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A fitting end to a pretty fun turn I think. Definitely had me going there at the end. 
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Yeah, all the nice comments made me feel super guilty for sort of fizzling a bit. This is my first LP, and they sort of re-inspired me to put a good finish on the whole deal. I definitely could not have done it without Leperfish, he's really great at running an LP and keeping folks going. So be sure to thank him as well for putting this all together and herding us volunteers around for everyone's entertainment.
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I was initially disappointed that you failed to provide an ending LeJackal, but you are now more than forgiven. Bravo You make me want to be as evil as my dream-dwarf.
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Jan 4, 2013 07:41
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LeJackal posted:OhCrap was both an Overseer and a brave soldier, she will be honored with a coffin among other heroes. Her place on the wall of Overseers will remain empty. I would just like to point out that it appears this is something like her 3rd or 4th coffin (not all assigned in-game), and she had at least 1 slab already, too. I am sure she appreciates all the Heeding of her well being in the afterlife, especially given her status as a pile of ash that was probably blown away shortly after the fateful Battle of the Giant Flaming Turkey. It's something like an eye tooth, or her journal, being buried. Or someone else's. Alternatively, they're taking every precaution to avoid a repeat performance. Given her thing about the Murk, that may not be quite the dumb idea it sounds. A Murky Ash Zombie Overseer would be a terrible thing to listen to. Here lies OhCrap, buried 238, 239, 240, and 242-243. Stay down dammit. Chiming in about great turn, LeJackal. I've been enjoying them all.
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Pickled Tink posted:I was initially disappointed that you failed to provide an ending LeJackal, but you are now more than forgiven. Bravo Nothing's stopping you.  EDIT: Leperflesh posted:Not everyone sits on SA constantly I am nervous with anticipation. Will the prize be claimed in time? Will 
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ing you know. Our new overseer has approximately 24 hoursish to report in for duty.
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Two hours over-due! Reeeeeeroooooolllll!  PS. I still want to be #1 tia
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Yup. No email, PM, or post from Sky Shadowing in over 24 hours = he's not paying close enough attention. Sorry dude! 1 = Bad Munki 2 = Internet Kraken 3 = Neddy Seagoon 4 = SirPhoebos (1d4=4) Congratulations SirPhoebos! Oh gently caress! Naturally if Bad Munki hadn't munkied with the order, he'd be the new Overseer, but he did so it's you. Please contact me ASAP, via email, PMs, or failing both, here.
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Bad Munki posted:Two hours over-due! Reeeeeeroooooolllll! Congratulations!
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Leperflesh posted:Yup. No email, PM, or post from Sky Shadowing in over 24 hours = he's not paying close enough attention. Sorry dude!  ohmygodohygodohmygod Okay, I'm going to PM you.
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SirPhoebos posted:
Good luck, you're going to need it. LPs are an insidious amount of work. I know Leperflesh will help you out, though.
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Leperflesh posted:Yup. No email, PM, or post from Sky Shadowing in over 24 hours = he's not paying close enough attention. Sorry dude! Well Bad Munki, you've got no-one to blame but yourself this time.
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Alright, SirPhoebos and I have exchanged PMs and I've done some info-dump and laid out my expectations. We're gonna give this 24 hours and then if things are going alright, another 24. Please don't expect an update from him right away - but at the same time, while I'm willing to be flexible, he's going to have to perform from the get-go or (as I've explained) I'll have to pull the plug fairly early on. So this is an experiment. I am hopeful and he is plainly optimistic (which is good) but we will be realistic. The primary requirement and yardstick is, of course, "timely quality updates" (and not, necessarily, "dwarven security").
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Jan 5, 2013 07:49
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Secondary requirement: "Hilarity must ensue."
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Neddy Seagoon posted:Well Bad Munki, you've got no-one to blame but yourself this time. I blame ALL OF YOU.
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Bad Munki posted:I blame ALL OF YOU. This is my favorite part of the thread. Can the overseer finish their turn quickly? I wanna see Bad Munki failing to get elected again and again until we get overwhelmed with fun.
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I'm no mathemagician, but if you take the odds of me NOT being selected each round and multiply them out, it comes out to a mere 25% chance of my not having been elected yet!  The overseer cartel won't last forever, do you hear me? It won't last forever!
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Bad Munki posted:I'm no mathemagician, but if you take the odds of me NOT being selected each round and multiply them out, it comes out to a mere 25% chance of my not having been elected yet! How long until you go "gently caress you, I am going to make my own LP! With Magma! And Dragons!"?
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Bernardo Orel posted:How long until you go "gently caress you, I am going to make my own LP! With Magma! And Dragons!"? Bad Munki's Magma Dragon Fortress: Losing is vvv I don't think Bernardo was serious.
