Magic has been a difficulty. As I wrote in my journal, I'm limited to light TK and an explosion. Anything else has random and unreliable results. <-- NovaFlux[FU] (webchat@ppp-70-251-56-88.dsl.elpstx.swbell.net) has quit (Quit: Web client closed) Random effects? This gonna be fun --> NovaFlux[FU] (webchat@ppp-70-132-225-161.dsl.elpstx.swbell.net) has joined #Fourcannon Fucking Chat doesnt auto scroll odd I noticed it does that if you scroll back up. So are we gonna do this Or am I gonna have to keep playing MGS3 As an example, trying to start a fire actually froze what I was attempting to ignite. LOL Geez Sure. Still works, though I mean, freezer burns are still burns! -*- Broken Heading out towards Red Blast Valley. *Follows Dangit Allright, let's do this <-> You are now known as GMNoob I AM SO SORRY How do I perform actions? type /me -*- Bob_ follows You head out towards Red Blast Valley in order to help Broken out with his magic Thanks mang Just in case, no offense Broken Considering there are no books or teachers yet, well, there's safety in numbers None taken. You might want to keep back, though. How has your magic studies gone? I may even learn a thing or two as well Pretty well, actually It is morning as you leave town According to the map, it should be flat land to the valley. Sounds good, lead the way.  This'll be my first time out, can't wait! So, you were a doctor in the Old World? Just began med school So, kinda [noob mistake #1, not asking for races and equipment before starting] You? please post race and anything you have with you Artist. Entrepreneur. Nice (I'm a unicorn, I'm carrying some food, since I don't have much else to my name.) Unicorn, carrying nothing ( ._.) Same here Broken [allright] Along the way, you spot something shaking in the grass ahead of you Oh shit (Oh wait we started?) -*- Broken slowly approaches. "Be careful broken* -*- Bob_ Follows close behind -*- NovaFlux[FU] slowly follows from the rear Could just be an animal. (anything you carrying nova?)  Broken roll d20 (I am carrying a nook of magic. Suppose to give me a +1 to magic success, preventing me from getting critical fails) Oops, forgot how to do that.   /roll !d20 "!"roll d20 With out quotes !roll d20 3 == 3 !roll d20 8 == 8 lel nuts (That was just an example You are startled as something flies out! (Thank you.) !roll 1d20 to boop novas nose 9 == 9 -*- NovaFlux[FU] swats hand away >Hand The duck flies off quacking "What was that thing that flew out?" (Darn Auto-scroll) !roll d20 (>inb4 changeling) 15 == 15 !roll d20 to take defensive posture 13 == 13 !roll d20 3 == 3 !roll d20 5 == 5 Sheeit "Shit" Phew. Told you. Animal. I'm glad you're right, pal. You hear rustling again coming from the same direction NOPE It's getting closer, quickly Mother Duck <-- GreenHoof (webchat@74.193.229.215) has quit (Quit: Web client closed) "Probably another duck" !roll d20 to attempt boop again 2 == 2 Dunno. It is a death planet. "What if that duck was being chased?" -*- NovaFlux[FU] swats middlemac hoof again "Not now" A wild cat the size of a large dog appears! GAH !roll d20 listen 8 == 8 It looks pissed !roll 1d20+1 to cast a calm spell on it (20) + 1 == 21 (SUPPER CRITICAL SUCCESS) Yay ...fuck you and your natural rolls. (that.. wut) The cat calms down and begins to rub up against Nova's front legs (So... Did i like permanetly domesticated the cat?) Lucky "Guys... I think it loves me!" Good job, Nova! That's a way to use your noggin. (Can i keep it?) Animal Companion Acquired? It continues rubbing its head. That's pretty awesome wait "Awww what a cute kitty! Do you want to be my friend for ever?" (dunno. talk to bacon about it) You hear it's stomach grumbling -*- Broken continues to Red Blast Valley. "Aww the kitty