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Title: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on September 11, 2004, 03:33:33 AM
Hello all.  I was chatting with a fellow forum member late tonight discussing a fanfic/text game that I am looking to begin, that will run very much like a choose your own adventure story.  (for those who don't know what that is... well imagine reading a paragraph, then having to choose from 4 or so choices, and then having to advance to a select paragraph depending on what you chose).  The star will be princess Rosella, and I had asked him if he had any creative input or ideas on fates since many of your decisions will lead Rosella to her demise!  He recommended opening up a thread to the forum and let the dark or ironic minds give their ideas.  The basic premise will be shortly after Rosella returns from Daventry... only Lolotte didn't die!  Conveniently enough, Daventry comes once again under peril, and princess decides to try to come to the rescue, only this time the princess will foolishly not hide as a peasant.  Wanting to girlie things up this Rosella will return, long blonde hair in braids, in a ornately royal, long red gown, sheer black stockings, and a pair of cute black flats (she must be SORT of sensible!)  This attire of course is meant to add to and create new perils for her ;)  And for giggles I think I'll make her the naive and sometimes clutzy princess some of us have to come to know and love.  Anyways, so that's my premise.  All Rosella related ideas about fates that would be perfect for our heroine, or branches the story COULD take should the player choose are welcome :)  Hope to see some creative if not "slightly" offbeat posting ;)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Louisiana Night on September 11, 2004, 10:59:34 AM
I tried making one of those once, it didn't turn out too well. XD

I've read books that did that(adventure stories), and if done correctly, I think would be great.

As for ideas, I don't have any right now. Sorry. :(
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Yonkey on September 11, 2004, 01:51:22 PM
Nice idea!  So I take it this adventure is when Alexander is still with the family, and just before Mordack shrinks em all & puts them into a bottle?  ;D
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Rune_of_Westhaven on September 11, 2004, 03:22:58 PM
Way cool :)  I think I have an idea...

How about this...Rosella is travelling through the land (this is Tamir right?) in her sensible flats and wonderful robes when she is beset by a group of Genesta's fairies who immediately surround her, pick her up and lift her into the sky, lolottish style.  Rosella screams and screams but to no avail.

She is finally set down in the middle of the mall from Space Quest and told by the fairies that her outfit is so "last decade" and that they haven't seen an outfit so outdated since that King Graham wondered through when they were staying in Kolyma, wearing that terribly outmoded adventurer's garb.  But, being a man...alas, they could do nothing about it because even if they were to kidnap him he would have no *clue* as to what they were talking about, and even worse, care less!  It would be like making a death threat to a donkey for not eating meat.

Death threat? Rosella's heart begins beating faster, a wild look on her face.  Yes, said the faeries.  You have until sunset to become more fashionably correct before we are forced to remove you from the gene pool for fashion unconciousness.  Get ready, set, go!!

And there it starts. The evil fashion police have set Rosella on her path to become more fashionably correct.  Unbeknownst to the panicking princess, however, Lolotte has also been kidnapped by the faerie fashion police and placed in the mall, having been in a somewhat worse fashion state than Rosella.  (The faeries left out Malacia seeing it as unsporting to put a baby in this situation no matter how bad their taste is, even for one so young).  So whilst Rosella is trying on her apparrell she will also have to avoid Lolotte trying to kill her with different mall goods!

I just hope there's not an as seen on TV store in there...stay tuned for the next perils of Rosella!

<whew> ;) Hope that helps. :) >

Rune
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on September 14, 2004, 12:16:17 AM
The New Perils of Rosella    

  The young girl, sat in front of her vanity, twisting sun-washed golden hair into long elegant braids, while tying the ends with red satin ribbons.  Red satin ribbons that matched her royal gown that is.  A marvelous vermillion dress, velvety to the touch, and ending at her calves, only to reveal slender legs clad in delicate royal white stockings.  Her feet were mischievously absent of shoes while she made faces at her reflection.
  “Rosella!?  Princess!?”  Yes, Rosella.  Princess Rosella was being summoned by the hum drum voice of her doting mother, Queen Valinice.  It was supper time.
  “I’m coming!” cried the impatient princess, pausing a few moments in front of the mirror examining herself some more.  She stuck her tongue out and wrinkled her nose before sighing and getting up.  Alas, it had been a boring several months since she had returned from what had been a most perilous yet undeniably exciting adventure.  Rosella had traveled to a far off land known as Tamir in search of a magical fruit that would save her ailing father, King Graham, and ultimately save the life of the good fairy Genesta as well.  It was a quite a lot to handle for such a young princess, but she had returned a mighty heroine amongst her questing family.  The following months had been rather boring as things returned to royalty as usual.  Being a princess meant being sheltered and pampered from the dangers of the world.  Where all the fun is, Rosella often thought to herself.
  With a whistful sigh, Rosella turned to head downstairs to the when she heard what sounded like a familiar voice.  â€œHello?” asked Rosella squinting her blue eyes and peering about the room searching for the source of the faint sound.  It was then she saw a shimmer of colors bouncing between the shadows of the stairwell.  Picking up a small pair of black shoes into her hands, Rosella proceeded to pad quietly down the steps, watching the colors dance on the walls going down the stone archway.  At the bottom, Rosella was face to face with a very familiar sight.  The very mirror that the good fairy Genesta had contacted her with many months ago, was again alive with moving images, only this time it was not Genesta.  It was… Lolotte!!!
  This couldn’t be.  There had to be some mistake.  Rosella had killed Lolotte with an arrow of pure love, right through the heart.  There was no way that she could have survived.  Could there?  But Rosella couldn’t refute what she saw before her.  The wicked hag witch was moving about wildly holding two small cages, in swinging arms.  It didn’t make sense, but it looked like she was on Genesta’s island, and everything was in disarray!  What Rosella saw next struck her the most dumbfounded.  It was Edgar.  At least she thought it was.  He had gone back to his ghoulish form, and seemed to be aiding his evil mother in capturing Genesta’s fairies!
  The events unfolding in front of Rosella looked so real and close that she didn’t notice herself extending a slender finger toward the magical mirror, poking it through as if water in a pond.  â€œOh!” she exclaimed, pulling her finger back.  Her little heart beat with a sense of urgency.  What should she do?
  “Rosella?  Dear, are you lost in your fantasies again?  Please come to dinner,” called Valanice, chiding her daughter.  Rosella turned and could see her mother’s shadow calling from the dining room.  She then turned and faced the magic portal again.  Dropping her black shoes to the stone floor with two clicks, she gingerly slipped her stocking feet snugly inside.  It was time for Rosella to make a decision.  Will she…

  a. step inside the portal immediately and face the unknown perils ahead to vanquish the land of Tamir of the evils of Lolotte and her minions.
 
  b. Go to her family and tell them that she must return to Tamir to help save the land.
 
  c. “Forget it, I’m hungry, let Genesta deal with Lolotte herself.”  Head straight to dinner and forget she saw a thing.

...and so, uh, I think that is the first part of my adventure story.  Ideally the reader makes a choice and the proceeds the indicated chapter to see the results (good or bad) of their decision.  Just figured I'd post it, and see how it goes.
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Louisiana Night on September 14, 2004, 12:27:06 AM
Sounds great to me. :)

*wonders where the choices lead*




Fan Fiction might be a better section for this thread.

*waits to find out if Adventure Gaming moderators think so*
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: racx_00 on September 14, 2004, 05:11:31 AM
Yes it might be :D

*makes note to ask Neil or Say* :P
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Yonkey on September 14, 2004, 08:27:08 AM
I agree. XD
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Drunken Chinchilla on September 14, 2004, 11:59:50 AM
What a great Idea! Are you going to write these on the basis of forum members voting or just for your own pleasure? Well whichever you do I think you've got a really nice writing style, found my self being totally absoarbed into the tale!

