[SP/F6] Learning About Me <<Calming the Soul>>

[Alec 0]

Alec focused on his breathing as he sought the calm center. Soon enough he was there and he allowed the fight to unfold around him. He sought not to attack now merely to the Anger use itself up and waste itself beating against an object that flowed like water. The huge red and black pulsating beast of rage and anger three itself at the heavily muscled man and instead of standing solid the large man shifted and allowed the blow to glance off his heavy armor protection as his Battle Healing continued its work and psyched up the small bruise he had received from the glancing blow ad the large man shifted his stance as swung his razor sharp saw bladed shield around slicing deeply into the hulky form facing him opening yet another deep cut in its body that vented still more red and black pixels into the air. Yes this is how he should be fighting the large man thought as happiness began to slowly leak into his being warming him from the inside out.

 

Spoiler

 

Roll: 121145

BD: 

MD: 7+1=8 (Hit) 42-104=1 DMG (THN 36 DMG)

 

Alec - Lvl: 34

HP:  710/710 | EN:  66/68 | DMG: 8 | MIT: 104 | ACC: 0 | EVA: -1 | BH: 7 | THN: 36 | Stonewall: - 25% DoT | OOC Healing 40

 

ANGER - HP: 389/533 |DMG: 42 | MIT: 6

 

 

Edited August 8, 2019 by Alec

[Alec 0]

Alec fought to master his calm and focus as he thought about pleasant memories from home and here within the game. Slowly but surely he began to feel less empty as images and memories of his friends and family rushed in to fill the void. Alec used his time to attack to continue focusing on pleasant memories. The gigantic form of red and black pulsating colors had no such compunctions and swung it's massive fist in a haymaker punch that slammed into the large heavily muscled man. Thankfully once again Alec's heavy armor absorbed the punch and left behind only another minor bruise which his Battle Healing quickly washed away as it had never been there. "You need to fight back." The thought flooded into his mind. It was Gwen again. "Don't let it beat on you fight back but fight smart! Use your head!" Alec nodded in acknowledgement and flashed a smile at the large creature. "It's on now." The large man said happily as he brought his shield back up before him and loosened up his weapon arm ready to attack.

 

Spoiler

 

Roll: 121163

BD: 

MD: 9 (Crit +1) 42+1=43-104=1 DMG

 

Alec - Lvl: 34

HP:  710/710 | EN:  65/68 | DMG: 8 | MIT: 104 | ACC: 0 | EVA: -1 | BH: 7 | THN: 36 | Stonewall: - 25% DoT | OOC Healing 40

 

ANGER - HP: 425/533 |DMG: 42 | MIT: 6

 

 

Edited August 9, 2019 by Alec

[Alec 0]

Alec focused on fighting smart and using his head not losing his head. Alec tried to activate a Sword Art but the game refused to acknowledge his request so as he tried to swing at the huge red and black monstrosity he missed as he lashed out with his uncharged weapon. Alec took several derp breaths to calm himself and not get agitated over the failure and instead kept his focus in the Anger incarnation's incoming attack letting the oversized fist strike him on the reinforced heavy armor plates on his shoulders so that his armor could mitigate and disperse the damage leaving only a tiny bruise which his Battle Healing easily washed away leaving no trace of it behind. As the red and black Anger form retracted it's arm Alec dropped his shoulder and swung his razor sharp saw bladed shield up slicing a deep cut in the creatures oversized arm allowing red and pixels to escape from the open wound.

 

Spoiler

 

Roll: 121165

BD: 2 (Miss)

MD: 7+1=8 (Hit) 42-294=1 DMG (THN 36 DMG)

 

Alec - Lvl: 34

HP:  710/710 | EN:  64/68 | DMG: 8 | MIT: 104 | ACC: 0 | EVA: -1 | BH: 7 | THN: 36 | Stonewall: - 25% DoT | OOC Healing 40

 

ANGER - HP: 389/533 |DMG: 42 | MIT: 6

 

 

Edited August 9, 2019 by Alec

[Alec 0]

Alec continued to fight the massive red and black pulsing form. The fight was a grueling one but not overly dangerous in that Alec had failed to take any lasting damage. Not even a single hit point of damage had managed to last through his Mitigation combined with his Battle Healing. So really this fight was no more than how long it would take the large muscled tank to wear down his opponent. His mind had been cluttered and distracted causing him to miss much more often than he should. Speaking of which Alec tried once more yo activate a Sword Art but the game system was bring difficult  and denying at every turn to speed up this fight. So Alec fought the long slow battle as the giant form swung out at the man again and he knocked the attack aside with his shield without much effort as he readied himself for another round.