is hungry... Maybe we should try to find it food on the way." -*- Bob_ agrees while catching up to Boken *Broken "Guys if we spot a river can we try to catch a fish" <-- Blue (webchat@199.Red-79-156-130.staticIP.rima-tde.net) has quit (Ping timeout: 192 seconds) !roll 1d20 to boop kitties nosies 15 == 15 "or a small stream or pond?" (not sure whats gonna happen) !roll d20 1 == 1 Well, the river's in the other way. The map didn't say anything about sources of water this way. "I dont think Kitty likes that Mac) You can, I'll mainly make sure Broken doesn't accidentally everything The cat fails at trying to catch your hoof and falls down "Leave my cat alone Mac!" -*- Bob_ Places kitty back on Nova "But I like kitties..." "Soft kitty, warm kitty..." "Well I guess I will follow Broken as we head to his destination. If i spot any food for her I'll try to kill it" "Lead the way Broken." Sounds good -*- Broken leads the way. You pass through the forest, the sun's rays passing through the leaves, warming your backs -*- Bob_ basks in that feel "I think kitty enjoys the light on her back~" the cat meows back Look towards some of the bushes, You might see a mouse in there or something... !d20 listen for rustling in bushes !roll 1d20 to spot a small woodland creature 12 == 12 !roll d20 11 == 11 :/ !roll d20 spot woodland creature 12 == 12 "Hmm, No dice." Continue on? You don't see anything, though a butterfly passes by Broken's face -*- Bob_ Continues on "Hmmm nothing" -*- NovaFlux[FU] continues following Broken -*- Broken smiles warmly, then continues on. You hear crickets chirping as you progress I didn't think my jokes are THAT bad Uhg. Hate crickets. "So how much further?" The buzz of a cicada is coming from the north Should be just past these woods, and not far at that. -*- Bob_ ignores insect noises "God I hate the thing that makes that sound" What sound? "Don't you head that buzzing sound?" hear* -*- Bob_ whispers "Yes, I was ignoring it" (really rng? I want something interseting)  Across the path, a tree has fallen over RIP In  Piece Tree -*- Bob_ salutes and presses on "Cicadas are just as obnoxious as crickets, only twice as loud. So guys, what is the one thing you wish you had done in the Old World? You know, before coming here?" (Is the tree old or fresh?) There are several mushrooms growing on it. I wish I actually had more medical training, I tell ya whut "Guys there might be something in the log" "Also we should take the shroms for research" Well, let's take some and Identify them later. !Roll d20 peers into log 6 == 6 top lel "What you find?" A snake jumps out of the log! Too dark for me, someone else GAH !roll d20 to TK mushrooms from log without damaging them. 7 == 7 It hisses at you and moves off Yeah that's right you better run! !roll d20+1 to capture snake with magic before it gets away (17) + 1 == 18 Shit, Nova "Yay food for kitty!" -*- Broken laughs. "I'm from the desert originally. This is nothing but garter snake" Broken's magic turns the mushrooms into snakes HERE KITTY KITTY! "WHAT THE FUCK" (Do i have control over my pet?) AUGH They are slightly confused roll, nova !roll d20 for Kitty to catch and kill some snakes 4 == 4 (GOD DAMNIT) The cat digs its claws into your back instead "Fucking scardied cat! OUCH!" --> Zebra_Ivan (webchat@pool-108-25-173-111.atclnj.east.verizon.net) has joined #Fourcannon -*- Broken steps back from the snakes. "They might not attack. Snakes are primarily defensive." I'll take your word for it !roll 1d20 to evade the rest of the snakes 19 == 19 not knowning what to do, since they were once mushrooms, they try to get back on the log "At least I got one" !roll 20 1 == 1 !roll 1d20 Booking out of the wa 19 == 19 !roll 20 1 == 1 *Way !roll 20 1 == 1 ... "Wow... They think they are shrooms" !roll 20 1 == 1 !roll d20 16 == 16 "What was that all about? Polymorph?" No clue "So ummm, easy game?" Nova? They explode into a firey blaze and vanish OH SNAP "SHIT" "Thank god I got away from them" "This horn is cray." !roll d20 4 == 4 "You need to be careful with that horn of yours" The explosion starts a small fire on the log Yes, please. "Hmmm" "I never had it polymorph stuff before." I think we should put that out -*- NovaFlux[FU] cook snake in magic alive *After cooking "Not yet, Kitty needs to be feed" -*- Bob_ Looks away uncomfortably "Oh come on, its just a snake" Yeah, but it's alive and shit "Not anymore" That's true -*- NovaFlux[FU] gives cooked snake to Kitty after it cools down !roll d20 10 == 10 "Do you like it kitty?" It looks at you and turns it nose up !roll d20 5 == 5 "Or start fires. I mean, if we think logically, maybe it polymorphed because I was concerned about the snake. Then it burst into flames as the magic released. Or maybe it was just chance." "Fine I guess you don't like it but this is what we got." I think you're onto something.  I found magic to be related to my mind It meows at you !roll d20 to convince kitty to at least eat it for now 7 == 7 Dangit It cries again "Okay then, I'll look for something else." -*- NovaFlux[FU] stores cooked snake for latter "And I have a bit of an over-active mind. Let me try to put out the fire." !roll d20 cheers up the cat 18 == 18 :D The cat bats playfully at Bob's hair "Broken please don't use magic to put it out" "So can we put this out and move on?" -*- Bob_ puts out flames safely -*- Bob_ with dirt and shit -*- Broken kicks dirt over log. "and the journey continues!" The valley should be right over there. -*- Broken continues on. You see it through the trees in the distance "So the horn behaves not only as a magical focus, but also as a filter? Maybe keeping extraneous thoughts out of the mix of the magic?" I think your cat likes me more than you Nova! Sounds... Huh "Or maybe your hair looks more tasty." GENIUS "Thats a heavy implication there Bob" Well, I did browse 4chan. !roll 1d20 to spot any other small woodland creatures 15 == 15 "Hmmm I think I spot something" What? !roll d20 10 == 10 "Ah?" You see some squirrels chattering by a tree -*- Bob_ tries to enter the conversation "I'm gonna try to sneak catch with magic like i did with the snake" But "kay..." !roll 1d20+1 to capture a squirrel (15) + 1 == 16 "Yus" One of the squirrels is caught, but the others take notice Ask the cat before you fry this poor guy too oh shit squirrell army? Thier chitterings begin to sound angry *Squirrel Guys... "MAD SQUIRRELS!" -*- Bob_ books it -*- Broken dashes for Red Blast Valley. "Kitty do you like this? Also more are comming!" Kitty wants to RUN, Nova! !roll d20 to see if she likes 5 == 5 !roll d20 19 == 19 "Do I need to cook this too?" The squirells begin their attack! !roll d20 6 == 6 !roll d20 to dodge 9 == 9 "Kitty help us" It misses !roll d20 16 == 16 !roll d20 to dodge 1 == 1 : >:( !roll d20 for kitty's attack 20 == 20 Bob trips over nothing !roll d20+1 for magic attack (20) + 1 == 21 and falls, taking one damage "Bob!" OH SHIT AUGH It's fine, the spaghetti was worse Two of the squirrels are down, one torn by the cat's claws, the other rent by Nova's attack !roll d20 (Its a d6 for kitty and a two d4s for me?) 10 == 10 !roll d20 charge in to scare squirrels away from Bob. 10 == 10 !roll d20 12 == 12 !roll d20 7 == 7 So.. Many... (Or I guess you are basing attacks on success?) The other squirrels dodge about, but fail to do anything. !roll d20 to pacify the squirrel legion 13 == 13 !roll d20 for kitty 20 == 20 ! !roll d20+1 for magic attack (4) + 1 == 5 The cat takes down another squireel HERE KITTY KITTY "Shit!, You can do it kitty!" roll d4, nova !roll d4 1 == 1 !roll d20 to stomp a squirrel. 