(Welcome to Seafarer of the Stars Quest! We are Geo Von Hunter, a young lad in the Maritime Academy of Stars, hoping to become a full-fledged captain!)Previous thread:>>29799784This is it. What you've been waiting for. All this time in the Maritime Academy of Stars, and now, your final is here. It's been a long journey, and now, the end is in sight. You go to your final Nautical class, where two frigates await, stripped to the bones. Professor Silver, a potbellied, smiling man, waves at you all, stepping to the front of the crowd.“Today, class, I welcome you to the realm of sailors. For this is going to be your grand final. Here, off the shores of the academy, we shall hold a mock duel, to test your weaponeering, cultural, and nautical skills! In the harbor-” He points off the shoreline, where you can see two massive islands floating in sea-space.“We have two islands, representing each side. Your job is to take these boats and outfit them with the appropriate material for the culture they represent, and fight for control. Whoever takes the flag of the other island, back to their own, wins! In the next few days, do your best to prepare for this battle!”“Now, divide into groups!”Almost immediately, you watch the crowd separate from Seigrid, and Espadan prince.. Ever since he stole that crystal and got arrested, People have been avoiding him like the plague. It doesn't help that he has a crazed, desperate look on his face. But can you really let him fail because of it?You:>Join his side.>Stay on your own.>let the Professor handle it.>other.
>>29810794>>let the Professor handle it.
>>29810794>Join his sideWildcard, bitches.
>>29810794>Join his sideHe hates us, that won't change. But we can at least do our best to try and help.Fuck following social pressure
Rolled 13 + 4>>29810794>>Join his side.
>>29810794Stay on your own side, he's cracked
Rolled 29>>29810925Second. If we, the ones who caught him, can put that incident behind us then everyone else can.
SSQ Did we get anything relevant for totally overkilling that culture presentation final?>>29810794>>Join his side.2 v 22? Were' obviously going to win.
>>29810794We don't want to create our most deadly villain now do we. Join his side.
join him. We can't alienate the guy. It's not his fault he's a dick.
Rolled 90>>29811057>It's not his fault he's a dick.I don't know why this made me laugh so hard
>>29810794>Stay on your own side.Look, he's been acting strangely and has always been an asshole.He's unreliable and we're only in the academy - how do you think he'll perform when we're actually in battle? Not worth the risk!
>>29811149how can you hope to be a leader if you abandon someone who is so obviously crying out for help? A leader is someone who takes those under them and makes them the best they can be. Your job isn't to be the best, it's improve others, and in doing so creating a set of circumstances in which you can improve yourself.
>>29810894>>29810925>>29810951>>29811002>>29811005>>29811018>>29811057>Join him.As the crowd shifts, placing distance between themselves and Seigrid, you step forward. The crowd stops and for a second you feel uncomfortable as they stare and you and Seigrid on the same side. Then, two people join you. Alantra steps over, and so does Serseri. You look and Seigrid, and give him a firm nod.You may not be friends, but at the very least, you can work together. With this, the crowd moves again, and balances itself a little bit more evenly. While the other side has quite a bit more people, you now have enough for a good-sized crew. Professor Silver claps his hand once and grins. “Excellent! Now, we have agents around the docks, so we want you find them and arrange for all the equipment you will need for your ship. Though there may be one problem.”With this, he grins. “We have an uneven amount of everything. So depending on who you go to first, you may find yourselves lacking in areas.”Each side stares at him.“well, what are you waiting for? Go! The sails and cannon merchants are there...and there!”He points in two opposite directions.You decide to head to:>The cannon merchants. +Weaponeering>the Sail merchants. +Nautical
>>29811218>Sail merchantsThe enemy ships can't fight us if we're sailing too fast to catch - plus we have the best Coutlan sailor on our team.
Rolled 72>>29811218>>the Sail merchants. +NauticalYou need to be able to go places in order to shoot themAnd you can always cutlass something to death without cannons.
Rolled 94>>29811218>the Sail merchants. +NauticalWe have less crew, let's go for outmaneuvering and not combat
Rolled 51>>29811218the sail merchants. we're lacking in numbers, so we'll make up for it in precision on the water, where their numbers mean less.
Rolled 51>>29811218Sail, movement will be key here.
>>29811218>the Sail merchants. +Nautical
Rolled 65>>29811218Nautical, gotta go fast
>>29811218Sails merchants + Nautical Speed and precision beat bulk. It will be Serseri vs. Giant Club Guy all over again!
Rolled 16>>29811218Sail merchants because SPEED and TACTICS
Rolled 98Let's start thinking about how to organize our crew. Since we have way less people we're gonna need precise work using everyone's talent to their fullest
>>29811437Agreed we need to place them in spots correctly for their skills. Serseri is going to be a asset as a helmsman
>>29811437Well Seigrid is obviously on cannons and I'd rather have Serseri man the helm while Alantra watches the sail.
>>29811268>>29811269>>29811274>>29811293>>29811295>>29811300>>29811301>SailsQuickly, you head to the Sails merchant and see three parcels set out. It's no question which is the superior, so you grab the best one, and send some of the crew members back to install them on the masts. At the Cannon merchant, however, six parcels of cannons greet greet you. Looking at them, it seems it would be hard to tell which one is the better choice.The merchant, seeing your reluctance, speaks.“Half of the packages is stock standard for a ship. The other, however, will impede it rather greatly. Use the skills you picked up in the academy, and choose wisely, whether you want close, medium, or long-ranged ones.””You look over the cannons, but Serseri immediately heads to the row on the left.“We should pick the ones in this row.”Alantra pipes up. “yes, but which ones?”The choice falls to you.>Short.>Medium.>Long.
>>29811517>Seigrid>Good at anything
>>29811541>Use the skills you picked up in the academyCome on guys, the GM is giving us a hint. What did we learn in the fighting lessons? That's right. Fighting on mid-range
>>29811541>>Long.
