[OOC] L.A.D. --- Living Alchemic Drive RP

[Gnar The Missing Link]

@Raijin:

Alright Raijin... There are still problems here unfortunately. The Pilot is perfectly fine, but the Framework, I believe, may need to be overhauled.

Raijinslayer said
Primary Weapon-Type:Nano Omni-Matrix: A circular holographic matrixthat forms design frames for Nidhogg's Elite nano-bots, which are able to create more powerful weaponry than the O.I. nanos. It can form into any offensive weapon that it has the code for. At the moment, this include Greatsword, Assault Rifle, Dual Longswords, Concussive Wave Rifle, and Dual-sided Energy Blade.

I don't like this. It fulfills two roles; melee and ranged supremacy, and even though it can switch between them all, the weapon-grade would be on a level on a mass production level rather than on the experimental level like the others since the Nanobots are doing so much work. If you want, pick only one weapon, and one weapon only.

Raijinslayer said
Secondary Weapon Type: Battle Scanner: This device allows him to assess any situation as well as the weak points in any known enemy types. It can carry a contsant feed to the Izanagi during stealth Op's, as well as transmitting data on an unknown enemy for real time analysis. Can also tell him what kind of weaponry the enemy has if it's registered in the database.

After a lot of thinking, I've decided that something like this shouldn't really be on a Pointman, as it belongs more so as a Special Power, or on a Sniper or someone from the back lines. I'm also making a special note of this because you would be stealing the thunder of someone else's role.

Raijinslayer said
Special Ability:Ragnarok: Nidhogg overloads the Omni matrix in order to temporarily deconstruct itself into a swarm of nano's, except for the cockpit which is shielded from enemy fire. The swarm assumes the shape of a serpantine dragon-like creature, which then sets upon the enemy. Immune to small arms, it can charge through a frontline and wteck havoc, growing bigger and more powerful with every enemy that it deconstructs. It can also form itself into a more humanoid shape, which seems to almost warp between enemy's, as it cuts through them at high speeds.

This is... very problematic. While I do like the idea of nanobots, I myself can seem many problems arising with it in the RP when certain fights do break out. Comparing that special ability to the others we have, it's VERY overwhelming, and it wouldn't make sense in-story for just one Framework to have such a power. I honestly think it would need to be changed to something else.

Edit: Oh, and also, there's a limit to only one Sign-up per Player.

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@Green:

Pilot is good, although I would like you to remove the " and put in a mech with no real explanation other than "go there kill cruxi lol"." bit.

The Siegfried seems pretty good, and as long as the special ability doesn't make anything advanced, then it should be fine.

Accepted!

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@Thanatos:

I really, really like Zan, to be honest.

My only concern is this!

Thanatos said
•Hospitalized Special One: None of his immediate family, if any of his family is hospitalized it is unknown to him. (Meaning his Mom, Dad, Siblings, and Grandparents.)

Are you sure about keeping it like this? I am more than fine with you having it like this, but I want you to be sure you want it like this, based on your backstory. If you are, then it's fine.

As for ... -tries to say the name- ... the Framework, again, you are more than able to have some extra stuff for it. If not, they're both Accepted as they are!

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Dead Cruiser said
Alright, question for my potential application: what is your stance on "magic" be in this setting? The source I'm drawing inspiration from uses it as the primary source of power for mechas and characters, and I'd like to port it over in such a way that would fit into this setting. I was considering writing in some really hand-wavy "quantum" mumbo-jumbo, but what do you think about it beforehand?

I am really, really sorry, but I doubt there will be any magic in this setting. >_< I thought about it at first, but it didn't seem right with what I wanted in the end... I'm really sorry Dead Cruiser...

[Dead Cruiser]

Gnar The Missing Link said I am really, really sorry, but I doubt there will be any magic in this setting. >_< I thought about it at first, but it didn't seem right with what I wanted in the end... I'm really sorry Dead Cruiser...

