[URL=http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/WarGX/media/SSO.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg550/WarGX/SSO.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [b]Soul Story Online[/b] [b]GM[/b]: Dark Revenger Knight It's the year 2020; several years ago the world's first virtual reality game was created only to disappoint millions with its poor environments, lackluster AI and massive lag. Fortunately, technology evolved. An emerging software company, Oracle, decided to incorporate the latest in brain science into its ambitious project - Soul Story Online. They found a way to successfully [i]trick[/i] the five sense into accepting artificial reality as real via a headset; an adjustable meter would control the level of realism - hardcore gamers could set the dial at max to experience fatigue and even pain. Since its first reveal, the hype was uncontainable and thousands would wait in line for the game's release. Soon the game was released to the public. As thousands connected their headsets, Aeternus, the virtual world, became alive. As hoped, the game more than met even the wildest of expectations; the spawn town, Nexus, was quickly filled with the awed expressions of people admiring the level of detail in their avatar, the seamlessly integrated user interface that lit as a bright holographic screen and the rough feel of brick that held up armor shops and magic boutiques that were attended by Oracle moderators. The game's combat system was equally impressive; physics was augmented to allow incredible duals in both PvP and PvE and as was promised, the experience delivered... [B]CS:[/B] [B]Real Life Name:[/B] [B]Soul Story Name:[/B] [B]Age:[/B] [B]Gender:[/B] [B]Weapon:[/B] [B]Weapon Name:[/B] [B]Class:[/B] 1 well-written paragraph (I won't have too many reservations so long as you don't abuse this; I'll let you know if you are) [B]Soul Attack:[/B] [B]Avatar Appearance:[/B] 1 well-written paragraph (The game replicates actual physical appearance via a set of polygons that essentially recreates your image virtually and other gibberish that we won't bother going into; you may use an image to supplement your paragraph, I prefer you'd use a Gaia image but up to you) [B]Personality:[/B] 1 well-written paragraph (I'd like to see characters complete with strengths [b]as well as weaknesses[/b]) Here's my CS; I might do some editing... [B]Real Life Name:[/B] Hunter Crux [B]Soul Story User Name:[/B] Ares [B]Age:[/B] 21 [B]Gender:[/B] Male [B]Weapon:[/B] Great Lance [B]Weapon Name:[/B] Soul Eater [B]Class:[/B] Dark Knight - A heavy htting knight that includes dark magic in his arsenal. Its greatest fault lies in its defensive capabilities. They go in hard and fast, are great for initiating assaults but require backup to remain alive. [B]Level:[/B] 1 (We're all level 1, no exceptions) [B]Soul Attack:[/B] The Thousand War Ender - A fury of blows charged with dark energy that maul the opponent (Use of Soul Attacks will have some interesting consequences...) [B]Move Pool:[/B] [b]Magic[/b] [u]Dark Wave[/u] - A slash that exerts one wave of dark energy. Cost [20SP] [u]Demon's Rage[/u] - Soul Eater becomes engulfed in crimson rage and releases a staggering thrust. Cost [40SP] [b]Melee[/b] [u]Earth Breaker[/u] - User takes to the sky and thrusts his weapon downward. [u]Triple Thurst[/u] - A series of thrusts that aim for specific points of reference. [B]Avatar Appearance:[/B] (The game replicates actual physical appearance via a set of polygons that essentially recreates your image virtually and other gibberish that we won't bother going into) Towering at 6'1'', Hunter sports a hazelnut faux-hawk that drops down along the contour of the neck and down the forehead, on opposite side, to the tip of his Greek-esque nose. He has thick, well-kept eyebrows and his sideburns arch around the temple before sliding down to perfect peaks along his jawline. His intense, emerald-struck eyes contrast with his pale skin tone and his