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>Stewart The manipulator
>Control water: Freeze, burn, make it rain etc
>Just here to fulfill my bloodlust

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>>2401861
Alright, so you're name's Stewart and you're a Manipulator who's out for blood. So far so good.

>Elementalist — You manipulate a typical element, like fire, water, earth and light.
>Magic — Yer a wizard, Stewart! You have a small collection of spells you can use and can learn more between battles.
>Physics — When manipulating an element isn't cool enough, you can manipulate scientific forces like gravity, magnetism, space, time, speed and tempeature. All to an extent, of course.
>Psionics — You have psychic powers. Usually in the form of telekinesis but you can specialize to perform other tricks.
>Constructs — You make and control transient objects, the only limits are your imagination and arbitrary restrictions involving size and complexity.

>>2401878
Elementalist. Sticking with water


Nice drawings by the way. Mine suck

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>>2401881
Thanks for the compliment.

Alright, you're a water-based elementalist. Now you can turn those zen sayings into snappy attacks, or something. For the next step, how about bringing something for the ride? And what's that about your body?

Choose one from each group:

ABILITY
>Aesthetics — Nothing like a scarf or some other accessory, along with a neat hairstyle or some other visual customization. This might not have much use in combat but there are situations outside of it where it might come in handy.
>Elemental Infusion — You're in your element, literally. You can turn parts of your body or your whole self into water. However, you can be forced back into your human self with the right attacks.
>Intuition — The right smidgen of information somehow enters your mind at the right time, giving you hints when the situation calls for it.
>Limit Break — The obligatory rage mode/super mode most mainstream gladiators seem to have. You move faster and hit harder, but there are drawbacks that make it best used as last-ditch moves.
>Pain Resistance — You feel less pain than normal. Although there's a limit to how much pain is dulled, at least you won't be bothered by lesser hits like needle pricks and eye jabs.

ITEM
>Armor — You're wearing armor, maybe it's a bulletproof vest or the full plate gear worn by knights. Whatever it is, it'll keep you in the fight longer.
>Mobility — Skates, rocket boots, a grappling hook; whatever it is, it'll help you move around better.
>Utility Bag — You have a stachel or a backpack filled with various minor items. The effects aren't that notable but the right one at the right time can be useful.
>Weapon — You have a weapon to attack with, nothing too crazy but it's useful if you're running dry. Specify what type of weapon you're wielding (e.g. pistol, spear, rifle, axe, bow, knife, etc.)

>>2401902
>Armor
The big problem with padded armor is that getting wet makes you a useless turtle. This isnt a problem for you.

>>2401903
Any selection for Ability or are you going to leave it for the others?

>>2401902
>>Elemental Infusion — You're in your element, literally. You can turn parts of your body or your whole self into water. However, you can be forced back into your human self with the right attacks.
>>Armor — You're wearing armor, maybe it's a bulletproof vest or the full plate gear worn by knights. Whatever it is, it'll keep you in the fight longer.

>>2401931
Supporting

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Yikes this took a while.
>>2401903
I'll take that as a yes.

>>2401931
>>2401950
You now have a rather blocky suit of armor, with ease of articulation from open joints. It's also enhanced with Elemental Infusion, allowing it to be brought along with you in water form as well as serve as an emergency supply of water. By the way, infusion also allows you to metabolize water much faster as well, although drinking water for healing seems inconclusive.

Now we're almost done, it's time for selecting perks! There are two sets of them, a generic set (available regardless of how the character turns out); and a set tailored to you. Choose two perks from each set.

Generic
>Companion — You have a friend who can back you up in times of need, though he/she isn't always around. If you ever have fight him/her, the stakes are dramatically reduced to avoid ruining your friendship.
>Dossier — Before the start of the match, you are given additional information about your upcoming opponent—more than what casual observation would provide. This perk only works if you are the challenger.
>Flunkies — You have lesser minions to command in a fight. In this situation, you would gain the ability to create "Water Shells", hollow facsimiles of your form made out of a thin layer of water.
>Girl Power — Ever heard of a girl named Stewart? Apparently being female adds another layer of special to you, with benefits both in-combat and outside as well. However this also has its own share of drawbacks.
>Legacy — You have the tutelage of a more experienced Gladiator. However you are expected to keep up with your mentor's standards, and you may find yourself battling him/her sometime in the future.

Custom
>Extended Range — You can control water up to 30m away (compared to 10m) before your "grip" weakens. The maximum range you can draw from is 80m, with difficulty.
>Mixture — Any liquid substances are eligible for your control as long as they are properly mixed with water, this includes laundry detergent (if properly mixed), coarse mud and delicious soup.
>Precision Control — With finer control, you can move it more accurately and can even form basic melee weapons. You can also control objects as long as they are saturated with water, like sponges and wet clothes.
>Volume Increase — You can control 20 gallons of water (compared to 5) before having to exert yourself to manipulate more.
>Three Phases — Your control over water extends to its other phases and can switch between them freely. This also includes your liquid form as well, allowing you to turn into a small iceberg or a thick cloud.

One more update before I go to sleep.

