So begins the slog.
[BCS] Help
[Beast Companion System] Help Page
* All [Beast Companion System] commands are prefaced with [Beast Companion System] or [BCS].
* A complete review of your [BCS] identified mechanics can be viewed with the command “Character Sheet”, “Sheet”, or “CS”.
* Subsections of the [Character Sheet] may also be individually reviewed by stating their corresponding headings as commands.
* Additional features for you may be purchased with [Resources] in the [Shop] via the command “Shop”.
* In the event that further information is available on an element in any of the presented information merely focuses on the element with the intent to understand it better will case that information to be presented to you.
* The following commands (and more in their nature) are available for use without prefacing: Close, Hide, Retrieve, Yes, No, Purchase, Next, Previous, All.
It is suggested you start by closing [Help] and opening [Character Sheet].
Sounds like a good plan.
[BCS] Sheet
Levels
Current
Resources Invested
Upgrades At
Mana Core
1
0
400
Growth
1
0
400
Summoner Relationship
Acquainted
NA
Friendly/Angered
-
-
-
-
Status
Current
Max
Upgrading Level
HP
400
400
Growth
MP
400
400
Core
-
-
-
-
Effects
Base
Rate/Duration
Upgrade
Mana Regen
1.65%
per minute
purchase only
HP Regen
1.65%
per minute
purchase only
Non-Magical Nutrient Consumption
10%
per day
purchase only
Wisdom Bonus
10%
-
varied
Charisma Bonus
10%
-
varied
-
-
-
-
Resources
Current
Max
Upgrading Level
Non-Magical Nutrients
50
400
Growth
Magical Nutrients
50
400
(Core + Growth)/2
-
-
-
-
Attributes
Base
Bonuses
Modified
Strength
3
-
3
Constitution
25
-
25
Dexterity
8
-
8
Intelligence
20
-
20
Wisdom
23
10%+
25.3
Charisma
10
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Uwaa. That’s quite a bit of information but it’s surprisingly not confusing.
Except for the attributes. Like, if my HP is tied to my Growth level then why do I have Constitution? Let’s examine it.
Constitution
The ability to resist poisons, disease, decay, and curses.
Ahh, so not related to health.
Strength and Dexterity are pretty normal looking but like Con and HP I need to see what Int and Wis do instead of affect MP.
Intelligence
The ability to remember, think logically, and apply skills and knowledge correctly.
Wisdom
The ability to spot patterns and predict outcomes.
It’s going to be weird to alter those without training. To suddenly notice things differently will probably be jarring.
And of course I have to see what Charisma is because it means different things in different systems.
Charisma
The ability to master your external reactions and affect others intentionally.
Sure, why not.
Hmm, how do I invest resources in my levels. Maybe focus on the appropriate Resources Invested cell?
Invest in Growth?
0/400 Non-Magical Nutrients
No
The dialog fades and I think about what else to look at. Oh, there was the Shop.
[BCS] Shop
Current Tier Available:
0
Next Tier Unlocks:
Combined Level >= 10
Name
Tier
Pre-Req
Cost
Description
Breath++
0
1440 MN
Increase Range 300%
Toxic Saliva 1
0
1440 MN
Change Saliva to Toxic Acid capable of destroying or infecting organic materials
Healing Saliva 1
0
1440 MN
Change Saliva to Healing Fluid capable of mending tissues
Claws++
0
Dex 10
1440 NMN
Increase Hardness and Sharpness to the limit of non-magical means
Retractable Claws
0
1440 MN
Allows for Retracting of the Claws into a subspace able to accommodate all sizes
Spiked Tail 1
0
Str 8
1440 NMN
Changes Tail Club to Tail Spikes for piercing instead of blunt damage
Bladed Tail 1
0
Dex 8
1440 NMN
Changes Tail Club to Tail Blades for slashing instead of blunt damage
Tail++
0
1440 NMN
Increase Hardness/Sharpness of Tail to the limit of non-magical means
Fangs++
0
Int 10
1440 NMN
Increase the Size Fangs by 200% and create a channel inside for use with later Suction or Delivery abilities
Teeth++
0
Str 10
1440 NMN
Increase the Sharpness and Hardness of Teeth (including fangs) to the limit of non-magical means
Wings
0
Str 10
1440 MN
Grow your Wings and enable magic-assisted Flight
Telescopic Sight
0
Wis 12
1440 NMN
Upgrade Vision to be capable of 100x Telescopic Sight
Night Sight
0
Wis 8
1440 MN
Upgrade Vision to be capable of seeing even in pure darkness
Magic Sight
0
Wis 12 Int 12
2800 MN
Upgrade Vision to allow the viewing of Mana in transparent areas or on the surface of solid objects
Hearing++
0
1440 NMN
Improve Hearing to be capable of hearing whispers within 30'
Snout Horn
0
Dex 3
1440 NMN
