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Let's Play: Fallout 2 - Paragon saves the BSN! (Now: Ch. 15)


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#126
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Rexton Harimann FTW! Use the feather! lol

I didn't expect Paragon to be fantasizing over him. Varric's "awesome button" was funny too.

Somehow I take it that Paragon hasn't played Baldur's Gate or even Neverwinter Nights for that matter.

Modifié par Elton John is dead, 29 avril 2012 - 07:40 .


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SPOILER:

Beamdog has it, and Lionheart: Leagacy of the Crusader shows up at Interplay to ruin everything.

Love the Origin Systems reference.  Now let's all review bomb Ultima 8. Or stop the haters from review bombing...whatever floats your boat.

Modifié par Hexedcoder, 29 avril 2012 - 05:27 .


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Vincent Rosevalliant

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Will they find the Garden-of-Eden-Creation-Kit?

The suspence is killing me!

#129
Barry Bathernak

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is this thing dead?

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I was wondering, too! The BSN needs you, Paragon1!

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A Crusty Knight Of Colour

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It's not, but I've been too busy lately to write and play Fallout 2. The only game I've really gotten a chance to play recently is Skyrim and I only got the chance to do that yesterday. Plus, there's not much stuff going on in the ME 3 community, so it's harder to find material to write about.

Gonna try and release some chapters this weekend though (got a long weekend), so don't worry too much about this LP being dead.

;)

Modifié par CrustyBot, 08 juin 2012 - 01:09 .


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Lol.

"I'll have it done tomorrow"

Almost two weeks later and here it is:

:P

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Click here for the full Chapter Index!

The Story So Far:

Paragon and his companion Vic the writer are engaged in an epic quest to save the BioWare Social Network. Vic leads Paragon to the city of New Interplay, where he hopes to take our hero to a man who knows exactly where the Infinity Engine Creation Kit was.

During their trek, the two discuss various topics about BioWare, it's ills, it's storytelling mastery and the announcement of the Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut. Arriving at New Interplay, Vic takes Paragon to the Desperado Casino and meets up with "Big Jesus", the man who Vic hopes can help the two of them. Big Jesus, on the other hand, has his own plans.

Image IPB: New Interplay? So does that, like, mean that there was an Old Interplay?

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Chapter 11:

Image IPB: Umm, hello?

Image IPB: So Vic, I'll need you to do a couple of things. I am about to embark on a massive project and I can't do it alone. It came to me in a Vision.

Image IPB: Excuse me?

Image IPB: RPGs haven’t kept pace with time - they've regressed and even worse, taken pride in less role-playing than before. Important elements have been lost over time, sacrificed to technology, art constraints, voice-over expenses, and multi-platform console constraints. I have no such limitations, I will bring these RPG elements back, take them out of the attic, and make them part of gameplay again.

Vic stiffened and to Paragon's eyes, the man became a bit pale. The expression on Vic's face was blank and he almost strained himself to look as such. While nothing was said aloud, it was clear to our hero that the writer felt "Big Jesus" had clearly lost it.

Image IPB: ....... I.... I don't believe you. It can't be done.

Image IPB: What do you mean, regressed? Because of innovations, RPGs are no longer about antiquated notions like "stat customisation", "player agency" and "exploration". The storytelling in BioWare games is transcendent and never fails to Emotionally Engage you. If you can't see how their stories elevate the medium to True Art, then you are simply an ignorant philistine!

Big Jesus suddenly turns to face Paragon. He raises an inquiring eyebrow. It seems that he had not noticed our hero, or had forgotten about him, up to this point.

Before Paragon could respond, Big Jesus turns his attention back to Vic.

Image IPB: So Vic, who's this scrub and why'd you bring him here?

Image IPB: Oh, uhh, this is Paragon, Big Jesus. He's a huge BioWare fan but more importantly, he saved me from a tight spot with uhh... "Metzger".

Image IPB: I see. Vic, I need you to do a couple of jobs. Your friend could help out, maybe it'd do him some good to get a taste of what New Interplay is like.

Image IPB: No, wait! I'm not some errand boy. I came here because Vic told me that you could find me the Infinity Engine Creation Kit!

