Sunlight stabs over the mountaintops, light finally touching your valley. Ice thaws and snow melts. Life returns with a fury, brush grows thick and vibrant before being devoured by massive herds of buffalo and Mammoth.
The wolfs are nowhere to be seen, your tribe will have to have its vengeance another day. From your watch house your sentinel shouts down to your tribe.
The Homunculi are coming.
Welcome back to Giants on Ice!
>>37469635
Current Season: Early Spring
Temperature: 5/10 Frigid
Population: 9 Giants (2 Children)
Food: 2 turns
Livestock: 6 Sows, 1 Bull (Mammoths)
Leader: Elder Grulin
Structures: Ice Quartz Mining, 1 Watch-House, 1 Small Storehouse (3 Giant Capacity) Deep Cave (20 Giant Capacity)
Unlocked tech :Carpentry, basic Stone Masonry, Mortar, Basic Farming, Food Preservation, Crude Music, Ice Quartz harvesting,Crude Quartz Weapons, Crude Herbalism, Crude Medicine
Diplomacy: Southern Homunculi
Morale:6/10
Weapons: 3 Hardwood Clubs, 9 Large Ice Quartz Axes, 24 Ice Quartz Spears
Stockpile: 12 Barrels of Homonculi mead, Ragged Wheet Seeds, 2 Giant Skeletons, 2 Trollfat, 3 Troll bile, 1 troll pelt, 6 Mammoth hide tunics, 6 BrightLights (Homunculi torches), 12 Homunculi baskets, 160 units of iron
>Sorry Im late, will stay late in penance.
Goodnight my thread... Ill hope others forgive me tomorrow.
So will it be tonight or tomorrow?
>>37470410
I was going to run it now, but it was all the way on page 6, I thought nobody was interested or seen it
>>37470481
It does appear to be a slow night. I wouldn't want to run things myself since I'm not one of the regulars
>>37470570
Its alright, as I normally do when the thread doesnt get all the attention I expect, I stay around to answer any questions and take suggestions. Speaking of, Q&A thread I guess!
I thought it was at four! So I vanished after not seeing it. Oh well life happens. Can't be mad at OP
oh ya! does my 1 count on that research roll?
>>37470815
That was the plan, I had to do a bunch of stuff around the house.
I hate not being on time for things.
Your roll was for what again? We can probably iron it out right now
>>37470605
Damn I was really hoping for some good ole fashioned Giant diplomacy.
>>37471270
Im still around, if we get some more folks around I dont mind starting up in earnest.
Also theres a giant that fits your description! He is missing half his face and one eye
Lurker still here lurking, will join it the game starts up
>>37471568
Glad to have you, lurker!
Yeah I'm here. Dunno how closely I'll be paying attention
I missed thread five, I believe. Damn shame.
I'll probably be here if you start up tonight.
Im gonna stick around
should I make a second thread or stay in this one?
It was for animal husbandry after I learned we were out of wood for ceramics... Unless we can burn fire grass for ceramics?!
>>37472082
Err dumbass me it was selective breeding. Idk words.
>>37472052
So how's the troll skin farm going?
>>37472192
Thatll be fine!
>>37472265
Well, Rukova was able to grow about half the pelt. She has to dedicate herself to growing it and cant use her magic the turn after.
>>37471435
I'm around to play if you're up for it pal.
>>37472315
Im up for it!, just right now Im wondering if I should make a new thread without all the BS at the start of this one.
Opinions?
>>37472352
All the BS in the beginning is your penance. Plus #6 never kicked off
>>37472352
Whatever floats your boat. I think this is fine, though.
Anyone wanna summarize what happened in #5?
>>37472375
>>37472352
Yeah stay in this thread, it's all fine.
My vote's for spending a little bit more time improving our smithing. I like the idea of artisan giants.
>>37472408
Prerequisite to that is getting the knowledge and set up for it from the Homuns. We tried smithing on our own and...it doesn't work
>>37472408
We also only have 2 turns of food
>>37472375
I accept.
>>37472406
We ran home, a hunter died from a wolf attack, a bunch of others got badly fucked up. Children started playing "Hunter" and were getting badly hurt from basically hunting eachother, so we started having them fight under watch of the older giants. Iron mine is making people violently sick. Deep cavern is sweating slime and its walls feel like rushing water. Spring has sprung!
>>37472408
Alright then!
