Previous Thread: >>45980720
Pastebin: http://pastebin.com/vrqYhnpu
Dropbox: It's in the fucking pastebin.
Incoming Updates:
>Battlemage
Soon™ (Water Tree Confirmed) >>45985652 & >>45986282
>Space-Opera Refuge Adventure
never ever, make it yourself nerd
>Souls
after the next game is released (never ever)
>Stardust
This Summer™ >>45990938
>>45996341
Anything on Traveler or Conduit?
>>45996411
Items are finished. Looks like the small sections are next.
http://travellercyoa.livejournal.com/
>>45996341
Stop making these cancerous OPs. If you're too incompetent to make a simple post then leave it to someone else.
>>45996505
And how do you not make a cancerous opening post?
>>45996578
Use an actual CYOA in it, and if you absolutely must post the links and update speculation or whatever then leave them for the second post, not the first one.
>>45990507 (Intro/World 1)
>>45990555 (World 2)
>>45990597 (Powers)
>>45990642 (World Powers)
>>45990687 (Companions)
>>45990741 (World Companions)
>>45990801 (Circumstances)
>>45990832 (Siblings)
>>45990863 (Trinkets)
>>45990894 (End/Hardships)
>>45990933 (Mystery Box)
>Small but hilarious fic about QuietCYOA Anon who's a rebel fighter in Palestine:
>>45995132
>>45995166
>>45996621
>believing this
Pathetic. Don't ever post again.
>>45996673
What? Are you confused? Is English your third language?
>>45996341
Why is SDA stuff the only things up here? Don't we have other cyoa makers making stuff like the travelers guy/conduit/italics/others?
>>45996621
Speaking as one who browses other generals I can both agree and disagree with you.
>>45996697
Because you let some random sperg make the thread instead of making it yourself. If you want your opinions in the OP instead of his, then you'll have to make it next time.
>>45996629
Can someone with more image editing experience PLEASE make this into a single PDF?
>>45996733
Other generals are irrelevant to both points.
The first one is just how we do things here. It's worked for us well for years. There's absolutely no reason to change something in a way that only accomplishes giving less visibility to actual CYOAs. Post your favorite, or even one that you made yourself, I don't care. Just don't bring general culture where it isn't needed.
As for the second it's common courtesy both to people who go through the catalog, and as >>45996697 already pointed out, to the people in the thread who have a different opinion than you do.
>>45996621
>Use an actual CYOA in it
Agree.
>Put the links in the second post
What purpose does this serve? Why would you put the links to things that people could use in the second post instead of the first?
There was this lewd cyoa with a red and black color scheme, and it mentioned something about rings. That's all I remember about it though. Anyone have it?
>>45996817
>make an empty op with no links or news from the previous thread
Why?
>I don't like that news, I want other news
Do you have turbo-autism? Ignore it. I want to know what happened in the previous thread.
>>45996932
>Why?
Read the post you responded to again. It gives you two reasons.
>>45996932
>Make an empty op with no links or new from previous thread.
Not that Anon, but we done that for years now and its pretty fine. Only thing that really needs to be in OP is a CYOA, pastebin, last thread link.
Everything afterwards is irrelevant; Stardust this Summer and shit doesn't need to be up there.
>>45996975
See
>>45996932
>Do you have turbo-autism? Ignore it. I want to know what happened in the previous thread.
>>45996411
In Progress Fan world
http://pastebin.com/RfDsDFtH
For those familiar with it, new changes are basically past suggestions pertaining to the current perks fully implanted.
Leave suggestions for those perks (or upcoming ones) now because I'm going to start working on more perks soon.
>>45997019
>I can't see it if it's in the second post where it doesn't bother anyone!
Do YOU have turbo autism?
>>45996817
Sorry anon but we've never had a consistent OP style.
>>45997051
>It triggers me if it's in the first post!
>p-put it in the second p-post!
No, you're right, I'm the autistic one.
>>45996877
Anybody against a backlink and the pastebin in the OP is an idiot, I agree.
>>45996926
I'm pretty sure I know what CYOA you're talking about, but I hate that one so I'm going to spite you for no reason by not posting it.
>>45997036
I would like a power centered around fans.
>>45997078
>Hey guys let me just make browsing the entire board shit because I'm a piece of shit attention whore!
Uh huh. Tell me more.
>>45997060
That's part of the issue of this general. It's simultaneously both a general and not one. It has all the hallmarks of one. But the moment anybody considers bringing in something new, people sling shit. I understand why. But it's not enjoyable.
>>45997060
>>45997110
Because some people are trying to force it into being a general, while it doesn't actually need to be a general so it doesn't stay that way on its own.
>>45997108
The fuck is wrong with you that an extra word in the OP makes browsing the board shit?
What is the best military-like cyoa we got if we even have one?
>>45997128
It's a general. Has always been a general. You're causing more problems by denying it and starting stupid fights over a backlink and a pastebin because anything that helps people is BAD and WRONG because another thread did it once.
>>45997101
Pirate Radio or Stylish Group branch in Gang tree then, quite possibly the Pirate Radio One.
>>45997128
But- we've called it a general for a long while.
We have all the hallmarks of general culture the only thing we don't have is a series of OP images, because CYOA are always very noticable.
>>45997087How bout the one with a regular white background that gave you an extra point for reading the explanation at the beginning.
>>45997138
Long-winded OPs make searching through the catalog and archives terrible, while not accomplishing anything positive.
The fuck is wrong with you that you're insisting it all has to be in the first post when it's literally the same for anyone trying to use it if it's in the second post?
>>45996341
Mirin' that OP, OP.
>>45997209
Still no reasons given, just repeating a statement with no proof.
>>45997209
>literally go to /tg/cyoa
>hard to view
Are you new and just don't know how catalog searching works, or retarded?
>>45996877
So what di most people actually get on this. I got placed at a reasonable 75 but I've also took a joke Autism test and got a 35 out of 100. 100 being totally normal. I'm kinda sad most of these were past unchangeable things like every being bullied or playing a Card game cause at certain parts of my life I could have gotten some points in Loser, Deviant, and Edge lord that would have bumped me up to 125. Which meas I'd technically never be really normal according to two sheets of paper some person on the internet I'll never know.
>>45996842
Does Winner + Sleepless mean I can run as many simulations as I like without resting?
>>45997278
Being normal is overrated
>>45997222
>this bait
You're the one who didn't give any reasons. I gave them to you, it's not my problem if you don't use the catalog or archive so you don't know what the fuck we're even talking about.
>>45997164
Nobody said any such thing in this entire thread. All I said on that topic was that we don't need a worthless OP image instead of a CYOA.
>>45997305
You said someone was trying to make this a general, implying we're not a general. That makes you a delusional idiot.
>>45997273
Anon, I really think you need to work more on your reading skills. Nobody said anything about finding /cyoa/ being hard.
>>45997330
>completely changing the topic
I think you may be mistaking me for someone else. I'm talking about not needing an empty OP image, not starting fights over backlinks or whatever the fuck.
>>45997284
Pretty sure Winner makes you exhausted, like if you were to do a long run, not tired as in needing sleep.
>>45996341
Include more peoples stuff in the updates section.
Also fuck that OP image put a cyoa as the main image.
Come on y'all, we all have a weird specific interest in fantasy pictures. Lets have a little solidarity for that interest, it's not like we can share it with anybody outside of these threads.
Lets just post pictures and builds, have some fun and ignore all this needless angst and aggression.
>>45997278
Anon, there's nothing wrong with being autistic. You are truly free in your autism. It is you, who is the super strong frog man.
>>45997278
I mostly just got disappointment out of it. All of the powers that I could get are completely irrelevant to my autism. After looking around I realized II couldn't get anything appealing even if I'd cheated.
