Zodai Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 (The following is a TEST of SYSTEMS and FUNCTIONS. Agents who REFUSE to FUNCTION will result in DEATH. FEEDBACK is appreciated. ENJOY the game.) April 13th, 1988. (If there are any AGENTS who have the information to REDUCE the size of an image, please CONTACT me.) Blood covers the walls as the Ninth Agent falls to the floor. A blonde-haired man, thirty years old, clad in black cloth and an old hat. The gun rests in your hand, as the red liquid comes flowing from his skull. Your breath is tense, as you yank the knife out of your shoulder. Your eyes glow a BLUE RADIANCE before fading back to their standard black. To kill an agent is not an easy task. Without an opportunity, you would have been dead. The stars shine in the sky. 11:30 PM. You can still hear the echo of your gun, howling in the air. The police will be here soon. You have to retreat. Your body is cloaked in a black cloth, much like that of the man you killed. You are a young man, 22 years old, with a clean-shaven face, black hair and black eyes. Unlike the man, you have no hat, and your face is easily visible. Your belongings are as follows. A gun, the one used to kill the man not seconds ago. You used one bullet just now, so you have FIVE remaining. Second, a knife. Its former owner lies dead on the floor. Use it wisely. Lastly, a cell phone in your side pocket. Your PARTNER should be nearby. It isn't common to have allies in a GAME such as this, so you should consider yourself lucky to have her by your side. The sound of sirens can be heard in the distance. Your gun is loud. It isn't a surprise you've been found out. You have six posts before the authorities reach this spot. The route chosen shall be decided by the first post to claim one - that said, subsequent posts can still influence specifics or individual actions. The alleyway's exit is the most direct escape route, but it's long and narrow - assuming the police get here before you make it to the corner, it's nothing more than a single bullet to end your life. There are some crates stacked up to the side, but other than that no cover exists. Secondly is a ladder reaching up to the rooftops, though there is no guarantee that there will be a clear path to safety from up there, and climbing back down may be easier said than done. Looking over to the entrance, there is a door with a padlock attached to it - you could shoot it off and gain access, but it will bring the police closer to your location. You should give your partner a call as well. She may have some useful information. Posts may contain more than one action, but they will be less efficient than if it was concentrated on a single one. Good luck, hero. OPPORTUNITY CARDS-- Agent 1 (You) 2 remaining, 3 max. AGENTS OF FATE Agent 1 - You (NAME UNDECIDED) Agent 2 - DEAD Agent 3 - Partner (NAME UNDECIDED) Agent 4 - UNKNOWN Agent 5 - UNKNOWN Agent 6 - UNKNOWN Agent 7 - DEAD Agent 8 - UNKNOWN Agent 9 - DEAD Agent 10 - UNKNOWN Quote
Zakamutt Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 >BLUE RADIANCE (examine keyword) >NAME SELF Makazutt (nickname Mack) >north >CALL PARTNER (presumably after reaching the top of the ladder OR hitting a snag) Quote
Stray Cat Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 Might I make a suggestion? A polling system might be a good idea for this game. Give a time limit and the option with the most votes at that point is the one taken. Quote
Zodai Posted April 26, 2015 Author Posted April 26, 2015 Might I make a suggestion? A polling system might be a good idea for this game. Give a time limit and the option with the most votes at that point is the one taken. (I'll see if I can figure out the details between adapting polls. Furthermore, me and Stray's posts here won't count towards the in-game time. I'll keep in mind to clarify this once the test is complete.) Quote
astro Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 AND THEN, I FLY OFF IN MY CHOPPER INTO THE SUNSET Quote
