Anima - Beyond Fantasy Master of Fiends (Game Heavy, But Anything Goes)

[Paladin]

Whispers out of Kushistan reach Lucrecio and Argos that Sultan Ben Sharid is consulting with summoners and sorcerers to build an army of monsters to strike against all of Christiandom.

King Lucanor of Lucrecio, a bordering nation recently separated from the church, and yet to swear fealty to the empress or reject her rule, but a bastion for science, learning, and responsible wizardry, asks a bold band of young men and women to go into Kushistan and investigate these claims, perhaps even do something about them once they've made their reports. 

How will you deal with a land of slaves and silk-draped harems where djinis hide in bottles and ogres are born form a hanged man's seed impregnating mandrake root? 

This is a restart of a game that went bust due to the GM (Muse) being in the hospital and without a computer of his own for a while. We had several players quit and are now looking to recruit new members to play. Our illustriouse GM is equaly intrested in gamers with a taste for non consensual and gamers without. He is looking for another 1 or 4 charecters of either gender.  While if said charecters were female and enjoyed the occaisional NC scene, it would be nice, it's not that big a deal. If we wind up with a cast that has no NC intrested players, Muse can come up with a plot without many NC elements.  If Interested please send him a PM or Post here.

Sincerely

Paladin

[WyzardWhately]

I'm intrigued, but I recall from the last time I looked at Anima that the character generation is...how shall I put this gently?  Rolemaster-esque.  Ideally, I'd like to make some kind of a wizard type, but I'll most likely need the help of an experienced system-monkey to build a character.

[Paladin]

Oooh we can get you help man.

[Muse]

Amen to that, Wheatly.  I would be quite pleased to assist you with your character. 

[Chloe Milev]

Hrm, this sounds interesting.  I'm not sure if I can join, I don't want to overextend myself.  Out of curiosity, however, you're using a game system?  And establihed one or home-made?  The story sounds vaugely like european-esque cultured people visiting a middle-eastern-esque culture.  Is that right?

[Paladin]

Its an established Game system called Anima. Alot of the stuff is very Final Fantasy esq. The book is rather expensive 60$ but its over 300 pages of full color goodness but you don't nessarily need the book to play as Muse will help you with creation.

[Chloe Milev]

Hmm, so I've gotten my hands on a book and I'm looking through it now.  It's intersting and flexible.  I'm still not sure I could join, though I am considering it.  Is there any style we should follow, whether that be in archtype, abilities, flavor, etc?

Oh, and 1st level (600 DP)?

[Paladin]

Oh so you got a book? Cool. Its a beauty isn't it? Yes we built 1st level characters. Muse may let you go higher later but thats rather easy to add on. If you have any questions contact me or him. I will do my best to answer anything in a timely fashion. He's actually running the game I'm just sorta helping him out with minor stuff.

[Muse]

Pleased to meet you, Chloe.  *bows* 

I already know i'd like to have you.  Let me glance over your 'credentials' (ons/offs ;) ) and see what else we have to offer each other. 

As to the issue of time, though, my objective is to be able to give the game quality GM attention 2 times a week.  On a good week, 3.  Some people find that painfuly slow, for me it's a good rate these days.  I will endeaver as i always do to make up for what I lack in frequency with depth and quality of writing. 

(I would also like to pledge to my players [and to myself] to both work hard to continue to improve my writing and to find creative and effective ways to be a more effective game master.) 

Now, lady's first.  Your 'Great' comumn makes my heart beat faster, Chloe.  I share your love of costumes.  (I dated a fashion desing major for 3 years.)  I hope I can begin to do justice to the things she taught me, and would apreciate the opertunity to offer those feeble attempts at costuming to you.  Friends i've played Anima with in the past apreciate and I actualy enjoy the clothes shopping options on page 63. 

Having read your erotic styles of play, I would very much enjoy writing those with you as well. 

So, my lady, how may I entice you? 

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To clarify charecter creation, new charecters need to be created at base, and then leveled up once.  More information on initial charecter creation is available on Insane Museing: The Lamb. 

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Wizard Wheatly, be with you next. 

[Paladin]

Finally someone besides me who likes the Book of Erotic Fantasy

[Chloe Milev]

Heh, yep.

