity? What if pulling it is irreversable? WHO CARES?! LEEROY JENKINS PULLS THE LEVEL!

Leeroy pulls the lever. CLANK! The dull sound of metal slamming can be heard coming from somewhere.

Into another room...

The room is dead silent. Shouldn't a place called the "Generator Room" be noisy? What's going on here?

In the center of the room, an oddly-shaped machine rests upon a pedestal made of verious parts, and a brass cage sits on top.

Let's examine the cage!

It is delicate but well-constructed. Inside there is a small box and device that resembles a water mill. There is also a glass bottle, probably filled with water at one time. The cage seems to be meant for raising small animals. There are no animals in the cage right now, but there evidence that it had been recently occupied.

Oh, so the (I'm assuming) elevator is powered by a rodent. How long ago was it that this game made sense?

Let's exmine the glass bottle.

The empty bottle has been installed upside-down. It looks like it can be removed.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): BBBBBOOOOOTTTTTTTTTTTTTLLLLLLEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Let's examine the wheel.

It looks like an ordinary wheel, but upon closer inspection of the bearing, there is a chrome-plated metal wirse connected. The wire is connected to an unidentifiable device installed in the pedestal.

Ah, okay. Let's examine the door.

Unclasped, the door opens and closes freely.

FRICKING WHOOPTY DOO!

Examine the pedstal.

Various devices are attached to the cast-iron frame, but how they work cannot be determined. A sign reads "Power Reactor." There is also an etching that says, "Wheel Type Mana Booster. patent pending." Everything is making less and less sense.

You heard it from the game itself. This world of magitech doesn't even try to make sense.

Can't seem to do anything with it now. Let's leave.

Mushroom x5

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 66
Total EP Gain: 1795

Goblin Pvt. x1

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 67
Total EP Gain: 1820

Goblin Pvt. x3 (one ran away)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 69
Total EP Gain: 1870

Giant Bat x5

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 74 (WE HAVE SURPASSED SANGER!)
Total EP Gain: 2005

WOO! A pit!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): Whom ever set this trap here was not particularly careful about it as I, a head strong paladin, was apparently able to detect it from behind a door and side step it.

Thief x2

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 76
Total EP Gain: 2105

Giant Bat x4

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 80
Total EP Gain: 2205

Mushroom x4

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 84
Total EP Gain: 2265

Giant Bat x5

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 89
Total EP Gain: 2390

Giant Bat x4

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 93
Total EP Gain: 2490

Giant Bat x4

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 97
Total EP Gain: 2590

Mushroom x2

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): LLLLLEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRROOOOOOOYYYYYYYYY JJJJJJEEEEENNNNNKKKKIIIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!!

Kill Count: 99
Total EP Gain: 2620

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/72.png)

As completed as this floor is going to be for a while. Now let's get 2 HP Leeory home.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/73.png)

Our 100 kill enemy! Shiny Objects, also known as BRONZE COINS, WHICH MEANS LOTS OF MONEY AND EXP!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/74.png)

They can also breathe. They're magical you know.

After scoring triple digit MULAH, we're getting out.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/75.png)

BUT WAIT! THAT'S NOT ALL! WE HAVE ENOUGH FOR ANOTHER LEVEL UP!

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There's Leeroy at level 4.

Here's Sanger in comparision:

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/77.png)

He's at level 6 I might add. Note that Sanger doesn't have any gear on right now.

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(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): Hah! I'm far stronger now! I challenge you again!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): You're under contract, so you can't do that any more.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/leeroy.png): But-but-

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Regardless, we're leaving for the dungeon yet again.

BM: Yeah, whatever, have a nice time or something.

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(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): Was it a good idea to leave Black Mage alone in town?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Come to think of it, he's is rather violent.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): Oh no, I was thinking that he might break something by tripping over.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): ...

Recca equips the Tricorne Hat

His class changes from Thief to Ninja Pirate!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/78.png)

They only get uglier.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/79.png)

ZERG RUSHED BY A BUNCH OF WEAK ENEMIES!

DEATH OF A THOUSAND PAPER CUTS!

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Well, I'm back after crying my eyes out from losing to a pile of coins (AKA, THE WEAKEST ENEMY IN THE GAME). Slightly different team build this time. Dropping Leeroy for Black Mage who now has area effect spells.

Also, new quest:

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/guildmaster.png): Here is a request from Sir Garland..."

Eventail clears his throat as he looks over the document, then reads aloud, "I am extremely satifsfied. Those of you who cleared the mission I assigned, well done. But there is no limit to human desire."

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): When did Sir Youpassalot grow a brain and get a major in philosophy?

"You adventureres must continue to impress me, for I am extremely troubled... Though I have sent out many adventurers, no progress has been made towrads defeating Tyrhung. Was my guidance inadequate?"

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): No shit, sherlock.

"This question has led to many sleepless nights. I leave it up to you, adventurers! Help me regain my ability to sleep by doing your duty."

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): Black Mage, do you still have that sleep spell?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): That lame thing? Tossed it out for some more doomdayish spells.

