Dazia

Vigilon managed to strike the Dark Elf at last, but she seemed to recover just before Raze's attack. "Alright then, swordsman." The Dark Elf said with a scowl, looking at Vigilon. "My turn." The Dark Elf rushed for the attack, but missed by an inch. "She's evasive, but she seems to have a 50-50 hit chance herself..." Dazia readied herself, since now there was definitely more attention on two other players, and rushed forward to attack. She thrust her blade in the Dark Elf's side. "The time to strike is now, I suppose." She muttered under her breath. The Dark Elf was definitely angered at the fact that the fight was going from no result from either side, slowly over to victory for the players. Dazia considered herself ready to continue in this fight, as long as other players continued to successfully strike her. "She'll be dead before she knows it, at this rate."

ID# 87965 Mob: 4-1=3(miss)

ID# 87966 BD: 8(Hit)

@Vigilon @Raze @Aster

[1] Vigilon: HP 180/180, EP 15/20
Raze: HP 180/180, EP 10/18
[1] Aster: HP 340/340, EP 34/34
[1] Dazia: HP 20/20, EP 0/2

            Enemies:
Dark Elf: HP 70/90

So, from what I believe you are saying, NPCs can be added to fluff up threads and such, but cannot have anything to do with combat/stats/dice unless it is a duel, right?

So from what Dazia was hearing, she was going to lure out valuable mobs. Sounded pretty simple, but if they could fight back, Dazia would definitely need some help. If she was the only player in sight, these mobs might come out, then she could "chase" the mobs, misleading them to their demise... "A clever strategy to set up a trap, or ambush. Either way, as long as I'm not in as much risk as I think I am in right now, I should be good..." She thought about this for a minute or more, then said, "I trust you enough to say I'm up for it, although, if these mobs are like most, they may just attack me instead...So, do they fight back, or do I not have to worry about what the best way to go about this would be?" Such details would be required at the current moment, since she was low level, of course.

@Aereth @Domarus

Aereth seemed to agree with what Dazia said, adding that the path didn't exactly matter, as long as survival was achieved. He then explained how most starting players try to be a hero early on, either getting themselves killed or given a rude awakening of a sort. "If you mean reckless, I can see that..." She muttered. She recalled that time  the other day when she and three other players were out to kill a Dark Elf on floor 3. One player in particular, Vigilon, seemed to be a wannabe hero at the moment, and when the Dark Elf appeared, his first few attempts to hit the creature were all dodged, and there wasn't a single scratch on the Dark Elf for the beginning of the fight. The two players stopped to wait. Dazia didn't mind waiting, but she preferred to keep silent for now, for it would be best that she didn't accidentally grab the attention of monsters, who might be aggressive. A player drew near, wearing intimidating heavy armor, and with a metallic voice, introduced himself as Domarus. "And my name is Dazia." So this was the player they were waiting for. What would happen next was still a mystery, and Dazia remained wary as of the moment.

@Aereth @Domarus

Dazia watched, and shook her head when the sword wielders failed to leave a scratch yet again. "So much for brave swordsmen." The Dark Elf scoffed at Vigilon's attempt, and swept one of her legs against his to knock him over. "Absolutely pathetic. You call yourself a swordsman, don't you? Pitiful fool..." The Dark Elf easily evaded Raze's next attack. "Oh, now, this is just too easy... I could get you both and neither you wouldn't be able to land a scratch on me... Perhaps I could go for a different target..." She smiled in a sinister manner at Aster and Dazia. Aster struck the Dark Elf from behind after the first hit missed, paralyzing her. "Agh! Y-you..." Aster had definitely got her attention. Dazia had to do something... She tried to thrust for the Dark Elf, but the creature fell to the ground as Dazia rushed for her. She kept going and crashed, but that wasn't going to stop her. "Figures, but this mishap won't stop me..." Dazia was sick of the Dark Elf's unusual luck, but eventually she will fall.

