[F15] <<The House Always Wins>> (Under Construction)

[Simmone 0]

Floor 17, Lhasri
<<The House Always Wins>>
Party Limit: ∞
Repeatable

Thread Completion Rewards:

• Any col obtained via using the gambling mechanics.

Requirements:

• Accept this request, and respond to this flier with a link to your thread if you intend to participate in the mechanics and potentially earn col through gambling. The date on the first post you roll to gamble must be before your post with the link in this request.
• Choose any of the following:
  • (Route 1) Roleplay being present in the Casino, and gambling narratively with no mechanics (3 post minimum per participant)
  • (Route 2) Roleplay being present in the Casino (3 post minimum per participant)
  • (Route 3) Actively gamble using the outlined mechanics, potentially losing or earning col upon thread closure.

Summary:
It is rather strange receiving news of a brand new casino opening up within Lhasri, from word of mouth alone. The allure of perhaps a good time, some festivities in a city with such a rich culture already. Driven to pay it a visit, you travel to floor 15 to see what all the rumors are about and will find an almost exorbitantly lavish building a bit too large compared to those around it on the southern side on a crag all its own. The place only seems open at night, in a city that never sleeps. Neon lights spring to life and outline marquee signs, as sounds begin to play to increase the temptation and excitement. Spotlights trace themselves in beams through the air, threatening to overshadow the stars above. A stark sign sits illuminated amongst the black in all its excessive splendor, the letters being drawn one at a time in sequence before flashing and going dark:

Spit and Sin

Entering the structure will find players noses racked with the scent of tobacco and alcohol, a staple of Lhasri as well as a hint of exotic spice. Waitress and waiters, some of them players while others NPC wander pass in matching uniform black colored leather vests or bolero, sporting silver platters and bow tie. Offering greetings and smiles and free drinks as they pass and encouraging to play the games. Red velvet carpet and a dim red district lighting eludes to something a bit more proactive and sinful. Clicks of slot machines and the ringing of bells, people yelling and clapping around crap tables. It is as though Las Vegas had come to Aincrad. A stage on the far back sits empty, ready to operate as a venue for those interested but the pickings are slim for those ready to perform. 

For those who have an itch to scratch they will notice a sign labeled Sin above a set of stairs just opposite the entryway on the far wall past all the tables and games. If brave enough, players can choose to descend into the lounge where not only darker dealings but many concealed booths with draw curtains hide away from watchful eyes. Girls and boys alike adorn the stage, wrapped around platinum poles and dancing suggestively to upbeat house music.

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NPCs:

<<Simmoné>>
The proprietor the establishment, a extremely wealthy player who graces the inaccessible upper balconies seeming to overlook her handiwork. It would seem unless she wishes to come down, there is zero chance you'd even get a word with her. 
Note: joining a thread for this request with this player character assumes they are this NPC and replace it.

 

<<Oscar>>
The man doesn't always appear every night, but when he does he shows up with a heavy entourage and brings with him a party. Larger then life, the man sits upon a throne of wealth and gold that seems impossible to reach or converse with if he does not will it. Clearly he had a hand in funding this and enjoys his cut. 
Note: joining a thread for this request with this player character assumes they are this NPC and replace it.

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Route 3 Exclusive:

Enemies:

<<Blackjack Dealer>>
Can shuffle in ways you've never thought possible. Her look is suggestive as hell and that smile feels like a trap, despite being sweet like honey.