*waits for next part*
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Storm on September 14, 2004, 12:31:02 PM
C! C! !!! :P

Being Rosella, she should go with A ;)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Shadowfax on September 14, 2004, 03:29:59 PM
Hey everybody!

Just before I get onto the serious business of replying to this thread I would like to proudly announce that I, the Great Shadowfax, am the 600th member of this forum! (well, that’s what the little counter thingy said anyway!) (You are now all going say what a sad, sad man I am now, aren’t you.)

Anyhow, rosellafan, I myself have done many different attempts at text adventure scripting (in a similar scheme to what you are doing) and I found this most enjoyable (I even attempted to write a combat text adventure once, madness!). So I wish you the very best of luck.

I have moved on to more ambitious things now (I am actually in the process of writing a screenplay for my own KQ 9 adventure as well as re-engineering MOE to make it into a proper KQ adventure). I will post a few little excerpts if anyones interested. Unfortunately I do not have much time to dedicate to it (even though I have got very far into the plot) as I have many difficult and expensive engineering projects that demand my attention.
Still, each to their own.

BTW, anyone willing to tell ol’ Shadow how to get his own picture on his profile? (I have never used forum’s in the past so this is new technology to me!) Before anyone asks, the picture I have is on my computer and not on the web (from what I can tell you can either select a picture or type a web link, none of which are applicable). Thanks in advance.
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on September 15, 2004, 10:23:21 PM
well, i've just finished the next batch of chapters to the adventure... so, depending on which direction you had Rosella choose in the beginning, well here are the outcomes and consequent branching choices :)


2. Back to Tamir!


  With one last glance at the flickering shadows, cast by the fireplace upon the wall in the dining hall where her family waited for their beloved daughter, Rosella turned and stepped into the shimmering mirror…
  Immediately she was met by light and a force of wind that threatened to blow up her long red skirt had she not the modesty to catch it in her tiny hands, keeping it intact while she was hurtled through space far away.  Rosella had to keep her eyes squeezed shut to be safe from her long braids that whipped wildly like attacking snakes.  And as she fell sideways through the long warp, she questioned her rash decision to step through the mirror.  Wouldn’t her family worry?  Didn’t they love her very-very much, and would worry sick about her sudden disappearance?  The logic was outsized by Rosella’s big heart, and admittedly, curiosity for adventure again.
  Just when she felt she had rationalized her decision to step through the portal, the shimmering lights and chaotic winds came to a halt, and Rosella felt quiet suspension, if only for a moment.  She then dropped, in a not so graceful fashion onto a mildly cushioning bed of moss and cattails.
  As soon as she gained the wind back in her lungs, Rosella crawled up onto her knees, rubbing her sore fanny with a grimace.  â€œHow very unladylike” she chirped while turning her nose up in mock royalty.  Getting to her feet, she felt a tiny prickle on the bottom of her foot, “ouch!” she yelped in the surprise that comes from an unexpected feeling of pain.  Looking down, she saw that she had stepped on a small broken reed growing up out of the damp green moss.  â€œOh dear, where are my shoes!?” asked Rosella, wiggling her white stocking feet.  â€œI must have lost them coming through the portal.  Now I wonder where they have gotten to?”  Taking a gingerly step away from the poking reed, Rosella looked up from her feet and glanced at her overall surroundings.
  The humid air hung in an almost visible fashion.  Moss covered everything it could grow on, which was just about every rock and many-legged tree in the muck rich area around the bewildered princess.  Crickets, frogs, and many unknown creepy crawlies filled the silence with their unnerving dialogue.  Yes, Rosella was back in Tamir, back in the swamp of Tamir for certain.  It seemed as though it had grown even more wild and sinister looking since her last visit, if that was possible.  Now where were her shoes?  Was it even possible to find them in this place?  Could she safely go on without them?  The only certainty Rosella had was that she needed to get out of this creepy place!  It was time for Rosella to make a decision.  Will she…

 a. Forget the shoes.  Just worry about getting out of this swamp!  The longer I stay here, the greater risk I put myself in.  I’ll take my chances barefoot.  (proceed to 5)

 b. Look for her shoes!  This is NOT a safe place for a princess to be wandering around in just her stocking feet! (proceed to 6)



3. Mission Grounded!


  Deciding it best to tell her family where she was headed so as not to put any unnecessary stress upon her father’s only recently regained health, Rosella put her chin forward and marched into the flickering light of the dining room.
  “Well, hello there my daughter,” cooed Valanice of her precious young princess.  King Graham smiled warmly at the entrance of his beautiful daughter.  Her brother, Prince Alexander was the only one to see it immediately.
  “What is the matter?” he asked forwardly.
  Rosella shook her head of her own thoughts, the words she was planning during her march into the room seemed to be rattled by her brother’s acute observations of her inner workings.  â€œI… there’s… I need to return to Tamir!  There is trouble there once again, and I fear Lolotte… I must go back,” her words trailed off into a whisper as her cerulean eyes searched the warm rug pattern on the floor for the strength to sound resolute.
  Alexander dropped his gaze from his naïve sister at the sound her proclamation.  Valanice’s eyes did nothing to hide her surprise and they didn’t need to, because her jaw dropping seemed to sum it up for the audience in the fireplace lit royal dining hall.  It seemed only Graham showed no reaction.  His eyes betrayed nothing, while the muscles in his face followed suit.  And that seemed to be it, for several moments, unless somebody could hear the sound of Rosella’s heart beating like a humming bird in her chest.  Her ivory face was revealing a bit of red and she hadn’t breathed in nearly a minute!
  “You will do no such thing, now sit down and--”
  “I will- I am!  I am going to Tamir to--”
  “Sit down, Princess Rosella!”  Graham’s cold formality frightened his young daughter, but her resolution would not be defeated that easily.
  “No, I won’t, I’m going!” she cried through newly formed tears, turning to burst out of the room, back to the mirror.  Back to Tamir and adventure.
  “Alexander!” called Graham in royal authority.  The young prince nodded in response, quickly standing to block his sister’s stubborn escape, and gently, but firmly grab her upper left arm.  Rosella’s blue eyes burned with cold sibling betrayal, seeking out her guilty brother, but his face had turned down in the shame of responsibility.  Her chin quivered in the overwhelming feelings that erupted as this situation played itself out.  â€œTake her to her room, Alexander.  Rosella, you are grounded and will not leave the confines of your bedroom until I say otherwise.  Are we clear?”  She did not reply.
  “It is for your own good, my daughter,” added Valanice trying to sooth the wound that this room had become.  Once again, Rosella said nothing.  With a gentle urge, Alexander led his obstenant sister out into the hall, and up the winding stairs to her room.  She cast a longing glance at the shimmering mirror and the adventure that lay behind the glass.  Two palace guards had shown up to hang a heavy tarp over the magic mirror even before Rosella reached the top of the stairs to her bedroom.  Once she was inside, Alexander locked the door from the other side, leaving the princess to her solitude.  Despite the fact that her bedroom was large and lush with extravagance, it felt cold and small.  She was after all a prisoner under another name.
  Looking at her new surrounding, Rosella was determined to get an idea, something, anything that she could do to remedy her current situation.  It all boiled down to one thing.  It was time for Rosella to make a decision.  Will she…

 a. attempt to escape out her window on the ledge, and hope to find a safe way down? (proceed to 7)
 b. attempt to escape out the window by tying sheets together and climbing down? (proceed to 8)
 c. attept to pick the lock on her door and sneak downstairs (proceed to 9)
 d.lay down on her, drawing her knees up to her chin and sob to herself, giving up, there’s no chance for escape. (proceed to 9)