Image IPB: Infinity Engine Creation Kit? Why woul-

Image IPB: Like I said, he's a massive BioWare fan. He was sent by one of the community managers to find the Infinity Engine Creation Kit so that they could save BioWare from the brink of destruction.

Image IPB: BioWare's issues run deeper than that. The Infinity Engine Creation Kit won't solve their problems. Though I guess it wouldn't hurt...

Image IPB: But you know a guy who can help with all of that, right?

Image IPB: Oh. "That" guy. Fine, you do a couple of jobs for me and I'll get you in contact with him. By the way, which community manager had the foresight to send you on this task, alone, without any direction, Paragon?

Image IPB: It was the captivating feminine beauty that loves to cosplay. Heh. I couldn't say no.

Image IPB: ...I know he likes to cosplay, but I wouldn't describe Stanley Woo as a "captivating feminine beauty".

Image IPB

Image IPB: ...................

Image IPB: ...................

Image IPB: .........What?

Image IPB: That's in really poor taste. Stanley Woo no longer works for BioWare.

Image IPB: Really? (to himself): That's what you get offended over?

Image IPB: "No man is a Black Isle, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the company, a part of the main. If a QA Tester be washed away by the sea, BioWare is the less, as well as if a AAA project were, as well as if an IP of thy friend's or of thine own were: any man's misfortune diminishes me, because now I am part of the community, and therefore never send to know for whom the bells tolls; it tolls for thee."

Image IPB: ...Ding Dong Unemployment? Poor guy, let's hope things work out for him.

Paragon's annoyance is soon overwhelmed by the realisation that he had no choice but to play at the arrogant man's game. Vic did not know where the Infinity Engine Creation Kit, he never did. Our hero's companion simply trusted Big Jesus and his ability to produce someone... who knew where it might be.

Paragon's face tightened and he did his best to ignore the jabs being thrown by Big Jesus, but he was soon approaching the limit of his patience.

Noticing Paragon's sour demeanour, Big Jesus attempts to lighten the mood.

Image IPB: ...Hey, I'll tell you what. There's a Pharmacy across town, you can head on over there and pickup some supplies or take a rest. Maybe have a chat with Ren. He's the chemist there. When you're ready, you can come back here and I'll have a job for you.

Image IPB: Eauh. Just tell me where to go.

Sighing, Big Jesus shuffles towards to Paragon and gives our hero directions to Ren's Pharmacy. After whipping out a map and marking the location with a large golden icon, he gives Paragon a slight smile and wishes him well. Paragon weakly replies in kind.

As he walks out of the Desperados Casino, he realises that their values and tastes were just too different. As far as our hero concerned, the sooner they left, the better. He was not afraid of being suckered into Big Jesus' evil schemes, but Vic was innocent enough to fall under Big Jesus' insidious influence.

...

New Interplay was a wreck. The glitz of Big Jesus' casino was deceptive. Now that he had an opportunity to properly walk around New Interplay, Paragon could see how decrepit the place really was.

Our hero steps inside some of the buildings and houses to ask for help or direction, then promptly steps out. What he saw disturbs him.

Image IPB

What Paragon saw next was worse. It disgusted him, there were all sorts of malcontents that roamed the streets with impunity.

There were women on street corners "plying their wares", all for a Kickstart. No doubt they were referring to getting high off some drug.

There were equally mind-affected men wearing nothing but tattered shirts and shredded pants. With large beards flowing down to their necks, they rants at whoever would listen about their Tales as minstrels. As if dirty hobos could ever be minstrels or Bards.

Image IPB

Most tragic of all, Paragon spotted a group of Nameless children running around, moaning in Torment.

Image IPB

It was too much for Paragon to take in. New Interplay was rotten to the core. He made his way to the Pharmacy without delay.

Image IPB

Paragon quietly remarks on the condition of the Pharmacy.

Image IPB: Geh. Even the Pharmacy looks as if it's been ransacked by degenerates.

Trying his best not to look out of place, our hero walks over to the counter and attempts to engage the pharmacist in conversati-

Image IPB

Image IPB: Uhh... who are you?

Image IPB

Image IPB: Impressive vocabulary "Nick". You from around here?

Image IPB: Typical. If I had a sense of humor left I might find that funny. I do not, on both accounts.

Image IPB: Uhh...

Image IPB: If you were capable of reading the sign out front, you would know that I am known as "Ren" in these places. What do you want?

