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Title: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 2 December 2017, 07:16:58
That's right. I'm just that bored with my life these days and I just can't stop thinking of you guys. Surely something like this would have done much better during the Mboard's golden age but maybe, just maybe if people just drop in now and then we can get this thing going. Maybe have a few laughs while we're at it, find some treasure, rescue upwards of one princess and perhaps more.

I have a loose idea when it comes to plot. Really freaking loose but as long as I have bits and pieces thought up, the rest should just flow. Plus all y'all will be pitching in suggestions on where to go or what to touch with your gross unwashed hands. I may be the DM so to speak but I don't wanna be a railroader you know? No one's hopping on THAT train while Snarey is on DM duty (BM doody). Yes I'm planning on having combat and I have the dice situation covered. There's going to be stats and junk maybe. Probably maps maybe and inventories perhaps.

I still don't have a computer so I'm drawing things with whatever I have on hand. Crayons, chalk, paint, scrap paper, good paper, expensive rare imported thousand times folded japanese paper, q-tips, feathers, rocks, walls whatever I find. Bugs.

OH.

We should get started.

(https://i.imgur.com/wkvuqBJ.jpg)

GASP! ALREADY MYSTERY.

Although before we can get SUPER started we should probably pick a guy.

[spoiler= Our lovely cast OOC DUH](https://i.imgur.com/loFpATB.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/gImxCCM.jpg):"Pick me because I'm a NINJA which means I can sneak around easily and breathe water like all NINJAs"

Mikero the Ninja is a good choice. His higher SKILL in areas like speed and dexterity helps him dodge attacks and spank back with critical hits. He can also learn a variety of water and frost skills and has access to some shadowy artes. Mikero also has a higher charisma stat.

(https://i.imgur.com/8RfuM67.jpg):"Pick me because I'm a MAGE and not actually a priest like my name says. Although I still dress in priestly regalia. You are not allowed to question me and all dissenters will be sent to the tent for a mauling"

Oh Rez! Rez is a magic user, naturally. He has more of a focus on destructive spells, so uh, don't expect too much of that whole white magic stuff. He also has a summon ability in Nibbles. His higher SENSE, like his magic and knowledge stats will certainly come in handy but keep in mind those lower BODY stats.

(https://i.imgur.com/HBri98z.jpg):"Pick me cause I'm a LUMBERJACK. My superior strength and vitality stats will let me hack through my problems easily. Also I'm a biologist too."

Or will we pick John? Less skill and magic oriented and more of a raw damage kind of guy. Although he has lower SENSE stats in his magic and charisma, his knowledge is quite high, earning him those delicious knowledge check rolls with ease. His bio knowledge might earn him additional damage points against BEAST and PLANT creatures.
[/spoiler]

Alright, so pick a guy and let's get this show on the road.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Johncarllos on 2 December 2017, 16:29:06
I say we pick Mikero, skill stats are more fun than 'blow up door' or 'cut down door'.

Also ninja.

Also I look amazing.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 3 December 2017, 01:53:21
My HP is low because I'm old...  Pick me because I'm easy mode!


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 4 December 2017, 01:10:50
Did a coin flip instead of waiting for results. That's how we do things these days.

Mikero finds himself in what appears to be Mega Man Matrix's central hub room but instead of the pleasant whirring of computers and tippity-tapping of operators clacking away at the various keyboards and dials he is met with a dead silence broken only by the sounds of his own joints cracking as he gathers himself and stands up.

(https://i.imgur.com/GxnLrWd.png)

This place has seen better days, that's for sure.



(https://i.imgur.com/KmOHMJn.jpg)"This place has seen better days."

(https://i.imgur.com/KmOHMJn.jpg)"Just confirming aloud that I do not know how or why I'm here. Cool?


(https://i.imgur.com/M7yHNNL.jpg)The main monitor in the room is quite obviously non-functioning. There's a faint clicking noise from the general area every once in awhile.



