My Little Pony: The Staff of Truth (OOC Thread V)

[Emmerlaus]

The Staff: Tales of two sisters and their workslaves
We are using the RiM S4 roleplay system
(http://www.roleplayingismagic.com/)
Through one way or another, you all have been employed by a strange old wizard to watch over the future rulers of Equestria. The days to come will be hard and Challenge, but since when was raising a Children anything but that. Only through working together do you all hope to survive the Dawn and the Dusk.
Well have fun kiddos, time to go back and break the fabric of reality.

Table: Characters

Player CharacterRole
cavalieredraghi Saffron Black (https://docs.google.com/a/holtcomputerconsulting.com/spreadsheets/d/1XyuG-JkquQcERznEFisEFNlsTVPbpq-xada2ujCq3us/edit)Butler
DaOldeWolf Bubble Guard (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rckiRqX6moVn6LpY7s4ASN7Gcb9f8Zr8xuqiEKlu43E/edit?usp=sharing)Bodyguard
Emmerlaus Sugar Rush (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vvSjiIswg6yIRNUiG7maxTVp4NAJcmUyP7sMcKHPpyE/edit#gid=0) Chef
Emperor Ing Tailwind (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1O88v4uAGDISPnGET3I8OeyoXB_1Sqs7etq9WNVKbll0/edit#gid=0) Maid
igordragonian Deepwood (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lx0AEk7OTWYwcGep_53k_TQT9pNuunvnCs9ngYL-9uE/edit#gid=0) Ranger
Dexam Clarity (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KOtllx3wIGBM4lxAaGp-SasMOjXaC5YRLM7f90phlHY/edit?usp=sharing) Glassworker
Ishimi Alexcanter Fretella (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NHbbSs0wh0Kib56S0P6zB6_m-FC70Ymv4BTbBXKF6Ds/edit#gid=0) Butler
DualShadow Astral Glimmer (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WnSxamVZqmeEn9yPGHEZLFpqOuB21PTLJRwDrc-vuF0/edit#gid=0) Night Guard



Starry Sky:

Character Sheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pSGuLFi-9sCcOzUdwGsoSXbU4hOX3sBpeFtnsF58Id0/edit#gid=338787445)

http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showsinglepost.php?p=22729004&postcount=445





NPC Sheet (https://docs.google.com/a/holtcomputerconsulting.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qfo19Egsu__xsdLMN-x_8j7cUSgQj6-QXEZDTiSNHd8/edit#gid=0)


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Tea Agony (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ONLZGIe0nNWthvDN5vPFJbh19G5mVNuek3iCDxbR-tw/edit#gid=0)



Money Bags (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showsinglepost.php?p=22163080&postcount=1434)

Charcoal Knight (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AErfvmOjrkmQb2OlApoK9e8YQRGiX4KKXjlJmymtuMM/edit?usp=sharing)

Cornucopia (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nL2bJPJr-yhzN6Gbw1HIIjVzntqw0EYerfKAC2n2AAY/edit#gid=0)

Night Shift (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RPbS_bvS-byHNo7N98pYqMKIuRoMkI5_MP1VNt_i67Y/edit?usp=drive_web)





Name: Sweet Echo
Race: Bat Pony
Colors: Blue coat, orange mane and eyes+freckles and hop earring'
Guiding Element: Laughter
Fatal Flaw: Michviouse/curiouse.


Body:2
Fortitude:35
Heart:3
Valor: 1
Will:25
Mind:1

Edges: 60/60
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Bits and bobs 5
Echolocation 5
Flight 5
Gifted body 5
Gifted heart 5
Improved gifted heart 15
Skill Training: pick pocketing 5
Speedster 5
Tactical espionage 5
Talented- Charismatic 5
Wing pony 5








IC Goals: BubbleGuard wants to become a true caster out of concern of the dangers in his own magic for the day he reawakens as a unicorn. He thinks he needs great powers to be able to understand the world around. He also wants to find his own place in the world since he feels rejected. He wants to do something important for the world but doesn't know how to do it.

OOC Goals: As I said before, I want BubbleGuard to become a better pony, capable of working with others and creating relationships of trust. BubbleGuard has many aspects of his personality that need work especially when interacting with others. I also want him to restore bridges with ponies from his past. He needs to challenge his fears and embrace his good qualities so he can finally represent faithfully his element, Honesty.

Character Personality: BubbleGuard is based on conceptions of a lion (a proud lion and a sacrificial lion). He is usually in a relaxed but smug attitude which can be easily translated as acting as an insensitive jerk. In this state, he can still be helpful and praise others but he would most likely act self centered or prideful. He usually acts like this especially while in control, mostly taking decisions carefully but also likely to let others work if he thinks they might be more appropriate for the job. He is Starswirl right handed man (one of the highest authorities in the castle not to mention one of the most powerful) and takes his job seriously but its reasonable most of the time. There is another side to him, in this secondary state, he is a lot more vulnerable and humble going through anything he can do to keep those he cares for safe. In this state, he is apologetic and rash which can be detrimental. He even drops the formal speech during this state. In both states, he has a desire to serve and protect, a great amount of curiosity and magic potential, can't tell lies but can speak on technical truths and possesses a good amount of guilt.


IC Goals: Tailwind wants to spread happiness and virtue to everypony and all across Equestria. In terms of herself she wants to do everything she can to not be who the Rockefellers were in her fillyhood. She hopes that at least in some way, she has a hoof in making sure ponies like the Rockefellers don't even consider being jerks. The ability to instill these virtues into the future rulers of Equestria is a chance to really make a difference.

OOC Goals: I want to have a fun character! I sometimes feel like my characters are...kinda boring so having a loud, hammy character would just be fun to play!

Personality: Normally, she's loud, proud, and very eager to make herself the center of attention. Not out of any sense of narcissism, but out of a belief that her demeanor can help others feel better. Sort of like pinkie pie except louder and minus the party fixation. However this conceals a sense of insecurity, particularly about her own being a Pegasus. The latter trait came about after a particularly traumatizing experience with a Pegasus royal. When her doubts about her ability as one pony to change the world or somepony reminds her of her heritage, she will become quiet and withdrawn.



Season 1
Episode 1: The Start of it All (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?414209-The-Staff-IC-I)
Episode 2: Character Re-velopment (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?414209-The-Staff-IC-I&p=19493227&viewfull=1#post19493227)
Episode 3: A Noble Soul (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?414209-The-Staff-IC-I&p=19639934&viewfull=1#post19639934)
Episode 4: Friendly Little Wars (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?414209-The-Staff-IC-I&p=19722528&viewfull=1#post19722528)
Episode 5:A Real Treasure (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?414209-The-Staff-IC-I&p=20104147&viewfull=1#post20104147)
Episode 6: Groundhog Birthday (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?467028-Staff-IC-II&p=20505237#post20505237)
Eipsode 7: the morning Dreams Come True (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?467028-Staff-IC-II&p=20580939&viewfull=1#post20580939)
Episode 8: Unmarked (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?467028-Staff-IC-II&p=20657314#post20657314)

[igordragonian]

Thumbs up!
Though polishing would help

[Emmerlaus]

Thumbs up!
Though polishing would help

Yeah, Im thinking of putting link to past threads instead of first episodes... Maybe put Tea Agony character Bio in there too...

I could switch to Sugar Rush in a episode or too though, who knows. I think it would be fun. :smalltongue:

EDIT: I might not do the edit today though... I didnt pack a snack and Im super hungry. Already gnibbed on what was supposed to be my dinner. I'll try to do such edit in the coming days but I feel there is no rush to the edits to be honest. :smallredface:

[igordragonian]

no pressure.

But I think we should split the characters to categories-
PC
secondary PC
Absent
and NPC


also, links to the newer episodes could be useful.


and on other note, should we try to re-recruit? (even though, they never survived..)

[Emmerlaus]

no pressure.

But I think we should split the characters to categories-
PC
secondary PC
Absent
and NPC


also, links to the newer episodes could be useful.


and on other note, should we try to re-recruit? (even though, they never survived..)

I feel like we wont get any new recruits that will stick, again... Maybe we should try to recruit on a different website? one more MLP related? :smallconfused:

I'll consider your suggestion though for the things to add in first post.

[DaOldeWolf]

Yay! New topic. Thanks for the making and the new title. :smallbiggrin:

[igordragonian]

By the way, did any of you watched Rainbow Roadtrip?
It also helped me to give more feel to void magic in my mind.


Was my update bad? Maybe at it's english?

[Emmerlaus]

Was my update bad? Maybe at it's english?

It's not the english, Im just confused. As I said, we wanted to flee now we are cut off... So this mean we have to fight right?

Im not sure what our friend donkey is talking is from. The ceiling has titles, she moved one and is calling for Tailwind?

I feel like they could just recast that spell the next turn or trap us there with the same spell. That Void Magic is just nasty. I feel trapped and with no other choices then fight.

[igordragonian]

Maybe I could have explained where Dokobashi is.
But yeah, they most certinaly want to trap you.
And fight seems the most likely option

[DaOldeWolf]

Since, Tailwind and BubbleGuard are in kind of a tight spot. I think the one who actually can take an action to help, would be Tea Agony.

[Emmerlaus]

Since, Tailwind and BubbleGuard are in kind of a tight spot. I think the one who actually can take an action to help, would be Tea Agony.

