Don't Play With Drugs-An Earthbound LP!-Episode 20?!?!?!?!?

[Kamak]

our love is pain.

[Rinoko]

This Scientology camp had better be worth it.

Now why on Earth would I go someplace completely pointless in this LP? What do you think this is, some kind of joke?

Man, all this work just to get the first companion.

Screw getting the others, just have adventures with Wry the whole time.

I promise, we're going to be picking up speed here. Once we get Wry, it'll only be a short while before Kira joins us.

[Rinoko]

I think I'm going to try to implement a schedule where I'll upload the frames one day, write the episode and post it the next, and then take a day off. I give myself fifteen minutes before I break this schedule.

Anyway, new episode!

Episode Twelve: I Know Why the Caged Wry Sings

Soundtrack: Happy-Happy is Blue



Time to go find Wry! She's got to be here somewhere!

But first, this mole! I KNEW you were following me!



GEEZ YES I KNOW WHAT IT MEANS

WHY ARE YOU JUST NOW TELLING ME THIS



I dunno, beating up defenseless creatures is kind of gratifying!



No sign of Xenu yet. Looks like we're going to have to look around a bit.

And yes, pun completely intended.

Soundtrack: Oncoming Foe



Oh hey, one of the locals is here to show me around town!

Soundtrack: Battle Against an Unsettling Opponent



One second thought, I'm not sure I really want him to....

LSD Meter: Are my eyes deceiving me, or am I at this very moment fighting a BLUE CLAD KKK MEMBER?!?!?



What this guy failed to realize before fighting me is that I'm resistant to any and all forms of racism!

Soundtrack: You Win!



Too bad he isn't resistant to my bat!



Let's start looking through some buildings!

What, did they deny your application or something? I heard that happens sometimes.



Wait, you're that one kid's parents?!? I thought you were at Disney World!



You two are kind of horrible parents. He's probably sitting at home, crying because his parents went to Disney World without him, when in reality THEY DIDN'T GO THERE AT ALL.



Normally I'd scoff at this kind of logic, but if Natasha Bedingfield can have a pocketful of sunshine, I don't see why you can't have a bottle of happiness.



Oh no, I think I'll understand completely.



OK, I take that back. WHAT?!?



Oh, believe me, you REALLY don't have to do tha-



I...what?!?!?



Not even anything close to resembling comprehension!



I really wish you wouldn't scare me with claims like that.



Is this a legitimate, reputable business? I'd like to see your license!



I'd rather not, but I get the feeling I'm going to have to do that eventually.



Geez Louise, you don't go around painting everything blue and people start treating you like a second-class citizen!



Oh, so you're from the Green Party! You suddenly seem very out of place here.

Tell Ralph Nader I said hi!



Trust me, I would love to donate to save the whales/rainforest/baby seals, or whatever, but OH WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT, I don't have any money on me! Sorry...!



Have you seriously never seen a hobo before in your life?



Praise Xenu!



The last time I encountered a footprint, I lost my eyesight for several hours, so forgive my hesitation in investigating this.



Sounds like good inspiration for a chapter title or something HUH

WHAT

HUH

I didn't say anything...



If Twilight Princess taught me anything, it's that these types of markets are not to be trusted.



Also I have no room or desire for this stuff. That also affects my shopping decisions.

(The Fresh Eggs are a good buy if you're low on cash. They eventually grow into chickens that you can sell at a high price.)



Ah yes, I can see how trusting you really are!

(If you don't want to pay at the stand, you have to fight this guy. He's just an Unassuming Local Guy, nothing too difficult.)



I think they said pretty much the exact same thing during the Vietnam War.



OK, THAT was definitely said during the Vietnam War!



Why, does it clash with the floors or something? I guess I can understand that.



So....it's an orange place.



Apparently Scientology causes you to lose all sense of spatial awareness.



I'm....not sure how keen I am on buying products blessed by Xenu!



Dude, I know how mint works, I've had mint tea before.

And who puts directions on a tea leaf?!?!?



This thing is already completely useless to me.



Yup, that's what I thought. I can do everything that thing does and more, without wasting inventory space.



That's exactly what my first Kamak dealer told me!