@Vigilon @Raze @Aster

ID# 87826 BD: 1(Critical miss)

15 Light Points have been added to Dazia's Journal

Vigilon: HP 180/180, EP 16/20
Raze: HP 180/180, EP 12/18
[1] Aster: HP 340/340, EP 34/34
Dazia: HP 20/20, EP 0/2

            Enemies:
Dark Elf: HP 89/90 [Paralyzed]

OOC: I added the Hate for you, Aster, I hope you don't mind.

So I have heard of certain NPC players. Is it possible to have one fight alongside you in a Solo Party thread? I'm assuming there are limitations that apply, but is there anything else I should know about as well?

Dazia watched as the Dark Elf effortlessly dodged Raze's and Vigilon's attacks, and she knew it was the elf's turn to make a move. Dazia jumped out of the way when The Dark Elf rushed for her, the knife in view. Apparently the Elf assumed Dazia would just stand there, and since she jumped when she tried to stab Dazia, she crashed on the ground instead. "Did you think I was the cliché weakling?" "You're weak, but I didn't expect that. Nonetheless..." So what? If someone else got the Elf's attention, Dazia would be the least of her priorities. Victory was guaranteed, but it would either take a while or no time at all depending on her allies' accuracy, which would hopefully have improved by now, and Dazia had seen that this Dark Elf seemed the slippery kind, waiting for the opportunity to quickly dodge the attack, and then do so.

ID# 87696 MOB: 2(Critical miss)

@Vigilon @Raze @Aster

-Dazia takes no action-

Vigilon: HP 180/180, EP 18/20
Raze: HP 180/180, EP 16/18
Aster: HP 340/340, EP 34/34
Dazia: HP 20/20, EP 2/2

            Enemies:
Dark Elf: HP 90/90

Now Dazia waited for the opportunity, as the boar got back up, and started up the hill. Dazia waited, and the hill was steep. The boar disappeared from view due to starting up the hill from the bottom, and Dazia listened for advancing footsteps. What she didn't know was that it was turning to go up the side of the hill, eventually reaching and charging at her from behind. "Agh! Hmph, you'll pay for that!" She kicked it on the side to reveal it's underside, and then she stabbed it in the heart, killing it. As the boar shattered, Dazia saw the loot menu appear, showing that she received 30 Col and two materials for killing the boar. "That'll teach you." And she continued on her way to a place where she could gather materials without a problem, hopefully not encountering anything else on the way. "Hopefully there shouldn't be anything else..."

ID# 87676 Mob: 10(Hyper Critical, +2 DMG)

ID# 87677 BD: 10(Hyper Critical, +2 DMG)

[4] Dazia: HP 15/20, EP 1/2

            Enemies:

Boar: HP 0/10

ID# 87678 LD: 12, CD: 9(Looted 2 T1 Mats and 30 Col)

Dazia needed to strike the boar at the right moment, but first, she decided to avoid it's next attack. The Boar charged in what was now a predictable charge. Dazia jumped out of the way just like before, and swung her blade at it's side, the force of the impact knocking it over and causing it to roll down the hill. The boar was really pissed now, but it didn't change the fact that it was either unlucky, reckless, arrogant or pathetic. Could have been all the above. "You're so weak, I could laugh about it right now." She didn't mean to get all cocky, but perhaps taunting it into a reckless rage might ensure her victory. "Come at me, if you can!" "I just need to avoid it once more, and soon I'll kill it with ease. Won't even know what hit it, if not regret it's rash, stupid decision."

ID# 87674 Mob: 2(Critical miss)

ID# 87675 BD: 6+1=7(Hit)

[2] Dazia: HP 20/20, EP 1/2

            Enemies:

Boar: HP 2/10

"If I'm ever going to find who I must be, I need to start somewhere...but exactly where?" Dazia's thoughts were interrupted by the sound of advancing footsteps. She turned around to see a boar charging for her. "Why now?" Dazia jumped out of the way, and when the boar missed her, she thrust her blade in it's side, at which it squealed in pain. "I don't have time for this, so I'll make it quick." She was hoping to avoid combat, but it came for her anyway. As if this wasn't more than she could handle. "I guess there's just an aggressive mob here and there, but I can't keep going like this. I need to stay away from aggressive mobs if I'm going to live through this day." The boar's HP wasn't down to the yellow just yet, but it would only take two more hits to kill it.

