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Mountaineer posted:Raise Taxes! What else is all that accounting skill good for, after all? This.
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Consorting with demons smacks of witchcraft. execute him
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Mar 25, 2014 22:54
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Suzaku posted:We're down to 5k ducats? Raise Taxes! Gold for the Gold Gods! This. Those who consort with demons are bad for the economy.
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Mar 25, 2014 22:56
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MegaZeroX posted:
This is what we needed all that skill to figure out?  Imprisoning the guy didn't work the last time, so execute the guy. Learn more Lore and Meditation, and then Divination if we can break the cap by then.
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Mar 25, 2014 23:02
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Raise Taxes, as long as we put the money to good use, and don't mistreat the peasants, it should be cool...? Don't execute the prisoner, twice we've ordered an execution so far, both times the person tried (and once, succeeded) to kill us for it. This guy may or may not have the powers of hell backing him up... enough said. Battlefield Medicine X 3
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Hyper Crab Tank posted:This is what we needed all that skill to figure out? If the kingdom's funds are all kept in the form of precious metals (which is what it sounded like when we visited the treasury) and accounted for on handwritten ledgers, then it's a miracle that Elodie was able to come up with that precise of a number for the discretionary portion of their funds, honestly. Accounting was probably some messy poo poo in the Middle Ages. Oh yeah, speaking of Middle Ages, tax the poor and then learn lots and lots of Faith until you have a divine revelation that justifies raising taxes even higher. Taxes aren't high enough until the peasants start burning tuxedo-clad effigies in the streets, at which point you can just have them all executed for treason and appropriate their remaining property to the Treasury. Pittsburgh Lambic fucked around with this message at 23:53 on Mar 25, 2014 |
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Mar 25, 2014 23:39
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Only 2.63 points and we would have done a natural max of Trade.  You know what? That's not okay! Let's be completionists and take one more Trade class so we can see that last little message that comes at 100 points. I don't care if Fabutux can push us up to 100 on the skill checks, it's the principle of the thing! I forget what our Faith skills are, but let's focus on raising Lore and Meditation with the intent on taking Divination high. Finally, we better get rid of that mystical mumbo-jumbo in other people for our bright Econofaith future, so we'd better Kill the criminal if demons might be involved. ETA: Meditation, not Trade.
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Mar 25, 2014 23:52
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Don't change taxes. Make use of our Royal Demeanor (x2) bonus. As for the prisoner, set him free. We know there's something strange about his circumstances, and I feel bad for the guy. Let the priestess help him out.
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Mar 26, 2014 00:29
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MegaZeroX posted:
That's the worst skill check hint ever. "Through your keen knowledge of accounting, you realize that if you increase taxes you will have more money, but if you lower them you will have less." Anyway, more money, kill the possessed man, continue with the tux and for classes go Conversation x3. If we're going to be rich and look rich, we should sound rich too.
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Akratic Method posted:That's the worst skill check hint ever. "Through your keen knowledge of accounting, you realize that if you increase taxes you will have more money, but if you lower them you will have less."  , though.
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Mar 26, 2014 00:55
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Go all Prince John on all those peasants Kill the possessed man Instrument x3
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Haifisch posted:I think the point is knowing exactly how much money you have, since you could potentially spend it on a ton of things before this check(and a few things after). The bit about "more taxes=more money, less taxes=less money" is still Yeah, this is discretionary income. The treasury probably has tens of thousands of gold lassi at the very least, as well as various jewelry, paintings, and other valuable "treasures" in it that might get handed out in lieu of a big payment, but the money is almost all earmarked toward things like the world-class Reflexes tutor who walks around and slowly prods a finger at you. How loving much does she get paid to do that, anyway? Pittsburgh Lambic fucked around with this message at 01:05 on Mar 26, 2014 |
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Get all the money, kill everything, be Akratic Method posted:That's the worst skill check hint ever. "Through your keen knowledge of accounting, you realize that if you increase taxes you will have more money, but if you lower them you will have less." Could be that the fact there was a check first as a hint/warning about the results of this choice, like failing and choosing to raise tax (without knowing how arithmetic works) starts peasant riots. Somehow I doubt the game would be that forgiving, but still.
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Mar 26, 2014 01:07
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Raise taxes, now that we know what taxes are. Execute the murderer. Public Speaking x3 (so we can eventually raise Court Manners past 50)
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Mar 26, 2014 01:49
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zonohedron posted:Raise taxes, now that we know what taxes are. This, plus tuxedo.
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Mar 26, 2014 02:36
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zonohedron posted:Raise taxes, now that we know what taxes are. Gotta go with this.
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Mar 26, 2014 03:22
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zonohedron posted:Raise taxes, now that we know what taxes are. Geometry and accounting are pretty much the same, so listen to this fine polytope's money advice. And the rest of it as well.
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Mar 26, 2014 05:08
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Tax the rich Set the condemned free Public Speaking x3
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Mar 26, 2014 07:44
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I don't see why it's obvious that the treasury's surplus would only go down by lowering taxes (as opposed to decreasing less, for example). We're talking about an actual flat amount of money left over after both gross tax collection and national expenses. Apparently taxes are currently such that the net income is exactly zero, but that's pretty weird if you think about it. I doubt there's any country in the world in that situation right now. Whoever balanced this budget before us was pretty skilled.
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Mar 26, 2014 08:16
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zonohedron posted:Raise taxes, now that we know what taxes are. This
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Mar 26, 2014 10:12
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Raise taxes, exorcise the demon, and faith, faith, FAITH! This is all for the glory of the Church! 
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Mar 26, 2014 10:28
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zonohedron posted:Raise taxes, now that we know what taxes are. This.