 

Spoiler

 

Roll: 121169

BD: 5 (Miss)

MD: 3+1=4 (Miss)

 

Alec - Lvl: 34

HP:  710/710 | EN:  64/68 | DMG: 8 | MIT: 104 | ACC: 0 | EVA: -1 | BH: 7 | THN: 36 | Stonewall: - 25% DoT | OOC Healing 40

 

ANGER - HP: 389/533 |DMG: 42 | MIT: 6

 

 

Edited August 9, 2019 by Alec

[Alec 0]

Alec continued his knock down drag out bare knuckle brawl against the humongous red and black pulsating form he was currently locked in battle with. The fight had been slow up to this point but Alec felt the tide of the battle changing and shifting to his own side. As he and the giant beast traded blows Alec readied himself to step up his gain and actually start fight the beast. Alec reached and grasped hold of the games internal energy source reveling in the feel of the energy flowing through him and into his weapon as his Forearm Axe began to glow and vibrate as the energy built. When the energy reached its peak lightning began to dance and play across the crescent shaped axe heads that were affixed to Alec's forearm. Alec swung his arm out in a wide arc slicing deeply into the huge creature opening a large cut in it's torso that vented red and black pixels.

 

Spoiler

 

Roll: 121190

BD: 7 (Hit) 8*7=56-6=50 DMG

MD: 2+1=3 (Miss)

 

Alec - Lvl: 34

HP:  710/710 | EN:  64/68 | DMG: 8 | MIT: 104 | ACC: 0 | EVA: -1 | BH: 7 | THN: 36 | Stonewall: - 25% DoT | OOC Healing 40

 

ANGER - HP: 339/533 |DMG: 42 | MIT: 6

 

 

Edited August 9, 2019 by Alec

[Alec 0]

Alec continued his war of attrition versus his own inner Anger and wouldn’t you know it the large heavily muscled Tank’s Inner Rage was a one tough Son of a B…. Alec took a deep breath to calm his nerves as he stood toe to toe face and face to face with his own inner anger and rage. It was a daunting sight to be sure but Alec vowed to himself he would defeat this foe just like every other that presented itself before him. Alec reached out and harnessed the games internal energy directing it through himself and into his Forearm Axe where it caused the crescent shaped axe heads to begin glowing and vibrating as the energy built. Once the energy had reached to peak lightning began to dance and play across the heads of Alec’s axe. Alec swung his arm out in a wide arc slicing into the beast as it lashed back slamming the man in the chest with a massive fist that left not a trace after Alec’s Battle Healing took over and wiped the damage away.

 

Spoiler

 

Roll: 121202

BD: 7 (Hit) 8*7=56-6=50 DMG

MD: 10 (Crit +2) 42+2=44-104=1 DMG

 Lightning Axe (-7 EN)

Alec - Lvl: 34

HP:  710/710 | EN:  58/68 | DMG: 8 | MIT: 104 | ACC: 0 | EVA: -1 | BH: 7 | THN: 36 | Stonewall: - 25% DoT | OOC Healing 40

 

ANGER - HP: 289/533 |DMG: 42 | MIT: 6  

 

 

Edited August 10, 2019 by Alec

[Alec 0]

Alec focused all of his attention on the giant humanoid shape of red and black pulsating colors before him. He was fighting his own inner rage and anger and it was a big foe that was for sure the large man thought to himself as he looked up at the hulking form standing before him. Alec took several deep breaths to calm his nerves and relax himself. He had to fight smart if he lost his head and fell to his emotions then the beast would only grow stronger so Alec calmed himself and relaxed as he reached out and tapped into the games internal energy source once more. It was getting easier the calmer he was. Alec just hoped he could keep the momentum rolling and finally finish this foe off. As the energy coursed through Alec it began to build within his Forearm Axe causing the crescent blades to begin glowing and vibrating. As the energy reached its max lightning again began to dance and play along the axe heads as Alec swung his arm wide slicing into the giant beast with a massive attack that dropped his foe into the yellow zone of its health. Alec let out a silent cheer as he reached the half way point. Just keep it rolling big guy he said to himself.

