I've had a few adventures with the Deck of Many Things recently (well since February) with positive results. Here is the first:
The Deepening Darkness
The curving passageway has become increasingly more difficult to descend. Water still flows upon the floor, and from the ceiling large droplets fall, further eroding the already saturated soil. The air is much thicker, making it increasingly difficult to breathe, and while large enough to fit most humanoids, the unstable nature of the tunnel heightens a sense of foreboding.
Exits: north southwest
The Deck of Many Things lies in wait for a brave soul.
The Deck of Many Things says 'If you can find a card within me, you might be lucky enough to draw something of value.
However, once you submit to chance, you put yourself at the mercy of the cards.
The Deck of Many Things winks suggestively.
> g key dec
You get the Key to the Deck of Many Things from the Deck of Many Things.
The Key to the Deck shudders menacingly.
You drop the Key to the Deck of Many Things.
Vl'aresch gives you one gold coin for your sacrifice of the Key to the Deck of Many Things.
Be Forewarned : You could lose all that you own.
Modra has been given the chance to draw from the Deck of Many Things.
> g card deck
You get a card from the Deck of Many Things.
A mystical being appears and points at you. Your senses reel as you are flung through the void to another place.
The card twists and wriggles in your hands.
A great flash of light envelopes the room, blinding you momentarily.
When your vision returns, you see that the Deck of Many Things lies before you once more.
It is highly recommended that you examine the deck before drawing from it. When you are ready, simply take the card.
> g card deck
You get a card from The Deck of Many Things.
You see that you have drawn The Page of Swords.
What this card bodes for your future, only an immortal of level 57 or above can discover for you.
> tell destre Hi Destre. Can you please help me with the deck
They aren't here.
> who imm
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Scapezist Zistrosk is adepting shapezisting. Gotta stay in shape. (Deity of Dragonslayer) [Quest Council]
1 player.
> tell zistr Hi Zist. Are there any 57+ imms around to help me out with the deck?
You tell Zistrosk 'Hi Zist. Are there any 57+ imms around to help me out with the deck?'
Destre steps out of the dark umbra.
Destre says 'hi :>'
> say hi
You say 'hi'
> eat card
You try to nibble on a card...
> give card des
You give a card to Destre.
Destre grins.
> cross
You cross your fingers and hope for the best.
Destre says 'exactly'
Destre drops a card.
Destre sacrifices a card to Destre.
Whispering voices fill the room and a faint breeze blows from somewhere...
The Page of Swords confers a Knight's gain in health upon you.
> oo
You go ooOOooOOooOOoo.
Destre says 'nice one'
> nod
You nod solemnly.
Destre says 'take off all your stuff please'
> rem all
You stop using the Dragonhide Breastplate.
You stop using Set's ring of Power.
You stop using talisman of Darkfire.
You stop using a crystal dragon bracer.
You stop using talisman of Darkfire.
You stop using a turqoise anklet.
You stop using Dark, fated mists.
You stop using a set of icy leggings.
You stop using boots of ancient spider venom.
You stop using the Matrix of Desolution.
You stop using a turqoise anklet.
You stop using a shadowy pair of dragonscale arm guards.
You stop using a crystal dragon bracer.
You stop using the black belt of Tigorly.
You stop using the shade helm.
You stop using the shades.
You stop using an earring of GlassWalker bone.
You stop using the Robe of the Magi.
Removing the vestment, your body returns to its corporeal form.
Ok.
You stop using Set's ring of Power.
You stop using Sin.
You stop using darkness.
You stop using Shifting black flames.
A cold breeze from the winds of never washes through the void.
The deck of many things is once again shuffled and dealt by the Gods.
Destre says 'you know I have never seen this pull'
Destre says 'have to figure out how to actually do it'
> say last time i got this card it was bad and i got -hp on the char's base
You say 'last time i got this card it was bad and i got -hp on the char's base'
Destre says 'thath should have done it'
Destre says 'yah, now your hps are up 20'
Destre says 'be sure and save'
> nod
You nod solemnly.
> save
Saved...
> say it worked :)
You say 'it worked :)'
Destre jumps into the air and gives you a MEGA high five! Woo hoo!
> say thank you very much
You say 'thank you very much'
Destre says 'enjoy :>'
> thank des
You thank Destre heartily.
Plus 20hp on the base of any character is a big win even if I did use a back up mage for this pull. My second deck pull was:
Small Hut
These are the living quarters of these villagers. Very simple looking, it is circular in shape with pots and pans along one side, an outhouse along another and miscellaneous items scattered about. These people live a very simple life with no luxury. You wonder how they entertain themselves.
Exits: south
The Deck of Many Things lies in wait for a brave soul.
The Deck of Many Things says 'If you can find a card within me, you might be lucky enough to draw something of value.
However, once you submit to chance, you put yourself at the mercy of the cards.
The Deck of Many Things winks suggestively.
