Hirru

I kept my blade pointed at the little guy as it inched forward.  I meant what I said when the one on my head was the only one allowed on right now.  If anymore were to ride on top of me, my strength would fail me.  I don't think that I have that kind of build, anyway as I'm mostly a mix build of STR and AGI.  That's what people kept telling me from when we talked about stats.

The Rakkun came closer to me and I had to make my demands known to it.  My blade raised slightly for it to run underneath, before the blade was brought right back down.  The Rakkun scurried back away from me and stared at me.  The one on my head poked my forehead with its paw.

"Squeak squeak!"

"I don't know what you said, but it sounded like you're about ready to get thrown off."

It buried itself in my hat after I said that.

"I thought so."

[ID = 27397][BD = 9[MD  2-2= 0]

[Hirru = 24/25]
[Rakkun = 4/13][On head]

[Rakkun = 9/13]
[Mats = 1]

Hirru nodded his agreement before heading out the door onto his next adventure.  As he walked out, the sun slightly blinded his view before letting him adjust to the new day.  The wind blew towards the east towards Tolbana.  He guessed that he was heading there next when a thought popped in his head.  Everyone was working hard in their own right, and lived their own ways.  They did as they pleased, while under the constant stress of this world.  He couldn't help but let a small phrase leave his lips.

"One does not simply..."

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Summary

Hirru - 150 (-50 for RP purpose) Col + 1 SP

Vasth - 200 Col + 1 SP

Hirru, looking like a green haired Davy Crockett, sighed with relief when the young woman didn't stab him with the pointy end of her sword.  He was also grateful that she would show him some of the better spots around the floor.  Hopefully, there was something that he could fight that would give him something good.

[ID: 27394]
[BD: 10] 3+2=5
[MD: 5-2=3]

Sure enough, before they got anywhere, a <<Bear>> appeared before them.  He could feel the tension as this beast was something else.  Bigger than a wolf, and much fluffier.  Though, not as fluffy as those <<Rakkuns>>, and much more aggressive.  

"Excuse me miss, I just saw a good one."

Without really thinking, he bowed again to the girl and activated a <<Sonic Leap>> at the beast.  Hirru ran forward with his sword glowing at his shoulder.  The system would then have him jump in the air and slash downwards onto the beast as he landed.  The bear having been aggroed by Hirru, would target him and try to attack him, but the swipe of its claw was slow, and he was easily able to back off.

[Hirru HP = 27/27]

[Bear HP = 10/15]

Walking throught the forest, I had to keep my focus away from the Rakkun that was now sitting in the Kun Fur Hat.  As soon as I was about to call it quits, another Rakkun appeared.  I sighed as I stared at it.

"A friend of yours?"

The Rakkun on my head moved a bit, and the other Rakkun waved at it, making me think that they were waving at each other.  The other Rakkun slowly inched closer.  I instantly pointed my blade at it, making it step back a bit.

"Oh no!  The seat is already occupied!"

[ID = 27388][BD = 2][MD  5-2= 3]

[Hirru = 24/25]
[Rakkun = 4/13]

[Rakkun = 13/13]
[Mats = 1]

It was at that thought that Hirru's smile left him.  Almost everyone here was loving their life here, other than their real lives out there.  It was another thing that he envied, as they could distinguish the two and make the better choice.  Even though they were stuck in this death game, they could find a better sense of being here than their actual selves.  Their memories would remind them of the hardships out there, making them prefer this life.

Hirru couldn't have that solace.

He was doomed to know only this world and the feelings that this place gives.  Though they could all be good and bad, most of the population of this world was suffering, but he didn't know why.  He would never know, as far as he knew, since his memories of the past were vague at best.  

"Yeah.. I guess you're right."

Hirru said as he looked out the window to see that the sun was peaking out from the clouds on the horizon.  It looked like a great being of wonder, like a magnificent father.  A being that was always there when you needed it.  A small grin crept onto his face.

"Anyway, I've had a blast, but I have to get going."

