Heroica RPG General Discussion

[Brickdoctor]

You have stacked font tags, which I cleaned because that's one of my things I'm OCD about. Here's what your last post of that battle looks like in plaintext:

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As you can see, the rich-text editor is really messed-up.

This is why I never use RTEs.

I'm beginning to realize this game is way more complicated and takes way more strategy that I suspected

Most QMs with beginner parties won't use too many of the more complicated effects; the intent behind the more complex effects is to make things interesting for more advanced players. I'm sure you'll figure things out just fine.

[Actaeon]

Most QMs with beginner parties won't use too many of the more complicated effects; the intent behind the more complex effects is to make things interesting for more advanced players. I'm sure you'll figure things out just fine.

That's very encouraging, thank you.

[Endgame]

My new title is probably well deserved.

[Flipz]

Yeah, I know I'm not responsible for that particular item, but there certainly has been many others during these past three years...

I suppose it's just happenstance that I tend to gravitate toward them...

Most QMs with beginner parties won't use too many of the more complicated effects; the intent behind the more complex effects is to make things interesting for more advanced players. I'm sure you'll figure things out just fine.

That's very encouraging, thank you.

Yeah, the idea is to ease you in, rather than throwing everything at you full force.

[Actaeon]

Yeah, the idea is to ease you in, rather than throwing everything at you full force.

I think I threw myself into it by reading quests of higher levels and by trying to keep up with your talk of spells and being immune to negative effects!

[joeshmoe554]

My new title is probably well deserved.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Endgame]

Reading my offhand comments in the QM Lounge, I see, Flipz.

[Kintobor]

Or perhaps a little pink pony came and told him...

[Endgame]

Well, dammit.

[Kintobor]

I just so happened to have remembered your comment, and was curious myself to see if you really did leave things on the back of ALL of your notes.

Seems doodling is also one of the Regret's preferred past times, along with burning down orphanages and j-walking.

[Flipz]

I wasn't even aware that the quests were interconnected! This game gets better and better

Just a heads-up: it's by no means a requirement, but you may want to read through the three Quests in The Dastan Trilogy, and perhaps even Quest 92. Sort of how 102 is loosely tying in to past Quests of Zepher's without really requiring any foreknowledge of them, 104 will be featuring a LOT of familiar faces.

Well, dammit.

What, you thought you were the only one who conspired with Kinto on a great many things?

[Brickdoctor]

My new title is probably well deserved.

Yes, yes, it definitely is.

[Zepher]

Can I just reiterate how overused "immune to negative effects" is these days?

Keep reiterating it! You may not have noticed, but the amount of enemies I have that are immune to all negative effects have radically gone down since you told me to lower the number of immunities.

Point taken. It's just that negative effects are damn effective, and if there's only one enemy in the battle (as boss battles usually go), it's easy for the party just keep the boss from hurting them with effects while chipping away it's health.

That being said (what I said earlier about how they're going down) I agree with Sandy too, balancing is tough, and immune to all negative effects certainly has it's place!

I might just as well half the level of the boss straight away if I don't make it immune to weakened.

I think that's a kind of bad argument. You could say that for any effect.

Not all of them are, some are standalone quests that don't have any bering on anything else, others are part of storyarcs, the main storyline is a combination of several storyarcs, most all of which are done by Sandy, but there are other storyarcs done by other QM's that have very little relation to it.

Sadly, the main story line of Heroica is entirely Sandy's work (though it's very good work at that), but there are other quest arcs that are fun to follow, even though they'll have absolutely no effect on the ending and are not allowed to change Olegia/Eubric/Heroica in any way.

Edited June 15, 2014 by Zepher

[Actaeon]

Just a heads-up: it's by no means a requirement, but you may want to read through the three Quests in The Dastan Trilogy, and perhaps even Quest 92. Sort of how 102 is loosely tying in to past Quests of Zepher's without really requiring any foreknowledge of them, 104 will be featuring a LOT of familiar faces.

I'll read those for sure. If it helps me in the quest, I'll consider it a bonus. These quests are fun to read. Besides, I've got 20 days to wait anyhow.

[Flipz]

I'm sorry, the whole "woodland version of Heroica" thing is just too dang cute.

[Zepher]

It's been around for a while! I don't think I'll ever love a little critter more than I love Poletad, because he was the first and bravest, but I'm having fun with the others as well.

[Flipz]

It's been around for a while! I don't think I'll ever love a little critter more than I love Poletad, because he was the first and bravest, but I'm having fun with the others as well.

Oh, I know, but every time I try to take one of them seriously (except for Poletad, he's a badass), I just become overwhelmed by this impulse to scoop them up and cuddle them.

It's basically the same effect as doing a Google image search for "adorable kittens".

[The_Customizer]

Oh, I know, but every time I try to take one of them seriously (except for Poletad, he's a badass), I just become overwhelmed by this impulse to scoop them up and cuddle them.

It's basically the same effect as doing a Google image search for "adorable kittens".

I really must have missed something, what exactly are you talking about?

Also, Google image search for "Babies with Mustaches" is just as good.

[Sandy]

But anyway, HRPG will not end this side of the decade.