Current Season: Early Spring
Temp:5/10 Frigid
Pop: 9 Giants (2 Children)
Food: 2 turns
Lifestock: 5 sows, 1 bull (Mammoths)
Morale:5/10
Stockpile: 12 Barrels of Homonculi mead, Ragged Wheet Seeds, 2 Giant Skeletons, 2 Trollfat, 3 Troll bile, 1 troll pelt, 6 Mammoth hide tunics, 6 BrightLights (Homonculi torches), 12 Homonculi baskets, 150 units of iron
Current Actions: 2 Actions Per Turn
>A. Scout
>B. Gather Food
>C. Gather Trade Good
>D. Build Structure (1d4 for buildtime)
>E. Research Technology (Takes 1d6 actions over time)
>F. Research Magic (Need at least 3 mages of same attument to advance)
>G. Engage in Diplomacy
>H. Other
Roll a d100 for each action you choose
I got us some breeding coming though! That crit research!
>>37472466
Also the Child went missing again
>>37472466
Hunt some mammoth
>>37472482
Someone roll a d100 for Selective Breeding bonus
>>37472497
Correct.
>>37472466
Well if we're running low on food, my vote's for B.
Second vote, seeing as we have two actions is for engaging in diplomacy with the human civ. Aiming to build relations in exchange for their knowledge of smithing.
Rolled 17, 13 = 30 (2d100)
>>37472466
Roll 1: GATHER FOOD
Roll 2: Hunt for the Child...again
>>37472506
Be sure to roll with your vote, I use player votes to roll against for the outcome!
Rolled 13 (1d100)
What in the. . . Did we figure out why the cavern is slimed or the iron mine is making us sick?
>>37472507
Doin' it.
Rolled 22 (1d100)
>>37472507
Rollin'
>>37472531
Take your curse back Gramen
Rolled 13, 38 = 51 (2d100)
We need to greet the approaching homunculi
They still owe us for helping with the monster
Send a hunting party out to get some fresh food
>>37472561
I tried! I thought it was cured!
Maybe we shouldn't proceed with this thread with these rolls. jesus
>>37472507
a bonus you say?
we need food!
Rolled 81 (1d100)
>>37472507
Rolling for bonus
>>37472506
Reportin for duty
>>37472554
>>37472535
Your Giants find out that your Bull is producing more aggressive children, sadly they wernt able to learn anymore.
>>37472566
>>37472531
Your hunters first expedition into the light of spring was less than optimal. A pair of hunters didnt come back after 2 weeks. They are assumed lost or dead.
>The Homunculi have arrived.
Walking right up to the cave door a procession of human serfs lead by their Homunculi leaders wait in perfect silence to be let inside.
>Let them in
>Meet them outside
>Ignore them
>Other
>>37472678
>>37472600
SEE?! we should stop.
Meet them outside
>>37472678
why are we hiding the long dark isn't over yet!
Meet them outside with some mead.
>>37472779
>Current Season: Early Spring
I'm starting to wonder if the Homunculi have enslaved the Humans. They're too sheeplike
>>37472726
It's their mead
>>37472826
Indeed. They'd still appreciate a drink, I'm sure.
>>37472821
Of course they are. It probably is the damn mead
Grulin steps from the mouth of your cave. Pleasant smile on his face. "Hello Giant-kin! We have come on first light of Spring to bring our thanks." With a calm waving gesture towards your cave, every human steps silently forward. Upon each back rests a massive basket. "We noticed a lack of farmland and suspected you would soon suffer from malnutrition." Opening one of the huge baskets they reveal them brimming with fruits and vegetables. "They were difficult to grow during winter. We hope this is enough to show our thanks for your help." All the Homunculi smile up at your giants, their serfs quietly eyeing the ground.
>Accept
>Send away
>Question
>Other
>>37472678
Meet them outside.
>>37472888
Accept, offer them an alliance between our two groups. Rolling for dat diplomacy
>>37472888
stomach rumbles.... but question
>>37472888
Accept and ask if they will help us learn better ways to farm so we are better prepared for the next Winter.
>>37472888
Accept ask for some tech advice.
Rolled 65 (1d100)
>>37472931
Forgot the damn roll
Dat file name.
I'm telling ya, there's something wrong with those people. But we should keep them close in any case. Easier to spy, yunno?
>>37472974
that's why I say at least ask them what's up with smallpox baskets
"Thank you for these, youre very generous." Grulin rubs his jaw a moment in thought. "If you wouldnt mind assisting us further, Im sure you can see our farms are nonexistent. Maybe you can help us in exchange for..."
>Offer them labor
>Offer then furs
>Offer them protection
>Other
>>37473059
Protection.
