Friday, April 28, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 12

In which we continue through the Trow and their wee cabers (and not so wee cabers) before an appointment with the Princess and a hero's welcome in the next village. (For hero's welcome, read violent lynch mob with flaming arrows.)

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 11

In which the Princess tells us of the great quest for which we've been chosen and we start fighting Trow in Highland Park (not THAT one, Dallasites) to retrieve a magical instrument. This requires us to join forces with a cowardly masochist, as we dodge the wee cabers the Trow toss at us.

Monday, April 24, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 10

In which we go off in search of a magic bell so that we can talk to the Princess we've been chosen to rescue. This leads to our dealing with a surly farmer named Finn and trying to find a way to ditch our unwanted fiancée.

Trigger Warning: Contains gratuitous violence against a horse. But he's just as violent to the Bard, so it's okay!

Friday, April 21, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 9

In which we follow a trail of Bobds in search of a new song and explore the scenic (?) village of Kirkwall.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 8

In which we try to get out of the forest alive with Kettle in tow. Unfortunately, we wind up paying the consequences (and the toll) for our rude behavior last time. But at least we're allowed back into Houton.

Monday, April 17, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 7

In which we witness the death of the Chosen One at the hands of some Trow and are treated to a trio of Trow singing about his unfortunate demise ala the Oompa Loompas. We then settle with Kettle and discover the consequences of our being rude to the barge keeper.

Sunday, April 16, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 6

In which we tackle the lair of the fearsome Bugbear. That might be the end of our adventures in Houton, but the Mayor charges us with recapturing the rogue we let go in the first place. This leads to a battle with some boars and a snarky encounter with a barge keeper.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 5

In which I show how you to save money at Houton's smithy through the power of booze! We then head into Houton Forest to seek out the sheriff's prison and fight our way through hordes of Trow.

Monday, April 10, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 4

In which, having hit Level 3, we train our dog in the art of combat, and I show you why you don't mess with the cows and chickens in Houton. (Seriously! Did Link teach us nothing?!?!)

Friday, April 7, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 3

In which we briefly enter the Fairyhaunt Woods before heading back to town to invest in a bow and check out the widow's goods and what drinks she has for sale now. We then enter into a discussion of the oddities of RPG economics while putting a dent in the local wolf population, as we search for the mysterious Bannafeet.

Thursday, April 6, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 2

In which I briefly hold back the snark to recruit myself a canine companion, before exploring the village of Houton. There's not much to do besides kill chickens, tip over cows and annoy the sheriff, but there's some opportunities to make some cash here.

Monday, April 3, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 1

In which we begin our quest for coin and cleavage by trying to clear the rat out of a local tavern's basement.