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==== {{UL|Learn of your competitor's plans}} ====
 
==== {{UL|Learn of your competitor's plans}} ====
 
'''Villain without a plan'''
 
'''Villain without a plan'''
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'''Briefing'''
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You are blessed with a luck like no other, you know that {{Character}}? Were it not for the intervention of our faceless benefactor, I would have isqualified you for the manner in whcich you stole your victory. However, since it was deemed alright by the one patronizing these proceedings, I must award you the winner's spot in the first round.
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That may not be to your liking, as you shall soon see. Let us now move to the next trial, shall we?
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'''Mission Acceptance'''
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How fitting you say that, for that is almost precisely what you will be experiencing. You see, being the winner in the first round puts you in a rather undesirable position. The next round of the contest will require you to pull off an act of mayhem and discord by your own design. The loser of the last round has been given the opportunity to stake claim to a location where they will perform their deed... first.
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You, being the winner, will get to pick last.
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However, I am giving you the list of where the others have chosen to undertake their plans, which our benefactor has provided as your 'prize' for winning the first round. Perhaps you can glean some insight from them that will help your own plan to outdo theirs. Now go.
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===== {{UL|Talk to Crosscut}} =====
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{{Mission Objective|Primary=Go to the Hospital and talk with Crosscut|Secondary=|Additional=}}
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'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
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Crosscut indicated he will be near the hospital. That is all I am allowed to offer.
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{{NPC Text|title=Crosscut conversation|text=
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Ahhh... my pleasently plump friend.
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Do you know how happy I am to see you here?
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You being so very alone.
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And with that beautiful, lost look in your eyes.
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* {{green|Don't even think of it, Crosscut.}}
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Oh, I hate to disappoint you, but I already did. I've been thinking about it all day. I do so think about it all the time, to be precise.
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{{darkorange|Crosscut gazes at you from behind his mask.}}
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Can you see the smile it gives me? It's so, so big...
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Why, it would take up your whole neck to make '''you''' smile that big, now wouldnÄt it?
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* {{green|Try it and I'll --}}
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You'll scream? You were going to say scream, right? Oh please please please tell me you said you would scream.
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My last plaything here in the Hospital wouldn't scream for me and that made me so, so very sad. If you would be so kind to put a smile on my face, {{Character}}, and I'll be very happy to do the same for you...
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* {{green|Wait, you're attacking people here? Here in the Hospital?}}
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Of course! Where else can you find a palce where your broken toys are fixed over and over? You can make a cut, and another, and another and another and another and another... until all of those little tendons finally snap.
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And then -- 'tada'! All back together, right as rain as my dear old mother would say.
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Maybe if I take enough pictures for my photo album, our patron will smile, too!
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* {{green|You're planning on brutalizing hospital patients to win this round?}}
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Oh... there is that, too, now that you mention it...
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* {{green|...Alright then. I'll leave you to your... games.}}}}
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===== {{UL|Talk to Dollface}} =====
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{{Mission Objective|Primary=Go to the Arachnos Training Grounds and talk with Dollface|Secondary=|Additional=}}
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'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
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Dollface indicated she will be near the landing that Arachnos uses for training drills. That is all I am allowed to offer.
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{{NPC Text|title=Dollface conversation|text=
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Oh! It's the bad person who LIED and stole my win!!! You know, just for that I should tell these nice Arachnos people that you kick puppies.
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And old ladies crossing the street.
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How would you feel if '''I''' lied like that, huh?
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* {{green|You shouldn't be so gullible, Dollface.}}
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OH YEAH!? Well... Well, maybe '''YOU'RE''' the one who's gullible. Ever think about that?!
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Yeah, I didn't think so!
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* {{green|Dollface, you're just being juvenile now. Accept your defeat already.}}
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Juvenile? I don't even know what that word MEANS! You think you can outsmart me with your big, fancy vocabulary, huh? That's it! I'm changing my plan now.
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'''I WAS going to walk up to these administrators and tell them it would be a good idea to give me my very own Arachnos Flyer. But you know what? Now I'm going to... um...'''
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'''I'm going to... uh... '''
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'''Oh, I know... I'm going to tell them you tried to... to STEAL my purse! Yeah! And then you're in biiiiiig trouble!'''
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* {{green|Is that so? You know what they'll say if you tell them that, right?}}
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Yes, I know '''EXACTLY''' what they'll say. They'll say, 'Miss Dollface, we'll send a whole army of cops and find that {{Character}}!'.
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Uh... Then they'll give me a reward for bringing a mugger to justice. And they will be a... uh... parade, right? For me?
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* {{green|No. They'll throw you in the ocean for not defending yourself. Only the strong survive here.}}
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{{darkorange|Dollface looks at you in horror.}}
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Oh no... Really? Oh, that's terrible! I don't like swimming, what with all those slimy fishies taking baths in the ocean...
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Fine... Then I'll let you win. But I'm still going to fly a helicopter AND win this time around. And - you - can't - stop - me!
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* {{green|You go knock yourself out with that.}}}}
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===== {{UL|Talk to Zephyr}} =====
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{{Mission Objective|Primary=Go to the Docks and talk with Zephyr|Secondary=|Additional=}}
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'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
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Zephyr indicated he will be near the Docks. That is all I am allowed to offer.
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===== {{UL|Talk to Omnicore}} =====
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{{Mission Objective|Primary=Go to the Black Market and talk with Omnicore|Secondary=|Additional=}}
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'''Unnecessary Solicitation'''
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Omnicore indicated she will be near the Black Market. That is all I am allowed to offer.
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'''Debriefing'''
  