Not literally magic, I understand that it wouldn't work in a soft sci-fi setting like this, but something that could work analogously to it. Say, "quantum physics" or "relativity manipulation" or psychic powers. I only ask because the mecha I plan on working in distorts spacetime as its special ability, and I'm trying to explain such a power.

[Gnar The Missing Link]

Dead Cruiser said
Not literally magic, I understand that it wouldn't work in a soft sci-fi setting like this, but something that could work analogously to it. Say, "quantum physics" or "relativity manipulation" or psychic powers. I only ask because the mecha I plan on working in distorts spacetime as its special ability, and I'm trying to explain such a power.

Being able to say 'lift' and 'fling' things or even 'curve' laser beams and bullets would be a thing as a power, but distorts in spacetime would not be possible at all. If you were to fire your own bullets, you could mentally enhance them while in Powered mode for example and take down multiple targets with a single bullet if you were a marksmen/psychic, while if you were a fighter you'd only be able to evade better as a combatant/psychic.

[Raijinslayer]

Gnar The Missing Link said
@Raijin: Alright Raijin... There are still problems here unfortunately. The Pilot is perfectly fine, but the Framework, I believe, may need to be overhauled.I don't like this. It fulfills two roles; melee and ranged supremacy, and even though it can switch between them all, the weapon-grade would be on a level on a mass production level rather than on the experimental level like the others since the Nanobots are doing so much work. If you want, pick only one weapon, and one weapon only.After a lot of thinking, I've decided that something like this shouldn't really be on a Pointman, as it belongs more so as a Special Power, or on a Sniper or someone from the back lines. I'm also making a special note of this because you would be stealing the thunder of someone else's role.This is... very problematic. While I do like the idea of nanobots, I myself can seem many problems arising with it in the RP when certain fights do break out. Comparing that special ability to the others we have, it's VERY overwhelming, and it wouldn't make sense in-story for just one Framework to have such a power. I honestly think it would need to be changed to something else.Edit: Oh, and also, there's a limit to only one Sign-up per Player.

I was kinda going for a variety over power kinda vibe with the Omni-matrix, but if you really don't want it, than I'll think of something. I can see your reasoning on the second and will fix it accordingly when I cn get on a computer(currently using my DS, which has a character limit, much to my chargin, that makes it impossible to edit Nidhogg properly with possibly erasing some stuff). My only objection is the Special ability, for you see, I already changed it from what you have up there, at the behest of GreenGoat, so I don't know why you have my old one. As for the pilot thing, consider him deleted. Glad I didn't put anytime I to him yet. Sorry that I seem to suck at making balanced/not op characters. It must be a realpain for you to have to go over what's wrong with my characters multiple times, instead of just once.

[Tatsua Aiisen]

@Raijin, it's totally fine, really, nothing to feel sorry about. Everybody has to get a feel for things somehow, and we're all working together here to build the most enjoyable possible roleplay for everybody! Keep up that cool attitude, and I assure you that you'll be well liked around here, even if you do need to be corrected from time to time~!

[Dead Cruiser]

Gnar The Missing Link said
Being able to say 'lift' and 'fling' things or even 'curve' laser beams and bullets would be a thing as a power, but distorts in spacetime would not be possible at all. If you were to fire your own bullets, you could mentally enhance them while in Powered mode for example and take down multiple targets with a single bullet if you were a marksmen/psychic, while if you were a fighter you'd only be able to evade better as a combatant/psychic.

The idea was actually that would sort of be a "trick" fighter that distorted physics to get in its shots. Bullets changing direction completely, making absolute, inertia-ignoring turns to evade, things like that.

[Gnar The Missing Link]

Raijin, I'm really sorry... I'm not trying to be difficult here. :/

I'm just trying to be fair as best as I can so that he can fit in with the others on an even level, and I honestly truly appreciate you putting up with me.

Sorry about the Special Ability, I was writing it up, and didn't notice that you changed it. The new Ability is actually a lot better, but change the "He can also make and carry larger, and more powerful version's of his matrix codes" to a temporary thing.

And, if you want a variety for your primary, then I think that'll be fine- however, remove the gun-based weapons. He shouldn't have any gun-based weapons aside from his Special Ability.