 

Spoiler

 

Roll: 121205

BD: 10 (Crit +2) 8+2=10*7=70-6=64 DMG

MD: 1

 Lightning Axe (-7 EN)

Alec - Lvl: 34

HP:  710/710 | EN:  52/68 | DMG: 8 | MIT: 104 | ACC: 0 | EVA: -1 | BH: 7 | THN: 36 | Stonewall: - 25% DoT | OOC Healing 40

 

ANGER - HP: 225/533 |DMG: 42 | MIT: 6 

 



Edited August 10, 2019 by Alec

[Alec 0]

Alec continued his battle against his final Inner Demon his own Anger and Rage that resided within himself. The battle was raging but it was on the back half as the Anger beast had been knocked down into the yellow range of it’s hit points. Alec kept a steady eye on his opponent as he tried once again to reach out and tap into the games internal energy source to fuel another Sword Art but Alec got distracted and lost his concentration loosing his connection to the energy source and causing him to fail in his attempt to activate a Sword Art. The huge best of rage and anger used the opportunity to throw a massive punch at the large man connecting squarely with his chest. Alec’s heavy armor absorbed most of the attack leaving behind only a small bruise in its place as his Battle Healing kicked in and washed the bruise away as if it had never even been.

 

Spoiler

 

Roll: 121214

BD: 2 (Fail)

MD: 6+1=7 (Hit) 42-104=1 DMG (THN 36 DMG)

 Lightning Axe fail (-2 EN)

Alec - Lvl: 34

HP:  710/710 | EN:  51/68 | DMG: 8 | MIT: 104 | ACC: 0 | EVA: -1 | BH: 7 | THN: 36 | Stonewall: - 25% DoT | OOC Healing 40

 

ANGER - HP: 189/533 |DMG: 42 | MIT: 6 

 

 

Edited August 10, 2019 by Alec

[Alec 0]

Alec continued his fight against his Inner Demon Anger. He was slowly whittling the beast down but it was a long drawn out process as usual for the large man. Alec kept his eyes locked on his opponent over the razor sharp saw bladed edge of his shield Mirror’s Embrace as he waited for an opening the the incarnation of Anger’s defenses. There! Alec spotted it as the the form lowered its arms and left itself open the large man reached out and channeled the games energy through himself and into his Forearm Axe causing its crescent shaped axe heads to begin glowing and vibrating as the energy levels built. As the energy levels peaked and lightning began to dance and spark for the axe heads Alec swung his arm out again in a wide upward arc that sliced deeply into the forms chest leaving a deep wide gash that spewed red and black pixels into the air. The massive beast responded by slamming its enormous fist into Alec’s chest again but thanks to his heavy armor and Battle Healing he was left with no damage from the attack again.

 

Spoiler

 

Roll: 121215

BD: 8 (Hit) 8*7=56-6=50 DMG

MD: 10 (Crit +2) 42+2=44-104=1 DMG

 Lightning Axe fail (-7 EN)

Alec - Lvl: 34

HP:  710/710 | EN:  45/68 | DMG: 8 | MIT: 104 | ACC: 0 | EVA: -1 | BH: 7 | THN: 36 | Stonewall: - 25% DoT | OOC Healing 40

 

ANGER - HP: 139/533 |DMG: 42 | MIT: 6  

 

 

Edited August 10, 2019 by Alec

[Alec 0]

Alec grinned as he looked up to the Anger creatures health bar and saw that it had fallen further from the yellow range into the red zone. This was it he had the Anger creature on the ropes now he just had to keep his head and drop this fool then he could figure out where he was hopefully and how to get home. A hot meal and a cold drink were in the large man’s future and he was very much looking forward to that he thought to himself as he stared down the not so huge creature before him. In fact it dawned to Alec that the beast was actually a little smaller than himself now. The thought made Alec smile again as he activated a Sword Art causing his Forearm Axe to glow and vibrate as lightning danced and played along its heads. Alec swung his arm out and up slicing another deep cut into the form as he allowed another punch to strike him while he swung his shied around and drew yet another deep cut into the humanoid form while his Battle Healing again healed the one tick of damage he’d taken.