>>2401984
>>Dossier — Before the start of the match, you are given additional information about your upcoming opponent—more than what casual observation would provide. This perk only works if you are the challenger.
>>Flunkies — You have lesser minions to command in a fight. In this situation, you would gain the ability to create "Water Shells", hollow facsimiles of your form made out of a thin layer of water.

>Precision Control — With finer control, you can move it more accurately and can even form basic melee weapons. You can also control objects as long as they are saturated with water, like sponges and wet clothes.
>Three Phases — Your control over water extends to its other phases and can switch between them freely. This also includes your liquid form as well, allowing you to turn into a small iceberg or a thick cloud.

>>2401984
>Dossier — Before the start of the match, you are given additional information about your upcoming opponent—more than what casual observation would provide. This perk only works if you are the challenger.
>Flunkies — You have lesser minions to command in a fight. In this situation, you would gain the ability to create "Water Shells", hollow facsimiles of your form made out of a thin layer of water.

>Three Phases — Your control over water extends to its other phases and can switch between them freely. This also includes your liquid form as well, allowing you to turn into a small iceberg or a thick cloud.
>Mixture — Any liquid substances are eligible for your control as long as they are properly mixed with water, this includes laundry detergent (if properly mixed), coarse mud and delicious soup.

>Mixture or Precision Control
Hmm, this is tricky so I'll pre-type the next update. I'll roll the dice if someone else doesn't show up within 30 minutes.

>>2402022
With mixture can we fuck with blood?

>>2402035
This is actually important

>>2402035
As long as most of the mixture is composed of water, rough estimate of 65% at least. I remember anticipating the idea of controlling someone's fluids and coming up with limitations, but I forgot to mention it until now. Thanks for reminding me.

Stewart can't control bodily fluids from inside people, largely because it's too contained. A closed jar prevents him from manipulating it but an open one allows his power to "grip" the liquid from the surface and yank the rest of the water away. Same goes for people. Stewart can't manipulate bodily fluids from the inside, but if someone's drooling then he can swipe some saliva once it leaks from the guy's mouth.

A similar limitation is also imposed with Precision Control. The teddy bear that fell into the pool is eligible for manipulation, but not (ironically) an actual water balloon.

>>2402050
I can work with that. If the others are set on mixture then I'll switch.

>>2402050
Good to know
>>2401984
>Dossier — Before the start of the match, you are given additional information about your upcoming opponent—more than what casual observation would provide. This perk only works if you are the challenger.
>Flunkies — You have lesser minions to command in a fight. In this situation, you would gain the ability to create "Water Shells", hollow facsimiles of your form made out of a thin layer of water.

>Three Phases — Your control over water extends to its other phases and can switch between them freely. This also includes your liquid form as well, allowing you to turn into a small iceberg or a thick cloud.
>Mixture — Any liquid substances are eligible for your control as long as they are properly mixed with water, this includes laundry detergent (if properly mixed), coarse mud and delicious soup.
Making melee weapons out of ice is neat but control over blood is way too good to pass up. And three phases is super utilitarian as well.

>>2402050
Change to precision then

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>>2402059
>>2402058
>>2402057
Whatever I'm not too fussed about either one of them

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>>2401985
>>2402000
>>2402058
>>2402059
By my mental interpretation of how this is going, Mixture wins.

In the (hopefully near) future, once you've selected an opponent to challenge you will be given a comprehensive profile detailing the specifics of their abilities. You also gain the ability to create "Water Shells"—hollow clones of yourself made out of a thin layer of water.

Your control over water has broadened to cover solids (ice) and gas (fog, steam), as well as allowing you to forcibly change which state the water is in. You can also manipulate mixtures containing other substances as long as water makes up the majority.

Welp, this is great! Now you're all set for adventure, and just in time, too. You hear footsteps approaching behind you, most likely your first opponent.

How are you going to respond to his approach?
>Turn around to greet
>Preemptive strike
>Maintain distance
>Remain idle, see what's gonna happen
>Hide immediately
>Write-in

Welp, time for me to sleep. I'll see ya'll in around 6-8 hours.

>>2402070
>piss in his general direction

>>2402070
>>Preemptive strike
Create water clones

We be Punch Wizard yo!
Cool.

>>2402070
>>Maintain distance

>>2402075
>Create water clones
I loke this though.

I say we turn around as we create water clones, jump back, and all make a dramatic pose to confront our new challenger.

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>>2402070
>Water bushin no jutsu!

Alright guys, I'm awake. It's time to update.

>>2402553
Lad where on earth do you live, you can't be a yank nor a euro.

>>2402568
Alaska or Hawaii maybe

I used to run quests from work, 11pm to 7am.
You never know.

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Every other gladiator that'll show up in this quest is based off an existing one that's posted online, because I find it fun.

>>2402075
>>2402093
>>2402154
You create two Water Shells as you leap back, turning to face your challenger: some schmuck with a bucket. Hey! You recognize this guy, his name is Benman—the idiot who thought fighting someone in the Top 10 with only a bucket was a smart idea. It's likely he's lost a lot more battles since then.

