Standing out in front of the booth is Knetic, energetically waving trolls to come closer and take a look. The booth itself is labeled "Shooty Shooty Bam Bam," and behind it sits a large mechanical contraption with trolls lining up to step inside. At the actual booth counter itself is another purpleblood, Mihail, looking far less enthusiastic than his partner. Every so often he seems to glance at their banner and cringe. Clearly, Knetic named their booth.
In the back, Saigen helps participants into the machine and straps them in, rattling off safety precautions before shutting them in and then stepping away to a control booth. A large screen in front of the machine displays what the troll inside is doing, and how many points they're wracking up. At the end, the troll inside is freed and another is beckoned to take their place.
Knetic continues to wave energetically to trolls that pass by, occasionally trying to lure them in with the offer of a prize. Well, a prize never hurt nobody. Mihail passes you a form to fill out, taking a moment to tap at the starred portions saying they aren't responsible for anything that happens to you if the machine malfunctions. Hm...
Shooty Shooty Bam Bam
Strap on in to the simulator and take off! Your objective is to make it through each course without dying. Your troll is subjected to an onslaught of enemies and obstacles alike to destroy, each level cleared increases the difficulty of what they encounter. Once you die, you're out! Scores are recorded nightly, and cumulatively. At the end of the festivities, you can cash in your high scores for prizes.
Instructions:
- The game resets at 7:00AM MST
Fill out the form below each time you post
Roll 4 10-sided dice, your first dice is your prompt number, and the other three are your combined score.
Keep track of your score throughout the week as well as for that day.
Look at the spoiler below to see what your result for the day is!
You must write at least 50 words in response to the prompt you got with your score in order to qualify for the ticket prize.
Prompt List:
1. You're strapped into the machine by Mihail and Knetic's helper, but don't understand the instructions you're given. They want you to shoot what?? Suddenly the hatch is closed and the screen in front of you turns on. You're in some kind of gun pit on a ship and the controller in your hand controls the gun. You try to shoot some of the incoming attackers, but only last about 2 minutes before your screen lights up red and the words "you died" appear. You don't even get the time to mourn your loss before the hatch opens and you're basically pulled out. Better luck next time! [If you rolled this number, quote nepsah and screamingshark for a special prize -you still keep your store!]
2. You're strapped into the simulator and get a short explanation filled with so many yawns you're not entirely sure you understand what the tealblood attendant is trying to tell you. In fact, he almost forgets to buckle you in to your seat! The door closes and your mission starts. Once you finally wipe out, it takes a few minutes before Saigen returns to open the hatch door- seems he fell asleep at the controls. Is that... safe?
3. You're strapped into the simulator and get a short explanation of what to do. It's only when the hatch closes that you realize some jerk left an open cup of cocoa in here! The machine starts, rising and dangerously rocking the cup of hot liquid - you do your best to play without distraction but when the machine suddenly jerks to one side, you're doused in cocoa. You blow up spectacularly in the simulation as a result... Better luck next time!
4. You're strapped into the simulator and get a short explanation of what to do. For whatever reason, the simulation seems to mostly load obstacles to destroy this time and they aren't worth a lot of points... How boring.
5. You're strapped into the simulator and get a short explanation of what to do. Enemies pop up immediately and you barely manage to destroy them all! Only to be taken out by an asteroid you couldn't see behind all of the explosions.... Whoops.
6. You're strapped into the simulator and get a short explanation of what to do. The screen seems to glitch out a couple minutes into playing, making it hard to see what you're doing. Somehow, you manage to keep playing for a few minutes before your game is brought to an untimely halt by the booth assistant. You don't even get to see what your score was... lame. [You still keep your score for the day]
7. You're strapped into the simulator and get a short explanation of what to do. This game seems like a breeze to you - the controls respond smoothly, the enemies movements are easy to predict, and the obstacles show up with plenty of time to destroy them. You've really got a knack for this!
8. You're strapped into the simulator and get a short explanation of what to do. It's only when the hatch is closed that you notice the smell.... Someone must have had an accident that wasn't properly cleaned up. You make your progress in the game trying to ignore it, but ultimately become too distracted to play past a certain point. Ugh...
9. You're strapped into the simulator and get a short explanation of what to do. For whatever reason, you decide to double check your straps before the machine takes off, and it's a good thing you did. This level feels more like an off road adventure than a space ship battle and you're rattled around in your seat the entire time.
10. You're strapped into the simulator and get a short explanation of what to do. Immediately, you're almost overwhelmed with enemies. You pull some sweet trick and combo moves, taking out their fleet with ease. Up ahead, an asteroid belt blocks your ship's path - you launch just the right weapon at just the right time to vaporize them. You make all of the cool moves. All of them.
Prize List:
To determine what prize you get, please read the score list below.
Ticket
Each day 2 tickets are awarded to the highest scores while the 3rd is rewarded to the best prompt reply! On the last day of Bloodfest all 3 tickets will be awarded to the top 3 scores for the entire festival.
Gold Star Pin
Everyone who plays gets this pin! Shine on, friend. Shine on.
YOU TRIED
If you rolled a 1 on the prompt list, you get this deformed star courtesy of Knetic, who lovingly pins it on your troll's jacket. Good job, buddy. This prize is only for folks who rolled a 1 on the prompt list.
Shooting Star Sticker
If you rolled a score between 3-15, you get a nice star sticker from Knetic on your way out. You didn't suck!
Space Cow Plush
If you rolled a score between 16-30, you get a soft cow plush. Look, it even has a space helmet on. How adorable. Fullsize img link
Space Gator Plush
New! If you rolled a score from 20-30, you get a soft gator plush. It even comes in multiple colors, how nice!
Ultimate Winner Trophy
Reserved for the ultimate high score at the end of the week! You win this gaudy looking trophy with both Mihail and Knetic's faces giving you a thumbs up. Knetic looking positively stoked, and Mihail looking as if someone is probably holding him at knife point to get him to smile. There's a button on the stand that you can push to get words of congratulations, recorded by Knetic and Mihail themselves. Link to fullsize img
"You don't suck!" - Knetic
"You didn't die!!" - Knetic
"I'll stand behind you when the aliens attack." - Knetic
"Congratulations..." - Mihail
"You succeeded..." - Mihail
"Consider conscription." - Mihail
[b]GLORY TO THE EMPIRE![/b]
[b]Troll name:[/b]
[b]Today's score:[/b]
[b]Overall score:[/b]