(https://i.imgur.com/M7yHNNL.jpg)The two large computers flanking the room are similarly unresponsive. Not that you'd be able to do much with them. While you've been a high ranking and highly respected member of the Matrix for ages, there has never been a need to become involved with the 'pooters.



(https://i.imgur.com/M7yHNNL.jpg)The console is still powered as the small dated monitor on it appears to be on screensaver mode. Was this always there??



(https://i.imgur.com/M7yHNNL.jpg)Both metal shutter doors to the east and west are locked. The western door has a strange blue mush seeping from the base. The mush glows and has been providing at least 90% of the luminosity experienced.



(https://i.imgur.com/M7yHNNL.jpg)Thecoffee in the corner is NOT fresh. It appears some ass replaced all the cream in those little cream packets with tiny cylinders of cheese.

Was THIS always here??



WHAT WILL MIKE DO FOLKS? Look for things to pocket? Eat the mush and the little cheeses?

Edit- remember to actually color in Mikes face cause holy hell talk about white washing.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 4 December 2017, 02:43:38
take coffee pot

I suspect it will come in handy in the final boss fight.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: NovaMan XP on 4 December 2017, 16:43:19
Eat the mush in a hopeless attempt to gain its power.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Johncarllos on 5 December 2017, 02:10:43
Investigate the clicky


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Mikero on 5 December 2017, 17:48:10
I can't believe you've done this.


I love it. Everything about this is fantastic. Are you using cut outs of characters and like "sets"? Like the greatest puppet show ever? This is fantastical.

I say we pick Mikero, skill stats are more fun than 'blow up door' or 'cut down door'.

Also ninja.

Also I look amazing.

You just picked hard mode because I am a man of colour (except in this first chapter evidently).


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 7 December 2017, 15:26:58
Plus I'm staff (and have a staff), so really, what challenge would there have been?  There are all of like, 4 rooms I can't get into.

Posted on:  5 December 2017, 17:38:39

<reboot>


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 7 December 2017, 21:07:58
I haven't forgotten at all! I have mostly everything ready for the update but formatting is cumbersome with a tablet and I wanted to get some battle assets done.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 7 December 2017, 21:19:20
<REBOOT>


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 7 December 2017, 23:32:49
Keep your manteau on Rez! It'sa comin'!


Mikero remembered an essential survival technique that was passed on to him from his days as a Junior Ninja Scout (like the boy scouts but better because girls are and were always allowed in):

"When you're in a spooky place
don't haphazardly start to pace
No no no! Stay put instead!
And wait for signs
from your head!"

and lo;

:  UNWANTED THOUGHT
The Coffee Pot.

Suddenly Mike is fixed on the coffee pot in the corner of the room. It... It must be important. Maybe you were here on a coffee run and bumped your head and passed out... and wrecked everything... somehow?

(https://i.imgur.com/4SVsauw.jpg)

The coffee is rancorous. There is obvious mold. You still pocket two cups of the stuff.

(https://i.imgur.com/uHqdQ6W.jpg)
You got Weak Brew x2! Adds +1 to your initiative rolls for the remainder of the battle upon use!

(https://i.imgur.com/KmOHMJn.jpg): "Is... this some sort of kombucha coffee type thing?"
(https://i.imgur.com/KmOHMJn.jpg):"I blame Opal for this."



:  UNWANTED THOUGHT
The Blue Mush. Power.

(https://i.imgur.com/AELPbk5.jpg)

Another memory came flowing back to Mike. This time of his nana.

(https://i.imgur.com/EexB5ar.jpg)
:  Nana <3
"Drinking straaaaange mush you find lying around is good for you and can give you powers!"

(https://i.imgur.com/sWJ2BnW.jpg)

Mike loves his gramgrams <3 <3

Mike would normally earn 2 Happy Fuzzy points at this moment but we don't commodify or quantify joy 'round these parts. Nope, that's something you get to keep in your heart to help you press on through life.