>>37473059
Furs and Protection. I don't think they can take down mammoths and buffalo like we can
>>37473103
>>37473092
Furs we have and can get while hunting for food as well. Protection might get us wrapped up in something we might not be ready want.
Protection and technical/magical collaboration.
>>37473130
I doubt hey need furs they have magic heat coils.
"...Protection, I think winter showed us both how much reliable protection could serve you well." Grulin seems quite pleased with himself, grey beard parting from a wide smile.
After what seems to be a moment too long of silence, the Homuncili respond as one in that eerie way they do. "Protection would serve us just fine." Holding up his tiny blue hand up to Grulin to shake. It vanishes under the massive hand. "I will view your land, the rest must return." One of the Homunculi steps forward, the others already turning to leave.
>1 Homunculi and 5 Humans remain at the cave to assist with farming.
Current Season: Early Spring
Temp:5/10 Frigid
Pop: 9 Giants (2 Children) (2 missing)
Food: 1 turns
Lifestock: 5 sows, 1 bull (Mammoths)
Morale:5/10
Stockpile: 12 Barrels of Homonculi mead, Ragged Wheet Seeds, 2 Giant Skeletons, 2 Trollfat, 3 Troll bile, 1 troll pelt, 6 Mammoth hide tunics, 6 BrightLights (Homonculi torches), 12 Homonculi baskets, 150 units of iron
Current Actions: 2 Actions Per Turn
>A. Scout
>B. Gather Food
>C. Gather Trade Good
>D. Build Structure (1d4 for buildtime)
>E. Research Technology (Takes 1d6 actions over time)
>F. Research Magic (Need at least 3 mages of same attument to advance)
>G. Engage in Diplomacy
>H. Other
>>37473059
Not protection, we already have something of an unspoken alliance and offering protection can also sound like a threat. Furs are the best idea, we can get those easily, also less chances of becoming serfs.
>>37473240
OPE, TOO LATE.
>Research tech
Get that agriculture son.
>>37473276
Be sure to roll a d6 for research time! Otherwise the tribe might die!
>>37473276
This and try talking to the Homoman. We should try to get some insight into how their compound was created.
Rolled 1 (1d6)
>>37473218
Focus on learning as much farming as we can from the homunculi. Hopefully we can be self-sufficient in a few seasons. The roll is for researching this.
Also scout North? We haven't explored much in that direction if I remember right
Rolled 4 (1d6)
>>37473218
for that farming research
Rolled 18 (1d100)
>>37473218
Research agriculture
Hunt for our missing hunters and the Child.
Also it should go without saying we keep the Homun out of the Death Altar and the Quartz Cave
>>37473318
Ok I clearly shouldn't roll tonight, what the hell....I should've been rolling for hunting anyways. Last turn of food
>>37473301
Good jahb. You make clan proud.
>>37473301>>37473310>>37473276
Crit rolled. Please roll a d100 for possible bonus.
Your Giants lead the Homunculi away from the cave, to look at the land. After only 2 weeks of being instructed where to place a farm and how to properly tend to their land, your giants are confident in their abilities. "Do you require further assistance? My serfs grow homesick." The Homunculi speaks up towards your giants.
>Let them go
>Question
>Other
Rolled 27 (1d100)
>>37473423
here we go
Rolled 64 (1d100)
>>37473423
Rolled 50 (1d100)
>>37473436
>>37473423
Not sure if high or low is better on this roll.
Not sure what else to do.
>>37473423
Oh shit a crit. Does that mean Yiurelyn becomes an actual char in the tribe?
Rolled 10 (1d12)
>>37473464
damn
Rolled 48 (1d100)
>>37473423
Ask them if they will be willing to teach us more at a later date?
>>37473446
The Homunculi talks highly with your Giants and most of their words fly right over your heads. Luckily one of your Hunters, Yiurrlyn catches on to the jist a little better than the others.
>Irrigation will be part of all farms.
"Do you think you will be able to return later in the year? We may require your guidance again." The Homunculi thinks for a moment.
"Naturally, so long as your Tribe is able to serve its roll as our protectors." With that they turn and walk towards their home in silence.