>>29811541>Medium
>>29811541short range, feel like we're gonna need to board the enemy to win
Rolled 69>>29811541>Medium.Balance is good.I'd like long for the kiting value though
Rolled 28>>29811541>Long.superior maneuverability with the sails means we can stay at range more easily, and if they try to come in close we'll board them and show them what it means to stand against Helmsplitter!
>>29811541Short. The speed of our sails will allow us to preform hit and run tactics especially if we use Chase cannons
Rolled 94>>29811541Medium, although I get the feeling that since we have the best sails long might have some merit too
>>29811575To elaborate: We are going to have an agile and fast ship. If we need to attack we can easily approach them, fire a salve and retract. Do this multiple times and we win!
>>29811541M-m-m-medium
Rolled 66>>29811541Remember that we are sailing in space guys.Voting for medium, we have the maneuverability to pull it off. >>29811557He showed skill in armory and culture class. Might as well let him do his best
Rolled 2>my analysis:Short: Better if we try to board, problem is they have a larger crew.Medium: balancedLong: Good if we try to use our speed to keep away while dealing damage. We can snipe them and run, snipe and run.
>>29811557>An ace hailing for a culture whose idea of war is making titan ships and blowing huge holes in everything. I think he's perfect for the job.
>>29811575>>29811581>>29811596>>29811602>>29811603>>29811627>>29811638>>29811649>MediumWith both sails and cannons in hand, you run back to the ship and get everything installed and working. As you work, a man taps you on the shoulder.“Directions to the cartography merchants and the weapon merchants, sir.” You turn to go, but the messenger taps your shoulder again.“I would recommend bringing someone with you, to better identify the best goods at the second merchant.”Looking around, you realize you can only spare two people, including yourself. You decide to take:>Serseri, cartographer first.>Seigrid, weapon merchant first.>Other combination.
>>29811599I change my vote to medium. We don't have a skilled cannonier (i think that's the term) to handle long cannons and short cannons would put us at a disadvantage
>>29811737>>Serseri, cartographer first.
Rolled 64>>29811737Cartographer first. We're going to need a good idea of the area to win. Hit and run
>>29811737Serseri. We are NOT getting in a boarding fight with a bigger crew.
Rolled 38>>29811737Seigrid, Geo needs more badass moments
>>29811737>>Serseri, cartographer first.We will be able to evade boarding with our speed so maps and evasion will best
>>29811737well if we're going to hit and run then we should go with>serseri, cartographer first
>>29811737>Serseri, cartographer firstSeems like the best bet if we're relying on maneuverability and hit & run to win the day.
>>29811811I dunno man, winning space-sea skirmishes with a bare thread crew is pretty badass
>>29811737>Serseri, cartographer first.>>29811744>We don't have a skilled cannonierYes we do, his name is Seigrid.
>>29811772>>29811792>>29811787>>29811817>>29811831>>29811835>Serseri, CartographerTaking Serseri with you, you head over to the cartographer. One map is clear and easy to read. The others, however seem to be vastly different from what you understand. There's no choice here. You pick the map you can read. Heading over to the weapons merchant, you look at the weapons left. Digging through them, Serseri comes to a conclusion.“We can arm everyone equally with equipment slightly inferior, or arm 3 or 4 of us with equipment better than their's at the cost of everyone else's equipment.Hmm. There's about 25 or so people on their boat, and 14 on yours..You:>make everyone equal.>arm 3 or 4 better.Finally, your equipment in tow, you head back to the ship, only to see the messenger again.“Last maps, sir. One to the special equipment shop, and the other to the Hull armor merchants. With this, we wish you good luck.” The messengers leave, and you go to the:>Hull Armor ship>Special Equipment shop
>>29812040>>arm 3 or 4 better.>>Special Equipment shopArmor will make us slower. We're going to be a fast skirmisher.
>>29812040>make everyone equal.Everybody will have to help.>Special Equipment shop
>>29812040This >>29812084
>>29812040>make everyone equal.>Special Equipment shop
Rolled 59>>29812040If we're in such a position, the other team should be even worse off. Average weapons should put us ahead, in general.Special equipment!
>>29812040everyone equalSpecial equipment fuck yeah
>>29812084So arm Geo, Alantra, Seigrid and Serseri?
Rolled 38>>29812040>make everyone equalAny other option leaves us too open to a boarding.>Special equipmentHoping for some mines
Rolled 27>>29812040>3 or 4 better>Special Equipment
>>29812040>make everyone equal>Special Equipment shop
>>29812084>>29812098>>29812114>>29812116>>29812132>>29812133>>29812148>>29812174>Equal, Special equipment.You walk into the special equipment shot, and what greets you is not similar objects, but rather, items vastly different. One is a bundle of flags. Another is a pair of longboats. The third is grapeshot stunners, cannon ammo meant for taking out troops (temporarily) rather than damaging the ship.You consider your options and pick:>The bundle of flags, to confuse the enemy about which is the real one.>Longboats, for extra maneuverability.>grapeshot, to take down their crew.And when you make it to the armor merchant, all he has left is some light plating. Throwing it onto the wagon, you head back to the ship. It's time for building.(Roll a 3d100, first in Weaponeering to train/arm crew, Second is Cultural to determine crew relations, third is Nautical to determine ship conditions.)
>>29812040>everyone equal>special equipment
>>29812040>>make everyone equal>Special Equipment shopGeo, Seigrid and Serseri could handle a dozen without special equipment/ I don't think we ever learned if Alantra was any good in a fight though.
>>29812236also, ship name?
Rolled 56, 32, 11 = 99>>29812236>grapeshot, to take down their crew.TO WAR!
Rolled 24, 76, 41 = 141>>29812236>>grapeshot, to take down their crew.reducing numbers seems good>Longboats, for extra maneuverability.also acceptable.
Rolled 46, 66, 1 = 113>>29812236Taking the longboats
Rolled 80, 4, 57 = 141>>29812236Grapeshot baby!
Rolled 76, 47, 1 = 124>>29812236>grapeshot, to take down their crew.Time for a good old sea battle.