The desecrated Clan Tree mourns for a more prosperous time.
> g key deck
You get the Key to the Deck of Many Things from the Deck of Many Things.
The Key to the Deck shudders menacingly.
You drop the Key to the Deck of Many Things.
Vl'aresch gives you one gold coin for your sacrifice of the Key to the Deck of Many Things.
Be Forewarned : You could lose all that you own.
Juxarn has been given the chance to draw from the Deck of Many Things.
> g card deck
You get a card from the Deck of Many Things.
A mystical being appears and points at you. Your senses reel as you are flung through the void to another place.
The card twists and wriggles in your hands.
A great flash of light envelopes the room, blinding you momentarily.
When your vision returns, you see that the Deck of Many Things lies before you once more.
It is highly recommended that you examine the deck before drawing from it. When you are ready, simply take the card.
> g card deck
You get a card from The Deck of Many Things.
You see that you have drawn The High Priestess.
What this card bodes for your future, only an immortal of level 57 or above can discover for you.
> who imm
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Muse Romani de Carpathia: I love the darkness in you. Vote! http://tinyurl.com/thoric http://tinyurl.com/thoric99. (Deity of Baali) [Head of The Symp
osium]
1 player.
> tell romani Hi Romani. Can
you please help me out with the deck?
You tell Romani 'Hi Romani. Can you please help me out with the deck?'
Romani tells you 'Sure, sec'
Romani climbs out of your pocket.
Romani smiles happily.
> smile
You smile happily.
Romani wonders 'First draw?'
> shake
You shake your head.
The deck of many things is once again shuffled and dealt by the Gods.
Romani nods solemnly.
Romani wonders 'Card please?'
> give card roma
You give a card to Romani.
> cross
You cross your fingers and hope for the best.
Romani says 'Good luck'
Romani drops a card.
Romani sacrifices a card to Romani.
The High Priestess gestures with her right hand and hope fills your heart.
Romani says 'One piece of armor please (not ankle or back)'
> eq
You are using:
<used as light> (Red Aura) Shifting black flames
<worn on finger> (Red Aura) (Humming) Set's ring of Power
<worn on finger> (Red Aura) (Humming) Set's ring of Power
<worn around neck> (Red Aura) talisman of Darkfire
<worn around neck> (Red Aura) talisman of Darkfire
<worn on body> (Red Aura) (Humming) Golden Plate
<worn on head> the cloth hood of the Chosen
<worn on legs> the cloth leggings of the Chosen
<worn on feet> (Magical) (Glowing) demonscale Boots
<worn on hands> gauntlets of the deep lode
<worn on arms> armguards of the deep lode
<worn as shield> shield of the deep lode
<worn about body> the cloth robe of the Chosen
<worn about waist> (Magical) (Glowing) the platinum band of the Draco Viridis
<worn around wrist> the cloth wristband of the Chosen
<worn around wrist> (Magical) (Glowing) a crystal dragon bracer
<wielded> (Magical) (Glowing) The Dragon Claw of Legend
<held> (Red Aura) the Matrix of Desolution
<worn on ears> an earring of GlassWalker bone
<worn on eyes> the shades
<worn on back> stripe of the badger
<worn around ankle> a turqoise anklet
<worn around ankle> a blue, glassy chain
(type 'garb' for a list of all wear locations)
> rem golden
You stop using Golden Plate.
> give golden roma
You give Golden Plate to Romani.
Romani utters the words, 'uoculoihuyl'.
An item held by Romani briefly luminesces.
Romani gives you Golden Plate.
> c id golden
Object 'Golden Plate' is infused with your magic...
It is a level 48 armor, weight 23.
Locations it can be worn: body
Special properties: hum dark evil
Alignments allowed: evil neutral
This armor has a gold value of 0.
Armor class is 12 of 14.
Affects damage roll by 8.
Affects hit roll by 8.
Affects hp by 100.
Affects dexterity by 2.
Affects mana by 100.
Affects affected_by by flying.
> save
Saved...
> oo
You go ooOOooOOooOOoo.
Romani says 'Enjoy'
Romani grins.
> say thanks'say that one is nice
You say 'thanks'say that one is nice'
> wear gold
You fit Golden Plate on your body.
Romani says 'That one is sweet'
> nod
You nod solemnly.
Romani says 'Sending you back'
Romani has transferred you.
Small Hut
These are the living quarters of these villagers. Very simple looking, it is circular in shape with pots and pans along one side, an outhouse along another and miscellaneous items scattered about. These people live a very simple life with no luxury. You wonder how they entertain themselves.
Exits:
The Deck of Many Things that lay in wait for Juxarn rests here.
The hazy sun rises over the horizon.
> tell romani Thank you very much for that one
You tell Romani 'Thank you very much for that one'
Romani tells you 'I am glad it was a good one.'
Two good pulls in a row. I must be starting to get lucky.