Well, if it's a slower pace, then I think I could make a go of it.

So you start at level 0 and level up to 1?

The system is so flexible, I'm not quite sure what kind of character to make.  Since we're on an official mission, everyone would be more of a soldier, wizard, etc, rather than NPC class like barwench?  I look forward to the NC and  things, and just wanted to see if I'm going to have to be broken down first, or already docile.  And this is a medieval european flavor entering an oriental flavored society?  How liberal is each?  I like the plate bikini on page 75, but that may not fly depending on our culture.

[Paladin]

Umm no dear, you make a 1st level character then level up to 2.

[Creeper]

I am interested! I do not have the book though.

I'm imagining some kind of mad science person, enraged that this apparent country STOLE HIS MONSTER ARMY IDEA and off to seek vengeance. Or at least proper acknowledgment. Would that be viable with the setting? His 'abilities' would be mostly biological based. I hear it's flexible but I don't really know the capacity of the system.

[Paladin]

Hmm Creeper, that might work. You will need to ask Muse though. I am just the assistant.

[Creeper]

You have the book, you could tell me if it was systematically possible. What abilities would fit? What skills? Is there a specific thing for super science or would I need to use something else to emulate it or is there no option at all?

[Paladin]

You have the book, you could tell me if it was systematically possible. What abilities would fit? What skills? Is there a specific thing for super science or would I need to use something else to emulate it or is there no option at all?

Well the book does Final Fantasy really well but as to weather your idea will fit is up to Muse.

[Chloe Milev]

You have the book, you could tell me if it was systematically possible. What abilities would fit? What skills? Is there a specific thing for super science or would I need to use something else to emulate it or is there no option at all?

I think you could.  There are archtypes of Domine (ki powers), Figher, Mystic, Prowler, Psychic, and Novel (generalist).  A class under Mystic is Summoner, who gets bonuses to summon, control, bind, banish (main skills dealing with these monsters) and can buy more skill for cheap.  You may be able to make it scientific biology flavored and buy some skill in the Science knowledge.

After playing around for a while, I think I've got a good little Warlock going on, using 700 points for a level 2 character.  Apparently you choose one weapon you're trained with at start.  Do you have spend points to be able to use a shield?

[Creeper]

I think you could.  There are archtypes of Domine (ki powers), Figher, Mystic, Prowler, Psychic, and Novel (generalist).  A class under Mystic is Summoner, who gets bonuses to summon, control, bind, banish (main skills dealing with these monsters) and can buy more skill for cheap.  You may be able to make it scientific biology flavored and buy some skill in the Science knowledge.

After playing around for a while, I think I've got a good little Warlock going on, using 700 points for a level 2 character.  Apparently you choose one weapon you're trained with at start.  Do you have spend points to be able to use a shield?

Coolies! Sort of like Frankenstein, but his monsters are 'summons'. I likes it! Many internets to you, chloe

[Chloe Milev]

Yay!  Now I have replacements when it breaks.

So I'm basically making a Warlock.  I rolled really well doing the "roll once for each stat, ignoring 1-3, and replacing the lowest with a 9"

Creation Points
   Charm
   Aptitude in a Field (Social)
   Immunity to Pain and Fatigue
   The Gift
   Easily Possessed
   Oral Requirement (need speak for magic, geez!)
   Require Gestures
Primary Abilities
   Attack 45, Block 45, Wear armor 35, Zeon 50, Magic projection 45
Secondary Abilities
   Acrobatics 10, Athleticism 10
   Intimidate 10, Persuasion 10, Style 20
   Appraisal 5, Magic Appraisal 10, Occult 5, Science 5
   Composure 20, Withstand pain 20
   Disguise 20
   Dance 20, Music 5, Sleight of hand 5
Those are just her invested ranks, not including misc bonuses.  Then there's all the life points and initiative and resistances and fatigue and etc.  Hopefully she's not spread too thin.

Fight with a battle axe, shield (unless she has to learn how to use it) and breastplate.  Well, if she can afford it.  I needs those 500 silver for luxury designer lingire!

Path of Light up to level 14
Path of Illusion up to level 26
Free access spells includes "Contraceptive protection."  I'm amazed it was there, but I immediately picked it up.