Rolled 57>>29812267The Rusty Bucket!Or "CHIM"
Rolled 47, 9, 27 = 83>>29812236>>29812267>ship name?Geocider
>>29812236>grapeshot, to take down their crewThat'll help make up for our low crew number if it comes to boarding actions, at least.
Rolled 54, 17, 60 = 131>>29812236longboats, how is that even a question ?
>>29812267I propose "the St. Guillaume"
Rolled 70, 100, 37 = 207>>29812290>>29812278>>29812273So, is it each of the best, or the one with the best results overall.ex: 56, 76 and 41orex 2: 24, 75, 41 (since the total result is larger)
>>29812319>>29812310>>29812304>>29812295>>29812290>>29812278>>29812273>these rollsThis is what we get for talking about how great our rolls always are.
Rolled 4, 59, 40 = 103>>29812236>grapeshot
Rolled 27, 40, 13 = 80>>29812334It's probably each of the best. good job btw
>>29812267Trinity, since we have at least one member from each nation in our crew.
Rolled 65, 16, 56 = 137>>29812334seconding this, but damn those are some nice rolls
Rolled 94, 36, 28 = 158>>29812267>>29812267Ship name:>Victory
Rolled 92, 34, 16 = 142>>29812236>>29812267GrapeshotS.S. Luvboat
>>29812236>>Longboats, for extra maneuverability.>>29812267"S.S. Lack of Gravitas"
>>29812267I change my vote from St. Guillaume to CHIM. Because why the fuck not?
Rolled 78, 16, 69 = 163>>29812366I like that one. Mix well with that 100 in culture
Rolled 76, 96, 59 = 231ship name: Invincible or enterprise
Rolled 57, 56, 24 = 137>>29812430third for trinity
Rolled 74>>29812236Do all our bonuses apply?+5, +10 and +10 isn't it?
>>29812366>>29812430>>29812484Fourth for Trinity
Rolled 57, 53, 74 = 184>>29812446those namesthose roles damn nigga
>>29812366voting
>>29812546*rolls
Rolled 57, 95, 93 = 245I'm hoping it's the best of all rolls, and not just the 3 rolls of the bigger total.
>>29812631by odins beard
>>29812446Enterprise is a classic. Seconding.
>>29812631I hope too. That would mean we get a 94/100/93
Rolled 31, 7, 15 = 53>>29812631>mfw this doesn't count
>>29812682+5/+10/+10
96+Weaponeering-Worse Weapons: AMAZING100+Culture: SUPERB74+Nautical: BETTERScale goes (FAILURE(-10 to Roll)DREADFUL(-5 to Roll)EXPECTED(No penalty/bonus)BETTER(+5 to Roll)AMAZING(+10 to Roll)SUPERB(+15 to Roll)Work on the crew goes better than you expect. With the three best fighters in the class, the troops seem to fight on an AMAZING level.Thanks to your extreme culturedness, you have no problems relating to any of the troops. Their Crew relations are at a SUPERB level.The ship turns out well, but given the time limits and everything else, it is merely at a BETTER level.You have a+5 to steering.You have no disadvantage at any range.Once during this battle, you may use the map for a +5 bonus to any roll.You may use grapeshot and elicit to take out the crew rather than the ship."Are you done down there?"Alantra's voice calls to you, and you look up."Almost." With a few deft swipes of the brush, you finish the paintjob, and lean back."Trinity." Serseri says. You look at her. "Like it? I figured it would work." She nods once at you, and resumes whatever she was doing before. Meanwhile, you notice a weight slide down the rope.It's Alantra. she peers at the name. "Oh...Is it because we've got people of every nation here?" You nod, and she smiles. "That's a great name!"You allow a grin on your face, and turn to the crew, who looks upon their work. Opinion seems to be divided on whether or not to take a break, or continue practicing. Everyone in the group looks to you.>"Well, take a break. We've got a long day tomorrow!">"Keep going! We're will work as one!"
>>29812737>>"Well, take a break. We've got a long day tomorrow!"
>>29812737(Didn't notice that 93. Please replace BETTER with AMAZING for the nautical roll.)
Rolled 59>>29812737>"Well, take a break. We've got a long day tomorrow!"Now we'll raise morale, brothers.
>>29812737take a break, rolling anymore can only end badly
>>29812737Always take a break the night before. We don't need an exhausted crew.
>>29812737>>"Well, take a break. We've got a long day tomorrow!"Can we post a guard to watch our ship?
>>29812780How many rolls do you take?
Rolled 74, 21, 22 = 117>>29812737>take a breaktomorrow, we gotta give em a speech, boost morale even more. We'll work so well as a team, the enemies wont know what hit em.
Rolled 85>>29812833all
Rolled 28>>29812737This is gonna be one sexy ass break
>>29812831This, someone keep guard. Sabotage could really fuck us over since we are betting on mobility
Rolled 95>>29812881Why do you think Geo, Seigrid and the two cuties will get drunk and wake up tomorrow, on the same bed? rolling for that
>>29812908
Rolled 4>>29812908mah nigga
>>29812908Here we go!
>>29812953u runed et
>>29812902We should volunteer ourselves for that task. We are, after all, the captain. Besides, that'll probably give a nice boost to our morale.
>>29812773>>29812789>>29812831>>29812846You tell the crew to take a break, and you are met with resounding cheers. With great cheer, everyone heads towards the mess hall. Stories, are told jokes are made, and every so often, whoever's working as sentry reports in to say "All's well!"You stare at the crowd, when suddenly, someone calls you out asking for a speech.As the place goes silent, you:>give them a rousing speech.>give them a cautionary speech.>Decline. Speeches aren't your thing.
Rolled 60>>29812998rousing speech! rolling cultural to bring everyone together
>>29812908Difficulty: 1000
>>29812998>give them a cautionary speech.Hubris shall not be our downfall.
Rolled 64>>29812998>Rousing speechPussies need not apply
Rolled 37>>29812998>rousingThey'll follow Geo into the depths of hell
Rolled 65>>29812998I wan't people to be chanting "HELMSPLITTER! HELMSPLITTER! HELMSPLITTER!" by the end of this night.