"I have a good feeling about this!" Benman excitedly declares.

RHG Battle #1: Stewart vs Benman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yODLkaF8F-Y

Opening strategy?
>Rushdown: Come at him with full speed and prejudice
>Keepaway: Maintain your distance
>Scouting: Poke and prod with deliberate attacks to figure him out
>Counter: Defend against his attacks and retaliate when possible
>Write-in

>>2402568
>>2402580
Southeast Asia, I did mention in /qtg/ my timezone sucks.

>>2402609

>Rushdown: Come at him with full speed and prejudice

Our lust for blood demands satisfaction.

>>2402609
Try to score a cut on him then rip his blood out his body

>>2402609
>south east Asia
That's cool my grandad was in Malaya during the Emergency.

>>2402659
Forgot to add
>Rushdown: Come at him with full speed and prejudice

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>>2402615
>>2402665
Benman is overwhelmed by your sudden onslaught, before finding himself getting stomped on. Man, that's so pathetic, he couldn't even muster an attempt at blocking. A few more seconds of relentless beating and he's too dunked on to continue.

Finish him?
>Geyser: Compact as much water as you can handle under your opponent, then launch him as high as possible
>Glaciate: Lock the opponent in an small iceberg
>Mosquito Drain: Start punching holes on his body, then drain his blood from profuse bleeding
>Nah, he's not even worth killing off
>Write-in

>>2402772
Well, he's not even worth killing off...
But our bloodlust demands that we strike him down!
Bleeding him out might satisfy a literal bloodlust, but lainching him into the air like a killer whale playing with a dead seal sounds like too much fun.

>>Geyser: Compact as much water as you can handle under your opponent, then launch him as high as possible

>>2402772

>Geyser: Compact as much water as you can handle under your opponent, then launch him as high as possible

Bwahahaha!

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>>2402832
>>2402835
You disband your Water Shells to form a blob underneath Benman, before launching him high up in the air.

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SPLAT!

Victory! +1 Rank (currently 100)

That took a while, he's been up there for several seconds. Benman's defeat has lifted you to the top 100 of all RHGs. Depending on your, you can reach #1 much faster. For now you're going to take a break before your next fight. The nearby city has plenty of ammenities, where do you want to go?

>A bar/tavern
>The park
>Supply store
>Restaurant
>Your home for some rest and relaxation.
>Write-in
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>>2402965
>Restaurant
food and....music?

>>2402965
Restaurant

go to a pizza joint

>>2402965
>Restaurant

I like pizza, so pizza joint sounds good

Update's gonna be slightly late, having lunch atm.

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I was midway with my update when I got called for lunch.

>>2403405
>>2403423
>>2403538
Later this day, you enter a restaurant that serves pizza, among other food. There's no line to the register, thankfully. You order your dish and head towards a table...but there aren't any vacant ones. It looks like you're gonna have to share a seat with someone else.

Discounting tables that are already too fully, which table are you going to seat with?

>Table 2: Two guys, one looking elegant and the other looking fierce. There's a glowing white rose floating on their table.
>Table 5: A girl with a ponytail and a...tube top? There's a sword right next to her.
>Table 8: A cheerful guy with a red bandana.
>Table 9: A female knight who's deep in thought while eating her meal.

>>2403634
>>Table 8: A cheerful guy with a red bandana.

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>>2403844
You approach table #8, occupied by a cheerful guy with a red bandana. He greets you with an enthusiastic wave before setting aside some space for you.

"Hey there! The name's Chuck, nice to meet ya." the man casually informs.

"I'm Stewart." you simply reply. Both of you proceed with your meals in the meantime, although there's a lot of room for small talk.

"Nice name there." Chuck adds before prompting you for some conversation. "Say, you got anything to talk about? Eating pizza's much better if you got a little conversation to spice it up with."

>Ask about his thoughts on the restaurant
>Ask about notable gladiators in this area
>Ask if he's also a gladiator
>You don't have anything to talk about with.
>Write-in

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Welp, I suck with coming up with dialogue. An Oblivion NPC would have a more exciting reel of topics than me.

>>2403880
>>Ask about notable gladiators in this area
Also ask for a bit of pizza

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The next update's gonna take a while as I prepare the info dump.

>>2403880
Does the city get good insurance rates, what with the fights?

>>2403884
>>2403937
Both of these are good.
>>2403881
Qst is slow nigga. Chill.

>>2403880
>>Ask about notable gladiators in this area
>>2403937
>Does the city get good insurance rates, what with the fights?
Clever question.

>>2403902
Bracing for dumpage.

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>>2403884
"Hey Chuck, can you tell me about the notable gladiators here?" you ask, "I'm kinda new here, and can I have a slice of your pizza?"

Chuck, well, chuckles at the inquiry while handing a slice of his meat lovers pizza onto your plate.

"Alright, Stewart, buckle up and start chowin' down. This is gonna take a while."

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>>2404034
Chuck begins elaborating on the many gladiators that are widely known, starting with the most popular ones.

