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Post by Kazu on Dec 24, 2015 16:53:29 GMT -8
Underneath the snowy festivities was a large steel trap door. It was square in shape and had a steel chain and circle handle for a lever as a means of opening. Steep steps of black onyx with gold metal moulding lead down into a black fog that parted ways for anyone who entered it. Strangely the fog didn't seep out from the hidden entrance's opening, it didn't even rise like the cloud should have. The steps were without railings, any unplanned error would lead straight to the ground, and who knows how far that was? The regulars to this place knew. Two of them stood upon the jeweled flooring among a trove of treasure that obscenely littered the vision of any who looked outward. Coins, gems, gold, paper bills, chests, ornaments, crowns. One here could have their weight in any valuable medium. Digital treasures weren't excluded. Mystery datas were organized by value and type just over a pool of coins some navi was organizing in meticulously made sections. On the further outreach of the ocean of treasure, someone was surfing upon an ocean of precious liquid metals. Not much of them could be seen aside from their board due to the distance they were from the solid treasures. One truly observant person would notice there were no walls or ceiling to this indoor expanse. Stars above, ground below and glittery treasures all around. Among the pair, one of them broke away from the conversation he was having, carrying a pair of briefcases over to a pile of golden bars. It would seem like he was going to loot as much as he could carry, but contrary to that, he was removing similar bars from his person. Counting slowly and silently, he took inventory of what was before him, too occupied with his thoughts to pay any mind of his card shuffling company. Rules
RP is mandatory. You may post an RP post at anytime (yes, even if it is not your turn)
You will be playing Blackjack.
Your HP is your money. You have no max HP. > 0 HP = You're out. You are not deleted upon reaching 0 HP, only on reaching negative HP and losing a bet.
You must bet a minimum of 100 HP or 50% regen + Regeneration value of the current turn (Rounded down, which ever is higher.) Betting damage cannot be avoided or negated. {Ex, If you regen 100 per turn, you must bet 150 per turn, if you regen 300 this turn only, you must bet 450 this turn}
Your goal is to get Gambler to 0 HP. You can accomplish this by playing the game (Safe) or attacking as if its a normal battle.(Dangerous)
Scoring a Blackjack by starting draws (First two cards) will grant you a use of the 'Wild Card' skill for both of your cards suits. {Ace of Spades and 10 of diamonds gives you Wild Spade and Wild Diamond, King of clubs and ace of clubs will give you two Wild Clubs}
All other 21s allow you access to 'Blank Card' skill which will allow you to attack Gambler without repercussions or allow you to skip your turn. Cards can be played on any part of your turn.
Gambler will draw until his hand totals 17 or higher. He will attack all players who have hand totals lower than his, or who have went over 21. Those who have a better hand than Gambler, will gain a 'Blank Card' skill use and receive their HP at a ratio of 3HP for every 2HP bet. {Ex, you bet 375 HP and win, you gain 563 HP, round up.}
Gambler will attack someone at random should he get 21. If he Blackjacks, he will attack everyone.
Hit: Draw a card. Gambler will grant you another turn unless you go over 21. Turns gained this way are processed as normal.
Bust: Gambler will attack you and your bet is lost.
Stand: You get no more cards.
Double Down: Double your bet, draw 1 card and stand.
Surrender: Forefit your bet. You must have less than 3 cards. You are invincible until bets are placed again.
Split: Only avaliable when your starting pair are of the same value. Bet same value and a hand will be processed for each card. {Ex, 2 Aces. Each ace becomes its own hand and are played normally}. Busts in this method will count for each hand.
Push: Gambler will refund your bet. Only happens in the event of a Tie.
Don't worry about turn order. I'll have an indicator up as to who can go when. First turn is Monday morning.
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Post by ~Divine|<3|Heart~ on Dec 24, 2015 23:58:41 GMT -8
xXxXenneth&MegamixXx
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"This is strange..."
Megami had walked down promptly, with slight hesitation, that is. The atmosphere after the doors had changed dramatically. It went from spooky and mysterious all the way to just plain festive in one foul swoop. Right away, Megami had felt a little more light-hearted. Xenneth's panicking over the P.E.T turned into quick curiosity as she descended even further into the doman rich with sparkling gold, the smell of rich metals, and the sight of enchanting jewels.
"...yet, it seems so pretty! Xen-kun, what is this?"
Of course, Xenneth was too dumb founded for an answer. Whatever he would offer would be washed away by Megami's whimsy as she spun left to right, reaching out a hand to touch. By the time she stopped, he had manifested some mumling response about a gold mine hiddne under Electopia or something like that. With nothing more than pure fantasic adornment like that of a child, Megami pondered on through, not wishing to be "rude" or whatever that was as she seen the NetNavis speaking to one another.