Rolled 99>>29812998>give them a rousing speech
>>29812998>give them a cautionary speech.Let's treat this seriously. We can party insanely after we win.
Rolled 14>>29813095Amazing speech eh?
>>29813096We aren't partying, we're activating our bloodfury. Tomorrow we crush the enemy with our superior teamwork.
>>29812998>give them a cautionary speech.
Rolled 68>>29813095as expected of Geo
>>29812998rounsing speechSpend the night guarding the boat with seigrid
>>29813153They will believe in us who believes in them.
Rolled 30>>29813095
>>29813192good call. we gotta make sure this guy's head is in the right place.
>>29813031>>29813064>>29813073>>29813089>>29813095>>29813192>>29813198>>29813248>Rousing Speech.The room goes silent as you stand up and take a deep breath.“Friends, look around you. Were are a varied, crew, each hailing from different lands, and different origins.” You pause.“But it does not matter! For what is this ship called?”“The Trinity!” someone calls, and you nod.“Yes! We named it not after any whimsical thought or dream, but the goal, nay, the fact, that if our nations unite, we can over come any obstacle!”the crowd cheers, and you continue.“Within the span of three days, we have done what many of our ancestors would have considered impossible. We have created a grand ship, using the strongest points of every single nation!”You look around the crowd, and find your officers.“Our Quartermaster, Serseri! Our Sailmaster, Alantra, our Mater Gunner, Seigrid!” Cheers go up, and you ready yourself for that last line.“Believe, not in yourself, but in your allies! Believe in us, who will believe in you!” With that, you slam down your tankard, and walk onto the deck, to the beat of “HELMSPLITTER! HELMSPLITTER!” Once you exit topside, you find it to be a quiet contrast from the rowdy mess hall. As you relieve the guard from duty, you quietly take over for the rest of the night.There is no sleep for the captain.Only planning for his crew.The next morning, you ring the bell, and wake up your crew. The fall out of their bunks and ready themselves. Positioning yourself on your island, you look towards the docks, eyeing Silver's figure.He raises his hand.And fires a gun.The match has begun.“What are your orders, captain?”
>>29813446Take a look at the map first.
Time for me to go sleep. Good luck everyone, and thanks for the threads, OP.
>>29813446You hear Alantra call out from the helm.You reply:>Full speed. We meet and engage over cannonfire on their side>Full speed, brace for ramming!>Medium speed. We engage in the middle of the area.>Medium speed. We ram them in the middle.>Slow. We wait for them to come, and fire.>Slow, we engage them at they try on dock on our land.
Rolled 65>>29813446>Full speed. We meet and engage over cannonfire on their side"Let's try to close our gap to their base, if worse comes to pass we'll rush their island"
Rolled 69>>29813446Time for some recon. Stealth up and keep an eye out, we need to see our enemy before they see us.
Rolled 68>>29813510>Medium speed. We engage in the middle of the area.
>>29813510Full speed. Cannonfire
>>29813510>Medium speed. We engage them in the middle of the area.
>>29813510>>Full speed. We meet and engage over cannonfire on their side
>>29813510>Full speed. We meet and engage over cannonfire on their sideWe blitz and catch them off guard. Push the offensive, make them panic.
Rolled 98>>29813510full speed engage.
>>29813591Yar!
It's too bad we couldn't give a pre-battle speech."Ready your breakfast and eat hardy. FOR TONIGHT WE DINE IN HELL!"
Rolled 22>>29813534>>29813535>>29813536>>29813551>>29813560>>29813566Ahoy, lads! Yer ready for BATTLE?
>Full speed, Engage.On your command, Alantra starts issuing orders to the sailors, who quickly hop to it. You watch as she sends the ship forwards, subtly adjusting the wheel in order to get the best performance out of the ship. As expected, the quality of your sails send you rocketing forward.With your sharp eye, you notice that they have long-range cannons. Perhaps sensing your thoughts, Alantra sends the ship in a dive, angling to get below their field of fire. As she spins the wheel, turning the ship\ on the side, you hear Seigrid down below.“Ready! Aim! Fire!”The deck rings with the sound of cannons thundering, and his steady aim is rewarded by damages on the ship's keel.You got in a great shot.Unfortunately, their armor is far to heavy to be taken down in one salvo.Their ship turns as your does, presenting cannons ready to shoot. As they do so, you watch as two longboats drop off from the ship, ans zoom towards your island. They will reach it in 3 or so passes.You decide to:>head to their island and take their flag. The game cannot be won unless both flags are present.>Try and take down their ship. With less people, now would be a gareat time to use the grapeshot.>try and take their ship, and gain control of both vessels. Victory would practically be assured.>other.
>>29813844>>head to their island and take their flag. The game cannot be won unless both flags are present.
Rolled 35>>29813844grapeshot these faggots
Rolled 76>>29813844Grapeshot this shit. The main danger is their ship, once that's out of the way we can deal with their scouts.
>>29813844How many people does a long boat hold?
Rolled 88>>29813844>Try and take down their ship. With less people, now would be a gareat time to use the grapeshot.>Take down the longboats
>>298139512, but It can be piloted by 1.
>>29813844We cant rush their island, their long-range cannons will tear us to shredsuse the grapeshot on the longboats, take them for ourselves
Rolled 83>>29813844>Try and take down their ship. With less people, now would be a gareat time to use the grapeshot.eat shit
>>29813844storm their ship, then use their long range cannons to destroy the boats going toward the island
Rolled 4>>29813998forgot to roll
Rolled 29>>29813844>>Try and take down their ship. With less people, now would be a gareat time to use the grapeshot.
Rolled 89>>29813988rolling
Rolled 11>>29813844Grapeshot their main boat>>29813988That's a big waste of ammo, those have no defense once we've dealt with their main boat
>>29813909>>29813942>>29814111>grapeshot“Seigrid! Load the grapeshot! We move on them now!”You hear Seigrid relay your orders, and down below you hear the mechanical clunks as the rounds are changed.As the opposing ship fires, Alantra spins the wheel, turning the ship once more. The spinning sides take away some of the damage, and in return, you have a great angle on their top deck.“FIRE!”Seigrid's voice rings out one more, and across their ship, you can see crewmen drop.Their response? You slowly see the ship turn.It's aiming to ram you.You: >Order a retreat.>match their speeds, so the ships get stuck.>Let them ram you, and prepare for boarding.>Attempt to reach the island.>other.