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Mar 26, 2014 10:42
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zonohedron posted:Raise taxes, now that we know what taxes are. Make it so
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Mar 26, 2014 11:08
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Clarste posted:I don't see why it's obvious that the treasury's surplus would only go down by lowering taxes (as opposed to decreasing less, for example). We're talking about an actual flat amount of money left over after both gross tax collection and national expenses. Apparently taxes are currently such that the net income is exactly zero, but that's pretty weird if you think about it. I doubt there's any country in the world in that situation right now. Whoever balanced this budget before us was pretty skilled. I'm sure poor old dead mom had a 100 in all her skills.
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Mar 26, 2014 12:20
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Keep the taxes at present level, execute the murderer, all Public Speaking What other outfits are available?
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Mar 26, 2014 12:31
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HGH posted:I'm sure poor old dead mom had a 100 in all her skills. There is 42 skills and it is possible to max 2 skills in 5 weeks. So it would take 105 weeks or 2 years and week to maximise all skills. 
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For all we joke about her mental incompetence, learning all that in just 2 years is pretty drat impressive.
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ViggyNash posted:For all we joke about her mental incompetence, learning all that in just 2 years is pretty drat impressive. Elodie is like some sort of savant I swear.
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Mar 26, 2014 18:27
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zonohedron posted:Raise taxes, now that we know what taxes are. Ayup. Also tuxedo for the tuxedo gods.
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Voting is closed.
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Taxes Raise taxes: 24 Keep them the same: 7 Possessed Man Execute him: 26 Imprison him: 3 Pardon him: 3 Don't execute him: 1 Clothes Fabutux for life: 8 Coronet: 1 Boarding School Outfit: 1 Classes Public Speaking: 30 Lore: 11 Faith: 9 Battlefield Medicine: 8 Composure: 8 Divination: 7 Meditation 5 Royal Demeanor: 4 Foreign Affairs: 4 Conversation: 3 Instrument: 3 Novan History: 2 Presence: 1 Logistics: 1 Trade: 1 Winners Raise Taxes Execute Him The all knowing Tux Public Speaking x 4 Lore x 2 All of the public speaking votes happened after Zonohedron's post last night. After that, almost everyone voted public speaking x 3. I swear, he must have a fanbase or something.
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Mar 26, 2014 21:37
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Mar 26, 2014 21:46
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    If we adjust this and this here, most people won't even notice the difference. Only the ones who can afford it will pay more. As you wish.A maid taps at the door for attention.  Ah - The Duchess of Hellas is here to see you, my lady. You came alone? You wanted to speak to us about Julianna, didn't you? My brother knows nothing about her. He never did see what was right in front of him. You mean, you and she - Under his nose. Yes. With her reputation, I thought she might stay the course. Not like Elsbeth. Or Lucille. (My aunt Lucille??) But Julianna said I was too 'challenging' and she left me for some meek little temple novice from Mazomba. You want to find her? Check the priestesses. (That priestess who wanted me to set Julianna free!) Thank you for this information. You are welcome, my Queen. Always. (Perhaps some time in the dungeons will make that priestess talk!) Later that evening, the guards made their move, descending upon the palace grove with the intention of arresting Selene, Priestess of the Second Circle. Their first warning of danger was when the ground beneath them began to tremble. All at once, a column of black water blasted up from the earth, scattering soldiers and priestesses alike. The water faded away, leaving nothing but salt-tinged mist, but Selene had disappeared with it.  Apparently Julianna was not the only rogue Lumen loose within Nova.       He does not deny the act, but requests a pardon that he might be set free. If you admit you killed your wife, why do you think I'm going to set you free?Condemned Man: Save me, Your Majesty! Wasn't my fault. Demons made me do it. Everyone knows the power of magical beasties! They used me, they twisted my fingers into chains... My wife found me screaming, she tried to shake me, and the chains wrapped around her... I need the priestesses to bless me and make me clean again!  (Demons that make you attack people? Is that even possible?) I don't care whether there were demons or not, you're still a murderer and your life is forfeit. You will be hanged in public as a deterrent to future criminals.He opens his mouth to argue with you further, but then his shoulders slump. Condemned Man: Yes, Your Majesty. Let's talk to Joslyn this weekend.   She was a Lumen, a magic-user. It was meant to be in reserve, to defend our domain, but she insisted on... ...you don't need to hear that. She used magic. It drained her strength. She thought it was harmless, and it wasn't. Eventually, her heart just... stopped. That's why I don't want you involved with it.  Your skill in Lore is now 50. You may not increase this skill until your other Faith skills are 25 or higher. You receive word of an unfortunate incident at the gallows where the man you judged was sent to be executed. As he was led to the platform, he suddenly lashed out with explosive magical power, killing several guards and spectators before making his escape. The population is buzzing with rumors of a secret cabal of evil Lumens who sacrifice innocents in their dark rituals.  Since Elodie has 3 Lumens trying to kill her (well, 2 Lumens and whatever that guy is), should Elodie talk with her father for emotional support?
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Oh, Brin.  Talk to Dad. Edit: I think that brings the list of characters in the game who are at least bisexual (that we know about) to four now, right?
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This update, the most valuable track award goes to since it played not once, not twice, but 3 times! It played for the last bit of week 19, the entirety of week 20, and the entirety of week 21.
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Mar 26, 2014 22:37
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Interrogate the Duke of Caloris.
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Mar 26, 2014 22:41
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Talk to Dad. Elodie needs some guys who will kill on-demand for her. Putting off the elimination of threats has only let the threats loose, all three times we've tried out.
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Talk to Dad, he gets lonely being regent and tries to associate with hussies. And if I know my Shakespeare, the girls who are trying to shack up with him killed Mom.
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