Mystic_Warrior, The Expert Scrivener

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6/10/2019

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3/17/2024 2:03 PM

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6

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My profile picture is from the brilliant MHD! She's the best artist. Go check out her commissions and artworks!

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Hi there! My CYS name is Mystic Warrior, so feel free to call me that or any other variation of my name you prefer. 

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Here are some storygames you should read (based on my totally not biased opinion): 

For those of you who are in the midst of playing A Hunted and Haunted Halloween, here's a walkthrough.

To those of you reading this profile (for whatever strange reason), I'll let you in on a secret: I'll be offering free Mystic reviews from the 1st of April. It may or may not be a daily thing :)

Trophies Earned

Earning 100 Points Earning 500 Points Earning 1,000 Points Earning 2,000 Points Welcome to the Jungle, 2020. We all know it should've been you. -- M Having 4 Storygame(s) Featured Given by BerkaZerka on 10/17/2021 - Bout time! Given by EndMaster on 07/10/2022 - For your all your contributions to the site Given by Killa_Robot on 09/28/2022 - For somehow managing to be a good person AND writer at the same time. Given by MadHattersDaughter on 01/13/2022 - For your consistently fantastic stories and positive attitude. Looking forward to seeing what you continue to create! Given by mizal on 01/03/2022 - Incredible writing output and a wholesome personality. Your presence is a pure positive for the site. Given by ninjapitka on 03/17/2023 - Your efforts don't go unnoticed...or unappreciated.

Storygames

Featured Story A Hunted and Haunted Halloween

For End Master's Manifest Destiny Contest.

"Welcome to the experiment. A man is dead, and you have to find his killer. There will be a list of rules in your room once this briefing is over, but all you really need to know is this: There are five of you, but only one can solve the mystery. You will be given five days. Each night, one of you will die - no more, no less.

Ready? Even if you're not, it doesn't matter. You're in my world now."
 

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This is also a War on Intfiction contribution.

Note: Aside from a few references to Dreamtruder characters/ events, this storygame is a standalone.

It is my first time writing a mystery storygame on this site, so I would appreciate if you could leave feedback on whether this mystery was too easy/ difficult to solve. If you find yourself stuck, don't hesitate to message me directly. That being said, do not feel discouraged if you are bewildered at first; as you progress further in the game, the clues and secrets would make everything clearer. Eventually, the secrets you find would allow you to make sense of most clues except a few, and these would point to the killer.

Make use of the notebook, which would keep track of the information you gained from the interviews and the secrets you may find out. Also, check the item descriptions of all the objects since some of these would have to be 'used' in order to access some clues.

Once you've solved the mystery, there are 3 possible endings you could get. Only one of these actually results in returning back to the 'real world'. If you're looking for this 'true ending', it requires you to play through the last of the five days rather than just skipping to the end and guessing the answer.

Good luck surviving the Halloween experiment!


Featured Story Breaker

Beneath the seas, hidden from the Ones Above, our society goes about our normal, routinely lives. I cannot help but feel bored with all that is going on, until I find the letter. A letter that sends me on a journey to deliver a magical item to the group of people that have been villainized over the years, the letter that challenges everything I thought I knew. But which side is on the side of good? How can I break out of the only world I have ever known? Should I join the heroic villains or the villainous hero? I have finally gotten the adventure I always needed, but not exactly the one I wanted.

(Edit - note from the author: I'll be going through the process of fixing any bugs/ problems in this storygame soon, like the inescapable loops, so apologies for those who encounter these or any other issues caused by the upcoming changes).

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Note: This game was created for Camelon's break contest. During the part where a specialist is assigned to the breakers, there are three different paths (Lawbreaker, Breaker of People and Breaker and Enterer). Due to time constraints, for those who would like to know, Breaker of People is the longest path, followed by Lawbreaker and Breaker and Enterer, but aside from the epilogues, it all leads to the same chapter 5. As before, feel free to comment or message me if you encounter any issues or problems that I should fix.