>>45997445
We can always share our love of fantasy pictures with the cyoa subreddit and 9gag.
>>45997445
Make a proper OP next thread, maybe it'll happen.I'm sure it will. Honest. :^)
>>45997511
I'm already preparing the CYOA General CYOA for the next OP image.
It has two options
>Sperg
>+Feel superior
>-Shit up the thread by talking about the OP not CYOAs
>-Everybody laughs at you
>-Have to reply to 4 posts every reply to argue with Non-Spergs
>-Can't use the catalog
>Non-Sperg
>+Everyone else agrees with you
>+Can use the catalog
>+Contributes CYOAs
>-The Sperg won't stop replying to your posts
Trying to find a suitable Fedora picture for the Sperg, and a decent Ozymandias for the Non-Sperg.
Send your suggestions to me inbox, thanks.
>>45997507
>can
Are. We don't really have a choice in the matter.
I think there was one autistic author who even put "not for reddit" on his CYOA. That was hilarious.
>>45997647
Honestly with the amount of shitposting and triggered autism we deal with on a regular basis, I sometimes peer through the bullshit that happens in reddit and 9gag. And I realize we're all equally shit places to discuss cyoas, just in completely different spectrums of shit.
>>45997646
So you can only be a non-sperg if you make a CYOA?
>>45997740
You canpost someone else's
>>45997722
I don't know what 9gag is like at all, but from the few times reddit's CYOA echo board was linked here I got the impression that it's a sad and dead place where each CYOA gets a few posts of discussion and is forgotten.
>>45996877
25 loser
30 deviant
40 nerd
5 weeb
5 neckbeard
15 edgelord
15 insanity
Ward: The vidya house
-40 your PC
-30 private pathroom
-5 anxiety cure
-40 magical realm
20 leftover
Magical realm has so many possibilities. It's a perfect defense so long as I stay in my room. Most of my fetishes are self-targetted though, but it says ANYONE who enters, so it could easily affect me as well.
I just don't have enough points for loliform without giving up too much comfort and independence. Shame I'm just not weeb enough.
>>45997420
Will do.
I've got the Conduit & Traveller posts noted, will keep an eye out for anyone else posting news.
>>45997771
>repost
>contribution
It's the most ironic thing when someone posts a CYOA you made and claiming moral superiority for reposting it.
>>45997036
Say I wanted to train my suits to play... Jeez I dunno, Chess, why not. What would be the difference between teaching them to play chess with or without training? Are suits just unable to learn anything and can only function as menial labor if you don't buy training?
This maybe needs stronger powers, why would I pick this over somewhere like Aether or Rim?
>>45997780
9gag is in a similar vain but with more self conceitedness and lolrandumb responses.
>>45996842
>Race
Human
>Class
Winner
>Perks
Fast Learning / Sleepless / Multitasking
>Equip
Energy Generator
Energy Converter
Small Power Modulex2
Personal Shield
Power Armor
Energy Melee Weapon
Player Message
1xFood
>Org
Flechette
>>45997857
I don't know if its a compliment or an insult that we exist through sheer force of autism.
>>45997947
Autism is our curse and we bear it proudly.
>>45997984
Such is life brother, hail CYOA!
>>45997947
It is, anon. It is.
When is this getting an update? Could be expanded on.
>>45998189
I'd rather he finish his new thing.
>>45998189
Its also unbalanced, and MAL is the only best girl.
>>45998205
What new thing? I thought he just finished pokemon?
>>45998329
He's making a norse mythology and witches CYOA.
>>45997119
Overlord and Space Refuge are my two favorite CYOAS
>>45998372
>>45998356
Was there anymore information about it?
Norse mythology and witches seems kind of broad.
>>45998548
>>45997850
Training primarily granting you teaching skills, your training of suits goes much faster and more easily with the perk than without.
This world is good for more generalists, perks within this world will end up making use of powers from other worlds and allowing more creative usage of them, You can be a bit more creative with the jobs you can give suits, Your stations make a good network for moving individuals and goods between worlds, and There are planned perks for more defensive options.
Consider, this world is NOT a shoot world-flavored beams one, it IS an empire creating one. If you really want to get in the fray yet are connected to this world, I guess you can just get your Scientists to develop and then attach a high quality Turret to your train. There is a planned perk to allow you to just put temporary rails that are attached to your network wherever so I guess that can have some combat utility.
>>45998632
>>45998692
>>45996842
Avian
Shifter
Sleepless
Faster Growth
Arcane Strike
-100 energy generator (portable)
-100 small power module x2
-1500 personal shield generator with anti magic
-100 gun
-200 energy upgrade
Seraph corp
Fast leveling is the name of the game. With the ability to fly and go without sleep I can easily and rapidly explore many areas, which is how a shifter levels up. Faster growth multiplies this even further. Having explored everywhere, I will also be especially effective at teleporting the Seraph soldiers wherever they want to go, "opening the door for their army" in that way.
I don't intend to get into heavy combat. Shifters level by exploring, not by slaughter. An energy gun depletes its charge rapidly, but will always be available for a few shots whenever needed. Same for the personal shield, if I'm ever in a situation where it might deplete it's time to teleport out. Regardless, a backup melee in the form of my Arcane Strikes and whatever shit I can loot or even just my fists could come in handy as well. I should PROBABLY take Gaping Maw instead, giving me healing abilities, but it doesn't say anything about corpses tasting good and I don't really want to go the monstrous route anyway.
>>45998372
Powergaming Space Emperor Build
Education
Military(Free)
I need to understand and experience life in the field, serving on the frontlines for a while before I lead a company of my own
Trader(Free)
An understanding of business will allow me to negotiate better contracts and run my operation more efficiently
Diplomacy(Free)
Public Speaking and the ability to understand the intentions of other people better, we will help with all sorts of political and business negotiations
Strategist(1600)
Learning the science of long-term strategy, applicable to all aspects of my operation
>Companions
>>Infantry/Security
Bleecia Rainfort(Free)- Squad leader, Heavy Weapons squad, has connections with the Fellians
Rakhall Culler(Free)- Ground Forces Commander, Trains and Leads our ground forces, has connections with the Fellians
Vega Hjort(Free)- Personal Bodyguard, Leads my guard detail
Bronze Torres(Free)- Squad leader, tactical squad, has mercenary connections
>>Scientists/Doctors
Nayu Keeplep(Free)- Main scientist, helps with hacking, repair and construction as well
Reiner Hoch(1200)- Main doctor, also a biological expert
>>Engineers/Ship crew/Pilot
Captain Abraham Hruckhan(1200)- Captain of the Dreadnaught, leads a bucaneer crew
Janine Cluffield(1500)- Pilots and Repairs the Navajo IV
Benjamin McGregor(1500)- Commands the Reliable Ol' Lemon, also serves as its engineer
Torn Farkus(1500)- My main Strategist, operates out of the carrier
>>Special
Great Yao(1500)- Pirate-King and early Antagonist, we will first build up our reputation enough to be hired on by him, then steal his carrier
>>45996926
>>45997284
no. "resting" in this case basically means not using your power. But the specifics are deliberately vague: it's imagination-fodder, not a fleshed out system. For example I imagined the simulations occurring instantaneously from an objective perspective, and made exhaustion a limit on the power. A lot of people see synergy between Winner and Multitasking, though, which I think means they didn't interpret simulations to be instantaneous. If you want to imagine these non-instantaneous simulations, then you can interpret the rest requirements to be very lax.
>>45997907
out of curiosity: is Flechette so popular because they're the only ones not aiming for world conquest, or because they're elite?
>>45999396
honestly I never even considered that support characters get their muscle for free from factions.
With all the debate we always have about the OP, I want to say that the real hero is the guy who links the new thread in the old thread.
