Location: October's Occurrence Observance>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTguEEbUar0>Chilling air of median-autumn lingered in the form of a misty haze, leaving moist residue upon the grasses and fallen leaves across paths well-trodden. A fresh batch of pumpkins stood in the state ready for harvest against a backdrop of yellow, too early to participate in formal festivities.>Somewhere amidst all this, a distant party horn billowed.>We periodically host a web-based battle royale that can include anything and anyone. Shenanigans ensue, and some people attempt to write it into semi-coherent narratives, playing the part of the characters within! Check here for additional details:https://rentry.org/HungerGamesHostingGuideUpdatedhttps://brantsteele.com/hungergames/Previous thread: >>25078322
>For the first of October only, party hats lay strewn about the pumpkin patch, ready to be retrieved and worn.>Any efforts to use them after today will give the wearer ligma: you have been warned.
>>25103317>>25103409Nnm...>Mel stirs from a fit of sleep she'd found herself overcome by, waking in the shade of an overgrown pumpkin.>Rubbing her head as she starts to rise, she finds her hand making contact with a hat she definitely didn't put on herself....?
>>25103317>Twas the beginning of the spooky month, Local Arena Time. And who better to make sure nothing *too* out of hand occurred than a Warthog-led patrol of UNSC Marines through this humble pumpkin patch? >So far, aside from the cloying and cool mist, the coast appeared clear of anyone or anything of note. Although the presence of pink and blue party hats >>25103409 was a bit of a curiosity to the men and women. (MRN #7) Hey guys, check it out. (MRN #5) Party hats? We miss something? (MRN #7) Iunno. It ain't Halloween just yet if I got my timing right. Think it's someone's birthday party? (MRN #5) Beats me.>The sound of a distant horn got the troopers to stir a bit, the sergeant leading this small band shifting in the passenger seat of the Warthog. (MRN #1) Stay sharp people. >Muttered "aye sergeant" was had as the men and women kept to their various vigilances as they advanced forward. >>25104123>For the lady knight, she may or may not have heard the sounds of idle chatter not too far from her standing position, it also being accompanied by the sound of the Light Reconnaissance Vehicle's engine and tires rolling over the road. And occasionally crushing an unfortunate pumpkin beneath its hefty wheels.
>>25105033>Ahg, wasn't expecting a biter, sorry.>Right as she was starting to get up off her feet and wander in the direction of the stone path, too. The chatter gets Mel's attention, but the sound of the engine gets her...uh, alarm instead?>She's having to fight being a loner with the human curiosity of "what the hell is that?" at the latter sound.....>She hesitates for a second before sighing to herself and electing to investigate, now that she's done stowing her sword back away.
>>25105241(lol it's cool I was kind of late.) >What was there to be worried about? It was *just* a squad-sized group of foreign soldiers wielding strange weapons and using some type of green "wagon" at the center of their tight formation. Said OD green car kept rolling forward until a trooper called out an alert! (MRN #4) Movement! 11 o'clock! >The Marines walking came to an abrupt halt, crouching down and shouldering their various firearms as the Warthog also came to a stop. Both the gunner and passenger sergeant readied their weapons but didn't quite point them at the interloper yet. But they were prepared for trouble as the leader of this bunch of leathernecks called out to the stranger. (MRN #1) Hold up! Who goes there!?
>>25105269Are those...?>She brushes the thought in her head away after catching the...negative reaction, instead electing to raise her hands about to chest level for her to show them empty.Just me.>Just her and her giant fuckoff sword on her back. Realizing that "me" probably means nothing, she elects to awkwardly append something at least marginally more specific at the end of it....Mel.
>>25105332>They could hardly be blamed for being tense considering how hostile the Arena could be. At the very least the knight, for what else could she be, showed that she wasn't pointing her sword at them or overly hostile to the men and women of the UNSC. Although one of the boots muttered mostly to herself. (MRN #6) Wait a second... is that that Fram girl? (MRN #5) I don't think so. She had black hair I think? Sword was bigger too... >Plus that wasn't Durandal. Probably. >And the Fram theory would be put to bed as the knightess introduced herself as a "Mel". The sergeant nodded his head as he motioned for the others to fully stand down. (MRN #1) Just you huh? >He'd note the party hat she was still likely wearing as well. (MRN #1) So what brings you out here? >Another Marine, the driver, added on. (MRN #2) Is there a party going on or...?
>>25105375>What a wonderful time to get dragged away....>Even if Fram was blonde, the vibe is off. And Durendal is more like a...jousting lance had a very embarrassing night with a zweihander, while this is far more on the side of a traditional sword, albeit a stonking big one. And she's gor a hood, too. Even if it's not up right now.>She nods in reply to the query, before a faintly...exasperated expression crosses her face as she shakes her head and rolls her shoulders.I woke up here with it.>Sounds like a case of not having bothered to divorce herself of the hat out of presumably apathy.>An exhale escapes her....This isn't the first time it's happened.
>>25105474>Definitely not Fram, the Marines honestly not knowing of many knights just yet in the Arena to go off of. >Still, this one seemed good enough like Durandal's wielder. Although her explanation for the hat got a grumble from the driver to their sergeant. (MRN #2) Guess she may have partied too hard... >A grunt from One before he cleared his throat to speak to Mel again. (MRN #1) What, you appearing in a strange place?
>>25105504>Might be a more valid guess if she didn't look like a solemnly grim expression was her default. She clearly recognizes that they're chattering amongst themselves presumably about her, but for better or worse she can't seem to make it out in any clarity.Yeah.>Letting her hands fall to her sides, she moves to inspect the... pumpkin-man. >>25103317>...Not much of a talker, this one. The very concept of clarifying must seem pointless if she just assumes they won't believe them. She eyes them from the side.Is this...your territory?
>>25105575>At least they didn't have anything negative to say about her so far, the sergeant nodding along at her simple answer. (MRN #1) Right. That seems pretty common with most folks. (MRN #2) Maybe she's new to the Arena? (MRN #1) Yeah... maybe... >They didn't seem to know who they were for starters, her next question getting a shake of the SNCO's head. (MRN #1) Negative. We're conducting a patrol to make sure things are safe. Or as safe as things can be around these parts. >He'd look Mel up and down from his passenger position. (MRN #1) Among other things. >The trooper on the Warthog's gun piped up. (MRN #3) Like keeping folks safe! Y'know, like maybe you or something.
>>25105617That's the first time I've heard it called that. >She shakes her head....I can take care of myself. But that's good. I->Mel cuts herself off as she catches something, her footing widening itself. In a flash she draws the sword from its' cloth wrappings and in the same motion cleaves through the pumpkinman before her.>A green creature wielding a thick-looking wooden club cries out as it narrowly avoids the blow, just for the upper half of the pumpkinman to fall right on top of it.
>>25103317>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU7RkO_GcWc>The sounds of voracious, unbridled consumption emanate from the furthest reaches of the patch, coalescing their loudest where the sun don't shine.
>>25105707(MRN #1) Yeah, that's what it's called by locals. And us I guess. Seems appropriate enough.>Seeing the woman tense up and draw her blade caused the troopers to do so as well, one of the Marines grunting. (MRN #4) What the Hell is she doing? >The answer came soon enough when Mel used her deployed blade to cleanly slice the stack of pumpkins in twain. And from it emerged something... green. >Naturally the Marines pointed most of their weapons at the thing, a couple pointing their guns at Mel as well. (MRN #7) What the-!? Is that a goblin!? >They couldn't get a good sight on the creature just yet. >The sergeant growled in aggravated agitation as he hefted his own Asymmetrical Recoilless Carbine, not sure what to make of the situation himself but wanted answers. (MRN #1) Alright what is this shit!?
>>25103409Well, nearly missed it by minutes.
>>25103409>>>25105738>nice
>>25105738>>25105806>I too have a party hat. >Sort of.
>>25105731Yeah. I should've known....>Well, she sounds a bit bitter about this turn of events.>The one she barely missed seems to be either unconscious or crushed by sheer weight of pump, or simply faking it, but this spurs more motion in the surroundings as a handful of matching ones spring out of the, er...>Gourdworks in a rough circle about the gaggle of humans. Most seem to be wielding paired daggers of crude but jagged iron, but a couple are boasting, uh...sacks full of rocks.>But judging by the way it plows through a nearby giant-pumpkin as one takes a pre-emptive shot that goes wide, those throwing arms are mighty enough to not want to take one of those hits.>There's a loose cry among them as the lot of them start to close in, apparently uninterested in the concept of parley.
