Heroica RPG - Quest #61: Grim Grinning Ghosts

[PsyKater]

"So three colors right. Could have gone worse. I'd suggest this for the second round: blue, blue, blue, blue

This way we will know if orange or blue is the missing color. After that we will replace one of the first four colors and mix them. Or try eliminating the wrong color. But this is the best way to proceed. I am actually so sure, that I bold my desire, please run the second round:

1. Y | G | R | P
   
2. B | B | B | B
   

[Kintobor]

"... One right color in the right spot..."

[joeshmoe554]

"Perhaps we should check two of the colors from before, and resort them to check their locations. I would propose attempting Red, Red, Yellow, Yellow. If there are any colors in the correct locations then either red or yellow was the color in the wrong location the first time. This will also reduce the potential incorrect colors from four to two."

Edited March 14, 2013 by joeshmoe554

[PsyKater]

"Sounds very reasonable to me, Jeaux. Let's try it out!"

1. Y | G | R | P
   ++-
   
2. B | B | B | B
   +
   
3. R | R | Y | Y
   

Edited March 14, 2013 by PsyKater

[Kintobor]

"...Two right colors in the wrong spot..."

[joeshmoe554]

"It would seem three of the colors are Yellow, Red, and Blue. The fourth color is either Green or Pink. We also know that Yellow is one of the first two colors and Red is one of the last two colors. Perhaps if we were to attempt Green, Green, Blue, Blue we would know all four colors and in which half all four colors lie."

Edited March 14, 2013 by joeshmoe554

[Cutcobra]

"It would seem three of the colors are Yellow, Red, and Blue. The fourth color is either Green or Pink. We also know that Yellow is one of the first two colors and Red is one of the last two colors. Perhaps if we were to attempt Green, Green, Blue, Blue we would know all four colors and in which half all four colors lie."

"And after that we could try Yellow, Yellow Red Red."

[PsyKater]

Wait a moment. :D

"Okay, I think there are only four possibilities left:

a) Y | P | R | B

b) B | Y | R | P

c) Y | G | B | R

d) Y | B | R | G

So when we try Y,Y,R,R then we know nothing as we already know that left is yellow and right is red. When we are trying green, green, blue, blue the result would be the following:

a) 1 color in right place (blue)

b) 1 color in wrong place (blue)

c) 2 colors in right place (green, blue)

d) 2 colors in wrong place (blue, green)

This means if we go your way, Jeaux, then we know the solution in the next round. Let's try this then:

1. Y | G | R | P
   ++-
   
2. B | B | B | B
   +
   
3. R | R | Y | Y
   --
   
4. G | G | B | B
   

Edited March 14, 2013 by PsyKater

[joeshmoe554]

"And after that we could try Yellow, Yellow Red Red."

"The results of that color combination will be two right colors in the right spots. Like I said, we already know yellow is one of the two first colors and red is one of the two last colors."

[PsyKater]

Amma finally has made a decision.

[Kintobor]

"...Two right colors in the wrong spot..."

[PsyKater]

Then try this please, Jeaux:

1. Y | G | R | P
   ++-
   
2. B | B | B | B
   +
   
3. R | R | Y | Y
   --
   
4. G | G | B | B
   --
   
5. Y | B | R | G
   

Edited March 14, 2013 by PsyKater

[Kintobor]

Jeaux relays the message down the well.

"Well done..." The voice says.

A loud rumbling noise emits from the well, as Jeaux steps back.

Bursting out of the well, an assortment of large vermin pour out of the dark hole.

"Squeak squee!" ("My kin have had enough of riddles. Now we are hungry... for you!")

PREPARE FOR BATTLE!!!

Dire Rat (A)

Level 4 Vermin

HP: 22/22

Special: “For there are no cat’s in Eubric!”

The Dire Rat sings a song of his people, healing his comrades by 4 hit points.

“And the roads are paved with che-ese!”

Drops: Potion

Dire Rat (B)

Level 4 Vermin

HP: 22/22

Special: “For there are no cat’s in Eubric!”

The Dire Rat sings a song of his people, healing his comrades by 4 hit points.

“And the roads are paved with che-ese!”

Drops: Nothing

Illuminating Widow (A)

Level 3 Vermin

HP: 17/17

Special: “Now you see me!”

The Illuminating Widow disappears for a round to recover 4 health.

Drops: Tonic

Illuminating Widow (B)

Level 3 Vermin

HP: 17/17

Special: “Now you see me!”

The Illuminating Widow disappears for a round to recover 4 health.

Drops: Nothing

Angry Arachnid

Level 5 Vermin

HP: 21/21

Special: Seriously Ticked Off

The Angry Arachnid bites the opponent for 6 damage.

Drops: Remedy

PARTY

Stigveladi ("Amma") Kötturin (PsyKater) *Party Leader*

247 years old dwarven Mage (f)

Level 7

Power: 10 (Lvl 7 + WP 3)

Health: 12/12 (Base 4 + Lvl 7 + Cat Statuette 1)

Ether: 11/11 (Base 4 + Lvl 7)

Gold: 3

Equipment: Dwarven Broomstick (WP: 3), Cat Statuette (+1 HP)

Inventory: Fragment of an Opal (Gem; Ice), Scroll of Inspiration, Bedroll, Potion (2x), Tonic (2x)

Jeaux Elmfyre (joeshmoe554)

Automaton male, Ranger

Level 4

Power: 10 (Level 4 + WP: 5 + Artifact boost: 1)

Defense: 0

Health: 9/9 (base HP: 6 + Level bonus: 3)

Gold: 15

Equipment: Eminus (WP: 5; bow), Ranger's Quiver (WP+1; backwear)

Inventory: Bow (WP: 4; bow), Bedroll, Smoke Bomb, Venom, Potion x4, Holy Bomb x3, Remedy

Name: Unknown. Most call him "Em," though his real name remains largely mysterious. (emjajoas)

Age: Unknown. Presumably mid twenties.

