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Plumbum The Plum and Only from Chichester, United Kingdom Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson
The Plum and Only
#701: Jun 2nd 2010 at 12:43:04 PM

Rico is seriously shaken, I mean this guy he thought was just a crackpot turns around and goes all Nigh-Invulnerable on him. I'm trying to capture that.

Rico manages to get his brains together long enough to get on his bike and start riding. Running on autopilot, Rico is still shooting at the wizard with his submachine gun.

edited 2nd Jun '10 12:43:24 PM by Plumbum

Curse the ill fortune that led you to me.
Artemis92 Cogito Gratia Cogitan from contemplation Since: Dec, 2009
Cogito Gratia Cogitan
#702: Jun 2nd 2010 at 12:47:11 PM

-Laeven rotates to about horizontal, and gives chase(in case you didn't get it, the shield is solid. And rolling.), still grinning maniacally-

He's not Nigh-Invulnerable, the shield is.

edited 2nd Jun '10 12:49:54 PM by Artemis92

Ponders too much; thinks too little. Currently goes by Knowlessman.
Plumbum The Plum and Only from Chichester, United Kingdom Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson
The Plum and Only
#703: Jun 2nd 2010 at 12:50:22 PM

-Rico is smiling too, he's thought up a plan.-

-Rico plants 2 charges of C-4 on the bike with his good arm, and as the wizard closes in, he plays a game of chicken, pulling his parachute and detonating the C-4, hoping to send the wizard flying.-

Curse the ill fortune that led you to me.
Artemis92 Cogito Gratia Cogitan from contemplation Since: Dec, 2009
Cogito Gratia Cogitan
#704: Jun 2nd 2010 at 12:58:17 PM

-Laeven goes flying soars over Rico's head, and turns around within the shield-ball to try to get it to turn. He is unsuccessful. Snarling, he throws multiple fireballs(woefully off-target) as he bounces out of range(in the vague direction of the airport)-

Dangit, I was hoping to get more mileage out of that trick.

edited 28th Sep '10 6:39:06 PM by Artemis92

Ponders too much; thinks too little. Currently goes by Knowlessman.
Plumbum The Plum and Only from Chichester, United Kingdom Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson
The Plum and Only
#705: Jun 2nd 2010 at 1:00:34 PM

Ha. See you later.

Beat.

Oh, shit. I'm going to see him later.

Carry on with it then, you seem to be able to go faster than the fastest bike in Just Cause 2.

edited 2nd Jun '10 1:02:36 PM by Plumbum

Curse the ill fortune that led you to me.
Artemis92 Cogito Gratia Cogitan from contemplation Since: Dec, 2009
Cogito Gratia Cogitan
#706: Jun 2nd 2010 at 1:05:10 PM

-Crashes through the roof of one of the (one story)buildings, shield spell gets stuck. Laeven dispels it, and looks around-

Just remembered, Laeven has a binding spell stored that he was going to use on burinnu(the Cheshire Cat). For the sake of fairness, that spell has officially gone stale(I shouldn't want to start using Chekovs Guns in a play-by-post forum game).

edited 2nd Jun '10 1:08:35 PM by Artemis92

Ponders too much; thinks too little. Currently goes by Knowlessman.
Plumbum The Plum and Only from Chichester, United Kingdom Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson
The Plum and Only
#707: Jun 2nd 2010 at 1:08:10 PM

He's gonna be ready for me, he's gonna be ready for me...

-Rico is slowly losing his sanity, due to his brief and displeasurable encounter with Laeven. He now has no vehicles, is running short on ammo and C-4 and Tom Sheldon won't answer, so he can't order more. -

-The Panau military shows up-

I can deal with these...

Got to go. Until I get back, Rico is fighting the Panau military.

edited 2nd Jun '10 1:11:44 PM by Plumbum

Curse the ill fortune that led you to me.
Artemis92 Cogito Gratia Cogitan from contemplation Since: Dec, 2009
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#708: Jun 2nd 2010 at 1:12:34 PM

Um, the guy's a videogame protagonist. I should think Laeven is one of the lesser opponents he's had to face, even if he has had only two games so far. The guy's Badass Normal, he isn't going to lose his nut over one magic'd up teenager.