Not wishing to spend more time than necessary, Paragon quickly pulls out a list of goods he had planned to buy. If there was one advantage to being in the middle of this town filled with scumbags, it was that the supplies were cheap.

Old habits die hard however, and once their transaction is completed, our hero contemplates educating Ren about BioWare before leaving.

Image IPB: ....

Image IPB

Image IPB: Did I ever tell you about BioWare and my home, the BSN?

Image IPB: <Ren glares at Paragon in silence>

Image IPB: I think you'd like the BSN. It's a peaceful forum. Except for the people possessed by the tri-coloured spirits of evil children... and of course, the temple of trials filled with those deadly trolls and giant man-eating ponies.

Image IPB: <Ren continues to glare at Paragon in silence>

Image IPB: And sometimes the moderators get upset at little things, like... heh-heh... that one night where I modded Mass Effect to enable an uncensored romantic cutscene between Anderson and Reyna Shepard and posted it all over the forums.

Image IPB

Image IPB

Image IPB: It was like yesterday. Reyna's body glowed like silver in the moonlight and... hey you know what? You might like the moderators. They are about your age.

Image IPB: <Ren continues to glare at Paragon as if he could somehow make our hero disappear just by imagining it hard enough>

Image IPB: Did I mention that BioWare was founded by paragons of the society, the holy Doctors? They went through a legendary buyout after defeating the evils of indie development! Now I am the deliverer of my home, chosen to search for the holy Infinity Engine Creation Kit!

Image IPB: Infinity Engine Creation Kit? Comes with a basic replicator unit, holodisc reader with selections from the library of Gygax, and a twenty sided die?

Image IPB: Yes! BioWare is having trouble with their games and reputation. The Infinity Engine Creation Kit is needed to restore them. Do you know where I can find one?

Image IPB: Vault City.

Image IPB: Vault City?

Image IPB

Image IPB: I see. Thanks for the warning and information. Hey, I still haven't finished telling you about BioWare...

Image IPB

Image IPB: .......Nevermind, then.

Image IPB: I bid you farewell, half-wit of BioWare. We shall not meet again.

Paragon leaves disappointed about not being able to properly educate Ren about the greatness of BioWare - he didn't even get to extol BioWare's internal fortitude and artistic integrity by standing up to the homophobes who didn't like Mass Effect 3.

But as his thoughts dwell on punching ending hating homophobes, he comes to a sudden realisation.

Image IPB: Indoctrination Theory... more like Discrimination Theo- hey, wait! Ren told me where the Infinity Engine Creation Kit is! Vault City! We don't need big Jesus anymore! I've got to tell Vic!

Paragon immediately breaks into a sprint. Let the degenerates on the streets gawk at him. He was about to tip the scales on Big Jesus. How wonderful.

-------------|(End of Chapter 11.)

Hope you enjoyed reading it!

Modifié par CrustyBot, 05 juillet 2012 - 01:29 .


#133
Chromie

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Oh Ninja Stan..brilliant.

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Oh boy. I can't WAIT to see who you pick to be the surly First Citizen in Vault City.

Fantastic work here, Crusty!

#135
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Poor Paragon, it's a harsh world outside of BSN.

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Kaiser Arian XVII

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Self exiled..

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You're a true Fallout fan for creating this.

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Yes paragon lose faith, and yay that was funny.

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Alas, poor Paragon, all that awaits you is ****ette and a creepy Richard Nixon doll.

#140
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Kay, with the EC nearing, expect this to get updated a bit more often now.

;)

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Click here for the full Chapter Index!

The Story So Far:

Paragon and his companion Vic the writer are engaged in an epic quest to save the BioWare Social Network. Vic leads Paragon to the city of New Interplay, taking our hero to the Desperado Casino and it's owner, Big Jesus. A man who Vic hoped knows exactly where the Infinity Engine Creation Kit was. The very thing needed to save BioWare and it's Social Network.

Big Jesus' rude attitude rubs off poorly on Paragon however, who leaves the Casino to resupply at the local Pharmacy. He charismatically regales the Pharmacist about the BioWare Social Network. The Pharmacist gratefully rewards Paragon by off-handedly revealing where the Infinity Creation Kit was located: Vault City. Big Jesus was no longer needed and to Paragon's mind, the mob boss and his influence on Vic had to be destroyed.