Current Season: Early Spring
Temp:5/10 Frigid
Pop: 9 Giants (2 Children) (2 missing)
Food: 0 turns (Oh shit)
Lifestock: 5 sows, 1 bull (Mammoths)
Morale:5/10
Stockpile: 32 baskets of Homunculi Vegtables, 12 Barrels of Homunculi mead, Ragged Wheet Seeds, 2 Giant Skeletons, 2 Trollfat, 3 Troll bile, 1 troll pelt, 6 Mammoth hide tunics, 6 BrightLights (Homuculi torches), 12 Homonculi baskets, 150 units of iron
Current Actions: 2 Actions Per Turn
>A. Scout
>B. Gather Food
>C. Gather Trade Good
>D. Build Structure (1d4 for buildtime)
>E. Research Technology (Takes 1d6 actions over time)
>F. Research Magic (Need at least 3 mages of same attument to advance)
>G. Engage in Diplomacy
>H. Other
>>37473596
Ok eat some of the Homunculi's Vegetables and Fruits before heading out for a great hunting trip
Rolled 21, 46 = 67 (2d100)
>>37473596
Find missing Giants
Cont to work farms to become better at agriculture.
Any new babes this spring?
Rolled 60 (1d100)
>>37473639
feck
Rolled 4 (1d6)
>>37473596
Oh come on! He gets farming! I thought I would get nice things... Also more selective breeding.
Hope you don't mind slow CM
>>37473346
thread dying
Rolled 51 (1d100)
>>37473596
Gathering food is the priority so rolling for that.
Should also try to plant some fields with those wheat seeds we have.
Let's get some wood and start our metalworking guys. I remember what OP said in his Q&A
Hi everyone! I'm a little late to the party
Also, the Homuns are being creepy again...I thought we nipped that in the bud
>>37473672
I never mind others posting for their civ threads.
>>37473639
>>37473688
Gather food.
Your hunters move out of the cave with Hardwood clubs in hand. Plodding across the tundra for a while before finally finding a her of Mammoth. After some wait they charge, laying about them and bringing down 3 mammoths, a humble first harvest.
>>37473655
During their return trip one of your hunters picks up shouts on the wind.
>Return game to cave
>Take game with them to search for the shouts
>Leave the game to find the source
>Other
d100 with your choice
Rolled 4 (1d100)
>>37473817
Send as many as it would take to get the mammoths home while the rest investigate the shouts
Rolled 41 (1d100)
>>37473817
Take the game with them to find the source.
Rolled 99, 1 = 100 (2d100)
>>37473817
split up, have as few as possible go back to the cave with the game while the others investigate the shouts
>>37473857
Ok that's it, I'm serious, I give up
>>37473857
JYOTI! channel your inner believer! We need some rolls bro!
>>37473888
well look at my roll... hahah! dice gods are confused
>>37473857
>>37473868
>>37473885
Oh my, writing.
Your hunters split, sending a heavily laden duo back towards the cave, leaving 3 Hunters to investigate the shouts. Hefting their clubs the search the mountainsides, following the sounds. Soon an uncomfortably familiar sound greets them. A low, discordant din of gibberish washes across the rock faces.
Rounding a mountainside your Hunters halt in their tracks. One of your lost hunters stands over the body of his brother, broken club in hand. Shouting and roaring at the massive, undulating green beast before him. Questing tendrils snake towards your hunter, eyes fixated on its every move. Your lost hunter is breathing heavily, blood streams down his left arm, mingling in the pool of his downed kin.
>Charge into The Green's flank
>Flee
>Distract The Green
>Other
Rolled 59 (1d100)
>>37474078
Have two of the giants distract the Green while the other tries to carry the wounded away. As soon as they're clear get the fuck out of that mess since we only have clubs.
Rolled 7 (1d100)
>>37474078
Charge the greens flank
Rolled 51 (1d100)
>>37474078
The three hunters split up shouting to distract the Green as they surround it
Rolled 40 (1d100)
>>37474148
get outta there. we can take it out later with better weapons
>>37474153
Jyoti... You can have it back now
>>37474189
>>37474148
Your hunters split in silence. All of them scooping up fist sized rocks. Just as they are about to surround it one of the many eyes of The Green snap to a Hunter's movements. A roll of Giant gibberish rolls from The Green, loud and unsettling one of your hunters drops to their knees, vomiting. The other two draw their arms back, letting fly their stones and shouting for The Green's attention.
The stones barely register as The Green roils in place, long hooked tentacles dart out towards your Hunters, ensnaring the downed one and grazing the other two.
>Fight
>Flee
>Other
Rolled 91 (1d100)
>>37474342
uhh shit. FLY YOU FOOLS
Rolled 75 (1d100)
>>37474342
>Flee
>>37474342
Run away, we can't kill it without the Quartz
Rolled 30 (1d100)
>>37474342
Flee but TRY to get the wounded giant! Our population is too low for this shit
Rolled 49 (1d100)
>>37474433
Whoops meant to say: Try to grab the wounded giant and flee
Once Jyoti hears about this, he's make a new Ice Spear. No, not a spear, a Lance. Something large enough that he can kill it in one solid strike
>>37474455
Yes, bring our brother home!