shoulders amount for his most impressive feature. While not heavily built or overly muscular, Hunter is toned. As part of his in-game ensemble, Hunter wears a wine-red cloak; the hood usually hangs at eye level just enough to allow him visibility of his surroundings but also enough to conceal the greater part of his expression. He wears a silver chest-plate with gold edges around the waist level and around the shoulder slots. The gauntlets protecting his arm are made of the same black, stainless steel as his leg armor. The shoe piece peaks into a lethal point on each foot and along the shin up to the knee and beyond, metal layers stack. Gaia Representation: [url=http://tektek.org/avatar/54713516][img]http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1461/zdj2.png[/img][/url] Canon Art: [hider=Ares] [URL=http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/WarGX/media/AresSketch.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg550/WarGX/AresSketch.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/hider] [B]Personality:[/B] Hunter likes to keep to himself by choice but doesn't mean he won't occasionally join in on conversation. He's intrusive when it comes to taking action but has deep regrets. He isn't known for being the smartest person and if grades are any indication of such, he isn't the most studious but he is street smart. An avid MMO player, Hunter has a reputation of playing solo but will once in a while play with others; this attribute mirrors his real life personality. He doesn't have many friends but care deeply for those that are in that list. One of his notable strengths is his incredible ability to push forward under great levels of pressure and one of his most unforgiving weaknesses is his blunt attitude toward the unknown. He can act (and probably will) without due consideration which, in the past, has lead to undesirable outcomes and has landed him in tight spots. At first glance and certainly when you first meet him, it would appear that he has an attitude problem or a rainy cloud constantly over his shoulder and this is because he does. He's impatient, hates flying and is easily annoyed by certain types of personalities. By all means a reserved person, Hunter doesn't easily trust others but is known to have fallen for the wrong people in the past which is why for the time being he's kept away from relationships. Lastly, Hunter is by no means an expert at MMOs but he learns quickly and enjoys the thrill of battle. ... [B]Aeternus - The World[/B] Nexus [URL=http://s1243.photobucket.com/user/WarGX/media/1600x764_18659_Lord_of_The_Rings_Concept_Art_2d_fantasy_town_night_lord_of_the_rings_picture_image_digital_art.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg550/WarGX/1600x764_18659_Lord_of_The_Rings_Concept_Art_2d_fantasy_town_night_lord_of_the_rings_picture_image_digital_art.jpg[/IMG][/URL] - Is the initial spawn town, equipped with a town square, armor shops and item boutiques of several types, Nexus is a safe zone from monsters and PvP. The often foggy town is located in the center of a mythical forest that hides an elusive but fatal boss. Locations: - Heroic Inn (50 Gold/Night) - Full HP/SP Replenish - Beggars Inn (10 Gold/Night) - Full HP Replenish - Nexus Guild Archive - Public Quests and Guild Registration - Nexus Brewery - Corpseman's Jailhouse --Open Quests --- [hider=+ Wolf Trouble!] - A pack of wolves has been spotted at night causing trouble for a small farm in the Mystic Woods. Enemies: 3 Wolves per player / Levels 1-2 Mini Boss[img=http://wallkinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Werewolf-Pictures-Black-and-White.jpg]Werewolf / Level 3 Reward: 50 Gold[/hider] [hider=+ Cargo Challenge!] - It's that time of the week again and the small village of Afriel needs its weekly delivery of ale from the Nexus Brewery. Make sure the wagon and cargo get there safely! Enemies: 3 Forest Trolls / Levels 2-3 Reward: 20 Gold;3x Ale bottles[/hider] [hider=+ Our Way or the