Sample Dungeon, Sample Quest

[Notesurfer]

[shadow=red,left,300]The Quest for Darkmatter is now available, whom shall chose to accept?[/shadow]
Note: Something like this would be posted in the main topic at the Tavern or something, also there will probably be a reQuest area, where you can ask for a quest. These will probably be less rewarding however then the random quests that myself (wannabe Overlord) or N3B posts.

N3B: yes, that you've just posted would be something posted at the tavern. however, you could go to the "quest house" (we'll find a better name later) to select a quest you would choose. i'm not sure if i've posted yet, but they'd be set up like this;

Knight's Sword: * * * *
Reward: 500 exp, long sword
Description: James has lost his sword in the ____ dungeon. without it, he cannot be a knight for the king. he also has little chance of survival in a dungeon without it. get his sword back to him.

the *'s would be "diffuculty". difficulty would be how many challenges you have to endure before fighting the boss. these would be puzzles, such as:

[shadow=red,left,300]An orc, a lesser demon, and an imp walk out from behind the proceeding door. "Defeat 2 of us, and you may pass"[/shadow]

this would be an example of a battle challenge

OR

[shadow=red,left,300]There are 3 switches on the floor. the one in the right is marked "Albert", the one in the middle is marked "Zinc", and the one on the left is marked "Norbert". turn them in the correct order to proceed. [/shadow]

this is a puzzle example. here, you'd turn them in alphabetical order. if a user is stumped, they can buy a hint with like 50 exp or something. if they get it wrong, then they must go into battle. win the battle and proceed.

[Notesurfer]

Notesurfer quickly swished his cape backwards, a light zephyr barely rustling it.
"I shall attempt to retrieve the shadow weapon called Darkmatter."
Note: See, now I've accepted the quest. Next comes the dungeon part.

[Notesurfer]

[shadow=red,left,300]Proceed to the lake of darkness, there, your quest awaits.
Searching for Darkmatter: **
Solo
reward: Darkmatter, 300 exp
[/shadow]

Note: Treasures that can be obtained through questing can only be obtained by ONE person, and can only be obtained by someone else if the owner gives it away. These items cannot be duplicated (more on that later). Treasures dropped by enemies however, can be duplicated AND sold/given to other players. Also, a quest is either solitary or communative, the latter meaning that a whole party can embark. Also, the difficulty is decided via the number of puzzles and challenges combined.

N3B: treasure would be what's obtained as a reward for it. think about it; would get too complicated changing the reward around for each person who does it; would be easier just to leave it as one.

Notewrote: Yes, but I'm not talking about randomizing it. This quest is not available for play, since it's meant to obtain Notesurfer's weapon . . . see? Anyway, yea.

[Notesurfer]

Notesurfer headed out of the Tavern. *cue traveling post* Notesurfer arrives at lake.
"What do I do now?" he wondered.

Note: Obviously, these posts would be much more descriptive, don't get the wrong idea.

[Notesurfer]

[shadow=red,left,300]First Challenge:
Defeat the dark imp without leaving the lake area[/shadow]

[Notesurfer]

*cue long and involved post about the battle*
End Battle Stats:
Hp: 90
Strength: 8
Magic: 12
Notesurfer bent down near the dead body of the enemy. In the leaves there was a slightly tarnished golden key. He pocketed it inside his cape for later use.

[Notesurfer]

[shadow=red,left,300]Congradulations! You've gained 20 experience points!
Next, you must complete the following puzzle:
You must figure out how to get into the cave below the lake's surface.[/shadow]

Note: Exp given will be determined by how well you post.

[Notesurfer]

Notesurfer quickly took a look at the underwater cave in question. Some strange sort of magic was keeping the water out of it, and he could see a lit torch. Night was setting in. Shivering, Notesurfer decided that the best approach would be simply to hold his breath. He dived down and began to swim with his enhanced strength towards the cave . . .

Note: You can also gain exp for clever solutions to puzzles. This post would be worth about 5 exp, since it is quite simple and obvious. However, if the post looked like this:

Notesurfer took a look down at the magical underwater cave. It reminded him of a friend he once had. Testing a theory, he made quick series of whistles, warbling up and down in frequency. He smiled when a fish-like creature surfaced. It had a bubble on it's back, which supplied it with hours of oxygen underneath the surface. It also made for a handy transport. Notesurfer nodded to the creature, and stepped into the bubble, which sealed tight after him . . .

[Notesurfer]

[shadow=red,left,300]Congradulations! You gained 15 more experience for that highly origional solution!
As you step into the underwater cave, you will see a treasure chest . . .[/shadow]

[Notesurfer]

Notesurfer stepped forward and reached towards the treasure chest. When he touched it though, a light genie came out.

"Show me the key of light, or gruesome death shall be your plite."
Notesurfer held forth the key he had taken off of the Dark Imp, and the Light Genie dissapeared, leaving behind . . .

[Notesurfer]

[shadow=red,left,300]Congradulations, he left behind a spell book!
Name: Icy Wind
Exp upon learning: 10
Attack: 15
Magic Needed: 10
Will you learn it?
Next: Defeat the Dragon Hatchling and retrive the Darkmatter![/shadow]

[Notesurfer]

Actually,That's the exp you GET for learning the spell. However, my char isn't going to use it because he want's to lean towards the *dark* side see? If he learned that, he'd be leaning towards the ice side. Do you see what I'm getting at?

[Notesurfer]

*cue long and involved post about defeating the mini-dragon hatchling*
End Battle Stats
Hp: 30
Strength: 8
Magic: 12

[Notesurfer]

[shadow=red,left,300]Congradulations! You have completed the quest! You obtained 300 experience points! You obtained the legendary sword Darkmatter![/shadow]

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