YWS Survival: Claws of the Abyss

Caesar · 2015-07-07T16:18:14Z

What is YWS: Survival? YWS Survival is a turn based fantasy side-scroller. Until the players decide to dig down or fly. In it, you must slay monsters and generally avoid dying. Also, other synonyms of surviving. Epic quests to save the world might also happen. It's cool because I draw the things. The attachment is what the first slide is like, before any of the players spawn. How does it work? players can take up to one move action and up to one action in their turn (post), eg : walk to the tree :: begin cutting it for wood they also get any number of free actions, like dialogue or drawing a weapon. An example of a more complex turn would be - "Get the goblins!" - draw sword : move to first goblin :: whack it if an action is continuous, eg ::begin to build house, it will take a number of turns established undemocratically by me. Any other player can help with this action. For each player helping, a turn is knocked off the construction time. A day lasts 12 turns. Players gain 1 xp each day they survive. You reach lv 2 at 5 xp. Further leveling is calculated this way: character level + 5. You respawn at death, but lose your inventory and 1 xp. I may sometimes arbitrarily award xp bonuses. Night is bad. Monsters prowl at night. They get the same number of actions as the players. Hostile NPCs will have their name indicated in red. Your first priority will be obtaining shelter and tools. On entering the game, you may choose what race to play as by filling out the following template. Race Name: Magical or Non: Traits: keep it short and sweet. Traits should be brief physical descriptions. Don’t worry about getting too specific, I’ll decide how the traits you provide translate in-game. Same with the talents, you give me an indication of what you want, and I’ll do the rest. Race goes by first come first serve. If you like somebody else's race, feel free to use it. Your first talent will be unique regardless. I will be providing some races below, but you’re free to make up your own. Stats You won't actually have to deal with numbers playing this game. That's for me to do. But in case you are interested: Players and monsters alike have stats. These are: Strength Speed Hardiness Charisma; Strength influences how much damage you deal, weight you can carry (your inventory size) and so forth. High strength means more damage, and you can carry more. Speed is how fast you move. High speed means you act first in combat and can move further in a turn. Hardiness is how much damage you can take, your HP, basically. High hardiness also means more resistance to poison and adverse elements. Charisma influences your success rate when asking for information, bluffing, resorting to diplomacy etc. Inventory You spawn with a magic backpack that lets you hold 10 items that could fit in it. You also get to have a sheathed weapon and a shield on your person. Hunger If you do not consume food after your first night, you will begin to go hungry, and take penalties. Increased Hardiness mitigates that. Crafting To craft an item, as well as possessing the materials, you must know its Scheme. Schemes can be traded for with some NPCs, or looted. Crafting classes, such as Alchemist and Blacksmith, spawn with certain Schemes memorized. Flavor Text Cabryae has fallen under a dark spell. Centuries ago, the nation had a great ruler, the human Starke. He faced a grave peril: a group of rebellious sorcerers, the Abyssal Mages, challenged his authority. They threatened to take over the land. Starke gathered an alliance of the most represented terrestrial races to combat this danger: with the elf regent Glissa, the elemental Quinto, the dwarf king Cromir, the vampire autocrat Drana, and the orc Grom, he hoped to defeat the Mages. From the celestial realm above, the Archangel Samael lent their troops. They faced not only the Abyssal Mages, but also the treacherous goblins and the other races allied with the AByss: the witches, the rogue elementals, the fae. The Abyss below also sent its demons to fight. There was a great battle. While Starke and his alliance emerged victorious, the six rulers never returned from the Gloom Plains, the Abyssal stronghold. Starke’s empire collapsed, and countless fiefs emerged. Now, his former territories face a new threat. The dead are restless. They rise to profane the living. Baron Bran, ruler of Goldmeadow, one of the most influential fief, has called for a group of adventurers to deal with this threat. You are these adventurers. Suspecting the goblins, the party is dropped off somewhere near the Blackleaf Marsh, and told to deal with it. The Races Once again, not the only races available. We can work anything you'd like out. These are the six dominant terrestrial races (+ angels) that are also friendly. Humans: average physically, but crafty and intelligent. They don’t get stat bonuses, but have two talents at lv 1. They’re also the only race that can specialize into classes like Alchemist, Engineer, Warrior etc. Angels: fast, but not strong, angels, inhabit the celestial realm above. They trade offensive prowess for healing powers. Elves: fast but not hardy, elves have heightened senses. They’re not seen favorably among humans. An elf’s best friend is another elf. They’re organized in a republic, and value freedom. Elementals: the spirits of nature: Dryads, the spirits of the forest; Hamadryads, the spirits of the mightiest oaks, Nymphs; the spirits of the rivers; Nereids, the spirits of the oceans; Igni, the spirits of fire; and Gales, the spirits of the wind. Their magic is strongly influenced by their environment. Their ruler is the elemental recognized as most powerful, who can combine all four elements. One such elemental has not been seen since Quinto. Dwarves: hardy but slow, dwarves respect elves, get along well with humans, but fear vampires. Their greatest talent is Scheming, the art of constructing things. At lv 1 they begin knowing the Schemes for basic tools. They’re organized as a timocracy: the richest dwarf is elected king. Vampires: Powerful, fast and charismatic, vampires would be the supreme race... were it not for their hatred of sunlight and weakness to garlic. Low level vampires only suffer from the weakness to sunlight (which is total, even if they are in the shade). Strong vampires learn how to regenerate their health by draining the life force of others, but they become addicted. Generally not good at parties. Their lands are in constant anarchy. The vampire that can quell the other squabbling lords becomes their autocrat. Orcs: Orcs have enhanced physical strength, but not the brightest intellect, though wise and honorable. Their great physique comes at a cost, however: the constant need for sustenance. Orcs suffer hunger more than any other race. They’re organized in clans up in the mountains. Monsters The things you'll be killing. This spoiler contains the common ones in the area you're in currently. It will be updated periodically. Goblins numerous, but not very strong. These green-skinned creatures inhabit most places. Their stronghold is in the Blackleaf Marsh, to the far west. They come in various different types and flavor. They all enjoy explosions. Dangerous beasts Wolves, bears, furious honey badgers, the wilderness of Cabryae thrums with claws and fangs. Most large animals are a challenge for even a seasoned party of adventurers. Druids and rangers can use their Charisma to communicate with them. Zombies Born of corpses and animated by foul magic, these monsters only come out at night. Their power depends on who they were pre mortem. Magical goblins so far have not been observed. Celestial beings also appear to be immune to this curse. They hate sunlight, and move sluggishly. Skeletons Zombies of immense willpower that have survived a full day. Their flesh is burnt away, so they aren’t slow. Their heightened memory allows them to remember how to use weapons and perform basic operations like opening doors and climbing up stairs. Shameless Plugging people who already have a character reserved @Auxiira has a vampire @Lumi has a human warrior @BiscuitsBatchAvoy has an elf @lostthought has an angel people who I think might be interested @Deanie @captainearth @fortis @Holysocks @TheScratchedAcoustic @Craz @Alpha @Meandbooks @AriaAdams @Rydia @Nutty @ShadowVyper @megsug