Highway!] - Soon after the news broke that players couldn't leave this virtual world, a group of renegades began unreasonably tolling everyone that attempted to cross Sleepy Leaf Bridge, going as far as robbing those that couldn't afford the ludicrous fine. Apprehend those thieves! Killing them will raise infamy and create bounty. Enemies: 8 Players / Levels 1-4 Reward: 300 Gold[/hider] --- --Events --- [hider=Lantern Festival!] - Nexus will hold its first annual Lantern Festival where thousands of bright, orange lanterns will be released into the night sky, dozens of booths will be up with awesome games and prizes and exclusive challenges will be available to those feeling lucky! So gals, bring your best dresses and guys...just don't be too casual (we know how much you love your casual clothes). [b]Booth 1[/b]: "Lantern? Yes, Please!" - The festival wouldn't be complete without the traditional send-off so drop by and pick up yours up! (Cost: 10 Gold) [b]Booth 2[/b]: "Hit the Blue Orb!" - How's your aim? Come by and try our game! Thirty orbs will be released into the air, hit as many as possible for fabulous prizes! (Cost: 5 Gold) -- 1 - 10 (Prize: 1st Annual Lantern Festival Bracelet) -- 11 - 20 (Prize: Red Pendant) -- 21 - 30 (Prize: 1 Night Stay at Heroic Inn Pass + 1st Annual Lantern Festival Bracelet + Red Pendant) [b]Booth 3[/b]: "Pick a Number, Any Number!" - Feeling lucky? Draw a number and get a date! Couples can participate in the following exclusive events (Cost: Free): -- Three-legged racing (Cost: Free) -- Mask-painting (Cost: 2 Gold) -- Moonlight Dinner (Cost: 20 Gold) [b]Booth 4[/b]: "Creepy Lady is Creepy!" - Some old lady is spewing nonsense about some witch that lives in the forest! Crazy, right? But get this, she's charging you for details about it! (Cost: 2 Gold) [b]Challenge 1[/b]: "Wolf Race!" (Cost: 15 Gold) - We've domesticated wolves! About time, right? So what do you do with wolves once you've domesticated them? You freaking race them, that's what! So hop on one and beat the competition! (Prize: x2 Agility Potion) [b]Challenge 2[/b]: "Red vs. Green!" - Ever wondered what it'd be like to a troll? Neither did we! Put on a costume and wrestle like there's no tomorrow! Warning, real men only! (Cost: 5 Gold) (Prize: x2 Physical Defense Plus Vials) [b]Challenge 3[/b]: "Step Right Up!" - An odd booth with an enigmatic traveler has come to the festival! He has set a gladiator styled ring up for up to four people to enter at a time, if you beat his monsters you get a weapon from the Lantern Set! Your choice of weapon (Sword, wand, staff, spear, knife, bow etc) these are skillfully crafted weapons that have a high chance of burning the target! (Cost: 15 Gold) First enemy: [img=http://www.heromages.com/images/characters/fireElemental.png] Flame Imp (x2 per player) / Level 2-4 Drops: Gold 30; Imp Ember x 2 (sell price: 15 gold; Raw Material) Rare drop: Flame Tooth (sell price: 70 gold; Raw Enchant Material) Boss: [img=http://www.cruzine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/156-monster_cartoon-paintings.jpg] Aging Flame Golem / Level 5-7 Drops: Gold 150; Golem Coal x1-3 (sell price 25 gold); Flame Feather (add to appear for added fire resistance); Lantern Beam (Spell) [b]Lantern Tournament[/b] - Think you have what it takes to rise to the top? Join the festival's PvP tournament! Entrants will take a stub with a ticket number and proceed to the arena. Not a fighter? No problem, come join the spectacle, there will be clashing of swords, bursting spells and spectacular drama! Betting starts at 5 Gold! (Entry Cost: Free) (Prize: Soul Crystal: seemingly useless item that glows a white light)[/hider] --- Mystic Woods [img=http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/205/f/0/night_forest_by_artsammich-d6eyiq6.jpg] - Is a deep wooded area that surrounds Nexus in its entirety and is home to a very powerful boss. Contains several dispersed farm colonies and a well-hidden village tucked within the deeper area