Please help me find a specific CYOA. Te gist of it was that it offered you numerous life options, one of which basically made you an ubermensch genius leader, but there were ten or twelve others like you out there and they were all gunning for you and you had to get them first. Does anyone have it? Thanks.
BIONICLE TIME
>>45999849
>>45999698
If I were to pick Flechette (and I didn't, I went with Seraph), it would be for the personal bonus. Where other factions offer you minions and aid, Flechette gives you resources and knowledge specifically stated to be better than what anybody else offers. Definitely more suited to a loner style play. They are also easier to serve in relatively good conscience, like you said they don't seem to be in for world conquest.
Their elitism is not really a plus.
>>45999763
This?
>>45999922
That's a good one to, but it was a different one. Thanks anyway.
>>45999664
>Ships
Armored Carrier(Free)
Drones(x30)(Free)(Reconaisance, Decoys)
Retired Dreadnought(Free)
Gatling(Point Defense Weapon)
Plasma(Anti-Ship)
Railgun(x2)(Anti-Ship, Orbital bombardment support)
>Vehicles/Mechs
Ol'Reliable Lemon(Free)
Gatling(x2)(Anti Infantry/Anti Air)
Railgun(x2) (Anti-Armor, Fortifications)
Navajo IV(Free)
Gatling(Anti-Infantry)
Cluster Rocket(Anti-Infantry)
Large Rocket(x2)(Anti-Armor Missiles)
Ironbill Dropship(2520)
Large Rocket(Anti Armor missiles)
>Items/Weapons/Armor
Vanguard Armor(Free)
Hydra Shotgun(Free)
Shield(Free)
Energy Baton(Free)
Modern Attire(Free)
Chart(Free)
Blink Implant(1000)
Holocomms(250)
System Jammer(500)
Assault Rifle(450)
>Citizen bonuses
>>New Minsk(Citizen)
>>>Chief- 30 raiders loyal to me
Gives me some initial base manpower, a good start but these guys will need equipment and training
>>>Red-Tongue- Fluent in Russian and have good relations with raider groups
Gives me connections on the surface as well as a pool of manpower to recruit from
>>Phrusto-fel
>>>Family- Fellians are friends for life, help is only a phonecall away
I would attempt to get Fellian contracts, and higher Fellian ex-military in my organization
>>>Conscripts- 10 Fellian recruits
In my service to the Fellians, I have been provided with a squad of recruits, they will need equipment and and training
>>46000018
>Wishlist-
Mobile base- for command and control
Second dropship for transport/ground support
APC- for carrying my troops
Additional capital ships including dreadnaughts, broad frigates and carriers with fighter complements, giving my fleet a serious fighting capability
Labs for my tech/biological development
Med lab for my troops
Biochrono Bath to reward myself and employees
Business Investments to build ties and get a steady side income
Liberty- to help realize my vision of a libertarian american paradise on New Minsk
also as a badass enforcer/bodyguard
Lunefree- as my communications chief, and the free broad frigate as a hauler/carrier escort
Professor M Dulbejen- He can assist with scientific research and make my ships and vehicles more efficient
Professor Vyaan Ru- Allows my ship to blink as well as allowing my fleet to take shortcuts across the galaxy
BUILD-R UNIT 8-5-7- To assist in Rebuilding New Minsk
Chronos Ring- because blinking next to someone and freezing time is badass
At the risk of reinvigorating another debate:
>>45993439
>Explain my more literate overlord? I got nothing from that.
My theory is that the point of divergence was the first Mathematician (pre-Aristotle) appearing and gaining powers. After a few iterations, a Mathematician decided it was lonely at the top, and instituted the Major system. From there, practicing science literally made people wizards, so everybody and their mother at least tried it. The increased motivation towards sciemce made the rate of scientific developments skyrocket, with several centuries of difference by 201X.
>>45999698
In my case? Thee info bonus, the elite fun and the lack of world conquest goals.
Anyone got that CYOA where your a champion in a city of gods? It had a bunch of gods you could choose from in addition to a couple factions.
>>46000094
I am the son of a wealthy trader who fell in love with a woman from New Minsk, giving me exposure to the culture of both that world and the greater universe.
My plan is to ultimately to become King of New Minsk, raising money and my own reputation and prestige through mercenary work.
The initial plan is to lay a trap to steal Yao's carrier, by hiring on with him as mercenaries/security force
Abraham Hruckhan will serve as my Fleet Admiral/Captain of the carrier while Farkus handles overall strategy.
They will be waiting on the path of Yaos ship in the dreadnought, disable the engines and jam their comms/sensors to board while the rest of my people take it from the inside.
Vega will seduce him and get him alone to take him hostage, while me, Torres and 10 of my best men take control of the rest of the ship. We will pretend to be preparing to repel boarders as we "secure" the bridge and key areas of the ship.
Ultimately my plan is either kill Yao outright or extort information/money from him and then kill him at a later time. Im hoping his crew will accept working under new management, but if they refuse I may just release a few out the airlock until the others change their minds.
After that I will use my Fellian connections to get mercenary contracts against the Satorcians, using the carrier as my mobile base while the dreadnought engages in trade interdiction operations, giving us a cut of the loot as privateers.
>>46000411
Ideally this along with the contracts will allow me to purchase the things on my wishlist and expand my companys services, taking contracts for example on titanfall or polyrot, killing titans and zombies respectively. It seems theres no shortage of work to go around.
Eventually I would take my wealth and army and conquer/rebuilt New Minsk.
I would be open to recruiting mercenaries and adventurers from all over to join my ranks. After New Minsk I would expand out to other colonies and undeveloped planets to take over. Anyone willing to follow some basic rules with some smarts and the willingness to work hard is welcome in my realm.
>>45998356
>>45998205
Man I'm working on that there new cyoa as hard as possible. The proper name for it is: Witches n' Inquisitions, and the two main factions is The Inquisition which is based off the Norse, and the Witches.
Took notes from Armored Core and Pokemon on do's and don'ts
>>45996877
>Loser: 25 points
>Deviant: 25 points
>Nerd: 40 points
>Weeb: 40 points
>Neckbeard: 30 points
>Edgelord: 30 points
>Insanity: 40 points
>205 points
>Ward: Prison School
>Items and Furnishings
>PC (165)
>Vidya (165)
>'Toys' (165)
>Paraphernalia (165)
>Collection (165)
>Clothing (145)
>Katana (130)
>Ray of Feels (115)
>Cute Boy (75)
>Purge [Furfags] (25)
>Salt Harvester (5)
>$15/week (0)
Take me away, Crazy Eddie. Please.
Time for Battlemage.
>>45996341
I like the information provided in this OP, and feel this is how CYOA General OPs should be done from this point on.
However, when there is a new CYOA, I would suggest the opening thread image be said new CYOA. If all we have are old CYOAs then it doesn't much matter.
>>46002035
Fuck, I can't into math, I have 210 points.
I'd just put the extra 5 points into more shekels. Figures and BDs don't buy themselves.
>>45999763
Wait, I remember something like this. One of them was like a Mist Walker or something like that, right?
>>45996812Fuck PDFs
>>46002163This
>>46002163
>>46002197While I am exasperated with the return off this kind of maddness, I am happy you guys are around at all hours. Never change.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6ljFaKRTrI
>>46002240free pdfs makers are pretty shit bloated file sized weird shit like white borders artifacting and blur
who the fuck wants that?
if someone wants that shit they can make it themselves
>>45996842
If I were minmaxing, I'd choose Nurarihyon Shifter and gank everything and everyone, but a more fun build is
>Elemental
Are Wood or Metal options
? What about Quintessence? Can air elementals fly too?
