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Let's play...Call of Cthulhu: Shadow Of The Comet (Complete)
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Stereotypical Villain
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Nice update, by the way. :D
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That...thing in the catacomb is really creepy. Especially since his physical appearance seems to change from screen to screen.
That just adds to the creep factor. You're being chased by a man who's turned into a monster...that hasn't quite decided yet what it's gonna turn itself into, so it's going through various forms like a teenager in an outlet store.
That just adds to the creep factor. You're being chased by a man who's turned into a monster...that hasn't quite decided yet what it's gonna turn itself into, so it's going through various forms like a teenager in an outlet store.
Brother None
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Parker's expression is so "yeah, my mind's getting assfucked. You wanna make something of it?" Awesome.
Uh, who's Jugg again? Always hard to feel sorry for dead NPCs when you can't remember who they are
Uh, who's Jugg again? Always hard to feel sorry for dead NPCs when you can't remember who they are
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Am I right in assuming that Ricardo Montalban has yet to make an appearance?
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There is a resemblance, but in 1993 Dexter was probably still a student at the serial killer college...Heraclitus said:Delurking to get this off my mind:
Yes? No? Great LP regardless.
Brother None said:Parker's expression is so "yeah, my mind's getting assfucked. You wanna make something of it?" Awesome.
Uh, who's Jugg again? Always hard to feel sorry for dead NPCs when you can't remember who they are
You may forget, but Parker does not.
Khan is on the cast?Unkillable Cat said:
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ghostdog said:
That's what I'm asking. I know that you'll meet an old man out in the woods and that to me he looks like Ricardo Montalban.
Let's make the Codexers decide on it when the LP gets there.
Occasionally Fatal
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What is that from? Sounds super familiar but I cant quite place it.
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Welcome back Cthulhu fans ! When we last saw Parker, he was trying to escape from an unspeakable monster and his life was hanging from a thread ! Will he manage to escape, I wonder?
CHAPTER 12: FAMILY MATTERS
It seems we've found unexpected help, it's Walter and his mom!
I don't know how to thank you, but I really must go.
Such impatience! You must rest a little and tell me of your adventure. Walter hand over the tripod you took from Mr. Parker and leave us, please.
Horrible events are taking place at Illsmouth. If I don't put a stop to them very soon, then even more ghastly things will happen. How lucky I was that you were there...
I take care of the graveyard. We heard a noise... It's not the first time folks have taken an interest in that grave... But, we better talk inside.
We were newly-weds when Jonas died. John went to the Hambleton house for the wake.
Do they still live there?
No. After the fishery went bust and Jonas died, they moved closer to the harbor.Jonas body was laid out on the floor of the house.
At that time there was a window in the wall. John looked through... And what he saw was a desert with giant steels. And strange creatures.
My god !
John was frightened. He lowered his eyes... On the ground was the sign ! Wilbur, who was standing over his father's body covered the sign with a sheet...
There are in Illsmouth four families who are trying to help some unspeakably evil gods to return to this world.
To destroy these families, I must place these four statuettes on their houses.
WHo are these families?
Arlington, Hambleton, Coldstone and Tyler.
You know my husband could get that sign out of his mind. I believe he made a drawing of it... Ah yes, here it is.
Mmm, It's the drawing of a star. Or should I say a pentagram? I must leave, time is of the essence.
Be careful. They're most likely expecting you.
It's about time we kicked some cultist ass! But as you have probably guessed there are plenty of ways to screw this up and end up dead. If we do things the wrong way...
Tyler will fireball your ass.
Arlington will turn into a dragon-creature and devour you.
Coldstone will empty a good old-fashioned shotgun on your face.
The Hambletons will smash your head with a stick and then throw you to Jonas.
So what is the right way to do things? Each statue has an invocation engraved on the base. When we face one of the cultists, we should have the statue ready and speak the corresponding invocation. If we say the right thing then the family sign will be revealed. By placing the statue on the sign, we destroy the cultists.
Let's deal with the mayor first. Parker speaks the invocation and...
It's time Tyler paid for all the Carters he murdered...
Coldstone will molest little boys, no more.
Ahh, that felt good.
And now for the hard part, the Hambletons. Their sign, as we know, is somewhere inside their old house. But if we go there, they'll be waiting for us and we can't handle all of them together. How about creating a diversion?.
Remember that rotten fish we're carrying around? Now is the time to use it so we can lure a little cat.
Then we'll release the cat in front of the Hambleton house, and the dog will start barking.
Time to circle around the Hambletons and get in the deserted house!
Hmmm, not so deserted after all. Let's take the compass and the lamp. This is one of those old houses that were built without any safety procedures in mind. These houses are full of death traps... If you're not careful you can:
Get caught in a net:
Fall through a crack on the floor:
Get decapitated if you stick your head in the fireplace (my favorite so far...)