 

Spoiler

 

Roll: 121216

BD: 10 (Crit +2) 8+2=10*7=70-6=64 DMG

MD: 7+2=8 (Hit) 42-105=1 DMG (THN 36 DMG)

 Lightning Axe fail (-7 EN)

Alec - Lvl: 34

HP:  710/710 | EN:  39/68 | DMG: 8 | MIT: 104 | ACC: 0 | EVA: -1 | BH: 7 | THN: 36 | Stonewall: - 25% DoT | OOC Healing 40

 

ANGER - HP: 39/533 |DMG: 42 | MIT: 6  

 

 

Edited August 10, 2019 by Alec

[Alec 0]

Alec continued to bide his time as he eyed his opponent his own inner anger over the top edge of his saw bladed shield and waited for just the right opportunity to strike. Alec was patient he was fight smart and using his head just like his Gwen had told him and thought brought a smile to the large man’s face. As he watched his opponent he timed his attack as he saw an opening appear in the Anger forms defenses Alec quickly activated a Sword Art once more. Again his crescent shaped axe heads began to glow and vibrate as lightning began to dance and play across their surfaces. Alec swung his arm in a powerful uppercut slicing clean through the Incarnation of Anger’s body splitting it in two. The two halves stood motionless for a moment before they began to shake and vibrate before they both exploded in twin showers of red and black pixels that rained down around Alec before disappearing completely. The large man took a deep refreshing breath of fresh air as the form exploded and left him standing alone.

 

Spoiler

 

Roll: 121217

BD: 8 (Hit) 8*7=56-6=50 DMG

MD: DEAD

 Lightning Axe fail (-7 EN)

Alec - Lvl: 34

HP:  710/710 | EN:  33/68 | DMG: 8 | MIT: 104 | ACC: 0 | EVA: -1 | BH: 7 | THN: 36 | Stonewall: - 25% DoT | OOC Healing 40

   

ANGER - HP: 0/533 |DMG: 42 | MIT: 6 - DEAD

 

 

Edited August 10, 2019 by Alec

[Alec 0]

Alec looked around himself an saw he was standing in an empty space much like the door space. This must be his inner self he thought to himself. Wow! It’s pretty vast and empty he thought to himself with a deep wry chuckle. Fitting, the large man thought to himself with a smile. As Alec did a slow circle to take in the nothingness that was his surroundings he observed another door. Much like all the others this one was of the same dark wood with the reddish tint and highly polished. As the other four times this door was now completely smooth and devoid of any markings. Alec let a broad grin lighten his face as he stepped up to stand before the door and reached his large hand out grasping the metal door knob and twisting it as he pulled the door towards him once more revealing the black wall within the door frame.

[Alec 0]

Alec took a deep calming breath as he stood before the blackness. Where would this one go? The large man thought to himself as he looked at it. Would it take him back to the big empty and its four doors like the other three times he’d stepped through after defeating a part of himself or would he step back into his body this time? The thought actually unnerved him. It was a new prospect and it made him nervous. After several more deep breaths Alec stepped forward him foot contacting the dark wall and passed through. As the rest of his body passed through the wall of darkness it was as if submerging himself into deep cold water. The sensation passed over his entire body till he was left with no felling or senses at all. He was in and a part of the nothing. A heartfelt moment pf panic hit him.

[Alec 0]

The panic washed away as light began to form in the darkness. It was slow to develop but eventually the dim light brightened and began to form into fuzzy shapes and outlines. The fuzzy shapes and outlines eventually began to solidify and Alec found himself laying face down on a large flat sun warmed rock. As he slowly and gently raised his head he noticed that his finger tips were laying in a pool of crystal clear ice cold water. Alec gingerly removed his fingers from the pool and sat up taking in his surroundings for the first time. He was seated on a large flat rock before a crystal clear pool of water that was fed by a waterfall before him. The area was actually very peaceful and tranquil and brought to mind images of those described by others who had gone in search of the quest to quell their inner demons.