Gender: Male.

Race: Human.

Class: Ranger.

Level 3

Power: 9

Health: 8/8

Gold: 5

Equipment: Bow(WP:5), Ranger's Quiver (+1 WP to all Bows/Crossbows)

Inventory: Smoke bomb, Grating Stone, Nostrum, Bedroll, Shovel, Pickaxe, Potion x5, Remedy x3.

Heckz Brutenhal (Eric-Su)

32 year old male Mage.

Level: 1

Power: 4

Health: 5

Ether: 5

Gold: 5

Equipment: Cheap Wand (WP 3)

Inventory: Opal (Ice), Bedroll

Zoltan (LTPro)

22 Year Old Male Human Knight

Level 1

Power: 4

Defense: 2

Health: 10/10

Gold: 10

Equipment: Shield (SP: 2), Longsword (WP: 3)

Inventory: Potion

Party Leader, please choose turn order. Everyone else signify which row you wish to attack from, and which enemy you wish to attack.

For those who are unfamiliar with how battle works, simply choose which row you wish to attack from, and which enemy you wish to attack. If an enemy is left un-targeted, they get a free hit. You may also use an item in your inventory if you so wish to, but remember that takes up your turn.

Edited March 14, 2013 by Kintobor

[PsyKater]

"Sure it was a rat, that made such a simple riddle. Get ready to be struck down by death, little scum!"

[Emjajoas]

Em draws back his bow and prepares to fire. "Perhaps we ought to send out one of our tankiest fellows against the Angry Arachnid, as I fear us squishier folk would get wrecked by his special."

[PsyKater]

Just some small stats issues:

The power of Em is both wrong, I think. It should be: 9 (Lvl 3 + WP 5 + Ranger's Quiver 1)

And Zoltan's Equipment is missing; what weapon are you using, LTPro?

[Kintobor]

OOC: Thank you PsyKater. emjajoas, can you please fix your power level on the hero statistics forum, it's currently at six. As well, you may notice before the first round the enemies stats may have jumped a little. It's just me trying to figure things out. Where they are now is where their going to stay. This fight should hopefully be a decent challenge. If not, I can fine tune the next set of enemies.

Edited March 14, 2013 by Kintobor

[PsyKater]

Thanks for the hint, I would not have seen this. Since it's just a little change, I have no objections.

Amma sees herself back in a battle. It has been a long time since she fought in Charis. There she had not much luck. Would it be better this time? And what did the others expect from her being the party leader? For a moment her thoughts wander off to a long time ago, where a lot of people listened to her. She shifts off her thoughts and concentrates on the presence.

"Guys, it's time to get back to business. Those who rested while we were guessing as well!

Do whatever you think you should do, attack whom you think you should!

But now it comes down to us being a team of Heroes! Let's mow these little rat pack down! Zoltan, since you have a shield, I would suggest that you go in front and cope with the Angry Arachnid! We others stay back. Archers, attack each one of the Dire Rat and the Illuminating Widow. Heckz, we will use our Etheral powers and cast spells against the reamaing Invisible Widow and the other Dire Rat. Jeaux, since you made a lot of very good suggestions for the riddle, do you want to attack the Dire Rat A?"

Amma makes herself ready to cast an Ice Spell at Dire Rat B from the backrow.

Battle Order:

Zoltan - Angry Arachnid (Longsword)

> Amma - Dire Rat B (Ice Spell)

> Jeaux - Dire Rat A (Eminus)

> Em - Illuminating Widow B (Bow)

> Heckz - Illuminating Widow A (Ice Spell)

Edited March 14, 2013 by PsyKater

[Cutcobra]

"Bloody vermin!" Heckz casts an Ice Spell at Illuminating Willow (A) from the Back Row .

[joeshmoe554]

OOC: Jeaux should have the remedy he bought from the groundskeeper, and only 15 gold.

"I'm afraid you'll not be feeding tonight". Jeaux fires an arrow at Dire Rat A from the back row.

Edited March 14, 2013 by joeshmoe554

[LTPro]

"Ok let's do this!" Zoltan strikes Angry Arachnid with his sword from the front row.

Edited March 14, 2013 by LTPro

[PsyKater]

OOC: Jeaux should have the remedy he bought from the groundskeeper, and only 15 gold.

The same holds true for Amma: + 1 Potion, - 10 5 Gold (= 3 remaining)

Just realized the wrong gold costs myself

Edited March 14, 2013 by PsyKater

[Kintobor]

OOC: The potion cost 5 coins, not 10. Thanks for catching that!

[Emjajoas]

I fire at the Illuminating widow B from the back row.

OOC: I'll go fix my power level now, thanks for the catch!

Edited March 15, 2013 by emjajoas

[PsyKater]

I fire at the Illuminating widow from the back row.

"Eff, or Ell or whatever your name was. Make sure you target the Illuminating Widow B!"