In which Etna abuses game mechanics like any true demon!

[ultimatedessert]

[Private]

Note to self, next time this place offers wishes, presume a catch.

Further note to self: Catches are very easy to abuse.

[Public, Vine]

Attention, women of the Gardens!

I, Beauty Queen Etna, have prepared a Base Panel for future wilds expeditions and exploration of abnormal environments! This useful mechanic lets us set up portals between an

Comments

Vine

[border_phantasm]

"Beauty Queen Etna"?

Re: Vine

[ultimatedessert]

Yeeep! That's my title! Hand hacked and everything!

So, you in on the plan?

[border_phantasm]

So you're not really a queen, then.

I have little need for it.

[ultimatedessert]

... Excuse me? I am one of the Demon Lords, only one step below Prince Laharl, so some respect is deserved, even if you argue on the meaning of the title.

*If Yukari were to look at the relevant boundary to see Etna's stats, she'd notice that 'Beauty Queen' does, in fact, show up where one would expect to see a Job Class...*

[Action]

[gun_cata]

[Larry had heard the message, and rather than communicating back immediately had come to investigate.

Etna has far exceeded any expectations he had.]

How did you...?

Re: [Action]

[ultimatedessert]

Creative abuse of mechanics presented me.

Wishing a whole base got me a tiny model. Wishing the parts, one by one?

That worked better. Even if this place is a little short on spikes and skulls to be a proper demon's base.

Still, it's a workable layout. Just gotta determine what facilities I can get my hands on to fill the other five side rooms to maximize the capability of the force I plan to build up here.

Re: [Action]

[gun_cata]

[Oh, a demon who acts the part unlike Pam.]

That's uh... I guess that actually makes a lot of sense?

Re: [Action]

[ultimatedessert]

Of course it does. You gotta have this kinda lateral thinking to keep your hands on a title like mine!

[voice]

[reliablekiller]

Minions and Vassels. Hmm.

And how are you planning to pay your...minions and vassals? It isn't like there's any money here.

Re: [voice]

[ultimatedessert]

That part I'm working on. Right now, the centerpiece of this is organizing for greater exploration of the wilds, so the primary reward would be a share of the spoils from there.

[reliablekiller]

Of course, you're assuming there is anything to discover.

[ultimatedessert]

It's dangerous, loaded with odd hazards, and it potentially does weird things to people.

That just screams "loaded with cool shinies ripe for the taking!"

[vine - voice, to be exact]

[quarkleader]

"Beauty Queen" Etna? [Here, have a vaguely amused "hmph"] Don't tell me you're self-styled.

Whatever this Base Panel is supposed to be, it does sound like it could come in handy. I'd rather not have to be a vassal or a minion, though.

Re: [vine - voice, to be exact]

[ultimatedessert]

Nah, I hacked the title in fair and square, and I've held onto it for two games since then. Well, technically I used a variant in one.

I organize in the finest Netherworld traditions. Demon Lord, their vassals, and their minions. Very efficient organization, really.

[voice]

[quarkleader]

"Games"?

Heh, I can imagine. [Yeah, Maria's being a little bit dismissive here]

Re: [voice]

[ultimatedessert]

... You people have no respect for practical experience.