Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/10/17(Sun)15:37 No. 245130 ID: 93e8e3
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>Injuries: Severe, but not incapacitating

"So, let me get this straight..." Mayor Bloodwick asks, in response to my barrage of questions.

"You want a regeneration power to heal those cracked ribs of yours? Really? You didn't even think to ask about worker's compensation?"

"I didn't think I had worker's compensation for villainy."

"Well duh. Of course you don't. But don't you think it'd be reasonable to ask for compensation before asking for super powers?"

"...You've given me 3 super powers in as many days. I don't see how-"

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/10/17(Sun)15:38 No. 245131 ID: 93e8e3
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"No excuses!" He suddenly shouts, pointing at me viciously. "Besides, you already have regeneration. Do you really want more for something as tiny as cracked ribs?"

"I do? Since when! I never bought that power." I reply in disbelief.

"Bah! It's in the contract! You should learn to read before you sign things, stupid kid."

"I've never even SEEN my-"

"No excuses!"

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/10/17(Sun)15:38 No. 245132 ID: 93e8e3
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After a lot of talking and pointless bickering, I eventually get the stubborn old mayor to tell me the logistics of it. Turns out that everyone who enters this... "program" of his gets a few things just for signing up. Their reflexes, strength, and endurance are all brought up to above the human average, and they heal at a significantly faster rate than normal. Specifically, for about every day a wound would normally take to heal, it takes only an hour. For instance, my black eye that should've lasted 3 weeks or so was gone within a day and a half. This fast healing isn't perfect, however - I'd still need medical treatment to set the bones in place, in the event of a broken arm or whatever, but the time stuck in bed is drastically reduced. It seems this basic suite is just complementary, to help rookie survivability. I am not entirely sure I like the sound of that.

"Kid, take 3 days off, go rest in bed. They might be healed by 2, but it is better to be safe than sorry. Now get out of here, my secretary says the Hollow Queen is here and I like her more than you."

"Ah, wait! I still want to improve my powers quick."

"Gah, fine! But make it quick."

I was really thinking of spending my FX to get regeneration, but with this sort of fast healing in place, I don't think I need to. It's not like I'm so busy I can't afford a few days off.

I'm leaning towards fire control powers, but improving my teleportation some more might not be bad either. I really feel like I am lacking oomph when it comes to hurting things, but that line about "rookie survivability" makes me think pumping defense isn't bad either. Not that I particularly want another stalemate like I had with the Don.

Man, already having regen threw all my FX plans for this meeting right out the window.

>The Mayor informs you that your initial list had a typo on it! Superweapons are only supposed to be worth 2 FX per use. You can only use one Super Weapon per encounter, however. [The wiki has been updated appropriately]

I'd say more firepower, more finesse of the fire, then teleportation, in order of importance.

Super strength to put some power behind your punches, and either we spend a lot of money and get control of fire or improve our teleport.

We could also improve our regeneration so that it's actually useful in combat.

Teleport string and minion six pack would be nice.

Also buy more FX and get super strength.

>>245132
Some extra defense and some super strength to put some extra power behind those punches. Doesn't have to be anything truly spectacular in way of strength, just a little something to make sure that people will feel it when we punch them.

If we got anything over after that we can upgrade the teleportation a bit.

Bedrest is the better option, boy.

Alright. So that $1700 can be channeled into 5 more FX (with $200 left over), giving us a minumum of 7 and a maximum of 12 FX.

I suggest one upgrade to Teleport Range for 3 FX. That gives us 100 meters per second of charging, which is good for getting around in the city, and much faster than we can run or fly.

I also agree with any firepower or strength upgrade to give us more oomph to our blows.

And then you know what? Let's get minions. I get a feeling we're going to be seeing our old friends again soon, and we'd hate to put on a disappointing show.

Down for a few days? When your boss just gave you a sweet new job? You are Baron Obsidian, and you should be a goddamn phoenix of rage! See if we can't bump up regen by another x10 when enflamed, and be able to quickly recover bad wounds with FX on the fly.

And then we need to shoot fire somehow or another. I say flaming obsidian projectiles would be cool.

Buy at least one minion as some kind of bodyguard. He can do all the little things you're too important and occupied for.

We're fairly squishy so far, as evidenced by being punched by a mob boss. We either need to shore up our defenses, get more mobile to dodge attacks, or add firepower so we don't even need to defend. I vote firepower.

What about teleport string over range?

I think chained teleports would be good for those close fights.

Let's spend money to gain as much FX as we can and spend half of it on teleporter range, then we should be able to reach the moonbase after our next heist.

>>245148
I'm definitely backing this. Being able to teleport as frequently as we can think to do so is highly desirable and would improve our survivability immensely. Throw a range increase on top of that, and we'll have enough FX left over to buy ourselves the ability to, say, flare our aura up into a proper flamethrower attack. That's nine, save the last three for our next fight and go home.

>>245151
we don't even know what's in that moonbase. There could be a whole load of good stuff in there just waiting for us. I say we try to get to that little treasure trove as soon as possible.

>>245179
true true.

Looks like we have to pull of another heist today.

hmmmmmmmmmm

Rob a jewelry store.

NO BETTER!

Find some random mooks off the street and make THEM rob a jewelry store, while you rob the museum to get the generic priceless gem being displayed there for one week only.

Better teleportation, some ninjas.

Fireballs. Also, minions. Minions are awesome, as evidenced by last fight.

>>245302

Minions are good. Especially if we're gonna do that heist. In fact, let's use minions in >>245183
plan, as opposed to trying to pick random mooks off the street.

Pyro Troopers and some extra toughness. Regeneration won't matter if we can just shrug off the hits.

Teleportation is a silly way to get to the moon. Blackwick's a villain, he should be hijacking the Space Shuttle.

MINIONS!

If nobody else wants them then I guess fire control.

Suggestion 2010/10/18(Mon)01:11 No. 245542 ID: 1ef7bb
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In order of importance,

I'm going to vote for Minions ahead of anything. They are handy, loyal, and apparently expendable, if the Don is to be believed.
We should also get Fire Control, so that we can actually manipulate fire and throw it from our shield. It would also be useful for actually dousing and spreading flames.
I don't think we can teleport to the Moon Base unless we actually blow all our FX and most of our money on that in one go. But we could probably upgrade it a couple times and be able to get to that Villain's Shop that was mentioned. I'm prone to do that and/or upgrate the teleport stringing frequency before just blowing everything on the moon base. Guys, we can't even breath in space yet!
Also, didn't we already decide not to use Super Strength? I think we could be a little more creative than that. If we're really going to upgrade something physical, I vote for Super Speed and/or Reflexes instead. It doubles as defense, and we can throw super speedy flaming punches, and do all sorts of cool tricky stuff. Looking cool is important!

But I vote for Minions most of all.

>>245542
I want to see fire elemental minions and a giant obsidian boss eventually. But that should come after Blackwick himself is tougher.

"Out of curiosity, what do heroes get for their work?"

Teleport range boost: 3fx
Pyrokinesis attack: 6fx

9FX spent, $1100 left.


Superweapons are interesting, but we're not really to the point where we have goals big enough to make one worthwhile. Unless...
Hey, could we get a superweapon that terraforms our moon base by stealing the terraform of the earth?

It was mentioned in IRC, but I want to bring it up here.

Get minions. Minions that are swarms of bats. Bats that are, optionally, on fire.

>>245132
Well, if we don't need the regeneration, we can pump it all into Teleportation and be able to reach our moon base with an hour's concentration. That sucks up like all of our resources except for $200, but we'll have an awesome moonbase to chill at while we recuperate. And we'll be able to commute from there. I suppose if people really wanted, we could hold off on that last upgrade, or use it for something else instead, and then we'd be able to get to the moonbase, but it would take the better part of a day to get there. But nothing else that we could do with the FX really compares to the moonbase.

HOWEVER SINCE EVERYONE IS FAGGOTS AND DISAGREE WITH ME perhaps we could stick with just a few upgrades, giving us easy access to the villain store and contributing to future growth.

Personal offensive enhancement is not a good priority right now. Combat is inherently limited.

Since folks want minions, even though we don't have any infrastructure to support them, I guess that's cool. But we'd need a good bit of time between the next and following updates to actually design them, since it seems everyone disagrees about what they should be. (I suggest bug burly dudes on fire with macahuitls! Or with macahuitls that are on fire, that works too. The burly grunts reinforce our leadership "Baron" aspect by being human, the fire reinforces the "fire" aspect, and the macahuitls reinforce the "obsidian" aspect.)

If we spend 5 FX on minions, that leaves us with seven. Getting to the base with teleports takes us 6FX, minimum. We thus will be left with $200 and 1FX or $500. I'd recommend the latter, so we can perhaps buy something there. It depends on how much things tend to cost.

Also this downtime allows us to craft a gift for our fairy princess.

No, no super-strenght. It's just not our style.
My suggestion is:

5 fx: minions (to help us set up jewel robbery)
3 fx: teleport string
3 fx: teleport range

After this heist:
6 fx: ranged fire attack (pyrokinesis/fireball/flaming obsidian projectiles)
2 fx: superweapon details in /questdis/ soon

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/10/18(Mon)07:51 No. 245582 ID: 93e8e3
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>500$ remaining, 0FX

After a long, internalized debate, I decide to go with Teleport String, Improved Teleport Distance, and a batch of Minions. Now... what kind, though?

Regular Bats could be useful, as they come in large swarms and can block vision, see in the dark, and distract the living daylights out of people. And, they are hard to deal with if you don't have some kind of area attack.

However, Fire Bats would be tougher, larger, and in theme, but I would not get swarms of them. They would be an excellent, fire based ranged attack, although with limited usage. They can apparently not be on fire if they want to, for easier storage.

I could always go with the classic of Ninjas. They can appear from anywhere, so I don't need to actually bring them along ahead of time, and they aren't terrible in a fight. However, after the initial surprise attack, I can't expect them to last long.

I could get Black Knights. They'd actually be pretty tougher, tougher than any of the other minions I've seen or listed, and they'd have a pretty strong attack (obsidian macahuitls, because that is how I roll). However, they are also slow and large. A fast enemy can easily ignore them to focus on me.

Decisions, decisions...

>>245582
Black knights, we have worked well with the Obsidian part of our theme, now let's show we are a Baron.

>>245582
Motherfucking dark knights. You're a baron, a baron doesn't have some fucking nancy ninjas or some pansy ass bat swarms (ok, maybe they do, but those will come later) he has some hardcore fucking knights to command. One that kick ass and take names, with some badass stone weapons. So get those Black Knights and be happy about it. Then we're gonna go explore that moon base and see if it's a total dump or if there's some good stuff left there.

>>245582
Well, you aren't a ninja or a vampire, you're a Baron and as such the Black Knights are better in theme. Power wise a fast and flying guy will ignore them sure, but that's the kind of thing you deal with yourself better. Tanking and direct damage is your weakness and minions that make up for that is a good idea. Just imagine your last battle if you had bats fluttering around everywhere annoying the Don. Then imagine it with a few black knights bearing down on him.

Besides, bats and ninjas were your dads thing. Be your own villain.