FLLFFL (read as "Alfa")
The gladiator who fought many battles and won almost all of them. He's an experienced master armed with a jet-propelled sword, the only one of its kind. Virtually everyone knows about him. All the boys want to fight him, while all the men want to be him. He rarely shows himself nowadays, and he swore off from unnecessary killing after slaying Ð. A member (or leader?) of the now-disbanded "Velox" clan.

Yoyo
A teenager who's one of the very few to win against Alfa. He's uses a modified yoyo that can charge up with explosive power. He's also fast and a combo master. Leader of the now-disbanded "Soldier" clan.

Jomm
A member of the now-disbanded "Soldier" clan, he wields a gigantic blade that unleashes strong blasts of compressed air.

Mr. Pix
A somewhat-living computer program who gathers information. He can stretch and morph with a body made entirely out of a malleable substance. Very creative with his fighting moves.

WeiEn
A time-displaced soldier from Imperial China. He wields a pair of modified crossbows and can absorb kinetic force (to an extent).

Quickfeet
Born supernatural, this man can run fast and kick hard. He showed up one day and started making a name for himself after surviving multiple battles in a short span of time.

Kalena Eirwen
A determined swordswoman from another world. She believes in fighting evil wherever she goes, and wields a magic blade that binds her to the truth. Fought less battles than Alfa yet has only lost once.

Ashe Mercay
A freelance detective with an unusual set of superpowers: see people at their nearest (potential) state of death, limited surface manipulation, self-reloading revolvers, and a psychic hotline to someone named Lyle. He's the only one so far to defeat Kalena Eirwen in a fight.

The French
A mysterious and intimidating contract killer from France. Little is known about him aside from being armed with an Uzi and wearing body armor.

"There's a handful more than that, but these are the ones that first come to my head." Chuck informs before taking a lengthy sip of his beverage. You also imitate him before continuing to enjoy your meal.

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>mfw the connection is starting to die halfway through updating

>>2404035
>>2403937
"That's really interesting." you state in response to Chuck's information. "By the way, does the city get good insurance rates, what with the fights?"

Chuck laughs briefly before replying to your next question. "Frankly, I never really put much thought in that. If you mean the city then I guess the cleanup crew have plenty of jobs."

You clarify your statement, "I mean if something happens to me, like injury or even death."

"Ooooh, I gotcha." Chuck says in realization. "The healthcare's pretty good and the hospitals can patch you up very quickly."

"But where would I get the money to afford it?"

He shrugs at your question, having no definite answer. "I don't know, I never really think about it that much. I guess being a gladiator has its career perks."

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>>2404038
The two of you finish your meals shortly afterwards, then bid farewell and go about your separate ways. The rest of the day was rather plain compared to what happened previously, and by the end you return to your home in a small apartment building, where you rest for tomorrow's next battle. On your bed is a sheet of paper with images of three people, presumably other gladiators for you to fight. On the sheet are the words "Choose one."

Choose your next opponent, your Dossier perk will activate afterwards.

EASY: Kisuke (Location: Park) — A hand-to-hand fighter with dual flamethrower claws. +1 Rank
MEDIUM: Indestructible Dave (Location: Warehouse) — He's an ordinary person with a katana and a Desert Eagle. He's also physically invulnerable. At all. +3 Rank
HARD: Croix (Location: Downtown) — A religious hitman with electricity powers given to him by a higher power. +5 Rank

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Gonna call it quits for the night, by the way. Next update tomorrow.

>>2404043
Sure thing my guy
>>2404040
>EASY: Kisuke (Location: Park)— A hand-to-hand fighter with dual flamethrower claws.+1 Rank
This is a guy we can easily beat. Id rather take it slow honestly.

>>2404040

> EASY: Kisuke (Location: Park) — A hand-to-hand fighter with dual flamethrower claws. +1 Rank

We need to grow stronger, for now, extinguishing this spark will be enough to sate our thirst.

>>2404040
>MEDIUM: Indestructible Dave (Location: Warehouse) — He's an ordinary person with a katana and a Desert Eagle. He's also physically invulnerable. At all. +3 Rank
Then we drown him

Also do we get power ups?

>>2404040
>>2404085
>>MEDIUM: Indestructible Dave (Location: Warehouse) — He's an ordinary person with a katana and a Desert Eagle. He's also physically invulnerable. At all. +3 Rank
First we saturate his ammo.
THEN we drown him.

>>2404040
>MEDIUM: Indestructible Dave (Location: Warehouse) — He's an ordinary person with a katana and a Desert Eagle. He's also physically invulnerable. At all. +3 Rank

>>2404040
>Kisuke
Let's start easy.

>HARD: Croix (Location: Downtown) — A religious hitman with electricity powers given to him by a higher power. +5 Rank
Go big or go home, baby!

Rolled 2 (1d2)

Alright I'm awake and I have breakfast. Gonna roll the dice to break the tie, before working on the next update.

Here's something to tide you guys over for a few minutes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I70FbloQ4k

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>>2405109
Welp, I guess you're up against Dave.

>>2404035
>tfw you forgot Andre and Nhazul and had to settle for gladiators in the Writer's Lounge.

