Hidden 6 yrs ago Post by Majoraa
Raw
Avatar of Majoraa

Majoraa Oyasumi~

Member Seen 0-24 hrs ago

Just gonna give a sneak peak of my Pirate. Art not by me, of course,


1x Like Like
Hidden 6 yrs ago Post by Loki Odinson
Raw
Avatar of Loki Odinson

Loki Odinson God of Lies and Trickery

Member Seen 6 yrs ago

@Mokley Got it! I'll change that part right now. Thanks for clarifying it ^-^
Also, feel free to take the NPCs, factions and other things. It's ok, I don't really mind.
1x Like Like
Hidden 6 yrs ago 6 yrs ago Post by Daglobster
Raw
Avatar of Daglobster

Daglobster

Member Seen 6 yrs ago

Here's my doooooood!

1x Like Like
Hidden 6 yrs ago Post by Sisyphus
Raw
Avatar of Sisyphus

Sisyphus

Member Seen 6 yrs ago

I love the characters so far!

I can't pick whose adventure I want to be first - I feel like they'd all have a lot of fun things to contribute to each other's introductions and storylines. Question: Since the first one will probably start with just that person and the GM, will that be starting soon, since we have a few characters ready to go? (I'm not being impatient!)
2x Like Like
Hidden 6 yrs ago 6 yrs ago Post by Mokley
Raw
GM
Avatar of Mokley

Mokley aka windyfiend

Member Seen 4 mos ago

@Daglobster Dengi is definitely the kinda guy we'll need on the crew! Totally approved -- go ahead and copy him to character tab! Also, if you could drop me a small synopsis of his runes and how they work (here or in PM) and anything else that you think wasn't covered in the CS, I'd love to keep a note! :3

For everyone, too: If there's anything I should know about your character, or you have development ideas, let me know!

@Sisyphus I'm not positive on how to determine who's first -- it has its advantages and disadvantages. The biggest disadvantage is the first person only has Sorn to deal with, haha.

Maybe we should take a vote? We could go first-approved, first-post, which means Slee would be first, Ven second, etc. Or, if certain characters really want to be involved in certain other adventures, we can rearrange accordingly.

So, everyone! Do you have a particular interest in being a part of someone else's adventure? :3

Not to bump people lower on the list, but -- ah crap this is hard. xD
Hidden 6 yrs ago Post by Sisyphus
Raw
Avatar of Sisyphus

Sisyphus

Member Seen 6 yrs ago

Eh, I could go either way on the subject. It could be fun to have Slee go first or not; on the one hand, she and Sorn could have a fun dynamic as partners from the beginning and having her see more of the world as part of everyone else's adventures could be cool, but then at the same time it'd be fun to have some of the other characters present when she's discovered.

Maybe it would be best to have some of the characters with 'quicker' backstories up first? I like that everyone gets an adventure, but one or two characters (Dengi in particular) seem like they could be convinced to sign on relatively easily. Just a thought.
1x Like Like
Hidden 6 yrs ago Post by Nemaisare
Raw
Avatar of Nemaisare

Nemaisare

Member Seen 3 hrs ago

There's also, possibly, the notion of where in the world everyone is... Slee seems like she'd require Sorn already having that boat to reach her. And I haven't had the chance to read the other chars yet. I'm sure this could be easily solved, but, I mean, if Sorn's heading in a specific direction, that also seems like the sort of thing that might decide the order of introductions. ???

I do not really have any preference for how it's decided though, beyond, NOT IT! cuz, y'know, I don't even have a character finished yet. Ha!
1x Like Like
Hidden 6 yrs ago Post by Mokley
Raw
GM
Avatar of Mokley

Mokley aka windyfiend

Member Seen 4 mos ago

Hmmmm good thoughts all around!

I think I know what to do in the meantime ....

Sorn's intro!

.... without being all pretentious about writing a thing myself, heh. xD We'll call it a preface!
Hidden 6 yrs ago Post by Loki Odinson
Raw
Avatar of Loki Odinson

Loki Odinson God of Lies and Trickery

Member Seen 6 yrs ago

In regards to whose character will be first up and so forth, I don't really mind if we vote for it or go with the order the character sheets are posted. However, I do recommend not to have me up first (or even second) because I will not be on from the 24/25th of December to the 1st of January. So that might put a wrench in things if my character is near the start. (Though to be honest, Ven can wait lol. I mean he isn't exactly in a dire situation. He can hitch a ride either on Sorn's ship or another random one, really).
So if Slee or Dengi wants to go first, feel free. It would be fun with either of those characters, that's for sure.
1x Like Like
Hidden 6 yrs ago Post by Mokley
Raw
GM
Avatar of Mokley

Mokley aka windyfiend

Member Seen 4 mos ago

Ok there's something up at least! :D

It definitely looks like you're up first @Sisyphus! Would you care to make an introductory post? :)
Hidden 6 yrs ago 6 yrs ago Post by Diexsmiling
Raw
Avatar of Diexsmiling

Diexsmiling

Member Seen 5 yrs ago

Here's my character! I certainly hope he is up to standard :) I tried to leave some loose ends in his history that could eventually be tied into the plot.