Rolled 48>>29814126>>match their speeds, so the ships get stuck.
Rolled 43>>29814126Retreat, they have no way to maneuver correctly with their crew asleep. Take down the small vessels and we've already won
Rolled 39>>29814126>Attempt to reach the island.Outrun them and get the flag
Rolled 50>>29814126>>match their speeds, so the ships get stuck.Still want to board but I'll be damned if they're ramming the Trinity.
Rolled 11>>29814126Kill the longboats
Rolled 28>>29814126>Attempt to reach the island.We knocked out the ship so let's go for the flag.
Rolled 65>>29814126let them ram you and prepare for boarding. We need to take the ship now, and use its cannons to fire on the longboats, otherwise we risk losing our flag. Once we have the ship in our possession, we can have a few people move to our main ship and take their flag while the newly acquired ship defends our island.
Rolled 60>>29814126Rush the island, our speed is our strength, they cant fire with their crew KO'd
Rolled 57>>29814126>Attempt to reach the island.Let's use our speed to at least cause a stalemate, then we battle them out for our flag.
Rolled 74>>29814158>>29814182>>29814187>>29814239>>29814242Pfft Guess the dice want us to get sunk.>>29814126>Order a retreat.
Rolled 55rush the island
Rolled 11>>29814126>Attempt to reach the island.We'll make it
Rolled 87>>29814291>>29814126We still have bonuses
>>29814397+15, +10, and +15, right?I totally forgot.
Rolled 50>>29814126Go straight for the island!
Rolled 29the dice gods are cruel today
Rolled 82>>29814449You're correct.
>>29814158>>29814187>>29814262“They want to ram us? Let us show them what we're made of! Helmsman, match speed!”Alantra salutes, and you watch as the ships head to each other on a collision course. With a savage shattering sound, the ships collide, and you quickly hop over as the 10 or so crewman left rush at you, you fire your pistol. One down. Another rushes into range, but you backstep and fire your pistol from the hip, taking him down as well. Drawing your cutlass, you charge into battle. A side-step here, riposte there, It's so easy taking down the crew, you almost don't notice the hulking Coutlan behind you swing a massive, iron-studded club. Almost. Sensing a presence behind your head, you duck, and it narrowly misses your skull. As he pulls it back and advances upon you, you:>get Serseri to deal with him.>fight him yourself.>Flee.>Other.( noted a lot of people said get to the island while typing this up, so it will happen after this fight. Please roll 2d100 so I can know the results.
Rolled 32, 63 = 95>>29814527>get Serseri to deal with him.She'll kick his ass, she's way better than us in close quarters
Rolled 81, 14 = 95>>29814527TAG TEAM BATTLE GO!
Rolled 49, 47 = 96>>29814527>get Serseri to deal with him.
Rolled 8, 83 = 91>>29814527>29814527Time to win>get Serseri to deal with him.
Rolled 40, 99 = 139>>29814527>Other.> Tag team him with SerseriThose two are like designated enemies.
Rolled 1, 74 = 75>>29814527>>get Serseri to deal with him.
Rolled 31, 7 = 38>>29814527The Combat instructor told us there is a time to concede defeat>get Serseri to deal with him
Rolled 46>>29814527sersei can handle him. have seigrid take control of the guns and take out the longships while you and some others reboard your ship and head for the enemy island.
Rolled 80, 87 = 167>>29814591>>2981462381/99Success!
Rolled 39, 17 = 56>>29814527>tag team him, preferably finishing him with a headbutt
Rolled 38>>29814702Not a bad roll there either, mate
Rolled 22>>29814682second roll
Rolled 95, 3 = 98>>29814704This man is going places. Show him the true meaning of the name "Helmsplitter"
>>29814750>This_kills_the_Coutlan.jpg
>>29814572>>29814591>>29814612>>29814623>>29814638>>29814663>>29814682>>29814704>>29814750>>29814804You yell for Serseri, but you notice she's a bit occupied keeping your troops from harm at the ship's helm.You need to lure this big guy over there. Darting in, you slash quickly with your cutlass, hoping to draw his complete attention more that anything else. With his massive, speedy swings, you know you can't parry him. Slowly but surely, you get him where you need. As he swings down, you drop your weapons, and tightly seize the club. For an instant, you hold him still.That's all Serseri needs. Leaping from the helm, she drops down on him, stabbing the back of his neck. He shrieks in agony, and when he drops his club, you grab ahold of both his arms, and and pull him into a devestating headbutt. As he collapses onto the groundyou smile momentarily at Serseri before turning to Seigrid.”Take control of the long cannons and shoot down those longboats. Alantra, get us to that island!”She throws you a quick slaute, and begins peeling the boat away from the other. You dash for the railing, and jump, landing onto the boat with a tight roll. Within moments, you quickly land ashore, run towards the pedestal. There's two empty slots to put a pole in.And no flag. You curse momentarily, and realize what has happened. They must have removed their own flag. So it must be....On the longboats!They need to get them into the pedestals to win. Running towards the shore, you see the two longboats zip around, rapidly charging direction to throw off cannon fire..You yell at your crew to:>Stop firing. You'll settle it on this island.>Shoot them down. You can get the flags later.>other.
Rolled 85>>29814987>Stop firing. You'll settle it on this island.I suppose we go for this
>>29814987>>Shoot them down. You can get the flags later.
Rolled 43>>29814987>Shoot them down. You can get the flags later.We can fight the on land if we miss.
Rolled 21>>29814987Shoot them down.
Rolled 52>>29814987I know seigrid can get them, he's our weaponeering guy, and they have to get closer if they're going to get their flags to the island. Keep firing on them while those of us on the island keep their pedestals on lockdown. Be wary of people they may have been left behind guarding their island, and have seigrid consult the maps for more efficient firing.