4. Nothing to Get Choked Up Over!

  Deciding that she’d really had enough of Tamir the last time, Rosella turned to head into the dining hall for a much-needed meal.  She was starving.  Let the Pesky Genesta deal with Lolotte herself this time.  After exchanging brief greetings with her family, Rosella eagerly gnawed away at the large portion of chicken before her.  It looked absurd in front of her ever-slight frame, but she was a growing young girl after all.  With a sudden surge of panic, however, the princess stopped eating all together.  Her slender fingers slowly let go of the piece of chicken while her naïve blue eyes, glazed over with an ever so subtle confusion.  The delicate ivory skin on her face began to playfully imitate the color of her eyes.  Rosella wanted someone in her family to notice and help, but they all seemed attentive to their own platters.  The sweat began to form on her brow, and air seemed a preciously lacked resource, as Rosella began to think.  Are my braids to tight?  Is my gown to heavy for this fire warm room?  Alas it was none of those things.  Just a little chicken bone that found it’s way into her narrow throat.
  And while Genesta and her fairies were likely meeting a terrible end at the magical hands of Lolotte, not to mention the unsolved mystery: was Edgar really a monster again and helping Lolotte?  Rosella found herself getting all choked up over it!


-THE END
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Louisiana Night on September 15, 2004, 10:32:49 PM
When you get a few more pages done, you might want to start a website. :)

In other words, I think the most recent section, is great! ;D
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Shadowfax on September 16, 2004, 09:32:59 AM
Quote from: Louisiana Night on September 15, 2004, 09:10:37 PM
Quote from: koko_99_2001 on September 15, 2004, 09:04:52 PM
Quote from: Louisiana Night on September 15, 2004, 09:00:34 PM
Quote from: koko_99_2001 on September 15, 2004, 08:40:57 PM
Shadowfax has just proven that he needs to find his way over to the asylum...

Don't send him there. Look what's happend to everyone that went in there. :S

Wait a minute!  I was told if I could find someone to add to the asylum list, then I'd be able to get off the list...Jason! *points to Shadowfax*

If he's sane, he can't be on the list("if" is the key word). Stop trying to take away his sanity(if he's not sane, we might find out soon).

P.S. In your case, it would probably be called "temporary insanity". :P

Well, I never thought any reply to my post would consist of people questioning my sanity! Still, I should say I am pretty insane, I do a hell of a lot of stuff all at the same time so you need to have a form of controlled insanity to be able to do it (e.g. flying lessons, 250 IC/E SuperKart driving/maintenance /upgrades, target shooting, computer programming, writing two giant novels, writing personal KQ9 screenplays, drawing artwork etc...)

Haven't had a chance to read your script yet rosellafan (Im too busy!) but I will do later and I will comment on it then (looks quite good though) :)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: racx_00 on September 21, 2004, 01:44:44 AM
Quote from: koko_99_2001 on September 15, 2004, 09:04:52 PM
Wait a minute!  I was told if I could find someone to add to the asylum list, then I'd be able to get off the list...Jason! *points to Shadowfax*
Thats ok nevermind, you were released because i realised I was a fool for putting you in there ;D

BTW I really love this fanfic that you are writing rosellafan :D
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Shadowfax on September 21, 2004, 02:02:11 PM
Nifty stuff rosellafan!

Makes me want to submit some of my stuff, I mean, I'm off on sickie leave tomorrow so I should have all the time I could possibly want (I hope!)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on September 22, 2004, 02:34:34 AM
I first wanted to say thank you all that have complimented me so far on my adventure story.  I know it sounds cheesy, but it really means a lot to me that even ANYone likes it :)  And due to some tips I was given by some pretty cool people here, I have created an easier (hopefully) and perhaps more thrilling way to play the adventure (so you can't scroll down to see what happens to poor rosella before you choose!) on a little website I put together.  I know it's not much, but I did post a few new chapters to the adventure, so check 'em out and let me know what you think!  Thanks, happy adventuring, and be kind to Rosella in her new perils!

http://www.geocities.com/daphneblake99/index.htm
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Shadowfax on September 22, 2004, 03:03:10 AM
rosellafan, your story is not cheesy!
Its a nice story! (perfect for when you a feeling miserable with a lost voice and a wicked cold/chest infection!) ;D

Will check out your website and play the game in its appropriate format later, got serious work to do. :(
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on September 23, 2004, 04:28:59 AM
YAWWWWWWWN... I GOTTA stop staying up so late!  Oh yeah, I almost forgot.  I posted a few chapters to the site.  Rosella has GOT to learn to be more careful!

http://www.geocities.com/daphneblake99/index.htm
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Shadowfax on September 23, 2004, 04:31:00 AM
Okayyy...had a go at the new hyperlinked adventure, got so far and then the thing ran out of options at around "page 6." The tension is nailbiting, I want to rescue Rosella's shoes or die in the attempt!  ;)

Still, I am sure I will find out her fait soon enough when more links arrive!
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on September 23, 2004, 05:01:24 AM
Let's not forget what happened LAST time Rosella was in the swamp!
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Shadowfax on September 23, 2004, 05:02:45 AM
Hmm, obviously not Rosella's day!
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on September 23, 2004, 05:09:34 AM
OR Worse day for the young lady!
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Shadowfax on September 23, 2004, 05:12:29 AM
Tis' not a fine fate to suffer so it tis'
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on September 23, 2004, 05:14:14 AM
I don't think THIS is what she had in mind when they said "powdering her nose!"
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Shadowfax on September 23, 2004, 05:17:46 AM
Hehehehehehe!  ;D

Still, that fate is positively trivial compared to some of the monstrous things the Rosella in my KQ IX will have to cope with (obviously I will not say as that would be telling...but...I can say she will have one of the best parts in the story adventure wise!)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on September 23, 2004, 05:24:08 AM
positively trivial!!!???  What could be worse than being at the very END of your quest, and then foolishly deciding to wake the evil witch who crankily wakes up and decides today is a good day to check "recylcle pretty princess into sweep easy pile" off her list of things to do!?!?  And if you have come up with something so deviously fun... you must tell me!  ;)  afterall... i'm the self proclaimed mistress of the "untimely end."  ::)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Shadowfax on September 23, 2004, 05:32:40 AM
Well, its not deviously fun what my Rosella has to go through; many of the dangers she faces are...well...nothing short of very, very brutal and deeply frightning to say the least.
I can't really say what is going to happen to her but I can assure you it will be rather shocking.
So, sorry KQ IX forum wanderer's, you will not be told and sorry rosellafan I cannot tell you here either!
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Louisiana Night on September 23, 2004, 10:38:42 AM
Quote from: rosellafan on September 23, 2004, 04:28:59 AM
YAWWWWWWWN... I GOTTA stop staying up so late!  Oh yeah, I almost forgot.  I posted a few chapters to the site.  Rosella has GOT to learn to be more careful!

http://www.geocities.com/daphneblake99/index.htm

That was fast! :o :D

*sees what new perils have been added*
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Rune_of_Westhaven on September 25, 2004, 08:44:36 PM
Quote from: Shadowfax on September 23, 2004, 05:17:46 AM
Hehehehehehe!  ;D

Still, that fate is positively trivial compared to some of the monstrous things the Rosella in my KQ IX will have to cope with (obviously I will not say as that would be telling...but...I can say she will have one of the best parts in the story adventure wise!)