Lets not forget Starswirl, the most powerful wizard in Equestria?

Also, I do not know how I should act... I get the feeling Tiny Hunter and Void Lily should be knocked out since they decided to act against us after all. They must be less difficult to deal with then their captain. Would that be a good idea? :smallconfused:

[igordragonian]

I understand that at least some of you grew tired of the episode? Make sense. It's been a long episode I guess.
You want me to end the episode here?

[Emmerlaus]

I understand that at least some of you grew tired of the episode? Make sense. It's been a long episode I guess.
You want me to end the episode here?

Not me! Im just... a bit confused about the next step. I understand we cant destroy the lillies, Starswirl doersnt want to act, I being fighting myself to make Tailwind and Celestia get away but now Sweet Echo is trap in the plants?

It feels like our options are limited. Is it my fault for making Silent Thunder reveal is plans ahead of time?

Should we aim at killing Silent Thunder? That wouldnt be very MLP like... Even knocking him out wont solve our problem in getting away. We dont have a map of the place, we dont know how to escape the room we are trapped in except from the way Tailwind fled...

Its a big math problem for my idiot brain :smalltongue:

[igordragonian]

I never said, the lillies can't be destoryed, just that, they have existence of their own.

And listen it's not a puzzle. It's about creativity and growth. Even failure is fine.
There is no wrong nor right soluation. You just need the soluation of the charcters.

I can say what I might have done, if I played Tea Agony, but I don't want to nrrow your imagination
I never meant to be stressful oocly.
I am not killing any of our cast.
Again. It's about the conflict of idealogies, climax of character arcs.
For example, Sweet Echo used to he selfish, and just to take and take- but now, this conflict gave her chance to give and sacrafice.
It's about a story, it's NOT a puzzle. You can't go wrong here.
Failure, just means the character get something else to learn

Encourage Starswirl to act. Inspire him, to think outaide the box.
Maybe combine her charisma with Sweet Echo's ability for super magical command effect.
Maybe demand the guards to stop the lillies

And I am making those up as I write.

[Emmerlaus]

Thanks for theinspiration... I always forget their is no wrong answers with you as you encourage creativity :smallredface:

I have not look in the "if your desperate section" and I dont plan to. I have a plan to use one special move of Tea Agony that I never used since the start of the game: the Muse talent gift she has!

I think Im going to show why shes Starswirl's assistant right here and now! That would be fun! :smalltongue:

PS: Im definitly picking the talent for to get one more dice in combat situation after this though... I think it would be fitting we all get trained for it. Or would that be too OP? :smallconfused:

[igordragonian]

now that the spirit!

[DaOldeWolf]

Barely made it. Lets hope it helps even if a tiny bit.

[DaOldeWolf]

Doing my usual push. :smallwink:

I really my spell helps.

[Emmerlaus]

Doing my usual push. :smallwink:

I really my spell helps.

Sorry, totally my fault. I posted and had a nice persuasion roll. We should be able to save Sweet Echo. :smallwink:

[igordragonian]

I think, that to get to the chase scene in time, she will have to teleport.
Even if she somehow know that something wrong

[Emmerlaus]

I think, that to get to the chase scene in time, she will have to teleport.
Even if she somehow know that something wrong

Darn it! then can you tell me what she see if she fly above? Can she follow Tailwind? Do she see Tailwind turning in the right direction for her to follow?

[igordragonian]

No. How? Tailwind is one floor above, and right now, she doesn't have anyway to know, that there are troubles

[Emmerlaus]

No. How? Tailwind is one floor above, and right now, she doesn't have anyway to know, that there are troubles

I think the falling of a few shelves above would have make enough noises to alarm us.

But fine, I'll edit my post and try to find out what happened above us. That's better?:smallconfused:

[igordragonian]

I hate being nay sayer...
Tailwind is a floor above. And I don't think she will notice the noise of few crushed vials in this chaos.
Sorry..

[Emmerlaus]

I hate being nay sayer...
Tailwind is a floor above. And I don't think she will notice the noise of few crushed vials in this chaos.
Sorry..

We did notice Tailwind and Celestia go away in THAT very title though? So we CAN do the same, lift it up and try to find Tailwind and Celestia?

[igordragonian]

Well, you can, with mix of telekensis and jump very high. But why would you?

[Emmerlaus]

Well, you can, with mix of telekensis and jump very high. But why would you?

Because we are seperated from the most important filly in the history of Equestria? In a country about to go in a civil war? With Void user that are super dangerous?

Since the fight is over, we should have a chill in our spine realizing that Celestia is gone and this is not metagaming.

[igordragonian]

Ok. That fair enough. But this isn't teleport, so she isn't automaticly join the chase scene

[Emmerlaus]

Ok. That fair enough. But this isn't teleport, so she isn't automaticly join the chase scene

I edited my message. Hope Tailwind return to her "explosive ways" somewhat lol! :smalltongue:

[DaOldeWolf]

Ok. More tan enough time to make a push. What is next?

[igordragonian]

I apologize one again. Just wanted to do my best not to derp at this point.
Hope you can imagine it epic, the way I imagine it.

https://youtu.be/yR7xk3Nfruo

https://youtu.be/jcXLBRLNf3w

https://youtu.be/rQghBHY-NeE

https://youtu.be/IYOf5DPBX8I

[Emmerlaus]

So basically, the papers talisman trappings is for a brief moment allowed the donkey to escape but now it’s gone because of the Void influence. We can only fight now I guess... I definitely need more upgrades to Tea Agony. She need more then two spells per episodes. :smallsigh:

[igordragonian]

They aren't gone. Just dead.
They are still obstable.
Fighting is an option. Yes.

[Emmerlaus]

They aren't gone. Just dead.
They are still obstable.
Fighting is an option. Yes.

Dead vegetation crumble are no longer an obstacle or not?

[igordragonian]

https://mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net/project_modules/max_3840/9ba32232478725.5685189d33f20.jpg

a dead forest is still a forest. it might be easier to break and burn

[igordragonian]

It's ok if any of you doesn't enoy the episode and want me to finish in next post.
I do try to push forward.. maybe not fast enough?

[DaOldeWolf]

We were discussing how to handle the next part. I think we should try talking the pony out of using the void magic.

I am just waiting for the others to give their opinión.

[igordragonian]

It seems Ing and Emmer has the same train of thought of waiting..
(Hopefuly this is the case)
If you are tired of this episode, we can finish it. Just say something.

I dont know. Ing quite silent oocly, and Emmer, seems to eyeroll at everything I present at the episode.
Which he is allowed to do, of course. But at this point is too late to fix my oofs.

Sorry for being disgustingly insecure, just dont know what to do

[Emmerlaus]

Posted! And I pratically asked everyone to follow up above and chase after Celestia and Tailwind lol!

That include River Soul as well. :smalltongue:

[Emmerlaus]

Ok... what items can we resonnably have on ourselves?

And Magic related challenge are 2 higher in number right?

It would be appreciated if we know if Starswirl managed to clear one of the illusion or got the right one. Do you mind letting him taking an action before we do?

Do we know the palace layout enough? DOes one of them is going toward stairs?

I presume above us is the ceiling so I presume she need to find stairs to the ceiling...

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Love the update by the way, I just have lots of questions about it and trying to find a creative solution. :smalltongue:

[igordragonian]

Questions are good. Questions means that you are engaged.

1) What ever items you think, Agony will carry when getting to questioning the guard's captain.

2) sorry if it was confusing. For now the *cost* is wt +2. It representing that, the energy is absorbed by some force.

3) It's not the kind of illusion you can just disspel
(Assuming it is an illusion.) And for this task... don't count on Starswirl. He is barely keeping with galloping at your pace.

4) Probably not. It's a big palace, and you gotten here yesterday. But, I'll allow you mind check it for DV 10

5) For now it's unclear where is she heading to

[Emmerlaus]

Ok, I might have a idea in figuring which one is the real Celestia if I fail my Mind roll.

But question: Does succeding the Mind Roll allow us to know which Celestia is the real one OR it simply show us the nature of the illussion? :smallconfused:

[igordragonian]

at success you are allowed to read the spoiler, that should help

[Emmerlaus]

at success you are allowed to read the spoiler, that should help

I readed the spoiler. It DOESNT help. It just explain the SOURCE, not telling us if which one is the real one.

ALSO... Is Celestia conscious now? Is she talking, screaming, something?

OH! And with that Mind roll, can we locate the source of the donkey hooves on the floor?

[igordragonian]

Celestia is counsiounse. Dokobashi won't hurt her. Celestia try to reason with Dokobashi.


Well, it sort of old school d&d kind of riddle. If you understand how the illusion work, in theory you can understand who is the real Dokobashi and Celestia.
Though, don't think about it too hard, I am not opti-what-ever-logist

[Emmerlaus]

I was lucky with my Telekenesis roll but as a reminder, I have teh Improved Telekenesis. Even if I didnt pick the right Celestia, I can retrieve several light objects at once. Celestia isnt heavy and will fly to me once freed, increasing the speed and making the rescuer more easily.

If somepony want to give me a +2 on my roll by assisting, we can definitly get Celestia back now! :smalltongue:

[igordragonian]

But do you know at what celestia to aiim?

[Emmerlaus]

But do you know at what celestia to aiim?