KNIGHTS IT IS THEN!

Get knights, that's awesome. You should be able to teleport around anyone who tries to just avoid them. Or lay traps, like sitting in the middle of them and then teleporting away when the enemy has charged in.

Fire Bats

>>245582
It's a six-pack, right?
2 bat swarms, 2 black knights, and 2 fire bats. Ninjas are not something a Baron would use. They're also terribly overused.
If we can't mix and match, then anything but ninjas.

Also: Ask the mayor for a copy of your contract, what the heroes get in their starter pack, and how hero income and FX are handled.

Definitely knights.

Though I was sad when you said it wasn't a chainsaw sword.

Go for the knights. There are several reasons.

It's kinda unique and noble whereas bats and ninjas are for underhanded types. Not that you're not underhanded, but rule #1 of deceit is not to seem like a deceitful type.

Humanoid minions can also do things animal type minions can't do. Like operate machinery and make sandwiches.

You'll have to spend an FX to get at least one extra color in your costume soon though. Just black and white can't cut it too much longer!

We got teleport chain, we're speedy enough to make up for the slowness of the knights. Also macahuitls are awesome.

>>245582
Black knights.
Bats and ninjas are just soooooo overdone, plus, knights are way more badass than all of the other options combined.

We still lack straightforward hitting power but Black Knights will cover that.

Knights. We can get fire bat pets next time. Or a huge freakin' mutant fire bat boss.
But for now, Black Wick's Black Knights are a go.

Yeah, Knights are best. No contest really. Bat swarms are only really useful for tying up enemies with mobility issues, and knights can do that too. Firebats I guess we could use as a ranged attack, but we'd be better off just getting a proper ranged attack later, if we even want that. Ninjas are not useful at all; they merely mitigate a logistical difficulty that can be overcome in other ways (a few upgrades to teleport capacity would allow us to always bring our knights with us anyways).

So yeah. I vote Knights

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/10/18(Mon)13:55 No. 245648 ID: 93e8e3
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This choice was a no-brainer. After looking at all the options, Dark Knight just jumps out at me. The mayor and I go over some details about their weaponry and armor. I ask about mixing and matching minions, and he says no, you can't do that with the 6 pack. However, you can buy a singular minion for 1 FX. I'll keep that in mind for later.

I sign the forms, get it all signed off, and he says I'll have them sent to my place tomorrow afternoon. Excellent.

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/10/18(Mon)13:55 No. 245649 ID: 93e8e3
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The mayor's door suddenly crashes to the floor behind me. I look over my shoulder to see a supervillain staring back at me. Her eyes are like empty pits of hell.

"I do not like to be kept waiting." Comes a deep, slightly resonating voice. The mayor swiftly replies, "You're paying for that."

>>245649
She just FX'd to get into the room, for no reason.

Watch out for this one she is dangerous and also hey I wonder if we could 'team up' with her her?

eh? eh?

>>245649
Were-PumpQueen?

>>245649
Compliment the Hollow Queen on her outfit. Very stylish. Say that we're basically done here.

>>245649
Apologize for the wait and compliment her on her style. Do NOT shake her hand or give her a high five. Mind her personal space in general. Say nothing of pumpkins or Halloween, and do not make squash jokes.

>>245655
agree.

>>245655
Seconded. Might want to be ready to teleport to the side if she's particularly moody. Otherwise bow graciously and let her have the room. After all, we're trying to cement a persona here, and that includes around other super villains!
Only Mayor Bloodwick need know how truly clueless we are.

This must be the Hollow Queen then. Get in character! You've just finished the paperwork anyway so apologize for selfishly occupying the mayor's time as you were aware of how much he wanted to see her.

Perhaps you can do something to make up for the delay you've forced upon her...? (like get in on her next confrontation)

And for gods sake make sure you're ready to teleport out of the room at a moment's notice!

>>245655

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/10/18(Mon)15:00 No. 245684 ID: 93e8e3
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I bow graciously. "My apologies for the wait, Hollow Queen. I hope you can forgive my selfishness. My business here is essentially completed. The mayor's time is yours."

She does not take her eyes off of me. "...Get out of here."

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/10/18(Mon)15:00 No. 245685 ID: 93e8e3
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"As you wish." I say, taking my leave. "Your outfit is absolutely stunning."

"...Wait." says the Hollow Queen before I go. "Who are you?"

"I am Black Wick, the Baron Obsidian."

"The Baron Obsidian? Your manners are befitting your position." She smiles a creepy smile. "I outrank you."

"...In name, yes. You do."

"Oh come on! Stop flirting and get out of here." The mayor shouts impatiently. "I have a door to fix."

"Call me "your liege," and give me your card." She commands me, ignoring the old man. "A candle themed Baron sounds deliciously appropriate for my court."

>>245685
Cards away!

>>245685
do it. just think of the kinky stuff that she might be into

>>245685
o god she is a jack-o-lantern and we are a candle
she wants us inside her

>>245685
Decline and leave. Say something like "Pardon, but you don't have my fealty at this point of time."
If she attempt so detain you, teleport away like it ain't no thing.

we already are going out with someone. dating someone else would be a bitch move. but just cards is fine.

>>245689
Hey now, we should set up every alliance we can. She may be trying to act intimidating, but she could be bluffing as much as we , for all we know.

Give her the card (you have cards, don't you?) and reply "I eagerly await our next meeting... your liege" (italics for slightly sarcastic tone).

>>245685
She's obviously a more experienced villain, we're still starting out, every leg up helps, and it wouldn't do to make enemies we don't need to.
Not unless we're getting paid.

Besides, think of the plot opportunities!

This'll definitely help us carve a niche for ourselves.

>>245685
"Theme alone will not make me your servant. Even so, I like your style and it would be an honor to work together... my liege."

>>245689
This.

Say you'll give it some thought before making such an important oath, but give your card anyways.

Also, drat.
Someone beat me to the candle inside her joke.

>>245695
this

>>245685
Do not call her your liege. That's moving really fast and we know virtually nothing about her except that she's impatient, can slash through doors, is kind of creepy, and the Mayor likes her better than us. That's not enough to accept her as our boss. Tell her politely that she does not have our fealty at the moment.

Card, though, sure, she can have our card. Leave one behind as we teleport away.

>>245685
Call her your liege and giver her your card. It costs you nothing and makes her think that you can be pushed around. Making a turnaround all the more delicious when we usurp her court.

And it's hardly like you have to keep your word or anything. Your a freaking villian, honesty and honour are only tools to be used for as long as they're useful. The second they're a hindrance you can simply discard them.

Have your card appear in a burst of flame! Stylish! Don't burn it.

What oath? You're both villains. She won't be expecting any loyalty, she just wants someone to back up her queenliness. Do drop a hint that she'll have to call you soon so you can test your... mutual bonds.

>>245708
>>245711

Yeah, let's just do like she says, it's not like it has to mean anything. Besides, did you see what she did to that door? Let's not piss her off while we're still healing. We like our organs right where they are, thanks. Ooh, ooh, kiss her hand when you do it too, all suave like. She'll like that. THEN, disappear in a flash of flame.

>>245685
Once again, we find out nothing about hero income or benefits.
This is unfortunate, since we need that information in order to try to bribe heroes into looking the other way.

>>245713
It obviously means a great deal to HER. Let's handle this like nobility: don't say something you don't mean, and don't outright refuse either, just sidestep the issue. "It would be an honor to work with you, your highness. I look forward to building a court of villainy together.

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/10/18(Mon)19:24 No. 245802 ID: 93e8e3
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"My apologies, but theme alone will not make me your servant. Even so, I like your style, my liege."

I vanish in a flash of fire, leaving my card behind. I'll probably hear from her again soon.

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/10/18(Mon)19:24 No. 245803 ID: 93e8e3
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I head back home to rest. I call my boss and tell him I need tomorrow off. I was going to take the next two days off as well, but after thinking about it, I decide to send a minion in my place.

I take this time to pay the rent and get some groceries. I'll be set on rent for a month, and groceries for half a month.
>Current funds: 0$

I should get planning my next heist.

can't go wrong with a jewelry store robbery. save the biggest best looking thing as a gift.

>>245803
>>245805

Yeah, let's go with the jewelry store. Might as well go for a subtle geology theme while we're at it.

Also, what's with the Boba Fett looking guy in the background?

>>245803
I think we're all pretty much in agreement;
Send your minions to rob a jewelry store while you go into a museum and quietly make-off with whatever priceless gem they have on display this week.
Just use a disguise that's different from your alter-ego.

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/10/18(Mon)19:40 No. 245809 ID: 93e8e3
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Also, you should probably see the card you guys hand out.

Pause Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/10/18(Mon)19:40 No. 245810 ID: 93e8e3
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As well as the one you have been given.

>>245809
So what are you going to do is she goes to pay your moon base a visit? Its on the card, after all. She may well have the resources, and be most displeased when you are not home, and indeed noone has been there for a time.

A further incentive to really boost that teleport!

Along that line, I suggest something a bit bigger than a jewelry story Try a bank, you got minions to back you who are durable as hell, and can immediately bounce with improved teleporting capacity. And a bank heist is FAR more likely to yield FX, and to render more cash. Gotta have style, if you want to move up, and not just sputter out.

>>245824

I agree with the teleporting, that's on the list as far as I'm concerned. As for the bank, well, it's just too cliche for me. I like our geology angle.

See this, do it: >>245807

haha awesome we have at least three moon neighbors

>>245824
You know, I don't know why we didn't ask this sooner, but-

We really should figure out how /our dad/ got there and back. I mean, there might be a more economic way we haven't thought of. We don't even know if the guy could teleport at all.

Just sayin'.

>>245809
Consider putting this stuff on matchbooks, too.

>>245842

Now now, no need to look desperate. We're a Baron after all, they can come to us.

>>245810
>Nathaniel Bloodwick
>Mayor Bloodwick
Mental note to be real careful using that card, and to scratch earlier 'use card to soften up otherwise insurmountable target' plans.

I like the jewelery store, but try to pick one with another soft target nearby. If someone shows up and we don't think we can handle them, it might help to have another nearby place to hit on the way home. Or, failing that, it'd be nice to be thrown against a soft target than hard.

How about a little terrorism? You know any corporate executives? Or better yet, their offspring? A couple of kidnappings sound like fun. And ransom money is nice too.

Follow it up by smashing into the ritziest hotel in town and commandeering it for your guest's stay. Best to accommodate your wards and you don't yet have the means to do so. This is nice AND high profile.

Entertain your guest in between capture and release like a proper man of class. Perhaps even talk some politics, like your intention to create your own barony in the future and the potential roles that need to be filled in such a doings (we are planning on making a land grab, right?).

With all the hubbub we hopefully get a hero encounter at an appropriate time. We then beat him down, secure the ransom at location x and release the hostage. Of course, that's all best case scenario. We need an escape plan.

In the case of eminent defeat, you call your cronies who just so happen to be positioned ready to hijack a limousine. As they come your way you climb up the hotel at a suitably dramatic height and, when the car's in position, you leap off the building with a parting remark to the would be hero and then dive into the getaway car as the swat teams pour bullets into the retreating vehicle.