[Muse]

*bows* 

Sorry to be gone at such a beautifully busy moment.  ^_^;; 

Let me get you beautiful people a link straight to the game.  :) 

[Muse]

https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?board=364.0

[Muse]

I'm intrigued, but I recall from the last time I looked at Anima that the character generation is...how shall I put this gently?  Rolemaster-esque.  Ideally, I'd like to make some kind of a wizard type, but I'll most likely need the help of an experienced system-monkey to build a character.

Hit me with a concept, bro!  I'd love to have you. 

[Muse]

Hi Creeper, thanks for your interest.  A few things pertaining to your concept that you might or might not feel make it inappropriate for the game. 

Here goes. 

A.  The heroes in this story receive their mission from the crown of Lucrezio.  Though Lucenor is recruiting mostly 'new blood' for the mission, if your evil overlord status/aspirations were known, he'd either not bother with you or would play a game of control.  AKA, 'this man has potental, if I leave him alone, he will become a threat to my people.  If I bring him close, I will either earn his loyalty, learn the keys to controlling him, or learn that he is irredeemable, uncontrolable and can be used to exactly that point coming up in three weeks before he has to be eliminated. 

Simply put, the story is for heroes and scoundrels.  If you intended that concept to be presented as a scoundrel, bring it on over.  ^_^  If meant as a villain, this game really does call for a different concept. 

pertaining to Summoners, I love the class, though we do already have one summoner and possibly a warrior summoner to boot.  I have no issue whatsoever with duplicate classes if you don't.  Alternativly a charecter with Magic and the path of Creation might be even closer to what you were describing. 

[Muse]

Chloe, 12 kinds of awesome to have you aboard!  The warlock class totaly rocks.  :) 

All the game's original characters, instead of rolling, assigned numbers apropriate to their concept between 3-10 so that they totaled 60. 

Some of the EXP information I'm developing calls for us to actually roll our APP, but I'm going to put in a fun mechanic for bonus EXP for sexual encounters. 

Creation Points
   Charm
   Aptitude in a Field (Social)
   Immunity to Pain and Fatigue
   The Gift
   Easily Possessed
   Oral Requirement (need speak for magic, geez!)
   Require Gestures

Okay, one problem here.  Oral Requirement and Require Gestures are magical flaws, normally only redeemable for magical merits.  I honestly recommend most of the magical merits, and the flaws are absolutely perfect.  Please carefully consider the magical merits and the merits you have.  If you sincerely feel these merits suit your character better, then I will play test running this game without that requirement. 

As to your build, I have two recomendations. 

First of all, even for a warlocks, Zeon comes quickly.  The most point effective thing a warolock can possibly do is to begin her training with an investmen of 150 BP into these weapon modules: 
  Magical Projection as Offense. 
  Magical Projection as Defense. 

Also, in spite of their high price, Zeonic Acumulation Multiples are EXTREMLY valuable. 

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Let me check shields. 

There is a Shield Weapon Module.  I'll look into Weapon Moduels in a bit more depth shortly. 

[Chloe Milev]

Chloe, 12 kinds of awesome to have you aboard!  The warlock class totaly rocks.  :) 

All the game's original characters, instead of rolling, assigned numbers apropriate to their concept between 3-10 so that they totaled 60.

That's fine.  I had rolled almost all 7's and 9's, and was feeling a little guilty.

Some of the EXP information I'm developing calls for us to actually roll our APP, but I'm going to put in a fun mechanic for bonus EXP for sexual encounters.

So, actually roll a die for Appearance?  *rolls*  Yay!  9!  I'm pretty!

Creation Points
   Charm
   Aptitude in a Field (Social)
   Immunity to Pain and Fatigue
   The Gift
   Easily Possessed
   Oral Requirement (need speak for magic, geez!)
   Require Gestures

Okay, one problem here.  Oral Requirement and Require Gestures are magical flaws, normally only redeemable for magical merits.  I honestly recommend most of the magical merits, and the flaws are absolutely perfect.  Please carefully consider the magical merits and the merits you have.  If you sincerely feel these merits suit your character better, then I will play test running this game without that requirement.

