103 Weapons (1/2)
While thinking about the weapons I should produce I was walking through the remains of the town to find the most suitable location for my plan.
The weapons I could produce were directly tied to the resources I have at my disposal. A club could be made without too much work. But a spear would require a long stick and a sharpened end. Do not get me started about swords, I would need to be able to smelt metals, a suitable handle and usable metals.
And those weapons were just used in the Dark Ages and those medieval times were nothing more than fancy decoration in the modern world. I should forget about tanks, guns or anything too modern as I would never have the technology nor the materials to build something like that.
A bow would make a fine choice, but I would have to make sure that those NPCs are capable of pulling the string. A crossbow was suffering from the same fate, although it could be shot once before the string had to be pulled.
Both of these weapons share the same principles but their strengths could not be more different. The longbow which marked the downfall of plated armour and had sealed the fate of countless knights had far more range and could kill an enemy without leaving them any chance to retaliate.
The crossbow could only cover a pitiful range in comparison to the longbow, but it was not used in that way. Its gigantic advantage lied in its explosive strength which launched a projectile into the foe.Even the weakest monkey can fire a crossbow, which makes the weapon thousand times more valuable if I am lacking the trained personal.
No matter how stupid they might be, pulling a trigger and pointing that thing forward to their enemy is the least they should be able to do. It's not fucking rocket science but I already can tell, that some idiot out there would point that thing straight at himself.
At that point, natural selection just takes its course. Trust me on that, the arrow coming straight at your face will do its job regardless.
Since the crossbow can be considered a one-time use, I will have to use different weapons to cover every type of potential enemy. I might have to include siege weapons depending on the type of battlefield and enemy.
Though I would likely have to multiple NPCs just to keep those things running and I would need suitable ammunition as well. Even after managing all of that, there still would be no guarantee to hit the target. This type of weapon lacks mobility and can be exploited with ease.
If your target is something stationary like a castle, then use a trebuchet. Catapults and ballista can also be of use under the right circumstances.
Though I have to wonder exactly how far can I go because I will not be the one operating and giving orders to those NPCs.
A catapult, that can not be used is nothing more than a piece of wood. So rather than thinking about what I could do, I should start to think about what I should do.
I do not need sophisticated weaponry. I am running a business here, I do not have to make plans when and how to use those weapons. That's not my job, I just sell them.
They are tools, I am not responsible for the ones wielding them.
If I want to sell my weapons, I will have to make them attractive for the player. This can be achieved by either mass producing them and making them cheap as dirt or producing high-quality weapons and using their rarity as a tool to garner more money.
Auctions, limited sales, discounts or specials, everything can be used once there is enough interest.
But the biggest draw will be the fact, that these weapons can be bought with their normal gold and does not cause them to spend their limited budget.
They will not care whether I will present them a shiny sword or a shabby looking club with nails embedded, they will only care about what brings them an advantage. Some might have doubts at first, but as more and more people will buy my tools, their conviction will crumble.
But just producing and selling weapons is not enough to massively influence this competition it might be, but it is not for me. A lasting impression? The dealer of arms will be a topic for its duration but afterwards, it will soon be forgotten. The winner will be remembered while the details will fizzle out.
Your deeds have to be so shocking, that they will burn themselves into their minds. That is the only way, you will be remembered. The topic should revolve around you, not the competition. Only then can I proudly say, that I have left a lasting impression.
Well, not me personally but the player I am currently working for. Speaking of which, he should have returned by now. Next time I should stress the lack of time, to get him to move faster. Scoring girls should be motivation enough for him to move faster.
That reminds me, I should have asked me, what type of girl he prefers. It should be easier to convince him if I paint him a picture of his ideal girlfriend and her reaction.
” Oh, Tom you are so strong and thoughtful. Please take me right here.”She will fall on her knees, with her face all red and she will look him in the eyes with a look of longing. All of his deeds have driven her to the brink of losing her reason and all she wants to do is give away herself, to the only person worthy enough for her.
Or does he prefer the shy girl, that can not look him into the eye? She will pinch his sleeve and murmur something which causes her to become beet-red. Full of adoration she only sees you. She does not know why the great you picked the lowly her. In her mind, you are the best thing that could ever happen to her.
The ice-cold beauty that gets jealous and tries to murder every other girl just for looking at you?
The lively girl who does not have any enemies because its impossible to hate her?
The evil seductress, that leads you down the path of temptation a path of no return?
The understanding and the thoughtful girl that resembles his mother?
The dominant women who will show him the ropes and step on him?
The long lost sibling?
I should stop here before my mind goes down the gutter even more. But I think he would prefer girls who are breathing. Those who don't breathe, are only going to show him the cold shoulder.
Okay, that was a bit dark. Though I could not help but smile a little. I knew that dark humour was a good tool to cope. But instead of coping, I was just trying to spend my time until the arrival of my resources.
I have always loathed waiting for something or someone. I hope for mine and especially his sake, that this extensive waiting period is worth it. I was fed up with spending my time just staring holes into the air, that is why I searched the town for materials I could use to create weapons.
The rubble from the houses could be used as ammunition for slings or be dropped onto the enemy if they step into a trap. The clothing and wooden furniture can be used to power a fire. Or it can be reassembled and turned into pikes and spears.
The solid ground is an ideal source to let my ants spread and gather resources for me, without forcing me to leave this town. It is ideal to use this kind of system fo get everything I need, this way I will not have to rely on Tom at all.
On top of that, I will use my ant army to bring me a lot of the materials I need. If the ants can not bring me the material I had asked for then nobody can. IF I want a bug fucking stone, then they will bring me a big fucking stone.