How does that all sound?

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Dead Cruiser said
The idea was actually that would sort of be a "trick" fighter that distorted physics to get in its shots. Bullets changing direction completely, making absolute, inertia-ignoring turns to evade, things like that.

Hrmm... Maybe. I think it'll be best if you show the power out fully for me to read out, since it sounds good, but at the same time, it sounds a bit iffy.

[Raijinslayer]

Gnar The Missing Link said
Raijin, I'm really sorry... I'm not trying to be difficult here. :/ I'm just trying to be fair as best as I can so that he can fit in with the others on an even level, and I honestly truly appreciate you putting up with me. Sorry about the Special Ability, I was writing it up, and didn't notice that you changed it. The new Ability is actually a lot better, but change the "He can also make and carry larger, and more powerful version's of his matrix codes" to a temporary thing.And, if you want a variety for your primary, then I think that'll be fine- however, remove the gun-based weapons. He shouldn't have any gun-based weapons aside from his Special Ability.How does that all sound?

Sounds good to me. I can work with melee only and range added by special ability, plus I thought the boost being temporary was implied. I'll make that more clear in my edit. Also, I don't think your being difficult at all, if something is OP, or doesn't work in your RP, then you should have the right to criticise it how you see fit.

Tatsua Aiisen said
It's totally fine, really, nothing to feel sorry about. Everybody has to get a feel for things somehow, and we're all working together here to build the most enjoyable possible roleplay for everybody! Keep up that cool attitude, and I assure you that you'll be well liked around here, even if you do need to be corrected from time to time~!

Thanks, its been something that has had me worried in a couple RP's. But seriously, some people's responce to critique is completely over-blown, like the two guys who quit this RP. One for a character that anyone could tell wouldn't be accepted by a military installation, the other just for what was being referenced, I think. I seriousky don't understand why Asmodeus left, since it clearly states in the freakin' title what this is based off of, so id he didn't like the anime, why did he even bother.

Whoops, got into a bit of a rant there, sorry about that.

[BB]

Katyusha

Name: Katyusha Hilda Burghsa

Age: 17



Personality:

A big time daddies girl who wishes to follow in her fathers footsteps. Conflicted about the path in life she should take, so she has been unnaturally acceptive of her current situation as a pilot, as that makes her decision for her. However, as a strong willed person, this leaves her in conflict. In the end, her mind is relatively strained, but she doesn't show it.

She is not particularly intelligent, but she tries her hardest to make up for this with creativity, basic logic, and hard work. She is somewhat envious of those with natural intelligence and abilities in more technical fields, though in general the only areas of expertise of her concern involve music and the military.

As a person who has had an awkward social life, she tends to be relatively open with friends in most cases. Because of her father and mother being absent most of her childhood and present life, she tends to rely on friends for support, which has hindered her social development somewhat. Despite that, she indeed has an air of a "charismatic idol" and can make friends with those around her rather easily. She has always wished for a sibling, and has a tendency to correlate friends with family. She is a high class empath, and this has added appeal to her status as an idol and increased popularity accordingly.

Despite seeming to be a rather stable person it's clear she's fraying at the ages, or perhaps a bit more than that. Having many close friends become causalities of war and the stress of having a very social life has put a strain on her that only time can heal. Unfortunately, time is a premium in the current world, and a thing that cannot be bought. Due to her upbringing she is very casual when she is casual, and very strict and professional in any other situation. As such she is thoroughly loyal to the government, and while she isn't necessarily a "rules" person, she is a person who cares more about intent then following the rules. If one doesn't follow the rules of the government but is still at a core loyal to it, she will not have many problems, but if the opposite is true she won't hold back.

Has an unnatural gun fetish.

Battle-Style: Squad Support Role

Hospitalized Special One: Her father is currently hospitalized after a recent attempted boarding action in the fleet. They will return to the front line as soon as physical and mental recovery permits.

