A Foal's Adventure - Thread 1 Redux

Is her name still Clover Patch? I liked that name.

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>>28356081
>We named our pony, Clover Patch.
>We woke up in Clover's room, very late at night.
>Her parents were arguing in the other room.
>Clover approached, listening in through the door.
"Stepping to her door, the light of the room floods her vision as she opens the simple wooden construction. The voices much clearer, her ears prick up as she begins to listen.
>"I'm telling you, that little cunt isn't worth the fucking trouble. Her and her family can go fall off a cliff. It's not even my fucking foal, and you're telling me that I have to fucking deal with it?"
Clover frowns. It was her Mom's "special" somepony.
Your mother returns the shouting with a much quieter voice. By the looks of things, it wasn't the usual match they've had.
>"Look, Sweetie... I know. We can't afford to keep her. But we can't just turn her loose in the middle of nowhere. My brother in law has a lot of heat on his tail, but once it dies down-"
>"That doesn't fucking matter. What are they gonna do, interrogate her? She doesn't know shit."
Clover frowns. It's about her father again, isn't it?"
Clover's mother grows quiet at the accusation, tears forming in her eyes.
>"Pack her a fucking bag. She can leave tonight. Come hell or high water, I want her fucking GONE. The last thing I want is the Guards banging on our fucking door before raiding the place because of her. You're mine, she fucking isn't."
Clover stands in the doorway, her heart threatening to break...

Search kitchen for knife or two and any leftover wheat products

>>28356165
resubmitting my post from the previous thread
run away and plot revenge on the big green asshole

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>>28356165
>Then...
Clover turns around into the dark confines of her room, closing the door quietly behind her. This time, she's more than sure that her "home" is about to fall apart.
She digs through her small stash of belongings-it was less sparse when her dad was around, but when he didn't come home, they had to "make do" with what they had. She takes an old rucksack from under her bed and begins to stuff her belongings inside.
Somehow she knew this would happen. The tears begin to form before it's all said and done. She found only a select few items worth snagging; her wooden dagger, a doll her father gave her, the candle from the nearby windowsill, just in case she needs light.
From the hallway, she can hear her mother and "father" moving about, the rest of the argument having fallen through.
>And then...
Clover scans the room for any books or items she can take from what little she owns. Unless if she wants to bring a few broken toys with her, she'll have to stick with what she found. The thumping from outside is becoming more apparent, her parents moving around without words between them.
She decides that tonight is the night. She can't live like this anymore. She knows that the only thing her mother can give her is a hushed hug and maybe a biscuit for the road, if there were anything left to eat in this house.
Deciding not to put her and her mother through the pain, she tosses open the window quietly, stepping up and tossing her mostly empty bag onto the grassy floor below. She follows through with herself, landing on her hooves with a quiet thump.
Clover is outside of the house now. She doubts she can climb in through the window on her own to get back in, and she doesn't think it'd be smart to head through the front door. Not with her Step Father on watch.
What does Clover do? By her estimations, it is probably a few hours before dawn.

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>>28356165
Wait, we're supposed to be saying things now?

Steal everything from the guy kicking you out and leave on your own after stabbing him repeatedly and playing with his blood.

>>28356237
Yes.

>>28356225
What do we know about the area. Also, what is our relation to those two? Was the mare actually our mother?

>>28356225
grab any weapons you can from the shed, maybe a paring knife or machete?

>>28356225
Look around what's in the surrounding area?

>>28356225

Hop into your car and hit the open road.

>>28356225
We need more time to think about this, run westward so that way time stands still.

>>28356225
go to a familiar place like the school or a her favorite place to play
>>28356237
I don't really know
I'm just making suggestions after the minimum amount of reading

>>28356225

Is there anything in the yard we could take?

>>28356225
find nearby forest bandit camp and steal some wheat product

>>28356225
Look around, what's nearby?

Strike out a new life and begin by going to school. Your life objective will be to revolutionize the field of agronomy so you can increase the yield of wheat based agricultural products.

>>28356225
Start over as a simple fisherman and life will be good. That is, until Rosa shows up.

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Clover thinks hard about what she knows about the landscape. She knows that she's far west, close to the ocean. She thinks she lives north of a town called "Vanhoover", but she's not entirely sure.
She knows that to the East, her Uncle lives in a house beneath the floating city of Cloudsdale, as a "talking pony" or something, to the Pegasus. But she doesn't think it's safe there, either, because her real Dad's side of the family is in big trouble.
She knows he isn't coming back. She hasn't seen him since she was nothing more than a tiny foal.
Her mother, on the other hoof, mourned for a while before becoming desperate enough to seek another. That's where her step father came in.
An idea to search the area for more items strike her, and she has two options worth checking. Her mother's small garden in the front yard, and her step dad's old shed. But whatever she does, she must hurry. She doesn't know what they'll say if they catch her out of her room without permission.

>>28356388

Since the sun rises in the west, go west to stall for time and think.

>>28356388
Grab some food from the garden.

>>28356388
That's BS, you put that ocean there exclusively so me and >>28356393 can't travel west in time

>>28356388
Go for the shed.

If the garden is in the front yard we might be seen.

Go for the shed. Look for anything that will help you start your career as a world class agronomist.

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>>28356399
This is in Equestria.
It's literally based off of the Equestrian map. But it's obviously not Modern Day Equestria.

>>28356413
That map is bs. Unless equestria is flat we should be able to go straight to Griffonstone station in at least negative 2 hours

>>28356427
Map is not to scale of distance.

>>28356388
Shed, he deserves some punishment for bullying our mother into abandoning us.

>>28356388
Shed first then garden.

>>28356441

If this map isn't a scale of distance that means we can walk west unless we are on beachfront property you fucking mathematically illiterate degenerate railroading terrible excuse for a gamemaster. You've managed to fuck up the absolute easiest part of this process; the first steps. Seriously consider refining your process or just go write a fanfic.

>>28356441
If the map isn't a scale of distance then we should be able to travel west at least far enough to the point where that ocean didn't exist

>>28356413
I'd like to know what the scale of that map is. Like how big is Equestria and stuff

>>28356388

Let's get to shed and then from there we head to town.

>>28356413
It's in Equestria, yes. And that's what Clover thinks the layout of the land is.
>>28356441
It's as long as I write it to be.
>>28356454
...What? Did you just call someone else a terrible QM? Who isn't even writing for the story?... What kind of autistic fit did you have, buddy?
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>>28356463
We can travel west. Clover isn't sure because she doesn't have an actual map. If we really want to forgo foraging in this area for more supplies, we can start walking now. I'm offering plenty of options, but apparently people want to go west, so that's probably what's going to happen.

>>28356487
>It's as long as I write it to be.

I know I was just trying to point that out to those that were taking issue with the map.

>>28356487
dON'T WoRRy Am got HIM

Go west in an attempt to find new living space, where large quantities of agriculture, especially grain, can be grown. You will surely be rewarded for enabling the pursuit of economic autarky in Equestria and remedying all problems regarding the balance of trade.

We should write a depressing letter to our mother before we leave. For the feels.

it's ded

>>28356388
Shed holds tools. So I think we should get that first. Then if we have a chance we go get food from the garden.

>>28356487
>but apparently people want to go west, so that's probably what's going to happen.

Not me. I don't want to wander off starving with no tools. That's a quick way to a game over.

>>28356388
Food from the garden.

>>28356613
Wouldn't that take too long?

>>28356388
Is this the last post for the night?

>>28356388
Look for whatever might be useful in the shed. Serves the stepdad right anyway.

>>28356388
I say we try the town as a destination. Let's meet some new people.

>>28356388
There's a castle too? That sounds like an interesting place to check out.

>>28356940
It's the princess's castle in the middle of the Everfree Forest.
It's marked as "Ruins" on his map. >>28356413

>>28356833
Probably. Don't know the QM's time zone but I'm hitting the hay for tonight.

Goodnight, S.nowball.

>>28356388
Go to uncles.

>>28356986
Uncle is in trouble with the law at the moment, and probably not in any condition to care for us.
There is a mountain range and a lot of ground between us and them.

>>28357003
He's just a quick stop for us to go to the build site.

>>28357008
Uncle's house is under Cloudsdale, the build site is Canterlot, that map is a little girl's approximation, it doesn't accurately reflect reality.

>>28356081
>scrapping the mechanics
Jesus christ you're a cuck. I'm not even using that as a catch-all term for a submissive faggot, I'm predicting you really would watch your wife get rammed by Tyrone or, god help you, fisted by Vicky.

I'm not 100% sure who Hijacker is but I'll bet my kidney he's friends with Nips so fuck him by proxy of proxy.

Nips if you're reading this, tell your shitty friends to fuck off and you'd be alright

>>28357242
>Nips if you're reading this, tell your shitty friends to fuck off and you'd be alright
What? What does nips have to do with anything?

>>28357416
the big bad secret club is bullying this poor QM and nips is at the head

the taco lich has returned to kill the only competitor to his genius known only as Foal Quest

>>28357416
Because I mentioned him, and he'd probably be lurking? Not a difficult concept.

>>28357470
Your shitty lesbian horse quest sucks and you're a tryhard. There, two reasons why it was a mistake to consider you human.