He blurted out as he stood up to stretch.  It was a new day, and time was wasting.  Hirru had to go out hunting to make up for the Col that he spent today.  Opening his menu, he re-equipped his blade, wolf pelt armor, and kun fur hat.  To Vasth, he would look like a regular Davy Crockett from his outfit.  He would then go though his friends list to add Vasth to his list.  A notification would pop up in front of Vasth soon after.

"The life of a monster hunter is never easy, but it pays for my food.  If you ever need materials for your profession; I'm for hire."

[ID: 27383]
[BD: 5] 
[MD: 10] Crit! 2+2=4 DMG

Hirru watched as his commands were followed more thoroughly.  He had to think more clearly on his teammates and the mob.  Everything was its own entity and would do things that he couldn't predict.  Sweeping that aside, he ran towards the other Kobold ready to slash at it, but it saw me coming and jumped forward to deliver a strike towards Xion.  It would somehow get past his guard and focus a solid blow that chipped his health.

Having none of that, Hirru backed into position and called out.

"Everyone, focus attacking the kobold.  Keep spacing between yourselves so we don't cut each other!"

[Xion HP = 34/38][Hate - 9]
[Mack HP = 21/21][Hate - 3]
[Beore HP = 16/16][Hate - 2]
[Hirru HP = 25/25][Hate - 2]

[Kobold HP = 17/20][Target - Xion]

Total Loot
Col - 100
Mats - 1
Items - None

Sure enough, to answer my deepest wishes, another log came hurtling at me.  If it wasn't for the fact that I didn't want to be hit, I would have embraced the thorn covered log with my face, but I instead moved out of the way of its trajectory.  As I moved out of the way, the Rakkun took this time to scurry up my leg and onto my shoulder.

"Fine!  Only if you can tell me where this stupid fox is!"

"Squea?"

"No, I guess not, huh."

[ID = 27336][BD = 5][MD 7-2=5 ]

[Hirru = 24/25]
[Rakkun = 4/13]
[Mats = 1]

Hirru listened to the young man beside him as he explained his views and wants.  He was quite wise to keep what little time we have in this world as precious as possible.  Everything in this world held something positive for someone, they just needed to find it.  Hirru was no different in that manner.  There were things that he kept precious in here.  The friends that he met; the experiences gained; and most of all, the memories.

"So that's why you became one with the Rakkuns.  You want to experience everything that this world has for you right.  Especially if it is dangerous to do so?"

Hirru found someone very quickly when he heard the sound of shattering which accompanied combat.  As he reached the area, he found a young woman having finished taking out a creature.  From her appearance, you would think that she was not a warrior, but SAO would surprise anyone with the appearance that leather armor could take.  He tugged at his Kun Fur Hat and waved back with the other hand.  Hirru wasn't shy, he was just on his way to get more materials for whatever he needed, and didn't have any conversational material at that time.

That didn't matter as he was completely lost on this floor, as he hadn't been here for very long.  Before he knew it, Hirru was approaching the woman.  He had stopped a few feet away to keep distance from any unsuspected blade to the face, and gave a small bow.

"Good day, miss!  I was just wondering if you knew of any good spots for strong beasts?  I'm looking for parts, and the folks in town pointed me near here."

Though fighting low leveled creatures and searching through the undergrowth were simple and safe ways to get mats, there was only one sure fire way: Strong Mobs.

I listened for anything to tell me what is going on.  Why they wanted to make me suffer?  Why this world wanted to make me a sadistic critter killer.  I quickly shook that last one off.

"I am not sadistic...am I?"

"Squeak."

"Thank you Rakkun, you are quite helpful."

By the gods and goddesses above, I was talking to a Rakkun.  I have finally fallen off the deep end of the mind game pool.  If I hadn't cracked before, I had now.  I needed to end this somehow, or not.  Who knows if this was really in my head, or I was really getting f**ked with.