of the woods. Locations: Afriel - Small farming village with a single inn, a bar and a couple small shops. Enemies: [hider=Wolf][img=http://s1.goodfon.su/wallpaper/previews-middle/581600.jpg] Wolf / Level 1-2 Drops: Gold 1-3;Wolf Pelt;Wolf Fang[/hider] [hider=Raptor][img=http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/302/5/9/forest_creature_by_tacimur-d4edkxi.jpg] Raptor / Level 1-3 Drops: Gold 1-5;Raptor Claw;Marble Beak[/hider] [hider=Forest Troll][img=http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/320/a/3/forest_troll_by_netheriel-d4gcbhs.jpg] Forest Troll / Level 2-4 Drops: Gold 2-6;Wood Club[/hider] [hider=Boss][img=http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2013/301/f/5/forest_turtle_monster_by_artofjustaman-d62btrs.jpg] Thousand Year Kame / Level 6 Drops: Gold 200;Turtle Shell (Sell Price: 20 Gold);Ring of Kame (Boosts physical defense);Tune of the Forest (Magic Spell)[/hider] [hider=Secret Boss][img=http://th04.deviantart.net/fs51/PRE/f/2009/308/2/b/Witch_Finished_Artwork_by_atomhawk.jpg] Haunt, the Mystic Witch / Level 8 Legend: Within the hour of the treacherous email, a female player was tricked into venturing into the woods by herself. The female player never returned and they say Haunt now appears near the tree where her innocent smile was last seen. Drops: Soul Crystal (seemingly useless item that glows a white light)[/hider] --- The Frozen Kingdom [img=http://th05.deviantart.net/fs36/PRE/f/2008/270/d/8/Snowland_by_VampirePrincess007.jpg] - Is a land with subzero temperatures that lies beyond the Mystic Forest. Locations: -TBA -TBA -TBA -TBA Enemies: [hider=Frost][img=http://wiki.chronicles-of-blood.com/images/thumb/Creatures-Evil_snowman.jpg/425px-Creatures-Evil_snowman.jpg] Frost / Level 3-4 Drops: Gold 3-5;Carrot;Coal 1-4[/hider] [hider=Abominable Beast][img=http://i.neoseeker.com/ca/heroes_of_ruin_conceptart_uwQEw.jpg] Abominable Beast / Level 3-5 Drops: Gold 4-8;Lemon Snow Cone 1-2[/hider] [hider=Frozen Wolf][img=http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120608120624/finalfantasy/images/5/50/FFXIV-Monster-Fenrir.png] Frozen Wolf / Level 3-4 Drops: Gold 4-10;Frozen Fang 1-3[/hider] [hider=Rabid Snow Bear][img=https://s3.amazonaws.com/ksr/assets/000/260/275/bf3758afb7efcc1d6c097d71f7590d6f_large.jpg?1352849620] Rabid Snow Bear / Level 6-7 Drops: Gold 4-15;Bear Claw 1-4[/hider] [hider=Boss][img=http://gorillaartfare.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ice_golem_ex01.jpg] The Frozen Guardian Golems / Level 9 Drops: 400 Gold;Frozen Staff;Freeze Barrier (Magic Spell);Golem Ice Shield[/hider] [hider=Optional Boss][img=http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130629192608/ultradragonball/images/b/ba/Cataclysm-deathwing-cataclysm-city-cool-dark-deathwing-dragon-fantasy-fire-red-warcraft-wings-world-of-warcraft.png] Ice Dragon / Level 12 Legend: A ferocious dragon that flies near the mountain peak. Drops: Gold 600;Black Steel Dragon Sword[/hider] --- Aquapolis [img=http://th07.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2013/113/5/a/beach_city_concept_by_jonathanp45-d62slse.jpg] - A decently sized city-port edged against the vast Dark Sea. This is a safe zone controlled and protected by a famous administrator and his guild - 7 Seas Clan. --- The Dark Sea [img=http://animg.com/images/wallpaper-7/dark-fantasy-landscape-free-desktop-8.jpg] - A vast and treacherous ocean that hides a legendary treasure. A great vessel is needed to traverse these dangerous waters. Locations: -TBA -TBA Enemies: [hider=Man-Praying Mantis][img=http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2014/063/2/3/seamonster_concept_sketch_by_mitchgrave-d78v1hn.jpg] Man-Praying Mantis / Level 8-9 Drops: Gold 8-20;Sea Claw[/hider] [hider=Sea Shadow][img=http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/297/f/b/kaiju_by_therisingsoul-d6rpbnk.jpg] Sea Shadow / Level 8-10 Drops: Dark Incense; Gold Chunk(Raw Material)[/hider] [hider=Flying Aqua