:  UNWANTED THOUGHT
The Clicking Screen

Upon peaking closer at the broken monito-

(https://i.imgur.com/SftPdYZ.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/KmOHMJn.jpg):"GODDAMNBUGS EVERYWHEREBUGS IHATEBUGS IHATELEGS

Oh dear. It appears a particularly large bug looking thing (probably a type of bug) has taken residence inside the broken screen. Nature always finds a way.



(https://i.imgur.com/UnVVa0w.jpg)



Okay so we'll do battle in a bit, I guess! We'll go over how that goes in a bit. And by that I mean I'll make stuff up as I go because why not?

But look, I mean it about the dice!

(https://i.imgur.com/g0je3d6.png)



Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 7 December 2017, 23:57:13
As a ninja he should roll natural 20s every time... 


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 8 December 2017, 01:02:20
Tut tut

He will not have access to ninja dice and he will have appropriate modifiers just as you would and just like the rest of us. So go ahead and bop me with your stick. I'm applying -19 to all of your physical throws.

Neener neener


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Winged Warrior on 8 December 2017, 03:27:10
I wanted to bring back old times by making a picture of myself, uninvited, participating.

but I can't be arsed.  So this post will just have to suffice.




Anyway, Snare, you can't fool me.  That's not a bug, it's a feature.  It is clear that Mike and the feature must team up to solve the mystery of the haunted MMM.  Perhaps the feature has some useful information about what happened.  PERHAPS Mike must overcome his fear of features and learn to love the feature, to grow with the feature, and accept this feature presentation.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 8 December 2017, 05:36:50
So, roll the dice.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 8 December 2017, 06:51:03
So with the negative penalty your sum is 9980

  >:(>:(! Stop god moding the game!!

Posted on:  8 December 2017, 00:48:52

Anyway, Snare, you can't fool me.  That's not a bug, it's a feature.  It is clear that Mike and the feature must team up to solve the mystery of the haunted MMM.  Perhaps the feature has some useful information about what happened.  PERHAPS Mike must overcome his fear of features and learn to love the feature, to grow with the feature, and accept this feature presentation.

The only features here are these creepy creatures. Features: Creatures!



Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Mikero on 8 December 2017, 13:15:05
I miss you Granero!


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 8 December 2017, 19:10:19
I have no idea what's happening at this point.  How are we doing combat?  Do we even need to give a command?


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Mikero on 8 December 2017, 19:17:48
Ninja kick the damn insect! Do somethin'! (https://youtu.be/KcgVUmt-Ews?t=1)


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 8 December 2017, 20:52:31
Oh. Well. I have to make stuff for the combat systen first. This is a slow paced adventure. Like every three or four days. How it's going to go down is there will be options like Basic Attack (there will be different weapons with different properties), Skills (spells, techs, etc. Mike starts with a water based tech but after leveling up, can either power up that current spell or learn more and branch out), you can use items/defend/flee.

I just don't have the assets fully formed, I'm keeping numbers on the easier to deal with side of things (like Paper Mario?). Right now I'm drawing ugly fruit instead of this. I made a pear if you'd like to see it. Mike will kick the insect soon OR maybe become host to a brood of insectlings.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Mikero on 8 December 2017, 20:59:06
This pear needs an orthodontist.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 8 December 2017, 22:38:36
Oh geez the four front teeth are based off mine really. I've gone through braces twice but I clench my jaw like crazy (i'm proud to announce i broke my upper metal retainer) and my bite reverted a bit. I never want cosmetic orthodontic work ever ever again. Don't let my gorgeous exterior deceive; I have pug genes.

Oh so this is relevant here's what Snare looks like these days since he's a poppy now.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: NovaMan XP on 9 December 2017, 04:04:24
I second ninja kicking the damn insect.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 10 December 2017, 20:15:39
Son, that's something out of Resident Evil there.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Mikero on 11 December 2017, 21:03:12
... among the crosses row by row...


