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Topic: The Deck of Many Things.
Maelarr
Pancake
posted 01-06-2002 02:42:00 PM
*draws two cards*

All Empires Fall, You just have to know where to push- Me
Cleric Rogue Sigpic
Dr. Gee
Say it Loud, Say it Plowed!
posted 01-06-2002 03:15:48 PM
Geeorn looks around. Or rather, his conscioussness shifts it's point of concentration.

"Well damn, it's been a while since i've been stuck in another plane. Ah well, might as well go take a look around. I'll probably be here for a while."

Geeorn wafts around hoping that he landed somewhere where he could have some fun; or at least somewhere interesting.

Rhiannah
WAI!!!
posted 01-06-2002 03:59:02 PM
quote:
Pvednes Phoenixfeather had this to say about Pirotess:
Rhiannah: Vizier and Moon

You know the answer to your next dilemma, and you have a wish. (If people were wondering, I found my d4.)



Okie! I wish fer all the stuff back that was taken from me by the Ruin card!

I'm an individual. Just like everyone else!

Trent
Smurfberry Moneyshot
posted 01-06-2002 04:03:07 PM
*watches to see how Rhiannah's wording works out on getting her her items back*
Solstyce
Vampiric pixie that might eat your face, if you're lucky
posted 01-06-2002 04:07:32 PM
What if I wish that, instead of a certain person picking a certain card, they ate a banana or somesuch?

*ponder*

Shhh. Everyone will hear us. Everyone will know.
Elvish Crack Piper
Murder is justified so long as people believe in something different than you do
posted 01-06-2002 05:19:52 PM
The decks magics cannot effect itself Sol, so I dont know how that would work.
(Insert Funny Phrase Here)
Rabidbunnylover
Pancake
posted 01-06-2002 06:13:33 PM
Give me 52 cards, please :P
Merp
Chalesm
There is no innuendo in this title.
posted 01-06-2002 07:26:46 PM
Hmmm... what to do...

I've always had bad luck with this sort of thing, random chance is not my friend. I'd probably be better of leaving well enough alone. But on the other hand, what's the worst that can happen? I mean, aside from confrontations with death, seperation of my soul and body, inprisonment in another dimention ... I'd better stop listing things before I talk myself out of this.

Well, here goes nothing!

*takes a single card*

In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.

Douglas Adams, 1952-2001

Solstyce
Vampiric pixie that might eat your face, if you're lucky
posted 01-06-2002 07:29:42 PM
But I'm not tampering with the actual DECK, just with the person who picked up the card, and a bit of time.
Shhh. Everyone will hear us. Everyone will know.
Ruvie's Alt
Haven't you always wanted a monkey?
posted 01-06-2002 07:32:59 PM
52 pick up with the DoTM!

And now, back to... BATTLING SEIZURE ROBOTS!

*Has done the 52-pickup thing before, and lost a lot of sanity.*

Pvednes
Lynched
posted 01-06-2002 07:51:19 PM
Ruvyen: Gem.

Gain your choice of fifty precious gems, or twenty five pieces of jewelry.

Drakken: Ruin.

Lose absolutly all wealth, and gain one tatty loincloth.

Moogle: Damn straight it'd be funny, 'cos it's the Skull card.

Defeat Death or be forever destroyed.

Fal: Knight and Rogue.

You feel a sense of forboding, but you have another knight. Enjoy your knight with Sol.

Mort: Yes, but you have to do it again, now.

Slilid: Balance and Idiot.

You feel a change in motive, and you feel your mind slow.

Balance is the card I really wanted Mort to draw, actually.

Rhiannah: Granted. Glenwick appears on your shoulder, and the rest of your property drops to the ground all around the world, but all in the ethereal plane. your spellbook, however, lands elsewhere. And somewhere on another world, where magic holds very little power, all of your underwear appears, in the bedroom of a man known as Le'Miere.

RBL: You get all the effects of all the cards twice, plus the effects of eight more cards, the result of which gets you very rich, very poor, imprisoned, soulless, stupid, and possibly dead.

Charlesm: Balance.

