(NOTE: I screwed up the numbering here and only realized it when I reached the end of the page. It's a lot easier to just run six posts here and four on the last post of the page, rather than copying/pasting crap to fix it, so there you go.)Post #461, by Dr. Andonuts
"Pikachu, as long as you are making Sound Stones, you might as well send one to Tim," said Nathan. "You never know, he might find a Sanuary Location."
"Now we can continue on towards Titanic Ant, if everybody if here," said Nathan.
How did he send one to Tim? Magic? And if your magics are that conveniently useful, why do you even need the damn things?
Post #462, by Tengu Man/Makron
Ness, Paula, Jeff, Darth and Mani thanked the lower village elder and proceeded onto the Fire Springs.
Onto the Fire Springs? That's gotta hurt."I don't understand how Diamond Dog could be neutral in this." Ness pondered what Darth had told him about Carbon Dog earlier.
Look at me look at me! I know something Ness doesn't know! Aren't I cool?"Maybe we'll find out soon enough." Mani said as they enter the cave of the Springs.
I have to begrudgingly admit: Tengu was pretty good at the IF game.
Tense fail. Go with either 'says as they enter' or 'said as they entered'.Many of the monsters were actually pretty easy, even for just Ness, Paula and Jeff alone, unlike those in some of the other sancutary caves.
"Is it me, or have they become easier than I thought?" Darth was ponderous on the situation as they climbed the rope to Carbon Dog...
Tengu's way of saying 'f--- you' to pogopunk and anyone who pays attention to his nonsense about the enemies being stronger.
Post #463, by Chris
"Incredible! It's even more amazing than when you see it in the video game!" Juliana exclaimed.
Yes. Even with modern graffix, real life tends to look even more realistic than video games."I know. What should we see first?" Chris replied.
"I don't know. Everything!"
And so, the two started exploring Saturn Valley. They visited the doctor, the hotel,and the shop; they entered the cave where the Mr. Saturns sometimes like to talk; they stood on the little mound above Saturn Valley.
Sometimes the Mr. Saturn (the plural is Mr. Saturn, not Mr. Saturns) don't talk at all, and instead stare at you with a distant, vaguely psychotic look in their eyes for hours on end. Just depends which day you show up.They visited the hot springs and drank Saturian coffee.
Saturnian, one presumes he meant to write.Finally, it was time to set off to face Trillongage Sprout.
Trillionage. F---, is everyone taking classes at the Loid Academy?Soon, the two of them were fighting Ranboobs, Tough Mobile Sprouts, and the like.
Which makes no sense because they all disappeared when Ness whacked Trillionage Sprout a long time ago. Well, I suppose it makes sense, if you accept the premise that (a) Trillionage Sprout is back now and (b) This has something to do with Chris/Juliana/Assorted Other AC's, that the Ranboobs, etc. would also be around.They fought their way through the cave, and out into the narrow valley beyond. There, they encountered more enemies, and started weakening.
I guess I ought to quit bitching about this and just accept it as it is.
"Well, I'm glad I picked up a few peanut cheese bars back at the shop." Chris said.
What we need is an AC with some genre awareness. 'Well, I'm glad I'm an AC!'They stopped and ate for a minute or two, then continued on. They entered the final cave, and found a Coin of Slumber that Chris took and equipped.
OK, sorry, but I really have to bitch again. Ness took that Coin of Slumber a long time ago. WHY THE HELL DID HE PUT IT BACK?They saw a Shining Spot ahead, and, after wishing each other luck, spoke to it.
Suddenly, an explosion of color surronded them. When the color cleared, they found themselves face to snout with a living landfill. THIS was Trillongage Sprout.
He did it again! He apparently really thinks it's spelled 'Trillongage'.The battle was difficult, but Juliana and Chris emerged the victors.
To be honest, I like this a lot better than reading a page full of 'Chris dodged quickly! Juliana attacked! 118 HP of damage to Trillionage Sprout!' You're AC's, we know you aren't going to lose (or if you do it won't actually harm you in any meaningful way), let's just say 'we win' and move on with it. I can respect that.They stepped beyond the cave, and approached the Milky Well. The Sound Stone absorbed the melody, and they drank from the well to recover themselves. They returned the way they came, through the caves, and returned to Saturn Valley.