Has no stat block, see <<Sir, this is a Wendy's>>

Abilities:

• Sir, this is a Wendy's | Is present in a safe zone, cannot be harmed in any way.
• Wager | Players may bet up to 100000 col per hand, in increments of 1000 col. All amounts you intend to wager must be sent to Simmone before rolling. Positive col gained from gambling can be claimed upon thread closure.
• Fold | At any time a player may choose to stop gambling, ending combat immediately. If during a hand, the player forfeits the hand automatically losing it.
• New Hand | When combat begins and each additional deal, the player rolls twice. The player must keep a tally of the amount they've rolled on Natural BD (No Modifiers) for themselves, and Natural MD (No Modifiers) for <<Blackjack Dealer>>.
• Ace | Rolls that result in BD/MD 1 adds +1/+11 to the tally, whichever is more favorable for who it is for (BD for the Player, MD for the <<Blackjack Dealer>>)
• Hit Me | After the initial two rolls from new hand, the player may choose to roll again on the same post to increase the amount they have tallied.
• Stand | If a player or <<Blackjack Dealer>> wishes to not increase their tally {See House Rules}, any additional rolls made do not increase their tally.
• Bust | Whenever either the player or <<Blackjack Dealer>>'s tally exceeds 21, they 'Bust' automatically losing the hand. In the event of both 'Busting' then the player loses the hand given they hit first.
• House Rules | <<Blackjack Dealer>> always 'Stands' when their tally is equal to or greater then MD 17. Players must continue to roll until the dealer has stood as well.
• RIGGED | Whenever the Player and <<Blackjack Dealer>> have matched tallies and have Stood, increase <<Blackjack Dealer>>'s tally by +1 before determining the winner of the hand. This does not occur if the <<Blackjack Dealer>>'s tally is 21
• Push | Whenever the player or the <<Blackjack Dealer>>'s tally are equal, and both have stood the hand results in a draw. The player can then choose to play another hand reusing their previous wager.

 

<<Slot Machine>>
RING RING, RATTLE RATTLE, BLIP BLIP, YOUR WINNER

Has no stat block, see <<Sir, this is a Wendy's>>

• Sir, this is a Wendy's | Is present in a safe zone, cannot be harmed in any way.
• Wager | Players may bet up to 100000 col per play, in increments of 1000 col. All amounts you intend to wager must be sent to Simmone before rolling. Positive col gained from gambling can be claimed upon thread closure.
• Spin | Make a single roll, use the Natural LD (No Modifiers) to determine the results of your spin:
  • LD: 1 | You Lose all Wager
  • LD: 2-6 | You win x0.1 of your Wager
  • LD: 7-8 | You win x0.2 of your Wager
  • LD: 9 | You win x0.3 of your Wager
  • LD: 10 | You win x0.5 of your Wager
  • LD: 11 | You win x0.7 of your Wager
  • LD: 12 | You win x0.8 of your Wager
  • LD: 13-14 | You win x0.9 of your Wager
  • LD: 15-16 | You win x1 of your Wager
  • LD: 17-18 | You win x2 of your Wager
  • LD: 19 | You win x3 of your Wager
  • LD: 20 | You win x5 of your Wager

 

<<Craps Dealer>>
Roll the Dice, take your shot. Who knows, maybe you just have a shot.

Has no stat block, see <<Sir, this is a Wendy's>>

• Sir, this is a Wendy's | Is present in a safe zone, cannot be harmed in any way.
• Wager | Players may bet up to 100000 col per roll, in increments of 1000 col. All amounts you intend to wager must be sent to Simmone before rolling. Positive col gained from gambling can be claimed upon thread closure.
• Come-Out | Roll once using your CD (No Modifiers), if the result is 7 or 11 you win your x4 of your wager. Any other result is a loss.

 

<<Roulette Dealer>>
Its really one in a million, but are you feeling lucky? You probably shouldn't feel lucky.... but then again?

Has no stat block, see <<Sir, this is a Wendy's>>

• Sir, this is a Wendy's | Is present in a safe zone, cannot be harmed in any way.
• Wager | Players may bet up to 100000 col per roll, in increments of 1000 col. All amounts you intend to wager must be sent to Simmone before rolling. Positive col gained from gambling can be claimed upon thread closure.
• Straight-Up | Roll once using your BD/CD (No Modifiers), if the values on both dice match then you win x35 times your wager. Any other result is a loss.