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Hello,

Skyswimsky and I are looking for three to four dedicated people for an experimental Etrian Odyssey/Log Horizon-esque RP.

Why experimental?

Because, for one, we’ll be RPing in a fashion that is more akin to collaborative writing. There will be a posting order that shall be maintained for the most part, and each player still controls one character, but the difference is that these posts will also contain the actions of other characters within them. Throughout all this, these actions will be subject to the perspective of the player, and thus, it would be understandable that misunderstandings would occur.

This is the intended effect, because one part of RPing that is often unused is the concept of deception. When every person posts a singular action and fill it in with their characters thoughts and intentions in regards to that action, it becomes very hard to hide what their motives are. For lack of better words, one can say that it ruins the surprise.

These perspective-posts, of course, will be scripted out initially within a Google Document, in which every player goes and details their actions and speech, but not their thoughts. After that, it’s just a matter of dividing up the script and using it as a guide for your IC post. Battles will be done in roughly the same manner, with the GMs filling everyone in on the results of their actions. And, of course, due to the nature of the perma-collab, there will probably have to be tons of Skyping and general communication between every RPer.

Sounds annoying? Then you can leave now. Bai bai~ <3

Now, in regards to the RP, this could be considered a character-driven dungeon crawler.

In an era of fantasy, every single kingdom is at a ceasefire due to the threat of mutually assured destruction. For countless generations, Kings, Emperors, Nobles, and basically anyone has been pushing their subjects to becoming sacrifices to the enigmatic place known as the Labyrinth.

A dungeon that eats all those whom venture into it, the Labyrinth randomly ejects the same amount of ‘material’ that it is injected with. Yet it does not accept the unwilling, nor does it accept anything other than a humanoid, sentient being. At a specific time every month, the gate of the Labyrinth is opened, inviting all who are willing to enter, in order to give those on the outside the possibility of retrieving a magical artifact.

What goes inside, no one knows, but rumors have circulated from town to town, country to country, that within the Labyrinth, there exists a method of escaping without triggering its concept of Equivalent Exchange.

A single exit, that allows one to bring out however many treasures they wish with them.

Armies have been swallowed whole.

Wielders of magic have been vanquished by its trials.

And yet, the hope, the greed, remains.

So, will you, too, venture into the maw of the Labyrinth?

We're looking for three to four people, once again, but this is not on a first-come, first-served basis. If you're interested, pitch your character idea to us. Give a name, age, race, and short description, which will feature bits of their personality and biography. Also note that this will be High-Casual, bordering Advanced, so that should give y'all an idea of the post-quality we're looking for.

If there are enough interesting characters, we MIGHT allow for the creation of two parties instead. Might. Probably won't. But the hope, the greed, remains. :3
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How can there be a posting order if collabs Rodey? How posting order? :V
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Posting ICly has an order. One that's decided by the flows of fate and karma.

Collab becomes the script for IC-posts.
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So let me get this straight:

Our groups work in Google documents, where we will write character actions without any internal thoughts or intentions mentioned, and at specific times according to our posting order, we will take sections of this collab and input it as an IC post, then continue to collab?
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ERode said ...These posts will also contain the actions of other characters within them. Throughout all this, these actions will be subject to the perspective of the player, and thus, it would be understandable that misunderstandings would occur. This is the intended effect, because one part of RPing that is often unused is the concept of deception. When every person posts a singular action and fill it in with their characters thoughts and intentions in regards to that action, it becomes very hard to hide what their motives are. For lack of better words, one can say that it ruins the surprise.

I strive for this in my standard writing, a way to keep my character's motives to myself so that my character may act without the oh-so-common impeccable insight that other characters somehow have. But as you said, it's quite difficult to do so when I write down my character's thoughts and intentions in the standard post. You can say I'm pretty terrible at putting this into practice, aha!

But I understand if you are sick of seeing my avatar and would rather see a fresh, new face than my boring cuphead.
That, and the last time I was in your VRMMO-esque RP I wanted to do a silly NPC and ended up eloping with Bikko~
I completely understand if you still hold a grudge against me for that~
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@Asuras: Yep, pretty much.

@Keia: That was the Bikko past. The question is...do you have enough activity in stock? It'd be awkward if you collabed at the same pace that you normally post.
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Asuras said
So let me get this straight:

Our groups work in Google documents, where we will write character actions without any internal thoughts or intentions mentioned, and at specific times according to our posting order, we will take sections of this collab and input it as an IC post, then continue to collab?


Basically the exact same shit that we did but more regimented.
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ERode said It'd be awkward if you collabed at the same pace that you normally post.


