I kind of had Kylie repeat the problem she faced back in Chapter 3 since it's been quite a while, and I thought readers might appreciate the reminder? Sorry if the recap felt lengthy XD;
About Friday Flare: sorry guys, I think my scanner's gone bust. My Q&A file was left at work >_> so it looks like we'll have to do another burst of a bunch of Friday Flare this coming weekend instead, when I'm able to sneak some scans in using the scanner at work. ^^;;
In the meantime, I have a pretty cool (hurrhurrr) thing for you!
YEAHHH! <3 For full context, you'll have to read the post on Velnna's wall, though this video that inspired her might be sufficient XD (though for all the punnage/pwnage you'll need full context)
Velnna is an awesome artist (who incidentally did some lovely Cain fanart before!) who does Engtiae, which you should totally read by the way (gorgeous pencils, a Rubik's cube of intrigue and gentle, mysterious feels <3). Thank you so, so much Velnna - I have muchas adoration for youuu ;v;*** <333
Also, this thing is still open:
I've received a few submissions, please keep 'em coming! :D
Alright, that's it for today's update. I might have to delay Thursday's update a little - if I do, I'll definitely let you guys know. (It's looking to be a time-consuming page and I don't know if I have the time to do it by Thursday!)
Have a great start to your week, and hopefully catch you on Thursday!
... I'm sensing a pattern here. Sho has like 70% of his face covered, Fatal Rose has like 80% of her face covered. Both have sneaky debilitating enemy power-downs.
*glances at sink, sees tiny boat called S.S. Sho Thorny rising*
*gently bobs it back into the depths of sink* No. MY Sho. Stop it. >__>
XD Those similarities are definitely because they are similar builds! Assassins in particular, I guess, I've always thought would cover their face for the most part - and be quick on their feet. The anti-kinetic seals on their weapons are only really useful if they have the speed and accuracy for it, so it's a good fit for their particular build. :D
'S.S. Sho Thorny' is a very cute name for a ship, I must say XD <3
Thank you Proxy! :D I enjoyed designing Fatal Rose <3
Kylie's got her work cut out for her (or through her), we'll put it that way. ;D
They can take rests while the other matches are happening! As for potions, I reckon they'd get something like 3 medium-level potions to use for the entirety of the tournament, but only for use between matches. ;)
Perhaps Kylie gets to demonstrate her command over her element -- move to one side of the ring opposite Fatal Rose, when the rogue starts to move, lay down an ice slick, sidestep, and wave goodbye as they leave the ring? ^_^
@Slim Kittens: XD Warner Bros physics means anyone who steps out the boundary floats there for a good 4 seconds before realising, and then dropping, right?
Where do you work that they give a s*** about somebody using the scanner at work for something non work? If no one's using it and it's your lunch or you've clocked out for the day or you are salary I think they need to get the bug out of their butt. As long as nobody needs it for a work thing I can't see personally a problem with it. It isn't like you are using a consumable resource like printer or ink. You are transferring bits across a wire that aren't transmitted otherwise even if no one else is using them and the scanner being used does not appreciably shorten its life.
Aww Just_IDD! Actually, I don't get laid upon for scanning something during my lunch hour or after work hours. :) It's more like I'm kind of shy about my artwork with my boss, so if she sees me scanning something she's bound to ask what it is, and showing her something like... well, you know, this makes me blush XD;;; She's very often in the office for lunch so I wait until she's gone XD;;; it's not because of, you know, a stickler boss that I ninja-scan - it's just my self-consciousness :'D sorryyy!
One (rather unhealthy) method that came to my mind was using her own body to catch Rose's blade. Though that's mainly because it's a tactic my longest running larp chara would occasionally use. Only because he's got a healing factor like hell though.
And I see that Rose is, on purpose or not, using distraction as well. That statement right before the start. The mask does something along those lines. Even her dress probably works against opponents of a matching tendency.
If she could use something like a mythril-silk scarf, that's definitely be helpful! XD;
Trapping Fatal Rose by the blade would work if Kylie can find a way around the anti-kinetic seal! Not sure if her normal attacks would be enough to do the trick :'D
And that's an interesting set of observations about Fatal Rose~! Mm... I wonder... ;)
Bizarre thought: Kylie is having trouble converting Spirit into Kinetic Energy? Fatal Rose seems to be generating plenty of kinetic energy ... just use hers. ^_^
Actually, I was thinking more along the lines of starting a move with the timing such that, at the crucial point your blade is catching the opponent's incoming attack. As they push your weapon out of the way to try and bring their attack home, it accelerates your weapon the last necessary amount.
Considering Kylie is (as I recall) highly focused on accuracy, her normal techniques should seem to landing more often than they seem to be, even if she can't manage any finishing moves. Maybe, coupled with Persist, she just wears Rose down that way. (However, I suspect what happens is that Persist prevents her from being interrupted during the spirit->energy conversion. She takes the hit, but is able to complete her technique.)
I hope she will make it - hmmm... maybe she needs an earring? ;)
Great page!
And thankyew Centy! <333
*glances at sink, sees tiny boat called S.S. Sho Thorny rising*
*gently bobs it back into the depths of sink* No. MY Sho. Stop it. >__>
'S.S. Sho Thorny' is a very cute name for a ship, I must say XD <3
Do they get to rest at all or take potions or something between matches?
Kylie's got her work cut out for her (or through her), we'll put it that way. ;D
They can take rests while the other matches are happening! As for potions, I reckon they'd get something like 3 medium-level potions to use for the entirety of the tournament, but only for use between matches. ;)
(ex. Merciless Moon of Justice" ;D
My characters won't actually be using guns, but thanks for the tip anyway xDD
(thank you!)x'D
*Kylie reaches into her armor and pulls out a fried ambercrot to chew on" *ehhhh, What's up Rose?*
One (rather unhealthy) method that came to my mind was using her own body to catch Rose's blade. Though that's mainly because it's a tactic my longest running larp chara would occasionally use. Only because he's got a healing factor like hell though.
And I see that Rose is, on purpose or not, using distraction as well. That statement right before the start. The mask does something along those lines. Even her dress probably works against opponents of a matching tendency.
Trapping Fatal Rose by the blade would work if Kylie can find a way around the anti-kinetic seal! Not sure if her normal attacks would be enough to do the trick :'D
And that's an interesting set of observations about Fatal Rose~! Mm... I wonder... ;)
Gotta pick up on how each opponent works there.
C'mon, Kylie! Bust out some Kenshin moves!
That Seia fanart is amazing though, wow *-*
And isn't it just? ;v;* I was so... blown away by it ;D
I mean, Kylie would be practically unstoppable if she combined all the Kenshin moves with her ice powers xDD
I suppose if she set up a hamster wheel somewhere on the arena, and hooked it up to herself somehow... :P
"Drum technique, Kylie-san! Drum technique!" ^_^ Kylie becomes the hamster wheel.
Considering Kylie is (as I recall) highly focused on accuracy, her normal techniques should seem to landing more often than they seem to be, even if she can't manage any finishing moves. Maybe, coupled with Persist, she just wears Rose down that way. (However, I suspect what happens is that Persist prevents her from being interrupted during the spirit->energy conversion. She takes the hit, but is able to complete her technique.)
joke of afight, right? ;D