Terror][img=http://maxxsoul.com/KingSea_S61_1000.jpg] Flying Aqua Terror / Level 9-11 Drops: Gold 20-25;Terror Wing;Orange Exoskeleton(Raw Material)[/hider] [hider=Boss][img=http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs50/f/2009/326/b/8/Hydra_monster_by_velinov.jpg] Dark Sea Hydra / Level 14 Drops: Gold 1,000; Hydra Shield; Regeneration (Magic Spell);Sea Dragon Claws;Hydra Scales(Raw Material)[/hider] [hider=Optional Boss][img=http://digital-art-gallery.com/oid/114/1000x500_19729_Serpent_2d_fantasy_serpent_monster_leviathan_picture_image_digital_art.jpg] Leviathan / Level 15 Drops: Gold 1,200; Leviathan Scales(Raw Material)[/hider] [hider=Secret Boss][img=http://s2.goodfon.ru/wallpaper/previews-middle/552102.jpg] Ariel, Queen of the Sea / Level 16 Legend: A female player traversed the Dark Sea with her party; she was on night watch duty but the next morning her post was found abandoned. She was never seen again. Some say they saw a colossal shadow int he distance that night. Drops: Soul Crystal (seemingly useless item that glows a white light)[/hider] [hider=???][img=http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/5b/1d/07/5b1d071c622d3bb26b6c26a80d80534e.jpg] ??? / Level Unidentified Drops: ???[/hider] The Void [img=http://coolvibe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/wasteland.jpg] Locations: Enemies: [hider=Pursuer][img=http://i.imgur.com/aEQDb.jpg][/hider] [hider=Clawed Voidbeast][img=http://www.creaturespot.com/storage/monsterdudefin34.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1389137655977][/hider] [hider=Lava Worm][img=http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/158/9/c/marshmellow_monster_by_gorrem-d3ghswf.jpg][/hider] [hider=Void Wolf][img=http://25.media.tumblr.com/399fb214cd8495a021621a3cdcd4f0bc/tumblr_mjx8qr2Sry1rtdsh3o9_1280.jpg][/hider] [hider=Boss][img=http://p1.pichost.me/i/31/1545891.jpg][/hider] [hider=Secret Boss][img=http://www.wall321.com/thumbnails/detail/20120802/monsters%20horns%20fantasy%20art%20armor%20artwork%201280x800%20wallpaper_www.wall321.com_6.jpg][/hider] [hider=???][img=http://wiki.guildwars2.com/images/e/ec/Fire_elemental_02_concept_art.jpg][/hider] --- The Tribunal [img=http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uxK9p1iezm4/TRyKEp6XLcI/AAAAAAAAMKE/JQ1PoVeDDOk/s1600/through_the_ancient_valley_by_blinck-d34h5qv.jpg] Locations: Enemies: --- Arami, The City in the Sky [img=http://www.wallpaper4me.com/images/wallpapers/city_in_the_sky_w1.jpeg] Locations: Enemies: [hider=Secret Boss][img=http://www.w3walls.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Fantasy-monster-wallpaper-hd-1080p.jpg][/hider] --- Emerian's Great Swampland [img=http://www.wallpaperup.com/uploads/wallpapers/2012/12/18/25711/43465cbb16c922ea411b796999a25f31.jpg] Locations: Enemies: --- The Titan's Mouth [img=http://p1.pichost.me/i/40/1639141.jpg] Locations: Enemies: --- The Great Dragon Forge [img=http://digital-art-gallery.com/oid/66/1300x618_12016_Td_33_2d_illustration_fantasy_landscape_dragons_castle_picture_image_digital_art.jpg] Locations: Enemies: [hider=Boss][img=http://cdn.obsidianportal.com/assets/174525/BLACK_FIRE_BREATHING_DRAGON_KNIGHT_BATTLE_CASTLE_AGE_HEART_GAME_CONCEPT_ART_1_2_II_BY_KEKAI.jpg][/hider] [hider=???][img=http://wiki.guildwars2.com/images/thumb/9/96/Dragon_06_concept_art_%28The_Dragon_Head%29.jpg/800px-Dragon_06_concept_art_%28The_Dragon_Head%29.jpg][/hider] --- Netherworld [img=http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/035/4/1/the_old__dark__haunted_castle_by_blinck-d38rxuy.jpg] Locations: Enemies: --- [hider=Couple System]Couple's Abilities There are ten levels in each of the three different stats, Loyalty, Passion, and Care. As they level up, Couples are eligible to the benefits of "Lover Abilities", specific to only those who truly and deeply cherish one another. We will now go down a list of the abilities gained. Loyalty Level 1: Back Off! -- This ability, when used, causes an AoE burst of damage to emit from both