[ID = 27334][BD = 2][MD  5-2= 3]

[Hirru = 24/25]
[Rakkun = 4/13]
[Mats = 1]

Hirru found himself in the woodlands of the second floor on the search for those elusive materials that would help him in the future.  It was funny to him that these materials, or mats for short, were almost as valued as Col.  Maybe, even more so as people used them for crafting everything from swords and shields, to the potions that we drink.  These people would swarm you if you had enough materials for what they needed, and could usually barter with them for the right goods.

He thought about going into some kind of profession, but nothing ever piqued his interest.  Blacksmiths were everywhere; Tailors were few and far between, but hardly anyone uses the light armor skill.  Artisans were glorified jewelers, and he wanted none of that.  Alchemists would be a good one to go for, but he wasn't really sure about it.  He also heard rumors about potion misuse, so he avoided that topic.  Cooking was not his forte, as he was quite impatient; and Performer sounded silly.  Then there was Fisher, which, like cooking, he didn't have the patience for.  Lastly, Merchant was the closest thing that he considered as that was true money coming in and out.  Items for anyone, but the system didn't use mats for much, and would require the purchase of all shop items.

Hirru stood there as he looked around the area, trying to find something that would pique his interest.  An item!  A mob!  A person!  Anything to get his mind away from getting a job.

(I swear if this rock turns into a golem...)

Hirru sighed deeply when the other warrior got up and killed the creature in such a flourish, you would think that this guy was either a high level player, or just some weirdo that loved doing flips and such.  Then, as if all of that wasn't any of his business, the victor simply walked away towards better things.  If it wasn't for the fact that Hirru was about to do the same thing, minus the interference, he would have kept going too.  He was, unfortunately caught by tall individual that had his quarry stolen.  After introducing himself as Grave, Hirru gave his own as he had to look up to look at his face.

"Likewise, I'm Hirru.  What was that all about?  Do you know that guy?"

I was getting tired of this game that we were playing.  After a long while of staring at this Rakkun, I seriously don't think that it wants to hurt me, but every so often the trap seems to come from interaction with the critter.  Maybe, whatever is causing this was having fun toying with me in the shadows.  It was having a grand ole time, at my expense.  I was having none of that, and shouted out to the forest,

"Is this a game to you?"

"Squeak?"

"Not you, Rakkun!"

[ID = 27318][BD = 2][MD 4-2= 2]

[Hirru = 24/25]
[Rakkun = 4/13]
[Mats = 1]

(That's fine)

As Hirru decided to take a quick nap, the guy beside him asked what he wanted.  A fairly vague question to ask, but a fair response to his own statement.  Keeping his eyes open towards the ceiling, he could think of many things.  He turned his head towards the other before speaking,

"Well, there is the common goal that everyone wants.  To reach the 100th floor; to clear this game, as they say."

Hirru began to think about how things were now.  Everyone coming out of their shells lately.  Many have died, but even more were still pulling themselves out of the fear and sadness, and facing the danger head on.  Those chosen few were apart of the great pilgrimage to obtain freedom for the masses.  

Unfortunately, they were also adding to the numbers.  It was a sad truth to be sure.  Out of the 10,000 that were trapped, 2000 and more have died already.  The deaths slowed down after the front-lines started clearing the floors, but  people were still dying.  Some by accident, others murdered, and even more mysteriously disappear over night.

Hirru's face grew saddened by that fact.  Sitting up once more, he stared off into the distance.

"Though, to call that a 'want', would be a disgrace to the ones that have already passed.. No, that is a NEED of all of us here."

Laying back down, he sighed deeply.  He didn't want to rant, but his mind wanted to get it out.  Calming down a bit, he continued on to say,

"Anyway, I would have to say that I want to find myself.  What I really am to myself, this world, and to everyone else."

Hirru soaked up everything that Vasth just spilled out.  His listening was never a problem for what he could remember.  He liked to listen to peoples stories, but really envied them.  He wanted to cherish his own memories, but they seemed like the times of yore.  All recollections have been scattered to the winds of time.  