Yay!! I love Rosella :) Sad about bad things happening to her, though.  But I suppose we're going to be able to work her way out of them?

This is wonderful, Rosellafan :)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Shadowfax on September 26, 2004, 03:36:40 AM
Quote from: rune800 on September 25, 2004, 08:44:36 PM
Quote from: Shadowfax on September 23, 2004, 05:17:46 AM
Hehehehehehe!  ;D

Still, that fate is positively trivial compared to some of the monstrous things the Rosella in my KQ IX will have to cope with (obviously I will not say as that would be telling...but...I can say she will have one of the best parts in the story adventure wise!)

Yay!! I love Rosella :) Sad about bad things happening to her, though.  But I suppose we're going to be able to work her way out of them?

This is wonderful, Rosellafan :)

Well, without giving too much away, it will be a bit of a shock just how bad some of the stuff is. You will be able to get her through most of it!
;)

Oh yeah one more thing, you may be able to catch a glimpse of some of the horrible things she has to survive when a post somethin on the Fan Fiction board. However, various warrants mean that I cannot leave it up there for anything longer than one day so you will have to be quick!
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on September 27, 2004, 12:05:21 AM
I've updated the NEW Perils of Rosella story once again, and this time, with a decent nugget of the storyline for those who were waiting, asking "what the hell is her point?"  So hopefully someone will be happy with it.  Anyhoo, happy adventuring, and thanks all for reading/playing!  :)

www.geocities.com/daphneblake99/index.htm
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Louisiana Night on September 27, 2004, 12:33:48 AM
It's beginning to seem more like a text adventure game, than an intreractive story, to me anyways. :)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on September 27, 2004, 12:38:37 AM
yeep!  Is that a good thing  ???  I'm so confused  :-\
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Louisiana Night on September 27, 2004, 12:45:04 AM
I was refering to the writing style. Before, the website seemed like it was written, like most books/storys/etc. Now, it seems like the writing style has changed, to a similar writting style of a text game(think KQ, without the graphics).

I'm not sure how to express my idea, any clearer than that. :P

Whether it's a good thing, or a bad thing, depends on how you look at it. ;D
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on September 27, 2004, 12:52:45 AM
I think I understand.  Perhaps a text adventure gives the player more options, and an interactive story gives the reader limited options while leading them in a general direction?  I'll be honest, I'm making the whole thing up as I go along, so perhaps that leads to some of my inconsistancies?  I just really want people to enjoy it, because I'm having a blast writing it! :)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Louisiana Night on September 27, 2004, 12:58:35 AM
I'm enjoying it, and considering who the people in this forum are(most are KQ fans), they must be enjoying it too. :D
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: koko_99_2001 on September 27, 2004, 05:45:10 AM
I know I'm enjoying it.  I let you update it a couple times before I check it out...so please continue to let us know when you update! ;D
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: KatieHal on October 01, 2004, 01:18:31 PM
It is fun, though... is there going to be only one "correct" path when you get into Tamir? I know some choices are 'coming soon', but I've died using all the ones that are there!  :-\

Nice work though, I hope to be able to continue adevnturing with it soon!  :)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on October 01, 2004, 02:27:58 PM
*Hopes you've enjoyed all the creative death scenes thus far.  Poor Rosella, though.  You're really putting her through the ringer.  As far as multiple "correct" paths?  I hope to get that integrated, one I get the princess out of the pesky swamp.  I realize it's frustrated dying, but there ARE a lot of dangers in the swamp for an unprepared girl ;)  Anyhoo, leave me feedback, ie, what WOULD you like to see?  Perils I'm leaving out?  Themes you'd like to see?  Things you HATE about the story  :-\  What's everyone's favorite part so far???  :D  -Okay, hope to hear from people, and thanks again for reading!
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Louisiana Night on October 01, 2004, 02:49:35 PM
Quotewhat WOULD you like to see?

Edgar! !!!

QuotePerils I'm leaving out?

I see no reason in pointing out perils you left out, you'll end up adding them eventually(out of what I've seen so far). 8)

QuoteThemes you'd like to see?

Is Lolote a theme? ;P

QuoteThings you HATE about the story

It's not finished yet(and also one of my favorite things about it). :P

QuoteWhat's everyone's favorite part so far???

my favorite part=petting the snake XD
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on October 03, 2004, 11:59:07 PM
Hey there all.  Finally updated again, only a couple new chapters, but more excitingly, the first artwork to go along with the story/site has now been posted.  Let me know what you think :)

www.geocities.com/daphneblake99/index.htm
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Louisiana Night on October 04, 2004, 12:24:24 AM
Other than the fact that Rosella was licking her hands, after being in a swamp :X , I liked it! :D

*continues hunting for a lantern*
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on October 14, 2004, 02:47:13 AM
okay, so i've slacked for a few days... but i just pounded out a bunch of new chapters (kind of) including the troll cave.  Have fun with that one.  Hopefully in a text way, it'll all remind you of the fun of getting through it in the old game ;)  Anyway, let me know what you think!

www.geocities.com/daphneblake99/index.htm
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: koko_99_2001 on October 14, 2004, 07:56:46 AM
I loved it, Rosellafan!  The new chapters sucked me right in!  In fact, I was engrosed that it shocked me when I got to the end of where I left off and realized that I had to choose what to do next!
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Louisiana Night on October 14, 2004, 07:59:42 AM
I'm not sure if I read all the new sections, but out of what I read, I thought was great! :)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Shadowfax on October 14, 2004, 02:36:20 PM
When I am not fighting personal foes left right and center I will see if I can read it!
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Rosella on October 16, 2004, 02:15:49 PM
Although I've been commenting and playing all along, I felt like posting in this thread. Very vivid (and amusing) death scenes. The last sentences on the death pages seem like the same sarcastic messages I'd be expecting from an official Kings Quest game. I absolutely love it. It gets the official Daventry Royal's Seal of Approval! Or DRSA for short, ;)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on November 16, 2004, 12:03:38 AM
Hello readers... you're out there... aren't you???  :P  It's been a month since I've posted an update on here, so for those who haven't been around, The New Perils of Rosella is in to Chapter II now, Rosella has escaped that wretched swamp finally and is into the heart of Tamir!  Aside from new pages, I've had some great help from this forum's very own Louisiana Night and Rosella in "sprucing up" the look and feel of my site, so thanks to them  ;D  And finally, the first few illustrations for the adventure have been posted, so you can see an interpretation of Rosella post 8bit as I like to say  ;)  I hope I'm keeping you all happy with the story so far, and I'm working hard to keep the progress coming  :D  Thanks!!!