They were shady, but who was she to have an opinion on what was suspicious or not?
Basic Phase!
Megami's HP:: 1,300/1,300 Field:: ----- Status:: Okay! Unbreakable Bond – Memory:: -/- Natural Shield CD:: -/- Battle Chip Folder: 12/12 [4 Mega | 2 Giga] Cool Downs: N/A :: -/- N/A :: -/- N/A :: -/-
[Xenneth and Megami are exploring...]]
Reaction Phase!
[N/A]
Standby Phase!
[N/A]
Attack Phase! (4 Actions!)
[N/A]
Summary Phase!
[N/A]
Megami's HP:: 1,300/1,300 Field:: ----- Status:: Okay! Unbreakable Bond – Memory:: -/- Natural Shield CD:: -/- Battle Chip Folder: 12/12 [4 Mega | 2 Giga] Cool Downs: N/A :: -/- N/A :: -/- N/A :: -/-
___________________________________________________ “Cause he can get the knockout!”
Now Playing: ”Spark” by Back-On Chatty Ditz: -----
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Post by xoDeathy on Dec 25, 2015 2:36:20 GMT -8
"Well pardon me miss, but I believe this is an activity well known to humans. I believe it is, 'betting'? I can't exactly recall, but I remember my old operator used to talk about his parents often going out for such an activity."
Rosario had followed in right behind Megami, Grade, and Legion, though keeping quiet. He thoroughly examined the room. Tons of expensive merchandise, data, and even currency were fabulously showcased. The two men working on their displays seemed to set them up with such a precise effort that it created the effect of 'seeing this makes you want to stay'. Yet, Rosario couldn't help but feel that something was wrong. Why would a place like this, with this much assets, be so secluded? Either way, he had experienced a good thrill in a while, so if things went wrong he'd go through with it.
(Joining the battle with Rosarios approved stats)
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Post by ~Divine|<3|Heart~ on Dec 25, 2015 2:57:46 GMT -8
((Right. I forgot to ask, Kazu. Do stats have to be approved? I forgot Megami isn't approved yet.))
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Post by Xypher on Dec 25, 2015 6:32:29 GMT -8
Yet another navi Appeared on the scene. He had heard the noise, and the rattling of Chains. He quietly followed the others with quick stealth. There was always something to be said for these Christmas parties...
"What's this? I guess I should follow. Who knows what awaits below."
Nog in hand, sensory skills firing up, Merrill follows behind Megami and Grade.
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Post by ~Divine|<3|Heart~ on Dec 25, 2015 20:46:09 GMT -8
xXxXenneth&MegamixXx
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"Betting, yes?"
Megami did not spend too much time trying to identify anyone around her. Xenneth said be weary of strangers after all, and the young violet haired boy was the equivalent to God to her. Instead, and as usual, she held out her arms as a large blowing blue book appeared before her. The spin was signed with an illegable word for "Dictionary" unless someone knew Latin well. The blank pages revealed themselves as Megami ran the search program, and thus presented in her mind the meaning of the word she repeated to herself.
"Betting," she began, "Usually associated with..."
A quick search compared this set-up, this sene with many all over the world from the past two-thousand and something years. In a mere minute, Megami almost knew everything she could possibly muster or remember about the world of gambling, and closed the book promptly as she looked about her. A quick glance went to Rosario, but it say as she smiled warmly.
"Thank you!" she began, "But...hmm...betting? I wonder how Xen-kun would feel about it?"
Her mind trailed off as she thought heavily about the chance to experience something new.
"...and...what are we 'betting' for that matter?" she asked.
Basic Phase!
Megami's HP:: 1,300/1,300 Field:: ----- Status:: Okay! Unbreakable Bond – Memory:: -/- Natural Shield CD:: -/- Battle Chip Folder: 12/12 [4 Mega | 2 Giga] Cool Downs: N/A :: -/- N/A :: -/- N/A :: -/-
[Xenneth and Megami are exploring...]]
Reaction Phase!
[N/A]
Standby Phase!
[N/A]
Attack Phase! (4 Actions!)
[N/A]
Summary Phase!
[N/A]
Megami's HP:: 1,300/1,300 Field:: ----- Status:: Okay! Unbreakable Bond – Memory:: -/- Natural Shield CD:: -/- Battle Chip Folder: 12/12 [4 Mega | 2 Giga] Cool Downs: N/A :: -/- N/A :: -/- N/A :: -/-
___________________________________________________ “Cause he can get the knockout!”
Now Playing: ”Spark” by Back-On Chatty Ditz: -----
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Post by Kazu on Dec 27, 2015 4:39:02 GMT -8
Cards were shuffled in Gambler's hands, drawing stacks of cards from the middle of the deck and placing them on the top and bottom of the deck in alternating order. His green eyes widened when visitors emerged through the fog that obscured the stairwell that lead to the treasure pit.