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 14 December 2017, 20:33:41
grab your partner and dosey doe.

So yes I'm working on this and have drawings done etc. I'm just getting hung up on details like where to put icons and other formatting type dealies.

Soooooorrry


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: NovaMan XP on 14 December 2017, 21:14:45
It's all good. This is fun and I don't mind waiting.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Mikero on 15 December 2017, 18:11:01
No worries on the wait as long as it's coming.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 17 December 2017, 22:13:05
Alright if I don't stop sweating the small details I'll never get anything done and if I don't get anything done then I'll get super guilty like. Just consider combat in beta mode. Maybe I should make updates smaller? Idunnoidunnoidunno



(https://i.imgur.com/dU9zSny.jpg)

Upon entering combat with the nasty bug, Mike instinctively reached for his d20 and rolled a 13 on his initiative roll. Mike being a ninja has the perk of gaining +2 on his initiation rolls at the start of each battle earning him a total of 15.

The bug guy's, like all monsters, is fixed. Bug guy's initiative is 6.

(https://i.imgur.com/HD1m3lD.png)



:  everyone
kick the bug

Mikero
HP: 15
MP: 5
Bug Guy
HP: 6

[Attack] [Skills] [Items] [Defend]
     ^

Mike delivers a solid ninja kick. 2 DMG

(https://i.imgur.com/qpQxjt8.jpg)

oh no! The bug is retaliating! It spits out a gross glob of brown goo that's like the stuff grasshoppers puke on your hands when you pick them up! It's gross yes but only does 1 dmg.

(https://i.imgur.com/YqdQ0fu.jpg)


Mikero
HP: 14
MP: 5

Bug Guy
HP: 4

(https://i.imgur.com/KmOHMJn.jpg): "Why does it feel like I suddenly have access to what feels like latent super powers?"

[Attack] [Skills] [Items] [Defend]
                    ^

(https://i.imgur.com/KmOHMJn.jpg): "Must be that skills tab"

Mikero's Skills
[spoiler](https://i.imgur.com/DH600nR.jpg) Aqua Shuriken lv1: Roll a d4 to determine how many shurikens are thrown. Deals 1 pt of WATER dmg per shuriken[/spoiler]

(https://i.imgur.com/KmOHMJn.jpg): "Water is pointy? Makes sense."

(https://i.imgur.com/av66Lux.jpg)

Nice.

(https://i.imgur.com/52mohjk.jpg)

Out of nowhere Mikero summons four spinning blades made of solidified water (notice: NO, NOT ICE) and sent them hurtling towards the arthropod,
slicing it up and sending bug mash everywhere.


BUG VANQUISHED. MIKERO BEAT THE GAME.



(https://i.imgur.com/GxnLrWd.png)
Just kidding. But he did get halfway there to leveling up at least.

(https://i.imgur.com/M7yHNNL.jpg)The small computer on the console is still on.

(https://i.imgur.com/M7yHNNL.jpg) Does bug goo even have any uses?



there i did it


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: NovaMan XP on 18 December 2017, 02:02:02
Investigate the computer.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 18 December 2017, 02:05:01
Why the hell would Mike do that? you're just trying so hard to be random. Reported.

The correct answer was to eat all the shards of glass and then.... fart?

*poot*


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: NovaMan XP on 18 December 2017, 11:24:56
I... I didn't want to seem like I was derailing the plot! *runs away sobbing*

...shove bug goo into coffee pot.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Mikero on 18 December 2017, 15:28:50
I always thought that was a grasshopper's pee.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 18 December 2017, 16:07:32
I like the idea of combat, but I feel it will interfere with the flow, unless it's fairly uncommon.  Maybe getting things moving now will help give a better feel for how the story will go.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 18 December 2017, 22:08:23
I think that's a very good idea. Might make combat a special occasional thing. That would simplify things tenfold and I can stop fretting about trying to track stats if there's less emphasis on combat. Leveling up can probably just happen at certain milestones.