In any case, I'd try to choose Wood; being a dryad should be neat. I figure they'd get immunity to miscellaneous effects (plant/animal poison, entangling, 'too much life' sicknesses like disease, cancer, and hopefully old age, etc.), a vulnerability to fire, and a low-damage seed shotgun effect with a chance to entangle/poison/etc.
>Transmuter
Three words: Plant-based ingredientsalso 'fulfilling transformation fetishes'.
>Machine Interface
Thematic? No. Useful? Yes.
>Fast Learning
Transmuters' XP is based on book smarts.
>Multitask
Shitpost on postapoc 4chan, research cell division, and carry on a conversation at once.
>Items ???
I'm too tired to nitpick over items right now.
>Flechettes
They seem chill. Either them or SI, really.
Magic plant scientist.
>>46002484
Nurarihyon don't fight if they can avoid it, so a nurarihyon ganker shifter wouldn't work anyway. nurarihyon shifters in general though aren't a terrible idea, explore dangerous areas unnoticed.
Nature would be weak to artificial construction most of all. Metal, but also concrete, plastic etc. Anything manmade really outside of some really old-fashioned log cabin shit. You would stay in the wilderness, venturing into the city would be anathema to you. Hope you can survive innawoods
What's wrong with Seraph? I know they might seem a little conquesty and controlling, but they are the only ones who even offer to help restore some kind of society. All they ask in return is for people to help them do the same on other worlds.
Here's what i've been working on for a while.
It's probably not finished, as they never are at release, but i hope someone finds it worthwhile.
>>46003216
It looks interesting, do you have the mystery box for it done?
>>46003261
It's done, but i'm going to wait for a sufficient period of time to elapse before posting it.
It will let those that choose the box, choose the box, without prior knowledge.
>>46003277
I figured, I was just curious if it was actually finished.
>>46003294
There's another 4 options in the MB, and i do not believe anyone would guess them.
>>46003306
Is one of them becoming a djinn?
>>46003216
>Looking on point as always Scientist, gotta be the loving Djin.
>>46003334
Nope, sorry Jafar.
>>46003345
Danke.
>>46003352
>>45997811
If you didn't post your own CYOA in the first place how is that ironic? You've failed to contribute regardless of being a content creator.
>>46003216
/v/idjiin is best djiin.
>>46003216
Loving Djinn is too powerful. I don't even feel like reading the rest because she already grants everything I want and more.
3 wishes is the classic, which is why I've already put hours into thinking of exactly what three wishes I would want and how to explain the exact minutia. I've even thought of how to use a wish to gurantee the other two, but that's unnecessary in this context.
In simplest terms, my three wishes are Shapeshifting, Immortality, and Travel. But it would be foolish to use such simple terms even with the most benevolent of Djinn.
Shapeshifting is the ability to change into absolutely any form at will. Any size, any shape, any person or even inanimate objects. My mind remains unchanged except for the capacity to naturally use whatever parts I add or increased/decreased mental capacity if and only if that is an intended part of the form (if I shapeshift into a chair nothing happens to my mind because that's only an unintended side effect, if I take the form of a super-intelligent brainiac type alien I gain superintelligence, unless I only want the look for some reason).
Immortality would be more accurately described as immutability, or immunity to outside forces. I do not age unless I wish to, my body cannot be harmed by anything at all that I do not wish to harm me. My mind continues to function as well as ever unless I wish otherwise, effectively granting me immunity to memory-related insanity, or outside manipulation.
Travel is more obviously expressed as teleportation. More specifically, if it exists I can go there instantly, even if it is in another reality. If the power of the wish allows it, this could even extend to fictional realities. I WOULD include protection from the elements, but the second wish solves that anyway.
There are a few gaps that those three wishes don't fill, but I'm not looking for absolute power anyway, and the inability to modify free will could make some of those types of wishes invalid anyway.
>>46003395
The only way to contribute is to make something.
>>46003216
My only compliant is that the child one doesn't look like a child at all.
>>46003468
POST BUILDS!
>>46003468
As a creator I have to disagree on a core level. Feedback, good criticism and build posting are vital parts of creative process.
Also you guys are biting each other off to the side pointlessly. There's all manner of things that are more productive then this variety of conversation. But that's all I view it as, feel free to continue if you wish.
>>46003216
>the major djinn, capable of granting any wish imaginable
Why the fuck do I need more than one. Anon pls.
Anyway, I take the loving djinn, wish for my favorite fantasy to come true, then tell her to grant the other two wishes to someone who'll make the world a nicer place. It's not like they'll be affecting me, I'm off to more exciting places, see ya losers.
>>46003528
It's the best one i found that fit the criteria, and even then i edited it a bit to make it look younger.
Of course if your google-fu is better than mine, i'm happy to make changes.
>>46003572
Okay, I agree with the things you just said. The issue here was that randomly posting CYOAs to fill up the thread is not meaningful contribution. I think that mentality comes over from picture dump threads like on the porn boards, where it actually is meaningful contribution.
>>46003593
I both understand frustration behind the action but also the mentality behind it. Here it is both a hit and a miss that- while it does help perpetuate the general, it's effectively shooting in the dark. Hit and miss in many cases. Sometimes you get a success but more oft then not they're just floating there.
Which is a shame, sometimes I wish the general had some direction, but alas, there's not much we can do.
>>45996842
Nurarihyon
Slavemancer
Sleepless, Multitasking, Machine Interface
Personnal energy generator -100
Personnal power module -50
Personnal shield generator w/ antimagic -1500
Stealth suit -100
Communicator -100
Basic info pack -50
-100 on a melee weapon and food/power mod supplies I guess, player database was enticing though.
As for factions, all seem fine - and no doubt are somehow insidious. I'd probably have enslaved work for factions they dislike to rack up exp if possible, joining Singular if the implants aren't harmful, Flechette if they are.
Plan would be enslave pondscum and power munch by either siphoning power, perks and abilities or just chilling while enslaved run around powerlevelling me (and themselves) by doing things they'd rather not.
>>46003633
The only thing that could conceivably be done is to go and post a CYOA you like somewhere else where the people haven't seen it yet. Of course you'd have to find a proper place for it, but technically you could manage it in plenty of places around 4chan (like that australia CYOA, would easily fit on /int/, though /int/ is kind of shit), and definitely around the wider net.
>>46003412
Having read the others, I still feel the same way. I don't need infinite wishes if I'm careful about my choices. Always wish for abilities, never wish for things, the right abilities can get you things forever "teach a man to fish" and all that.
Several of the lesser djinns are interesting to me. The devoted or the gamer make for decent companions in addition to granting wishes, and the oracle and teacher are both good for general-purpose wishing. Too bad I would never choose them over the Loving option.
Drop Loving to just one wish and I might consider one of the other options, especially if the lesser djinns can still grant general immortality. The other Greater djinns have drawbacks in terms of poorly worded wishes that make the ability to infinitely re-try your wish appealing.
>>46003698
I believe i had it at 1 wish once, and i see now that changing it was a mistake.
I agree with you that it is too desirable a choice.My original logic was one wish perfectly granted, three granted to the letter, five perilously granted.
>>46003584
Ok I'll admit there's not much since this was the best I could find after half an hour.
>>46003735
It seems good, however since it's an anime-style image it clashes heavily with the other 21 portraits.
It's definitely a tough job since this niche is not particularly big.
Also,the current portrait originally had tits.
>>46003721
I think this would be the way to go. They would all be tempting options, but I would probably end up going with the lesser djinns (which I think is a good thing in terms of the CYOA design). Especially if the lesser djinns can grant limited immortality (agelessness, disease immunity, resistance to injury, regeneration etc, all in seperate wishes as needed.)
