Pinkamena: The Game is a novelization of the PC/Android game "Pinkamena". Join Captain Silvermane in his quest to save the sleepy borough of Little Hoofington from horrors that go bump in the night - can you find the killer before it's too late?
9238448 I have an idea of who the consort might be, but who the queen and um, what's left of Pinkie Pie, is I have no clue I'm good at solving murder mysteries but not when there are so many variables to worry about, AND when anyone who i used to suspect is either dead or was proven innocent by death i.e. Buttermilk Waffle. anyway, GOOD STORY Remember, Life is a party...
9238938 At least somepony out there is thinking about it, that's great to hear! I'd be curious to know who you thought to suspect and why.
Yes, there are a lot of variables in this. Not to mention a lot of characters to juggle. Even though I took a very long break partway through, I feel like I've been working on this story forever, and it's going to be nice to see it through.
9238988 OK here we go, Miss Kitty is extremely suspicious as her role is unknown to me, as is Chocolate Waffle. The consort acts seductive in order to lead the others away from their comrades, and how does Miss Kitty act throughout the story? also Suspicious is Whatzit who I've determined to be the queen as she as no specific role. Finally, I suspect Chocolate Waffle to be Pinkamena. Whim dies in a gruesome way that can only be done by Miss Element-Of-Laughter herself. He dies because he goes to Throw the Waffles a PARTY who hates parties? Pinkamena. Buttermilk Waffle is the Nurse so who else but who i thought was a pure child, Chocolate Waffle. Bing Bang Boom, Case Solved. hope she dies in the most gruesome way imaginable Boy hush
9241701 Well, there aren't a lot of roles left to choose from this late in the game. Are you sure about the Waffle boy though? There were two confirmed changelings living with him the entire time. They have nothing to gain from Pinkamena murdering ponies before they can steal their love. Recall also, that Maple Waffle was arrested because of the *two* murders that occurred in the clinic (Specs was killed there too), and his arrest led to two changelings being exposed and killed. Isn't it possible that somebody might have killed Specs and Whim just to frame the changelings? Somebody who knew who they were? As for Whatzit, well...Silvermane swore her in as a deputy. She's been awfully helpful, no? Makes you wonder who killed Lora Lore, don't it?
I'm not gonna tell you if you're right or wrong either way, don't worry. Just giving you some stuff to think about. I will say that the next chapter tells all. The chapters after that are just about what's going to have to be done about it all
9243542 Wait... What? I assumed Stringbean had murdered Lora Lore, but i could be wrong i suppose. Also, Why would Chocolate Waffle tell his "family" who he/she really was? Whatzit could just be acting helpful in order to throw off suspicion. It would be noticeable if she didn't try to be helpful so I'm still positive about that. Besides, I thought the queen would do anything in order to blend in. The perfect disguise? A young mare who wants to protect her town. It all makes more sense the more i look at all the clues. Poor Waffles, their all probably dead at this point (Unless I'm wrong about Chocolate)
9243840 Are you suuuuuure? There's a considerable hint in the death of Lora Lore! I'm sure Chocolate wouldn't tell his family if he was a changeling or Pinkamena - what I mean is, we already know that half his family were changelings. So either he's a changeling too and they were covering for him, or he's innocent and they *didn't* suck his love out because it would have drawn too much attention to them. If he's Pinkamena, however, isn't it a bit odd that the changelings would cover for him then?
Not saying you're wrong of course. Very good theories. Just the speculation is fun
9244209 Cant use the quote thing without spoiling it “You’re in on it too, Silvermane!” Stringbean shouted. “Or else you wouldn’t be so keen as to get near one of the killers!” “YOU did it! You’re in on it with them! I saw it myself!” Crap wait, the only person who could've done it is Whatzit, but being sucked of your love doesn't cause you to bleed.. or does it? Silvermane used that logic when Buttermilk Waffle was wrongly executed and look what happened there. Chocolate is NOT changeling, otherwise he would be the queen, seeing as Chocolate doesn't do anything seductively but then again, who else could've murdered Specs and Whim like that? Unless someone left their home in order to frame the Waffles... After all, the lobby is unlocked, *speaking faster* and I've always been suspicious of Whatzit, so Chocolate could indeed be the queen but then again Beat Trotter and Rose were still alive at the time and could've witnessed her leave but then again it's f*cking Pinkamena and she breaks the laws of physics all the time! OH MY GOD MY THEORIES ARE FALLING APART!
