Monday, February 25, 2013

On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3 Part 2: Blasts and Stabs from the Past

 We left our heroes standing out cold in the street because we could.
 This seems like a nice place.
 So is it a real caveman or a real wax cavemen? There's a difference you know.
 Gee thanks.
These guys are a weak to Gabe but I wanted to take a minute to show off our new stuff. This is the only ability we have for the Gentleman class but it is very useful.
 This is Jim's Necromancer class. The other abilities only cost 1 MP.
The Elemenstor class has an extra fire attack we can use.
The Cardboard Tube Samurai only this attack stance but a boost is a boost.
 Monies!
 All the level ups!
The Elemenstor also gained Northern Wind.
The rules of class pins are logical.
 What's this little alcove?
Slightly bigger cave men. Give me money!
 Yay!
More levels!
Oh hai plot in the other way. But first BOX!
Pterodacts you look cold. Allow me to light you on fire.
 Thankfully money isn't flammable.
Jim can now make ice puns!
Excellent, now I can be a Mythbuster!
 Hi Lady!
 Fact: Playing Portal 2 before playing this game makes Gabe say this line in an English accent...in your head.
 aaaand to0 much info
 Spit it out dumbs
 After the sentence Tycho said I really don't want to.
 She built me a giant robot baby. It was awesome.
 Opening hell portals on the honey moon? Romantic dinners in the Nether? Going to Walmart on a weekend?
 And a safe one. I like you!
 Hey that sounds like a fun case. Can we follow you?
 Wait what? Did you steal paintings Tycho? Is this what you and Anne-Clair talked about? SECRETS AND LIES
 Oh...I guess not...but hey new person who I like.
 Shut up Tycho.
 Sounds like a plan to me!
Huzzah!
 Moira's thing is she is fast. Very fast. Her other stats are average meaning she can be whatever we need her to be.
 She also uses pistols.
 And her primary class is Gumshoe.
Let's have her be a Crabomancer for now. That way she'll live through things and her turns will come quicker meaning she can be a fall back.
 Sure thing big block of text. Let's find a victim!
 That's not a victim that's Henry VIII that is that is.
You'll do!
 Here are Moira's Gumshoe abilities. She has the wind magic and a thing that allows us to do something useful for free.
That's a tough statue.
Her Crabomancer abilities are also neat. Magic Shell right now only raises magic defense.
 Much beating later.
MORE LEVELS FOR THE LEVEL GOD
 BOX
Move it there's a box!
USEFUL LEVELS. The new Brute ability has interrupt and the Gentleman ability has a new magic type: Holy.
Box you're a dick.
Guys I really don't want to mess with you. Could you just die?
Thanks.
 That Mummy? Kill him fast
Or all the poisoning happens.
Of course the raptors are faster! Why wouldn't the raptors be faster! The raptors are already here!
These are all very useful abilities. Breakthru is expensive but ignores defense, Call Skeleton adds a skeleton to the timeline who attacks, and Snip Snap is an attack based on defense.
 Boosts!
Hey the sign clearly said they were Derpasauruses. Derpasauri?
WHARRGARBLE
Finally make it to the next room! And find another statue and knights. Sigh.
The only saving grace is this.
 Not the weirdest thing we've seen by far.
Oh must we? You could be the fifth party member! We'll just sit Jim on top of your head it'll be fine.
Good night sweet spy. MASSIVE LOOT
 Statue trouble. And dinosaur trouble.
 Lovely.

 Silly man that painting isn't Modernism. Modernism would probably offend you more!
 So a cave painting? You really aren't that great at art.
 The cover isn't that spooky.
 What do you know?!
Why are we going to his house?
 Not answering that first ok.
I'll say that joke analogy was terrible.
 Oh I was just jumping the gun.
Breaking and entering: Because we feel like it.
 The gate is aware this is not Fist of the North Star and therefore does not explode.
 Gabe? Where's the door gonna go?
 I know a plumber we can call we just need to find a green pipe.
 Wait why do you have one of those anyone near anything?
 ...You know I was kidding about the portals right?
 You did what? Why would you give away something so awesome!
 I really really like you.
Plus side: Whimple isn't there. Down side: I'm certain his piss is.
 That's pretty sad. Also do we still have that card from last game? We can swing next door to the ritzy part of town.
 Really you have a bunch of dusty shit that could be worthless. Use your words or put "DO NOT STEAL" notes on shit.
 No reason to be snotty about this.
 That's a thing?
Snrk.
Woo free stuff!
Also new enemies who continue the trend of Weak To Gabe. The box ones also raise their defense. All of them can give you Hoboism which saps health and makes you weak.
We'll cover this new ability in a minute as there is something very special about it.
 I want that Box! But how I get Box?
Why by sneaking behind this thing!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA KILL IT
Here's what's special about Sucker Punch: it replaced an old ability. It is basically the same ability only even more powerful. This will happen with a lot of abilities.
Woo more heal!
You know I thought we killed all the living trash last time we were here.
 oh. goody.
The Merchant has a habit of healing himself and only sells pain and disease.
No it is not fine. While the magic and speed boost is nice and I can live with the attack down I don't like the defense down.
 You are obtuse about the stupidest shit. This is why I plan on shoving you in a box when we're done as punishment.
The Manipillar on his first turn will do an ability called Kill Tycho. It does just that. Also we never ever get an explanation for his existence. Ever.
That's all she says. It's like she has trouble speaking but we can't do anything with her. I haven't figured out her issue. It's kinda disconcerting.
 Tycho why did you think the hobo would understand any of that?
 No it doesn't. Especially compared to everything else!
 I hate you too.
That's a lof of health. And he is indeed a very big hobo.
HOW DID YOU HAVE SO MUCH MONEY
 That is so awesome.
 We don't like to think about it. Also where did you come from Mask Guy?
I still think that's a bad idea to have things like that near other things.
 What is that and where did you get it?
 Ew.
 Jim you are an excellent test subject. We will provide you cake and grief counseling son.
 Yes I miss the fair.
 That is an actual alternative!
 *gag*
Something happens...next time.