CYOA Tales of Lona: 'Under the hood' thread

[Tsai]

Input: Dont risk capturing a snake and have it not work out for her one free cast, maybe she could be Human or a Holostaurus so that she can do horsing around with out going to the extremes of becoming a centauress or Equiros.

[Scottyboy]

Input: Since a small goblin would have basically no change against a giant snake , get the wizard to turn her into a centuress, do the horsing around quest because of the minimal risk of injury then use the superior size and speed of the centuress to pepper the snake with arrows for the Serpent of Stansengate Forest quest.

[bestusernameEVER]

Ask what Lapinet and Royal Morphs are, because the Oracle of Goog Le couldn't help answer that question.

Input: Since a small goblin would have basically no change against a giant snake , get the wizard to turn her into a centuress, do the horsing around quest because of the minimal risk of injury then use the superior size and speed of the centuress to pepper the snake with arrows for the Serpent of Stansengate Forest quest.

That sounds like a pretty good idea. Don't take the risk of capturing the snake, just kill it. The superior strength of a centauress should help.

[Earthsage]

Input: Turn into a Centaur for now, and then immediately ask about the costs for returning to a Goblin form.
Need to cover bases to make sure you can change back...

[flai53]

Take the Slime and let the wizard try to transmute it into a riding mare. (Do not risk to explode just becourse of some strange wizard) Afterwards bring it to the horesman. If the spell does not work find something/one else for breeding. And why is the owner so sure that Heikya can't take the dick? who dares win and it would be a challenge

[Nevyn]

comment: I see alot of people that are against capturing the snake and using it for the wisard but it seems most want to see Heikya transformed into something else

Input: But in anycase, I still say find a way to capture the (or one of the) snake(s) and having the wisard turn it into a horse for a money income and after that talking or atleast get to know who the man from the Legion is.

((yes I like to make it so I (or a character I can direct) have a large money pool, mostly becose you never know what you might need it for and if you dont need it then you can use it as spending money))

[bestusernameEVER]

Input: But in anycase, I still say find a way to capture the (or one of the) snake(s) and having the wisard turn it into a horse for a money income and after that talking or atleast get to know who the man from the Legion is.

I don't know if that's possible, to me it sounded like only sentient beings can be transformed. May want to ask the wizard for clarification. (Granted, maybe the snake is sentient, but that's just going to make capturing it harder)

[VintageBass]

Take the Slime and let the wizard try to transmute it into a riding mare. (Do not risk to explode just becourse of some strange wizard)

Noo, not Nicky! D: I love the little guy, he's so cute as a bunny slime!

[Scottyboy]

I don't know if that's possible, to me it sounded like only sentient beings can be transformed. May want to ask the wizard for clarification. (Granted, maybe the snake is sentient, but that's just going to make capturing it harder)

The wizard has all ready said to his knowledge that the subject must be sentient, so no point asking again.

Input: But in anycase, I still say find a way to capture the (or one of the) snake(s) and having the wisard turn it into a horse for a money income and after that talking or atleast get to know who the man from the Legion is.

There are two problems with capturing it, first is transport and how while moving it you prevent it from eating you and second how to incapacitate the snake, a solid hit to the head would render it unconscious and an arrow to the mouth might stop it from biting you but if it is a constricting species you're dead if you try to capture it.

Something I forgot to mention in my first comment is if the transformation into a centuress sends her into heat do not do horsing around due to the pregnancy rise and Heikya does get pregnant she has to remain centuress for the 10 months( I think it's ten months) of pregnancy.

[GreaseMyBACON]

1. Are there any races we can transform into that have innate stealth/camouflage/invisibility? That could be good for both the cleric and snake quest as well as future quests. (If we want to go the sneak-thief route)

2. I'd say hold off on the Cleric quest for now until we are more powerful or have more information on it.

3. Try to find the snake but not engage with it. If it is sentient, maybe try to trick it to get it to the wizard for transformation. If it isn't just try to scout for possible weaknesses.

[Omnimek]

1. Become A Royal Morph!! Failing that volunteer to go Neko.

2. If not 1, Confidently satisfy, train and tame the proud Hegelt! The stable should have enough bit n' bridle, crop and harness for the adventurous heroine.