Also, the game board's supposed to be deserted except for the contestants. It's a forum game, if one person doesn't post for a day or two(or just one night), their character doesn't need an alibi.

edited 2nd Jun '10 1:15:54 PM by Artemis92

Ponders too much; thinks too little. Currently goes by Knowlessman.
Artemis92 Cogito Gratia Cogitan from contemplation Since: Dec, 2009
Cogito Gratia Cogitan
#709: Jun 2nd 2010 at 1:25:32 PM

-Force Jumps  *

onto what's left of the roof, scans the "city"(iTroperopolis?) through his binoculars-

Logging off to watch For A Few Dollars More. See y'all tomorrow.

edited 3rd Jun '10 6:56:47 AM by Artemis92

Ponders too much; thinks too little. Currently goes by Knowlessman.
Artemis92 Cogito Gratia Cogitan from contemplation Since: Dec, 2009
Cogito Gratia Cogitan
#710: Jun 3rd 2010 at 6:58:05 AM

Good morning, everybody... *crickets* In that case, a preemptive good morning to whoever shows up first.

Helloooo?

In that case, a preemptive good evening to whoever shows up.

edited 3rd Jun '10 1:52:07 PM by Artemis92

Ponders too much; thinks too little. Currently goes by Knowlessman.
catfish42 Bloody Fossil from world´s favourite country. Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Bloody Fossil
#711: Jun 4th 2010 at 2:34:18 AM

Onboard the carrier, strike fighters are prepared for another attack on the city.

I'll be here again in the evening, I hope.

A different shape every step I take A different mind every step of the line
Artemis92 Cogito Gratia Cogitan from contemplation Since: Dec, 2009
Cogito Gratia Cogitan
#712: Jun 4th 2010 at 11:05:47 AM

Looks like another slow period. sad

-gets down from the roof, starts formulating a plan. Considers erecting some wards(safety measures) around the building-

Also, I'm gonna be gone for some of tomorrow. SAT's. I'll post again when I get back, though.

edited 4th Jun '10 11:08:34 AM by Artemis92

Ponders too much; thinks too little. Currently goes by Knowlessman.
Flanker66 Dreams of Revenge from 30,000 feet and climbing Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Dreams of Revenge
#713: Jun 4th 2010 at 11:30:32 AM

Sorry, I'd be posting more, but I'm waiting for Runic's response. I think that they're probably having some extended period away from access to the internet, and I'm cool with that. They've only been posting sporadically recently. By the way, I'll be going hillwalking tomorrow and on Sunday.

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Artemis92 Cogito Gratia Cogitan from contemplation Since: Dec, 2009
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#714: Jun 4th 2010 at 11:39:55 AM

Define "extended." I just looked her(I think Runic's another one of those Ambiguous Gender people, I just call them "her") up on the forums, and she's been posting(as far as May 30, anyway) just about everywhere but here. I think this thread is pretty low on most people's to-do lists. Excuse me if I sound a bit peevish about the matter, but you might not want to hold your breath for a reply.

Also, congrats; that probably makes you one of the most active people here. grin

edited 4th Jun '10 11:42:00 AM by Artemis92

Ponders too much; thinks too little. Currently goes by Knowlessman.
catfish42 Bloody Fossil from world´s favourite country. Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Bloody Fossil
#715: Jun 4th 2010 at 11:47:46 AM

Heyho, back after a relying afternoon in the sun. You're probably right, most people don't pay too much attention to this thread, and I fear we might even be scaring them off a bit, pretty much playing the game alone for the last few pages...

Four Buccaneers line up on the deck, ready to be fired from the catapults.

A different shape every step I take A different mind every step of the line
Flanker66 Dreams of Revenge from 30,000 feet and climbing Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Dreams of Revenge
#716: Jun 4th 2010 at 11:50:04 AM

...What a tricky conundrum. If we don't post, then the thread dies, but if we do, then we may scare people away.