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>>2404085
>>2404138
>>2404164
Upon waking up the next day, there's a document right beside you, listing information about Indestructible Dave. Thankfully, he's not outright invincible, he can still be knocked out, or forced to forfeit with enough pain. There's a note telling you where to go to fight him, which is near a warehouse by the port.

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>>2405201
After having breakfast and readying yourself, you hail a taxi to the port. You can faintly smell the seawater in the air. There are a bunch of dockworkers minding there own business. Dave is standing there by the warehouse entrance relatively far away, but he doesn't see you.

>Introduce yourself
>Go in for a sneak attack
>Let him see you attack preemptively
>Don't engage yet, wander around the area
>Write-in
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>>2405205
>Introduce yourself
It's nice that we are close to the sea, we can use that.

>>2405205
>Introduce yourself
>>2405222
Yeah even if the water has high salinity it doesnt matter because we have mixture.

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>>2404088
Yes but you don't get them between every single battle, although temporary ones might be. Permanent improvements come every now and then.

I'm actually still figuring this out. Welp.

>>2405222
>>2405228
You walk up to Dave, waving at him with a friendly smile. He returns the favor with a wave of his own.

"Hello!" You greet courteously, "My name's Stewart, and I'm here to challenge you. You're Indestructible Dave, right?"

"Yes I am, guess we're gonna fight now, huh?" Dave replies as he manifests his katana in his right hand.

RHG Battle #2: Stewart vs Indestructible Dave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs-SxiWXS8Y

>Rushdown: Come at him in melee with full speed and prejudice
>Alpha Strike: Blast him with as many strong ranged attacks as you can muster
>Keepaway: Maintain your distance as you move around the area, pelting him with occasional ranged attacks
>Scouting: Poke and prod with deliberate attacks to figure him out
>Turtle: Defend against his attacks and retaliate when possible
>Pressure: Keep your opponent on your toes with continuous attacks of opportunity
>Write-in

>>2405309

>Alpha Strike: Blast him with as many strong ranged attacks as you can muster

Once we've got him on the ground, it's game over.

>>2405309
>>Alpha Strike: Blast him with as many strong ranged attacks as you can muster

Remember that our main goal is to drown him.
Perhaps we can soak him and form a bubble around his head?
Might want to wait to do that until after he draws the desert eagle and we saturate the ammo.

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>>2405460
>>2405469
Dave lunges at you with his katana drawn while you liquefy your armor. You also draw from the surrounding humidity of the oceanside port to bolster your all-out attack.

Roll a d20 to see how well you do, taking first roll.

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>2405524

>>2405566
*sad trombone noise*

Rolled 23 (1d100)

>>2405524

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Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>2405566
You slam a torrent of water onto Dave, but all you manage to do is lightly stagger him. He stops his attack midway to brace himself and tank the attack fully. Unfortunately he manifests his Deagle in his other hand and pulls the trigger quickly.

You're not sure if you can dodge it after letting yourself open with an all-or-nothing gambit.

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>>2405623
The shot hits you right at your shoulder! It really hurts!

You've been hit with serious damage! -2 to all rolls

>Manipulate the water on his body
>Reform your armor ASAP
>Go at him in melee
>Liquefy and slink away
>Write-in

Rolled 9 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>2405643
Fall into the ocean to recuperate. Cover our movement by a heavy mist.

Rolled 17 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>2405730
>>2405730
Uuuh lemme retry that roll

>>2405730
>>2405731
For some reason even when I put the minus its still adds. Guess imma nuub.

Rolled 16 - 2 (1d20 - 2)

>>2405730

No, instead, let's

>>2405643

> Manipulate the water on his body to fling his desert eagle into the ocean

>>2405730
>>2405731
>>2405732

M8 you've got to type +-2, not -2, or else it won't register.

Rolled 3 - 2 (1d20 - 2)

>>2405732
Let me try "dice+1d20+-2"

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>>2405746
Wow I am embarrassingly late to that reply. Thanks for covering me.

Rolled 11 - 2 (1d20 - 2)

>>2405746
Fuck imma dipshit
>>2405623
Heres a roll

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I didn't ask for a roll but considering that I would've asked for a roll anyway, I'll let it slide. Though next time I suggest you guys vote on a course of action and then I'll ask for a roll (if I prompt to). There are situations where a roll might not be needed, after all.

>>2405743
You collect the water soaking Dave and pool it around his Deagle.

"Huh? What-" he manages to exclaim before you fling his firearm all the way to the other side of the warehouse. It is now teetering on the ledge of the port. Any disturbance could set it falling into the water.

However, Dave still has his katana and he's stepping closer to you.

>Run past him and into the warehouse/ocean
>Attempt to fight him in melee
>Liquefy for safety
>Move away and maintain distance.
>Write-in

>>2405826
>Run past him and into the warehouse/ocean
>Attempt to fight him in melee

>>2405837
This

>>2405826
>Run past him and into the warehouse/ocean
Jump into the water. When he jumps too, freeze the part he lands on for pain/break his form.

