Anima; Beyond Fantasy: The Logs!

[PhoenixFlame]

So I've been running an Anima; Beyond Fantasy game on the chat client every friday at 10PM EST, and my players have collected the chat logs for later perusal and posterity.

If you're one of those people, post them here!

Thanks.

[Steel Shadow]

Here we go, the game logs so far! For those just catching up:

Episode 1: Our heroes meet! A Necromancer is fought! Lightning strikes! A martial artist is alight with the flames of Inner Fire! And Outer Fire!

Episode 2: Books! Ruins! Forces with which mankind should not lightly trifle! These are the ingredients of today's soufflé! What lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! And he drops good loot. Onwards, brave heroes!

Episode 3: Instead of a soufflé, our heroes found their recipe was for disaster! Fireworks! Explosions! Undead! God-lookalikes! Can our mighty explorers stand against the tide of darkness they have unleashed, before it consumes the land and sets the forest ablaze?

Episode 4: Our heroes contend with their greatest challenge yet: SUBTLETY! Can the escape the inquisition's dogs? Can they navigate without a map? Was coming to this forest really such a hot idea? Find out now, in ANIMA BALL Z!

[Steel Shadow]

Episode 5: The journey into darkness grows ever... Darker! As our heroes struggle with past revelations, they stumble upon a remnant of a world long gone by. A remnant that would like to kill them very much! Will it succeed? If it does not, will our heroes be responsible with what they have discovered? This week, in Episode 5: Teleports Are Over Powered!

Episode 6: Now the guardians of powers beyond their comprehension, our heroes strike east to evade their pursuers - And almost immediately run into a Hunter! Can they face this new challenge together or will it break them before they even leave the forest of darkness? And, should they survive, will they live through the night as the first of many challengers appear for their trophy! Find out now in Episode 6: Telepaths Are Over Powered!

[Steel Shadow]

Episode 7: It's time for some R&R! As our heroes journey on toward the mysterious eastern land of Shivat, they take time to stop by in the charming city of Terrasanta! In this modern day metropolis, they find friends they thought forgotten, and a chance to let their guard down at long last. But peace is never forever, and darkness stirs within the heart of their fellowship, in Episode 7: Masks Are Over Powered!

Episode 8: Wounds mended and arms re-attached, our heroes settle from their latest conflict, only to find themselves neck deep in another trouble. Awaking in the middle of the night to screams and sounds of doom, they find the charming city of Terrasanta overrun! Now death stalks the streets, and old allies are not to be trusted. Tragedy is unavoidable tonight - Will our heroes be able to stand against it, in Episode 8: Destruction Is Over Powered!

Episode 9: The night of damnation continues! As our surviving heroes desperately try to stem the flow of death, they find themselves confronted with the heart of corruption itself! Once again friends become foes, other foes become annoyed friends, and Giant Monsters try to sample hero delicacy. Is anyone going to leave this city alive? Find out now, is Episode 9: The Sun Is Over Powered!

[Steel Shadow]

Episode 10: When giving money to poor people results in immediate sainthood, our Heroes begin to wonder just how on the ball the Church really is. Back on their journey once again, a quiet stop in a dockside city becomes a fight to the death, the prize? Free sailing! Can our heroes defeat their potential crew, especially when one of their number goes crazy and starts killing everything? Find out in Episode 10: Pirates Are Over Powered!

Episode 11: After the dramatic revelations of last episode, our heroes set sail for Shivat, land of eastern mystery. But on the way their ship is waylaid by a guardian dragon, who warns their arrival heralds disaster. But what's this? A messenger from the heavens with something to say?! Daith, what are you doing with that Hammer!?! Nanako, who did you just say your boyfriend was!?!? Coming up, in Episode 11: Initiative Is Over Powered!

[Steel Shadow]

Episode 12: Finally our heroes have found sanctuary, safe within the confines of Nanako's childhood home. But all is not well on the fabulous estate. Disguised as sublime tea, a deadly poison! Can our heroes survive the perils of a killer that lurks unseen? And if not, dare they ignore the warnings of a thousand ancestors and use magic to save themselves from certain doom? In the end, will any of it matter at all?! As the sky turns black, an ancient evil returns, and a warrior falls, never to rise again! Catch the latest exciting instalment in Episode 12: Yagarema Is Very Over Powered!

