50's Fantasy CYOA (DND Based)

>Check how much money you have

You have a good 500 DOLLARS, which you set aside for your move. NOAH looks amused. "So, I'll take that as a yes. Feel free to spend away, friend. Oh, but... just so you know, your bag is lookin' ready to burst." He chuckles, glaring quickly before what feels like a switch flipping, going back to his initial composure and professionalism.

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Edited by Omega-Z on Nov 1st 2021 at 10:49:03 AM

>try and make out what he just did before going into casino

>try and make out what he just did before going into casino

Not easy, since you've already entered, but you do attempt to figure out what just happened. The guy's SHADOW flickers yet again, and this time you catch a glimpse of a pair of LARGE ROUND EYES, glowing yellow. They disappear as quick as they show up. You hear unintelligible WHISPERS for a second before the SLOT MACHINES suddenly feel louder, the room filling with shadows and seemingly melting. Everything has a sort of glowing sensation to it. "Here's some advice, newbie; Don't start what ya can't finish."

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Edited by Omega-Z on Nov 1st 2021 at 11:00:15 AM

> ask the NAME of the MAN

> and do not, under any circumstances, spend any MONEY at this particular CASINO

> ask the NAME of the MAN

> and do not, under any circumstances, spend any MONEY at this particular CASINO

You muster enough clarity of mind and general coherence to ask his NAME. "Noah Rodriguez. And my buddy is ARK." He grins, squatting in front of you after you collapse. "You're a funny one. I think I'll keep ya around."

You black out, waking back up in your HOUSE. What the actual fuck. The PROGRAM contacts you, stating that they had no idea the capabilities of this INDIVIDUAL. They tell you it seems that ARK, the flickering SHADOW-THING you saw, can induce HALLUCINATIONS if he makes eye-contact with you.

>Look for your closest magic shop.

>Look for your closest magic shop.

You check [insert Yelp knockoff here] and see a PLACE listed as "Magic Tim's (Magical) Epic Energy Emporium". It seems like a TOURIST TRAP, but the reviews seem good enough.

>Pick up some coffee on the way the store.

> Drive to the EMPORIUM in your CAR, which one can only assume is sufficiently COOL.

> If not, put on some COOL SHADES to counterbalance the DRAB CAR.

>Try to look for anti-hallucination magic in the said [insert Yelp knockoff here]

>Drive to the EMPORIUM in your CAR, which one can only assume is sufficiently COOL.

>Try to look for anti-hallucination magic in the said [insert Yelp knockoff here]

After drinking that dope-ass LIQUID COOL-JUICE earlier, your car automatically transmutated into a significantly cooler 1957 FORD THUNDERBIRD. This is so cool.

After arriving at the EMPORIUM, you browse the aisles for a bit before coming across a TRUESIGHT STONE. The tag reads that it can be used once per day, and gives you 30 minutes of immunity to any sort of HALLUCINATORY MAGIC.

Only problem is the PRICE.

"ON SALE! 6000.99 $5000.99!!"

Looks like you currently still have 500, plus another 1000 from your SAVINGS ACCOUNT, leading to a grand total of $1500. This might be an issue. The CLERK approaches you, wearing a robe which conceals his face until he's close, the only indicator of his employment being a classic "hello, my name is:" NAME TAG with "MAGIC TIM" scrawled onto it. Upon seeing him in the light, it becomes apparent that he's an Aarakocra. "Hello, sir! Interested in this fine stone of mine? Fancy yourself a bit of a stoner?" He doesn't seem to understand that there is another way someone might take that sentence.

>Ask if there's a job opening in here.

>Ask if there's a job opening in here.

"Why, there is, indeed!" He grins. "I'm currently the only employee, so plenty of openings!" He chuckles. "There is also a 25% employee discount!"

>APPLY IMMEDIATELY. GET THAT BREAD.

>APPLY IMMEDIATELY. GET THAT BREAD.

You decide to get that BREAD. "Well, considering there are no other applicants, I suppose I'll just hire you here and now!" Sweet. Totally rad. Great news so far. "First order of business is to get me some rare ingredients from that deadly forest over north!" Well, shit.

>Go North immediately

>Wait no hold on

>Check equipment. Are we ready for peril?

Edited by wingedcatgirl on Nov 8th 2021 at 1:11:47 PM

>GO NORTH IMMEDIATELY

>WAIT NO HOLD ON

>CHECK EQUIPMENT. ARE WE PREPARED FOR PERIL?

Your INVENTORY currently consists of:

-KNIFEBAT (BATKNIFE? IDFK)

-LIGHTER

-SMOKES

-DOPE-ASS LIQUID COOL-JUICE (2 doses)

-ATTITUDE

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Edited by Omega-Z on Nov 8th 2021 at 11:19:31 AM

>A decent start. But we require armor.

>Seek out armor.

> Describe this... knifebat. Is it a bat, of the sort one hits things with, with one or more knives attached to the hitting-bit? A bat, of that same sort, with a knife on the back of the handle so you can swap it around? Or a bat, of the sort that flies and squeaks, armed with one or more knives?

Edited by aPod-ofSeals on Nov 8th 2021 at 4:05:31 AM

>Think about the voices in your head telling you what to do.

> Describe this... knifebat. Is it a bat, of the sort one hits things with, with one or more knives attached to the hitting-bit? A bat, of that same sort, with a knife on the back of the handle so you can swap it around? Or a bat, of the sort that flies and squeaks, armed with one or more knives?

It is a BASEBALL BAT with a SWITCHBLADE made from OBSIDIAN affixed to the end with TAPE.

>A decent start. But we require armor. >Seek out armor.

You seek out armor, and TIM decides to give you some basic LIGHT PLATE as to prevent you returning as a corpse. "Godspeed, my good stoner!"

>Think about the voices in your head telling you what to do.

>Get a book all about plants.

>Tell the voices in your head telling you what to do to stop telling you to think about them. You can think about them your own damn self, you don't need their prompting.

> Make sure to obtain a bat, of the sort that flies around and squeaks, armed with one or more knives, as soon as the opportunity presents itself.