>>29815074>>29815084Guys, we have two ships and cannons. The longboats have no ability to fire back.Send Trinity out at full speed to fire on the longboats and keep the enemy boat behind to cut off any boats from getting too far away.
Rolled 69>>29814987stop firing, we outnumber themthe island will be easy pickings
Rolled 24>>29814987Fire everything
>>29815074>>29815084>>29815185>>29815203>>29815227 You tell Siegrid to shoot them down, You watch as he aims one of the smaller cannons. It fires, and you watch as the boat speedily zips way. You watch, flabbergasted by his bad aiming skills, then the boat suddenly stops. You think for a bit, and realized he just lured it into a dead zone, killing the engine. He turns to the second and fires once more. It was an amazing shot, taking out one of the men on the boat, but unfortunately, not the other. He leaps of with the flag, and looking towards the other one, you watch as he swings himself on a rope, landing onto the island as well. The duo seem to be cautious, for they wait patiently for any sort of opening as they approach you.You can't bother to wait. You fake an opening by lunging for one, and one of them takes it. You turn to grab him, but as you do so, the other his you with the flag. They both slip past and raise the flags to the pedestal-only to drop unceremoniously.You turn back to see Alantra and Serseri carrying stunner rifles, and giving each other a high five. Letting loose a grim, you pick up both flags and:>Head for a longboat.>Head to the main boat.>Other.
Rolled 5>>29815399>Head for a longboat.Faster this way
Rolled 60>>29815399>head for the main boattrinity will have this victory. Pick up seigrid on the way, and the 4 of us will put the flags in together.
>>29815399>>Head for a longboat.
Rolled 53>>29815399>Head to the main boat.Savour the victory!>>29815455Agreed, Seigrid and Geo put on one flag while Ser
Rolled 42>>29815399WHAT IF THE FLAGS ARE DECOYSmake sure we keep some competent people around on the island to keep an eye on things.
>>29815470while Serseri and Alantra put on the other*
>>29815399>Head to the main boat.I only counted 3 people on longboats that could hold 4.Besides the entire crew is going to have this victory together. That includes the trinity.
Rolled 54>>29815399>Head to the main boat.
>>29815399>head for the other longboatWe need to account for all enemy crew to be sure of victory - they're been crafty so far and they might have purchased the fake flags.
Rolled 80>>29815399>Other: Check the longboatsthen>Head to the main boat.
>>29815616>>29815615thank you. I'd hate to lose that way.
Rolled 2>>29815399Other long boat.
Rolled 46>>29815399Alantra and Serseri stay on the island to watch for stragglersSiegrid and Geo take the longboat +1 flagThe rest of the crew takes the main boat +1 flag
>>29815455>>29815470>>29815497>>29815530>>29815532>>29815616>main boat, check longboatsChecking the longboats for any sort of decoy or traps, you ensure they are indeed, empty. Boarding the Trinity once again, you order full sails back to your island. Carrying the two flags, you jump ashore once you land, and stare at the pedestals.Two men stand in front of you, the last line of defense. You look at them carefully. Unlike you, they seem fresh and energetic, ready for a fight. For a second they look at you cockily, swinging their swords and flexing their muscles.Then Serseri, and Alantra hop down, holding weapons, and Seigrid follows, massive blunderbuss in hands. The rest of the crew follows suit, swords and guns at the ready.You look at the two again, who immediately drop their swords and run away. Passing a flag to the girls, you and Siegrid take the other. Holding it up, you allow for rest of the crew to gather and place their hands on the poles as well.As one, you all thrust in the flags together.“Victory!” the cheer goes up into the night sky, and as you collapse in exhaustion, you look up the starry sky, where a plethora of fireworks explode, bathing you all in a variety of colours.The clean-up was uneventful. With everyone having spent so much energy, you retire to your bed. The next few days are a blur. Paperwork is handled, grades are finalized, scores made. However, as the papers pass you by, all you can think of is one thing.>What's going to happen to you and Alantra?>What's going to happen to you and Serseri?> What's going to happen to you and Seigrid?>What's going to happen to you and everyone else?>other.
>>29815870>what's going to happen to us?Also, are the nations at war, or what?
Rolled 19>>29815870>otherWhat's going to happen to me and Shep?
>>29815895>no, but small skirmishes do happen now and again. You feel as if war might be brewing soon.
Rolled 51>What's going to happen to you and everyone else?I honestly hope we can get all our mateys on our crew!And no, no commitments right now...
>>29815910oh you.what's going to happen to me and seigrid? Bros before hos.
Rolled 80>>29815870>What's going to happen to you and everyone else?Need more time to choose, OP.
>>29815870>>What's going to happen to you and Alantra?We're countrymen. She'll probably be the one we have the most contact with after this.
Rolled 22>>29815870"What happened to those orks i left stranded on a moon?"
>>29815870>What's going to happen to you and everyone else?Wost comes to worst this is going to be the greatest pirate crew ever.
>>29815870>>What's going to happen to you and everyone else?
>>29815895>>29815969>>29815989>>29816073>>29816194All you can think of is what's going to happen to you and everyone else? This academy has been a great deal of fun, but what happens out there, upon the real seas?Your thoughts are muddled, as are everyone else's.Then, one day, Professor Silver calls you into his office. As you head inside, you notice two things. Firstly, Alantra is there. Secondly, a man dressed in the clothes of a Royal messenger has is there as well. Seeing you at the door, Silver waves you in.“Come in, my mate, take a seat.” He turns to the messenger. :”This was the captain I was telling you about. Snatched victories from the jaws of defeat, and did it with half the crew o' the-” You notice the messenger simply stares at Silver flatly, who coughs.“Ahem. Well, uh.., as you may not know, I represent the Astravan Monarchy when it comes to dealing with this school, and am responsible for recommending the best students for Her Majesty's Navy. And you two, have been sele-”The messenger interrupts, his voice cleared and measured. 'Alantra Vander of the Vander Estate, and Geo Von Hunter, of the Hohenstaufen Estate, you have graduated from the Maritime Acedmy of Stars with flying colours. Your actions have earned you the respect and interest Her Majesty, Queen Adelida, who personally extends her invitation for the two of you to become established commissioned officers, with all the privileges and duty the rank of Ensign entails. What say you, Alantra and Geo of Astrava?”You look at the man, and back at Alantra. She stares at you, and for some reason, you know that whatever you answer is will likely be hers as well.You look at the messenger, and say:>Yes.>No.