"That is all," says Eventail, putting hte document down. "In short, you must defeat the most powerful enemies to prove your ability to him."

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): ...coins...

Ask Sir Garland if you have any more questions. Good luck."

Going...

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/garland.png): So yeah, there's some place some where with ghosts sealed inside. Go kill them.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): Fuck you. At least tell us where it is.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/garland.png): Some place in the tower I think.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): ...

Meantime, back in the Tower, I try every item in my inventory on the mystery princess until...

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/80.png)

If they were exaggerated anymore, one might think she was acting. After a moment of thought, she removes a bracelet from her slender wrist. "I only have this to give you as a token of gratitude," she says timidly. "It may fetch a good price if sold." She hands it to Sanger and curtsies once more. "From teh bottom of my heart, thank you," she says, smiling brightly. "Take care, all of you." With those words, she dashes off into the dungeon.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Shouldn't she be heading out? The door is that way.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/bm.png): The general level of IQ around this place is in the single digits.

And a little later...

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): We'll be needing that parrot.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/gambler.png): 500 gold.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Sold.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): While we're here, I'd like to bet a little.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Please, let's not have a repeat of Black Mage's ordeal.

Recca: Ha ha, please. (Dice rigging no jutsu)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/gambler.png): 8

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): 9, I'd like to add that to the pot and go double or nothing.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/gambler.png): 10

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): 11, double or nothing again.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/gambler.png): Hmm... 7

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): 8, double it.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/gambler.png): Herg, 11! Ha!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): 12, give me that 800.

Repeat and Rinse.
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PROFIT!

Gambling skill is a must have.

New room found!

Trash that cannot be incinerated--

Miscellaneous items have been left here. It is possible taht they were extrorted from gamblers who could not pay their debts. The item does not seem like much at first glance, but there might be a use for it.

Obtained Skull Key.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Key, eh?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): For every key, there's a door to be unlocked with it. NEW MISSION! LET'S FIND THAT DOOR!

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/81.png)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Blood boiling... Need to kill rising...

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Recca?

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): The eternal enemies of the ninja! PIRATES! DIE YOU BASTARDS! HA HA HA HA!

After murdering some pirates...

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Ah... that felt good.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/flonne.png): Oh look, more pirates.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): RAAAAAGGGGGHHHHHHHHH! DIE FIENDS!

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One teleport maze later and swing being flipped...

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): Sweet. And it only took us thirty minutes of wandering a redundant teleport maze.

A little later and we suit up Sanger as a Pirate.

"Who be yee."

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): Captain, now let me in!

"Wait, yee need the captain's hat, show me the hat."

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): I be wearing it.

"And his fine sword?"

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): You mean this sword?

"Aye, and your clever parrot?"

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/sanger.png): OF COURSE I HAVE MY BLASTED PARROT! NOW LET ME IN!

"Aye aye, sir!"

We go in.

"Who is this? It ain't the Captain!" says one voice. "Then cut 'im down!" repsonds another. There are sounds of movement."

Battle time.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3/dmgalvez/Dark%20Spire/recca.png): KILL!

11 Pirates later...

We have 11 MORE PIRATES to kill. Screw it, Xan, have fun! I've already equipped Sanger with what he needs to sneak in. Just walk forward.

Next time on Dark Spire: The LP!

PIRATES! LOTS AND LOTS OF PIRATES! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKXAxPOqpTk&feature=related)
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: shinyjam on May 07, 2009, 12:23:43 AM: Yay, more LP! Although I don't think is necessary to spam EP gain report.

And I got a new idea for my LP! Better work on it soon. ;D
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Ramus on May 07, 2009, 12:27:47 AM: Quote from: shinyjam on May 07, 2009, 12:23:43 AM
Yay, more LP! Although I don't think is necessary to spam EP gain report.

I find it fun. Besides, you guys get the idea of just how grindy this game is.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: shinyjam on May 07, 2009, 12:54:10 AM: Quote from: Ramus on May 07, 2009, 12:27:47 AM
I find it fun. Besides, you guys get the idea of just how grindy this game is.
Can't argue with that...:p
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Garlyle on May 07, 2009, 02:32:51 AM: Quote
I find it fun. Besides, you guys get the idea of just how grindy this game is.

You have no idea until you've had to grind just short of 100,000 EP to get your thief to dualclass due to your own lack of foresight into the fact a Wizard requires Strength (WHAT THE HELL).

Hnnng.
Title: Re: Let's Play The Dark Spire
Post by: Ramus on May 07, 2009, 10:56:59 AM: Quote from: Garlyle on May 07, 2009, 02:32:51 AM
You have no idea until you've had to grind just short of 100,000 EP to get your thief to dualclass due to your own lack of foresight into the fact a Wizard requires Strength (WHAT THE HELL).

Hnnng.

Luckily for me, I prerolled all these guys for half an hour straight to make sure I don't spend hours getting their stats up. Exception is Sanger, but he only needs one 9000EP for vit.