When Vasth looked on towards Hirru while he mentioned the current love of his life, he had to shrug.

"Probably not, I've only met one or two women since I got out of the Town of Beginnings.  I haven't really been thinking about that much recently.  More thought towards unlocking the mind than to unlock the heart, you know."

As I wasn't really having any of trickery, I did not want to have an image of myself being a killer of cute animals.  Though, the kun hat and wolf vest kind of defeats that purpose.  I kept my eye on the little critter before I noticed my health rise from my battle healing skill.  If it wasn't for that, I would probably have a hard time.  Though, by now, these traps have been doing barely anything to him.

"Come on you blue-furred cupid winged canine!  I'm not having any of your Kun distractions!"

[ID = 27312][BD = 2][MD  3-2= 1]
[CD = 10] +1 HP

[Hirru = 24/25]
[Rakkun = 4/13]
[Mats = 1]

[ID: 27298]
[BD: 10] Hit + 2 = 5 DMG + 2 Bleed from Mack
[MD: 2] Miss

Hirru watched as Xion had to disagree with those orders and went into another howl.  Technically speaking that would have done the same as he was asking for, but now the Kobold would be able to attack if neither Beoreson or himself could hit.  At that point, there was wasn't any reason to have Mack hold his attack.  Technically, he would have probably killed it, if Xion had attacked.  Then to make matters worse, Beore's attack was deflected.  

It was at that point that Hirru had to evaluate himself on a leadership level.  Was he really leading them, or just barking orders in random fashion?  He shook those thoughts out of his mind as he ran around the right side and activated sword skill <<Sonic Leap>>.  Blade glowed, and Hirru hurtled towards the Kobold before leaping in the air to land a downward strike.  He quickly jumped back before anything else could happen.

Having had most of its health drained, it forgone its attack to pull out a little white horn.  A sound akin to the <<Call to Arms>> that a performer would be able to create.  Hirru didn't have to wonder long about what that meant as another Kobold spawned several feet away.

"This wasn't in the manual!  Xion! One more Howl to grab the attention of the other one."

Hirru looked towards Mack and Beoreson.

"Mack!  Focus your attack towards the first Kobold!  Beoreson, attack the first kobold only if Mack misses.  If he does kill it, focus your attack towards the second one."

[Xion HP = 38/38][Hate - 6]
[Mack HP = 21/21][Hate - 2]
[Beore HP = 16/16]
[Hirru HP = 25/25]

[Kobold HP = 5/20][12-5-2 BLEED= 5][Target - Xion]
[Kobold HP = 20/20][Target - None]

Hirru had to shrug to the warrior that didn't need his help.  He walked away from them a bit before seeing another person.  This one actually seemed like a stronger person, if it wasn't for the fact that Hirru didn't really know this person, he would have stayed clear of him.  Then again, his curious nature got the better of him as his walk leaned towards the stranger.  It wasn't until he was pretty close that Hirru would say anything.  Looking from the fight and back, Hirru grinned,

"I guess this is a show now?"

As if by clockwork, the Rakkun tried again to get my attention.  I leaned in slightly before leaning back thinking that something would be hurtling my way.  Nothing happened.

"Hmm, I guess it only happens when I'm fully engrossed in whatever you're doing, huh."

Saying that made its head cock to the side before inching towards me again.  A good golf swing of the blade knocked it back a few paces.  This was becoming a little sadistic on my part, and I didn't really like it.

[ID = 27274][BD = 8][MD  4-2= 2]

[Hirru = 23/25]
[Rakkun = 4/13]
[Mats = 1]

I kept my eyes on the enemy as it edged closer to me.  The Rakkun stopped where it was before it held out its paw in a show of apology.  I don't know what this thing wants, but it couldn't be good.  As I reached my off hand towards it, an inkling of danger crept through me and I pulled my arm back.  I wasn't fast enough as another tree trunk slammed into my free hand causing damage plus thorned damage.  Was everything thorned?