Ideally you'd write a compelling battle scene, but that's beyond the grasp of this crew, so Chris's way really is best.
During the night, while most of the Mr. Saturn's were asleep, Chris left the hotel to take a walk around the village. It was such a peaceful place; so beautiful, so quite.
Here you should think of Tim the Enchanter saying, 'Quiiiiiiiiite.' and then setting off a bunch of explosions.A wonderful place to build a home. Perhaps, when this little adventure was over with, he would live here, in Saturn Valley.
I'd reckon the Saturn Valley Zoning Board had better start preparing for one hell of a population explosion. Also: Whatever happened to all the angsting about staying at the island or going home to your dear worried friends and family? Seems like at least Chris got over it and said to hell with the friends and family pretty quick.It started as a rustle of wind, and Chris didn't pay any attention to it. Soon, though, he noticed that none of the trees were moving, yet the sound was getting louder. He turned around just in time to see a Starman grabbing him and taking flight through the air. "HELP!!!" was all he managed to get out before Saturn Valley was out of sight, and Chris realised that he could only be headed one place: The Starmen Operation Base, directly beneath Stonehenge.
This would be a great time for PSI to develop selective amnesia and forget he exists. I'd love to see how Chris would react to that.
Post #464, by Little Yoshi
Tim quickly ducked behind the Foppy King with the Sound Stone, and recieved the power of Rainy Circle!
After that, he ran for his life, thinking Falcon and EBPoo would not be pleased with him getting the power of Rainy Circle.
This guy really fails at IF. That's just god-awful. F--- Falcon24 and EBPoo; more to the point, you can't access Rainy Circle until you've ended the existence of Shrooom!, who is kind of blocking the way to it. (Unless you tunnel through the wall, perhaps.) It's more or less even money whether Falcon24 just ignores him and takes a hit of that power himself anyway, or gets rips--- pissed off and throws a tantrum.He suddenly, got a psychic call
[Tim...Tim! Chris was kidnapped by a Starman, and has probably been taken to Stonehenge Base. Your in Winters, right? You need to help him!]It was from Juliana.
Who there is no evidence at all can use telepathy.[Will do! Hey, are you gonna help me?]Tim replied.(only for Juliana to decide)
The sad thing is you kind of needed those apparently idiotic tags, to prevent some moron from trying to make the decision for you. However, what I don't get is how, say, Chris can decide on Major Asshole and Anthadd's behalves that they want to split off and form their own group, with no input from them. Why's that OK, but for, say, EBPoo to drop in and decide whether Juliana wants to help Chris is not? Anyone?[Luna, just wanted to suggest that once you're done with Lilliput Steps, you should go to Pink Cloud, since you have the Frankling Badge.]
These were the days before private message systems on forums. I can only imagine the way people would plan things out pages in advance if we had those, but back in 2000, there was no easy way to contact people who didn't provide contact information (and most people didn't).
Post #465, by SirMontyG
"Hee hee, I wonder why Chris and Juiliana wanted to go one there own..."
*NO ROMANTIC INUENDOS IN THE IF FORUM* stated the booming, omnipotent voice from above.
"Sorry, sorry!" Sir repented. "Okay, so they want us to take out the Plague Rat, easy enough, but how do we get there?"
Hahahaha. He wasn't given much choice in the matter, but that's a pretty good riposte by Major Asshole. It's just enough to irritate PSI322 while giving her no clear opportunity to respond, either as the forum god or as an IF writer. Chris is too timid to respond to any such attack anyway, so he doesn't matter."If my engine hadn't gone out I'd use my starship" Osman stated
"And none of us know PSI teleport..." Anthadd added.
"What about Dungon Man's sub? No wait, that's in Scarabia.." Sir thought
"We could call for help, oh wait..Specter took out the Weird Junk stuff which included the phone.." Osman pondered
Again, you can tell this is pretty old, because no mention at all is made of cell phones. It was only ten years ago, but cell phones were not really known technology to 13 year olds then. If this were written today, at bare minimum you'd get 'I can't get a cell signal here' or 'looks like Electro Specter trashed my phone.' And instead of constant telepathy spamming, you'd get txtn."We could ask for a ride telepathicaly, but that could take forever.." Anthadd tried
"Well, we've ruled out just about eveything, heh, we could swim for it.."