What a terrible thing to say... but I can't say I don't understand your doubts.
I check/edit my own Google Docs on a daily basis at least. As for the posting pace... Eh, I won't make up any excuses (but I'll still blame procrastination). If you don't think I'm up to snuff with the speed you're looking for then that's just how it is~
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Disciple Cain said
Basically the exact same shit that we did but more regimented.


HAVE YOU NOTHING BETTER TO DO?
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I was playing cards against humanity and not paying attention and wound up writing a bit more than intended...

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Interesting person. If you're going to make such a kingdom though, you might want to delve into how the kingdom interacts with the Labyrinth, and its...attitude towards other kingdoms.
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I've made edits in accordance with your comments both here, and elsewhere and believe I'm done now. If you're willing I'd appreciate feedback. Thank you, kindly.
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Mm, not bad indeed. I would say that there's a few spelling mistakes and the section that you have for your spells seems rather incomplete, but the rest are fine and dandy. Seeing how they function in a caste system though, I'm surprised that two people from different castes were allowed to get together. Sorta feels like the caste system is solely for jobs, and doesn't have too much societal sway. His motivation is simple but effective.

At the same time though, it seems like it might be better if he operated on the hope of discovering an artifact that could revive the dead, not hope to get out of a Labyrinth that no other person has escaped from before. Though, retrospectively, I guess he wouldn't want his sister to get revived and stuck in the Labyrinth like he'd be? XD

Physically, how strong is he? I understand that he used to be a warrior, but now he specializes in magics, so wouldn't he be less inclined to exercise and such?

@Keia: If you're interested in joining, just shoot out a character blurb, and let fate decide your fate. Stahp being all q.qER-senpaimightbemad.
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Yeah, I suspected the spelling errors might occur. I'm both sick with a head cold, and drifting in and out of sleep. I'll be fixing them when I'm more alert. I appreciate the heads up, though.

The spell section was something I intend to expand upon later, for now it's just base descriptions of the things he'll be likely to do. Didn't see a need in adding things like; Aidhr Kehl::Aura Call, the basic spell of an Order Mage which lets them reach their Aidhr, or aura out to the spirits of the ancestral beasts, the key to each of their spells. And I didn't want to go into excessive detail for each of the spells I did type up because I wanted to see a CS before I really got too much more information down so that I can write it differently depending on the format.

There is some societal measure to the castes, but they're primarily descriptive. It's not really how much importance you have, it's more... how much respect you recieve. The Uliber are held in the highest esteem, whereas Kerigs are just sort of... there, for the most part. There's no real hatred between the classes, though there is some scandal in dealing with the lower castes. Think of it more like rich people. Uliber are the wealthy; they can hang with the lowly all they want, and while they may get teased or called out for it, no one is actually gonna do anything about it, because they are in a position of respect and power. And a Kerig with an Uliber may be cheered on in their romantic or friendly endeavors. Or threatened to back off if there's an angry parent or lover involved

His motivation is meant to be straightforward, easy to get.

He would not want her trapped, no. Hence his flagrant hope to best the unbeatable labyrinth... You could go so far as to say that people from Corian are a bit... not egotistical, but perhaps overly self-assured.

He's fairly strong, all things considered; even though he's a mage the type of magic they use is more about channeling the traits of beasts than poring over dusty tomes and summoning lightning bolts. There's a physicality to it. That being said; he's quite clumsy, and blind as a mole without his glasses. So his size and moderate strength can actually be a detriment at times.
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ERode said If you're interested in joining, just shoot out a character blurb, and let fate decide your fate.

I am in the process of designing a (few) character(s).

Or so I would say if I had any idea what I'm doing~
Frankly, I have no clue about the setting of this idea besides the obvious "Etrian Odyssey/Log Horizon-esque" and "go in the dungeon and either die or get glorious lootz."

ERode said Stahp being all q.qER-senpaimightbemad.

Everyone is always mad at disappointed in me. I just need to worry about making them less disappointed.
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Make your own character, with his own race/nation/abilities and such.

Throw him into a different world, with a bunch of people from other cultures.

Have a party.

That's the general gist, from what Sky told me
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I can elaborate on the clan if need be, but I felt this sufficed to get my character's story across.
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I suppose I should say hello too, I was at work, sleep and stuff!
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I assume that, by demon, you mean youkai?

I'll say that...what does her demon sword do, other than cut things physically?

And so far, we have a Conjurer/Knight and a Ronin. Guess that's pretty much the frontline, other than a lack of a tank.
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