The Rakkun looked at me before running up and stealing a snuggle.  I simply batted it away with my sword.  I was having none of that right now.

[ID = 27246][BD = 8][MD  9-2= 7]

[Hirru = 23/25]
[Rakkun = 7/13]
[Mats = 1]

Hello there!

Let me kick this off and say, I agree with most of what you're saying here.  In my RP with Starrine, I try to teach her the fundamentals of the system, but since I was technically a level 11 teaching a level 1 to fight a boar with 3 HP, she didn't get the loot.  Though, in hindsight, I could have just taught her everything in a PM, but that doesn't work for everyone.  People like to learn by experience, but the loot system is trickier.  

You have to either have a weak enemy that gives nothing back and hope that you get a 15 LD for non-combat loot, or a lootable beast that could one hit a new character.

Now, there is one thing that I would like to say about that: scaling!  As far as I've seen, most mobs that I've seen people create, they actually don't scale them to the health.  I've seen mobs that are scaled to the highest character, but the mob is maybe only doing +1 DMG more than it usually does, or they don't scale it at all.  I know I've done it in a thread or two, and can understand why.  If I tried that while RPing with someone, or soloing, Cardinal/Diceroller would kill them/me.

I'm getting off topic...

Anyway, the HP rules do seem like they could have a rewrite, but there are already too many loopholes through them.

@Starrine  Thank you....Add 1 mat to your pack.

Even more so now, than ever.  I could feel the natural instincts of an animal from the fragments of armor that I have obtained.  Nothing seemed to be coming at me, so I decided to search for it.  There was a fox out there that was going to have a big problem once I found it.  If I find it, that is.

As I rounded another tree, I was jump at by another Rakkun.  These guys must love me, if they keep coming at me like this.  I moved out of the way of the beast while driving my blade along where I stood.  It caught the kun along its side as it continued its decent towards the ground.  It landed quite well and faced me with the cute little face that only a cold hearted person wouldn't love.

Unfortunately, I was having none of that!

[ID = 27241][BD = 6][MD  5-2= 3]

[Hirru = 25/25]
[Rakkun = 10/13]
[Mats = 1]

Hirru couldn't help a hearty laugh to escape for that comeback.  He hasn't really met anyone with a sense of humor towards something that would normally kill someone.  Though, it seemed short lived as the guy regained his composure into something akin to a few others out here.  Hirru sighed at the second answer that he got.

"Well, to each their own.  I think that this floor is pretty good once you're not being attacked left and right."

Sitting back down in the grass, the small glimpse of sunlight that would ever grace their view was at its peak from this floor.  Wondering what the sun would be like on the other floors, his back found the grass again.

"All you really have to do is find the thing that you really want in this world, and you will find it.  Eventually, you will."

"Don't worry about it!"

Hirru said as the guy in front of him brushed himself off.  It was kind of strange for someone to climb up a tree, especially in this world where anything could easily get you killed.  Well, almost everything could, but he hasn't really seen or heard of anyone dying to a potato yet.  Hopefully, that never happens.

"So, what made you want to relive the life of a baby bird, cause that's what it looked like."

Hirru chuckled at that.  He quickly waved his hand in a joking manner.

"I'm kidding, anyway, what were you doing in the tree?"

((I don't see why.  There isn't a real problem, unless you've been here a while.  Besides it's a rock, unless you wanna make it an enemy, but that's kinda weird))

Hirru found himself looking at the weirdest sight.  Not the NPC getting attacked by a monster, that was getting to be a normal site actually.  The actually weird part was a player that had started a fight with it.  Again, this isn't a weird thing, and shouldn't really surprise him.  It was the fact that this was the first thing that he truly found interesting on this floor other than the landscape.  Other than that, this place was rather.. dull.  Hirru was on his way to continue to the 2nd floor dungeon when he found this scene.

Stopping to watch, the player had missed his mark and was hit by the creature called, Baby Ent.  Hirru stood there and spoke up,

"You need any help there?"

((Also, image for lulz))