Watch me fumble through NES classis Crystalis!

[danzibr]

My first let's play! Hmm, where to begin.

Format This is a blind LP, basically. I came into the possession of Crystalis (how do you pronounce that, anyway? I say it like cryst-all-iss) maybe 7 years ago, my brother's actually, then it got passed onto me but I never played it. I'll be doing screenshots, since I personally don't like video LP's. I mean, they just take way longer than scrolling through SS's.

Rules I'm playing it on an emulator, but I won't be using any save states. Good ol' NES-style. And I'll only resort to online help as a last resort, and with great shame. Not so NES-style.

Beyond that... since it's my first LP the pacing might be off. Too many SS's, too few, I dunno. If you're curious about me, hrm, I've played games for like 24 years.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.00.57_zpseawfdqyf.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.00.57_zpseawfdqyf.png.html)
Whoa, it's set almost 20 years ago! When was this game made, anyway? *checks google* In 1990, apparently. Hmm, so they thought (so to speak) this stuff would go down in 7 years.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.01.02_zpswpfqzkar.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.01.02_zpswpfqzkar.png.html)
That's pretty rough. I like the art.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.01.16_zpsl0fl198l.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.01.16_zpsl0fl198l.png.html)
Nice, salvation! I wonder if the game takes place here, or maybe I go here, or maybe it actually went bad, or... hey who knows.

Oh, and this reminds me of Phantasy Star. Floating building, ya know.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.01.51_zps1v2cv1ts.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.01.51_zps1v2cv1ts.png.html)
Ah-ha! The title screen. I kind of wonder about that sword. At this point... I really have no clue what the game'll be like. Sci-fi? Steampunk? Hmm.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.02.09_zpsbrm0muai.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.02.09_zpsbrm0muai.png.html)
Ahh, so now it's circa 2097. Hey, I might live to see that. Sucks about the monsters.

I just realized it is indeed set on earth.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.02.30_zpsrkh6yqb5.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.02.30_zpsrkh6yqb5.png.html)
Nothin' like some bad grammar. But wait, consequences? It was like, a good tower. Huh.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.02.46_zpsdktnravn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.02.46_zpsdktnravn.png.html)
Cool, I'm a cyborg! Or an android. Or something.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.06.34_zps6c330wba.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.06.34_zps6c330wba.png.html)
Gotta pick a name. Well, I go by danz once in a while. I like it when they have default names...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.06.52_zps4tfocquc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.06.52_zps4tfocquc.png.html)
I'm pink! Am I a dude? Or a chick? Or maybe neither. Ahh, at the bottom I see life, force, experience, level, $ (I guess their currency is the ol' dollar, eh?), and magic points! Good, I like magic.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.06.53_zpsmm5notm1.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.06.53_zpsmm5notm1.png.html)
Ahh, the stats. A, B, armor, shield, Pretty standard. Kind of wonder about the 01-01 on defense.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.07.35_zpsordrmlww.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.07.35_zpsordrmlww.png.html)
Let's try to enter no name and see what happens.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.07.55_zpswkgx4r1k.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.07.55_zpswkgx4r1k.png.html)
S N K, huh? What's that? An acronym I guess.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.09.19_zpsiqbhljnk.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.09.19_zpsiqbhljnk.png.html)
I guess I'm a guy. And... well, this place doesn't look as high-tech as I expected.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.09.36_zpsvkcfnhwu.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.09.36_zpsvkcfnhwu.png.html)
Great dangers? Good thing I'm here ;)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.09.44_zpsftjdxllk.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.09.44_zpsftjdxllk.png.html)
Boo-ya, 100 smackers. Oh, and some knowledge, wise man Zebu huh?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.10.38_zpsu4cdxdrw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.10.38_zpsu4cdxdrw.png.html)
Prophecy, eh? I wonder what evil they're talking about. The people in the floating tower? The monsters outside? Something else, like some monster overlord?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.10.44_zps98mj0ocm.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.10.44_zps98mj0ocm.png.html)
Awesome, a sword! And I like the element wind.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.11.04_zpskj7bf6ka.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.11.04_zpskj7bf6ka.png.html)
Whaddya know, I have enough money for armor or shield. Seems to me like shield is the better choice, actually. Ya know, blocking and stuff. Plus it's $20 cheaper.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.11.21_zps3av4muy3.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.11.21_zps3av4muy3.png.html)
And now we see the equipment screen! Looks like I get 4 weapons, 4 armors, 4 shields, and 4 uhh, whatever the last thing is. Reminds me of Landstalker.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.11.32_zpsaok5wdtp.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.11.32_zpsaok5wdtp.png.html)
And I figured out how to save! Valuable information, that.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.11.53_zpsuhg9r4ne.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.11.53_zpsuhg9r4ne.png.html)
There's me (or S N K) swingin' my sword, lookin' kinda derpy.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.12.04_zpsjfiwldgv.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.12.04_zpsjfiwldgv.png.html)
Now... time to really begin the adventure! Pretty desert-y.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.12.16_zpsre9bmfjx.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.12.16_zpsre9bmfjx.png.html)
Time to own some slimes. Reminds me of Hydlide or Dragon Warrior.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.14.26_zpsedzlzmdl.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.14.26_zpsedzlzmdl.png.html)
I took to walking around with my sword charged. Oh yeah, I didn't mention you can charge your sword. And what's this? My first cave!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.14.42_zpsof4hhkce.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.14.42_zpsof4hhkce.png.html)
I made my way to a windmill! Some people were talking about it in town, it's broken or something.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.14.53_zpsdwb8rwc3.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.14.53_zpsdwb8rwc3.png.html)
Hmm... well, I try to make it work. With my sword, however that would work. No dice.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.16.41_zpsfd9foxb9.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.16.41_zpsfd9foxb9.png.html)
Sweet, massacred enough slimes (and some dog-like people or something) to ding!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.16.52_zpsodxaks5a.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.16.52_zpsodxaks5a.png.html)
More hp, more attack, more defense. I still wonder about that 02-04 for defense.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.17.17_zpsaa3izqxn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.17.17_zpsaa3izqxn.png.html)
Found the sage! He was hanging out in a different cave.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.19.14_zpsjnfuanfi.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.19.14_zpsjnfuanfi.png.html)
And what's this? I found more places in my menu! I can hold a crap ton of items, and it looks like I get plenty of spells. Always nice.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.20.28_zpszwdmy1cx.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.20.28_zpszwdmy1cx.png.html)
Oh yeah, there's that dog-like thing. Or maybe tiger-like.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.21.17_zpshugnnj5o.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.21.17_zpshugnnj5o.png.html)
Okay, so at this point I talked to all the people, explored everywhere I could. People keep talking about this windmill, so I'd better try to get it to work. And... let's walk around and mash buttons every which way. No success.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.25.51_zpscdszbbq1.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.25.51_zpscdszbbq1.png.html)
Back to town! Talk to everyone again, look for hints. There's something about a guard for the lighthouse but I sure didn't see one.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.26.28_zps9l6qk7ro.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.26.28_zps9l6qk7ro.png.html)
Got enough money to buy some armor. Defense is now 04-04. Must be armor and shield or something.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.27.07_zpsad7r8hff.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.27.07_zpsad7r8hff.png.html)
Oh yeah, here's a hint. Problem is, I walked all over the damn place and didn't find a sleeping person. Not helpful.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.30.33_zps46uqqwdb.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.30.33_zps46uqqwdb.png.html)
I visited wise man Zebu again. Still nothing.

Okay, before the next screenshot I have to say... I spent a lot of time walking around, talking to people, looking everywhere I could, mashing buttons. The screenshots I've taken don't communicate my frustration level or time spent. I feel my only resort is...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.31.01_zpswfa2btcf.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.31.01_zpswfa2btcf.png.html)
Yup :(

You might notice there's one that says spoiler-free ;)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.31.36_zps83acgplz.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.31.36_zps83acgplz.png.html)
Huh, I have to buy an alarm flute. But I didn't see anyone sleeping. And I need one for later, eh? Well, that's handy.

But wait, I'm freakin' broke. Time to grind up some money.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.36.06_zpspqgobntz.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.36.06_zpspqgobntz.png.html)
And experience! I leveled!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.40.27_zpsjkrrqz80.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.40.27_zpsjkrrqz80.png.html)
$101, 1 more than I need.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.40.47_zpsklg6cqfc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.40.47_zpsklg6cqfc.png.html)
Here they are...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.41.42_zpszk4kfs97.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.41.42_zpszk4kfs97.png.html)
Oh yeah, been forever since I saved it.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.42.49_zpsodlzc0ka.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.42.49_zpsodlzc0ka.png.html)
So I ran back to the windmill, still didn't find a sleeping person, maybe I just can't see him/her.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.42.54_zpsz1alywc6.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.42.54_zpsz1alywc6.png.html)
Huh. That's a surprise. I guess.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.42.58_zpsjc4ozth5.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.42.58_zpsjc4ozth5.png.html)
Nothing here either...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.43.03_zpsmtiviwyw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.43.03_zpsmtiviwyw.png.html)
Or in the cave leading to the windmill...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.43.12_zpsuxadqybk.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.43.12_zpsuxadqybk.png.html)
What the hell? Who's this guy? He wasn't here before, I swear! Maybe he only appeared when I had my flute equipped. That's kind of bull.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.43.19_zpsppdensa4.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.43.19_zpsppdensa4.png.html)
Whatever, man.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.43.26_zpsfyeuz1on.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.43.26_zpsfyeuz1on.png.html)
'Bout time.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.43.46_zpszvnhyspp.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.43.46_zpszvnhyspp.png.html)
Ooooh I see. The bottom row of items is for key items. Not as much inventory space as I thought.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.43.56_zpsgyycq8rw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.43.56_zpsgyycq8rw.png.html)
Hurray! If it's not clear, there's a new opening up and to the left.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.44.24_zpsiosdus4m.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.44.24_zpsiosdus4m.png.html)
Oh yeah, the old dude said something about teaching me magic. That's nice.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.44.33_zpsyrfxnpy2.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.44.33_zpsyrfxnpy2.png.html)
There it is...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.44.52_zpsebletgiu.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.44.52_zpsebletgiu.png.html)
To see what's going on here, my mp is low but my life is max. I healed myself! Useful first spell.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.45.08_zpszvguasua.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.45.08_zpszvguasua.png.html)
New type of monster! Reminds me of... hmm, I'm not sure. Can't put my finger on it.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.46.22_zps2fcryclc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.46.22_zps2fcryclc.png.html)
And yet more monsters! These rock dudes are actually really tough.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.46.36_zps6bbp7pwf.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.46.36_zps6bbp7pwf.png.html)
And yet more monsters.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.46.49_zpsjunplxhr.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.46.49_zpsjunplxhr.png.html)
It's been totally linear up to this point. Now a maze! Or ya know, a trident in the road.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.47.12_zpszv51bgc4.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.47.12_zpszv51bgc4.png.html)
Ooh, my first treasure chest! Those are good to have.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.47.48_zps5ystvsag.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.47.48_zps5ystvsag.png.html)
And I got a key item! A ball of wind to go with my sword of wind.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.48.21_zpsrhc8meh4.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.48.21_zpsrhc8meh4.png.html)
I have two charge levels now!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.48.45_zpsxdme8fzr.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.48.45_zpsxdme8fzr.png.html)
Ahh crap, too much adventuring, healed myself out.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.49.06_zpsyxvcuwzs.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.49.06_zpsyxvcuwzs.png.html)
These bats are freakin' annoying. I lost more hp to these than anything else.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.50.32_zpsq5nqkewr.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis01/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2017.50.32_zpsq5nqkewr.png.html)
Hmm, I'd better explain this screenshot.

I was wandering around, minding my own business and killing monsters and looting treasure and whatever. Low on health, thinking I'd better get back to town soon. Then BAM! Boss fight. Like a noob I didn't get a screenshot of him, I'll get one next time. He was a dark rectangular dude with a bunch of bats. He owned me, the bats owned me, it was terrible, I died. It all happened so fast.

My first death! I'll get 'em next time.

Thanks for reading! I'm open to suggestions, ya know, format-wise and whatnot.

[Cristo Meyers]

I remember playing this on my old Game Boy Color. Dang I miss those days sometimes.

Pretty sure the dude in the cave is just your everyday vampire. No idea why he's there or what he's doing: he's just a vampire.

Then again there's a lot you can miss in this game: I beat it without actually knowing a town even existed.

[danzibr]

I remember playing this on my old Game Boy Color. Dang I miss those days sometimes.

Pretty sure the dude in the cave is just your everyday vampire. No idea why he's there or what he's doing: he's just a vampire.

Then again there's a lot you can miss in this game: I beat it without actually knowing a town even existed.
Ahhh how the plots of games have advanced. I remember playing several games where you have no idea a boss battle is coming up then bam you're fighting a boss. No idea what it is, where it came from, what it's doing there, et cetera. Just a boss for the sake of having a boss.

And your last line is quite interesting... I was starting to get the feeling you have to exhaust every friggin' option to progress sometimes. Then again, I'm not very far in. Got the second sword, will have to post an update tonight or tomorrow night.

[Forbiddenwar]

I'm looking forward to more.

[Alent]

Yay, Crystalis/Godslayer! The one game I would own if I had to pick a single NES game. :D This game ate so many hours of my childhood.

Crystalis actually had a surprisingly mature plot for it's era. The Gameboy color remake took that plot, and threw it out and wrote a new plot with the same characters. :smallfrown: This is why some of the towns are skippable in the GBC ver. The writers hadn't played the original game, so they didn't even know they existed.


Ahhh how the plots of games have advanced. I remember playing several games where you have no idea a boss battle is coming up then bam you're fighting a boss. No idea what it is, where it came from, what it's doing there, et cetera. Just a boss for the sake of having a boss.

And your last line is quite interesting... I was starting to get the feeling you have to exhaust every friggin' option to progress sometimes. Then again, I'm not very far in. Got the second sword, will have to post an update tonight or tomorrow night.

Without spoiling anything, there are three common event triggers:

1) Talk to everyone, because someone will say something that triggers an event. EG: The person who says "The windmill guard is always sleeping" spawns the windmill guard in the windmill cave. These kinds of events will usually be close to if not immediately adjacent to the relevant material.

2) Magic, Item use or sword ability based events. Waking up the windmill guard with the alarm flute, using special abilities of the swords to pass obstacles. These are often lampshaded, and occasionally the lampshade is in an obscure place, which ties back into 1.

3) Level based events. Crystalis likes to keep you from straying too far from the plot, so some things just outright level check you and deny you access until you hit the minimum level. As long as you're gaining a few levels a zone and following the plot, you shouldn't actually see these, but if you aren't leveling fast enough you can feel lost because the zone you have to go to won't let you in.

[ShneekeyTheLost]

Ahhh, I recall this game from my youth, many hours were spent on my NES on this game. I will say this non-spoiler-ish about the game:

1) This is early to mid NES era, which means there are two types of grinding that need to be done: excessive and overly excessive. And unfortunately because of level caps in certain elements (including some monsters that literally cannot be affected until you hit a certain level), there's no real way around the grinding.

2) To mitigate the above, I would give this advise: pay attention to your gold and xp when you kill a new enemy to determine what its rewards are. Find a mob that gives good returns for low risk and farm the heck out of 'em. Typically, I try to find something that doesn't have a ranged attack for this since you will have one.

3) Do not be ashamed to run away and rest at an inn. That's what they are there for. It may take several times of going into a dungeon before you are ready to beat it. Some of this is gearing up or levels, some of this is actual player skill in learning monster attack and movement patterns and learning to compensate.

4) There is one point in the game where you can permanently block your progression by accident by doing things in the improper order. And not realize it until it is too late. Would you consider it a spoiler if I bring it up when you get to that point in the game, or should I stand back and watch with popcorn in hand?

[danzibr]

I'm looking forward to more.
It shall be done ;)

Yay, Crystalis/Godslayer! The one game I would own if I had to pick a single NES game. :D This game ate so many hours of my childhood.

Crystalis actually had a surprisingly mature plot for it's era. The Gameboy color remake took that plot, and threw it out and wrote a new plot with the same characters. :smallfrown: This is why some of the towns are skippable in the GBC ver. The writers hadn't played the original game, so they didn't even know they existed.

Without spoiling anything, there are three common event triggers: [...]
Godslayer, eh? That name's a helluva lot more telling than Crystalis. Interesting about the GBC version. Also interesting about the event triggers; valuable information, that.

Ahhh, I recall this game from my youth, many hours were spent on my NES on this game. I will say this non-spoiler-ish about the game:

1) This is early to mid NES era, which means there are two types of grinding that need to be done: excessive and overly excessive. And unfortunately because of level caps in certain elements (including some monsters that literally cannot be affected until you hit a certain level), there's no real way around the grinding.

2) To mitigate the above, I would give this advise: pay attention to your gold and xp when you kill a new enemy to determine what its rewards are. Find a mob that gives good returns for low risk and farm the heck out of 'em. Typically, I try to find something that doesn't have a ranged attack for this since you will have one.

3) Do not be ashamed to run away and rest at an inn. That's what they are there for. It may take several times of going into a dungeon before you are ready to beat it. Some of this is gearing up or levels, some of this is actual player skill in learning monster attack and movement patterns and learning to compensate.

4) There is one point in the game where you can permanently block your progression by accident by doing things in the improper order. And not realize it until it is too late. Would you consider it a spoiler if I bring it up when you get to that point in the game, or should I stand back and watch with popcorn in hand?
Hey, my CW Samurai hero appears!

To respond: fortunately, perhaps due to being raised on these games, I love me some grinding. Walking back and forth beating the same monster(s) over and over. Feels good in me brain.
For 2, I did start doing this. In fact, for my chapter 4 or something I'll comment on it. Some of the dudes are a mega PITA around Protera (sp?), while the crabs in the waterfall are a cinch.
And for 4, hrm, how far back are we going? I could alternate saves.

With that said, chapter 2!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2018.51.07_zpspyag91px.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2018.51.07_zpspyag91px.png.html)
This is where I last saved, apparently. Damn, the cave with the vampire isn't even open. Forgot the golden rule about NES RPG's.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2018.57.24_zpshp1elddy.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2018.57.24_zpshp1elddy.png.html)
You might have noticed I can charge my attack to level 2 again. I looted the entire cave up to but not including the vampire, then decided to do a bit of grinding. I couldn't break it, by the way.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2018.58.00_zpsulffhbpe.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2018.58.00_zpsulffhbpe.png.html)
Boom shaka laka!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2018.58.30_zpsqzluf51h.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2018.58.30_zpsqzluf51h.png.html)
Better rest up before the big fight.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2018.59.25_zpscvql8k6j.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2018.59.25_zpscvql8k6j.png.html)
And... last place to save before I try this again.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.01.03_zpsvtwh78jc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.01.03_zpsvtwh78jc.png.html)
Alright let's do this!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.01.06_zpskktkfmex.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.01.06_zpskktkfmex.png.html)
Perhaps laughably, this is the best screenshot I got of the vampire. Hey man, it's hard, I have to hold Fn and press End, and they're totally on opposite corners of my keyboard.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.01.53_zps6lqldwfu.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.01.53_zps6lqldwfu.png.html)
And there's the vampire dying! In yo' face!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.02.00_zpsfj9rwvgi.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.02.00_zpsfj9rwvgi.png.html)
Huh, well, didn't expect that. I equip them... and I have no idea what they do. Maybe they make me faster? I don't seem faster but whatever. Maybe they let me go over damaging terrain or something.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.02.32_zpsk7ltlglj.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.02.32_zpsk7ltlglj.png.html)
I'm out of the back side of the cave! Nothin' like a new zone.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.02.42_zpsgbytn4b3.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.02.42_zpsgbytn4b3.png.html)
And a new town! One of the most exciting part of RPG's, new towns mean new gear (usually).

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.03.04_zpsmmszrduz.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.03.04_zpsmmszrduz.png.html)
Sounds like my kinda place ;)

... well, not really.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.03.28_zpstbmyq1kl.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.03.28_zpstbmyq1kl.png.html)
Yup, new gear!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.03.42_zpsdx2ik8dj.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.03.42_zpsdx2ik8dj.png.html)
Sounds like not my kinda place! Seriously, not only is it a maze, but also the friggin' walls shoot poison at you.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.05.00_zpshbpb8gm7.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.05.00_zpshbpb8gm7.png.html)
And outside I find some friggin' mushrooms which I can't damage. This might sound like a problem, but I see it as an opportunity. I'm sure I'll be getting a new ability or weapon soon ;)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.05.15_zpsm1fbzvcg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.05.15_zpsm1fbzvcg.png.html)
Oh yeah. So I didn't get a SS of it, but in town they talked about some dangerous mountain, Mt. Sabre. Guess I found it.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.07.40_zpsifineevr.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.07.40_zpsifineevr.png.html)
Yup, that place was scary. I left, and found a hut in the mountains!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.13.08_zpsdwf6rvvb.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.13.08_zpsdwf6rvvb.png.html)
But there was nothing of use, so I continue on. Past some dangerous terrain, up to more dangerous terrain. And man, those are the meanest looking slimes I've ever seen.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.14.21_zpsvhrzfg5l.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.14.21_zpsvhrzfg5l.png.html)
And what's this? I try to take a path and the game turns me away! Way to break the fourth wall, game. I still wonder about S N K.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.14.35_zps8gh5yku8.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.14.35_zps8gh5yku8.png.html)
And another new place! I'm east of town and there's that nasty forest-maze to the east.

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Yup, this is the place. Simply setting foot in here I take lots of damage in little time. Can't even see the damn plants spitting their poison at me. I get my ass outta there as quickly as I can.

So at this point I went around the whole zone. Can't go north due to the game straight up saying no, can't go east due to the plants owning me. Back to town!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.17.14_zpso6tfispz.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.17.14_zpso6tfispz.png.html)
Ah-ha! Yes, pay attention to the little things. Near the river, by the way.