partners in a Relationship, forcing enemies to be knocked back as a result. Only allowed once every 6 posts. Level 5: White Knight -- This ability is a COUNTER ability only: When one would take mortal damage, their lover may teleport to them to take the full blunt of the blow instead regardless of their position of current status effects at a 50% damage resistance. Status effects will retain their influence after the teleport. This only works on single-target attacks. Only allowed once every 8 posts. Level 10: Undying Love -- The paragon of loyalty, this Couple has fought through thick and this, and this is a reward for the loyalty they have displayed in one another. Undying Love creates a phantasm of light, using the sheer power of their faith in one another to render them invincible for a few seconds. During this time, they may take any action at half of the cost. Only allowed once every 12 posts. Passion Level 1: Love Tap -- By providing motivation to their partner, a lover may grant Regen (5%), Haste, ATK UP. and Berserk on their partner. Only allowed once every 6 posts. Level 5: Sweet Death -- This ability appeals to the more...possessive side of the user's lover, by performing actions against the enemy that instill jealousy in them. As a result, the lover will deal 50% more damage to the target this is used upon, who is momentarily Charmed by the ability itself. Only allowed once every 8 posts. Level 10: Undying Passion -- Upon using this ability, the sheer intensity of the Couple's love will emit a pulse throughout the area that does massive non-elemental damage. Enemies who face them upon the release of the pulse are momentarily stunned.Only allowed once every 12 posts. Care Level 1: A Lover's Touch -- The simple touch of their lover's hand caressing their cheek negates negative status effects. Only allowed once every 6 posts. Level 5: Down The Aisle -- Picking up their significant other, the Couple proceed to walk "down the aisle", rendering them immune to damage and causing continuous bouquets to be thrown out around them in order to explode, causing damage.Only allowed once every 8 posts. Level 10: Extreme Heavenly Love -- By tossing out a physical representation of their love created from the unending care each hold for one another, the partner may heal them both to 100% HP and SP over a 5 second period. Only allowed once every 12 posts.[/hider] [hider=Pet Shop]Pet Shop The Pet Shop is not only a mere NPC-driven shop, but it also hosts daily quests dependant on new specimens that have been sighted in the wild that the system deems catchable by players coming and going into the region. Only by accepting the quests to the fullest prerequisites, can a pet be captured at its basic form -- as a Life Crystal. Pets evolve, growing with their owner as they do themselves, and gain experience as their owners complete quests and slay monsters. The four stages a Pet has are: Life Gem -> Baby -> Teen -> Adult As a Pet's affinity increases for their owner, they may reach a state called "Special" Mode, in which they become very picky about what they eat. Why is this a good thing, you ask? Why, it means that the Pet is close to evolving! What they will eat once they are in Special Mode depends on the species, so the player can learn through either trial-and-error or having a Pet Shop identify their preferred food! Basic Foods Pellets 5g Fruit Snacks 5g Kibble 5g Tuna Can 5g Hay 5g Chicken Bits 5g Grain 5g Gourmet Foods High-Grade Pet Feed 50g Gourmet Chicken 50g Golden Grain 50g Salmon 50g Bronze Hay 50g 5-Star Kibble Nuggets 50g Accessories Unlocks options beginning at level 5! Quest Log Beginning at level 5, players will be given notification of pets available in the area. Keep your eye out! You never know when a special pet may be available for grabs![/hider] Courtesy of the wonderful Shiinen~ --- [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/46128/posts/ooc]Character Sheets[/url] [b]Player Slots[/b]: Dark Revenger Knight as Ares