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[ Mephisto has drawn a very basic, yet clean map of the Grove. He knows there's a proper one one around here somewhere, but he doesn't need all of that to make his point here. Mephisto's handwriting is extremely neat and easy to read, certainly not that of your average fifteen year old. He has several places around the Grove circled, as well as paths marked out in different colored pens, and then red squares with writing in them where buildings are not currently. ]
Since we have our resource buildings (clinic, lab, and cafe) in the same general area here, putting an emergency storage in the area would make sense, where rations and a bunker would be the safest and the easiest to defend as well. As these buildings by the river would be best suited as fortifications for the water chokepoints. The forest itself, while usually a blessing in terms of perimeter security, might not lend to our benefit, considering. Thus, physical barriers on top of the magical one would not hurt to have, or at the very least, traps of some kind. Non-lethal ones, if we're all worried about our fellow kidnappees here.
The lines I drew in different colored pens are the best paths to take in terms of patrol, with each color being a different time and group, ideally. Seeing as some of you are able to fly, having watchtowers is unnecessary, but I do recommend some of you try not to get so rusty with your ranged attacks. I can set up a combat range at some point with the materials available, I'm sure.
No need to thank me. This is just a hobby. I'm sure I'll be working on this throughout to make it better.
~ Mephisto
P.S. Whoever's home estate is across the river, in terms of strategic layout, you're an idiot.
Since we have our resource buildings (clinic, lab, and cafe) in the same general area here, putting an emergency storage in the area would make sense, where rations and a bunker would be the safest and the easiest to defend as well. As these buildings by the river would be best suited as fortifications for the water chokepoints. The forest itself, while usually a blessing in terms of perimeter security, might not lend to our benefit, considering. Thus, physical barriers on top of the magical one would not hurt to have, or at the very least, traps of some kind. Non-lethal ones, if we're all worried about our fellow kidnappees here.
The lines I drew in different colored pens are the best paths to take in terms of patrol, with each color being a different time and group, ideally. Seeing as some of you are able to fly, having watchtowers is unnecessary, but I do recommend some of you try not to get so rusty with your ranged attacks. I can set up a combat range at some point with the materials available, I'm sure.
No need to thank me. This is just a hobby. I'm sure I'll be working on this throughout to make it better.
~ Mephisto
P.S. Whoever's home estate is across the river, in terms of strategic layout, you're an idiot.
The point about having an emergency storage of rations and a bunker is really good. One of the last Hell Dimensions I lived in (which was a much bigger city than this place) had essentially a stockpile for this reason, because we were basically constantly under threat from The Horrors. It worked out well for us there.
I and my cream wolf have been maintaining patrols, but a more organized guard would not be a bad idea.
Edited 2025-03-14 01:46 (UTC)
There's a reason they're so good. Especially if we run into natural disasters and such, having a solid bunker will prevent any unnecessary causalities. I understand death is next to meaningless, but that doesn't mean we should be frivolous with our safety~
[ Mephisto....... doesn't actually care, really. But he also enjoys this sort of thing for some reason. ]
I can see about getting stocks of nonperishables, and a building like that set up. Perhaps having it be multipurpose would make it easier for us to convert it as needed.
[ Mephisto....... doesn't actually care, really. But he also enjoys this sort of thing for some reason. ]
I can see about getting stocks of nonperishables, and a building like that set up. Perhaps having it be multipurpose would make it easier for us to convert it as needed.
I've been told the Guardians also patrol, but efficiency does save us on time and energy~ I could make a sign up sheet and optimize groups as well, if that's something people are interested in~
[ Not that anyone knows he's Literally A Teenager, but it's still immensely amusing everyone is just going along with it. ]
[ Not that anyone knows he's Literally A Teenager, but it's still immensely amusing everyone is just going along with it. ]
Edited 2025-03-14 02:16 (UTC)
Taking effort to be an idiot is a new one~! I applaud your stupidity. Please do keep us entertained~
So sensitive~!
As fun as it is to see you so riled from a simple observation, calm down. I was not saying the one we had needed to be taken down, just that more are a waste of resources.
As fun as it is to see you so riled from a simple observation, calm down. I was not saying the one we had needed to be taken down, just that more are a waste of resources.
Edited 2025-03-14 04:42 (UTC)
[ Mephisto is not really all that thrilled about a public bathhouse, if he's being honest. He's just a bit too reserved for things like this. But... the water being constantly warm, and having various herbal remedies would be... nice to just let it soak on his legs for a bit. So, the only things he takes off when he gets inside are his socks and then after... both of his leg prosthetics. They're connected to him about mid-calf, where there embedded into his skin he has quite the collection of Originium shards poking out. Even against the prosthetics themselves, which one mind be able to imagine is a bit like walking around with rocks in your shoes. Except, y'know, ten times worse.