How nice that you're making such promises on my behalf.

But I really do hope it continues as long as there's players and demand for it. Nothing lasts forever, though, and even I might one day feel tired of managing it, but when/if that day comes, I hope there's another enthusiastic person willing to sacrifice 7-14 hours a week for this game.

Sadly, the main story line of Heroica is entirely Sandy's work (though it's very good work at that), but there are other quest arcs that are fun to follow, even though they'll have absolutely no effect on the ending and are not allowed to change Olegia/Eubric/Heroica in any way.

Don't say that! All the quests have shaped Olegaia in their own way, and while their effects to the main storyline might be minimal, this would be a much poorer and more streamlined game world if I was solely responsible for it.

When the story climax approaches, I will contact all the QMs that have hosted quests in Eubric to make ties between all the different factions that are in power in the city, so you will have a say about the ending.

[The Chosen Minifigure]

Are there any plans to make a Scifi version of this? Something like, "Galacticius", or "Galactic union of bounty hunters".

[Vash the Stampede]

I think people discussed something like that once, for when Heroica ends. But that won't be for a long time yet.

[Khorne]

"And you Eric, you are a MONSTROUSLY CONCEITED ANNOYING MERCILESS ARROGANT MURDEROUS GREEDY XENOPHOBIC KNOW-IT-ALL! YOU JUST WANT TO KILL PEOPLE FOR THE FUN OF IT! And it also happens that you think you're always right, EVEN WHEN IT IS OBVIOUS THAT YOU AREN'T! You didn't just want the reward, you wanted to massacre the mutants ENTIRELY BECAUSE THEY WHERE MUTANTS! You think that because they're deformed, something by the way that is entirely beyond their control, that they are automatically inferior, YOU ARE WORNG!"

Yep, quite accurate . BUT, he's actually also quite loyal to his beliefs and people he cares about (which mostly coincides with people who have earned his repect in some way). Eric gets along just fine with Hybros and Erdathcath (and Sarge, hell, he's not even as apathic to Althior anymore as he was at first), so they probably view him in a different light. Throlar, however, is on his bad side, so yeah, that's pretty much an accurate view of how Eric probably comes across on someone he doesn't quite like .

With better luck on rolls, you could've decimated the mutants before the demon even appeared. And with the combination of the changed weather boosting certain elements and the four types on the demon, you could have brought it down fairly quickly - but with a big risk. That was the point of the battle.

Yeah, the change of weather was a plus for us and you're definitely right, they could've been taken down and the battle could've been won. Still, I don't think it would've been worth the possible risk of permanent mutations and the cost of all the lost consumables, because, like I said, we're not even halfway the quest . If this would've been the final endboss of the quest, then I'm sure that the party would've made a stand and fight. Hell, I would've tried for one, but now, it just didn't really seem worth it to me.

There's more to the reputations than just the Expert Classes - if you stick around for the climax of the main story, that is.

For now, Eric has most reputation among the Bonapartes. It would be quite ironic to see him fighting on their side to preserve their House in the climax, them being the faction he wishes to see removed most .

In other news, I am absolutely convinced that the 100th quest has a party that's well-deserving of this landmark quest. The character interaction has been brilliant.

Khorne, it really is great to have you back.

Thanks! I really ought to go on another quest with Pretzel again .

Edited June 15, 2014 by Khorne

[Palathadric]

Thanks! I really ought to go on another quest with Pretzel again .

Well, I like you, but I don't like you that much.

I'll read those for sure. If it helps me in the quest, I'll consider it a bonus. These quests are fun to read. Besides, I've got 20 days to wait anyhow.

If you want I'll give you another whole list.

I've got a lot of favourites.

[Zepher]

Don't say that! All the quests have shaped Olegaia in their own way, and while their effects to the main storyline might be minimal, this would be a much poorer and more streamlined game world if I was solely responsible for it.

When the story climax approaches, I will contact all the QMs that have hosted quests in Eubric to make ties between all the different factions that are in power in the city, so you will have a say about the ending.

I mean change them in a significant way - our quests won't lead to a split in the Hinckwells, for example, even if it threatens it. Even before the quest begins the heroes know that can't be the ending. BUT you're right in saying that it's a little narrow minded of me to phrase it the way I did - all quests do change the environment of the game, of course!

And I have never heard you say that before, as far as my knowledge goes (which, as we discussed days ago, isn't always perfect) but that is incredibly incredibly encouraging! It sounds difficult to hear what we have to say and tie it all together, but I am absolutely certain it will make for a better finale. Thank you for letting us (or just me, in the case that everyone else already knew that ) know!

[Sandy]

And I have never heard you say that before, as far as my knowledge goes (which, as we discussed days ago, isn't always perfect) but that is incredibly incredibly encouraging! It sounds difficult to hear what we have to say and tie it all together, but I am absolutely certain it will make for a better finale. Thank you for letting us (or just me, in the case that everyone else already knew that ) know!

I haven't been very vocal about it because a) the finale is still out of sight and b) my plans for it aren't exactly finalized. But I would very much like for it to involve all featured factions influencing Eubric - not just the seven main Houses. And that's where I need the help of the other QMs.