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 Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:08 pm
SUN RUN  Sun Hunter
SHADOW RUN
The Shadow Run is both the simplest and most dangerous training course that can be run without a golem. A flurry of continuous attacks is what the Sun Division holds in highest respect, and the course reflects that. The course itself is a simple tunnel, reached via portal. Within the tunnel await hundreds of weak, hungry shadowlings. Nothing to worry about on their own, but capable of overwhelming a Hunter through sheer numbers at the first moment of weakness. At the other end of the tunnel is another portal, leading back to the course observation booth.
If you fail: your character is KO'd, but there's always a senior hunter in the observation booth with enhanced bandages at the ready. They should reach you in time. Really. Trained and trusty professionals on-hand 24/7.
If you win: peen points and bragging rights to those who take out the greatest number of shadowlings and go the most turns without needing to attempt a recovery maneuver.
Mechanics
You must get through 5 waves of attacks to make it through the tunnel.
Simply roll for attack as you would in battle.
If you miss, your character falters in their attacking and is overwhelmed by shadowlings.
After 3 successful hits, you may use your weapon's charge attack.
Bonus Mechanics
This bonus is consumable.
The bonus in this course is in the form of "recoveries" ~ these are would-be missed attacks that are quickly recovered and turned into a successful hit. Basically, they can miss once and roll again for an extra try. If you keep consecutively missing, though, and run out of recoveries, it's lights out. These do not equal an automatic pass for a round, you still have to land a successful hit to proceed.
Trainees: 0 recovery
Sun Trainees: 1 recovery
Hunters: 1 recovery
Sun Hunters: 2 recoveries
Status Wave: (current wave number)Attack Dmg:Total Shadowlings taken out:Recoveries left: [quote="Status"]
[size=14][color=#00BFFF][b]Wave: (current wave number)[/b][/color][/size]
[b]Attack Dmg:[/b]
[b]Total Shadowlings taken out:[/b]
[b]Recoveries left:[/b]
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Bilious rolled 2 10-sided dice:
8, 8
Total: 16 (2-20)
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:12 pm
Jerry took a deep breath. It had been a long time since he did this run... but the missions were getting harder, and, frankly, he needed the training. He needed the distraction. Roar summoned and positioned on his shoulder, he stared at the doorway, lips pursed. It wasn't as bad as it used to be. There were worse things than just shadows. That didn't make it harder. He felt like an arachnophobic who had been forced to sleep in a spider infested closet for a month. Killzone meant well, but he wasn't sure his fear of the dark was really a high priority. Who knew what the next mission would plunge them into. He couldn't dissociate. He had gotten better. He knew about it, which was half the battle. Let's do this. No sooner had he stepped into the hall, the shadows swarmed. He drew in a sharp breath, and Roar howled, a burst of sound and light pushing a path for him to walk forward.... Status Wave: 1Attack Dmg: 10 Total Shadowlings taken out: 10 Recoveries left: 1
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Bilious rolled 2 10-sided dice:
5, 8
Total: 13 (2-20)
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:14 pm
His legs were shaking, his palms were sweating, but still Roar's barks ripped their way through the tunnel, keeping the path clear. Eyes on the prize. He was a Sun Hunter. Even if he didn't like it, this must be his element. Status Wave: 2Attack Dmg: 7 Total Shadowlings taken out: 17 Recoveries left: 1
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Bilious rolled 2 10-sided dice:
3, 5
Total: 8 (2-20)
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:16 pm
The shadows lunged. He was in deep now, there was no turning around and running back. Behind him was a wall of blackness, and up ahead, his view of the exit was slowly obscured by the shimmering, fluid shadows, the soft whispers of their threats resonating through the air. Just stay calm just stay calm.. Chill out, Roar finally grunted as he was swung this way and that, merely hitting a pair of the creatures as they leaped. "I AM CHILL!! I'M DOING PEACHY!" No you aint, you're actin' like they're gonna' kill you. This is a damn training run. Just relax. It's my job to do the punchin, you just be the legs and the aim. You got me?Status Wave: 3Attack Dmg: 2 Total Shadowlings taken out: 19 Recoveries left: 1
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Bilious rolled 2 10-sided dice:
9, 9
Total: 18 (2-20)
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:24 pm
"Right.. r-right! RIGHT!" Jerry howled, cannon swung around to blast anything and everything in his way. Roar's voice ripped through the enveloping creatures, and the more he blasted, the more he ran, the more he could breath. S-screw you shadows. SCREW YOU. Status Wave: 4Attack Dmg: 12 Total Shadowlings taken out: 31 Recoveries left: 1
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Bilious rolled 2 10-sided dice:
10, 3
Total: 13 (2-20)
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:28 pm
Screaming now in rage, man and cannon moved as though one honed machine, a shadow ripping machine, and by the time he practically flung himself through the door, Jerry was cackling. Status Wave: 5Attack Dmg: 7 Total Shadowlings taken out: 38 Recoveries left: 1
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:36 pm
"DID YOU SEE THAT? DID YOU SEE ME?" Jerry burst out to the observation area, beaming at anyone that might have been standing by... but alas, the Lifers were tending to more pressing matters, and, frankly, no one gave a damn.
He sagged a bit in disappointment.
I saw, man. You did good. Barely peed your pants at all.
"Shut up. I'm not that bad."
You know what I mean. Good on you. You really aughta' try one of the harder runs sometime. This thing is baby food.
"I... I guess it would be good... but. Well. You know why I like this one," He gathered his things, taking a drink of water from his bottle after desummoning Roar.
Sometimes I still wonder why I chose you. I guess it's just good to have someone to beat up on, aheheh.
"I'm sure if you could give me a swirly, you'd do so in a heart beat," The Sun trainee sighed, wandering out.
What's this swirly you speak of. Is it a human thing?
"I'm not telling you. You'll threaten me with it."
Quite possibly. Whatevs, man. You do your thing.
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