Dreamtruder

"The delicate balance between the dream world and the real world is disrupted. You intruded and messed up the dream of an innocent. By talking about this with an Unknowing, the possibility of the dreamstage being unveiled is now greater than ever. The Jury has made a decision - we have no choice but to send you to The Jungle..."

Dreamtruder

 

 

Life was hard, balancing work and relaxation. Then the nightmares came, and all I ever wanted was to be free of them. Yet, I never accounted for this - finding out the truth about the dream world, exploring the vast plane of the imagination...only to be whisked away to the longest nightmare ever. 

Think a jungle's bad? Try a fictional jungle, where literally anything can happen, and the most creative minds have conspired to give you a hard time.

 

 

 

Note: This game was created for Mizal's 'Welcome to the Jungle' contest. There are several epilogues, and while the main one is the normal Dreamtruder path, others include Dream director, Dreamcaster, Dreamediator, and Dreamhero. Fancy a challenge? Try completing the Jungle challenge without picking up any dreampowers - it's possible, but requires a bit of thinking and planning ahead. Also, for some items, click the 'use' button as a link would not be provided (if this is the case, it would be specified in the object description)

Since this would be my first published storygame, I am still relatively new to this. Feel free to message me or spam the comments if you encounter any issues, have any suggestions for improvement, or just have something you want to say.

Enjoy!


Fall to Hopelessness

A quest doomed from the start. A man with an unwavering yet unusual moral compass. A daughter in the darkest depths of the night sky.

It isn't truly over until all hope is lost.

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'Good and evil, heroes and villains… they are all fantasies created by the world. There are only two types of people: the people you care about, and the people you don’t.'

Arnold Cyzila's best life may have been long since over, but he would do anything to save his daughter from the clutches of her confinement. Even stealing an airplane, killing the innocent, and entering a dangerous world where death is almost guaranteed. 

[Warning: There are some mentions of murder, deaths and several dark themes, so if those things make you uncomfortable, perhaps it is better not to read this story.]

Note: I initially did not plan on joining this contest, yet I'm glad I did since it has motivated me to publish a new storygame. It is related to Dreamtruder in a way… well, you’ll see. While this story may not be as long as my previous two, it was interesting to write a shorter project. 

Just like all my other storygames, commenting and rating this story are both highly welcomed and appreciated. Also, as I have used quite a lot of variables in several fight scenes, let me know if you ever encounter a page where there are no visible links. 

Lastly, there are a few different epilogues but the 'main' one would be an epilogue which mirrors the start of the story (you'll know it when you see it). There are three possible ways to reach that. Even though I may consider it to be the true ending, it is not a typical happy ending.


Featured Story In Moonlit Waters

For EndMaster's Prompt Contest

Prompt: A story involving an old Oriental style setting
 

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A simple quest for revenge turns into a deadly competition.


The Shi Empires, governed by the Ten Emperors, appear to be undefeatable. But Liu Longyi's desire to avenge Mother tranports her to four deadly battles, marked by the sudden appearance of a chaos deity.

As she battles competitors for the throne, Liu Longyi learns the truth about the mighty Shi Empires, along with the most closely guarded secret of Yue Palace. 

Author's Notes:

1. This story makes use of delayed consequences, so replaying would grant different outcomes, even if they aren't always visible at first.
2. There are some instances of violent and slightly mature content, so reader's discretion is advised.
3. If you prefer to read the storygame in the same browser, you could click the title page instead of the 'play' button.

Hope you enjoy the storygame!


Featured Story Spell of Slumber

For EndMaster's Prompt Contest 2

Prompt: A story involving fairies in some way


 

"Save your breath. We both know how this story ends."

 


As a spellsinger from an illustrious family, Aubrynne Spelwinter has always sought greatness. Yet, in an attempt to shatter a notorious curse, she becomes one of its casters.

In seven days, the curse will take effect. However, Aubrynne's mission leads to an unlikely alliance with the Cursed King, with whom she races against the clock to save her kingdom from conquests and faceless enemies.

Author's notes: 

1. There are 5 epilogues and it'll be obvious which the 'main' one is. 
2. This is a retelling of a classic fairytale, Sleeping Beauty, although aside from a few plot points, it features unique characters, settings, and narratives.
3. If you prefer to read the storygame in the same browser, you could click the title page instead of the 'play' button.