>>25105817>>25105806>>25105738>It's the spirit of the matter.
>>25105817>"The JOL recreational armour add-on is a technologically advanced third-party attachment compatible with most Spartan combat exoskeleton systems. It simulates the hormonal admixture of experiencing R&R while compensating for its intended user's altered biochemistry.">"Comes in regular and Baja Blast while supplies last. Warning: not intended for use by unaugmented individuals."
>>25105818>The sergeant got his answer soon enough, albeit not from the knight but MORE goblins appearing from seemingly nowhere! Their aggressive actions made it clear to the non-com what to do next, the man shouting as he took aim at a cluster with his railgun. (MRN #1) Take them out! Watch your fire around the knight! >The Marines answered with gunfire against their green foes: the sergeant blasting a group with his ARC-920 to begin with! The man on the machinegun opened fire on the ranged hostiles, the two gobbos and their rocky munitions getting shot by .50 caliber rounds from the M41! >More shooting would be had as well from the troopers outside of the Warthog, Marines Four, Five, Six, and Seven firing away with their MA5D assault rifles and BR85HB Battle Rifles for a (hopefully) deadly effect of their own! (MRN #7) Shoot 'em right in the... green thing! >>25105821>For sure.
>>25105849>Sounds like a blurb straight out of Halo: Reach's armor customization lol.
>>25105858>Mel would be inclined to say something about that, but has little choice but choke it down as one lunges at her, which she bats away with her blade. They're-they're really dogpiling her over there as more pour out from the surroundings.>More immediately pressing, however, is the fact that while the first wave was almost immediately cut down upon receiving fire, another is close behind it, at least six of the bastards running with knives like they were never taught better, along with one of the pumpkins...moving.>Or rather, being moved, as an especially standing at about twice the height of its' kin hefts it overhead and is winding up for a throw, with a second one stomping forward past it in the presumption of the fact that his smaller kin will simply absorb all the fire for him so he can get in to range for a bout of clubbing.>At least there's nothing complicated about the enemy's behavior.
>>25105920(MRN #6) Guys! Mel's getting overwhelmed by them! >Maybe "overwhelmed" was a bit of a strong word, but the point was made all the same. The knight was in a bit of a bind with the green bastards. >Thus a couple Marines focused their fire on those seeking to surround Mel, dozens of rounds cutting into their ranks or otherwise trying to suppress or scare off those that were still coming. >As for the Big Ones, those on the Warthog didn't miss them, the sarge narrowing his eyes as he sighted a goblin winding up to toss a pumpkin at them. (MRN #1) Oh no you don't! >Using his railgun again, the SNCO fired an explosive tungsten dart right at them! >The Marine on the machinegun wasn't idle either of course, the Vulcan again coming alive to hose the other club wielder that was making for a quick approach. >The other two Marines on the ground kept firing away at the lesser goblins armed with knives, one of the troopers even tossing a frag with a shout. (MRN #4) Fire in the hole!
>>25105996>Oh, hold on-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZx7uy1ritI>There.>One of the incoming goblins stops its' charge to...pick up the grenade and inspect it with a confused grunt, only to startle as something clicks in his head immediately before the thing blows up in his face, sending the others near it scattering.>Speaking of, while the one impacted by the blasting dart crumples quickly and lets the pumpkin roll away as it will, the second one appears unnervingly more resilient for the only difference being some bronze-looking chestplate loosely fit over it.>On the plus side, while he's still standing, he's the only one left-up until the point where squealing can be heard, heralding the arrival of a quartet riding oversized boars, a pair barreling down either side of the cobblestone path much faster than any of their foot-bound kin could manage, aimed more specifically to ram the not-so-porcine vehicle that dares bear (boar) the name.
>>25106085>So far the counterattack was going well, one of the ignorant goblins actually picking up the frag and paying dearly for it soon after along with some of his fellows. The Marine responsible grinned at the sight. (MRN #4) That's right, eat it! >They weren't done yet however as the clubber gob was still in the game, their crude armor withstanding .50 cal gunfire from the Warthog's machinegun. Marine Three sneered at them as he kept firing away with merciless precision. (MRN #3) Yeah, GET SOME! >Another complication would come soon after, reinforcements rushing down the LRV with the quartet of piggy mounts! (MRN #1) Hostile reinforcements, incoming! Driver, get this tub moving! Marines, fall back! >Short and to the point, the driver complied. The Warthog was thrown into a hard reverse to get some additional distance between itself and the rapidly closing boars. The sergeant opened fire on the lead rider with his railgun again with deadly and explosively penetrating accuracy. >The other quartet of troopers meanwhile followed orders. They went from crouching to falling back and shooting their assault and battle rifles at the enemy, dozens of rounds poring downrange at the riders as well to cover their and the car's retreat.
>>25106085>Also just as a heads up, I'm going to have to call it here for now if that's cool.
>>25106133>Ahg, pardon me, my energy is waning, I woke up at very strange hours this day and it's currently 'late' for me.>There you go! It just took some elbow grease, the big guy eventually does down from some sustained fire.>The lead rider, for the given value of the word, is launched straight backward off his steed which goes wild and immediately veers off in a scare, limping from the proximity to the blast. The fact that the rider is still technically in one piece is probably the most unsettling part (because the source material doesn't show dismemberment but hey), but he's not getting back up. >Even taking grazing shots is enough for one of them to react, two of them succumbing to the hosing-down while tyhe third moved behind the overgrown foliage for cover, before the boar...smashes right through one, now smeared in pumpkin guts and seeds as it tries for one last charge to try and not make their assault entirely futile! Probably on their fault for not trying to evade the bullets.
>>25106168>Oh, good, just as well, I am weak potato today, aha....
>>25106181>All good man, I appreciate playing with you in the meantime. Hoping we can resume soon!
>>25106184>You know I'll be around in all likelihood, at least.>Have a good one.
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Lurkers?
>>25108486https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMbCTKHXHAs
>>25103317https://youtu.be/IIojM_JA2bU?si=3FhDGEpFOO_1eV1m"SMASH'EM!">[ A child with an echoey filter to his voice screams. Right before he lifts a pumpkin and throws it on the floor. Splattering the fruit on the floor, uncaring if anyone or anything is around to hear him. ]"No souls...? But fruits had souls...?">[ The sleepy familiar, the gryphon in pajamas: REM! With a trio of his trusty lil'helpers! The lil'critters looking over the smashed fruits, one lil'helper absorbing a piece of pumpkin. The other two kicking seeds away, before pecking down at the splattered fruit remains. While REM remained standing on a pumpkin almost as big as him. ]"No free money.... fruit, sweet...?">[ All three lil'helpers look up, making chirping sounds before going back to feeding on the pumpkin. ]"Must be good. Okay, I join!">[ Jumping down from the large pumpkin, reaching down, grabbing a chunk, and stuffing his beak. ]...."Eh... I like candee... Fruit, okay.">[ Back stuffing more pumpkin into his beak. ]
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>>25110934Many birb. Thanks, and saved. Enjoying the update? Been voting for Baba
>>25110960>At this very moment I am deadlocked into a match where the entire team is arguing with each other and I'm 0 and 7 on paige because Im washed with her and its AWFUL>But overall yeah the update's pretty neat I like the new look of things
>>25111012As long as you have the Ixian lynching item (trophy collector) and are going for a support build. Going negative is not an issue. Viscous support main btw.Anyway, I just finished watching Obsession, so I'm probably gonna hop on some Deadlock as well or binge more horror movies. Be back in an hour or so
>>25111047Fairs, hope your games go better than mine tonight lolmaybe I can throw something at the bird later
>>25111060Thanks, probably won't. But I'll see what happens. I limit myself to two ranked games a day, especially if I lose two in a row.It's spooky month, so horror movies are a must, and a certain wizard will be getting a visit from the young'un very soon. Hope that wizard likes dealing with zombies or "InFecTEd!"
Uhh happy birthday o algo!
>>25105738RUN GTFO OUTTA HERE KAMINA IS STILL ON THE LOOSE!
>Silent Saturday, eh.
>>25113761>Indeed.
>>25113958>Would try and pull something, but my attentions are divided for at least the next couple hours. Will see what night brings.
