Taliesin

I'd like to see some real Shaper civilization. Not just little forts and stuff. Sure, Dhonal's Keep was neat, but I want to see the real thing.

 

Prepare to be crushed beneath the essence-infused-iron fist of the Shapers!

Remember to bring all three servile techs to save living tools when you break into his room.

You have to admit the Shapers understand this principle well, whether their complaining subjects do or not.

My qualms about fanatical loyalism are dissolving away. How refreshing. I hope this means more acceptance for Khyryk among the Shaper mainstream...

I like serviles... because they do my drudge work so well! Muahahaha!

 

No seriously, I'm a benevolent tyrant.

Lately, I've become rather disillusioned with both Democrats and Republicans, but if I have to pick I'll say Republican. I'm also totally pro-Shaper. Yeah!

 

As always, I uphold the establishment because I see nothing better to uphold. Except possibly the Awakened.

Okay, good. I'm not that blond. Haha.

You find the Black Key in Northforge (just look everywhere and you'll find it in a chest). Then go back to Monarch's place and use the Key on the Black Door. Through the trapdoor is the Sealed Catacombs, and under that is the Pit of the Titan.

I like the wrist-as-thorn-baton idea, but overall it looks like an unholy combination of Star Wars and Diablo bad guys. Which is freaky but kind of cool.

 

Excuse me? *raises (blond) eyebrow*

That's okay. But now you know.

Actually, the "black-and-white-ness" of Are You a Loyalist or Rebel? in G3 tends to promote playing through it twice, since there are so many plot events that will be totally different (like assassinating powerful Shapers instead of purging Rebel towns, for instance).

I stand corrected. That makes me feel a bit better about that part of Shaper law. Although I still think they would do well to keep some of that DNA research from Sucia. However, that knowledge is very easy to abuse, so I don't know. It's all part of the dilemma that makes the Geneforge world so interesting.

Oops. I meant altering people to be immune to diseases. And I doubt that growing back limbs would fall under the category of "legal" Shaping.

Many people here dislike the linearity of G3, because it limits the decision process that is such a great part of most Spiderweb games. I rather liked the game myself, but powergaming is fun too (my current G1 game is a prime example of this).

 

Edit: I agree that the island jumps get annoying.

Let's see... Legs of the Tyrant, Vampiric Breastplate, Thirsting Gauntlets, Talisman of Might, and a sword with Ethereal Bindings would end up around 23, if not more.

I think using Shaping on people should be legal under very specific circumstances, like making people immune to diseases or growing back limbs as mentioned above. Hey, the knowledge exists whether the Shapers like it or not, and it's a shame to waste power that could be used wisely. I do admire the Shapers' self-control in this area, but it's like trying to destroy nuclear weapon technology: If you make them totally illegal under all circumstances, only your enemies will have them. And they will use them, too.

 

Edit: Fixed wording mistake.

This is the second poll of "What's your favorite game in the Geneforge series" within the last week or so. Since you didn't post the other one, I don't think there's anything wrong with that, but please check recent topics before posting a probable repeat in the future. Thanks!

 

Edit: Discovered that such a thing is, indeed, advised against in the Code of Community , rule #10. As a new Spiderwebber, you can hardly be faulted too badly for that. Lucky for you.

That's because you edited it out. Durrr.

Sounds like my old signature. Which, of course, was what my rebel character said to Khyryk after "rescuing" him from Monarch.

That's why I'll go for the Trakovite ending.

I suppose so. Drakon politics are interesting and complex, as illustrated in Quessa-Uss. That was a fun level. I loved getting Salassar all ticked off.

My point exactly.

Then don't.

What I meant was that the old guardian is pretty simple compared to the newer guardian and the warrior.

Or you can be like my Trakovite, and combine loyalism, or a pretense of it, with canister madness. No cheating, and almost just as good.