You feel your motives change.

[ 01-06-2002: Message edited by: Pvednes Phoenixfeather ]

Katrinity
Cookie Goddess!
posted 01-06-2002 08:15:32 PM
<smiles and pounces up> I'll take one card please
Cookie Goddess Supreme
Furry Kitsune of Power!
Pouncer of the 12th degree!
"Cxularath ftombn gonoragh pv'iornw hqxoxon targh!"
Translated: "Sell your soul for a cookie?"
Ruvie's Alt
Haven't you always wanted a monkey?
posted 01-06-2002 08:21:54 PM
I'll take another card! Is it because I'm on a freakin' roll, or is it because I'm a sucker for punishment? I don't think we'll ever know!
Pvednes
Lynched
posted 01-06-2002 08:27:04 PM
Kat: Balance.

You feel your motives change.

Ruv: Euryale.

-1 penalty to all saving throws.

Chalesm
There is no innuendo in this title.
posted 01-06-2002 08:28:52 PM
{ooc: I think there's a lesson to be learned here about messing with powerful items. I just rolled my dice to randomly determine alignment, and got lawful evil, the total opposite of my alignment. well, this should be a strange one }


"Hmf" *Chalesm takes a slow look around the room crowded with people; some evil, some good, noting the proliferation of powerful magics and items, a veritable treasure trove of power. He mutters to himself* "the deck is tempting, but I think I can gather more power from its victims. No reason to get by with this paltry, non-magical equipment anymore"

*he tests a few of his clerical powers, and finds them missing (as he is not now of the correct alignment to reach his old diety.) He murmurs to himself,* "So direct confrontation is out. Time for a bit more subtlety."

*Chalesm works his way over to several of those whose souls have been teleported away, and tries to test how much resistance they have to being led out and away from the crowd.*

[ 01-06-2002: Message edited by: Chalesm ]

In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.

Douglas Adams, 1952-2001

Ruvie's Alt
Haven't you always wanted a monkey?
posted 01-06-2002 08:30:44 PM
Hmm... Is the -1 to all saving throws avoidable?

If it is, then my roll has obviously hit a tree. I use The Fates, my first effect, to avoid the -1 penalty, and seriously ponder taking another card.

If it is not avoidable, then I do not use The Fates, and take another card.

Drakkenmaw
Crunchy, tastes good with ketchup
posted 01-06-2002 08:31:09 PM
Pants (a rather ironic name now): Looking down... "Well, this is boring. I've already done this once. Gimme another card."
Gunslinger Moogle
No longer a gimmick
posted 01-06-2002 08:31:36 PM
quote:
Pvednes Phoenixfeather had this to say about Jimmy Carter:
Moogle: Damn straight it'd be funny, 'cos it's the Skull card.

Defeat Death or be forever destroyed.


Kup-doh!

*boss fight music plays*

MPD: Technique: Summon Nickel!

A giant nickel falls on Death. As we all know, Death is weakupo to Nickel elemental damage and takes 9999 points of damage.

Death: Spell: Doom.

Like that ever works. Miss, obviously.

MPD: Skill: Steal.

Stole x1 obscenely-rare-and-powerful-thingy.

MPD: *gets a second turn due to obviously high agility stat* Skill: Steal.

Couldn't steal anything.

Death: Spell: Doom LVL4.

Someone else falls over and convulses in a sudden seizure...then the word 'MISS' appears over their head, and they get back up unharmed.

MPD: Limit Break: Inanimacy.

Death gets distracted by a shiny object.

Victory!

The experience screen: "99999999 EXP! That's what you'd have just recieved if this wasn't a boss fight."