>>25108486
>>25108486https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhRgmxqjEps
>>25108486https://youtu.be/kJvtCte7T4M?si=SHe_qJVmgurMjKrL
>>25108486https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B15S0lZ3Dao>Been watching a lot of let's plays of Gears of War and now I lowkey want to see someone play Marcus Fenix and or the COGs lol. >But yeah, hope your evening is going well HG.
>>25119885https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiQxwrBPY2Q
>>25119941>Nice song! Kind of reminds me of these guys. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7WENbFwZx0>Also did you want to continue with our most recent RP tonight or nah?
>>25119975>False transparency...well, they are both pretty old.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edPckSU41g4>I feel a bit dazed today, but I can give it a crack.
>>25119999>Nice quads. But hey if it's too much I have no problem waiting for a better time. No pressure man.
>>25120012>I'll be heading on a trip around the corner and see if I can't shake it off in the process, if that works.
>>25120028>Ey that's fine with me. Again, no pressure or anything. >Get back to me with how you're feeling if you can.
>>25120035>Yeah, I think that helped.
>>25119885https://youtu.be/zbH4YGK58UI>E-Day is looking mighty fine ngl.
>>25120233>Right on. Guess I'll have a reply out shortly. >>25120257>Yee, I've watched the first two acts on YouTube myself and I think it looks great so far. Wish I had an Xbox that could play it.
>>25120304>Same, but oh well.>If Aussa and Eric show up later would you like to continue our stuff as well? If only Aussa shows up we could continue our other stuff we had left.
>>25106177>When in doubt: shoot. And that worked more than well enough as the man on the turret gunned down his large target with gusto. (MRN #3) Yeah baby, suck it! >The leader of the calvary suffered a similar fate as well, the sergeant's railgun nailing them hard, albeit not hard enough to gib them proper. It was still a satisfactory result in any case, the leader of the troopers nodding as he hurriedly reloaded his ARC as he and the others watched as the boar ran off. >To their credit, dodging bullets was hard even by SPARTAN standards. Never mind these humble greenbacks and their trained animals. It was a small miracle they had made it this far really. >Although the Marines wouldn't show any mercy against their assailants, the four on the ground opening up on the pumpkin-bits covered beast with their various guns. Yet more rounds flew forward to hit them with deadly proficiency and accuracy, the leathernecks fulling intending on making their counterattack a clean and decisive finale. >>25120710>Maybe someday, eh? Failing that there's always let's plays lol. >Aussa's here right now, I'm actually doing something with him at the moment. But I'd be down to do other things too if he's okay with it and or if Eric shows.
>>25120715>Someday, indeed. That too, but Gears has a special place in my heart being the main Xbox series I played in the days of yore. That and being fully voiced in my mother tongue lol.>Damn I'm blind lol. Alright then, I'll be on standing by in the meantime.
>>25120710https://youtu.be/loxR03e_N6Y?si=pk939KOa2tjO-wk2&t=9>Who else has the madness to throw out all of these knightly-esque women?>>25120715>It seems they expected speed and aggression to be their armor, or perhaps were simply not having put higher thought in this in the first place.>The boar is a boar, and not easily predisposed to simply hitting that "off" button without some effort, and so gets disturbingly close before mind and body fail to communicate any longer, causing the rider to be launched from its' back as the frightfully big pig tumbles and slides to a halt much too close for comfort.>The rider keeps going, sailing past before smashing in to another pumpkin with only enough for the shoulders and above to get buried in its' hide, the exposed lower half going limp after impact.>...Any run-in you can walk away from, eh, boys?
>>25120758>True that. Like I said, maybe I'm blind lol.
>>25108486>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb17uaaldwM>If you think about it, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas is about a foreigner coming into a country that isn't his own and trying to take their culture for himself and making it worse for everyone else who was already a part of that culture.
>>25111159>Better late than never.
>>25120757>Ay, I get it. Halo's the same way with me, been a fan since day one and the Master Chief was my first hero I admired. >Come to think about it, I recall that Emile and Kat from Reach are in Gears 5 (I think) as DLC characters or something along those lines. >And it's cool lol, hoping you and I can do more tonight! >>25120758>They weren't fast enough to beat bullets, that's for sure. And trying to out aggressive hardened jarheads was a fool's gambit, these boots proving themselves to be the SUPERIOR green guys in the pumpkin patch! >Case in point, the last boar was felled and its rider sent flying into a gourd after one last burst of concentrated gunfire from the Marines. They took a quick moment to reload their well-used weapons, the sergeant in the now stilled but ready to go Warthog eyeing the still warm battlefield with a weary eye. (MRN #1) Okay people, check in! >The various troopers reported green status: not one injury or causality on their side! But just to play things safe... (MRN #1) Okay, good work so far. Check those things, I don't want any surprises left. >He'd then glance over to where Mel *should* be. (MRN #1) Ma'am? Are you alright? >>25120772>What did Tim mean by this?
>>25120793>A shame I never dared to get Halo 3 or ODST, at least I played Reach and it was great.>Really? Interesting, then again I never played anything beyond 3, not even Judgement lol. I only knew of an apparent art thief that revolved around Gears 5.>Same here, but then again I don't wanna rush things a lot between you and Aussa.>>25120772>Tim Burton said WHAT about Tel Aviv?!
>>25120793>>25120811>Just an idle thought I had when re-watching the movie that I'm now determined to turn into an argument the next time I watch it with someone else.
>>25120811>Old Halo is good stuff, I can damn well vouch for it. And to shill a bit, if you ever want to, try to get the Master Chief Collection for the Xbox of Steam. It has Halo 1-4, ODST, and Reach as a part of it. >Also the Halo books, or at least the old ones, are a good read too. >I only know a bit about Gears of course but that's what I saw and heard myself for a cross-promotion thing they did a while back. I thought it was cool at any rate. >Marcus Fenix teaches the Chief to wall bounce and roadie run when? >I can at least manage it on my end. I'm rereading the GFL stuff just in case. >>25120819>From what I remember that does sound about like a right summarization on the movie lol. So yeah, spread the word and TRUTH.
>>25120793>The goblin that got a pumpkinman dropped on him finally stirs and starts to sit up, but with a quick look around elects to slide the pumpkin over him and hide.>Around where they last saw here there's a...small pile of goblins and an obvious trail where she elected to head off in one direction, apparently having cleaved through them in an effort to do...something. Flee? Draw attention away?>Following the trail of violence has her standing slumped in the midst of a ring of them, using her sword as something to brace herself against.>>25120811>I just about think I can juggle, though I'm perfectly willing to put this on the backburner in favor of the bigger one if need be.
>>25120819>Tim Burton has fallen, billions must consoom that one film with the literal killer house.>>25120843>Funny how despite everything Halo 4 was perhaps the only good thing that came out of the 343 era. I should give the books a read as well.>Just like Halo, Gears has plenty of extra material that explains a few things that happened before or between the games. >One day maybe but I would have to despanish-ize my brain for that lol, the dubbing is just that iconic desu.>>25120847>If you're good dealing with both then let's do it.
>>25120847>One of the Marines saw the not-so sneaky goblin do that, the lady briefly aiming her assault rifle at them before lowering it a bit with a mutter. (MRN #6) That's right, stay down... >With the "all clear" given, the troopers were free to take note of the OTHER trail of goblin bodies that Mel had seemingly made, it eventually leading to the spent swordswoman herself.>One of the Marines whistled at the impressive sight. (MRN #4) Damn. Not a bad bit of work there. (MRN #5) Hell yeah. >Still, Mel looked like she needed some assistance. And who better to offer than these UNSC Marines? (MRN #1) Right, if you can hear me Mel, we're gonna get you some help here. Private? >One of the Marines gave a nod to his SNCO and began to carefully approach the seemingly exhausted knight with a medkit in hand now. >>25120949>Yeah, I thought it was okay t.bh. Still don't like how they killed off Cortana for one thing though even all these years later only to bring her back as a villain in 5/Guardians. And IF you do opt to read the books, start with the Fall of Reach. It is THE essential Halo book that pretty much lays the groundwork for a lot of later Halo lore, including the Master Chief's origins and that of the SPARTAN-II program and so much more. >I only really know of one Gears books off the top of my head from the bit of info diving I've done on the series and that's Aspho Fields. Debated getting the Gears games for the old 360 and even some books to properly experience the games and world even. >Sounds like an idea to me lol. Still want to see a Marcus Fenix or the COG in HG now.