Background:

Living her life in a military style family for much of her life, Katyusha is a girl with the rare talent of being an excellent entertainer. She has relatively good capability with most instruments, and is an ace at singing and guitar. Despite being a girl who expected to join the military, her parents pushed her toward developing her talents as a singer, and she became relatively famous at around fifteen. Though her father was often not present in her life because of military actions or military politics, she kept an excellent relationship with him.

Her family tended to be one deeply involved with the government; her mother was involved in governmental politics and administration, while her father maintained a job as a high ranking naval officer. Because of this, her family life was one with very busy parents who tended to not be around very often, causing her to rely on her closer friends for more immediate emotional support. Though her father and mother tended to be away for extended periods of time, she still has a steady relationship with them, though it was often strained at times.

After she discovered her singing talent, she was no longer expected to join the military to live up to her fathers name. After almost three years of singing she has become quite popular and is an "idol" of sorts. About halfway into her career she began to star in propaganda films about the war, the government, and the people, all trying to restore faith in the war effort, increase morale, or install loyalty into the government. Despite her change in career, part of her still earnestly wishes to be a part of the military and many of her hobbies involve that. Ironically enough, she was "plucked up" by those in control of the experimental Framework program and put in the pilot seat, filling her half hearted wish.

Framework

Framework Name: Potemkin



Primary Weapon-Type:
PK-Type 45 Putin LMG squad support rifle
Due to advances in alloys and air cooling it does not over heat and is relatively stable even when at full automatic. Its biggest drawback is being an ammo hog if one holds down the trigger. The more one moves the less accurate the fire gets and the more unwieldy the LMG gets, though it is intended to be usable on the move. It fires high caliber gyro based rounds, with caliber and ammo type being selected for the mission at hand. With average caliber munitions and ammo type, it is capable of laying down heavy, powerful, and fast firepower on enemy positions.

Secondary Weapon Type:
Tyulpan-Vladmir mortar launcher
Capable of firing in an arc or being used for direct fire(If not rather inaccurately), this built in mortar launcher is stored in the back of her Framework. Much like the squad support rifle, the size of its shots and explosive types can be changed per the need of the mission they are being sent on. As a local indirect fire weapon, it is useful for destroying enemies in defensive positions in supplement with larger artillery.

Side-socket 1:
Thruster package
Exactly what it sounds like. A boosted and enhanced thruster package that can be used to quicken walking speed, glide to the ground, and make controlled aerial movement easier. Still not a jetpack, but this package is an excellent addition for the Potemkin that allows quick movement if needed to push aggressively with the LMG or pull back for a defensive position.

Side-socket 2:
Ammo
A necessity for her ammo consuming LMG, her mech has an ammo pack attached to it in case her LMG runs out of ammo or she wishes to make use of an alternative ammo type. The material around the ammo is rather obscene, mostly to ensure she doesn't explode if someone nicks it. Detachable.

Special Ability:
Kladenets-Hyper Velocity Wave Motion Cannon
The ultimate expression of firepower on the battlefield that is capable of slicing through and destroying bunkers, fortifications, and enemy bases. It's a powerful attack that should only be used in desperation or to finish a battle solidly. It fires an electromagnetic slug covered in plasma that melts its way through almost anything and then explodes in a gigantic ball of plasma. The focus of the plasma and the speed of the projectile is unparalleled, with the plasma doing huge area of effect damage and the slug allowing accurate destruction of a single target(Such as a bunker, or building).

Because the slug moves so fast it simply looks like a focused beam of plasma, hence its name.

[Dead Cruiser]

Gnar The Missing Link said Hrmm... Maybe. I think it'll be best if you show the power out fully for me to read out, since it sounds good, but at the same time, it sounds a bit iffy.

Regardless of the exact implementation, what would your preferred method of writing this into the game be? Psionics or weird science? Or something else?

[Gnar The Missing Link]

@BB

Both Katyusha and her Framework Potemkin both seem pretty good, and we do tremendously need more long ranged/mortar combatants.

They're approved!

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Dead Cruiser said
Regardless of the exact implementation, what would your preferred method of writing this into the game be? Psionics or weird science? Or something else?

Probably psionics via the Framework... although there will probably be other reasons as well that'll you will discover in-game if you do go with this power.