9244290 There have been a couple of subtle hints here and there meant to point towards the killers, but I fear if I pointed you towards them now, it'd be a give away. Consider this though: Who is to say that the changelings are only killing ponies by draining them of their love? Might there be any reason for them to kill in a different way?
All I can say is go back through the roles as they're described in chapter two, and consider which roles are confirmed dead...and which are still at large. Everybody in the story except for Silvermane, Chloe, and of course the princesses, are meant to fill one of the established roles. Naturally Chloe and the princesses don't count since they were only cameos in chapter one, and since the story is being told from Silvermane's perspective, he can't have done anything behind the scenes that the reader isn't privy to.
9246407 Already did and I'm not surprised. One thing that's impossible not to be right about is the fact hat Beanie is the Town Drunk. Nobody drinks as much alcohol as he does and no one else fits the description. Cadabra Smile is The SpellCaster. Who else could blow off a miner's head with a single shot? I doubt she's changeling or psycho, She only murdered Stringbean to avenge Lora Lore. So that leaves Chocolate Waffle, Whatzit, and Kitty Contessa. I've already said that Miss Kitty is the consort, and you have shown no objection. Now then, this leaves one of the two remaining unclassified ponies to be Pinkamena and the other to be the queen. Also, yes I guess a changeling could murder someone with Their own hooves(?) if they wanted to. That would be a waste of love however, so I guess they only kill without stealing love if it's absolutely necessarily Even if I'm wrong about who's who, it won't matter. There's only three possible criminals left and either way they're all definitely evil. I think I've played too many murder mystery games
9246726 Oh, I'm not refuting anything. You may be completely correct about every accusation you've made. I'm just trying to give you things to think about
There were a few stumbling blocks that were put in previous chapters, but we're past those now so by process of elimination, there aren't many ponies to choose from to be the killers anymore. Whatzit hasn't been completely useless though - she's had a lot of information about the town and its citizens to assist in Silvermane's investigation. She might be the queen, sure, but Cadabra is just about as conceited as one might expect from a changeling queen, and she's clearly used to having a 'brood' or 'cult' under her. As for blowing somepony's head off in a single shot, she's not the only one who could do that - Constable Rose blasted a hole straight through the Changeling Drone. Granted Rose is dead now, but it begs the question... was it just adrenaline and a moment of madness that made her so powerful, and who else could potentially do something like that? The queen of a brood of changelings certainly could...
9248185 So could the Spellcaster. Rose had simply reached her Breaking Point. Once someone reaches their limit, they go into Breaking Point Mode. This is equivalent to a rush of adrenaline. A Breaking Point amplifies all of your abilities, but only until it wears off. The only problem is that once Breaking Point is activated, You can't calm down until whatever caused you to reach your Breaking Point is gone. the Drone caused Rose to reach her Breaking Point when Beat Trotter was killed. This caused her magic level to skyrocket. Thus, having the power to burn a hole through Maple Waffle. I am aware of how egotistic Cadabra is. That is to be suspected from the leader of a cult. Not using bias to make my verdict, seeing as how I'm technically a cultist myself (Christian, if curious), just saying most religious leaders act very high and mighty. I'm positive that Cadabra is innocent. Can't say the same for the three I mentioned before. Anyways, There's also a VERY clear clue that Whatzit isn't who she seems. Why else would her file be with the many other files of murdered ponies? Silvermane simply assumed it was a threat which i thought was true as well until I started connections. Notice also, that Whatsit has not been murdered despite clearly being seen helping Silvermane. It all adds up!
9248781 Rose was helping Silvermane too, but she wasn't killed by a changeling or Pinkamena. It's certainly true that those who are pushed far enough can surge with adrenaline such that they're capable of feats beyond what others expect, but that was as much the case for Cadabra as it was for Rose. As far as she was concerned, Stringbean just murdered her only, and beloved, parishioner - she was definitely under extreme mental duress when she blew the miner's head off. What else has she actually done up to this point that makes her a powerful spellcaster, other than the air she puts on?
The book of records is certainly a good clue to latch onto
As for the story, there are three chapters left, and I am currently proofing the final chapter, Once they're all ready to go I'll start releasing them. I don't want there to be any more time delays since we're in the home stretch.
Two changelings dead, pinkamena probably is still alive, WHO IS IT AND PLEASE DON'T TELL ME IT'S CHOCOLATE WAFFLE EVEN THOUGH IT WOULD MAKE SENSE
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Don't forget, both the changeling queen and the consort also remain at large
Won't be long now!