Image IPB: You will suffer. You will ALL suffer!

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Chapter 12:

Paragon dashes down the streets of New Interplay with purpose. After finding out where the Infinity Engine Creation Kit was located, he finally has the leverage he needs to leave this horrid place. He doesn't break pace, hoping to reach reach Vic before he falls under Big Jesus' spell.

He runs into the Desperados casino, yelling for his friend. Let the locals gawk, let them stare. The degenerates were not worth acknowledging.

Image IPB: Vic!

Image IPB

Image IPB: VIC!!

Image IPB

Image IPB: VIIIIIIIIIIIICCCC!!!

Image IPB: I'm alright.

Image IPB: You sure?

Image IPB: But I won't leaving soon. I beer all thiis drank.

Image IPB: Get sober.

Image IPB: Anything for you.

Our hero reluctantly walks upstairs, Vic in tow. Apparently Big Jesus had booked a large suite for the two of them to stay at. They lay down on their beds, taking a much needed rest from the day's events. As he drifted off into a deep sleep, Paragon could wait until the morning to tell Vic the good news.

Image IPB

...

What a wonderful sleep, Paragon had forgotten the comfort of a nice bed during his travels, he stretches a bit in bed, and opens his eyes to greet the day. The last day he and Vic would be in New Interplay.

Image IPB: Morning, sunshine!

Paragon jumps out of the bed in surprise and as he pulls his pajamas up properly, he notices that there are a number of armed men who are also in the room.

Image IPB

Image IPB: No, uh, I'll take care of it right now. What did you want me to do again?

Image IPB: Oh, I didn't tell you? There is a scam artist out in town. I'll give you directions, I want you to shut him down.

Image IPB: Yeah.... no. I was just kidding. I won't be doing **** for you, Big Jesus. I know where the Infinity Engine Creation Kit is now, so Vic and I will be leaving your lovely little town once we pack. Now get out.

Image IPB

Image IPB: You want some of THIS, FATMAN?! You WANT SOME of Paragon01?!! THEN COME GET SOME, YOU FAT SON OF A B-

Image IPB: Whoa! Whoa! Hey! Hold on a second...!

Both Paragon and Big Jesus turn around and focus their attention on the writer.

Image IPB: Look, I don't want anything bad to go down here. Both of you are cherished friends. Although you might not see eye to eye, there is no reason to turn this into a bloodbath. Please, see reason.

While our hero was still raring to go, Big Jesus puts down his weapons and motions his thugs to do the same. A couple of them grumble, but all of them comply in the end.

Image IPB: ****, I was looking forward to popping this mole.

Image IPB: So Paragon, you say you've found out where the Infinity Engine Creation Kit is? Okay, that's fine, but it still won't get us in touch with "that guy". So how about the two of us do the job for Big Jesus, he gets us in touch with "that guy" and you get something else in return.

Image IPB: Sounds good to me.

Image IPB: Not for me, I don't want to waste time doing errands when we could be retrieving the Infinity Engine Creation Kit.

Image IPB: I'm willing to ignore what happened earlier and I'm willing to even owe you a favour. At least meet me halfway, Paragon.

Image IPB: Why should I?! As far as I'm concerned, you're lucky I don't knock you out where you stand...

Image IPB: Ugh. There must be something you want...

Image IPB: Well, now that you mention it...

Paragon walks over to Big Jesus and whispers something in his ear. Upon hearing our hero's request, he immediately turns towards Vic, eyebrows raised. Vic merely shrugs his shoulders in reply.

As Vic wonders just what the hell Paragon asked for, it seemed that it was something our hero really wanted. Just moments after Paragon had threatened to kill Big Jesus, he was leaving satisfied with the New Interplay leader.

Paragon signals Vic over and the two walk out of the Desperado Casino, eager to carry out the task Big Jesus had given them. Vic could no nothing else but carry a bemused smile as he waves his thanks to Big Jesus.

...

It didn't take Paragon and Vic long to find out why Big Jesus wanted this supposed scam artist gone. The scam artist was an unassuming old man, but this old man had drawn a crowd. The crowd consisted of typical New Interplay degenerates, but a mob of addicts could easily be roused and do some damage.

