Let's Play: Lone Wolf 1 "Flight from the Dark"

Falselogic · #**301** 05-21-2008, 01:39 PM

The Goddess helps those who help themselves! Investigate the hold, to pg. 29!

shivam · #**302** 05-21-2008, 01:40 PM

INTO THE FIYA!

Gredlen · #**303** 05-21-2008, 01:41 PM

Warn the captain. Shouting "Fire" when that is, as Brick said, clearly mutant space broccoli would be lying and Kai Lords don't lie. Unless it benefits them.

Brickroad · #**304** 05-21-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Gredlen

Warn the captain. Shouting "Fire" when that is, as Brick said, clearly mutant space broccoli would be lying and Kai Lords don't lie. Unless it benefits them.

Or unless it's really funny.

PapillonReel · #**305** 05-21-2008, 01:51 PM

But what if the captain is the mutant broccoli?

Tanto · #**306** 05-21-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by PapillonReel

But what if the captain is the mutant broccoli?

You just blew my mind.

SpoonyGundam · #**307** 05-21-2008, 01:59 PM

Lone Wolf's run in at the tavern proved that he can't trust anyone right now. Go to the hold and deal with the broccoli yourself. It's the safest way.

Red Hedgehog · #**308** 05-21-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Loki

Noy'ja taut! I'm going to miss my ship! To the boats!

Oh no! They must have been attacked by The Maelstrom. I'll get you for this Bloth!

Lame. I wanted to fight some pirates.

...Pirates of dark water...

...

...

...monkeybirds.

Oh Loki, you have made me so happy with your Pirates of Dark Water references.

And clearly you need to investigate that smoke yourself first to make sure it is really dangerous. Wouldn't want to bother anyone else if it turns out it's not important.

Ample Vigour · #**309** 05-21-2008, 02:51 PM

Carry on through the fire and flames! Into the hold, I sez.

Loki · #**310** 05-21-2008, 03:42 PM

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29. You release the lock and slide back the hatch cover. The sudden draught of air causes flames to billow out of the hold. You stumble backwards, clutching your burnt face. Lose 2 ENDURANCE points.

OH JESUS MY FACE!

Why do I listen to you guys!?

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Fire! Fire!' the cry goes up.

In panic the crew fight to put out the flames. It takes over an hour to control the blaze. The damage is considerable--the entire store of food and fresh water was in that hold, and the fire has completely ruined both, as well as weakened the structure of the ship.

As you stand surveying the wreckage, the captain approaches you, his face blackened by the smoke. He is carrying something in a bundle under his arm. 'We must talk in private, my lord,' he says quietly.

Without replying, you turn and follow him below to his cabin.

Turn to 222.

It's a good thing I've got hunting now that all the food is gone. I'll hunt me up some fresh narwhal while all these other losers starve to death.

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222. After taking care to close his door, the captain opens the mysterious bundle and tips the contents onto his cabin table. A large charred earthenware jug and several blackened rags drop in a heap. They give off a strange oily smell.

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This was no accidental fire,' he says solemnly. 'This was an act of sabotage. The forward hold is a food store yet I find this oil jug and these soaked rags upon the floor. Someone on this ship is prepared to risk his life to stop us reaching Durenor.'

You both stare at the burnt rags as if they hold the answer to your questions. Suddenly a cry from up on deck breaks the silence.

'Ship Ahoy! Ship off the port bow!'

Grabbing his sword and telescope, the captain disappears through the door and up the ladder to the deck above.

If you wish to follow him, turn to 175.

If you would rather make a quick search of his cabin, turn to 315.

Well of course I want to see what treasures he's got in there.

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315. Keeping one eye on the door, you quickly search the drawers of an ornate chart table. There does not appear to be anything unusual about the contents. You find mainly charts, island maps and navigational instruments. You are about to abandon this fruitless search when you notice a small lever hidden below the tabletop. You push it and a panel flips open to reveal a small wooden box with a brass lock.

If you have the Kai Discipline of Mind Over Matter, turn to 287.