Well my high roll for the day was used on running... Woo hoo?
>>37474392
>>37474397
>>37474433
Your two remaining Hunters turn and flee. Tears sting their eyes as their abandoned kin roar their defiance in the face of The Green. Before they leave the mountainsides those same roars becomes cries of pain and confusion. When they relay the news to the tribe several break down in tears. Children pull at their mothers clothing, asking why they weep.
Deep in the mountainside one of your Giants works with a fury, by the end of the week her hands hold a weapon unseen by your tribe. (+1 Crystal Hateblade) Its Quartz edge is an unusual crimson, the blood of its maker used to sharpen and hone it. She hands the blade to Grulin, hands thickly bandaged and eyes cast down. Asking only that it be used to slay what took her sons.
Current Season: Early Spring
Temp:6/10 Cold
Pop: 7 Giants (2 Children)
Food: 2 turns
Lifestock: 5 sows, 1 bull (Mammoths)
Morale:3/10
Stockpile: 32 baskets of Homunculi Vegtables, 12 Barrels of Homunculi mead, Ragged Wheet Seeds, 2 Giant Skeletons, 2 Trollfat, 3 Troll bile, 1 troll pelt, 6 Mammoth hide tunics, 6 BrightLights (Homuculi torches), 12 Homonculi baskets, 150 units of iron
Current Actions: 2 Actions Per Turn
>A. Scout
>B. Gather Food
>C. Gather Trade Good
>D. Build Structure (1d4 for buildtime)
>E. Research Technology (Takes 1d6 actions over time)
>F. Research Magic (Need at least 3 mages of same attument to advance)
>G. Engage in Diplomacy
>H. Other
Roll a d100 for each action you choose
Rolled 26 (1d100)
>>37474607
Gather wood. Let's start our ceramics project
>>37474682
WHY CANT I HAVE NICE THINGS ORCUS!? PLEASE ORCUS!
Rolled 17 (1d100)
>>37474607
track the green down to it's home and kill it if there aren't any others
>>37474607
Alright, we need to start training our men to be trained and disciplined warriors. We need clear strategies on how to take these things down as fast as possible so we don't get rekt by their mental fuckery.
>>37474682
>>>
maybe not even ceramics. Metal working!
>>37474698
Speaking of which, we should learn how to make ice grenades.
We need armour and weapons. Maybe we could help move the Homoman's settlement over to us. They could tend the fields, smith the metal, and we can do the important stuff.
>>37474753
Ceramics are needed for the metalworking path. >>37474735
Be sure to roll with your choice!
Rolled 81 (1d100)
>>37474607
>>37474735
Martial training
Always carry Quartz weaponry when out of the cave.
Start wheat farm, harvest seeds from homunculi vegetables since we're too paranoid to eat them
>>37474780
Not a bad idea.
Rolled 38 (1d100)
>>37474735
Woops my bad
>>37474798
The Children have grown, from childbirth in the deep of the Long Dark their jaws are sharply angled, pale skin housing dark, aged eyes. The elders decide its time to teach everyone the basics of war. (Despite having no future training) All the young are given Hardwood clubs for their spars. Weekly they are split into teams and set upon each-other. There are injuries but no fatalities. Blood is commonplace among your tribe.
Your craftsmen pour hours over carefully growing Ice Quartz into blades of all sizes. From small daggers (Still larger than most Small-kin would struggle to wield) to viscous axes they forged before.
>3 Newborns wail in the cool morning, it seems The Mother has smiled upon your tribe.
Current Season: Early Spring
Temp:6/10 Cold
Pop: 7 Giants (3 Newborns)
Food: 1 turns
Lifestock: 5 sows, 1 bull (Mammoths)
Morale:3/10
Stockpile: 1 Hateblade, 32 baskets of Homunculi Vegtables, 12 Barrels of Homunculi mead, Ragged Wheet Seeds, 2 Giant Skeletons, 2 Trollfat, 3 Troll bile, 1 troll pelt, 6 Mammoth hide tunics, 6 BrightLights (Homuculi torches), 12 Homonculi baskets, 150 units of iron
Current Actions: 2 Actions Per Turn
>A. Scout
>B. Gather Food
>C. Gather Trade Good
>D. Build Structure (1d4 for buildtime)
>E. Research Technology (Takes 1d6 actions over time)
>F. Research Magic (Need at least 3 mages of same attument to advance)
>G. Engage in Diplomacy
>H. Other
Roll a d100 for each action you choose
Rolled 23, 28 = 51 (2d100)
>>37474910
Farm, Wheat and Vegetable seeds
Hunt
Rolled 67 (1d100)
>>37474910
Gather wood!
