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Brahian1 Maid of Time from Where Nothing Gathers Since: Jul, 2013 Relationship Status: He makes me feel like I have a heart
Maid of Time
#151: Oct 24th 2015 at 10:08:15 AM

update: it does indeed do a thing
also check it out ive got a ton of new things i can give you
most of these look expensive though...

Alex takes the keyboard thingy and drops it into the hallway, deciding to save the other things for later.

<So now we put this new cylindrical object over on the platform to make something else, right?>

Wait wait wait, Alex thinks, looking back in the living room, where their kernelsprite is still hovering around. Shouldn't we probably do something with that?

<Hmmmm...>

i think i mostly want to see what happens when this whole place breaks apart
TenebrousGaze Dark Eye from A Shaded Face Since: Sep, 2013 Relationship Status: Giving love a bad name
Dark Eye
#152: Oct 24th 2015 at 11:56:03 AM

Gol looked around, taking in the surroundings. The ghost was still at the house - probably for the best, as they could defend it - but they certainly weren't. This was a pretty cool looking forest; creepy, for sure, but Gol was pretty fond of that aesthetic when not coupled with existential oddities. Gol picked up the computer again and changed a few settings, causing another section of case to retract and reveal a small light, which turned on before Gol released it to once again float behind them. It wasn't very powerful but it would be something if they strayed away from the lights.

Gol decided to follow the path down towards the hut, approaching the inhabitants of this place. They weren't familiar but they seemed friendly enough, unlike the other creatures they'd encountered already.

"Uh...Hi."

edited 24th Oct '15 11:57:32 AM by TenebrousGaze

StarBee Since: Nov, 2014
#153: Nov 9th 2015 at 1:20:59 PM

The iguanas seemed kinda shy. They were all shorter than Gol, but not by much. They watched as you passed by over to the hut. All, except for one.

"Hello there, stranger!" It said, following behind you.

Brahian1 Maid of Time from Where Nothing Gathers Since: Jul, 2013 Relationship Status: He makes me feel like I have a heart
Maid of Time
#154: Nov 9th 2015 at 1:30:42 PM

Stepping closer to the kernelsprite, Alex/Ingru look at it intently. The flashing lights are almost hypnotic, but what it could mean, neither of them can tell.

Ingru reaches up to poke it.

Dude what are you doing. Don't do that.

<Sssssshhhhh. Trust me I got this.> He keeps reaching towards it.

i think i mostly want to see what happens when this whole place breaks apart
StarBee Since: Nov, 2014
#155: Nov 9th 2015 at 1:36:59 PM

It insists on flying away from his touch.

TenebrousGaze Dark Eye from A Shaded Face Since: Sep, 2013 Relationship Status: Giving love a bad name
Dark Eye
#156: Nov 9th 2015 at 2:24:55 PM

Gol continued down the path, heading towards the strange hut. They noticed the iguana's presence, the happy creature's presence kind of juxtaposing the gloomy atmosphere.

"Hey. What is this place?

Brahian1 Maid of Time from Where Nothing Gathers Since: Jul, 2013 Relationship Status: He makes me feel like I have a heart
Maid of Time
#157: Nov 9th 2015 at 3:04:36 PM

"Get back here dammit!" Ingru keeps trying to snatch at the sprite.

Dude. Bro. Stop. Staaaaahp. Stop it.

Dejectedly, Ingru stops, glaring at the elusive kernel.

Now, let's think. Why would it continuously avoid our touch?

<Maybe it's germophobic.>

What.

The two of them sit there, idly watching the floating object as they try to figure out its purpose.

<What if we just throw something at it.>

It might dodge. We could break something.

<So? We could throw multiple things at it. One of them is sure to hit it.>

I know what you're thinking, Alex says just as Ingru gets up to go to their room. I can see your thoughts too and I don't like it.

<Come on, why not? It's not like they're at all useful anyways.>

Because... Then Rifa will know about...

<Good. We can laugh at you together.>

This isn't cool man!

Ignoring her, Ingru opens up one of Alex's drawers and pulls out a large assortment of collector's toys - all of them bright, cartoonish, pastel-colored ponies, carrying them back to the living room. Alex notably blushes, and would bury his head in her hands if he had any control over her body.

"Here goes!" Ingru shouts, tossing them all at the kernelsprite.

edited 9th Nov '15 3:05:52 PM by Brahian1

i think i mostly want to see what happens when this whole place breaks apart
StarBee Since: Nov, 2014
#158: Nov 9th 2015 at 3:13:02 PM

The kernelsprite attempts to dodge them, and manages to dodge all but one. When the one hits, the sprite accepts it with a flash. The event resulted in quite the Rarity.

When the flash cleared, the silouette of the sprite changed to resemble the lovely unicorn.


The iguana was more than eager to answer Gol's question.

"Why, you are in the Land of Jungles and Graves. The plants around here used to be pretty lively, but lately there's been some sort of plague going around that's been killing almost everything. Rumor has it that the Denizen is behind the plague. But that's just silly legend."

