link23454

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@link23454 I originally intended for the sword and shield person to be Mikael, but it wasn't too important who answered her question

Also, if we implement archery as a debilitator/hunting mechanic, then I'll probably have Cecelia pick it up (in combat use as a gap closer, out of combat to keep from directly engaging animals as much as possible)

@Rogue Colm

By default, I've always assumed that Keisuke is up on higher floors when leveling. Since he's a higher level, wouldn't that make sense, considering @Robo27 mentioned he was grinding while heading down the floors slowly?

Either way, doesn't make too much of a difference. IC, it won't be too hard to find Keisuke. The reason should be obvious.

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@Rogue Colm btw, in my post, did I understand your post correctly? I have this feeling like I didn't.

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Oi, I just noticed that I am up next right? Well I think atleast. So I will work something out soon.

@Gin

Yep. I added a 'natural order' to the 'Posts' part of the main OOC post. I believe I already mentioned this before though. Also...

Sure thing. Just another thought though, if it falls into a secondary weapon category like hunting it could also mean it is used for debuff status effects like partial body immobilization, like makes your limb restricted, I dunno another dumb suggestion alas dealing less damage but good for debuffs. Either way as you say atmosphere and archers are stepping down for now. :)

@Gin

No such thing as a dumb suggestion. Only the un-shared kind. An un-shared suggestion can't help further the progress, as there is nothing there to go off of. But even a "dumb" suggestion can make a difference to future tests.

"I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work." -Thomas Edison on the lightbulb

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Right. Well str/dex combo stat, minus on the defense stats, movement + atk = -dmg and hit goes against the opponents speed stat in a decent fomula. If you can't shoot with a bow irl you will be screwed in the game. :P
Dmg plus hit goes up and remains the optimal and logical way to use it. Though due to the majority using swords and spd to fight it is considered a useless pvp weapon and is more of a tool to hunt non agressive wild life on the server for food purposes as food regens you stamina. Maybe.

@Gin

tried..... most of that. It's still doesn't work out the way I want it to.

Think of it like this. Bows are more like sniper rifles. Obviously, you're not going to be point blank with a sniper rifle, unless you have extreme confidence in your skill with it. However, considering the theme of the game and the game's atmosphere, using a bow to 'hunt' is exactly what they would be used for. Comparing it to a sniper rifle, it requires much skill and luck, one of which can be determined by the system at its current state.

Either way, the bows still won't be implemented until a later date, regardless of if we figure them out now, or if they don't get figured out until then. As a weapon, it's best not to think about them for now. At least not until I mention them again, or have them up in the main OOC post.

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So I am still curious about making an archer. :P
Also, Mikael will be so fired up. :)

@Gin

Bows, man..... They're a pain in the arse to make. I can't seem to figure out their combat speed, dmg, stat gov., and a lot of other things, due to the fact that there's no magic, so arrows would have to be implemented, as well as the materials to make them, Fletcher stations.... ARGGGGGG! So much stuff!!!

Not to worry though. I still plan on allowing them in the future. If you would like, go ahead and make the archer. Just don't add him in here. PM me the character, and I'll let you know if it would be acceptable for future reference.

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With that, we should be set. Hopefully.....

Anyways, about the posting order, I'll be adding a few rules to help with that. So be sure to check the main OOC post. It won't be right now, but I should have it up by late tonight.

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link23454

As Link turned the corner to see who was yelling, he turned too quickly and ran right into the source of it, falling back and hitting the ground. If this were really anime, he would look like the stereotypical 'high school girl with toast in her mouth,' minus the toast of course. Quickly regaining his senses, he quickly responded, "Crap! I'm sorry! I didn't mean to...... Oh! It was you after all. Hey, Eld: wait! No I'm still sorry I ran into you like that! I was in a hurry to......." Link dramatically paused and looked back at the two guys, who were giving him a funny look, almost as if to laugh at him. "Either way," Link began, turning back to Mikael, "I never took the time to give you my player address. Why don't we go ahead and do that now?" Link asked as he pulled up his player menu.

A short flash back to the previous situation, the following took place after Anger Boy and Level-Head Boy walked away and out of site.

After regaining his senses, Keisuke shook his head with confusion. He hadn't realized he gained fame for his grinding, nor could he understand how everyone kept it 'hush-hush.' Karen had taken too much in from situation and couldn't take anymore, so she immediately logged out. As for Link and Mikael they took this time to gather themselves as well. A few moments passed, and Link came up to Keisuke. "Well, looks like you've got a name for yourself, 'Monster Fang'."
Keisuke replied, "Yeah, it would seem so. And I didn't even notice either." Keisuke didn't seem too happy about his situation. "Anyways, I'm going to head out. You two going to be okay by yourselves?"
With a smirk, Link responded, "You might want to worry about yourself. After all, they were after you." As Link pointed this out, Keisuke nodded, waved, and then left. Link turned back to find Mikael..... logging out. 'Crap, he should have waited and exchanged player ID's with me. Dammit!' Link thought to himself. 'Oh well. Guess I should go test out the combat system at least.' Link began heading to the town gate, and he began hearing murmurs from people passing by, "Hey, did you hear? Some girl took on an LC member and survived. It happened right outside....", "Did you hear about that girl? Taking on LC and living to tell about it must have been......." Rumors kept coming up left and right as Link approached the gate. Finally, standing in front of the gate one player came up and snapped a picture with a capture cube. "Hey there miss! We hear you're the one that took on LC and survived! Can you tell us what it was like? Were you frightened? What did the guys look like? How....." The guy went on and on about the LC and 'her' surviving. It finally pushed Link to his limit. Without hesitation, he pulled up his player menu, scrolled all the way to the bottom, and then logged out. "Miss wai......." the guy attempting to say something was cut off as Link reappeared in his own room.

From Mikael's view, he could tell Link was trying like hell to get away from the two boys staring at him.

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A defensive sword man, about to head out of the first floor town, gets stopped by a beautiful girl. "Sir? Excuse me. I just started a while ago, and I was wondering if you knew where I'd find some healing stuff. The way I fight doesn't really allow for me to take many hits, so something to keep my health up would be awesome," she asked him.
With a short look of confusion, the swordsman replies, "Um, yeah. You might want to look or a new class set if you're taking too many hits. There's no more natural regen. After the announcement from the LC guild, it seems to be turned off. And healing item; well if you ever find one, you better damn well keep it safe. They're almost non-existent. I've never even seen anyone with such items, so you're at a loss there, as the shops don't sell them either." Really quick, gesturing across the square, "Why don't you ask that girl? She's the one who was said to take on an LC member and survive it. She might have some sort of secret or something."

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@link23454 Sounds good. Should I just wait to post, then?

@Rogue Colm

Let @Gin post first since he is next and his deadline is already set. Then you can post after.

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So then, for your post, once @Gin and I decide to leave town and start actually leveling, that's were your character can run into us. Your character would have heard of the most recent incident, and may even see other players pointing out Link. At least, that sounds like the best idea as far as forming a party goes.

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Probably would be back from some self-training. She'd still be getting settled into her style of fighting, so I'll be going into town replenishing my healing stocks.

@Rogue Colm

That's no good, because there's no such thing in the game. No healing items anywhere. And your character would have noticed that before leaving the town. As far as coming back from the fields, that's fine. But healing items don't exist, which is why I mentioned looking for them, as a new player wouldn't have known they didn't exist.