Die by some kind of corrosive acid:
Get burned:
So we'd better be careful. As we'll find out this place is all about secret doors and levers. Using the compass with the ship-wheel opens a secret door that leads to another room. Here, if we place the lamp in the right place on the fireplace , yet another secret door will open!
Mmm, seems like we're getting somewhere. There is an interesting book on the bookshelf.
Let's take a look:
" Page 111 :
The worshipers of He-Who-Howls-In-The-Night. Oh! His symbol
is the butterfly Hannibalus... More commonly referred to as
the Comet butterfly !
Four stigmas of different hues, red, white blue and green,
punctuate it's wings. These wings are so fine that with the
help of a "camera obscura" equipped with a lantern, you can
project these colors onto different materials.
Thus the operator could easily locate on sacred monoliths,
the positions where certain ritual talismans were placed.
Once these talismans where in place and the ritual formula
had been spoken, the "operator" could call upon or chase
from the celestial sphere He-who-Howls-in-the-Night. "
Hmmm, can't use this knowledge now, maybe later.
Now it's time to... PLAY WITH LEVERS! We take the handle from the drawer, use it on the telescope, and reveal... more levers !
If we push the middle lever a ball falls from the ceiling lamp.
We use that ball on the painting and... the inconceivable happens ! Another sicrit door opens !!
Finally. We've reached the place with the sign. No more doors and levers, I promise. Let's say the mantra and be done with it...
Ooops !
Goddamit Parker , use the statue !
And get the hell out of here!
Hey, isn't one of those evil Hambletons, still alive?
I guess not.
Parker collapsed outside the Hambleton mansion, but once again the good doctor took him in...
Mr. Parker, could you tell me what you were doing last night in Jonas Hambleton's house?
No, I'm afraid I couldn't tell you.
That's all very well but...
We should convince Cobble of our good intentions.
Yes, I think I would believe you. I have lived in Illsmouth too long not to know of some terrible things.
Doctor, if everything goes to plan, the evil shadow that hangs over Illsmouth will soon be a mere memory.
I pray you are right. These... things have something to do with the comet, don't they?
Yes, tonight's the night.
Then there is precious little time to lost. Last night's events caused quite a stir.
And what about sergeant Baggs ?
He understands nothing. But you should be careful... He's looking for you.
I had gathered that much.
I must leave you now. Ah... Miss Guildchrist gave me this for you.
Thank you, doctor.
Haven't we all, Mr. Underhouse, haven't we all...
CHAPTER 12: FAMILY MATTERS
It seems we've found unexpected help, it's Walter and his mom!
It's about time we kicked some cultist ass! But as you have probably guessed there are plenty of ways to screw this up and end up dead. If we do things the wrong way...
Tyler will fireball your ass.
Arlington will turn into a dragon-creature and devour you.
Coldstone will empty a good old-fashioned shotgun on your face.
The Hambletons will smash your head with a stick and then throw you to Jonas.
So what is the right way to do things? Each statue has an invocation engraved on the base. When we face one of the cultists, we should have the statue ready and speak the corresponding invocation. If we say the right thing then the family sign will be revealed. By placing the statue on the sign, we destroy the cultists.
Let's deal with the mayor first. Parker speaks the invocation and...
It's time Tyler paid for all the Carters he murdered...
Coldstone will molest little boys, no more.
Ahh, that felt good.
And now for the hard part, the Hambletons. Their sign, as we know, is somewhere inside their old house. But if we go there, they'll be waiting for us and we can't handle all of them together. How about creating a diversion?.
Remember that rotten fish we're carrying around? Now is the time to use it so we can lure a little cat.
Then we'll release the cat in front of the Hambleton house, and the dog will start barking.
Time to circle around the Hambletons and get in the deserted house!
Hmmm, not so deserted after all. Let's take the compass and the lamp. This is one of those old houses that were built without any safety procedures in mind. These houses are full of death traps... If you're not careful you can:
Get caught in a net:
Fall through a crack on the floor:
Get decapitated if you stick your head in the fireplace (my favorite so far...)
Die by some kind of corrosive acid:
Get burned:
So we'd better be careful. As we'll find out this place is all about secret doors and levers. Using the compass with the ship-wheel opens a secret door that leads to another room. Here, if we place the lamp in the right place on the fireplace , yet another secret door will open!
Mmm, seems like we're getting somewhere. There is an interesting book on the bookshelf.
Let's take a look:
" Page 111 :
The worshipers of He-Who-Howls-In-The-Night. Oh! His symbol
is the butterfly Hannibalus... More commonly referred to as
the Comet butterfly !