>>25120985>There's a deeply uncomfortable-looking expression on her face as she looks over at them and struggles to a proper stand and wipe a mix of sweat and blood off her face to keep it from getting in her eyes, and the expression only intensifies at the praise.I'll live.>It's with a great amount of effort that she manages to stow her weapon away, electing to stare at the marines' weapons than actually make or hold eye contact.You shouldn't stick around.
>>25120949>Where'd we leave off, anyhow?
>>25121041>The tension could be physically felt in the bloody and pumpkin-splattered scented air, although the Marines weren't overly phased. They were maintaining a healthy amount of weariness and concern with the visibly fatigued knightess however. Her dismissal at the medic Marine's offer of aid got a snort from the man. (MRN #5) Hey, if you say so pal. >He wouldn't back down either even with Mel's staredown. (MRN #5) Can I at least offer you a stim? Might help to take the edge off of that fatigue you're probably feeling right about now. >A beat. (MRN #5) So long as you don't have a heart condition.
>>25120985>Fall of Reach, peak...>I've heard a lot of great things about it, definitely gonna read it.>Fair, they're not as popular compared to the Halo ones iirc but they're still a good read nonetheless. I would definitely recommend getting them though.>Gee HG, how can you get many authoritarianisms lmao>>25121053https://archive.palanq.win/bant/thread/25045108/#25046784>All set for you lads to go.
>>25121061>Speaking of concern, around the time she say that second part the discomfort on her face changed to something more akin to worry.>She's just trying to avoid looking at anyone in the face right now, is all a note of confusion crosses her face at the mention of a "stim".I...don't know what that is. But...fine. Thank you.>...Now, theoretically, if you're sufficiently concerned, if you had an anesthetic of some sort you could possibly just dose her with that and not tell her, as she just admitted she doesn't know any better. But leaving her be is an option as well, of course.
>>25121063>Eric Nylund really knows how to write a damn good book or two. Without spoiling too much, one of my favorite parts is Commander Keyes's initial defense of Sigma Octanus IV and his efforts to protect the planet when the Covenant first appear. >I'll have to check it out then and maybe consult you and Satan for that matter on more Gears stuff if or when I get around to getting into the series. >And hey! The COG and UNSC are the proper paths and ways forward for their respective humanities. Anyone who says otherwise is CLEARLY a UIR or Insurrectionist simp! >>25121063>Also, I'm ready to roll with the GFL stuff too if Eric >>25120819 and Aussa >>25121053 are cool with it. Got my replies ready since I was next in the turn order.
>>25121077>Was she shy? Perhaps expecting another attack? >Either or the UNSC trooper would try to do right by her. (MRN #5) A stim is short for stimulant. Think of it as a small pick-me-up to help take that edge off for you. It should make you feel a bit better anyway. >And drugging a random girl after just meeting her? Perish the thought! They were Marines, not Naval Intelligence! They would leave her be. >Albeit after making sure the area was secure at any rate and she was squared away. >In which case the medic Marine carefully handed her the pills and even offered her his canteen of water. (MRN #5) Don't mention it.
>>25121053>>25121081>>25121063>Yeah I'm ready to get back to The Story if everyone else is. Hanging out otherwise.
>>25121093>Nothing else seems to be moving in the area, besides that bit of pumpkin from the hider trying to slip away.Ah. Alright...>She eyes the pills with some mildy confusion before just about figuring it out, and washes them down with the water, which she seems much more excited for but does her best to only take a reasonable amount from. She elects to say a little more after the fact.Your guns fire faster than any rifle I've seen...that's a relief.>Oh, so she DOES know what they are. She tears her eyes away from what they were fixated before to stare at some of the goblins scattered about.Goblins normally keep to themselves. They won't bother when I leave.
>>25121134>>25121081Like I said, I can give it ago.
>>25121136>A small token of mercy was afforded to that bugger, the goblin in question being allowed to get away. So long as he didn't do something stupid like try to attack them.>Or call for reinforcements. >And from what Mel had to say on that subject, they *should* leave them alone then, the sergeant grunting at her word. (MRN #1) Well, that's smart of them then. >Having accepted the stimmies and some water to go with it, the medic leatherneck took his canteen back, not too surprised or displeased to find it half empty at that point. Although he'd still rib the lady a bit. (MRN #5) Thirsty huh? Yeah, I guess kicking some green ass would do that to ya. >The mention of their various automatic weapons got a nod from the guy on the machinegun. (MRN #3) Yep. We've got some mighty fine hardware here with us as you can see! >Case in point, the various OTHER goblin bodies and their boar mounts having been shot to Hell and fallen where they may be in the pumpkin patch. >Nodding along, the sergeant and leader of this squad continued. (MRN #1) Right. You good to go on your own then?
>>25121081>>25121134>>25121137>Apologies for going AFK. Was waiting for Gordon's reply plus I got a bit busy on my end.
>>25046591>>25121137>>25046702>>25121134>>25046724>>25121208(Alright! Then without further ado...) >Even embroiled with his own current objective and coming conflict, the SPARTAN was still dialed in enough on his battle buddies to note that the Human Bomb had gotten... quiet, while the Helldiver had conversely gotten loud. Or rather continued to make some noise on his violent path towards Executioner. >And at the Helldiver's inquiry, Cortana seamlessly replied back as she likewise examined the budding tactical SNAFU. (CTN) If we can eliminate the local leaders here within Rapla, that *might* be enough for a decapitating blow. We don't have to clear out the entire city as it were before we need to move on. >Better hurry however, the AI surmising that they might have been outmaneuvered for the moment by this Beluga and Mastermind and were now in danger of failing their mission if they were to reach the Pike Node first. >All the more reason the Chief continued with his own fight, the petty officer's final C-7 bombs sowing surgical destruction and chaos within his foes, their attempts at retaliation against the rooftop commando by in large failing to land. And speaking of bombs, a quick battlefield analysis from Cortana confirmed that these "Goliaths" were explosives in their own right. Better yet, they had foolishly amassed themselves near the structure Intruder was using as a field HQ. >The Master Chief knew what to do next, the cyborg priming and tossing a frag grenade at the mass of walking bombs to blow them up and take a chunk of the house with it. Perhaps he could damage or even eliminate his target in the process? (1/2)
>>25121217>>25121208>>25046749>>25046784>After a bit more running, the Helljumpers eventually met up with the team, the sergeant leading this outfit offering them a wave of his own as his fellows stayed sharp for trouble. (ODST #1) Good to see a friendly face here in Hostile City. >And soon after, they had a plan in play to escape Tallinn. Although they'd better hurry given the possibility of an "evening bloom" from those radioactive flowers, the Helljumper sergeant again reminded that rad levels *were* possibly increasing even now. >At the Yggdrasil sergeant's words, the blackguard NCO gave his own confident assurance. (ODST #1) We can do more than that sergeant. >The ODSTs had packed a couple anti-armor weapons with them for this outing: a SPNKr rocket launcher AND a Spartan Laser that were just begging to be used on something heavy or two. To say nothing of their air support from the Spear and still flying Longswords! >At the news that M4A1 was essentially two people in one with her neural cloud, one of the Helljumpers grumbled mostly to himself and his mates. (ODST #6) Should we be worried about this guys? >The sergeant stared for a moment before shaking his head with a sigh. (ODST #1) That's a lot to take in, especially now. But we're committed to getting you guys out of here for now. >The idea of also fighting these kiddish Isomers didn't sit too well with the ODSTs either. Although the sergeant wouldn't try to dwell on that issue. (ODST #1) Are we ready to move out? (2/2)
>Don't mind me, having had to step out again...>>25121159>The question of course is why she feels she knows this well enough to state it aloud. Not that she seems keen on elaborating.>A bashful expression crosses her face for a second at the ribbing.Hungry. But water works well enough.>At least well enough to trick the body in to shutting up for a while.>Mel straightens out the strap holding her scabbard in place now that there's a modicum more strength in her.Yeah. Sorry. I should've told you to just run.>Says the one who was barely conscious a minute ago to the ones who didn't even get scratched.