>>46003593
>Okay, I agree with the things you just said. The issue here was that randomly posting CYOAs to fill up the thread is not meaningful contribution. I think that mentality comes over from picture dump threads like on the porn boards, where it actually is meaningful contribution.
Sometimes, rarely, in those dumps I find an old cyoa I had not run across before and happily save it. I consider those diamonds in the rough as it were and I'd rather have cyoa image dumps then the incessant shitposting that constantly happens making this place not as enjoyable as it could be.
>>46003657
It's such a shame the state of other places in terms of CYOA. There is not one piece of originality throughout the subreddit as everything is from here. DA is its usual 90% autistic 10% Shamefully fantastic self and there's potential there. Tumblr could really run with the concept but its surprisingly fucking dead. Forums are always decent but there are just not enough people to maintain a presence for it.
It's odd, you think the concept of CYOA would spread like fire. It's taking the base concept of character creation and enhances it.
>>46003772
There's always silver lining anon.
>>46003767
Some of the lesser Djinns can grant you the same kind of stuff as the greater Djinns but with their specific "flavor" added.
Adventure, Teaching, Friend etc... So it's like having the Loving Djinn but with far more then 3 wishes and no niche wish, like lust/sex stuff only. Broad category Djinns instead of Narrow Category Djinns really.
>>46003698
>>46003721
I'd honestly still always take the loving one, even at one wish. It's basically a fail safe of the best kind, and one good wish is enough for eternity.
>>46003806
I would take her at 2, but 1 is too limited given the other options.
Looking over my 3 main wishes, Immortality, Shapeshifting, and Teleportation/travel, the lessers could probably grant at least 1 of the 3 to a satisfactory extent, while also satisfying at least one other as a "better than nothing" choice.
I might get away with the Loving djinn by wishing for shapeshifting, which grants functional immortality as well. But then I would still be restricted to this universe (and probably this planet) when it all ends.
But if you only need one wish, enjoy it. I think its a fair enough option.
>>46003216
After looking over my options, I have to pick the Teacher Djinn. Anything I want, any field of study, with a headstart and the knowledge to do it myself in the future. It might be playing the long game a little, but if I wish for and work towards immortality, the student might even surpass the master in due time. And then there would be little I could not do.
>>46003216
How powerful exactly are the minor wishes? I'm tempted to go devoted, but Shapeshifting is a must have for me, and it sounds like I couldn't get true shapeshifting with a minor djinn.
If that's the case, then I'll just go loving djinn.
1. Shapeshifting. I want to be able to shapeshift into any one or any animal, real or not. I want my mind intact and if I shapeshift into something small like a bug, I don't want to be as weak as a bug.
2. Basically infinite money. Maybe something like whenever I reach into my pockets I pull out a few hundred dollars.
3. Sure, I'll go with the soulmate option, especially if she'll look like what I imagine in my ideal woman.
>>46003902
I'm sure even if they can't grant Shapeshifting as an ability, they could easily change your form to whatever you wanted it to be as a wish if their niche allowed it.
>>46003902
They're not really that powerful, but they can grant most wishes. A nice car, a house, /fit/, etc. If you want to be Spiderman or something not easily, if at all, physically possible by modern standards, then Major is the way to go.
>>46003412
Has the right idea for wishes only a Major Djinn can grant.
>>45993391
Can I ask why you want to know?
>>46003216
I have some questions:
Can a Djinn change you to a fantastic race that is not Dijinn?
If so do you get immortality if that race have it?
Can a Djinn grant things like making a fictional world or a set of fictional rules real?
Can you wish for the Warrior Djinn introduce you to fighting style that could lead to immortality?
>>46003216
Is there a downside to Teacher girl? She sounds like she can do nearly anything plus give you some useful knowledge about that thing.
>>46003763
Increase the head size by about 10 to 20%, shorten waist/midrift by about 30% and that should look more child like...may need to shorten the arms a tad too once the torso was reduced.
>>46003216
Devoted Djinn is clearly the best unless you want immortality. It's not like you'll get sick of her, she shapeshifts.
>>46003991
>Can a Djinn change you to a fantastic race that is not Dijinn?
Yes, that is within the power of a Major Djinn. It's rather easy.
>If so do you get immortality if that race have it?
If you want that, you're either going to have to take the Loving Djinn, which will put in the legwork for you, or one of the Major Djinn, and do the legwork yourself.
Absolutely nothing is granted unless you wish for it.*
>Can a Djinn grant things like making a fictional world or a set of fictional rules real?
I hadn't considered this, but that does seem a little outside the scope of their power, and more something a god could do.
>Can you wish for the Warrior Djinn introduce you to fighting style that could lead to immortality?
I can't see how that's something that can be granted. To me that seems logically impossible.
You might as well wish for a sex position that makes you fly.Please ask for a sex position that makes you fly. I want to see that.
Loving Djinn being the exception.
>>46004031
You will never get what you asked for without at least working for it a little.
The rest will simply *poof* it into existence, but if you want to /fit/ you'll have to do a few situps.
>>46004076
If it was that easy i might, but i have the background to consider as well. It's a bit of work, and if you have the skills i can supply the edited file to work from.
>>46003216
I feel enough time has passed now, enough people have made their choices.
If you haven't picked the mystery box then too bad, here it is.
>>46003216
Would this work?
Lawyer Djinn
First Wish: "I wish you would grant my other 9 wishes as if you were the Loving Djinni"
Obviously, the other 9 wishes would be anything I wanted with little care for exact wording.
>>46004133
Good choices, not very much variety though.
>>46003216
Oh boy, you finally finished it!
Too bad it had to be in this shit thread.
I probably won't finish reading before you're asleep, so the current build is
>yandere djinn
and I can't remember what I planned to go with.
>>46004153
Sorry, but that breaks the First Golden Rule, also known as the Rule of Not Fucking With Wish Granting.
>>46004106
>I can't see how that's something that can be granted. To me that seems logically impossible.
I must admit that i used a bad example but what I'm asking is can a minor Djinn grant you a way to achieve immortality if you have worked for it?
also things like the Force Ghost and the life extending Hamon exist and could theoretically be wished for with the Warrior Djinn
>>46004165
I have amended it with a v1.1.0, but i'll wait until next thread to post it.
I'm also keeping a changelog now.
>>46004162
I found the first two, and then found more art in the same style by the same artist, and i wanted to use it.
I thought a left field mystery box mite b. kewl.
>>46004166
Technically it doesn't go against any of those prescriptions. It doesn't alter the Djinns ability to grant wishes, only the way in which she interprets them. The lawyer Djinn in particular should appreciate that technicality.
It would be more likely to break the second rule, against meddling with free will, but only if the Djinn counts as a person.
>>46004133
It looks like you accidentally the last option.
Another Worm CYOA. It's a WIP. Most of the powers and perks/complications are done, this is the first picture alpha/draft.
>>46004201
Ah fuck, you're right.
I was so happy i had finished it i didn't check to see if i had finished it.
Well, you know what they say about mistakes in science, they're always learning opportunities.
>>46004106
>If it was that easy i might, but i have the background to consider as well. It's a bit of work, and if you have the skills i can supply the edited file to work from.
Hmm sure I can take a look at it and see if the background is easy enough to finagle in. May have to wait till tomorrow to get it done but I'll take a crack at it.
>>46004106
anyway thanks for the new CYOA
>>46004183
If you want something a minor Djinn doesn't grant (like immortality which you seem hellbent on), then take a major Djinn.
How hard is that to understand? You also can't get more wishes no matter how you word it.
>>46004215
also one of the lines at the very end about hiding their wings is weird. I think you meant though instead of their.
btw thanks for the cyoa. I like this one a lot.
>>46004213
Why would you take anything but the highest tier power in your category for free? If you are going to make it a choice you should give a reason to choose something else.