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Artemis92 Cogito Gratia Cogitan from contemplation Since: Dec, 2009
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#717: Jun 4th 2010 at 11:50:32 AM

"Relying"? Also, do you think I should start looking for some volunteers? I haven't sent any of those drafts yet, anyways(always working on them, though).

If you want to see the up-to-date one, I can post it here. Just say the word.

edited 4th Jun '10 11:52:25 AM by Artemis92

Ponders too much; thinks too little. Currently goes by Knowlessman.
catfish42 Bloody Fossil from world´s favourite country. Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Bloody Fossil
#718: Jun 4th 2010 at 12:09:33 PM

I'm just saying that others might be reluctant to join this game as it has been going for pages and they don't want to read through the whole thing just to get in on it. Or at least that's how I often feel about quite a few forum games...

The first Buccaneer taxies forward to the catapult and is attached to the catapult shuttle.

I'm gonna' draw this out as long as I can until I am actually sure what to do.

A different shape every step I take A different mind every step of the line
Artemis92 Cogito Gratia Cogitan from contemplation Since: Dec, 2009
Cogito Gratia Cogitan
#719: Jun 4th 2010 at 12:17:11 PM

What makes it worse is, the regular players are disappearing too. Even rallyfan quit ages ago, and he started this thread!

Guess that's also why the BANNED forum's kept going this long. There's literally only one rule to follow.

I still have that "recruiting form" saved to WordPad. Do you think I should start sending it to people?

edited 4th Jun '10 12:18:48 PM by Artemis92

Ponders too much; thinks too little. Currently goes by Knowlessman.
catfish42 Bloody Fossil from world´s favourite country. Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Bloody Fossil
#720: Jun 4th 2010 at 12:21:33 PM

If you can think of anyone too invite, do so, we really need more people here. And yeah, all those "do something to the poster/avatar/whatever above"-things also just keep on going too.

The Buccaneer's nose wheel strut extends, raising the front of the jet off the deck, as the engines are both spooling up to full power, including reheat.

A different shape every step I take A different mind every step of the line
Artemis92 Cogito Gratia Cogitan from contemplation Since: Dec, 2009
Cogito Gratia Cogitan
#721: Jun 4th 2010 at 12:27:12 PM

If you say so... I'll mostly look for people who already have usable-looking avatars, and if at all possible ones who don't post everywhere at once. That may rule out l3wt, however, and that Sharkachu thing would be a great opponent... Mu Nu Xi and Chabal2 are a bit overpowered...

My quest for worthy fighters begins!

Ponders too much; thinks too little. Currently goes by Knowlessman.
catfish42 Bloody Fossil from world´s favourite country. Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Bloody Fossil
#722: Jun 4th 2010 at 12:31:19 PM

...I think I'm a bit scared now...nah, go on.

With engines running at maximum rpm, the pilot looks over to the FDO (Flight Deck Officer) to give the signal for takeoff.

A different shape every step I take A different mind every step of the line
Flanker66 Dreams of Revenge from 30,000 feet and climbing Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Dreams of Revenge
#723: Jun 4th 2010 at 12:33:10 PM

I'm not sure the complexity is what scares people away, because it's only slightly more complex than most forum games.

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Artemis92 Cogito Gratia Cogitan from contemplation Since: Dec, 2009
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#724: Jun 4th 2010 at 12:35:09 PM

*guilty grin* Yeah... Slightly... Uh, you want to see the draft again before the first recruit(haven't found anyone yet) does?

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catfish42 Bloody Fossil from world´s favourite country. Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Bloody Fossil
#725: Jun 4th 2010 at 12:38:21 PM

Yeah, let's take a look at that draft...

The FDO gives the pilot the final signal with a glowing green baton and the pilot and bombardier brace for the rapid acceleration of catapult assisted takeoff.

I'm rereading Phoenix Squadron just to get into the mood for this...grin.

edited 4th Jun '10 12:38:44 PM by catfish42

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