*inanimately askupos for another draw*




moogle is the 3241727861th binary digit of pi

Disclaimer: I'm just kidding, I love all living things.
The fastest draw in the Crest.
"The Internet is MY critical thinking course." -Maradon
"Gambling for the husband, an abortion for the wife and fireworks for the kids they chose to keep? Fuck you, Disneyland. The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is the happiest place on Earth." -JooJooFlop

Katrinity
Cookie Goddess!
posted 01-06-2002 08:32:41 PM
<cackles evilly, her aura switching to darkness!!> Give me 2 more cards or I'll gut ya!!! Rawr!
Cookie Goddess Supreme
Furry Kitsune of Power!
Pouncer of the 12th degree!
"Cxularath ftombn gonoragh pv'iornw hqxoxon targh!"
Translated: "Sell your soul for a cookie?"
Bloodsage
Heart Attack
posted 01-06-2002 08:51:36 PM
Chalesm,

Evil alignments can be fun! Though lawful evil is pretty tough unless the rest of the party is compatible.

One of my main characters I used to play was neutral evil, though. With that alignment, you'd be surprised how harmoniously you can get along with just about any party.

A prisoner killed trying to escape here, an inn-keeper who disappears after giving up information there . . . it's all in a day's work.

The only other alignment I could play convincingly was lawful good.

Hmmm. Interesting, that.

To reign is worth ambition, though in Hell:
Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven.

--Satan, quoted by John Milton

Freschel Spindrift
Caucasian
posted 01-06-2002 09:13:14 PM
quote:
Fresch: Idiot. (Ace of Clubs)
You feel your mind slow, (permanent INT drain) and get the urge to draw again

Why am I not surprised. Heh at least my wis didn't go bye bye.

I feel the need to draw another card.

Who's that crazy kook that's destroying the world. It's Zorc (That's me) It's Zorc and Pals.
Bakura: Did you forget our anniversary, again? (laughter)
Zorc: Yes, I was busy destroying the world (laughter) Slaughtering millions. (Laughter)
Bakura: That's my Zorc.
The blood of the innocents will flow without end. His name is Zorc, and he's destroying the world.
Trent
Smurfberry Moneyshot
posted 01-06-2002 09:37:05 PM
Hm, that wording Rhianna didn't work.

*paces around a bit*

I wish for some non-evil aligned devine intervention to aid me in wording my future wishes, while I remain here in this world, on this plane of existance body and soul.

We'll try that.

*sits back down and waits*

Vinven D`Slyfox
posted 01-06-2002 09:52:14 PM
*taps his chin in contemplation, a sly smirk on his face*

Hmm...sure why naut?

*casually walks up and taps the top card of the deck, then crosses his fingers*

Hostile Makeover
Evil as chocolate covered thistles
posted 01-06-2002 10:18:26 PM
Reaches over and taps the third card from the left...
Elvish Crack Piper
Murder is justified so long as people believe in something different than you do
posted 01-06-2002 10:36:25 PM
Id like to draw 4 more cards please.
(Insert Funny Phrase Here)
Falaanla Marr
I AM HOT CHIX
posted 01-06-2002 11:18:38 PM
i want two more. i need more knights!
Pvednes
Lynched
posted 01-07-2002 02:50:14 AM
Ruv: Mhmm. The Fates card allows you to avoid absolutly anything, but only once. Anyway: Knight.

A 4th level fighter swears loyalty to you 'till Death.

Drakken: Vizier.

You know the solution to your next dilemma.

Moogle: Flames.

An outsider declares a stuffing feud against you.

Kat: Ruin and Throne.

You lose all your property and wealth, and as you have fur, don't get a loincloth.

However, People see you as a true leader, and you get your own fully equipped keep.

Fresch: Knight.

A 4th level fighter swears loyalty to you 'till Death.

Vinven: Vizier.

You know the answer to your next dilemma.

Xyrra: Throne.

Keep and 6 ranks in diplomacy for you.

ElvishCrackPiper: The Void, Vizier, Star, and Moon.

Know the answer to your next dilemma, gain +2 to one ability, get 2 wishes, and your soul sucked out.

Fal: Skull and Flames.

Your epic pet turns on you AGAIN, and Death appears, and puts his hand on your shoulder. You must defeat him or be forever destroyed.

Rhiannah
WAI!!!
posted 01-07-2002 03:05:52 AM
*reaches out and pulls out 3 cards, confident because of her last draw that she will get something good.*

I'm an individual. Just like everyone else!