Four stigmas of different hues, red, white blue and green,
punctuate it's wings. These wings are so fine that with the
help of a "camera obscura" equipped with a lantern, you can
project these colors onto different materials.
Thus the operator could easily locate on sacred monoliths,
the positions where certain ritual talismans were placed.
Once these talismans where in place and the ritual formula
had been spoken, the "operator" could call upon or chase
from the celestial sphere He-who-Howls-in-the-Night. "
Hmmm, can't use this knowledge now, maybe later.
Now it's time to... PLAY WITH LEVERS! We take the handle from the drawer, use it on the telescope, and reveal... more levers !
If we push the middle lever a ball falls from the ceiling lamp.
We use that ball on the painting and... the inconceivable happens ! Another sicrit door opens !!
Finally. We've reached the place with the sign. No more doors and levers, I promise. Let's say the mantra and be done with it...
Ooops !
Goddamit Parker , use the statue !
And get the hell out of here!
Hey, isn't one of those evil Hambletons, still alive?
I guess not.
Parker collapsed outside the Hambleton mansion, but once again the good doctor took him in...
We should convince Cobble of our good intentions.
Haven't we all, Mr. Underhouse, haven't we all...
rpgcodexusername
Arcane
good update!
Luzur
Good Sir
its kinda easy to spot the evil guys, they all have peculiar eye colors.
Stereotypical Villain
Arcane
The next "dungeon" has one of the most obscure ways of getting killed. I'm looking forward to the next update.
MOAR
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You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension: a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You're moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You've just crossed over into...
The Shadow Of The Comet.
Cast:
John Parker - The brave reporter that battles the forces of evil. He came to Illsmouth to find out what happened 83 years ago to Lord Boleskine. Lately he's seriously pissed off.
Alister Boleskine - In 1873 he managed to stop the Ancient Ones from invading earth. It cost him his sanity. :deceased:
Dr. Cobble - Illsmouth's doctor that has helped Parker in several occasions.
Andrew Arlington - Town's mayor and a member of the Cthulhu cult. :deceased:
Tobias Jugg - Keeper of Illsmouth's records and Parker's friend. :deceased:
Gloria Tilton - Local beauty. She has a dreadful aunt.
Miss Picott - Dreadful aunt.
Nathan Tyler - Conman and Chtulhu worshiper. :deceased:
Thomas Bishop - Local Fisherman and Parker's ally.
Zeke - Owner of the Dead Horse Inn. He's a moron.
Jonas Hambleton - Sold his soul to Cthulhu in order to gain power and eternal life. :deceased:
Wilbur Hamleton - Jonas's son. He followed his fathers footsteps... to the letter. :deceased:
Curtis Hambleton - Jonas's other son. He helped Boleskine and for that he was rejected from his family.
Johnathan Mathews - Local pharmasist that also has a passion for photography.
Mary Mathews - Mathews's daughter. She helps him in the store and she likes swimsuits.
Sergeant Baggs - Local policeman, judge, jury and executioner.
Walter Webster - Parker saved his ass and in return he guided Parker through the forest.
Mrs. Webster - Walter's mother. Milf. She has helped Parker.
David Underhouse - He tried to go against the cultits and it cost him his legs. Now he helps Parker with his quest.
Narackamous - Badass indian shaman that has made a pact with the Ancient Ones. Magic powers and Immortality are among his perks.
CHAPTER 13 : THE HANGED MAN'S SMILE
We've finally reached DAY 3 ! The day the comet passes. It's going to be one HARD day.
What did I tell you, the moment we step out of the house we have to deal with miss Picott.
Dr. Cobble told me all about it this morning.
I'm still under shock! Such screams! I don't suppose you've seen my niece?
I'm afraid I haven't, no.
That little flibbertigibbet is up to Lord only knows what kind of mischief! I'm so worried. Anyway, you really should be pay us a visit. Gloria would be most touched.
Mmmm, I'm sure Parker would like to touch her, but without miss Picott present...
Well, you should stop worrying about stars and come back down to reality. Well, no matter. Goodbye, Mr. Parker.
Let's see how the other local beauty is doing... :Gulp: where are those heart pills?
Good day, Miss Mathews.
Hello, Mr. Parker did you hear?
Just this morning...
Well, you must be a very heavy sleeper! What can I do for you?
Parker, is such a pussy. He probably needs a drink to loosen that tongue... Hey, what's with that bastard, Zeke?
That's how it looks.
What are you insinuating, Mr. Zeke?
Just my way of talking, forget that I said anything.
You claim that you saw me do something?
No... I was just talking to pass the time of day. Here, have a drink on me.
I don't wish to drink with you. You're a fool, Zeke.
Can't argue with that !