www.geocities.com/daphneblake99/index.htm
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: koko_99_2001 on November 22, 2004, 10:44:18 AM
Rosellafan...this is just awesome!  I just got the chance to read it...but it's SO good.  I'm going to patiently wait for the next few chapters!
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Jafar on November 23, 2004, 01:03:24 AM
Question.
How come sometimes when I choose a direction in the cave, I die,(Right place, Wrong time instead of Wrong Way)then I can hit back, make the same choice and its the right way?
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on November 23, 2004, 11:27:41 AM
Aha, good question... and the answer lies in the crafty coding support of this forum's very own Rosella.  Being a text adventure, I'm limited to how much of the actual 80's PC smash hit that I can recreate.  That being said... anyone who has played the old PC game remembers wandering through the dark troll cave.  There was a correct path that you should follow to get to the other side, however even if you were going the right direction, sometimes you were unfortunate enough to hear the "Grrrrrrr" which meant the troll had popped up.  And despite the false hope that you might outrun him on the first screen, he was always right there on your heels the next screen over regardless to drag you off to an "unknown" fate (I chose to go with a KNOWN fate in mine, hope you all like my version :).  Well, point is... there's a right way, and a wrong way.  Wrong way, joins a one time only day spa, and Right way, the troll shows up SOMEtimes, and SOMEtimes, you're lucky.  It's all coded in chance.  So you choose the right path, and there's a random link that decides if you get wet, or stay dry as it were ;)  It was the closest I could come to recreate the frustrations of the PC game journey through the cave.  And I owe Rosella my thanks to that little code help :)  Hope this helps Jafar, and anyone else wondering why the hell the cave part is so miserably frustrating ;)  And thanks for reading.  I hope everyone is still enjoying it!!! :)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Jafar on November 23, 2004, 06:24:26 PM
Thanks. Its a cool feature.
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Shadowfax on November 24, 2004, 12:54:08 PM
Hmm, nifty stuff! I tried similar, random devices within my old text adventures (updating the lot using XML formatting and it looks like I may get them approved for open release to the world!  :D)

(trust me, that is a miracle in itself!)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Oldbushie on December 05, 2004, 11:50:15 PM
Nice descriptions! :D I certainly wouldn't want to wander into a mummy's crypt either unless I was absolutely safe...

Though I wonder what would happen if someone wrote a story based on an adventure game and included some of the bad endings? ;) "I walked into the mummy's arms, expecting a warm hug, but all I got was the crushing grip of death.... moments later I saw a bright white light, woke up, and I was back with the Good Fairy who warned me to not try such a foolish act again." ;)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on December 06, 2004, 08:37:27 PM
That's kind of the point to my story, to have those bad endings that make you start over from a certain point.  You can choose the path "into the mummy's arms" and end up having to start over... atleast I think that's what you meant, right?  :)  Anyways, thanks for the compliment, glad you're liking it so far, stick with it, it's just going to get more "fun" :)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on December 28, 2004, 10:33:10 PM
I know I might be beating a dead horse here, but I'm desperate to keep the Sierra Fan Fiction portion of this forum alive  ;D

Hello everyone.  It's been almost a month since my last post, and I figured I'd drop by to let you know that I've had a few more page updates on my King's Quest IV fanfiction.  A couple more illustrations and a couple more of Rosella's more perilous moments if you know what I mean ;)  While Chapter II may seem a little confusing as far as the direction is concerned, it will have a sort of inventory system created, and there is basically a "correct" path to choose in each of the 9 locations, depending on the items you have collected and their proper use.  So if it seems like everything's a deadend for now, please be patient and bear with me.  Enjoy the details and the "game overs" for now ;)  I'm hoping upon its completion, it to be a fun little adventure!  Anyhoo, check it out and let me know what you all think about the progress, and anything that you as fellow Sierra nuts would like to see.  Thanks!  :)

www.geocities.com/daphneblake99/index.htm
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Louisiana Night on December 28, 2004, 11:29:26 PM
 !!!

I like it! :D

and, when it's finished, I'd like to see "Rosella pets the python" or something like that! :D

easter egg? :P
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on January 20, 2005, 03:35:18 PM
Well, I finally got off my lazy bottom and hammered out some new stuff after a month of loafing  ::)  A pretty good update too.  Several new pages, and a couple new pics.  Let me know how you all think it's coming along.  Thanks :)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: koko_99_2001 on January 27, 2005, 01:54:43 PM
Rosellafan, a week after you posted this, I finally got around to reading it.  It's looking great!  My only disappointment is that I can't seem to be able to get any further in Chapter 2 :(  Are we going to have to do things/go places in a certain order?
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on January 27, 2005, 11:51:55 PM
Yes, and I'm sorry for the disappointment, I didn't want to have it turn out exactly this way  :-\  All the bad stuff had to come first in Chapter II and there will be a specific path to follow, as each location will yield an item that will get you to/into the next location, and thus keep Rosella alive (for a little while anyway  ::))  So, for anyone reading, saying "what the heck is she DOING with this story!?" fear not, things will pull together in the next phase of postings.  More meaty story elements, more Jenna, more Edgar, and more Lolotte...  8)  So please stay with me  ;D
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: koko_99_2001 on January 28, 2005, 06:14:16 AM
Ok!  Thanks for clearing it up!  Can't wait to see what happens next! ;D
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Rosedragon on February 08, 2005, 02:44:39 PM
Hey Rosellafan, this is a great text adventure but I am having lots of trouble with it. I cannot figure out the pattern. I am having a very hard time getting Rosella to give the poor fisherman and his wife the diamonds like I want her to. I can't seem to reach ch3. Is there a chapter 3? Do you plan on finishing this?
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on February 08, 2005, 09:40:02 PM
Thanks Rosedragon for the comments.  I'll try to clarify all your questions, as I'm sure you're not the only one.  The weird thing about my story is that it's a work in progress which means there's a lot you can do now, and a lot you can't do.  Right now, Rosella doesn't have a way to really accomplish ANYthing in Chapter II ...yet.  You are correct in that there is a pattern to the 9 locations of Chapter II.  An item will be located which will lead the way/solve/access each next location for another item, allowing the player to navigate safely through the 9 locations of Chapter II.  Up until now, the player has only been privy to what i hope are "enjoyable" "amusing" ends ;)  As for finishing my story?  Absolutely 100%  If there's one thing you can count on, it's an update every few weeks with new pages and illustrations, and the next wave will give way to more about the fairy Jenna, Edgar, and even Lolotte.  We'll just find out who's side Jenna is on, and if Edgar is the nice guy he was supposed to be, and what of Lolotte?  Is she the big bad witch?  Hmmm... So please stay with me and let me know what you've liked and not liked so far.  I'll do my best to crank out the next batch of pages soon to keep this story cookin!  Enjoy, and thank you again for reading and writing me :)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on February 16, 2005, 11:25:10 PM
Okay, finally updated again.  It was partially a maintenance update (hopefully fixed those pesky little problems about wanting to give items and stuff) and kinda continued the story a little.  Plus added a saucy new image  ::)  Anyhoo, let me know what you all think.  Thanks  ;D
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Rosedragon on February 26, 2005, 01:17:03 PM
Your story is coming along well. I had fun discovering what was in the chest beneath the ocean. I thought it would be Lolotte's heart. I wonder how Rosella will use this object, if there is something inside it. If you want to read a good story about Rosella and Edgar, read my Daventry's Children fanfic.
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Father Ghostface on February 26, 2005, 03:27:37 PM
What a great story! I saw your website to, that was great! It said that you were looking for someone to do the animation for your story. If you want, I can do it!
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on February 26, 2005, 11:25:45 PM
Thanks for the compliments guys :)  I like that idea about Lolotte's heart inside the chest, just cool and creepy enough to work for my "semi" dark natured story ;)  Anyhoo, I had fun writing to ocean scene.  And rest assured, the seemingly flatness of finding a dead fish is not JUST a dead fish  ::)  ...but you'll have to wait and see about that  :P  ...and yes, I welcome any and all artwork/illustration/ideas for my story/website.  As much as I enjoy the perils, I want the readers to enjoy the experience :)  Oh, and yes, very good job w/ Daventry's Children, Rosedragon!  It's a splendidly crafted tale!
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Rosedragon on February 27, 2005, 12:42:08 PM
Thanks, rosellafan. I'm finally at the quest stage, where the remaining heroes go on their seperate quests to cure King Graham and Queen Valanice, and to rescue Cassima and Rosella and Edgar. Will the bad guys win? How will our outnumbered and outpowered heroes defeat the villains so they can live happily ever after? FInd out in the coming chapters.
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Shadowfax on March 02, 2005, 02:56:08 PM
"Semi-dark natured," You mean you actually don't want blood, gore, war, sex, drugs and classical music (okay, the classical music bit only works for "A Clockwork Orange," but still...)