I can aim several light object at once, its in the Improved Telekenesis advantage. :smallsmile:

EDIT: Also, it seem Ing didnt read your update carefully? :smallconfused:

[igordragonian]

In theory it could work.
But she is tied to Dokobashi's back


And.. well Ing is a very busy person

[Emmerlaus]

Then I'll untie that knot and bring Celestia back toward me and use the remaining untied rope as a blindfold and chokehold on the donkey. I'll order Elusive to become so big that it create a wall between Celesta and the donkey as well. That works with you?

You cant say Im not creative there. :smalltongue:

Would that be acceptable?

[igordragonian]

You can try

Remember that Dokobashi doesn't stand and wait. And she has big exprience dealing with telekensis users.

[Emmerlaus]

You can try

Remember that Dokobashi doesn't stand and wait. And she has big exprience dealing with telekensis users.

SIGH...lf only Ing could have just said shes give me a assitance in this. A DC 12 is very high and we could have save her I think... Unless of course you are GM fiating this. :smalltongue:

[igordragonian]

Old wolf? Was my english too broken?

[igordragonian]

OH I LOVE THAT DEVELLOPPEMENT! :smallbiggrin:

I didnt even consider that donkey to have stolen the ring! I feel ashamed of myself! :smalltongue:

I'll try diplomacy next, its Tea Agony strong point...

But for that, just to make sure:

We understand that for that donkey, Celestia is a threat somehow to this country " balance and beauty ". If we promise to save the country right now from Empty Honor, would it serve her mission?

I am not sure why she kidnapped Celestia to begin with... or teh details of her missions. But I believe the fight above is more important right now.

Can we hear Empty Honor now that a hole as being made toward the roof? :smallconfused:

EDIT: I think you mean part of the golden dragon is still on the roof while a portion of him is inside the building at the donkey commanded.

We have this thread.
Heh. Happy that I managed to surprise. I just hope I gave few fair hints/foreshadowings. At least I tried.

Well, Tailwind might have more context to Dokobashi's actions, because they had a nice talk over cup of tea about philosophy and etc.
So oocly, I can give a recap:
She mentioned that both Radiant Honor, and Sable Spirit are obssesed with a prophecy that hint that Sable Spirit's reign will end when "the radiant sun" will rise. They both were sure it means Radiant Honor.

But, Celestia as a noble filly with a mysteriouse origin who come right at such sensitive time- might be the one the prophecy talk about. That what Dokobashi said, and she gave Tailwind and Celestia a tip to be careful. Celestia mentioned her own prophecy, which strenghened Dokobashi's opinion, that Celestia might be the 'radiant sun".

During the battle at the dojo, Celestia was exposed as alicorn. At this point, Dokobashi was SURE, the prophecy talk about Celestia. Out of loyalty to Radiant Honor, she planned on killing her, but couldn't do it, so she tried to use a potion which will make her wings fall off.
Tailwind talked her out of this as well
But Dokoashi decided that Radiant Honor should decide the fate of Celestia.

It's up to you, how much of this Agony understand.


Eh
At this point I'll might my wonderful famouse crappy maps.
But no

A-gold dragon awaken
B- he float down the throne room.
C- starting to get to the right corridor where the action with Dokobashi happening

[DaOldeWolf]

Sorry for taking a bit to post.

[igordragonian]

That fine. I know you are a busy pony, doing important pony stuff, unlike some trash collector ponies I know

[igordragonian]

Is the last update probkematic?

[igordragonian]

OK, HEAR ME OUT!

It might be finishing all Ducktales episodes but I think we should encourage Celestia to do it!

If Celestia saves the day, it will help create a precedent in that part of the world, it will help her make ponies accept her as the newest leader later when she finally step up as the EMperess of the world.

And BESIDE... Celestia proven to LIKE adventure, thrills, having adrenaline rush in her veins. Having her being scared now feel... wrong somehow. I guess we have to create a precedent for her to be brave and step up. :smallamused:


Dude. This is our new thread.

Anyway, it's up to you. I think as child it's realisticly for her to be scared, consodering the stakes.


On other note- I don't know if it's a leak or not- I anyway, don't watch through TV.
Damn, how the series ended.
But spoilers and all.

[DaOldeWolf]

Dude. This is our new thread.

Anyway, it's up to you. I think as child it's realisticly for her to be scared, consodering the stakes.


On other note- I don't know if it's a leak or not- I anyway, don't watch through TV.
Damn, how the series ended.
But spoilers and all.

I asume that the episode that Emer is speaking of, has been out for a while. Like for a few weeks. But yeah, without spoiling anything about the episode, I Will just say that its true and that she likes thrills.

[igordragonian]

Is Agony aware, that as long as the shield is up, the ring won't get to Celestia?

[Emmerlaus]

Is Agony aware, that as long as the shield is up, the ring won't get to Celestia?

???

I thought the shield bursted and then the donkey was flying toward the mouth of the shadow dragon? In that order.

Her shield is still there?

[igordragonian]

River Soul and Sable Spirit keep recasting the shield over and over, every time, the void dragon consume it.

[Emmerlaus]

River Soul and Sable Spirit keep recasting the shield over and over, every time, the void dragon consume it.

So I would need to still roll a Telekenesis roll between two shield casting? :smallconfused:

Or should I send Elusive to get the ring? You know, since he is not magic

[igordragonian]

Elusiv might get absorbed alongside Dokobashi.
And to force a ring into the magic shield... I guess you could try

[igordragonian]

Sorry for it taking me this long. I understand you might be tired of the episode, but you still haven't told me to cut it yet...

So I tried at least make it intresting.

[Emmerlaus]

Sorry for it taking me this long. I understand you might be tired of the episode, but you still haven't told me to cut it yet...

So I tried at least make it intresting.

Would you allow me to give a Boost To Celestia control and power over the golden dragon? You know, mentor and student uniting To power up the Golden Dragon? :smallconfused:

[igordragonian]

Sure. Why do you think she is in trouble for?
To deal with it herself?

[Emmerlaus]

Sure. Why do you think she is in trouble for?
To deal with it herself?

Well I could try to so subtly you know? Increasing her control over the Golden Dragon doesnt mean shes realize what Im doing. Im just using the earing which create no visible magic outburst.

ALSO... We have being seperated from her once in this episode already. And Tea Agony seem to not be well liked on that roof for her unfriendly opinion of Radiant Honor. I figured I might as well give the more "friendly" pony a chance to redeem Radiant Honor if there is such a chance.

[DaOldeWolf]

Unsure about my next action, which souinds better, a barrier to protect or try to use healing bubbles to try to help remove void?

[igordragonian]

Don't worry, I think I can wrap it all in the next update.


By the way- have you watched the finale of s9?

[Emmerlaus]

Don't worry, I think I can wrap it all in the next update.


By the way- have you watched the finale of s9?

I have not. Its pretty much the only episodes I need to start watching. But I saw some clips of it.

Like I know what happened for each member of the mane 6.

[DaOldeWolf]

Yes, I have seen it. I Will give my thoughts after everyone has watched it to avoid spoiling anything.

[igordragonian]

Samesied here.
By the way, who is GMing next?

Personaly, I think I have a lot to fix, before I can GM again..

[Emmerlaus]

Samesied here.
By the way, who is GMing next?

Personaly, I think I have a lot to fix, before I can GM again..

You say that everytime. I think your only mistake is to not push the players by PM if they forgot to post. :smalltongue:

You know you are hard to yourself and keep beating yourself up. Believe us when we tell you we liked your episode.

And in fact, I liked it! :smallbiggrin:

I might try to replay Sugar again by the way!

Also, should we retry writing lessons about friendship? It was part of the experience...

[igordragonian]

I am always up for friendship lessons..

[DaOldeWolf]

Samesied here.
By the way, who is GMing next?

Personaly, I think I have a lot to fix, before I can GM again..

I like your episodes. What is wrong with them? :smallfrown:

[igordragonian]

I exactly wondering a out this question

[DaOldeWolf]

We are ready and waiting for the next post igordragonian. :smallsmile:

[Emmerlaus]

We are ready and waiting for the next post igordragonian. :smallsmile:

To be fair, He might have being waiting for me to get back on my feet. We had a major power failure in my town because of unusual strong wind. I was fortunate enough to have a aunt in the city that could help us.

But now Im back! Internet is back as well! :smallsmile:

[igordragonian]

Well, for good and ill..
The episode is done.
Sorry for the wait.

Has any of you seen the series finale?

[DaOldeWolf]

Yep. It was quite an interesting view.
I Will put a bit of stuff in spoilers but I Will try to keep it from being spoileriffic anyway just to be careful enough.


Nice finale.
The beginning fits with the ending with the way the series started.
I am glad some of the pairings became canon.
I am also glad how they decided to créate the last episode, it felt appropiate.
I do have a few questions but I understand that not everything requires an answer and for the most part, I think they covered the most important stuff.


Also, I am thankful for your episode, igordragonian. I think it was fun and its nice to see Celestia starting to show growth.

[igordragonian]

Thank yoju Oldwolf. I apreciatr it. Really.
I also hope, I have left open threads, if anyone want to use them.

Sweet Echo's blank flank

Empty Honor has holes like changlings do. So...

And we have a Sun Dragon in our collection.

Luna's jealuse?



The finale finale episode was ok-ish. Which is great as far endings go.

But I Cozy Glow's fate AGAIN and even worse then the ending of the previouse season is jarring to the point my mind trying to deny it.


