Road Less Traveled (mini cyoa)

>>29112473
Starting with a name is Hard mode. We study cultures? Folk Tales.

>>29112473
We are an erf pone, dusty brown coat, dirty orange mane.

We are a blacksmith's apprentice. Our name is Carbo Nite.

I assume we were supposed to be deciding everything about our character.

Shit, let's be a satyr.

>>29112473
>race
filthy mud pony
>gender
male
>name
something to do with exploration

>>29112499
Huh. I like the name.

>>29112473
Unicorn mare named Quick Draw. Studying history at Canterlot Acadamy before this. Specifically, the history of the Badlands. Has a pistol she calls Trusty.

>>29112473
I wanna be a nerdy female unicorn.

>>29112499
This name

>>29112500
Doesn't really fit with the premise.

>>29112500
Shit I need to read, missed that our name was dee.. Disregard that other shit

Stick with the colors though

>>29112510
Yes Anon, you do need to read.

>>29112510

Dee is our master. You know how you end a letter?

>Yours truly,
>faggot

>>29112510
That was who sent the letter.

>>29112506
Thirding the name, I feel like we shouldn't blow a chance to be a non-pony, but I can't think of a species.

>>29112510
That's not our name, calm downI'm hyped too

>>29112510
>Best regards, Dee
>Dee's never given you bad advice before
>you
>Character creation time! Who are you?
Anon...

>>29112522
How about a deer?

I vote Mare and Unicorn.

>>29112473
>>29112506
>>29112499
>>29112509
I probably should have had it be more streamlined. How about we go in steps?
Your name is Folk Tales.
Are you a boy or a girl?

>>29112522
why would a none pony come from equestria

>>29112509
>>29112473
Fuck it, going with pony. Nerdy unicorn ponypologist named Folk Tales

>>29112536
Mare

>>29112536
Female. I'm tired of gay colts and stallions.

>>29112536
boy

>>29112536
girl of course

>>29112536
Mare (girl)

>>29112473
Oi looki that, is fokin Nina!

>>29112536
mare

>>29112546
we could be a straight stalion

>>29112536
Boy

>>29112555
Better just to avoid the possibility altogether. I don't trust the anons to keep him straight.

>>29112546
Oh well what a surprise, so am I! Hmmmmm. Oh! What if, we don't play a gay male, but a straight one? I guess that never crossed your mind.

>>29112536
Gender dimorphous

>>29112569
See >>29112561

>>29112539
Easy there anon, take it nice and slow, one step at a time.
Ok. So you voted for female. Good job. Now just wait for then next step.

>>29112561
same

>>29112575
Then go for androgynous.

>>29112536
Grill

>>29112581
I'm trying to avoid it, not make it a certainty.

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>>29112561
>>29112554
>>29112550
>>29112548
>>29112546
>>29112544
>>29112577
>>29112585
You are a female.
But a female what?
What species are you?

>>29112599
mud pony

>>29112599
filthy mud pony

>>29112599
Deer, deer was a good idea whoever said that.

>>29112599
holstaurus

>>29112599
doggo

>>29112599

Minotaur. I can't remember if there's ever been a mino PC, much less a female one.

>>29112607
This. Something very out of place for the potentially harsh environment we're going to.

>>29112599
A pone. A unicorn poner preferably, but any pone will do.

>>29112609
Is that like a minotaur?

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>>29112599
>female
DROPPED

>>29112599
Too much pony. I vote either a Minotaur or diamond dog.

>>29112634
we made the wrong choice making her female but it does not seem worth dropping the quest over

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>>29112634
>tfw GATF can't ruin another CYOA

>>29112599
Mud pony

>>29112599
erf hors

>samefags voting for the same thing

>>29112599
I suggested deer earlier and I'm still for it.

>>29112599
I don't remember there ever being a cyoa where the MC was a deer. I'd like to see one for this cyoa.

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>>29112633
It's basically like a female minotaur, but classified as a different species and more cow like.

Most of the pictures you'll find are moe-shit, so sorry about that.

>>29112666
That makes three of us total. Including Satan.

>>29112658
>people who vote for things i dont like are samefags
neck yourself
>inb4 im just protecting what i like
no i voted for mud pony but i can accept that it looks like i am gonna be outvoted

>>29112674
Looks like 4

>>29112674
Yeah. There was Deinna, but she's not an MC. Harley from Hijack, but again. Not an MC.

I wish people couldn't cheat with strawpoll. Stupid shitty voting site, unable to, fucking.....

>>29112599
Deer

>>29112617
One of the Hijack segments had a mino MC. That's it as far as I'm aware.

>>29112669
So, kinda like a minotaur/satyr with large tits?

>>29112695
>shrugs
Personally I'd rather stick to a full breed.

>>29112695
basically

Minotaur = predominantly muscle / orc
Deer = predominantly mysterious / dainty / elf

>>29112700
>>shrugs
For the love of god LURKMOAR

>>29112599
Sticking with the majority. Mud horse.

>>29112711
What? What did I do?
Anons are weird.

I vote for anything that has no human parts.

>>29112727
The > is not for actions, it is for quoting and green text. You offended that anon with your non-standard > usage.

>>29112727
Don't post until you know what you're fucking doing, as you stick out like a sore thumb. It's obnoxious.

>>29112599
Wait.....what if we play a cow? Not a female Minotaur, but an honest to God typical domesticated cow? A cow named Betty?

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So far, it's 5 for earth pony, and 5 for deer.
Which will it be?

>>29112734
thats blatantly untrue
>rape

it was clearly the shrug bit that #triggered anon

>>29112748
Earth

>>29112748
deer
my dubs say so

>>29112748
Deer. Something new.

