To Worlds Unrambled
Game Master
Scribbling Rambler
Male Elder GM
Slick quietly slips through the revolving door.
As he stands framed in the doorway, he, Haer Kul, and Thorthal can see that the occupant of the other room is now by the room's exit.
It resembles a metal scorpion with a body about 2' across. There are strange runes on its body. It has just extended its tail towards the door activator.
As it spots Slick, it says something incomprehensible in a metallic voice.
I'm putting you in Initiative here, because order of actions matters. Please put any early posting, including talking, in spoilers.
Slick: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Bardos: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
HK: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Thorthal: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Petronicus: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12
Morgrom: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Andretta: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Scorpion: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Bardos
Haer Kul
Petronicus
Morgrom
Slick
Scorpion
Thorthal
Andretta
Male Gnome Investigator Lvl:3 HP:25 AC:15(16)/13/13 F:+4 R:+5 W:+3 Init:+2 Perception:+10 low-light
Medium Lvl:3 HP:24/24 AC:16/12/14 F:+2 R:+2 W:+4 Init:+5
Bardos draws his magical morningstar and heads for the main room.
Male Elder GM
Bardos demonstrates his psychic abilities by anticipating Haer Kul's request.
Anything else for Haer Kul?
After HK, it's
Petronicus
Morgrom
Slick
Scorpion
Thorthal
Andretta
Bardos: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Male Gnome Investigator Lvl:3 HP:25 AC:15(16)/13/13 F:+4 R:+5 W:+3 Init:+2 Perception:+10 low-light
Haer Kul will move forward and left into the room to get out of the doorway. He will look around the room Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Male Elder GM
Petronicus
Morgrom
Slick
Scorpion
Thorthal
Andretta
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Human Male Wizard Lvl:3 HP:19/19 AC:11/11/10 F:+2 R:+2 W:+4 Init:+1 Perception:+10
Petronicus also heads for the main room and keeps an eye on scuttles to see if he becomes more or less agitated.
"What is it boy? Did a little half-orc fall down the well?"
Medium Lvl:3 HP:24/24 AC:16/12/14 F:+2 R:+2 W:+4 Init:+5
"There are noises from the shaft!" exclaims Bardos. "Miss Grabby is returning perhaps?"
Male Elder GM
The reason for the noises Bardos heard, as well as Scuttles' agitation, becomes readily apparent as the monster from the lower level drags itself through the open doors of the shaft!
Morgrom
Slick
Scorpion
Thorthal
Andretta
Bardos
Haer Kul
Petronicus
Matriarch
Male Half-Orc Warpriest Lvl:3 HP: 30 AC: 17/10/17 F: 7 R: 4 W: 8 Init: 1 Percep: 2
Drawing his great sword, Morgrom moves up kitty corner to Petronicus, “Git back, wizard. This is no place fer youz.” Then to the giant centipede, “Gorum sez hi,” as he glares at the creature and casts bane.
Male Elder GM
Morgrom, did I move you to the right place? Is there anything special about how you are casting the spell?
Slick, I don't think Morgrom's action affects yours.
Slick
Scorpion
Thorthal
Andretta
Bardos
Haer Kul
Petronicus
Matriarch
Male Elf Ninja Lvl:3; hp:30/25; Ki: 1/3; AC:18 (T:13, FF:15); F:+3, R:+8, W:+1; Init:+5, low-light, Perception:+7
From where he is, Slick doesn't even know the bug beast is back.
Slick advances on the scorpion thing and swings his katana.
Ninja slash at metal scorpion!: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 201d8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Male Elder GM
Fort: 1d20 ⇒ 13
Sparks fly out where Slick's katana hits the scorpion, and the glow of its eyes dims a bit.
A metallic voice comes from it again, speaking in Golarion Common.
Morgrom's action buffering...
Thorthal
Andretta
Bardos
Haer Kul
Petronicus
Matriarch
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Male Dwarf Brawler Lvl: 3 HP:28/28 AC: 17(16)/12/15(14) +Ring? F: +5 R: +5 W: +3 Init: +2 Perception: +8 Darkvision MF: 3/4
"Slick st... err, Andretta, can ye reason wi th elf?"
Thorthal will proceed to the shaft to get eaten again help the others.
Male Elder GM
Is Thorthal going back through the room with the trap, or over to open the door beside the scorpion?
Male Dwarf Brawler Lvl: 3 HP:28/28 AC: 17(16)/12/15(14) +Ring? F: +5 R: +5 W: +3 Init: +2 Perception: +8 Darkvision MF: 3/4
Room with the trap, avoiding the pressure plate.
Male Elder GM
Andretta moves up to the secret door and calls out to Slick.