>>2405837
>>2405968
>>2406005
So... your plan is to run past the guy with a sword a probably superior melee skills, lead him to where we threw his powerful ranged weapon, then give him time to collect it?

>>2405826
>>Liquefy for safety
then
>>Run past him, to the deagle, and into the ocean

>>2406005
>Jump into the water. When he jumps too, freeze the part he lands on for pain/break his form.
This is clever.
I honestly forgot we could freeze things.

>>2406060
>>2406061
I mean, definitely punt the deagle into the water with us. We could even use the ocean itself to grab it as we run closer.

Liquify then chokehold would probably also work, though.

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QM Notice: I won't be updating as much tomorrow. In the morning I have a formal event to attend to which might take up half the day. There's also a plane flight to the provinces in the afternoon so my schedule is shot and I can't update.

>>2405837
>>2405968
>>2406005
You swerve in to try and punch Dave, but as soon as you put your dukes up he swishes his sword lightly. Change of plans—you decide to sprint into the warehouse and leave him in the dust. It's poorly lit here.

"Hey! Get back here!" Dave yells at you. He starts running afterwards, clearly catching up.

"Catch me if you can!" you taunt in return.

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>>2406100
By the time you've reached the ledge, Dave is only a meter behind you. He's so focused on catching up that he failed to notice his Desert Eagle teetering on the brink.

A second later, he's almost upon you but you drop down and slide away from his reach, falling into the seawater. You immediately conjure a layer of ice above you on the water's surface. Dave falls on it immediately, slipping upon landing and nearly cracking the ice with the impact of his butt. He groans loudly from the pain.

>Melt the ice to let him sink into the water
>Add more ice around him
>Evaporate some water to create a thick fog
>Remain hidden underwater
>Write-in

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>>2406060
>>2406061
>>2406093
My apologies for not hitting "Update" when I was rushing mine. I'll try to check for more posts next time.

>>2406102
>Melt the ice to let him sink into the water

>>2406110
If we can turn into water then we can make ourselves into vapour?

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>mfw you forgot to add why you were absent for a while.
I was whisked away on a long outing earlier so I didn't do anything here for hours. I have to sign off now, I have to wake up early. If I could squeeze an update early in the morning, that would be great but don't count on it.

As preemptive tribute, here are some of my favorite RHG matches. At least, the ones preserved on the internet.
http://fav.me/d5ph40p
http://fav.me/d63gw9i
http://fav.me/d2t17g5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW1hFJDM44s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TP0-ow49pk

>>2406102
>Conjure water shells that start harassing him
>Evaporate some water to create a thick fog

>>2406102
>Melt the ice to let him sink into the water

>>2406102
>>Melt the ice to let him sink into the water
then
>>Add more ice around him
Trap him!

>>2406127
This. Melt the ice to submerge him, THEN bury him in at least 6 feet of permafrost. Better still, force several metric tonnes of saltwater down his throat and into his lungs.

He's going to be wishing for mortality long before we're done with him. In the sea, we literally can't lose.

>>2406102
>MORE ICE MORE ICE

>>2401853

I just want to say OP, this quest is giving me intense nostalgia for the mid-2000's and the art is phenomenal, you should be proud.

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>mfw there's a motherfucking RHG quest
HOLY SHIT YES

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QM Update: Good news! No plane flight this afternoon. Bad news! It's tomorrow morning, early too.

>>2408947
Thank you for the kind words, anon. For me, my nostalgia lies in 2013-2015, some time after FluidAnims went down.

>>2409056
That's really great, and thanks for the interest!

>>2406111
Not exactly vapor, but you can become a small cloud. Imagine Alucard's mist form.

>>2406110
>>2406127
>>2406162
You melt the center of the icy platform Dave is sitting on, letting him fall into the seawater with a splash, before quickly refreezing and resealing the hole to keep him underwater.

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>>2409114
>>2406209
Faint thumping noises can be heard underneath the ice. Can Dave somehow break out of there with his kinda-above-average strength?

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>>2409116
Nope, Dave runs out of breath and stamina. Eventually he runs out of air and the thumping stops. You're not sure if he's unconscious or he's finally dead but it's not like anyone's gonna pick up his body or anything. He may be indestructible,but he's definitely not tireless.

Victory! +3 Rank (currently #97)

You surface from the water to hear a woman commenting on your recent victory. "Good performance against Dave, now come here so you can get patched up."

You lift yourself back to the ledge with your water manipulation and approach this office lady.

"Who are you? And are you here for a fight?"

The office lady shakes her head."No, I'm just a staff member of the RHG system. I'm here to formally welcome you to the system, as formal as a sudden meeting in the docks can be. While you wait for the cleanup crew to arrive, how about a chat? I'll try to answer as much of your questions as I am legally allowed."

>Write-in

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Sorry for the blank prompt, I figure I'll make this a little more open until I get good at conversation topics. No need to vote for anything, since it's largely chit-chat.

>>2409137
Any rules we should know?
We probably just killed two guys and nobody seems to care. Is death a big deal or what?

