Posted by Jebizhu on August 19, 2000 at 10:21:40:
In Reply to: *winks at that someone* You know out of experience, no? (n/t) posted by Lyjek on August 19, 2000 at 04:37:49:
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> > > So this is after I go through the interview with Barsimmon, he's about to accept me, then the idiot giant starts to speak and badmouths Barsimmon and calls him a fool. I try to clear his reputation and attack the giant. I die (DUH!) and swear to never come near him (the giant) again. Then I think about doing this: (perhaps dumb, but seemed cool at the moment)
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> > > You say 'Ah, once more I came to see you, giant.'
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> > > You say 'But this is the last one.'
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> > > <93%hp 98%m 100%mv> Barsimmon says 'Leave.'
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> > > Barsimmon says 'Now.'
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> > > You say 'A dagger, my Leader, if you please.'
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> > > You say 'A dagger is what I need!'
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> > > Barsimmon glares icily at you, you feel cold to your bones.
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> > > You say 'Or any blade of any shape.'
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> > > You say 'Enough to cut a vein.'
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> > > A massive giant shakes its head in dismay.
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> > > Barsimmon says 'To do what, attack the giant?'
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> > > A massive giant says 'See, one who cannot gather a mere dagger for himself. '
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> > > Barsimmon frowns.
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> > > You say 'Ah, no, the giant has said his part.'
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> > > You say 'And I find I have not acted enough.'
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> > > A massive giant says 'How would he hold up in war? Likely he would scream like a barmaid at the sight of blood.'
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> > > You say 'Tis not against him I will act.'
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> > > Barsimmon nods at a massive giant.
> > > A massive giant slaps Barsimmon.
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> > > You say 'A blade!'
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> > > You humbly kneel down.
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> > > You say 'A blade I need!'
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> > > Barsimmon says 'Go!'
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> > > <> delete
> > > Type delete again to confirm this command.
> > > WARNING: this command is irreversible.
> > > Typing delete with an argument will undo delete status.
> > > If you confirm the delete, this name will be unusable for 30 days.
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> > > A massive giant says 'and take his life. Yes, that would prove he has no spine.'
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> > > You say 'How wrong you are, giant!'
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> > > Barsimmon says 'You grovel on your knees like a dog begging for scraps from a table.'
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> > > You say 'It will prove I can give _my life_ for the goal I uphold.'
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> > > You say 'Then with my own hand I shalt show my passion!'
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> > > A massive giant says 'Your life is an empty shell if you embrace magic. Which you have.'
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> > > A massive giant says 'This conversation is over with.'
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> > > Lyjek tears at his clothes and bares his chest.
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> > > You say 'I have not, and that the blood on my heart will proove.'
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> > > You say 'I need not your blades to show my passion, my hand will suffice.'
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> > > Lyjek strikes at his chest and with each strike, more blood spills.
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> > > Barsimmon nods at a massive giant.
> > > A massive giant nods at Barsimmon.
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> > > Lyjek strikes the final strike as his chest swings open in a horrible show.
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> > > Lyjek tries to speak, but only a word passes through the blood in his throat: my Leader!
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> > > Lyjek takes his heart in a final display of the uttermost horror.
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> > > Lyjek lays his heart at the feet of Barsimmon.
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> > > Lyjek becomes stiff, his cold eyes glaring at the giant with an expression of forgiveness.
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> > > <> delete
> > > You can't quit in an enemy's cabal!
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> > > <> pray Agh, it won't work! Somebody kill me for good!
> > > You pray to the heavens for help!
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> > > <> pray It suits the roleplay, but I can't delete where I am, please help!
> > > You pray to the heavens for help!
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> > > <> look
> > > Before a fortified hillock
> > > A large mound of earth has been pushed up here, forming a strategically
> > > planned barrier to the village just beyond. Behind the earthen barricade
> > > stand the gates -- heavy, massive, fortified iron gates that glow eerily
> > > in the reflected torch-light -- and beyond them in the darkness you can
> > > just make out the faces of the village huts. The village, like the gate,
> > > is dark and forbidding from this distance, softened not at all by the
> > > occasionally glimpsed lantern or fire. A chill breeze blows from the gates
> > > to the west, bringing with it the gruff sound of barbaric voices and an
> > > occasional burst of raucous, drunken laughter.
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> > > [Exits: east west]
> > > A massive, hunched figure is here, protecting the village throughout the night.
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> > > So, there's no one to see me now, eh?
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> > > Lyjek tries to drag his dying body to a place where he can delete delete in peace.
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> > > Walking to Galadon, where he delete deleted in peace
> > > I do not know about you guys, and perhaps I'm still a newbie RPwise, but I condemn both the IMM's RP and Barsimmon's... I mean, it really screws things up when you want to do something RP and they cut you off *shrug*
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