DruSM157

So I heard some of you folks like Persona RPs?

So it's been almost a month since Person 4 Golden was released on steam, and I beat that. And I also beat Persona 5 Royal. So I'm in a Persona mood right now, and I've been working with friends to try and find a good way to make a Persona-based RP work in the fashion of a forum RP.

I'm the king of putting the cart before the horse at times, so I've already made a skeleton of the RP, as well as the major premise of the RP. So I'm just presenting some of this information here as a way to gauge interest; is anyone interested in rping in the persona-verse? There's a few "must-haves" that I made sure to add to this RP: The velvet room attendant must be named for a character from Mary Shelly's Frankenstein (check) the plot must take place in a school (check) and it must deal with societal themes (check). I'm also trying to throw a "soundtrack" together featuring music by Shoji Meguro and Lotus Juice that isn't necessarily just persona tracks as well. Why? Because I have a crazy person brain that's obsessed with interesting worldbuilding.

The story takes place in the small city of Kenkōichi Japan, located in the Shikoku province of Japan. The city is famous for its renowned hospital, which focuses on medical research. Another large part of the town is the Kenkōichi International Academy, an international boarding school that treats foreign and local students to some of the best education in the country.

While nowhere near as populous as Matsuyama or Takamatsu, the city enjoys beautiful mountain views and a cool breeze from the nearby coast. It boasts a bustling shopping district, with various restaurants and niche shops, as well as beautiful shrines to visit and hiking trails along the mountainous side of town.

The story begins before the start of a new school year in 2021. Students from across the world and Japan have arrived to live at the school and spend the next year learning and socializing with one another. Then the rumors of the Yellow Plague started. The rumors state that only sinful people contract the disease, and once you become sick, you fall into a comatose slumber, never to awaken. More rumors state that the disease began in some far off hospital, but the Kenkōichi Research Hospital brought patients in to study the disease, and now it has begun to spread.

Of course, rumors spread in any small town, and it's only just that; rumors.

But then again, you have been having strange dreams about visiting an odd, Blue Room, with a strange long-nosed man talking to you...



As with any story in the Persona series, your character has been granted the ability to summon a persona, a mask that helps you face the trials of this world. Your persona is based on a mythological, legendary, or historical creature or figure, and grants you the power to fight against Shadows that threaten the world. Each character is associated with one of the 22 Major Arcana of a Tarot Deck, with some exceptions.

The cards represent the journey of one's life; beginning as the fool setting out of their journey, meeting allies, enemies, and obstacles, until finally coming to the end of their journey and obtaining their goal: The World. Due to the Persona series’ focus on the Fool being the “Wild Card,” no one character represents the Fool Arcana, but instead as a group they all are The Fool since there is no one protagonist for this story.

The other two arcana being left out, Judgement and The World are reserved for the finale of the story, as these cards represent the culmination of your journey and the final resolution of it.

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So that's the basic stuff right now! Please let me know if you're interested, or if my idea is bad, or if you get tired of seeing my random interest checks pop up every few weeks. I just enjoy feedback! Thanks, and have a great day.

Drew's testy place.

The story takes place in the small city of Kenkōichi Japan, located in the Shikoku province of Japan. The city is famous for its renowned hospital, which focuses on medical research. Another large part of the town is the Kenkōichi International Academy, an international boarding school that treats foreign and local students to some of the best education in the country.

While nowhere near as populous as Matsuyama or Takamatsu, the city enjoys beautiful mountain views and a cool breeze from the nearby coast. It boasts a bustling shopping district, with various restaurants and niche shops, as well as beautiful shrines to visit and hiking trails along the mountainous side of town.

The story begins before the start of a new school year in 2021. Students from across the world and Japan have arrived to live at the school and spend the next year learning and socializing with one another. Then the rumors of the Yellow Plague started. The rumors state that only sinful people contract the disease, and once you become sick, you fall into a comatose slumber, never to awaken. More rumors state that the disease began in some far off hospital, but the Kenkōichi Research Hospital brought patients in to study the disease, and now it has begun to spread.

Of course, rumors spread in any small town, and it's only just that; rumors.

But then again, you have been having strange dreams about visiting an odd, Blue Room, with a strange long-nosed man talking to you...