Zodai Posted April 26, 2015 Author Posted April 26, 2015 I TAKE THE LADDER! I shall also climb the ladder. You place the weapons into your pockets, and occupy both hands with the ladder. A howling gale blows across the street. The wind is strong tonight. Blood drips from your shoulder and drops down at the floor. Pain shoots through your body, but it isn't strong enough to deter your movement. When one or more POST is attributed to a specific ACTION, it increases the success of that action. You successfully make it to the roof of the building. Your breath is visible in the cold air, your bones chilled as you move forward. >BLUE RADIANCE (examine keyword) >NAME SELF Makazutt (nickname Mack) >north >CALL PARTNER (presumably after reaching the top of the ladder OR hitting a snag) For the duration of the test, your name shall be known as Makazutt North. You spent your days lamenting the poor naming sense of your mother and father, so most of those close to you know you by the name North. You open up your phone and give your partner a call. She picks up within a few rings. [Oh, well look who it is. Did things go alright, North?] Your partner has always had a tendency for sarcasm. The wind is thick, though her voice is still audible. Blonde, about the same height as you. C-sized breasts and she's about half a year your senior, though it's not something you can confirm very easily. "A close call, but otherwise manageable. A knife wound on my left shoulder. I'm on one of the roofs. Do you have a visual?" [Regrettably, no. The sniping position we talked about earlier didn't happen. Someone bought out the whole mansion. No chance to get inside.] AND THEN, I FLY OFF IN MY CHOPPER INTO THE SUNSET Regrettably, you have no helicopter, nor is the sun up at the moment. The time is 11:33 PM. Jumping off the building isn't very feasible, either, though you decide to survey the area. "Where are you at the moment?" Across the street would be the mansion she mentioned earlier. At least twice as tall as the building you're on now. Gilded walls and four spires on each corner, with velvet drapes reaching from top to bottom. You can only imagine how much expensive booze is going around the place. [The street in front of the building. The police are going around like crazy over here. I've got my rifle, but it's not set up.] Looking down, you can barely see her. A natural gold shines from her eyes. Your vision is better than most, thankfully. "Yeah, I can see you." [Get somewhere safe. The car is a block or two away.] "Alright. Any idea where to go?" You survey the area. A glimpse of light flashes at your eyes. -DEATH APPROACHES. THE FOURTH AGENT READIES HER SHOT.- The Fourth Agent is situated on the top of the mansion. You have one post before she fires, make it count. She will fire every three posts thereafter until she is subdued. There are very few places to take cover on the rooftop, though there is an entrance indoors on the next rooftop over. You can shoot out the lock, or use it for cover. You have one post before the Fourth Agent shoots. You have two posts before the police enter the alleyway below. There is blood at the bottom of the ladder. You can assume they will investigate, as the Ninth Agent's corpse is still there. [Get down from the rooftops. Find somewhere to blend into the crowd.] From this point forward, the partner's name shall be known as Shiina. A single post may control either North or Shiina, but never both. Shiina's equipment consists of her phone, and a sniper rifle in her bag, though it requires setting up. OPPORTUNITY CARDS-- North (You) 2 remaining, 3 max. Shiina (Partner) 3 remaining, 3 max. Sniper (Agent 4) 3 remaining, 3 max. USAGE of an OPPORTUNITY CARD will cause a character's eyes to GLOW. BLUE for the FIRST, YELLOW for the SECOND, and RED for the THIRD. This glow is VISIBLE to ENEMIES and ALLIES alike. AGENTS OF FATE Agent 1 - North (You) Agent 2 - DEAD Agent 3 - Shiina (Partner) Agent 4 - Sniper Agent 5 - UNKNOWN Agent 6 - UNKNOWN Agent 7 - DEAD Agent 8 - UNKNOWN Agent 9 - DEAD Agent 10 - UNKNOWN Quote
Shikomizue Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 I choose to jump to the entrance on the next rooftop and take cover. Quote
Zodai Posted April 26, 2015 Author Posted April 26, 2015 "SHIT!" You run across to the second rooftop. The bullet rushes past your head and breaks a nearby window. Shattered glass drops to the ground below, but you are otherwise unharmed. The authorities are alerted by the crashing, and are now at the alleyway. Ninth's corpse has been discovered. [Hey! What was that!?] You place the phone to your ear, hiding behind the cover. "Sniper, top of the mansion!" [Fourth!?] "Hell if I know!" Shiina thinks for a moment. Fourth is the only one with the money to buy out the place. Did she know we would be here? Or did she just take a guess? [Get to the ground. The rooftops aren't safe!] "Well, do something about it, I can't shoot her from here!" [There are police around every corner! I'll get myself arrested if I take it out here!] Shiina covers her mouth with her hand while she speaks. It would be difficult to move forward if she were heard. Three posts until the Fourth Agent fires again. Ninth's corpse has been discovered. The police are investigating. Opportunity cards and agent list, no changes. Quote