Oh, and rob the hotel while you're there, of course. Not you yourself, the minions. That's 2 minions with you, 2 to get the limousine and 2 to secure the ransom. Whaddya think?

tl;dr - Kidnap rich people. Ransom them. Be classy.

You have half a month set at least?

Ok then, train with your minions for a week and a half, run through the plan for whatever heist you decide on, get team chemistry up.

>>245803
I'm liking the museum heist idea. It's fairly classy target with a bunch of high value items to nab. And the museum opens the option to do a rather creative robbery. We've got these new Dark Knight minions, what if we were to crate these guys up and disguise ourselves as a delivery boy bringing in some new exhibits? They take our guys in and set them up in the museum and at night when everyone leaves they can open the place up for us and we can rob the place blind. I don't know if plan would work since we don't know if our guys can stay immobile for that long or if they're even actually human, but whatever if it works it works and it'll be amusing.

>>245854

I read Dark Knight minions and thought Batman minions. We should get on that after the moon thing.

Anyways, I like this plan. Scruffy says Second.

>>245854
Yes! This is fucking awesome!

Okay, first, guidelines. Do NOT attempt a heist without:
-Knowing how you're going to transport whatever you get away with; teleportation won't work, since we can't carry much yet, and running off with armfuls of loot in our (slow-moving) minions' hands has a lot of flaws
-Knowing exactly where you're going to sell whatever loot you end up getting away with; particularly at museums, it'll be hot after we take it, which lowers value; arrange sale in advance if possible
-Knowing where you're going to store your loot until you can get sell it successfully; putting everything in your apartment is a BAD idea, and we don't have any sort of other secure storage

Logistics may not be fun, but they're key to success. And a reputation for incompetence is something that we don't want at all.


Other considerations. We should try to scout out the area we're going after in advance; learn the layout, good places to station sentries or place traps, potential escape routes for our minions, inaccessible/hidden places to teleport to if things go south, where security stations are (you may be able to disable guards and use cameras to monitor for incoming heroes, which would be awesome), potential traps for heroes- security doors we might be able to activate, anything explosive we might be able to blow up, and of course what loot looks most valuable to grab.


>>245849
This is a solid plan. A week of hanging out with our minions and learning exactly what they can and cannot do, plus perhaps setting up a few basic maneuvers between us- code phrases for things like like "charge in and I will teleport in to flank your target", "some of you attack while others leave with the loot", whatever other maneuvers strike our fancy- we got the toughest, most combat-capable minions, so we'd best be able to make good use of them.

>-Knowing how you're going to transport whatever you get away with; teleportation won't work, since we can't carry much yet, and running off with armfuls of loot in our (slow-moving) minions' hands has a lot of flaws

This is solvable with giving our minions copies of some sort of the item in question and having them all go in different directions. Meanwhile, we distract the hero!

>-Knowing exactly where you're going to sell whatever loot you end up getting away with; particularly at museums, it'll be hot after we take it, which lowers value; arrange sale in advance if possible
>-Knowing where you're going to store your loot until you can get sell it successfully; putting everything in your apartment is a BAD idea, and we don't have any sort of other secure storage

Don Dice may be able to help us if we split the money we acquire from the job. Fencing items and hiding them seems right up his alley! Just make sure to plan it in person, in a secure location, not over the phone.

>>245803
Call up the Don and see if he's up for a good old mafia smash and grab. Some jewelry store is going to get their shit slapped, and it would be nice to have someone experianced with you as well as someone to give the heroes an extra target.

Oh, and the goal here shouldn't be to fight a hero if they show up. Just keep them occupied and distracted while you and the Don get away with as much loot as possible.

Oh, and make it clear from the start how you split the loot. Something like 50/50 is probably a good idea. Oh, and if one of you get arrested then the other one keeps their part of the loot safe until it can be handed over.

>>245856
>>245884
yo guys, Gnome prefers that people make only one post in the thread, and discuss only in the discussion thread. Please do so from here on out.

First off give your would be girlfriend a call. You're in no shape for a date but she should appreciate a chitchat. Mentioning that you are still recovering from cracked ribs is a fine way to play the sympathy card but don't dwell on that subject.

Problem with the sneaking in minions to the museum: they wield macahuitls. If we're going that route the weapons would need to be snuck in separately, or the lot of them tossed in storage. If they can grab something else or just make do with their bare hands that's fine, but all the same more complications for an already tricky heist.

As for teaming up with the Don for a jewel heist that's a great idea... but didn't us and Angel get him taken by the cops? He might be behind bars still, but him making a jailbreak is at least as likely.

We may end up just getting a ring from the Queen before any of that, how long is it until halloween? Because you just KNOW she's going to pull something then.

What about the Earth Defence Force from our very first encounter? lets look into them a bit, or otherwise plan to harass them, perhaps with our new minions.

>>245947

I gotta second this, after all we are their registered nemesis.

In fact maybe we should find out if they have any other registered nemeses we could team up with for our next caper, or at least give us some dirt on the EDF.

>>245947
Maybe send them an invitation to our heist, something about us trying to get something "to melt the heart of the most precious glazier on earth" or something like that. What they will think is that we are destroying the earth, therefore fitting their theme, but in reality we are talking about getting a gift for Angel Frost.

Whitewick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/10/20(Wed)17:12 No. 246379 ID: 93e8e3
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"I'm sorry, Greg, but your powers are just too unique."

Whitewick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/10/20(Wed)17:12 No. 246380 ID: 93e8e3
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"But the notice said you need a strong guy for the Red Ranger! I'm strong! I'm tough!"

"Well yes, but... your best talent is your building, and we can't really work that in. I'd be glad to work with you sometime, but I just can't see it working out as a permanent member. You just don't fit the Red Ranger motif we are going for here."

Wrench Monkey sighs. "Fine, fine. I get it. I'll just... leave, I guess."

I sigh in response. It's always hard turning people away, but the EDF has a very specific membership criteria. We can't just hire anyone who wants a spot! "Look, I'm sure you'll find your own niche. You're a pretty smart guy. You'll think of something."

"Yeah, yeah. I'll see you around, James."

"You too, Greg."

Whitewick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/10/20(Wed)17:12 No. 246381 ID: 93e8e3
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I show him out, and wave. He's a nice guy, really, but he just doesn't fit the Red Ranger attitude and skillset. I mean, he could branch into it, but he's got a good thing going already. Besides, I can find a Red Ranger eventually. I'm in no hurry.

Oh hey, there's a letter here! And it is addressed to us, the EDf, by our real names! This can only be...!

Whitewick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/10/20(Wed)17:12 No. 246382 ID: 93e8e3
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Dearest Earth Defense Force,

You are hereby invited to attend and attempt the prevention of the first grand heist by the Baron Obsidian, Black Wick, scheduled to take place on October the 23rd at the Adventure City Museum of Priceless Artifacts. The target of this heist will be used in a most diabolical plot to melt away the heart of the world's most precious glacier. I expect your best behavior.

Sincerely,
James Blacwick

...! That's tomorrow! I need to tell Maria and David about this immediately! Blacwick is trying to end the earth, just as we suspected! We need to plan how we're going to thwart this most heinous plot!

>>246382
Only one thing to do then. Call together your companions and whatever allies you have to call on and make sure the heist doesn't happen. The fate of the world hangs in the balance here, so you can't be cheap about it, all availible resources need to be put into this. And remember how he humiliated you before? He must be made to pay!

>>246382
Quickly, use your communicator watch! All good hero teams have them! Your marketing agent for the EDF toys needs you to make sure all your fans know about how you can buy them at your local toy distributor and that buying them helps you save the world.

TotallyNotSamefag!!V1AJL5LzHl 2010/10/20(Wed)17:26 No. 246390 ID: 45c9f1
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>>246382
his name is Whitewick?

no wonder they are our mortal enemies.

>>246382
Be sure to put the suits in the wash tonight. They're going to need to be squeaky-clean for all the villainous BUTT you will kick!

Well, most precious doesn't necessarily mean "Earth ending". It might be the most beautiful, or the most famous, or hell he might be trying to levitate it over a drought-stricken area before he melts it to get you to stop him and be a dick that way.

>>246411
The most precious glacier in the world must be the Northern Ice Caps. And he is going to melt a hole in the very centre of it! Because without the north pole where will kids believe Santa lives? Truly he is a villain, time to gather the team and prepare to stop him.

I wander how teams handle FX, is it different than a singular hero or villain? ah well, your obvious course is to GO TO ACTION!

Prepare coloured smoke bombs for your entrance.

>>246382
Did you take some stupid pills this morning and wash them down with a big ol' jug of failure?
Even the largest glacier wouldn't raise the ocean's water level enough for you to measure the difference without specialized equipment.

It's far more likely for him to extort money out of bottled water manufacturers.

>>246382
First order of business: Team meeting! Be sure to recap your powers and personalities when acting in-character, so that you can pull this off as well as possible.

Second order of business: Find a list of artifacts in the museum, and figure out what he might be after.

>>246412
>Santa's workshop dissipates

Oh no the merch sales will die without our consumerist icon! The economy will be in shambles, Cats and Dogs living together, mass hysteria. That fiend! That merchandise is your method to balance to lower hero rates per encounter.

Not only is he planning to destroy the world, he's planning to destroy your paycheck!

So call your buddies up, let them know that the Baron is throwing a party and you're invited. Then show up at the assigned time and defeat that heinous fiend at is heinously fiendish plot.

Whitewick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/11/06(Sat)22:26 No. 253527 ID: 6c4937
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James Whitewick, the Blue Ranger of the Earth Defense Force, explains the contents of the letter to the other two members of the team.

Green Ranger, David Whitewick, exclaims "That villain! I'll stop him with my myriad of powerful ranged attacks!"

"Good, but remember to hang back. You can fly now, so don't sit still." Blue reminds him.

"Of course!" replies Green.

Maria Gelinskiwick, the Pink Ranger, adds "But don't you rush ahead yourself, Blue! I know you're our leader, and super speed is your power, but I'm the tough one. I can take his hits better than you can, so you need to let me draw his fire."

"Yes, of course, Pink. I need you to keep a level head. You know me, I'll just rush into things like an idiot if someone isn't keeping me in check."

"Yes, exactly! So stick close to me." She says.

"Everyone ready, then?" Blue asks. "Yes!" they reply.

"Off we go!"

Whitewick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/11/06(Sat)22:26 No. 253528 ID: 6c4937
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We rush to the location listed on the letter at the time listed on the letter. The three of us rush in to stop this most heinous crime!

"Blacwick! We'll destroy you, and put an end to your evil plans!" Blue shouts, as the three of us charge in.

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/11/06(Sat)22:27 No. 253529 ID: 6c4937
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"Well well..." Blacwick replies, sitting atop a throne. The museum guards must have been defeated already! He has the gem!

>Control has been returned to Blacwick.

"I have to thank you for the other day." Get up. "If you hadn't declared yourself my nemesis, why, I'd have never discovered this whole thing my father left me. Thanks to you, I now have riches, (hold up gem), cohorts, and even, dare I say it, a woman. But most of all, I have a purpose, and that purpose is to take what I want, when I want, how I want to! Let's go, EDF! Show me what you got!"