 
==== {{UL|Blow up the Longbow Base!}} ====
 
==== {{UL|Blow up the Longbow Base!}} ====
 
'''Longbow Goes Boom'''
 
'''Longbow Goes Boom'''

Revision as of 13:51, 16 September 2011

Overview

Dr. Graves
Zone Mercy Island
Coordinates (-1066, 239, -9)
Level Range 1-19
Introduced By ???
Enemy Groups Badge villain skulls.png Skulls
V badge RIP.png Rogue Island Police
V badge Longbow.png Longbow
Badges Badge OGTV1.png Dark Heart
Badge OGTV2.png Blackened Soul
Badge OGTV3.png Face Of Evil
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Dr. Graves is a villain contact in the Mercy neighborhood of Mercy Island at coordinates (-1066, 239, -9). His level range is 1-19. He is one of the Ongoing Training Missions contacts.

Introductions

Contact Introduced By

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Contact Introduces

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Information

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Initial Contact

Missing Initial Contact Dialogue

Greeting

Missing At Least One Greeting Dialogue

Too Busy

Missing Too Busy Dialogue

No More Missions

Missing No More Missions Dialogue

Story Arc

The Hearts of Darkness - Rogue's Contest (1-9)

E ICON MeritToken.png Merit Rewards: This activity awards 2 Reward Merits.

Register for Dr. Graves's tournament

Healthy Competition

Briefing

You would believe me to be a ghoul? And I assume your self-image is that of a misunderstood protagonist, is it? Or maybe the snarling monster with a secret heart of gold? Or perhaps someone cursed to a life they didn't want?

Bah. I am not here to trade barbs with someone of your like. However, what I am going to do is offer you, Character, a formal invitation to a very exclusive, albeit unsanctioned... competition.

Before you dismiss this opportunity, know this - the victor of the trial shall be granted the privilege of being apprenticed, if you will, to a person with very important connections.

Dr. Graves looks around at nearby Arachnos guards in a rather dramatic fashion before fixing his soulless eyes upon you.

Very, very important... connections.

Mission Acceptance

I'm glad to see that your ambition overshadows your attitude, Character. You'll need both if you expect to surpass the others in the eyes of the one who is truly watching. With that said, let us tarry no longer with this conversation. Actions speak louder than words, and if you try hard enough, sometimes louder than screams. I will give you the location you are to 'register' at. Use the registration console within the gathering place to prove your intent and I shall then speak to you further.

Unnecessary Solicitation

I do not have time to waste catering to your personal schedule. You are to meet me at the provided location,,, or forfeit your chance at gaining an enviable position of power. Now go!

