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RPGC#13 - Resolutions!

Thrilled.

Humans VS. Magic-Users (Ch.1:Beginnings)

I... have yet to find a good place to hop in.

Humans VS. Magic-Users (Ch.1:Beginnings)

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I hate halloween. To prove that to the 12+ kids trick or treating at my house, I dressed up as a Soviet Communist and yelled things in Russian at them until they left. If they're younger than that, fair enough I won't do it, but otherwise...bluegh.

@LetMeDoStuff

I mean, you could just tell them.

Humans VS. Magic-Users (Ch.1:Beginnings)

Hey guys! Sorry, I was out of commission for the weekend. But I'm back! Gotta find some way to work my character in, so feel free to shoot me a PM if your character needs someone to interact with or you have a different idea for a good start. Thanks!

Humans VS. Magic-Users (Ch.1:Beginnings)

Cassius Drake

Name: Cassius Drake

The Scarlet Huntsman

Appearance:


Quote: "They're magic, not immortal."

Age: 26

Gender: Male

Sexuality: Hetero

Race: Human

Habits/ticks/quirks (etc):

• Soft-spoken, but rather witty on the rare occasion that he choses to speak.
• Obsessively cleans his weapons. All of them.
• Not one for sentimentality or romance.

Skills/Talents/etc.:

• Extremely experienced in melee and ranged combat.
• Equally talented in stealth and survival.
• Decently diplomatic, if he chooses to play that hand.

Likes:

• Quiet.
• Money.
• Nature, occasionally.

Dislikes:

• Abuse of power.
• Idiots.
• Nature, occasionally.

Personality:

Cassius is a quiet and contemplative individual with a taste for violence and an intolerance for stupidity. He has been considered by others to be morally bankrupt, due to the nature of his occupation, but in reality he operates by a strict code. Nevertheless, his work has left him predominantly cold and unexpressive, with occasional bursts of humor and insight indicative of the young man he once was.

Bio/History:

Cassius is, above all else, a bounty hunter. He makes his living tracking down and eliminating magic users who pose a threat to innocent lives, human or otherwise. Though his quarry is almost always mystical in nature, he won't shrink from a human contract if the necessity and reward are great enough. He has been "hunting" for almost seven years, and in that time he has risen to the top with regard to skill and notoriety. He hauls in great sums of money with every kill, but what he does with that money is as much a mystery as his background. Before his name appeared on the bounty boards of the land, none had ever heard of him. Now, magic users who gravitate towards evil tend to think twice before making any moves, for they know that out there, somewhere, the Scarlet Huntsman is waiting.

Equipment/Tools/Items/etc.:

• An ornate rifle, one of few in the land, customized with a variety of bullets for taking down various forms of magic.
• A silver cutlass, rarely used and well-maintained.
• Basic provisions, meant to last up to a week in the wild.

RPGC Weekend Edition #1: Awakening!

DAMN IT I missed out... I'm sorry, Bard, I've failed thy memory.

Next time!

RPGC #11: Heatwave! -- Voting and Discussion

Gently bumping this. @mdk or @terminal can one of you do the permalinky sidebar thing because I feel like people are forgetting to come vote.

@RomanAria

Maybe a link on the original contest thread?

RPGC #11: Heatwave! -- Voting and Discussion

The Nightcrawler

Lovable characters and a cute twist at the end! The dialogue felt a little artificial, but I'm guilty of the same thing. Keep writing!

The Spark

What a fantastic analogy for... something. What I liked most about the story is that it was so original (literally) that it can be viewed as a representation of many processes: the birth of the universe, the evolution of life, and perhaps, most aptly and forebodingly, the progression of humanity. It felt like a combination of Spore and World of Goo, and reminded me of stories I'd imagine as a child. Well done!

The Ash Grows Cold

I'm always hesitant when I see a short story in a poetic line-by-line format, but it felt well suited for yours. The imagery was spectacular, and the personification of fire was a nice touch. My only complaint was a few minor grammatical errors, but that can't get in the way of a good story. Well done.

Beating the Heat

A nice slice-of-life piece, possibly tailored to one of the bonus prizes of the same name ;) It didn't feel to me like there was much of a plot, but in some cases that can be more profound. After all, day-to-day living doesn't have much of a plot either.

The Watched Pot

Wow. Just, wow.

I was a little intimidated by the length of the story, but within a paragraph my eyes were stuck to the page. What a spectacular story. The dialogue was all spot-on, which is one of the most difficult things to master in writing. The imagery and figurative language were both strong, and together with a dash of humor they took it from a good read to a great read. It felt well-researched, too: whether you've actually got a culinary background or just looked up a few basic cooking terms, it seemed genuine.
Congratulations.
Also, the title dots were a nice touch. Just saying.

The Springs Gone By

I think this is the first short story I've read on this site that has attempted to tackle a historical character from a first-person view. And what a person you've chosen! I'd never heard of this fighter pilot, but that poem is gorgeous and deserves recognition. I think you did a good job capturing the wartime feel of pilots and other soldiers during WWII, and your battle scene was filled with intense imagery. I was put off by the quick change of mood and attitude by the narrator between the first section and the next, but I guess that it made sense since we switched into the mindset of the pilot when he was younger. Very well done!
(Also, since you talk about pistols killing fighter pilots, please google Owen J. Baggett. Worth a read.)

Having read all of the entries (all were fantastic), I cast my @vote humbly and wholeheartedly for The Watched Pot!

RPGC #11: Heatwave!

Question
Do I have to use all three or can I choose one of them and write a Entry for that one ?

@AzazelSlayer

If you're referring to the four bonus categories (Beating the Heat, Mm' Spicy etc), you don't need to write for any of them! You can choose to write for one or all of them to try and win them, but you can also write a story that doesn't pertain to any of them, as long as it loosely references the main prompt.

I think.

RPGC #11: Heatwave!

Well, this one's gonna be about six times as long as my last one. We'll see how that goes.