Telling Vic to stay behind, our hero moves in, hoping to catch the scam artist in the act.

Image IPB

Image IPB: Uh, get down to what?

Image IPB

Image IPB: Could you explain the rules to me, uhh...?

Image IPB: It's Monte, they call me Three Card Monte. The game is a bit of a Gamble, really. See, I got three cards with me and one of them is a Queen.

Image IPB

Image IPB: I shuffle them and lay the three cards across this here table, and you have to pick which one you think is the Queen. Get it wrong and you lose, get it right and you win!

Image IPB: Alright, deal me in.

Paragon hands over $60 to Three Card Monte. Monte nods, shows our hero the cards and lays them on the table. As he does so, he palms a card, so quickly that Paragon almost misses it. He then proceeds to shuffle them a few times before laying them on the table once again.

Image IPB

Image IPB: So... which one's the Queen, pal?

Image IPB: ... You Goddamn CHEATER. I saw you palm that card. Give me back my cash, or else.

Image IPB

Image IPB: Yes. Do you have an hearing aid, old man?

Image IPB: Look, I ain't got time for sore losers. You pay your money and you take your chance. If you wanna PLAY, then fine. But if you're just gonna **** when you don't like what happens at the end, then get lost!

Image IPB: That's it, you're dead.

Before either Three Card Monte or Paragon could react, one of Monte's thugs jump right in front of our hero and punches him in the face.

Image IPB

Vic, witnessing this exchange, immediately heads towards our hero and the growing commotion.

The writer deftly pulls out his weapon and fires several shots at the thug, killing him instantly.

Paragon swivels around, turning to face Monte. He lines the scam artist up and aims for his head.

Image IPB

His punch connects in a big way, Monte falls to the ground as he utters very ironic last words.

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Paragon stands over the unconscious, or even dead body of Monte. He bends down, taking back his $60. He ignores Vic's look of concern and motions for the two of them to leave.

Image IPB: Time to get back to Big Jesus, I guess...

-------------|(End of Chapter 12.)

Hope you enjoyed reading it!

:P

Modifié par CrustyBot, 05 juillet 2012 - 01:30 .


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Brilliant as usual.

"VIIIIIIIIIIIICCCC!!!

-I'm alright.

-You sure?"



Many lulz :)

Modifié par Cyberarmy, 26 juin 2012 - 11:03 .


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Butthurts over the EC are not satisfactory. That makes me sad. Not as fun to write if there's only a small raging pot of butthurt on the BSN and internetz.

:(

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Click here for the full Chapter Index!

The Story So Far:

Paragon and his companion Vic the writer are engaged in an epic quest to save the BioWare Social Network. After a heated confrontation with Big Jesus, New Interplay mob boss, Desperado Casino owner and friend of Vic, the three of them come to an arrangement that all three find acceptable.

Vic and Paragon head out onto the streets of New Interplay and take out the scam artist Three Card Monte Gamble on Big Jesus' behalf. They return to the Desperado Casino and Big Jesus, hoping to get something that puts them one step closer to obtaining the Infinity Engine Creation Kit. The one thing that could save BioWare and it's Social Network.

Image IPB: I know everybody calls me "Big" Jesus... but I've been dieting, honest.

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Chapter 13:

Image IPB: So, why did you go after that scamster so harshly?

Image IPB: What do you mean? He ripped me off. He had no moral integrity whatsoever.

Image IPB: Well, I guess you could argue that...

Vic didn't dare to bring up what he was thinking of and simply let the issue slide.

The two of them make their way back to the Desperados casino, task fulfilled. Big Jesus would surely be pleased at how quickly they neutralized the problem, at least that's what our hero thought.

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Stepping into the casino, they head directly towards Big Jesus' office. As they ascend the stairs, they walk and task as Vic decides to initiate a new conversation.

Image IPB: So, Paragon, uh... you still wanna kill Big Jesus?

Image IPB: It depends on whether he can pull through and deliver what I asked. I don't like him, but he'll be a man of his word if he delivers and that's enough for me.

Image IPB: What did you ask for, anyway?

Image IPB: Oh, I get shivers just thinking about it. You'll find out soon.

Image IPB: He's also going to put us in touch with a guy who I know will be important for this quest.