>>29112748
Deer

>>29112748
Deer. This is our chance for something different.

>>29112748
we need somebody who did not vote for one of those options to come in and be tie breaker

>>29112748
Ask Nips to flip a coin. I'd be fine with either since neither of them are something like >>29112669

>>29112760
This a late post?

>>29112760
although if it is just gonna be a revote i say earth

>>29112760
How would we know it's somebody that didn't vote?

>>29112748
Deer.

In case of a tie, if this post ends in odds it's deer, evens it's erf.

>>29112748
Erf or flip a coin

COIN FLIP

>>29112765
what
i was saying i assumed we would have somebody come in to tiebreak but it looks like we are all just gonna revote

>>29112771
So, mine or a chance of mine?

>>29112750
Hey look, a whole thread dedicated to CYOA meta talk, questions and bitching at each other. That's a good place to learn site culture too I bet.
>>29103460

>all these people saying coin flip
neck yourselves ties should be decided by enlisting an extra player

>>29112774
Oh. Ok. I just thought it weird, with all of the votes for deer.
And what's with all the coin flips? The majority voted for deer.

Changing my vote to coinflip too. If it lands on edge we are a halfdeer halferf.

>>29112778
awwww is the little baby triggered by my meta joke about other internet cultures triggering people with the hashtag

>>29112780
Coin flips are people who don't give a damn and just want to move on. In other words, people who don't want to choose.

>>29112782
Well shit, now I think that's the way to go.

>>29112780
Continued.
Earth pony - 2
Deer - 5
I just don't get you guys sometimes.

How about a cow? A regular, quadruped cow.

>>29112782
>half deer
fuck i like this idea our mother was a deer and our father an earth pony

>>29112795
Slightly thicker deer?

>>29112792
Pfffffft. Folk Tales, the legendary bovine who slaves demons and dragons. That's a funny mental image.

>>29112789
Ah. Ok.

>>29112785
No you faggot, I just want you to stop shitposting and I wasn't even directly refering to you. Me too, all of us. We're over 100 posts in.

>>29112798
>slightly

Anon the dad would have been an ERF PONY. That's like 300% thicc

>>29112811
thic earth deer
i like it

>>29112810
Eh. We'll probably lose shitposting momentum midway through the cyoa. That is unless there is a dedicated shitposter.

>>29112811
This is an interesting compromise. Only as long as we're clearly still a deer though.

>>29112782
I can't picture what a half deer looks like but am curious to find out.

>>29112811
Acceptable, but not too thicc

I'd like the MC to be a deer, not something in between. Not a compromise. Just either this or that.

>>29112833
In that case I prefer erf.

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Yal talkin bout this kinda thick?

>>29112841
we need to go thicker

>>29112828
I'm basically just picturing a thic deer with a mane

>>29112848
works for me

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>>29112841
Don't ever post anything like that ever again, Anon.

>>29112599
Can we play Nikita or Beauty Mark?

>>29112748
Erf pone or an erf / deer hybrid. Don't care about t h i c c meme.

Come on guys. There are two choices. Play as an earth pony, or a deer.

>>29112859
>>>/tumblr/

>>29112859
No.

>>29112859
Can you kill yourself?

>>29112868
well there are 3 choices now it seems some people want a hybrid
a hybrid would be cool but holy shit character creation was a mistake we could have gotten a lot of questing done if we were pre designed

>>29112868
Half n' half seems to be the most popular, if Nips doesn't like that then deer was the second. The decisions made either way mate. There's also no reason we can't be creative and write in suggestions faggot.

>>29112859
what

>>29112879
Why can't QM's be strict about character creation?

>>29112887
Some of them are and some of them aren't. It's up to their preference.

>>29112748
Are pony / deer hybrid canon? If so I say random choice between the three

>>29112868
All Nips said was "what species are you" so there are infinitely many choices. I want the creative one.

>>29112868
No, anon. Binary choices are far too complex, so we must circumvent them by forming a half pony and half deer hybrid abomination.

>>29112887
part of the reason character creation in /mlp/ quests is so much more common then it is in /tg/ quests (rip) is that there is more opportunity for freedom in it more often

>>29112903
>asking if something is canon in ss
like nips would even know

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>>29112748
"Oh, hah, sorry. That's my fault really. I haven't been very talkative this trip, have I? My name's Folk Tales."
>"Ah, right. Aye remember now. Well Folk, aye hope ya have a good trip!"
"You aren't staying for a rest?"
>"Nope. Ah gotta get back to mah post. Ya never know when tha next adventure will come along, ya know?"
"Haha, yeah."
You don't actually.
Hopping out of the basket, you turn around to wave goodbye to the orange mare. She floats off in the direction you came.
Now, to look for the runners, whoever they are.
Maybe you should wear something to make a good impression?

>>29112912
in what
the quest is called road less traveled is it set in the same universe as another quest
and the qms name is clearly dungeonmaster

>>29112921
Some Bamby shite right right here. Heh.

>>29112859
wrong place anon

>>29112921
wear the sexist thing you have
so are we a hybrid or a straight deer

>>29112921
I want a nerdy deer so how about glasses?

>>29112921
put on your glasses and that nice scarf you picked up in the market before leaving.

>>29112934
Given how long it takes Nips to draw and counting backwards I think he started that before the halfbreed movement happened which is a damn shame.

>>29112921
Well we're here to study culture, what would the locals wear. Something to protect us from sand sounds right too.

>>29112921
Where in the badlands, so there's probably sand n' shit blowing everywhere. A cloak/mantle and a mask. The mask to keep crap out of our face and a cloak to keep the heat off us.
I like something practical.