>>29816285>No.What about r friends?!
hell yes! isn't this why we joined the academy in the first place? Now we can sail the seas for a living!
>>29816285>yes
Rolled 82>>29816285> NoWe shall be smugglers corsairs, buccaneers, brigands, and privateers.But most of all we shall be pirates.
>>29816285Yes
>>29816285>No.We take to the seas with our multinational crew
Rolled 87>>29816285I want Seigrid and Serseri on our crew...If we say yes neither of them will be available, right?
>>29816285>Yes.We stick with the Navy until they give one of us a ship and then we break off and shanghai Serseri and Seigrid for our crew.
>>29816285>No.Nope
>>29816387I'm pretty sure we already established ourselves as law-abiding with that seigrid thievery thing
>>29816436You ask about your compatriots. it seems Seigrid intends to join the Espadan army, and Serseri will return home to her people.
Rolled 7>>29816285>Yes.
>>29816285>>Yes.
>>29816529Then all the more reason to be free of a leash, answering only to Davy Jones and the spray of the ocean!
>>29816512Pretty sure we only did that because he was stealing from Serseri.
>>29815870>No.I don't like that>>29816529What are the careers available outside of the military?
>>29816285No.
>mfw it's still tied...
>>29816285we should probably adopt a "wait and see" attitude. We need to see our other options before we go rushing into a career like this
>>29816529If we don't join the military what are our career options?
>>29816285We only achieved victory by working together with people from the other two nations. Even if we can't convince Seigrid and Serseri to stay with us, we should still try and preserve the Trinity. We've seen what we are able to achieve when we work together. Allying ourselves with a single nation is not our calling... but maybe unifying them is.
(okay, I planned for separation, but if you all meet up before the midpoint in the next quest will you join the navy?)
>>29816696I'd like to join the navy. It'll get us a ship at least.
>>29816696Sure.
>>29816696Sure, I guess.
>>29816696sounds good to me
>>29816696Let's do it.
>>29816724There must be other careers, like merchant vessel, pirate, corsair transport.
>>29816696I suppose, so long as there are sea shanties.
>>29816696That alright.I still want us to go AWOL and recruit our Final exam ship crew once we get a ship though.
>>29816724>>29816728>>29816730>>29816746>>29816747>>29816754>Sure.“Sure.” the messenger nods at your worlds, and looks at Alantra. Stunned for a moment, You watch as she sits, frozen. Then, a tiny nod. “Y-yes.”The messenger writes something down. “I see. Another messenger will be in contact soon. Best of luck.” He leaves, and before you can turn to Alantra, she excuses herself.With this, you have chosen the door you walk through.The graduation ceremony passed in the blink of an eye. Speeches were sounded, stories were remembered, but like all good things, it must come to an end. As you walked around in that main hall, you passed by acquaintances and friends. People would often, wave or tap their foreheads. Bernke, the club-wielding Coutlan, gave you a shake in the style of his people, and a few others hugged or thanked you.As you walked out the main hall, you noticed Seigrid standing where the two of you first met. Nodding at him, you turned, and looked up and the inscription.“Still sure you know what I means?” you ask, and he shakes his head.“Not at all, thanks to you. You know, I was a real dirtbag when I came here. Showing off, gathering lackeys. I was cocky. But extremely jealous. That's why I attempted to steal that crystal, and why I hated you so much.' He pauses, and looks at his hands.“When you caught me, I hated you more than anything in the world. And yet, when I was at my lowest, you stood by me.” he turns, and sticks his hand out to you.“So thank you.” You:>Shake his hand.>Don't shake his hand.
>>29816791For what purpose? And what makes you think they'll join a deserter?
>>29816821>>Shake his hand.
>>29816821>Shake his hand."I hope we meet again, Seigrid"
>>29816821>don't shake his handbros hug
>>29816863This guy knows it.
Rolled 27>>29816863>>29816821Actually yeah, shake it but then turn it into a hug.
>>29816821>Don'tGive the most manly hug you can.
>>29816821>Shake his hand.>Then hug>>29816828Because there are three types of legitimate governance in the world and were overflowing with the most important one.
>>29816821>Shake his hand.He realised the errors of his old ways. That's more than enough reason to respectfully shake his hand.
>>29816821>shakethen>hug
after this they'll be changing our nickname from helmsplitter to lotso huggin bear
Rolled 38>>29816995He just hugged 3 people, and they're all named characters. hugs are how he starts the mind control
>>29816863>>29816896>>29816912>>29816926You shake his hand, and pull him in for a hug. He hugs back and grins. “Unfortunately, we still have a score to settle.”You smile back. “99-98, my favor?”He shakes his head. I think it's “98-99, in favor of me.”You shake your head and wave him off.You go down to the docks, and sit, waiting for a transport to take you back home.A tap interrupts you reverie.Turning around, you see Serseri, and the two of you stand there, staring at each other.You give a little wave.“It was nice serving with you, Serseri. Thanks for helping me out.”Her face turns red, and she pull the hood of her cloak down. “Y-you too.”For a moment, you both stand there. Then she darts in, and wraps her arms around you tightly.A hug. She's giving you a hug.You:>hug back.>Stand there awkwardly.>other.
Rolled 87>>29817046>hug back."I'll miss you"
>>29817046>hug backHUGS FOR EVERYONE! This is the warmest quest ever. I swear if someone tries to go in for the kiss i won't forgive you.
Rolled 33>>29817082What if we just feel up her butt?
Rolled 90>>29817082"Y-you too" got her some points Geo will take some time to decide on which girl is best girl
>>29817046Hug back!