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Never. Why would I want to ruin my own LP? 
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God drat it, I get sick and forget that I threw my name into the hat, and completely forget to check the thread, and wouldn't you know it, it was the one time I actually got selected for the overseership. Sorry, that was totally my bad, and I failed miserably. I DO have PMs, if this ever happens again, so feel free to absolutely flood my inbox if this happens again (it won't  ).Anyways, good luck to the new overseer, and may death come quickly to his enemies.
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Sky Shadowing posted:may death come quickly to his enemies. Are you threatening me?!
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Bad Munki posted:Are you threatening me?! Threatening you would be redundant. You are already dead.
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Sky Shadowing posted:God drat it, I get sick and forget that I threw my name into the hat, and completely forget to check the thread, and wouldn't you know it, it was the one time I actually got selected for the overseership. Yeah, sorry. I mean I could have PMed you, but it is a sort of a test to see if applicants are really here or just casually checking in every few days. I am sorry you got sick though.
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Leperflesh posted:Yeah, sorry. I mean I could have PMed you, but it is a sort of a test to see if applicants are really here or just casually checking in every few days. I am sorry you got sick though. No matter. In fact...  Date Unknown This morning, the wretched sickness that had consumed my being and forced me into recluse had finally receded. I cursed The Enemy cheerfully, thankful that my remedies had once again proven their value. Feeling as if I would be able to stomach a meal (once I'd drank enough booze for a human army, of course) I walked upstairs and picked up the letters my assistant had been collecting during my illness. One in particular caught my eye. It was packaged in a most official looking envelope, and read thusly: To the Esteemed Dwarf Sky Shadowing, I have the great Honor of informing you, as a Servant of Her Majesty the Queen of The Rare Ship, that you have been Selected by Procedure to Lead the Fortress of Bronzestabbed for the next calendar year. Please return your reply within two weeks should you accept the Duties and Honor of Overseership. By the Authority of the Queen, Leperfish A thrill of excitement went through my veins, though in hindsight that may have been glorious booze setting in. Finally, The Plan could come to fruition! "When did this arrive?" I asked my assistant. "About three weeks ago, sire." I am told my scream of outrage could be heard on the surface. In other news, I now must seek a new assistant, since my old one... was found not worthy of holding the position anymore.
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 Log of Acting Overseer Leperfish 1st Limestone LeJackal has submitted his final report to Her Majesty Sankis this morning. The Queen has informed me that aside from the ‘normal eccentricities,’ that LeJackal had served admirably as Overseer and that She reaffirmed that She would continue to bring in an experienced Overseer to operate Bronzestabbed in the future. Unfortunately, it seems that the Overseer we had carefully selected a month ago, Sky Shadowing, never replied to Her Majesty’s offer. I asked if it would be possible to give LeJackal an extension, but Her Majesty said that She already broached the subject with the outgoing overseer, and he adamantly refused. He said that an overseer serving at the same fortress for more than a year consecutively “violated every regulation and professional standard.” The Queen has assured me that She has selected another candidate we talked about-Jarl Phoebos and She has received word that word that he is on his way to Bronzestabbed as we speak. Until he arrives, Her Majesty has asked that I be in charge of implementing the new overseer’s initial instructions (that came back with his acceptance of the job) as well as handling any emergencies that may crop up. In short, She was asking me to be Overseer again, however briefly. I was hesitant - Bronzestabbed was vastly different from the way it was when I first arrived here. Moreover, it was clear that I would be severely limited in what I could and could not do. I told these concerns to the Queen, and Her Majesty said that it was precisely because I understood that my power was limited that She wished me to serve in the intern - another Overseer might see an opportunity to interject their own personal touch onto what should be another dwarf’s record. While I had more faith in my fellow Ex-Overseer’s to understand the issue as well as I do, I decided against arguing the point and accepted the temporary appointment. I returned to my office with an assistant carrying the incoming Overseer’s plans. I laid out the plans in order to see what the Overseer’s priorities were. I...did not like what I saw.  The first instruction from Jarl Phoebos was to requisition the ‘house’ constructed by the former-overseer TildeATH (where is that rascal anyway? LeJackal was rather evasive about the whereabouts of the two children he seemed to believe were saboteurs.) Since the quarters still were listed as being owned by Queen Sankis, I almost refused to file the paperwork if not for a note written in by Her Majesty that She had reviewed the instruction and had no objection, saying that Her quarters were more than adequate. Still, the arrogance of the order did not sit well with me. If only that had been the only issue.  