Hope you enjoy the storygame!

Link to video trailer: https://imgur.com/9T3UWTW

 

 


Dear fellow Earthians and Utopians #05
unpublished

If you don't like letters, extremely short stories or cliched moral lessons, don't read this. I found it when I was browsing through the old storygames I had created a long time ago. If I'm not mistaken, this was made for Mizal's Tiny 'Topias jam although I never really thought it was good enough to add to the thread. I don't think I'll publish this, but it's completed if anyone happens to browse my profile and wants to read it.


Walkthrough: A Hunted and Haunted Halloween
unpublished

On a dark and chilly night, you visit the Skeleton to ask for hints in order to solve the mystery of 'A Hunted and Haunted Halloween'.

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If you find yourself stuck while trying to complete A Hunted and Haunted Halloween, this is the guide for you! Since it is a walkthrough, there are bound to be spoilers, so I recommend reading the storygame before referring to this.

Do let me know if you find any inconsistencies between the storygame and this walkthrough. As this would remain unpublished, I should be able to fix errors rather quickly.

That's all from me. Enjoy!


Recent Posts

feels good on 3/17/2024 7:49:20 AM

Congrats on the new M, mizal! Welcome to the capital M club.


Endmaster's prompt contest writing thread. on 2/21/2024 7:47:55 AM

Writing is hard. But whenever I have a mental breakdown, I write about it and the next day, I'll transform it into a new insecurity for my MC. If I feel like I'm failing at everything I do? Well, guess what, the protagonist now feels that way! Makes for some emotional scenes.

If your storygame feels flat, it might help to make a list of the elements or scenes you like the most about it. I've heard some writers like to skip ahead to the more exciting scenes to keep writing sessions interesting. Another method could be to add a new element/ plot twist/ character detail to refresh your story. It could be anything from a concept (two siblings facing against each other on different sides of a war), a plot element (the narrator has been the villain all along) or a character (a scientist that creates monstrosities so he can get into the 'species creation' club). Not only does it add complexity but it could completely change your perspective on your story. And you can do anything with the dinosaurs. There are no genre restrictions, so you could write a mystery, a sci-fi, a thriller, etc. 

Just as a tip, try to set mini-deadlines for yourself especially if the core of your story constantly changes. The last thing you would want is to be stuck with three different half-written stories when the deadline arrives. 


Guild Names on 2/7/2024 7:21:29 PM
  1. The Executioners (the most notorious killers, often hired by those in power/ other guilds to eliminate the competition)
  2. The Snatchers (thieves that will steal almost anything if given the chance)
  3. The Shadow (they deal in blackmail, confidential information and secrecy; they often stalk their victims too)
  4. The Dangerous Ones (not much is known about them; rumors are spread about whether they're an actual guild or more of a pact between several influential members)
  5. Swords of Stealth (assassins and spies, known for their ability to infiltrate the most secure of spaces)
  6. Blood & Bones (when they kill a target, they leave behind a single bone surrounded by a circle of blood)
  7. Skull Smashers (they smash the skulls of their victims and store them as kill trophies)
  8. The Predators ('kill or be killed' mindset; known for leaving their victims barely alive as part of their fearmongering)
  9. Arrows of Vengeance (only take on missions where they exact vengeance, e.g. avenging dead family members, retrieving what was stolen, killing a traitor)
  10. The Masked Terrors (they wear masks and do unspeakable things)
  11. The Silencers (rather than kill their victims, they silence them by cutting out their teeth/ slashing their voicebox/ slicing off fingers)
  12. Venom & Vices (sells the most deadly poisons, drugs and venomous reptiles)

Endmaster's prompt contest writing thread. on 2/5/2024 5:20:52 AM

I'll just add links to my writting advice above and the one in the perfectionism thread. Though I suppose if all else fails, there's now more than enough time to tare it all down and start again. 


Secret Hitler - RESULTS on 1/23/2024 7:52:02 PM

I play a lot of mafia and werewolf with my siblings, so I've always enjoyed this type of thing. But I'm terrible at lying in person. They can always tell, and besides, I prefer to play detective and come up with strategies.