Hidden 6 yrs ago Post by CollectorOfMyst
Raw
Avatar of CollectorOfMyst

CollectorOfMyst

Member Seen 2 days ago

Well, since I can’t really do much else with my CS at the moment, you can get him into the waiting line wherever you’d like. I feel like maybe after our dwarven friend, but before the group grows too large. And don’t be so quick to put Sisyphus on the spot for the first post. We haven’t heard @Daglobster’s thoughts yet.
Hidden 6 yrs ago Post by Daglobster
Raw
Avatar of Daglobster

Daglobster

Member Seen 6 yrs ago

@Sisyphus

You would be right about your notion that Dengi would be more easily convinced to sign up. A trip to a legendary island is 110% the opportunity he's waiting for :P

@Mokley

The runes on his golden teeth are exactly what they say on the tin. Runes to keep gold (which is a notoriously soft metal) in shape and as hard as steel so they can actually be used in day to day life without the metal deforming. The gently glowing rune on the side of his head isn't described as doing anything because it doesn't. It's just a tattoo that glows because his people were into that kind of thing.




In regards to intro order, I'm not exactly opposed to Dengi having a rushed/short intro. In a way I designed him to slide as effortlessly into this thing as possible. People who have characters who would be more complicated to bring on board should have priority.
Hidden 6 yrs ago Post by Mokley
Raw
GM
Avatar of Mokley

Mokley aka windyfiend

Member Seen 4 mos ago

@CollectorOfMyst Brass is great! Totally copy him over to the characters tab! Sounds like he's wandering wherever the wind takes him, looking for what he wants?

@Diexsmiling Hatori is definitely awesome. Approved! Copy him over to the characters tab if ya don't mind! Is his last problem meant to be the subject of a mini intro plot? It seems more like an overarching ambition. If it's the latter, do you have an idea for the former? :D

Ok, as for starters! Thanks for all your input! :D I think from a logistics and story standpoint, @Sisyphus first still makes sense. After that we can play it by ear, especially if @Loki Odinson is away for a bit. The order of characters that we have now -- Slee, Ven, Zeku, Dengi, Brass, Hatori -- seems to alternate a bit between general character types. It's a well-rounded and extremely interesting bunch though! And there are still more in the works!

@Sisyphus How do you feel about first? If you're up for it, would you rather I set a scene or do you want to say what Slee is doing? Would you rather post IC or do a collab? :D
Hidden 6 yrs ago Post by Sisyphus
Raw
Avatar of Sisyphus

Sisyphus

Member Seen 6 yrs ago

Ah, well, I made my IC introductory post before I saw your question, so considering that it's up, I... guess I'll go with 'introductory IC post'. You're by no means obligated to have Sorn arrive in that exact location, at that exact time, of course - I just thought it might be good to establish what Slee's up to, what kind of head space she's in, etc.
1x Like Like
Hidden 6 yrs ago Post by CollectorOfMyst
Raw
Avatar of CollectorOfMyst

CollectorOfMyst

Member Seen 2 days ago

@Mokley Oh, he's definitely searching. But what will he find? Only time will tell.
1x Like Like
Hidden 6 yrs ago Post by Diexsmiling
Raw
Avatar of Diexsmiling

Diexsmiling

Member Seen 5 yrs ago

@Mokley It was meant to be sort of a mini plot that our characters might be able to handle down the road, and just a part of his background really. I'm sure it would be fairly easy to come up with an interesting introduction "quest" for Hatori though. If that's what we're looking for?

I'm not too familiar with this integrated character system, tbh haha. Definitely willing to learn and work something out though.
Hidden 6 yrs ago Post by Mokley
Raw
GM
Avatar of Mokley

Mokley aka windyfiend

Member Seen 4 mos ago

@Diexsmiling Awesome! A long-term quest or two is really great to have! An introductory problem, I think, would be something more immediate that he might need help with -- a situation he is in at this present moment that would be very difficult to get out of alone.

The other PCs should have the chance to build some trust with Hatori before they'll even let him aboard, let alone agree to help his quest. A smaller, maybe even mundane problem would help start that interaction. Maybe something having to do with a subject he's not very good at? What are his weaknesses?
Hidden 6 yrs ago 6 yrs ago Post by Diexsmiling
Raw
Avatar of Diexsmiling

Diexsmiling

Member Seen 5 yrs ago

@Mokley Alrighty, I think I understand. As for his biggest weakness, I would say that his heavy reliance on martial arts and blades leaves him very vulnerable against ranged opponents. Also, his bushido and code of honor means that he really only agrees to fair fights, granting less honorable brigands and bandits an advantage since they aren't afraid to fight dirty. A lot of people also could fairly easily take advantage of his kindness and goodwill.

I could think of plenty of situations he couldn't handle alone that would afford the opportunity to build trust with the other PCS before they officially band together. Getting stuck in a trap infested ruin, for one. Or maybe he could have just set off on an expedition that was too long and ran out of food and other supplies.

As for help on his main quest, this could be a you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours sort of thing. For example, after he meets the other PCs and they help him out of a sticky situation, he could agree to help them with their journey in return for a promise to eventually come back to his home and help him overthrow the emperor.

That was what I had in mind anyway, not sure if that's where you were going with this. Let me know what you think haha.

@Sisyphus Also, just want to mention that the posts so far have been awesome, really enjoying this story and I can't wait to get in on it xD
1x Thank Thank
Hidden 6 yrs ago Post by Mokley
Raw
GM
Avatar of Mokley

Mokley aka windyfiend

Member Seen 4 mos ago

@Diexsmiling Awesome ideas! Perhaps by the time your intro comes up, one of those options might jump out at us as the best one for the group. From a personal standpoint, I'm most interested in how his kindness and goodwill could be taken advantage of. xD

Perhaps he would agree to help them expand their crew -- and with that expanded crew, come back and conquer that emperor. But then, we'll have to see how things develop!

A thought just occurred to me. Might this emperor also have ties in other islands? Perhaps he's expanding his empire to other locations, and we might see traces of him elsewhere.
↑ Top
© 2007-2024
BBCode Cheatsheet