Decided. Someone get me a gavel so I can clack it against the sound block so as to officialize this jank.

And yeah grasshoppers use defensive regurgitation - absolutely useless on mammalian predators but they try so hard anyway.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Mikero on 21 December 2017, 14:34:21
And yeah grasshoppers use defensive regurgitation - absolutely useless on mammalian predators but they try so hard anyway.

So in 3rd grade the other kids were wrong about insectoid biology? Goddamn this silly earth.


Anyway uhhh...

Now that the bug has been thoroughly romped, shall we log in to the computer and find out what's been going on?


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 21 December 2017, 16:04:59
Good luck logging on WITHOUT STAFF CODES.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: White Shadow on 21 December 2017, 17:23:52
~susr spinthatwheel, if I recall correctly.

Abe, if you ever reboot MChat remember to change it.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Mikero on 21 December 2017, 19:47:11
Now that I know it, the Mikero in the game knows it.

I just hope that if you die in the game you don't die for real.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Johncarllos on 21 December 2017, 21:40:00
Mikero the Ninja is a good choice. His higher SKILL in areas like speed and dexterity helps him dodge attacks and spank back with critical hits. He can also learn a variety of water and frost skills and has access to some shadowy artes. Mikero also has a higher charisma stat.


Mikero should CHARM his way into the computer.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 22 December 2017, 01:21:41
:  common sense
check the computer
(https://i.imgur.com/lEaDjSG.jpg)
You never really had to worry about these computer dealies much in the past but you figure you may as well check it out since it's clearly still turned on when everything else is clearly off.

suddenly!

(https://i.imgur.com/xM7dvEO.jpg)

a crude facsimile of a face appears on the front face of this computermajig. For some reason the monitor and keyboard are that old electronics beige that you could never tell if they were always that way or if everyone who has ever touched them smoked through a pack of cigarettes a day. And seriously a track ball?

Your wonderment is broken but immediately succeeded with yet further wonderment as a tiny tinny voice squeaks out from a speaker somewhere "hello guest46391 please log in"


whats our boy to do??

Chat up the computer? (Ask... It things? Like what?)
Log in?
Get mad?
Other?!


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: NovaMan XP on 22 December 2017, 02:48:23
Get mad.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 22 December 2017, 03:04:12
(https://i.imgur.com/3PdmVo2.jpg)

"guest46391 please log in order to register complaints. Violence is not the answer here"


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Mikero on 22 December 2017, 17:58:28
Log in but stay mad


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 22 December 2017, 19:51:50
*observes*


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 22 December 2017, 21:23:53
I suppose it would make sense to log in but you wonder if this is perhaps a trap. After all, you never remembered much in the way of talking computers in the past. Logging in used to be a rather silent task.

(https://i.imgur.com/fKtUPDV.jpg)

Thank goodness this keyboard is QWERTY and not that silly Dvorak setup.

(a/n: always protect your passwords and pin codes and always look both ways before crossing the road and NEVER give your trust out to jazz musicians)

(https://i.imgur.com/y9hlwGs.jpg): "Welcome Mikero! You have 0 unread messages and currently 0 friends."

(https://i.imgur.com/KmOHMJn.jpg): "Could've sworn that last number was bigger, pal."

(https://i.imgur.com/y9hlwGs.jpg): "My databanks reassert that your current friend count is at a grand total of 0. If you would like more friends perhaps you should explore! Let me unlock the door for you!"

(https://i.imgur.com/b1mJILv.jpg)



Should we head out?
Ask questions?

Ooooh I don't know!!




Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: NovaMan XP on 22 December 2017, 22:24:53
Ask the computer to become our friend.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: White Shadow on 23 December 2017, 09:47:20
Check the date of last activity / recent posts. Look for flapping Battons.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Johncarllos on 23 December 2017, 16:28:12
As per the introductory post we know that Rez and myself are involved in this adventure somewhere. Perhaps check our usernames in the database by flirting with the computer.