ID# 87672 Mob: 3(Miss)

ID# 87673 BD: 8+1=9(Hit)

[1] Dazia: HP 20/20, EP 1/2

            Enemies:

Boar: HP 6/10, 3 DMG

Dazia was in need of more training, and she needed to deal with being alone this time. She decided that gathering would be the first thing to do, and she would avoid combat if possible, due to her low level. "So, I need to find the best way to survive, but to do that, I'll need to find which fits me better. There are two major things that have the potential to keep me alive: The Light, and The Darkness. I could go with either one, so I think I'd be better off with whichever one's better. However, that remains to be seen. Guess I have to go out there and get involved in this forsaken game if I'm ever going to live, let alone find my identity in this game..." One day, she might be able to figure it out, but she had to grow stronger first, if she was to do just that... Thinking out loud for a bit, she eventually said to herself, "It's settled, then. The only way for me to find my identity in SAO is to move forward and do something for once."

Dazia's thoughts were interrupted by a voice. She looked and saw the man who appeared to be a tank. "I'm out here to gather materials. I was thinking about which profession I was going to take just now." She was soon approached by the man she noticed back at the beach event, followed by a maid. Now having a closer look at this person, she recognized him as the one who had dealt with bothersome bullies back in the real world. "I honestly didn't expect you to be in this game." She tried to remember those who spoke of him during those days. "Harken, was it? I remember that you dealt with that bothersome bunch." Then Vigilon came over, asking how the players were doing. "Gathering materials, and going for a profession. In other words, I'm doing the quest <<Earning A Living>>." She saw a gemstone on the ground, and placed it in her inventory.

ID# 87581 LD: 18(+1 Mat)

@Winik @Domarus @Vigilon

The journey to the Forest of Wavering Mists wasn't as long as expected, and nearby monsters didn't seem to be interested in taking on this party of four. "Seeing that the combined  base damage of all players, including myself, is 14. Including sword arts, that must be... about 32." Well, that must mean a rough battle for any mobs that even dare to challenge them, since if they were to all attack it at once, it would shatter before it could regret the decision. She let Vigilon and Raze walk in front of her, so that any attacks would be more likely to bounce off the players with mitigation, rather than put her in danger. A short burst of a breeze passed by while the party was walking in the forest, and Dazia stopped, looked around. "Hang on a second." "I don't think we're alone." She drew he blade, looking around again, until she spotted a hooded figure on a sturdy branch. The figure jumped down and said, "Well, you know how to ruin a surprise attack..."

@Vigilon @Raze @Aster

[Spawned Dark Elf]

Dark Elf: HP 90/90, 9 DMG

After some time, Aereth broke the silence with a question. "Well, as I said before, I only wish to survive by any means necessary. But to destroy and conquer, or to protect and save, that question seems to be the key one, which I have yet to figure out... I have been thinking of trying to find a suitable Guild, but I haven't made a firm decision yet." To Dazia, it seemed that moments like this were rare and abnormal, and the silence was a little disturbing. Of course, if nighttime really was more dangerous than originally thought to be, the fact that she was out here was a mistake. For now, she decided to keep her current thoughts to herself, and maybe see where this would lead. She hoped it would be something worthwhile, and perhaps seeing all the aspects of a 24 hour interval might show her some things, both sides of the same coin, so to speak.

10 Dark Points have been added to Dazia's journal

@Aereth

Dazia was pretty much told that she currently had no reason to worry. Of course, that couldn't keep her from being mildly concerned at the least. She hesitantly sheathed her blade, and accepted the invite before she began walking towards the forest to follow this Aereth. She started off a little slow, but she quickened her pace a little, although she was still concerned enough to jump back and flee should there be any sudden movements, or even a possible trap... "This wasn't the only possible decision, but if I'm going to survive, I need to do what I must. I guess I'm in the ridiculous position where I'd pretty much train with anyone as long as I don't get myself killed... I can't be certain that this is the safest time to find an ally and train, but as long as it works..." Both her thoughts and suspicions were on her mind.

