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Real Life Questing For Gold

Posted by Zonk on from the who-can-turn-down-gold? dept.

The Escapist has a funny piece that reveals why real life quests are hard to complete. From the article: "I should explain the scenario. I, the brave wizard, had transferred through a portal into this dimension, but could not leave the spot on which I stood. It was imperative to the survival of the universe that the magic spell I held (a rolled up scroll of paper, engagingly tied with a purple ribbon) be given to the girl in the red cloak and hood, waiting outside what you humans call 'the shoe shop,' 300 yards down the road. Upon completion of this vital task, a bag of gold coins would be given as a reward. In my dimension, chocolate coins are of the very highest worth. Would anyone go out of their way for me, in order to be the savior of all mankind, for the prize of a bag of candy?"

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  1. Funny article... by TopShelf · · Score: 4, Funny

    But after reading the article, I'm convinced guys like this really are better off staying in their parents' basement.

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  2. from TFA by argStyopa · · Score: 4, Funny

    And if one thing should be taken from this experience, above anything else, should the fate of the universe ever be in your hands, only bother to seek the aid of girls under the age of 30.

    Or, should you want just about anything else - happiness, fun, etc. look there too. At least in my experience.

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  3. It's been tried... by T-Bucket · · Score: 5, Funny

    Come on, who didn't try this in high school? You stand out in front of a liquor store and offer a simple "quest" to the various passers-by... Very rarely does it work, and sometimes you aggro some nasty stuff...

  4. I cast a spell by Megane · · Score: 4, Funny

    Guy in Kitchen: I'M GOING TO GET A SODA, ANYONE WANT ONE? HEY GRAHAM I'M NOT IN THE ROOM RIGHT?
    Graham: What room?
    Galstaff: I wanna cast... Magic Missile!
    Guy in Kitchen: THE ROOM WHERE HE'S CASTING ALL THESE SPELLS FROM!
    Graham: He hasn't cast anything yet!
    Galstaff: I am though if you'd listen. I'm casting Magic Missile!
    Graham: Why are you casting Magic Missile? There's nothing to attack here.
    Galstaff: I... I'm attacking the darkness!
    (LAUGHTER FROM ALL)
    Graham: Fine, fine... you attack the darkness. There's an elf in front of you.

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  5. Re:Article Text by p88h · · Score: 4, Funny

    well, if you do have to ask..

    I, Abu Daba of Nigeria, Son Of the Lately Deceased General Daba, require your assistance in an enterprise of mutual benefits...