Episode 13: Nanako, does your new technique really require eating that much dirt? I hope you didn't embarrass yourself in front of your master and all your friends! But cheer up, a magical Dragon is here to say hello, and if you're very careful he might not kill your wizard where she stands! Who's that standing in the shadows?! A new Ally?! And could that be the glint of a new friend on the horizon? Oh... Oh no, Nanako, watch out! Her seduction levels are through the roof! Can our young martial artist heroine survive the night with her innocence intact? Find out now, in Episode 13: Flying Noisy Snakes Are Over Powered!

[Steel Shadow]

Episode 14: A fork in the road, our heroes split up! With the armies of Yagarema massing for attack, they set out on a desperate search for aid! Will the Tengu be gracious? Will the Oni be accommodating? Working on the word of the Lone Asura Wanderer, they could be the land's only hope! But oh no! Disaster strikes, as some of our heroes find themselves locked in battle with a FOE they can't hope to defeat! Really! Tonight, a hero dies, in Episode 14: Turtles Are Over Powered!

Episode 14.5: Recovering from their losses, our heroes plan to revive their fallen companion. But do they have time?! The dark god's machinations strive ever closer to completion, and even a single delay could cost the world its light! With heavy hearts, our heroes resume their mission to save the Mystic Eastern lands from Evil's domination, and return to face the foe that bested them once before. Can they hope to stand again, so soon after crushing defeat? It's time to find out, in Episode 14.5: Turtles Are Really Really Really Over Powered!

[Steel Shadow]

Episode 15: Our heroes continue into the mountain, their hard won victory assuring their progress... But just what was the great guardian beast protecting?! What's this? A secret facility? Be careful guys, who knows what lurks in this abandoned lab's cold steel heart! Alastor, is the roof really the best place to give a bug a hug?! Nanako, lava isn't good for swimming! Takeda, stay calm, don't lose your head!!! Zel, are you sure you want to cast that spell?!? All these valuable lessons will be learned, in Episode 15: Bugs are Over Powered!

Episode 16: As Takeda adjusts to his new life in death, the team doesn't have long to track down yet another Rift Beast before it escapes to terrorise the land! But with the bridge out, just how are they going to give chase?! And once they find a way, just what manner of unholy abomination will they be facing? Surely they'll be in for the battle of their lives! Can our heroes sur- Wait, Kris, what are you doing?!? Don't you know that's a nuclear reactor?!? Join our heroes for their desperate escape in Episode 16: Elevators are Over Powered!

Episode 17: With the Oni pacified and new allies gained, our heroes are now ready to restore Imara to life - But what's this? Don't tell me that was a load bearing boss!!! Run, guys, the roof is coming down on your heads! But look out, there's one last obstacle in your way, and boy is it a doozy! Fight on, heroes, don't let this mountain claim another life, half the party has already died here! It's time to escape for Lannet, and leave the land of Shivat behind, but first you have to face the leftover robot hoards of science! Look out Al, your shields might not be enough this time! And what was that, Kris? This tunnel's radioactive?!? Oh no! Tune in, viewers, for the epic finale of the Oni arc, in Episode 17: Mountains are Over Powered!!!

[MirielKanan]

More logs, yer slackin' buddy! (hehe)

[Steel Shadow]

Ok ok fine. Where were we?

Episode 18: Our heroes are re-united! Sure, one's an undead corpse, but after the DEATH MOUNTAIN debacle, they should be happy to take whatever they get. But not all is joy and rainbows in the party, as Imara feels her death and resurrection speaks of inadequacy! But just how did that one wish lead down the path to a new disaster?! Find out now, in Episode 18: Old Blood Is Over Powered!

Episode 19: A duel to the death between Zelenha and the face of a power older than time itself! As the rest of our heroes watch on for the sidelines, can they really restrain themselves as they watch their friend fight a foe she cannot hope to beat? And... Oh no, not now! Just as things are at their worst, an old enemy reappears to twist the knife even deeper! Is this the end? Find out now, in Episode 19: Imperium is Over Powered!

Episode 20: The deeds of the last episode behind them, our heroes finally arrive at the first temple of the Magatama. But in their way stands the timeless foes of bureaucracy, religion, and an old drunk master. With a hasty and desperate plan, Alastor steps fourth to claim the orb of metal... But can he truly convince the heavens that he is worthy? Find out now, in episode 20: Jackie Chan Is Over Powered!