3 == 3 "OH GOSH THAT STING LIKE HELL!" Your magic backfires, causing you a massive headache. take 1 damage !roll 2d20 2, 3 == 5 The squirrels flail about wildely, but again do nothing -*- Bob_ Follows Chumbawumba's advice and attempts to get up again !roll d20 for kitty attack 10 == 10 !roll d20 for hoof stomp 19 == 19 !roll d20 to stomp. 5 == 5 Nova crushes a squirrel beneath her hoof, splattering it and leaving a bloody mess ".... That was strangely arousing.." !roll d20 to buck a squirrel 2 == 2 Wow -*- NovaFlux[FU] realizes she said that out loud !roll d20 8 == 8 -*- Broken does a double take at Nova's comment. -*- Bob_ Grimaces !roll d20 to stomp. 14 == 14 Broken stomps the last squirrel, crushing its spine Is everyone okay? "Are we done with these squirrels?"\ Yes "Only damage i taken was from myself..." -*- Bob_ knows that feel "Yup. What was that you said? Nevermind... I don't want to know." "Kitty are you sure that you don't want to eat this?" !roll d20 18 == 18 !roll d20 to convinve kitty to eat squirrel 11 == 11 It begins eating one of the squirrels. But only when your back is turned. (Just like a cat.) We should continue on. -*- NovaFlux[FU] whispers to others "She thinks I didn't notice~" -*- Broken keeps walking in the direction of the valley. "Yes, we should." -*- NovaFlux[FU] collects the rest of the of them "Bacon might use these for latter" -*- NovaFlux[FU] follows after collection" "Fur for the Fur gods? Nut for the Nut throne?" You arrive at the valley without any other incident.  (where's it at on the damn map) "No bacon still likes to eat meat and cook it" (Straight West of town, north of Berryride ridge.) Alright Broken, what do you want to do? "Make sure to be careful" Well, I was going to try and learn what it would feel like before a blow up. Try and either contain it or stop it alltogether. Huh.  Well good luck! "Okay well I'm gonna back up a bit and give you space. Just concentrate and relax The noon sun passes overhead (Just rechecked the OC page.  Why do you have dem eyes/ -*- NovaFlux[FU] and kitty backs up (Who has them eyes?) (Me? or Nova?) -*- Bob_ stays behind Broken (Broken) -*- Broken closes eyes and breathes slowly. Starts to charge magic into his horn. -*- Bob_ braces himself !roll d20 11 == 11 The magic sparks from the horn, but fizzles out "You can do it Broken!" (It's how I am in the real world, actually.) Put your heart in it! -*- Broken breathes a bit harder, putting more focus into it. Literally!  Concentrate on NOTHING but it! !roll d20 to create a contained explosion. 6 == 6 (Crap.) -*- Bob_ tenses up You create an explosion.  With a large Bang, it hits the party members Ow -*- NovaFlux[FU] crouches !roll d20 5 == 5 You okay Broken? !roll 1d20 to doge with kitty 11 == 11 !roll d4 (was it enough?) 3 == 3 !roll d20 dodge 3 == 3 welp Bob and Nova are both hit with the blast, taking 3 damage.  The cat jumps off of Nova !roll d20 18 == 18 [internal neighing] [neighing intensifies] OH GOD "Wha! Are you guys okay? I didn't hurt you did I?" "Fuck that hurt! Kitty you okay!" ... Everything's fine! Broken is not hurt, but his ears are rining lodly !roll d20 2 == 2 Next time I';; be a bit further out of harm's reach You don't hear them. Only the ringing "Broken can you hear us! Don't cast a spell!" -*- NovaFlux[FU] starts waving at him to stop "What was that Nova? 