>>253529
All right, time for some evil gloating followed by sending in the minion.

Evil gloating.

Reveal the two knight you had guarding the door as they shut it.
Have the rest of your minions come from behind the pillars they were hiding behind.

Classic villan surround.

>>253530
Change that last sentence to "Show me your moves!" and it's perfect.

We should apologize for the inadequacy of our last encounter, and insinuate that due to us being prepared, they will now stand no chance against us.

Then order your minions forward and teleport around punching dudes or something.

>>253529
Chainsaw Swords.

Nice.

>>253540
no, they're macahuitls or however you spell it.

Long planks of wood with obsibian stuck along the 'blade'.

>Blacwick
>Whitewick
>Gelinskiwick
...this is getting out of hand...

>>253529
Begin with a villainous speech, obviously.

Afterward: Battle tactics!

Since the EDF has several members, if's probably safe to assume that they've diversified their powersets. Accordingly, take careful note of how they're trying to arrange themselves- their bricks/bruisers will try to close, while their blasters/healers/psychics/whatever will likely hang back. Take careful note of who charges in and who doesn't, then use your teleportation abilities (and prepared minions in hidden positions, if applicable) to whomp on the back rank rather than the front. Your strengths against their weaknesses. Your minions should be tough enough to delay their smashy types while you dispose of any support characters. After their presumably squishier members have been dealt with, you'll hopefully have a good idea what their melee types' abilities are from watching them fight your minions and will be able to engage them with enough tactics to give you a fighting chance.

And an excellent part of this is that the leader/hero character is almost always part of the charge-in group, so after eliminating everyone else you'll be able to have a moment of dramatic mockery.

If everything goes horribly wrong but you've downed at least one enemy, consider teleporting over to you fallen foe and engaging in a hostage scene. Presumably you have a knife or other implement which could be held threateningly at the throat.

>>253548
Ahh, a backstab, hm? How properly VILLAINOUS! Maybe a one-liner while doing it. "You know, you heroes really should learn..." Teleport back behind a support member, and then attack as you shout, "TO WATCH YOUR BACKS!"

Ooo, ooo! If they accuse you of being greedy, say "What is a man?", throw your wineglass at the floor in front of them, and then say, "A miserable little pile of avarice! I dare expect you believe I defeated the guards here by force, but notice they are not present! That's right, I BRIBED them to leave! And these are the people you -defend-? And you call -me- evil, at least I am HONEST about my selfish intentions! But enough talk, HAVE AT YOU!" Possibly switch in the 'Show me your moves!' line for the 'Have at you!' one if you think it's more fitting. And I know we might not have bribed the guards and are lying, but hey, it's a good, dramatic lie!

Yes, it's cliche, but cliche seems to be the best for this sort of thing. A pity we don't have any FX to spend on this. We really should save more. Try to have at least 2 minimum on hand for fights and heists.

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/11/07(Sun)00:34 No. 253571 ID: 6c4937
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I begin with a villainous monologue, the traditional way to appreciate your nemesis. "I really should thank you for the other day. If you hadn't declared yourself my nemesis, why, I'd have never discovered this whole villainy job my father left me. Thanks to you, I now have riches, cohorts, and even, dare I say it, a woman. But most of all, I have a purpose, and that purpose is to take what I want, when I want it, and how I want to! Just think about it! If I end up destroying the world one day, it's all your fault! Ahahahaaa! Let's go, EDF! Show me your moves! Knights, get them!"

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/11/07(Sun)00:35 No. 253572 ID: 6c4937
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My knights burst out from hiding, slamming the door behind the EDF, and stepping out from the pillars beside me. They'll have to fight through a wall to get to me! Ahahahaaa!

"Blue!" shouts Green.

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/11/07(Sun)00:35 No. 253573 ID: 6c4937
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Ah, the blue one has already rushed past the knights. "Villainous cur! I refuse to be held responsible for your greed!" He throws a punch, which I barely block. He doesn't hit nearly as hard as the Don did, but with the speed behind the blow, it had some oomph.

I think I have my opponent.

oi kick 'im in the balls, mate

use the fire

>>253573
Hmm. If he's a speedster he'll be able to respond to your teleportation with some effectiveness. Best to dispose of him quickly, before even tipping your hand regarding your teleportation tricks.

Fortunately, you have no less than four knights extremely close by. Their objective should be to grapple and hold him- speed will do him no good if he cannot escape their grasp! At that point you'll be able to whomp on him while he's unable to resist, preferably whilst making mocking comments. He may also serve as an excellent hostage in a dramatic scene for the others.

To facilitate this, you must keep his attention while they close in and surround him so that he cannot use a burst of speed to escape. Suggestions:
-Flare your fire aura up abruptly, as far as you can. Hopefully the abrupt brightness and roaring of the flames will dazzle him for the few seconds you need, while also harming him if he presses the attack with more punching.
-Use disconcertingly villainous commentary to enrage him and keep his mind fixed upon you rather than his incoming doom.
-Hold your ground while fighting rather than retreating; this might make him more inclined to assault you directly than to maneuver.

How petty does he think we are, calling us greedy. Little bastard needs a fire slap to the face. Man, we stealing this for out of a fiery passion of charity or some pun like that. Greed my ass

>>253573
Ok, -now- do the spiel I posted about avarice, with whatever editing is needed to make it fit in this current situation. Yes, it's rather long, but talking is a free action, you know. Send our knights at the other two heroes, turn it into a side-battle, the tide of which will by the laws of drama hinge on the fight between you and Blue. Now activate your fire aura to burn his arm that you've blocked. With it on, any contact he makes with you will hurt him. Even if he hits you, he'll get pain! AHAHAHAHA!

...But yeah, I don't think we're going to be able to land any outright hits on him. The outcome I'm seeing is that we play defensive as we banter and taunt one another, teleporting about as he follows and attacks. Right as it's noted he's beginning to wear down, Green and Pink shout for help, and then we attempt to make our escape, pinning him to choose between stopping us from getting away or helping his comrades! With any luck, the fact this would simply be the 'first act' of a villainous plan will work in our favor; They will think that losing here won't matter, and that good will triump at the last minute by stopping our melting superweapon! So they will not give it their all, and save up their FX for the FINAL BATTLE!

...Of course, that's not actually what we're doing, we arn't going to make a polar melting ray, and there isn't going to be a chance to stop our further plan after this (Assuming we -don't- actually use it for EVIL PLAN before giving it to Angel), but they don't know that. And this is only one possible outcome, and one of the one that favors us instead of us going home with our butts kicked, but y'know. Positive attitude and optimism and all.

>>253573
Bring the fight with him near one or two of your Knights, darting behind and around them and throwing him into their waiting blades can be great fun.

>>253580
You can't count on drama working in our favor that way. Remember, our minions are just minions and we're working against heroes, here; while they may be strong as minions go, they will still inevitably be defeated. They can only buy us time or work in concert with us to give us an advantage, not tackle heroes on their own- and your plan there has our minions actually beating Green and Pink with only a 3:1 advantage.

Our plan must account for the fact that we will likely have only ten, fifteen seconds- thirty at most- before our knights engaging Green and Pink are overcome. Blue must be defeated by them, lest we wish to face them all head-on (and we do not). No drawn-out duel can be afforded here; go for the quick win in this small conflict to bring us overall greater advantage in the larger battle.

Besides, if we start beating Blue up he'll likely burn an FX to keep going, and I'd rather they use as many of those as possible before we end up fighting all three at once. 3v1 against us with FX on their side and not ours seems like a quick formula for a loss.

>>253573
He's pretty HOT HEADED isn't he? At this point he's just feeding the fire. He should really cool down or he's liable to get burned.

You should totally engage Blue. He's the leader anyway. If he gets too injured, the others might take him and flee. Or go on a rampage of revenge. Either way is pretty fun, right?
You should start out pretty small time, basic moves backed up with the usual flame aura. Make them think you're not that tough. Use your ability to flare up and teleport to catch them off guard, preferably separately, preferably in a way that actually turns the tide of battle. We don't have any FX so we're going to have to fight smart.

The minions are just minions, even if they're tough, and will fall or be useless without management. We basically have two options:
The first is to bring the nearest four to help you with Blue. This will make the fight with him easier and you can hide behind the minions if neccesary. If speed is Blue's only power, I doubt he'll even be able to hurt them. The two distracting Green and Pink won't last very long at all, though, which means he'll get backup if you don't beat him quick.
The other option is to send some or all of the knights after Green and Pink. If you send all six, they MIGHT even be able to take them down themselves, although that's questionable. At the very least, though, this will buy even more time for you to fight Blue. But obviously you have less backup.
As an added bonus, if you take Blue on one-on-one, you'll get points for chivalry.

Use your limited ability to fly to do some physics-defying martial arts moves! Leave awesome-looking burning lines in the carpet from your sweeping low kicks.

At some point throw the gem up onto the air or to the side to distract the EDF, get in a free hit while they're open and then teleport to snatch the airborne gem out of the air yourself as they try to grab it.

>>253573
Burn an FX for this:
"Yes, how could I consider holding somebody responsible for their own actions? My father abandoned me so long ago I never even knew what he looked like, but it seems killing him wasn't good enough for you. No, I suppose I should follow your heroic example and blame your children!

Really, you should know why I became a villain better than anybody. You were there, after all; you were the ones who signed the papers saying you wanted to kill me, you were the ones who hunted me - then an innocent civilian working an honest job for a living - down and tried to murder me in cold blood, you were the ones who forced me to find a way to defend myself!"
Then break his arm.
"Lets see how brave you are now that I'm not a helpless innocent, shall we?"

Grab his arm
Teleport to the second floor
begin fight

>>253573
You have an excellent chance for a throw here. Try throwing him into the air, then hit him while flying. Burn an FX to teleport with him quite high into the air, grab him, fly towards the ground at high speed and slam him into it. Lets see him use speedster tricks to get out of that one.

>>253650
Oh wait, we don't have an FX. Well ok, just try to keep him airborne so he can't run really fast.

>>253573
I think we should upgrade our outfit soon, it looks really drab.

Also I have an evil plan. While trading blows with Blue, charge up teleport and look out for an opening in the fight Green and Pink are having. Then teleport over and haymaker one of them.

alrighty, I agree that we should keep our teleportation out of the enemies minds until we absolutely need it, the knights should be able to tie up the other two for a while, and the ones near us can help with blue-boy, and yeah we should think about adding colour to our cape at somepoint.

Also be wary of green, he had a chargable ranged attack last we saw him, and I doubt he's left the charge time so abysmal as last time.

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/11/15(Mon)06:29 No. 256596 ID: 6c4937
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"What, heroes are too good for responsibility? Is that it?" I continue to pester him, hopefully blinding him to the approach of my knights. "BLUE!" Green shouts, trying to get his attention.