Episode 21: With one of the five sacred relics in their hands, our heroes are finally making progress in their quest! Or so they think. In the blink of an eye, the orb is stolen from them by agents of the Insidious god himself, and the desperate chase is on! If the orb falls into his hands, their one hope of defeating him is gone forever! Take heart, heroes! Nanako, punch with the might of justice! Imara, fly faster than the setting sun! Takeda, your blade must be sharper than any wit's tongue! Alastor, you needed that leg! Zel, no, don't cast anything for gods sake! This week, in episode 21: Ninja Are Over Powered!

Episode 22: A temple and a murdered monk on the road are the omens that greet our heroes as they enter this episode. As they continue, they meet an odd assortment of enemies and allies, friends and foes, and people trying to kill them from all sides. It's a pretty typical day, really. Do our heroes have the strength of heart to charm the cold prince of elves? Do they have the strength of arms to impress the Celestial Dragon? Do they have the guile to trick a trickster? And, at the end of the day, did they really need to do any of that stuff? Find out now, in Episode 22: Elven Princes Are Over Pow- Oh... Ow.

[Steel Shadow]

Episode 23: At long last, our heroes are reunited with one of their oldest friends, this time for good! And she's been training. Sadly, this time of reunions is also a time of goodbyes, as we bid farewell to the brave and noble (and only slightly undead) Samurai, and instead welcome the sneaky sniper Catboy, who promptly shoots himself in the face.

I'm not kidding. That happens.

Now really rolling, our heroes jump to retrieve the third Magatama, but the guardian demands a duel to assess their worth. Nanako, of course, steps forth. Imara, of course, doesn't understand the meaning of 'One on One' and steps forth as well. Fight on, brave martial artists, you carry our hopes with- Oh, sweet Able Christ that had to hurt. This time, in Episode 23: Dreams Are Over Powered!

Episode 24: After unexpected assistance all but hands the fourth Magatama over, our heroes find the fifth one taken beyod their reach. But, so close to the goal, do our heroes even know the meaning of defeat? Fight on, heroes, for the end is nigh!

But wait! What's this? Nanako... in despair? Alastor defeated?!? Imara standing alone against death and destruction?!?! And Leer... Well, the less said the better. But Zel can fix it!

... Right?

Episode 24: We Are (Not) Over Powered.

Episode 25: Alice returns to find our heroes broken, their numbers shorter than ever before. Even the promise of new recruits is unable to rouse their spirits. But the show must go on. With all five magatamas, Yagarema's defeat is in sight! All they need now is a weapon to deal the killing blow... And Alice knows just where to find one. Of course, getting it means fighting their toughest foe yet... Can our heroes overcome their shortcomings and keep on to save the day? You'd better hope so, or this adventure will be cut short in Episode 25: Initiative is Still Over Powered!

Episode 26: The fight continues in this two parter! Our heroes continue their fight against Alice's bloodthirsty sister and her psychopathic sword Leavantine! And the body count is really starting to roll up, as another hero dies! Will it be one you care about? Find out now, in Episode 26: Sentient Swords Are Over Powered!

Episode 27: The fight never ends, as our heroes emerge from Rin's tomb to find the fight come right to their doorstep! And, of course, a new ally all but falls from the sky in front of them! Good thing too, as their foe this time is both cunning and cool - As poor Imara learns all too well. Didn't your mother ever teach you not to give your name to a fairy, Imara? Learn your lesson now, in episode 27: Fae Are Over Powered!

[Steel Shadow]

Episode 28: A gift from an old ally suddenly becomes a weapon held against an ancient foe. Can the group avoid disaster? Can Nanako and Imara work together to stop the result of a thousand years of hatred before it destroys them all? And where the hell is Zel? Answers to all these and more, except not that last one, found here in Episode 28: Infinite Damage Is Over Powered!

[Steel Shadow]

Episode 29: As the consequences from the last episode catch up with our heroes, they find themselves in dire straits. Now caught in a race against the clock before even their own bodies turn against them, they rush to defeat Yagarema once and for all... But in the end, time ends all things. Once again, on the doorstep of their goal, our heroes must face one of their own in battle to the death... Will any of them actually make it off this island alive? Find out now in Episode 29: Nanites Are Over Powered!

Episode 30: We have come so far. From our meeting in Phaion, our journey through Moth, our stay in Terasanta, our voyage to Shivat, and all that followed... It has been a journey filled with emotion. Joy and fear, love and hate, trust and betrayal...

But time ends all things.

Here we stand, at the door to our final battle. Beyond lies an unbeatable foe, and worse besides. Can we triumph? What will we win, and what will it cost us?

We'll find out now, but either way, it's been... fun.

Episode 30, the Grand Finale to Anima, Season 2: Endings Are Over Powered.