>>25121258(All good my man.) >The medic smirked at Mel good naturedly. (MRN #5) Yeah, suppose that too. >He glanced around at the patch before shaking his head with a laugh. (MRN #5) Suppose pumpkin's not on the menu anyway? >The lady trooper among them tossed Mel a spare candy bar. (MRN #6) Here, catch. >With that given and had, the non-com leader grunted dismissively at the knight's advice. (MRN #1) Don't sweat it, we're sort of used to this kind of stuff by now. Besides, it's our job to help people out. Even if that means running towards the danger sometimes. (MRN #3) Yeah man, these punks weren't anything! >Indeed, not a scratch on these tough guys.
>>25121208>>25046749Don't-ngh!>His capacity to simply take those things on the chin and soak the punishment is nothing short of disturbing, the Bomb stumbling back a distance from it before he catches himself.I don't really "do" tricks. I TRY and fight smart, but at the end of the day, I just take a beating and blow crap up. And don't get me wrong, there's something motivating you guys I can probably sympathize with...>The Human Bomb removes his glove and reaches up to touch the ceiling of the sewers just in front of him, which I'm gonna assume is perfectly doable given how big he is. The stone glows on contact, trailing down the way in the Sangvis dolls' direction.But I'm not gonna condone what you're doing. I tried playing nice.>A chain detonation begins to occur, individual lances of force erupting and then spilling out in to a much more chaotic affair. The ceiling and whatever's...probably aren't going to appreciate this.>He's trying to bury them.>>25121217>>25121134>The abrupt intensification of explosions and subsequent property damage on surface level is prrrobably going to be noticeable to some extent....
>>25121299I think they belong to someone.>Well, one of them was converted in to a pumpkinman. Does suggest she considered it already though.>She catches it with a blink and gawks at it before she notices the "tear here" line (hey, it IS a candybar for grunts, right? You can't stupidproof it enough) and about figures it out. It's better than nothing....Thank you. Again. Be safe.>With that, Mel is turning about to try and make her leave, walking, or perhaps slinking away like a saddened animal.
>And I also had some stuff to busy myself with, so I guess we ALL held things up.>Except for Gordon. He's a professional after all.>>25121208>>25046784>>25121217>>25121314>There's a solid moment where the Helldiver was able to try to reply to Cortana.>But that moment was violently interrupted by a car being thrown at him by the deceptively human-like, deceptively strong android that was now charging at his position.SWEET LIBERTY-!>The Helldiver barely managed to avoid getting splattered by the vehicle (and in turn, was lucky to avoid a surge of explosive force that burst out of the nearby manholes and storm drains and rocked the street), the car he was hiding behind was rolled and half-crushed as his body awkwardly flailed out of the ruined cover to... not exactly safety.You... you're going to have to do more than that to take out a Helldiver!>Rolling to his side, the Helldiver scrambled to grab, then toss a grenade at the approaching Executioner, if only to give himself time to scramble up to his feet and swing his Liberator rifle around to follow up with another burst of rifle fire.Helldiers never die!>If he had the time, he'd go for a strategem, but with how close it- she- was already, he just had to hope that she had plenty of obvious weak points to aim for!
>>25121836(MRN #5) Probably yeah.>He shrugged his shoulders in turn. If there was an owner about, they should've appeared by now considering the all too recent ruckus. >No matter, the patch had been successfully defended from marauders with some good help, the Marines likewise idly noting that the party hats had seemingly disappeared in the interim. (MRN #7) Huh. Where'd them hats go? (MRN #6) Beats me dude. >That said, the knight managed the candy bar well enough with a handy visual guide, sustenance sure to be sweet. The Marine leading this band gave her a nod and a smile. (MRN #1) Likewise miss. We'll be about before bugging out proper since we've still got a patrol to do. >As she walked morosely away, the driver whispered to the passenger sergeant. (MRN #2) You think she's gonna be fine, sarge? >He shrugged. (MRN #1) Why wouldn't she? (MRN #2) Don't know. Just a feeling I guess. (MRN #1) Right. Well, let's get back to it. >And with that the Warthog and its ground pounders resumed their pumpkin patrol...
>>25121863>Dangit, I forgot to mention that she lost her hat at some point in the scuffle.>I am a fool.
>>25121868>Mel now may or may not have ligma according to this post >>25103409 then.
>>25121217>>25121218>>25121854 (he's a highly trained professional, even.)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FD6XWAUr84>When Intruder finally realized why her subordinates were running away, it was too late for her to react either by throwing the Goliaths away or trying to leave her temporary shelter, the blast of the frag grenade caused a very volatile chain reaction that in a matter of seconds left the ruined house left in the dust and Intruder with a few less limbs than she had originally. Her body flew like a rag doll, crashing with a nearby tree and spweing collant and other liquids.[INTRUDER]: Is this a blooper or just an outstanding tragedy...? Dammit all... I hope Mastermind Elisa... has reached it by now...>Her frame goes still not soon after muttering her seemingly last words, not soon after the Sangvis forces that had not fled would also follow their Ringleader and deactivate, this eliminating one of the main threats of the attempted Sangvis encirclement.>This doesn't go unnoticed by Ouroboros, who has taken a "wise" move and has begun her retreat from the area, leaving Executioner on her own. So much for being part of a same "hivemind"...>One down, three to go.[GAGER]: Tch, you're starting to sound like that petulant Griffin Commander! What would you meat sacks know about our struggle?>In fact he might be a bit large for the humble estonian city's sewer, but no battlefield is perfect.>Just before Gager can do something, her Neural Cloud briefly paralizes her body as she realizes Intruder's signal has gone offline just after registering a explosion shockwave coming from her last position.[GAGER]: No...! this can't be... There must be some mistake-!>She's wide open and about to eat the glowing stone chain reaction, it won't be long before all comes down over her, buring the fierce SF Ringleader. It doesn't seem it's over for her, she is desperately trying to get out from the pile of debris, but it doesn't seem like she's up for Round 2...(1/3)
>>25121217>>25121314>>25121854>The third Ringleader, or fourth if we count the fleeing Ouroboros, is still eager to test this "mad human's" courage and military skills; completely shrugging off the distrss signals of Gager and Intruder going offline.[EXECUTIONER]: Good! That means I can tear you apart over and over again!>Her hyper-aggressive has left her defenses exposed temporarily. Say, those robotic joints of her legs and monstruous larger arm look quite fragie compared to the rest of her body...>Better be quick, before she can recover and try to slash John H. in democratic minced meat (gains briefly the upper hand at +7!)>>25121218>Meanwhile, in Tallinn...[DIV SGT ROMEO TWO]: Roger that.>The Paradeus forces were still being suppressed by the joint Yggdrasil-G&K attacks while the UNSC frigate and its Longswords split their efforts against them and the terrifying KCCO vanguard, still trying to pursue the retreating AR and 404 squadrons. On their way back to the train, the deployed echelons such as that led by Desert Eagle are briefly stunned by a strange EW attack, not soon after a set of coordinates are sent to Gentiane's command train.>A trap? Perhaps, yet the message of Desert Eagle coming with the coordinates received mention a few important things: The white enemies are hunting the "test subjects", most likely why the Isomers' signals have disappeared except for the single one remaining outside of Tallinn; Paradeus is trying to erase the proves of their presence in the Red Zones of the Baltic. The other part of the message mentions that the dying Isomer they had rescued and was the one that gave them the coordinates she sounded very sad to her, speaking about saving the one that remains.>Just what were the Isomers and the last of their kind planning? And does M4A1 knows something about it?[M4A1]: Yes, let's get out of here.[UMP45]: You heard her boys, let's make our grand escape before the Military or Paradeus can get us.(2/3)
>>25121218>>25121314>>25121854>The Commander and Persica keep talking for a bit. One of those persons that didn't agreed with the outcome was that "William" who it seems to be either the leader of Paradeus or one of their main figures. [PERSICA]: Elisa, who was left to roam free beforehand, was the "key" to awakening Relic facilities. And the Nytos were a form of "medium" to make contact with Relic facilities... In the past, Ange told me that there was a faction trying to reactivate the Relics. This would explain all their objectives. To William, the Nytos were nothing but failures. So...he would have no qualms about using them as cannon fodder. After the Beilan Island Incident, an "immune individual" who was completely unaffected by Collapse radiation once showed up. I wonder if he's trying to create a new one...>If the UNSC knows better, someone trying to play God and activate ancient alien technology will spell doom for mankind as a whole, especially if the way to activate them is by using a walking human experiment. [CO GENTIANE]: So you're saying that Tallinn is just a lab to him, and we're all his rats.[PERSICA]: Commander, I have a bad feeling about this. From the Military's betrayal a while ago, to Belgrade afterwards, and now your presence in Tallinn, I have a feeling that all this was carefully planned in order to bait us into doing something that we shouldn't.[KALINA]: Commander, what should we do about the signal Desert Eagle and her team received?[CO GENTIANE]: Persica, do you want M4 to connect to the other party outside of Tallinn? Wouldn't that be very dangerous if things go south?[PERSICA]: Yes. Given her specs, she can't be so easily hacked. If she can't do it, then there's no way any other Doll could.[CO GENTIANE]: Very well. I'll go make the appropriate preparations. Meanwhile, I'll end the transmission here. Once I contact M4, I'll bring you into the call.>Looks like a small detour will be taken by the extraction team...(3/3)
