Post by satoh on Aug 9, 2013 16:38:16 GMT -5
So it's about time I proposed something here that I've been mulling about for several months...
The DSG
Is a guide to the world of digging, for diggers.
Enclosed inside its pages are an encyclopedia of known reaverbots, (added as discovered,) their habits, threat level, and so forth.
Not only that but there are helpful tips and tricks for staying alive and making a living.
Now, what I propose is this:
People, (as in you and I,) write articles, draw sketches, etc (in an In-Character kind of way, with only the basic information a person of Terra seems likely to know) to fill in these fictional pages with actual content.
Now, a guide like this is very likely to have multiple authors, as diggers will write their experiences and descriptions, doodle their renditions and such of their encounters, and the editors would append the information to the guide.
This is not only to keep it current, but new content means more sales, and also...more lives. (Its kind of like a Farmer's Almanac I guess?)
So, what I'd like to see, are sketches of Reavers, Articles about them, short descriptions of 'your adventures' fighting or avoiding them... etc.
Anything that you think would be in such a guide. Remember, its a book by the people, for the people, so don't feel you have to retain some lofty high class writer diction for it.
(Note that these are specifically from a ruin I designed, and are not specifically appearing in any game as yet)
Dorakuni:
Like the Kirikan, this is a massive sized reaverbot with four
appendages. Its body is spherical with the unmistakeable red
eye appearing on top. This reaverbot does not appear to have
grasping abilities, but it may try to pin a digger underfoot
for a moment while it prepares its weapon. Its weapon is a
sticky substance not unlike a glue of sorts. Diggers trapped
in this substance may find it more difficult to move.
Fortunately this weapon must be prepared before use, so not
getting caught will ensure you are not 'caught in the web' as
well. Unlike its cousin Kirikan, this reaver appears to be
more nimble, though still not what one would call speedy. It
has been known to rush diggers when they get too far away, and
this can be dangerous.
Kirikan:
A large, cylindrical 4 legged reaverbot that dwarfs even
Hanmuru Doll. Two red eyes can be seen on the body's sides.
Strangely, these eyes never seem to point at the digger,
always pointed perpendicular to him/her...it's sight is no
worse for this fact however, and shouldn't be underestimated
It's attacks aren't far removed from Horokko, tackling and
occasionally grasping at diggers. It is possible that it
has bombs as well, though this has not been observed...
Mainly due to diggers running in fear of it... or simply
not returning to tell the tale. While it's attacks are
nothing special, its size makes up for it in spades. Due to
this great size, however, it can be a bit sluggish. It does
not appear to have any sort of heavy armor, so normal tactics
should be able to bring it down... but you would have to be a
braver digger than this author!
It seems to be an aquatic relative of the Dorakuni.
The Abridged version of The Digger's Survival Guide is called The Pocket Digger, and contains mainly reaverbot info for quick reference.
I have high hopes for all (three) of you who read this!
Please feel free to contribute whatever scribbles you can, be they doodles or articles... (though I do ask that you refrain from one-liners like "Its a big one."
EDIT:
If you'd like to submit something, just go ahead and post it here!
The DSG
Is a guide to the world of digging, for diggers.
Enclosed inside its pages are an encyclopedia of known reaverbots, (added as discovered,) their habits, threat level, and so forth.
Not only that but there are helpful tips and tricks for staying alive and making a living.
Now, what I propose is this:
People, (as in you and I,) write articles, draw sketches, etc (in an In-Character kind of way, with only the basic information a person of Terra seems likely to know) to fill in these fictional pages with actual content.
Now, a guide like this is very likely to have multiple authors, as diggers will write their experiences and descriptions, doodle their renditions and such of their encounters, and the editors would append the information to the guide.
This is not only to keep it current, but new content means more sales, and also...more lives. (Its kind of like a Farmer's Almanac I guess?)
So, what I'd like to see, are sketches of Reavers, Articles about them, short descriptions of 'your adventures' fighting or avoiding them... etc.
Anything that you think would be in such a guide. Remember, its a book by the people, for the people, so don't feel you have to retain some lofty high class writer diction for it.
(Note that these are specifically from a ruin I designed, and are not specifically appearing in any game as yet)
Dorakuni:
Like the Kirikan, this is a massive sized reaverbot with four
appendages. Its body is spherical with the unmistakeable red
eye appearing on top. This reaverbot does not appear to have
grasping abilities, but it may try to pin a digger underfoot
for a moment while it prepares its weapon. Its weapon is a
sticky substance not unlike a glue of sorts. Diggers trapped
in this substance may find it more difficult to move.
Fortunately this weapon must be prepared before use, so not
getting caught will ensure you are not 'caught in the web' as
well. Unlike its cousin Kirikan, this reaver appears to be
more nimble, though still not what one would call speedy. It
has been known to rush diggers when they get too far away, and
this can be dangerous.
Kirikan:
A large, cylindrical 4 legged reaverbot that dwarfs even
Hanmuru Doll. Two red eyes can be seen on the body's sides.
Strangely, these eyes never seem to point at the digger,
always pointed perpendicular to him/her...it's sight is no
worse for this fact however, and shouldn't be underestimated
It's attacks aren't far removed from Horokko, tackling and
occasionally grasping at diggers. It is possible that it
has bombs as well, though this has not been observed...
Mainly due to diggers running in fear of it... or simply
not returning to tell the tale. While it's attacks are
nothing special, its size makes up for it in spades. Due to
this great size, however, it can be a bit sluggish. It does
not appear to have any sort of heavy armor, so normal tactics
should be able to bring it down... but you would have to be a
braver digger than this author!
It seems to be an aquatic relative of the Dorakuni.
The Abridged version of The Digger's Survival Guide is called The Pocket Digger, and contains mainly reaverbot info for quick reference.
I have high hopes for all (three) of you who read this!
Please feel free to contribute whatever scribbles you can, be they doodles or articles... (though I do ask that you refrain from one-liners like "Its a big one."
EDIT:
If you'd like to submit something, just go ahead and post it here!