'Bucky's hurt?' I'm not good at reading lips..." -*- Bob_ motions to Broken to not cast any more spells -*- Bob_ points at minor blast wounds -*- NovaFlux[FU] points and horn and makes an "X" symbol with arms "I get you. Ow that hurt." forelegs* I need a doctor! Oh Right "We should wait until he can hear again" lel -*- Bob_ examines self !roll d20 Just a minor flesh wound 9 == 9 -*- Broken shakes head to clear it. -*- NovaFlux[FU] motions to Broken to wait until he can hear again" after about ten minutes the ringing disappeates -*- Bob_ asks kitty if it's okay !roll d20 17 == 17 "She okay, she jumped off before we were hit" It seems fine, but frightened -*- Broken surveys damage of blast to surrounding area. "Okay Can we go now?" !roll d20 to cheer up the cat 18 == 18 :D -*- NovaFlux[FU] looks at surroundings "You did some damge there broken"" The cat calms down and nuzzles Bob (>nuzzels bob) U mirin? "Go ahead. They'll likely be needing you guys back at town, soon." (slapsDMsshit.jpg) !roll d20 to boop 20 == 20 !roll d20 to survey the area for anything interesting after the blast 15 == 15 (that's what you get for talking bad about my Inn -*- NovaFlux[FU] gets surprissed boop (Did that blast do anything other than hurt them? Even generate thrust?) "Where were you mac?" !roll d20 to detect anything uncovered by the blast 16 == 16 !roll d20 18 == 18 !roll d20 16 == 16 "Kitty come here please" !roll d20 Search 20 == 20 -*- NovaFlux[FU] places kitty on back .... !roll d20 7 == 7 (LOOT TIME!) You each find something AW YEAH >inb4 rocks !roll d20 for something good 5 == 5 "I found.... a fucking rock" !roll d20 Lootroll 11 == 11 !roll d20 Lootroll 19 == 19 Fuck yeah -*- Bob_ hops victoriously Nova finds 2 bits in on the ground "Hmm whats this under the rock.. Two bits? What are they doing out here?" Bob finds a broken jar and a silver candlestick Oh, so THAT's where they went! Also cool Guys I found a broken jar and a silver candlestick !roll d20 Appraise silver candlestick (If I can) 17 == 17 "Cool, but everyone will accuse you of being the killer at our Clue-themed parties." Broken finds some matchbooks and a small clay statuette of a pony inside a bag containing 10 bits "I bet you can scam silver tounge with it" Nice one Cool How do shops work here? "Well at least I got a new friend from this, isnt that right Kitty" !roll d20 appraise statuette. (Look at me typing like it's Zork.) 9 == 9 I got a friend too, right Kitty? the candlestick is made of silver.  You notice that it is made professionally and a marking of its maker on the underside All Broken can tell is that it's a clay statuette What's the marking? "You can come and visit Bob" !roll d100 96 == 96 -*- Bob_ Embraces "Godfather" status "Looks nice. I'll keep it near my bed. (and I will call you Twilight, and I will hug you and squeeze you.)" It's a marking similar to one of the shops you managed to catch a glimpse of on the train departing Canterlot Oh snap "What, bob?" This candlestick has some value, guys. "Well now I have a feel for >not having pony statue to name after my waifu" "Don't you mean your husbandu?" -*- NovaFlux[FU] cuddles kitty and kiss her on the head >Not having pony statues for both your waifu and husbando "Who wouldn't go lesbian for Trixie" Me "What are you? Gay?" (but Trixie "Point taken." is a guy. no eyelashes (wat) "Well I think its getting to that time, I'm gonna leave now" (not knowing Trixie was supposed to be a guy initially) (I shiggy diggy) -*- Bob_ motions for us all to leave back to town (So its, Who wouldn't go ambiguous for Trixie.) !roll d20 to walk home looking sexy 16 == 16 !roll 2d20 11, 2 == 13 I'm flattered, but aren't you in a relationship with Bacon Grease? (Oh that. HUE. Then I would of became a twifag or a pinkietard) You walk home sexually, but no one seems to notice too much "Go on ahead guys. I'm gonna give it another shot." "I like to be sexy everywhere Bob, being short and cute kinda ruins it most of the time." !roll d20 for last boop 16 == 16 (>Not being BASED Applejack/Braeburn waifu/husbandu combo) "Bye broken" "Later." (>Not having sombra being your husbando) See ya Broken!  