"I'll not have your slander!" Blue counters, continuing to assault me. His friends' shouts go unheard. Perfect. His anger shall be his undoing. I hold my ground, blocking less than half of his incredibly rapid attacks. Thankfully, without the charge behind them, none of them is particularly strong, and my fireshield helps absorb most of the blow. He is probably taking as much pain as he is giving, if not more, since the fire aura still hurts him on blocked attacks as well. If I didn't have a shield like this, this would be horribly devastating.

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/11/15(Mon)06:29 No. 256597 ID: 6c4937
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"Slander? But it's true, isn't it? I'm no liar." I say, pulling my arm back. "You can't protect anything." I teleport.

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/11/15(Mon)06:30 No. 256598 ID: 6c4937
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And grab Green by the face, slamming him to the ground as he begins giving Blue supporting fire. "G-green! No!" Blue shouts.

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/11/15(Mon)06:31 No. 256599 ID: 6c4937
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Pink seems to be handling the two knights here on her own, but they're holding her up. It looks like Green is the only one here who can deal decent damage - he took out one of the black knights while I was distracting Blue. But now Blue is boxed off from his friends, Pink is barely stopping the other two knights from getting to Green. I've got probably 30 seconds before Pink or Blue can give him back up. This is going beautifully.

>>256599
Give him a solid kick to the head to make sure he stays out of it. Then fly up with him, throw him at blue to tangle him up. Blue might dodge that, which is why you're going to have a teleport charged, if he dodges then you teleport in behind him and deliver a kick to the head, followed by tripping him up so your knights can beat his ass. Then you and all 5 knights turn on green. Either kick her ass or tell her that as a gentleman and noble you don't particularly feel like beating her, she's free to go and drag away he two failures of comrades if she feels like it.

Prepare chain tele

teleport behind Pink

"ohh a tough one hmmm? Lets see just how tough you really are"

grab her, teleport to the ceiling (inside for more dramatic effect) and drop her.

BLUE WILL BE TORN APART BY GUILT (or swords)

>>256599
Haha, ouch. Green again? He seems to be becoming our number 1 punching bag in the EDF.

Remember, though. Everything going brutally well just means theres all the more likelihood for them to get backup from other hero-types groups. Them heroes always got other hero friends, so don't let them blindside you.

Still, a little Villainous taunting is in order. Is Green unconscious? If no, smash his head into the floor a time or two more. If yes, lift him up by the back of the neck (if your strong enough), or just look to blue with your hand on the back of his head pressing into the floor, and taunt.

Following that, teleport behind Pink and kick out the back of her knee. Let the knight take a swing.

Blue seems like the leader, so how perfect would it be to take out his friends and set him up, alone, against your incredible prowess?

Tempted to say we should flee. I mean, things are already going well, it looks like we've got a clear shot at what appears to be a side door behind you, and our technical goal is theft, not to beat the entire team into the ground. If we get away we win, and we've already done a good job humiliating them. Let's not get overconfident and stay long enough for them to pull themselves together. Taunt them a little more, then leg it in the beautiful 30-second escape window.

...On the other hand, if we -are- going to stay and fight, I object to getting near Pink. She's the bruiser, she could probably take any attacks we threw at her, and could likely do a lot in return. I think the best option would be to switch with one of our knights, so there's three on Pink, while we tank Blue again. Heck, if they're not of much help, maybe even have the other two knights on Blue grab green and drag him off as a hostage or distraction or something. Might be able to dial up Don and ask for a 'favor', and borrow a warehouse to set up an easily-escaped deathtrap in, to stick the heroes into.

>>256599
"Are you really so much of a coward as to bring a gunman to a fistfight, Blue?"
Pick up green and toss him into a corner, then smash his gun.

>>256599
Pink is wide open right now, teleport behind her and kick her in the damn head. Don't stick around after that though, you don't want to take her head on until blue is done with. Or if she goes down from that you can lure blue into being surrounded by even more knights.

>>256597
Was that the equivalent of a FX use from the genious villain dialogue?

Where's the gem? Did Blue steal it with his speed punches?

Hug Pink, apply fire. Mock Blue EVEN MORE to emphasize that he left his friends in trouble!

>>256599
Pummel the shit outta green then in the last 5 seconds teleport over to pink and just mop the floor with her.

>>256625
This is good, but we can improve the villainous timing. Give them a chance to rally - it would be dishonorable not to, after setting that trap - then teleport away with a hostage just as they think they've won.

These are our rivals. They deserve better than the one-sided fight we've given them. They deserve to have their hopes built up before being utterly crushed.

Pummel Green into unconsciousness, then help the other two knights take out Pink. After those two are out, then beat up blue a bit until he's almost knocked out too, then pause to gloat so that he can grab his two buddies and escape. We must ensure that they come back to fight again!

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/11/15(Mon)14:48 No. 256710 ID: 6c4937
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I step on Green's face as I stand up, and take a moment to survey the situation, and decide on what I'm doing next.

First, doing something about Green. He doesn't have any sort of gun for me to destroy. He conjures energy blasts of some kind - fried one of my knights with it, while I was distracted by Blue. He's still conscious, and struggling. And conjuring a blast now, let's stop that.

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/11/15(Mon)14:48 No. 256711 ID: 6c4937
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That oughta do it. He lets out a shout as my foot burns through his armor.

I consider teleporting out with Green as my hostage, but I don't have the teleport capacity to take someone with me, and I don't have any FX to temporarily gain that sort of capacity. I didn't spend any FX, but I seem to have discovered some other way to get that same sort of detail out of a shot. I might need to ask the Mayor about this later, but for now I can experiment.

I could just flee. I mean, I have the... where's the gem!?

1 FX Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/11/15(Mon)14:48 No. 256712 ID: 6c4937
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Ah fuck, Blue must have taken it! I'll need to go and deal with him persona-

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/11/15(Mon)14:49 No. 256713 ID: 6c4937
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-lly.

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/11/15(Mon)14:49 No. 256715 ID: 6c4937
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Ow. Okay, that hurt. Right in the jaw, too. Ugh, I think I lost a tooth. I really thought I had more time than that. My 30 seconds ended up being about 6. He charged right past my knights, with no concern for their blades. The mayor did warn me they were slow, but I thought their strength would actually stop him...

He's already rushing me, I need to act NOW.

>>256715
He mad.

Teleport behind him. Or away. Or something. Just do it quickly!

>>256715
See, this is why you shouldn't get cocky. The heroes have FX! But the fact that you can hold your own without them has to count for something. Right?
Wait until he's right on top of you, about to strike, then teleport... somewhere. He's super fast, it's possible he'll slam into or at least punch the wall.

We should probably actually do something on top of that. Hug/flaming Pink might be useful. She's 'tough', so it might not do too much damage. ... we can't teleport with her, but do you think we'd be strong enough to carry her as we fly? Flying and burning at the same time.
I'll bet Blue can't fly.

>>256715
Stand up and prepare yourself.
Say "Why do you blead upon the floor?"
Teleport to his left side, grab the wound, and flare your aura "I'll cauterize your wound for sure!"

oh come on, were a villain, and Green is still dazed. This calls for a human/hero shield! Teleport to where green is, pick him up, retract your aura, and say that unless he gives the gem back your going to crispy fry his friend.

>>256715
Teleport off at the last second and kick Green in the face again. Be away before blue can charge again though. He needs built up momentum for those really punishing blows, so deny him that with the use of your teleport and hit him when he has lost his momentum. Keep moving with the teleports and try to aim for tripping up blue in among your knights.

Oh, and he's hurt now, the knights did get him. He's got quite a cut on one of his arms and his helmet got smacked off. He should already be a bit dizzy from the bump on his head that took off the helmet. If you keep him working then he should keep bleeding, eventually that will make him dizzier. Shouldn't be too hard to take him down then.

Make sure Pink stays preoccupied with the knights.

>>256715
We need to get our knights beating on Green. He's not fast enough or tough enough to take them on, so multiple knights+green is one of the heroes basically taken out until relieved. Easiest way to do that: Wait for Blue to be almost up to you, then teleport back to Green and punch him towards the three knights that Blue escaped from. Be aware that Blue will be coming for you immediately, so don't take more than a second or two- after moving Green in the right direction, teleport again, this time to engage Pink or Blue with an amped fire aura while you try to figure out where the gem is.

Blue will have to go and try to rescue Green from your knights, which will give an opportunity to hit him from behind- hopefully, you'll be able to grab him at that point and do the burning grapple trick. He might be fast, but hopefully he's not strong enough to get free before severe burns if you can get a decent grip on him.

He's blindly charging. You're against a wall. You can teleport away at the last instant. Time for a classic bit. Make him punch the wall. Either through teleporting or through just dodging.

Long-term goal: Try and finagle a way to get him so blinded by rage that you can make him punch pink. Don't hit pink yourself, of course. You're a gentleman. But those rules don't mean you can't make OTHERS hit women. Hopefully, it'd cause enough of a shock that he can't gather the will to fight.

There is, of course, only one way to deal with this.

*chuckle*
Stand up, make as if you are going to intercept his blow, then teleport FORWARD and hit him before he gets there.

This guy seems to have a 'one-track mind', at most seeing one step ahead.

From all your other moves, it will appear as if you would get behind him and try to attack, no one would expect you to go INTO the attack.

My guess is that whenever you do something PARTICULARLY villainous that fits with your character you reproduce the FX effect.

go get em tiger.

be careful when teleporting away from blue, it looks like if he has enough distance to speed up to you, he hits far harder, with that in mind maybe we should stay close to him during the fight to prevent a repeat of the rocketfist thingy? that being said now we've revealed we can teleport we should abuse that power like a red headed stepchild, we can string two together right? teleport behind him, then when he turns around, teleport back to his front and suckerpunch him!

>>256768
Are you sick of your opponent rushing you?
WELL BOY DO WE HAVE THE SOLUTION FOR YOU!
For only 19.95 you can rush your opponent right back! They'll never see it coming!

Priority number one is getting the gem back. A teleport->frisk combo would work wonders, hopefully. But we need to figure out where on Blue's person the gem is. Keep your eyes open.

>>256918
It's easier to frisk them when they're properly knocked out.

Oh man I have another evil plan. While he's busy fighting you, make sure he's distracted enough so that he doesn't notice your Knights going over to the downed Green and restraining him.

Oh also say "It seems I underestimated your anger. Yes, feel it. Fight me! Hate me!" then once your knights have Green, tell him "ENOUGH! Give me the diamond or your friend dies."

If he coughs it up, then we release Green and teleport out, laughing.

Everyone is too focused on teleportation, molotovs are where it's at. Throw some at green and pink, that'll force him to him to protect his comrade. If he doesn't, that's fine, let them burn. Actually, if you're so hung up on teleporting every, why don't you do some sneaky tactics, such as teleport behind him and leave a molotov while feinting an attack. In my opinion though, it would be more fun to just throw molotovs everywhere while teleporting. It doesn't matter if your knights get caught up in, no, in fact, it's better if they do because then you will have flaming hell knights. Oh, and if you do kill someone, don't forget to mock him about not being able to protect anyone.

DUMP MOLOTOV ON SELF TO ENHANCE FIRE AURA

"You mad."

Break out two mollies, toss one at green. He'll probably catch it or something, so teleport over to Pink and light her up with the other one.