I hope that QM didn't quit. The faggots should disperse after a few threads and be replaced by people who actually wanna play the fucking CYOA instead of criticizing every fucking decision the QM does. You can't appease everyone in the thread. I vote for returning old combat system and playing the game as QM intended it to be played. I mean we didn't even pass the fucking intro without people going ballistic over a game mechanic we didn't even test out yet. I really don't understand why this guy is getting so much hate for no reason...

>>28357580
>...
Don't do that you faggot, you're just making it worse for OP.

He's too far gone anyway. Now he's just a bottom, i.e. an embarrassment to humanity

AJW is that you

>>28357667
1. Who
2. Is that their actual acronym or are they called AJW because they like lesbians or some shit

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>>28357580
>I really don't understand why this guy is getting so much hate for no reason...
>so much hate

I must be in bizzaro /mlp/ because I don't see even a fraction of this excessive hate you're referencing.

Are you for fucking real, anon?

This qm has been getting sucked off more than anything. Every other post someone is decrying the acts of sekrit klub and praising the genius that never was - you know, the 'genius' that literally only a handful of people actually read and all agreed the genius was actually a crock of shit?

Most of the shit being slung is akin to pic related more than anything else.

>>28357780
Why don't you search harder, faggot?

>>28357807
How about you stop scking this niggers dick you sack of shit?

I don't see his implied hiji agent a task force dropping in and taking the fat shit everyone *insists* is happening, so forgive me if I'm not buying this guy's sob story wholesale. probably because I don't come from the wilds of deepibooru

How about some proof already?

I've seen that the QM couldn't think of a way to get players to make a 'moral choice' outside of a hunger bar forcing their hand, so now I want to see some proof of this alleged bullying.

>>28357859
Go to the last thread where an underagefag just got caught stalking me. That's what I mean by search harder.

I said pretty much none of what you accused me of FYI so thanks for projecting

>>28357878
I see nothing but autists shitslinging at each other and not the QM

I don't understand.

>>28357928
Scroll up, also fuck you mang I'm the glorious Roman empire to their degenerate Germanic barbarians

>>28357942
You're participating?
What the fuck is wrong with you?
You're the yelling guy, aren't you?
I hope you aren't the QM.

>>28357951
Okay, who are you and how did I hurt your feelings. I can tell you're hurt because you're accusing me of yelling. Yelling is done by people with feelings. Maybe next time you'll learn to be subtle.
Fuck no I hate writing.

>>28357957
I mean, can you blame me? I'm seeing two very distinct "sides" there and one of them is borderline caps locking.

Then you come in with the empires analogy, and I'm sitting here getting worried, m8

>>28357970
Oh what, worried that you're gonna get your feelings hurt?

I meant what I said. You can come over and do your elaborate, autistic, emotionally-influenced assassination whenever you want. I'm gonna hook you up to a car battery no matter what, so don't feel like you can do anything to me. I'm not untouchable, you're just a fucking pussy.

>>28357982
What the fuck are you talking about

>>28357988
Yeah, you didn't tell me I was gonna hurt myself, Anon. I believe it.

That's a lie FYI, you're not sneaky.

>>28357993
Holy shit dude I just wanted to go west, I didn't sign up for this shit

>>28358006
Me neither, Anon. I hurt someone's feelings and it's their fault they haven't learned to get rid of THAT particular weakness. The fact they still think they have a chance against me is cute. Yeah I went there, I'm putting a collar on ReiDuran. Dubs decides what his new name will be.

>>28358031
Who the fucking shit is reiduran and what does he have to do with going west? Who the fuck are you, even?

WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON?

>>28358054
An underage user, nothing, I'm your daddy, I'm fucking bitches. In that order.

>>28358079
If this has nothing to do with the qiest, can you fucking leave?

I don't want your tumblr vendettas in the newest cyoa aroubd, please

I fall asleep and this happens. I asked to keep this thread on topic. Wow, the autistic rage is powerful here; the fact that no one can drop it shows just how mature some of you are. (I'm not referring to the people who just want to play.)
At this point, I don't even want to be associated with 4chan anymore. If I continue this CYOA, it's in private, and it's definitely not on an anonymous image board who just can't ever grow the fuck up and let shit go.
>" I don't care if you wanna talk about what happened before, but not on this thread. We're moving forward from that. Mistakes were made.
Let's try to keep it civil, or as civil as /mlp/ can be, I guess."
-The title post.
I shouldn't let a few bad apples ruin the bunch, but at this point, I'm just sick of seeing it.

>>28358122
Well, there's a problem.

>>28358191
It's your fault, Damien Darkside.

>>28358191
I think you need to tell >>28358079 to fuck off, it seems like he's the source of this shitposting.

I'm 100 percent behind you snow, I just want to go on an adventure

>>28358193
At least I'm good at creating a shit ton of controversy. I'm done. GG.

>>28358199
Please don't quit. Look the first thread can be sometimes rough on first time QM's. If you ignore the trolls and only pay attention to those actually are inputting suggestions for the character then those trolls will eventually leave. I've seen this work before with other cyoas.

>>28358199
Can't we just ignore the faggots for now and get on with the game...please? Go west!

>>28358221
This ^^^^
Don't let trolls get you down, focus on people trying to play the game.

>>28358221
What this anon said.

>>28358199
First threads are usually taken over by shitposters trying to get attention. If you ignore them and continue with the story; they usually go away. I had to deal with shitposters in my first thread for my CYOA and it's now doing well.
Go west.

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Thank you all... I'll post after class. We'll finally go west.

>>28358250
WOO!

>>28358237
What's your quest?

>>28358191
kek

>>28358287
Outcasts.

>>28358199
Not really. You got told your shit stinks and then some unrelated retard started sperging in your thread for a reason I still can't place. There's not much controversy.

>>28358250
Oh thank goodness I got really worried you were actually stopping the quest

>>28358199
Nah, it's just unforeseen circumstances that happened to occur when you started.

Getting someone indirectly triggered through mentioning sekrit club happens to be that circumstance.

>>28358191
Personally, I think it's more a sign of your immaturity for causing the scene that attracted all of the shitposters. In the end all that happened was A LOT of complaining and removing a system that hadn't even been used yet. Also you fed the trolls.

>>28358250
There was a bunch of debate about the map and what our destination should be, but your overlooking that most people were talking about supplies or tools before the debate about the map. Also everything about going west was complaints on how it wasn't really an option.

>>28359181
A lot of people also wanted to go west. I'll make sure to include pillaging the farm and shed, though.

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(Switching to SAI. It's better.)
Clover thinks about her meager supplies and frowns. What could she do with a toy, a candle, and a plushie? It's definitely not enough to go off of, even if she knew how to make things out of stuff off of the ground.
She'll need some tools for sure. A tinderbox at the very least.
Heading to her father's shed, she checks the lock with a hoof. It wasn't even latched, thankfully, so she slips inside the small room.
Digging around, she finds a box of matches, spindle of thick string for construction, and her Step Dad's toolbox. She sets it on the floor, reading "Property of Heavy Hammer" from the front. Isn't his name Iron Hammer? Maybe he stole it from the nearby lumber mill.
Digging through the box, she doesn't find too much of interest, except for a heavy hatchet at the bottom. This will definitely help! Testing the weight in her hooves, she gives it a little swing, stumbling from the sudden imbalance. Maybe not so good for fighting, but it's something.
The rest of the shed seems pretty barren, except for gardening supplies.
Heading to the front garden, she picks through her Mother's growings. With fall coming in, her Mother had already harvested most of what they needed, but she managed to find two cucumbers and a big tomato that seemed edible. It'll have to do.
The house seemed awfully quiet to her. Most of the lights were snuffed out, but she could hear her mother humming softly from the kitchen window as she she banged around with cabinets and cutlery. Odd. But she was too far gone now; no turning back.
With her flanks to the east, she made her way through the thick underbrush of the forest. Maybe one day she can come back and deal with that green jerk, but not today.
Clover begins to feel uneasy being so deep in the woods. She turns back to give one last look in the direction of home, her heart tugging her to run back and hug her Mom once more.
Now what?

>>28359365
Steel our resolve, little boy, you'll come back as a MIGHTY STALLION!

Press A to go forward

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>>28359365
Our inventory.

>>28359447
Is one food enough for a meal or a day?

>>28359365
To adventure! Push on while thinking about the loot and discoveries you will make during your travels!

Are you gonna return the old combat and survival system? It seemed good and we didn't really get to try it out. We can always turn it off later on if you want...

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>>28359453
Hunger isn't necessary. She'll just get hungry at times. If she doesn't eat there are no real consequences, unless if we never eat at all.
>>28359465
I'll be introducing a new combat system soon. This one is going to be much easier to understand; I've kept it all to a minimum.
Clover still has Strength, Intelligence, and Dexterity to level. Leveling them only helps with certain things, and just increase your effectiveness in that combat style. No more stupid subcategories. I'll be doing things in the background.

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>>28359516
I read and understood the old system perfectly fine. I don't think it was THAT complicated, but if you think this is for the best then go ahead with it.

>>28359516
Go hug mom for one last time. She might give us something

We need some tears to be shed dammit.

>>28359700
No, she might try to stop us. We have to remain courageous.

>>28359712
She can't stop us even if she wanted because her husband is a faggot.

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http://www.strawpoll.me/11175835
>Continue to the coast and forget our family; burn all bridges. She will worry for a while but get over it with time.

>Go home and tell your Mother that you're leaving for the family's sake. How it plays out is up to Clover.

