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Why Were We Reincarnated as Orcs?!

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Why Were We Reincarnated as Orcs?!

Carmina will most probably cook and eat goblin. Would that kill her? 😅

@Timemaster

Nope! I mean, unless the corpse ends up badly poisoned, or had some disease, etc etc. But generally with proper prep an Orc can stomach just about any creature.

Children of the Otherwold (An isekai rp with a twist!)

Personally, the more successful roleplays I've been a member of here and elsewhere had some sort of goal. In some sandboxes, I had to provide that goal for myself and had other players join in.

@Expendable

Agreed. I've seen open-world/sandbox type RPs do well in some ways, though, by throwing down several "mini-adventures" instead of trying to weave some grand narrative that combines every Player's backstories and goals. For instance, re-fluffing a DnD one-shot or using one of the internet's "random generator" sites to populate a Skyrim-esque bandit camp. Then the GM can just build off that--maybe the bandits' lookout is a lone goblin who runs like a coward to save his own skin, and he ends up running into the Players again after he's evolved into a bigger and badder hobgoblin, now leading his own gang.

My own character's goals are probably just going to follow Maslow's hierarchy--probably with "inadvertently become a warlord" under "Esteem Needs," lol.

Why Were We Reincarnated as Orcs?!

He hasnt touched the harpy just the wurms tail. He used the charcoal to attempt to draw out the vennom in the harpy.

@ReusableSword

Right but was he also starting a fire to cook the tatzelwurm, while waiting for the poison to leech out of the harpy, or did he just consume the wurm raw?

Why Were We Reincarnated as Orcs?!

@ReusableSword Did Agar cook what he ate over a fire built with gathered charcoal, or just raw?

Why Were We Reincarnated as Orcs?!

@Zeroth is Shamar the scout, in the orc camp somewhere?

@ReusableSword

She is indeed! Feel free to use the following if needed for your post:

Shamar, the Head Hunter of the tribe, could be seen near a large, yurt-like dwelling on the far western side of the camp, in an area of flat, unshaded rock. Away from the hustle and bustle of most other orcs, it was unclear whether she settled here out of personal taste... or because the fumes from her animal pelts, stretched and tanning in the sun, were so strong. Even to an orc's nose, they were unpleasantly pungent. The finished product of her pelts could be seen in her home's construction, stitched together in a multitude of colors with fur still attached.

Five squares of hide, each differing in size, were stretched over racks in front of a partially covered, smoking fire and looked just about finished. One more piece was currently soaking in a large, fire-carved bowl made from a section of tree stump---the mixture stank of brine and animal viscera, and had thick, skimmy bits of oily fat floating on its surface. Two more hides, these quite fresh, were draped over a sawhorse made of logs and Shamar herself stood over them with a sharp stone, continually scraping muscle and fat from her trophies.

Near the entrance of her yurt was another wooden rack, this one taller off the ground, with several stone or clay basins beneath it. Here hung four fresh kills, likely collected from the female orc's traps earlier in the morning, even before the runts were allowed on their own hunts. Two jackalopes, an Elwet, and some strange, dog-sized creature that looked like a mix of a baby panda and raccoon, with a rotund body. The flesh of its belly drooped as it hung upside down, its blood draining into the basin, and the fatty flab was long enough it looked as if the creature had been wearing an apron.

Children of the Otherwold (An isekai rp with a twist!)

Potentially interested! Personally I don't mind the idea of "rolling the dice" to see what my character becomes since turning lemons into busted OP exploits is a challenge I'd love to attempt, but I have a few questions! And maybe a suggestion?

The whole point of the reincarnation aspect is your character’s respective god will grant you a new life based on your last wishes, desires, and regrets. These together will combine into who or what you’ll eventually be turned into.

@TheNoCoKid

If Players were reincarnated as creatures traditionally considered "monsters," (slime, goblin, etc) would they be capable of leveling up and "evolving" over time into stronger or more specialized variations? Like, Goblin > Hobgoblin > ???-X-number of times > Goblin King or something of that nature?

If Players were reincarnated as "non-monsters," the usual Human/Elf/Dwarf fare, would they simply learn abilities or grow into new powers as time goes on, free-form? Or would they be sorted into some kind of Class or Job system?

Do you have any particular rules/features of an EXP system, some examples of the types of skills/spells characters might use, or other "generally known" meta-info within Vecta itself that you think would help prospective players get a feel for the RP? Like, do the natural denizens of the world also have levels, or know how their own status screens and such work?

As for the suggestion, sort of tying it into the first question about non-standard racial choices: Maybe it would help people who want more "choice" in what they reincarnate into if they had a general idea of creatures' traits in your world? You could list something like, maybe the five most common "families" of monsters (for example, "Beastkin," "Undead," "Goblinoids," etc) and some short snippets about how they behave or their cultures? That way, maybe a Player has a little bit more to work with even if they don't know exactly what creature in that category they'll end up becoming?