Hmmm.. it intresting. Season 10 was anounced... it will be in the IDW comic.

[DaOldeWolf]

So, who is next? A few dys have passed and we havent begun yet. :smallfrown:

[Emmerlaus]

So, who is next? A few dys have passed and we havent begun yet. :smallfrown:

:smallsigh: SIGH... It was me and Igor last time. You could propose a episode Daoldewolf? :smallannoyed:

We had a hard time finding new members before and it will only be harder now that the show is over.

As for the letters, I do not know what I should write... Tea Agony of course went to the dark side and not very... friendship lesson ish in this episode. I dont feel like I can learn a lesson except one in trust over my charge?

Sorry if the roleplay is not going as fast as it could Daoldewolf. Ing is naturally busy, Igor is insecure to GM... and I feel uninspired to think of another episode. Sorry I guess? :smallfrown:

=========

If we want roleplay epsie to happen again, we should try to come out with episodes idea? Maybe brainstorming?

I think brainstorming is a good option here...

Igor's idea of Luna being jealous is not a bad one... We could try to come out with ideas for a Luna episode next?

Should we try to make the roleplay advance by advancing history events? For exemple, should we made Celestia announce she can lift the sun as a filly?

SHould we advance the age of Celestia and Luna to teenagers?

How about the other pillars of Harmony? We could make a episode about them you think? Or who was the little guy who made them meet each others? It could be about him...

[igordragonian]

If episode concepts are the issue I have tons.

We never mentioned the trap doors and the dungeooness of the castle! Because it wasn't redesigned yet!
(If you remember the episode with Sistets Castle)
So maybe-
Bubble Guard testing the security by a game with Sweet Echo, and it decided that traps and all that is needed.
And I can imagine it go in two ways- montage of testing strange and amusing quirky architects and then trying to get used to it, while Celestia and Luna use it for pranks. One of the staff, trying to undo the changes.

More adventur-ish- a mysteriouse elder, a rival friend of Starswirl- maybe a minotaur(?)
Is rebuliding the castle, and to test it, the staff play 'catch the flag"- a twist come, when his clock-ish andorids catching the ponies one by one and "wearing" them. He want to conqure the castle AND the staff.
He jealuse, and he want Starswirl's life and prestige. We can put here Luna empathy toward him.


Just a random.idea

[igordragonian]

I think we should try to re-recruit ans get some fresh blood.
If no one else will, I will in day or day post a thread.

Also, my other game I gm go slowly, to the point of dieing out(of course)
So, I guess I can GM another episode, but much smaller- slice of life-ish/world building-ish.
The premise, a council of the Three Tribes is found, and they are sending Tax Collectors/inspectors to our castle.
So yay, rights for your privacy Vs trying to unite the nation theme in the background and very annoying NPcs and my usual fun

[DaOldeWolf]

Sorry for barly connecting. We had electricity issues on the week. I posted like once. Deeply sorry for the situation.

Speaking of the matter at hand. I Will gladly make the next episode if you guys want.

[Emmerlaus]

Sorry for barly connecting. We had electricity issues on the week. I posted like once. Deeply sorry for the situation.

Speaking of the matter at hand. I Will gladly make the next episode if you guys want.

I would appreciate it personnaly! :smallsmile:

Sorry for the lack of communication the last few days. I had a bad cold that drained me badly. :smallsigh:

But Im feeling a bit better now at least.

[DaOldeWolf]

Ok. I Will begin right away then.

[igordragonian]

Wohoo! We are aliiive!

[Emmerlaus]

Sugar Rush got speedster... I could have acted twice in last turn AND are you counterattacking? So my attack rolla nd Igor attack roll mean nothing if we fail the TN? :smallconfused:

[igordragonian]

Will.. is it heart or mind?

[Emmerlaus]

Will.. is it heart or mind?

Its mind.

Mind

[roll0] + 2

PS: I would love to increase Sugar will save. Its her weakness :smallsigh:

Can I still crash into the guy? Like I was going too fast and cant stop now? :smallconfused:

[igordragonian]

Heh Deepwood was also about to try lawer around the spell

[Emmerlaus]

I apoligize that I havent finish the MLP serie yet.

To be honest, I have so much to catch up on... A new season of teh Dragon Prince on Netflix, Ascension of a bookworm (I just finished it), new epiodes of My hero Academia, etc...

And thats not even including my Youtube subscriptions lol!

Its crazy what you can do online there days... So much to do so little time! :smallredface:

I have a Christmas Party from my workplace tommorow evening. Free drinks, pizza and hotdogs. In a bowling center so we are going to play too. Entrance prizes too if I go. And going to have lunch with my gf and mother-in-law. And seeing one of my friend in the afternoon. Busy day tommorow lol!

Hope you all doing fine :smallsmile:


EDIT: Im waiting for Daoldewolf to tell me if I can crash into the ram before posting. I being doing full speed on him and I dont know if Sugar Rush can stop in time (even if I have to take some damage to do so) :smalltongue:

[igordragonian]

Huh. Sound like fun.

I wouldn't wait- this an exciting chance for try and error!

[DaOldeWolf]

I am waiting for you to roll to see if you resist the magic effect before magic my next post, Emmer. :smallwink:

[Emmerlaus]

I am waiting for you to roll to see if you resist the magic effect before magic my next post, Emmer. :smallwink:

I rolled! I got a 11 !!! Its posted above! :smallconfused:

I wanna make sugar will save against magic to be 3 dices. How do I do it? Since we no longer improving our characters? :smalltongue:

[igordragonian]

Oh wow.
Is that inspired from the IDW storyline? https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcQHtoP_8S7bdiXri4a5E1xtGftjsax OrRw2WcMoydGHZXxUtiT6
Are Celestia luna in the mirror fillies?

[Emmerlaus]

As for me, Im confused... Is the goat saying they defeated the "evil" Starswirl the Bearded? Or that he is reigning right now over the world?

Is the goat and the castle hiding from Starswirl the Bearded?

Prince Sombra is supposed to be a good guy in this dimension?

[igordragonian]

If it related to the IDW storyline, then yes

[Emmerlaus]

If it related to the IDW storyline, then yes

That doesnt answer all my question...

One, is Starswirl the Bearded evil or a well-meaning tyrant?

Was he defeated or is he reigning right now?

[igordragonian]

I meant about Sombra.
Evil starswirl doesnt apear there

[igordragonian]

I imagine evil(?) Deepwood as bishi kind of anime villian
Calm. Polite.
Honestly, maybe my imagniation is too narrow, but I imagined evil Deepwood as a complete savage.
But this is more fun


Edit:


Hello. We are a dedicated group of My Little Pony roleplayers, our roleplay actually is going well, for few years. Naturally some people dropped, we think fresh blood could add a lot, and new people can enjoy a stable group(heh, horse pun), which in the PbP scene is a seriouse advantage.

Well, we play sort of historical game- our characters are part of the serving staff of child Celestia and Luna, under the guidance of Starswirl the bearded.

It's not that hard to present new characters, but if you are out of ideas, we have cast of NPCs, which you could pick from.
Also, we are GMing in turns, on episodical basis. Don't feel pressured, when you feel comftroable to GM, it would be cool.



I will add some links, but beside that, how does it look?

[Emmerlaus]

That would work Igor. :smallwink:

============

Also, Tea Agony villain would probably be a bubbly, always joyful, endless energy and a bit carefree. Think of Pinkie Pie in fact, I think Pinkie Pie is the literrally opposite of Tea Agony lol :smalltongue:

Tea Agony is kinda villainnish in thinking. Only because shes complety loyal to Starswirl is she on the good side. So I suggest in this version, ponies turn to her naturally if there is trouble. More dependable then Pinkie Pie, the mommy of everypony in the group.

[igordragonian]

I wonder if DeepAgony is still a ship on the other world.
Are they actually cutesy putsy kind of couple?

And thnx I would like the aproval of the others as well

[Emmerlaus]

I wonder if DeepAgony is still a ship on the other world.
Are they actually cutesy putsy kind of couple?

And thnx I would like the aproval of the others as well

Oh yes, I can see them being sugary loving couple! In fact, so much that its sickening! Calling themselves " Sweet honey pot" and so on in public. Even Tea Agony would be repulsed by her own version of herself and envious somewhat. She couldnt like that" naturally".

As for Midnight, he would a strong baby that is pretty much going to be almost a well-meaning "douche" (love his looks, get in shape, love his job, a bit of a macho, snarky humour but help out others when he can. He does so however because it makes him feel needed and feel good). As a baby, think of Pounding Cake (or was it Pound Cake? Whatever, I think you know who Im talking about). A bit destructive because he like to move around, sports and surprisingly strong despise being a baby. He cant control his own strenght well lol!

And in restrospect, he is the son Deepwood would have love to have and straight-up into a good stalion. :smalltongue:

[DaOldeWolf]

Merry Christmas, everyone!

[igordragonian]

May Dad Maroz not freezing you to death!

[Emmerlaus]

I was thinking, would it inspire you more guys if we aged Luna and Celestia to teenagers levels?

It would be a different mecanic then if they were young and they could be more rebellious this way...

I was thinking it would be refreshing if they were...

[DaOldeWolf]

Well, there is a plan for a big change as part of the conclusion for this episode. I am waiting to drop the bomb.