>>28359790
Go home and say farewell to mom...and tell your "dad" to go fuck himself then dodge his inevitable punch.

I'd like a few more votes before drawing.
http://www.strawpoll.me/11175835/r

>>28360184
>I'd like a few more votes before drawing.
Or, you know, everyone here has voted alread.

>>28360184
It's kinda one sided and since it's been so long and nothing has really happened, players have probably gotten bored and wandered off.

There's literally no reason to go back home; it's pretty clear our stepdad is abusive and we already stole tools and shit. If we go back we'll die.

Going to the coast actually makes sense because we can find a ship to stow away on, which is our best bet for transportation right now. The ship will hopefully take us to a major city which will be a much more workable situation than wandering Equestria on foot.

>>28360387
Then let's get on with the plot!

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>>28359790
Clover arrives on the coast after treading through the forest for what felt like hours. To be fair, though, it probably was. It's now well into the morning as she rested her rump on the fine grain sand, closing her eyes as she enjoyed the sounds and smells of the nearby ocean.
It reminded her of the first time she went to the beach, with her Mom, well before she met... Him. Clover built sand castles with her, and swam around in the shallow waters. That must have been two years ago, but much closer to town.
A loud boom startled the lil' pony from her dream, two ships having taken residence on the once peaceful ocean. A large ship circled close to shore, untouched as a smaller one in the distance drifted to the safety of the shallows. How she didn't notice before, she has no clue. But it wasn't a fight that had just begun. By the looks of things, the smaller ship had lost this battle, and wouldn't float much longer.
Clover spots a black flag on the closer ship, and a surge of adrenaline runs through her. Pirates? Pirates!
Maybe they will land close by? Would it be safe to approach a group of pirates who are robbing another ship?
And in the back of her mind, she thinks "Finally! Some excitement!"
What should Clover do now?

>qm and players still jerking it over the dead systems

oh my GOD you're all worse than hijacker holy fuck

>>28360602
Let's find them, tell them they're really cool and ask them if we can be pirates too

>>28360647

Might be a bad idea; pirates put into port much less frequently than merchants and are also more likely to rape or kill us.

For now we should hide and see what they seem like; if we decide not to join them we can emerge later and pick through their leavings.

>>28360602
To adventure!

>>28360602
NOPE outta there! Hide, wait and see how this turns out. Don't wanna get raped by pirates on our first day.

>>28360608
Shut the hell up, your only continuing a conversation that should die. Also please sage if you respond to this post.

Short break, in class. I'll post when I get home.

>>28360602

Watch a little longer and see what happens.

>>28360602
Adventure time!

>>28360602

Hide behind some dunes and watch. What do we know about pirates?

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(Sorry for the wait. I have 7 college classes and an hour drive to and from campus. This also took a while to draw. Don't expect detailed scenes like this too often.)
Clover follows along the shoreline as the boats draw closer, ducking into the bushes as the Pirate ship drops anchor. She watches in anticipation, the other ship limping into the bay. The main ship begins to unload long boats, the first piloted by a single pony. From what Clover can see, it looks like a stallion. With magic, he begins to paddle for the shore as the other boat draws in, settling in the bay. More longboats appear; a total of six, each piled with crewmembers or crates.
Clover isn't sure what's going on. Usually when pirates raid, don't they just hop on the ship and toss the cargo?
She watches as crewmembers begin to dock onto the shore, her eyes wide with awe. REAL Pirates! One of them even has an eyepatch!
But the pony that catches her eye is the grey bearded one for sure. He must be the captain; he definitely looks like it, minus the hat, parrot, and maybe the pegleg.
(I'll try to draw the Pirate Captain real quick. A better view.)

>>28362835
might want to get out of there.

>>28362835
Keep hiding. Is there a way we could sneak away if they prove to be dangerous?

>>28362835
Lets get a closer look.

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>>28362937
Cowards, where is your sense of adventure.

>>28362835
Go talk to the Captain.

>>28362835

Keep hidden. We don't know anything about them. What has our mother or step-father ever said about Pirates?

>>28362835
Make sure we can't be spotted but also make sure we can hear them from where we are. Otherwise continue waiting it out to see what it is they're doing exactly.

>>28362835
Hide but try to see or listen in on what's going on.

I'm going to sit down right here and read alongside the story.

Make it interesting, nerds!

>>28362835

Stay hidden, see what they do with the other ship.

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(Last for the night)
Clover watches intently at the pirates gathering around, the other crew landing on the shore timely. A short, rounded stallion with a tan mane and orange coat pops out from the crew of ponies, looking exasperated.
>"Highwind, what in blue blazes were you thinking? Your stallions hit our powder kegs. You were supposed to make it CONVINCING, not deadly. We have two injured because of you."
The imposing grey Unicorn laughs, throwing his hoof around the shorter one.
>"Nonsense Coin! It's not convincing if there aren't any wounded. Besides, we're committing fraud here. It's not often I plunder a willing victim."
The pony named Coin simply tosses his head in defeat, letting his stubby mane cover his eyes.
>"Anyway... this stuff you're stealing is for the crown. Normally I wouldn't condemn it, but we've got an item that definitely shouldn't land on these newer shores. And I don't trust these new Princesses or whatever they are. All it takes is a little bit of coercion and they'll turn into tyrants, I know it. It happened with Platinum, it'll happen again."
Clover wonders just what they're talking about.
>"Oh? And what do you want me to do with it?"
>"Destroy it. We can't have a book like this around anymore."
Coin nods to a sailor, who dutifully retrieves a delicately wrapped package.
>"I've got faith in you. This thing is weird. It can't be destroyed by anything we've tried, including direct canon fire and magic. And tossing it away just makes it pop up in our goods."
Highwind looks over the hefty package, holding it in his hooves.
>"How did you come by this?"
>"That, I can not tell you. But it came from Equestria, and somepony tried their damn hardest to keep it out."
Suddenly, clover feels a pat on her shoulder. Turning around, she's face to face with one of the pirates, who's staring at her blankly.
Well then... what next?

>>28363646
poke him in the nose.

>>28363646
Hi.

>>28363680
use your mother's secret nighty night boop fu

>>28363646
"Uh... Hi?"

>>28363646
Boop him on the nose.

>>28363646

Say hi. Be chill. No one's doing anything wrong here, after all. Just a bunch of sailors and a lone beachgoing filly.

>>28363646
Ask to join their crew with the claim that you have found the secret to eternal life; travelling west and consuming as many wheat based products as they can

>>28363646
>Make a startled squeaking noise
>Wave nervously
>Say hi

>>28363646

Back away from Pirate. Nerviously say hi.

Look around, if we run is there a way for us to get away?

have a good night bump

>>28363646

Back away from the pirate.

>>28363646
FREAK the HELL out

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>>28366386
>Read the comic first.
Held by the scruff of her neck, Clover dangles in the Pirate's hooves as he comes out from around the bushes. Only now does she realize that yes, she has been successfully captured.
The pirate brings his new captive to the Captain as they finish up the conversation, the two bustling crews quieting down once they see their comrade in possession of a lil' filly. A struggling, panicking filly, who obviously wanted to see the pirates from a distance.
The pirate sets Clover on the floor.
>"Sir, I found a Small." He points to her with a hoof, stock serious. Apparently, Clover is now a Small.
Highwind looks up from his package, at the pirate, then down at Clover.
>"...Indeed you did. What, did it fall out of you on the way to the bathroom Sunny?"
>"'Fraid not. Found her ducked off in those bushes."
Highwind smiles, lowering his head to talk to the filly, his voice quiet, eyes aglow with a gentle gleam.
>"What's a little filly doing out here in the middle of nowhere? Where are your parents?"
The pony named "Sunny" keeps a hoof on her head, stopping Clover from running.
Well then... what does she say, or do?

>>28367080
Literally no reason to hide anything, tell him the truth about your parents.

>>28367080
point in the direction of your house and answer with "right over there. it would be bad for them to know that no one is looking for us.

>>28367115
Even if they knew that someone is looking for us they could just take us away anyway. If we tell them the truth about our family maybe there's an off chance that they know moms brother, with him being a criminal and all.

>>28367144
they could also be ponies that hate him. you shouldn't leave things to chance. I'm just suggesting what I think has the highest outcome of us coming through this.

>>28367080
Say we were just running along the bach when you guys sailed up. We were curious what was going on. Are you REAL pirates?

>>28367080
Say that we are running away from home and ask if they are real pirates?

>>28367080
Ask if they'll let us go?

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>>28367080

Little Ponies that over boop get sent to booping prison.

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Clover decides that honesty is the best policy. Telling her story, the Captain's expression shifts from caring to concern, worried about the lil' foal.
Clover then asks if they're real pirates, and if she can join their crew, which elicits an uproar of laughter from all the surrounding ponies.
>"She wants to be a Pirate! Ha!"
>"Look at her, she'll definitely scare off a seagull or two if we set her up in the crows nest!"
Captain Highwind quickly quiets the laughing crowd down as he turns back to the filly.
>"Why, I don't think the pirate life is for you, Missy. Besides..."
He waves a hoof over to his ship, and the pirate flag is quickly lowered. Instead, a new flag is raised.
>"Pirates? Why, I have no idea what you're talking about! Now... about your situation. I think we might just be able to help ya. How'd you like a ride over to Vanhoover? I've got a few connections that'll help you along. Besides, we have to unload there anyway, so it wouldn't be a problem."
What does Clover do?