Mind you, anything too dark and lurid would drive away potential fans! My stuff is all "black," in nature and you either take it or leave it!

Still, good to see rosellfan is still toiling away on her "game," I know others who simply get bored and quit by this stage (not saying you don't have the willpower to carry on, on the contrary, but I have  known a few attempts crumble at this stage due to lack of enthusiasm, good to see you have maintained yours!) (That still sounds like a negative comment doesn't it!)  ;)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Oldbushie on March 02, 2005, 07:24:36 PM
Impressive story! I've always wanted to make a choose your own adventure kind of thing...

There's one really impressive online choose your own adventure but it's very religious so I don't know if the link is postable... >.< Great piece of work all the same.
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Rosedragon on March 03, 2005, 06:25:14 PM
You know, I was going to write my own choose your own adventure, it was not tied to any game but was about an orphaned peasant farm girl named Cordelia finding and falling in love with a banished prince, loosing him and having to search for her missing prince.
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on April 01, 2005, 02:42:17 AM
Phew!  I'll bet everyone thought I had given up on my Choose Your Own Adventure take on the Perils of Rosella!  Well despite some motivational blues, I've updated once again with several new pages and a new illustration.  The whole story seems to be taking a more grim turn.  I hope it's all still to your liking :)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: koko_99_2001 on April 01, 2005, 07:20:16 AM
YAY! I'll read it when I get the chance! I've been waiting for an update! :D
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: koko_99_2001 on April 04, 2005, 04:33:10 PM
Rosellafan, it's AWESOME! I love it! Can't wait for the next update!
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Jafar on April 04, 2005, 08:36:22 PM
I loved this update too. Especially the Zombie death. Makes up for not seeing it in KQ4.
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Shadowfax on April 11, 2005, 02:27:27 PM
Nice stuff Rosellafan, glad to see your keep'n up all the hard work!  ;D
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on April 25, 2005, 01:14:52 AM
Okay, once again it's update time.  This time around I've added several new pages, rich with new locations, new items, more story element, some exciting surprises, some new illustrations by a new artist, and PERIL!  So I'm very excited :)  Let me know how you think it's going!!!  Thanks, and keep reading  ::)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: koko_99_2001 on April 25, 2005, 09:15:41 AM
It's as good as ever! I can't get over how great the story is...especially those twists when things that worked before don't work now. :P
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on April 25, 2005, 09:48:15 AM
Thanks, Koko!  I try to throw a FEW loops in there for those who know the old game and think they can just breeze through based on that without getting a scratch on poor Rosella  ;D  Hence the "NEW" perils  :P  Anyways, keep our princess out of trouble, as difficult as I may make that  :-X
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Rosedragon on April 25, 2005, 02:53:21 PM
I like it Rosellafan, good job. But I wish you would make it more different from the original game. I'm going to get to work on my fanfics.
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Jafar on April 26, 2005, 12:32:40 AM
I love the new update! :D
Especially how Rosella can die this time. (The witch stole her dress! :o)

Keep i t up! You have fans, and we're almost at Lolotte's Castle!
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on April 26, 2005, 12:52:06 AM
Thanks for the comments.  I'm glad you like the perils, and speaking of that, it kinda ties in w/ Rosedragon's comment about making the story different.  I'm tackling a couple different things with this experimental choose your own adventure story.  While it seems like I'm just creating an interactive text version of The Perils of Rosella from 1988... I am.  The reason I add "New" to the title is because while it is an ode to the original... there are or will be elements that are different.  First, this is a personal interpretation of Rosella.  My caricature of her, and even perhaps a bit of a spoof on the naive foolish princess.  Which is why I bounce between dark humor, terrifyingly deadly perils, and her longing to be back home and safe.  The other main difference doesn't come into play until the third act which is coming up rather quickly as the story reaches Lolotte's castle.  While most everyone knows that Edgar and Rosella are all about the love, this story kind of takes the slant... what if he got really burned by her leaving like that in the end of KQ4... and thus my own version of a sorta sequal.  More of a complicated love story... and also being a choose your own adventure story... my focus is on the detail in the perils.  Most of you have probably caught on that I pour most of myself into THOSE.  Anyhoo... I hope that answers some questions as to the "hows, whats, and whys" I'm taking the approach that I am!  Thanks again :)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on May 12, 2005, 03:26:53 AM
Update time again.  This time several new story pages, including the conclusion to chapter II, over a dozen new images, including a new artist, so check it out :)  Thanks
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Rosella on May 12, 2005, 04:50:00 AM
Ooh! Maybe it's just because I'm Rosella, but probably because it's an amazingly written story, I feel all the emotions that Rosella ends up feeling. Ex: When the door started closing, my legs feel the need to uncurl from the chair and run as fast as they can. So basically, this is an awesome story. Keep writing before I implode! ;D
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: koko_99_2001 on May 12, 2005, 05:43:48 AM
Wow! It's awesome! Unfortunately, I got to 64 (taking cupid's bow) and then the site went down (exceeded allocated data transfer) so I'm going to have to come back later to finish up the chapter. Thanks so much for keeping us entertained! :D
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Jafar on May 12, 2005, 07:45:58 AM
So THATS what the dead fish was for! :P
Great update! I think this was the best update yet. Especially the new comics. ;D And WE'RE ABOUT TO GET INSIDE LOLOTTE'S CASTLE! I can't wait... Keep it up!


PS: I opened Pandora's Box :suffer:
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Rosedragon on May 17, 2005, 01:55:39 PM
I love the new update! I ran into the same problem Koko had, it shut down during the crypt scene. I went back later and played it again and this time made it to the end! The invisible cloak reminds me of when Rosella wore the black cloak and looked like Lady Tsepish in KQ7. Of course being totally invisble is very different from just covering your normal outfit and face with a black cloak.
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on May 19, 2005, 09:33:05 PM
Updated again.  It's a small/big update.  I couldn't wait to get started on Chapter 3, so I got a jump on that.  Just a few text pages, but they're bigger on story level, and a little bit of a teaser on the darkening plot of my story ;)  Also posted a handful of new images to the site was well.  Enjoy!
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: koko_99_2001 on May 20, 2005, 06:28:17 AM
 :o How could you leave us hanging like that?? The next update's when? :P Amazing job, once again!
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on May 20, 2005, 04:42:23 PM
Sorry, Koko, but these were mysterious bricks I just HAD to lay out for the story  ::)  Rest assured things are only going to get more crazy and more tense  ;D  And I hope to update again soon, so as not to make you wait... too long  ;)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Rosella on May 21, 2005, 11:03:52 AM
I'm almost afraid to go inside the castle :P Anyways, once again, AMAZING update. I'm really into this plot and I can't wait until the next update!!!
QuoteZzZZZzzZzt!
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Jafar on May 22, 2005, 05:21:59 AM
We want Zaps! We want Zaps! :suffer:
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on May 22, 2005, 06:17:12 AM
The ZAPS are on their way... get your dustpans ready  :-X
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on June 23, 2005, 04:05:28 AM
Okay, I dragged my feet for over a month, but I've finally updated again.  And this time I threw in a few zingers for those who thought this was going to go down just like KQ4 ;)  I guarantee the suspense heightens in this update.  Also a handful of new images from a couple of new artists :)  woo-hoo!  Enjoy, and let me know what you think!  Thanks :)
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: koko_99_2001 on June 23, 2005, 05:15:22 AM
Wow...awesome! It does have those twists and turns. Loving it. The next update is when? :P
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Rosella on June 23, 2005, 10:20:56 AM
Wow, that's...freaky, but in a good way! I <3 the update! Once again I find myself really enveloped by the story. And if I had any sanity left, I'd probably have lost it too :P
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Rosedragon on June 29, 2005, 08:18:30 AM
THis is an awesome story! I like the way you made it different from KQ4. The old woman with he eyes sewn shut really creeped me out. If her eyes are sewn shut, how does she know Rosella is a beautiful young woman? And how can she see to sew?
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Jafar on June 29, 2005, 09:41:16 AM
Magic, of course! :P
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on June 30, 2005, 01:22:52 AM
how she's sees Rosella for who she is, and does what she does is just supposed to be a mystery and kinda creep the reader out while they scratch their head at the same time  ::)