[igordragonian]

Honestly, for now I preffer for the princesses to stay as they are right now, beside slow devolepments

[DaOldeWolf]

Wish you all.a great year!

[DaOldeWolf]

I just noticed our NPC sheetis kinda outdated. I will probably make changes later (might need some help with some of the staff details.).

[igordragonian]

Oh, good thing, I didn't posted re recruitment thread, yet.
How can we help?
Edit: first thing-
Oldwolf, I apreciate you DMing the episode, the idea is intrguing and this is fun.
Also, you went into the trouble and included the NPCs.
So please don't be offended by my slight confusion-

Is the delivery guy a new character?
Also, I thought Sweet Echo is in charge of the mail, as compromise, because many of the staff dislike her, so she sort part of the staff, but most of the time she on her way to somewhere.

Again, I respect you, as someone who keep and deepsn the Staff's lore.

[DaOldeWolf]

Oh, good thing, I didn't posted re recruitment thread, yet.
How can we help?
Edit: first thing-
Oldwolf, I apreciate you DMing the episode, the idea is intrguing and this is fun.
Also, you went into the trouble and included the NPCs.
So please don't be offended by my slight confusion-

Is the delivery guy a new character?
Also, I thought Sweet Echo is in charge of the mail, as compromise, because many of the staff dislike her, so she sort part of the staff, but most of the time she on her way to somewhere.

Again, I respect you, as someone who keep and deepsn the Staff's lore.

You dont remember Daily Delivery? He was first mentioned during BubbleGuard's birthday. Then later, he was put in charge of taking care of Sweet Echo since she still was a loose cannon at the end of her episode. Besides her and Bubble, this would be his first appearance.

[Emmerlaus]

Then how do we know its our own version of Daily Delivery? :smallconfused:

EDIT: Nevermind, I edited my message so Sugar ask the question.

[igordragonian]

Usually I try to track our lore, but it seems my brain has failed me once again.
I admit, I completly have forgotten about him.
So Sweet Echo is his helper?


I sort of remember the mailpony who somehow managed to get to Discord's house.

[DaOldeWolf]

Usually I try to track our lore, but it seems my brain has failed me once again.
I admit, I completly have forgotten about him.
So Sweet Echo is his helper?


I sort of remember the mailpony who somehow managed to get to Discord's house.

Yep. I like to think the two get in all sorts of trouble. And he has to get them out of it despite being so meek since she was put in his charge.

I don't think it will come up in the episode but he is also a D'Magic and Bubble's cousin , in case anyone forgot.

[igordragonian]

So Sweet Echo is there? To roleplay here?

Does Sombra has a cutie mark?

[DaOldeWolf]

So Sweet Echo is there? To roleplay here?

Does Sombra has a cutie mark?
To answer your questions in order:
1. Yep, she is there.
2. They are all available for any player to roleplay. Haven't made them talk much by myself to avoid making it long or messy.
3. Nope, he doesn't have one yet.

[Emmerlaus]

Just to refresh my memory, the staff from jeager fallen asleep because of the flora or because of Starswirl spell? :smallconfused:

[DaOldeWolf]

Yep, the floris is behind the sleep attack.

Bad Starswhirl protected the floris with his magic from things like fire.

[Emmerlaus]

I think Deepwood is lucky divorce has not being invented yet in Equestria :smalltongue:

[igordragonian]

Why wouldn't it? It's an old concept as marriage

Why do you have to turn it so grim?
I dont know how even to reply to it.

Edit: No. I'll be more clear. I CAN'T roleplay with that

Edit2: dammit. I am too angry to focus on work as I should.
It supposed to be sort of a joke. Mlp is a cartoon?
And this is sort of anime inspired thing.
If you treat this seriously, I'll just won't make it.
Maybe I'll switch a character. I don't even know

[Emmerlaus]

Why wouldn't it? It's an old concept as marriage

Why do you have to turn it so grim?
I dont know how even to reply to it.

Edit: No. I'll be more clear. I CAN'T roleplay with that

Edit2: dammit. I am too angry to focus on work as I should.
It supposed to be sort of a joke. Mlp is a cartoon?
And this is sort of anime inspired thing.
If you treat this seriously, I'll just won't make it.
Maybe I'll switch a character. I don't even know

I think you arent taking this enough seriously?

I guess it just matter of your point of view?

I think its grimmer to put a baby in harm's way?

MLP is a cartoon... just like Agretssuko is a cartoon with a different theme then MLP.

I think drama on the other hand would make great conflict between the two lovers...

What I do realize though it could be plot distracting, for that Im sorry...

But remember: you roleplayed this like he was TRULY bring Midnight to harms way. As a joke, it could have work. But even in MLP, they wouldnt do that because its too dark.

We are joking about it with the Princesses BECAUSE they are alicorns with incredible magic and potential, goddess childs. Midnight is a NORMAL baby.

Im willing to erase the post but please consider my own point of view. Cause as a joke, it was fine with Tea Agony blocking it. But doing the joke again and again is worrysome, even as a joke. At one point, you'll have to consider if he is serious or not about it.

[igordragonian]

Yeah. I guess it will do.
You could have at least ask me oocly, but it doesn't matter.

[Emmerlaus]

Yeah. I guess it will do.
You could have at least ask me oocly, but it doesn't matter.

I didnt expect such reation in my tired mind, sorry. I dont even remember if I posted that before or after I went to bed but I should have let myself have time to wake up...:smallfrown:

If it help for me to point it out, you can still joke about it, in a sulking or poking way (you know, in a "try your luck" theme, maybe she will say yes this time... or grumpily say that he should just take him for a ride whe shes sleeping).

[igordragonian]

No. I'll pass.
I don't want to risk it..
But tnx.

[Emmerlaus]

No. I'll pass.
I don't want to risk it..
But tnx.

We react differently to what anoys us it seem or break our fun... While I tend to overreact, you tend to sulk...

I can tone done her reaction you know... We can discuss it in PM if you want.

To be honest, I kinda expected you were ready for such showdown to happen... I mean We kinda established they fought a lot over how they should raise Midnight in the past?

[DaOldeWolf]

Hey guys! I haven't posted yet since I wanted to wait for it to cool down. Plase tell me when you feel ready for me to make the next post.....

[Emmerlaus]

Hey guys! I haven't posted yet since I wanted to wait for it to cool down. Plase tell me when you feel ready for me to make the next post.....

Im ready when you guys are

[igordragonian]

This reply still there. I cant roleplay with it

[Emmerlaus]

This reply still there. I cant roleplay with it

heavily edited. Better?

[igordragonian]

No.
I deleted my post, just delete your.

[Emmerlaus]

No.
I deleted my post, just delete your.

No problem! I deleted it :smallsmile:

[DaOldeWolf]

Everything alright? Been waiting for the next posts.

[Emmerlaus]

Everything alright? Been waiting for the next posts.

Sorry that it took me so much time to reply. I being distracted by RL.

The year 2020 is not starting very well for me. Lots of stress. Going to be that way until mid-Marsh.

[DaOldeWolf]

Sorry that it took me so much time to reply. I being distracted by RL.

The year 2020 is not starting very well for me. Lots of stress. Going to be that way until mid-Marsh.

I wish you luck.

Keep hanging in there.

[igordragonian]

sorry, was sick and also, sort uninspired for Deepwood, will reply soon

[DaOldeWolf]

Ok. I am waiting. Get well soon.

[DaOldeWolf]

Just wanted to let you all know that I am still and ready for my next post. I also understand if there are issues currently for posting with all the site issues.

[igordragonian]

I have replied..

[DaOldeWolf]

I have replied..

I am currently waiting for Ing because I read about your post. :smallwink:

Speaking of which, remember how Shining Armor reacted nervously in the Canterlot wedding during rehearsal? That is BubbleGuard´s face right now. :smallbiggrin:

[igordragonian]

Heh. Yeah.
Do you know the voice by the way?

Should I make sheet for Echo?

[DaOldeWolf]

Heh. Yeah.
Do you know the voice by the way?

Should I make sheet for Echo?
Do you mean her skill?

A description of her capabilities should be more than enough.

[Emmerlaus]

For your information, my tooth caivity got worst. I'll have to get a root canal in two days. Its really painful and distracting. Until its done, roleplay will be slower.

Sorry for the inconvenience :smallfrown::smallsigh:

[DaOldeWolf]

For your information, my tooth caivity got worst. I'll have to get a root canal in two days. Its really painful and distracting. Until its done, roleplay will be slower.

Sorry for the inconvenience :smallfrown::smallsigh:

I understand. :smallwink:

Wish you luck with the dentist. I hate dentists. :smallfrown:

[DaOldeWolf]

Yay! The forums are finally back. Ready to continue?

[Emmerlaus]

Yay! The forums are finally back. Ready to continue?

STILL ALIVE! :smallbiggrin:

Im ready when you guys are

[igordragonian]

I am ready

[DaOldeWolf]

Ok. Just missing your post, igordragonian. :smallwink:

[igordragonian]

old wolf yourpm box is full

[DaOldeWolf]

Sorry. It should now be possible to PM.

