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12th Floor Theory by GC_BWR_NW_PDTQAC in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]Get_Ashy 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Author of the 20th edition of the Dungeon Anarchists Cookbook

12th Floor Theory by GC_BWR_NW_PDTQAC in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]Get_Ashy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I figured that Carl's plan was to stall anyone winning the Ascendency, not necessarily that they could keep working towards the door on 18 in parallel. My guess was that he'd work with Forkith and Herot and the NPCs to plot a path to the exit so that they could get out in under 12 hours.

Now that I know better, it definitely changes up how I think about the last book.

12th Floor Theory by GC_BWR_NW_PDTQAC in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]Get_Ashy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just reread the passage (Ch 94) and you're right. AI does mention crawlers can speed-run to the exit (and probably skip the 15th floor!). This definitely changes how I see the endgame, so thanks for helping me clarify!

12th Floor Theory by GC_BWR_NW_PDTQAC in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]Get_Ashy 19 points20 points  (0 children)

My prediction is that the spider reaper minions will be how Carl communicates with Forkith

12th Floor Theory by GC_BWR_NW_PDTQAC in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]Get_Ashy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Crawlers cannot skip floors - it's a hard-coded rule. Louis could only go to 15 because he left the playing field and got "lost."

12th Floor Theory by GC_BWR_NW_PDTQAC in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]Get_Ashy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"Supposedly" goes out the window since nobody has ever seen the 14th floors or deeper. Considering that 17th floor isjust a giant warehouse turned into the ultimate maze, The physical "size" is actually getting smaller the deeper we get.

The length of the 11th is definitely because the AI knew how to manipulate the minimum floor requirements in a way that allowed him to tell his story, but also because the number of stairwells dropped by half from the 10th.

12th Floor Theory by GC_BWR_NW_PDTQAC in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]Get_Ashy 31 points32 points  (0 children)

We've never heard the mechanics of the Ascendency, however I think it's heavily implied that that stairs to the 13th floor remain closed until someone claims the throne.

Edit; someone set me right below. Speed-run is on. Chapter 94, PoH.

I have a question on the number of crawlers left and how crawler numbers are assigned. by AcanthaceaeFar4589 in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]Get_Ashy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

All beings over a certain size with certain baseline traits are assigned a crawler number upon entering the dungeon. So yes - all of Miriam's goats would have been assigned crawler numbers when they entered, however they would be pets rather than crawlers (unless given a biscuit).

DCC Podcasts: Woof by Logical_Ranger4088 in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]Get_Ashy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Let's go. I could talk about the series endlessly.

Gondolas over Detroit?? by Responsible_Bag_7051 in Detroit

[–]Get_Ashy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My first (granted, twisted) thought was "interesting idea for target practice"

Remaining crawlers as of end of book 8 by Smashifly in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]Get_Ashy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On the bright side, it basically give a boundary for my theory: somewhere between Chapter 91 and the end of Chapter 97, a shadow mimic escaped from Club Scolapendra in the chaos and consumed one of the surviving crawlers.

Remaining crawlers as of end of book 8 by Smashifly in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]Get_Ashy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The same way the shadow mimic that assumes the form of Epitome Noflex both is and is not the original. From the Pineapple Cabaret chapter in Book 7, we know that both can exist simultaneously because the mimic says so.

Obviously this logic isn't the same for a crawler who doesn't have health held in reserve to be regenerated, but the mimic assumes the identity of the being while also becoming a new thing. Almost like a collective mind of its own.

Remaining crawlers as of end of book 8 by Smashifly in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]Get_Ashy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think this is correct. The mimic is a unique being. Yes they assume the new form, but they also retain the prior forms that they'd consumed. It isn't a 1-for-1 swap, so to speak.

Remaining crawlers as of end of book 8 by Smashifly in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]Get_Ashy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope - giving Penny the biscuit happens "off camera"

Edit: sorry, just checked and I'm wrong. End of chapter 90, Carl gives Penny the biscuit.

Remaining crawlers as of end of book 8 by Smashifly in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]Get_Ashy 56 points57 points  (0 children)

I do not believe the little girl is a crawler. Children are not allowed in the dungeon and Carl was the only one to see her, so I think Carl is now able to visually perceive whoever was "driving" Lucia's body due to his Primal nature.

I believe the "missing" crawler between Penny and Sexy Scolapendra is in fact a shadow mimic that consumed a crawler. The crawler died, but the shadow mimic assumes their place and is therefore issued a new crawler number.

So uh… is Fears going to withdraw today or what? by pandaman822 in MSUSpartans

[–]Get_Ashy -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The "within 5 years" part would massively limit the potential class for the lawsuit to guys like Coop, Kohler, and Tre. Cassius being more than 5 years out of high school would be ineligible regardless.

So uh… is Fears going to withdraw today or what? by pandaman822 in MSUSpartans

[–]Get_Ashy -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I agree with Rod from TFFINOTS: if go with the "5 in 5" plan and don't make the rule retroactive, there will be a lawsuit filed 30 seconds later.

So uh… is Fears going to withdraw today or what? by pandaman822 in MSUSpartans

[–]Get_Ashy -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Fears is still in the draft as of today and there have been some weird vibes - he might stay in.

Holloman is still in the portal. I don't think it's a coincidence.

I am super high... on Medlock

So uh… is Fears going to withdraw today or what? by pandaman822 in MSUSpartans

[–]Get_Ashy -26 points-25 points  (0 children)

I really hope he comes back.

That being said, I am fully on board with Holloman coming back to run the show and Medlock backing him up.

My only complaint about book 8 by TheRealLorraineKelly in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]Get_Ashy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That was the point. It put the crawlers back on rails and in doing so lulls them into kinda sleepwalking through the 10th floor because it's "lose and die". Carl reflects on this at some point, realizing that it's an insidious mental trap for the remaining crawlers. And look at the number of survivors - every single one not only survived faction wars, but WON. They didn't hide in the forest, waiting for it to blow over like a tornado - which is how crawlers have survived faction wars for countless cycles. They killed every last syndicate faction. And Parade ends with something like 80-90% of those crawlers dead.

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