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Big Storms

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Wow, if I had known this, I would definitely not have been merciful on Ormod by letting him pass on to the afterlife: such a distorted figure would have seen a fitting end by being consumed by the Chthonian, having his soul trapped inside that beast till the end of time.

In fact it makes me happy that this quest is replay able: from next week onwards I will always give the Cthonian a good meal ;) "One should not mindlessly follow gods or the godless:
follow
your
own
path
"
~Big Storms

30-Oct-2014 12:03:09

Rondstat

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I was doing my weekly replay and noticed even more things~

First off - there HAS to be someone else in the mansion. At least that must have been the original intention. Who searched through Ingram's papers? What did they take? Is it really Ormod locking all these doors, and if so, why wouldn't he just come in and kill us?

There are many blank spaces on the walls from pictures that have been taken down, and many others pictures that have been covered. I noticed, however, that all the covered pictures and (presumably removed) pictures in piles are landscapes, not portraits! What is the significance of this place that the prior occupant could not even stand to look at its image, when it clearly must have been important to Ormod (or perhaps some other prior inhabitant).

The secret passage from the upper bedroom to the basement - why was this built? What was it used for? Was it somehow related to all the soldiers that were once quartered there? Did some force threaten to seize the manse in the past?

Lenian's Tim Burtonesque skeleton doll (which, appropriately, becomes fleshy in the skeletal portrait gallery). I'd have loved to have seen this come up in the quest, and I'm a little disappointed it was never touched on. Cutesy-creepy ftw!

And, just to reiterate - the covered furniture, the clutter, the spoiled goods, THE GIANT MYSTERIOUS COVERED STATUES - clearly this mansion has not been lived in for a very long time. Something else is going on.



And a couple minor points - some of the recycled models still have their old examines. Specifically, a desk in the basement references a shopkeeper, and a couple of cages in the asylum refer to the Black Knights' Fortress. These probably ought to be changed.

Still a very fun quest, even on my 4th play-through.

09-Nov-2014 17:56:11 - Last edited on 09-Nov-2014 17:59:56 by Rondstat

Miss Malice

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Must bookmark this

Rondstat brings up some very good points, I too was wondering about the locked doors, I hope the answer to them isn't plot circumstance haha. Also, I love how everyone is perfectly happy to blame it all on Sliske. The asylum head didn't have to be a Mahjarrat though did he? Azzanadra's precursor was human and pontifex maximus. When I realized this was near Sentistenn I had a lorenoob moment :D I knew I had to replay it just for itself, although I hear the asylum surgeon's ring is good. I still wonder if our demon friend should eat Ormod though, would devouring such a soul corrupt him in any way? My next play through he shall be eaten, just to see how that plays out, and hopefully the new dialogue has been added by now.


Healthorg said :
Bonzara said :
I don't see why the translation budget should be an issue. If it's purely lore and is not necessary to complete the quest, and it would cost money to translate it, then maybe just don't translate it and include it only in the English version of the game?

I'm trying to think of the words to tell you how selfish, and how much of a bad idea, that sounds. Too... many ways... to say it.

I'll edit this later, when I feel more put together than I am currently.

To take something away from someone is selfish. Selfish could also be an 'if I can't have it, no one has it' attitude. Someone may as well have it.

01-Feb-2015 06:03:42 - Last edited on 03-Feb-2015 03:01:01 by Miss Malice

Fireful
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Fireful

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Healthorg said :
Bonzara said :
I don't see why the translation budget should be an issue. If it's purely lore and is not necessary to complete the quest, and it would cost money to translate it, then maybe just don't translate it and include it only in the English version of the game?

I'm trying to think of the words to tell you how selfish, and how much of a bad idea, that sounds. Too... many ways... to say it.

I'll edit this later, when I feel more put together than I am currently.

Okay I know this is from a year ago but I just did the quest. The original guy makes a fair point. Also, take anime and foreign films that haven't been translated. Just because they haven't been translated, does that mean they shouldn't exist? Same with this lore book. I dare say most Runescape players speak English anyway.
But because you haven't edited your post, I think I'll assume you realized that it actually isn't selfish and you were mistaken. :)

12-Oct-2015 05:09:51

Crow Crimson

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Arcanax said :
I only finished the quest yesterday... now I wish I had fed him to the demon.


Sure is convenient that you can replay the quest. #rightwhatswrong The legendary creators have been long gone from this world. When they return, they'll be surprised and angered of their creations' new sapience. Meanwhile, the world's most elite, summoned to be its guardians, have abandoned their purpose and intend to plunge the world into chaos. -- Bionicle or RS?

14-Oct-2015 01:25:14

Rondstat

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I had forgotten about all these details (been a while since my last replay). We definitely still need some answers, and this would be an excellent candidate for bottling. I'd really like a greater exploration of the manse's past, just what those soldier barracks were about. Oh, and also proof that the whole setup was an elaborate ruse.

15-Oct-2015 17:25:32

Arcanax

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From a lore point of view, isn't it incredibly stupid of our character to go in the house in the first place? Regardless of how powerful or experienced we are, we can still die, and we're talking about a place that we can't bring any armour or weapons into to protect ourselves, we have no backup, no contact with gods through prayer, seemingly no way out, and no idea of what's in there to begin with...

17-Oct-2015 23:16:58

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