Maybe you already have that planned out in later pages, "with great power" etc, meaning there would be a reason to keep your maximum power lower if you don't want as much trouble. Anyway, if you've already got it covered you can ignore my comment. Otherwise, consider it.
>>45997646
I couldn't help but make one too, sorry if I'm sniping you but I just had to.It's unfinished on purpose and will never be real, even if people want me to actually make it for some reason.
Also, my next real CYOA should be out early tomorrow.
>>46004267
You're right again.
>>46004191
Alright, i'll accept it doesn't break the First Rule on a technicality, but you're right about it breaking the Second Rule.
Their personality is asshole-ish of their free will and to alter how they grant wishes affects their free will.
They're a person, albeit not a free one.
>>46004213
This looks nice so far. Can't wait to see the rest of it.
>>46004274
Thanks for commenting.
Well, it cost more points to take higher tiered powers. But I can see what you mean; why take several low tier powers rather than just 1 high tier power yes?
Fortunately, powers from other categories give differing effect in different tiers. So hopefully that'll alleviate the issue.
>>46004310
Groovy, thanks.
>>46004298
> Spiritual liege
Fucking brilliant anon, doing god's work.
>>46004298
OP here, love it.
>>46004311
Different effects per tier would work alright.
"Choose a power classification, choose a point cost and then pick ONE power. If you want more powers from the same classification you will have to spend points"
I interpret that as "You get one power for free and all others cost points". If that's wrong you need some rewording. That's per build, not per category, so basically its just "the first one's free". If its free anyway I don't see any reason not to buy the most expensive (unless they are more varied like you said).
>>45996341
Anyone knows where come from the characters from OPs pic? I really like the style.
Reverse image research found nothing
>>46004448
It was LotRO art i believe.
I think they're part of a set, so this might help.
>>46004369
Thanks for pointing out which is the ambiguous part.
I tried to make it step by step.
Step 1, choose a power classification.
Step 2, choose a point cost (perhaps rename this to tier?).
Step 3, pick ONE power (from the available point cost).
I thought it would be obvious we gotta pay for whichever powers we choose. Kinda the whole point with cyoa y'know? But I can see where that can be confusing, because the next line uses the word "spend".
I'll rework it now. Meanwhile, page 2.
Other option is to reword that last line to "If you want more powers from the same classification you will have to spend points AS WELL."
>>46004516
You nailed it, thanks fellow gentleman
>>46004213
Text under Powers has been changed to "You may buy multiple powers from the same Power Classification & Point
Cost. You don’t have to buy a lower tiered power before buying a higher
tiered one. For instance, you can just buy Mover: Tier 2 without getting
Mover: Tier 1 first."
>>46004540
Step 1: Choose a Power Classification
Step 2: Choose a Tier within that classification and pay the points for it.
Step 3: Pick a single power from that tier. If you want more powers from that power classification you must pay additional points.
>>46004540
Just specify that the powers are sold separately. All that other crap makes it sound like you are doing something else entirely.
"All powers are bought separately and do not include the cost or effects of lower tiers" That's about it I think, although it seems easy just to skim over without understanding. Emphasis (bold/underline etc) on "cost" and "effects" should help with that.
You don't need to specify "choose a category" at all unless you want buying a different category to cost extra in addition to the cost of the powers within that category.
>>46004165
>9501 pixels
I'll have to agree with anon, the Loving Djinn seems the best.
She's a Major Djinn, gives three wishes and makes sure you get what you wished - possible even better than that. The others don't really offer things I'm interested in, either.
Yandere sounds fun for a while, like a weaker, yandere version of the Loving Djinn, but not for a full life.
I'm not sure what I'd do, probably be boring and ask for
>Make me able to read and understand at a much higher speed/rate
That would make studying much easier, something I'll need for the rest of my life. Yes, the wording is shit, but she'll handle that.
How soon would she want me to come up with my next two wishes?
Her, or the Teacher Djinn: But he would have me study for hours upon hours to get better at it, rather than make me magically adept.
Or the Friend Djinn, but I'm not a fan of a Djinn being stuck to me until I die.
>Trader Djinn
>An eye for an ear
Was that intentional?I'm watching FMA: Brotherhood for the first time, so I really appreciate the examples/her description
>>46004591
>>46004540
Oh now I'm seeing whats going on... If you chose the 4 point breaker for example you become a 4D entity OR a 2D entity OR exotic material for those 4 points. It only made sense because those descriptions are mutually exclusive. In the other page it sounded like they were all facets of the same power level.
I don't know how to fix this, they need to be presented as separate purchases, preferably with titles.
>>46004598
If thats all you want you definitely should stick with the lesser Djinn. Maybe go for Oracle, who can tell you what you are saying wrong before "committing" to the wish. Being able to read faster should definitely be within a minor Djinn's power level.
As far as them "hanging around", I'm sure they are used to it. Most of them will probably have spend their time in their vessel anyway. I can't believe someone would give up infinite wishes, even if they are only powerful enough to give them free stuff and minor physical/mental boosts, just because they don't want to hang around somebody.
>>46004635
Original draft used the capitalized word "OR" a lot. Didn't wanna do that, so tried to explain it under the Power text. Ended up being ambiguous. I think the current text is both clearer and more concise. Thanks to your input.
>>46004635
It means rewriting the entire CYOA, but it will work out better in the long run.
It would look something like this:
Breaker: <description of breaker>
1pt: Phasing: You and your equipment can phase through solid objects
1pt: Moist: Your skin becomes wet (WTF is this?)
1pt: Sticky: <description
2pts: Partial Phasing <Description>
2pts: Negate Friction...
Not only is it more clear, but by having a TITLE for each individual purchase it makes it much easier to post a build. Otherwise we have to summarize the descriptions ourselves, which can make it difficult for people who are reading our build to know exactly what we took.
>>46004674
The Oracle won't help me formulate my wishes properly, and the "she can tell what the consequences are" doesn't help much.
I think I'd go with the Friend Djinn. She puts my safety first, rather than laugh about how fucked I am since I said the wish wrong.
Hopefully what I want from the wish and what she thinks I should get line up.
>>46003836
See, you're just not thinking it through cleverly enough. Or you weren't lucky enough to be prepared like I was. I have very similar, almost identical in fact, wishes to you, but I got them all with a single wish. (>>46003582 here) Sure, my shapeshifting is once only and very limited after that, and my immortality is more of a functional version that may give out at some point though it is unlikely, and my interuniversal travel would be limited in various ways because of the base of my fantasy isn't strictly freeform. But I got all I'd want with a single wish, and she'd interpret it the way I want. Honestly, naming "immortality, shapeshifting, and planeswalking" as three different wishes would feel vastly inferior to the way I did it, even though I'd solidly get each of those parts.
>>46004674
>who can tell you what you are saying wrong before "committing" to the wish.
No
>this ability to show the Master can only be used after the wish has been wished and granted,and then the wish cannot be undone by any further wishes.
>>46004732
No, I take it back again. I'll go with the Teacher. So if I wish for something, I'll get a small amount (thousands, not millions, of dollars) and the knowledge to get more.
That's less boring than getting stuff, and she helps improve my drive to success.
So I'm thinking my "read faster" wish becomes "you get a boost to your reading speed, and for every X pages read your speed increases by Y".
That's fantastic - fuck getting everything you want immediately.
>>46004721
Thanks. I think I'll do that for future versions. I'm thinking something like this:
Breaker: <descript>
Tier 1
1pt: <descript>
1pt: <descript>
Tier 2
2pt: <descript>
2pt: <descript>
Title/Power name makes sense, in terms of writing out a build. I'll add them in the master file. For now, here's page 3. Gonna hold off on doing pages for the other powers, since there's gonna be some fairly big rewrites.