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I didn't get a SS of it, but this is where the statue. Seems legit.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.18.35_zpstgihjuay.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.18.35_zpstgihjuay.png.html)
I tried to give it to the dude to no avail. So I equip it! Or well, use it. How do you use a statue? It does look pretty cool.

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That's quite the trade! Thanks buddy.

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So I explore the forest and find... this. The forest just ends? What is it, a chasm? I can't go right either. It almost feels like an unfinished area.

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The village within the forest! Which I forgot to mention... someone in town told me about it. Supposedly they can't understand other people.

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Well uhh, that almost sounds friendly. This is all they say to me.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.26.33_zpsaoon0srb.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.26.33_zpsaoon0srb.png.html)
Ya know, this is a nice looking village. Nice little flowers, grass looks mowed. Considering it's surrounded by poison gas and plants that shoot crap at you.

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Well... I left. Nothing to do there yet, apparently. Damn, back to town.

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Ah-ha! That hut.

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He says I should be able to corner his apprentice. Huh.

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Stom, nice name. He's sure eager. Not quite sure what's about to go down.

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Well crap, he owned me. I mean, I didn't lose any health, but he just kept whaling on me.

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I succeed eventually. I just mashed attack like crazy. I kind of wonder if there was supposed to be finesse involved.

And sweet! Telepathy. That's handy.

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The training place? Tornado Bracelet? That's super vague, man.

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Back in the forest, I guess. Nothing else to do.

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They talk to me now! Oh I see, telepathy must let me talk to them. Huh.

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Telepathy also lets me do whatever this is. Talk to different wise people or something. I just met Tornel, Zebu was the first two, no clue about the others.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.36.10_zpszjy1fjql.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.36.10_zpszjy1fjql.png.html)
A quest! No ma'am, haven't seen him. But I'll go find him ;)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.37.20_zpsw5t8crzp.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.37.20_zpsw5t8crzp.png.html)
Kids these days... yeah, I'll take you home.

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Oh, your gratitude is more than enough. But I do like rewards. I didn't get a SS, but I got a flute which supposedly calls insects.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.38.00_zps9gh99g5z.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.38.00_zps9gh99g5z.png.html)
And now I can use the inn! That's handy.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.38.25_zpsxvptysk7.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.38.25_zpsxvptysk7.png.html)
YESSSS!!!!! Now that's a handsome reward! Those slimes are gonna eat this sucker. Love me some savin' kids.

'K, now before the next screenshot I should say the village chief wants me to own a monster in the woods. It's been eating dwarves or something. Yeah, I can handle that.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.40.35_zpsyujw3eqs.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis02/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.40.35_zpsyujw3eqs.png.html)
Or not. Yet again I forgot to get a SS of the boss before it killed me. Got too into the moment. It did crap tons of damage.

Aaaaaaand that's enough for one night.

[Alent]

Godslayer, eh? That name's a helluva lot more telling than Crystalis. Interesting about the GBC version. Also interesting about the event triggers; valuable information, that.

"God Slayer, Sonata of the far off sky" was the full JP title, as I recall.

The story actually has some strong homages to Nausicaa and the valley of Wind that didn't really survive translation, but I'm sure some of the resemblances should stand out if you've seen the anime. (That swamp is straight out of Nausicaa, and Leaf is actually called "Village of the valley of wind".)


For 2, I did start doing this. In fact, for my chapter 4 or something I'll comment on it. Some of the dudes are a mega PITA around Protera (sp?), while the crabs in the waterfall are a cinch.
And for 4, hrm, how far back are we going? I could alternate saves.

Portera is evil, and not just because of who rules it.

I think I know what sequence break Shneekey is referring to, but I thought triggering it actually required using a glitch or cheat code at the wrong time. :smallconfused:




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Huh, well, didn't expect that. I equip them... and I have no idea what they do. Maybe they make me faster? I don't seem faster but whatever. Maybe they let me go over damaging terrain or something.

You've probably already figured it out, but the use item button becomes a jump button while those are equipped. There's a few places where you can jump at the right time and just start flying.




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And what's this? I try to take a path and the game turns me away! Way to break the fourth wall, game. I still wonder about S N K.
That's either Zebu or Tornel using Telepathy.

Also, I'm not sure if you're being facetious about S N K. :smallamused:



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Ah-ha! Yes, pay attention to the little things. Near the river, by the way.

Akahana means Red nose. Three guesses how he lost his statue by the river, first two don't count. :smallamused:



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Well uhh, that almost sounds friendly. This is all they say to me.

You should see what they say in the Japanese version. It's total jibberish. I think the translators just said "ah, whatever". :smalltongue:



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Telepathy also lets me do whatever this is. Talk to different wise people or something. I just met Tornel, Zebu was the first two, no clue about the others.

"Wise men" should have been translated "Sage". Regardless, you have two wise men, one wise woman, and one wise guy.

Interesting trivia point, Athena (Asina) and Kensu are both from an earlier SNK platformer called Psycho Soldier (http://snk.wikia.com/wiki/Psycho_Soldier), as well as being in the King of Fighters games.



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Or not. Yet again I forgot to get a SS of the boss before it killed me. Got too into the moment. It did crap tons of damage.

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/ShawnMerrow/anime/ohmu_zpse9429740.jpg

Kidding aside, this is making me want to play again. I have too much to do as it is!

[danzibr]

"God Slayer, Sonata of the far off sky" was the full JP title, as I recall.

The story actually has some strong homages to Nausicaa and the valley of Wind that didn't really survive translation, but I'm sure some of the resemblances should stand out if you've seen the anime. (That swamp is straight out of Nausicaa, and Leaf is actually called "Village of the valley of wind".)
And the guy with the PS name reference shows up! I'm feeling famous.

Ahhh I see. And nope, never heard of the anime. I'll make sure to not google it until I finish the game, just in case.

Portera is evil, and not just because of who rules it.

I think I know what sequence break Shneekey is referring to, but I thought triggering it actually required using a glitch or cheat code at the wrong time. :smallconfused:
Well that's reassuring. Still tempted to alternate saves...

You've probably already figured it out, but the use item button becomes a jump button while those are equipped. There's a few places where you can jump at the right time and just start flying.
At this point yeah. I figured it out in the start of what I'll call chapter 4.

That's either Zebu or Tornel using Telepathy.
Oh... well that makes sense. Hrm. I like it when games break the fourth wall. I remember thinking Rune in PSIV does this, talking about it not being the point in the game where you're strong enough to fight Zio. Like... the game?

Also, I'm not sure if you're being facetious about S N K. :smallamused:
Actually, at this point no. I did the first thing in 1 setting so I didn't see the title screen. I'll mention it in a future chapter.

Akahana means Red nose. Three guesses how he lost his statue by the river, first two don't count. :smallamused:
Or red flower! Right? Unless they use kanji.

You should see what they say in the Japanese version. It's total jibberish. I think the translators just said "ah, whatever". :smalltongue:
Interesting, interesting.

"Wise men" should have been translated "Sage". Regardless, you have two wise men, one wise woman, and one wise guy.

Interesting trivia point, Athena (Asina) and Kensu are both from an earlier SNK platformer called Psycho Soldier (http://snk.wikia.com/wiki/Psycho_Soldier), as well as being in the King of Fighters games.
Huh. I really know nothing about the company. I'll have to look them up.

http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/ShawnMerrow/anime/ohmu_zpse9429740.jpg

Kidding aside, this is making me want to play again. I have too much to do as it is!
Hmm from the anime I guess?

And maybe you can do a pro LP at some point :P

[Cristo Meyers]

The Gameboy color remake took that plot, and threw it out and wrote a new plot with the same characters. :smallfrown: This is why some of the towns are skippable in the GBC ver. The writers hadn't played the original game, so they didn't even know they existed.

In other words, if Cristo says anything about the plot, you can probably ignore him. :smalltongue:

Luckily I remember very little about the plot and game in general :smallwink:


Sounds like my kinda place ;)

... well, not really.

And that would be the town I never visited. I think the GBC version had a postgame or something and I went there afterwards, because I know it never came up in the normal sequence of events.


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YESSSS!!!!! Now that's a handsome reward! Those slimes are gonna eat this sucker. Love me some savin' kids.

Ah, the sword of fire, I remember using the crap out of that sword. Pretty sure I used it all the way through to the end thanks to an item that comes up a bit later.

[danzibr]

Ah, the sword of fire, I remember using the crap out of that sword. Pretty sure I used it all the way through to the end thanks to an item that comes up a bit later.
Hopefully this item lets you bypass immunities. It's a hassle having to switch between swords every other minute.

Plus this sword has a sweet level 2 charge attack. And I feel like Yamamoto using it :P

[theMycon]

God, I haven't played this game since an NES was my only system.

I think watching you fumble through will be a lot of fun...

[ShneekeyTheLost]

The issue I refer to is up on the Mountain, towards the end. If you do something in the wrong order, you lose the ability to access an area you need to progress through. Once you find some (technically) civilized areas up on the mountain, I'd save an alternate save just in case.

[danzibr]

God, I haven't played this game since an NES was my only system.

I think watching you fumble through will be a lot of fun...
Glad to hear :)

The issue I refer to is up on the Mountain, towards the end. If you do something in the wrong order, you lose the ability to access an area you need to progress through. Once you find some (technically) civilized areas up on the mountain, I'd save an alternate save just in case.
I'll keep my eyes peeled for that. Not there yet.

And without further ado, the third installment!

Before the first screenshot, I ought to say I did the screenshots of the first two installments in one sitting (got to the airport way early). So I never saw the opening screen after I really started playing. Why do I mention this?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.42.09_zpsma1cfb8w.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.42.09_zpsma1cfb8w.png.html)
Look, SNK! So that's where my dude's name comes from! I guess I'll omit the spaces from now on.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.42.10_zpshsyiy3pa.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.42.10_zpshsyiy3pa.png.html)
Oh yeah, I died. Better continue. *grumble grumble damn bug grumble grumble*

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.43.33_zps1bsn9lw9.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.43.33_zps1bsn9lw9.png.html)
Since that boss killed me I decided I'd better power up a little. I probably could've taken it, but it's an old habit of mine. Die, power up.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.45.05_zpsp6ncxwzl.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.45.05_zpsp6ncxwzl.png.html)
The show-down location!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.45.12_zpszaejjhlk.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.45.12_zpszaejjhlk.png.html)
I'm getting better about getting SS's of bosses. See that shadowy carapace?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.45.14_zpszms7aqhu.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.45.14_zpszms7aqhu.png.html)
And there's the ugly boss in all of its glory. A lot bigger than the first one. I can see how it was eating dwarves.

To be honest, I'm not sure where I am in this picture. I probably got hit by the boss (I need to figure out a way to shortcut my screenshot, not just Fn + End, a PITA).

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.46.03_zps6eqvyrg7.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.46.03_zps6eqvyrg7.png.html)
Revenge is mine! In yo' face, bug!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.46.09_zpszhzbk1sk.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.46.09_zpszhzbk1sk.png.html)
And that's a sweet reward! Fire swords are some of my favorites ;)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.46.36_zpsouf2xigr.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.46.36_zpsouf2xigr.png.html)
I'm showing off my new ability here. The level 2 fire sword shot is waaaay better than the level 2 air sword shot. It can get multiple hits as it pushes guys back (at least, I've never observed the air sword doing this).

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.47.51_zpswbosy6pb.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.47.51_zpswbosy6pb.png.html)
Love the gratitude ;)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.50.21_zpssshe00oi.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.50.21_zpssshe00oi.png.html)
Oh yeah! I went to that mountain, Mt. Sabre I think it was, and couldn't hurt some of the dudes there. Now... I think I'm ready.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.50.53_zps5kspsnek.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.50.53_zps5kspsnek.png.html)
So I'm exploring the mountain and I get to a discolored wall. To my surprise, it leads back to the first zone! If you recall there was a discolored wall behind the first wise man, Zebu. Yup, they connect.

And what's this? He has news for me. Something wrong in the starting town???

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.51.07_zpskpi4tp4s.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.51.07_zpskpi4tp4s.png.html)
Obligatory picture of the old man in case you forgot what he looks like.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.51.44_zpszqxsnft3.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.51.44_zpszqxsnft3.png.html)
Alright, so I explore the town and it's totally empty except for... this thing! A rabbit? Anyway, well, that sucks. Better rescue some townsfolk.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.53.11_zpss6vysvq3.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.53.11_zpss6vysvq3.png.html)
Oh yeah, all of a sudden like all the freakin' bad guys can poison you. Good thing I have plenty of antidote.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.55.16_zpspjid4mzw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.55.16_zpspjid4mzw.png.html)
This is me exploring the cave system of Mt. Sabre.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.57.34_zpsu3wo7efe.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.57.34_zpsu3wo7efe.png.html)
And finding treasure! Like me some warp boots.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.58.27_zpsy4wuxpgr.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-07%2019.58.27_zpsy4wuxpgr.png.html)
Got down to half health and no MP. Better hit the inn.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2015.47.07_zpslqaq2vnk.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2015.47.07_zpslqaq2vnk.png.html)
And I have enough money to upgrade my gear! Nice.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2015.47.22_zps88jhkheg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2015.47.22_zps88jhkheg.png.html)
Stats before the upgrade...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2015.47.33_zpsx7pbsc6z.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2015.47.33_zpsx7pbsc6z.png.html)
And stats after! Now I understand, the second number is somehow your shield defense. I'm not sure if they affect different things, like ranged attacks v. melee attacks, or maybe you add them together (but then why display them differently?).

Regardless, it's nice to have more defense.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2015.49.37_zpsowbb57sy.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2015.49.37_zpsowbb57sy.png.html)
Oh yeah... I was looking for the legendary illustrious Tornado Bracelet. I thought I searched that whole place, at least the entrance to the southwest. If you recall, someone in town said there are two entrances, one to the west and one to the north. I get the idea to try the other entrance.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2015.50.32_zps6ymoqh94.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2015.50.32_zps6ymoqh94.png.html)
Whelp, either that's not an entrance to Mt. Sabre or I need to power up first.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2015.54.07_zps5t685fbp.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2015.54.07_zps5t685fbp.png.html)
Back exploring the place to the west, figured I missed something. I took this screenshot because those stupid red wyrm thingies are immune to my Sword of Fire.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2015.54.29_zpswiqoj50z.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2015.54.29_zpswiqoj50z.png.html)
But these suckas aren't!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2015.56.59_zpsk6pufo0w.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2015.56.59_zpsk6pufo0w.png.html)
And neither are these suckas!

Actually, I took this one because I just dinged! Yay level 6. But man, that 1200 is a big number.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2015.57.44_zpsugn3yadk.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2015.57.44_zpsugn3yadk.png.html)
I didn't fully explore it! Yay, the guy in the hut, Tornel! Or Tornell, or something. Anyway, he promised teaching me some magic if I found the Tornado Bracelet. I bet that's it!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2015.57.50_zpsanmyauf4.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2015.57.50_zpsanmyauf4.png.html)
Oh yeah, it's Tornel. And there's his promise, uh-huh.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2015.57.54_zps9vhke1nk.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2015.57.54_zps9vhke1nk.png.html)
... Well, that's a little disappointing. I was hoping for, ya know, the Tornado Bracelet.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.02.00_zpsx6aipasj.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.02.00_zpsx6aipasj.png.html)
So I spend some time searching Mt. Sabre. No Tornado Bracelet yet, but it's a pretty maze-like place. Got beaten up, went back to town, rested. It appears leveling increases attack and both defenses by 1. Haven't paid attention to HP and MP gains.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.02.15_zpsjap6d0yl.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.02.15_zpsjap6d0yl.png.html)
'Cause everything likes to poison me now.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.06.21_zpsaelpgdbu.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.06.21_zpsaelpgdbu.png.html)
So I go back, explore, and look! I see Tornel! Time to explore some more.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.08.31_zpsanbvyjhh.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.08.31_zpsanbvyjhh.png.html)
And back here! I think I took a complete circuit around. Note I have quiiiite a bit more experience. Not just spamming you with SS's, I swear.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.15.40_zpsrut81xqt.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.15.40_zpsrut81xqt.png.html)
And after even more running around and experience I think to myself hmm, better take this one-way trip.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.15.58_zpsdsz0ng0f.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.15.58_zpsdsz0ng0f.png.html)
Turns out it wasn't very helpful. Back to this sonofabitch again. Gah.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.17.52_zpsn3gng1dc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.17.52_zpsn3gng1dc.png.html)
Seriously, I'm starting to get a big frustrated here. Better use an antidote.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.17.59_zpsioyu84yk.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.17.59_zpsioyu84yk.png.html)
SERIOUSLY!

And this time I have no more antidote. Better run back to town before the poison kills me. Oh, and just for kicks, this game doesn't let you save if you're poisoned :@

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.20.30_zpsxuvim4cr.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.20.30_zpsxuvim4cr.png.html)
Back to full life and MP!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.20.46_zpsxlj2ptmw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.20.46_zpsxlj2ptmw.png.html)
Ding! Guess that 1200 wasn't that much after all.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.25.54_zps8ncxyqtu.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.25.54_zps8ncxyqtu.png.html)
So I searched that place again... pretty sure I checked the whole dang thing. So I think I must be missing something, let's go explore.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.33.05_zpsf9lu76s1.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.33.05_zpsf9lu76s1.png.html)
Well okay, one more time. Hi Tornel. Again.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.33.45_zpspno3cmoi.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.33.45_zpspno3cmoi.png.html)
GRRAAGHHHH!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.34.58_zpsynlzyxkt.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.34.58_zpsynlzyxkt.png.html)
OH YEAH! I forgot this game has like built-in gamefaqs!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.35.10_zpswjyitkcq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.35.10_zpswjyitkcq.png.html)
Huh. Well thanks Zebu. Uhh... what else is it used for? Why oh why does my mind go somewhere dirty?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.35.19_zpsy2cxzc8r.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.35.19_zpsy2cxzc8r.png.html)
Thanks lady. >.>

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.35.23_zpswy6xygjg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.35.23_zpswy6xygjg.png.html)
Sheesh, sorry. Jerk. <.<

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.43.20_zpsqei2lcym.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.43.20_zpsqei2lcym.png.html)
OH YEAH! I forgot! That walkthrough earlier said I'd need a second! Plus that dude went to explore Mt. Sabre! I bet he passed out somewhere but I can't see him if I'm not using the alarm flute! Genius.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.45.41_zpshhl2smtq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.45.41_zpshhl2smtq.png.html)
Oh ffs.

I'm exploring the hell out of Mt. Sabre with that alarm flute equipped. It's kind of a hassle because you can't attack while you have it out. Well, you can but every time you do so it tells you nothing happens, so it's easier to just not attack.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.51.15_zpsc6usuxoe.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.51.15_zpsc6usuxoe.png.html)
...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.55.29_zpsdsqylqrq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2016.55.29_zpsdsqylqrq.png.html)
Got that 1600! That's a lot of Mt. Sabre exploring.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2017.13.55_zpsd7xak8z2.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2017.13.55_zpsd7xak8z2.png.html)
I discovered something! Sword of Fire doesn't work on these snake things, but Sword of Wind does! It's a hassle to keep switching, but I get some sweet revenge on these things that keep poisoning me.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2017.16.53_zpsg7k4uyhh.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2017.16.53_zpsg7k4uyhh.png.html)
Alright, back to full health, let's give this another go. I mean, I *know* the Tornado Bracelet is here somewhere.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2017.26.48_zpsxejbkcfp.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis03/Screenshot%202015-07-10%2017.26.48_zpsxejbkcfp.png.html)
Gee, thanks Tornel.

Okay, so at this point I ran around Mt. Sabre for like... 2 hours? Well, maybe not that much, but I gained 2 levels and got poisoned more times than I can count. The zone is a bit maze-like and my wife gives me crap for my bad sense of direction, but it's not *that* complicated. I'm going to take a break from it and come back with a fresh mind/less frustration.

[danzibr]

Well... I was taught it's bad form to double post, but maybe people will let it slide in this case.

Fourth installment!

Where did I leave off? Oh yeah, I spent waaaaaaaaaaaay too much time searching Mt. Sabre for the Tornado Bracelet. Got disgruntled and called it a day. Let's see...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.17.19_zpsj01slwt7.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.17.19_zpsj01slwt7.png.html)
Ah-ha! Someone in town offers me this nugget. I've only been using the west entrance! Let's try to find that other entrance.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.21.13_zps5vmpuykp.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.21.13_zps5vmpuykp.png.html)
Here's a cave to the north. It's where I came from after beating the vampire, but hey, ya never know.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.23.04_zpsueljzgon.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.23.04_zpsueljzgon.png.html)
Frrraaaggghhhh...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.24.43_zpsoiisgdul.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.24.43_zpsoiisgdul.png.html)
Explored the whole place, only one other exit. Yup, this old place. Guess that wasn't it.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.36.42_zpsjd6xj1v4.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.36.42_zpsjd6xj1v4.png.html)
Here's a long slide down. I'll take it because it looks like you might be able to get somewhere from here.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.36.46_zpsx1bsgvux.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.36.46_zpsx1bsgvux.png.html)
THERE! There's a part of the mountain I've never been to. If only I can get up there...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.39.30_zpsnmtewaue.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.39.30_zpsnmtewaue.png.html)
So I search the whole place yet again, no way to get to the bridge. Go back, rest, time to try again.

But at this point... man, I've gone through Mt. Sabre like over 9000 times. I know it like the back of my hand, have absolutely no clue what I could be missing. With great shame I...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.39.51_zpssgodrsch.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.39.51_zpssgodrsch.png.html)
Yup, back here. Good ol' spoiler-free walkthrough.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.41.27_zpsqwmc0pop.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.41.27_zpsqwmc0pop.png.html)
Hey wait, what? I can *jump* with those boots??????????