[DaOldeWolf]

Hey, guys! I am waiting for the next posts. We are almost done with my episode. :smallwink:

[Emmerlaus]

Hey, guys! I am waiting for the next posts. We are almost done with my episode. :smallwink:

Oh sorry! :smalleek:

I meant to ask, is Starswirl the Bearded spell was the thing that made the flowers look so evil? :smallconfused:

Also, really, the end of the episode?! I only feel like we managed to fix the first ordeal only... :smallconfused:

[DaOldeWolf]

Oh sorry! :smalleek:

I meant to ask, is Starswirl the Bearded spell was the thing that made the flowers look so evil? :smallconfused:

Also, really, the end of the episode?! I only feel like we managed to fix the first ordeal only... :smallconfused:

Well, there is a last challenge to overcome. The returning home bit. But, yeah, that is the last challenge to face before the end of the episode. I suppose I make it sould like the episode was just ending. Sorry about that. I meant that we are almost done with the episode since there is just one last thing to finish. :smallbiggrin:

Nope! Floris corrupt themselves with too much power. Its kinda similar to what happens with the changelings. As long as they enter this "take and give" as equals, there shouldnt be any more corruption.

[Emmerlaus]

To be honest, I feel like we could do more in this episode... Like trying to fix what is wrong with the current Staff of this dimension.

It would be awesome to fight Starswirl the Crimson Beard eventually, even if its in another episode lol!

[DaOldeWolf]

To be honest, I feel like we could do more in this episode... Like trying to fix what is wrong with the current Staff of this dimension.

It would be awesome to fight Starswirl the Crimson Beard eventually, even if its in another episode lol!

Gladly. If you guys want to work with fiing the staff, we can do that. Fight Staswhirl? We can too. :smallwink:

[DaOldeWolf]

I am also currently waiting for your next posts.

[Emmerlaus]

I am also currently waiting for your next posts.

Sorry wolf, I had a nightmarish day today... Especially for my GF, I had to be there for here. I'll try to reply tomorrow. :smallsigh:

[igordragonian]

replied. BTW, Oldwolf, what is the new avatar? looks cool

[DaOldeWolf]

Its a half orc from an image that some irl friends told me looked a lot like me. I decided to ask for a OOTS version of it as an avvy. I asked for a fox familiar since I like foxes and familiars. :smallbiggrin:

[DaOldeWolf]

OK. I will give Ing one more day before my next post. :smallwink:

[igordragonian]

Were the other Deepwood ignoring him? Just asking

[DaOldeWolf]

Were the other Deepwood ignoring him? Just asking

No. He is actually thinking about what you said. (I wanted to give another clue about the issue at hand with the other staff by using other staff members. You are all are hitting the nail on this one. Yep, the magic automatizing everything has made the other staff lazy [enough to fall into bad habits] or feel irrelevant [enough to hate their jobs]). :smallbiggrin:

[igordragonian]

Ah. Ok. This require diffrent kind of reply, then.

[igordragonian]

Sorry for the double. But wow.
Oldwolf.
You are doing "cliche" themes into new and intresting things.
And also very... MLP-ish.
It's great. I will take some tips from you.

[Emmerlaus]

interesting... They are going to attack? But he doesnt bring the old staff with him? Only our Bubbles? :smallconfused:

[DaOldeWolf]

Yep, it is one special reason for doing this. One that already happened once in another episode. :smallwink:

[Emmerlaus]

Yep, it is one special reason for doing this. One that already happened once in another episode. :smallwink:

Should we roll a memory check? Cause Im not sure I'll remember :smallconfused:

[DaOldeWolf]

Should we roll a memory check? Cause Im not sure I'll remember :smallconfused:

Oh! You wanna check about how they could attack? Of course. You can make a memory check to remember about BubbleGuard´s capabilities.

[Emmerlaus]

Take into account that I already know he could use stuff in the artifact room... Which I think is not something that can be prepared against by the way.

Memory
[roll0] + 2


Memory
[roll1] + 3

[DaOldeWolf]

A 10 sounds like a good number to know the following:


-BubbleGuard is a pacifist pony. Even in dangerous situation, he isnt the kind to hurt even enemies with brute force. Its impossible for him to actually hurt the staff.

-Most of BubbleGuard´s spells are related to healing, protecting, illusions, capturing or moving stuff. Something you have seen working with him all time.

-BubbleGuard possesses the best magical skills in the castle after Starswhirl. Despite this, Sugar remembers during their last vacation with BubbleGuard that he told them he cant cast unless he has his precious bubble wand or a source of water at his disposal.

-BubbleGuard is the third strongest pony in the castle, he is tied with his twin brother Charcoal Knight on that position. Cornucopia and Wood Chuck are stronger.

-BubbleGuard is the sixth fastest pony in the staff. Tailwind is at least, 10 times faster than BubbleGuard.

-BubbleGuard is pretty smart though he considers 4 other ponies to be more keen than he is. Deepwood and Tea Agony are in this group.

-BubbleGuard is allergic to bubble berries.

-BubbleGuard is terrible at gardening and easily kills plant life without meaning to.

-To his embarrassment, BubbleGuard has the second fastest reaction time of the staff, with Daily Delivery having the fastest time. (Only Tea Agony and Sweet Echo know of this little fact.)

[igordragonian]

Ehm.
It's akward, but I am not sure how to reply, because I dont know anything about Night Shift and how he interact with Deepwood.

[Emmerlaus]

Ehm.
It's akward, but I am not sure how to reply, because I dont know anything about Night Shift and how he interact with Deepwood.

Yeah we havent use Night Shift a lot... What I suggest is that the magical unicorns should focus in disarming Bubbles.

Im also thinking of asking Prince Sombra himself what spell he knows to defend himself if needed. You could ask the little guy or I'll do it myself? :smalltongue:

[igordragonian]

Ehm.
It's akward, but I am not sure how to reply, because I dont know anything about Night Shift and how he interact with Deepwood.

it's still relevant..

[DaOldeWolf]

Tomorrow, I will make my post if igordragonian doesnt post.

[igordragonian]

I simply don't know what can I reply with.

[DaOldeWolf]

I simply don't know what can I reply with.

You could warn the other other characters about what your character knows? But hey, its your choice.

[igordragonian]

Using allergy against him is cruel, and this isn't a battle for life or death.
And it also can make things worse.
I don't know anything about Nightshift.
I am at loss here.

[DaOldeWolf]

Have your character say so. :smallwink: If you dont think using that should be done, have Deepwood raise his voice against it. Afterall, this isnt the tagalong gang where everyone conforms to the norm. This is is MLP and sometimes the group characters can be wrong. :smallcool:

You have my support. Go at this challenge in the way you feel like going. :smallbiggrin:

[Emmerlaus]

Using allergy against him is cruel, and this isn't a battle for life or death.
And it also can make things worse.
I don't know anything about Nightshift.
I am at loss here.

I think its a matter of perspective. Even I dont know how severe the allergy is. Also, I think its cruel to put a baby in harms way despise it doing it for kicks. We are ok as a group to disagree with each other but the importance is communication.

Make Deepwood express his concern over his wife strategy if you dont know what to post.

[igordragonian]

I mostly dont know what to do with Nightshift.
Maybe you can skip me.
edit-
I preffer to avoid conflicts with Agony, because it turn the game to grimdark, so no thank you

[Emmerlaus]

I mostly dont know what to do with Nightshift.
Maybe you can skip me.
edit-
I preffer to avoid conflicts with Agony, because it turn the game to grimdark, so no thank you

I promise I wont make it grimdark and run by you any posts I have problem with. I really hope you cant maintain that fear/grudge forever :smallsigh::smallfrown:

[Emmerlaus]

How allergic Bubbles is by theway? Does it cause rash only level or to risk of death?

[DaOldeWolf]

It is more like a magical allergy. His magic gets out of control and BubbleGuard acts completely drunk. Bubbles coming out of his mouth everywhere creating random effects. All of the staff except have seen him in this state once or twice. Deepwood has seen him in this state at least 5 more times tha the rest of the staff. Pretty dangerous state. (The main staff saw this during BubbleGuard´s birthday episode.)

[Emmerlaus]

Wait, I thought we had decided we needed to make sure to protect Sombra... So they changed the rules of the game? :smallconfused:

Also... Can we rule that we can save OURSELVES from the Bubbles? Like bursting it ourself?

[DaOldeWolf]

Just in case I wasnt clear enough with the rules. Here they are:

1. To win you need to fulfill the follwiing conditions:
-Keep BubbleGuard from getting a total of 5 points worth of staff.
-Capture BubbleGuard

2. For BubbleGuard to be awarded points, he must "capture" a pony in a bubble. The bubbles are actually easy to break but even if a pony is saved from it, BubbleGuard gets to keep the point.

3. Prince Sombra has a value of 2 points. Jaeger has a value of 3 points.

So, yeah, the whole point of this exercise is basically to be able to defend yourselves and those around you. :smallbiggrin:

[Emmerlaus]

I will have to contest this excercice for fairness. IF we free ourselves, we should remove the point from the Bubbles team unless its Sombra.

Also, Jeager shouldnt participate, at all.

What do you guys think? :smallconfused:

[DaOldeWolf]

Considering its one pony against more than 20 ponies. I would say it is pretty fair though I am open to suggestions especially if all three of you find it unfair.

As for the second point. I though it would make sense. I didnt expect that he wasnt going to be taken into consideration by the staff.

I will wait for everyone to give feedback before deciding what to do.

[Emmerlaus]

... true but I considered the fact we are facing a Bubble with stronger magic and that you would make it ore difficult to fit lol

Also, more targets to hit, more chances to target someone. But I guess it might just be my anxiiety that is acting up...