>>256768

>>257182

Do what Falcon said except instead of punching him with your fist punch him with a molotov, or throw it at him point-blank so the explosion doesn't hurt your hand. The fire shield should negate fire damage and the glass damage should hopefully be minor if you aim it right. In any case, put up a stronger fire shield in front of you to prepare for the blast.

Hold out the molotov, and light it up just as he gets to you and as you teleport away. Tricky timing to get right but as long as you get more singed than slammed you're doing ok.

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/12/09(Thu)10:54 No. 263126 ID: 6c4937
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I push myself to my feet, using the momentum to begin to charge towards Blue. But, he's basically on top of me as soon as I am off my feet. So, I teleport...

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/12/09(Thu)10:54 No. 263127 ID: 6c4937
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...right next to Green. With a swift punch, my fist slams into the side of his helmet. The blow dazes him, and he looks unsteady.

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/12/09(Thu)10:55 No. 263128 ID: 6c4937
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I take this moment to wrap an arm around his neck, stand up with my hostage, and turn around. My 3 knights have surrounded me now, giving me an impressive amount of bargaining power with my new human shield. Pink has tossed the two knights she was fighting into a pile, temporarily putting them out of combat until they can untangle from each other. Blue slammed into the wall, but it looks like he somehow braced himself or something, because he is still standing and looks mostly okay. I wasn't watching at that moment, I was busy punching Green in the head and taking him hostage.

I smirk at the two of them, glaring at me. "I underestimated your anger, Blue! Very impressive. But you made a mistake. You took something I want. So, I had to take something you want. I think you understand the terms."

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/12/09(Thu)10:55 No. 263129 ID: 6c4937
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The two of them pause, next to each other. They look like they're whispering about something. Probably a plan, or maybe desperate frustration. This seems like a good time for some villainous taunting, or maybe the beginnings of an escape plan. However, with how well this has been going, I might just want to see if I can crush all 3 of them here and now. Sometimes I think I am too indecisive for this villainy thing, but if worst comes to worst, I can always just set something on fire and call it a day.

>>263129
Too bad you don't have any FX; if you did you could teleport two of them into jail cells and claim you caught them stealing from the museum, but sadly their leader got away...
Then when blue protests his innocence to the police you burn another FX to teleport a second bauble into his pocket, thus prompting him to wonder what it was and reach down to check, and...

Oh, right.
Don't make the rookie mistake of letting your minions hold the hero; they will screw up.
Instead, use your heat to warp the helmet and visor so he can neither see nor remove it. Once their plan frees him he'll still be incapable of fighting.
Then ambush pink with a solid kick to her kneecap.

TotallyNotSamefag!!V1AJL5LzHl 2010/12/09(Thu)11:30 No. 263134 ID: 45c9f1
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>>263129
Escape plan favored, this fight has gone on too long for us to easily get a victory. If they make any rapid motion drop a smokebomb or molotov and port out of there. Your minions should cover while you do. If they go for the hostage thing more power to you, then do the same.

I hope Blue does have the gem. If he just knocked it away in the confusion then things could get silly.

"You DO have the gem do you not? I'm quite certain you stole it from my very hand like some common cutpurse when we traded punches earlier."

Try to goad Blue into showing the gem. If he does then try out your new teleport string by doing a teleport/grab/teleport to steal it.

>>263129
Hmm, lets engage in some villanous taunting to make sure they don't get a chance to calm down and make up some sort of plan. Stuff about how weak and helpless they are against even one enemy, how they're the ones that pushed you onto this road by barging into your shop and attacking you without provocation. How they are doomed to continue to fail in every encounter. Stuff like that.

"I tire of these heroic acts and your convoluted plays. I've decided not to let you to even try to burn my deal. I get it, no 'We're gonna get Green out of this by sheer goodness and willpower'. I'm leaving you all to your bullshit with Green. I hope he loves being the height of the drama."

Then teleport to the top of the outside of the building, push him off, and call it a day and leave.

>>263129

Don't let them plan. Call out, "Don't tarry now, else your comrade may find himself needing a new neck." Obviously, as a classy villain, you're bluffing, but they don't know that. They think you're going to destroy the world. Force them to act, and act rashly.

>>263132
Seconding visor warping. If it turns out to be heat resistant, then take the helmet off as a prize. Trophies are good, yes? And it should serve to further inflame Blue's rage.

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/12/13(Mon)02:28 No. 264110 ID: 22d5a9
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"Now now, don't tarry! If you wait too long, you'll need to get a new Green Ranger, because this one's gonna be fried soon." I say, flying off the ground with my hostage, my hand burning into his helmet, warping the material beneath my touch. My knights advance, forming a wall between me and them. "Show me the gem, Blue! I know you stole it from me. You're far more devious than you let on!"

Blue clenches his fists tightly, staring up at me with impotent rage. Man, he looks like he really wants to kill me! Quite the temper on this one. "You let him go, Blacwick, and I'll show you the stone."

"Let me see it first! What do you take me for, some kind of fool?"

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/12/13(Mon)02:28 No. 264111 ID: 22d5a9
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He grits his teeth angrily, and after a long moment, looks away. "FINE!" He shouts, pointing at a spot on the ground behind me.

Oh wow don't I feel silly. I dropped it during his assault! Oh my. "Hah! Well. Alright, I'll keep my end of the deal. I'll let him go! Catch!" I say, dropping Green from 40 feet up, before teleporting down to the stone.

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/12/13(Mon)02:28 No. 264112 ID: 22d5a9
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Everything suddenly happened at once, after that. I teleported down to find Pink right there, but double teleported out of the way. Blue managed to catch Green using his super speed, but the catch brought the two of them tumbling to the ground between my knights. Pink lingered a moment, forced to choose between assisting her comrades or chasing after me, but chose her comrades. A wise decision.

I then escaped. None of my minions made it, but that's acceptable. They'll all be back in perfect form by the end of the week. It'll take Green a lot longer to recover from all those burns.

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/12/13(Mon)02:28 No. 264113 ID: 22d5a9
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Mission Accomplished.
>Paycheck: 1300$, 8 FX
>Haul: 1 REALLY EXPENSIVE ROCK

>8 FX
HOLY BALLS!

>8 FX

Oh. Oh my yes.

Good god, that was a FINE spot of villainy. Bravo.

EDF Powersets Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/12/13(Mon)02:53 No. 264119 ID: 22d5a9
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I made a slight miscalculation in how much funding Baron Obsidian got from the mission. It should have been $1550, because they are his nemesis. So,

>Current money and FX: $1550, 8 FX

Also, a convenient image of what Blacwick knows about his nemesis from his off screen research of them.

>>264119
By previous agreement, we're spending 3FX to boost teleport range.

I vote we also spend 3FX on doubling our teleport capacity before the next date with Angel Frost.

Rather than spending our FX and cash now, we'll be able to use the 1000m/s teleport to drop in on the mayor and buy what we need later. Even in the middle of something interrupting the date.

>>264120
Upgrading in the midst of battle? When the heat of combat is at it's peak?
That's,That's... Devious.

The mid-scene upgrade trick doesn't work if the mayor is busy or at home though, but it's as good a reason as any to keep spare FX handy.

Go for the teleport distance and carrying capacity upgrades. Then Blacwick can negotiate another raise or get an even better daytime job by doing instant deliveries (or smuggling). Also being able to teleport others is a must for impressing the ladies and getting people in/out of harm's way. As a second priority the reduced impact fire shield upgrade will hopefully stop Blacwick from being knocked about so much.

We're also overdue spending 1FX to buy a color for Blacwick's costume. I say either some blood red for the cape + highlights or a golden yellow for the royal look (and maybe some awesome blonde hair)

>>264126
RED. Our knights have it, so we should too. On the inside of the cloak, preferably.

>>264119
I still think we need some more close combat staying power. Our shield allows us to take quite a punishment, but we're still a bit weak on the dealing of it. Some extra super strength would be nice for that. Something to make sure we can hurt them when we land a nice punch.

Suggestion 2010/12/13(Mon)07:27 No. 264142 ID: 39d300
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> By previous agreement, we're spending 3FX to boost teleport range.
We agreed on that? Oh, it was something like... 'boost range by one every heist until moonbase is go'. Wasn't it? Anyway, go ahead and do that.

I'm going to ask that we buy a single Minion, at a cost of 1 FX, and that it should be a NINJA BUTLER. The description for ninjas said they can appear on scene instantly, so we don't need them to follow us, and I stand by my belief that a servant would be extremely useful and high class. We'd have someone to do all those little chores for us, like carry the bags, or pull the lever, or pour the wine for our date. Just one ninja. He can be our classy Igor.
We can dress him up in a little suit, with little Blackwing cufflinks or something, and it'll be neat.


After that, I don't care what we do. I was thinking, we could add a stripe down the back of our cape, to go with the whole candle motif, so, if we colour our hair, from the back it kindof looks like our hair is a flame. Of course red is an obvious colour to use, but I really think we should go with blonde for the hair. Red hair on a fire-themed character is just so... stereotypical. And blonde just looks more noble, don't you think?

After that, I really think we should upgrade our personal offensive power some. We still don't have a ranged attack, and that was one of the first things we were thinking of getting. If we blow some money on FX, we can probably gain some kind of FIRE CONTROL, which would allow us to throw flames off our aura. Then we'd just have to gradually upgrade the aura itself to upgrade the damage or amount of fire, or upgrade the control to upgrade the amount of manipulation. It would be very utilitarian, as far as burning the shit out of everything goes.

Alternatively, if we want to be more 'creative', I think someone suggested some ability to stonecraft. Kindof like Monkey Wrench's power, except focused around pulling things out of types of rock (particularly obsidian, but others would do in a pinch), and therefore much more badass. We could form swords out of concrete on the fly.

Or we could just upgrade the hell out of our current powerset as is, why not. But I'm voting for something we can use to hurt people.

>>264142
>Ninja Butler

This. This. A Million Times, THIS!

Also, can we upgrade existing Minions? If Ninja Butler (Proposed name: Walter) is to be our Igor, we want him to be as awesome as possible. Perhaps equip him with something tailored to the Obsidian side of out title? Obsidian shurikan? I dunno.

>>264144

Much easier to make Obsidian Kunai. And that would be a real bitch in a fight. There's a reason ancient cultures used obsidian as scalpels.

>>264142
Yes on ninja butler (but maybe not right now), and the colors are ok but no cowlick please.

>>264120
Between the two, I'd rather boost our ability to carry now and catch up with range later.

Maybe we can spare enough points for a proper fire manipulation power for offense?

Aww man did the Mayor have anything to say about your fine display? I'm always eager to hear his commentary.

If we're having a Ninja butler we definitely need to give him a personality upgrade. Our right hand minion can't just do our work without a single word or funny comment!

>>264142

Throwing my vote behind ninja butler, with a little extra power/personality than the standard. Not for helping us out in fights so much (except maybe the casual "quick backhand over the shoulder" type) but more for busting us out of prisons and so forth, if needed. Capacity for wry quips is also essential.

also being a single ninja will grant him extra power due to the conservation of ninjitsu rule.

