Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 26

In which we fight our way back out of the Mountain Tower, past the hordes of druids intent on stopping us from escaping. This seems to be becoming a trend.

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 25

In which, after engaging in some regrettable sexism for the sake of a puzzle, we make our way through Level 3 of the Mountain Tower and an epic battle with Lugh.

Friday, May 26, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 24

In which we battle through Level 2 of the Mountain Tower, somehow seeing the infinite void beyond the building as the sounds of mysterious distant combat echo down the stone halls. This is high on combat and low on comedy, I fear, unless you enjoy watching the Explorer get crushed by traps. (Why does someone like Lugh, who is obsessed with honorable combat, have a trap-filled dungeon anyway? Must have gotten his tower used...)

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 23

In which we (finally) arrive at the Mountain Tower. After goading a druid into what he thinks will be a one-on-one battle, we find ourselves in the Arena of Lugh, who is unfortunately determined to face us in honorable combat... after making us fight our way through all his minions, of course.

Monday, May 22, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 22

In which, after a bit of snarky commentary from the narrator in the menu, we finish making our escape from the tombs and finally let that Trow who cursed us have it. Literally.

Friday, May 19, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 21

In which we try to help a surly draugr fight his way into Valhalla and fail to hit it off with a Valkyrie. Story of my life. But at least this side-quest gives us the power to summon a fire elemental so we can start clearing the way out of this frozen tomb...

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 20

In which we go rafting down a river and battle surly merfolk to reach the cursed sword Casgair. Unfortunately, our cursed luck sends us into a cursed tomb full of cursed undead Vikings. Curses!

Monday, May 15, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 19

In which, after showing you how to break the bank by going to Finnstown a bit early and slowly clearing out the forest with your bow, we pick up the second treasure map and head into the frozen north to continue our quest for the Mountain Tower. Unfortunately, we are quickly cursed for our trouble and charged with retrieving a magic sword.

Friday, May 12, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 18

In which, after finally catching the Trow merchant with many treasure maps (but being unable to afford any of them) and exploring the snarky conversation options with the snooty merchant, we head into the Carin of Ardagh seeking loot and swag.

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 17

In which, after helping the shopkeeper in Houton acquire enough gold to retire by buying his treasure map, we go off to explore some ruins and earn our fortune. After running through a bunch of traps and undead.

Monday, May 8, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 16

In which we escape the Forest Tower and the druid invasion, only to find Kirkwall under siege by zombie horses. Luckily, the one shop is still open for us to buy weapons!

Friday, May 5, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 15

In which we best the guardian of the Forest Tower. Unfortunately, this isn't like The Legends of Zelda, and we have to fight our way back out of the collapsing Forest Tower, through hordes of angry druids, instead of being magically teleported back to the exit upon beating the boss!

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 14

In which we continue fighting through the Forest Tower. Not much comedy this time, I'm afraid, beyond seeing the Explorer get smacked around by the traps.

Monday, May 1, 2023

Sensei Starman Plays The Bard's Tale (Snarky Path) - Part 13

In which, after buying some Chainmail from a snobby shopkeeper, we face the challenge of the Forest Tower!