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.41.40_zps5y0cigfn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.41.40_zps5y0cigfn.png.html)
In my inventory I see I've had them equipped for a long time (in fact you can check earlier screenshots). But... I sure as hell haven't been jumping. What the?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.43.50_zps779h2vez.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.43.50_zps779h2vez.png.html)
I strip myself bare, thinking maybe I'm encumbered or something???

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.44.13_zpskf9g09qi.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2020.44.13_zpskf9g09qi.png.html)
It worked! Well, the equipment didn't matter, I had to unequip my spell, then what's usually the magic button becomes the jump button.

Note: I spend a lot of time trying to run up the icy slides and mashing buttons. Felt pretty silly. Glad this isn't a video LP.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.13.50_zps83x3fz11.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.13.50_zps83x3fz11.png.html)
Victory!!! Sweet, sweet victory :D

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.14.39_zpsf9zid3cb.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.14.39_zpsf9zid3cb.png.html)
LOOK! It's that bridge!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.15.05_zps4adeaslt.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.15.05_zps4adeaslt.png.html)
And more places to explore!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.16.09_zpsmcaihaap.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.16.09_zpsmcaihaap.png.html)
OH FINALLY! I'm not sure I've ever been so happy to get an item in a game.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.17.27_zps7rmk6q7r.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.17.27_zps7rmk6q7r.png.html)
I'm standing at the base of a loooong slide. Let's see if I can jump up this sucker too!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.17.47_zpsxtd06c52.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.17.47_zpsxtd06c52.png.html)
Nope.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.18.56_zpstumuaayc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.18.56_zpstumuaayc.png.html)
Fortunately I know this place so well I get back to Tornel briskly.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.19.07_zpsdgslpniw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.19.07_zpsdgslpniw.png.html)
Now that's handy. Don't need any more Warp Boots I guess.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.19.32_zps8mn5wgmc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.19.32_zps8mn5wgmc.png.html)
Oooooh, it replaced the orb. Let's try this puppy out.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.19.54_zpspm1ppz2a.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.19.54_zpspm1ppz2a.png.html)
Big glowy green balls for my level 3 charge. Very cool.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.20.00_zpsgqfed5rg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.20.00_zpsgqfed5rg.png.html)
Friggin' sweet.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.20.29_zpsymuounhd.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.20.29_zpsymuounhd.png.html)
Let's try out that teleport spell.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.21.11_zpskfaueycg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.21.11_zpskfaueycg.png.html)
So I teleport back to Brynmaer Oak and decide to do some telepathy. See what my in-game walkthrough has to say. Tornel isn't very useful.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.21.16_zpsumjge9js.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.21.16_zpsumjge9js.png.html)
Neither is Zebu.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.21.20_zps3ihf9imm.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.21.20_zps3ihf9imm.png.html)
Neither is Asina. But hey, I'm looking forward to meeting you too ;)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.21.23_zps4cjugq1f.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.21.23_zps4cjugq1f.png.html)
Nor this jerk.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.22.06_zpsdjogngk6.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.22.06_zpsdjogngk6.png.html)
Huh. Well, Tornel's apprentice is behind on the times.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.22.41_zpswswosdvk.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.22.41_zpswswosdvk.png.html)
Oh yeah! That mountain I couldn't go up before!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.23.27_zpsheeuqocs.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.23.27_zpsheeuqocs.png.html)
I can now! And almost immediately upon doing so, I find an inn! Huh, that's unexpected.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.23.44_zpszijyy7oz.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.23.44_zpszijyy7oz.png.html)
Aww, how nice :)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.23.56_zpscnpba81l.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.23.56_zpscnpba81l.png.html)
Price isn't shabby. I'm rolling in the dough thanks to my grinding.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.24.08_zps023aquec.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.24.08_zps023aquec.png.html)
I wonder what this does... restores MP or gives me a buff, I guess. I buy one, just 'cause.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.24.19_zpsil52gkwr.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.24.19_zpsil52gkwr.png.html)
Oh yeah, that guy! I was wondering what he's up to.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.24.53_zps7kz9wb5p.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.24.53_zps7kz9wb5p.png.html)
There he is! Uhh, you okay buddy?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.24.57_zpse9ladxkq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.24.57_zpse9ladxkq.png.html)
Well, that sucks. >.>

He did mention the people of Leaf being forced to work the mines, iirc.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.25.14_zpsji0juj3j.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.25.14_zpsji0juj3j.png.html)
Voices to the west!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.25.21_zps4m6j3g0p.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.25.21_zps4m6j3g0p.png.html)
That's one way to incur my wrath.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.25.29_zpsyjltxthk.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.25.29_zpsyjltxthk.png.html)
Oooh, now you did it. Dirty sons o'...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.25.33_zpsxqqo1q3d.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.25.33_zpsxqqo1q3d.png.html)
Huh. First time I heard of that. Reminiscent of the pictures of baddies in the intro.

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Hehe, scrubs, eat level 3 Sword of Wind!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.26.05_zpsfhyi4uyh.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.26.05_zpsfhyi4uyh.png.html)
And a dungeon! Surely it's the mines. Got to rescue me some villagers.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.26.38_zpstw8q4dst.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.26.38_zpstw8q4dst.png.html)
What, can't save here? Better backtrack...

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Friggin'...

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Well gee, that's kind of the game.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.28.16_zps8evoqvcv.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.28.16_zps8evoqvcv.png.html)
Sword of Wind's come in really handy here. I always walk around with it fully charged.

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Ran out of MP, better go back and rest.

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New monsters! Tentacle-y.

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More golems! Not sure what kind these are. The other ones looked like earth. These... crystal?

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I've taken to attacking guys from the side, jabbing them against a wall. Makes for quick kills.

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Must be getting deeper! Up until this dude the bad guys were all like... monsters.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.34.06_zpsjj0c60ed.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.34.06_zpsjj0c60ed.png.html)
Hey look more slides! So this *was* the northern path they were talking about. Assuming this is still Mt. Sabre, anyway.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.34.38_zpsbhfyyrja.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.34.38_zpsbhfyyrja.png.html)
Yay, I found them! Aww, poo' kiddies :(

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Your gratitude is enough :)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.35.03_zpsebke7sqx.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.35.03_zpsebke7sqx.png.html)
Time to see what's back here.

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More mountain! Huh, looks like 4 paths (including the one I came from).

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:O A boss! Down to like half my MP, no clue how to fight this guy. Been a while since I saved. *heart begins racing*

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General who? Whatever man. Your name sounds like Polish sausage.

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pwnt. Haha, noob :P

He was pretty tough. I didn't get action shots, but he stomped and made a bunch of wind thingies which attacked me. Also, I was only doing level 2 of my Sword of Wind because the level 3 eats magic.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.37.32_zps2cm8d65t.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.37.32_zps2cm8d65t.png.html)
I kind of wonder how that happened. He dropped it as he ran away? Or he's actually a nice dude?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.37.36_zpsyyml4eme.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.37.36_zpsyyml4eme.png.html)
Boo-ya! I'm not as excited about this one since level 3 sword charge stuff uses MP.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.37.53_zpsstuqndab.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.37.53_zpsstuqndab.png.html)
Just to show it off. It's pretty sweet. I can't open the gate up north so I'd better backtrack and find the key.

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Hey, what the hell? Some gratitude. <.<

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Yup, exactly what I need.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.41.00_zpsehylkzqe.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.41.00_zpsehylkzqe.png.html)
Glad it's not rusty or anything.

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Found the village elder! Oh yeah, and check out my life and MP. Tempted to use my Warp Boots, but hopefully there's a village or something soon.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.41.14_zpsaldtyphy.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.41.14_zpsaldtyphy.png.html)
Hey, whaddya know! There is one!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.41.38_zps32xubxqq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.41.38_zps32xubxqq.png.html)
And more magic! Yesssssss.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.41.46_zpsbgsavimm.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.41.46_zpsbgsavimm.png.html)
I expected the first, but uhh, what? That's kind of... weird.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.41.55_zpshte6rq8j.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis04/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.41.55_zpshte6rq8j.png.html)
I'm free from Mt. Sabre at last! And another slide, wheeeeee!

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Oooh, there's always a secret behind the waterfall. Hopefully something which will heal me.

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Nope, another dungeon with little crab monsters.

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Yeah... I really need to heal up. Good thing I saved.

Next time, to Portoa!

[ShneekeyTheLost]

If you talk to the elder after you beat the general but before you get the key, you can end up having the chest with the key in it vanish, leaving you unable to advance. Fortunately, you did it in the proper order. Good for you! I spent HOURS trying to figure out WTF just happened. Ended up having to die to be able to get the bloody thing to reset.

Also, it's just as well you did all that grinding, the General is invincible if you are under level 8. Kinda like those slimes were when you first found them. And the game is cheap enough that it doesn't mention this fact.

And yea, if you hadn't figured out the level 3 uses magic, I'd have probably given you an oblique hint ti check your MP usage when doing it. Happily, it isn't necessary.

[danzibr]

If you talk to the elder after you beat the general but before you get the key, you can end up having the chest with the key in it vanish, leaving you unable to advance. Fortunately, you did it in the proper order. Good for you! I spent HOURS trying to figure out WTF just happened. Ended up having to die to be able to get the bloody thing to reset.

Also, it's just as well you did all that grinding, the General is invincible if you are under level 8. Kinda like those slimes were when you first found them. And the game is cheap enough that it doesn't mention this fact.

And yea, if you hadn't figured out the level 3 uses magic, I'd have probably given you an oblique hint ti check your MP usage when doing it. Happily, it isn't necessary.
Ahh I see.

I was tempted to put the bit about (technical) civilization in the mountains and mentioning your line about a back-up. I was saving on different files at this point. Seemed out of place, I dunno. ... Yeah, shoulda.

And damn! Level 8? I was 8 on the nose. That's rough. NES shenanigans for ya.

Anything else to look out for?

[ShneekeyTheLost]

Ahh I see.

I was tempted to put the bit about (technical) civilization in the mountains and mentioning your line about a back-up. I was saving on different files at this point. Seemed out of place, I dunno. ... Yeah, shoulda.

And damn! Level 8? I was 8 on the nose. That's rough. NES shenanigans for ya.

Anything else to look out for?

I'm not aware of any other issues that can halt your progression accidentally, so I'm not going to spoil anything else. Just... if you find yourself unable to advance, try grinding. Then try talking to EVERYONE. Then try grinding some more. But you've probably figured this one out already.

[danzibr]

I'm not aware of any other issues that can halt your progression accidentally, so I'm not going to spoil anything else. Just... if you find yourself unable to advance, try grinding. Then try talking to EVERYONE. Then try grinding some more. But you've probably figured this one out already.
Fortunately it's been pretty smooth sailing lately.

Fifth installment!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.44.03_zpsroloromg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.44.03_zpsroloromg.png.html)
Now where were we...? Oh yes, I recall! I died at the end of the last installment. Low on health, out of MP. Gotta find that town.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.47.21_zpsjacp8ize.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.47.21_zpsjacp8ize.png.html)
Here are some of the new bad guys. Fortunately (or unfortunately?) I can damage them just fine. They chuck axes at me.

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And I died before I could find the town! Those axe-chuckers do quite a bit of damage.

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Made it! Man, that blue person looks weird. Almost like they're facing the camera with a slot for the eyes, but probably a chick with a headband. Who knows?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.48.16_zpswu7qsvf2.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.48.16_zpswu7qsvf2.png.html)
Capital of water! Excellent. I'm feeling a water sword coming on.

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Huh, this is new. Might as well buy it. Which reminds me, that Fruit of Power or whatever restored a little bit of MP. I used it in the General Kielbasa fight.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.48.43_zpssd017uv0.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.48.43_zpssd017uv0.png.html)
Another new item! I buy one too.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.48.51_zpscjh1kflc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.48.51_zpscjh1kflc.png.html)
Ugh, that's unfortunately expensive. Gotta do what ya gotta do.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.49.24_zps1eg2wvse.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.49.24_zps1eg2wvse.png.html)
New armor! And thanks to my grinding I can afford it! Well, not the shield, but hey.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.50.05_zpsqghqzvla.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.50.05_zpsqghqzvla.png.html)
Hmm... you see, I'm the kind of person who likes to have things complete. I don't like skipping armor, for example. So I buy this too.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.50.24_zpskqigvy8s.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.50.24_zpskqigvy8s.png.html)
Looks a little lopsided, but whatever.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.50.34_zpsvqftcyst.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.50.34_zpsvqftcyst.png.html)
Here are my new stats. Pretty nice defense.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.50.49_zpsxsmlzq8f.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.50.49_zpsxsmlzq8f.png.html)
A quest! Better find that lamp. Where could it be...?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.51.08_zps2vpdsuwi.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.51.08_zps2vpdsuwi.png.html)
Another quest! Obligatory waterfall dungeon.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.51.44_zpsete4itm4.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.51.44_zpsete4itm4.png.html)
And there's the queen! I like purple. The guard outside told me to be respectful or something. Of course ;)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.51.49_zpszk8bdnrn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.51.49_zpszk8bdnrn.png.html)
Legendary!? Hell to the yeah. That's me ;)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.51.53_zpstnygrfog.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.51.53_zpstnygrfog.png.html)
Does it feel hot in here or is it just me...?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.52.14_zpspxoxdvns.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.52.14_zpspxoxdvns.png.html)
Just for kicks I try flaming her. No effect.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.53.04_zpslj1j52ri.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.53.04_zpslj1j52ri.png.html)
This is the fortune teller. Also likes purple. And go to the palace, eh?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.54.21_zpsqmppq2fq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.54.21_zpsqmppq2fq.png.html)
I can sell crap! I get the feeling I'll be getting stronger armor, so I load my game and don't buy the bronze armor after all, then sell all my extra crap. Looks much nicer.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.58.00_zps3c00ndqq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.58.00_zps3c00ndqq.png.html)
Action shot. That red thing is a pain in the ass. You can't tell, but it flies around really quickly, homes in on you, and beats the crap out of you. I lost a lot of life to it.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.58.54_zps54etxd4l.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2021.58.54_zps54etxd4l.png.html)
I take to grinding on the crap things. They offer good exp and $. This is in the waterfall btw.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.00.31_zpsyjxe5sqh.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.00.31_zpsyjxe5sqh.png.html)
Stone people, huh? Golem guardians, maybe?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.00.33_zpsz1pur06r.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.00.33_zpsz1pur06r.png.html)
Nope, just stoned. Shucks.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.01.01_zpsqfvoze0f.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.01.01_zpsqfvoze0f.png.html)
Maybe that old alarm flute will work! Not that they're asleep, but it's worth a try.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.02.10_zpsqjw3leqp.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.02.10_zpsqjw3leqp.png.html)
Nope, no luck. But I dinged!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.02.20_zpsal7tzsmz.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.02.20_zpsal7tzsmz.png.html)
Stats post-leveling. Still haven't thought about the life and magic points gains. Clearly +1 for the rest.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.03.00_zpsr3a9ozcn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.03.00_zpsr3a9ozcn.png.html)
Oh, turns out the crabs can poison you too... >.>

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.04.39_zpslud2wz48.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.04.39_zpslud2wz48.png.html)
Bleh.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.06.41_zps4mzuqtoc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.06.41_zps4mzuqtoc.png.html)
And I can buy that shield! You might notice I have a lot of extra money. For some reason I remember it costing $2000. And I just realized it's $01500... maybe something costs over $9999 later?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.06.52_zpslnzn9bv7.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.06.52_zpslnzn9bv7.png.html)
Huh, well, my defense didn't go up very much.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.08.03_zpsez5blbky.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.08.03_zpsez5blbky.png.html)
Well, with no clue how to get past those stone people I go exploring!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.08.32_zpssamja1z5.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.08.32_zpssamja1z5.png.html)
What the heck, man? Just exploring, no need to be so rude. Sheesh.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.11.20_zpsyglj2cmb.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.11.20_zpsyglj2cmb.png.html)
I make a trip around the area, find nothin', get back to town. I go to talk to the queen and WHAT'S THIS! That dude's blocking my path! Shady, shady.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.11.23_zpslpv9vs0x.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.11.23_zpslpv9vs0x.png.html)
Ah-ha... I see, I see. Well I'll just be on my way then...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.11.28_zps3pj0f9k5.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.11.28_zps3pj0f9k5.png.html)
Hehehehehehehehehe.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.11.41_zpstugyhgv6.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.11.41_zpstugyhgv6.png.html)
So I paralyze the poor sucker but can't get by him. Sigh.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.11.55_zpsysgudwpp.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.11.55_zpsysgudwpp.png.html)
I exit the room, come back and he's out of the way so I shoot a paralysis blast at him and make my way to find what? An empty throne room!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.12.07_zpsq0gp2w0l.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.12.07_zpsq0gp2w0l.png.html)
And the door leads to a cave!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.13.09_zpsy36hwbnc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.13.09_zpsy36hwbnc.png.html)
And the cave leads to... a dead end! Huh, disappointing.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.14.05_zpsriumkudq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.14.05_zpsriumkudq.png.html)
So I go back and talk to the queen (who returned at some point). And uhh yeah, I just figured that out, thanks lady. I mean Your Majesty.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.14.09_zpsepiessay.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.14.09_zpsepiessay.png.html)
Flute of Lime! Ya know, I remember something about lime and stone...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.16.01_zpsfc0pm8yt.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.16.01_zpsfc0pm8yt.png.html)
Round two (or three) at the waterfall!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.16.05_zpsoqijazgz.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis05/Screenshot%202015-07-15%2022.16.05_zpsoqijazgz.png.html)
Better save it (and using alternate files as Shneekey suggested, though at this point I don't need to (not that I knew that at the time)).

Thus ends this installment. Next time, waterfall dungeon!

[danzibr]

The good news is this thread's getting plenty of views! People must be coming back ;)

Sixth installment!

j/k about the spoiler title, obviously.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.17.41_zpsk4oob5px.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.17.41_zpsk4oob5px.png.html)
In case anyone forgot where we were...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.18.03_zpsdc8os9va.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.18.03_zpsdc8os9va.png.html)
It turns out a lot of the baddies in this cave are immune to fire. I do a lot of sword swapping.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.18.41_zpsp6ishxbs.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.18.41_zpsp6ishxbs.png.html)
A treasure chest!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.19.05_zpsl7nfrbxd.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.19.05_zpsl7nfrbxd.png.html)
My timing wasn't perfect with this SS. It turns out that treasure chest was a monster! Yup, it attacked me. Note I have $933.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.19.17_zpsxkt1uo9v.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.19.17_zpsxkt1uo9v.png.html)
And now I have $1433! Killing that treasure chest gave me a whopping $500.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.29.08_zpsrr7aclbq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.29.08_zpsrr7aclbq.png.html)
And now I have $5845!!! Yup, I grinded that chest.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.29.27_zpslieybvuj.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.29.27_zpslieybvuj.png.html)
Back to the stone people!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.29.32_zpsr7xhfobm.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.29.32_zpsr7xhfobm.png.html)
Fruit of Lime oughta do the trick. I still wonder about the petrification-lime connection...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.29.39_zpspfk3fvhy.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.29.39_zpspfk3fvhy.png.html)
Your gratitude is enough ;)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.29.45_zpswdc1sakf.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.29.45_zpswdc1sakf.png.html)
Oh yeah! I forgot I was looking for a lamp.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.30.09_zpsjozranlq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.30.09_zpsjozranlq.png.html)
More monsters! At first I had no idea what they were, but I think they're gorgons upon closer inspection. I mean, it kinda looks like snakes for hair.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.30.45_zpsogysxu99.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.30.45_zpsogysxu99.png.html)
Another stone person! Better bust out that flute again.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.30.48_zpslrrbplfq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.30.48_zpslrrbplfq.png.html)
Aww crap. Consumable.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.31.34_zpsq0c4uwx3.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.31.34_zpsq0c4uwx3.png.html)
Here's me exploring the cave.

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Oh gee, that's convenient. I just realized it's called Flute of Lime but looks more like Ocarina of Lime.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.32.01_zpssmme63dz.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.32.01_zpssmme63dz.png.html)
So I unstone the dude. Nothin' like gettin' a present ;)

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Shield Ring! I had no clue I wanted one! But I'll take it :)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.32.13_zps9y8piopc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.32.13_zps9y8piopc.png.html)
Huh... I have no idea what it does. Might as well put it on.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.32.38_zpsa7syhhnx.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.32.38_zpsa7syhhnx.png.html)
Oh yeah, maybe unequipping my spell will make it usable!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.34.26_zpslrkmuiar.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.34.26_zpslrkmuiar.png.html)
Well, I couldn't figure out the shield ring. The good news is I randomly found a new sword! The Sword of Water! I love such things! In other games at least. Ya know, there's not an elemental sword I dislike, now that I think about it.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.34.32_zpsr1jks7je.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.34.32_zpsr1jks7je.png.html)
And it looks badass. Like srsly that's some cool art.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.34.44_zpsnmhxxchq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.34.44_zpsnmhxxchq.png.html)
There's me showing it off. It makes like splashes of water when I attack with it.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.34.55_zps3vq8s8gi.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.34.55_zps3vq8s8gi.png.html)
I got a bit greedy grinding those gorgon things and died. Boo :(

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.36.16_zpskeabttff.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.36.16_zpskeabttff.png.html)
This time I get the sword first, then do the rest of the dungeon.