>>25121314>>25121854>>25121908>As usual, the SPARTAN struck hard and fast, his unconventional tactics netting him a devastating result. Peering through smoke and ashes of the Goliath and frag induced explosion, he saw the downed form of what scans from Cortana verified as one Intruder. From a distance, his enhanced hearing picked up her last. >He didn't celebrate their passing, the commando feeling cold detachment as he focused on his next objective: helping the others achieve their own eliminations. Although judging from ANOTHER detonation that came from below ground, the Human Bomb was still in the fight at least. >Trusting in the SHADE agent's abilities, and hearing another explosion come from street level in the direction of Executioner, the SPARTAN had a feeling the Helldiver could appreciate some support. >The Master Chief double timed it towards the sight of where the fight with Executioner was occurring, the petty officer using his radio to address both the Bomb and Helldiver. (117) Target Intruder has been eliminated. I'm en route to assist the Helldiver. >Cortana also added on. (CTN) We still need to get to Paldiski given recently acquired intel on our SF friends and their likely real motives. >Hopefully they wouldn't be too late at that, it being noted that the "weakest" link with Ouroboros was leaving Rapla. >The MCPO kept to the rooftops were able as he closed in on the besieged Helldiver's position, SAW still in hand and ready to be used and senses and sensors sharp for any other hostile units on the streets. (1/2)
>>25121993>>25121941>>25121961>The Spear and Longswords were on station, ready to actively assist. For now however they were kept in reserve in case they needed directing towards ground targets. >The ODST sergeant gave UMP45 a nod as he hefted his own Battle Rifle. (ODST #1) Don't need to tell us twice. >Although he still had *some* concerns to be had. Especially when it became possibly clear they were a part of an "experiment" that was being run. It would be enough for the grizzled ODST non-com to interject as he stayed alert for enemies. (ODST #1) Are you sure a detour is a good idea? I think we should just bug out of this place. Especially if you're thinking it's some kind of trap or setup of some sorts. >Even if some of this stuff flew over his helmeted head, the Helljumpers knew enough, or thought as much, that things were getting too dicey. (2/2)
>>25121854 (hehehe, Helldiers)>>25121908>>25121993I've been a slave to a system before too.>He feels the need to get that line out to what is effectively a pile of rocks, tugging his gloves back on before releasing a blast under his feet to launch himself out the hole he just made to get outside quick.>He takes the second or two he can to inspect what's going on from the vantage point he gave himself and assess the situation before coming down. Andy can break his fall like that, too!I handled mine down there!>>25121961>Oh boy, ancient precursor technology. This only goes one of two ways.>...But from his series' perspective, messing with alien tech has turned out surprisingly well for the most part...mmm....
>>25121941>>25121993>>25122013(dammit I'm WASHED)I'm...! Still working on mine!>The Helldiver's voice was underlayed over the comms by the sounds of rifle fire and the bolsterous voice of his android opponent. He's the only one on the team who's *just* a guy, you know, so cut him a little slack...>The Helldiver didn't have the upper hand here, didn't have time for anything too fancy. He saw the glint of unarmored metal in the joints of the Executioner; they weren't as obvious as the glow of an automaton's eyes, but they were obvious enough for him to take aim at.>Half a clip left, he fired at the bot's legs, trying to cut the thing's strength out from under it before it could get close enough to cut him down first as he backed away slowly.never seen a scrapheap that liked to talk as much as you!>He's still alive for now, at least, but a little backup probably wouldn't hurt... well, wouldn't hurt *him*.
>>25121993>>25122013>>25122061 (COOKED even)[EXECUTIONER]: Then consider yourself lucky, human. For you'll be yet another victim on my list-DAMMIT!!>All that talk and her own arrogance made the Sangvis Doll ignore the thrown explosive that landed just behind her, the blast of the grenade made Executioner lose her balance and easily her left wide open to take some Liberator rifle shots on her legs. They left a very visible mark, yet it wasn't enough to make the tomboy-ish Sangvis yield unlike Gager or Intruder.[EXECUTIONER]: That's it, I'll split you and your friends in two!https://youtu.be/23oZbJNSd0s>Executioner's blade split in two, revealing that it was in fact a giant scissor blade>While the Ringleader fought the brave Helldiver with a very aggressive charge, trying to lunge her scissors to split theHelldiver into Hell & Diver, her Sangvis Jaegers aimed for the Chief, attempting to slow him down from getting to John H. to support him, while a bunch of Goliaths and Cerberus, an upgraded version of the Dinergate, faced Andy as he rose from the sewers.>Within the destroyed tunnel, Gager rose up from within the debris, she had considerable damage yet she was far from being a pile of scrap, yet she knew fighting these weirdos would only mean the end for her and her fellow Ringleaders. She looked at the comms channel and saw Ouroboros leaving them for dead, retreating south and heading to the latvian border.[GAGER]: Tch, that petty coward...!>Despite how much it would hurt her pride Gager decided to take advantage of the noise Executioner was making to go and retrieve Intruder and luckily make an escape before they were detected by the enemy (success at evens).>Yet time was essential, the longer they took fighting Executioner and the remaining Sangvis forces the longer they would take to reach Paldiski and stop Elisa, Agent and Beluga from activating the Starfish Pike.(1/3)
>>25121218>>25121314>>25121854>>25122084>Back on the Commander's Argo train, trouble soon appeared as they reached Tallinn's quarantine wall and realized the gates were unable to be opened through the EW methods within the mobile base. Trying to blow them up was a tempting idea but the presence of more and more Paradeus forces and KCCO forces from behind made that idea unfeasible, for they had to save the artillery shells to protect the train and the Doll Echelons in the surroudings.[CO GENTIANE]: Concentrate fire on breaking through the armored units of Paradeus and the Military!>The western edge of Tallinn trembled as the Argo fired its artillery, pushing back the Strelets and Uhlans of Paradeus while obliterating any Typhoon protected by automatons or human personnelsent by KCCO. Yet it was not enough, for as long as that door wouldn't open the Argo would become a sitting duck the moment they ran out of shells.[KALINA]: UMP45, do you think you can reach the station with the extraction team? I think a direct hacking will be enough to open the gates.[UMP45]: We definitely can, but that would mean leaving poor good ol' M4 march towards that signal alone~[M4A1]: I'm sure I can handle whatever is waiting for me out of Tallinn... should the worst outcome happens leave us and save yourselves, I will take full responsability.>She said that to the Helljumpers, knowing they wouldn't be able to stay in the area for too long given to the increasing levels of radiation as the Epiphyllum flowers were getting ready to bloom.[HK416]: To think you were a different Doll just a while back, you have grown a lot, M4.[UMP45]: Yup, you and your little OGAS inside you. No need to worry about the genie isnide her head. 416, you should really take a page out of the AR Team's book. Look at that kind of implicit trust they have for each other.[HK416]: What's that got to do with me?!>The leader of 404 just smiles with joy at teasing HK416.(2/3)
>>25121995>>25122013>>25122061>>25122101[ST AR-15]: right now, our priority is to get out of this predicament, and that's something only you can do if you're being called to that coordinate. I suppose that's what the leader of 404 is getting at?[UMP45]: So there's still a Doll with some common sense on the AR Team. Since you've been chosen by OGAS, M4, you are responsible for protecting us all against the force behind OGAS.>You can tell there's some animosity between and within these two Doll teams despite working together.[M4A1]: The force behind OGAS...?[UMP45]: You saw that from the memory fragments too, didn't you? The Sangvis Mastermind. That brat also has an OGAS in her neural cloud, and she might've been "assimilated" already. The Butterfly Incident and the Military's betrayal...you don't believe it's all just a coincidence, do you?>SOPMOD and RO think about it in silence, while AR-15 contacts back with the Vidofnir.[ST AR-15]: Can you take us to the Tallinn station and then drop M4 on the coordinates received.[DIV SGT ROMEO TWO]: It seems all the ground forces are locked on the train, so I have a window to pick you up and deploy you on the station. But I have a bad feeling about it. Should you need help don't be afraid to ask for it, ma'am.>Those words directed at M4, of course. The leader of Anti-Rain nodded and while they waited for the Yggdrasil boat to arrive she looked again at UMP45.[M4A1]: Just one question; how did you find out about OGAS? Was it from the connection...?[UMP45]: The very first member of the AR Team has been infected by the Parapluie virus since the Butterfly Incident. And a friend of mine could either have had her authorizations seized by the virus or let OGAS incinerate her neural cloud...>The AR Team remains silent, they know which member she is talking about: the one that is currently missing.>No time to ponder about the past, the Vidofnir has arrived in time to pick the Helljumpers and the ladies.(3/3)
>And this this shall be my last replies for the night. Thanks again for the RP!