[spoile=Slick]"Slick! The robot is surrendering! And the others are attacked in the hall!"[/spoiler]
She readies her spear in case of scorpion shenanigans.
Bardos
Haer Kul
Petronicus
Matriarch
Morgrom
Slick
Scorpion
Thorthal
Andretta
Male Dwarf Brawler Lvl: 3 HP:28/28 AC: 17(16)/12/15(14) +Ring? F: +5 R: +5 W: +3 Init: +2 Perception: +8 Darkvision MF: 3/4
Medium Lvl:3 HP:24/24 AC:16/12/14 F:+2 R:+2 W:+4 Init:+5
Bardos steps northeast (on the map), and attacks Miss Grabby:
+1 Morningstar: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 221d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
"Ha-HA! Mr. Morgrom, beat that!"
Male Elder GM
I moved Thorthal up a bit too far. There is still room for Petronicus to step back.
Bardos strikes a mighty blow, and the monster is wounded!
Haer Kul
Petronicus
Matriarch
Morgrom
Slick
Scorpion
Thorthal
Andretta
Male Elder GM
Morgrom's spell has no effect on the creature.
Male Gnome Investigator Lvl:3 HP:25 AC:15(16)/13/13 F:+4 R:+5 W:+3 Init:+2 Perception:+10 low-light
DM Rambler wrote: Andretta ... calls out to Slick.
[spoile=Slick]"Slick! The robot is surrendering! And the others are attacked in the hall!"[/spoiler]
To himself, "Mes dieux, my facility with languages is superb! That was as clear as if she was speaking directly to me!"
I'll forego the perception check rolled above.
To the scorpion, "Little mechanical creature, we are sorry. We acted in haste without determining your intent. We will not harm you further. Please stay here where it is safe and tell us what you know."
Moving up to Slick and the door, drawing a key, "Mr. Slick, the others need you in the hall. I will try to talk with this creature, while you lend your lethality to the others." Haer Kul gestures a little to make his meaning clearer.
If there is time in his turn, Haer Kul will attempt to open the door with the key.
Male Elder GM
oops
Petronicus
Matriarch
Morgrom
Slick
Scorpion
Thorthal
Andretta
Human Male Wizard Lvl:3 HP:19/19 AC:11/11/10 F:+2 R:+2 W:+4 Init:+1 Perception:+10
Petronicus steps back and throws his walking stick at the creature.
Thwack!: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 101d6 - 1 ⇒ (4) - 1 = 3
He sheepishly gets out his crossbow.
Male Elder GM
Petronicus' stick bounces harmlessly off the creature, while its earlier wound begins to close.
It is still jarring to hear Vessa's voice coming from the monster.
"How nice, a volunteer."
Chomp: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 81d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 131d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 17
Its mandibles clack together well-wide of Bardos.
Morgrom
Slick
Scorpion
Thorthal
Andretta
Male Elf Ninja Lvl:3; hp:30/25; Ki: 1/3; AC:18 (T:13, FF:15); F:+3, R:+8, W:+1; Init:+5, low-light, Perception:+7
Did Haer Kul have time to open the door?
Male Elder GM
He did not, and there was not space for him to get to it.
Male Elder GM
The scorpion speaks again in its metallic voice, and its extended probe hits the door button.
It speaks more loudly after the door whooshes open.
I advanced its action because it didn't really act last round, but was interrupted.
Male Half-Orc Warpriest Lvl:3 HP: 30 AC: 17/10/17 F: 7 R: 4 W: 8 Init: 1 Percep: 2
“Gorum, lend me your might,” as he casts Divine Favour and takes a 5’ step forward.
Male Elder GM
Slick
Thorthal
Andretta
Round 3
Bardos
Haer Kul
Petronicus
Matriarch
Scorpion
Morgrom
Note that there are coordinates on Map 2A if anyone needs to clarify movement.
Male Elf Ninja Lvl:3; hp:30/25; Ki: 1/3; AC:18 (T:13, FF:15); F:+3, R:+8, W:+1; Init:+5, low-light, Perception:+7
Slick vanishes.
A swift action.
He reappears directly in front of the Matriarch beast, attacking with his katana.
Invisible ninja sneak attack!: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 231d8 + 2 + 2d6 ⇒ (8) + 2 + (6, 1) = 17
Male Elder GM
So close to a crit! Please define directly in front.
Thorthal
Andretta
Round 3
Bardos
Haer Kul
Petronicus
Matriarch
Scorpion
Morgrom
Male Dwarf Brawler Lvl: 3 HP:28/28 AC: 17(16)/12/15(14) +Ring? F: +5 R: +5 W: +3 Init: +2 Perception: +8 Darkvision MF: 3/4
Thorthal will move to the top right diagonal adjacent to the creature and strike at it with a kick.