Also, Snare, this is super wonderful <3


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 23 December 2017, 21:31:38
Befriend the computer

Programmers are always adding little easter eggs in their work (Example: "Okay Google, load up Celeryman). Maybe this computer will say or do something special if you ask to befriend it. You take the plunge and ask

(https://i.imgur.com/y9hlwGs.jpg): While I am fully equipped for friendship I have been programmed not to spend resources querying about it too much.

(https://i.imgur.com/KmOHMJn.jpg): ...And how does that make you feel?

(charisma in action ^)

(https://i.imgur.com/y9hlwGs.jpg): Had I been outfitted with the required capabilities of weeping, I would weep. ...User Mikero.

(https://i.imgur.com/KmOHMJn.jpg): Yes?

(https://i.imgur.com/y9hlwGs.jpg): You have 1 new friend request. :>

(https://i.imgur.com/KmOHMJn.jpg): :>

Check for recent activity

(https://i.imgur.com/KmOHMJn.jpg): I have a question: Has anyone else been by recently?

(https://i.imgur.com/y9hlwGs.jpg): The last log in was four days ago by "I'mNOTGOINGTOGIVEYOUMYCREDENTIA LSyouSTUPIDCOMMODORE64looking WHOrE111". They went through the door I unlocked.



Wuh oh





Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 23 December 2017, 21:43:22
Cautiously go through door.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 23 December 2017, 22:06:17
You find out getting a full list of names is forbidden even to friends, you tell the computer not to worry about it and cease that line of interrogation. After a short chat you part ways with your new computery friend for now and enter the shutter door on the west side.

If memory serves you correctly this way should eventually lead to one of the main computers...

(https://i.imgur.com/m3OyNHS.png)

Oh... Well... Hmm.



I'm going to need more backgrounds from mchat real soon. Or we can all link hands and try to join our memories together as one in an attempt remember the layout and look of every mchat room with acuity in what I call the Mass Memory Merge Dance. We basically all become atoms. Lots of atomic exchange happens. It's great.

Oh! Right! The game. It's open from here, I guess!


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: NovaMan XP on 24 December 2017, 01:22:26
I used to have a download of all the backgrounds from MChat but I think it died with my last PC.

I could try seeing if I have screenshots stored somewhere...

Posted on: December 23, 2017, 06:58:49 PM

I FOUND IT.

I don't even remember where I got this from, honestly.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 24 December 2017, 02:04:49
Awesome! Seriously, thank you! So i guess i drew a room that doesn't exist oh well roll with it


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: NovaMan XP on 24 December 2017, 03:02:02
It could work as a corrupted version of the tower.

Or new area because why not!


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 24 December 2017, 03:24:52
Search through as many rooms as you can for signs of other Matrixians.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Johncarllos on 24 December 2017, 03:32:31
Tower or tree is totally plausible. Especially with all the shrooms.

SHROOMS.

Look for Jakey. Even though he hasn't logged on in over 2 1/2 years. His spores seem to be festering.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 24 December 2017, 03:36:27
It can't be THAT tower because we went westward. I thought the first image was what the room before to the chess/computer room but turns out it's the second? I have some backgrounds from Rez as well. He has screens of Club Mega which yours seems to lack, Nova. What if there's more?!

AnywaysssssSO for all intents and purposes we'll just pretend there was always a longer trek to the computer room.