>>28367765
We get to ride on a boat!

>>28367765
"Sure why not?"

>>28367765
Ask what the connections are?

Also what does the new flag look like?

>>28367765
Tell him that they are the coolest pirates EVER and agree for the ride to Vanhoover. Ask if you can help out by sweeping the deck or something so you don't feel like a freeloader.

>>28367765
Accept the captain's offer and ask how long it would be to Vanhoover?

>>28367765
Can we tell if his offer is sincere? We did sort of catch them doing something suspicious.

This
>>28367765
Also new sidequest: Acquire a bandanna.

>>28367765
>He waves a hoof over to his ship, and the pirate flag is quickly lowered. Instead, a new flag is raised.
>>"Pirates? Why, I have no idea what you're talking about!
Are you privateers then?

>>28367765
What's the new flag?

>>28367765
(Removing the nametag for arrrrchive reasons.)
I'm in class right now.. Gotta drive home afterwords and get food. The flag is the Equestrian flag; sorry for not mentioning it. I'll be sure to draw a picture of it in a bit, in a good shot.
Also, would you prefer full colored pictures or quicker, story progression sketches? For either one, I'll try to include as much detail as I can but keep it quick whichever we choose.

>>28368192
I prefer quality over quantity. Keep doing full color and take your time.

>>28368192
I think Anonpone (the only quest archive site I know of) only archives post with a picture, but I'm not sure how that site works.
Also, it looks like you just fill bucket the colors, so I assume I doesn't add more than a minute or two to the time a pic takes. Keep color.

>>28368264
I don't fill bucket, actually. I pull out the legacy pen and fill it up on a backwards layer. It's all coming to me quicker the more I draw, so different sketches are becoming easier and so is coloring. What I meant is full background pictures, with more assets and the like. Similar to
>>28360602

>>28368298
Keep doing backgrounds and color, they look really nice.

>>28368298

Yeah I like backgrounds. Maybe when the character is in a 1 to 1 conversation there could be no or minimum background.

>>28368298
Personally, I'd prefer quicker updates, but if you want to compromise you might be able to get away with using a fixed background for multiple post if we are just sitting around talking or something.

>>28368192

The backgrounds and coloring are nice.

boop

>>28367765
ask if we can get a dagger, preferably two (or a second wooden dagger)

we could probably scare off more than just seagulls if we are armed

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(I'll do Rolls for nearly anything on request, for future reference. As long as it isn't too absurd.)
>Sense Motive Check: (Easy); rolled 8+(Int+1)(Dif +3) = 12 (Passed)
He seems to be telling the truth.
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Clover nods quickly; a splendid idea! She could definitely use the help.
>"I see! Eager, are we?" Highwind smiles, motioning to the boat. "Now, run along to that long boat, the one by the shore. Oh, and for future reference... you didn't hear any of our discussion earlier, got it, lil' one? I'll be with you in a minute; just have to finish our little chat. It'll take us about a day to sail there, but we'll talk about that later."
Clover nods with a grin; finally, a turn of luck! The quicker she can get out of nowhere, the better. Maybe the city life is for her? After all, she has her whole life ahead of her.
Trotting through the sand, she hops up into the long boat, kicking her legs to get on. She finds it much more comfortable than the sand, and after a minute, Captain Highwind tosses her bag in after her.
>"Forgetting something, Miss... actually, I never got your name."
Clover!
>"Ah! Lil' Clover. Hopefully you'll bring us some luck. Even with this head start, we're gonna be short pressed for time.
Highwind hops in nimbly, almost too quickly for an old stallion like himself, and with a spark of his horn, the paddles begin to churn in the water.
Clover asks about weapons, and if she could probably get something to help defend herself. It's a scary world, after all.
>"In due time, little one. Let's get settled and on our way, first. Besides, you need to meet the crew in earnest."
The boat lands and Clover climbs aboard, looking out to the see as the other longboats begin to ship off. New goods are claimed and the crew sets to work, but Clover gives one last gaze to home before the anchor is lifted.
Her heart heavy, she waves her hoof to her distant mother.

>>28370565
Welp! Time to meet the crew! Let's hope they are as nice as the captain.

>>28370565
>>28370606
Yes we must greet ALL the ponies.

>>28370565
And by the way, I'm off for the next three days, so I can stay up a little later and post more often. I'll take my time on drawing and try to get as much detail in as I can. I'm learning a lot of this as I go. I used around 12 layers in the last picture alone, and I'm finding new tools to be very helpful. GIMP is terrible, remember that.
The next picture is going to take a bit. I'm about to draw nine ponies for the crew.

>>28370565

Feel a little homesick and think that maybe sometime you'll revisit your mom sometime when things are better.

>>28370565

Have we ever been on a ship before? They're the best things ever.

>>28370565
Watch the land and ocean by the railing. Think if we've done the right thing or not by running away.

>>28370677
>GIMP is terrible, remember that.
You what M8?
Then again I've never used Sai and only used Gimp with a mouse and for shooping, not drawing so maybe I don't know what I'm talking about.

>>28370773
It's terrible for tablet and pen. Compare my first few drawings to my later ones. The lines are much sharper and clearer. The title card is the only thing I was happy about out of Gimp.

>>28370565
Breathe in the sea air as we set out for a new life. Sea air smells good and there's something symbolic about setting sail while starting anew.

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As Clover breathes in the sea air, she thinks of what she's leaving behind; a life full of scraps and want. But on this day, no more. She'll take the world, and she'll take it by surprise! But even with the happy thoughts, Clover can't let her mom leave her mind. She cared for her. Loved her quite a bit.
>"Get yer asses down here for the Cap'n!" Sunny Shores yells, as Clover turns to look at the gathering crew members.
Unsure, the lil' filly joins the familiar pony by the Captain's side. Six ponies immediately turn to attention, trotting down to the ground floor.
>"ALL of your asses! Fuckin' damn it, is Shanty and Timber up in the Nest again? And where's Saber?"
Highwind facehooves, telling him to calm down.
>"You're my First Mate because you're loud, Sunny, not because you're vulgar. Don't you see we have company?"
>"Sorry sir, but Saber has been a sack of... waste since we got back from Harbor. All he does is sit around and beat his meat raw, complaining about some mare at port."
Clover recoils at that. What were they talking about? Was he beating up a rat or something? What meat?
>"Filly, Sunny."
>"Right, sorry." The earth pony rolls his eyes, turning back to the crowd.
>"Alright, from left to right: Hook, High Tide, False Flag, Sea Wind- DON'T do it, Sea... Salt Lick and finally Mr. Fishy. Or Fishnet. We just call him Fish. We're missing Shanty and Timbers, and our Quartermaster Skilled Skillet is probably doing some kind of weird food experiment. Don't trust anything she calls 'creative'. And of course, Mr. Popular today, Silver Saber is downstairs. Don't enter his room, and do NOT talk to him if you see him. In fact, come straight to me.
Highwind nods to his First Mate, who promptly begins shouting again.
>"Now... any questions before we start what I have planned? You'll like it, I promise. Because I've got a job for you once we get to Port."

>>28371840
Forgot the nametag, damn it. Oh well.

>>28371840
Bumping. Did everyone go to sleep? If so, last post for the night.

>>28371840
how difficult will it be and is there room for mistakes?

sleep tight little thread.

>>28371840
Ask why you shouldn't talk to Saber, is he mean? Also ask what kind of meat he's beating.

N I N E
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>>28371840
Say hi to the crew. Introduce ourself to them.

>>28371840
Ask how long it will be till Vanhoover?

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Clover waves her hoof to the crew, giving a wide smile and a hello. Only High Tide and False Flag give a response, the others seem preoccupied with each other.
>"Hello! Gosh, you're adorable. I could just hug you to bits!" The mare says with a wide smile.
>"Heeey! I'm False Flag. I'm banned from the Crows Nest!" He says, as if it's a badge of honor. With a name like that, you'd wonder why.
>"This is Hook-Hook, please, give them some privacy." Tide says, nudging him.
>"Remember last time we did that? We could feel the boat shake from our quarters." Hook retorts, trying to view up into large bucket.
Highwind rolls his eyes, before scooping up the filly with a hoof and setting her on his back.
>"Alright scumbags, back to work! We need to get moving. Sea Wind, Salt Lick, stop fighting."
>"Not my fault Salt is a snooty bastard." The young stallion says, huffing through his nose.
Clover asks what he has planned for her, why she shouldn't talk to Saber, what's he doing to rats, and how long until they land in Vanhoover.
>"Today, Lil' One, you're gonna learn to take care of yourself. Saber has some kind of sickness about him; something about some mare he ran into at port. And about meat... well, let's just say that he has a call to nature that only a mare can satisfy. I need you to avoid him, especially when I'm busy, got it?"
They enter the cabin and Clover finds herself deposited on a couch. Highwind steps over to a chest and pops it open, shuffling through it.
>"Now, tell me. What sounds like you... a big warrior, a stealthy rogue, or a magical wizard? Or maybe you have something else in mind?" He says, turning to look at Clover from the box.
That's a good question... What sounds like Clover?

>>28374944
>a stealthy rogue
We did sneak out of the house and pilfer the tyrant's treasures.

>>28374944
Stealthy rogue all the way! We are small enough to be able to sneak everywhere and do some major backstab damage.