I rolled out a large parchment and saw plans for a vast construction project to be built next to the requisitioned quarters (disrupting the aesthetics of the building in the process, not that I particularly cared). I had no idea what the purpose of this building was-it had all the hallmarks of a defensive structure, but why a citadel was needed in the heart of Bronzestabbed I had no idea. Then came the note from the Overseer-Select, which...well I’ll just quote the dwarf himself (or is it a her? The gender of our Overseer was strangely left out). Jarl Phoebos posted:To the architect reading this message: So, I have to stick to this design, but I’m also responsible for it being architecturally sound. Wonderful. Most of the other instructions are not as bewildering-just orders to dig exploratory tunnels. There is one order, though, which I outright refuse to follow. I take the parchment ordering the excavation of additional adamantine down to the furnace and toss it in. If he (she? ah gently caress it I’ll stick with ‘he’ until I find out otherwise) asks, I’ll tell him that part of his message was damaged beyond reading.  If he wants to drat this fortress and everyone in it, then he should at least die horribly with the rest of us.  2nd Limestone  I give the instructions for building the new hall. Already, I see problems with the design. While the new Overseer’s message gave contradictory messages, I err in favor of a more proper design. I’m beginning to think that this Jarl Phoebos won’t notice. As work begins, I consult with the reports and notes Sankis and I used when we first selected Sky Shadowing to be overseer. Jarl Phoebos was one of the other candidates we considered, and our initial impression was that he was the best candidate. However, there were a number of omissions from his records, while Sky Shadowing’s file was complete and proper. In addition, while SkyShadowing’s career was above question, there had been one investigation of Jarl Phoebos by Her Majesty’s agents. The investigation found no proof of wrongdoing or impropriety. At the time, the Queen and I decided to select the less risky candidate, but it seems that when he fell through Sankis forgot about the issue with Jarl Phoebos. I meet with my old friend Internet Kraken over drinks to discuss my concerns and whether it would be appropriate to ask Her Majesty to reconsider the appointment. After some thought, Internet Kraken said that as odd as the case may be, there really isn’t any new evidence that something is seriously problematic with our new Overseer. To question the appointment at this point is to question the Queen’s ability to make a decision on Her own. Internet Kraken’s advise has Wisdom, and so I tell him I will keep my concerns to myself for now. He tells me that he will do the same. 6th Limestone Nemo2342 and the other miners of the fort make good progress in carving out the new structure. I also give the order to begin smoothing the stone. The outer wall is also to be prepared with fortifications, which, again, I do not see the point of. As far as I can see, this building will lack the sophistication of LeJackal’s escape capsule, and so acting as a last holdout does not seem to be the purpose. I suppose I will not find out until Jarl Phoebos arrives.    10th Limestone Ibuki Akins has ended her mandate. Whatever that may be. It really has been a long time since I paid attention to the politics of this place. Which is why I was supportive of the move to select outsiders for the job-the Noble Works is too important to leave to the whims of local politics. 13th Limestone Looking over the plans again, I see there was a request for a summary to be taken at the first of the month. Somehow I had overlooked this most basic procedure. I curse my rustiness and produce an accounting as of today. It will have to do.  I am also informed that the merchants from Saquerpesor will be leaving soon. I trust that LeJackal had the matter fully taken care of before leaving office. Despite having held this responsibility before, the sheer size Bronzestabbed has grown to is far beyond anything I could have imagined. I keep my focus on the Jarl Phoebos’ citadel. It seems that he has been sending additional messages, inquiring about making the citadel a two or even three story structure. Of course, we have already carved in an entrance assuming it will only be one story, so so much for that! Still, I order the smoothing of the outside passages to halt.  19th Limestone I hear some vague news about Nil Bastionhall withdrawing from society. I’m certain she’ll find what she needs.  Indeed there are quite a few events today. T-man has given birth to a son. She and her husband Lippo name the child Clamps McGraw   21st Limestone Nil Bastionhall has claimed a Magma Forge. I look forward to seeing what she creates.  22nd Limestone A new message from the incoming Overseer. This time instructing that Balistae be placed at each of the the towers! There’s no doubt in my mind that this building is meant to repel a serious threat. What threat in particular, though, I cannot say. There are also some changes to the rear emplacements. Frankly I don’t get why those are even there. If the Overseer wanted to defend the back of this structure, then would it not make the most sense not to dig a back passage in the first place?  I need a drink. 23rd Limestone Tragedy befell Bronzestabbed today. One that could have probably been avoided in the hands of a more competent Overseer. The High Much “Slick Slinky” died of dehydration while he was hospitalized.  I’m still trying to understand how this problem could have arisen. But the more I think about it, the more I reminisced on how things used to be so much simpler when it was just me and six pioneers making up Bronzestabbed. 25th Limestone Work on the Fort-within-a-Fort continues. While I have my doubts about it’s purpose and the intent of our new Overseer, I will be very much relieved when he gets here. Bronzestabbed has changed. I’m not sure I could handle a year running this place now.  1st Sandstone I make sure to avoid the mistake I made last month and take a tally of Bronzestabbed’s resources at the end of this month.  EDIT: Yeah, I broke the tables. Sorry. I'm going to clean up my screenshots so it doesn't look so bad. EDIT2: On further thought, I'll leave these as timg's, and be sure the screenshots are the right size in future updates. SirPhoebos fucked around with this message at 21:48 on Jan 6, 2013 |
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Honestly not bad at all, cropping some of those screens to the relevant information would be nice. Also huzzah for unexplainable death!
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Tell me what's wrong with this conversation; "Well gee Internet Kraken, I'm not so sure I like this new Overseer. He seems kind of stupid and is already loving up the fort a bit! Do you think the Queen might of made a mistake?" "No, but that's because she is trying to posion this fort Leperflesh. She's been doing it since she got her. Haven't you noticed the increasing amount of incompetence? The unexplained deaths, the-" "Gee you're right Kraken, of course the Queen couldn't make a mistake! I'm just worrying over nothing. I'll go back to ignoring everything around me and being a useless lemming now!" It's like I talk and nobody here listens. Leperflesh is convinced everything is find even though I spent like 10 minutes bitching about all the problems the Queen has caused. Yet he didn't even seem to notice! I mean I know I said that...I did say that right? Yes, yes, I'm sure I did. It's not me that's the problem it's everyone else, as usual... ..... Once again I don't know a loving thing about the new overseer. I haven't seen hide or tail of him. I wouldn't be surprised if this overseer isn't even real and it's just the Queen loving with everyone. Next year she will probably just prop the ashes of Bad Munki up on a throne and tell everyone that is the new overseer. And they will be perfectly fine with it, because they're all blind as naked mole dogs. Not me though, I've got a plan. I just need a chance to put it into action. I'm sure I can still make this fort server its original purpose, I just need more time. Internet Kraken fucked around with this message at 22:42 on Jan 6, 2013 |
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Tarox posted:Honestly not bad at all, cropping some of those screens to the relevant information would be nice. At least I provided handy scapegoats to explain all the deaths and missing dwarves.
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Leperflesh posted:Who? You know, FlapperLips.
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Leperflesh posted:Who? Someone is loving with my journal! I reread some of my pages and things are spelled wrong, words are missing, and some entire are incoherent piles of nonsense! I did not do this! I'm not an idiot, I DON'T MAKE MISTAKES LIKE THIS!!! ...... Obviously this is another conspiracy by the queen. Or perhaps the vile forces of darkness themselves are conspirinng against me to make me doubt myself. Well I won't fall for it! I know something rotten is going on, even if I can't convince I need a drink.
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Leperflesh posted:Hmm, very interesting. SirPhoebos did not tell me he was going to narrate with Leperfish to begin with, so this is a surprise! Yeah, that was kind of a last second decision, should have thought to ask (or just inform) you first
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SirPhoebos posted:Yeah, that was kind of a last second decision, should have thought to ask (or just inform) you first Nah, putting words in other peoples' mouths is part of the 'fun' of Dwarf Fortress.
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To The Queen's Most Honorable Representative, Leperfish, to be Delivered with Most Haste, I most offer my most sincere apologies for the delay in my response. Many years ago I had an encounter with an Enemy, and only recently did one of its Syndromes strike me. I had informed my Assistant that I was to be informed of all important correspondence, but he failed to inform me of this most important letter. Obviously as is per Procedure, at this point in time you have selected a new Overseer, and I must offer him my most heartfelt wishes and hopes that he will Recognize and Destroy the True Enemies of The Rare Ship. With Noblest Regards, and May Death Come Quickly To Our Enemy, Sky Shadowing (OOC: I've been waiting for journal entries for some time, and now I'm a Character!)
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Date Unknown TildeATH and I found a small stockpile of food and booze. It is enough to stave off death for several more months I think. It is just postponing the inevitable. It is very hot in here. All I can see out the windows is the red glow of magma. I can feel its heat under the floor of the lowest level, and above the ceiling of the top floor. I know not what devilry LeJackal employed to keep the heat from cooking us alive in here but I wish he had not. The least that monster could have done is given us a quick death, but he had to do this instead. The humans described a horrible underworld where the evil ones would go upon death. This tomb exceeds even their vivid descriptions. The heat is constant and the humidity unbearable. I know now that there is no escape. No rescue coming. We are submerged in the magma now and no access is possible without first draining it. Even if that could be done, it would take many months and we do not have the supplies to survive that. It is funny. Until you are trapped, you don't realise how closed in everything is.
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