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I have an idea of who the consort might be, but who the queen and um, what's left of Pinkie Pie, is I have no clue
I'm good at solving murder mysteries but not when there are so many variables to worry about, AND when anyone who i used to suspect is either dead or was proven innocent by death i.e. Buttermilk Waffle. anyway, GOOD STORY
Remember, Life is a party...
9238938
At least somepony out there is thinking about it, that's great to hear! I'd be curious to know who you thought to suspect and why.
Yes, there are a lot of variables in this. Not to mention a lot of characters to juggle. Even though I took a very long break partway through, I feel like I've been working on this story forever, and it's going to be nice to see it through.
9238988
OK here we go, Miss Kitty is extremely suspicious as her role is unknown to me, as is Chocolate Waffle. The consort acts seductive in order to lead the others away from their comrades, and how does Miss Kitty act throughout the story? also Suspicious is Whatzit who I've determined to be the queen as she as no specific role. Finally, I suspect Chocolate Waffle to be Pinkamena. Whim dies in a gruesome way that can only be done by Miss Element-Of-Laughter herself. He dies because he goes to Throw the Waffles a PARTY who hates parties? Pinkamena. Buttermilk Waffle is the Nurse so who else but who i thought was a pure child, Chocolate Waffle. Bing Bang Boom, Case Solved. hope she dies in the most gruesome way imaginable Boy hush
9241701
Well, there aren't a lot of roles left to choose from this late in the game. Are you sure about the Waffle boy though? There were two confirmed changelings living with him the entire time. They have nothing to gain from Pinkamena murdering ponies before they can steal their love. Recall also, that Maple Waffle was arrested because of the *two* murders that occurred in the clinic (Specs was killed there too), and his arrest led to two changelings being exposed and killed. Isn't it possible that somebody might have killed Specs and Whim just to frame the changelings? Somebody who knew who they were? As for Whatzit, well...Silvermane swore her in as a deputy. She's been awfully helpful, no? Makes you wonder who killed Lora Lore, don't it?
I'm not gonna tell you if you're right or wrong either way, don't worry. Just giving you some stuff to think about. I will say that the next chapter tells all. The chapters after that are just about what's going to have to be done about it all
9243542
Wait... What? I assumed Stringbean had murdered Lora Lore, but i could be wrong i suppose. Also, Why would Chocolate Waffle tell his "family" who he/she really was? Whatzit could just be acting helpful in order to throw off suspicion. It would be noticeable if she didn't try to be helpful so I'm still positive about that. Besides, I thought the queen would do anything in order to blend in. The perfect disguise? A young mare who wants to protect her town. It all makes more sense the more i look at all the clues. Poor Waffles, their all probably dead at this point (Unless I'm wrong about Chocolate)
9243840
Are you suuuuuure? There's a considerable hint in the death of Lora Lore! I'm sure Chocolate wouldn't tell his family if he was a changeling or Pinkamena - what I mean is, we already know that half his family were changelings. So either he's a changeling too and they were covering for him, or he's innocent and they *didn't* suck his love out because it would have drawn too much attention to them. If he's Pinkamena, however, isn't it a bit odd that the changelings would cover for him then?
Not saying you're wrong of course. Very good theories. Just the speculation is fun
9244209 Cant use the quote thing without spoiling it
“You’re in on it too, Silvermane!” Stringbean shouted. “Or else you wouldn’t be so keen as to get near one of the killers!”
“YOU did it! You’re in on it with them! I saw it myself!”
Crap wait, the only person who could've done it is Whatzit, but being sucked of your love doesn't cause you to bleed.. or does it?
Silvermane used that logic when Buttermilk Waffle was wrongly executed and look what happened there. Chocolate is NOT changeling, otherwise he would be the queen, seeing as Chocolate doesn't do anything seductively but then again, who else could've murdered Specs and Whim like that? Unless someone left their home in order to frame the Waffles... After all, the lobby is unlocked, *speaking faster* and I've always been suspicious of Whatzit, so Chocolate could indeed be the queen but then again Beat Trotter and Rose were still alive at the time and could've witnessed her leave but then again it's f*cking Pinkamena and she breaks the laws of physics all the time! OH MY GOD MY THEORIES ARE FALLING APART!