Kick, Power Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Male Elf Ninja Lvl:3; hp:30/25; Ki: 1/3; AC:18 (T:13, FF:15); F:+3, R:+8, W:+1; Init:+5, low-light, Perception:+7
Exactly where you put him in 2E
Male Elder GM
Thorthal advances on the hideous monster, and it tries to bite him as he closes.
Nom!: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 111d8 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 91d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
It seems this is not the centipede's day for feasting.
Unfortunately, Thorthal's attack is no more effective.
Andretta moves to the central room and circles to the far side of the shaft. As she passes, she calls out, "Bardos, allow Slick to have your spot so he may flank!"
Bardos
Haer Kul
Petronicus
Matriarch
Scorpion
Morgrom
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Medium Lvl:3 HP:24/24 AC:16/12/14 F:+2 R:+2 W:+4 Init:+5
"But of course my lady!" Bardos exclaims gallantly. "You read my mind!" He then steps aside and swings with his morningstar and the foul creature:
Tea, Earl Grey, HOT: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 201d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Male Elder GM
It appears that Bardos is the damage-dealer this party has needed, as his morningstar strikes another solid blow before he sidesteps more to the front of the creature.
Haer Kul
Petronicus
Matriarch
Scorpion
Morgrom
Slick
Male Gnome Investigator Lvl:3 HP:25 AC:15(16)/13/13 F:+4 R:+5 W:+3 Init:+2 Perception:+10 low-light
"Bien, mes amis, you are dealing with that creation most effectively." He turns to the little metal scorpion. "Thank you my new friend. Your assistance was appreciated. What can you tell me about that Tauslek out there? Does it have a particular weakness that we could use to defeat it?" Diplomacy?Gather Knowledge?: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Male Elder GM
"No."
Petronicus
Matriarch
Scorpion
Morgrom
Slick
Human Male Wizard Lvl:3 HP:19/19 AC:11/11/10 F:+2 R:+2 W:+4 Init:+1 Perception:+10
I am on the road and can't figure out how to find the google drive on my laptop.
If possible, Petronius steps to a space where he has a clear shot and loads and shoots his crossbow.
Twang!: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (5) - 2 = 31d8 ⇒ 2
Male Elder GM
The Vessapede seems to have had enough, and withdraws back into the shaft, with its wounds closing.
The metallic scorpion rushes out to the shaft and exclaims, "Torch has insufficient range."
It carries on past the opening to allow others an opportunity to take a parting shot.
Morgrom
Slick
Thorthal
Andretta
The monster is 30' below your level.
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Male Elf Ninja Lvl:3; hp:30/25; Ki: 1/3; AC:18 (T:13, FF:15); F:+3, R:+8, W:+1; Init:+5, low-light, Perception:+7
Does the creature fill the whole shaft? As in, say a ninja jumped into the shaft sword first would he be forced to land on the Vessapede?
Male Elder GM
It does not fill up the whole shaft, but is a large target.
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Male Elder GM
As inappropriate responses race through Bardos' head, Morgrom hesitates and leaves the opportunity for glory to Slick.
Morgrom (delaying)
Slick
Thorthal
Andretta
Male Elf Ninja Lvl:3; hp:30/25; Ki: 1/3; AC:18 (T:13, FF:15); F:+3, R:+8, W:+1; Init:+5, low-light, Perception:+7
"The beast is wounded and retreating! We have it just where we want it!"
He leaps into the shaft, sword grip reversed to impale the beast.
"Follow me!"
Ninja-dive-bomb-Acrobatics!: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Ninja-Dive-bomb-katana-attack!: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 111d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
I did not apply any modifiers to either roll, because...? I leave it to the GM to determine
Damn you Paizo Dice!
Male Elder GM
Could I please get one more Reflex save from Slick?
Male Elf Ninja Lvl:3; hp:30/25; Ki: 1/3; AC:18 (T:13, FF:15); F:+3, R:+8, W:+1; Init:+5, low-light, Perception:+7
I-knew-this-was-a-bad-idea-Reflex-Save!: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
Wow. Anyone have ideas for a new character?
Male Elder GM
Not as bad as you think. Yet.
Slick plummets down the shaft towards the creature, which is too surprised to attack him on the way in. Unfortunately, his katana is deflected aside by its chitin. He bounces off, but manages to grab onto the wall just below the creature. The sudden stop wrenches his shoulder, and jars his katana out of his grasp.
falling damage: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7
Male Elf Ninja Lvl:3; hp:30/25; Ki: 1/3; AC:18 (T:13, FF:15); F:+3, R:+8, W:+1; Init:+5, low-light, Perception:+7
Slick vanishes.