@Aereth

Dazia was leaving the safe zone again, but this time, she was narrowing down which profession she could take up, and gather the materials for it while she was out in the field. "There are several of them, and I'm certainly not going for blacksmith or tailor. Way too many of those, not good for business... I'm not the kind of player that has a thing for consumable recipes... I wouldn't sing for just anyone in a million years, I'm not the kind that likes to brew up something using pretty much anything of organic matter, I have little patience...that leaves two possibilities. Merchant or Artisan..." "I guess one of those would work, but which is rarer around this game?" She thought for a small moment, and decided to shoot for Artisan. She leaned against a tree, and she continued to think of possible scenarios for this small trip, and maybe some future ones too, to pass the time.

@Winik @Domarus @Vigilon

Dazia had thought about what she wanted her first useful armor look like. Assuming not all physics would apply, she should be fine. "I would like to order a custom piece of armor." "Right then, what will it be?" "Light armor, black, and, if possible, with a cloak." "Hm, I see what you're saying. I'll just see if I have the materials for it first." Griswold soon returned, saying, "I'm afraid we are out of the required material. Again. It's bad enough that most of the materials for this kind of thing are deep in the wilds or in possession of those vile dark elves, which Delilah has been quarreling with. I'm sure at least one of them has what we need. The four of you look capable enough, why don't you hunt one of them down and bring the materials here?" The quest accept notification appeared on Dazia's menu. She accepted, and as they walked out, Dazia asked, "Does anyone know what a dark elf looks like? It might help to know what we're looking for."

@Vigilon @Raze @Aster

When Wardege topped off his introduction with a bow, she was confused a little. "He's acting as if he's a servant. Is he one, or does he just like doing such things?" The girl then spoke of sparring. "A-a spar?! No, I couldn't last a second at my current level... I'm sure we're all equals in that, since stats have nothing to do with it." The girl then seemed upset over the fact that she was short. There were plenty of times when Dazia felt like the shortest one in the room, being only 5'1". Soon a girl nearby took a tumble, and the three players rushed her direction to see if she was alright. Did everyone care for and wish to meet, well, just anyone? Did they even consider whether or not the player is low or high leveled, or more importantly, whether they weren't a threat or not? Guess there was only one way to find out... Dazia decided to see if she was alright as well, which this player happened to be. While Dazia was approaching, she could only hear that her name was Kaya, and she seemed a little nervous. Then Kaya and Pixel began complimenting each other's apparel, and Dazia decided to wait until the subject of the conversation changed at least slightly.

10 Light Points were added to Dazia's journal(See journal for details)

@Vigilon @Wardege @Shadowpixel @Kaya

The awkward moment was the one thing that Dazia, maybe the other three players also, wanted to end. Thankfully, it did, when Vigilon decided to start the party. She accepted the invitation, and looked to the list of players that formed. Well, that was just about everyone. Sure, Dazia had no "Build" at the moment, and was only looking forward to skills that could help her out, but maybe some scout skills wouldn't hurt. Considering all this, this party of four could have easily been an equal build party, but all with different level and skills. "perhaps it's best for me to getting battle healing, maybe energist first, since either one would help me at these low levels. Regardless, I'm here to quest for some armor, weak or not, despite it'll be much better than what I have now..." "Yes, I think we should be on our way." Dazia started towards the destination, Griswold's armor smithy.

@Vigilon @Raze @Aster

Dazia accepted the cupcake from @Shadowpixel, and it was actually pretty sweet. It was obvious that food made by players was incredible, and food from NPCs... less than ideal at the very most. Of course, it looked like either the girl was at that age where she was a bundle of energy(Which the stats system could be assumed to ignore), or had eaten too many of these. However, Dazia couldn't blame the girl, these sweets were really good, and it also wasn't surprising that all of these players and familiars were raiding the table, it was almost like they hadn't seen any player made food until now, which was probably false. "Sorry if my presence ended up as a distraction from your original conversation. I'm Dazia. I heard that there was going to be a volleyball game, and I wouldn't mind joining." Dazia wanted to see what all these players were really made of, since stats, gear, and the like most likely didn't apply in such a situation. "I wonder if they're still something without all that power and gear..."