Secret Hitler - RESULTS on 1/23/2024 7:39:02 PM

I found it interesting how the ones who were most vocal at defending themselves turned out to be liberal. Honestly, I thought it'd be the other way around going into the game. 


Secret Hitler - RESULTS on 1/23/2024 7:23:52 PM

I got two out of three, not too bad! My guess for the third fascist was between Meeku and Fleischer, but I ended up mistakenly believing it was Meeku because 1) Aldo seemed too obvious so I thought he was trolling, 2) I didn't think a fascist was as likely to leave the game since it's a slightly more exciting role, and 3) close to the end, I'd have thought a fascist president would kill one of the more trusted but slightly suspected liberals, since their advantage lies in the liberals not knowing who to trust and voting them in. Well done to Petros and Corgi for fooling me though.

Also, sorry TCat, but if it wasn't for Fresh's uncharacteristic backtracking, I would never have guessed lol. 

Thank you for hosting this, Darius! It was really fun to take part in. 


Endmaster's prompt contest writing thread. on 1/23/2024 7:12:57 PM

With every story I've written, I'll always go through an 'everything sucks' crisis and want to delete it all. Usually that happens when I've spent too long staring at the same story that I hate it.

My diagnosis? If you despise everything, even scenes or phrases you loved before, you might be experiencing what I call 'writing tastelessness'. It's kind of similar to how food no longer has taste when you're sick and you can't tell the difference between good and bad (unless you're Dutch and food has no taste 100% of the time). When this happens, I literally lose the ability to identify 'good writing'. Nothing I read makes sense to me anymore.

Maybe it's a form of burnout, in which case, go and take a break. But after a day or two has elapsed, make sure you get back into writing so you don't blur the line between necessary breaks and procrastination. Another thing that might help will be to look at comments on your past storygames. See what worked, what didn't, etc. It would restore your confidence in your writing, or at the very least, it'll give you feedback for how you can improve. A last tip I use is to read some really bad stories on the site. That will definitely make you feel a lot better about your writing (though be careful that the mistakes of those stories don't accidentally bleed into your own). 

Sometimes, it might be that a scene/ the general concept isn't working. Take a break before jumping to this conclusion since you'll want to assess this objectively. You might need to change something fundamental in your story: could it be better to start with a different scene, to show your character in a new light? Or maybe you need to change the writing style because it no longer serves the character/ atmosphere/ purpose.

I'll also add that writing style doesn't have to be a certain way. Some of the best writers have a very straightforward, to-the-point way of storytelling. Other equally good writers may be more focused on rhythm, descriptions and literary devices. In fact, I believe writing style should change to some extent with every story you're writing, but that's besides the point. A piece of advice I've kept with me is that writing should be like a windowpane. While it's nice to have a beautiful windowpane, it shouldn't distract from the view (which in this metaphor is your story). 

Essentially, focus on the story you want to tell and remember the words are just there to convey it. Once you've gotten some sentences and paragraphs on paper (or an online writing software), go ahead and edit, rewrite, proofread, etc. First drafts are seldom perfect. Don't compare them to the finalised versions of other authors. In fact, some of mine are so bad, I re-read them to laugh and tell myself not to put too much pressure on writing sessions.

You've got this.

Also, all these writing discussions are seriously making me want to write again, but I've overbooked myself for this month. If all goes well, I might be able to play catch up in February (no promises though).


Secret Hitler - election cycle 12 on 1/22/2024 5:31:47 AM

"Aye," Bernadette says. "At least this time, if you're given three fascist policies, we can both agree to veto it."


Secret Hitler - election cycle 12 on 1/21/2024 1:19:24 PM

“It is looking rather grim,” Bernadette admits. “But we have a chance to save Germany, however slim. Veto power is unlocked this round. Hypothetically speaking, as long as both the president and chancellor are liberal, all fascist policies would be vetoed. We just have to survive until a liberal policy finally surfaces.”

Also, a question: if a fascist policy is enacted but Hitler is killed the same round, which side wins?