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Tue Aug 04, 2015 12:43 am

queerelves says... · Tue Aug 04, 2015 12:43 am

: eat from the edibles gathered earlier
:: follow the nearest group
- mope about not having a better weapon

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Tue Aug 04, 2015 12:52 am

SpiritedWolfe says... · Tue Aug 04, 2015 12:52 am

:: Eat berry from inventory
: Walk over to the group gathering
- Ask, "Are there more goblins?"

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Tue Aug 04, 2015 1:55 am

TheCatchphrase says... · Tue Aug 04, 2015 1:55 am

:: loots goblin short sword
: moves eastwards towards group with elk
- "Let's set up a fire. Venison tastes a hell lot better roasted."

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Tue Aug 04, 2015 1:59 am

Rook says... · Tue Aug 04, 2015 1:59 am

:fly left towards Lumi and Mags
::hunt for birds along the way

Instead, he said, Brother! I know your hunger.
To this, the Wolf answered, Lo!

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Tue Aug 04, 2015 2:26 am

Morrigan says... · Tue Aug 04, 2015 2:26 am

: go back east towards elk group
:: start building fire

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Tue Aug 04, 2015 2:32 am

Mea says... · Tue Aug 04, 2015 2:32 am

-"I've got some sticks we can use to make a fire, and I can look for more kindling. Also, does anyone have a weapon I can use? Even a stout stick would be great."
::Look around for anything that can be used to build a fire.
-Contemplate the fact that we are going to burn dead bits of my fellow dryads to cook meat.

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Wed Aug 05, 2015 5:20 pm

Caesar says... · Wed Aug 05, 2015 5:20 pm

Termination warning for @AlexSushiDog.

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@BiscuitsBatchAvoy, you eat your berry. You wish you had more food.

@lostthought, you eat your berry. You also would like more food.

@Lumi you move eastwards. You're still hungry.

@Auxiira technically you do nothing, but because I don't want to export another slide I'll have you follow Lumi. You're welcome.

@Kelpies, you find bulging roots and bugs by the ground.

@queerelves, you eat your berries. Your stomach cries out for protein.

@SpiritedWolfe, you eat your berries. Insert something about them not being enough.

@TheCatchphrase, you collect the goblin's sword.

@fortis, you look at the bird above. The bird looks back. You spread your wings. The bird widens its eyes. You swoop too quickly for it and consume it. The other birds flee.

@Morrigan, you move to the elk.

@Meandbooks you begin setting up a campfire.

@AlexSushiDog you continue carving the elk, because I am a nice person.

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Wed Aug 05, 2015 6:03 pm

Rook says... · Wed Aug 05, 2015 6:03 pm

:sit in tree
::rest for this turn

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To this, the Wolf answered, Lo!

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Wed Aug 05, 2015 6:33 pm

deleted5 says... · Wed Aug 05, 2015 6:33 pm

:inventory venison and elk legs
::gather sticks for @Morrigan's fire
-"I'll finish carving the legs nearer the fire"

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Wed Aug 05, 2015 6:42 pm

Lumi says... · Wed Aug 05, 2015 6:42 pm

: Stabs sword into the ground near a tree and balances shield between sword and tree for shelter.
: Sits under shelter.
:: Eats 2x berries.

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Wed Aug 05, 2015 6:43 pm

ExOmelas says... · Wed Aug 05, 2015 6:43 pm

::shoot down another berry
:if it falls, walk over to berry

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Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:13 pm

Kelpies says... · Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:13 pm

:Collects the root and bugs.

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Thu Aug 06, 2015 1:34 am

Mea says... · Thu Aug 06, 2015 1:34 am

:eat berry
::continue setting up campfire

(Note - I will probably be gone for the next three days. Just have me keep setting up/lighting the fire if I can't post.)

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Thu Aug 06, 2015 2:35 am

Morrigan says... · Thu Aug 06, 2015 2:35 am

:: help alex carve elk
: delve into my vast knowledge of cooking game animals to find a recipe suitable for the time and ingredients. "Let's roast this sucker."

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Thu Aug 06, 2015 12:30 pm

SpiritedWolfe says... · Thu Aug 06, 2015 12:30 pm

:: Pick berry off nearest tree
: Eat
: Stare intently at group below

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