9244290
There have been a couple of subtle hints here and there meant to point towards the killers, but I fear if I pointed you towards them now, it'd be a give away. Consider this though: Who is to say that the changelings are only killing ponies by draining them of their love? Might there be any reason for them to kill in a different way?
All I can say is go back through the roles as they're described in chapter two, and consider which roles are confirmed dead...and which are still at large. Everybody in the story except for Silvermane, Chloe, and of course the princesses, are meant to fill one of the established roles. Naturally Chloe and the princesses don't count since they were only cameos in chapter one, and since the story is being told from Silvermane's perspective, he can't have done anything behind the scenes that the reader isn't privy to.
I've made some updates to the flow of the story for interested sleuths, also :)
9246407
Already did and I'm not surprised. One thing that's impossible not to be right about is the fact hat Beanie is the Town Drunk. Nobody drinks as much alcohol as he does and no one else fits the description. Cadabra Smile is The SpellCaster. Who else could blow off a miner's head with a single shot? I doubt she's changeling or psycho, She only murdered Stringbean to avenge Lora Lore. So that leaves Chocolate Waffle, Whatzit, and Kitty Contessa. I've already said that Miss Kitty is the consort, and you have shown no objection. Now then, this leaves one of the two remaining unclassified ponies to be Pinkamena and the other to be the queen. Also, yes I guess a changeling could murder someone with Their own hooves(?) if they wanted to. That would be a waste of love however, so I guess they only kill without stealing love if it's absolutely necessarily Even if I'm wrong about who's who, it won't matter. There's only three possible criminals left and either way they're all definitely evil.
I think I've played too many murder mystery games
9246726
Oh, I'm not refuting anything. You may be completely correct about every accusation you've made. I'm just trying to give you things to think about
There were a few stumbling blocks that were put in previous chapters, but we're past those now so by process of elimination, there aren't many ponies to choose from to be the killers anymore. Whatzit hasn't been completely useless though - she's had a lot of information about the town and its citizens to assist in Silvermane's investigation. She might be the queen, sure, but Cadabra is just about as conceited as one might expect from a changeling queen, and she's clearly used to having a 'brood' or 'cult' under her. As for blowing somepony's head off in a single shot, she's not the only one who could do that - Constable Rose blasted a hole straight through the Changeling Drone. Granted Rose is dead now, but it begs the question... was it just adrenaline and a moment of madness that made her so powerful, and who else could potentially do something like that? The queen of a brood of changelings certainly could...
9248185
So could the Spellcaster. Rose had simply reached her Breaking Point. Once someone reaches their limit, they go into Breaking Point Mode. This is equivalent to a rush of adrenaline. A Breaking Point amplifies all of your abilities, but only until it wears off. The only problem is that once Breaking Point is activated, You can't calm down until whatever caused you to reach your Breaking Point is gone. the Drone caused Rose to reach her Breaking Point when Beat Trotter was killed. This caused her magic level to skyrocket. Thus, having the power to burn a hole through Maple Waffle. I am aware of how egotistic Cadabra is. That is to be suspected from the leader of a cult. Not using bias to make my verdict, seeing as how I'm technically a cultist myself (Christian, if curious), just saying most religious leaders act very high and mighty. I'm positive that Cadabra is innocent. Can't say the same for the three I mentioned before. Anyways, There's also a VERY clear clue that Whatzit isn't who she seems. Why else would her file be with the many other files of murdered ponies? Silvermane simply assumed it was a threat which i thought was true as well until I started connections. Notice also, that Whatsit has not been murdered despite clearly being seen helping Silvermane. It all adds up!
9248781
Rose was helping Silvermane too, but she wasn't killed by a changeling or Pinkamena. It's certainly true that those who are pushed far enough can surge with adrenaline such that they're capable of feats beyond what others expect, but that was as much the case for Cadabra as it was for Rose. As far as she was concerned, Stringbean just murdered her only, and beloved, parishioner - she was definitely under extreme mental duress when she blew the miner's head off. What else has she actually done up to this point that makes her a powerful spellcaster, other than the air she puts on?
The book of records is certainly a good clue to latch onto
As for the story, there are three chapters left, and I am currently proofing the final chapter, Once they're all ready to go I'll start releasing them. I don't want there to be any more time delays since we're in the home stretch.
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Ok sure but... um... Crap i'm put of ammo.
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Don't worry, there's more coming imminently!
Welp... I was wrong about everything and i love it.
You've done so well setting up and paying off.