>>2409137
Can we keep the Deagle?
Not that it's really fitting to our theme.
It's a least a trophy for our second murder.

>>2409137
>legally allowed

Who is she and who does she work for? What're the purpose of these fights?

>>2409159
Thinking a little small here. If Dave's truly invulnerable and we can control blood, are we allowed to use him as a puppet? He'd be even better than a water shell in some respects.

>>2409137
What do I get if I kill everyone?

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>>2409166
>>2409144
>>2409355
You hold some suspicion from the way she said her introduction. "Alright, who are you and who do you work for?"

The office lady continues smiling faintly like a seasoned receptionist.

"My name is Tabitha Stockbridge, I'm part of the RHG staff as I've mentioned. Although all I ever really do is manage the profile databases and take small-time errands."

You nod before continuing with the back-and-forth. "Okay, what's up with these fights then? Why are those such a big thing around here?"

Tabitha glances aside momentarily. "My best answer is that the Rock Hard Gladiators is a way of life. I think it all began when a bunch of people wanted a better system to keep track of their scoreboard, and maybe with a little rewards and incentives program."

"Okay, I guess I can buy that, but why do these gladiators fight?" you further inquire.

The office lady shrugs. "That's up to the individual, some people want to grow stronger, others want to be famous, there are many unnoticed individuals who are simply in it for the pay, while others have more esoteric reasons for participating like the swordswoman's wish to eradicate evil."

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>>2409435
And then Tabitha goes off on a tangent. "Of course, I don't know how they're going to deal with her. Yes, we can give people rewards like cash or something, but there are many whose continued participation is reward enough for them. And then there are those with hidden agendas but as long as they're not going against the system then we'll let them be."

You mentally note that down, no going against the system. "Are there any other rules I should know about?"

"Hmmm, I think you're supposed to fight regularly, twice a month at the most infrequent. Any longer and you're probably trying to leech benefits. Either that or you somehow got lost on your way to your next opponent. I think it will work out."

Tabitha remembers one more thing. "Oh right, do remember that killing the uninvolved is really frowned upon. Even the more animalistic gladiators like Bog and Naberius somehow abide by this code."

You nod again. "I may or may not have killed Dave here, is death a big deal around here or what?"

"Not really." Tabitha shrugs in uncertainty. "There are many ways someone can be brought back to life, at least a dozen of them are experimental. In the end, the only thing that matters is whether or not you wish to continue participating. Once you've signed up to be a gladiator, it's practically your career for life until you retire."

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>>2409439
>>2409355
Taking a moment to process the information, you then ask "What do I get if I kill everyone?"

Tabitha immediately replies. "Technically not possible, but if you mean defeat everyone then it's also not possible. As you rise up the ranks and your list of wins grow larger, you're going to attract the attention of more powerful gladiators. Some of them are leaders of entire clans like Nemesis and Zetabrand."

Eventually a small ambulance drives into view.

"It seems our ride is here." the office lady states, "Y'know I'm surprised you're not howling in pain from the seawater getting into your wound, but I guess this conversation has distracted you enough. While you could have your wounds patched up then go on your way, how about a little ride with us to the HQ for some R&R and power testing? Maybe you'd find your next opponent there."

>Patch up wounds then leave
>Go along for the ride
>Write-in?

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>>2409159
You can't find the Deagle, it must've fallen into the water from the earlier commotion. Maybe because of a stray splash of water, or Dave kicked it by accident.

>>2409175
See >>2402050
You can control blood, but not a person and especially not Dave. As far as you know, his skin is practically unbreakable. Normal people could be controlled if they have several gaping wounds all over their body. However, an easier way to control Dave is through the water soaking him.

Although if Tabitha's words are anything to go by, he'll probably be resuscitated at some point so he can fight another battle.

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>>2409441

>Go along for the ride

We have nowhere better to be and it's likely they'll show us a new way to use our powers we weren't aware of ourselves.

>>2409441
>>Go along for the ride

>>2409441
>>Go along for the ride

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Last update for the night, and presumably the next morning over. I have to wake up super-early for a plane flight to the provinces. Why does my family keep dragging me into this!? >.>

>>2409565
>>2409572
>>2409580
You accept Tabitha's offer and hitch a ride toward the RHG facility. Along the way, the two of you make small talk and she ends up revealing that she's also a gladiator...albeit an extremely mundane one. Apparently she accidentally entered her name to the databases during one nasty overtime shift. The next thing she knew "being an actual RHG" was added to her job description.

Eventually you arrive at the facility, heading to the medical wing where your flesh wound was quickly healed thanks to advanced science.

>Go to the arena for your next battle
>Have an assessment of your abilities
>Visit the armory for a chance at some new gear
>Look around and socialize with some of the passing gladiators
>Leave and go home
>Write-in

>>2409591
>>Have an assessment of your abilities

Although I also like these.
>>Visit the armory for a chance at some new gear
>>Look around and socialize with some of the passing gladiators

>>2409591
>>Visit the armory for a chance at some new gear

>>2409591
>Have an assessment of your abilities
>Visit the armory for a chance at some new gear

>>2409591
>Visit the armory for a chance at some new gear

>>2409591
>Have an assessment of your abilities

>at the province
>wifi is borked
>mobile data running low
>staying here for a week
Unless it gets fixed within the day, Im done for.