Grow a Horn on your Snout capable of piercing attacks and/or future abilities
Horn
0
1440 NMN
Grow curling Horns on your Head similar to a ram capable of blunt attacks and/or future abilities
Antlers
0
1440 NMN
Grow Antlers on your Head similar to a deer capable of piercing attacks and/or future abilities
Dorsal Spines
0
Str 5
1440 NMN
Grow Spines on your Neck, Back, and Tail to defend against grappling attacks from larger creatures
Doral Sail
0
Dex 6
1440 NMN
Grow a Sail along your Neck, Back, and Tail to assist in cornering during high speed flight
Rider's Spot
0
400 NMN
Prevent Spine based Upgrades from precluding the ability for your companion to ride you at larger sizes
Olfaction++
0
Wis 9
1440 NMN
Improve sense of smell to that of a bloodhound
Scale Hardness++
0
2800 NMN
Improve defensive attribute of scales to that of Steel
Scale Lustre++
0
880 NMN
Improve shine of scales to Glossy
Scale Highlights++
0
880 MN
Add glow to Chaos Highlights present in Scales
Scale Absorption++
0
Con 12
2800 MN
Improve Spell Negation of Scales to 20%
Acidic Blood
0
1440 MN
Blood becomes acidic capable of eroding Iron (no damage to self; possible damage to companion)
Str++
0
1440 NMN
Increase Str to 4
Dex++
0
5400 NMN
Increase Dex to 9
Healing Rate++
0
2800 MN
Increase Healing Rate to 2% per minute
Mana Recovery++
0
Int 10
2800 MN
Increase Mana Regeneration to 2% per minute
Living Cost--
0
1440 MN
Decreases NMN Consumption Rate to 8% per day
Strong Mind++
0
Int 12
1440 MN
Improve Mental Defenses so that Suggestions and Compulsions no longer affect you
Strong Will++
0
Wis 12
1440 MN
Improve Soul Defenses so that Temporary Binding Curses no longer affect you
Fat-No-More++
0
Cha 10
1440 MN
Magically decrease weight without altering body structure by 12%
Immediate thing I’m noticing is that the cost for everything is about quadruple my current capacity.
Haa.
Can I pay in installments?
Invest in Breath++?
0/1440 Non-Magical Nutrients
Oh, guess I can. Still, I think it would probably be better to upgrade my levels first. Kinda like quest stacking. But with nutrients.
This also appears to be the list for only the first round of things I can buy. There are a few items in the list that I don’t meet the requirements to purchase so I can guess this is the whole list. Also, I notice that most of my attributes can’t be increased right now. I guess some of them are already tier 1 or higher so it makes sense that I can’t keep increasing them. No god-baby allowed apparently.
Hmm, also probably some seem to take the same slot. Like, I probably can’t have both Horns and Antlers. Wait… Maybe I can. They aren’t the exact same slot. Same with Spines and Sail. Who’s to say I can’t have a spined sail?
But surely I can’t have both healing and toxic saliva.
You know anything about this?
“Actually, yes. Now that you’ve accessed the system I’ve been granted Limited Observer status. I know all the in’s and out’s that you would if you did proper investigation.”
So, just like before? You can teach me anything I could already learn?
“Yep, just like before. Probably the most useful mechanism in our relationship you devised I think. Though the one where you have to praise me every time you see a furry animal being cute is close.”
So, the saliva?
“Right, if you have both then you can channel intent-specific mana into your tongue to change which one is active. So, if you want to destroy you just relish in those feeling of bloodlust you get occasionally and channel mana into your tongue. Then, poof! Saliva is toxic. I expect you’ll have to practice.”
Mmm, right bloodlust. Wonder if I can satisfy that non-digitally this time. Simulacrum only goes so far.
“I love your evil side.”
Is the tail situation the same?
“Yep, mana and intent.”
Wings are high on the list. I’ll hold off on getting spine attachments until I’m no longer snuggle size. I’ll wait on upgrading my sight to see how much I’m going to improve after a couple days. If I have to upgrade my sight just to see across a room I’m going to be a little annoyed.
Other than that I’ll have to think about what I want to look like. Honestly, I want everything but I’m not sure if I can get that much food without bankrupting my new family.
And where am I going to get Magical Nutrients? I assume the ones I have now are from my shell being laced with mana but how am I going to get more mana-laced food if I can’t talk?
Guess I’ll just invest my nutrients into Growth and Mana Core and be done with.
Maybe I’ll get to leave the house tomorrow.