Inactive [LP CYOA] Overlord

[treave]

I would really like to demand the multicoloured slimes' utter loyalty in exchange for protecting them from the black slimes.

That outcome is obvious enough that it shouldn't really need to be spelt out.

I would also like to capture the Black Slime Lord and interrogate it about the Dark Lord. We already know it cannot be done by freezing, but how about a force cage?

You would try, but what makes you think the freezing part is necessary for the self-destruct to trigger?

 

[ScubaV]

I'll go C > A

Let's see if we can have our cake and eat it too. (probably not)

 

[a bear named spigot]

I would also like to capture the Black Slime Lord and interrogate it about the Dark Lord. We already know it cannot be done by freezing, but how about a force cage?

You would try, but what makes you think the freezing part is necessary for the self-destruct to trigger?

need to keep in mind that the slime lord is just a collection of slime that is shaped like a human and talking to us, it's not an individual separate from the rest. presumably it could just grow a mouth or whatever on any ball of goo and talk through it.

 

[treave]

need to keep in mind that the slime lord is just a collection of slime that is shaped like a human and talking to us, it's not an individual separate from the rest. presumably it could just grow a mouth or whatever on any ball of goo and talk through it.

Uh, what does that have to do with anything I said?

 

[a bear named spigot]

need to keep in mind that the slime lord is just a collection of slime that is shaped like a human and talking to us, it's not an individual separate from the rest. presumably it could just grow a mouth or whatever on any ball of goo and talk through it.

Uh, what does that have to do with anything I said?

it was directed at storyfag but i couldn't be bothered going up to find his post to only quote him

in my head it made sense who I was talking at

 

[treave]

it was directed at storyfag but i couldn't be bothered going up to find his post to only quote him

If you click on the arrow you'll be taken directly to the quoted post. Pretty nifty function.

 

[Esquilax]

Yawn. Codex going soft when there's an opportunity to side with someone who isn't a goody two-shoes. What else is new?

B

I was considering going with C, but that's sure to unite both slime armies against us on their own turf. Not smart. If we had someone powerful with us, like Rin, I'd be willing to roll the dice and take on both leaders with the aim of subjugating all of slime-kind, but it is a terrible gamble in our position.

 

[a cut of domestic sheep prime]

Yawn. Codex going soft when there's an opportunity to side with someone who isn't a goody two-shoes. What else is new?

B

Yawn. Esquliax picks the gay option. What else is new?

Seriously tho, I just noticed the reference to the Test-Run LP:
Black guy named QuekQuek.
Black guy named QuackQuack.

 

[Esquilax]

Yawn. Esquliax picks the gay option. What else is new?

Technically they can both present as whichever sex they want, so really, we're just deciding which tranny we'd like to fuck the most.

 

[treave]

Reminder that Overlord is a socially-aware LP project aimed at generating public discourse.

 

[Nevill]

need to keep in mind that the slime lord is just a collection of slime that is shaped like a human and talking to us, it's not an individual separate from the rest. presumably it could just grow a mouth or whatever on any ball of goo and talk through it.

While this makes sense, I wonder why the queen referred to the 'main body' and made us walk all the way to meet her before talking to us, even though she initially suspected that our goal is to get to her.

I suspect the 'commanding body' is unique enough. The hive might be able to reform it with time, but it can not happen 'at will'.

Black guy named QuekQuek.

He needs more nigga-speak to become a viable option.

That, or an inner fedora voice.

 

[lightbane]

You know, since this game seems to run on high-fantasy and parodying anime tropes, I propose the following to see if Kek is really worth any trouble:

First, ask why the Dark UnderLord of his is so interested in this forest in the attempt to cause him to reveal more info about this new entity. Second, regardless of what happens, mention that if he's so interested in this territory, then he should know that fighting here wouldn't be a good idea due the risk of accidentally destroying our surroundings during the following battle.

If he agrees and follows us to a clearer space in order to be able to fight without reservations, then he's a honorable foe... Which means he's also foolish. Erd should take advantage of this weakness to catch him off-guard.
If he pretends to agree and he tries to attack us when we least expect it, then he's a smart foe... Which means he's not trustworthy at all and therefore not worth listening to his preposition, since he was probably not going to keep his word.
If he doesn't listen and simply attacks right here and now, then he's too impatient and/or too dumb to be of any use for us.
It's a win-win situation regardless of the outcome.