>>29112944
a shame
oh well it might not be a wonderful hybrid but it is a very nice deer

>>29112951
*we're. God I need to get some coffee.

>>29112934
auctualy changing my vote from sexy to this
>>29112949
if possible wear it in a sexy but practical way

>>29112921
The traditional garb of the area of course, whatever that is. If they usually go naked then a shawl and saddle blanket to keep our body covered from the sun.

>>29112921
Some goggles maybe?

>>29112964
This
We should know from our studies

>>29112966
Cool, a reason to wear goggles.

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>>29112964

>>29112943
Can it be the Doctor Who scarf?

>>29112986
No.

>>29112959
I wasn't sure if that was possible, but I was thinking that too. Body wraps can be sexy, that's our loophole.

>>29112980
So yeah. Mantles, cloaks, robes, hoods, sunglasses, goggles, tinted goggles, poncho, cowboy hats, sunhats, scarves, blankets.

>>29112645

Fuck off Psker, There wont be any cq cameos here.

>>29113000
Eat shit anon. Tired of this pscher meme.

>>29113000
what

>>29112921
Goggles, a scarf to wrap around the face and head, and a cloak.

>>29113000
Hey! Nice Trips!

>>29113000
>>29113015
Actually that reminds me, Psker is probably playing this since it's the first Nips quest that's started since he's shown up. And he's a confirmed samefag. Samefag paranoia is justified in this quest annoyingly enough.

>>29113034
>getfaggotry

>>29113038
i have no idea who psker is but learning that /mlp/ has cyoa samefags makes me sad

>>29112921
A loose robe to protect our frail legs from the harsh elements.

>>29113043
Only one dude, and he plays very few quests. You're safe Anon.

>>29113043

He's an annoying samefag that uploads quests to derpibooru and acts like he's the reason that those quests get more popular.

>>29113043
Some things I learned on my time in /mlp/. Samefags are the same people - most of the time here as an anonymous - who post the same things. Or at least support their posts.
Namefags are people who use names to be "snowflakes" as they say.

What did I get wrong and right guys?

>>29112921
qt doe, do3e

>>29113062
Slightly more popular for better and worse. It's meh results. Pros and cons.

>>29113070
Speak of the devil and he shall appear.

>>29112921
Maybe you should wear something to make a good impression?
Fucking power armor that's what. Ain't no way we gettin our ass mugged in this dank ass town.

>>29113062
is that how we know for sure he is a samefag he gets caught out by the (you)s in his uploads

>>29113079

Bringing your friends from derpibooru to constantly vote for lewds is not the kind of attention we want.

>>29113102
He's admitted it in chatrooms and an 8ch quest has ids, we know which id is him, and it samefags out the ass.

>>29113079
I've never heard a pro.

>>29113125
well thats just embarrassing
i cannot seem to find him on derpi though

Wow. Can we stick to the quest? I mean it's nice that yal er talkin bout somethi so fiercely, but can we jus stay on track?

>>29113141
We need an update to do that, or it's shitposts all the way down

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rcuc_y70lb0
Hey guys? What do you think would be an appropriate song for this setting?

>>29113163
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iWo8nEvkpo
kinda, it's Mexicalli theamed where it should be Mediterranean, but it still works for me.

>>29113208
Whatever the traditional greeting of the region would be or, lacking that, a normal hello followed by asking if they know where any 'runners' are.

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>>29112921
>>29112949
>>29112959
>>29112951
>>29112964
>>29112966
>>29112971
>>29112969
>>29112997
>>29113026
>>29113050
You're thankful for what little that is known of the Badlands. From what you've read, a cloak and some goggles should be enough to protect you from any harshness of the weather.
After donning your new outfit, you start to ask around about whatever runners are. Unfortunately, most ponies here don't care much for your presence. They usually just point in a direction and grunt. They all point to a boat-like craft sitting near the bottom of the large canyon that leads into the Badlands.
Two figures sit in the craft.
How do you introduce yourself?
forgot to link to posts

>>29113218
Cautious, but friendly. Things are dangerous out here from what we know, right?

>>29113218
bound up in front of them and say hi in a sultry voice

>that cloak
Congrats anons, we've lost 5 qt points in one update.

>>29113218
>Unfortunately, most ponies here don't care much for your presence. They usually just point in a direction and grunt.
Wow. Rude.

>>29113231
>triggered
Everytime I see qt I'm reminded of colt quest.

>>29113231
fuck cuteness we want sexyness
only way we will survive the badlands is with a harem

>>29113218
Oh man she's cute. She was worth all the birthing pains.

Aproach them cautiously, just state our business, don't volunteer any information or be overly friendly, let them lead the conversation. We can't be coming off like a tourist.

>>29113218
>runners
Well we have some clues as to what is a runner. Some kind of boat with skis and sails. Used to traverse desert terrain.
A runner could be a person who provides a method of transportation for a fee, couriers, delivery service, sand pirates - who knows. Dang ponies wont give a bit of time that they're wasting to be productive and helpful.
Go investigate.

>>29113218
We have any means to defend ourself, or is our only means of defense our "silver tongue" and feminine charms?

>>29113244
You spending a lot of time in colt quest threads, anon?

>>29113218
Walk up to the side of the boat and knock on it. If they don't notice, gradually increase the force of your knocks.
When they acknowledge you, tell them that your master Dee sent you looking for "runners."

>>29113218
We should put our hood up too, it'll give us some cool points. Goggles too.

>>29113218
Use our sneaky deer skills to get closer unnoticed.

