Side Stage 5: "Mudville Go! Go! Go!"


 * "Ranger, come quick! Surely, you can make it to a remote village like ours. Everyone, don't give up hope!" -Tommy

Side Stage 5: "Mudville Go! Go! Go!" is the tenth Stage following Main Stage 4: Two Great Doctors in the game, Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger. Boone returns to help out Dillon and Russ after what happened at the previous village, but the reckless ranger still feels more overconfident on Dillon not being the best. This stage is located on Squish Squash Village. The Mayor of this stage is Tommy.

Characters

 * Dillon
 * Russ
 * Boone
 * Tommy
 * Sal

Day 1
Tommy: Well, well. You’re finally here. The cavalry has arrived!

I’m Tommy, the head cheese in Squish Squash Village.

I requested help from Governor Cappy a while ago…

But he explained that defending the frontier train station takes priority.

I was told not to expect an actual ranger to show up.

Then I heard tales of your exploits…

And so I hoped that you’d eventually arrive here.

Russ: Thanks. Starting today, we’ll take over the defence of your village.

So let’s get down to brass tacks. Tell us more about the terrain around here.

It looks like the ground around the village is pretty muddy, isn’t it?

Tommy: Yep! After all, our village was built on swampland. We almost named it Mudville.

And the rainy season has been particularly wet this year.

As a result, the ground is pretty much covered with sticky mud.

It’d be great if that didn’t drag you down too much… but, good luck with that!

Prep Time
Russ: Dillon, just looking at all this mud makes me tired.

If you’re not careful, the mud is really going to slow you down.

Using jet peppers will certainly help you jump over the mud, but you should scout the area during your preparations…

And be on the lookout for short-cuts and convenient trails. What do you think?

One other thing… do you remember the speed crystal?

If you’re in a hurry… use the speed crystal. You won’t slow down, even if you’re rolling through mud.

Free Time (Saloon) Day 1
Tommy:  That was impressive, ranger! Those weren’t just tall tales that I heard about you.

Because of your efforts, the entire village's mood has completely changed.

But, there is one thing... That bear over there...

This was a fine establishment, but with him around, folks are uncomfortable coming inside.

I thought it was a little hot and stuffy in here...

Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean any offence...

If he's a friend of yours, we'll be happy to give him a warm welcome.

Russ: Huh? We do know him... But he's not really a friend-- more of an acquaintance...

Tommy: Phew, that's a relief! I was about to ask you to help us kick him out of here.

Anyway, with you here things should be fine. Let's rest up for tomorrow's action.

If you replay the stage:

Tommy:  That was impressive, ranger! Those weren’t just tall tales that I heard about you.

I have to say, you two arrived just in time. Our village was really getting depressed.

No help was in sight… Our scrog herd was dwindling as the grocks ate their fill…

We thought all the old doomsday prophecies were surely going to come true.

But now look around! You two arrive…

And like the dawn of a new day, everything is new. Our vim and vigour have returned!

Why, even the old folks are lining up to volunteer to join the Coyotes.

Russ: Ahah hah! That’s great! But it’s only the first day of the grock attacks.

Tommy: Oh, right. I didn’t mean that we’re ready to take over the defences. We still need you!

Prep Time
Russ: Good morning, Dillon!

Have you checked out the weapons on the gun towers?

There are a few higher level choices for us to outfit the towers with.

We don’t have upgrades for all guns, but those we do have are much more powerful.

For now, we have improved versions of the shotgun and Gatling gun…

Let’s earn some extra money and put these higher-level guns to work!

Free Time (Saloon)
Tommy: Good to see you, ranger! Thanks for your efforts today!

Aren’t you tired? After that grueling action, you must be!

Here in Squish Squash Village, we haven’t always made our living raising scrogs.

Some folks used to get by hunting squash spiders.

If you can help us get through the worst of this…

Those spider catchers might feel safe enough to leave the village to hunt.

Russ: Um, for one thing, I don’t eat spiders…

Tommy: Hah hah hah! Well, it is fun to hunt them! I’d love to show you how, some time.

Prep time
Russ: How about that new grock that appeared yesterday?

The one that went BOING! Right over the gate!

It can also jump to higher elevations…

And surprise attack us!

Dillon, try not to get too stuck in the mud!

Free Time (Saloon)
Tommy: Thank you, Dillon! That was some splendid defensive work!

The dens have all collapsed… That means the grock threat is over, right?

Russ, what do you think? Everything’s OK now, isn’t it?

Russ: Hmm. Yes. Normally, when the grock dens collapse, it’s all over.

Tommy: Wait… are we still in danger? Are more of them coming?

Russ: No, I mean… everything is fine in this village. But still…

I can’t help thinking about something that Bighorn the Wise said…

Basically, he told us that we need to find the cause of these grock attacks.

Tommy: He did, didn’t he? That does sound important.

But, that might be a worry for another time. By defending our village…

You’ve really revived our spirits here! It’s breathed new life into everyone!

Thank you, Russ! Thank you, Dillon!

After ending the day:

Tommy: What's next? You'll go back to the frontier stations

tomorrow, won't you?

Russ: Probably. We'll spend the night here and head out in the morning.

Good night, big cheese Tommy.

Tommy: Goodnight, Russ and Dillon.

Say, once you're done fighting all the grocks out west...

I'd really like you to come back and visit us.

Russ: Oh, sure. We will if we can!

Tommy: We'll prepare some of our delicious squash spider soup for you!

Russ: Oook...

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