Why Were We Reincarnated as Orcs?!

@ERode It was right after you had to withdraw before, so Esfir will level up with the same achievements that the others did! You can choose one from the following options:

• Increase SP
• Increase HP
• Increase MP
• Gain 1 Skill Point

We could just say that she's been carefully deliberating which choice to make up to this point. Do you need the full "system message" quote?

Why Were We Reincarnated as Orcs?!

North Caves

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@Unkown58@Lucius Cypher@King Cosmos@Kazemitsu@Crusader Lord

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The narrow passage had been somewhat widened by the explosion, but it still required the runtlings to travel single file if they wanted to go any further into it. At least now they didn't have to squeeze sideways, though. And since Lazash and Vola were standing in it, they could now see that it widened again after only a few feet, into a chamber that had a lower ceiling. That chamber slowly began to slope upwards and turn on itself, like a spiral ramp deeper into the mountain.

As Lazash gathered up the remains of the Flak Beetle, it seemed that some of its parts might be in a harvestable state...but under the gunk and soot, it was hard to tell whether legs, pincers, or whatever else might be there. She would need to clean and process the chunks with a knife or sharp stone of some kind, to pry apart the remaining bits from the bug's actual muscle tissue. Speaking of which, it had a grayish white color with a phlegmy texture, much like raw shrimp or crab, so it would probably need to be cooked unless she wanted to risk something like what Grunthor had gotten from eating the raw or unsanitary bits of his Elwet earlier.

Meanwhile, Vola began to investigate the shiny chunks of ore that had been blasted out of the wall. It felt relatively hard, but brittle, and almost looked like gold except for that same hardness. Its natural color seemed to be the shiny, brassy yellow, but here and there it had tarnished to produce an effect that seemed to shine or change colors when one tilted it back and forth in the light. When Lazash joined her, the two Runts were able to gather 10 pieces of it between them. It looked like there was still some of the ore left in the wall as well, but unless they wanted to blow up something else, they would need some tool better than what they already had in order to chip away at it...

Esfir and Akeno both called after the two of them to investigate, but as the party of orcs hung near the entrance of the cave, a sound drifted to them from within the tunnel depths. However, this sound didn't seem like it came out of the ground. Rather, it felt like it was reverberating through the roof above them---from somewhere inside the caves, and yet, further UP the mountainside.

It was a roar.

Lazash and Vola obtained:
Raw Chalcopyrite Ore x5, Each (10 total)

SYSTEM

Meanwhile, Grunthor chased after the fleeing slime. Though it was rolling and bouncing down hill, the Runt had longer legs and an insatiable lust for slime blood. As he caught up to it, Grunthor swung with all his might just as the slime was bouncing up. It ran right into his club with a KA-CRACK and broke another bone spike out of it---but the rocky shell on top of its body broke again as well, and the rest of the club smashed into its jelly body. With a high pitched warble, the slime made one last attempt to get away...then it died.

Victory!
Loot Obtained:
Lightly Damaged Singed Stone Slime x1
Stone Slime Flake x2

SYSTEM:Grunthor

But then, as Grunthor caught his breath after exerting himself so much in that final sprint...a painful gurgle issued from his stomach. However, almost thankfully, this was a familiar sensation he'd had at least once as a human as well. It looked like he wouldn't be finding out what a "magical discharge" entailed just yet. All he needed was to find a bush to pop a squat in.

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The Forest

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@Rune_Alchemist@Timemaster

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When Svarok seemed to go along with the goblin's ploy, the big eared creature looked surprised at first, and then nervously joined her in laugher. But as she bent down to retrieve the other goblin's spear, the one with the hatchet's expression changed---

Then Carmina started talking, causing the little monster to look at her. Nervously, it started to smile, and took a few steps back while trying to stay at an angle where neither Svarok or Carmina had a good view of the hatchet it held behind its back. But it didn't attack either of them, and was actually starting to look rather chuffed as Carmina really heaped on the praise. There was a rustling in the bushes, in the same direction the speargoblin had come from...

Followed by a "gack!" sound as Svarok shoved her newly acquired spear into the back of the downed goblin who had dropped it. The creature gurgled and died quickly, slumping to the ground.

The rustles in the bushes stopped, made a slight "eep!" noise, and then started rustling in the OPPOSITE direction as fast as they could go. The hatchet goblin yelped and started backing away faster.

"Uh, was just playin' jokes! Like me said! Not, um, not spyin' on orky camp!" The hatchet came out from behind his back though, and was held defensively in both hands. "DEFINITELY not huntin' orclings when they go out into woods! And, and um, me never seen dat gob afore!" It pointed at one which now had a spear jutting out of its spine. "He not with me! Must be with, uh, some udda tribe, like da buncha gobs in da south mountains!"

If the two Runts let him, this goblin looked ready to flee for real this time. But since it seemed like his backup had abandoned him, the advantage---and thus, the choice---was distinctly theirs for the moment...