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/12/13(Mon)12:10 No. 264190 ID: 22d5a9
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>Teleport Range upgraded!
>FORGE OBSIDIAN power obtained!
>RED CLOCK WITH CANDLE STREAK purchased!
>WALTER, Ninja Butler Minion obtained! Currently lacks personality: Costs 3 FX (define personality when making purchase)
>Mayor Commentary

"Eh? What? You did good, what do you want from me? A dog biscuit? Feh, fine. That was a good show, kid."

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/12/13(Mon)12:10 No. 264191 ID: 22d5a9
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I set to work practicing my new Forge Obsidian power to create a perfect sculpture for the gem, to give to Angel Frost. I am interrupted.

"Hello, Baron." comes the sinister voice of Hollow Queen. I turn to see her perched in my window. "I've got a job for you." She smiles, a sinister smile.

...Proceed.

>>264191
Well don't just stand there like some fool. Teleport up in front of her (not too close though, don't want to make it seem like you're preparing to attack), offer her your hand to help her in and give her a slight kiss on the hand once she's in. Then ask if she wants anything before you talk buisness.

"Heh"

Flare up as you do you costume change.
Charming smirk.

"Hollow Queen, I'm honored. Though I wish I could have prepared..."
Step closer
"...a more fitting reception"

Offer her some wine if you have it.
If not, you gotta get some bro; red wine.

>>264191
Does she ever use doors like a normal person? Or call ahead even? You gave her your phone number and everything. This is probably just her way of letting you know that she can get to you where you live. Don't let it affect you. In fact, be visibly unimpressed.

Anyway, better do the magical costume change thing. It'd just be silly to talk about villain business while wearing a shirt with a video game reference. Not classy at all, Baron.

>>264191
Aw, Queenie, you found us! And here we were worried the moonbase address would throw you off. You should've called ahead, we would've dressed up for you, or perhaps prepared some tea.
What was that about a job?

Flare up, teleport to the window, and call up Walter

>>264196

state this, and that Walter is to service any of the hollow queen's needs.

Also, be happy she didn't use a door, else you likely would not have one at the moment.

>>264191
Get in costume!
"My apologies! I was not expecting company. This is an urgent matter, I assume?"

>>264191

!

Well, gotta stay classy. "Oh, your majesty. My apologies, I was not expecting you, otherwise I would have prepared a more grandiose reception for your arrival". Say this while switching to costume mode. Then just snap your fingers and have Walter appear next to her, help he climb in if she needs it, ask if he her if he can get her anything. Assuming he talks. If he's all stoic and stuff, I guess you'll have to do the asking.

I'm going to have to vote against overtly hitting on girls before seeing their real faces. Seems like a good policy. She might be goblinfaced or something. Still, be charming and all that.

"Is this going to be how we usually keep in touch? Because while I could teleport into your bedroom window it seems a tad unwise."

>>264232
Hey, she doesn't have to remove her mask. One chick for the masked life and one for the civilian one. That's the way to roll.

...weren't we supposed to ask the mayor what that apparently free FX in the last fight was about? Or are we just saying it was for giving a sufficiently evil monologue and leaving it at that?

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/12/14(Tue)01:39 No. 264314 ID: 22d5a9
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"Is this really how we're going to keep in touch?" I ask, flaring into costume as I stand up. "If I need you, am I supposed to simply teleport into your bedroom window?"

She laughs - a dim, hollow sounding rasp. "Kyeheheh. If you feel brave, you could try. I don't suggest it."

"Walter! If the Hollow Queen should need anything, be a dear and get it for her."

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/12/14(Tue)01:39 No. 264315 ID: 22d5a9
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Walter appears with a bow, acknowledging the command. The Queen laughs once more. "Kyahah! You have your own servant! How cute. But I'm only here for a proposition, and then I'll be out of your hair, Baron."

"A proposition?" I ask.

"I'm going to attack Iron City tomorrow. I've already got Blood Knight and Delirium in on it. You want in? I could use some more fire power."

hmmmm, we doing anything tomarrow? if not then sure. make sure that gem is put somewhere safe though.

>>264315
Probably do it, but they sound like they might be something of a rough crowd. Don't participate if they are going to be killing people. We aren't resilient enough to survive if we get on the radar of big heroes.

Why are we attacking Iron City? Just for fun? We could get in on that. But it's good to know what the plan is in advance. Still, we get paid no matter what we do, right?

>>264318
We should probably make it clear right out that we don't like to kill people. It's a waste of resources (and also we're genre savvy enough to know it leads to the heroes actually trying). Property is replaceable, people are not.
Her reaction will give us some idea of what we're in for. If she flips out or voices disgust, we know she's not the kindof person we want near us. If she laughs or thinks that's 'cute', we can expect some lethal force on her end, but probably won't have to do much ourselves -- a tentative ally, might be safer to have her think we're a friend. And then of course, if she has no problem at all, we're golden.
All in all, I think it's a good opportunity to get to know the other villains out there, compare notes, get some ideas on power and style, that kindof thing. We should just stick to our morals and be on guard.

If Queenie can't find a use for a teleporting flying firefighter/mage who can conjure obsidian, that's really her problem, isn't it.

This might be more dangerous than we're used to, so maybe we should consider 'borrowing' one of our Knight's helmets, or getting our own. I'm sure it wouldn't look too bad if we left the visor up. Maybe with a gorget.

>>264315
"Interesting. I'll understand if you can't provide specifics, but are you expecting to leave a bodycount? I find killing to be... distasteful."

"You need some fire power, huh?" Make sure she knows you noticed that pun! Chicks dig that, man!

The Baron doesn't attack cities for no reason and doesn't shed blood. If she expects you to join the attack as part of some fealty thing and is just asking out of politeness, she's going to owe you a royal boon. Otherwise, go ahead, just to help a fellow villain out. Provided you're not busy, of course.

It looks like the Queenie is imposing her authority on the city, or at least so it would seem by her attitude. In that case offering our help might be worthwhile. If that's just some Chaotic Stupid parade about burning shit down and gloating in the suffering of others, politely decline.

Also, >>264330

>>264315
Well you're reasonably fresh, and scaling the ladder and gaining more power requires work. So why the hell not.

Tell her that of course you will be there. How could you refuse when there is going to be such charming company.

>>264315

Hrm, she seems a bit less haughty then when we first met her. Probably means that like with us, it's part of her Villain MO. I'd also say based on this and her bad pun, she's probably younger rather than older.

Anyway, we can probably lend a hand. We can field test our new obsidian powers. Know anything about Iron City? Any obvious spots we can do our usual Trollin'?

We're game. What's the target?

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/12/14(Tue)08:55 No. 264348 ID: 22d5a9
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"You need some fire power, huh?" I say, igniting my arm for emphasis. She simply stares at me. Tough crowd. I cough, and clear my throat before continuing. "...Your offer is certainly interesting, but can you provide any specifics? I'd like to know what I'm getting into."

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/12/14(Tue)08:56 No. 264349 ID: 22d5a9
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"Tomorrow, Iron City's having a parade for their stupid Hero's Festival. Mana, Happy Time, and Law Legs are going to be making a showing on the floats." The Hollow Queen smiles a sinister smile. "I was thinking it'd be nice and demoralizing to crush them in front of their beloved fans~!"

"Aha. You're not expecting a body count, are you? I'd rather not kill anyone, if I can help it."

"Kyeheheh! You're so green, Baron. But that's part of what makes you so cute. No, there aren't any deaths in the plan, but if someone gets in the way, well... we can't really be responsible for what happens. We ARE supervillains, after all. If anyone dies, it'd probably be Delirium's fault. She's not particularly careful. Maybe you should come along to keep her in check...?" I feel like her smile got a little wider, there.

>>264349
wow. these guys are kind of fucking insane. And spooky!

I'd suggest we go along with it if only to learn more about other heroes and villains, but I'm not entirely sure if we really want to get mixed up with these psychos.

Creepy.

Well, if your schedule's free I don't see a reason not to work overtime.

>>264349

Well, incidentals aren't so bad, especially if they aren't caused by us. We're trying to be a higher class of villain, not killing people willy-nilly, but we can't be held responsible for other villains doing it. Especially when we're not the one organizing this show.

The plan is acceptable. Tell her you'll be there, and once you've said your proper goodbyes (Assuming she has nothing else to say), finish your statue. Then call Debbie/Angel Frost. It's been a few days, and your first date ended with her fighting a giant ape. Plus we got to get her a statue. Ask her if she wants to go out again tomorrow night.

Yes, I'm telling you to plan a date the night of the day you're going to get into a brawl in another city. You're just that classy.

Aw man if Blacwick had some extra FX then I'd suggest getting a superweapon to raise the stakes. Maybe The Queen or one of her allies can provide some. The heroes could have or will have surprises like giant robots hidden in their floats after all. Point out this fact.

Also sounds like it's going to be a 4 on 3. Blacwick's going to be the most mobile by far so suggest taking on a support role where you assist your allies by doing teleport surprise attacks. If everyone gets tiny radio ear pieces then you can strike on demand anywhere in the battlefield and also chat with the girls during the downtime.

>>264349
Remember you not killing people isn't just a matter of queasiness, it's part of your shtick. Classy, restrained, giving heroes doubt about the rightness of their own actions. Plus there is the matter of Angel Frost not likely putting up that sort of villainy from you.

"Sounds like fun, I'm in. Oh and Queen, please don't mistake restraint for weakness, I just know what kind of villain I want to be. Cold blooded killers can't well make heroes doubt their cause, let alone turn them to your own."

Eh... I'm against going with. Again, we don't want kills on our hands, both as a matter of morals and as part of our image. If we go, and delerium kills some folks, we're going to be tied to that image because we were fighting with her. And if we move to stop her, that just gives the other villains more limelight. We're already doing great by ourselves, I don't think it's worth it to tie ourselves to The Hallow Queen and the other people on the mission... Particularly if they're more powerful than us. The only way I'd agree to this is if we have a way to stand out, as is, we're not that powerful, and as it'd be 4 vs. 3 if we went along, we would be doubling up with another villain against a hero... Likely a villain more powerful than us, regulating us to support. So, we'd be secondary, somewhat 'background', a very very bad position to be in for a supervillain, as it makes us look weak. Again, we need to -stand out- to be successful. Lastly, if we really want to make things safer for the civvies, that'd be best served by not going along at all, as contractually we 'should' help out by harrying the heroes, even if that means cheap shots while they try to save civvies from the odd attack.

So. This seems a bad crowd and a bad gig, both; This is short term gain for long term loss, never a deal you should take unless it's an emergency, which it isn't. My vote: Politely decline.

>>264350
Why do we need to go along with them to get a sense of them? Just watch the fight on the TV, read about it on the internet after it happens (Or just read about heroes and villains in general, there's GOT to be more than a few websites), or ask our boss at our day job about the villains (He -did- say he's a fan of villains, knows some stuff about them. Speaking of which, didn't he ask us to hit his business competition a little? Should we go for that?)