Ah, I see that now.  I don't suppose The Gift itself would count?  I guess I'll get rid of Aptitude.  If I got Natural Knowledge of a Path, so I automatically knew up to level 40, could I spend all my magic level points on it?  Or is the Maximum Magic determined by Intelligence an actual maximum, and not determining how many spells I know?

As to your build, I have two recomendations. 

First of all, even for a warlocks, Zeon comes quickly.  The most point effective thing a warolock can possibly do is to begin her training with an investmen of 150 BP into these weapon modules: 
  Magical Projection as Offense. 
  Magical Projection as Defense.

So would buying the Mystical Modules mean I don't need to buy any Magic Projection, because it uses my Attack instead?

Also, in spite of their high price, Zeonic Acumulation Multiples are EXTREMLY valuable. 

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Let me check shields. 

There is a Shield Weapon Module.  I'll look into Weapon Moduels in a bit more depth shortly.

[Paladin]

That's fine.  I had rolled almost all 7's and 9's, and was feeling a little guilty.

So, actually roll a die for Appearance?  *rolls*  Yay!  9!  I'm pretty!

Ah, I see that now.  I don't suppose The Gift itself would count?  I guess I'll get rid of Aptitude.  If I got Natural Knowledge of a Path, so I automatically knew up to level 40, could I spend all my magic level points on it?  Or is the Maximum Magic determined by Intelligence an actual maximum, and not determining how many spells I know?

So would buying the Mystical Modules mean I don't need to buy any Magic Projection, because it uses my Attack instead?

Haha Nice! Almost as pretty as Alistar (My Character) He's a ten. Ok let me see. You have a great character so far If you wanted to fight with an Axe and shield I would take the Diffrent type/Unarmed module. Shields count as weapond and so he could use the axe and the shield at no penalty and its 20 DP

[Creeper]

Hi Creeper, thanks for your interest.  A few things pertaining to your concept that you might or might not feel make it inappropriate for the game. 

Here goes. 

A.  The heroes in this story receive their mission from the crown of Lucrezio.  Though Lucenor is recruiting mostly 'new blood' for the mission, if your evil overlord status/aspirations were known, he'd either not bother with you or would play a game of control.  AKA, 'this man has potental, if I leave him alone, he will become a threat to my people.  If I bring him close, I will either earn his loyalty, learn the keys to controlling him, or learn that he is irredeemable, uncontrolable and can be used to exactly that point coming up in three weeks before he has to be eliminated. 

Simply put, the story is for heroes and scoundrels.  If you intended that concept to be presented as a scoundrel, bring it on over.  ^_^  If meant as a villain, this game really does call for a different concept. 

pertaining to Summoners, I love the class, though we do already have one summoner and possibly a warrior summoner to boot.  I have no issue whatsoever with duplicate classes if you don't.  Alternativly a charecter with Magic and the path of Creation might be even closer to what you were describing.

I think he'd fit into the scoundrel category or be viable for games of control. I see him as a crackpot on the fringes of the scientific community. Scientific journels only publish his papers because they're amusing and on occasion they have the glimmer of brilliance. The 'army of monsters' idea was just one of a succession of plans (including 'use monsters as factory labor' and 'use monsters to create giant circus company to amuse children all over the world with their delighful antics'). The theory was sound, it's just unlikely he'd ever commit to anything. He's angry because, crackpot idea or not, it was HIS idea and he's not getting credit for it.

The crown could pick him for the reasons you described, or because they need a scientist who doesn't mind being thrown into certain death, or because he might possibly be right and the other country DID steal his ideas.

I don't like stepping on other character's toes. A creation path wizard would work for the system, so long as I can do the monster creation thing.

[Zaer Darkwail]

I am interested try this game but I don't have the book nor clue how build my char concept :/. Nor do any 'skill check' rolls.

[Chloe Milev]

Name:  Zibal   Class/Level:  Warlock 2   Development Points:  700
Age:  23   Size:  10   Height/Weight:  5'2", 120 lbs
Race:  Human   Hair/Eyes:  Black/Blue   Appearence Score:  9     
Appearence:  A small, compact warrior whose cackling magic energy warns of her potential danger.  Wears a darkened breastplate molded to her curves, under which is tight black leathers showing her figure beneath.  Don't touch, however, since she's also weilding a large axe and shield.  Her back-length black hair is held by braids in blue ribbons and silver rings.