"Across an ocean? That's crazy, Sir!"
"Hmm, any other ideas?" Anthadd asked
"...
WAIT! I think, yes they are!" Sir took a flyer out of his back pocket
"Lets see, April..April...here we go: Runaway 5's No Running Back Tour stops in Deep Darkness April 19-23! They could still be there!!"
Hurring out Tenda Vilage, the three headed to the civilized portion of Deep Darkness.
I have to admit, that's fairly creative, coming up with some semi-important portion of EarthBound nobody's snagged yet. His spelling is still god-awful, though."...but freedom, freedom's what we've really sought! Woo, baby! oh ya!" Lucky scremed at the end of the song. The croud of monkeys and legit busnesmen erupts with applause
"Well, it's been great, but we're outa here, baby! Catch us next.." "Waiiitt!!" A distant cry is heard
*Pant* Pant* "whew, you guys are lifesavers, you know that?"
"Scruffy! what yall doin down here?" the Drummer asked
"Scruffy?" Andthadd and Psiosman in unison
"uh..heh, that's just my nickname..urAnyways, We could really use a lift, think you could help us out?"
"Sure, man!" The sax guy said, "but we're only headed to Summers, would you need to go there?"
"It's better than staying here!" Anthadd said "Besides, from there we can get supplies and use a phone."
"Then let's get movin! oh ya!"
The Runaway 5, plus the three guests all piled into the black bus and headed for the water.
"Ok, guys roll up your windows, I bet it's gonna get a little damp.." and with that, the tour bus zoomed into the ocean...
"Ugh, being an indain is so boring.." Thought the man looking southward into the purple sea.
Noble Warriors are not Indians.*vrrrrrr* "Hmm, what the?" *SPLASH* all the indian could see was the bottom of an odd vehicle flying out of the water and over his head.
"Man, I knew I shoulda built that casino.."
Veering into some very non-PC territory here. Major Asshole is living up to his nickname yet again."WOOHOO! Turn the volume up, baby!" and the bus blasted through the desert, bass blasting and dune hopping. The vehicle has remarkable handling and suspention for a busfull of musicians and equipment.
"Um, Sir, how do you know these guys, anyways?" Psiosman inquired
"Oh, I met up with them before you got here, I played a few gigs with them before the whole beat the sanctuary boss thing came about. Heck, I said goodbye to these guys so I could talk Chris into getting of his rock and go out adventuring with Juliana! Heh, duleing saxes will always sound awesome, isn't that right?"
It's no more ridiculous than what Tengu's doing with Team Ness."I can still take you any day, Scruff." the Sax man replyed with a smile
"Heh, after the fighting's over I'll hold you to that!"
After making it through the second ocean, the tour bus drove up on shore of the resort of Summers. "Well, we're playing at this new blues cafe they've got put up here. Took out an old Truck Stop to put this in, I think the kids here will like it." The secondman of the group said
His name's Gojasu, which translates, basically, as 'Gorgeous'. He's the one played by John Goodman."I'm sure of it! Well, I really owe you guys one thanks!"
"Forget it, Scruff. Good meeting you Ant, Osman. Come see us play sometime, allright?"
To be honest, I'd already forgotten Osman was here.And with that, the bluesmen walked into the cafe.
Post #466, by Dr. Andonuts
Nathan had been fiddleing around with his sound stone as they walked towards Titanic Ant. Suddenly he held it out to Pikachu. "Pikachu, look at this," Nathan said.
[Yeah, its a sound stone, so what?]
"No, really look at it."
[Its just a sound stone. Now can we go back to...]
"Didn't the orginal Sound Stone have 8 spaces for melodies?" interupted Dave. "Then how come this one has 9?"
"You guys know what this means, right?" said Nathan. "There is a 9th your sanuary location out there that wasn't in the game. And we have to find it. Pikachu, you had better tell everyone to be on the lookout for a 9th your sanuary location."
Oh yeah? Well, my Sound Stone has 68 spaces![Notice to all SM.netters: There is a 9th your sanuary location out there somewhere. Be on the lookout for it. We need to get it before Falcon and EBPoo do.]
Man, this was written for Tengu Man to hijack if anything ever was. Of course, if I know him, he will turn his nose up at it and come up with something else to do that renders it moot, if he can.
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