who all wants to see rosella in that wedding dress  ???
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Rosella on June 30, 2005, 01:59:54 AM
I think you're rubbing off on me because I'd really like to see that. XD
Title: Re:The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Rosedragon on July 04, 2005, 05:17:49 PM
Me too! I want to see Rosella in the creepy black wedding dress!
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on August 05, 2005, 10:22:21 AM
Well, after a small hiatus, I've finally updated again, this time with about 18 new pages, a couple images, and I finally added a gallery for all the in story illustrations.  I've only turned up the suspense with this update, so hold on to the edge of your seats ;)
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on August 07, 2005, 07:25:52 PM
Okay, I know my site has been crashing like all the time lately, so I've finally got it moved to a new, more traffic friendly location :)  Thanks for everyone's patience thus far.  Now, enjoy a relaunched New Perils of Rosella site @ http://www.perilsofdawn.com/rosella

She's a subsidary of a new heroine in peril that I've created  ;D
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: koko_99_2001 on August 07, 2005, 07:42:12 PM
Wow! Amazing! Absolutely amazing! So...who does she meet? :P
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on August 07, 2005, 09:43:53 PM
To quote the greats around here... "  :suffer: "
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Yonkey on August 07, 2005, 11:31:57 PM
Quote from: rosellafan on August 07, 2005, 09:43:53 PM
To quote the greats around here... "  :suffer: "
Hahahah! XD
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Rosedragon on August 13, 2005, 03:28:02 PM
I love this new update! It's so exciting, and Rosella meets so many untimely ends.  Sort of reminds me of KQ7. Thanks for putting my pics up there. I can't wait to see Rosella at the horror wedding. I wonder what wicked schemes Lolotte and Edgar have to make Rosella suffer. Keep up the good work! Maybe she get tied up and gagged (heheh) or maybe they'll sew up her eyes and mouth like Lolotte's poor mother. I want to see Rosella in bondage!
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Post by: Rosella on August 13, 2005, 04:52:02 PM
This update is...wow. It's a lot darker. To me, that makes it awesome. :P Edgar's diary was powerful to me. I wanna read more! XD But seriously, I can't wait until the next update. *wonders if she's allowed to speculate about who it is* ;P
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on August 14, 2005, 11:03:45 PM
Yeah, this last update was a lot darker, but that's part of the theme... the further into the castle she gets... the more chaotic and twisted things become.  It's like reaching far into the final level of a game, and usually things are just out of control by that point.  Much like things for our poor heroine in this text adventure ;)  She will be tested to the max by the very end.  *Coming Soon* A certain appearance by a trio from this very forum  ::)  *stay tuned*
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Post by: edgarnick on August 15, 2005, 02:34:53 AM
interesting...
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Post by: Deloria on August 15, 2005, 07:41:19 AM
Okay, the story, plot, everything is great. Problem: I got the mirror and managed to turn the snake into stone, and something behind me says: "Well, well, well, what have we here?" TO BE CONTINUED.
Is this going to be updated or am I just dead?
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: koko_99_2001 on August 15, 2005, 07:51:03 AM
When it deadends without telling you to try again, then that's the place for an update.
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Post by: Rosedragon on August 15, 2005, 04:58:34 PM
The creature turned to stone with the mirror reminds me of a basilisk, a serpent or dragon creature that turns people to stone wih it's stare.
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Post by: Rosella on August 15, 2005, 05:28:45 PM
That's what it reminded me of too.
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Post by: rosellafan on August 15, 2005, 06:12:19 PM
That's good, because that's the creature it it  ;D  While I never actually SAY it, the creature was intended to be a basilisk for those who figured it out :)  As for the dead end/to be continued.  That was just my devilish way of leaving things on a cliffhanger.  Rosella is NOT dead at that point, nor is it the end of the story (though she may wish she were  :P )  So until my next update, live in suspense on just WHO "it" is.  Hope that helps, Deloria and thanks for reading  ;D
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Deloria on August 22, 2005, 02:17:16 PM
*whispers UPDATE*
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Post by: Lollotte on August 23, 2005, 08:06:44 PM
UPDATE! UPDATE! I am having so much fun with your story! I can't wait to continue! Everything about your site is awesome. Keep it up!  ;D

PS: It is fun reading about the evilness of "my namesake" Lolotte!  :P
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Deloria on September 25, 2005, 06:48:50 PM
Please? Pretty please update? I'll pay you?
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Post by: Lollotte on October 25, 2005, 08:33:03 PM
Agreed.  ;D
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Post by: Jafar on November 16, 2005, 08:28:58 AM
There's been a new update! ;D
It's just a few pages, but it's MUCH better then nothing...
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: koko_99_2001 on November 16, 2005, 09:46:56 AM
mmmhmm...I wonder why you want everyone to see the update ::) :P
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Post by: Rosella on November 16, 2005, 01:27:35 PM
The update is fabulous and I couldn't stop laughing. Read it! XD
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Post by: Deloria on November 17, 2005, 04:44:26 AM
It's absolutely hilarious. "And remind me why you didn't do that 30 days ago?"
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Post by: Rosedragon on November 22, 2005, 10:42:23 AM
Love the update. The guys in the dungeon are funny. I hope no one is hurt fighting the goons, except the goons. Oh boy, it just gets better and better...
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Yonkey on November 26, 2005, 10:05:06 AM
I finally got some time to check out Daphne's site. ;D  The stories are really good, especially the three prisoners in Chapter 3. ;P

There's a broken link when trying to take the correct path in the cave during Chapter 1, but other than that, awesome work! XD

Please keep us informed of any updates, even if they're just a few pages. :)
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Post by: Lollotte on November 26, 2005, 01:07:23 PM
YAY! Keep updating!  ;D
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Post by: Deloria on November 28, 2005, 10:48:11 AM
Quote from: Yonkey on November 26, 2005, 10:05:06 AM
I finally got some time to check out Daphne's site. ;D  The stories are really good, especially the three prisoners in Chapter 3. ;P

There's a broken link when trying to take the correct path in the cave during Chapter 1, but other than that, awesome work! XD

Please keep us informed of any updates, even if they're just a few pages. :)