Nice getting to know ya! !roll d20 to try another controlled blast. 2 == 2 (Crap.) ..... !roll d20 17 == 17 (>Implying he's not my backup-backup after Shining) (I WIL LIKE TO STATE I AM NOT THERE) BROKEN WHAT ARE YOU DOING BROKEN STOP (>shinning, Husbando status, ever) (Not saying anything until DM tells me I survived.) (everyone make a roll) !roll d20 14 == 14 !roll d20 1 == 1 FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU !roll d20 14 == 14 UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC fuck. roll again, nova and broken !roll d20 17 == 17 FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU '*ck (The suspense is killing me.) !roll d20 17 == 17 !roll d20 8 == 8 !roll d2 1 == 1 It's literally killing me Bob suddenly goes bald NO NONONONONONO "I am so sorry for you Broken. Maybe able can fix it..." NO Broken starts losing his hair as well Bob* I think that sounds like a good plan though not as much !roll d20 to make a joke about pony puns and baldness 16 == 16 !roll d20 to resist pun "Horn, what are you thinking? Talk to me on this. I think if we come to an understanding, we can have a wonderful relationship. Why do you hate me?" 10 == 10 At least my puns are MANELY INTACT !roll d20 13 == 13 Your horn starts to light up !roll d20 2 == 2 "Wha?" fug but only for an instant !roll d20 to officially leave 2 == 2 FUCK >Getting off the ride THE RIDE NEVER ENDS "Why am I still here? "Okay i am leaving for sure this itme" !roll d20 to really leave 20 == 20 Welp see ya "Did you guys see that? My horn glowed when I wasn't using it. It's like it was talking to me." "Babi, see yo latter boys" Nice getting to know you and Kitty, Nova, Yes, I did see Broken (Now that I am out, I get to watch) "What could have caused that?" MAGIC (if you can't keep it, it jumps off your back and chases after a stray bird on the way home) "Yeah, but it did stuff without me. Like this thing actually has a mind of its own." (No i am keeping the cat) (or did it?) (I have room for it in my shop and food for it) (What is the cat's name?) Funny thing about your subconscious- it can be something that you would never think you'd be. CHRISTOPURR WALKEN "Tell me about it." (Her name is Kitty) !roll d20 3 == 3 Bob avoids getting hit by the first drops of rain "Better get home, Bob. Without trained pegasi to control the weather, this could get nasty." Oh sure, can't avoid hair-eviscerating blasts but at least I'm not wet! "Sorry." Yeah, I will.  Gonna also work on magical healing properties No problem man, I hope it was worth it! Knowing is half the battle. "The other half is equally comprised of red and blue lasers." !roll d20 18 == 18 Well, feel free to come by the clinic anytime if you need an accompanying medic for escapades! Although I'm the one needing a medic more than you right now... The drops of rain start getting harder "Will do, Bob. Tell Nova thanks for me. You guys are great." Thanks man, I'll tell her when I visit Kitty.  I just hope this silver candlestick was worth it! -*- Bob_ trots into the clinic (How was my first RP session DM?) -*- Broken packs up his gains and walks home, puzzling. (Pretty gud) (pretty good. Ho was my first GM session?) (Except for that last spell) --> RubyMcCoal (webchat@96.127.206.148) has joined #Fourcannon (I liked the effects. This was a good adventure for the setting. Nothing too powerful, still a challenge.) I didn't want something killing you guys >dat mega crit on calm spell lucky you (I ended up leaving with only 6HP left Yeah. Nice. You hit it, and did double friendage! (Which reminds me, I need to go make a char sheet or something.) G'night all. Good playing with you! 'night