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Got the ring again. Pretty quick dungeon when you know exactly what to do.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.53.13_zps8wiycdg4.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.53.13_zps8wiycdg4.png.html)
So I grind on the gorgon things until I level. They give really good experience.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.53.25_zpsqvyxgtbq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.53.25_zpsqvyxgtbq.png.html)
My new stats! Feeling pretty good.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.54.04_zpsez0apr6e.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.54.04_zpsez0apr6e.png.html)
After clearing the dungeon I return to town. The fortune teller's in, has this cryptic message for me.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.54.20_zpsuvdgsnlc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.54.20_zpsuvdgsnlc.png.html)
The queen gives a bit clearer hint. Hmm yeah, I remember a lake to the south! With the rude guy! Time to go teach him a lesson.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.55.23_zps10klom86.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.55.23_zps10klom86.png.html)
It's this-a way.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.55.49_zpsgzwt09rb.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.55.49_zpsgzwt09rb.png.html)
Gee, that's a different tone. No apology or anything. Calling me the legendary one, though? I'll forgive you ;)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.55.53_zpsdjzxv8n2.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.55.53_zpsdjzxv8n2.png.html)
Wow, that's a badass name. And what's with all this lime stuff? I guess the flute and plants and stuff come from this tree?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.55.57_zpsartpscdx.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.55.57_zpsartpscdx.png.html)
Ho ho, that sucks! 100 years just hanging around guarding this tree? Well, thanks for the power up, dude.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.56.10_zpssfotdmjg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.56.10_zpssfotdmjg.png.html)
Makes a sweet-looking attack. Hmm, but ya know, the other two orbs let me break walls. I haven't seen any other types of walls to break.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.56.21_zpsj8g3qkxd.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.56.21_zpsj8g3qkxd.png.html)
But it makes ice! I wonder what the Japanese name of this sword is. I mean, it makes ice.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.56.26_zpsrlyqztqq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.56.26_zpsrlyqztqq.png.html)
Didn't expect this. Another android? I'm not even sure I'm an android. And Mesia, that's quite the name.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.56.32_zpsjm8wor8c.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.56.32_zpsjm8wor8c.png.html)
That name Draygonia again. Yup, I'll catch up with ya.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.57.41_zpsgosi04x6.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.57.41_zpsgosi04x6.png.html)
Hey hey hey, check this out! The river from earlier (well, outside the third town) had a skinny spot! Let's see what's on the other side...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.58.01_zpsdodnffxq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.58.01_zpsdodnffxq.png.html)
Bleh, whatever.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.58.47_zpsp9ty9ing.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.58.47_zpsp9ty9ing.png.html)
Another dungeon! Kind of unexpected. Well maybe not, I just hadn't heard of this place.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.58.53_zpsg1ufqnam.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.58.53_zpsg1ufqnam.png.html)
What the? First time for this.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.59.23_zpss156oltw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2020.59.23_zpss156oltw.png.html)
Turns out one of those old plants I got cures paralysis. That's cool.

I found it interesting paralysis works differently in this game. I can move just fine, attack just fine, just can't charge my sword. Not a terrible status effect.

And something else interesting: you can only have 1 status effect. So I was poisoned, then got paralyzed and thus lost the poison.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.00.40_zpswmlliszl.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.00.40_zpswmlliszl.png.html)
A sideways wall to break! First time I've seen one of these.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.02.01_zpsn3te0m70.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.02.01_zpsn3te0m70.png.html)
A new zone! And it has different music! Like the kind of music the sages have. Relaxing.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.02.14_zps4zxutroe.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.02.14_zps4zxutroe.png.html)
And a key item! Well, I assume it's not a regular consumable. Huh. I had no clue I needed to get this thing.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.04.36_zpslfc7vam0.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.04.36_zpslfc7vam0.png.html)
So I heal up, not exactly sure where to go...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.05.19_zps6856mpuu.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.05.19_zps6856mpuu.png.html)
Teleport around a little bit...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.05.42_zpsqly6na53.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.05.42_zpsqly6na53.png.html)
And recall there's a river outside the second town! And guess what, I can make an ice bridge! Sweet.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.06.30_zpsktdhfrif.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.06.30_zpsktdhfrif.png.html)
:O it's the town of chicks! They're not friendly, but hey, that's cool.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.07.02_zps9pfnpfof.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.07.02_zps9pfnpfof.png.html)
HOLY CRAP! I thought the $5k I saved was a ton. Since then I gained another like $3k but still can't afford this shield.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.07.20_zpsyanndna5.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.07.20_zpsyanndna5.png.html)
Hmm, someone blocking a door... we know what this calls for ;)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.07.43_zpsmp8ilcyq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.07.43_zpsmp8ilcyq.png.html)
Gee, these chicks really aren't nice.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.08.05_zps13tw7lsa.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.08.05_zps13tw7lsa.png.html)
The good news is I can still steal their treasure. Level 3 Sword of Water charge!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.08.15_zpsj7pxibzr.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.08.15_zpsj7pxibzr.png.html)
The leader's guards escort me out. How kind.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.08.31_zpsyoofmyct.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.08.31_zpsyoofmyct.png.html)
The level 3 charge is cool for my new sword. Shoots ice in all directions.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.08.40_zpsrb8xzaq3.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.08.40_zpsrb8xzaq3.png.html)
See? Nice.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.11.02_zpspubhjwrs.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.11.02_zpspubhjwrs.png.html)
Better go hit up my old friend the mimic.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.11.23_zpsuowfwl9g.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.11.23_zpsuowfwl9g.png.html)
Heh, down to $9. So worth it. Well, I hope.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.11.35_zpss0vh8msh.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.11.35_zpss0vh8msh.png.html)
Defense before...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.11.57_zpsmtvcr6um.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.11.57_zpsmtvcr6um.png.html)
Defense after! That's a hefty boost. I didn't take a SS but there was another shield called the Mirror Shield or something, makes me wonder if it reflected magic or the gorgon gaze or something.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.12.50_zpsotjnroza.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis06/Screenshot%202015-07-16%2021.12.50_zpsotjnroza.png.html)
Idea! I found that flower thing, women like flowers! Man I'm genius. Granted that's not the prettiest flower I've ever seen...

I didn't get a SS of it, but the ladies still don't love me. Shucks.

And that's enough for one day! Next... to figure out what to do next.

[Cristo Meyers]

j/k about the spoiler title, obviously.

Hey, if it wasn't a thing, we wouldn't look at every video-game waterfall and go 'time to check behind it.'



Fruit of Lime oughta do the trick. I still wonder about the petrification-lime connection...

I think it's supposed to be short for limestone. Wouldn't be the first time a NES game had to make interesting abbreviations.

You're getting to the point where the GBC version really starts diverging from the original. I don't remember ever actually finding that town until way later in the game, I do remember struggling through the next parts with sub-par equipment because of that, though.

[danzibr]

Hey, if it wasn't a thing, we wouldn't look at every video-game waterfall and go 'time to check behind it.'
We should get a list going...

I think it's supposed to be short for limestone. Wouldn't be the first time a NES game had to make interesting abbreviations.
Oh, interesting. Huh. Dunno how that would cute petrification.

You're getting to the point where the GBC version really starts diverging from the original. I don't remember ever actually finding that town until way later in the game, I do remember struggling through the next parts with sub-par equipment because of that, though.
I get the feeling the next big part will be similar to what you played. I mean, it seems to be a huge part. I can't see how they'd modify it too much.

Speaking of which, I'll have an update tonight. Been busy, visited my parents the last two days because tomorrow's my birthday (going to stay home with the wife and kids). Ya know, life.

[erikun]

I will give two (okay, three) hints because they're either in the instruction book, which you might not have, or just not mentioned in the game.

First, once you have a bracelet for a sword, you can unequip the bracelet and still have access to your Level 2 charge on the sword. This is quite handy, since the Level 3 charge consumes MP and it can sometimes be tricky to keep the charge at only Level 2.

Second, some armors and shields have special effects - specifically, immunity to poison, stone, or paralysis. I think the game might mention it, but that information might be limited to the instruction book. As such, it's a good idea to hang onto those specific ones even for later in the game. I'll gladly exchange a few defense points for full immunity to paralysis, in cases where it matters.

As for the third, a bit of a spoiler:
I'm fairly certain the Shield Ring just boosts your Shield defense stat. You can check it before/after equipping the ring to be sure.

[danzibr]

[...] I'll have an update tonight.
Yup, I said that two days ago. Lost internet for two whole days. Boo.

I will give two (okay, three) hints because they're either in the instruction book, which you might not have, or just not mentioned in the game.

First, once you have a bracelet for a sword, you can unequip the bracelet and still have access to your Level 2 charge on the sword. This is quite handy, since the Level 3 charge consumes MP and it can sometimes be tricky to keep the charge at only Level 2.

Second, some armors and shields have special effects - specifically, immunity to poison, stone, or paralysis. I think the game might mention it, but that information might be limited to the instruction book. As such, it's a good idea to hang onto those specific ones even for later in the game. I'll gladly exchange a few defense points for full immunity to paralysis, in cases where it matters.

As for the third, a bit of a spoiler:
I'm fairly certain the Shield Ring just boosts your Shield defense stat. You can check it before/after equipping the ring to be sure.
Thanks!

I actually discovered the first and third. The second's good to know. In fact, now that you mention it, I think I might be immune to *something* with my Sacred Shield. Like, some snake things have hit me and nothing's happened. I thought maybe my defense was really high... mebbe not.

And after that long delay (internet time), here it is! Seventh installment.

Hmm, where did we leave off...? Oh yeah, I was trying to mack on the chicks in the chick-only village. Didn't go over that well. And uhh, I didn't know where to go next.

And dat spoiler title, eh? We'll see :)

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Time to use the telepathy! Tornel's not too helpful.

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... Nor is Zebu. That's a bit of a slap in the face, man.

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Me too babe ;)

Oh wait, that's actually not helpful at all either. Doesn't seem as bad as when it's coming from a chick.

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Still friendly, I see.

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After burning my magic on telepathy I return to the inn and... oh crap. Spent all my money on that shield.

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A new place to freeze! Let's see where it leads.

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I find a dungeon, dungeon has a chest. Nothing out of the ordinary.

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And a mimic! It looks like a chest, but believe you me it's a baddie. Not the best action shot ever.

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And another mimic! Man they're all over the place. At least they're $500 a pop.

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Hey, I was looking for a lamp! Nice.

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And just to check, it's not consumable. Oh, and it's purple. Cool.

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The person that wanted the lamp was in Portoa! Hmm, I just realized that's "port" with some junk on the end.

So I talk to the kid and... nothing happens. Shucks.

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Oh yeah! Behind the throne room!

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It leads to a room with the purple sage chick! Turns out the queen, the fortune teller, and the... hey wait a minute, I just realize it says, "I am Asina, one of the three great wise men ..." I'll attribute that to a translation error.

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She taught me a new spell! One that cures status effects. Nice ;)

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A dolphin? Man, didn't expect that. Hey, that herb I've been carrying around!

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Well, turns out that special herb didn't work, had to use a regular old herb (like the one you buy from the store). Glad to help out, Mr. Dolphin ;)

He gave me a shell.

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Hey, the dad's back!

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Good, good...

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Yay, I get to use a boat! In lots of games you get your own boat at some point.

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Well... I have no control over the boat :/

Takes me to a shack. One-way trip, no less.

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Hey, that last dude I can talk to with my telepathy!

Man, he's still not friendly.

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I go out and there's no boat so I use my flute from the dolphin. He swam right up :)

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And I get to ride him!? Awesome.

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And while riding him I get to fight monsters!?!?!?!? This game just got 100x cooler.

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And I fight krakens!?

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Huh, well, have no idea what this is. I can't go in.

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A dungeon! No idea what to expect.

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Oh uhh, turns out it's not a dungeon. Joel, eh? I had a good buddy named Joel once. Evil Spirit, sounds like my kind of place.

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Draygonia again! Better solve some problems.

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Lots of new quests!

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Holy crap, another quest! So... find Clark, take care of the chick making things weird, stop sacrifices.

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Huh, a uhh... light house or something. I can't reach it.

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The dungeon! Evil Spirit Island. Those jelly fish things move really slowly, easy prey.

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Unfortunately I part ways with my dolphin.

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I do a bit of exploring (note my increase in exp) but get a lickin'. Going to leave soon.

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Manage to get my way to another screen... it's a pretty big dungeon.

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Cool! It's not consumable. Not sure what it does.

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I go back to town, heal up. Can't get over that name Joel... lol.

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Back to the dungeon!

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Alright let's do this!

Let's do this... next time.

[Forbiddenwar]

Hurray! Back to reading.

[erikun]

Thanks!

I actually discovered the first and third. The second's good to know. In fact, now that you mention it, I think I might be immune to *something* with my Sacred Shield. Like, some snake things have hit me and nothing's happened. I thought maybe my defense was really high... mebbe not.
If you hit something and hear a *ping* sound, that means no damage. If your defense is high enough, then stuff will *ping* against you for no damage as well. Go back to the starting area and you can ping around against those blue slimes.

I will mention that you can still get status effects from bumping into enemies, even if your defense is high enough to not take damage. Those red slimes or the vipers in the first cave (with the vampire) will poison you, and even though you have enough defense that they can't hit you for damage, you can still receive poison. I mean, unless the shield blocks that status effect.

It's been a long time, so I don't recall which equipment gives immunity to which status. I'm sure a quick Google search of the instruction manual will tell you, though.

[danzibr]

Hurray! Back to reading.
;)

If you hit something and hear a *ping* sound, that means no damage. If your defense is high enough, then stuff will *ping* against you for no damage as well. Go back to the starting area and you can ping around against those blue slimes.
Huh. I may go try to do that.

It's been a long time, so I don't recall which equipment gives immunity to which status. I'm sure a quick Google search of the instruction manual will tell you, though.
Yeah... I think I'll plow through for the time being. Tempted, but I'm afraid I'll see some spoilers.

Eighth installment!

Hmm, where were we? Right, got whaled on in a new dungeon.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.30.49_zps31nrrdea.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.30.49_zps31nrrdea.png.html)
Fully rested and ready to go! I can't get over the awesomeness of my dolphin pal.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.33.14_zpsdutdzo32.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.33.14_zpsdutdzo32.png.html)
Action shot owning some jellyfish.

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Action shot owning some breakable walls. I like how they keep older weapons still relevant. Switching often is a hassle, but having to do it often also makes me quicker at it. Hrm.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.36.14_zpsk2ya6qd7.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.36.14_zpsk2ya6qd7.png.html)
Magic Ring!? Yes!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.37.47_zps6hhke920.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.37.47_zps6hhke920.png.html)
Destroying yet more walls. This is definitely the biggest dungeon so far. You may have noticed I'm being cautious/more skillful than before. Full magic still, decent health, good gains in experience.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.38.00_zps3ydyg3hq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.38.00_zps3ydyg3hq.png.html)
There's a second story! The first one was quite winding and expansive.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.39.18_zpsorybtamf.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.39.18_zpsorybtamf.png.html)
Man I hate these guys. The red ones from the past were a pain, and these guys are the same but worse. Bah.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.41.00_zpszjtm0xhs.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.41.00_zpszjtm0xhs.png.html)
More breakable walls! Fortunately I don't tire of that animation.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.41.45_zpsnj6cswdf.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.41.45_zpsnj6cswdf.png.html)
Oooh, an equippable item. Hmm, didn't I already have a necklace? Yeah, Shield Necklace methinks.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.42.03_zpsxfoni26x.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.42.03_zpsxfoni26x.png.html)
I decide to do a little test. With these stats I'm not equipping either necklace (Iron or Shield).

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.42.10_zpsmezzymwy.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.42.10_zpsmezzymwy.png.html)
With this one I have Iron Necklace equipped. So it raises my first defense by 10! That's a considerable gain.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.42.18_zps0hxvcrll.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.42.18_zps0hxvcrll.png.html)
And this is with Shield Necklace equipped. I see, I see. Not only do I figure out the two numbers are, indeed, for armor and shield (I suspected it earlier), but my Sacred Shield isn't as good as I thought :(

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.43.17_zpstdmdlwkg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.43.17_zpstdmdlwkg.png.html)
And I leveled! It pays to advance carefully and murdilate everything in sight.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.43.24_zpsf5weso5w.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.43.24_zpsf5weso5w.png.html)
Delving deeper...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.44.36_zpsnhj1eq3y.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.44.36_zpsnhj1eq3y.png.html)
Movable platforms! This was unexpected. I mean, SNK kept these a secret until this very dungeon. I suspect I'm about 2/3 of the way through the game, since I've had the 3rd sword for a while.

OH!!!! Typing that suddenly reminded me of something. A couple nights ago I had a dream I was playing Crystalis and got the 4th sword. It was wide at the bottom, skinny at the top, gray, had holes, and was called Force Sword or something. Weird... I almost never dream about games.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.44.46_zpslei8burd.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.44.46_zpslei8burd.png.html)
And back to the LP, I fortunately didn't get knocked off on the way over, and there's one of those snake things waiting for me on the other side.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.45.18_zpszo6t4pb1.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.45.18_zpszo6t4pb1.png.html)
Ahhhh shucks.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.45.32_zpsoab7zvrw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.45.32_zpsoab7zvrw.png.html)
So I decide to use my Magic Ring, given I have two of them. In retrospect, this maybe wasn't the best decision.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.45.53_zpsawnkra9m.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.45.53_zpsawnkra9m.png.html)
I continue through the dungeon and come to a zombie town! Well, maybe no zombies, but plenty of tomstones. Creepy.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.46.07_zpsog5knkmc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.46.07_zpsog5knkmc.png.html)
Hey, it's Clark! I was looking for this guy, the leader of Joel's brother (I think?).

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.46.12_zpsbfe1bsst.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.46.12_zpsbfe1bsst.png.html)
Better go own that vixen. Man, that sucks. Whole town wiped out.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.46.33_zpspq9pjalh.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.46.33_zpspq9pjalh.png.html)
There *are* zombies! I can't hurt them. They're not too talkative.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.46.42_zpst3yvsq0o.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.46.42_zpst3yvsq0o.png.html)
A dungeon beyond the dungeon! Had no clue this would be here... looks like a castle or something.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.47.17_zpsbktiltwq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.47.17_zpsbktiltwq.png.html)
These old guys! And the inside looks pretty sweet. Like the pale green.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.47.58_zpsylcbmfcb.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.47.58_zpsylcbmfcb.png.html)
Dafuq is this? A shadow's attacking me? I can't seem to hurt these guys. No tink sound either, just... can't attack them.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.48.38_zpsveal09id.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.48.38_zpsveal09id.png.html)
More platforms! This is also a big dungeon.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.48.46_zpsgwcxi1km.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.48.46_zpsgwcxi1km.png.html)
Man. Ya know, this reminds me... rarely do I use my consumables in games. Bah.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.49.22_zpsdqe5nxud.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.49.22_zpsdqe5nxud.png.html)
Well that's nice. MP restoration.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.49.57_zpsmwuemm53.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.49.57_zpsmwuemm53.png.html)
I decide to teleport back to town then heal up and teleport back to the zombie town, but GUESS WHAT! I can't teleport back to the zombie town! Man this sucks, gotta walk my ass all the way back. Boo.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.51.46_zps417fki1k.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-22%2011.51.46_zps417fki1k.png.html)
Ha. Okay, so here I sold off all my crap except for my Alarm Flute (which apparently I need at some point), my 1 Magic Ring (should've kept the other) and a ton of Fruit of Power. The reason is that I have spells which restore HP, cure status, and teleport me. So... MP does it all!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.51.36_zpsre6wgpem.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.51.36_zpsre6wgpem.png.html)
Getting back to the castle...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.52.19_zpswny61kr9.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.52.19_zpswny61kr9.png.html)
Yup, there it is again. I'll spare *all* the details.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.53.02_zpszlpseeqr.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.53.02_zpszlpseeqr.png.html)
That vampire again! Or well, probably not the same one (unless it's Suikoden and bad guys come back).

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.53.26_zps9rbg04du.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.53.26_zps9rbg04du.png.html)
Owned him! He actually went down really easily, given he was just a copy of the old one attack-wise.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.53.36_zpsxzbrcjio.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.53.36_zpsxzbrcjio.png.html)
Hey, the good news is I could really benefit from using a Fruit of Power.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.53.50_zps0ukezshq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.53.50_zps0ukezshq.png.html)
... Oh.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.54.18_zpsyuokxgxh.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.54.18_zpsyuokxgxh.png.html)
More of these friggin' shadows. And a dead end.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.54.30_zpshkeb7wto.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.54.30_zpshkeb7wto.png.html)
Oooooh ho ho, these guys hurt. Not the best SS ever, but that is indeed a butterfly. Take out huge chunks of life.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.55.59_zpsjabhhewb.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.55.59_zpsjabhhewb.png.html)
And... spikes. I have nothing which protects me (anyone play Landstalker?) so I head on my way.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.56.56_zpsi9goqouf.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.56.56_zpsi9goqouf.png.html)
This look like a boss is coming up to anyone else?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.57.29_zpslgrxmbsy.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.57.29_zpslgrxmbsy.png.html)
I entirely heal myself and restore my magic. Ready for that boss ;)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.57.41_zpseawkxiof.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.57.41_zpseawkxiof.png.html)
So ready.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.57.47_zpscibu8ozb.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.57.47_zpscibu8ozb.png.html)
Huh. Didn't expect to find a person here.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.57.58_zpsrgghnakn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.57.58_zpsrgghnakn.png.html)
I accidentally attack the person and... something interesting happens. She talks when I attack her. Nobody did this in the past (not even the queen or wise men). So of course I know something's up.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.58.06_zpsgfdnhbzc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.58.06_zpsgfdnhbzc.png.html)
Called it! Dunno why she calls that excellent.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.58.09_zpsx0qwkoxa.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.58.09_zpsx0qwkoxa.png.html)
Companion of General Kielbasa!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.58.35_zpso8bmfcx6.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.58.35_zpso8bmfcx6.png.html)
This chick looks pretty creepy. Like dat purple.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.59.55_zpsli7tkqtl.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2019.59.55_zpsli7tkqtl.png.html)
Didn't get any action shots. She just teleports and shoots streams of fireballs. Notice I did get the crap whupped out of me.