Just look at the address and type in an 'h' where the 'g' was and just keep going through the alphabet until you come to the correct page.
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Yonkey on November 28, 2005, 11:39:37 AM
I think it was something like 21i.html that was missing.  I just typed in 22.html and got there instead. :P
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on November 28, 2005, 08:47:30 PM
Yeah, sorry if that's not working.  I might have screwed things up when I was transferring over to the new site.  The actual purpose of all those lettered pages and what not, is that they're coded with a random script (courtesy of this forum's very own Rosella/Kelsey) and it's supposed to "recreate" that frustrating element of the game in which no matter how great you're doing, at any screen the troll can pop up, and not matter how fast you escape and he always catches Rosella by the next screen.  You usually had to die several times to get past the cave in the game.  I just happen to decide to detail out that grim fate, unlike the coy PC game "fate be what it may, you're dragged off to meet it..." ;)
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Deloria on December 03, 2005, 02:20:27 AM
Quote from: Yonkey on November 28, 2005, 11:39:37 AM
I think it was something like 21i.html that was missing.  I just typed in 22.html and got there instead. :P

I meant after 21i you could just type in 21j and be done with it. If 21j is a death screen, just go to 21k ect.
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on December 24, 2005, 03:45:45 AM
Well, I wanted to update again by Christmas as a little present to everyone, and it looks like I JUST squeaked by  ::)  Anyhoo, I hope everyone enjoys it, and I look forward to your comments.  This time around,  turned the tension up a little bit, added some new dark fates, and we might just finally meet Lolotte... sort of ;)
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Deloria on December 24, 2005, 03:47:36 AM
Thank you Rosellafan! This is one of my better xmas presents! Getting to read about Rosella's perils  ;D :D :o
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Rosedragon on December 28, 2005, 05:34:42 PM
Hey, I love the new addition. It almost makes me want to take back what I said about not writing fanfics. I enjoyed the dark wedding scene. Well, it was a little adult, but that's ok. I feel sorry for Edgar, he should have never revived Lolotte.
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Deloria on December 30, 2005, 11:48:50 AM
I pity Rosella. She could have accomplished sooo much if she'd just have stayed home.  ::) :P I enjoyed the wedding scene myself. Mabye you could add a screenshot of the real wedding scene from the game, to that page.
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Jafar on December 30, 2005, 12:02:55 PM
Yeah, choking to death while eating dinner would probably be better then getting locked up with The Three. :P
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Deloria on December 30, 2005, 02:12:03 PM
You deem yourself, LN, and Shining Knight that horrible?! :P
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Jafar on December 30, 2005, 02:13:28 PM
Actually, it's THE Knight. (AKA Squall Leonhart) Besides, I was being sarcastic. XD
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Deloria on January 19, 2006, 12:55:51 PM
I know. Notice the  ":P" smiley.  ::) Anyway I have to admit people around here sure are modest.  :P
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Jafar on February 01, 2006, 03:11:16 AM
The site has an entry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_Perils_of_Rosella) on Wikipedia. ;D
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: koko_99_2001 on February 01, 2006, 04:45:47 AM
*looks to see who created it*
"Ark-La-Texan"

Hmmm...I wonder who that is... :P
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Rosella on February 01, 2006, 01:33:40 PM
Hey! I'm indirectly on there! :P
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: awesomeasapossum on February 01, 2006, 04:06:06 PM
With the letters re-arranged, The New Perils of Rosella also spells "farewell pointless hero".

XD XD
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Deloria on February 14, 2006, 10:55:59 PM
Is there going to be a Valentine's update?  :P
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Post by: Rosedragon on March 06, 2006, 07:10:51 PM
How about a St. Patrick's Day update? I got nuthin better to do on St. Patrick's Day but wear green and play Perils of Rosella2. This story/adventure is awesome! Please keep it up.
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Post by: Lollotte on March 06, 2006, 10:08:35 PM
Ditto. I can't wait to see what you come up with!  ;D
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Deloria on March 07, 2006, 11:23:02 AM
Yeah. It's a wonderful story and I look through it about once daily! :yes:
Title: TNPoR
Post by: rosellafan on March 10, 2006, 08:59:00 PM
i know a thing or two about death messages...  ::)
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Post by: rosellafan on March 11, 2006, 01:22:23 AM
Okay, thanks for your wonderful support through my miserable times of writer's block and typical frustration with keeping a semi big project going.  I wouldn't be able to do this if it weren't for all your awesome support.  I really mean it.  So... I've finally broken 100 pages in the story.  Just a few new ones for the St Patricks celebration.  A little new death, a little new story, and getting closer to revealing the mystery within the story ;)  Anyhoo, I hope you all will still enjoy it, especially those of who in this very group who have an attached role within  ::)
Title: TNPoR
Post by: Deloria on March 11, 2006, 04:08:07 AM
So I've noticed :P. Are we getting an update soon? Please?
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Deloria on March 11, 2006, 04:35:07 AM
It keeps on getting more and more amazing. Thank you.
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Post by: Yonkey on March 11, 2006, 06:40:10 AM
Thanks for the update! ;D
Title: TNPoR
Post by: Rosedragon on March 17, 2006, 06:40:38 PM
Hmm, I ought to get busy on my own writing. I'm a little stuck right now on Morena's Tale. I love the new updates, Rosellafan!
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Post by: Deloria on March 18, 2006, 12:25:05 PM
What's with the new abreviation of the title?
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Post by: Yonkey on March 18, 2006, 12:51:51 PM
I guess some posts were merged here from some other thread.
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Deloria on April 03, 2006, 09:49:30 AM
Please update? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease? Pretty please????????????? :P
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on April 13, 2006, 10:32:07 PM
As I promised Deloria, here's an update.  Alas I only managed a small one, I've divulged a big secret in this one, so hopefully that kinda sorta makes up for it ::)  Please do enjoy!
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Deloria on April 18, 2006, 02:20:40 PM
It's spectacular. Thank you so much!
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Rosedragon on April 19, 2006, 04:10:14 PM
That was great, Rosellafan. I wonder how Rosella plans to kill Lolotte.
[spoiler]Oh, Cupid's bow of course.[/spoiler]

I like the drama and danger of your story. Can't wait to see the ending.
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Rosella on April 19, 2006, 04:23:30 PM
Ack! Spoiler!
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Rosedragon on April 23, 2006, 03:13:30 PM
Sorry I didn't think it much of a spoiler. When I played the game I always thought that Rosella could have used the ax to kill Lolotte with. Off with her head! Then again, that would have been very messy, and Rosella would be an ax murderer. But Lolotte deserves to die, so I guess it would be self defense. (Cuz if you don't kill her she will certainly kill you)
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: rosellafan on April 23, 2006, 10:14:44 PM
Lolotte certainly is good at shortening Rosella's lifespan!  ::)
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Post by: Deloria on April 26, 2006, 01:50:49 PM
Lol. That's putting it mildly. :P I still love it.
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Deloria on May 24, 2006, 07:44:08 AM
An update please? :P It's such a wonderful story and I loved that last death message.
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Deloria on June 18, 2006, 03:02:34 AM
Please update? :P Please? :P
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Post by: Rosella on June 18, 2006, 09:58:27 AM
Girl, you've triple posted, and it's not going to make her update any faster. :P

She hasn't forgotten about it, I assure you, so when she updates it, she'll post. ::)
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Deloria on June 18, 2006, 01:58:41 PM
Those were all several weeks apart and I know she hasn't forgotten about it.
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Deloria on July 10, 2008, 05:00:31 PM
*should bug Daphne about updating again* :P
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Rosella on July 10, 2008, 09:47:07 PM
Somehow I doubt that would be fruitful. XP
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Deloria on July 11, 2008, 02:25:35 AM
Indeed, but I have to bother her anyway. :P
Title: Re: The NEW Perils of Rosella!
Post by: Suzie on July 17, 2008, 03:22:27 AM
I too hope she updates :D