Holy shit we need to do something about our population.
Rolled 84, 45 = 129 (2d100)
>>37474938
good plan, keep a sharp eye out for the green as we hunt
>>37474910
CM, shouldnt we have 7 giants, 2 children, and 3 newborns?
>>37475000
I think it should be 9 giants 3 newborn. The kids grew up.
Rolled 75, 58 = 133 (2d100)
We could still make macuahuitl, yunno.
What ever happened toTHE CHILD?
>>37474798
>Start wheat farm, harvest seeds from homunculi vegetables since we're too paranoid to eat them
>>37475043
She vanishes. I'm not even sure if we've tried to find her anymore..
>>37474910
Your Tribe sets to clearing farmland. Tearing up the thick brush is hard and time consuming but, in the stoic nature thats the hallmark of your tribe, they work from sun up to sun down every day. After a week a sizeable plot of flat land is cleared. Digging into the light soil with massive hands your giants dig long trenches towards the ice runoff for irrigation. A day later and lines are dug and seeds are dug from vegetables, the whole cache is destroyed in this, their remains left to rot. (1 Large farm ready, harvest should be ready in fall)
Your hunters have a similar hunting session as before, wary for voices on the wind they come across a herd of buffalo. Moments laters they return home, laden with a dozen kills.
Current Season: Early Spring
Temp:6/10 Cold
Pop: 9 Giants (3 Newborns)
Food: 3 turns
Lifestock: 5 sows, 1 bull, 4 Calfs (Mammoths)
Morale:3/10
Stockpile: 1 Hateblade,12 Barrels of Homunculi mead, Ragged Wheet Seeds, 2 Giant Skeletons, 2 Trollfat, 3 Troll bile, 1 troll pelt, 6 Mammoth hide tunics, 6 BrightLights (Homuculi torches), 12 Homonculi baskets, 150 units of iron
Current Actions: 2 Actions Per Turn
>A. Scout
>B. Gather Food
>C. Gather Trade Good
>D. Build Structure (1d4 for buildtime)
>E. Research Technology (Takes 1d6 actions over time)
>F. Research Magic (Need at least 3 mages of same attument to advance)
>G. Engage in Diplomacy
>H. Other
Roll a d100 for each action you choose
Rolled 72, 31 = 103 (2d100)
>>37474938
Rolling for both of these
Rolled 15 (1d100)
>>37475151
Gather Wood!
Rolled 2 (1d6)
>>37475151
Rolling for using our herd's dung as fertilizer for the fields.
Rolled 48 (1d100)
>>37475151
Gather wood!
Rolled 62, 64 = 126 (2d100)
>>37475151
Gather Wood
Fix Lobster Traps
So when should we approach the Homuns about them relocating their village closer to us. Not right against our doorstep but close enough that if we have to defend them during the Long Dark we won't lose too much time getting to them
>>37475183
>>37475200
Your tribe is tired of eating raw meat and sets out to gather wood to rectify this issue. Ripping down hardwood trees takes time but the payoff is well worth it. (+45 Hardwood)
Out second option seems a little confused.
>Fix Traps
>Hunt
>Try using Mammoth dung for our farms
>Other
I will break the tie left unbroken
>>37475295
Gotta go with that mammoth dung
Rolled 2 (1d6)
>>37475295
>Try using Mammoth dung for our farms
>>37475295
Fix the traps.
Your giants dig about by the Mammoths ,scooping handfuls of dung and mixing it with the farm soil. It was disgusting work but already the soil looks darkened. (Was it worth it?)
Current Season:Spring
Temp:6/10 Fair
Pop: 9 Giants (3 Newborns)
Food: 2 turns
Lifestock: 5 sows, 1 bull, 4 Calfs (Mammoths)
Morale:3/10
Stockpile: 1 Hateblade,12 Barrels of Homunculi mead, 45 Hardwood, Ragged Wheet Seeds, 2 Giant Skeletons, 2 Trollfat, 3 Troll bile, 1 troll pelt, 6 Mammoth hide tunics, 6 BrightLights (Homuculi torches), 12 Homonculi baskets, 150 units of iron
Current Actions: 2 Actions Per Turn
>A. Scout
>B. Gather Food
>C. Gather Trade Good
>D. Build Structure (1d4 for buildtime)
>E. Research Technology (Takes 1d6 actions over time)
>F. Research Magic (Need at least 3 mages of same attument to advance)
>G. Engage in Diplomacy
>H. Other
Roll a d100 for each action you choose
Rolled 100 (1d100)
>>37475399
ok! Let's get some clay! Then we can do cermaics!