I think I'll risk buying some Xenu-blessed items, but I'll need some money first!



As usual, there's no LSD food items I'm really interested in buying. Better to use the ones I find in random presents on the ground!



Aha! Now this is proving to be a bit more worthwhile shopping experience!

At least, more worthwhile than Twoson's Department Store.



OH DOGGONE IT



Guess I'll have to sell my old bat for a paltry amount before I can buy the Xenu bat.



I know the joke everyone's expecting me to make, but I'm sorry, I've never seen those movies!



Hmm....not quite as much of a boost as I had hoped, but it'll do!



While I'm here, I'll also sell my old cap and free up some inventory space.



Well, what have we here! A rather conspicuous hole next to the drugstore!

Maybe it leads to the storeroom! Oh my gosh maybe I can get some LSD food for free!



Well, it obviously leads SOMEWHERE good, they've got the Blue Klux Klan guarding it!



It turns out they can call their friends in for backup and try to beat me with pure, unfiltered racism.



What fools. I practically have the Emancipation Proclamation pumping through my veins!



But I guess that doesn't stop them from trying!



Eventually though, they realize that nothing can stop the 14th Amendment and they give up!



But only after one last ditch effort.



AMERICA WINS

Soundtrack: Peaceful Rest Valley



This isn't a storeroom. Where are we, exactly?



I guess I'll have to figure that out later. First I have vermin to exterminate!

Soundtrack: Battle Against a Weak Opponent



That is, if they'll let me!



Wow, that almost tickled!

This is extraordinarily gratifying, considering this is the first enemy type that killed me!



OH MY GOSH JUST DIE WOULD YOU



THERE we go!



Another thing I don't miss from the early parts of the game!



I really don't want this, but addiction is a powerful thing.

Also some HP recovery is better than no HP recovery.



BOY OH BOY ANOTHER ONE



At least I've gotten my fix for the day. All those Magic Butterflies just weren't doing it for me.



Oh hey, it's that lovely house we saw earlier!

Hmm.... I don't see a For Sale sign. Drat!

Well, let's take a look inside anyways!

Soundtrack: Paula's Theme



Oh, umm.....

I

think the value of this house is a bit lower than I anticipated.

Wait, who's that?



Oh, it's Wry!

....About time.

Yes, it is I, the boy of your dreams....bodaciously!



Whoa, hey, we just met! Rather forward, aren't you?



At this point, nothing really surprises me anymore.

If a guy wanting to buy my shrooms doesn't weird me out, nothing will.



I kind of want to see how THAT would've gone.



Oh, thanks for the vote of confidence!



Is he dumb enough to use one of those fake rock things?



So he's from the Fire Nation, then.



That's OK, I learned how to reflect lightning from watching Iroh!

OK, fine, I'll take it...

Soundtrack: Key Item Fanfare



Yeah..... You do that.



I was thinking about calling the police first, but it's your call.



Oh, so NOW you have faith in me? And the Daikatana references aren't doing you any favors!



Alright, let's go find Carpaint-AAAGGH WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE



I was just about to ask you the same thing!



I can think of a few choice names I'd rather call you.



You can't even imagine how jealous I am, really.....



So why did you even bother asking?!?!?



Oh, good! You're sending guys only slightly less pathetic than yourself to fight! Good plan!



What, you're not going to stick around and watch? Yeah, I can't blame you, this could get ugly!



Apparently the crows are racist too! Who knew!



I'd rather not have you taking my items, thank you!



Hey, the more the merrier! Plenty of bat to go around!



But some get special treatment, shh.....



Eventually, though, everyone's bat deficiency is satisfied!

Soundtrack: You Gained a Level!



As well as my level deficiency!



Albeit with disappointing results.

Soundtrack: Spell Learned



Or maybe not!



More Scientology KKK members! Looks like I know too much!

Man, I really need to decide what these guys are.



Oh, I know what they are!

DEAD



Let's see what the rest of town has to offer.

Starting with.....this guy.

Yeah, you're not the only unsure one here, buddy.



This seems like important information. Better make a note of it!



What? C'mon, no one gets to talk to Xenu!



And at what point did anyone ask, "Hey, does anybody else wonder why Xenu wants everything painted blue?"