Batty
Doesn't Like You. Specifically you.
posted 01-07-2002 03:08:50 AM
quote:
Chalesm had this to say about Cuba:
*takes a single card*

If I had been drawer of cards instead of Pvednes, you would have gotten this card. Even though it doesn't exist.

Minotaur card. One minotaur tramples you into the ground.

No offense is meant by that. I just found it hilarious.

Falaanla Marr
I AM HOT CHIX
posted 01-07-2002 03:13:26 AM
eep. i think im gonna tell 1 of my knights to attack death, the other attack the pet, and come draw 2 cards. maybe ill get something helpful.
Hostile Makeover
Evil as chocolate covered thistles
posted 01-07-2002 03:19:40 AM
Smiles graciously, inclining her head as she looks around to those gathered about the magical deck. With a wry grin, she steps back away from them, quite satisfied with her newly aquired poise and station.

[ 01-07-2002: Message edited by: Xyrra ]

Pvednes
Lynched
posted 01-07-2002 03:39:13 AM
Rhiannah: Knight, Skull, Star.

You gain the services of a 4th level fighter, a +2 bonus to one ability, and must defeat Death there or be forever destroyed.

Death duplicates to take on Fal's knight too.

quote:
The DM guide has this to say about the Skull card. and porn:
A minor Death appears. Treat this minor Death as an unturnable spectre with a ghost touch scythe that never misses and deals 2d8 points of damage. The character must fight it Alone---if others help, they get minor Deaths to fight as well. If the character is slain, she is slain forever and cannot be revived, even with a Wish or a Miracle.

Fal still has to fight Death to the Death on her own, but: Vizier and Moon.

Fal has three wishes and knows how to kill Death. Whether she can do it is another matter.

Rhiannah
WAI!!!
posted 01-07-2002 03:43:45 AM
Erm... does usin' my familiar count as another helping?

I'm an individual. Just like everyone else!

Pvednes
Lynched
posted 01-07-2002 03:46:43 AM
No, because your familiar is empathicly bound to you. Glenwick'd die too if Death here gets ya.
Rhiannah
WAI!!!
posted 01-07-2002 04:00:59 AM
Okies!

*puts that +2 to her Charisma and challenges Death... to STRIP POKER!*


*On the first hand, she gets 3 Aces while Death only gets a pair of 2's. Since Death only wears the one robe, he loses and Rhiannah lives!*

[ 01-07-2002: Message edited by: Rhiannah Majiss ]

I'm an individual. Just like everyone else!

Pvednes
Lynched
posted 01-07-2002 04:04:52 AM
The omega symbol clasp Death wears counts as an item of clothing too. Continue.

[ 01-07-2002: Message edited by: Pvednes Phoenixfeather ]

Rhiannah
WAI!!!
posted 01-07-2002 04:16:55 AM
Fine! =/

*deals the next hand and gets a Mulligan while Death gets a Full House. Rhia removes her glasses.*

*Next hand. Rhiannah: 3 5's, Death: 3 Kings. Rhiannah removes her boots.*

*New deal. Rhiannah gets... a ROYAL FLUSH! Death gets 3 Aces. Good-bye clasp and good-bye Death!*

[ 01-07-2002: Message edited by: Rhiannah Majiss ]

I'm an individual. Just like everyone else!

Pvednes
Lynched
posted 01-07-2002 04:50:20 AM
Hang on, hang on, hang on... where'd you get this? most of your stuff with the exception of Glenwick is in the ethereal plane...
Falaanla Marr
I AM HOT CHIX
posted 01-07-2002 05:21:06 AM
quote:
Pvednes Phoenixfeather had this to say about Matthew Broderick:
Hang on, hang on, hang on... where'd you get this? most of your stuff with the exception of Glenwick is in the ethereal plane...

i summoned her a suit of leather armor anyway, so she would still win *grin*

Falaanla Marr
I AM HOT CHIX
posted 01-07-2002 05:26:22 AM
Fal uses her new found knowledge to defeat Death (but im not sharing!!! ")

But...i want 2 more cards. ill make wishesl ater...and stuff.

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