>>37475420
Gramen the potter?!?
Rolled 51, 59 = 110 (2d100)
>>37475420
with that kind of roll how could we not?! seconding and saying let's also hunt. maybe try and trap some to bring back with us if we need them for the Long Dark
Rolled 49 (1d100)
>>37475420
Glorious roll
Rollin for diplomacy with the homunculi
>>37475420
Channeling your inner Patrick Swayze
So is anyone else thinking about the Homun village migrating closer to us?
>>37475510
Yes, but can we trust them?
>>37475420
Your Giants set about digging up the soft clay by the Ice runoff. After only a week of harvesting one of your Kin gets an idea. Spending a week working by the runoff he builds a small shed by the waterside. The clay is pressed into the gaps of the Hardwood and some of the brush is placed atop its roof. In another week the storeroom is finished, a proud Giant standing beside it. (+75 Units of Clay, +1 Storehouse.)
>Diplo the Homunculi?
Do we know if the Homos can do magic and/or what kind of magic they practice?
>>37475510
>>37475521
It doesn't matter if we can trust them or not. If they're close, it's easier to keep a watchful eye on them. I say try to help move their houses over to us.
>>37475584
Can I be a thing now!? PLEASE OP
Rolled 98 (1d100)
>>37475584
Sure, let's go for it
>>37475602
Already have you in the Pastebin.
>>37475630
>>37475510
>>37475509
You send out a group of Giants to speak to the Homunculi, Jyoti goes with them. After 3 days walking they draw upon the quiet village. Humans scurry about its streets in perfect silence. The trio of Homunculi can be spotted among them, carrying baskets or hauling carts along side their human serfs. Seeing your emissaries they abandon their labors and move to meet you on the edge of town. "HO and greeting, Giants! We did not expect to see from you so soon!"
>Offer them to move
>Question
>Other
d100 with your choice
>>37475630
With a roll like that, yes we should. Tell them of the new Green when convincing them
Rolled 82 (1d100)
>>37475777
Be careful about how we do it though. We've agreed to protect them and they may just try to make us stay with them until we've resolved the conflict.
Rolled 39 (1d100)
>>37475760
Tell them of the new Green and suggest the idea of them moving closer. Also ask why we've never once seen the humans speak.
>>37475760
Oh Hooray!... Didn't see the pastebin link today. I also can't find it in this thread.
I suppose it's possible the Homos have cut the hooman's tongues out or something. Eek.
But yeah, inform them of the Green as leverage to move closer to us.
>>37475822
"Another Green beast has been found in the mountains. We wish to offer you moving towards our home. We do not want to see the same fate befall you again."
The Homunculi look at Jyoti as if he just spoke madness. "Giants, as you can clearly see we have homes here, farms and livestock and families and orchards! Surely you can not expect us to simply pack in decades of our lives and move to your lands!" They motion to the largest building in their village, the stone house made especially for your hunters when they assisted in winter. "If anything we would ask you move here, your tribe has no permanent structures made of stone and mortar. While your fields are newly made surely they could easily be recreated here?" They speak with the same level sureness they always have. Behind them the humans move quietly about their labors.
>>37475992
We got a cave...
>>37475992
didnt add this at the bottom because I am dumb
>Speak
>Leave
>Other
d100 with your choice.
Rolled 8 (1d100)
>>37475992
We had trouble with humans once.. How do you keep yours in check?
Rolled 76 (1d100)
>cave
>impermanent
Bitch pls. Don't come crawling to us when the Green attacks you from all sides.
>>37476066
This.
Rolled 13 (1d100)
>>37475992
Keep speaking with them. Get their opinion of the green and see if they know of where they may be coming from. We also had the wolves that may become a problem again. They've been here longer so maybe they know
Rolled 96 (1d100)
Ask the about more knowledge of our surroundings, maybe a nice map
Rolled 87 (1d100)
>>37475992
Are the Green things a new menace? What did their research of the dead one turn up?