His first words were an answer to a question.
You guys don't look like high rollers.
A black and red aura bled from his deck of cards.
But today that changes!
His cards dissolved into sparks of similar colored energy that shimmered away quickly.
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Post by ~Divine|<3|Heart~ on Dec 27, 2015 5:37:29 GMT -8
xXxXenneth&MegamixXx
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"I certainly am not!" Xenneth declared, "I can't even afford lunch sometimes!"
A statement Xenneth made that puzzled Megami, and so, she looked to Gambler. This NetNavi certainly did not seem shady. His green eyes were actually quite captivating, and so was his list of unfamiliar terms he used. The Goddess approached him, letting herself become attracted to is card tricks. The aura that seeped from the deck went unnoticed because of her obliviousness and curiosity placed elsewhere.
"That is yet to be known," she responded, "For I am not even sure what a 'High Roller' exactly, is."
She was not lying about this. The sentence sounded too straight forward to call it that!
Megami's expression, tilt of her head, and her welcoming right hand that reached out to receive something (most likely an explanation) conveyed her confusion. That same hand came right back to her lap and she nodded her head. A gesture to the NetNavi that she was acknowledging his offer to make a change to her status.
"My name is Megami," she continued, "Excuse me if I ask, but what and how much do we bet as 'High Rollers,' exactly. If I am correct, you mean this 'betting'...and if that is correct, then we are to play a game, yes? If I am to play to gain this 'status', then I take it there are rules and what they call a 'wager' to be placed?"
All of this was so new to her. Even if Xenneth declined (with all the doubt in the world) to play, Megami's curiosity drew her in!
Basic Phase!
Megami's HP:: 1,300/1,300 Field:: ----- Status:: Okay! Unbreakable Bond – Memory:: -/- Natural Shield CD:: -/- Battle Chip Folder: 12/12 [4 Mega | 2 Giga] Cool Downs: N/A :: -/- N/A :: -/- N/A :: -/-
[Xenneth and Megami are exploring...]]
Reaction Phase!
[N/A]
Standby Phase!
[N/A]
Attack Phase! (4 Actions!)
[N/A]
Summary Phase!
[N/A]
Megami's HP:: 1,300/1,300 Field:: ----- Status:: Okay! Unbreakable Bond – Memory:: -/- Natural Shield CD:: -/- Battle Chip Folder: 12/12 [4 Mega | 2 Giga] Cool Downs: N/A :: -/- N/A :: -/- N/A :: -/-
___________________________________________________ “Cause he can get the knockout!”
Now Playing: ”Spark” by Back-On Chatty Ditz: -----
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Post by Xypher on Dec 27, 2015 10:17:43 GMT -8
Merrill stepped forward. He heard the exchange between Gambler and Megami. He said nothing at first. He watched the navi's cards vanish into lightly crystal lights. He had to admit, he had placed many high rolling bets, (Some on his life) in battles before. He couldn't help but wonder if this was one of them. It seemed harmless enough. If one looked at his mismatched eyes, they might see a small glint of curiosity.
"What kind of game are we talking, Exactly?"
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Post by Kazu on Dec 28, 2015 13:18:14 GMT -8
The gold navi lifted a finger as motion to wait as he walked over to the other navi stacking golden bullions into manageable rows and columns. He took a a single bar, tossed it with an underhanded lob and spoke. It was a weighty ingit of gold, just over 22 pounds.
He and I sometimes play for a few of these over the course of a few hands of the game we'll be playing.
He pointed to the navi behind him with his thumb and then to Merrill with the same finger he had used to signal to wait.
Blackjack! But seeing as you all don't have the required betting fee, AND money is in abundance here, we can alwats play... and play in our vitality.
And thats when the treasures began to shift away from the navis at the brick stackers movements of his hands.
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Post by ~Divine|<3|Heart~ on Dec 29, 2015 10:19:53 GMT -8
xXxXenneth&MegamixXx
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"I don't like the sound of that..."
Xenneth's thoughts went unheard, but his fears were just as equally felt. Megami was uneasy just hearing the NetNavi suggest something alternative such as "vitality." However...it was also fascinating. It was as if the NetNavi was saying that their life was equal to the bars of gold. If that was the case, she had so much to learn as she had felt that earlier, or at least a moment ago before that was said, everyone had the perception that life was worth more. So "much" more!
"Vitality?" she had begun, "As in life energy? Is that possible?"
She stepped forth as if accepting the challenge.