====

HOWEVER... I have a plan that Im uncertain about... I wanted to try to use Tea Agony Greater Telekenesis to shift control over the bubbles... Would that be even possible rule wise? Would Tea Agony managed to do so in the past? Or is Bubbles increase in power is like, alicorn level and magic wont be effective against him? :smallconfused:

Or can I at least send objects inside the bubbles or against the bubbles for the same effect?

[DaOldeWolf]

Yep. They can be moved. BubbleGuard isnt controlling the bubble traps he left. His focus is on keeping the bubble, he is using to fly invisibly afloat.

[Emmerlaus]

Yep. They can be moved. BubbleGuard isnt controlling the bubble traps he left. His focus is on keeping the bubble, he is using to fly invisibly afloat.

In that case, I can literrally save everyone... I'll keep using my Telekenesis who can move several light objects at once with a successful roll... But I dont think I need to roll for telekenesis right? SInce I bought the advantage? :smallconfused:

PS: It might just mean Bubbles will have to change strategy lol

[DaOldeWolf]

Like I said before. The bubbles are weak and easy to break. There are lots of ways to deal with them. What is important is to avoid getting caught and catch BubbleGuard. It should be hard to move 3 or 4 bubbles at a time but if you want to move them all, I would think I roll might be necessary. Not very high DC though. Maybe, around 6?

[Emmerlaus]

Telekenesis
[roll0] + 3

[igordragonian]

Emmer- your pm box is full
And anyway... I dont think there is another Sweet Echo

[Emmerlaus]

I was hoping Sugar bag of flour would reveal Bubbles location... its the cheat in D&D to spot invisible attackers...

Do I need a roll for it to not be ignored? Like a Agility check to send it toward Bubbles?

[DaOldeWolf]

It can work but you need a general small area to throw it in. Since he is flying, no hoofprints and a wider area to cover.

[Emmerlaus]

It can work but you need a general small area to throw it in. Since he is flying, no hoofprints and a wider area to cover.

... Fine. Since you say its not enough to reveal him, Next move is to throw as much bag of flours as we can to reveal him.

If its not enouugh, we will have to go with WIDE area attacks...

Did you know that flour is highly flamable and generate huge explosion? Like... dynamite levels in contact of flames?

Can I intimidate Bubbles with this threath? To have him drop his attack? I know its overkill but it also prove one resolve.

[DaOldeWolf]

Besides the two plausible solutions I gave in my last post, there are a few others I haven't mentioned, including the extra resources currently at Sugar's disposal thanks to the new magic kitchen.

Yes, you could have BubbleGuard reveal himself by doing that to the flour but part of the point, of the exercise is to prove the staff capable. Endangering the staff and the caatle to do that is not the best idea.

[Emmerlaus]

Besides the two plausible solutions I gave in my last post, there are a few others I haven't mentioned, including the extra resources currently at Sugar's disposal thanks to the new magic kitchen.

Yes, you could have BubbleGuard reveal himself by doing that to the flour but part of the point, of the exercise is to prove the staff capable. Endangering the staff and the caatle to do that is not the best idea.

Its debatable:

1) We will reveal the intruder this way with the flour alone

2) Any intruders would normally give up rather then killed so technically, it means we putted him in a disastrous position

3) I dont need to execute the thread, I just need to formule it.

4) the enemy is already INSIDE the castle and any physical damage to teh castle can be repair magically while lifes has not being lost.

5) Water and Flour makes paste. It would counter his bubbles too

5) I also think we can pinpoint Bubbles Location from where the bubbles he cast appears

[Emmerlaus]

By the way, Im debatating so that I both know what to do and to not make conclusions you wouldnt want in your story telling. I dont like to be a pain but I realized the flaw behind my sudden idea of flour and Sugar's flame and I knew I had to bring it up. :smallredface:

[igordragonian]

The flour sound like fun.

Mmmm... what should I roll for Echo? Should I make a sheet for her?

[Emmerlaus]

The flour sound like fun.

Mmmm... what should I roll for Echo? Should I make a sheet for her?

Thanks!

And for her,maybe a sheet would be useful. I like to switch between Sugara nd Tea Agony myself. I have a sheet for both of them :smallsmile:

As for her, Im not sure what she should roll but she should get back behind the group... If the flour area explose, she is going to be inside of it :smallredface:

[DaOldeWolf]

The flour sound like fun.

Mmmm... what should I roll for Echo? Should I make a sheet for her?

What do you want to do?

I could tell you.

[igordragonian]

well, she is under attack,so she need tododge?

[DaOldeWolf]

well, she is under attack,so she need tododge?

Yes, The DC is 8. It says so in my IC post.

And regardless of the result, she knows exactly where BubbleGuard is since I failed on my roll.

[Emmerlaus]

well, she is under attack,so she need tododge?

For now Igor, I suggest she has Body 2 , Mental 1, Charisma 3. Since she's good in making trouble, she should be good to dodge so Skill Focus (Combat).

I would make her roll 3d6 + 2

[igordragonian]

I'll try it then
[roll0]+3

[DaOldeWolf]

Well, you have passed with flying colours and you know where BubbleGuard is. Time to decide what to do with this. :smallwink:

[Emmerlaus]

Igor, does Sweet Echo does ANYTHING To show/tell us where Bubbles is?

[DaOldeWolf]

Not sure if igordragonian´s char even pointed out where was BubbleGuard positioned. Can you make your post a bit clearer on the matter, please?

[igordragonian]

I have edited.

[Emmerlaus]

I forgot to roll:

Sugar

[roll0] + 2

I'll edit my message later (being asked to replace a coworker at the last minute and posting this in a hurry) but Tea Agony is preparing a spell by the way. I'll look up in making a spell that makes the castle area they are in immune to fire. First step in damage control so that next turn, they use a fire attack aginst an area full of flour, oil, etc. If you wanna help me making it, I'll be grateful. Otherwise, I'll try to make it tonight or timmorow morning.

[Emmerlaus]

Can Tea Agony use her own spell to counter Bubbles spell? Trap him with the oil, flour, firework and unable to use his spell and trap HIM with the miniature bubbles he wanted to make?

Was thinking of making a dark hole spell that attract any unliving material to him like a magnet... :smallsmile:

EDIT: The goal of my previous post was to trap him with all that stuff anyway and fire away... but now, just trapping him will be more effective and we can argue that a successful diplomatic check could end the fight once we warn him one breath of fire of Sugar Rush would murder him.

[DaOldeWolf]

Yeah, you could counterattack. Though the fire could get out of control if the fire is used and the bubbles covered in oil burst.

BubbleGuard is still protected from the whole thing. It only has hit the bubble. Not to mention, that the contents of the bubble remain invisible even if you can now see the bubble.

The dark hole spell could work. All the bubbles are quite easy to move just like the big ones (BubbleGuard isnt really putting his concentration in controlling them).

Now, breaking his best spell with just fire? Unlikely. As Deepwood was informed, he is being protected by his bubble shield spell which has been shown to resist even explosions in past episodes. Not to mention that defensive magic is BubbleGuard´s strongest field (he has a shield as part of his cutie mark for a reason :smallwink:).

[igordragonian]

I am sort of very confused about the scene to be honest, not sure where is Deeepwood in this, since I don't think Oldwolf has adressed his/their action.
Mmm.
I'l think of something

[Emmerlaus]

Yeah, you could counterattack. Though the fire could get out of control if the fire is used and the bubbles covered in oil burst.

BubbleGuard is still protected from the whole thing. It only has hit the bubble. Not to mention, that the contents of the bubble remain invisible even if you can now see the bubble.

The dark hole spell could work. All the bubbles are quite easy to move just like the big ones (BubbleGuard isnt really putting his concentration in controlling them).

Now, breaking his best spell with just fire? Unlikely. As Deepwood was informed, he is being protected by his bubble shield spell which has been shown to resist even explosions in past episodes. Not to mention that defensive magic is BubbleGuard´s strongest field (he has a shield as part of his cutie mark for a reason :smallwink:).

That'S reassuring because my Dark hole spell will also contract his own bubbles on himself, chipping at his defense or even chocking him :smallwink:

Individual (Spell Level +1)
Known (Spell Level +4)
Temporary (Spell Level +4)
Animate (Spell Level +1)
Diminish (Spell Level +1)
Construct (Spell Level +1)
Force (Spell Level +1)
Space (Spell Level +1)

That should be enough to represent the spell effect right?

[DaOldeWolf]

I am sort of very confused about the scene to be honest, not sure where is Deeepwood in this, since I don't think Oldwolf has adressed his/their action.
Mmm.
I'l think of something

Based on your last post. I imagined that Deepwood swoop in to drop the disgusting items and then moved away.

So, he isnt close to the bubble protecting BubbleGuard (which avoids instant failing against the new bubbles he is launching) but he is in the same room.


That'S reassuring because my Dark hole spell will also contract his own bubbles on himself, chipping at his defense or even chocking him :smallwink:

Individual (Spell Level +1)
Known (Spell Level +4)
Temporary (Spell Level +4)
Animate (Spell Level +1)
Diminish (Spell Level +1)
Construct (Spell Level +1)
Force (Spell Level +1)
Space (Spell Level +1)

That should be enough to represent the spell effect right?