>>25122113>Sounds good to me, I was going to have to call it here too since I'm feeling pretty tired. Thanks for playing in the meantime guys.
>>25122113>>25122115>Progress is progress and all that. >Just gotta keep up the momentum here as we continue to divert the timeline into a more democratic direction.>Hopefully.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HWX9JU1GQg
>>25125054>Threadly Fumo appraisals are ready.>Unappraised Fumos or dolls:•A Little Funky Fairy Doll•A Blue Bill-Covered Doll•A Peach-Peaked Doll•x3 Funky Fairy Dolls•A Pointy-Eared Pom-Pom Clad Doll•x2 Stolid Shrine Maiden Dolls•A Smirking Supersensory Doll•A Graying Maid Doll
>>25125841>Ohp, shoot, sorry.>Let's say....>...I know which one I dread, so let's put it off a little longer and go with the Peach-Peaked.....
>>25108486https://youtu.be/SdO30_BbK-M?si=tSma6kD6HNGC6JQT
>>25126092>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rduVgdbO4B0>The TouHou Project FumoxFumo Hinanawi Tenshi No.10-TENS by MANMANZHAI, commonly known as just a Lovely Plush or MANMANZHAI-type is among the most prolific of the Fumo bootlegs, mimicking Ver. 1 designs while possessing a distinctly fluffier material to make up their hair piece. With a blend of affordability and quality, it is thought the Lovely Plush has become more common than the Gift model it was based from. Accessories have been released by MANMANZHAI for the purpose of dressing them up, and Lovely Plush are often modified by their owners to better express themselves, giving them a reputation of mutability. >It is said this premium plush captures Tenshi’s vibrant blue hair and her signature outfit, complete with the famous peach-adorned hat. Every detail, from her rainbow-colored apron to her confident expression, reflects her celestial status. Whether she's tilting the earth or just lounging in the sun, Tenshi is a high-altitude masterpiece for any Touhou Project fan. Pattern based on the version 1.5 Gift Tenshi Fumo.>Tenshi Fumo and those made in their image bear a prideful, yet not unfriendly disposition befitting the subject of their likeness, vying to be the center of attention in any venue involving their smiling presence. Likes the company of Shion-types, dislikes being confused for Iku.>Remaining Unidentified Fumo:•A Little Funky Fairy Doll•A Blue Bill-Covered Doll•x3 Funky Fairy Dolls•A Pointy-Eared Pom-Pom Clad Doll•x2 Stolid Shrine Maiden Dolls•A Smirking Supersensory Doll•A Graying Maid Doll
>>25108486>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM4y2NiueCo>Mega-late happy birthday, 4chan! Before I clock off for the night;>Ready wincards!>• God Enel>• Doomguy running the Touhou WAD>Claim yours, now! Regarding the keyboard situation, I've managed to rebind the broken ctrl key to less-commonly used alternatives, allowing me to resume drawing to an extent. Last month's repairs failed due to a lack of parts in the ordered servicing kit: more are on the way.
>>25126308What a curious line of collectibles these are. The mind shudders to contemplate how many there must be out there...>The monoeyed knight in crimson muses aloud with a hum as he inspects this doll.Here. Though I'm not entirely sure how I know it's a bootleg, it's still a fine work, isn't it, Miss Quess?"Hmm? Yeah, I suppose.">The person he's gifting this collection to in piecemeal seems less enthused than he, or at least erstwhile-occupied.Perhaps I should send another expedition out to see if we can fidn the source of these curious things."Wouldn't that ruin the fun?"Hmm...hmm....
I JUST ATE A POCKET WIENERIT WAS VERY YUMMYThanks for subbing to my blog.
>>25129957>I saw that....
>>25130201>Koreans haunt us...
>>25130233>They should haunt me to my face!>We need all the people around here we can get, ghosts or not.
>>25108486>Hello again. >>25126361>Missed this by a big margin lol. BUT better late than never! >Nice song choice too. >>25130201>Me too. >>25130233>South Koreans at that. >Also hoping you and I can do stuff together along with others.
>>25130916>Sometimes, when I close my eyes, I can glimpse snippets of the Quake menu demo...>https://files.catbox.moe/k6kx78.png (Just the sprite!)
>>25131130>Looks good. Thank you!
>>25131185>Man, how many years ago did I draw that? In that time, I have since unlocked the secrets of eyebrows in art.
>>25131271>Checking the source and cross-referencing with desuarchive, that image is a little over six years old at September 11, 2020. >Man, time flies.
>>25131853https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXFGM0BLZIE
>>25132409>Where does the time go?
>>25132450>I try to not think of it.
>>25132450>Easyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niZpcdp2v34
>>25132533>Not a half bad idea honestly. But it gets to me sometimes. >Doesn't help that I'm looking over some old RP on desu now like when Doomguy first met with the Cirnos at the ice castle along with your Shizuku and Hind's ex-Monolith soldiers. >>25132546>It's in outer space with Timy Curry?
>>25132589>Maybe, yes.
>>25132597>Big if true.
>>25132609>Indeed.>>25132533>Also would you guys be up to continue any of the stuff we had left?
>>25132626>I can give it a try.
>>25132626>I'd love to, but I've got work early tomorrow morning unfortunately. So I won't be able to do so tonight. >But maybe tomorrow afternoon/evening if you and the others are around?
>>25132646>>25132650>Understandable and sure thing.>In that case maybe we could continue our little divine hunting for the Pope?
>>25132662>Heyt, don't look at me, I'm not the one who knows the details regarding where the pope is being kept.
>>25103317>Fog seeped out of the carved grins of the Jack-O-Lanterns like the last rattling breath before death. The entire stretch of the Arena, as it now was, smelled like pumpkin innards. The lights in the sky-- were they really ghastly visages of pumpkins, or was it just a trick of the warped space? >The Writer tried not to think too hard about it as he trotted down the cobblestone pathway. He kept blinking and rubbing at his eyes to try and make the triangle patterns in the grass go away. They didn't.Festive. Creepy as hell, but... festive. Is it Halloween already? Not like we get calendars.>He rolled his shoulders and tugged the messenger bag back into a comfortable position, looking up at one of the grinning pumpkin towers that loomed all around him like guardians of the pumpkin patch.... Heh.>Wake, in spite of himself, managed to smile back at the grinning monster.Feels like I'm in one of those old Halloween special cartoons. It's actually kind of nice.
>>25132723https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO43ocCBUCE>Right.
>>25130237>More blood do be good greasing those wheels...>>25130916>Next time we catch that Yabber we can finally move back to base building.>Also think we had something involving Satan's space jam of Banished that got put on hold last year, but have to refresh.
>>25132731>The days before All Hallows' Eve have arrived and with them autumn has come as well, and with the cold winds and falling leaves so too arrive the oddities.>There were plenty of pumpkins in the Writer's vicinity, some decorated with fierce looks that were anything but threatening for the common people, some others with more neutral or joyful looks that were slightly more unnerving, yet just as harmless as the previous ones.>What definitely was odd was the few scarecrows placed in one of the most hidden edges of the field. Some dressed as farmers, a few like witches or maids and a couple others were already worn due to the passing of time.