     Base Bonus      Resistances
STR  5                 Presence 35
DEX  11 (+20)       Disease 40
AGI   6  (+5)         Magic 60 (10 vs domination/possession)
CON  6   (+5)        Physical 40 (-10 vs domination/possession)
INT   10 (+15)       Venom 40
POW 10 (+15)       Psychic 50
WP   10 (+15)       Life Points   105/105      Regeneration 6
PER   3  (-10)       Fatigue 6

            Attack      Block      Dodge      Armor
Base        30           30                        40
Bonus      15           15           5   
Class       10           10          10
Special                   20          10
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Total       55           75          25           40

Base Initiative:  40      With axe and shield:  -15
Movement:  6 (70 ft)   With armor:  5 (65 ft)
Jump:  14 ft               With armor:  13 ft
Natural Weight:  50 lbs Maximum Load (movement -2):  130 lbs

Weapon Modules/Martial Arts:  Magic projection as attack, Magic projection as defense, Different type (shield)

Weapon   Initiative   Damage   Special   Fortitude   Breakage   Presence   Primary/Secondary
Battleaxe    -30          70      Throwable    15            5              25             Cut/Impact
Shield         -25          20      +20 Block    16            0              25               Impact
                                        +10 Dodge

Armor         Cut   Impact   Thrust   Heat   Elec   Cold   Energy
Breastplate   4        5           4         1       0       1       0
Casque        4        4           3         2       0       3       0
                 Req  Penalty    Move    Fort   Pres   Loc    Class
Breastplate   40    -15         -1       16      30   Breast  Hard
Casque         0       0                    12      15    Head   Hard

Advantages
   Charm
   Immunity to Pain and Fatigue
   The Gift
   Natural Knowledge of a Path (Light)
   Superior Magic Recovery (triple)
Disadvantages
   Hentai Misfortune
   Easily Possessed
   Oral Requirement
   Require Gestures

Ki Attributes   Accumulation   Martial Knowledge:  40
Str   5                 1
Dex  11                2            Ki Abilities:  Use of Ki
Agi   6                 1
Con  6                 1
Pow 10                2
Will  10                2

Zeon:  175/175               Innate magic:  10 Zeon
Magic Accumulation:  20   Magic Recovery:  60
Magic Projection:  55
Magic Paths:  Light level 64
                   Illusion level 26
                   Free Access:
                   1-10 Tie, Stop fall, Cleanliness
                   10-20 Breathe liquids, Enchant, Infinite bag
                   20-30 Understand languages, Contraceptive protection

Psychic Potential:  +60   Psychic Points:  1.66
Psychic Projection:  15   Psychic Affinity:  Physical increase

Secondary Skills   Base   Bonus   Class   Total
Social
   Intimidate          10       15                 25
   Persuasion         10       15                 25
   Style                 30      15                 45
Intellectual
   Appraisal            1        10                 11
   Magic Appraisal   7        10       10       27   
   Occult               1        10                 11
   Science             1        10                 11
Vigor
   Composure        20        15                 35
   Withstand Pain   20        15                35
Subterfuge
   Disguise            10        20                30
Creative
   Dance              30         5                 35

Equipment (more of a wish list right now)
   Battleaxe, Shield, Breastplate
   Shirt, Vest, Dress, Gloves, Broad-brimmed hat, Lingerie (designer), Belt, Ball gown, Walking boots, Shoes
   Horse
   Field rations (good)
   Decent rope (60 ft), Small metal mirror, Lantern, Blanket, Backpack, Wineskin, Decent perfume, Small tent, Flint and tinder

Money: 
Special Objects: 
Possessions/Titles: 
Contacts: 
Notes: 

[WyzardWhately]

I'd like to build a more academically-inclined wizard, with a liking for manipulation and control over overt power.  For that reason, I'd prefer to go with a school or schools of magic that let him *do things* to people, rather than just kill them with blasts of arcane power.  Charms, curses, transformations, etc.  As for skills, mentally strong, with maybe a sideline in human perception and whatever I've got points for.  Being able to read a person's nature or personality, or figure out what makes them tick just from observing them...it's kind of invasive and controlling in its own way.  Fits in with the theme I'm going for.  Not sure if the game allows for that.