And uhh, who's Mesia?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.00.00_zpsuczeumks.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.00.00_zpsuczeumks.png.html)
Main fortress coming up!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.00.06_zpse3mxc98p.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.00.06_zpse3mxc98p.png.html)
Aww, that's nice of her!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.00.08_zpsbx3mm5yi.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.00.08_zpsbx3mm5yi.png.html)
Huh well uhh, that's cool. I guess.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.00.18_zpsm7wrc2qr.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.00.18_zpsm7wrc2qr.png.html)
Yeah that sucker looks broken alright.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.00.39_zpspvghwypp.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.00.39_zpspvghwypp.png.html)
Behind the boss is a big ol' pit. Naturally I jump down. It leads back to the entrance.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.00.49_zpsree6fkvb.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.00.49_zpsree6fkvb.png.html)
Your gratitude is enough ;)

Valiant efforts, hehe.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.00.57_zpsfvi2a3si.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.00.57_zpsfvi2a3si.png.html)
I see! I'd better get that broken statue gold-plated or something.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.01.18_zpsx8l87ewr.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.01.18_zpsx8l87ewr.png.html)
And I can get by those whirlpools! It's all coming together.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.01.28_zps45rswrjc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.01.28_zps45rswrjc.png.html)
Really coming together! Go to lighthouse, get Glowing Lamp, fix statue, go to altar, proceed to bad guy's fort. Check!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.03.59_zps6txt0yfk.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.03.59_zps6txt0yfk.png.html)
Back with my dolphin! Ahh I'll miss you Mr. Dolphin.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.04.17_zpsoj8macvm.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.04.17_zpsoj8macvm.png.html)
Hoo boy I need this. Lucky I didn't die.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.04.51_zpsftyeime1.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis08/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.04.51_zpsftyeime1.png.html)
Restock my Fruit of Power stock.

And... that's a good place to call it! One whole dungeon down.

Oh right, for the spoiler title, it's like the cave and castle were one big dungeon due to not resting point. Makes for a super long dungeon.

[Alent]

The Angry Sea is my favorite part of the game. :smallbiggrin:

It's also the buggiest part of the game. There's several glitches with the zone, like the dolphin sometimes not showing up and there's a trick using the Rabbit boots to jump off/on the Dolphin that causes you to get stuck in the sky, letting you fly all over the zone. (And over the waterfall, even.)

[danzibr]

The Angry Sea is my favorite part of the game. :smallbiggrin:

It's also the buggiest part of the game. There's several glitches with the zone, like the dolphin sometimes not showing up and there's a trick using the Rabbit boots to jump off/on the Dolphin that causes you to get stuck in the sky, letting you fly all over the zone. (And over the waterfall, even.)
Glad I made it through alive :P

I didn't even think to use the boots while on my dolphin.

[danzibr]

Ninth installment!

Before we get to gameplay (?), let's have a look at a certain picture.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/CrystalisScreenShot_zps38lhcyln.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/CrystalisScreenShot_zps38lhcyln.png.html)
I've been taking an inventory of all of my games and came across this! Ahh, look at that art. Ya know, this cover art is actually pretty good (I can think of far (http://starcontroller.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/sc2box.jpg) worse (https://www.mobygames.com/images/covers/l/217928-star-control-ii-dos-other.jpg), at least when it comes to not looking like the game at all). The only thing that strikes me as odd is the protagonist. In-game he's definitely a lot... pinker.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.06.38_zps3odvvg2u.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.06.38_zps3odvvg2u.png.html)
Alright, back to the game. Where were we? Oh yeah, trying to get past this maelstrom. It went something like this: get access to the lighthouse to get the lamp, get the lamp to fix the statue, place the statue on the altar, proceed!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.06.48_zps8trzhbxa.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.06.48_zps8trzhbxa.png.html)
Well, here's the altar.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.07.00_zps4asiar2e.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.07.00_zps4asiar2e.png.html)
I try using the statue to no effect. Meh, worth a try.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.07.44_zpsgjcozctq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.07.44_zpsgjcozctq.png.html)
Here's that lighthouse! Well, I think it's a lighthouse. Kind of looks like a church.

Now the only problem is... there's no way to get there. I mean there's a cave, but the only other thing on the island is the village Joel. I suspect there's a secret cave in Joel somewhere, but can't find it. Time to call for aid.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.08.48_zpsffzzq627.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.08.48_zpsffzzq627.png.html)
Oh huh, that's interesting. So the jerk sage is considered "highly intelligent" even by another sage. Maybe he's a jerk because, well, something happened to him.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.08.55_zpsifwjma6m.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.08.55_zpsifwjma6m.png.html)
Thanks Zebu >.>

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.09.00_zpsxlwysjrk.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.09.00_zpsxlwysjrk.png.html)
Whaddya know! Already figured that out, but thanks babe.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.09.06_zpsc2ngc7bt.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.09.06_zpsc2ngc7bt.png.html)
Ah-ha! Another quest! Maybe I can get him to warm up to me.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.10.11_zpstu7xuyng.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.10.11_zpstu7xuyng.png.html)
This is the hut that Kensu was at (wait, not supposed to end a sentence in a preposition). This is the hut that Kensu was.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.10.16_zpsrpxzuud0.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.10.16_zpsrpxzuud0.png.html)
But he's gone! This dude's still here. Apparently Draygonia is past the maelstrom (think I kinda knew that though).

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.10.36_zpsbf6vh12x.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.10.36_zpsbf6vh12x.png.html)
Hmm, what's this cave?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.10.49_zpsdbamhzpx.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.10.49_zpsdbamhzpx.png.html)
It led behind the castle! And here I found...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.11.03_zpsm61qhx1b.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.11.03_zpsm61qhx1b.png.html)
The Love Pendant! So this is what Kensu lost, eh? I can see why he'd be upset.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.12.21_zpsmiyseqjp.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.12.21_zpsmiyseqjp.png.html)
Well, I'd love to return it to Kensu but... I have no idea where he is.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.16.38_zpsrgjx22ti.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.16.38_zpsrgjx22ti.png.html)
Ding! (Anyone get where that's from? Crap, another preposition at the end. Anyone get where that's?)

Oh right, I'm here because I didn't completely explore the castle beyond the zombie town.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.20.28_zpsraa38nf9.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.20.28_zpsraa38nf9.png.html)
Ha... I took this one because I fell off of this sucker like 3 times. First I timed it wrong. Second I got whacked off by one of those flying red things. Third time my down key stuck and I just walked off.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.21.23_zpsfl24pw4e.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.21.23_zpsfl24pw4e.png.html)
And of course I got poisoned.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.22.52_zpsab2mst5a.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.22.52_zpsab2mst5a.png.html)
I burnt too much magic and decided to check around other places first. The queen/fortune teller/wise woman has something to say about the Love Pendant. Ahh, romance.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.22.55_zpsd2kwohpr.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.22.55_zpsd2kwohpr.png.html)
If I "use" the Love Pendant nothing happens though. Hrm.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.24.10_zpsrg3xrbqg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.24.10_zpsrg3xrbqg.png.html)
Well that's interesting. Back in Dwarf Village or whatever it is I see this line. No clue what they're talking about. Mt. Sabre?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.25.15_zpsmj2wo8eg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.25.15_zpsmj2wo8eg.png.html)
Back in Portoa I find this sad line. The chick told some dude he could make a buck in Mt. Sabre. He went and died. :'(

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.26.46_zpsprpfvc7f.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.26.46_zpsprpfvc7f.png.html)
Zebu has this to say. I think he's talking about breaking walls...?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.27.15_zpsikgvulqx.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.27.15_zpsikgvulqx.png.html)
Tornel's apprentice isn't exactly up to date here.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.29.02_zpsuknzthzc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.29.02_zpsuknzthzc.png.html)
Nor is Kensu. I found it! Just tell me where you are! I searched all over for you man!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.31.49_zpsciihrsji.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.31.49_zpsciihrsji.png.html)
Ha... this place again. Oh right, I didn't explore the entire castle.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.32.40_zpsipoq7fhw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.32.40_zpsipoq7fhw.png.html)
Get back to the castle.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.34.55_zpshucftodj.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.34.55_zpshucftodj.png.html)
Notice there's a (nearly invisible) attacking flying at me. Fortunately it doesn't knock me off.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.35.13_zpsnbmwm7z5.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.35.13_zpsnbmwm7z5.png.html)
Fortunately the spikes weren't instant death. I just busted out the jumping shoes.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.35.16_zpsoprrykqq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.35.16_zpsoprrykqq.png.html)
A consumable! Might as well see what it is.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.35.22_zpsdwcnuuly.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.35.22_zpsdwcnuuly.png.html)
Pssshhhhhh thanks.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.37.37_zpst1us02fj.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.37.37_zpst1us02fj.png.html)
On the way back I noticed something grand. See how close that baddie is to the exit? And it gives good experience. Takes less than 10 seconds to kill it, run out and run back in. So I do some grinding.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.38.25_zpsjgav9i2k.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.38.25_zpsjgav9i2k.png.html)
Get it up against the wall and whale on it. Quick grinding.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.40.18_zpsceilfxet.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.40.18_zpsceilfxet.png.html)
However, he does whack me once or twice. Safety's sake.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.49.54_zpswr1nlcgf.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.49.54_zpswr1nlcgf.png.html)
Ding!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.50.56_zpsdorkpetp.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-25%2020.50.56_zpsdorkpetp.png.html)
Huh, well, not quite sure where Kensu could be...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2018.55.14_zpseu67jmrz.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2018.55.14_zpseu67jmrz.png.html)
I do some more exploring (some old cave) and come across a new place!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2018.55.22_zpsrtxjjw3m.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2018.55.22_zpsrtxjjw3m.png.html)
But it only has a consumable. Boo.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2018.55.29_zpsqoctadc2.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2018.55.29_zpsqoctadc2.png.html)
Booooooo.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2018.55.42_zpssw2tmsxg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2018.55.42_zpssw2tmsxg.png.html)
Oh man. In this dungeon the baddies really come on strong.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.21.18_zpsjodomtlw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.21.18_zpsjodomtlw.png.html)
Why this screenshot? Well, I was killing everything in sight and noticed the jellyfish give some good experience. What's more, they're slow, have no ranged attack, and die quickly. Time to grind!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.35.36_zpsaprim0ku.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.35.36_zpsaprim0ku.png.html)
In no time I almost level! Time to keep exploring.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.36.19_zpsn2tileqj.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.36.19_zpsn2tileqj.png.html)
Ding! Man, this is a record for the number of times I've leveled.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.36.33_zps7eb4hy2i.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.36.33_zps7eb4hy2i.png.html)
In case anyone wants to see my stats... that's some good life.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.37.41_zpsuwagckvm.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.37.41_zpsuwagckvm.png.html)
Thanks pal. Already knew that.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.37.51_zpssl9g8x7t.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.37.51_zpssl9g8x7t.png.html)
Oh hey! I forgot to talk to Clark after I saved the town! Sweet!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.37.54_zpsf0lcmaru.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.37.54_zpsf0lcmaru.png.html)
Uhh well, not sure I needed those.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.38.16_zpsm67eweyp.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.38.16_zpsm67eweyp.png.html)
And I gotta say those are the freakiest eye glasses I've ever seen.

Are you my mummy?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.39.16_zps8szfnyqq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.39.16_zps8szfnyqq.png.html)
For some reason reading this made me lolz. In my mind this dude said it with a hippie voice.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.39.54_zps5odxjbnn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis09/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.39.54_zps5odxjbnn.png.html)
Still no freakin' Kensu! wth man

Enough progress for one day. Got two easy-to-get items and gained 3 levels. Next time I'll find that Kensu :@

[ShneekeyTheLost]

My earliest experience with 'Ding!' referring to levelling was in Everquest (we're talking classic 1999 era Everquest), where it would make a dinging noise when you gained a new level that was quite distinct and jarring when compared to most of the sounds in the game at that era.

[danzibr]

My earliest experience with 'Ding!' referring to levelling was in Everquest (we're talking classic 1999 era Everquest), where it would make a dinging noise when you gained a new level that was quite distinct and jarring when compared to most of the sounds in the game at that era.
Iiiinteresting. That experience predates my first by ~8 years. One of my friends said it when she leveled in WoW.

With that said, tenth installment!

I was looking for Kensu, iirc.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.41.09_zpshxu9rw6c.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.41.09_zpshxu9rw6c.png.html)
I knew it! Okay, to explain this I was trying to get to that lighthouse. It's on an island, and the only entrance is to the village. The village has only one apparent exit, the main one, so I think there's a secret exit. I use the glasses/gas mask and viola!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.41.15_zpsv0y6l0nc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.41.15_zpsv0y6l0nc.png.html)
Note the glasses are gone now, so fortunately I don't have to keep my eyes peeled for secret exits.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.41.22_zpsnbywom1j.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.41.22_zpsnbywom1j.png.html)
There's a cave behind the secret exit! Man, I was hoping to go straight to the light house.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.41.30_zpsyyyysseg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.41.30_zpsyyyysseg.png.html)
Turns out the cave was just one screen. To the lighthouse!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.41.37_zpsd4q6erqy.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.41.37_zpsd4q6erqy.png.html)
It's Kensu!!! Yay! And he's asleep! Finally I can ditch that stupid Alarm Flute I've been holding onto since the start of the game.

Ya know, considering how easy it'd be to teleport back and buy another, I really need it taking up inventory for so long.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.41.45_zpsmme8ilws.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.41.45_zpsmme8ilws.png.html)
Yup, there it is.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.41.52_zpsqblxtok8.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.41.52_zpsqblxtok8.png.html)
GOOD MORNING!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.41.56_zpsp8rc4iul.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.41.56_zpsp8rc4iul.png.html)
Them's fightin' words, man. I mean... cold. Cold, man.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.42.01_zpsaps6ry78.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.42.01_zpsaps6ry78.png.html)
Yay! The statue-fixing thing!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.42.15_zps0b9bveda.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.42.15_zps0b9bveda.png.html)
I use it and look what happens! Man, everything's going my way.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.42.56_zpsszujh3ez.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.42.56_zpsszujh3ez.png.html)
I look for Kensu again to give him his stupid necklace (since it's taking up inventory space... gah) and he's gone yet again. Man that's a hard dude to catch.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.43.10_zpsr5ug3w3v.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.43.10_zpsr5ug3w3v.png.html)
Yeah, that's helpful. Ya know, why didn't he say zzz... when I was doing telepathy on him before?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.43.45_zpsiievlerc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.43.45_zpsiievlerc.png.html)
Hurrah! I love new zones.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.44.07_zps31mkoh2q.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.44.07_zps31mkoh2q.png.html)

Gee, that's nice.http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.44.13_zpsvx3napa6.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10
/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.44.13_zpsvx3napa6.png.html)
Defensive spell, yesss. I don't remember that promise, but that's cool. Gathering of wise men, eh?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.44.20_zpscqznkskk.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.44.20_zpscqznkskk.png.html)
Azteca, sounds cool. And Mesia, yeah, I remember, the chick in the hologram in the water place. She seems like my other half or something. Wait, wasn't she taken away by General Kielbasa's lady friend? The zombifyer chick?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.44.34_zpsmonocfut.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.44.34_zpsmonocfut.png.html)
Hmm well, that's not very handy.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.45.07_zpsekxdculg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.45.07_zpsekxdculg.png.html)
I took this one because... looks kinda like fallopian tubes. Perhaps I'm immature for a 28 year old.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.45.22_zpsb5jjkc8v.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.45.22_zpsb5jjkc8v.png.html)
Saddest screenshot of the whole game. Now... I say goodbye to my dolphin companion :'(

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.45.29_zpsvestgnvg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.45.29_zpsvestgnvg.png.html)
Well that was easy.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.45.49_zpsealz9ejh.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.45.49_zpsealz9ejh.png.html)
What a cool place! Maybe when the game is over I'll live here.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.46.24_zpshahrxqad.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.46.24_zpshahrxqad.png.html)
New armor! Yay!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.46.48_zpsfgu88ber.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.46.48_zpsfgu88ber.png.html)
Defense with platinum armor...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.46.58_zpsj8kszuiy.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.46.58_zpsj8kszuiy.png.html)
New defense! Man, that's a big jump. The shield seems to be inferior so I don't buy one (Sacred Shield cost $9000).

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.47.33_zps70t7nzkz.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.47.33_zps70t7nzkz.png.html)
Oooooohhhhh yeah! Here he is! Tornel's apprentice!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.47.37_zpsx3rvws9y.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.47.37_zpsx3rvws9y.png.html)
NOT AGAIN! Man, this finding Kensu thing is a recurring sidequest.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.48.03_zpsaxt8ys7j.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.48.03_zpsaxt8ys7j.png.html)
Getting mixed signals here, too. She looks freaky, too.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.48.15_zpswgm73fp9.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.48.15_zpswgm73fp9.png.html)
Sentries? Yeah, I can own 'em.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.48.17_zpsma5kmidy.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.48.17_zpsma5kmidy.png.html)
Gee, they don't like me.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.48.34_zps02mfzyfh.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.48.34_zps02mfzyfh.png.html)
Yup, I own 'em. Problem is I can't open the door. Better find Kensu...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.50.04_zps8hedgueo.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.50.04_zps8hedgueo.png.html)
Asina's gone for good.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.51.21_zpst0txoawq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.51.21_zpst0txoawq.png.html)
Showing off my new defensive spell. Can't find Kensu. I suspect he's in Portoa because he was talking about finding the Love Pendant in the channel behind the castle. No dice.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.51.42_zpsfezzh6fs.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.51.42_zpsfezzh6fs.png.html)
Gee, that's interesting. Maybe I can make perfume and get popular with the amazon ladies.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.52.45_zps2xojojqs.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.52.45_zps2xojojqs.png.html)
I noticed something! Notice my attack is 15 with my first sword.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.52.51_zpsdbpbzarn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.52.51_zpsdbpbzarn.png.html)
And 16 with the 2nd.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.52.58_zpsxfqsgmfg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis10/Screenshot%202015-07-28%2019.52.58_zpsxfqsgmfg.png.html)
And 18 with the 3rd! I thought it was just like elemental difference stuff. From now on Sword of Water is my go to.

And... I didn't take that many SS's, but I did a lot of searching for Kensu with no luck. Better take a break and find him later.

[danzibr]

Eleventh installment!

I was looking for Kensu, iirc.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2014.57.08_zpsyf1my5zt.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2014.57.08_zpsyf1my5zt.png.html)
Look, an unexplored part of an old cave! Unfortunately, Kensu's not behind it.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.01.53_zpszuuyyuum.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.01.53_zpszuuyyuum.png.html)
Not in Joel, either. At least I'm getting recognition. Glad all is well.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.06.41_zps2ujkdikr.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.06.41_zps2ujkdikr.png.html)
I ran around towns and old dungeons talking to people for... quite some time, to say the least. Which leads me here. Notice the highlighted part. Paralyze some scrub *then* talk to him? What the hell? How does that make any sense? I had no hint whatsoever to... man, whatever.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.07.42_zps3o5zkmyi.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.07.42_zps3o5zkmyi.png.html)
I paralyze the guy, talk to him, and he's freaking Kensu!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.08.38_zpsu6yh2z6g.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.08.38_zpsu6yh2z6g.png.html)
Paralyze someone else and talk to them and they sleep. At least I know what to do now.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.08.43_zpsvumkrozf.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.08.43_zpsvumkrozf.png.html)
Not Kensu...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.08.53_zpsg0etabpg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.08.53_zpsg0etabpg.png.html)
Kensu!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.09.03_zpsf5rc0gv1.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.09.03_zpsf5rc0gv1.png.html)
Noted. >.>

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.09.22_zps425srtrt.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.09.22_zps425srtrt.png.html)
He told me he wanted his pendant. Well, looky what I have here!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.09.42_zpsblendubn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.09.42_zpsblendubn.png.html)
Yup, knew there was romance in the air. Not sure they're meant for each other... I'm on team SNK.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.09.47_zpsopo98mbn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.09.47_zpsopo98mbn.png.html)
Well, I don't recall that promise. But I won't complain! Love me some new magic. And what is it with these wise men and mountains?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.10.30_zps6gsjssca.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.10.30_zps6gsjssca.png.html)
Ooooh, maybe I change myself. Or bad guys. I'm intrigued.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.10.36_zpsvreytdz4.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.10.36_zpsvreytdz4.png.html)
Awesome! Looks like Tornel's apprentice, enemy soldier, random chick, and uhh... random bearded dude. I can get by those guards to the west!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.10.52_zpsyrbfmbaq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.10.52_zpsyrbfmbaq.png.html)
Whoops :P

And when I change conversation changes! That's cool.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.11.08_zpsb5wbcsgj.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.11.08_zpsb5wbcsgj.png.html)
Called it!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.11.21_zps5yf8h3qi.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.11.21_zps5yf8h3qi.png.html)
Well, this is a different-looking place. Looks... colder? Hard to say.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.11.27_zpss5ksywrn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.11.27_zpss5ksywrn.png.html)
Bad soldiers! They attack me despite looking for me. Unless they just don't like pink. They have bows and arrows.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.11.40_zpspa3bdjqc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.11.40_zpspa3bdjqc.png.html)
There are lots of 'em, and they're thirsty for me.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.11.48_zpslvscyfmb.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.11.48_zpslvscyfmb.png.html)
Lots of 'em! I haven't seen a zone with more baddies before.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.12.32_zpshluc4nyk.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.12.32_zpshluc4nyk.png.html)
New town! Or fort or something.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.12.36_zpscyimmchk.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.12.36_zpscyimmchk.png.html)
Oh. Well, that was easier than expected. Huh.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.12.51_zpsiu39l32x.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.12.51_zpsiu39l32x.png.html)
That's not making much sense to me. ... Right.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.13.06_zps31hc7gjf.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.13.06_zps31hc7gjf.png.html)
Huh. I guess the wise men are at Shyron? They were headed somewhere... maybe this is the training place they talked about earlier. Quite to the west.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.13.16_zpsqlthxg5w.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.13.16_zpsqlthxg5w.png.html)
Oh right. Sorry Kensu, my bad. Oh yeah, you can't tell from this picture but he's dressed up as an enemy guard.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.16.12_zpsfrmj4rqk.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.16.12_zpsfrmj4rqk.png.html)
If you look here you see it appears I'm missing somewhere. Maybe this Shyron place. Or Mt. Hydra.