>>25132800>Wake meandered for a while, feeling as close to care-free as he's felt in- decades? Centuries? Couldn't be THAT long, could it?- ages. He continued down the trail, the pathway consistently winding and turning ahead of him even if he couldn't quite glimpse where it ended. His eyes wandered from pumpkin to pumpkin to-Jeez-?!>His entire body went stiff as he caught a glimpse of something, a shape, a shadow of a man. The flashlight was already in his hand before he realized he had reached for it, the eye of light blinking to life as he aimed it towards...... A scarecrow. Just a scarecrow. Christ.>The Writer sighed in relief and relaxed as much as he could, the beam of light remaining on the figure... no, figure*s*. The beam trailed left and he realized there were more of them, some dressed like cartoonish farmers, others as Halloween witches, all of them tucked away at the edges of the field Wake found himself in the middle in.Huh. Weird. Why dress 'em up if they aren't going to be close enough for people to see...?>The question was just curious enough for the Writer to take that first step off the stone trail in the direction of the scarecrows.
>>25132852>All the scarecrows were placed in plentiful of positions, some were tied as one would expect, others were put in positions mimicking people working the field, making a picnic, carrying the pumpkins to boxes or resting underneath a tree, a tree that had pumpkin leaves and had small apple-sized pumpkins as fruits.>It felt like someone wanted to make a personal space given the meticulous work put on it. Even the food and drinks over the picnic blanket were all related to the pumpkin: pumpkin pies, pumpkin spice cocktail, pumpkin sweet rolls and even savory dishes where the pumpkin was the main star.>The Writer wouldn't take long to realize a strange pattern among the scarecrows: only the witch-dressed scarecrows were placed like proper scrarecrows rather than fancy decorations and they were the ones more damaged out of the whole bunch, a couple were even missing their heads! An eerie hypothesis might come up to his mind: were this people celebrating the witches "purge"? Was someone letting out their hatred for witchcraft in this way?>His thoughts would freeze Wake in front of one of the least damaged scarecrow witches, yet his mind wouldn't realize right away the oddity: there was no hay in this scarecrow, in fact it looked more like an old giant doll given its worn out joints in the visible hands tied to the wooden t-frame...>Wait why are her wrists nailed to the wood?
>>25132906>At first, the Writer's faint smile remained on his face as he approached the area where the scarecrows had been placed. At a glance, it was exactly what one would expect to find in an average family-friendly pumpkin farm attraction. The scarecrows lay about in all sorts of places and positions like a snapshot of life from some kind of... alter-world.>But as he got closer, Wake noticed more details beyond the colorful costumes. There was plenty of food, actual food as far as he could tell, not just plastic props or whatever else.Pumpkin people eating pumpkin pie. Pretty creepy if you think about it too hard.>The amusement was still there, but it was dwindling. That was only the first oddity: the fact that there was proper food here.>But then, as he walked further into the scene, he noticed the witches and the overall state they were in.This... doesn't just look like they've been out in some bad weather...>Something about the scene prickled his skin, made his hair stand up. Wake squinted to study the details more closely, then grimaced as he saw one witch was headless. There was one similarity between them all, and he was just about to find the word for it.Whoa.>But then, he found himself facing another scarecrow. A scarecrow, he realized first, without any hay stuffed into it to give it shape.>And as he stepped one foot closer, he finally realized what was bothering him the most about all this.Were they... crucifying the witches...?>Not exactly something appropriate for the kids, was it?>Unlucky for Wake, he was the only one here made of flesh and blood.
>>25132777>Nice trips! >To be fair, Yabu can be hard to get a hold of here in HG. But I'll try to shoot him a message and see what's what. >Don't know much about that Banished stuff t.bh.
>>25132980>I still hunger to give Malthus the fear of V-fins.
>>25132984>Hopefully we'll get our chances someday, and soon at that! >Still wish I could do some stuff with Yabu's Battletech guys and my Halo dudes for another thing.
>>25132958>It was quite the uncanny view all things considered, like taking a look at a dimension that doesn't exist, or one that no human shouldn't know it exists.>And unfortunately he wasn't the only one there as well. The moment Wake dared to take a closer look at the petite doll witch acting as a macabre scarecrow standing out from the rest he would be very unlucky to witness its eyes open up, letting the Writer witness the scarlet eyes underneath the artificial-esque eyelids, which in contrast looked more "alive".>The once cold and solid face of the large doll suddenly becomes more akin to that of a human, that which people called uncanny valley would drag Wake to its depth as the witch easily broke from the restraints keeping her fixated to the wooden frame without suffering any damage in the process.>The witch stares at the Writer and gives him a sly smile, like that of a hunter after catching its prey after days of chasing it in the woods. Her hands move to catch a giant and weird looking parasol that materializes out of thin air.
>>25133059>The Writer was leaning in close at the nails holding the body in place on its wispy little cross, and he looked closer too at the weirdly detailed joints connecting its hand to its arm.Why would they build something so->The words died in his throat, choked out into a startled gasp when the eyes of the 'scarecrow' flashed open. Wake stumbled back one step, two, then felt his heel catch on a root or a particularly hardy pumpkin vine and he went all the way down with a had thud. His flashlight tumbled out of his hand and he scrambled onto his elbows as the Witch freed herself.F-fuck! Stay back! Get back-!>A memory surged through his head like a flashbulb going off. "Come on, witch. Show me the terror."The terror!>The words burst forth on their own as he looked desperately for his flashlight, only dimly registering that this witch had somehow manifested a weapon for itself.I won't go back! I WON'T!
>>25133177>The "scarecrow" looked at the man with confusion, raising an eyebrow as her curiosity for the stranger grew, things would worsen for the Writer the moment he realized the doll could speak, albeit her voice was more quiet than expected the surreal echo that came along didn't made it less threatening.My, someone is having quite the panic attack.>The witch didn't bother alking towards him, she merely levitated towards Wake's direction as he desperately tried to fall back and put as much distance he could between him and the living doll witch.So you're a feeble servant that has fled its master and the place where you rightfully belong? My, someone is quite the rebel, isn't?>She raised her parasol, making Wake stand up from the ground.You're not a normal human, I can feel something unique within you.
>>25133219Not a servant. A prisoner.>In spite of the terror that was immediately flowing from him in waves, the man was apparently still grounded enough to correct the witch.Won't go back. Won't go back, can't go back. The Dark Place->Uttering the words of his apparent prison made the man shudder in the leaves and the dirt, and once more he reached out for his flashlight.AGH-?!>but at a wave from the witch, Wake rose up from the ground like a puppet being yanked by its strings. He looked every which way, then faced the woman again. The Witch. The Doll. The Scarecrow. Whatever she was, she was stronger than Wake, and now she- it- was playing with him.I-I don't know what you're talking about.>It was a thin lie, and he knew it. And he knew she knew it too, because there was no other reason for her to say what she said. >She was right to say it, too. There was something about this human that was *off*. Something had touched him, left its mark on him, physically as well as mentally. Something... powerful. That was what only a look at the surface told the Witch. What more was hidden beneath the surface...?How- what are you doing to me? How are you holding me like this?! Let me go! What do you want with me?!
>>25133352Ah, so a fugitive. My, your prison has a lovely name. I wonder if it's a new ramification of the Expanse or something new.>The witch doll kept her sly smile as he looked at Wake, his reactions, his every move, how his soul was torn between sheer panic and enough defiance keeping him from falling into insanity's embrace completely after receiving a "gift" from something powerful. Who knows what other surprises this man has?>The doll lowers her parasol, releasing Wake from the invisible grasp. She places it right over her head.Learning hexes and spells makes wonders for most mortals. But mastering them to its zenith takes an entire eon. As for what I want?>The witch put her left hand under Wake's chin.I would like to know what granted you such a magnificent skill. That is all. No need to worry about the fate of your soul, yet.>(And think I'll have to stop here for now. Thanks for the RP!)
I made and am eating pasta. I'm italian. RAWR
Rape gangs are stalking the hg threads
>>25133578BEASTMEN RAPE AND PILLAGERAA ROO
>the rape machine rapes the poster below
I sure hope I have a good day today
New thread when?
>>25136958>>25136958>>25136958
>>25136702>>25136960NOW.