The iguana follows you as you head into the hut. In the hut there is Veto, right in front of you, as well as an iguana with a beard. In the corner you can make out a weird iguana wrapped up in ... medical bandages. It's making weird gestures at you, like it wants you to come over.

Veto flies over to you as soon as he spots you.

"Oh, Hello there, Gol! It seems you are the first to reach the first gate! Man, you are really ahead of the ball. "

edited 9th Nov '15 3:22:05 PM by StarBee

NesClassic Meh-meh!? from Flyover Country Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: In another castle
Meh-meh!?
#159: Nov 9th 2015 at 3:44:03 PM

Alex and Ingru get a message from their overseer, slightly offended:

"Damn horse idol, it hurts my eyes to look at"
"It's really bright"
"Can you guys put a blanket over it or something"

"Also you guys should've used my statue blessing to create an idol in my likeness. I'm not very fond of this dumb horse thing."

🏳️‍⚧️she/her | Vio Rhyse Alberia
Brahian1 Maid of Time from Where Nothing Gathers Since: Jul, 2013 Relationship Status: He makes me feel like I have a heart
Maid of Time
#160: Nov 9th 2015 at 7:11:52 PM

ahaha i know right i hate those damn horses too arent they just ridiculOAIARUGB
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sorry about that
anyways if we used ur statue it would have toppled over, and then the thing might have just turned into a bunch of video games and books?

If we put a blanket over it, do you think the thing will absorb it too?

<Doubt it matters. Let's just do what he says.>

But then it wouldn't be covered and we'd have just wasted a blanket.

<Oh yeah.>

sorry dude, it would probably just absorb the blanket anyways. do you think you could maybe just not look in the living room? were more or less done here anyhow

After typing this, Alex/Ingru then move back to the hallway.

Alright. Put this on the other platform thing.

<I know.>

Ingru grabs the cylinder, heads over to the dining room, and places it on the smaller platform.

edited 9th Nov '15 7:13:13 PM by Brahian1

i think i mostly want to see what happens when this whole place breaks apart
TenebrousGaze Dark Eye from A Shaded Face Since: Sep, 2013 Relationship Status: Giving love a bad name
Dark Eye
#161: Nov 10th 2015 at 2:06:57 AM

"LoJaG, ay? Sounds pretty cursed."

Gol looked around, taking in the sights. It suddenly dawned on them that the being who constantly glowed got a land full of darkness was weirdly appropriate. They were surprised to see Veto again but he was pretty involved in all of this.

"So... What am I meant to be doing here? I have some epic quest or something? Slay the fearsome hydra, rescue the Rei from the lowest room of the deepest cave?"

edited 10th Nov '15 2:07:12 AM by TenebrousGaze

StarBee Since: Nov, 2014
#162: Nov 11th 2015 at 12:36:00 PM

On Theodora's screen she would find this red fellow nearby a strange device which could also likely be a "computer."

Thalla would have likely noticed the connection made as well.


"Well, to make a long story short, your main quest here is to defeat the Denizen on your land and claim Skaia for yourself. Of course, it won't be as easy as just walking into their lair and slaying them, oh no. You will face various challenges, some of which I have placed here myself, before you are ready to defeat the Denizen and reach Skaia."

The bearded iguana then spoke up.

"Twp! The strange flying bugman has a point. You are the hero chosen to save us from the Denizen's Plague."


The sprite insists on following you around.

Putting the totem on the smaller platform of the alchemiter causes it to automatically deploy its arm and scans the totem. Upon the platform a small tree supporting a small bee's nest. A butterfly net is placed in Alex's hands. You have a feeling you know where this is going.

A few bees fly out of the hive, and fly around the room.

edited 11th Nov '15 12:39:19 PM by StarBee

TenebrousGaze Dark Eye from A Shaded Face Since: Sep, 2013 Relationship Status: Giving love a bad name
Dark Eye
#163: Nov 12th 2015 at 5:44:22 AM

"I'm not really the epic hero type but if you need help I guess I can do that."

Gol hesitated for a minute, thinking about what was happening.

"How do I 'defeat' a plague? Is there some antidote or something? Doesn't that take quite a lot more than just fighting monsters and such?"

Brahian1 Maid of Time from Where Nothing Gathers Since: Jul, 2013 Relationship Status: He makes me feel like I have a heart
Maid of Time
#164: Nov 15th 2015 at 1:14:32 PM

"......... Why bees?" they ask aloud in unison.

Shrugging, they decide to go with it and run around for a few minutes trying to capture the bees in the net.

i think i mostly want to see what happens when this whole place breaks apart
Tojin Back after a long hiatus from Protectorate SW Headquarters Since: Aug, 2013 Relationship Status: In Lesbians with you
Back after a long hiatus
#165: Nov 15th 2015 at 1:40:25 PM

Theodora, after spending a while trying to make sense of Alex's message, went to grab the cylinder from outside, then took it and the card inside to the large machine in her hall. She stared at it apprehensively for a bit, put her punched card in what looked like the appropriate slot, then stepped back and waited nervously.