So, what do I do? 

[Chloe Milev]

To me, it sounds like you'd make a psychic character using telepathy and sentience.

[Muse]

Or even an out and out Wizard/Mentalist Wheatly. 

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Chloe: I'm afraid the Gift doesn't count.  But natural knowlege of the Light doesn't stop you from adding points of potential on top of that.  However High Magic and Divine Magic cannot be used until your Gnosis goes higher than what is normaly available to mortals. 

And appearence.  Sorry, I haven't finished writing up the SEXP system yet, but... 

Normal people roll 1d10 for APP

Major charecters (With 15+Gnossis) roll 2d10 for APP and take the better of 2 results.  (That includes you, Chloe.) 

Nephlim get an extra 1d10.  2d10 if they have the Physical Perfection quality. 

So a Sylvain or Dukzarist Major Character rolls 4d10 and takes the best result. 

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Sounds good, Creeper.  Okay, a few things. 

A.  You should be a National Scholar in Lucrezio, who more or less makes a living contributing to learning in that country. 
B.  Though most of the Gaia considers magic either a gift of God or demonic influence based more or less upon wether or not the one casting the spell is a priest, the people of Lucrezio don't differentiate between magic and other sciences. 
C.  Creation magic has a good number of spells for enhancing and altering. 

[Creeper]

1. National scholar sounds fine! I'd like him to be reguarded as a crackpot. or at least eccentric. They're the best kind of scientists to play!

2. That's fine. It'll feed his persecution complex.

3. Excellent!

So... some kind of creation magic specialist, crazy high intelligence, with his magic dependent on having physical objects around to fiddle with. Would that work for your system?

[Muse]

That would indeed, creeper! 

Send me an IM or PM and we'll get to work? 

[Paladin]

Or even an out and out Wizard/Mentalist Wheatly. 

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Chloe: I'm afraid the Gift doesn't count.  But natural knowlege of the Light doesn't stop you from adding points of potential on top of that.  However High Magic and Divine Magic cannot be used until your Gnosis goes higher than what is normaly available to mortals. 

And appearence.  Sorry, I haven't finished writing up the SEXP system yet, but... 

Normal people roll 1d10 for APP

Major charecters (With 15+Gnossis) roll 2d10 for APP and take the better of 2 results.  (That includes you, Chloe.) 

Nephlim get an extra 1d10.  2d10 if they have the Physical Perfection quality. 

So a Sylvain or Dukzarist Major Character rolls 4d10 and takes the best result. 

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Sounds good, Creeper.  Okay, a few things. 

A.  You should be a National Scholar in Lucrezio, who more or less makes a living contributing to learning in that country. 
B.  Though most of the Gaia considers magic either a gift of God or demonic influence based more or less upon wether or not the one casting the spell is a priest, the people of Lucrezio don't differentiate between magic and other sciences. 
C.  Creation magic has a good number of spells for enhancing and altering.

So should I roll another D10 for appearance?

[Muse]

Nope.  You rolled a 10 the first time, and you can't get a better result than that. 

The full rules for SEXP in an Anima Passion Quest, including Appearence Score, can now be found on INsane Musings. 

[ZK]

-WHERE- on -EARTH- did you get this game? I want to play it so damn bad. I can't find a book anywhere! x.x

[Paladin]

-WHERE- on -EARTH- did you get this game? I want to play it so damn bad. I can't find a book anywhere! x.x

Here ya go ZK

Its also cheaper than it normally is.

http://www.topshelfgames.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TSGFFGANR01&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=AnimaBeyondFantasyRolePlayingGame&utm_content=AnimaBeyondFantasyRolePlayingGame&utm_campaign=googlebase&site=google_base

[ZK]

x.x And you have to show me this -after- I spend my money for the month.

[Paladin]

x.x And you have to show me this -after- I spend my money for the month.

I'm sorry? Use a Credit card?

[Muse]

I found a game before you for a change, ZK?