Once again, her curiosity drew her in. Curiouser and curiouser...she was indulged by the NetNavi...
"Blackjack..." she said lowly, accessing her memory of what she learned from the dictionary, "If you would not mind, I would like to play. I believe that we get something in return by 'betting', yes? However, in this case, I cannot ask that you put-up your own 'vitality' if we were to win."
"SERIOUSLY?!! Who said we were playing?!"
Xenneth gripped his head full of violet hair while he started at Megami, seeming like she was happy, accepting Gambler's purposal for the game.
As usual, her curiosity got him into strange situations.
Basic Phase!
Megami's HP:: 1,300/1,300 Field:: ----- Status:: Okay! Unbreakable Bond – Memory:: -/- Natural Shield CD:: -/- Battle Chip Folder: 12/12 [4 Mega | 2 Giga] Cool Downs: N/A :: -/- N/A :: -/- N/A :: -/-
[Xenneth and Megami are exploring...]]
Reaction Phase!
[N/A]
Standby Phase!
[N/A]
Attack Phase! (4 Actions!)
[N/A]
Summary Phase!
[N/A]
Megami's HP:: 1,300/1,300 Field:: ----- Status:: Okay! Unbreakable Bond – Memory:: -/- Natural Shield CD:: -/- Battle Chip Folder: 12/12 [4 Mega | 2 Giga] Cool Downs: N/A :: -/- N/A :: -/- N/A :: -/-
___________________________________________________ “Cause he can get the knockout!”
Now Playing: ”Spark” by Back-On Chatty Ditz: -----
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Post by Kazu on Dec 29, 2015 11:38:08 GMT -8
Cards rained from the sky as the dealer made a swipe from left to right. Unlike rain, they were transparent and would dissolve away before descending low enough to obscure vision or hair.
I guarantee you will gain a fair and just payout! ...if you win.
Place your bets! (Just state how much HP you're betting, and have a turn as normal. Attack if you dare though)
HP: 30,000
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Post by ~Divine|<3|Heart~ on Dec 30, 2015 6:26:14 GMT -8
xXxXenneth&MegamixXx
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"Then win we shall!"
"Seriously?! We're going to gamble?!!"
Megami had a determined look upon her face conveyed by a confident smile. Her body bounced back quick as she kicked off placing distance betwene herself and Gambler. The female NetNavi had reached out her right hand, not sure how she could bet something as precise as her energy. The only thing she could think of was inflicting damage upon herself. Perhaps he had an ability to draw some of her energy out? Reaching out her right hand, she presented her hand to Gambler.
"I bid a minor amount of my energy."
"W-w-wait! Shouldn't we start small first?!"
With no thought whatsoever, Megami placed her bid.
[Megami bids 300 HP]
Basic Phase!
Megami's HP:: 1,300/1,300 Field:: ----- Status:: Okay! Unbreakable Bond – Memory:: -/- Natural Shield CD:: -/- Battle Chip Folder: 12/12 [4 Mega | 2 Giga] Cool Downs: N/A :: -/- N/A :: -/- N/A :: -/-
[Xenneth and Megami are exploring...]]
Reaction Phase!
[N/A]
Standby Phase!
[300 HP Bid! 1,300 > 1,000/1,300 HP]
Attack Phase! (4 Actions!)
[N/A]
Summary Phase!
[N/A]
Megami's HP:: 1,000/1,300 Field:: ----- Status:: Okay! Unbreakable Bond – Memory:: -/- Natural Shield CD:: -/- Battle Chip Folder: 12/12 [4 Mega | 2 Giga] Cool Downs: N/A :: -/- N/A :: -/- N/A :: -/-
___________________________________________________ “Cause he can get the knockout!”
Now Playing: ”Spark” by Back-On Chatty Ditz: -----
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Post by Xypher on Jan 1, 2016 8:36:29 GMT -8
Since I lost the last awesome post:
Merrill gains 1296 HP, Sacrificing 1000 for Sub Tank.
Merrill Charges Damnation. Gains 113 HP, turned into Surplus Power
Merrill Bids 1944 HP.
M HP 1762 Subtank 1000/1000 Surplus 113
I'll add in everything else when/where I can. My Apologies for a crappy post. RP to come later
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Post by xoDeathy on Jan 1, 2016 20:26:58 GMT -8
"Blackjack? Now that's something I'm surprised to remember." With one last look around, Rosario prepared himself for this little game. Megami seemed to be unwavered with the present situation, as well as Merrill. Guess it shouldn't be too bad. "Very well, I shall participate with a small portion to start." (On mobile, can't do fancy post. Will do normal post for rest.)Rosario bids 150 HP! Rosario HP: 850 Bidded HP: 150
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