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>>29113225
>>29113214
>>29113254
>>29113319
>>29113279
You walk towards the craft, trying to be as sneaky as possible.
Unfortunately, one of the figures hears you and hangs over the side to look at you.
You clear your throat.
"Hello, my name is Folk Ta-"
You get a good look at the figure.
"CH-CHANGELING!"
You cower behind your saddlebags.
"P-please don't suck the love out of me!"
>"Hm... hmwha? What's happenin'?"
The changeling buzzes.
>"A deer? In these parts?"
The human looks over at you.
>"Well wouldja lookit that. Hey, hey deer lady, cm'ere."
You look over your bag.
>"Don't worry, I don't bite."
You stare at the changeling.
The human chuckles.
>"She doesn't bite either."
"A-are you sure about that?"
>"Positive."
You gulp and shakily walk towards the craft. So much for a good first impression.
>"What're you doing way out here, deer lady?"
"I-I'm looking for...," you clear your throat, "I'm looking for runners. Do you know where I can find some?"
>"You're lookin at two of em."
"Really?"
He nods.
>"But where are our manners. I'm Gash, and this is Shahra."
You bow your head.
"I am Folk Tale, from the Eastern Cervine kingdom."
>Gash: "Wow, so formal and everything. So, why're ya looking for runners?"
"I need to get somewhere in the Badlands. I was told Runners could get me there?"
>Gash: "You've been told right. If ya need to get somewhere in the Badlands, we can take ya there."
You fish the letter back out and produce the paper with the directions to him.
"Can you take me here?"
He looks at the paper.
>Gash: "'course."
"Great! Now, uh, how do I pay for the service? Do you accept bits?"
>Gash: "No need."
"Beg pardon?"
>Gash: "This trip's already paid for."
"How is that possible?"
>Gash: "This paper comes from our village. Its got'n enchantment on it."
"I don't follow."
>Gash: "It's like a waiver."
"Oh. So I don't need to pay?"

>>29113385
>Gash: "Nope. Tips are welcome though."
He laughs.
You can't really tell, but you think the changeling rolled her eyes.
>Gash: "So, are ya ready to go?"

>>29113387
Yep hop on
Lets discard any plans of seduction now we now theres a changling on board though

At least until we get to know them better

>>29113387
Stiffen up, raising your head and ears, scan the horizon and then bound onto the ship.

Then say yes and act like nothing happened.

>>29113385
Wow, that's kind of suspicious. Do we really know there is an enchantment on that paper? We're not about to get ourselves deernaped ar we? Is there any guarentee of our safe return?

Oh well, we're here for paricipant observation, we gotta go, lets just hope this works out.

>>29113441
>Getting deernaped by a changling and a human
Thats pretty fucking hot

>>29113385
We might have been kind of rude to that changeling. Maybe we should reach out to her with awkward small talk to smooth it over and get to know her better. Getting to know these creatures is what we're here for anyways.

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>>29113389
>>29113388
>>29113387
You clear your throat again to get rid of any frogs in there. They probably think you're some kind of wimp though. Maybe if you do something cool they might think better of you.
You stiffen your posture, perk your ears and you scan the horizon. You'd bound onto the ship if you were athletic enough.
"Yes."
>Gash: "Haha, you're a funny deer, Folk. Hop in."
Shoot. That didn't work at all.
"A-alright.
Slowly, you climb into the ship.
"So, what is this craft?"
>Gash: "This here is a Sip."
"A... sip?"
>Gash: "Mhmm. Short for Sand Skipper."
You don't think that's how shortening words works.
"How does it move?"
>Gash: "I'll show ya."
He rummages through a pack and pulls out a stone with some engravings on it.
>Gash: "This is a running stone."
"Running stone?"
>Gash: "Yep. We use em to power our sips."
"How does it do that?"
>Gash: "Like this."
He takes the paper you gave him and places it on the stone. Somehow the paper glues itself to the stone's surface and begins to float. Gash moves his hands around the stone as it's floating, and a white smoke encircles it. A sail starts to lift into position above the sip, and you feel the whole craft move forward.
Suddenly, it jolts forward, releasing a huge amount of wind. The sip lurches into the canyon, maneuvering between the rock walls.
You see a light rapidly approaching.
Gash calls out to you.
>Gash: "So you've never been to the Badlands before?"
"No!"
The wind makes you yell just to be heard.
>Gash: "Well get ready, because we're just abouuuuut..."
You're blinded as sip jumps into the sunlight once more. You hit the ground with a sandy thud.

>>29113476
>>29113461
>Gash: "Here."
You rub your eyes and slowly adjust to the light.
>Gash: "Welcome to the Badlands."
A vast expanse of sand expands in every direction ahead of you, only disrupted by sharp rocks jutting out of the ground. The cloudless sky is a pinkish red, dotted only by the sun.
The sip slows down a bit, enough to where you can talk normally.
>Gash: "We should get there in a few days."
"A few days? Do we have enough supplies for that?"
>Gash: "No, we'll need to stop at a settlement to restock on the way. That alright?"
"Mhmm."
You sit down. You're kinda excited about all this. Admittedly you were pretty skeptical about Dee's proposal, but now that you're here, it's filling you with energy.
Although... you kinda feel bad about reacting to the changeling the way you did. She probably gets reactions like that all the time. Maybe you should say something? You're not sure. Will that seem too desperate?

>>29113479
Nah it will seem desperate
Talk to her in a few hours so its not so obvious just chat normaly
Do the same for the human as well

>>29113482
I should clarify talk to human right now but treat the changling the same way as we treated the human

We're gonna pause here
We'll be back tomorrow
I swear
Thanks for playin!