Shikomizue Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 Can I get a more detailed description of my surroundings? (Shiina) (Also, this is like a VN style Mirai Nikki, and I love survival games. ) Quote
Zodai Posted April 26, 2015 Author Posted April 26, 2015 Can I get a more detailed description of my surroundings? (Shiina) (Also, this is like a VN style Mirai Nikki, and I love survival games. ) (It's still a test, but it's glad to see you like it. ) For future REFERENCE, requests for further details will be achieved through ACTIONS by SURVEYING your surroundings, or something similar. On this OCCURRENCE, such an action will not take up a post, though they will in future events. This section is still UNCERTAIN, however it can be taken to note that SHIINA is more effective at details and SURROUNDINGS, in addition to conveying large amounts of information, whereas NORTH is more effective at MOVEMENT, or QUICK-THINKING, being more accustomed towards actions requiring a large amount of dexterity. OPPORTUNITY CARDS can be thought of as the ability to cheat FATE. They are a resource only available to AGENTS OF FATE. They can be used to pull success out of FAILURE when an action turns out POORLY, or to CIRCUMVENT LIMITS placed on individuals. Street lights illuminate the sidewalk. There's a large crowd surrounding the building. You should be able to use the phone without people overhearing if you're quiet, as the sounds of the crowd are quite useful, but any quick movements would likely get you spotted, either by the police or the sniper on the building overhead. The sniper can't hit Shiina from this angle without revealing herself to the police, but the existence of the opportunity cards makes that less of a certainty. The time is 11:40 PM. Twenty minutes until the date changes. It's safe to assume that the sniper will attempt to use them before the decks refresh at midnight. Otherwise, most of the fighting would happen during the daytime. It's more efficient to fight during night, for a number of reasons. There's at least twenty officers in the area. They seem to be on high alert today - if you remember correctly, Agent Two's corpse was found early this morning. Seven died not three days earlier. They're starting to catch on. Anyone acting suspicious is likely to be investigated. Three, maybe four officers are running over to the alleyway where Ninth died. The next step is to get out of the area. Walking away is one option, though it's possible you'll be stopped. Your hands are tied if they perform a search and find the sniper in your bag. Find somewhere high, where you can take down the sniper shooting at North. There's an abandoned building somewhere across the street, half a block down the road. You could use that, but you don't have anything to break the locks, and you're not strong enough to break the windows. Can North help somehow? Outside of that, the mansion is directly behind you. The entrance is just around the corner. There are guards, but they can be worked around if necessary. Find a knife or something in the lounge, then head to the rooftop and take out the sniper. ...The mansion is quieter than it was before. Did something happen in there? I would advise you to be careful. Alternatively, there's the brute force route. Grab the car and drive it over, then make a break for it. Though that's likely to attract the attention of both the police and the sniper, and I doubt North would like to jump off a building. Three posts remain until Fourth takes her shot. You can assume each of the officers in the area has a gun with them. OPPORTUNITY CARDS-- North (You) 2 remaining, 3 max. Shiina (Partner) 3 remaining, 3 max. Sniper (Agent 4) 3 remaining, 3 max. Be careful. The sniper could use these to change the course of the game. Though they are a tool you may use as well. Underestimating these will risk you your life. They can either be spent at-will by the player, though if the situation deems it they may be used automatically in emergency situations. AGENTS OF FATE Agent 1 - North (You) Agent 2 - DEAD Agent 3 - Shiina (Partner) Agent 4 - Sniper Agent 5 - UNKNOWN Agent 6 - UNKNOWN Agent 7 - DEAD Agent 8 - UNKNOWN Agent 9 - DEAD Agent 10 - UNKNOWN As evidenced by the situation, Fourth either has the money to buy out the entire mansion, or is related to someone who can. Do not assume she is the only foe in the vicinity. Quote