>>28374944

Rogue

>>28374944
I certainly like rogue, but it would be nice to be able to do at least a few spellsin the future. A spell that creates a sound in the distance would be pretty useful in some situations.

>>28375655
I'm pretty sure we can do that even if we pick rogue. I think this just determines the starter gear we are gonna get from Highwind.

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>>28375683
(THIS ALSO DETERMINES A FEW STARTING STATS.)
Clover thinks it over, and asks if she can do a little of both. She'd like to be all sneaky and cool, but she thinks magic is amazing, even as an Earth Pony.
>"Ah! So you're thinking of something like a Magic Archer, or maybe a Ranger? There's certainly benefits to taking on multiple skills, but don't think you can do it all. How about this; pick between Magic Archer and Ranger. Magic Archers use a spell bow to fire enchanted arrows of all types, and can do all sorts of neat stuff using their weapon as a catalyst. A Ranger, on the other hand, doesn't rely so much on magic. Instead, they use it to assist them with nature related spells, like vine traps. Their weapons are more physical, and thus, can break and run out of ammo. Magic Archers have no need for ammo, and can even enchant their weapons. But they both have their flaws. Magic Archers are great for short term combat, because they invest all of their energy into destroying their opponent, while Rangers can last longer but at the cost of damage. Rangers have to invest more time into honing their mind AND body, while Magic Archers focus mostly on the mind, while learning to be quicker on their hooves."
Highwind thinks it over.
>"And I can you could probably try being an Assassin, but that's incredibly difficult for somepony so young. It requires the most training to be effective, and doesn't have many ranged options. Rangers prefer to stay at a medium range, while Magic Archers can specialize in either close or far combat, but middleground is kinda iffy.
Highwind is still digging around the chest, having tossed a few items to the floor already.
>"But it's up to you. How do you want to defend yourself?"

>>28375759
Let's go with rogue first so we can get some points in sneak (hopefully) and then when we get good enough we can work our way up to assassin.

>>28375759
Lets go the physical path. I'd rather rely on our head than brute force.

>>28375834
Assassin is a pretty extreme path.

>>28375859
Just saying that rogue seems like the best choice at the moment since sneak skill would be invaluable at the start, we can always learn spells later when we start hauling in some loot.

Where's the illusionnist path?
Where's the arcane trickster path?

Later I guess, so rouge is a good start

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>>28375859
Recommendation: We're going to have a Warrior OR Rogue and Witch/Healer join our party. Magic has a lot of uses out of combat, but requires a catalyst. Intelligence is great for persuasion. Strength is great for Intimidation. Dexterity is only used for sneaky stuff, but also aids in being a lil' liar.
Strength adds Max HP, it's the only stat that does so. Dexterity makes it easier to dodge, and adds AP every two levels. Intelligence makes it easier to deflect/parry. All three of them have no real effect in combat otherwise, except letting you use better weapons.
Magic Archer does massive damage but tires out quickly, resorting to basic attacks after they've been spent, but can also deal elemental damage. Assassin can sneak in any circumstance and always attacks first, and is a weapons expert who can deal bleed and poison damage. Ranger is physical only, but has minor healing and the ability to set up traps, and use weapons effectively. Traps are set up before combat, and sneaking can only be done by yourself. Your party joins after the first round of combat, meaning you're at high risk, but for high reward.
http://www.strawpoll.me/11189895

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>>28376013
Lets start with rogue and work our way to something more complex.

>>28376013
Assassin it is...

>>28376044
This

>>28376025
Since we chose rogue for sneakiness, the regular bow looks like the best starting weapon. If we switch to magic, we'd still need to know archery.

>>28376013
>>28376025
Final poll, a lot of people are asking for Rogue.
http://www.strawpoll.me/11190016

>>28376013
Let's start assassin and get our daggers. Once we are properly equipped, we can acquire wheat product, and then we can get a bow and engage in stealth archery.

As a filly, I seriously doubt we can fight anything head on, so wwe should rely on stealth for now.

>>28376147
Can we change to similar classes later on?

>>28376181
Starting class doesn't mean we're stuck to a class. It just picks what we start with, including spells, abilities, and weapons.
Though for Party Members, their class is their skill tree, and can't change past that.
Clover is allowed to major or minor in whatever she pleases, but learning a million things isn't going to help her in the long run.
Another thing I forgot to mention: Stamina (energy) is granted from every Stat, Strength adds +3. Dex adds +1, and Int adds +2.

This choice is harder than picking your starter pokémon. If we keep this up Clover is gonna have a mental breakdown due to indecisiveness.

Where's the tactical booper class?

>>28376261
Than I think rogue would be best. We can start with our stealth focus and branch into ranger/magic archer when we get a bow, or just switch to assassin. It'll also allow us to make choices in response to our party members when we get them.

Looks like it's gonna be Magic Archer from looking at the new votes, maybe it's for the best though, we get a ranged weapon and a point in dex which we can upgrade later on for more sneaky skills.

melee class please

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At the time of writing this, Magic Archer is leading by 3 over both Assassin and Rogue, but is 200 behind Tactical Booper class. So Magic Archer it is, but I'll take all of this into account.
Clover rolls around on the couch in indecision, her head threatening to burst!
>"Hey there! Easy, easy! It's not life or death yet. Besides, if you're not happy, there's plenty you can look into when you start your life."
Clover sighs, before squeaking "Magic Archer".
>"A fine choice! Besides, Magic Archery is a lot less precise. Magic Arrows nearly never miss, and will always do the same damage, unlike normal arrows which require accuracy. The only drawback is that magic resistant creatures and barriers are hard to penetrate, which is why a dagger is your backup plan. Unlike bows, too, you have infinite ammo, as long as you have the energy to expend. Any questions? We'll be training until supper tonight, so let's get them out of the way now."

>>28376724

How do we use a magic arrow? We never fired any kind of arrow before.

>>28376724
How long do you think it would usually take to master?

>>28376724
How did you get magic arrows?

>>28376724
Thank him again for taking care of you and ask him why he's doing all this. Why is he helping you so much when he could have just left you on the beach.

>>28376759
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>>28376826
(Last post for a few hours.)
Highwind places a small Iron Dagger and an odd, brass colored stick thingy in front of Clover.
>"These are the tools of a Magic Archer. This here-" He points to the bent metal stick- "is a Magic Bow. It requires nothing but energy to fire. It's a heavily enchanted Focus, which is slightly different than a Catalyst. While it can't be used for most conventional magic like a wand or horn, it instead channels raw elemental power. Most spells can't be used with something like this, but because of it's nature, it doesn't take as much energy to use as normal magic. The dagger is something special; the gem in the hilt is able to absorb elemental magic, empowering the blade. With the right training, you can use your bow to set it to life."
Clover asks a few questions, like how it works, how long it takes to master, and she even thanks him for helping her so much, and wants to know why he's going through the trouble.
He starts with an explanation.
>"First, you must hold the bow, and find a target. Imagine yourself as a cup, and that you're pouring yourself into this hole in the front. Stand on your hindlegs-yes, like that. Breathe in, and let yourself fill the bow with your essence. Now, take your other hoof and draw back like there's a string, and-yes! You've got it! Just like that."
Clover draws a magic arrow, and fires at the wall!
Next-
>"Well, this boat ride and rare magical artifacts aren't free, Missy. I've got a job for you, since you're already well aware of what happened. You must have seen it, right? That package? Well, it's now your job to destroy it. Which is where my contacts come in. They're going to help you do so."
Highwind gave a wry grin.
>"And one more thing... you're my niece, if anypony asks. And my name is Silverwind. This beard isn't real, too; It's a disguise I use when pirating."
To Clover's horror, he rips it off right in front of her!

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>>28377145
This is Clover's new status. Forgot to include it.

>>28377145
Ask more about the book. Is it dangerous? Why does he want to destroy it?

>>28377145

Clover gasps. "U-uncle?!"

>>28377145
Can I have the beard, then?

>>28377145

Ask how and why?

>>28377145
"You're not taking me back home are you?"

>>28377145

Ask him why he's on a boat and posing as a pirate ?

Also ask about that book. What is it and why must it be destroyed?

>>28377275
>>28377427
>>28377960
Wait, I was pretty certain he meant that we should just say he's our uncle in case, like he said, "somepony asks", as a cover story, not that he's actually our uncle.

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Clover gasps, shocked that it's her Uncle! Even though she never met him before, how could he recognize her? Is he going to take her home? Why is he posing as a pirate?
>"Uh... kid? I'm not your real Uncle. I meant for you to PRETEND I'm your Uncle, 'cause my getup isn't too much of a disguise, and the security is gonna be a bit tighter than normal." Silverwind then proceed to remove his treasure chest cutiemark with a wipe of a washcloth.
>"Usually I use a sticker, but since we weren't gonna get wet, paint is just as fine. Now... I don't pose as a pirate. I AM a pirate. But famous pirates tend to be hunted more than traders, so a disguise is necessary for port. The guards are always looking for Highwind, never Silverwind. Make sense? Besides, usually I wear an eye patch, too, but Coin Toss is friendly, so I went without it. But he still doesn't know my real name. And no, I'm not taking you home. You know too much. Instead, you're going to work for me and destroy this book. It can't fall into anyone's hooves, not even Royalty. In fact, Coin was trying to keep it AWAY from just that. A lot of ponies don't trust these new Princesses."
Clover sighs in relief. She got all worked up for nothing! Out of curiosity, she asks if she can try on the beard. Highwind chuckles.
>"Sure thing, lil' one." He says, sticking it to your muzzle with a grin. You ARE A PIRATE!
Clover wants to know more about the book, and Silverwind simply lifts up the package.
>"From what we know about it, it's not enchanted and it's not possessed. But the magic in here is powerful. Reading it will either blast you full of energy, or make you explode. And the thing whispers, too. Hold it in your hooves too long and it'll start whispering in some kind of weird tongue. Not only that, but it's bound to whoever willingly accepts it from the previous Owner, so tossing it out isn't going to help. Anymore questions?"