[Alec 0]

As the large man sat and thought he let his finger tips play across the surface of the ice cold water. This whole experience had serious implications he thought to himself. He could already feel changes which had occurred within himself. For one he was more at peace with his fear that he would lose his wife and son. They were out there waiting for him he knew that beyond a shadow of a doubt and he would make it back to them he knew that as well. Nothing would stand between himself and getting home to his family Nothing this game could throw at him would keep him down he knew that and it made him feel calm in his self assure and drive. Yes one day he would stand with his wife and son again he would hold them in his arms and be with them again. It was just a matter of time.

[Alec 0]

As Alec continued to contemplate what these new changes within himself meant he thought to the guilt he hadn’t realized he felt. His new knowledge that one of the reasons he fought was for himself and the pure joy of it was a big one that he hadn’t even considered the prospect of. He knew he fought to make it home to his wife and son, that was a given for sure. He also fought to help defend others here he wanted to protect as many people as he could to see that they too made it home safely to whatever they had waiting for them beyond the confines of their digital prison. But know Alec knew that not only did he fight for those reasons but he fought for himself as well. And he was okay with that now, it was okay to enjoy the fighting and to fight for the enjoyment of that as long as he didn’t lose focus of the end goal that was. Getting home!!

[Alec 0]

As Alec sat and thought he continued his inner musings and self reflection on the ways he had changed since before he unwittingly began this quest. Alec thought the friends he’d made here and the new people he had met and the even newer ones he had yet to meet. Yes this was a whole new world for him and he would meet many people both good and bad that was a given. He might even lose some of them and that was tragic but Alec would do everything in his power to save as many as her could and if he did lose any he would mourn them but know that he had done all he could to save them and bring them out with him. He would not allow himself to bogged down and mired in the negativity and hopelessness that could easily take over someone here. NO he would a rock of stability and island of resolve for others to draw strength and purpose from.

[Alec 0]

Alec sat continuing to contemplate the scope of the changes that had occurred to him over the course of this quest. He had noticed that during some of his earlier fights he had become more and more prone to falling into the role of a predatory beast fighting with wild reckless abandon. That form of fighting could be powerful but if he truly wanted to be useful to others especially as a Tank he needed to see the big picture and fight smartly controlling the battle how he wanted and forming it to his designs. There was no way he could do that fighting on instincts and anger alone. If he wanted to do the most good he needed to fight smart like Gwen had told him. Keep his wits about him and use his head. That’s how he’d win at this game and bring the most people out with him and that’s what he’d do.

[Alec 0]

Yes Alec could feel beyond a shadow of a doubt that he had grown and bettered himself through the completion of this quest. He wasn’t afraid of not making it home to his family. He was no longer feeling guilty consciously or subconsciously about his enjoyment of fighting here. He knew that he may not be able to save everyone but as long as he did his best and tried his hardest it would have to be enough. And he no longer had that deep seated anger and rage pent up within him that had been ever present since his first day waking up here within this digital prison. No the Alec that sat here was the not the Alec he had woken up as this morning and that was a good thing. The large man had grown and matured, not that he wasn’t mature to begin with but now his sense of purpose was more defined and solidified within himself.

[Alec 0]

Alec smiled as he looked around at his surroundings the area was wonderful and beautiful. The large man remained seated for a few more minutes taking in the crystal clear pool of water and the lovely waterfall before him. His surroundings brought feelings of peace and tranquility to him as he sat and soaked in the area. Finally with a smile and a soft sigh the large man lifted himself from the smooth, flat sun warmed rock. As Alec rose to his full height of nearly six and a half feet tall he glanced over his wide shoulder. “Thanks for all your help Gwen.” The large man offered quietly. “You always know just how to help me and I love you for that, with all my heart and all my soul.” The large whispered. “I’m coming home baby. Coming home to you and Danny and I’m bringing some new friends with me.”