So... yeah. Some time ago, I went on an archive binge on Darths & Droids. If you know what I'm talkin about, then you probably know what's coming up. I decided to give it a shot and here's what I came up with: One Piece if it were a roleplaying campaign, Grand Line 3.5. :p
Rika: This is supposed to be a "soft opening", right? How many people do you think got invited to this? GM: Well... last I checked, I think it's around 50 people who got invited at first, but... um... the owner got kinda liberal with tag-a-longs. Rika: Tag-a-longs? Wait a minute... does that include us? Are we Luke's tag-a-longs? GM: No worries, we've got official invites, but... we did get added…
Tori: Uh... Cory? Nat...? Nat: A-anyways... we should keep a lookout for Luke. I mean, assuming he didn't leave the shop outright, it shouldn't be all that hard to find him. Although... him wandering off outside seems like something we shouldn't put past him... Cory: Right. This place is a lot bigger than we thought it'd be, but he can't be... ???: Excuse me, have you seen this guy...? Phil: Come…
Cory: I can't believe this place actually has another floor. This was supposed to be a "soft" opening, right? Nat: Eh... it's more of a basement. Does that count as having a second floor? What do they have down here, anyway? Phil: Eh? Is that rare? Having two floors like this? Cory: For a game shop? Excessively. I've only seen one... no, two other places like this. Most game shops are usually…
Nat: Looks like it's decided then. We're taking the long scenic route to our destination. Phil: We're just following the plan we were given, that's all. Rika: Well, far be it from me to stop you guys from having fun. I'll stop trying to dig into what happened to Chopper. GM: If you're going to Yuba, you'll have to take the ship across the Sandora River, but... uh, I think there's one more thing…
Nat: Uh... y-yeah! Of course! We've been waiting for you to say that! For a moment there, I was worried you'd still not want to accept our help! Nat: Of course we're all for crossing the desert with you! Tori: You know, I'm actually kind of looking forward to the desert now. I wonder what kind of animals we'll come across while we're there? Cory: There's probably some big ones out there we can…
Rika: One wrong move out there in the scorching heat of the desert and who knows what might happen. Rika: I still have some reservations about taking all of you through such a dangerous place, but... Rika: ...I need to stop the rebellion and bring peace back to my nation. Phil: So... how dangerous are we talking here? Nat: Well... think about how dangerous real-life deserts already are. Now think…
Phil: Well, now that the shopping's done and we've all got disguises on, what's our next move? Nat: We're supposed to go to Yuba, right? To meet with the rebels? Rika: The rebels... who're definitely at Yuba... right... Rika: We'll need to cross a vast desert to get there. So we can tell Kohza the truth. Kohza, the leader of the rebellion. Nat: Sorry, I've been meaning to ask. How do you spell…
GM: You managed your condition just fine up until you had to walk through the desert and back to Nanohana. Tori: Um... I specifically put my character here next to the wall for some shade. GM: Oh... good call. Nat: Yeah... this desert heat is really gonna be a problem for Chopper, isn't it? Rika: It's not just the heat. Has Chopper been holding his nose this whole time? Tori: Yeah... he's been…
Rika: Erm... so how do these outfits help us blend in...? Sanji: You told me to look at what everyone else was wearing and I saw two dancing girls in outfits like these ones! Rika: Oh... Right... I'm not even gonna bother... Cory: The cook better not have put us in anything ridiculous. GM: Nah, just regular desert stuff. Sanji wouldn't care enough to put you guys in anything else. GM: With such…
Nat: Some of the Alabasta outfits in the book look pretty cute... oh! This one looks good! Rika: Eh heh... that one? Rika: I mean, I like the pattern too, but don't you think it's a little...? Nat: I'm gonna draw Nami in this! Rika: Oh... so many outfits to choose from... GM: Hey, you guys sure you don't wanna describe what your new outfits look like yourselves? Cory: Well, we're trying to blend…
Nat: Well... maybe once you get back to us, we'll be able to clear some stuff up and put a plan together. Rika: Speaking of which... Tori: No worries, I'll just use my Scent Ability to find my way back. GM: Well, as soon as you sniff the air, you immediately pick up the scent of a familiar-smelling perfume. Tori: Urgh... that way... GM: It doesn't take you long to make it all the way back to…
Tori: Actually, why did you help me out Be-Mr. Camel? We only just met, after all. DM: Uh... well... us pack animals have to stick together, you know? Tori: Oh... yeah, I guess that makes sense. Rika: It would unironically be a good idea to have a camel for the journey... DM: Well... the thing is... DM: I still have some stuff to do in Kratorea. You know... as a camel pack animal. Maybe we can…
Tori: Okay, so... I'm hiding under the blanket, while on Bentham the camel's hump. GM: Well, you already made your Hide Check, so... let's just have that carry over through the rest of all this. GM: Besides which, it doesn't seem like anyone's paying attention to the unattended camel walking through town. DM: Like I said, all you have to do is keep walking like nothing's wrong and not cause any…
GM: Okay, well... after Chopper slips away with Bentham, another guy comes over to unload the supplies in the wagon. Baroque Works Agent???: Hey, wasn't there supposed to be a whole deer back here? ???: Eh? It's not there? Somebody else must've unloaded it already, then. Baroque Works Agent???: Oh... well, less work for me, then. DM: I'm going to go up to this guy and communicate... without words…
DM: Well... remember how I was able to turn into Chopper's hybrid form back then? Turns out I can do that with other Zoan Users... including the Camel Camel Fruit's full animal form. Phil: What? Seriously? So... you're allowed to just impersonate animals now, then? DM: Well, no. Gordon limited my starting disguises I already have. If I want new animal forms, I'll have to find more Zoan Users.…