Loot: The Eternity Dungeon (Planning Thread)

[Marvelous Miscreant]

That's a difficult question. If you think its necessary for me to know what you're attempting as it may not be clear...then yes. But if its simply a motivation that I don;t necessarily need to know to narrate the world, then no.

I just narrate what happens in the world.

Per your example, I would say its not entirely necessary as I would simply narrate what happens when you attempt to wear the hat if you do.

[Marvelous Miscreant]

Mik_Hael wrote

You know what I always found kind of annoying in books and cartoons.

In high pressure situations where they don't have a moment to spare they are somehow capable of long rational monologues or deep conversations between other characters that somehow bend time more than traveling at the speed of light.

If you have a point...just say it. No sense in beating around the bush

[Smackgiver]

Seconded.  It never occred to me that the speaking time and action time were incongruent when I was a young comic book reader, but as I got older it started making less sense.

Fun fact - Deadpool actually calls this out in one of his issues.  When Wolverine is coming at him in mid leap, claws extended, while recounting some of his previous battles with Deadpool, he mentions that extra long word bubbles must be another of Wolvie's mutant powers.

[Smackgiver]

Gotcha.  I'll try to keep my actions/intentions as clear as possible.

[Mik_Hael]

Sorry, old habbit.

Should we factor in the time it takes for two characters to discuss a plan into the time deducted from the time it takes for a gelatinous blob to eat a fallen character, or just leave it as a little quirk of story telling?

[Marvelous Miscreant]

Just let me worry about that. Besides, the slime was a good deal away...more than enough time to shout a quick plan.

[Mik_Hael]

was the post about weapon ideas deleted? It isn't showing up for me anymore.

Re time inconsistencies: Gotcha.

[Marvelous Miscreant]

Only if you attached it to the post I deleted.

[Mik_Hael]

then yes, here's the best I remember of it.

SlowBow: A bow that shoots arrows in slow motion that return to normal speed after five seconds.

Milk Meister: A wand that gives you complete and utter telekinetic control.....over dairy products.

Question: Can I get an upper bound on ridiculousness, raunchiness, and absurdity allowed for item ideas for this game?

[Marvelous Miscreant]

I don't have a set upper-bound for ridiculousness. Nor would I be able to easily define one. I was simply going to test the limit as we go and find out through small increments where the best level might lie.

Besides I'm looking less for specific gear with specific abilities as I am for styles, effects and looks that are modular with other parts. This is because much of the loot is randomly determined by rolling up the different aspects from lists of gear, styles, modifiers, abilities, enchantments and themes.

[Mik_Hael]

Alright then, what about cursed or trick items thrown in with the good ones?

[Marvelous Miscreant]

I've got some

[Celadon's Penultimate]

 Let me know if you need any help thinking of some...I've got plenty on reserve.

[Mik_Hael]

in the mean time I guess I'll just sporadically post whatever comes to mind.

The Calamari bat of +3 entanglement: A tentacle bludgeoning weapon whose tentacles have a mind of their own. Warning may try to escape from user.

[Gentleman Vaultboy]

Why not just knock one down with your sling?

[Mik_Hael]

That is a very good question.

Hot pants: Shorts of plus 3 fire abatement.

[Marvelous Miscreant]

I really can't use too many specific items like you're suggesting. They don't work well with my gear generation system and I'd have to keep track of them separately. Besides, I don't NEED ideas...I simply would appreciate any helpful suggestions for items, abilities and themes.

[Gentleman Vaultboy]

Ice Cream Koan: holy words of a long forgotten winter goddess, reading from them will channel frost through your weapon for one encounter.

[Smackgiver]

That was my original strategy.   I didn't think I could generate the force necessary with a bullet from my sling.  I guess I should try before dismissing it as a viable tactic.

[Celadon's Penultimate]

Sticky Wicket: A mallet that, when struck on the ground, causes sticky goo to erupt from the ground and entrap the foe.