>>28378735
Does this mean we'll need to be the one entrusted with it?

>>28378735

Where do we take it to have it be destroyed?

>>28378735
can i hold the book?

>>28378735

Apoligize as we never met our uncle.

>>28378735
Ask where on the ship will we be staying?

>>28378735

Look the package over.

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>>28378861
>>28378905
>>28378914
>>28379381
>>28379393
>>28379431
Clover asks if there's any ritual for the book, and where to take it.
>"All I have to do is willingly give you the book. After that, it's yours. And on where to take it... well, if normal unicorn magic can't break it, then maybe one of my friends at port will help you. If only we could walk across the world and toss it into a volcano!" He laughs, being rather clever. It does remind you of an old story, about two midget ponies and a horn ring, or something. Clover thinks she heard her mom talk about it once.
Clover asks if she can hold the book.
>"Not yet Kiddo. Right now, we need to get outside and see if you have the talent to use your new weapons!"
Silverwind picks up the filly by the scruff of her neck-a habit that she hopes doesn't become common-and sets her on his back, trotting to the door.
Clover wants to know where she'll be staying.
>"I'm a bit iffy on that. I don't want you to huddle up with the crew, but I'm not too keen on letting you sleep in my room. I uh... may have a sleep walking issue. It started the last time we visited Vanhoover, actually... in fact, something weird may be happening there. I'll have to think on it. Besides, Vee will know best."
They reach the fresh sea air, and Clover apologizes for being calling him "Uncle".
>"Hey now, you're gonna have to start calling me that soon. Now hop off, and get in position. I'm gonna be your sparring partner."
Clover gulps. Sparring?... Hopping off the big Unicorn, she steps across the way, turning to face her mentor.
How much combat should we have in this quest? Key fights with a few story fights, or that with the additional random encounters while exploring vast areas? Would you like a detailed tutorial picture before we begin? Would you prefer lots of technical data or minimal?

>>28379528
well it's up to you. I wouldn't mind wandering around and leveling up though that breaks story immersion for some.
if you want your story to be a "ride" then i would suggest sticking to key fights.

>>28379528
>How much combat should we have in this quest? Key fights with a few story fights, or that with the additional random encounters while exploring vast areas? Would you like a detailed tutorial picture before we begin? Would you prefer lots of technical data or minimal?

Both. Key fights but some random encounters in the mix as well. It might help keep things fresh. As long as it feels natural to the story and the location we are at.

A tutorial picture might be nice.

I'm not sure on tech info. Just depends on what it is and how it looks.

>>28379578
>>28379591
Key fights are required. Story fights are "you're in a dangerous area and someone is out to stop you." It adds to the feeling of the story. And random encounters are "walking down the road and suddenly timberwolves". Basically, fights for the sake of fights.
Technical information is the rolls/useless data that you typical don't see in most games.
Would you prefer just text to describe your status, or a little hud that gave you your current status, or both?
Just want to do well.

>>28379629
Let's try the hub and see how it looks if it doesn't look good then we'll switch to text.

I'm okay with random encounters. As long as they aren't too often. No FF7 type please.

>>28379629
>Technical information is the rolls/useless data that you typical don't see in most games.

Half and Half.

For combat and skill specific stuff then sure. Otherwise maybe keep it hidden?

Really liking the characters here. I like where this story is going~

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I think a tutorial image is unnecessary.
Silverwind challenges Clover to a duel!

Clover stands on her hindlegs, holding the Magic Bow in her hoof, ready to act.

She is in perfect health, and well rested. (9/9) (14/14)

Clover knows no spells or abilities

>"Alright, now. A Magic Bow will always hit just as hard, but takes Energy to fire. If you don't have enough Energy to fire your bow, you'll have to resort to your dagger. Don't worry too much about being well spaced right now; I'm a Mage, so I wont be charging at you or anything, and I don't think I'm in the mood for outright blowing you to bits... so I'll let you test your weapons on me." Silverwind smiles, dipping his head forward in a combat stance.

>Tutorial: There are lots of actions you can do in battle. Clover has two weapons, so you can either attack with your bow, or with your dagger. The bow costs 1 Energy to fire, unlike the dagger which is free to use. Basic attacks consume 1 AP an attack.

>Tutorial: For this battle, Silverwind has 36 HP. He will call off the fight if it becomes too intense for him.

>Tutorial: Magic Arrows are essentially Magic Missiles. You can aim around corners and other obstructions and always hit.

Clover has 2 Action Points remaining for this round.

>"If you can hit me, I'll teach you a spell you can do with that bow." Silverwind offers, his horn sparkling. "If."

>>28380479
(Is talking a action point?)

"You won't be hurt if I hit you right?"

Aim between his eyes and fire.

>>28380479
A bow shot and a dagger attack. So we'll see what kind of damage we do.

>>28380479
explosive rivet followed by cutting wind

>>28380479
Gonna have to call it early tonight. We'll continue combat tomorrow. My tablet decided to stop responding, and now I have to restart my PC to get it working again. I'm a bit worn out anyway. We made lots of progress today.
Night everyone.

>>28380037

DITAnon pls run your quest

>>28380479
Distraction shot over his head to trick him then quickly shoot him square in the chest

>>28380479
Shoot him in the knee.

>>28382329
Ra ra ree, shoot him in the knee.
Ra ra reg, shoot him in the leg.
Ra ra rass, shoot him in the other knee.

>>28380479
I would say aim for one shoulder with the intent of forcing a dodge then try to take a shot where he would be dodging to.

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>>28380517
(No)
>>28380518
>>28380567
>>28381211
>>28382329
>>28382950
>>28384018
Clover asks if she'll hurt him.
>"I can take a few hits from an inexperienced Magic Bow user, I think."

Clover fires her Magic Bow above his shoulder, but a magic shield deflects the attack! It goes sailing off in an arc, into the sky!

Using it as a distraction, Clover fires again, aiming squarely for his chest! Silverwind nimbly deflects that attack too, the missile sailing off into the ocean, vanishing beneath the waves.

>"C'mon, I'm a Unicorn, did-"

The first Magic Arrow curves around, striking Silverwind in the side! Direct hit! (6 Damage!)

>"Ack! Mother... fff... alright, I didn't think you'd keep your focus on me that long. If you didn't already guess, your arrows home in on targets. Even if I deflect the arrow, unless if it collides with something, it will keep tracking me until it collides with something, or dissipates."

Silverwind's horn glows, and with a spark of white magic, bruises and cuts fade.

>"Alright, you hit me fair and square. I'll teach you two spells for picking this up so fast. The first is a deflection spell, similar to what I used. Hone your energy into your bow, the entire object, not just the hole in the middle, and when my magic is about to collide, release it in a blast. Deflecting only works with weak, faster attacks, so deflecting a giant hammer isn't gonna work. It can block multiple light attacks, too.

Clover learned "Deflect!" (1 SP)

It's Silverwind's turn!

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>>28384551
Silverwind taunts!
He blows a raspberry at Clover. She giggles a little.
It's super effective! Clover is mildly amused.

Silverwind begins to charge a barrage attack!

It's Clover's turn!

By the looks of things, Silverwind will release a barrage of smaller attacks on his first move, next turn. Clover should queue Deflect at the end of her turn to deflect it, which will cost her 1 AP to do so.

What does Clover do?

>>28384643
Get ready for his attacks with Deflect.

>>28384913
We still have an action left.

DAGGER STAAAAAAAAAAB~

>>28384643
Fire a arrow and then deflect.

>>28384643
Dagger than deflect. Didn't he promise a second spell?

>>28384643
Ask Silverwind how long he's been a pirate.

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>>28384913
>>28384966
>>28385607
>>28385692
>>28385711

Clover charges forward with her dagger, attacking with lightning read: mediocre speed! As her blade is about to connect, Silverwind's magic forms a protective barrier.

>"As much as I enjoy bleeding out, I think I'll stay right here, thank you, Missy."

Silverwind is still charging his spell!

Out of curiosity, Clover asks how long Silverwind has been a pirate.

>"Oh, around several years, give or take. I used to be a traveling healer, specializing in White magics, but with the war to the south and all... I really didn't want to be conscripted. I fight my own battles, thank you!"

Clover attempts the new spell, using her mind and focus together to try and draw out a barrier. Unsure if she's doing it right, she asks if there's supposed to be anything special about it.

>"I'm surprised you haven't noticed yet, Lil' One, but you're pretty much doing it right now."

In front of Clover is a small, lime green barrier, paper thin. She's been looking through it since she started concentrating, and didn't even notice.

>"Nuh uh! Keep pouring yourself into your shield. If it wavers, you'll be hit instead."

It's Silverwind's turn!

>>28386217
Brace for impact!

>>28386217
Use the barrier to defend yourself and maybe push him back with it.

>>28386217
>but with the war to the south and all..