Shikomizue Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 I'll have Shiina sneak to the abandoned building and look for something to pick the lock. Quote
Zodai Posted April 27, 2015 Author Posted April 27, 2015 A point about one of the rules that I didn't know how to word before - under normal circumstances a single post can only count as one person's actions, however you can have one character telling someone to do something and they can both go through. Cooperation between the characters is an important mechanic. Furthermore, the opportunity cards may be used to achieve a number of things. More ludicrous uses have a lowered effect against fellow agents, but always keep in mind how many are remaining. The time is 11:41 PM. Shiina begins to move, moving through the crowd in order to make it to the building. "Hang tight. I'm on my way." [There are officers all across the place. Be careful.] North notes the sounds from the other roof. The police have begun climbing the ladder. They will be here in three posts. "How's the situation? Anything new?" [The police are climbing up here. They'll be here soon.] Shiina surveys through the area. A group of officers look in her direction. Eye contact is made, though no confrontation comes. The officers are armed, as all of them likely are. They can likely assume they're dealing with killers. They wouldn't be wrong, technically. Shiina starts mumbling into the phone in an attempt to look less suspicious. Being noticed in this situation means death, both by the police or the sniper. She walks up to the building, still connected to North through the call. A shake of the knob reveals it's locked. There should be a way to- "Excuse me, miss? I'm going to need to see some identification." The officer makes his presence known. He's likely been watching for a while now. His build is large, and could probably beat North in a fistfight if needed. The area is quieter around here. There's nobody else in the vicinity, but the location is technically visible to both the officers at the mansion and the sniper. What do you do?Two posts to the next shot. Three posts to the officers climbing up the ladder. OPPORTUNITY CARDS-- North (You) 2 remaining, 3 max. Shiina (Partner) 3 remaining, 3 max. Sniper (Agent 4) 3 remaining, 3 max. AGENTS OF FATE Agent 1 - North (You) Agent 2 - DEAD Agent 3 - Shiina (Partner) Agent 4 - Sniper Agent 5 - UNKNOWN Agent 6 - UNKNOWN Agent 7 - DEAD Agent 8 - UNKNOWN Agent 9 - DEAD Agent 10 - UNKNOWN Furthermore, Shiina is still on the call with North. Keep this in mind. Quote
Shikomizue Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 Does Shiina know any martial arts or have any experience in hand-to-hand combat? (Some information about the characters would be helpful for strategies. Unless that's still in development or something.) Quote
Zodai Posted April 27, 2015 Author Posted April 27, 2015 (Nothing further than the average person. Originally the not telling people stuff was in order to create a sense of mystery, but moving forward more information would've been better, hence why this is a test. Future operations will likely have more knowledge available, at least concerning player characters. In-general Shiina is more accustomed to thoughtful, observant or diplomatic solutions whereas North is more accustomed to a direct, active solution or ones with high degrees of movement.) (And again, keep note of the opportunity cards. They're limited in use but enable abilities beyond a person's normal skillset, and are restocked every day at midnight for all AGENTS OF FATE. Conveying their strength is something to keep in note for future expeditions as well.) Quote
Shikomizue Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 I'll have Shiina use one of her opportunity cards to learn a moderate level of martial arts, then knock the officer unconscious and drag him out of sight. Quote
astro Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 I'll use one of West's cards to make him into a master of disguise. I'll grow a beard, change my name, move to Mexico, and open a taco shop. So he can knock out the officer if he climbs up the ladder and impersonate him Quote