>>29817046>>hug back.HugQuest is the best quest ever!
>>29817046>>hug back.
Rolled 64>>29817046>hug back.>'I promise this isn't the last time we see each other'>>29817112I feel so warm.
>>29817046>otherSmall peck. Just on the cheek. Then run for your life.
Rolled 27>>29817046>Hug back"If we ever see each other again, give this to me."Give her something valuable to us.
>>29817136I think Imma change my hug vote to second this.
>>29817136I think I'm in okay of this along with the hug and the many good phrases
>>29817046Hug back and kiss her.
>>29817136Eh, why not. Add this to our action.
>>29817159>>29817195y'all are dead to me
>>29817046>y-you tooAHAHAHAHAHA
>>29817069>>29817082>>29817108>>29817112>>29817126>>29817131>>29817154>Hugs.You move to hug her, but with a subtle turn of her body, she slips out of your grasp, and into the crowd around you. You call for her, once or twice, but there's no response. Resigning yourself to your fate, you sit, and wait. It is not long before a transport back to Astrava shows up, and you board early, and stare out at the people milling about.“Catch.” You turn to see Alantra behind you, tossing a small wooden box your way. You catch it, and flip it open. Inside is a glowing red crystal, smaller than your palm.“Serseri was panting when she fond and told me to give you that. She must have been running all over the place trying to find you.”You stay silent and stare at the crystal.“Hey, cheer up, it's not the last time we'll see them all, you know.” She leans against the railing.“We'll all see each other again someday. I know it.”You:>agree with her. The future is bright.>Stay neutral. Right now, the future is pretty grim.>Other.
>>29817207Just a peck on the cheek.At least where I come from it's a sign of a good friendship.
>>29817249>>agree with her. The future is bright.Time for High Adventure!
Rolled 2>>29817249>agree with her. The future is bright.Rainbow, Sunshines and HUGS!
>>29817249> Full pessimism
>>29817249>>Other.>Hug Alantra. Your burning future tells you to grasp victory!
>>29817249The future IS bright. This is our prized keepsake. There's no way the gang isn't meeting back up again. For now, things are looking great.
Rolled 98>>29817249>Agree the future is bright!Tie the gem around your neck and look majestically into the fucking distance like the end of Pirates 3
>>29817328lets not rush into this. There will plenty of time to hug alantra since we're going to be doing the same thing.
>>29817375But if we get our combo to three we can triple our hug multiplier.
>>29817355Good call. We've got an iconic swordwhale gem necklace and a badass nickname. We're well on our way to being one of the coolest admirals of all time.
Rolled 1>>29817412>hug multiplierI'm making a quest just to make this an official system.
>>29817284>>29817287>>29817331>>29817355>Agree.“Yes. Someday, we'll all meet up again.”“Hey, Geo.”You turn to Alantra, who pecks a quick kiss, right on your lips.As you stand there flabbergasted, she leans against the railing and turns to you. “I think that personality of yours...is why I like you so much!”Together, the two of you stand at the aft of the ship, staring out toward the horizon. Towards the setting sun.And though you may not know, Serseri and Seigrid are doing likewise. Though you each part in a separate direction, you will meet again soon, in the future.Upon that endless sea.
>>29817423you have hugged an enemy.double hug.triple hug!m-m-m-monster hug!you are on a hugging spree!
>>29817537Got a Twitter OP? This is a quest I really want to follow.
>>29817537Best end.
>>29817555Also, will this continue or is it a one-shot?You've quite a deep world, but it doesn't feel like you're intending to carry on.
Rolled 15>>29817537Great end, mate.Do you have a twitter or can you give an approximate date for the next thread?
>>29817537>With this, Seafarer of the Stars Quest has ended for now, but will return next weekend, same time, same place, on Sunday! (Though, I am considering running saturday too. What do you all think?)Also, uploaded to suptg at>http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/29799784/>http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/29810794/Please, vote on the Quest, so the archives can stay around a little longer!Comments? Questions? criticism? lay it on me!
>>29817573He said we'll be meeting them later on in the story, which implies there'll be more.Plus he said "arcs" so...
>>29817552>>29817575>>29817552I third this. If this part is ending, I need to know when this quest is back on. I'm very attached to these characters.
>>29817573>I've done one-shorts before, but I'm definitely going to continue here, until we reach a clear end or interest dies.
>>29817601>(Though, I am considering running saturday too. What do you all think?)Personally I'd love to play more of this quest, but you should do as it best suits your life/schedule, OP.Also:10/10 thread
so, wait. Someone explain to me how twitter for quests works, because I've never done this.
Rolled 62>>29817601So help me god if we don't end up as an independent nation ship like SeaLand with a crowd of mixed race mixed gender Harem i will butt clench to no end.
>>29817675>Make a twitter account>Post it on /qtg/>Update it when your quest is going start
>>29817675Basically you make an account and tell us it's name.We start following you there and we'll see when you post the date you'll do it/link to the thread, whenever you do it.
>>29817675You make a Twitter calling yourself SSQM or something, post the link in this thread so we can follow you, then post a link to your threads on Twitter as you make them. EZPZ
>>29817601You ran for ages which was awesome, you knew when to timeskip and which bits were interesting and important, which was fantastic, and you knew how to give enough detail without becoming too verbose.Have you done this before? because I could swear you must have put away a huge number of que- >>29817621Fair enough then.There were a number of spelling errors here and there, missed letters at the start of words usually. I expect you're just typing very quickly, and it was easy to figure out what you meant.I fucking love space piracy, so you had better continue.>>29817675Just post a few hours before the quest begins, and post the link when the quest starts. Remember to notify for any delays/cancellations.I'm sure you'll figure out the particular's of creating a twitter, there are enough fools on it that I doubt it's hard.
alright, twitter created at @SOTSQM. Should i bother posting it in /qtg/?
Well, good night everyone. Hugs all around!
>>29817922Yeah, it'll be added to the twitter directory.
>>29817922Yep. See you next time, mate!
Alright, i suppose that's it for the night. thank you, everyone, and good night!