Lastly, assuming both Lucy and Aria are here, Erd could give the latter his metal sword he has stored in his inventory, then enchant it with Gygadine. That should allow her to give us minimal assistance.

 

[Nevill]

Kek has shown himself both dumb and arrogant. Normally when you meet an uncertain factor you want to find out more about them.

He only knows that we kicked his ass before, yet he still promised to crush us personally if we oppose him. I don't think this is a threat he can follow through.

He is an enforcer, a muscle. I suppose he is good for what he is.

 

[Grimgravy]

A - Black jelly beans are the worst. We need the tasty colored jellies.

 

[treave]

If he doesn't listen and simply attacks right here and now, then he's too impatient and/or too dumb to be of any use for us.

He'd be dumb too if he fell for your tricks to stall and dig out more information from him.

 

[lightbane]

Well, these are guidelines that do not have to be followed literally, for not to mention it is an ancient villanous tradition to politely answer any question related to their plans and objectives (although it applies more to the evil leaders than their henchmen). Same case with offering your enemy the possibility to join your side instead of killimg him outright.

In any case, I am sure Erd will know what to do.

That reminds me: oddly enough the Demon King was quite shy about explaining his world domination plans, in spite of being such a follower of established traditions.

EDIT: I haven't fully counted the votes in detail, but by now I believe A won by majority of points.

 

[Storyfag]

A.

 

[treave]

Final tally:

A - 10
B - 2
C - 6

edit: Was going to update immediately, but other stuff popped up so it'll have to wait. Maybe Monday.

 

[Azira]

Monday, eh?

 

[lightbane]

Looking forward to see a brutal match/one-sided carnage with Kek's battle. Hopefully Erd will try something more imaginative than spamming LIGHTNING BOLT!! Gygadine over and over again. Perhaps summoning Barbatos' Gauntlet, then overcharging himself with Battle Aura to knock out Kek with a single punch will do the trick. Either way, I wonder how will Rin, Arlin, Z and the gobbos will react once we bring them these jellies.

Actually, perhaps it would wise to delay our department in order to capture a few of the incoming knights to keep the pink slimes "entertained", lest they start getting "too friendly" towards Arlin, the goblins or even Mercant himself.

 

[Tigranes]

Kek has shown himself both dumb and arrogant. Normally when you meet an uncertain factor you want to find out more about them.

He only knows that we kicked his ass before, yet he still promised to crush us personally if we oppose him. I don't think this is a threat he can follow through.

He is an enforcer, a muscle. I suppose he is good for what he is.

This is basically my impression of Quekquek. He is annoying, and so he should be killed.

A.

 

[Azira]

Monday, eh?

 

[Kipeci]

Treave still has nearly 19 hours before it ceases to be Monday on Howland Island.

 

[lightbane]

Well, at least things are progressing fine so far. These days I've started reading Epic and well... I must say it has an excellent writing and awesome setting. Now I get the whole "Theseus trama" thing, along with Gobblecock's wisdom about how "smart evil is actually quite boring" thing (which would explain why the Codexers went full retard with Dio Brando Genes). However, the CYOA press page has some chapters missing, or the previous vote count not always included, which means that the chosen course of action is not always apparent.

Nevertheless, treave, have you considered doing a short CYOA work for ChoiceofGames? I'm sure you would be able to write a good story with little issues.

 

[Nevill]

along with Gobblecock's wisdom about how "smart evil is actually quite boring" thing (which would explain why the Codexers went full retard with Dio Brando Genes)

It's the other way around. 'Codexian evil is actually quite retarded'. See, this one is much more accurate!

I had this theory that we (as in, the players) count as 'evil' something that we can't rationalize. Just like we downplay some things done by Erdrick which would normally be perceived as 'good' because there is a cold calculation behind them - or at least, it exists in the minds of the players.

Therefore only irrational characters are considered 'truly evil'.

However, the CYOA press page has some chapters missing

Can you link those? I was the one making the index, so it is quite possible, but I might be able to fix that if I knew what you are referring to.

Also, do you know that chapter names are clickable and that they link to the forum posts? You can thus easily check what the vote was - usually the results are on the last two pages.

treave's CYOA always struck me as more ambitious than the ones you can commit to paper with all the alternative routes explored. Sure, we only get to see one development of the story in this format, but it takes us places.