@Wardege @Vigilon

Dazia lowered her blade, but did not sheathe it. She knew she couldn't handle mobs alone at such a low level, but she never knew she would encounter a possible ally like this one. "My only goal is to survive. By any means necessary. If it means getting stronger, so be it. If it means I stay hidden from potential threats, so be it. I guess I'll join, but don't think I won't keep my distance." She was actually hoping for a possible ally to be around, since her current level was no doubt the riskiest. Not to mention when weak players join in fights, the best moment to do so was when the monster became fixated on the stronger players and the tanks, otherwise they ran an extreme risk of death. Therefore, she planned to wait for a possible ally, but she should have remembered that there are definitely players who wouldn't give a crap about others, and most likely kill. Was Aincrad truly a world where only the strong survived? Only time would have to tell, in Dazia's case...

@Aereth

Dazia was watching the the sky as the sun begin to sink below the hills, making the scene darker, as she was remembering the skills she planned to work with. "One handed Rapier, Battle Healing, Energist, Gatherer, Light Armor... I'm sure there may be more... But as long as I survive, I should be fine." She was going to look behind her when a voice broke the silence. She reacted, which was to say she got up as she turned and drew her rapier out of it's sheath, then saying, "And just who would be one of them? You?" Just by noticing the armor the other player had, she knew she'd just been, for once, rash, if not overly defensive. She backed up slightly, but her weapon was still drawn in case she had to cut and run, so to speak. "I assumed I could pull a little overtime, but I couldn't guarantee my safety If I was facing a pack of monsters rather than a single mob. Sure, I could have easily gathered, but I can't be certain I'd find anything in the night easily." She continued to keep her distance, ready to jump out of harm's way if need be.

@Aereth

At first, Dazia's emotions were colliding with themselves. "What were you thinking!?!? It's been a while since you've seen her, so how could you know that was her?" Then Vigilon asked why Dazia recognized the girl. But when the girl almost uttered Dazia's real name, it was pretty much confirmed. "Im-...Impossible...Why? How?" Then Raze gave her an invitation...to a party that hasn't even been formed yet... "Ah, w-we actually haven't formed a party yet..." "Why is everything seem to be happening at once? This moment is as awkward as it is, so hopefully nothing else but the quest happens....." Dazia had planned possible responses and choices for various scenarios. Fighting or fleeing, talking her way out of conversations she had nothing to do with, even some of the skills she sought to obtain and use, but nothing like this. Not at all. "It really has been a while, I guess... Aster."

@Vigilon @Raze @Aster

Dazia woke up one morning, ready to start a day where she might gather or train. Either way, she was leaving the safe zone, and she wasn't intending on falling, so she stayed close to the walls in case she needed to flee, and she decided that she would focus on gathering until someone who could help showed up. A new player's first mistake was always the same: soloing mobs. Dazia was determined to not make the same mistake. "It seems like a nice morning, but that could easily change... I don't know what profession I'll shoot for yet, and I don't believe I have a 'build' in mind. All I'm currently interested in is survival. Nothing more, nothing less." She took a small break and leaned against the wall, planning a few strategies in case a monster showed up, whether she had an ally or not. She wasn't rash, for the most part.

@Vigilon @Jomei @Pinball @Rusty @Ruby @Kasier @XxSulSus

OOC: Whoops, Sorry I almost forgot you, XxSulSus!

Sunset was arriving, and Dazia still had much to do. "Guess I'll be doing the same thing tonight as I was this afternoon. But I shouldn't do it alone. I'll have to find an ally or two first, then I can move on to gathering and minor combat...perhaps." She walked towards the starting city until she was a stone's throw from the outer side of the walls, then she decided to find a good place to wait. She sat down on the ground, watching the sky as the sun would soon disappear, the moon waiting to replace it, and a few clouds rolling in here and there. She began thinking about quests, and what was available, to pass the time, stopping for a moment to watch her back for a second or two before returning to her thoughts. Night hadn't fully approached, so Dazia couldn't guarantee that she wouldn't be found by anything that posed a threat to her. Sure, she had a Perfect quality Rapier, but that wouldn't save her from dangerous mobs.

@Domarus @Aereth