[OOC] Shadow's Solace [Fantasy Epic]

[Anzu]

Huh, I've never tried that. Appearance is usually an- I don't want to make it sound like I neglect it but- afterthought. I think I tend to imagine arcs or plots or schemes or scenes and make a set of abilities that can do that, then work back to find a (hopefully believable and interesting) personality and to an extent background needed to get those, while at the same time looking at what else they would do.

[The Roman07]

it seems you do the opposite of me. I take a pic and create a background. Then I take whatever skills I think a person like that would have and apply accordingly. Then I apply unique quirks that seperate them from the archetype.

Its funny how people have different ways to brainstorm a character :)

[kapuchu]

And then there's me, I come up with a concept for a character, and then I slowly build upon it. It usually starts with a characteristic or a power, and then I just flesh it out as I work on my character.

[Callthecops]

As I hit the 1500 word mark on my intro post, I remember that we haven't even started yet...

[Syben]

Callthecops said
As I hit the 1500 word mark on my intro post, I remember that we haven't even started yet...

Well excuse me for the site being down today -.-

Anyways! It was only a day of malfunction junctions guys! I'll do some more work on the OOC info. I was planning to do a lot of it today but the site being down killed my vibe, broke the system. (Check thread, check pm's, do stuff) But I did do some pre-writing in apache office (booyah). Anyways, I will get the nobles houses up next, because having 3 people playing nobles that may be essential information, or it may not. Regardless, after that, I need to make my character and then IC time. I'll do some nobles stuff tonight, but if callthecops (about to pm you on that) and the roman07 don't finish their part of this, then we'll just begin without it.

I'm planning on having the IC up by tomorrow night. (Though every time callthecops complains I'm tempted to wait another day :P )

Thanks for being patient, understand how I feel. I had to wait an entire month before I could even do the int. check :) (was away from home).

[The Roman07]

Yea I was aggrivated at the site yesterday myself. Looking for some good pics and I'll get back to you with a few side characters :)

[Callthecops]

Aeonumbra said
Well excuse me for the site being down today -.-Anyways! It was only a day of malfunction junctions guys! I'll do some more work on the OOC info. I was planning to do a lot of it today but the site being down killed my vibe, broke the system. (Check thread, check pm's, do stuff) But I did do some pre-writing in apache office (booyah). Anyways, I will get the nobles houses up next, because having 3 people playing nobles that may be essential information, or it may not. Regardless, after that, I need to make my character and then IC time. I'll do some nobles stuff tonight, but if callthecops (about to pm you on that) and the roman07 don't finish their part of this, then we'll just begin without it. I'm planning on having the IC up by tomorrow night. (Though every time callthecops complains I'm tempted to wait another day :P )Thanks for being patient, understand how I feel. I had to wait an entire month before I could even do the int. check :) (was away from home).

Haha, I'm not mad about it, I'm actually more amused by my own eagerness.

[Syben]

Callthecops said
Haha, I'm not mad about it, I'm actually more amused by my own eagerness.

Well I like that :P I was only teasin anyways. (Most of the time I am). Just another day or so folks, had to help my mum out today so I'm pretty beat. I'll see about finishing the noble houses soon.

[kapuchu]

Aeon, I guess this is a question many of us want to ask: We each seem to be in control of various NPC's and such that we may need to encounter in order to fulfil our character's goals (save a select few which you have control over only). I just want to ask to what extent we are allowed such freedom, exactly. Can we take control of a city mayor? Perhaps the leader of a Thieves' Guild? Or are we limited to "nameless commoners," and such, as well as people who may have contacts but otherwise hold little power?

I'm asking because--well, as I said before--some of us may need to interact with such high-standing characters. This question also covers how big changes we can make ourselves without your express approval/permission.

Generally, I'd just like to know a bit more about what our limits are. You've made it clear that we have far more freedom than in the normal "Go slay that dragon!" type of Roleplay, but how much more, is what I would like clarified.

[The Roman07]

Thoroughly pissed... everytime I try to go on here its down, when its up its slow as hell. Literally took me twenty minutes just to write this. Seriously demotivated.

[Syben]

Thankyou for bring that to light Kapu, admittedly it is not something that came to my mind when thinking about things that needed to be clarified. Obviously you can create whomever you need, etc. But, there will be two stages of this "creation".

Firstly, the means to an ends npc's. This is the most common form, thugs for your character to fight, a damsel to save, a quick profit, etc. These you have express freedom over, again this is less rpg do-this do-that don't-do-this, and more of a story telling. Now if I feel you are abusing this freedom (constant "errands" and "opportunities" to gain gold, or other things, then I will step in. Otherwise this freedom should be used to express the story you want. This comes with a minimal responisibility to maintain realism and believability. A common isn't just going to give you an ultimate artifact of world domination, nor should he be carrying thousands of gold pieces.