The real reason I took this SS is because I had an idea! Remember those 4 forms I could take? One was a chick! I can think of somewhere where it would be beneficial to be a chick.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.16.37_zpsvr1izdf1.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.16.37_zpsvr1izdf1.png.html)
Amazones ;) They talk to me now! Well, I guess they did before too, but ya know what I mean. And ah-ha! Finally I can get rid of that stupid plant I've been hanging onto for like ever.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.16.41_zpsgpzpcizu.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.16.41_zpsgpzpcizu.png.html)
Aww that's nice :)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.17.04_zpsf261khok.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.17.04_zpsf261khok.png.html)
Ha... well, can't argue ;)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.17.17_zps6eqqehwn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.17.17_zps6eqqehwn.png.html)
Whoops! When I went to give her the plant I accidentally turned off my magical disguise. She wasn't too happy.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.17.28_zpso95qozc6.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.17.28_zpso95qozc6.png.html)
But here I am again! They have a memory problem.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.17.35_zpseahaefv8.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.17.35_zpseahaefv8.png.html)
How nice :)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.17.38_zpsdvqvstgs.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.17.38_zpsdvqvstgs.png.html)
A bow!?!?!?! Is this the fourth weapon!?!?!?! I like bows.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.17.45_zpsw5qb4pgy.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.17.45_zpsw5qb4pgy.png.html)
Nope, not the fourth weapon/sword. Still, I like bows.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.17.59_zpszocv5q4s.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.17.59_zpszocv5q4s.png.html)
Ahh what the hell you can't actually shoot.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.19.00_zpsjmqqkqhz.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.19.00_zpsjmqqkqhz.png.html)
I took this one because... note how similar I look to the chick below me. I totally fit in here.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.20.00_zpscfdgzr86.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.20.00_zpscfdgzr86.png.html)
I was going to change into Tornel's apprentice and talk to him for lulz but he's not here. Shucks.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.20.43_zpsw3b0roin.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.20.43_zpsw3b0roin.png.html)
And for some reason they leave this place unguarded.

"Hey man, since we let that one guy through we might as well just leave the doors open and get out of here."

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.21.04_zpsujdoxoy7.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.21.04_zpsujdoxoy7.png.html)
What's this!? Palm trees? Nice.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.21.20_zpsopcsqgow.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.21.20_zpsopcsqgow.png.html)
And here we have hostile zombies. And harpies. The dark brown stuff hurts me btw.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.21.52_zps3vbzae8m.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.21.52_zps3vbzae8m.png.html)
A dungeon! Amidst some suspicious greenery.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.22.35_zpsupkcyatt.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.22.35_zpsupkcyatt.png.html)
Nice ;)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.22.46_zpszdthog27.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.22.46_zpszdthog27.png.html)
Ahh... I bet they let me not take damage from otherwise damaging terrain. We'll see.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.23.33_zps0ugq5zjs.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.23.33_zps0ugq5zjs.png.html)
Keeping the Sword of Water relevant. I like, I like.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.26.18_zpswar9pxho.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.26.18_zpswar9pxho.png.html)
At first I thought there were no monsters in this dungeon. Pretty sure this is the only type, but they're rare and hard to kill (they only take 2 hits, but they fly around a lot). They do give a crap ton of exp though.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.28.21_zpswjigyx3q.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.28.21_zpswjigyx3q.png.html)
Stairs!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.28.26_zpstlz5yc30.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.28.26_zpstlz5yc30.png.html)
Ahh, and the dungeon changes from a cave to a building. I wonder how it's lit.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.28.40_zpshqvnpzzq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.28.40_zpshqvnpzzq.png.html)
I come to... whatever this is. I can't seem to get by it.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.29.09_zps8blybbxv.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis11/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.29.09_zps8blybbxv.png.html)
Since I can't get by, I teleport back to town and hit the inn! Nice run.

[danzibr]

Twelfvfvfth installment!

In case the spoiler title didn't make the sound play in your mind... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBtsMTnstZM)

Alright, so at the end of last time I healed after running through a new dungeon, which I wasn't really directed to go to.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.29.40_zpsbwyxnxlo.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.29.40_zpsbwyxnxlo.png.html)
Exploring the desert! I can stand in the brown stuff with my new boots and take no damage. Nice.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.30.14_zps67rtt7vs.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.30.14_zps67rtt7vs.png.html)
This is the only other place of interest in the desert (other than that one dungeon). Can't get in.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.30.41_zpsp3j5qocp.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.30.41_zpsp3j5qocp.png.html)
So I make my way west to a new place! Surely Mt. Hydra. Gotta find dem wise men.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.31.05_zpsohxtpsye.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.31.05_zpsohxtpsye.png.html)
I like how they keep old abilities relevant. Amazing that doesn't melt.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.31.21_zpsnfjsoegi.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.31.21_zpsnfjsoegi.png.html)
Ahhh I see, better use the change spell ;)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.31.51_zpska712lik.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.31.51_zpska712lik.png.html)
Hehe whoops, shouldn't have changed into a bad guy.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.32.08_zpsbuwrskjr.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.32.08_zpsbuwrskjr.png.html)
They're not very observant. I changed right in front of them :P

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.32.17_zpsotidegkd.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.32.17_zpsotidegkd.png.html)
Pretty nice village inside of that scary mountain.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.32.39_zpsl3hwzoyq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.32.39_zpsl3hwzoyq.png.html)
I feel a bit ripped off. Was 9k back in the village of chicks.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.32.53_zpsnok9njxf.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.32.53_zpsnok9njxf.png.html)
Magic Rings!?!?!? :O

And they're pretty cheap. I stock up.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.33.02_zpsvxknhxx8.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.33.02_zpsvxknhxx8.png.html)
:( I get the feeling that's not a quest for me to go find them.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.33.15_zpszzfnef66.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.33.15_zpszzfnef66.png.html)
Ha whoops, forgot I was disguised.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.33.19_zpsqwljz0ec.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.33.19_zpsqwljz0ec.png.html)
That's better! She seems a little surprised, maybe couldn't see through my disguise that well after well. Zebu's waiting, eh?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.34.00_zpsv2bugeyo.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.34.00_zpsv2bugeyo.png.html)
I found Stom and disguised myself as him to talk to him. Pretty neat response.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.34.16_zpssnojtg76.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.34.16_zpssnojtg76.png.html)
BESIDES THE THREE!?!?! Yay, fourth sword time!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.34.20_zpseqtxxvwc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.34.20_zpseqtxxvwc.png.html)
In a cave? Boo. Oh well, I'll have it soon.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.35.10_zpsdrqoqudj.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.35.10_zpsdrqoqudj.png.html)
Styx, huh? The key reminds me of that unlimited key in the original Zelda.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.35.25_zpsrd1taruq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.35.25_zpsrd1taruq.png.html)
Baddies in here have morning stars. I like how this game keeps the baddies fresh.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.35.48_zpsw9xcrdpq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.35.48_zpsw9xcrdpq.png.html)
Enjoying the scenery.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.37.06_zpsle6wchla.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.37.06_zpsle6wchla.png.html)
And now I get to use my key to enter Styx! A little nervous. I mean, hell should be over there, right?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.37.18_zpsncnvu9ws.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.37.18_zpsncnvu9ws.png.html)
Ahh and this. I get my ass whupped walking past these things.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.37.35_zpskcaf86hi.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.37.35_zpskcaf86hi.png.html)
I have less life even after burning a lot of magic to heal myself. >.>

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.37.55_zpsgrmsjce4.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.37.55_zpsgrmsjce4.png.html)
Ahh this made me feel cheap. That dude sits up there and shoots stuff at me. If I stay at the top of the screen he can't reach me but I can sword him in the face.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.38.11_zps5pxbffxp.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.38.11_zps5pxbffxp.png.html)
Yech, this place is creepy. Skulls and ribs floating in green goop?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.38.22_zpshs8vq7cy.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.38.22_zpshs8vq7cy.png.html)
Red puddles of crap poison you.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.39.25_zpshpft3zek.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.39.25_zpshpft3zek.png.html)
That's uhh... a little obvious there.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.39.46_zpsl6xlo96v.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.39.46_zpsl6xlo96v.png.html)
Longish dungeon. A third floor. Well, place. One past the dude I felt cheap with, one here.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.39.56_zpswk4oaorn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.39.56_zpswk4oaorn.png.html)
Differenter baddies up here.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.42.16_zpsmdz7micc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.42.16_zpsmdz7micc.png.html)
And more platforms. The butterflies knocked me off once or twice <.<

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.43.34_zpsg6jwetqm.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.43.34_zpsg6jwetqm.png.html)
GOT IT! Not quite the Sword of Force from my dream, but lightning is my favorite element.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.43.40_zpsdnc7sxk9.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.43.40_zpsdnc7sxk9.png.html)
Finally. You're tellin' me, bub.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.43.45_zps8l1pd3uz.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.43.45_zps8l1pd3uz.png.html)
Oh? Grand puba? Didn't see this coming. Cool name though.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.43.50_zpsqs3xltvx.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.43.50_zpsqs3xltvx.png.html)
Azteca is a big dude. I was asleep for 100 years, eh?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.43.56_zps1pv7wthc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.43.56_zps1pv7wthc.png.html)
Oh, we did? Huh.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.44.09_zpsm10wjmx1.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.44.09_zpsm10wjmx1.png.html)
Ahh that makes things sad. Those four generals were once good guys, eh?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.44.26_zps3cob62xs.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.44.26_zps3cob62xs.png.html)
Now to test this baby out! The art's good.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.44.31_zpsb2lb4ydu.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.44.31_zpsb2lb4ydu.png.html)
Has more attack than the other swords. I forget how much.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.44.50_zpsnydeltq0.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.44.50_zpsnydeltq0.png.html)
Huh. They teleported me back to Shyron.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.46.39_zpsbqs8hhtl.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.46.39_zpsbqs8hhtl.png.html)
Here's my stock of magic rings. This place doesn't have a pawn shop so for some reason I held it off until now. Still, each one fully restores magic... now das nice.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.48.00_zpsx9aeeevr.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.48.00_zpsx9aeeevr.png.html)
Sword in action! Man, that's nice. The level 1 charge splits into 3!?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.48.30_zpskj1kzrw9.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.48.30_zpskj1kzrw9.png.html)
I used on these scrubs. Not only does it split into 3, it knocks back! Fitting for the ultimate sword.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.54.21_zps28q7mw4k.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.54.21_zps28q7mw4k.png.html)
Ahh... I feel guilty again. I decide to grind on these guys.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.54.42_zpszxvlu8d4.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.54.42_zpszxvlu8d4.png.html)
Unfortunately, grinding is impractical as I can't just go north and back down.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.54.58_zps2xgpsg6q.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.54.58_zps2xgpsg6q.png.html)
Unless... you use the defensive spell! Brilliant idea on my part. Whale on the dude, throw the shield up, go down and whale on him again. Genius 8)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.55.12_zpsxfdgsdzb.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.55.12_zpsxfdgsdzb.png.html)
Unfortunately I get knocked backed up. Whatever >.>

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.55.18_zpsvhksvybz.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.55.18_zpsvhksvybz.png.html)
Yeah, there he is knocking me up again. Can't get it to work. No super easy grinding.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.56.24_zpspalxwrkk.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.56.24_zpspalxwrkk.png.html)
With no easy grinding prospects, I decide to progress with the story. Kensu's back in Goa.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.56.32_zpsorcuvqzx.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis12/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2015.56.32_zpsorcuvqzx.png.html)
Emperor's going to attack with the tower, huh? Better stop that fool!

But I'll have to stop him later. Good progress! Got the ultimate sword, going to lay some smack down on the four generals and emperor. Feel the ending coming up.

[ShneekeyTheLost]

Yea, one of the things I liked about this game is how the previous swords were relevant all throughout the game. But ultimate sword? Mmmm... I wouldn't precisely say *that*. :smallwink:

[Cristo Meyers]

I think you're nearly done grinding. Pretty sure the max level in the original is 16.

[danzibr]

Yea, one of the things I liked about this game is how the previous swords were relevant all throughout the game. But ultimate sword? Mmmm... I wouldn't precisely say *that*. :smallwink:
I actually *just* figured out what you mean (well, late yesterday). Played way more than normal yesterday, actually beat it. Keeping to the ~50 screenshots per installment I have... a few left to do.

Speaking of which, thirteenth installment!

So. Just got the Sword of Thunder, talked to Kensu, investigating Goa.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.16.39_zpsdjlw1zbc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.16.39_zpsdjlw1zbc.png.html)
This place again! Man, walking by these attacky things take up so much life. Wait, unless...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.16.44_zpsunx4zteg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.16.44_zpsunx4zteg.png.html)
Durr. Let's see if this works.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.16.55_zpsl0wianxy.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.16.55_zpsl0wianxy.png.html)
Sure does! Note my full life. But wait, what's this!? Shyron under attack! I think I heard the generals were dispatched there. Uh-oh...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.17.04_zpswashl3oj.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.17.04_zpswashl3oj.png.html)
Oh snap!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.17.35_zpstcx3iau6.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.17.35_zpstcx3iau6.png.html)
Enough time for a quick break at the inn to restore my magic, then teleport to Shyron!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.17.41_zpsxxtfjztl.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.17.41_zpsxxtfjztl.png.html)
Oh noes! That nap made me too late!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.17.45_zpskjxxyy3v.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.17.45_zpskjxxyy3v.png.html)
Aww man...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.17.51_zpszkckhj02.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.17.51_zpszkckhj02.png.html)
Can't get my magic from teleporting back. Shucks.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.18.01_zpsozkfl2on.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.18.01_zpsozkfl2on.png.html)
Should've gotten an item, huh? Is this something for me to get later? Or would it have saved you?

Regardless, poor guy... I seem to recall him not being the most savory of sorts, but still.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.18.06_zpsf7bhbijp.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.18.06_zpsf7bhbijp.png.html)
:( Man, can't save anyone around here.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.18.32_zps0ya3qnah.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.18.32_zps0ya3qnah.png.html)
Oh no, Stom! Hang in there! STOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!

(he didn't make it)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.18.48_zpsu7ptinht.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.18.48_zpsu7ptinht.png.html)
Well uhh, not sure about that grammar, but prepare to eat Sword of Thunder, scrub!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.18.57_zps4jexggfc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.18.57_zps4jexggfc.png.html)
He looks pretty cool at least.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.19.20_zpsygmelvhe.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.19.20_zpsygmelvhe.png.html)
And he shoots shuriken at me. Kind of hard to see.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.20.03_zpsycrywmrs.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.20.03_zpsycrywmrs.png.html)
That's a better picture! He rolls around trying to hit me, then stops and chucks his stuff. He's quite fast and thus hard to dodge.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.21.08_zpsz009zbah.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.21.08_zpsz009zbah.png.html)
They've been kidnapped! Better save me some wise men. And this mysterious Mesia chick.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.21.14_zpsx5tx6gay.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.21.14_zpsx5tx6gay.png.html)
Sweet. I was looking forward to this.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.21.25_zpsmgktqgeh.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.21.25_zpsmgktqgeh.png.html)
There's my level 2 Sword of Thunder attack. Man, look at that arc. Huge attack range.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.23.51_zpsb1ksrslt.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.23.51_zpsb1ksrslt.png.html)
There was a weird face thing up here in Goa. The Sword of Thunder blew it up. Time to proceed!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.24.17_zpsyqtqvcbh.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.24.17_zpsyqtqvcbh.png.html)
There are some red ninja dudes here. Sword of Thunder owns them.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.26.23_zpsommndxq6.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.26.23_zpsommndxq6.png.html)
General Kielbasa again! Time to own me some scrub.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.26.45_zpsgqhbyo0g.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.26.45_zpsgqhbyo0g.png.html)
Not much action going on in this shot, but let me explain. He runs around and shoots junk at me. Turns out Sword of Thunder doesn't work on him, so I downgrade to Sword of Water. He shoots different junk at me (I think he matches my element). That *still* doesn't work so I downgrade to Sword of Fire. That *STILL* doesn't work so I downgrade to Sword of Wind.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.27.30_zpsiaptuagv.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.27.30_zpsiaptuagv.png.html)
I lost track of my life and he gets me. Man, I'm bad at this whole scrub-owning business.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.30.55_zpsqvqskxbf.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-01%2019.30.55_zpsqvqskxbf.png.html)
Notice I leveled! The ninja and flying things here give zounds of experience.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.26.47_zpsi5ghirlu.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.26.47_zpsi5ghirlu.png.html)
Oh right, flying things. There's one! Notice my experience. So good I decide to grind up to 16.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.30.23_zpsjnkwobk4.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.30.23_zpsjnkwobk4.png.html)
Hoooo boy. Remember my inventory is full of magic rings? I can't buy them any more since Shyron got wiped out. I ran too low on MP and thus couldn't teleport out, so I decide to run out. I run out of MP with my defensive spell and still have like 2 of these damaging barrier things to get by. I risk it and it pays off 8) Otherwise would've lost 25k in experience.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.42.51_zpsizjtlnhz.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.42.51_zpsizjtlnhz.png.html)
And here are my stats at 16!

Now wait a minute, look at the experience at the bottom. Level 16 is the cap! Probably for the best.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.45.35_zpsu9ca7ltw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.45.35_zpsu9ca7ltw.png.html)
Knowing Kielbasa is weak to my first sword I decide to bust out the big guns.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.45.45_zps0bfx5qlo.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.45.45_zps0bfx5qlo.png.html)
Got my full level 3 charge up. This time Kielbasa, this time...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.45.58_zpsqb8si16p.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.45.58_zpsqb8si16p.png.html)
Action shot!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.46.05_zpslh8iipch.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.46.05_zpslh8iipch.png.html)
Action shot!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.46.15_zps6lolw4xp.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.46.15_zps6lolw4xp.png.html)
Action shot!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.46.25_zpsvfg3kbft.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.46.25_zpsvfg3kbft.png.html)
Boom!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.46.34_zps5xneep0t.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.46.34_zps5xneep0t.png.html)
Wait, a consumable? I was expecting my final sword upgrade. Huh... Well, I'm out of MP anyway.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.46.51_zpsn6aewv19.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.46.51_zpsn6aewv19.png.html)
Opel? Huh. No clue.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.46.58_zpsl6vimwnq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.46.58_zpsl6vimwnq.png.html)
Yeah, this funky looking thing. Restores full HP maybe???

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.47.10_zpsncoxqt60.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.47.10_zpsncoxqt60.png.html)
Look, Zebu! One wise man rescued, three to go.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.47.15_zpsvwvbno8a.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.47.15_zpsvwvbno8a.png.html)
Well, that's a little redundant, seeing as how I'm at max HP and MP. Eh, thanks Zebu.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.47.34_zpsnelk2nck.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.47.34_zpsnelk2nck.png.html)
This place is even creepier than Styx. Skulls and ribs in red stuff.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.48.14_zpsrvecqmpw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.48.14_zpsrvecqmpw.png.html)
More consumables! With only my rings and that new statue I decide to pass it up.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.48.27_zpsfxf3f8v4.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.48.27_zpsfxf3f8v4.png.html)
Upgraded morning star lizards! Sword of Thunder owns them.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.50.27_zpsfn4uv0in.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.50.27_zpsfn4uv0in.png.html)
Yet another chess to pass up.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.51.24_zpswrkopsdl.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.51.24_zpswrkopsdl.png.html)
Pow, right in the kisser!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.51.33_zpsp6hhacdr.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.51.33_zpsp6hhacdr.png.html)
Looks like a boss room to me...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.51.52_zpslierws4x.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.51.52_zpslierws4x.png.html)
The witch chick! Since my first sword worked on the first general, I decide to use my second on the second. I charge all the way up to level 3.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.51.56_zpsclteypgy.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.51.56_zpsclteypgy.png.html)
Suuuure lady.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.52.02_zps37ux7dpz.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.52.02_zps37ux7dpz.png.html)
BOOM! That level 3 fire attack is so awesome.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.52.12_zpsl4muyo6x.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.52.12_zpsl4muyo6x.png.html)
She hurls fireballs at me. No biggie.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.52.15_zpsb3bqjiw8.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.52.15_zpsb3bqjiw8.png.html)
She's already dead! Dunno what that white crap on me is, but whatever. She took like... 3 hits with the level 3 fire attack.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.52.38_zpsxfhhajsx.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.52.38_zpsxfhhajsx.png.html)
So I heal myself, use a magic ring, and get whatever this is. Again, no clue. Maybe restore HP and MP?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.52.43_zps5cf2hchi.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.52.43_zps5cf2hchi.png.html)
Yeah... no clue.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.53.03_zpsxpcknnuf.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis13/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.53.03_zpsxpcknnuf.png.html)
Tornel! Oh, poor Stom :(

Two wise men saved! Good progress for one day.

[danzibr]

I think you're nearly done grinding. Pretty sure the max level in the original is 16.
Ahh, I didn't see your response until after I made my last post. 16 it is. I wonder about the remake. ... In fact, after this I may look into the remake.

Fourteenth installment!

M'kay, so I just beat down the second general, the sorceress chick. Time to proceed farther/further into the fortress.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.53.32_zpssfvnewkz.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.53.32_zpssfvnewkz.png.html)
Look at all those spikes! Glad I have those leather boots to keep me save. :P

When I step in it looks like I'm waist deep in spikes. Ahh those boots...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.54.19_zpsznx42djj.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.54.19_zpsznx42djj.png.html)
More platforms!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.54.47_zpssemqgeth.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.54.47_zpssemqgeth.png.html)
More consumables! I continue passing them up, holding greedily onto my magic rings. I can't imagine a better item (well, full HP + full MP, but full MP is darn good).