Well, he stopped accepting my calls about a month ago, so yeah!



Both are factual statements. I don't see how this is an insult.



Now that's rather harsh! Pokey's twice as self-important and nervy as I am, what does he get?



Oh man, K-Mart would love that, wouldn't they?



There's a healer over here.

Finally you fit in somewhere, pal!



Nothing too exciting here. Just a hospital I wouldn't stay at if you payed me.



I think I had one too many LSD Cookies.



Let's see if we can get some rest before meeting Carpainter.



Oh great, thanks, I can never look at Barney the same way again!

Although to be honest, he was already pretty disturbing.



OK, I'll come over once a year for Thanksgiving dinner, but THAT'S IT.



I've learned a lot since I got here, trust me.

Way more than I needed to know, in fact.



Wait, so I don't get to choose to be a family member? Forget this!



Man, whatever, I didn't need to rest that badly anyway.



Crap, I feel like I should have talked to you sooner.



Yeah, definitely should have come here first.

Too bad my intuition is DEAD ON.



What exactly made you think I was one of you and how do I cleanse my body of it?



I wish I could, I really, truly do.



Is his wife expecting sometime soon, or-

Oh.



This actually distresses me a bit! If Temple of Doom can be used as a legitimate reference in this scenario, I may have to pick up the pace for Wry's sake!



Not to self: Save plot development caves for AFTER exploring the town next time.



Have you taken a look at the grass? You missed a spot.



Xenu, the Miracle Wife Retriever.



OK, FINE, I'LL STAY.

HERE, HAVE MR. GRANT.



Uhh..... This was not what I signed up for!

Soundtrack: A Good Night's Rest



After a night of confusing and awkward blue dreams, I awake, ready to conquer the day!



You know it. I'll give him all the "respect" he deserves!



Time to see what lies inside Scientology Headquarters!

On the next episode!

[Exeres]

Two minutes apart.

We're LP buddies now, you and I.

[Rinoko]

I wouldn't have it any other way~

[Shining Charizard]

I forgot about the blue cow.

The pop flyin'-Happyists are so weird.

[Rinoko]

Man, I love blue cow! He's probably the best thing in this town.

[Rinoko]

Wow, look how THAT schedule went. I'll get something out soon, though. Within the week.

[Rinoko]

Hey guys. In case you haven't heard, I won't be continuing this LP, the reasons for this being the obvious declining interest in watching me continue(which includes myself), episodes were exceedingly long with little progress being made in the game, school next semester would bring the LP to a grinding halt, and it takes me a long time to bring you material that I started to become unhappy with the quality of. I do want to do another LP in the future, but with a more appropriate game. Earthbound is too lengthy to make a good screenshot LP that wouldn't eventually become boring to read. I appreciate the small amount of support this LP did garnish, though. It's encouraging to see that people find my brand of humor enjoyable. Again, I apologize that I wasn't able to finish the game like I promised.

[Exeres]

Prince Xeres is disappointed.

[Zanoushe]

Well, that's disappointing, but I'll survive, I guess.

[Rinoko]

I've been doing some thinking.

I keep looking back at this thread and I'm struck with fond memories of writing this LP.

So here's what's going to happen: I set up a poll to gauge everyone's interest in me bringing this series back. I'd like to get back to LSD-based shenanigans, but only if it's what YOU, the forumites, want! Making these episodes takes considerable time and effort, and if the demand isn't there, well, sorry, but I don't see the benefits to taking several hours out of my day to record, upload, and submit new content. So if you'd really like to see this come back, let me know! I've said this before, and I'll say it again: I'm making this for YOU GUYS.

The only catch is that even if I get an overwhelmingly positive response, it'll still take some time before I get anything out. I REALLY need to focus on school this semester, so it wouldn't be until sometime in 2014. I know that's a long wait, but it's necessary.

Also sorry for the novel of a post.

Vote now!

[Rinoko]

Pushing this up so more people can see this. Sorry if I sound naggy, but pleeeeeaaaase vote! I really want to continue with the LP!

[TerraChimaera]

I want to see this continue but I voted no to keep things interesting~

[Rinoko]

I was wondering about that.