We can't protect you properly without you being close at hand. We can help transport everything they would need with our brute strength and our mammoths
>>37476166
Even if they don't move, they could probably give us some supplies for the trip. If we're going to keep a check on things and take out the predators, the least they could do is make the travelling easier for us.
Another option is to ask them for a doctor so that we don't die protecting them.
>>37476230
Or some of the humans to accompany us. The last thing we need is to die out protecting them while they keep growing in number.
>>37476260
Yah... We hate humans though. Not sure how that'll work
>>37476100
>>37476066
"We once had... Issues with humans. How do you do you keep them so... Well lead?" Jyoti tries his best to tactfully ask.
Raising one eyebrow the Homunculi speak "We lead them because we saved them. We teach them to listen and they listen. When we give them instructions they do ask they are asked."
Jyoti nods, his brow furrowed "I cant help but wonder if The Green are a new threat to you and your people? If it is you surely know now the danger it presents-"
"We are well aware of its dangers last time since last time, that is why we reached an agreement with your Tribe, protection for teaching on agriculture. A fair deal, dont you agree?"
"Yes, but surely we can protect you better if you were clos-"
"We will not abandon our homes." They motion towards the massive stone house. "This was built to house the guards we expected to have sent from your Tribe weeks ago. Instead it stands empty. We upheld our part of the bargain, we hope you intend to do the same regardless of where our homes are." The Homunculi speak with a tone that is both indignant and frustrated. Something seems to upset them, surely it couldnt have been your offer?
>>37476308
>Leave
>Speak
>Other
d100 with your choice
>>37476327
This
>>37476147
Also in respect to the homo guards we should set up a rotating shift of spys. We can turn this into an advantage for us
Rolled 92 (1d100)
>>37476308
umm umm... So uh. Do you know anything of the land? Any imminent threats?
Rolled 87 (1d100)
>>37476327
Bid them farewell. We will NOT be like their human pets. Tell them we will uphold our agreement and set up a rotation as suggested >>37476368
Rolled 78 (1d100)
>>37476368
>>37476397
This seems like the best solution.
Getting pretty tired. I'll be signing off. Don't get yourselves killed, yo.
>>37476424
I'm ready for bed as well. These Homuns are frustrating
>>37476424
>>37476447
I'm with these two. Can we get the pastebin one last time? I want to see the techs for tomorrows festivitiesDeath fest
I gotta get going to bed too. work in 6 hours.
Get that map and set up a rotation of two guards with Ice Spears and Axes.
We should make Ice Shard Macuahuitl too
>>37476424
>>37476397
>>37476368
Modding Jyoti lets out a deep breath. "I understand, we will set a guard here and rotate them out every week, is this agreeable to you?"
The Homunculi immediately nod in agreement. "Thank you, we apologize for being so short with you." They close their eyes for a moment "Sadly we do not have any goods to send you home with this time, the first harvest should be in late spring... 14 sunrises." Your party turns and leaves. 2 Giants remain in the village. "We hope your stay is a calming one." The Homunculi say, before 2 of them set off towards the humans, leaving one silent Blue-skin to accompany your Giants.
>>37476504
OH GOD GET THEM BACK NOW!
Should the Homonculi jerks kill us all, our next civ that Slow CM runs should be Undead Sewers. Go all Pickmans Ghouls in the underbelly of some decadent city
Thatll be it for tonight everyone!
Heres a basic map of the area between us and the Homunculi, each square is something like 1-2 miles or someshit. Use yourheads with it.
http://pastebin.com/N8unfbmw
Pastebin for the goods
Ill stick around for any questions!
>>37476536
>>37476527
When are the Homonculi gonna kill us? They made the Green, they have stolen the speech or tongues of the humans, their Lab is underground. They want to experiment with Giant flesh.
>>37476536
So do we have to actively search for the kid? Or is she gonna show up again?
>>37476577
I agree that paranoia is definitely the route we should stick with.
>>37476577
Idk man, Im still getting a chuckle about you all being so worried about them. They seem pretty passive to me. Whats the worst that can happen?
>>37476596
Depends on the rolls, really. Did you see your bin entry?
>>37476620
I did! Inb4 first to die in the battle for the cave.
Seriously guys we should check n our giants like once a week. The last line scares me "We hope your stay is a calming one." that's some brainwashing hints If I've ever seen them.
>>37476661
Giants are going to rotate every turn, thats something I stupidly left out.
>>37476693
Ahh gotcha. Well Gnight Op. Hope to see you tomorrow! Thanks for hosting!
>>37476719
goodnight! Thanks for coming!