Edit: two replies while I was typing this wow



Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: NovaMan XP on 24 December 2017, 04:02:00
Eat a mushroom and hope to become Super Mikero.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Johncarllos on 25 December 2017, 00:48:50
Eat a mushroom and hope it's not your friend.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 25 December 2017, 20:27:37
One or two of those may have been from Ask Doctor WilyTM, besides, chat was never ALL of the Matrix anyway.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 25 December 2017, 22:49:31
I see the area designated as The Chat being a sort of central hub for the Matrix (not to be confused with The Matrixtm). The Matrix is a fairly large territory but has suffered from occasional quarrels among the various ruling class which lead to a few areas declaring independence at various points throughout history. The area dubbed as The Chat (or more popularly The MChat) was created as a political safe-zone where people could pass through, exchange pleasantries or whatever without fear of persecution; so long as one didn't make any religious or political discussion made made heard aloud. For Abominator  (gloria in excelsis Abo) knew that this could only lead to further turmoil.

We can attribute various schisms being formed amongst the populus due to the disagreements regarding Mega Man, whether it was facts concerning The Robot himself (eg: was his armor cerulean or was it cornflower?) or His teachings (some sects believed they should always be fighting [shooting things recklessly] under the guise of bringing about everlasting peace. Some others professed a more pacifistic viewpoint and only threw lemons at their offenders to symbolize the shots fired from His Mega Buster). Wars would flare up and fade, blood was shed, lemons were thrown. The Mchat was a necessity.

So why has it become derelict, eh?  ???

I could probably reasonably get more stuff posted soon but i made mikero white again, like completely. Looks weird.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 26 December 2017, 06:24:53
Hollywood white washes enough Snare, you didn't need to join in to look cool.  Because that ISN'T a cool thing to do.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 27 December 2017, 00:37:15
Well Rez there's a reason they whitewash in hollywood and that's because MOST people can't SEE race so ergo they can only cast white people otherwise a big portion of the audience only sees the actor's clothing floating around and talking and stuff. Leads to issues.



It sure smells musty in here. Giant glowing blue mushrooms burst from the ventilation/cooling/integral support column. It's pretty in a weird way. Not worth the choking scent of mildew, however.

(https://i.imgur.com/yoIW1HZ.jpg)

: irrational thought
eat the mushroom

: wait a more rational thought
just inspect the mushrooms. For now.

There appears to be a patch pf mushrooms growing away from the tower close by. You creep on over to take a gander and

The scent is suddenly putrescent

(https://i.imgur.com/LAUgysB.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/56PPzm8.jpg)

Is... Is that a corpse?

(https://i.imgur.com/jUyZYJv.jpg)

Oh... Oh yuck...

(https://i.imgur.com/vLCnHPq.jpg)

As a ninja you do deal with death fairly often. But decay is not your domain. You hope that wasn't someone you knew. You are interrupted by a voice calling out in your direction

(https://i.imgur.com/OI8gRkq.jpg)



Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 27 December 2017, 02:02:34
adopt a defensive posture in response to voice


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Johncarllos on 27 December 2017, 02:04:49
Inspect the body. It makes a great album cover.


Well Rez there's a reason they whitewash in hollywood and that's because MOST people can't SEE race so ergo they can only cast white people otherwise a big portion of the audience only sees the actor's clothing floating around and talking and stuff. Leads to issues.

:'-)


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: NovaMan XP on 27 December 2017, 02:14:47
EAT THE CORP-

Er, I mean, react by yelling a random phrase at the voice.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Mikero on 3 January 2018, 20:43:16
:>

Eat a mushroom and hope it's not your friend.

Aren't you paying attention, I only currently have 1 friend. I hope I didn't assassinate all my friends but a lot of the time I really feel like it, tbh (no one here).

Also I'm half white and half black so like... If you need skip the colouring, Snare, sometimes it's OK. You can do a stylish Sin City thing if you like. Just don't do it all the time.


Alright then, so that tower looks easily scale-able for someone of my skills, but currently I agree with Rez: Adopt a closed long stance, probably a cadeira/paralelo but keep it just high enough to be ready to riposte if necessary. Just not a full horse stance, that would be silly.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Winged Warrior on 4 January 2018, 03:52:18
.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 4 January 2018, 16:46:28
I agree with Rez: Adopt a closed long stance, probably a cadeira/paralelo but keep it just high enough to be ready to riposte if necessary.