Mission Objective(s)

This appears to be the location Dr. Graves instructed you to meet at. You'll need to find the registration console he spoke of.

  • Register for Dr. Graves tournament
    • Use the Identity Verification Console
    • Talk to Dr. Graves
    • Talk to Omnicore
    • Talk to Zephyr
    • Talk to Dollface
    • Go look for Crosscut
    • Talk to Crosscut
    • Talk to Dr. Graves

You have signed on as one of the contestants in the tournament of darkness. Little do the others know that you have no intention of losing this contest...

Enemies

V badge Longbow.png Longbow

Notable NPCs

  • Dr. Graves (Hearts of Darkness Ally)
  • Omnicore (Hearts of Darkness Ally)
  • Zephyr (Hearts of Darkness Ally)
  • Dollface (Hearts of Darkness Ally)
  • Crosscut (Hearts of Darkness Ally)
  • Longbow Intervention Team (Longbow)


Debriefing

I hope you paid attention to the rules, Character. They are quite important. I am giving you my contact information so that you can learn when your trial is to begin.

Oh, and another thing. Good luck... You'll need it.

Avert Arachnos attention

Undisciplined Disciple

Briefing

Character. Before this first round of the competition begins, we must be certain that the ever present grasp of Arachnos has not taken notice of our... festivities. Thus, I have assigned each of you the task of reducing your profile - your importance, if you will - in the eyes of those who govern the pecking order in the Rogue Isles.

In other words, make the Arbiters believe you're not someone worth paying attention to for the time being.

Mission Acceptance

You have most likely already spoken with the arbiters that grant you permission to increase your powers. Although they appear to regard you as just one of the teeming throng that litters the streets of Mercy Island, this is not truly the case. I would suspect they have already taken a silent interest towards your activities, making your movements not as slight as you may believe.

You will need to make them think you're not worth considering for the time being. As part of your challenge, I will leave the details up to you. However, if I were to offer a suggestion, perhaps you may want to convince them that you're woefully inexperienced.

Dr. Graves pauses for a moment as he reads your face.

In other words, tell them you're a 'noob'.

Talk to Arbiter Richards in Mercy Island
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Trainers
Trainers are capable of helping your character grow stronger. Whenever you gain enough experience to Level Up, a flashing arrow will appear near your Experience Bar. When you see this arrow, speak with a trainer!

Depending on your character's level, Trainers can allow you to learn new Powers, or can help you add Enhancement Slots to Powers you already have.

Visiting Trainers every time you Level Up is an essential part of your character's growth - remember to train whenever you get the chance!

Unnecessary Solicitation

Missing Unnecessary Solicitation Dialogue

Mission Objective(s)

  • Go take a ride on the Ferry to Port Oakes West
    • Use your map to locate the Rogue Island Ferry

You've reached the Rogue Island Ferry leading out of Mercy Island. Take a trip to Port Oakes West and find Arbiter Unger in the Arena District.

Talk to Arbiter Unger

Mission Objective(s)

  • Assault the corrupt cops in Mercy Island
    • Defeat 10 Rogue Island Policemen

You have successfully beaten down enough cops to keep the Arbiters busy for a while. Now it is time to inform Dr. Graves of your success.

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Ferries
The Rogue Isles Ferry is the best method for Villains to move about the Rogue Isles. Each Ferry leads to every other City Zone that also has a Ferry. Note that some zones also have a Black Helicopter. Like the Ferry, the Black Helicopter is a good way to quickly reach any zone with its own Black Helicopter.

Unnecessary Solicitation

Although your idea is rather effective, this is not what you've been instructed to do. However, if you insist, I will not get in your way of inflicting grevious bodily harm upon those hypocritical authoritanians. You should find more than enough of them at Darwin's Landing or in Mercy City.


Debriefing

I'm not sure what was going through your head when you decided to raise the ire of the Rogue Island Police, Character. This runs directly counter-intuitive from your directions to reduce your profile.

You have, however, managed to keep the eyes of the police off of our activities; perhaps even Arachnos, themselves. Because of this, I will not request that our faceless benefactor disqualifies you... this time.