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>>2410944
Take your time senpai, don't worry

>>2409591
Is there really any other good option?
>>Visit the armory for a chance at some new gear

>>2410944
I think this is well received enough for anons to return when you do.
See
>>2409056

>>2409591

>socialize
>then go home and watch a movie or something

>>2409641
Supporting

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FINALLY the wifi here functions properly. Sorry for the short update, gotta ease back into the groove first.
>>2409641
>>2409657
>>2409660
>>2409662
>>2410993
>>2417524
Power assessment can come later, for now you head to the armory for some gear. A nondescript staff member greets your entry.

"Hello, you're a gladiator right? This is the armory, where we give equipment and such. We have a bunch of pre-made items and custom orders are accepted. Is there anything you want?"

>A melee weapon
>A ranged weapon
>Armor
>Utility item
>Write-in

>>2422502
>collapsible giant hamster ball
>water balloon machine gun
>salt/chaff/flash grenades

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>>2422507
You ask for three different items, each one complimenting your abilities in combat in some way.

"You're asking for quite a lot for someone so new." he responds with a raised eyebrow, "Even Ada had to rank up quite a while before getting that second wire sword."

That's a response you weren't expecting.

"Wait what? How'd you know that?"

"It's an ability of mine...actually I'm just good at keeping tabs with people's ranks and all. You know I was expecting you to ask for something simpler, like a sword, or a knife, or maybe some armor. Tell you what, how about you pick one item in your batch and I'll see what I can do. I'd recommend the grenades, there are some flashbangs in here, the others can be prepared relatively fast."

>Stick with the grenades
>Stick with the hamster ball
>Stick with the water balloon gun
>Something else, change your mind

>>2422502
Anything we get needs to be water compatible.
When we liquify, would our weapons liquify too, like the armor?

I think we need armor or protection for when we're solid, simple melee weapon, and some form of ranged attack.
Gotta bring some water to the fight too.

>>2422507
>>water balloon machine gun
I like

>>2422575
>>Stick with the water balloon gun

>>2422575
I'd actually like to have a watergun.

Call me crazy but if we get like, a really good one, we could shoot our water /super/ strongly.

>>2422575
>Stick with the water balloon gun

>>2422622
In terms of seriously git gud, the hard gate for a super water gun is weight, not gun. Water jet cutters are super lethal, but are also plugged to giant reservoirs. If we want anything portable at that pressure, it needs to be more of a short-mid range closed loop system than a projectile.

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>>2422577
>>2422578
>>2422622
"Alright, how about the water balloon gun?" you ask.

"Yeah sure that can be done, relatively quickly." the staff member affirms, "Gun-like device that shoots globules of water contained in a thin film which bursts on impact. Should be done in a couple of weeks."

"That's wonderful, can you also make it so that it can liquefy with me when I turn into water?" you excitedly add.

The staff member is lightly surprised. "Wait, you can turn into water? Huh, that's tricky. I'm not the head craftsman or anything, but I estimate it would take a month or so to integrate that feature. Maybe less if a tinkering gladiator or two would come around to help. Plenty of time to do other things."

>Discard Elemental Infusion (2 weeks)
>Accept Elemental Infusion (1-ish month delay)
>Offer to look for a tinkerer
>"I change my mind"
>Write-in

>>2422682
>Accept Elemental Infusion (1-ish month delay)
this bumps it from gimmicky to actually useful

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Bluhhh, it's getting too late for me to make another update. So here's a preview of a future gladiator. Should've called it quits earlier.

>>2422682
>>Offer to look for a tinkerer

>>2422682
>>Accept Elemental Infusion (1-ish month delay)

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>>2422693
>>2423603
"I'm willing to wait." you say to the staff member.

He smiles and compliments you, stating "You're a patient man, I don't get many people like you nowadays. People nowadays would either make their own weapon or get a pre-made one and have done with it. Can you stay here for a moment?"

He walks off for a moment before coming back with some papers.

"Just fill out some forms and sign over here. It's for bookkeeping purposes."

You shrug and do so. That's one thing done, what's next?

>Proceed with power assessment
>Head to the cafeteria to socialize
>Enter the arena for a fight
>Write-in

Next thread soon, I guess. But I don't know what to put in the OP yet :P

>>2424207
>>Proceed with power assessment
Let us do that.

>>2424207
>Proceed with power assessment

>>2406102
use this picture

>>2424207
>Enter the arena for a fight

>>2401853
(OOC)

OP’s pic gives me a raging nostalgiaboner. Umbrella please be 8 year old me’s husbando.

>>2429799
I'd rather have Mr Red.
Shock's still my favourite.

>>2430194
Speaking of Shock, Mr Green would be an interesting opponent for us too. Since he uses a lot of clones like we can.

>>2430228
There's a lot of characters I'd love to see. Tho Mr Red and Mr Green probably won't appear.