Swift action to vanish. Last Ki point used up.
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Male Elder GM
This is the discussion thread for an upcoming invitational game starting with The Assimilation Strain.
Players, please check in here.
Where are the ugly bags of XP?
I am here. I'm thinking of playing a dwarf fighter.
Holy crap I have a lot of aliases.
Male Zathras
G'day. I'm probably good with pretty much any character type.
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BTW, there is kind of a running joke that I always play a dwarf fighter. I probably won't actually. Although I might.
Craig Shackleton wrote: Holy crap I have a lot of aliases. pfft... check out my profile.
EDIT: so many one-joke aliaii
I'm considering a Medium, which doesn't help at all for what other players should choose because it's like a switch-hitter and can fill in for any missing role.
That's not why I wanted to play one (to make things harder for everyone else)... ;)
I have decided on a Medium, I'll have the character done ASAP.
Hello, not really sure what I will want to play. I'll probably just wait until everyone else has narrowed things down a bit and try to fill in some holes. I also have no problems with playing the requisite one Human, and may do so anyways if someone else already has.
Yes, I will play a Medium Human Medium, because being a Small Medium is just confusing.
I am thinking of playing a Half-Orc Cleric of Gorum. BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD!!!!!!!
Male Zathras
Right now I'm leaning towards a Gnome, with one of the following classes: - Bard
- Sorcerer
- Arcanist
- Oracle
- Summoner
I'm open to advice or comments if someone thinks one of these combos is particularly bad (or particularly good). I haven't read up on the last three yet.
I am in favour of small mediums, especially if we have to escape from the authorities. But I will probably play a warpriest, unless that interferes with someone else's plan.
Male Zathras
Male Zathras
Hmmm. The Sleuth Investigator is starting to look attractive with the "Run Like Hell" ability. +20 to speed for a minute would be really good for a gnome. Arriba! Arriba! Andale!
Male Elder GM
I'm not sure if this may affect your character choices...
You've been hired by the owners of "Fine Woodwork of the Shimmermere (a fully owned subsidiary of the Aspis Consortium)" to find out what happened to a Darkwood shipment they were expecting from the village of Holver's Ferry.
They inform you that they previously sent a single agent, but he was found wandering the wilderness in such a maddened state that a group of guards had to kill him to protect themselves.
The company has offered you the princely sum of 800 gold pieces each to discover what happened to him, and what is going on in Holver's Ferry.
For those of you who are unfamiliar, the Medium is pretty close to a Bard in role/power level.
So far it looks like we need either someone in the front line, or an arcane caster. At this point I am thinking either a Brawler, or some variant of Sorcerer or Wizard. Do either of those interfere with anybodies choices so far?
I have had a look at the warpriest (this is new to me) and I think it fits my idea better than a straight cleric. Still going with Half-Orc. BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD!!!!!!
Just found the Bolt whatever archetype for gunslinger. Basically a crossbow-slinger. Is that too dependent on a particular weapon?
Truthfully, I'm happy to play whatever.
BadBobbyK wrote: Just found the Bolt whatever archetype for gunslinger. Basically a crossbow-slinger. Is that too dependent on a particular weapon?
Truthfully, I'm happy to play whatever.
Okay, that was weird. Apparently I was still logged in under my friend's account who needed to do something on here on my computer a few weeks ago. I am sure I told Chrome not to remember his password.
Craig Shackleton wrote: BadBobbyK wrote: Just found the Bolt whatever archetype for gunslinger. Basically a crossbow-slinger. Is that too dependent on a particular weapon?
Truthfully, I'm happy to play whatever.
Okay, that was weird. Apparently I was still logged in under my friend's account who needed to do something on here on my computer a few weeks ago. I am sure I told Chrome not to remember his password. Should be okay for now.
After this adventure, you can read the players guide and see what you think from there.
Is there any sort of timeframe to have our stuff done? I have most of my character sheet filled out, except for a name, and have to complete his background.
I'm going to try to get Bardos the Medium done tomorrow.
Male Elder GM
I have no timeframe, but should be ready to go on relatively short notice once everybody has a character ready.
So far, combining thread and emails, it probably looks like
Scott - Medium Medium (not at large)
Chris - WOW orc
Craig - crossbowslinger
Jeff - brawler
Roy - runs away
Correctish?
Male Zathras
For me, yeah. The Gnome Sleuth looks like it could be fun. But I'm feeling a lot of pressure to come up with a good name....