Ask about the war.

>>28386217
Use barrier to defend yourself. Say that being a traveling healer to a sea pirate is quite a change.

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>>28386361
>>28386399
>>28386404

Silverwind casts a Dart Barrage!

Four darts fly towards Clover at a dashing pace!

Prepared, Clover uses Deflect, but braces her body out of reaction to the attack. The split second lapse of concentration makes the barrier shatter after the second dart!

Clover grunts, the other two darts slamming with soft thuds against her chest. Received 2 Damage!

>"Owch! That's gotta hurt... I bet you tensed up, huh?" Silverwind says, stepping forward. "Luckily, the damage is minimal. Remember, using a spell isn't like using your body; you have to pretend that the focus is your body, and devote your energy into doing your whim. It's a little easier for Unicorns, because it's kinda instinctual. But there are amazing Earth Pony wizards and witches alike. All of us has magic in our hearts."
He steps back, clearing his throat.
>"Now... the next spell I'm going to teach you is Elemental Bolt. There's lots of benefits to it. You can shoot magical fire to light torches or burn enemies, or freezing ice to put it out. Elemental magic is based off of emotion, not raw energy, and can be easily used just like you use your bow. Let your emotion well up within you, and pour it into your Focus, before releasing it in a burst. It's a lot more draining than just giving it your energy. A lot of Magic Users typically cast fire spells, because in combat, they get angry at their opponent and let it turn into a deadly force. Find whatever emotion is easiest for you to tap into, and let the arrow loose at me."

Clover Learned Elemental Bolt! (3 SP). Deals Elemental Damage, and causes status effects related to the element. Simply determine what element to strike with, and let it loose!

It's Clover's turn.

Clover asks about the war to the south.

>"It's political conquest, really. The old monarchies fighting each other for power. It makes crossing continents of hoof dangerous, because there's a lot of renegades in the area. Deserters becoming bandits, too.

>>28386733
Can we effect the environment? Like make a icy patch under our opponent?

>>28386794
Yep. In fact, you aren't just limited to attacking. If you want to do something else, just vote for it. You could sneak in a boop to an enemy if you wanted to, but I think after the third boop, the pony you're fighting will get sick of it and counter boop.

>>28386733
Than icy floor for our only attack.

>>28386733
Think about leaving your mom and the possibility of never seeing her again, fire a bolt at him and see what element that is.

>>28386733

Think about ice and cover the floor around him with it.

>>28386733

"So they tried to recruit then? How did you get this ship?"

>>28386733
>>28386217
>>28384643
>>28384551
>>28380479

Let's give this some battle music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xUfchqbyvg

>>28387056
That actually gives me a great idea to start drawing combat like we're in a Paper Mario battle.
http://www.strawpoll.me/11198290

>>28387117
If you mean like a Paper Mario UI then yes. If you mean to make the whole thing look like Paper Mario eh... no.

>>28387159
Kinda give it a stage like appearance, so I can make combat scenes faster without having to clip/crop pictures and make new backgrounds. It'll also make it easy for me to make general sprites, so I wont have to make a lot of new poses for everything. I can make it look like the combat is taking place in front of an audience, too, if everyone would prefer that. I don't really like how it's set up now. I think it'd look way cooler on a Paper Mario type stage.
Maybe I can find some kind of music creation software and spend some time making a custom battle song? (Just speculating).
Normal posts will stay normal.

>>28387117
>>28387222
http://www.strawpoll.me/11198453
Final poll.

>>28387347
Gonna trust your judgement on paper cutout battles.

>>28387347
How about just finishing this battle as is and than do the new way for future battles?

>>28387410
I think this is a fair compromise.

>>28387410
Yeah, seems good.

>>28387410
>>28387426
>>28387433
Well, I'll have to finish it in a few hours. But afterwords, we'll be taking a 2 day break. Have to drive over to my brother's house right now.
What's your general opinion on reusing old pictures? I don't want to be too lazy, but I also don't want to spend three days to get through one combat without progressing the story. I have an amazing character I want to introduce when we reach port, along with our first Party Member.

>>28387482
I really don't mind if you reuse art in combat sections since there's minimal story there. Plus it speeds up the updates so that's always good. I would rather you run again tomorrow and take a break from monday and on since me and most people might be busy on weekdays, but it's up to you. Also please no story spoilers...

>>28387482
for regular fights sure. But for more story critical or special fights the art should be 90-100% original.

>>28389494
Well, any enemy we fight will have original art each time. They'll have their own attacks and such. But our characters will have pre-drawn stances for certain moves. Boss fights wont occur on stages, neither will certain fights (for example, we're on a rickety platform or something).
The whole stage setting will be in our character's head. As long as she is innocent, she'll see combats as fun and engaging. But the more of the bad side of life she experiences, the less she'll see see fighting as fun, and more like survival.
She's young, and just starting her adventure after all.
Any suggestions? I wont have cardboard cutouts or anything. I just find the whole "fighting on a stage" idea appealing.

>>28389668
No I think that's a great idea. I think the concept of it appearing fun and kid friendly at first is unique.

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>>28386794
>>28386830
>>28386869
>>28386882
>>28386891
Focusing for a moment, Clover brings out her feelings of calm, letting her mind flow into her Focus! Clover fires an Ice Bolt at the ground beneath Silverwind's hooves!

The Ice Bolt connects! The hooves beneath Silverwind are frozen. He can't dodge effectively!

Dealt 1 Damage to Silverwind.

>"Oh! Thinking smart, are we? Ice is often considered an intellectual spell. Very constructive!"

Clover wonders for a moment, focusing her mind into her Focus again. Her mother comes to her mind, and immediately sorrow fills her heart. She pours the thought into her focus, and a black and white arrow forms. Silverwind's expression turns to a frown, and he interrupts Clover's attack with a counter!

Clover is captured in a barrier of protective magic! She drops her bow out of reflex.

>"Woah there little one... don't use that type of magic, ever. That's called soul magic. That's very powerful stuff you're dealing with. Pouring emotion into your catalyst is one thing, because that feeling will come back with time. But memories do NOT come back. Whatever you were thinking, do NOT let that loose. That drives wizards and mages mad alike. Okay? Things like that cost nothing to fire, but reduces your magic permanently."

The magic fades and Clover nods, accepting that bit of advice. She asks if they tried to recruit him, and how he got the ship.

>"Ah! Y'see, they tried to recruit me once. Once. But a few illusion spells and my brilliant acting ability led them to believe I'm much older than I look. They thought I was damn near sixty. I'm hardly a day over 30! That's where the beard came in. The ship... well, that's a secret." He winks, smiling.

>"We'll train more today. You need to rest up after a bout like this, I bet!"

The combat ends. Clover is victorious! What will she do next?

>>28390302
Congrats you're cyoa is now listed on Anonpone!

https://www.anonpone.com/

>>28390302

What time is it? I don't think we've even had breakfast yet.

>>28390302
we should ask for food and eat something.

>>28390329
Thanks! I'd like it if you removed the first thread entirely. And also it's missing a post or two, because I may have lost my tag at points.

>>28390353
Um sorry. I can't really do that as Anonpone is not my site. You would have to talk to Amm about that. He usually hangs out in the secret club. Though he is occasionally on the general thread.

>>28390353
>>28390389

Never mind. I found a contact link. Where you can send a message directly.

https://www.anonpone.com/contact

>>28390302

Ask what things are there to do in order to rest or pass the time on a ship like this? It's not like we could play in our yard anymore...

>>28380691
Don't even know who Ditanon is. That tilde might give away who I am though.

have a good night little foal.

>>28390302
We tried to be creative with magic, and accidentally found something really dangerous to use; fortunate for us that Silverwind figured out what we did and caught us in time.

We're likely to try other creative things in the future.

Ask him to help us understand any other things we shouldn't try with magic.

If he's skeptical, swear to him on with every fiber of our being that we'll heed his warnings, and we're not trying to seek out trouble. But we accidentally tried something really dangerous once, and we want to know all the boundaries so we don't cross any others by accident. Hopefully he can accept that.

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A Foal's Adventure has been added to the archive:
https://www.anonpone.com/afa/

>>28390353
I went through and added a couple posts where you forgot to name yourself. In the future you can report any posts like that via the report form. All I need are the post numbers and they'll be added in fairly quickly. I respond to the contact form as well, but it's a fair bit less prompt.

As far as the first thread goes, it contains the character creation and all of the commands to the first few posts. I understand it left a bad taste in your mouth but they were part of the quest. If you have issue with the first post and its linkdump specifically I can remove that instead. Up to you what you want there, just want you to be aware that there's more options than complete removal.