But I'll probably post an image with a preview of the other features this cyoa will include.
I worry I'm trying to do too much, but I figure I can always scale things back later.
>>46004822
Think I'll take a break, and thanks to the anon(s) who gave feedback. I'm gonna have to revise things a bit, but I got some good ideas now.
Who'd have guess that constructive feedback would come from 4chan? I posted this on some forums, but the Worm fans just focus on the whole "Power Rating" aspect.
>>46004748
At that point you may as well be saying "I wish for everything on this piece of paper" I broke my powers into 3 very clear wishes. They are also massively greater, to the point of near godlike powers. "Immutability" is an actual quality of God.
>>46003763
Nothing much in the way of a child-style Djinn in any search I've performed myself. Not that there a lack of genie/djinn girls out there, jsut that the ones that are tend to be anime styled or out of the style of your choice image.
If you found an image of a girl you thought would fit the style, but that is not currently a Djinn/Genie in style, I could try to photoshop it to look more appropriate. No promises on whether you'd like it, of course.
I'd be happy to try. I'm rather stumped on my current project, so it wouldn't be any bother.
>>46004865
I have near godlike powers covered too. If that wish were granted I would be able to go rounds with Superman pretty easy. There was a lot I didn't talk about, it's just that those similarities to your wish are probably the biggest points, along with perhaps another one (extreme level mastery of science and technology) and a few peripheral details (it would come with two companions each with wildly different abilities to me except on a similar level of final power, and about a dozen or so lesser ones, and probably a whole bunch of other stuff that I can't remember right now). Really, I've been building this entire thing to the point where I could write a long and terribly wish-fulfillment indulging book on the topic.
I also think it would be fair to wish for everything on a piece of paper, as long as you didn't list things onto it after you learned you get wishes. If none of the parts work on their own, then it really all is one wish.
>>46004929
This is why it needs to be done with the loving genie too by the way. I don't think the others would stand for these levels of bullshit.
>>46003216
>Choose Lawyer Djinn
Wish 1: I wish for you, Lawyer Djinn, to be bound by a fiduciary duty towards me, Anon, until such time as you have finished granting my remaining wishes.
Wish 2: I wish for you, Lawyer Djinn, to provide me with your best advice and wisest counsel regarding how I can phrase my remaining wishes in order to ensure that the party granting my wish must provide an outcome most closely matching my desires while minimizing any negative side effects.
Wish 3: I wish for you, Lawyer Djinn, to provide me with your best advice and wisest counsel regarding how I might use my remaining wishes to maximize my happiness and quality of life while minimizing any negative side effects.
There, I've now got 7 wishes remaining and my own personal supernatural lawyer to help me get the most out of them. Since my desires are really quite ordinary (no "ruler of the world" bullshit for me) that shouldn't be too hard.
And yes, I consider spending 3/10 of my wishes to convert my greatest adversary into an ally to be a bargain. Hopefully the Djinn will be amused by this tactic and decide to play along.
>>46005146
Except "muh free will". I've already sort of tried this route and been shot down. Of course I went the easy road with >>46004153
>>46005209
Maybe I'm just taking the "lawyer" part of Lawyer Djinn too literally. Because fiduciary duty is exactly the relationship a lawyer has towards their client.
Basically I don't just want her to be a wish granting lawyer, I want her to be MY wish granting lawyer, I want her working FOR me. It's like, I've got all these wishes to use and there is an expert in all things wish related standing RIGHT THERE. Why wouldn't I try to get her advice? And if I have to pay a few wishes to buy her services isn't that totally logical?
>>46003216
There's a lot of interesting options and possibilities there. I think that the Minor Djinns are very interesting and seem more prone to staying around for a lengthy period of time, but still...
I thought some and made some choices before opening up the mystery box that had already arrived a fair while back.
Safest Option:
-Loving Djinn (3 Wishes)
* "I wish for a fair sized penthouse apartment completely in my name."
* "I wish for an investment portfolio and a good advisor in my employ to help maintain financial security."
* "I wish to remain healthy and youthful for as long as I wish to remain alive, immortal until I choose to relinquish my life."
Having a secure home and a way to keep it would be a fair start, and being able to live a life forth from there would be a definite plus though there's enough said about just casually wishing for immortality.
:: Personal Preference though ::
-Teacher Djinn (Unlimited Wishes, Minor)
* "I wish to be a better salesman"
* "I wish to be healthier"
* "I wish you would recommend me the lessons I could use the most, preferably on Sundays though so I could know to expect them."
Purely for amusement side?
-The Gamer Djinn
* "I wish we had a nicer couch to play at."
* "I wish we had the newest game releases."
* "I wish I had the money to update my gaming rig."
Eh, all in all, a fun combination of things. The Lawful & Lawyer genies seem like something a friend of mine would love having but not for me, but the fact I can say that honestly makes me wonder if there's a person that would prefer each of these the most...
The one cutting in to the lifespan seems more disturbing to me but eh, I'm the one afraid of mortality and its loss in the end.
>>46003216
I'd go with the Teacher Djinn.
I'm someone who deals a lot with Anxiety and the others purely poofing stuff into existence wouldn't be good for me.
I'd be much more interested in helping my own confidence by earning those skills with a skilled teacher.
Though the Adventurous is also very tempting. I'd love to find lost treasure and strange places.
I will say, more definition on the limitations of Minor Djinn would be good. Or giving the Lawyer Djinn. Trader Djinn and especially the Deathly Djinn more upsides. Like letting you trade other people's lives to the Deathly one so an unscrupulous person could get a lot of power if they are willing to grab and feed people to him.
The Lawyer right now is hard to justify due to rampant dickery and no real set rules on what she can do that the others can't.
The Loving and Lawyer work fine.
>>46003216
What is even the downside to Friend Djinn? I get she may not interpret my wishes in the exact way I had for them, but I have infinite wishes AND a Djinn who doubles as a best friend whose always looking out for my best interests?
>>46004213
>>46004540
>>46004822
Holy fucking yes. This looks good as! I love Wormverse stuff and this looks like you're making it really well.
Thank you for your contributions to my current and future happiness.
>>46006305
Two downsides:
-The wishes aren't as powerful as those of other genies.
-What the genie thinks is your best interest isn't necessarily what you think is your best interest.
>>46006310
Groovy. I'm probably gonna make some changes based on some anon's constructive critique.
But yeah, this ain't gonna be something that can be used for a Worm RPG or whatever, I mean, it's only a cyoa, but I'd like to think it's a little more comprehensive than previous Worm CYOAs.
>>46006305
Say you wish for a girlfriend
The Trainer Djinn will help improve yourself so you are the same "quality" as the kind of girl you want
The Devoted Djinn will turn herself into exactly what you want
The Friend Djinn might think "he doesn't want a girlfriend, he wants to get laid" and hands you a pocket pussy.
>>46006414
>The Friend Djinn might think "he doesn't want a girlfriend, he wants to get laid" and hands you a pocket pussy.
So I correct her and say I want a legit girlfriend. She's my best friend and I have unlimited wishes, she'll get it right eventually.
>>46006403
Not sure what to say critique-wish as you seem to have a bunch of other stuff planned?
My only thoughts are maybe a minor clarification for setting? As in, is it set in the worm universe or more of a getting worm inspired powers in our universe?
And my other thought is maybe make a 'recommended' power level for the people that have no idea what they're doing. It's maybe somewhat irrelevant for a lot of people but it might make it easier for somebody who may be new to the setting so they can just jump in and start picking powers.
Just a couple of thoughts, as I said though I'm really quite happy you're making this. Any teasers on what other stuff you might include?
>>46006487
She disagrees.