Beat the other Contestants!

Skeletons in Your Warehouse

Briefing

It is now time for the trials to begin. This shall be the first of several competitive events that you will be used to gauge your strengths, and potentially cull the weak. Let us hope for your sake that you are not the first to be culled.

Mission Acceptance

While you and the rest were avoiding the eye of Arachnos, I have put into motion all of the situations you will encounter and be judged by. You and the others will return to the impromptu training-grounds and utilize the registration terminal to begin the competition. The first to the finish line will be determined as the winner of Round One.

Oh, and you may wish to hurry. For you see, the competition has already begun...

Unnecessary Solicitation

I would highly suggest that you graced us with your presence in the Trial Ground, Character. The longer you wait, the more you have given your fellow competitors that much more headway towards the finish line.

Mission Objective(s)

You can hear various yells and explosion sounds coming from deeper inside the building. It looks like you may have gotten here too late!

  • Beat the other Contestants!
    • Register at the Terminal
    • Trick Zephyr into following you!
    • Stop Crosscut from getting ahead of you!
    • Trick Crosscut into following you!
    • Get the Intercom Override controls
    • Fight the Skull blockade
    • Find the Marker before the others do!
    • Talk to Dr. Graves
    • QUICKLY! Use the Marker!!!
    • Deal with the angry Skulls!

You made it to the Marker before anyone else did!

Well, officially, that is... and that's all that counts now, isn't it?

Enemies

Badge villain skulls.png Skulls

Notable NPCs

  • Dr. Graves (Hearts of Darkness Ally)
  • Omnicore (Hearts of Darkness Ally)
  • Zephyr (Hearts of Darkness Ally)
  • Dollface (Hearts of Darkness Ally)
  • Crosscut (Hearts of Darkness Ally)
  • Skull Opportunist (Skulls)
  • Skull Opportunist Leader (Skulls)

Debriefing

To say that I am infuriated by the manner in which you stole the victory from under the clear winner is... well, we'kk just say that's an understatement.

I was looking forward to the look on your face when I told you that you had been disqualified.

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However, it would seem our benefactor has deemed your actions withing bounds of the contest. Therefore, as much as it pains me to say - you have officially won the first round, Character

Learn of your competitor's plans

Villain without a plan

Briefing

You are blessed with a luck like no other, you know that Character? Were it not for the intervention of our faceless benefactor, I would have isqualified you for the manner in whcich you stole your victory. However, since it was deemed alright by the one patronizing these proceedings, I must award you the winner's spot in the first round.

That may not be to your liking, as you shall soon see. Let us now move to the next trial, shall we?

Mission Acceptance

How fitting you say that, for that is almost precisely what you will be experiencing. You see, being the winner in the first round puts you in a rather undesirable position. The next round of the contest will require you to pull off an act of mayhem and discord by your own design. The loser of the last round has been given the opportunity to stake claim to a location where they will perform their deed... first.

You, being the winner, will get to pick last.

However, I am giving you the list of where the others have chosen to undertake their plans, which our benefactor has provided as your 'prize' for winning the first round. Perhaps you can glean some insight from them that will help your own plan to outdo theirs. Now go.

Talk to Crosscut

Mission Objective(s)

  • Go to the Hospital and talk with Crosscut

Unnecessary Solicitation

Crosscut indicated he will be near the hospital. That is all I am allowed to offer.

Talk to Dollface

Mission Objective(s)

  • Go to the Arachnos Training Grounds and talk with Dollface

Unnecessary Solicitation

Dollface indicated she will be near the landing that Arachnos uses for training drills. That is all I am allowed to offer.

Talk to Zephyr

Mission Objective(s)

  • Go to the Docks and talk with Zephyr

Unnecessary Solicitation

Zephyr indicated he will be near the Docks. That is all I am allowed to offer.

Talk to Omnicore

Mission Objective(s)

  • Go to the Black Market and talk with Omnicore

Unnecessary Solicitation

Omnicore indicated she will be near the Black Market. That is all I am allowed to offer.


Debriefing

Blow up the Longbow Base!

Longbow Goes Boom