Second, there are the storytellers, to help maintain the story arc and complete objectives. These are typically things like oh..say the noble houses. While the character I have will be a noble, thouse house needs to be present because of his story, and the world, yet really I only off-handedly control them, as needed. Yet if you think about them, even if I do not directly mention things, in your mind you feel as if the story is still continueing in the background, only brought to light and revealed as needed. If you need a storyteller npc then by all means, go for it. I only request that you notify me of "high ranking" creations, such as generals, nobles, anything involving the king, etc. Commoners, Soldiers, Merchants, Harbormasters are all up for grabs (provided that a unique position isn't already taken by another player's needs, but that's a rare occurance; i;e the king's advisor is a unique position).

So really, you do have express freedom in these regards, to use as you need, because I trust you not to be abusive with this freedom. Any kind of "high ranking" official of importance I would like to know about before hand. I don't really see a problem, but letting me know about the more important ones does keep everyone from interferring with eachother's story arcs. If there are any NPC's that I create and you cannot have, I will let you know.

P.S I've decided not to "manage" character gold. I feel that you should all be treated like adults :) Much trust this day.

P.S.S I have plans for combat, and settling differences using a dice roller. More on that later though. (Combat between two characters only, obviously one wants to hit the other, and the other does not want to be hit. So instead of eight paragraphs of lucky dodges and trying-very-hard-not-to-meta-game, Dice rolls. Obviously avoid permanent mutilations (unless agreed upon by both parties), disfiguring, permanent changes (i;e polymorph) and death.

[kapuchu]

"obviously avoid permanent mutilitation, disfiguring, permanent changes (I.E Polymorph) and death."

...One of those is a bit too late to rectify, in my case xD

[Syben]

Hey, gf surprise visit for seven days ( please bear with me, got wedding to attend and what not) at some point i should beable to hop on abd finish writing the ic post. Ty for your patience.

[kapuchu]

You're welcome :P

If it's any consolation, you'll know when our patience has run out by the torches and pitchforks visible over the horizon, and rapidly approaching x)

[Syben]

Hey guys! Just a heads up we'll start Friday at the latest. Got it written just gotta go over it. Busy few days coming up (yay for a wedding i have 0 faith in).

[kapuchu]

Aeonumbra said
Hey guys! Just a heads up we'll start Friday at the latest. Got it written just gotta go over it. Busy few days coming up (yay for a wedding i have 0 faith in).

Hmm... *Looks back through the posts*

Aeonumbra said
Well I like that :P I was only teasin anyways. (Most of the time I am). Just another day or so folks, had to help my mum out today so I'm pretty beat. I'll see about finishing the noble houses soon.

That's a long "Just another day or so" ^^

[Syben]

I know an I apologize. I just don't quite have the time right now.

Good news, I have wedding pictures too :D (and I am one sexy fatman)

[kapuchu]

Just kidding xP Mostly. No need to apologise.

Also... you got married? o_O Or was it a sibling who got trapped for life? xP

[The Roman07]

Sorry for the absence! Well I finished my family tree and I think I'm going to post it up here (excluding my character) just because I would assume it would be common knowledge:

Family tree

Name: Sir Richard Onamor VI
Age: 48

Occupation: Kings guard and House Onamors second in command. Father of Richard VII

Summary: Second only to his now retired father, Sir Richard is a loyal servant that pledges his life to the king along with twelve others in which The king himself trust wholeheartedly. A bit out of his prime but still able to weild a sword with the best of them, there are stories of his deeds written on the walls of the castle halls themselves. You cannot pass them by without him narrating them all to you wether you want him to or not.



Name: Lady Rina Onamor
Age: 19
Occupation: 2nd wife to Sir Richard VI. Rumored to be a Succubus due to her beauty and undeniable lust for power. (Or people in power)

Summary: Richards father remarried two years ago to Rina after she was found during one of Sir Richards missions. Held captive by bandits who used her as a "toy" and planned to sell her to the highest bidder afterwards. Luckily Rina seems tougher than she looks, once Richard VI found her it was love at first sight.... or so it seems.



Names: Jack and Jillian Onamor (The Twins)
Age: 22
Occupation: Jack is younger brother and candidate to the kings guard. Jill is a Shieldmaiden as well as quite the healer and alchemist.

Summary: Although they are considered twins, they are nothing alike. Jill is tough, battle hardened, spit in your face while passes you a drink type of girl. Her father always calling her the boy he never had. Jack on the other hand would rather polish his armor than fight in it. Not quite as good with a sword but always seems to win. Some say magic, others say coin but both fail to realize what a great tactician Jack is. when these two are seen together there's no telling what trouble is being plotted.

[kapuchu]

Lots of pictures... Could you throw it all in a [hider] [/hider]? :3