Once they're off, Mephisto very gently settles what's left of his legs into the water with a bit of a hiss from the soreness of walking around all day. But... he'll finally settle after a moment, and just lull his head off to one side to relax. For, perhaps, the first time in... a very, very long time. ]
Once they're off, Mephisto very gently settles what's left of his legs into the water with a bit of a hiss from the soreness of walking around all day. But... he'll finally settle after a moment, and just lull his head off to one side to relax. For, perhaps, the first time in... a very, very long time. ]
[Till...does not really want to be out here either. But you kindof have to take a bath at some point, and the Bathhouse is a level of fancy beyond anything he's ever even seen, let alone experienced before. Given that there's two parts to this (the first being the showers proper and then the bath to soak in), Till is actually here alone before Mephisto ever shows up, washing just generally. The plan was to just take a quick shower while nobody was here and then dip back to the Inn, but it just so happens that as he's getting dressed to head back out, he hears the sound of someone else walking in.
Reflex kicks in, and without thinking he finds somewhere to get out of sight. He's still filled with this feeling that he's...doing something wrong, being here, and that at any moment he could be apprehended or punished for it, so he has to hide and be quiet despite there being no real threat of that here. He hears the sound of Mephisto walking, the slow shuffle he became familiar with in their time in the Forest, so he can hazard a guess as to who that is.
Till waits until the walking stops before he emerges, his ears perked to try to listen. He catches the sound of movement, then the water being entered. He decides to stay out of the main bathing area, his back to the edge of the doorway, as opposed to just...walking in on him.
He could just...leave? He should leave.
...
Instead, he calls from a distance, his voice an echo.]
Someone here?
Reflex kicks in, and without thinking he finds somewhere to get out of sight. He's still filled with this feeling that he's...doing something wrong, being here, and that at any moment he could be apprehended or punished for it, so he has to hide and be quiet despite there being no real threat of that here. He hears the sound of Mephisto walking, the slow shuffle he became familiar with in their time in the Forest, so he can hazard a guess as to who that is.
Till waits until the walking stops before he emerges, his ears perked to try to listen. He catches the sound of movement, then the water being entered. He decides to stay out of the main bathing area, his back to the edge of the doorway, as opposed to just...walking in on him.
He could just...leave? He should leave.
...
Instead, he calls from a distance, his voice an echo.]
Someone here?
Just be aware, many of those here prefer to work independently.
This is interesting, but how useful are patrols going to be against something like snakes?
The very fact I have to spell it out to you...
Patrols don't prevent things from happening, idiot. They're a first warning so that we can prepare or evacuate or etc. for whatever the situation is.
Patrols don't prevent things from happening, idiot. They're a first warning so that we can prepare or evacuate or etc. for whatever the situation is.
[ Mmm. Sounds a lot like Damian. Missing the point and overly aggressive! ]
Just curious, how old are you?
Just curious, how old are you?
Hmm? How very funny you think that matters. But sure, I’m 15.
[ Yep, that tracks. ]
You should really learn some social skills. It might get you killed one day.
You should really learn some social skills. It might get you killed one day.
[ Assigned Damian coded by Steph— ]
Duly noted~! Though, by this lot of optimistic hero-types, I doubt that. Besides, I haven’t said anything untrue.
Duly noted~! Though, by this lot of optimistic hero-types, I doubt that. Besides, I haven’t said anything untrue.
I meant more when you grow up and people stop saying "it's probably just puberty".
What kind of world are you from that forests are GOOD for perimeter security?
What kind of world are you from that forests are GOOD for perimeter security?
aw don't you worry i'll have plenty more cooked up for you soon enough!
what kind of flavor do you prefer? goofy silly? physical comedy?
what kind of flavor do you prefer? goofy silly? physical comedy?
I am well aware of the transactional fee and subsequent "building" of these structures. I am also aware that even if we are to assume magic is infinite (which it's not), our space here within the Grove is not. Not unless we want to start building on top of one another and destabilize everything. But~ if that is your cup of tea, I understand~
To you? Absolutely not. Sensitive people are so boring.
To you? Absolutely not. Sensitive people are so boring.
Ohh~? How very funny. Do not worry, the "growing up" thing won't happen.
The ones where trees are a functional barrier and can be used to obscure, set up watching posts, and provide defense against open fire instead of being out in an open field??? Are you from a world where they haven't invented bows and arrows yet? That might explain your intelligence.
The ones where trees are a functional barrier and can be used to obscure, set up watching posts, and provide defense against open fire instead of being out in an open field??? Are you from a world where they haven't invented bows and arrows yet? That might explain your intelligence.
That's a pretty morbid thing for a teenager to say.
Those are all advantages your enemy has. You try to fight a war in the woods and the group with the most mobility wins. Range weapons are only useful when you can see the target.
Did your world never have castles? Fortresses? Have you ever camped outside even? Who taught you strategy? Are they the ones that taught you if you call people stupid it makes you look smart? They were lying to you.
Those are all advantages your enemy has. You try to fight a war in the woods and the group with the most mobility wins. Range weapons are only useful when you can see the target.
Did your world never have castles? Fortresses? Have you ever camped outside even? Who taught you strategy? Are they the ones that taught you if you call people stupid it makes you look smart? They were lying to you.
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