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>>28391307
Remove the link dump, please. That'd be great.
Everyone thought I was asleep, huh? Just at my brother's house. He needed company since his wife left for the weekend.
>>28390336
>>28390338
>>28390444
>>28391221
Silverwind hefts the lil' filly onto his back with a smile, the tiny pon herself burying her snout into his mane appreciatively as she closes her eyes.
>"I bet you're all tuckered out and hungry, huh?" Silverwind asks, and Clover simply nods, too lazy to effectively pull her muzzle out of the bunch of soft, fluffy mane.
Clover asks what else she can do until tomorrow; pass the time, anything.
>"Well, besides training you to use what you've learned today, we can probably explore the ship and look over the hold. If you want, we can even find one of the crew for you to talk to, or you can even explore on your own if you think it'd be fun.
Clover frowns in her new mane pillow, sighing. She gives a little apology for being so destructive with her magic.
>"Destructive? Pfft! You're an outright natural! I wouldn't be surprised if you picked up your cutiemark in Magic Archery if you keep up with it. And don't worry about it; there's lots of things you could have done to harm yourself. Weapons are dangerous. You can always hurt yourself. And that would have been a valuable lesson indeed. You need to be creative; there's many parts to magic, much more than you can understand. It comes from not only the world around us, but our very minds and hearts. I can't tell you every single thing you can and can't do with magic, only that experimenting can lead to surprising, or scary, results. But don't be afraid, lil' one."
He smiles, kicking open the door opposite of his chambers.
>"You'll learn what's good for you and what isn't. Just remember; magic isn't a one way street. What you take must be paid for, and what you pay with determines the result. While soul magic is powerful, it will leave you nothing but a husk of yourself in the end."
Now what?

>>28391361
Let's go talk to High Tide! She seemed super nice!

>>28391361
Oh wow, we should probably focus on good old hoof to hoof combat too. Let's find out what they have to offer to eat.

>>28391387
Are you saying....that we should remember the basics of CQC?

I'm gonna go ahead and call it tonight, everyone. It's really late here; 5 AM.
Besides, I feel like the majority of players are asleep.
I'm gonna try running this nearly every day, whenever I have free time and I'm in the mood. I'll post ahead to tell y'all if I'm taking a long break or not.

A thing about magic spells and abilities: I don't really want to list what you can and can't do with magic. If you didn't notice already, we learned a spell that is a base with a component necessary to cast. Elemental Bolt is pretty much a Magic Archer's bread and butter; all types of spells derive off of it. From poison inducing bitterness to electrifying surprise, it has no real limit on what element it fires.

But if you feel like we could do more, we always can. Try creating a new spell in combat; like multiple bolts from a single blast, or maybe an arrow that knocks opponents away on contact. But it's not just limited to spells. Try using your dagger in new ways, like a spinning slash or a bucking stun; it's not all set in stone. If it's a good enough move, I'll add it to Clover's Spell and Ability list, and determine how much energy it takes to use.

Magic Archer is the most versatile class out there, since your primary spell is based off of emotion. There is no ritual to perform or rune to read to cast elemental magic. But it does have its limits. It can't pick locks, or heal allies. It can't cast life into creatures, nor summon items. It can't do half of what a more magic focused class can do.

Anyone have any suggestions they want me to listen to? Any ideas that may help the story?

>>28391457
Nothing comes to mind, you are doing great. Just please refrain from giving away any story spoilers, it kinda ruins it a bit.

>>28391457
there is a spell in nier called "dark lance", can we do something like that?
basically you charge up arrows and then fire them all at once.

>>28391484
Thanks! I haven't really spoiled anything that hasn't already been revealed or implied. Also, sorry for any spelling errors. It happens.
>>28391497
Yes. Though spells like that would probably be channeled.
Still need some posts before I commit to drawing. How about we visit Tide AND get food?

>>28392953
>I have an amazing character I want to introduce when we reach port, along with our first Party Member.
Don't wanna see you post stuff like this before we get there in the story, I would consider that a spoiler.

Also food and Tide sounds good.

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>>28391368
>>28391387
>>28391433
>>28393032
Clover says she wants to visit Tide and get something to eat. She hasn't eaten in ages!
>"Well, it is about lunch time, now that I think about it. We might be able to convince Skillet to cook us up something NOT deadly. And I bet I know where we can find High Tide, too."
Silverwind trots around a corner and down a stairway, the filly setting her lil' hooves on his head. They reach what appears to be an informal dining room, connected to the sleeping quarters, a kitchen directly connected to the area. Clover can see Fishnet dozing against a pole, the hammock behind him left untouched. At a nearby table, High Tide waves cheerily at the duo.
>"I see you two made it! I heard magic being cast upstairs. Everything alright?"
Silverwind sits at the table, Clover slipping off onto the floor as the stallion pulls two large pillows out from beneath, so she can sit level.
What should Clover do?

>>28393589

"Yeah! Silverwind was teaching us some cool magic!"

>>28393589
Tactical boop activated.

>>28394432
This.
We need to grind our social combat skillz

>>28393589
"You said you wanted to hug me to bits...well...here I am!" Extend hooves in hug-ready position.

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>>28393638
>>28394432
>>28394448
>>28394516

Clover hops off of Silverwind's back, trotting forward as she raises her hoof, ready to boop. High Tide scoots her pillow back, dodging the snoot attack!

High Tide counters, and grabs the filly in a tight huggle! +2 HP! (9/9)

>"...<3"

High Tide turns Clover about in her lap, setting her forward as she noses into her mane, sighing happily.

>"Cute lil' pon, aren't ya? Trying to boop me." She smiles, hugging on tight. Clover hugs her hooves, all snuggled up in her soft embrace.
Clover tells Tide about all of her adventures in magical practice, and how well she did with her Magic Bow!
>"Well then! Aren't you a talented little pony? Already taking on the big mean captain in solo combat! Hah. The seagulls will have it coming now!" She smiles, squeezing Clover tight.
She sits for a moment, simply enjoying the cuddle as Silverwind chips in.
>"Don't tell me you're replacing me already, huh?" He sits down next to the duo, giving them both a warm grin. "What're ya waiting for, Tide? Food?"
>"You bet. I'm hoping its food at least. I told her to make it edible, not unique.
>"Don't we all hope."
Suddenly, a pony pops out of the nearby kitchen, a tray on her back.
>"Oh would ya look at that, don'tchya know! Ya had the baby, Tide?"
>"I swear to Celestia, Skillet. I'm not fat. I'm not pregnant. Clover is here to escape a bad life."
What does Clover do?

>>28394894
introduce herself.

>>28394894
Ask Tide how she became a pirate, tell her that she's super nice for a pirate.

>>28394894
Ask if there's any reason Fishnet is sleeping next to the hammock instead of in it.

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>>28394894
(Reposting this to save time. Shouldn't lurk other threads while waiting for replies. Rather not bother Anonpone with another fix.)

Clover hops off of Silverwind's back, trotting forward as she raises her hoof, ready to boop. High Tide scoots her pillow back, dodging the snoot attack!

High Tide counters, and grabs the filly in a tight huggle! +2 HP! (9/9)

>"...<3"

High Tide turns Clover about in her lap, setting her forward as she noses into her mane, sighing happily.

>"Cute lil' pon, aren't ya? Trying to boop me." She smiles, hugging on tight. Clover hugs her hooves, all snuggled up in her soft embrace.
Clover tells Tide about all of her adventures in magical practice, and how well she did with her Magic Bow!
>"Well then! Aren't you a talented little pony? Already taking on the big mean captain in solo combat! Hah. The seagulls will have it coming now!" She smiles, squeezing Clover tight.
She sits for a moment, simply enjoying the cuddle as Silverwind chips in.
>"Don't tell me you're replacing me already, huh?" He sits down next to the duo, giving them both a warm grin. "What're ya waiting for, Tide? Food?"
>"You bet. I'm hoping its food at least. I told her to make it edible, not unique.
>"Don't we all hope."
Suddenly, a pony pops out of the nearby kitchen, a tray on her back.
>"Oh would ya look at that, don'tchya know! Ya had the baby, Tide?"
>"I swear to Celestia, Skillet. I'm not fat. I'm not pregnant. Clover is here to escape a bad life."
What does Clover do?

>>28395748
Snuggle into the mare and introduce ourselves.

>>28395748
Ask about her. Why a pirate? What's her cutie mark?

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(Sorry for taking so long to post.)
Clover immediately introduces herself, saying hello to the cook. Skillet smooths out her ever frazzled mane with a hoof, placing a few plates on the table. Clover's mouth immediately begins to water at the sight. Food! Real food!

>"Aww, aren't ya cute. I bet you'll be great in the bed when you're older!" Skillet says, giving Clover a toothy grin.
>"Skillet!" Tide snaps, and Clover tilts her head in confusion. "You're just like Sunny!"
>"Yeah, please don't talk about that stuff in front of the girl." Silverwind chips in, nipping a potato from the plate.
>"Alright, alright, fine."
Clover snuggles up into Tide's embrace, enjoying the warmth as she thinks about snatching the food from the table. She decides to ask about Tide's cutiemark first, and how she become a pirate.
>"Huh? Well, I didn't start off as a pirate. I originally joined the Navy to explore the world, but I quickly learned that the Navy is a terrible, soul crushing place if you like having fun. So when Silverwind's ship attacked ours when we were transporting some spoils from war... well, I asked to join. And here I am! My Cutie Mark popped up when I was quite a bit older than you, lil' baby. I got it for my ability to navigate on coastlines."
Clover then asks why Fishy isn't sleeping in his hammock.
>"He's not allowed in his hammock during the day. Otherwise we'd never see him at all. So instead of just not sleeping, he sleeps in front of his hammock. Trust me, it's better than him passing out... well, anywhere else."
The hammock specifically?
>"Yep! It's almost impossible to wake him up when he's inside of that. We can't even turn it over some days to toss him out of it."

>>28396373
We can time skip whenever. We'll go on break when Clover goes to sleep tonight. Has my art skill improved any?

>>28396386
>We can time skip whenever.

Nah, I rather we get to know more of the crew and ship before we consider time skipping.