If you wish to prise open the lock, turn to 190.

If you wish to replace the box and join the captain on deck, before he suspects something is wrong, turn to 175.

I don't know, Talking Time, this feels wrong. SHOULD I STEAL FROM THE CAPTAIN?

shivam · #**311** 05-21-2008, 03:46 PM

Hell yes you should. Did you see that guy? He's like a mutant gorilla!

Brickroad · #**312** 05-21-2008, 03:49 PM

Oh no, burnt face!? What happened to your glorious mustache? Please tell me the glorious mustache is okay! =(

And yeah, there's nothing wrong with stealing from the missing link. Page 287!

Red Hedgehog · #**313** 05-21-2008, 03:55 PM

If you had taken Mind over Matter like I wanted, the choice would be obvious. Otherwise, our character is arrogant and stupid, but not a thief so abandon your momentary urge of greediness.

Brickroad · #**314** 05-21-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Hedgehog

If you had taken Mind over Matter like I wanted, the choice would be obvious. Otherwise, our character is arrogant and stupid, but not a thief so abandon your momentary urge of greediness.

Ooh, I thought he did have Mind Over Matter, possibly because my reading comprehension sucks.

Oh well, steal from the hairy old goat anyway.

PapillonReel · #**315** 05-21-2008, 03:58 PM

I doubt he'll notice it missing when the ship inevitably gets set on fire again. Pry it open.

Loki · #**316** 05-21-2008, 04:08 PM

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190. Using the edge of a steel rule to prise open the lock, you suddenly feel a sharp pain in your chest. A cunning trap has been laid, and as you open the box, a small needle shoots out and embeds itself in your flesh. It is tipped with a deadly poison. You die instantly.

Your mission and your life come to a tragic end here.

Ample Vigour · #**317** 05-21-2008, 04:09 PM

Noooooooo!

Savestate! Savestate!

Falselogic · #**318** 05-21-2008, 04:09 PM

Tell me we saved the game before opening the box!

Brickroad · #**319** 05-21-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Loki

D'oh!

Red Hedgehog · #**320** 05-21-2008, 04:21 PM

This is why Loki should ignore everyone else's answers and only listen to mine. Plus we're Pirates of Dark Water buds.

PapillonReel · #**321** 05-21-2008, 04:24 PM

Um... oops?

Ample Vigour · #**322** 05-21-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Hedgehog

This is why Loki should ignore everyone else's answers and only listen to mine. Plus we're Pirates of Dark Water buds.

Chongo longo, man! You're not the only ones who sunk free time into that abomination of scheduling (and surprisingly fun SNES game.) Give your fellow man a little credit.

And you can't make an omelet without killing a few Kai Lords.

Brickroad · #**323** 05-21-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ample Vigour

And you can't make an omelet without killing a few Kai Lords.

Technically, we're killing the same one over and over again.

Ample Vigour · #**324** 05-21-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Brickroad

Technically, we're killing the same one over and over again.

Then our omelet will be very small.

Rai · #**325** 05-21-2008, 05:34 PM

On a more serious note, be very careful of what happens next here. Because unless I read it incorrectly (Which is very possible), it's pretty easy to make this book unwinnable soon.

Pajaro Pete · #**326** 05-21-2008, 05:47 PM

As long as you don't take your finger off the page, it doesn't count.

nunix · #**327** 05-21-2008, 06:08 PM

Nah, that comes quite a bit later, and we're protected from that. We only have the usual deaths to contend with.

EDIT: Just checked the Project Aon errata for the book, looks like they changed it to not be stupid/mean, so yeah. All good.

Octopus Prime · #**328** 05-21-2008, 08:29 PM

Oh come on, weren't you wearing armor? How could a stupid needle kill you like that?

Go back and open that box again! That was a fluke!

Destil · #**329** 05-22-2008, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Octopus Prime

Oh come on, weren't you wearing armor? How could a stupid needle kill you like that?

Go back and open that box again! That was a fluke!

Agreed. This has to be random... in fact we should keep trying until we get something good, even if it is only 1/256 chance.