(Also, theres the whole rule two thing, so this is a poor example)
>>46003216
Game-related wishes are free for the Gamer Djinn? I wish that I was better than her at all video games past, present, & future.
>>46006546
>somewhat irrelevant
I have no idea what worm is and haven't looked at the CYOA(s) since, apparently, you're only allowed to pick one of the difficulties/power levels.
>>46006546
Thanks. There's actually a section after powers called Biodata, which lets you choose whether to be in canon or non-canon. Villain or hero. And even what type of Shard you are. I'm currently re-writing/editing the powers.
In addition, this thing will be able to handle DLC. As in, power sets and new powers can be added.
Teaser:
Perks:
(Villain only) Intimidating (-1): There’s something off about you. You’re that loner kid everyone thinks is creepy or that friendly & handsome clean cut dude in a suit that everyone thinks is a homicidal sociopath. It doesn’t matter if you’re a hero or a villain, people just have that instinctive feeling that you’re not a good guy. If you’re a villain, it’s easier to get rep but if you’re a hero, you’re gonna have an uphill PR battle. You’re intimidating either way.
(Hero only) Trustworthy (-1): People tend to give you slack. It doesn’t matter if you’re obviously a sleazy used car salesman/lawyer, or if you’re a crazy psycho bitch who’s in the middle of beating up a hobo right in public. They’ll give you the benefit of a doubt. They’ll think the hobo’s probably a thieving junkie who deserves the beating. Basically, you’re...*snip* <- Sophia took this Perk.
Drawbacks:
(Villain only) Untrustworthy (+1) No one will take your word at face value. Even if you’re a confirmed hero saying there’s an Endbringer coming, people’ll think you’re just making a bad joke...*snip*
No Rep, No Rep At All (+1): No one takes you seriously. They think you’re just riding off the coattails of others or taking advantage of momentum going your way. No one will believe you beat an opponent of note and even if they see it with their own eyes, they’ll rationalize that you probably mopped up a weakened opponent. You’re basically like Skidmark or the Caped Baldy.
>>45996495
>Giver of Sanctuary
>The Greatsmith
>Seeker of Wisdom
>Natural Philosopher
>One and Many
>Accessory (Magic absorbent and Hungry) Wrist bands that neutralize magic will be given to loyal mortals
The game plan is simple. Win the loyalty of the people through benevolent acts. Impart divine knowledge to those whom I have saved. Grant them sanctuary when needed and equip them with boons to do great deeds. They will be my champions and are given full autonomy of their lands, but must use their powers for good and to develop their race. If they do not, I will call upon my other champions, bring them to my sanctuary, and send them to the needed world to strike them down. There will be a code of laws that must be followed by all Champions. My clones will study, craft weapons or grant assistance to the champions in need while I test mortals to see if they have what it takes to become favored.
Ultimately, I will have allies in every plane of existence and they will all do what they can to elevate the sophistication of intelligent life and reduce suffering to a minimal.
Basically, guardians of the universe but better.
>>46006589
I don't think she'd give me a pocket pussy anyways. To me, it seems like she's supposed to be the opposite of Adventurous Djinn. She'll grant you your wish in the safest way possible to ensure that no harm comes to you. She'd match you up with someone she thinks would be perfect for you, but not someone you necessarily would have had in mind.
>>46006653
I like your idea much better.
Yandere becomes your girlfriend, Trainer helps you improve yourself so you can attract a girlfriend and the Friend sets you up on a blind date with someone she thinks would be perfect (while you may disagree).
So if you're unhealthy, she may try to set you up with a health nut, or somebody ambitious (to motivate you, as a great friend would) - meanwhile, what you meant by 'girlfriend' might have been 'a hot girl that cares about me and lets me stick it in her pooper'.
Again, "you don't get what you wish for, you get what she thinks would be best for you".
>>46003973
Was just curious.
>>45996776
Frigg hands down.
>Infinite Knowledge
>Become a king
>Sweet connections with other gods
>>46006624
>only allowed to pick one of the difficulties/power levels
Pretty sure that's just poor wording at play, and not the actual intention.
I bet you could make a wish or a system of wishes that lead to immortality with the lesser djinn. Either by wishing I had the smarts and clout to advance research to the point of unlocking biological immortality and the gene therapy know-how to give it to people, or wishing to know how to make life-like robots and transfer a person's mind and consciousness to the robot without killing you or making a clone. Basically, focusing on what's possible to work towards instead of having yourself become magically immortal.
>>46006759
>you don't get what you wish for, you get what she thinks would be best for you
You do get what you wish for, you just don't get it as you had in mind. You get it granted in a way someone who cares about you would grant it. Which is why I think she's so underrated. Most of the other Djinns will try to trick you or give your wish in a way that you end up worse off than you were before. Atleast with Friend she's just looking out for your best interests and any interpretations of your wish that you didn't have in mind were of purely benevolent intent.
The only other option I'd consider taking would be Gamer Djinn because I realized in >>46006608 that there were no drawbacks if I simply wished for that off the bat, though I'd reword it to where I wished I was "better than her at all games", not just "all video games."
>>46006823
No, I mean the people ITT will act like pissants if you pick anything other than the one that gives you the fewest points.
Same with Slutlife, same with Magical Pill.
>>46006921
>Caring about the opinions of people here
>>46006921
>people ITT will act like pissants
...and this affects your ability to enjoy CYOAs?
>>46006785
We're you the guy asking for help, or the one bitching once more because the author (who isn't even here anymore) won't change a year old CYOA because he has autism?Im assuming the latter. Don't worry, I'm not petty enough to add a little note so a whiny bitch can't enjoy my CYOA.
>>46007402
Well anon, we had a conversation and someone went through the archives and it turns out the mystery box world in Quiet is about regaining your lost memories and identity, which is fine with me. So as I said, I would bitch no more about Quiet.
I really am just curious on what CYOA you have made, though.
>>46004213
Neato.
>>46003216
Take loving djinn. Wish for there to be no suffering, not anywhere, not for anyone or anything. Move on with my life.
>>46007454
>I would bitch no more about Quiet
Erect.
I'm not writing the full list after it crashed twice already. The last thing i made was Andromeda.
I don't see why you want to know what somebody you disagree with has made.
>>46008773
It's just curiosity. I don't think I've ever heard of Andromeda personally. I'm probably just having trouble matching the name to an image though.
>>46008773
>I don't see why you want to know what somebody you disagree with has made.
To prove how large your E-peen is.
>>46008830
It's more that when anyone says they've made CYOA I'm curious.
>>46008838
and what cyoas have you made?
>>46008873
None. It's not a dick measuring contest thing, it's a "I wonder who that is" thing.
I am working on my CYOA though, so please wait warmly.
>>46003216
Adventurous Djinn
Im now going to look up every mythological treasure.
Wish for an everlasting adventure
Im surprised no one has chosen this djinn it's almost like people don't want to adventure.
>>46008838
i mek CYOA
>>46008950
I know SDA, and while I don't agree with you on everything I mostly love your CYOA.
>>46008967
are you curious yet
>>46009027
Like George.
>>46008927
>expecting cyoafags to love adventure
>>46008838
I'm glad. I was afraid you believe the opinions of those who make cyoas matter more than those who don't.
>>46009526
Oh no, not at all.
Since Spheres of the Aether got a (short-lived) RPG adaptation going, I don't see why this couldn't do the same (besides, of course, this sort of stuff being literally cancer).
Starting with a CYOA that gives better-defined capabilities (and somewhat lower power levels), as well as using a system with simpler rules for magic than GURPS, could help this get done and balanced before interest for it dies down.
Gamblers would likely have to be pared down, and have their own semi-OOCforum board.
I'd help where I can, but my schedule gets a bit busy at times.