A most wise decision.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 8 January 2018, 17:39:36
Well. I hit a drawing snag. Mike, what do you do when you hit a drawing snag?

Also I have to really get my current life situation into some semblance of working order. D:


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 8 January 2018, 18:48:52
Sorry to hear that Snare.  Hope things get better for you.  Don't worry about this little adventure.  People can go back and reread Ask Doctor Wily while they wait.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Mikero on 8 January 2018, 21:44:47
Well. I hit a drawing snag. Mike, what do you do when you hit a drawing snag?

Try a completely different style/media.

You have to go after your demons instead of letting them come for you.1



1.
I learned this on a pilgrimage when I was but a boy, in search of a legendary Lethwei master. I was attacked by a demon born of my own guilt, due to my parent's divorce. I defeated him with a swift crochet move. I then realized that every year I must find and destroy at least one personal demon if I am to be the strongest version of myself.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 9 January 2018, 14:29:26

You have to go after your demons instead of letting them come for you.


What if your demon is a tig o'l biddied Succubus?


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 9 January 2018, 20:39:33
She'll just laugh at your dinker cause she's a mean demon.

Unless you're into that, in which case she'll endlessly praise it. She's messed up.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 9 January 2018, 21:27:48
There's really no way to lose.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 9 January 2018, 23:15:02
The voice that called out to you was nasally and not at all sexy. You turn around and you can barely see the speaker standing nearby.

(https://i.imgur.com/L6DOUup.png)

The nasally voice begins to pick up again "Now tell me are you like the res- hold the phone we know who that is! You cut off the speaker before he can utter another phoneme. You assume hug stance

(https://i.imgur.com/wYZc9w2.png)

 A perfect 20 :D



Well, we now abruptly have Rez joining us. Just because that last post made me laugh and think "this is why"


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: NovaMan XP on 10 January 2018, 01:51:46
Ask Rez to become your friend because hugs.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 10 January 2018, 16:33:11
*bludgeon Mikero with Tomatoe Stick*

No touching.  Evil is afoot.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Mikero on 12 January 2018, 21:11:58
"Nice try."

And do the "nice try" dodge, obviously.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Winged Warrior on 15 January 2018, 17:43:08
*bludgeon Mikero with Tomatoe Stick*

It...

It just occurred to me that the tomato stick is Rezzo's cane (so named because of the big red 'tomato' at it's end) over what I have envisioned for the last 30 years: A gardening stake. 

I'm now quite disappointed as this means a huge deal of the Rez lore I've had has been disproven by this revaluation.  No more is the mauling tent just a cute term for Rez's greenhouse.  No more is the idea that Rez stays self-sufficient and organic with his homegrown vegitables. 

I mean, I bet you're going to tell me that Nibbles is fed little rabbit pellets bought from the local TrueValue to supplement when you're running low on flesh victims, instead of the previously assumed lettuce that Rez lovingly raised in the mauling tent.

You've changed Rez, and it's all my fault.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Mikero on 15 January 2018, 17:56:37
Enjoy your extended vacation in the Super Mauling Tent.

Or maybe this is enough to bump you up to the horrors of Mauling Tent 64.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 16 January 2018, 05:45:06
Don't worry WW.  You won't be going to the Mauling Tent.  Because I've moved it into your guts.  Nibbles is already there.  You might feel a slight horrible agony.  Don't worry it will pass.  And so will you.


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Snare on 8 February 2018, 21:49:40
Okay life is back in order.

Time to pick up where this left off soon.  8)


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: Johncarllos on 8 February 2018, 23:36:12
 8) 8) 8)


Title: Re: MMMQuest 199X - a CYOA "RPG"
Post by: TheRedPriest on 9 February 2018, 15:16:45
*continue*