Loki · #**330** 05-22-2008, 01:10 PM

TIME REWIND

Well seeing as I don't have Mind Over Mater or Gemini Laser I guess I'll just have to leave this box be.

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175. 'It seems our bird has flown,' says the captain, pointing to a longboat moving swiftly towards another ship on the horizon. 'She flies no flag, and her hull is of a strange shape. I've ne'er before seen the like.'

You watch as the longboat reaches the mysterious ship. As if by magic a sea fog appears from nowhere and engulfs the vessel. Moments later, both the ship and the fog have disappeared.

Pick a number from the Random Number Table.

If the number you have picked is 0-4, turn to 53.

If the number is 5-9, turn to 209.

6!

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209. The crew start to whisper. You hear the words 'ghost-ship' and 'cursed voyage', but the muttering stops when the captain's voice booms out an order for all hands on deck. Only the creaking of the timbers can be heard as Captain Kelman climbs to the rear deck to address the crew.

Oh snap! Black Pearl!

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'Men, we're three days' sail from Port Bax. The fire has robbed us of our provisions and our freshwater has been fouled. We shall have to steer a new course for Ragadorn, where we shall make good our repairs and replenish our stores. That is all.'

The crew seem pleased by the captain's announcement, and set about their duties with renewed vigour.

Then the captain turns to you. 'We're about eight hours from Ragadorn, my lord. My orders are to see you safely to Port Bax and pass you into the care of the Sommlending consul, Lord-lieutenant Rhygar. But time is not our ally and I fear the repairs may take a week or more to complete. When we drop anchor, you will have to find your own route to Durenor--by sea with us or alone by the coast road.'

As you return to your cabin, the King's words haunt your thoughts: 'Forty days, Lone Wolf. We only have strength to stand against them for forty days.' You do not have long to complete your dangerous mission.

Turn to 197.

But I'm dressed all pirate like. I don't want to hoof it on foot anymore. I guess I'll just have to wait for repairs.

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197. As dawn breaks, a fierce storm rises and you are woken by the violent rocking of the ship. The floor of your cabin is awash, and the shouts of the crew can hardly be heard above the howling wind. You quickly dress, gather up your equipment and make your way to the deck.

You are soon joined by the captain, who takes hold of your arm and orders you to return to your cabin. Suddenly, as you start to go down, there is a thunderous crack as, high in the rigging, part of the mast snaps. You look up to see the shattered pole falling towards you.

Pick a number from the Random Number Table.

If the number you have picked is 1-4, turn to 78.

If the number is 5-9, turn to 141.

If the number is 0, turn to 247.

3!

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78. You dive backwards, but only just in time to avoid the falling mast as it smashes straight through the deck. You stagger upright and peer into the mass of shattered timbers. Pinned beneath the broken mast is the lifeless body of Captain Kelman.

No! First dragonfly and now this?

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Gasping for air, you claw your way up to the surface but strike your head on a hatch cover. Lose 1 ENDURANCE point and pull yourself onto this makeshift raft. If you are wearing a Chainmail Waistcoat, you must discard this now or risk drowning.4

Well I'd rather risk drowning that loose my armor. Wait, what's with this footnote?

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[4] If you have a Chainmail Waistcoat, you must discard it. You are not allowed to 'risk drowning'. This is just flavourful text, not a real option.

Fuck.

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In the grey light of the storm, you watch as the broken ship sinks beneath the heaving sea. You are feeling dizzy and very sick. Hanging on to the cover with all your strength, you gradually slip into unconsciousness.

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When you eventually awake, the storm has passed. The only trace of the Green Sceptre is the hatch cover on which you lie. By the position of the sun you suppose it to be late afternoon. In the distance, you can see a small fishing boat and beyond it, the coastline stretches out along the horizon.

If you wish to use your cloak to try to signal to the fishing boat, turn to 278.

If you want to ignore the boat and paddle towards the shore instead, turn to 337.

We're going to assume that the boat and shore aren't just "flavourful text", Talking Time. SO WHAT WILL IT BE?