>>29113476
We might want to at least apologize, say something about how changelings are as rare where we're from as deer are here.

>>29113529
see you next year

>>29113546
Ate you going to be without internet for the rest of the year anon.

>>29113479
I'm sure Tale had reasons to fear changelings back home. Maybe they're used as stories to keep children from misbehaving, or there's some kind of fighting back home. Who knows.

Talk a bit with Shahra. Ask her what's it like living out here, does she have any friends and family? Ask the same for Gash.

Emotions are, some what relevant to changelings yes? Would a hug do anything for her, or is that somekind of racist gesture that many assume changelings would appreciate. 'Oh look a person is offering me food / emotions to help sustain myself how thoughtful'.

>>29113479
So changelings can feed on ambient emotions or some swizz? Think happy thoughts. Think about how cool she is in a rugged survivalist way, or mysterious guides.

>>29113479
Make sure to buy a thermal blanket and some life insurance when we reach the town.

>>29113479
Offer her a hug.

>>29113479
Start some small talk.
So how did the badlands earn it's namesake? Was it because it's a vast desent territory, do dangerous creatures lurk within?

>>29114154
No, no anon I doubt that will be implemented here.

>>29113479
Why aren't we taking any notes? This is a research trip after all. A potentially friendly changelings, a magically powered land ship, an odd way of naming things, and we've only just begun!

>>29114369
>I have a proposition for you. I've an old friend who lives in the badlands, and he's willing to teach you all he knows about the way of life in one of the least studied places of the world!
Nah. Well kind of. We're supposed to learn from our masters friend who's several days away via sipps. I mean there's no stopping us from making our own inquiries.

>>29113479
The human seems charming.
Ask him why does he where so much bandages.

>>29113479
Complement her cloak or whatever type of clothing she's wearing.

>>29113479
So um, what can they tell us about this settlement we'll stop on by to pick up supplies?
Also, do we have our own supply of dosh? Scratch? Cash? Can buy anything without currency. unless you whore yourself out for a bit

>>29113479
Let's buy some meat. Yes, deer can eat meat.

>>29113529
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-Tdu4uKSZ3M

>>29114467
Our reason for coming is academic. It goes to reason that we should do somethig along those lines.

>>29113479
Query bump at page 8

Ask them how they feel about being runners. Is it a fulfilling roll to be in?

>>29113479
Alright, alright. So the cha gelding freaks us out, but the human doesn't? What does Tale even know about humans?

>>29117306
humans are a normal race in the shooting stars universe. Noone is afraid of them.

>>29117306
gelding? It's a grill ling.

>>29117306
Fuck! *changeling

>>29113476
>>29113479
>>29113482
>>29113508
>>29113534
>>29114062
>>29114091
>>29114182
>>29114810
>>29114868
>>29116911
You fidget with your hooves. Social interactions aren't really your strong suit. Perhaps you should say something to break the ice? Yeah, that's good. What do you say to break the ice with a changeling though? Changelings like emotions, so maybe something about emotions. Yeah, yeah this should work. Just say something about emotions.
"Hey Shahra, do you want a hug?"
Why did you say that. Of all the things to say.
Gash laughs. Shahra just looks at you funny.
>Gash: "So, are you some kind of traveling comedian or somethin'? You're pretty good if you are."
"N-no. I'm an Equiopoligist. I study societies and equine kind mostly."
>Gash: "What, so like an anthropologist?"
"Yes, but not exclusively humans or ponies."
>Gash: "That's pretty cool, dont'cha think?"
He nudges Shahra with his elbow. She just buzzes.
>Gash: "You're headed to the Badlands to study it then?"
"Mhmm. I'm pretty excited too."
>Gash: "Well, if you have some questions, feel free to-"
"Why do you both wear so many bandages?"
He chuckles.
>Gash: "Eager, eh? Well, not all badlanders wear stuff like this. It's mostly runners that look this cool."
Another buzz.
>Gash: "And they're not bandages. Think of em like, magical clothes. They fit to your body just right and keep you nice n cool too. Plus they protect you from sand and dust."
He looks back at you.
>Gash: "Pretty cool, right?"
You nod. You have to admit, that does sound pretty cool.
"Can anyone get clothes like that?"
>Gash: "Sure, if you find the Wizard of the Sands."
"The who-"
You're cut off by loud buzzing from Shahra.
>Gash: "He's not just a legend, he's real. Where else do you think these came from?"
>Shahra: "Buzubuzzzzbuzbzu."
>Gash: "Whatever, you're just a spoilsport who doesn't like to have fun. Anyways, got any more questions?"
1/3

>>29118653
"Oh, uh, I was wondering if you knew how the Badlands got its namesake. Is it because of the vast desert territory? Or is it because dangerous beasts lurk within the sands?"
>Gash: "Pft-hahhhahha! You certainly like it dramatic, huh?"
He wipes his face while chuckling.
>Gash: "Well, to answer your question, it's actually both. Plus a few other reasons."
"What other reasons?"
>Gash: "Well, legend has it that long ago, there was a brave adventurer who could slay beasts and giants using nothing but his fists! He traveled the world and saw things no other person or pony had ever seen. And then, one day, he found the wall that borders the badlands. He cracked a pathway open with just one chop of his hand and ventured inside. Then, after laying his eyes on the lands that cover this place, he muttered an ancient saying."
You excitedly lean in as he beckons to whisper in your ear.
"What'd he say!?"
>Gash: "He said..."
"Yeah?!"
Gash speaks softly.
>Gash: "This place sucks."
He chuckles.
>Gash: "AND SO IT WAS! This place was named the BADlands. Because it was BAD. And we liked it that way. So badlanders settled in and starting exploring. Now we're here."
>Shahra: "bzbbzbzz."
He laughs again.
>Gash: "Seriously though, I think the name just keeps people who shouldn't be here out through fear or something, because yeah it's pretty dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. Anything else?"
2/3

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>>29118656
"Hmm. How abo-"
>Gash: "One minute. Shahra, can you PLEASE at least try to be kind to her?"
>Shahra: "bz."
>Gash: "C'mon, I'm sure she didn't mean to act like that when she saw you. Right?"
"O-oh gosh no, I just... Changelings aren't common where I'm from, and when we do hear about them it's usually about them trying to take over a kingdom. I guess I let those stories get the better of me..."
You feel really embarrassed so you lower your head.
>Gash: "See? Common misunderstanding. Cmooooooon, I can't do all the talkin' here."
She huffs. Suddenly, there's a bright flash of green light and smoke. You look back to where Shahra was.
>Shahra: "How's this, princess?"
>Gash: "Thank you. Now, how about you take the next question?"
She rolls her eyes for what seems like the third time today.
>Shahra: "Whatever."
You're not too sure about what just happened, but at least you know she can talk now.
Actually, you can't remember what you were going to ask.
What was it?
>>29114868
You have 100 bits

>>29118667
Lets ask about changelings, since we apparently know so little about them. Also, why aren't we taking any notes yet?

>>29118667
Is the disguise for our comfort or can she not actually speak equestrian in bug form?

>>29118734
>"Hm... hmwha? What's happenin'?"
>The changeling buzzes.

>>29118667
We should tell her she can change back if she wants to.

>>29118753
Hey, it could have been her being an asshole.

>>29118697
Yep; this is the job right here. Bad land changeling culture! No risk of cocoonings.

>>29118762
Sounds more like we woke her up and she's quite capable of speaking Equestrian in changeling form.

>>29118697
We can write it later when we're about to go to bed.

>>29118667
OK. Maybe no hugs. She would probably take offense to that

>>29118789
But than we risk forgetting stuff or falling asleep before we've written down all of our notes.

>>29118697
What are we, Purple Smart?

>>29118793
That's why we're here. There's is no evidence that Tale is a forgetful doe, and theirs also no evidence that she has perfect memory.

>>29118810
*there's

>>29118667
So er, I'd like to apologize. If I offended you. It's a common mistake right?......right?

>>29118799
What does that have to do with anything? Also, that would require schedules and lists.

>>29118810
Have something against her taking notes?

>>29118827
Nah man. I'mean just being unreasonable cautions. I had a feeling that Shahra would take offense to us studying her. Then again, we're here to study the badlands, which includes her so......yeah just me being irational.

>>29118667
>clip hooves
>'Wow, that was something else.'

>>29118667
Ask if she knows Fruit Flank.

>>29118667
Can Shahra tell us about any of the dangerous creatures of the badlands and what a non native like us should watch out for?
Don't say that to them, never wander past 7, never it so and so.

>>29118860
Eeeeyyyy. This guy^^^^^

>>29118667
It's only polite for us to answer any of their questions if they have any.

>>29118860
How would we know him?

>>29118667
Tell me about the settlement.

>>29118667
>boop

How does deer pussy look like?

>>29118667
Ask how gash and shahra met

>>29118667
Ask if they know if our mentors friend might know this, 'wizard of the sands'. Sounds like an interesting fellow.

>>29118879
Why is it covered in sand

>>29118941
Its a vast desert

>>29118941
What are you trying to say anon?

>>29118667
Why do have those markings on your horn? Is that part of becoming a runner?

>>29118954
I was trying to banepost

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7DiWxcilWtU
This fits the setting nicely. What do you horse fuckers think?

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>>29118697
>>29118734
>>29118734
"Um, actually, I don't know much about changelings. Would it be rude to ask you some things?"
She sighs.
>Shahra: "I guess not."
"Oh, um..."
Honestly you have quite a few questions for the changeling. What's it like living here, does she have any family with her, how does she feed. But you figure you'll start small then work up.
"So, is the disguise for my comfort or can you not speak equestrian while in your normal form?"
>Shahra: "Changelings can't talk unless they're changed. Otherwise we just speak changeling."
"Huh, I didn't know that. And Gash can understand you when you speak changeling?"
>Gash: "Sure can!"
>Shahra: "Unfortunately."
"Oh uh, how about the badlands? What's it like living here? Do you have any family with you? Do you feed on emotions like other changelings?"
>Shahra: "Living here is fine, no I don't, and yes."
"No family? Don't all changelings have hives?"
She slumps further into the seat. Gash looks back at you and does what you assume is a "don't ask about that" gesture.
"Er- you don't need to answer that one. How about feeding? How do you feed without harming other beings?"
>Shahra: "See those runes on my horn?"
"Yes?"
>Shahra: "That's how."
"Really? Why don't all changelin-"
Gash gives you that gesture again.
"Nevermind."
1/2

>>29118975
What's that?