[VintageBass]

1. Become A Royal Morph!! Failing that volunteer to go Neko.

... What's a royal morph? What good would that do for anything that is being done?

[coyoteredmoon]

--> fish for more information out of the Wizard. (cough)

>The Wizard seeing some clear confusion, decides to give you a little primer on some of the options he explained to you.
" Lets start with the smallest! Nekomatas are dexterous lil' creatures; silent, sneaky by nature, but also lethargic if overfed and kinda nitwits to be honest. They have their geniuses, but they have just as many dolts.
Lapinets are quiet, shy by nature. They are not terribly strong, but they are resilient little things and very quick. Both Nekomatas and Lapinets tend to be smaller than your average goblin, though; so be wary of that.
Next size up are the knolls and holostauruses. Knolls are fighters: tough and mean. They tend to also be very loyal. The biggest problems I foresee with them is there predisposition to follow biological urges. Stay a knoll too long and you'll be having a litter of puppies. Holostauruses very much mirror their animal counterpart. They're touch girls. Though they are not super strong or fast, but they are gifted with... assets... that tend to make life easier for them than most beast races.
The biggest of the races I'd consider turning you to are the Equiros or Centaur. Equiros run the gambit. Tough, fast, strong; the biggest problem that I foresee is you losing a few IQ points when you change. I'm sure they'd maybe comeback when I change you back. Centaurs are not terribly common any more, but they are intriguing. Upper half humanoid, lower similar to a horse; They are quick, and smart. Problem is: most people don't accommodate for them, and getting to quadruped life may be difficult.
Lastly: A royal morph may be risky changing to. They have an alien intelligence, though I wouldn't consider them smarter or less smart than other creatures. But they also don't have internal organs, not a concrete shape. They are hard to kill though, and agile, but I'd be worried about dealing with people anymore being as they cant speak."

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> Heikya decides to ask about the snake creature in the forest.
The wizard thinks on it, but comes to a lackluster conclusion. "Without more data, I can't tell you for certain. I do know that Lapinets are almost immune to venom though. That may be a consideration. As for turning it to a horse... eh???? I don't have a clue." He shruggs.

>She inquires about the whether or not he knows anything about the demon in town. "Mmmm... if the paladins and clerics aren't running scared from it... but wont get close to it... It must have some form of mind control. The clerics may have clean slates on the tablets of the gods, but they can be less then smart if they have faith. Not so great for resisting being controlled, if i must say!"

>What does she do?
--> Take the wizards the request (input action)
--> Look for the serpent
--> Agree to help the clerics
--> Approach the man from the Warriors Legion
--> other (input action)

[coyoteredmoon]

sorry for missing yesterday everyone, was too bust to reply :/
I saw that there was a bit of confusion, so wizard Mc'Guff Ano decided to help out our confused little goblin maiden.

(also, dont mind the faces XD I was mostly just working out body shapes for you all)

[Tsai]

Input: Take the wizards request to become a Equirous, they seem to have the biggest pros over cons, but a Holstarus would be a good secondary.

[flai53]

Ask the owner of the horse if a centaur would be ok (Equiros are to stupid and I wouldn't risk to lose IQ). If it is take the wizardquest and Change into a centaur if not take the snake quest, catch and let the wizard try his luke with it.

[xeragoth]

i say lets become a nekomata or a lapine we need the speed to out run a big snake, i would prefer nekomata since they are sneaky too and in every battle we have done we always go for the sneaky way and we are trying to capture hte snake so i say fast and sneaky is better for laying traps

[moonblack]

--> First go investigate the serpent and learn as much about it as possible: How big it is, is it intelligent, is there anything special about it, such as special scales that would make it hard to wound it with a bow...

After that we can decide what to do. One possibility would be to ask the man from the Legion for help if the serpent is too much for our girl. No need to rush things without having all the info.

[Scottyboy]

Since I'm familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of centaurs, I would suggest becoming a centauress to complete the snake quest as the increased speed would prove invaluable against a snake and if she decides to capture it she has the strength to move it. Also she could fuck the Equiros for money.

[Scottyboy]

Other action: A dark wizard asks her to become his apprentice out of the blue.