“Not a promise, not an oath, or a malediction or a curse. Inevitable." - Taylor Hebert
Sanojutsu King of Lame-Style from Throne Room Since: May, 2012 Relationship Status: Norwegian Wood
King of Lame-Style
#166: Nov 15th 2015 at 3:48:10 PM

Thalla fiddled frustrated with her messenger and computer as her communication deteriorated with Aradin's. She sat for a while waiting on them to reestablish a link and it seemed to happen... yet with other person; Theodora. Thalla found herself blushing at the name, as it translated to an euphemistic name to... certain activities. She shook herself out of it, it was an alien she was dealing with, so, as with Miss Gol her preconceptions were probably wrong. She'd promptly compose a message and send it; "Good and Blessed day Miss Theodora, this is Thalla, Thalla Andavia, your client player. I'm pleased to make your acquaintance"

The graceless warrior, wielder of the edgeless blade, prophet of the old religions, writer of fluent nonsense, saviour of soul and song.
StarBee Since: Nov, 2014
#167: Nov 16th 2015 at 5:50:41 AM

"We've tried about everything we could think of, twip. Everything we seem to do to prevent this plague just seemed to be wrecked by the Denizen and her minions. If you can fine a better solution twip, more power to you." says the bearded iguana.

"Well, there might be another solution, if you'd really rather take that route. Perhaps the Denizen is just holding back the cure?" said Veto. He doesn't seem like he knows much more about this place than you do. "Anyways, if you're looking for what to do next, there should be another gate around here that can take you back to your house. I'd recommend getting your client player in as soon as you can, though. The real fun begins as soon as everybody is in. Oh yea, before I forget-"

Veto pulls out six cards, each containing an item on them. The items were: A potted purple thornbush, a laser pointer, a plush of an alien-looking cat, a book about some wizard kid, and a yellow feather.

"For being the first to arrive in here, you get a prize of your choice! These may not seem like much, but you can use those gadgets your server gave you can alchemize new items from things around your house, as well as prizes from me! Just pick whichever one you want, and then I'll send the code to your server as well."


After a few moments, you manage to net all of the bees. Once you do, your scenery changes in a flash. Your kernelsprite splits in three, two of the pieces flying off in different directions to who knows where, and the one remaining evolves into a ghost of your beloved pony.

"Well," says the seizure inducing unicornsprite, "This is certainly new"

Outside, the landscape shifted to a sunny and very sandy planet. There was a small oasis near the player's house, but beyond that was mostly sand and a few sand coated structures.


Putting in the card would result in a kind of tool popping atop the machine. Putting in the cylinder would result in it being carved into a lathe. Nearby, you can hear an alert from your computer. It would appear you have received a message.

TenebrousGaze Dark Eye from A Shaded Face Since: Sep, 2013 Relationship Status: Giving love a bad name
Dark Eye
#168: Nov 16th 2015 at 7:21:19 AM

Gol just stood there scratching their head in contemplation for a moment before taking the laser pointer card.

"Lasers are good, I guess. But alchemy? That some kind of crafting system?"

Ideas started to formulate in Gol's head. The pre-punched card made the machine carve the cylinder, which in turn created an object. Maybe a different card could give a different cylinder and therefore a different item, with the cylinder shape being a sort of code? They would explore it later.

"Thanks then. I guess I'll get this quest thing on."

Gol stepped out of the hut and looked around again. They walked to the edge of the village and started searching for this return gate.

Tojin Back after a long hiatus from Protectorate SW Headquarters Since: Aug, 2013 Relationship Status: In Lesbians with you
Back after a long hiatus
#169: Nov 21st 2015 at 1:12:43 PM

Theodora made to investigate the odd machine more, but was distracted by her laptop going "bing". She decided to investigate, and after a bit of fumbling, read Thalla's message, then responded:

A good and blessed day to you, too, Ms. Andavia. My name is Theodora Chrysaphes.

A few seconds later...

...Er, what exactly is a "client player"?

“Not a promise, not an oath, or a malediction or a curse. Inevitable." - Taylor Hebert
Brahian1 Maid of Time from Where Nothing Gathers Since: Jul, 2013 Relationship Status: He makes me feel like I have a heart
Maid of Time
#170: Nov 21st 2015 at 1:23:06 PM

"What the...."

Dude what just happened.

<Clearly, some sort of teleportation device was used to transport us and your entire home to this desert planet.>

I don't understand! Is that even possible!?

<Apparently.>

Well.... You're the alien, you'd know more about this than me. How do we respond to this?

<Well, first there's one problem we need to take care of...>

"How the hell are you alive?!" he asks to Rarisprite.

i think i mostly want to see what happens when this whole place breaks apart
Sanojutsu King of Lame-Style from Throne Room Since: May, 2012 Relationship Status: Norwegian Wood
King of Lame-Style
#171: Nov 23rd 2015 at 11:50:02 AM

"Ah well in short we have to work together to ascend through some gates, I have to defeat some fiends and you have to help my by building up my house and giving me machinery to work with" Thalla would send to Miss Chrysaphes.

The graceless warrior, wielder of the edgeless blade, prophet of the old religions, writer of fluent nonsense, saviour of soul and song.
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