The spell is approved.

My biggest advice for this battle is to try to count the number of different spells used. It should give a pretty good clue to what BubbleGuard is capable in battle. Each BubbleGuard has a limit of 4 different spells.

[Emmerlaus]

Tea Agony spell - Dark Hole

[roll0] + 3

PASSED!

EDIT: I dont understand your thing about how many spells Bubbles can cast. In any case, I think this is going to be an explosive turn. A good set-up turn for a strong counterattack.

After all, Dark Hole diminish his defense, bring fuel to the explosion to Bubbles AND make anything throw at him being aimed better!

And its a lasting effect! It will make Bubbles harder to create Bubbles effectively

[igordragonian]

Deepwood dodge

[roll0]+4


Sweet Echo [roll1]+2

[DaOldeWolf]

Giving a couple more days so that Ing may post before my next post. :smallwink:

[Emmerlaus]

Ok we are back on track people! :smallbiggrin:

My Dark Hole spell seem like it cannot work or even prevented Bubbles to chase after Tailwind but we can deal with that.

For now, let's slow him with flour, explosive and the like to remove the bubbles around him.

[Emmerlaus]

I got another idea for a spell!

But I would need advices for it...

If Tea Agony shows a illussion to Bubbles, it wont pierce its shield right? Or if she create a clone of let's say Charcoal Knight, it wont affect his mind of bubbles.

Would you allow it dear Daoldwolf? Its more like a assisted bluff check in nature. I wanna fool Bubbles in removing his shield for a specific reason.

[DaOldeWolf]

I suppose it would depend on what you have in mind but yes, in theory, you could get him to drop the bubble with a good bluff supported by illusion magic. Just make a good trick with a good bluff.

[Emmerlaus]

Ok, I have LOTS of news...

One, Im moving back to the countryside by the middle of June. We are preparing my new living place as we speak, mostly my family and my girlfriend as I have to work still.

Two, I... quite suddenly... bought a used car with my family. I dont feel like I'll love that car as I dont like driving but its a necessity in the countryside to have any freedom. Its a different feel from my mother's car too and Im a bit more cramped but its still drivable. It was a necessity too because my girlfriend will need a car to learn how to drive. I really feel like I bought it too quickly but I know nothing about cars and they assured me it was a good catch. They took the time to explain it to me too so Its not like Im completly in the blind... Still, for me, its a stressful huge first buy lol

Three, I have being hired in a security agency and I'll be working inside a factory in the countryside city Im moving in starting this week-end... while maintaining my current job in the city during the week. Its temporary fortunatly. I'll try to be there as much as I can in the forums meanwhile, it shouldnt be too difficult during week days but in week-ends, I wont reply. Sorry if it cause inconvenience.

Four... and that is a MAJOR stress relief... My gf had some ... legal issues with one of her past boss. That guy... I unfortunatly cant say anything positive about him. I wont say more then that but at least now, its over and we are ready to start anew in the countryside. Who won? It doesnt even matter for us, we are just glad its over with. We can finally stop stressing so much over nothing and move on with our life in the countryside. :smallsmile:

So yeah, lots of things happening in my life right now. Sorry if I being rather absent. There might be some backslash from her family as we move to the countryside (they are against it, of course. I cant imagine those controlling, toxic parents to sudenly turn a new leaf) but that's a bride we will cross when we get there.

Wish me luck! :smallbiggrin:

[DaOldeWolf]

Ok, I have LOTS of news...

One, Im moving back to the countryside by the middle of June. We are preparing my new living place as we speak, mostly my family and my girlfriend as I have to work still.

Two, I... quite suddenly... bought a used car with my family. I dont feel like I'll love that car as I dont like driving but its a necessity in the countryside to have any freedom. Its a different feel from my mother's car too and Im a bit more cramped but its still drivable. It was a necessity too because my girlfriend will need a car to learn how to drive. I really feel like I bought it too quickly but I know nothing about cars and they assured me it was a good catch. They took the time to explain it to me too so Its not like Im completly in the blind... Still, for me, its a stressful huge first buy lol

Three, I have being hired in a security agency and I'll be working inside a factory in the countryside city Im moving in starting this week-end... while maintaining my current job in the city during the week. Its temporary fortunatly. I'll try to be there as much as I can in the forums meanwhile, it shouldnt be too difficult during week days but in week-ends, I wont reply. Sorry if it cause inconvenience.

Four... and that is a MAJOR stress relief... My gf had some ... legal issues with one of her past boss. That guy... I unfortunatly cant say anything positive about him. I wont say more then that but at least now, its over and we are ready to start anew in the countryside. Who won? It doesnt even matter for us, we are just glad its over with. We can finally stop stressing so much over nothing and move on with our life in the countryside. :smallsmile:

So yeah, lots of things happening in my life right now. Sorry if I being rather absent. There might be some backslash from her family as we move to the countryside (they are against it, of course. I cant imagine those controlling, toxic parents to sudenly turn a new leaf) but that's a bride we will cross when we get there.

Wish me luck! :smallbiggrin:

Congratulations! I am happy for you. Its great that you are taking actions to create a new and better life for yourself and your family. I will only say that I wish you good luck on this new life and hopefully everything will eventually settle down.

Thanks for sharing this with all of us!

[igordragonian]

Thanks for sharing it...

for me,it's trying times as well..

[Emmerlaus]

Thanks for sharing it...

for me,it's trying times as well..

Do you want to share? I'll be happy to listen

[Emmerlaus]

So Bubbles last Bubbles is down right?

Is there anything you guys remember inside the artifact room we could use to trap Bubbles for good? :smallconfused:

If we roll a Mid check to remember, would that be enough?

[DaOldeWolf]

So Bubbles last Bubbles is down right?

Is there anything you guys remember inside the artifact room we could use to trap Bubbles for good? :smallconfused:

If we roll a Mid check to remember, would that be enough?

Yep, its finally down.

There are a few though I dont think you need a magic item to capture him.

[DaOldeWolf]

Posting today. I was waiting to see if Ing wanted to post.

[Emmerlaus]

It was a good episode Wolf!

Just asking, who wanna go next? Who's turn is it?

[DaOldeWolf]

My next post will be the last post of the episode. I hope you all will like this last point. :smallbiggrin:

[Emmerlaus]

My next post will be the last post of the episode. I hope you all will like this last point. :smallbiggrin:

I contacted Igor, he being missing on a few roleplay. Hope he is doing alright.

[DaOldeWolf]

Oh no. I hope he is okay. :smallfrown:

[DaOldeWolf]

I waited an extra day since it seemed like igrodragonian had connected to the forum. I also hope you all like this development. Since in the series proper, Starswhirl eventually disappears, I though I could had it happen now to stir things up a little.

[igordragonian]

[insert explainable excuse]
Ahhh. wow.
already?
That.. change things up quite a lot.

I see you have used my cast for the ending post.
heh.

[DaOldeWolf]

I though it would be nice that there was some change. It was even foreshadowed within the episode since his counterpart is also leaving. And its canon that he disappears one day so I though I should begin setting it up. Afterall, I kind of need Starswhirl out of the picture for my season finale anyway.

And, yes, I usually copy the bit from the last episode. How did you know? :smallsmile:

[igordragonian]

Well, you have written characters from my episode.
Not a biggy, just funny.

Hmm. Maybe it because I follow the IDW comic, maybe because of the last scenes of the flashback, but it wasn't as simple as Starswirl say "bye".

The timeline as I understand-
Stygian's village attacked by sirens
Stygian gather the pillars of light
-They defeat the sirens
-X amount of adventure and bonding
-crewting the tree of harmony
-they dissapear.

Like.. in my head cannon sort of Marvel's avengers system,where they meet on big crisises, so we can do this shift, but not as sudden

Starswirl start to occasionaly dissapear, and when he is needed the most...
The pillars of light dissapear

[DaOldeWolf]

Oops. :smallredface:

I am fine with following any canon there is of the series. I only ever saw the TV series and read a few of the comics.

Also, I wonder who will decide to DM the next episode.

[igordragonian]

You don't even need the comic. I think it can be assumed, that they had bunch of advneturs if Starswirl got to devolp the harmony tree, and all that.
Also, just offscreen him.. feel wierd to me
Maybe it's just me.

I have more "normal' episode, about insepctors of the United Council of Equestria coming and beraucracing the castle and the stuff

[DaOldeWolf]

I would be fine with this. What does everyone else think?

[Emmerlaus]

I think it would help Igor to feel the creative juice flowing. Would it?

I can try to come with an episode idea, I had one where we interact more with the rascal. We kinda left them in the background for a good while.

[DaOldeWolf]

I am fine with either episode. Both sound fun.

[igordragonian]

my idea, is quite basic, and probably short. Also no planned combats.
It will probably relativlyshort.

[Emmerlaus]

Hummm... I could try to plan a follow up to your episode Daoldewolf. I have a basic idea how to do it.

I just wanna make sure Ing is ok with it. After my episode, it would be Ing turn I think, technically...

[DaOldeWolf]

Hummm... I could try to plan a follow up to your episode Daoldewolf. I have a basic idea how to do it.

I just wanna make sure Ing is ok with it. After my episode, it would be Ing turn I think, technically...

That is a good idea. Please share with us how it goes. :smallsmile:

[DaOldeWolf]

Poking around since it has been 4 days since the last post. :smallfrown: