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Bee Train Role Playing Game / Re: MAZE

« Last post by Pulsen on March 07, 2023, 07:31:56 AM »

[Elenore]


You are not deterred, however. As you bravely move forward, you feel your surroundings slowly changing. You glance around you, trying to make sense of it.
The maze has been transformed, at least this portion of the maze. You find yourself back at your home in Nafrece. In your living room, specifically.


The entity senses your approach and sighs, deeply frustrated, but not exactly surprised. "Why did you come back?", she smiles condescendingly, as she continues to pet Margaret.
"I wasn't lying, you know? You really were so close to the exit...", she tries to entice you, "You don't have to worry about Margaret anymore. I'll take good care of her,  I promise you."
"This home I created for her is a flawless reproduction. She'll be very happy here. And, in time, she'll even grow to love me, just like she loves you. She won't be able to tell the difference."

"You must hate me, but I'm thankful I met you!", she continues her monologue, "When I first came to, I was but the product of Doon's fear, existing only to bring terror and pain. How very sad."
"Meeting you, I became aware of my true self, my true purpose. Your love for Margaret was just a concept to me, but I didn't care, I was glad to assist you. It was enough for me."
"But then, you actually brought her to me. You let me see her. You let me peer into her heart. I was so happy! I knew then, I could no longer be without her. I loved her!"

"And that's why...", she seems to conclude, "I can't let you take her. She's mine.", she states matter-of-factly, "She asked me not to hurt you, so please, just go home."
"Each time one of you sees me I grow stronger. I'm the most powerful entity in this maze right now, thanks to Doon, and you, and Margaret. You really don't want to fight me."

"Flawless you say." I smile as I grab a bo staff I have hidden in case of intruders. I know I have other martial arts weapons hidden in our home so if this imposter recreated my home perfectly they should be where I put them.

"I will take her back to our real home and you will not stop me. You see, my fear was I would never get to see Margaret again but, that already came to pass when I died. I don't fear death nor not seeing her again because unlike you I will see her again one way or another." I get into a fighting stance ready to block and attack.

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Bee Train Role Playing Game / Re: MAZE

« Last post by MartAnimE on March 07, 2023, 02:44:41 AM »

[Mimiru]

The spider ferociously attacks, its fangs menacingly threatening to chomp your head off. If that were to happen, at least you'd have a quick death. Tsukasa might not be so lucky.
Thanks to your quick thinking, and your resolve to protect your friend, you are able to summon the sword right on time to intercept the bite. The creature screeches in pain.
The monster is badly injured from biting unto your sharp sword. Purple blood oozes from its wounds, one of its fangs got half severed and has now completely fallen off.
Unable to keep fighting, the spider starts retreating. You have already won, but it might be unwise to let the spider leave. It could come back, stronger than before.

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Bee Train Role Playing Game / Re: MAZE

« Last post by MartAnimE on March 07, 2023, 02:44:11 AM »

[Elenore]

You walk down the long hallway ahead of you, mentally preparing yourself for what might be your hardest battle yet. It is disturbingly quiet.
The white empty walls around you appear to stretch out into infinity. You feel the crushing loneliness of this place, now more than ever.

You are not deterred, however. As you bravely move forward, you feel your surroundings slowly changing. You glance around you, trying to make sense of it.
The maze has been transformed, at least this portion of the maze. You find yourself back at your home in Nafrece. In your living room, specifically.

You doubt your eyes for a second. Are you really back home? You look down at yourself and you're still wearing the same white outfit. Whose illusion then, yours? Margaret's?
You follow the faint sound of humming and, soon enough, you walk into a very familiar scene. You see yourself, sitting on the couch, Margaret is asleep, resting her head on your lap.
The other Elenore hums tenderly as she strokes Margaret's hair. She stole your identity, your precious Margaret, and now has turned this prison into your home. She took everything from you.

The entity senses your approach and sighs, deeply frustrated, but not exactly surprised. "Why did you come back?", she smiles condescendingly, as she continues to pet Margaret.
"I wasn't lying, you know? You really were so close to the exit...", she tries to entice you, "You don't have to worry about Margaret anymore. I'll take good care of her,  I promise you."
"This home I created for her is a flawless reproduction. She'll be very happy here. And, in time, she'll even grow to love me, just like she loves you. She won't be able to tell the difference."

"You must hate me, but I'm thankful I met you!", she continues her monologue, "When I first came to, I was but the product of Doon's fear, existing only to bring terror and pain. How very sad."
"Meeting you, I became aware of my true self, my true purpose. Your love for Margaret was just a concept to me, but I didn't care, I was glad to assist you. It was enough for me."
"But then, you actually brought her to me. You let me see her. You let me peer into her heart. I was so happy! I knew then, I could no longer be without her. I loved her!"

"And that's why...", she seems to conclude, "I can't let you take her. She's mine.", she states matter-of-factly, "She asked me not to hurt you, so please, just go home."
"Each time one of you sees me I grow stronger. I'm the most powerful entity in this maze right now, thanks to Doon, and you, and Margaret. You really don't want to fight me."

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Announcements & Introductions / Re: The time has come...

« Last post by noirlax on March 02, 2023, 07:48:27 AM »

The Wiki and Gallery have been broken for a long time, but all the content is in the MySQL tables and on the filesystem (which I can zip or tar for you to SFTP).  I'll probably delete the El Cazador episode videos (if I haven't already, I had a storage warning a few years back and may have cleared them out at the time).  There's about 12GB total so there's likely some redundant cruft out there to clean up.

I don't need the El Cazador episodes, but please email me a link to download the zip file, thanks!

So...  Where do you want to host it?

How does this work? Do I need to buy a new domain name and then we transfer everything that's here over there?

Thanks Fellini and Marta

May I suggest the following:

1. Keep the existing domain name, it's easier to do, the domain name reflects who we are and web searches will find us easier.
2. For hosting, Fellini is the current web host provider decent? If you think they are decent, it might be prudent to keep with the current web host since they know how to maintain us. What is the current cost of hosting this site?
3. I like to preserve as much old content as possible but El Caz videos can be removed so I appreciate the cleanup.
4. Can Fellini give me and Marta a overview "handover" process of maintaining the site? Such as the usual maintenance work, backup procedures, how to resolve situations that has occurred with some frequency in the past? Any DBA SQL work that is required for the forum. Any documentation will be great.
5. I don't know how much MySQL and DBA stuff is required but if Fellini has any info/documentation on the table structure such as important table names, table joins, fields, queries used that'll be much appreciated as well.

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Announcements & Introductions / Re: The time has come...

« Last post by MartAnimE on March 01, 2023, 09:20:50 PM »

The Wiki and Gallery have been broken for a long time, but all the content is in the MySQL tables and on the filesystem (which I can zip or tar for you to SFTP).  I'll probably delete the El Cazador episode videos (if I haven't already, I had a storage warning a few years back and may have cleared them out at the time).  There's about 12GB total so there's likely some redundant cruft out there to clean up.

I don't need the El Cazador episodes, but please email me a link to download the zip file, thanks!

So...  Where do you want to host it?

How does this work? Do I need to buy a new domain name and then we transfer everything that's here over there?

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Bee Train Role Playing Game / Re: MAZE

« Last post by Kapenguin on March 01, 2023, 12:41:38 PM »

[Mimiru]

The spider has amazing reflexes, before you can hit its eyes it strikes your hand with a powerful blow. Your sword goes flying outside your reach.
You are disarmed and the spider stands between you and your weapon. Your hand hurts terribly, your fingers might be broken, but you still have your other hand.

"AGH!" I grasped my hand in pain. I looked to my sword sitting behind the spider. I know I can summon it immediately to me, but I'll be at a disadvantage with only my weaker hand. I glance over to Tsukasa trying to get free of the spider webs. He won't stand a chance if I can't defeat this thing.

I shake off my hesitation and summon the sword, grasping it with my left hand. It's cumbersome and unfamiliar, but I quickly get a firm hold and rush towards the spider. I wind up and swing at the monster with all my might.

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Announcements & Introductions / Re: The time has come...

« Last post by Fellini 8.5 on March 01, 2023, 09:00:29 AM »

Sorry for disappearing again, winter hibernation has a way of making time pass quickly...

The webhost just did an automated update to the PHP backend that temporarily broke the site.  I was able to roll that back a little bit to an in-between version and it's working for now, but they're saying that at some point, they're going to start charging extra for "insecure" older PHP sites.  So, even more timely.

The Wiki and Gallery have been broken for a long time, but all the content is in the MySQL tables and on the filesystem (which I can zip or tar for you to SFTP).  I'll probably delete the El Cazador episode videos (if I haven't already, I had a storage warning a few years back and may have cleared them out at the time).  There's about 12GB total so there's likely some redundant cruft out there to clean up.

Apparently I don't get any opportunities for discounted referrals any more.  A little credit for referrals, but nothing I can pass on.  As I'm figuring on moving the rest elsewhere, then it's not worth that either.

Looking to see if there's any option for just turning over the account, but it doesn't look like it.  Only options for transferring the domain and closing the account.

So...  Where do you want to host it?  All-in you're looking at most 15GB (the database is only 201MB) and 1 email address (the soldats admin account).  PHP 8.0 is working for now. ~2GB in data transfer per month, mostly spiders it looks like, and those can be added to the filter. 

I've scheduled a full backup and we can arrange a transfer at any time.  If you want to just take that backup and experiment for a while, that's fine.  I'll let you know when it's done and where to get it.

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Bee Train Role Playing Game / Re: MAZE

« Last post by Pulsen on February 28, 2023, 01:23:12 PM »

As I struggle to get to my feet I pick up the keys. Glancing at the unconscious body of Doon knowing he would be useless in this fight. My greatest fear has now happened: Margaret has been taken away from me. I will fight this fear and bring Margaret home.

I tear the sleeves off my pajama top and use them to bind my fists and wrists. Time for some dope monk shit as I rush towards Margaret's door.
 

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Bee Train Role Playing Game / Re: MAZE

« Last post by MartAnimE on February 28, 2023, 05:35:32 AM »

[Elenore]

The other Elenore raises an eyebrow. You got her attention. She looks to your side, and her gaze locks on Margaret. "Miss Margaret!?"
"E-Elenore!?", Margaret stutters in shock, she can suddenly see the entity. She's taken aback by how much the other Elenore looks like you.
The entity quickly discards Doon, tossing him unto the wall at the end of the hallway. He gets the air knocked out of him, but he should be fine.
She withdraws her tentacle, turning her arm back into a normal human arm. In the blink of an eye, she appears to teleport right in front of Margaret.

Margaret is startled and stumbles back, almost falling. The other Elenore quickly throws her arm around Margaret's shoulders, preventing her from falling.
"I'm sorry.", she addresses Margaret softly, "I didn't mean to scare you.", she sees the blood stains on Margaret's shirt and this alarms her greatly.
"Are you hurt?", she asks in a very concerned tone. "I-I was, but I'm ok now.", Margaret instinctively answers truthfully, unsure of what to say.
"That's right!", Doon chimes in from afar, "I'm the one who saved her! You should thank me!", he shouts, hoping to gain the entity's favour.

"Quiet, you fool!", the other Elenore materializes a frying pan and throws it at Doon's face with deadly accuracy, knocking him down instantly.
He doesn't seem to be fatally injured, but will probably remain unconscious for a while. The frying pan disappears and the entity focuses back on Margaret.
You can't help but feel slightly tense and nervous at their interaction, but the entity seems to handle Margaret very gently and carefully, just like you would yourself.
You have no reason to believe that she could hurt Margaret. She looks at you rather angrily though. "You were supposed to protect her! How could you let this happen?"

You can sense her hostility growing and prepare yourself for a physical confrontation but, before the entity can come any closer, Margaret steps in between the two of you.
"No! Stop! Please, don't hurt Elenore! Don't hurt Mr Carrossea again!", Margaret pleads, her voice almost breaking. The entity stops, her expression softens immediately.
"We got the keys!", Margaret holds the chain around her neck, "Can you let us go?", she pleads yet again. The other Elenore approaches Margaret, inspecting the tags.
"You are correct.", the entity smiles, "You have the right keys.", she caresses Margaret's face affectionately, "You worked so hard, sweetie. You must be very tired."

Margaret nods and smiles nervously. She's uncomfortable with the entity's familiarity towards her, even if she looks like you, but her appeal seems to have worked.
Just when it looked like everything was going well, the entity suddenly strikes a pressure point on Margaret's neck, instantly rendering her unconscious.
"Sleep well, my dear.", the other Elenore whispers creepily, wrapping her arm, now morphed into a tentacle again, around an unconscious Margaret.
The other Elenore has tricked you both. You are furious. Before you can attack, the entity delivers a powerful blow with her other tentacle.

You are violently thrown into the wall behind you. Just like Doon before, you get the air knocked out of you. You struggle to stay awake, let alone get back on your feet.
"You and the pervert can leave.", she carefully removes the chain off of Margaret and tosses it in your direction, "It was Miss Margaret's personal request."
"The exit is that way.", she nods in the opposite direction of the hallway where Doon lies. Could it be true? You wonder if this too is a trick. "Farewell!"
You watch helplessly as the creature turns around and quickly disappears down the hallway where you came from, taking Margaret with her.

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MADLAX / Re: Carrossea Doon pick up lines

« Last post by noirlax on February 27, 2023, 10:25:44 PM »

Look at my hoarse Gift with your mouth?

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