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.56.43_zps579rnchw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.56.43_zps579rnchw.png.html)
Yet more spikes! And there I am, happy and waist-deep. The only detriment is they slow you, so the flying baddies get you easier.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.58.54_zps4i3j9kyl.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.58.54_zps4i3j9kyl.png.html)
Looks like a boss room to me...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.59.19_zpswrtkmsgv.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.59.19_zpswrtkmsgv.png.html)
Nope, there are stairs in the back leading up.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.59.28_zpsac7tjnnf.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.59.28_zpsac7tjnnf.png.html)
Now this looks like a boss room...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.59.41_zpsbwaus5f1.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.59.41_zpsbwaus5f1.png.html)
And it is! Remember that dude that wiped out Shyron? He turns into a ball and shoots around the room. This is me wacking him with my ice sword magic when he's iin ball form, makes him blink. Maybe not the most exciting SS.

Oh right, and I have my third sword out since this is the third boss.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.59.282_zps1b6yzhuu.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2014.59.282_zps1b6yzhuu.png.html)
There's a better SS! About to chuck shuriken.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.00.04_zpsctp4hccd.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.00.04_zpsctp4hccd.png.html)
BOOM! Owned him! He took a lot of hits, man. My MP is almost gone.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.00.26_zpsbiljoyg7.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.00.26_zpsbiljoyg7.png.html)
He dropped a second Sacred Shield >.>

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.00.42_zpsr7wh6nyc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.00.42_zpsr7wh6nyc.png.html)
You're most welcome ;)

Hmm, a general I haven't fought. And a caster.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.00.47_zpsz0qn7xnj.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.00.47_zpsz0qn7xnj.png.html)
Yuh-oh, that's new. I expect if that happens I'll have to cast that polymorph spell on myself.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.02.01_zpsa1zvxtei.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.02.01_zpsa1zvxtei.png.html)
The dungeon looks different now. With more platforms.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.02.21_zpswf6rmikk.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.02.21_zpswf6rmikk.png.html)
Well, that's kinda pitiful for a boss. Hrm.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.02.28_zpsifwwr6ct.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.02.28_zpsifwwr6ct.png.html)
Oh it's Kensu! lolololol, oh man, can't say I feel bad about that.

Somehow the characters in this game have a lot more personality than in say the original FF.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.02.34_zpsjn5ihbev.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.02.34_zpsjn5ihbev.png.html)
Yeah yeah, I'll save your biscuits. A hole, eh?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.04.03_zpsjterpplx.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.04.03_zpsjterpplx.png.html)
Uhh... by a hole do you mean stairs???

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.04.20_zpsvzmfepvo.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.04.20_zpsvzmfepvo.png.html)
That doesn't lead anywhere savory. I'll slap on the boots.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.04.50_zpschlagn8u.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.04.50_zpschlagn8u.png.html)
Leads to this, but otherwise a dead end. Better head back.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.05.38_zpsnlvdc02i.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.05.38_zpsnlvdc02i.png.html)
Well... this sure is a hole. Guess I'll try it.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.05.59_zpsahxk8yfr.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.05.59_zpsahxk8yfr.png.html)
That didn't lead anywhere promising.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.06.15_zpsdb537lct.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.06.15_zpsdb537lct.png.html)
More consumables. Eh.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.06.33_zpsgswjna7a.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.06.33_zpsgswjna7a.png.html)
And a mime! Well-placed, at least.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.08.56_zps5tdktptb.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.08.56_zps5tdktptb.png.html)
I head back and go down a second set of stairs (but not a hole). And come to more places where I need my defensive spell.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.09.15_zpszbe3rma2.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.09.15_zpszbe3rma2.png.html)
Looks like a boss to me!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.09.18_zpszu5kvwa5.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.09.18_zpszu5kvwa5.png.html)
Yup, that's a boss. A... ninja caster? Hmm. I have my Sword of Thunder out. Ya know, fourth boss fourth sword.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.09.50_zps9ow7dsio.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.09.50_zps9ow7dsio.png.html)
He knocks me silly before I know what happens. He just shoots out a ton of fireballs, but man, he really sprays 'em.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.10.03_zpsp94g43ix.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.10.03_zpsp94g43ix.png.html)
The good news is I continue right back here! Boo-ya.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.10.21_zpsmcbfleng.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.10.21_zpsmcbfleng.png.html)
Whoops, had those boots on. Better fight defensively.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.11.07_zpskc8cpppo.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.11.07_zpskc8cpppo.png.html)
Action shot! See those fireballs he shoots?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.11.24_zpsy6lms0vg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.11.24_zpsy6lms0vg.png.html)
Got me AGAIN. Man, I stink at NES games now.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.12.05_zpsieekqf6m.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.12.05_zpsieekqf6m.png.html)
Let's rumble again!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.12.40_zpsfmafdfuj.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.12.40_zpsfmafdfuj.png.html)
Ahh crap he slimified me.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.12.52_zpsift2idqt.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.12.52_zpsift2idqt.png.html)
Turns out casting Change on myself *didn't* work. In fact, nothing worked. So I bite the dust.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.13.18_zpsysj2fx9z.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.13.18_zpsysj2fx9z.png.html)
Let's try to bust out the big guns against this scrub.

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Slimed me again! Good SS, right as I die.

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FINALLY! Man, I'm glad bosses don't get the option to continue.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.15.37_zps5whmuuuq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.15.37_zps5whmuuuq.png.html)
Hey, just what the doctor ordered ;)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.15.43_zpsnstdw8w6.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.15.43_zpsnstdw8w6.png.html)
And a second present! Yay, best attack in the game! If level 1 and 2 for Sword of Thunder are borked powerful, I wonder how good the third is...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.16.30_zpszi9i4djn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.16.30_zpszi9i4djn.png.html)
This blindingly bright SS is what happens when you do the level 3 attack (sort of). Lightning bolts strike down all around. It's really sweet.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.16.48_zpsb8xx30eq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.16.48_zpsb8xx30eq.png.html)
Ahh, that's the Kensu we know and love. Well, know at least.

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Had to do three at once to get the conversation. Man, I just *cannot* catch up to this Mesia chick. And new spell, Flight! Nice.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.17.37_zpscut3pqzo.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.17.37_zpscut3pqzo.png.html)
Sweet! Fly over damaging stuff. I already had the boots, but whatever.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.17.50_zpswzfd2fmj.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.17.50_zpswzfd2fmj.png.html)
Oh wait no, this is really nice! Shortcuts galore! Man, wish I had this earlier.

This game does a great job of really making your power-ups make you feel more powerful.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.18.02_zpsphogdexf.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.18.02_zpsphogdexf.png.html)
Huh, I pop out here. Didn't expect that.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.18.26_zpskzlkiyxz.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis14/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2015.18.26_zpskzlkiyxz.png.html)
And next... we'll have the final showdown with the emperor and rescue Mesia (or maybe I have to fight her too, dunno).

See you space cowboy.

[Cristo Meyers]

Ahh, I didn't see your response until after I made my last post. 16 it is. I wonder about the remake. ... In fact, after this I may look into the remake.

It's higher, but I can't remember how much. It's less a remake and more a port, you're not missing anything. It's just that when they made it, the programmers apparently didn't know the actual story and instead went by what was written in the old manual (which was rather inaccurate).

[Alent]

Flight magic!

A trick for dealing with Karmine is to just cast Barrier for the whole fight and just repeatedly stab him in the face until he dies. Danmaku is for silly Gensokyo lolis.


It's higher, but I can't remember how much. It's less a remake and more a port, you're not missing anything. It's just that when they made it, the programmers apparently didn't know the actual story and instead went by what was written in the old manual (which was rather inaccurate).

Truth. Also, discussing how the story changed is rather difficult without spoilers for the Desert/wasteland areas.

[danzibr]

Flight magic!

A trick for dealing with Karmine is to just cast Barrier for the whole fight and just repeatedly stab him in the face until he dies. Danmaku is for silly Gensokyo lolis.

Truth. Also, discussing how the story changed is rather difficult without spoilers for the Desert/wasteland areas.
Spoil away! I've already beaten it, just throwing up about 50 pictures at a time.

Speaking of which... I don't have the time now, but soon.

EDIT: Huh, apparently there's a game called EvilQuest which is modeled after Crystalis. Looks interesting.

[Cristo Meyers]

Spoil away! I've already beaten it, just throwing up about 50 pictures at a time.

Speaking of which... I don't have the time now, but soon.

EDIT: Huh, apparently there's a game called EvilQuest which is modeled after Crystalis. Looks interesting.

In the port the Tower was built by the Emperor, rather than being a relic. There's no trace of the 'judge the world' plot, and it switches the final boss from DYNA to the final form of the Emperor.

[Alent]

Spoil away! I've already beaten it, just throwing up about 50 pictures at a time.

Speaking of which... I don't have the time now, but soon.

EDIT: Huh, apparently there's a game called EvilQuest which is modeled after Crystalis. Looks interesting.

Heh, cool. I wasn't sure if you were still playing or not.

I remember it being pretty easy to overlook that Azteca is Draygon in the NES ver. The Dialog is really awkward, but contextually it's the only thing that makes sense. They're different people in the GBC ver.

Cristo got the other details pretty down. The entire "final area" is sort of a crazy conveyor belt to the end starting around Goa Fortress time. I honestly don't ever remember ever having to "go back" to any place with how the areas just chained one into another into another in the GBC ver, where in the NES ver you had to somewhat know your way around.

Edit: Also, other little "connect the dots" details in the NES version. Consider that Kensu teaches you change. Karmine, implied to be his apprentice by process of elimination and orders of appearance, casts change on other people.

[erikun]

Spoil away! I've already beaten it, just throwing up about 50 pictures at a time.
Well, okay.
There's a person in Gao, the Draygon fortress city. If you transform into one of the dead characters and talk to her, she gives you a ring which will let you use the Lv.1 charge attack of any sword continuously. It's exceptionally handy with the Sword of Thunder, as you might imagine.

If you return to the volcano, which has the town which the Ninja wiped out, Flight will allow you to go over a large number of areas and grab a few bonus things.

There is a dungeon in the desert which, if I recall, doesn't really go anywhere. What it DOES have in a piece of armor in a treasure chest, which is the second best armor and makes you immune to poison. It is the only place to find it, too.
There were a number of hidden, nice items to find that you'd probably miss on a first playthough.

I also love the Sword of Fire. It's 2nd level charge hit multiple times and shoved stuff back. Even if something was immune, it pushed them back far enough to manage them fairly well. And for stuff which was vulnerable, the 4-5 hits from it were generally better than a single hit from the other swords.

[danzibr]

See bottom of post for new SS's.

In the port the Tower was built by the Emperor, rather than being a relic. There's no trace of the 'judge the world' plot, and it switches the final boss from DYNA to the final form of the Emperor.
Huh. Yeah, the final two bosses seemed switched in difficulty in the NES version.

Heh, cool. I wasn't sure if you were still playing or not.

I remember it being pretty easy to overlook that Azteca is Draygon in the NES ver. The Dialog is really awkward, but contextually it's the only thing that makes sense. They're different people in the GBC ver.

Cristo got the other details pretty down. The entire "final area" is sort of a crazy conveyor belt to the end starting around Goa Fortress time. I honestly don't ever remember ever having to "go back" to any place with how the areas just chained one into another into another in the GBC ver, where in the NES ver you had to somewhat know your way around.

Edit: Also, other little "connect the dots" details in the NES version. Consider that Kensu teaches you change. Karmine, implied to be his apprentice by process of elimination and orders of appearance, casts change on other people.

As for the Azteca is Draygon bit, it seemed to me like they were different personalities. I mean, the game made it clear they had the same body... I'll have to reread that bit. And I totally missed the apprentice thing.


Well, okay.
There's a person in Gao, the Draygon fortress city. If you transform into one of the dead characters and talk to her, she gives you a ring which will let you use the Lv.1 charge attack of any sword continuously. It's exceptionally handy with the Sword of Thunder, as you might imagine.

If you return to the volcano, which has the town which the Ninja wiped out, Flight will allow you to go over a large number of areas and grab a few bonus things.

There is a dungeon in the desert which, if I recall, doesn't really go anywhere. What it DOES have in a piece of armor in a treasure chest, which is the second best armor and makes you immune to poison. It is the only place to find it, too.
There were a number of hidden, nice items to find that you'd probably miss on a first playthough.

I also love the Sword of Fire. It's 2nd level charge hit multiple times and shoved stuff back. Even if something was immune, it pushed them back far enough to manage them fairly well. And for stuff which was vulnerable, the 4-5 hits from it were generally better than a single hit from the other swords.
Yeah, I'll make a note of that missable stuff at the end. Don't want to give anything away.

Fifteenth installment!

So where'd we end last time? I got a new spell (seemingly very cool) and was off to find a pyramid or something.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.33.50_zpstco4zogn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.33.50_zpstco4zogn.png.html)
First I hawk my extra Sacred Shield. Man, paid $9k for mine. Feel kinda ripped.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.34.30_zpsmlesmhtr.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.34.30_zpsmlesmhtr.png.html)
Now I go on a quest to find new areas with my Flight spell. I remember there being water behind Portoa! Unfortunately it leads nowhere. :(

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.34.50_zpskjp9pai9.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.34.50_zpskjp9pai9.png.html)
Just for kicks, while I'm at it I discover I can fly over the deep water! Cool.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.35.50_zpsnbymrneh.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.35.50_zpsnbymrneh.png.html)
Can't fly down waterfalls though.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.36.07_zpsov0z48rv.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.36.07_zpsov0z48rv.png.html)
Me using my awesome attack against some pitiful angry slimes.

Turns out they're immune, but even then the knockback is great.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.38.02_zps4mr4ljsw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.38.02_zps4mr4ljsw.png.html)
And I can fly up this blasted ramp! Man, flying is nice. They should've called it hover.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.38.47_zpsrvoshpcw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.38.47_zpsrvoshpcw.png.html)
Unfortunately this sentence doesn't end with "made it out alive." :(

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.40.23_zpsrlvharux.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.40.23_zpsrlvharux.png.html)
I go back to the place where I got the Leather Boots. It's still quite maze-like, but Flight makes it way easier to navigate.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.40.39_zpsps400kzn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.40.39_zpsps400kzn.png.html)
I find a face to blow up.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.40.44_zpsu5j1vory.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.40.44_zpsu5j1vory.png.html)
I was a couple pixels down so I couldn't destroy it >.>

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.40.50_zpsvnfxiksl.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.40.50_zpsvnfxiksl.png.html)
Power Ring! Ooooh, I wonder what this does. It's not a consumable.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.41.06_zps5flt7nsg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.41.06_zps5flt7nsg.png.html)
Stats without the ring...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.41.12_zpsi3crhlt9.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.41.12_zpsi3crhlt9.png.html)
Stats with the ring. Holy crap! That's a huuuuuuge increase in offense. Not quite double, but damn.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.45.21_zpsdvphxo41.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.45.21_zpsdvphxo41.png.html)
And on an island I find new armor!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.45.28_zpsfy1pqrq5.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.45.28_zpsfy1pqrq5.png.html)
Stats with old armor...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.45.46_zpsloljhwk4.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.45.46_zpsloljhwk4.png.html)
Stats with new armor. Huh, didn't see that coming. Assuming it has special properties, I leave it equipped.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.48.32_zps8zwtcv4g.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.48.32_zps8zwtcv4g.png.html)
Fully rested, I feel it's time to tackle the pyramid.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.55.51_zps6uceb9ig.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.55.51_zps6uceb9ig.png.html)
I go back to the pyramid, do tons of searching, find tons of dead ends (depicted above), and just *cannot* see where to go next. Man...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.59.38_zps0oseorkl.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.59.38_zps0oseorkl.png.html)
Then I realize I wasn't even at the pyramid. Derp.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.59.49_zpsxc6hkpzz.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2018.59.49_zpsxc6hkpzz.png.html)
So I save and get ready for the final dungeon. Time to find the emperor and Mesia!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.00.15_zpsosadrjft.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.00.15_zpsosadrjft.png.html)
Scorpions inside. Sword of Thunder owns them.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.00.40_zpswwbv3qis.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.00.40_zpswwbv3qis.png.html)
Aww... that's sweet. I didn't expect this.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.00.52_zpsmh1m1skb.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.00.52_zpsmh1m1skb.png.html)
:( I have some bad news, bunny...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.01.12_zps20td7uoo.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.01.12_zps20td7uoo.png.html)
Oh wait, no! I don't have to break it to him, I'll trick him and make him happy! Yeah, that's the way to do it.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.01.19_zps4xnxst3o.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.01.19_zps4xnxst3o.png.html)
Eh, I'm too honest for that (*grumble grumble game grumble grumble*).

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.01.23_zpstkflw75e.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.01.23_zpstkflw75e.png.html)
Hmm, maybe it turns out after all. I feel kind of bad about the bunny thing wanting revenge.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.01.26_zpsfu9d1we1.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.01.26_zpsfu9d1we1.png.html)
I wonder what it could do. I have a necklace for armor defense, a necklace for shield defense, and a ring for offense. Maybe a hybrid?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.01.35_zpsjvyvn9uh.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.01.35_zpsjvyvn9uh.png.html)
Slap on the pendant...

And I see no difference. Huh. No clue.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.02.08_zpslnqvpo9i.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.02.08_zpslnqvpo9i.png.html)
Man, I have to stop walking around as Stom :(

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.02.33_zpsdafoylb8.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.02.33_zpsdafoylb8.png.html)
This must be his hometown or something.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.03.05_zpsba4z8wvo.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.03.05_zpsba4z8wvo.png.html)
Yay, they have Magic Ring! But HOLY HELL look at the price! It was only $800 back in Shyron! Glad I stocked up then.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.03.07_zpsrd8pd5x9.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.03.07_zpsrd8pd5x9.png.html)
Oh, I got one of these from the second general. Still have no clue what it does.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.03.09_zps9fhzrk0n.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.03.09_zps9fhzrk0n.png.html)
What's with these prices? Aren't those like $80 elsewhere?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.03.12_zpsyqm5hubn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.03.12_zpsyqm5hubn.png.html)
And $1k for THIS? That's ridiculous.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.03.19_zpsdis033n9.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.03.19_zpsdis033n9.png.html)
Eh, pricey but not as bad as the rest. Sheesh.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.03.35_zpsyzsg57ra.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.03.35_zpsyzsg57ra.png.html)
Must be the emperor and Mesia!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.03.46_zpsomm6h8l5.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.03.46_zpsomm6h8l5.png.html)
Ahh I gotta get outta here. Everyone talking about Stom.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.03.52_zpsbqew4e1d.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.03.52_zpsbqew4e1d.png.html)
Ha, pretty recognizable I guess. Information, eh?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.03.55_zps4yyff3up.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.03.55_zps4yyff3up.png.html)
Hey, just the tower I'm interested in!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.04.00_zps5tiqtdnn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.04.00_zps5tiqtdnn.png.html)
Let me guess, is me.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.04.03_zpsnqfwj1xq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.04.03_zpsnqfwj1xq.png.html)
Called it! And oh, Mesia leads me there, huh? Well, I guess the game/destiny has been going this direction...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.04.16_zpszsa0fzef.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.04.16_zpszsa0fzef.png.html)
Oh, now this is interesting. I still really wonder if I'll have to fight her.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.04.43_zpsv2ct4d9s.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-02%2019.04.43_zpsv2ct4d9s.png.html)
Waaait a minute. Hmm, guess that last place wasn't the pyramid. Maybe just a triangular mountain. I feel kinda silly.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2013.59.35_zpskpvg63pa.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2013.59.35_zpskpvg63pa.png.html)
The cave to the pyramid! Alright let's do this!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.01.17_zpsv89ppxam.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.01.17_zpsv89ppxam.png.html)
Owning more scorpions.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.01.44_zpsqklaxtj3.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.01.44_zpsqklaxtj3.png.html)
Owning yet more scorpions. Man I love this sword.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.03.39_zpsv9l6qthf.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.03.39_zpsv9l6qthf.png.html)
And the pyramid is like right outside. It doesn't take more than 1 minute to get from the last town to here.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.04.02_zpsfxrb2bj6.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis15/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.04.02_zpsfxrb2bj6.png.html)
One last save before the final showdown.

'Till next time.

[danzibr]

Sweet sixteenth installment!

And now we are faced with... the inside of the pyramid.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.04.54_zpsygubksfq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.04.54_zpsygubksfq.png.html)
Looks pretty cool. Music is standard, not too creepy. Doesn't *feel* like a final dungeon. I mean plot-wise it does, but not the place itself. Pyramids are cool.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.05.01_zps7eu86ugj.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.05.01_zps7eu86ugj.png.html)
Whoa, right away I get to what looks like a boss encounter. Charge up!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.06.14_zpsshizqnpc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.06.14_zpsshizqnpc.png.html)
Hmm, no boss after all. They do have mummies though.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.08.35_zpssehjwit6.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.08.35_zpssehjwit6.png.html)
And the mummies shoot weird red stuff at me. Unfortunately I got hit by one. It drains a *lot* of magic.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.08.43_zpsfc3ucpyg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.08.43_zpsfc3ucpyg.png.html)
Definitely a boss this time!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.08.50_zps3uhp8kgy.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.08.50_zps3uhp8kgy.png.html)
Called it! Too bad you can't see him in this SS (in fact, all bosses are guilty of their speech covering them). Time to eat Sword of Thunder!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.08.55_zpsldfjeylw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.08.55_zpsldfjeylw.png.html)
There he is! And he's fast... and has a huge attack arc, like his own Sword of Thunder (but no sword).