Image IPB: Screw "that guy" you keep talking about, Vic. We can do this, you and me.

Paragon halts the conversation as the two of them walk into Big Jesus' office.

The New Interplay boss notices them from inside his office. He welcomes them inside and takes his seat behind a large, extravagant, golden desk. He asks our hero and his companion to take a seat opposite him.

Image IPB: So, gentlemen. Have you finished the task that I had given you?

Image IPB: Yes we did, Big J. Paragon knocked Three Card Monte out cold. It wasn't his smartest Gamble to take on Paragon head on.

Image IPB: Really? That's great news! Well done, you two.

Image IPB: Enough with the pleasantries. Do you have what I requested?

Big Jesus takes a look at Vic who smiles, before focusing his attention back on Paragon.

Image IPB: Yes, Paragon I do.

Big Jesus reaches under his desk and pulls something out. It's giftwrapped, Vic is unable to determine what this item was.

Paragon grabs the gift greedily and rips the wrapping to shreds, once the wrapping was reduced to tatters, he gazes at the gift for a couple of seconds, before holding it out for Vic and Big Jesus to see. Our hero has a grin spanning from ear to ear and while Big Jesus gives a bemused smile, Vic could not help his surprise.

Image IPB: This is what you got excited over?!

Image IPB: Yes!! Look at it Vic, it's beautiful! It brings tears to my eyes, it's just so AWESOME!~

Image IPB

Image IPB: ...well... okay, uhh, I guess. But Big J, that's only half of what we were promised, where's th-

Image IPB: Yes, yes. Here's a map and an ID pass to get you into his facility. Why are you so obsessed with this guy, anyways?

Image IPB: BioWare is hurting. These problems need to be cured at the source.

Image IPB: What I mean is, who cares? The company is dying, their games crappier than ever.

Image IPB: You may have gotten me this masterpiece, but you're skating on thin ice with those comments.

Image IPB: Uhh, sorry, I guess. But Vic, why? Do you hold some sort of nostalgic love for the company or believe that their games are actually worth saving? Are you like Paragon, who believe that their stories are majestically transcendent of the video game medium and provide us with insight or depth the likes of which our minds cannot comprehend?

Image IPB: Yes, of course.

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Image IPB: Has nothing to do with the fact that a majority of games I work on are spinoffs or sequels. Or that if BioWare go down, finding work is gonna be hard. I'll be glad just to appreciate the glorious majestic transcendence of Mass Effect 3 while working on casual Wii games, Big J.

Image IPB: I know you're being sarcastic Vic, but you should appreciate it.

Vic and Big Jesus embrace and exchange their goodbyes - Big Jesus was not going to join Vic or our hero on their journey, for which Paragon was eternally grateful.

Our hero did however, respect the bond of friendship between the writer from Obsidian and the dangerous mob boss of New Interplay and silently thanked Big Jesus for his aid and assistance.

Paragon knew where the Infinity Engine Creation Kit was now: Vault City. But before they would embark on their journey there, the two of them headed north of New Interplay for one final stop...

...

Image IPB: Okay Paragon, this is it. This is the facility where Big Jesus said "that guy" would be at.

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Paragon waves the ID card given to him by Big Jesus and the two of them are let inside the compound.

They step through the roller shutter doors and quickly see that this wasn't just any facility. The stench of human faeces accentuates their disgust as they realise that this facility was like farm for human test experiments.

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Vic and Paragon head to the rear of the facility, past the stables. They notice a group of "scientists" conducting experiments on a particularly helpless person.

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Image IPB: OH GOD YOU MONSTERS WHAT ARE YOU DOING? YOU CAN'T FORCE SOMEONE TO WATCH THIS OVER AND OVER AGAIN, IT'S NOT RIGHT!

Image IPB: Yeaahh! Break it down, Shep! Woop Woop!

The scientists however, merely ignore Vic's enraged outburst and continue on with their business.

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Vic swipes Paragon's ID card and waves it in the face of the scientists.

Image IPB: This isn't right. The sooner we're out of here the better, okay Paragon? (Loudly): We're looking for Myron. Where is he?

So, Myron was the name of this illusive man that Vic was so desperate to contact, Paragon thought to himself. Our hero wondered just what this Myron would be able to contribute.