>>29118992
>>29114868
"Actually, can you guys tell me about this settlement we're stopping at to pick up supplies?"
>Gash: "That's still about a day away, but sure. There's few real towns in the Badlands, but there's quite a few settlements. They don't really have names. It's just your average place where people n ponies trade and get restocked."
You have impeccable memory. Taking notes ins't really necessary.
>>29118936
"Who's the 'Wizard of the Sands' you were talking about earlier?"
Gash seems like he's excited.
>Shahra: "Oh not this aga-"
>Gash: "Okay so, a really really REALLY long time ago, the Badlands were like, SUPER dangerous. A lot more dangerous than it is now. There were horrible monsters and giants and all manner of terrifying critters! The place was basically inhospitable to ponies n humans. Then, one day this dude showed up. He got rid of all the monsters and put them into the ground, never to come back again! He helped the first settlers get all settled up, but then he vanished, never to be seen again."
He turns around to you, beaming,
>Gash: "But he taught lots of people how to do all sorts of things! Like, how to use these stone things that have weird powers, and how to-"
>Shahra: "It's a story for foals."
>Gash: "Is not! How else could people have settled here if he hadn't gotten rid of the monsters?"
>Shahra: "The monsters aren't gone you idiot, they're everywhere. Ponies just had to tough it out till they got footing. The 'Wizard' is just some old mare's tale."
>Gash: "See what I mean? She's a spoilsport. Doesn't want to believe anything fun, ever."
She really likes rolling her eyes.
>Gash: "Anyways, was there anything else you wanted to know?"

>>29118997
Maybe we could ask them if they can provide more information on the letter and the payment made? Who paid for the trip and when? Is such a thing common around here?

Otherwise might enjoy a bit of the scenery.

>>29118997
Ask how Gash and Sahara met

>>29118997
Why does Shahra stay with Gash?

>>29118997
>You call those running stones right? Or is the one you have on you right at this moment a running variant of these stones? They remind me of staves. I'm not sure how meta it is to mention staves. There was a mare who sold them early in Shooting Star, so I assume they're common knowledge to someone so educated as Tale

>>29119012
Our mentor. Who else could it have been?

>>29119029
Better to be sure, no? I don't trust none of these Badland dwellers.

>>29119032
If we can't trust anyone here then Folk Tales journey was made in vain.

>>29118997
So do that two of ye have any questions your like us to answer.

>>29119040
Well I still feel it doesn't hurt to ask. If their answer is unsuspicious or a convincing "I don't know", I'll take it.

>>29119012
>>29119016
>>29119021
>>29119025
"Hmmm, those stones with weird powers... Is your running stone of of those?"
>Gash: "Yup."
"I think I've heard them be called staves before."
>Gash: "Staves? That's a weird name."
"If I remember correctly, it's predominantly a Mothpony thing."
>Gash: "I've never seen a mothpony before. I'm not too fond of insects."
You hold back mentioning Shahra.
"Oh, I did want to know another thing."
>Shahra: "Curiosity killed the cat, yknow."
>Gash: "Be nice."
>Shahra: "Hmph."
>Gash: "What did you want to know?"
"How did you two meet?"
>Gash: "Well, we grew up together. I don't exactly remember how we met though."
>Shahra: "You were crying about how a sandcrab was going to kill you. I stepped on it and you pledged your life to me for saving you."
>Gash: "That's not what I remember."
>Shahra: "Sure you don't."
You think you saw her smile but you're not too sure.
You just chock it up to a yes. It makes her seem more approachable.
The wind flows past your ears as you look out over the landscape. It's rather calming.
"Hey Gash, did that paper mention who paid for the trip?"
>Gash: "Nope. Just directions."
"Is that normal?"
>Gash: "It'd be less normal if you didn't have one. The enchanted papers have been pretty much the standard for a while. I'd assume whoever sent you on this trip paid for it. Gee, right?"
"Dee."
>Gash: "Yeah yeah, her."
Hm. You guess that makes sense. The papers are linked to the stones which takes them to the direction. Right? It's weird but it works.
"So, I've kinda run you guys through a gauntlet of questions. Do you have anything to ask me?"
>Gash: "Nope."
>Shahra: "No."
"Oh."
You feel silly.
Why would they want to know about you? You probably just made yourself look desperate.
>Gash: "Actually, I have one question."
"Yeah?"
Oh thank the gods.
>Gash: "This guy you're going to meet. Do you know him?"

>>29119122
>that story of how they met
Top fucking cute

>>29119122
Tell the truth about if we have met no point lying

I forgot to post this
We're stopping for the night. See you all next time!
Hopefully not too long due to christmas and all that

>>29119247
Lol

>>29119287
Bump

>>29119122
Shake your head
>"No. I just know that he and my master are friends, and that he could teach me the culture of the badlands."

>>29119122
>Other then knowing he lives in the Badlands, him being friends with my mentor, and possible learning about the Badlands I know nothing about him.

>>29119122
We should probably wait it out until we reach this unassuming settlement

>>29119122
I had some more questions about your magical wrapping. Alongside keeping you burning up from the heat and making you look cool, can they also protect you from the cold? It's a no brainer that deserts can be freezing at night (maybe we should buy additional clothes later).

>"Can anyone get clothes like that?"
>Gash: "Sure, if you find the Wizard of the Sands."
Well if the Wizard of the Sands is just a foals tale, how did you get your wraps?

>>29119122
This might seem weird, but could you pet me with your hands? Just a little scritchy scratch? I don't have a problem. I can stop whenever I want to!

bamp

>>29119122
Put on your goggles. Don't want any sand or dirt blowing in our eyes now do we?

>>29120685
>Well if the Wizard of the Sands is just a foals tale, how did you get your wraps?
Considering how much respect gash has for it we should probably rephrase it to how did you get it if nobody has seen him in years

>next time
it's over, guys

>>29119122
Ask Gash for his hot human cock because you're a filthy whore
Riding around in a sipps powered by a magical stone, with two of the most interesting individuals ever? We should thank our master later for the trip.

>>29123618
Fuck them. Fuck them all.

>>29124176
Fuck it. Tale x Gale otp.

>>29124176
Better idea
Just be friendly with everybody now then when its time to leave the badlands work backwards and fuck everybody we have met during our journy.