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.08.59_zpssgcziuvx.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.08.59_zpssgcziuvx.png.html)
Let's test out that new powah!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.09.05_zpsqnkuqre0.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.09.05_zpsqnkuqre0.png.html)
Oh yeah, owning him.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.09.58_zpsyoodncrx.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.09.58_zpsyoodncrx.png.html)
But that attack absolutely guzzles the magic.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.10.24_zpszdtscwfn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.10.24_zpszdtscwfn.png.html)
Mwahahahaha!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.10.55_zpsmdqjm6bc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.10.55_zpsmdqjm6bc.png.html)
Took two full magic bars but he goes down. Eat that, emperor!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.11.00_zpsw4mfpohm.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.11.00_zpsw4mfpohm.png.html)
Oh, that's a pleasant surprise. Pleasant 'cause I mean hey new armor, but... I guess there's more of the game. Why else would I need armor? Oh yeah, haven't done the tower yet.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.11.13_zpsjwt4zwec.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.11.13_zpsjwt4zwec.png.html)
Stats with the armor I got just recently.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.11.22_zpshcb7cj3r.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.11.22_zpshcb7cj3r.png.html)
Stats with the Psycho Armor. Holy canoley.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.11.28_zps4qu0g9jx.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.11.28_zps4qu0g9jx.png.html)
And now I rescue Azteca! I already rescued the four wise men, makes sense.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.11.32_zps4ecavrw2.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.11.32_zps4ecavrw2.png.html)
Huh. Worry for her?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.11.37_zpsdwenlqj0.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.11.37_zpsdwenlqj0.png.html)
Hey, another bow! I wonder if this one actually shoots. And wait a minute, I just beat the emperor. Guess he ran away instead of dying.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.11.57_zpsq42xpz0e.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.11.57_zpsq42xpz0e.png.html)
Not a huge surprise, this bow doesn't shoot either. Shucks.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.14.26_zpswx69f2pn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.14.26_zpswx69f2pn.png.html)
Looks like I'm done in the pyramid. Huh...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.15.33_zpsrdkr7cne.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.15.33_zpsrdkr7cne.png.html)
They're absurdly expensive, but I restock.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.16.57_zpsztrc1y2p.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.16.57_zpsztrc1y2p.png.html)
Another dungeon!? Might as well.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.17.08_zps79jdt7xn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.17.08_zps79jdt7xn.png.html)
I save the game here just in case.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.17.37_zpsw3whta1r.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.17.37_zpsw3whta1r.png.html)
Two lions in the wall said that. Prepare to die, lions!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.17.55_zpsqzxvpw3o.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.17.55_zpsqzxvpw3o.png.html)
... Turns out they were right >.>

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.18.25_zps3u4lyhus.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.18.25_zps3u4lyhus.png.html)
Here's a better SS of them. They lob fireballs at me. LOTS of fireballs.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.18.41_zpslrb5usiq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.18.41_zpslrb5usiq.png.html)
Recalling I have a Bow of Moon, I bust it out. When I use it the one on the left dies!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.18.52_zps4l0qgaqw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.18.52_zps4l0qgaqw.png.html)
Having no other bow, I bust out the Bow of Truth!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.18.56_zpschuc3p5m.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.18.56_zpschuc3p5m.png.html)
Well that sucks. So how do I beat this scrub?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.19.20_zpsvapvlbhw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.19.20_zpsvapvlbhw.png.html)
That doesn't work.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.19.30_zps0uldoa2l.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.19.30_zps0uldoa2l.png.html)
Nope, I just get fireballs.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.19.39_zpsi3s4vith.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.19.39_zpsi3s4vith.png.html)
Even level 3 fire attack does nothing.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.20.00_zpsktvvv7sw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.20.00_zpsktvvv7sw.png.html)
Ate too many fireballs <.<

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.23.24_zpsxtkml8iy.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.23.24_zpsxtkml8iy.png.html)
So... clearly I'm missing a Bow of Sun or something. I can only imagine I either just didn't explore thoroughly enough, or need to backtrack somewhere with Flight. But where?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.23.52_zpsiqlmnyyr.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.23.52_zpsiqlmnyyr.png.html)
Oh right, built-in gamefaqs! Tornel's not too helpful. Already owned that scrub.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.23.57_zpsqfm0pdtw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.23.57_zpsqfm0pdtw.png.html)
Thanks Zebu :/

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.24.02_zpsoceqcvsr.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.24.02_zpsoceqcvsr.png.html)
YESSSS! Asina's always the most helpful.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.24.06_zpsex0zphlj.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.24.06_zpsex0zphlj.png.html)
Back to his old self. Well actually, that's an improvement.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.24.22_zpsk3f6qqtm.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.24.22_zpsk3f6qqtm.png.html)
So I tele to Shyron, closest to Mt. Hydra.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.24.44_zpsnwwygqbc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.24.44_zpsnwwygqbc.png.html)
Hey, somewhere to fly!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.24.54_zpsnifp9edi.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.24.54_zpsnifp9edi.png.html)
Turns out I can't fly over bridges.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.26.40_zpseljc1xei.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.26.40_zpseljc1xei.png.html)
Well, that's nice. Not exactly the Bow of Sun.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.26.49_zpspi7pn2m0.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.26.49_zpspi7pn2m0.png.html)
Note I'm not in this picture. When these dudes whack me I get the tink sound. Man, that new armor is nice. Makes me wonder how damage is calculated in this game.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.27.17_zps6o2bj7ok.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.27.17_zps6o2bj7ok.png.html)
But apparently I'm not immune to poison.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.27.49_zps7p3u8pyh.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.27.49_zps7p3u8pyh.png.html)
HEY WHAT'S THAT!?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.27.56_zpse7zvavv1.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.27.56_zpse7zvavv1.png.html)
Boo-ya!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.29.06_zpstijfqalk.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis16/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.29.06_zpstijfqalk.png.html)
So I heal up and return to own some lion statues.

Next time, lion statues. Next time.

[danzibr]

Seventeenth installment!

Recall I got the third bow! So I enter the cave...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.29.36_zps3rv44zao.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.29.36_zps3rv44zao.png.html)
And BOOM the first statue's down!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.29.44_zpsepixkvbw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.29.44_zpsepixkvbw.png.html)
Then BOOM the second!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.29.48_zpskuauf3fp.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.29.48_zpskuauf3fp.png.html)
And stairs appear! That's handy.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.30.07_zpsfvjdhl28.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.30.07_zpsfvjdhl28.png.html)
I'm exploring and come across a new type of bad guy. Reminiscent of Gilgamesh from FF.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.30.38_zpseh9rxed0.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.30.38_zpseh9rxed0.png.html)
Looks like a boss to me...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.30.46_zps149d4dy9.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.30.46_zps149d4dy9.png.html)
Nope, didn't call that one. Man, I'm bad at that.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.31.13_zps1dtxqiib.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.31.13_zps1dtxqiib.png.html)
Scrub wants to knock me off. Good news is my sword attack has knockback ;)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.31.34_zpsbbv6fkhy.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.31.34_zpsbbv6fkhy.png.html)
At the end of some spikes I find a mimic. Well placed SNK, well placed.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.34.19_zpsv4j366iv.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.34.19_zpsv4j366iv.png.html)
'Kay, now for *sure* this is a boss fight.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.34.24_zpsd63btywp.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.34.24_zpsd63btywp.png.html)
Charge the ol' Sword of Thunder... quite the build up.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.34.29_zpsh3nvyhdz.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.34.29_zpsh3nvyhdz.png.html)
Called it! The emperor again? I like that, "the wrath of my fury," heh. And I took his kingdom? When did that happen? I beat him once and he ran away with Mesia, but that's it.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.34.37_zps8fwiuedq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.34.37_zps8fwiuedq.png.html)
I fought him before so, unless his attack pattern changed, I'm pretty confident I can go take the high risk routine.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.34.53_zps2ktkvfuk.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.34.53_zps2ktkvfuk.png.html)
Same attack pattern! He hovers around the top, rushes down when I'm right below him, then slowly goes back and shoots out lightning in quite the arc.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.35.06_zpspwb5dxjb.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.35.06_zpspwb5dxjb.png.html)
I actually haven't taken any damage from him. He takes a lot of hits though... way more than any other boss.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.37.06_zpskkcazt1o.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.37.06_zpskkcazt1o.png.html)
WAY more than any other boss. Then I remember I'm supposed to use this bow on him. Derp.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.37.12_zpsz3x4joio.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.37.12_zpsz3x4joio.png.html)
Yup, that did the trick.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.37.18_zps8p8wa2dy.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.37.18_zps8p8wa2dy.png.html)
Dayum! He got ugly. Highly reminiscent of Cthulhu.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.37.25_zps72fmrqz6.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.37.25_zps72fmrqz6.png.html)
He shoots fireballs. Actually, it's somewhat comical. He raises one hand at a time and a fireball shoots out. They bounce around and there's a cap though, so sometimes he just alternates raising his hands and nothing happens. Looks like a cheerleader.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.38.08_zpscliig3ii.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.38.08_zpscliig3ii.png.html)
I keep my distance and Sword of Thunder him.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.38.27_zpsai0b9trb.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.38.27_zpsai0b9trb.png.html)
The thingy in his chest opens and these... lines of energy shoot out. The good news is they don't have the greatest range.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.38.57_zps6nsqmojq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.38.57_zps6nsqmojq.png.html)
He whales on me a bit, I need to heal. He can take a lot of hits.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.40.39_zps6z9bfv6n.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.40.39_zps6z9bfv6n.png.html)
But I beat him! Yay, I did it!!! :D

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.40.50_zpsgtbpjify.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.40.50_zpsgtbpjify.png.html)
And when I beat him... Azteca's lying there! So I guess Azteca = Draygon.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.41.15_zpsg0dzh7sm.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.41.15_zpsg0dzh7sm.png.html)
Sounds like an alternate personality. Or uhh... they were different and fused. Hrm.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.41.19_zpscyqxjwus.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.41.19_zpscyqxjwus.png.html)
Oh yeah! I'd better go handle that tower. Work's not done yet.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.41.24_zpsbdcj51tq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.41.24_zpsbdcj51tq.png.html)
Man, now I feel kind of bad. I mean, I was the guy that whaled on him. Hopefully he makes it.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.41.30_zpsh9wo98wm.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.41.30_zpsh9wo98wm.png.html)
... Nope.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.41.34_zps4qhgfsy9.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.41.34_zps4qhgfsy9.png.html)
Man, still gotta chase after this chick. Oh well, tower time!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.41.41_zpskxyvf6tg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.41.41_zpskxyvf6tg.png.html)
Whoa, techy.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.41.45_zpsue0sghhr.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.41.45_zpsue0sghhr.png.html)
Whoa... techy. I like it.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.42.04_zpswfisfkh1.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.42.04_zpswfisfkh1.png.html)
It's fitting of the final dungeon (?). The flying guys come at you from weird angles and take a lot of life. The other dudes are hard to kill. Gotta stay on my toes.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.50.12_zpsju77v18j.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.50.12_zpsju77v18j.png.html)
Didn't stay on my toes enough!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.53.01_zpsfbhdwafq.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.53.01_zpsfbhdwafq.png.html)
And a second time! Man, maybe I should play defensively.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.54.59_zpskcye7fls.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.54.59_zpskcye7fls.png.html)
And a third time! I should mention that it's not clear at all what I should do. I just have a short place to explore and the bad guys keep coming.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.58.27_zpseb5dc1wz.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.58.27_zpseb5dc1wz.png.html)
Ah-ha! After I kill some green guys these silver/light purple ones show up. A new feature! Never before in this game did you have to kill mobs (other than bosses) to advance.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.58.43_zpsahaps3fg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.58.43_zpsahaps3fg.png.html)
That did the trick! I had to kill 3 green and 6 silver, I think.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.58.49_zpsmiageptl.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.58.49_zpsmiageptl.png.html)
It's not clear to me who's sending these messages. Anyway...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.58.54_zpsef3ybrfb.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.58.54_zpsef3ybrfb.png.html)
We were scientists, huh? Finally some backstory to our hero (other than being a legendary, promised hero).

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.59.02_zpsp8b6y2sy.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2014.59.02_zpsp8b6y2sy.png.html)
Life systems? That really makes us sound like cyborgs or androids. Might make for a good scientist, I guess.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.05.07_zpslp7wkyvu.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.05.07_zpslp7wkyvu.png.html)
Plot advancement over, time to whale on some more robots!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.05.32_zpsldep5hdh.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.05.32_zpsldep5hdh.png.html)
This really makes me wonder who these messages are from. Yeah, I found him. An android? Interesting.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.05.36_zpsrbjwdpzj.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.05.36_zpsrbjwdpzj.png.html)
Uhh, well, about that... >.>

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.07.46_zps9rx7olol.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.07.46_zps9rx7olol.png.html)
Looks like it might be a boss!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.08.09_zps6nlbsmzk.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.08.09_zps6nlbsmzk.png.html)
It's Mesia, yay! Finally. Man, spent like 2/3 of the game chasing her. Her line is totally fitting :P

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.08.16_zps8m6qnevd.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.08.16_zps8m6qnevd.png.html)
Gee, that's interesting. How will unsheathing my swords stop the attack? Well, I'll do as I'm told.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.08.22_zpstrglu1av.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.08.22_zpstrglu1av.png.html)
I got a new sword! And now I discover the namesake of the game. ... Seems kind of random but I mean hey that's cool.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.08.30_zpsmiqbonpe.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.08.30_zpsmiqbonpe.png.html)
It looks sweet. But man, my bracelets are all gone.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.08.37_zpsjt5z6ce4.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.08.37_zpsjt5z6ce4.png.html)
Has some good attack on it.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.08.52_zpswhgjju0t.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.08.52_zpswhgjju0t.png.html)
I like the name Dina. Oh well. And I see... destroy the computer or else the tower obliterates the world or something.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.08.59_zpsfx26tjt8.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.08.59_zpsfx26tjt8.png.html)
It looks kind of like water when I charge it up. Probably supposed to be crystal.

Well... turns out when I charge it up nothing happens. Like, just a regular attack. Kind of a bummer.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.09.46_zpsxgxxcndd.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.09.46_zpsxgxxcndd.png.html)
And a new path has opened!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.09.58_zpsf7c4ebgs.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.09.58_zpsf7c4ebgs.png.html)
Must've been some scientist comrades who left these messages.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.10.06_zps2nqmodge.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.10.06_zps2nqmodge.png.html)
Gotta fix some mistakes. Yup, old friends.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.10.10_zpsp3kugr0v.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.10.10_zpsp3kugr0v.png.html)
This is it! The final boss! Looks pretty sweet. Somewhat reminds me of Contra...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.10.19_zpszpvtxmi6.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.10.19_zpszpvtxmi6.png.html)
It turns out I do have a charge attack! I just couldn't use it until now. And damn is it strong.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.10.34_zpspc42gqx3.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.10.34_zpspc42gqx3.png.html)
It only takes like 4 hits to down the boss. Waaaay easier than Draygon. I feel he was the real final boss (ya know, like in XenoGears or FFX there's a plot boss after the real difficult boss).

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.10.44_zpsgcnbxemi.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.10.44_zpsgcnbxemi.png.html)
Mission completed!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.10.48_zps7qrymsvg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.10.48_zps7qrymsvg.png.html)
Kind of a pity... oh well, better get out!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.10.53_zpsmmf2coho.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.10.53_zpsmmf2coho.png.html)
Whoa, how'd you get here?

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.10.55_zpsdgzwxqg4.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.10.55_zpsdgzwxqg4.png.html)
Naw it's all good baby.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.10.59_zpsppwuycyg.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.10.59_zpsppwuycyg.png.html)
;) ;)

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.11.03_zpskghvs0dc.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.11.03_zpskghvs0dc.png.html)
30 seconds!? Shiiiiiiiit.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.11.06_zpsgntp75pl.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.11.06_zpsgntp75pl.png.html)
Yeah no joke.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.11.21_zpswkqikvbh.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.11.21_zpswkqikvbh.png.html)
Ended the legendary conflict *and* despair. Not bad, not bad.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.11.37_zpsok07snew.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.11.37_zpsok07snew.png.html)
Peace, huh? Guess I took out the bad guys. Maybe Portoa will take over.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.11.40_zpsttwleuwz.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.11.40_zpsttwleuwz.png.html)
Well, there it is.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.11.55_zps2ctprblt.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.11.55_zps2ctprblt.png.html)
Hey the dolphin! Good memories.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.12.43_zpsrxvxbpkn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.12.43_zpsrxvxbpkn.png.html)
One of these is not like the others...

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.12.47_zps46boyeea.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.12.47_zps46boyeea.png.html)
Hey, there we are! I actually look a bit more feminine than Mesia in some ways, but whatevs. Not bad for 8 bits.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.12.58_zpsfyxarbgn.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.12.58_zpsfyxarbgn.png.html)
I didn't get the animation, but the tower sank below the horizon. And... that's it!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.16.25_zpsrb0bcgmw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.16.25_zpsrb0bcgmw.png.html)
But of course I got curious. Hit up this site and look at a few things. Here's the armor list. Got all of them! And I actually did figure out I was regaining HP automatically near the start of the tower.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.16.58_zpsjlt7dydw.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.16.58_zpsjlt7dydw.png.html)
Eh, missed the ultimate shield. Immune to all 3 status effects? Damn, that'd be nice. And it would've doubled my shield defense bonus.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.17.12_zpseeburkir.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.17.12_zpseeburkir.png.html)
Yup, got all of these. Holy crap look at the cost of the level 3 attack for Sword of Thunder.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.18.02_zpsvx7uunrm.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.18.02_zpsvx7uunrm.png.html)
Fruit of Rupen undoes polymorph, huh? Would've been good to know. And Opel Statue is like a rez. Also good to know.

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n552/danzibr/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.18.17_zpsisdetigu.png (http://s1139.photobucket.com/user/danzibr/media/THEBLACKBOX/Screenshots/LPCrystalis/LPCrystalis17/Screenshot%202015-08-03%2015.18.17_zpsisdetigu.png.html)
Got almost all of these. Deo's Pendant restores MP? That'd be nice to know. I only missed Warrior Ring. I remember Akahana mentioning that... and always at least level 1? That'd be super broken powerful with Sword of Thunder.

And that's a wrap! Thanks for reading :)

Oh right, I should give my thoughts on the same. Every time you look up "top NES games" you see Crystalis on the list, and for good reason. This has gotta be top 5 for me now (for NES, that is). The pace was great, everything felt relevant (all magic and gear and weapons), plot was pretty solid, gameplay fun. I guess I'd have 3 complaints: not knowing what stuff did, sometimes not knowing what to do/how to do it, and not seeing far in front of myself. Very minor considering its merits. A true classic.

[Forbiddenwar]

It was a lot of fun reading through this let's play. I didn't post much but I read it all. Good luck on your next LP

[Red Fel]

Brava, sir, brava.

This brought back so many memories. You did a great job of capturing both the magic and the frustration of a truly excellent game.

[Cristo Meyers]

I only missed Warrior Ring. I remember Akahana mentioning that... and always at least level 1? That'd be super broken powerful with Sword of Thunder.

Pretty darn. It turned Dragonya's final form into a snap. Put on the ring, move up alongside him, and just wail away.

[danzibr]

It was a lot of fun reading through this let's play. I didn't post much but I read it all. Good luck on your next LP
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

I'd certainly like to do another LP. Right now I'm busy with some games which I don't think would be as popular. The original Lunar on Sega CD and two RPG Maker games. One of the RPG Maker games is freakin' amazing, but... right, not as popular.

Brava, sir, brava.

This brought back so many memories. You did a great job of capturing both the magic and the frustration of a truly excellent game.
Thanks! I'm glad I delivered :D

But wait, isn't brava used for girls?

Pretty darn. It turned Dragonya's final form into a snap. Put on the ring, move up alongside him, and just wail away.
I'm tempted to replay the very end. I also realized it would make the computer battle a cake walk. I mean, Crystalis only has 1 charge level.

[Red Fel]

But wait, isn't brava used for girls?

Take another look at the protagonist of Crystalis.

I don't think I'm out of line, here, is what I'm saying.

[danzibr]

Take another look at the protagonist of Crystalis.

I don't think I'm out of line, here, is what I'm saying.
Haha, ha... no, I totally agree. That hair and that pink? Yeah.

[Traab]

I have to admit, that looked like it was one heck of a classic rpg title. It had everything. A storyline to follow, lots of farming to grind up levels and items, the need to talk to everyone every time something happens because new chat seems to show up as well as new portions of the map to explore, a solid progression of gear. All it was missing was a group to join you, but thats probably expecting too much from a nintendo game.

Honestly, that talking to everyone over and over again thing is probably my least favorite part of the rpg experience, ESPECIALLY when it is required or else you literally cant move on. Like, I dont mind if they have clues to your next stop, thats an awesome way to provide a little bit of a game guide inside the game itself, but I dont want to go back three towns because it turns out one of the random villagers there was so impressed by my recent victory a continent away that he wants to give me the key to the next dungeon or whatever. Not unless its directly connected. "Hey Traab! Go to the water temple and save my dad!" "Thanks for saving my dad, here is a reward for you!" Thats fine. But if billy bob random villager somewhere else has that reward for no reason then I get annoyed.

The only other downside is the really really early impassable area, that you dont get the means to bypass until really really late and noone tells you to go there. Like, you first appear in the game. To your left is the exit, to your right is a dragon head statue with no eyes. Then, after playing for 30 hours over the course of a month or whatever of playing and solving puzzles you get "emeralds" from a boss fight or a chest. Sure, written out like this its obvious you should go back there and try them out, but you know that statue isnt on your mind since you havent seen it since you first started the game. Its even worse when its an optional thing like, you put in the emeralds, the statue opens its mouth and inside is a treasure chest holding some armor of awesomeness. You dont need it to win, there is no clue it was there, but if you dont recall this one detail (or read a guide) you will never know it was there unless you were anal retentive enough to take every single item you loot that isnt easily figured out, like getting a water dungeon key and you just walked past a locked gate behind a waterfall. And proceed to go everywhere in the game that had an impassible obstacle or something and trying it out there just in case.