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Alright, considering we have a LOT of sign-ups as is, and we're reaching a suitable squad size limit where the maximum will be 12 (currently I believe we have a total of 9 filled out), I'm going to give... roughly tomorrow for any last minute sign ups.

I do know, however, that there are priorities for Dead Cruiser and harinezumikouken, considering they have both been very active and it would be extremely unfair to them to not reserve them spots, since I'm sure they're working on characters this very moment.

If you have a character, post it. Even if you are not the 12th person to post their character, still post. I'm saying this because I'll be honest and say that the squad ratio is a bit off balanced from what I've noticed:

4 Melee with two point men, one berserker, and one assault.

2 Artillery

1 Sniper

1 Duelist

1 Support

0 Marksman/Gunslinger

As you can see, there is a pretty big... well offset in things. From the above, I probably wont be accepting anymore Melee characters from this moment henceforth, but who knows. If you do app as one of the other things chances are high. Right now, we are in much need of a person who'll be in the middle area providing support, covering fire, and even taking foes out that the combatants can't; aka the Marksman who is always essential.

Please take this into consideration from this moment forth.

Thank you.

[Dead Cruiser]

With a psionic Framework, would a psionic pilot be acceptable? Perhaps able to use the same abilities as his framework on a lesser scale?

[Rune_Alchemist]

Yeesh. Talk about an imbalance. Everyone just wants to have all the front-line glory xP

If we need one to balance things a bit, I wouldn't mind scraping Kampfen and coming up with another one. Give me most of today/tomorrow and I can come up with one~

[Raijinslayer]

Okay, I think Nidhogg is finally ready for duty, waiting for GM approval.

[Gnar The Missing Link]

@Rune: Feel free to do that if you want~! I don't mind at all.

@Raijin: I actually included Nidhogg and its pilot as part of the squad line-up, considering you've been so cooperative, so consider them already accepted. ^_^ Also, yeah, they look a lot better now. They're accepted.

Dead Cruiser said
With a psionic Framework, would a psionic pilot be acceptable? Perhaps able to use the same abilities as his framework on a lesser scale?

I would have to say no to that. I'm sorry Dead Cruiser, but I'd prefer it if just the Framework had the abilities. >_<

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Just to let everyone know...

I'm going to wait for Dead Cruiser and harinezumikouken to app their characters, before putting up the OP.

If you are not the two above players, then you better start showing your character sheets to me soon, because we honestly only have one spot remaining. I'm also looking for someone who IS NOT a melee user, considering we have so many as is.

[XLegs]

Hmm, I don't know if you've counted me or not, but I'm just dropping in to say I'm working on finishing my sheet right now and will have it up soon.

Sorry for taking so long, I had a bit of a writer's block and didn't have much time to work past it.

[Rune_Alchemist]

Gnar The Missing Link said
@Rune: Feel free to do that if you want~! I don't mind at all.

Considering we badly need one, I think I'll scrap both Isabel and Kampfen both. Well, at least put them on hold for now and drum up a CS for a new Framework/Pilot.

[Dead Cruiser]

Hmm, I had a bit of something going, but the inability to play a psionic pilot has now put a spanner into that. Don't wait up for me.

[DAWNSTAR]

Quick question here: What sort of guns are we looking at? Are we talking plasma guns and the like or actual guns which use bullets?

[Gnar The Missing Link]

Rune_Alchemist said
Considering we badly need one, I think I'll scrap both Isabel and Kampfen both. Well, at least put them on hold for now and drum up a CS for a new Framework/Pilot.

Alrighty! I'll wait on your new CS then~

DAWNSTAR said
Quick question here: What sort of guns are we looking at? Are we talking plasma guns and the like or actual guns which use bullets?

It can be either actually. Although, both have a sort of hindrance... with plasma overheating, and ballistics requiring ammo.

Dead Cruiser said
Hmm, I had a bit of something going, but the inability to play a psionic pilot has now put a spanner into that. Don't wait up for me.

Are you absolutely sure about that? :/