Zeke must be spreading rumors about Parker. Things don't look safe. If we wander around the town we'll eventually bump on Sergeant Baggs...And without an alibi, it's goodbye Carter. So we better get quickly to Underhouse. Baggs will find us there, too.
I'm all yours. If you'd care to come to Mr. Underhouse's apartment, we'll be able to talk.
Let's go.
Be my guests, gentlemen.
Okay. Now, where were you last night, Parker?
"In bed" will sign our death warrant. What we need is an alibi. And with "well..." we'll give Underhouse a chance to help.
Sergeant, we spent the evening together. We were talking about Indians.
You're sure about that, Mr. Underhouse?
Yesterday, I gave my key to Mr. Parker. We talked until 3 o'clock in the morning. By the way, we noticed something unusual. We saw Mr. Zeke hanging round Coldstone's place about midnight.
Ha! two birds with one stone!
You did me a very great favor.
You must act quickly. Tonight is the night of the comet! Narackamous must not be allowed to intervene.
What can be done?
An old friend of mine lives in the forest. He's an Indian called Natawanga. He sent me this message, when I was trying to stop them myself... That was before my accident.
" To fight the sorcerer,
you will need to find the sacred bow and arrow.
They belong to the youngest.
His accursed family lives from the sea.
The bow is hidden where the fire lives.
The feather on the wood will fly towards me. "
I don't understand.
This feather belongs to Indian tradition. I'm not really sure how it works. Natawanga is a shaman with mysterious powers and you can't find his house, without him guiding you in some way. As for the bow and arrow, it's up to you to find them.
Well, I'll do my best. Where does this Narackamous live?
Nawatanga should know. Be on your way. And don't forget my photo of the stone circle !
All clues about the bow and arrow point to Curtis... Outside his shack we find Bishop. He was trying to reach Curtis too, but he found the shack locked from the inside...
Hmm, there's a stick on the ground, Let's pick it up and try to open the door:
There is also a padlock. Remember that brooch we bought from the store? We can use it's pin to lockpick the door.
Dear God !
Moccasin tracks? Smells like Narackamous. Remember the loose floor planks, where Curtis probably hid moonshine whiskey? Well, he also hides the arrow there. As for the bow, it's cleverly hidden in the fireplace. It's a good thing Narackamous was unaware of their existence.
With bow and arrow at hand, we can now play the role of both Cupid and Mars... I think we'll deal with war, first.
Narackamous will pay...
The Shadow Of The Comet.
Cast:
CHAPTER 13 : THE HANGED MAN'S SMILE
We've finally reached DAY 3 ! The day the comet passes. It's going to be one HARD day.
What did I tell you, the moment we step out of the house we have to deal with miss Picott.
Mmmm, I'm sure Parker would like to touch her, but without miss Picott present...
Let's see how the other local beauty is doing... :Gulp: where are those heart pills?
Parker, is such a pussy. He probably needs a drink to loosen that tongue... Hey, what's with that bastard, Zeke?
Zeke must be spreading rumors about Parker. Things don't look safe. If we wander around the town we'll eventually bump on Sergeant Baggs...And without an alibi, it's goodbye Carter. So we better get quickly to Underhouse. Baggs will find us there, too.
"In bed" will sign our death warrant. What we need is an alibi. And with "well..." we'll give Underhouse a chance to help.
Ha! two birds with one stone!
" To fight the sorcerer,
you will need to find the sacred bow and arrow.
They belong to the youngest.
His accursed family lives from the sea.
The bow is hidden where the fire lives.
The feather on the wood will fly towards me. "
All clues about the bow and arrow point to Curtis... Outside his shack we find Bishop. He was trying to reach Curtis too, but he found the shack locked from the inside...
Hmm, there's a stick on the ground, Let's pick it up and try to open the door:
There is also a padlock. Remember that brooch we bought from the store? We can use it's pin to lockpick the door.
Dear God !
Moccasin tracks? Smells like Narackamous. Remember the loose floor planks, where Curtis probably hid moonshine whiskey? Well, he also hides the arrow there. As for the bow, it's cleverly hidden in the fireplace. It's a good thing Narackamous was unaware of their existence.
With bow and arrow at hand, we can now play the role of both Cupid and Mars... I think we'll deal with war, first.
Narackamous will pay...
Ammar said:Turok said:chultucu chultucu chultucu cha cha cha
Nice update :D
Sad is getting to a end, everything good have a end, always
We could just demand that he plays Prisoner of Ice as well.
If is like this game or better, then i will begin to demand :D
Well, PoI isn't bad, but Shadow of the Comet is leagues ahead of it.
Stereotypical Villain
Arcane
I concur with Roxor, PoI is a bit meh when compared to this game. Having said that: MOAR!!!
Stereotypical Villain said:
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