The head scientist, Marjorie, nods at Vic's ID card and points towards a ladder leading downstairs. She grabs a phone, informing Myron's guards of our hero and his companion. As she does so, she displays an awfully large scowl on her face. Whether it was directed at Paragon and Vic, or whether it was a result of something else, our hero does not find out. Regardless, he cannot shake off the feeling of hostility from this place.

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Paragon once again takes the lead and Vic follows him down the ladder into Myron's lab. They are confronted by one of Myron's guards once they step off the ladder.

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Image IPB: I'm here to see Myron, I have a badge.

Image IPB

Image IPB: Got it. What is Myron doing, anyways?

Image IPB: He is working on a grand project. Big Jesus forced him down here, underground. To try and mitigate the damage Myron has done. But now he wants to release Myron to your custody. Meh. Lemme just get that security door for you.

Image IPB: Wait, mitigate the damage he's done? What do you mean by that? You mean Myron's been the reason BioWare's been in trouble?!

Image IPB: Well, technically, I guess. But people just couldn't handle the innovation.

Image IPB: You mean he wanted to create all this?! He wasn't forced by others? Oh no, oh no. I've made a terrible mistake. Paragon, we need to leave, now.

Image IPB: Leave?! Coming to pick this guy up was your idea. Why are you gett-

Our hero turns around as the audio of a video clip catches his attention. The video is splattered across several monitors hooked up as one screen. He sees Myron, the back of him anyway. It appears that the prisoner (?) had not even noticed the conversation between Vic, our hero and the Guard.

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Paragon stares, almost in fascination, as Myron quietly "enjoys" the video with muffled laughs and self satisfied grunts.

Our hero doesn't know what to make of Myron, but his attention is soon focused back onto the video. After actually watching it, Paragon knew why Myron was enjoying it so much.

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Image IPB: I'd let that short and chubby beast handle my short and chubby beast.

Vic, meanwhile, had his head buried in his hands.

Image IPB: Oh God, what have I done? What have I done?!

Paragon taps Myron on the shoulder and the prisoner jumps, startled at the fact that there were other people in the room. As he turns around to face our hero, Paragon would never, ever, forget the moment he did.

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---------------(End of Chapter 13.)

Hope you all enjoyed reading it!

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In the immortal words of Scooby Doo...


...ruh-roh.

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That Varric gif. Wow.

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Okay, aside from this being a shameless bump, wanted to update people on a few changes for the Let's Play.

Realised it might be difficult for people to start from scratch on the story since it's already over a dozen chapters long.

From now on I'm going to include a little "the story so far" blurb before each chapter that explains a little of what happened in the previous chapter and what's going on in general. It's so that people who've missed a few chapters, or are reading this for the first time, won't immediately be confused at how I just jump in at the beginning of each chapter.

To compliment that, and to reduce clutter on each of the chapters, I'm going to relegate the Chapter Index section purely to the OP. Each chapter will have links to the Chapter Index (which is in the OP), this would help to combat issues regarding Chapter Indices that only had links to a few of the Chapters.

All of these changes are retroactive, so all of the old Chapters have already been updated. Helpful for those who accidentally clicked on my sig and are wondering what the hell's going on. I should have the next chapter (14) up either tomorrow or the day after.

As an aside, what's with the low level of commentary in my last two chapters? I know my writing sucks, but c'mon.

Is everybody off playing Dawnguard the Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut?

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I laughed so hard at 13 I pissed myself.

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I still think its pretty good and hilarious.

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What? Of couse we're playing... and replaying... then ten minutes of extra content of the EC!

We surely wouldn't be playing anything Bethesda related (slips copy of Skyrim under blanket inconspicuously).

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As an aside, what's with the low level of commentary in my last two chapters?

I somehow missed it this round, but I'll try to keep updated.

Is everybody off playing Dawnguard the Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut?

You can watch it, but I wouldn't say it's "playable". Press X to SHEPARD!

From now on I'm going to include a little "the story so far" blurb before each chapter that explains a little of what happened in the previous chapter and what's going on in general.

Yeah, I think I may have missed a bit much.

I know my writing sucks, but c'mon.

If you ever need a proofreader, feel free to spam PMs in this direction.

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vic shoot him shoot him NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!one!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!eleven!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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