Victory!
Loot Obtained:
Lightly Tainted Goblin x1
Stone Spear (Poisoned) x1
Dirty Loincloth x1
Furry Pouch x1 (Contains ??? Poison Gunk)

SYSTEM:Svarok

If Svarok looked closely at her new weapon, she'd be able to see that the black tip on the rock was some kind of tar-like salve that smelled a lot like the Rotleaf Seedpods she'd acquired, only worse. But it had been made from a tree branch apparently sturdier than her own Wooden Stick, and had a Sharp Rock much like the one she carried wedged into its tip for the blade. For a goblin, it needed to be used in both hands, but given her larger size and greater strength she could also ostensibly use it with just one arm or even throw it if need be. A decent upgrade to her current arsenal.

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Forest >>> Orc Camp

@ReusableSword

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Agar's trip back to the Orc Camp was mostly uneventful, as he was passing through territory that he'd already explored and there were signs of other Runts, like that big group he'd met before, running around as well. By this point many prey-level monsters had probably wizened up and decided to give the camp's surroundings a wide berth. But upon reaching the camp's entrance, he was suddenly stopped by the broad palms of the two guards.

"Runts can't come back til they finish the---" one of them started to say, as if following a script, but then he stopped and looked at Agar with fresh, surprised eyes. "Damn, you got two? And a Harpy? I'll be a grukh-pile! Get in there, Runt! Go to Auguz!" The bigger creature slapped Agar on the back and ushered him through the camp thoroughfare.

When Agar re-entered the camp proper, it wasn't hard to find the Head Warrior. He stood on a small platform right in the middle of the thoroughfare, made from a couple of barrels that propped up a few planks of wood. The hastily put together dais seemed to be solely for the purpose of making him stand out, as none of the other orcs seemed to be paying him much mind and he wasn't waving his arms or shouting or anything.

"Finally! I wuz startin' to think all but two of ya died out there!" said the Head Warrior as he hopped down. He took Agar's kills from him without asking or even making any gesture for them to be handed over. Then he lifted them close to his face and examined them with a long, drawn out hum. He looked at the Tatzelwurm, first with both eyes, then just his right as the left high squinted closed. Then he sniffed it, up and down the Tatzelwurm's length. Then he opened its mouth and peered inside. Then he turned the creature upside down and licked it somewhere that didn't seem sanitary.

Following this, he held the Harpy up by its feet, and looked honestly surprised. Then he noted the bite marks on its neck, and glanced at Agar with narrowed eyes. But after a moment, he shrugged, and turned the body this way and that. He tossed the Tatzelwurm back to Agar, then shoved his entire fist down the harpy's throat as if searching for something. After an unsettling moment of watching the bird-creature's stomach bulge, the Head Warrior removed his hand and wiped it on his chest. Then he used that same hand to grab Agar's arm and hold it up in the air.

"ALL O' YOUSE, LISTEN UP! THIS HERE RUNT--" he turned his head and whispered "What's yer name?" and then upon receiving answer he turned back to the camp--"THIS HERE RUNT, AGAR, HAS RETURNED FROM THE HUNT!" He then set the smaller orc down, and turned in a slow circle so that the entire camp could see the bodies of Agar's prey. "HE HAS HUNTED TWO CREATURES! TODAY, HE LEAVES DA BROOD PIT!" Several of the adult orcs cheered or pumped their fists, and many more gave the youngster an approving half-smile or a nod of respect. A few even looked contemplative, as if they were quite impressed. Auguz returned Agar's kills to him.

"Now, for the rest o' the day ya can do whatever the hell ya feel like...but tomorrer mornin', you be at the Trainin' Circle before first light! And after that, we'll figure out some more duties for ya!" Auguz crossed his arms as he nodded. "But no more babyin'! Don't be goin' back to the Brood Pit---from now on, you find yer own food, yer own shelter, and whatever else! If somebody will trade ya for it, or ya take it in a fight, then more power to ya! Just be willin' to work if somebody's willin' t' give ya somethin' for it!" With that, the Head Warrior hopped back up on the dais.

SP Increased! Stamina Points are expended when you exert physical effort beyond basal metabolic requirements, beyond the range of standard resting heart rate, and to fuel certain Skills. When Stamina Points are spent, you will suffer from the Exhausted condition.

QUEST COMPLETED!
Quest: Find Something to Eat and Bring it Back Whole

• Kill a Creature x2
• Keep the Target in High Quality Condition
• Return to Camp Uninjured

A New Quest is Available:

Quest Giver: Head Warrior Auguz
Quest Details: Fulfill Duties within the Tribe (0/2 Minimum)

• Be at the Training Circle before sunrise tomorrow morning
• Find your own food (2/3 meals provided for)
• Find your own shelter
• Accept an optional Quest from another Tribe Member

SYSTEM

Why Were We Reincarnated as Orcs?!

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