The Sands of Time - In the Beginning - Page 5

The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk · 05-12-2012, 05:30 AM

I just think Zod's a stupid name. I've never been able to take that guy seriously as a villain.

Lumenskir · 05-12-2012, 07:57 AM

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Oh no, I meant I said it as a joke.

I figured as much when you first said it, but now it seems to be official

((.

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Gods can have more than one name, and tons of different titles 'n' stuff.

Well, sure, but those should come from our followers after recognizing our greatness and such, not us doing the equivalent of walking into school and insisting everyone calls us "Danger Zone."

Amake · 05-12-2012, 09:26 AM

I suggest we call ourselves either "The One who is All" or "We who are All". Alternatively "Those Guys in the Sky with the Good Taste in Music".

The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk · 05-12-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Amake

I suggest we call ourselves either "The One who is All" or "We who are All". Alternatively "Those Guys in the Sky with the Good Taste in Music".

The One Above All?

Or alternatively, Legion, for we are many.

Sifright · 05-14-2012, 05:17 AM

Confession time, I didn't actually know what Arhra was referencing when I first read his post. I did a google search and saw it in tv tropes. I wrote up that post whilst at work on a text pad and didn't copy/paste what I had typed up properly as i was attempting to play along and had typed a joke about the deities alignment moving towards villainy.

That said, I understand most of you dislike the idea of being known as Zod so if people would prefer it I will either retconn the name out of existence or come up with another more palatable solution. Any way back to the game and sorry for the late update.

You aren't sure how much time has passed but with every moment you feel weaker and more drained. The gentle tug on your essence begins to feel excruciating.

Slowly you notice more energy starting to flow into you the pain begins to dissipate

and you can feel the energy swirl around gently healing you. Your senses begin to awaken slowly

You realise you were close to death

You have a greater understanding of your being.

You are made up of three core parts

Essence, Energy and Experience

Essence is your life force and your ability to perceive the world around you, you may expend it to make up for a lack of energy.

Energy is the power you receive from your followers it is used to power your miracles and is used in any action you perform

Experience is your skill at influencing the world and your followers it influences your ability to control your power effectively.

Where once the clearing you had made was empty now exists a small village it is clear that a good deal of time has passed.
The Eternal Flames burn as brightly as ever. The clearing has been enlarged and many huts circle the fire.

The man you saved from the wolves is currently kneeling before the fire praying. You can just barely catch small snatches of his thoughts as he prays.

"Great one..... Your help......Give me a sign...I will strive..."

A small distance to the north of the village the forest clears and you can see rolling grasslands.

The forest extends in every other direction further than your senses can perceive, there is a river a hundred meters to the south it is flowing gently.

Status and stats!

You feel a small stream of energy flowing into you.
You currently have a small amount of energy flowing inside you it is growing

You have 1 devout Follower and 11 other followers.
Your followers have conflicting views of what you represent.

Essence
Life force: 15/80
Senses: 3/3

Energy
Energy contained: 5/60
Energy flowing in: 15
Energy flowing out: 3

Experience
You have a small affinity with Fire, Enhancement and Growth

For future reference how would you like to deal with energy loss and essence usage, for instance I presume people would prefer to be able to keep their senses and instead lose essence at a faster rate?

CABAL49 · 05-14-2012, 09:39 AM

We should let them know what we represent. A will to establish a theocratic state that executes the infidels.

Geminex · 05-14-2012, 10:03 AM

> Try to find out what our followers think we represent

The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk · 05-14-2012, 11:50 AM

Well he wants a sign, presumably he wants to ask us something, so we should probably do something to show we're listening. Something midly impressive that's not going to drain too much energy. Perhaps open a dialogue? Does speaking through the Eternal Flame cost us power?

Locke cole · 05-14-2012, 01:26 PM

Maybe a noncommital sign, to get his attention. Maybe make the Eternal Flame flare up a bit more for a brief moment. Nothing permanent, just something he'll notice.

Krylo · 05-14-2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Locke cole

Maybe a noncommital sign, to get his attention. Maybe make the Eternal Flame flare up a bit more for a brief moment. Nothing permanent, just something he'll notice.

Seconding this for now.

Also wondering how energy it would take to change the properties of the eternal flame. The rest of the people in that village seem pretty non-commital and another miracle'd be good. Especially if it's a self-repeating one.

Say, making the flame cleanse impurities and heal wounds instead of consuming flesh.

Though we'll probably have to wait a bit to do this.

05-12-2012, 09:26 AM	#43
Amake Keeper of the new Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: A place without judgment Posts: 4,506	I suggest we call ourselves either "The One who is All" or "We who are All". Alternatively "Those Guys in the Sky with the Good Taste in Music". __________________ Hope insistent, trust implicit, love inherent, life immersed

05-14-2012, 05:17 AM	#45
Sifright Fact sphere is the most handsome Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,108	Confession time, I didn't actually know what Arhra was referencing when I first read his post. I did a google search and saw it in tv tropes. I wrote up that post whilst at work on a text pad and didn't copy/paste what I had typed up properly as i was attempting to play along and had typed a joke about the deities alignment moving towards villainy. That said, I understand most of you dislike the idea of being known as Zod so if people would prefer it I will either retconn the name out of existence or come up with another more palatable solution. Any way back to the game and sorry for the late update. You aren't sure how much time has passed but with every moment you feel weaker and more drained. The gentle tug on your essence begins to feel excruciating. Slowly you notice more energy starting to flow into you the pain begins to dissipate and you can feel the energy swirl around gently healing you. Your senses begin to awaken slowly You realise you were close to death You have a greater understanding of your being. You are made up of three core parts Essence, Energy and Experience Essence is your life force and your ability to perceive the world around you, you may expend it to make up for a lack of energy. Energy is the power you receive from your followers it is used to power your miracles and is used in any action you perform Experience is your skill at influencing the world and your followers it influences your ability to control your power effectively. Where once the clearing you had made was empty now exists a small village it is clear that a good deal of time has passed. The Eternal Flames burn as brightly as ever. The clearing has been enlarged and many huts circle the fire. The man you saved from the wolves is currently kneeling before the fire praying. You can just barely catch small snatches of his thoughts as he prays. "Great one..... Your help......Give me a sign...I will strive..." A small distance to the north of the village the forest clears and you can see rolling grasslands. The forest extends in every other direction further than your senses can perceive, there is a river a hundred meters to the south it is flowing gently. Status and stats! You feel a small stream of energy flowing into you. You currently have a small amount of energy flowing inside you it is growing You have 1 devout Follower and 11 other followers. Your followers have conflicting views of what you represent. Essence Life force: 15/80 Senses: 3/3 Energy Energy contained: 5/60 Energy flowing in: 15 Energy flowing out: 3 Experience You have a small affinity with Fire, Enhancement and Growth For future reference how would you like to deal with energy loss and essence usage, for instance I presume people would prefer to be able to keep their senses and instead lose essence at a faster rate? __________________ Orgies of country consuming violence Last edited by Sifright; 05-14-2012 at 05:25 AM.

05-14-2012, 09:39 AM	#46
CABAL49 Not bad. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Senatus Populusque Americanus Posts: 1,584	We should let them know what we represent. A will to establish a theocratic state that executes the infidels.

05-14-2012, 10:03 AM	#47
Geminex SOM3WH3R3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,606	> Try to find out what our followers think we represent