This is more of an exercise than an actual RP, at least to start out. So, for those who like to create worlds first before RPing in them, this is for you.
This is also for those who like the idea of changing nearly everything about a world they know until it's almost unrecognizable from the original. So if you don't like the idea or believe it to be sacrilegious, then this is, again, not for you. xP
It should be noted that I've never RPed a Naruto RP before and this will be a learning experience for me. Also, as of now, I have little desire to actually RP in this world. "Then why have it here?" Well, I would like other people to be able to use it. I might also grow attached enough that I really do want to RP in it. Otherwise, this is a world-creating stage of the process. The idea is to create the world before RPing. If that's something else you dislike (and would rather RP while creating the world), then, again, this is not for you.
The idea is to take from the manga and change it into something different, though based on the same idea. This could be as simple as merely changing the name of an already established concept (ANBU into Special Units (SU)) or as drastic as completely altering a concept (altering the layout of the Chakras or even changing the concept of Ninjas). We may also purposefully omit concepts that have been canonically established (Samurai or even entire Styles). I think we should create a completely new geography, however.
Going further into the drastic change provided above (reorganizing Chakra), here are 2 ways I've thought it could go:
We omit a Chakra (Lightning) and keep to Fire, Earth, Air, and Water. Perhaps it is replaced with Natural, Spiritual, and Physical energies and, thus, creating 7 Chakras. Though those three could be ignored as well, leaving only 4. This would, of course, need to be regulated as per the "strength/weakness" between each Chakra.
We add a Chakra (Metal) and create new interactions between them.
Another one I just thought of, perhaps we start off with Physical, Spiritual, Natural energies and this RP could explore the IC exploration of the elements.
Overall, any and all changes would need to be accepted by all parties. You might consider me a Moderator of everyone's contributions. Also, any and all contributions should be explained relatively scientifically (that means through research). If you have an idea that you wish to implement but have no reason for it other than "because," it will not be accepted. This does not mean others can't come in and provide said "science" for someone else's idea.
So, to start off, this is be a completely "new" alternate reality of the world of Naruto. Because of this, I believe it would need a new name.
Also, what are your thoughts on changing the Chakras? Too much?
Would anyone care to make a map online (I lack the talent and resources with which to make a map online) or should we just have it composed of words and imagination?
Some other ideas I had that can be discussed later or now:
A segregation of Ninja types. If you possess certain Chakra types, it's expected for one to be moved to the village "specializing" in that Chakra type (yes, that means the Kekkei Genkai would, effectively, have their own villages).
A segregation of races. We have Native/Hispanic, Asian, European, African, and Arab separated into their own nations. This does not infer racism, but that is a possibility which could occur. Perhaps, instead of the above, there are the elemental nations and they have areas for each elemental chakra composition to where children are sent to master the techniques associated with their talents. However, if in conjunction to the first, perhaps they return back to their home nation to mate and maintain their race, and mixing races is seen as unnecessary or even harmful (in spite of the groundless proof for these opinions).
The nations are neutral towards each other but keep relations minimal. Aggression towards any one nation would result in retaliation from all others (unless enough intrigue occurs that would affect that outcome).
The nations are all allied with each other and keep relations open. This could result in much easier intrigue to occur between nations.
Changing the idea of Tailed Beasts. Perhaps, instead, there are Chakra Beasts, created by the chakras of the village from which they originate (referring back to the first idea).
This is also for those who like the idea of changing nearly everything about a world they know until it's almost unrecognizable from the original. So if you don't like the idea or believe it to be sacrilegious, then this is, again, not for you. xP
It should be noted that I've never RPed a Naruto RP before and this will be a learning experience for me. Also, as of now, I have little desire to actually RP in this world. "Then why have it here?" Well, I would like other people to be able to use it. I might also grow attached enough that I really do want to RP in it. Otherwise, this is a world-creating stage of the process. The idea is to create the world before RPing. If that's something else you dislike (and would rather RP while creating the world), then, again, this is not for you.
The idea is to take from the manga and change it into something different, though based on the same idea. This could be as simple as merely changing the name of an already established concept (ANBU into Special Units (SU)) or as drastic as completely altering a concept (altering the layout of the Chakras or even changing the concept of Ninjas). We may also purposefully omit concepts that have been canonically established (Samurai or even entire Styles). I think we should create a completely new geography, however.
Going further into the drastic change provided above (reorganizing Chakra), here are 2 ways I've thought it could go:
We omit a Chakra (Lightning) and keep to Fire, Earth, Air, and Water. Perhaps it is replaced with Natural, Spiritual, and Physical energies and, thus, creating 7 Chakras. Though those three could be ignored as well, leaving only 4. This would, of course, need to be regulated as per the "strength/weakness" between each Chakra.
We add a Chakra (Metal) and create new interactions between them.
Another one I just thought of, perhaps we start off with Physical, Spiritual, Natural energies and this RP could explore the IC exploration of the elements.
Overall, any and all changes would need to be accepted by all parties. You might consider me a Moderator of everyone's contributions. Also, any and all contributions should be explained relatively scientifically (that means through research). If you have an idea that you wish to implement but have no reason for it other than "because," it will not be accepted. This does not mean others can't come in and provide said "science" for someone else's idea.
So, to start off, this is be a completely "new" alternate reality of the world of Naruto. Because of this, I believe it would need a new name.
Also, what are your thoughts on changing the Chakras? Too much?
Would anyone care to make a map online (I lack the talent and resources with which to make a map online) or should we just have it composed of words and imagination?
Some other ideas I had that can be discussed later or now:
A segregation of Ninja types. If you possess certain Chakra types, it's expected for one to be moved to the village "specializing" in that Chakra type (yes, that means the Kekkei Genkai would, effectively, have their own villages).
A segregation of races. We have Native/Hispanic, Asian, European, African, and Arab separated into their own nations. This does not infer racism, but that is a possibility which could occur. Perhaps, instead of the above, there are the elemental nations and they have areas for each elemental chakra composition to where children are sent to master the techniques associated with their talents. However, if in conjunction to the first, perhaps they return back to their home nation to mate and maintain their race, and mixing races is seen as unnecessary or even harmful (in spite of the groundless proof for these opinions).
The nations are neutral towards each other but keep relations minimal. Aggression towards any one nation would result in retaliation from all others (unless enough intrigue occurs that would affect that outcome).
The nations are all allied with each other and keep relations open. This could result in much easier intrigue to occur between nations.
Changing the idea of Tailed Beasts. Perhaps, instead, there are Chakra Beasts, created by the chakras of the village from which they originate (referring back to the first idea).