Let's make a human deer hybrid. But later.
First we need to reach this settlement for supplies.

>>29124927
>Let's make a human deer hybrid
You mean a faun?

>>29124961
That's a human goat hybrid, but close enough.

>>29124961
>The faun is a mythological half human–half goat manifestation of forest and animal spirits that would help or hinder humans at whim. They are often associated with the satyrs of Greek mythology.

>>29112473

>>29126784

>>29127347
Stupid handsome human.

>>29128018
He'said so tall. He could easily pin us, and we'don't be helpless.

>>29128948
And with us pined sahara could do whatever she wanted with us.

>>29129102
Boy i sure hope she doesnt grind on our face while gash rapes our tight little arsehole

>"Oh Gash! I am helpless against your superior strength! Please don't deflower me, I'm saving myself for marriage."

>be a screamer

>>29130055
>>29129845
>>29129102
>>29128948
>>29128018
>>29130493
>>29124927
>>29124961
>>29125006
What the fuck? The sooner we leave this Gash faggot, the better. He's more annoying than Glimmer.
Shara is somehow less annoying than his stupid ass.
Let's go for lez

>>29130708
>Let's go for lez
Why not both
But i do agree if we were to court only one make it the changling.

>>29130708
Fucking namefag

>>29130755

This better?

>>29130708
We have to spends a few days with them to reach our masters friend. Might as well make the best out of it. What exactly do you find annoying about him?

>>29130708
>this Gash faggot
What if gash turns out homosexual
I say we go full fag hag

>>29131118
He's just retarded. The kind that makes you want to snap their neck at first glance.

>>29131131
I'd accept him turning homosexual and gladly not do anything even resembling lewd behavior with him.

>>29119122
Talk to Shara more, ask her how she puts up with Gash.

Guys. What the fuck is wrong with all of you. We just met them. Keep your shipping and sex talk in your pants, please.
1.) What if they're a couple
2.) Why would you think they would be in anyways sexual interested in Folk Tales
3.) We'll be spitting up after we find the stranger
4.) How would you seduce them. Gash is, I'm not sure. Probably wouldn't care and shrug it off. Shahra doesn't seem to want to talk to Folk longer then needed.

>>29131158

Are you using a name for attention or something? Take that shit off, and before you ask; Yes it does make your vote mean less to have it.

>>29131158
Unf. Gotta get me some of that retarded human ass.

>>29131158
Well i do agree that we should be going after sahara instead.
Seriously though take the name off trust me i understand the temptation of namefaggotry but its really not worth it

>>29131187

We shouldn't be trying to fuck anyone. If you want to fuck everyone you meet, go play coltquest.

>>29131187
I don't understand why everyone find Shahra so appealing. You also spelled her name wrong.

>>29131197
This.

>>29131208
I don't see why you faggots find Gash so appealing.

>>29131170
Namefags are bae

>>29131158
>He's just retarded.
How very enlightening of you anon. Have a gold star.
But really that's shallow of you anon.

>>29131173
>>29131187
Why should we go for either of them. Please, tell me why that's a good idea.

>>29131197
Coltquest barely wants anything to do with anything lacking stripes.

>>29131164
A lot of it was just people bumping the thread there are auctualy only 2 votes for seduction (maybe a few more there may be a vote or 2 that forgot to link the post)

>>29131402
Ok looking it over depending on what you want to interpret as a vote there are about 4-8
And one of those was seduction after we get to our restock point.

Still think if Tale wanted to fuck either of them the likely choice would be Gash because she's familiar to human. At least more familiar with them the changelings.

>>29132109
Bump

>>29132706
Bump

So. Anyone have any worth while posts?

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>>29133817

>>29134227
Bump

http://www.strawpoll.me/11961939

>>29134799
Bump

>>29134799
Kewl. Looks like we leaning towards a gay ship. Here's hoping Shahra is lesbian.

>>29136164
Looks like Nips has abandoned us.....
Bump from page 8

see you guys in 3 months

>>29134799
>>29135436
>>29136539

people trying to force ships and lewds from a simple adventure quest is why he abandoned it already.

Good job, guys. He's probably hanging himself right now. I would be.

>>29137119
Has he ever said 'stop with the shipping' to his players before?

>>29137233

He never tells his players to stop doing anything. He just ignores them or vanishes if we get too annoying.

>>29137236
Christ people, calm down, it's the holidays, some people have a life outside of 4chan, even loved ones.
wojack.jpg

>>29137119
Or you know its christmas
Stoping a quest from going towards romance is as simple as having the mc get rejected.

>>29137296
It's been a while since the last post by the QM. I'm just bored.

>>29137371
I Wonder what wonders would be found in this quest. Thrashers? Sand fish? Sentient storms?

>>29137908
Slick changeling vagina

>>29137942
Just. . . just no

>>29138845
>not wanting a bug around your doecock

>>29139082
>>29137236
>He never tells his players to stop doing anything. He just ignores them or vanishes if we get too annoying.

>>29137942

>implying changeling vagina is slick

Do you want to know how I know you've never fucked a changeling?

>>29137942
No slick per say, more like they have Claws inside their vaginas like some insects used to clamp down of your dick. Not the nice kind of clamp, more like rip your dick right off.

>>29140705
Explain this then
https://derpibooru.org/1282045?scope=scpee957614f71ed0fdb76f3420aa9cd7d4a05687e24

>>29140969
That changeling canon made from another artist. Must I remind you of . . . .

(Warning. NSFW)
https://derpibooru.org/65982?scope=scpec7be9d86d8f7f12fdcda12f8996f4f3f27315470