Zodai Posted April 27, 2015 Author Posted April 27, 2015 I'll have Shiina use one of her opportunity cards to learn a moderate level of martial arts, then knock the officer unconscious and drag him out of sight. I'll have Shiina use one of her opportunity cards to learn a moderate level of martial arts, then knock the officer unconscious and drag him out of sight. I'll use one of West's cards to make him into a master of disguise. I'll grow a beard, change my name, move to Mexico, and open a taco shop. So he can knock out the officer if he climbs up the ladder and impersonate him A bright BLUE RADIANCE glows from Shiina's eyes. Before the officer has time to react, the back of Shiina's hand smashes into the side of his skull. His face contorts for a moment, and he falls to the ground. Shiina gasps for breath after the impact. It had taken more energy than she had anticipated. She begins to lift the man up in order to carry him off to the alleyway.OUT OF THE CORNER OF FOURTH'S EYE, A BLUE RADIANCE IS VISIBLE. The sniper smirks. The mark of opportunity is not easily mistakable. It is something all agents share, and yet their deepest secret in all of the world. The mark of an agent, hiding deep within the shadows. As Shiina hoists the man onto her back, Fourth pulls the trigger, and the bullet begins zooming towards Shiina's skull. The glow of opportunity is easily recognizable, and AGENTS OF FATE view it much brighter than others would. If they can see it, they will. Again, to the rooftop. A YELLOW RADIANCE. North dashes out of cover as his physique changes ever so slightly. ~~ North rushes over to the ladder, his appearance and voice changing as the card of opportunity makes its move. He certainly isn't accustomed to this type of usage, as it can vary from person to person, but at the moment it seems to work. He pulls the officer climbing the ladder, smashing his head into the ground to knock him out. Seems to have been a particularly weak-willed officer. "Hey? Everything alright up there?" "Y-Yeah, everything's fine. No sign of anyone." ~~ FOURTH SMIRKS. The sniper lines up her shot. HER EYES GLOW A BLUE RADIANCE, swiftly moving her vision almost immediately after the shot to Shiina, as the call of FATE reloads her gun at a lightning pace. North's back is turned and, once again, the bullet flies through the air. Shiina's call is still connected, and we can assume that she and North still have the phones in their hand. Contact is still permitted. OPPORTUNITY CARDS-- North (You) 1 remaining, 3 max. Shiina (Partner) 2 remaining, 3 max. Sniper (Agent 4) 2 remaining, 3 max. And so, the cards have been spent. Where will the story go from here, I wonder? AGENTS OF FATE Agent 1 - North (You) Agent 2 - DEAD Agent 3 - Shiina (Partner) Agent 4 - Sniper Agent 5 - UNKNOWN Agent 6 - UNKNOWN Agent 7 - DEAD Agent 8 - UNKNOWN Agent 9 - DEAD Agent 10 - UNKNOWN Quote
Shikomizue Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 I'll have Shiina use another card to increase speed to get away from the bullet and tell North to dodge. (What a mess this is. ) Quote
Zodai Posted April 27, 2015 Author Posted April 27, 2015 (Well, the cards are a limited resource, and one that the enemy can use just as well as you can ^^;; Just keep an eye on them.) "Shit!!" A BLUE RADIANCE IS VISIBLE FROM THE ROOFTOP. The bullets blaze through the air. "DODGE IT!" Shiina's eyes glow a Radiant Yellow, as her feet slide across the ground. She rushes into the building, her strength smashing through the lock and getting into the building for cover. She lies the unconscious officer down on the floor and closes the door behind her. Seeing as how this is the games first Natural 20 in terms of rolling dice to determine outcomes, consider it a bonus since you spent the card on top of that. North rolls to the right as Shiina's warning comes through, as the bullet blasts through the air and breaks a window on the other side. "W-What was that!?" The officers on the ground exclaim, as the shattered glass falls to the ground. "T-There's a sniper on the roof of that mansion! Go get her!" Knowing a recent sniper-related murder (Agent Seven) had occurred recently, the officers quickly take their positions, rushing towards the mansion, taking their attention away from North and Shiina. Sadly though, they failed to note how exactly their 'friend' knew the sniper's gender was female, though the use of 'her' may just be explained away as a reflex. Fourth re-takes her aiming stance. Three posts to the next shot, unless another card is used at some point. The officer next to North has a gun and a walkie-talkie on his belt, as does the one at Shiina's location. The officers are moving in to investigate the mansion. The time is 11:44 PM. OPPORTUNITY CARDS-- North (Player) 1 remaining, 3 max. Shiina (Also Player) 1 remaining, 3 max. Sniper (Agent 4) 2 remaining, 3 max. The cards are a resource, like all things in life. It can be fatal to not properly manage them. You seem to be running low. AGENTS OF FATE Agent 1 - North (You) Agent 2 - DEAD Agent 3 - Shiina (Partner) Agent 4 - Sniper Agent 5 - UNKNOWN Agent 6 - UNKNOWN Agent 7 - DEAD Agent 8 - UNKNOWN Agent 9 - DEAD Agent 10 - UNKNOWN Simply because they are 'unknown' does not mean they're not in the area. Keep your eyes to the shadows, and watch for where mysteries lie in the scene. Quote