>>264354
No, we -can- be held responsible, because working with people with murder on their rap sheet shows us as willing to work with killers. Actively restraining other villains from attacking civvies is 'Lawful Neutral' and not all taht villainous, not giving a damn is 'Neutral evil' (And yes, standing aside while other villains we're working with kill -will- affect our image). Evil with honor, is 'Lawful Evil', which I believe is what we're shooting for. And working with dishonorable people is not particularly honorable, unless you manage to set yourself as 'standing off to one side' and look like you've managed to manipulate them to your own ends.

>>264359
>>264360
All good points. However:
1). Their creepiness doesn't necessarily mean all big villains here are batshit insane. I have a feeling Queenie is trying to look more villainous than she actually is.
2). Is has to start somewhere. We can't instantly become the classiest, ever-confident, not-giving-a-fuck-about-your-hero-powers baron. That will come with more FX and victories. For now, we should establish our presence on the scene. A dubious public image is better than no public image at all.
3). It would seem that we're being pushed over to a sidekick status, but it doesn't have to be that way. Instead of assisting a stronger villain against a single hero, why can't we fight all heroes at the same time? We're a floating, teleporting, ranged-type guy, we can handle that.

>>264349
Of course you should tag along. This will get you some name exposure. And deaths would probably be more likely if you're not there.

Besides, it's a chance to get more connections in the super villian community. Which could be really good to have.

Go for it.

Do it.

But give Walter the gem and unfinished statuette first.

>Maybe you should come along to keep her in check...?
Hmph. We're a villain, not a watchdog. We're not going to wrestle our cohorts into not hurting people; that's the heroes' job. It would simply be nice to avoid.

Anyway, accept. Make sure that you know where to meet the others and that there's a general plan going in beyond "beat the crap out of some heroes".

>>264359
>>264391
We don't have to be a sidekick/support role. With our powerset, we can make a fair shot at stealing the show.

Step one, be the one to open the fight by teleporting in and dumping gasoline all over the float. Then lighting it up for that "start with a bang" feel.

Step two, laugh a loud and villainous laugh in full view of the crowd. Do not get shot while doing this.

Step three, proceed to let the other three villains engage while we teleport between the fights, assaulting whatever hero happens to be showing weakness. Continue until the fight is either won or lost.

Have a stock of weaponry on hand nearby somewhere that we can teleport to- at a thousand meters a second, it can be quite a ways away. That'll let us quickly leave the fight, rearm or switch our armaments, and then enter it again with the best weapons that we can manage. Ideally, we'd use a variety of molotovs, melee weaponry, and more creative things like high-strength nets, smoke grenades, and perhaps another major gasoline bomb if things really go south.

I do like the idea of communications for everyone, but as the junior guy here I have trouble seeing how we'd suggest that in a politic manner. Perhaps next job, if this one goes well?

>>264349
Sounds like a party. Let's go.

In response to the naysayers, yes, there is a chance that our name could be associated with some bad people. We're a villain. It's practically in the contract. Heck, maybe it IS in the contract, we never read the bloody thing.

We could use a little name exposure, and if we need to fine-tune our image afterwards, so be it. At least we'll have one.

Dooooo iiiiiit!

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/12/16(Thu)12:28 No. 264776 ID: 9667fc
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"Hah, please don't mistake mercy for weakness. I choose not to kill because I'd rather make the heroes doubt their cause. It's hard to take a moral high ground when you commit every sin under the sun. You can count me in, but I refuse to be a mere watchdog. The Baron Obsidian takes the stage and takes some names. He doesn't sit in the back and support. That's not me." I say confidently, letting it be known that I'm not afraid of her. Even though I kind of am. Hollow Queen could probably rip me to shreds if she caught me. But hey, we'll be on the same side, and I need to get my name outside of this city.

"Kyehehahahaa!" Her entire body shakes with malevolent laughter. "Very good. You're on the team."

"Do we have a plan? Where are we meeting for this?"

"I'll come pick you up tomorrow morning. We'll make one tomorrow, when all of us are there. I'd rather not have to repeat myself. You'd best be ready when I get here!"

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/12/16(Thu)12:28 No. 264777 ID: 9667fc
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Suddenly, my apartment is filled with bats. I cover my face as the swarm fills the air. "Kyehehahahahaa!"

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2010/12/16(Thu)12:28 No. 264778 ID: 9667fc
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...and she's gone.

Well, let's see. I have 2 FX, I could bring a super weapon of some kind along, if I wanted to, but then I'd have none for the fight. With as much backup as I'll have, though, I'm not sure I'll need it. The fight is likely to be pretty hectic... meaning I might not need any kind of super weapon, either. I'm already on the numerically superior side.

I take this moment to call up Angel Frost and ask her on a date for tomorrow evening. Things ended on a sour note at the end of our first date, but not so sour that they can't be salvaged... I think. After the fiasco with the Don, we talked a bit more and worked things out. She seemed a little upset with me still, but significantly less so than she had been. Anyway, she agrees to the date tomorrow. Perfect. We make plans for 7pm at the movies.

I set to work on finishing up that statue immediately, but wonder if there isn't anything I should do before the mission tomorrow.

>>264778
She left a bat behind.

Well, we could do an impromptu encounter with a random no-name hero and earn some extra FX.
Just throwing it out there.

Man.

I know our entrance already.

We have our knights man one of the blimps. Knock out the workers beforehand, etc. Then when the time comes, they pop out, and ambush the heroes.

And then the whole SUPERVILLAINOUS team assembles, with you and the Hollow Queen in the lead, and oh man so tasty. Too bad the EDF is recovering, we could totes ask them along for more epic battleness.

Oh shit, the bat! What if its a spy for the Queen! It knows about you and Angel Frost dating! Then the Hollow Queen romance sub-plot will inaccessible. Get Walter to trap that motherfucker!

She spyin on you bro.

Hey. Is our teleport power good enough that we can check out that villain-shop I remember mention of? Like, out in the pacific or something?

>>264778

I uh, think she left a little something behind. Get Walter to poke it with a broom, shoo it out.

As for a dramatic entrance, we got a real easy one. Since, y'know, we appear in a flash of fire. I don't suppose we kept the guitar from the very first heist, did we? Stealing a blimp would be boss, though. Especially if we could get on with a TV screen on it, but that's for tomorrow.

I don't think you need a super weapon boss, besides the knights remember you also have obsidian crafting skills for quick weaponry. Practice a bit with making small sharp throwing knives and hollow spheres meant to shatter into many sharp pieces.

Oh and have your ninja butler nab that bat and shoo it outside. Try not to freak out about it, but do give it a look.

Glare at the bat and tell it "Return to your master", if it doesn't move, get Walter to take care of it.

>>264803
Small orb with a divided hollow center keeping apart two chemicals that react in a volatile manner when combined.

Orbs full of a flammable substance, to douse the target.

Orbs full of homemade napalm.

The possibilities, man.

>>264778
>wonder if there isn't anything I should do before the mission tomorrow.
Call your boss and get online. Find out the low-down on all the smiles and frowns that will be at the dance tomorrow.

Because someone who goes into a major fight without doing any research deserves to get his ass kicked.

>>264881
Go ahead and ask your boss if he wants anything while we're out. We're basically going to a big supermeet. We might be able to get an autograph or snap a photo for him.

I mean, there's not much we really need from him, but I bet it would make the guy's day.

that's a point, your boss knows all the 'bad boys' right? check with him who you'll be working with exactly, tis a gewd idea. also, deal with bat yes.

Gotta go with gathering intel. It never hurts to be well informed.

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2011/01/03(Mon)17:21 No. 268957 ID: a6008c
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First things first. I have Walter shoo out the lingering bat, and then go about to finishing my gift for Angel Frost. The wand is a bit longer than intended, almost more of a shortened rod by this point, but I think it looks nice. The gem I nabbed is too big for a smaller wand, unless I redesigned it as a centerpiece instead of a headstone but I think this works. I hope Debbie likes it.

I'd learned earlier from the Mayor that I can get some pretty detailed information on my Nemesi, or on any villains whose card I have, by perusing the City Hall archives. It's how I knew about the various powersets of the EDF before that last battle. However, unless I have their card or the Official Nemesis Paperwork, I can't get any info.

Thankfully, I have a different source for that. I call up my boss and invite him to dinner, on me.

Blacwick!94Ud9yTfxQ 2011/01/03(Mon)17:21 No. 268958 ID: a6008c
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I ask him about the people I'm working with, starting with Blood Knight.

"Blood Knight, huh? He's a strange one. He's not in it for power or riches or anything. He just wants to prove he's the strongest guy around. He keeps challenging people to duels to the death, heroes and villains alike. It doesn't matter to him, as long as you're tough. He's killed 3 somewhat prominent heroes already, and 2 villains. He's lost a few times, too, and been in the obituaries a few times. It seems he keeps coming back somehow."

Hmm. He sounds interesting. I might have to look out for him at some point, when I get good enough to be on his radar. I ask about Delirium.

"Delirium? She's bad news. She makes a unique drug, that she calls 'Deliria Dose,' that makes people hallucinate bad. She forcibly injects people with the stuff, which is pretty bad on its own, but I hear she takes the stuff herself, too. Nothing definite there, but her criminal record certainly makes it look like it. She's not all that focused. She robbed a waterslide once, for chrissake. I'd steer clear of that girl, if I were you."

Hah! Working with her sounds like playing with fire. My kind of supervillain.

"So, uh, James... what are you asking about these two for? They're not even from here. Is something up?"

Ah, right. I don't know if I should tell him about our plans for tomorrow. If that info got leaked somehow, the heroes could set up countermeasures or something. On the other hand, he's certainly been helpful.

>>268958
First pause and make sure he's looking right at you then say "Can't say there is." but with a little wink, just enough so he notices. "I've only just heard of them. But I'll likely cross their path sooner or later, and I'll be sure to let you know how it goes. Since you've had helped me survive it."

>>268958
Feel free to imply something might be going on, but don't give out details.

>>268958
"Yeah, there's something in the works, but that's all I can say for now. Watch the news closely."

You know, if we have more time before the heist, we may want to look into testing our obsidian crafting abilities some more. An obsidian face shield, mask, or helm for one thing- if nothing else it would help us hide our identity.

>>268958
"Oh, a colleague name dropped them in conversation - said something about knowing what kind of villains to avoid, and I figured if I'm going to learn about who plays the game I might as well start by getting some idea what the heck they were talking about.
Oh, I bumped into somebody pumpkin-themed at the mayor's office the other day; he said her name was Hollow Queen or something. She's local, right? What d'ya know about her?"

>>268957
That shirt. It is awesome.

>>268972
Obsidian crafting... I want an obsidian gauntlet. With nasty spikes on it for stabbing.

>>268974
If we lie about this, he won't be willing to serve as an intel source in the future. When he sees us in the news he will know exactly why we were asking questions; make sure that nothing we tell him now will make him think we were dishonest.

That said, "don't lie" doesn't mean that we have to tell him anything. And any more details than we've already spilled- like where we're doing something, when it is, or what it is- would be a bad plan. Vague hints should suffice.

>>268977
Telling him that they're doing something is still giving things away. But I think that much is okay.

>>268958
"Don't spread it around, but they might be in town some time in the near future."