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For those needing more information, see the previous post in this quick series: Classic Korg, Attempt 1: Ancient Ruins. That will explain some of the mechanics, some of the background, and give a link to both V1 [Classic Korg] and the upcoming V2 [Classic Korg: Pirates].

Jumping right into today's 10 minute advenure!

The Fetid Swamp

QUEST: To collect 10 Basilisk Fangs (or 50gp).

OPTIONS: Still none, and no ship just yet.

  • [6] Basilisk (Dragon-type, 4, 8DMG) >> [5] I slay the Basilisk. +12GP (12GP). [6] = 6 Basilisk Fangs.
  • [2] Croaker (1, 3DMG) >> [4] I slay the Croaker. No reward.
  • [3] Snakefolk (3, 3DMG) >> [1] Take 3DMG (17HP remain) >> [2] Take 3DMG (14HP remain) >> [3] Take 3DMG (11HP remain) >> [3] Take 3DMG (8HP remain) >> [6] I slay the Snakefolk. +4GP (16GP).

Note, I'm going to push my luck, here. I need 17GP to purchase the Dragon Slayer which gives +1/+2 vs (D)ragon-types.

  • [1] Acid Cyst >> -4GP (12GP).

Ok, that was a mistake. I'm going to reflect on my mistakes.

  • SHOP: -7GP (5GP) >> High Potion. Heal 7HP (15HP).
  • SHOP: -4GP (1GP) >> 2x Tools [each, avoid Trap once].
  • [2] Croaker >> [2] I slay the Croaker.
  • [3] Snakefolk (looking for revenge!) >> [3] Take 3DMG (12HP) >> [4] I slay the Snakefolk. +4GP (5GP).
  • [1] Acid Cyst (typical) >> use a Tool to avoid it (1 Remains).
  • [5] Shaman (4, 3DMG) >> [3] Take 3DMG (9HP) >> [4] Take 3DMG (6HP) >> [4] Take 3DMG (3HP) >> [3] Take 3DMG (0HP) >> DEAD.

Ah well, it looked like it was going to go better to start but after that first fight with the Snakefolk, it just went downhill. I could have tried using the FLEE mechanics (4+, no matter the foe) which might have kept me alive but this isn't precisely that came again.

Tell you what, let's do a second round of the Fetid Swamp and see if the second one goes better for me. Making smarter choices.

Back to the Fetid Swamp

  • [4] Slime (3, Lose Best Gear, d6GP) >> [1] Nothing to lose >> [6] I slay the Slime. [6] +6GP (6GP).
  • [6] Basilisk >> [1] 8DMG (12HP remain) >> [2] 8DMG (4HP) >> [1]...

Well, that went fairly different but another corpse for the swamp. ONE LAST TIME!

The FETID SWAMP 3: 2 Fetid 4 Swamp

  • [1] Acid Cyst >> I got nothing to lose.
  • [5] Shaman >> [5] I slay the danged Shaman. 6GP. It's looking up for Dougie B.
  • [2] Croaker >> [4] I slay the Croaker.
  • [6] Basilisk >> [6] I slay the Basilisk. 1 Basilisk Fang. 12GP. That's 18GP total.
  • SHOP: -17GP >> Dragon Slayer (+1 Fight, +2 vs D). 1GP remains.
  • [4] Slime >> [6+1] I slay the stupid slime before it can take my sword >> [6] 6GP (7HP).
  • SHOP: -2GP (5) >> Tools to avoid trap. -4GP (1GP) >> Lithe Boots. Now I flee on a 3+.
  • [1] Acid Cyst: -1gp. Good thing I spent it.
  • [6] Basilisk >> [3+2] I slay the Basilisk >> 6 Fangs (7 total) + 12GP (12 total).
  • [4] Slime >> [4+1] I slay the slime >> [4] +4GP (16GP).
  • SHOP: -7GP (9GP) >> Armor (-1DMG).
  • [5] Shaman >> [2+1] I take 2DMG (18HP) >> [5+1] I slay the Shaman. +6HP (15GP).
  • SHOP: -12GP (3GP) >> 2x Fate Scrolls (reroll any d6 once).
  • [2] Croaker: Auto win.
  • [2] Croaker: the poor frog population.
  • [1] Acid Cyst >> -1 Tool.
  • [3] Snakefolk >> [3+1] I slay the Snakefolk. +4gp (7GP).
  • SHOP: -4gp >> 2x Tools.
  • [5] Shaman: [2+1] Take 2DMG (16HP) >> [2+1] Take 2DMG (14HP) >> [6+1] I slay the Shaman. +6GP (13GP).
  • SHOP: -7GP (6GP) >> High Potion >> [3,3] Back to 20HP.
  • [4] Use a Fate Scroll >> [6] Basilisk >> [3+2] I slay the Basilisk...everyone be quiet... [2] use my other Fate Scroll >> [6] +6 Fangs! 13 total.

I have completed the quest and with the leftover gold hold funerals for the other two. At least as much of a funeral that 18GP can buy.

Hopefully that does a decent job of showing the swings and roundabouts. And, compared to the first post, how slight differences in the card makes for a similar but mechanically different experience. I think I'll try one of the longer ones, next.