Shikomizue Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 I'll have Shiina take the walkie-talkie and gun, and tell North to do the same. (Edit: I felt really nervous when I clicked on the thread. I didn't want anyone to die. ) Quote
Aniki Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 You've been using too much cards. North shall proceed with the escape. Seeing how the officers are proceeding to the mansion, quickly take the ladder back into the alleyway. I doubt Fourth can fire in that location. Next, North will tell Shiina to find a vehicle and rendezvous. Quote
Shikomizue Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 You've been using too much cards. (I know, but I got a little nervous because Shiina was carrying the officer, so I figured she wouldn't be able to dodge the bullet by herself.) Quote
Zodai Posted April 27, 2015 Author Posted April 27, 2015 I'll have Shiina take the walkie-talkie and gun, and tell North to do the same. (Edit: I felt really nervous when I clicked on the thread. I didn't want anyone to die. ) (Well, you used a card on top of rolling a Natural 20.) You've been using too much cards. North shall proceed with the escape. Seeing how the officers are proceeding to the mansion, quickly take the ladder back into the alleyway. I doubt Fourth can fire in that location. Next, North will tell Shiina to find a vehicle and rendezvous. (To be fair though, I was kind of implying the first use of the card since I was unsure if the players had grasped using it yet. Seemed to spiral out of control once shortly after, though.) Shiina rummages through the officer's belongings. There are some personal artifacts better kept in the man's possession - a wallet with some pictures inside, mostly, but the gun and radio coms device should find some use. She situates the phone with her shoulder. "North, you have any officers nearby? Preferably one that's already been 'dealt with'?" [Yeah, right here. What of it?] The wind is beginning to calm itself, though there's no telling when it'll rise up again. "There should be a gun and a radio on their person. Could you pick them up?" [Radio? You mean the walkie-talkie? Yeah, it's here.] North climbs down the ladder as he speaks. "Get to the car, we're evacuating the area." Shiina packs the gun and the radio into her pockets. "We've already got Ninth, let's not push our luck." [Eh? Fourth is right there! We can take her!] "We're out-carded, North." [it's two-to-one!] "Not if one of us ends up dead." The time is 11:47, thirteen minutes until the cards reset. North peers over the corner, the police can be seen inside the mansion through the windows. "The police have the place locked down. I doubt she'll be a concern later on." [she'll get away! They always get away! That's why we decided to take out Ninth in the first place!] A signal comes in from the radio. [-R-Requesting backup! The mansion off Teitan Street! We have four officers dead and seven wounded! I repeat, requesting backup!-] Shattered glass falls to the floor. A nearly-dead officer flies out the window and smashes to the ground. "We're going home. It's too dangerous at the moment, there's another agent in there. I'm sure of it." [Just means we can take out two of them at once! Otherwise they'll just be a bigger problem later!] Shiina peeks out the door to the building. Gunshots can be heard from the mansion in rapid succession. Fourth isn't visible from here, though it can be assumed she's still around. Advance, or fall back. The choice is yours. As for Aniki, felt like adding more information before people go full-in on one specific choice or another. "The car is a block or two away, around the corner. We can get home from there." OPPORTUNITY CARDS-- North (Player) 1 remaining, 3 max. Shiina (Also Player) 1 remaining, 3 max. Sniper (Agent 4) 2 remaining, 3 max. Agent 1 - North (You) Agent 2 - DEAD Agent 3 - Shiina (Partner) Agent 4 - Sniper Agent 5 - UNKNOWN Agent 6 - UNKNOWN Agent 7 - DEAD Agent 8 - UNKNOWN Agent 9 - DEAD Agent 10 - UNKNOWN It seems you've managed to escape with your lives. A reasonable feat, if nothing else. That is, unless you feel like wagering for more? Snipers are less of a nuisance in the grave, after all... Quote
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