I am thinking of going with a wizard based loosely on the museum curator from Penny Dreadful. Basically a fat pointy mustached rosy cheeked buffoon with an affected lisp.
Male Elder GM
When you finish creating your character, please create an alias using the character's name (if possible, some may be in use).
You can either put your entire character into your profile, or put the basics in and email me the rest.
If you click on my alias above and check out my DM Rambler profile, you can see how I formatted things to get the nifty banner stats. Basically, you put everything under Class/Level.
Also be aware that the picture you use for your character's avatar is likely to be your "miniature" on the maps.
Male Half-Orc Warpriest Lvl:3 HP: 30 AC: 17/10/17 F: 7 R: 4 W: 8 Init: 1 Percep: 2
Is it possible to upload an image for an avatar?
Male Elder GM
Morgrom Hellblade wrote: Is it possible to upload an image for an avatar?
No, but I think I can use the picture you sent me.
I can't seem to find where to edit the profile to make the bar of stats appear. I can do it with a pathfinder society character, but not an alias. Where do I find the options for that on an alias?
Jeff J R wrote: I can't seem to find where to edit the profile to make the bar of stats appear. I can do it with a pathfinder society character, but not an alias. Where do I find the options for that on an alias? Jeff, create your alias and the make a post. From the post, select the name link. This should give you a page that has a bunch of tabs for the alias, including profile. Select the profile tab and go to town.
Male Dwarf Brawler Lvl: 3 HP:28/28 AC: 17(16)/12/15(14) +Ring? F: +5 R: +5 W: +3 Init: +2 Perception: +8 Darkvision MF: 3/4
I've got a rough draft done, still thinking a bit on the back story. If what I've put together conflicts with someone, I have no issues changing it up a bit, I can also change the race if no one ended up being Human.
Now to see if I can get the stats bar to show up.
I'll be human. Crazy week at work but I'll try to make a character tomorrow night.
The ShadowShackleton wrote: I'll be human. Crazy week at work but I'll try to make a character tomorrow night. No rush. And I'm glad to see that you will give being human a shot.
I'm ready for the intro whenever you guys are, but we will all have busy stretches for the next week or two :)
Yes, busier week than I had hoped. Bardos is coming along though.
Male Zathras
Do you mind if my gnome has the Pyromaniac alternate racial traits?
Male Elder GM
Poor Zathras wrote: Do you mind if my gnome has the Pyromaniac alternate racial traits?
I'm okay with it if the party is.
Sounds good to me, just don't burn the party! ;)
Why not, what could possibly go wrong?
Male Elder GM
Male Gnome Investigator Lvl:3 HP:25 AC:15(16)/13/13 F:+4 R:+5 W:+3 Init:+2 Perception:+10 low-light
DM Rambler wrote: Jeff J R wrote: Why not, what could possibly go wrong? Absolutely nothing like what happens when you click here. I'm sure that won't happen until I am at least 2nd level.
Human Male Wizard Lvl:3 HP:19/19 AC:11/11/10 F:+2 R:+2 W:+4 Init:+1 Perception:+10
Character created and sent. Note my AC here does not include Mage Armour (which I will usually have up I hope). My house centipede familiar is named Scuttles.
Male Dwarf Brawler Lvl: 3 HP:28/28 AC: 17(16)/12/15(14) +Ring? F: +5 R: +5 W: +3 Init: +2 Perception: +8 Darkvision MF: 3/4
I suppose that it should be noted that my AC listed includes a shield, which I may not have equipped at some times. Should I change it to without shield, leave it as is and note when I don't have my shield out, or update as circumstances change?
Medium Lvl:3 HP:24/24 AC:16/12/14 F:+2 R:+2 W:+4 Init:+5
There we go, I guess this icon looks sort of like me.
Male Elder GM
While we're waiting for the last couple of characters to come in, a few mechanical things...
I'm going to try this without xp. I'll just let you know when to level up.
I think it's best if I just roll initiative for everybody. I'll list the order for the round. People can send me their actions in any order, but please put them in a spoiler if you're not next. Probably best to send your action if you check the thread and you're in the next 3 to act. If we don't get an action in a reasonable amount of time, I'll determine the action.
Maps and pictures will continue to be updated on the Google Drive.
The game thread will be called "The Ascribblation Strain". I hope to start it up tomorrow or Monday.
Male Gnome Investigator Lvl:3 HP:25 AC:15(16)/13/13 F:+4 R:+5 W:+3 Init:+2 Perception:+10 low-light
Haer Kul is submitted. At the moment he's a little down on his luck, and has foregone his formal attire for something more practical. He walks with a cane, often wears pince nez glasses, and his moustache is precisely waxed.
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