As with any story in the Persona series, your character has been granted the ability to summon a persona, a mask that helps you face the trials of this world. Your persona is based on a mythological, legendary, or historical creature or figure, and grants you the power to fight against Shadows that threaten the world. Each character is associated with one of the 22 Major Arcana of a Tarot Deck, with some exceptions.

The cards represent the journey of one's life; beginning as the fool setting out of their journey, meeting allies, enemies, and obstacles, until finally coming to the end of their journey and obtaining their goal: The World. Due to the Persona series’ focus on the Fool being the “Wild Card,” no one character represents the Fool Arcana, but instead as a group they all are The Fool since there is no one protagonist for this story.

The other two arcana being left out, Judgement and The World are reserved for the finale of the story, as these cards represent the culmination of your journey and the final resolution of it.

the Arcana and their representation

Magician: The magician is personified as both the best friend and second-in-command of the groups in the Persona Series. These characters learn to rely on their comrades and to find their reason for fighting. Focus on a magical element.

Priestess: The priestess is personified as a female character, usually reserved and quiet before opening up and finding her true strength with the team. Focus on a magical element and support.

Empress: The empress usually belongs to a female with authority and wisdom, and in her personal life comes from a place of authority and elegance. The empress may appear cold but opens up to her comrades. Focus on a magical element.

Emperor: A male character who is dealing with a difficult personal issue, and needs the support of their comrades to overcome their struggles. The emperor is a character with strength and authority. Focus on physical attacks and defense.

Hierophant: Older males, usually older than the rest of the cast. The Hierophant is wise and logical but is obsessed with the past.

Lovers: Female character who is popular, cheerful, or at least socially involved. The Lovers character tends to be fighting with internal change and growth, and with the help of her comrades, can undergo personal metamorphosis. Focus on healing and a magical element.

Chariot: Driven individuals who have a personal goal they must achieve at any cost. Usually short-tempered and aggressive. Focus on physical attacks and damage.

Justice: Stoic individuals concerned with fairness. These can be small matters such as family, or societal problems. They seek the help of their comrades to seek the resolution of their belief in this justice. Focus on light magic.

Hermit: These characters hide from the public eye. They need the support of their comrades to finally open up and join the rest of the world. These characters focus on support.

Fortune: These characters attempt to fight against fate to take control of their destiny, and with the support of their comrades, can grasp their fate. Magic based.

Strength: These characters are stoic and strong of heart, and with the help of their comrades, can open up and find the meaning of their courage. Physical focused.

Hanged Man: Characters caught between two different extremes in their lives, and usually act as martyrs in their personal lives. With the help of their comrades, they can find the path to walk. Focus on healing and combat.

Death: Characters undergoing a radical change in their lives, and are many times directly associated with death (in the games). With the help of their comrades, they can finally move forward with their lives. Focus on dark magic.

Temperance: Characters caught between their lives and their hobbies/jobs. They need the help of their comrades to find true balance in their lives. Well rounded persona with no true focus.

Devil: Characters who have some poor character traits (greed, pride, lust). They tend to be antisocial but committed to a cause, and need the help of their comrades to overcome their vices. Focus on dark magic.

Tower: These characters tend to be arrogant and undergo a fall from grace. They need the help of their comrades to rise to their feet once more. Focus on physical strength.

Star: These characters are usually trying to find their place in the world, but are full of hopefulness and joy. They rely on their comrades to help them find their own identity. Focus on magic and support.

Moon: These characters project their fears and faults onto others. They need the help of their comrades to accept who they are and to let go of their fear. Focus on physical strength.

Sun: Characters who find themselves in terrible situations they test their natural optimism. With the help of their comrades, they can be strong and continue to smile. Focus on magic.

The city of Kenkōichi is divided up into multiple districts which can be reached by public transportation: The Hospital District, the Shopping District, The International Academy, the Dormitories, and the Mountains.

Info on Each District

Hospital District

The Kenkōichi Research Hospital is the largest building in the city, taking up much of the northern part of the city. The International Academy is also deeply tied with the hospital, allowing students to do internships and part-time jobs for the hospital. There is a yearly school trip where 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-year students get to spend several days in one of the areas of the Hospital, learning about their work.

The Shopping District

The eastern shopping district of Kenkōichi is home to many small stores where you can find many interesting local foods, oddities, and strange art.

Kenkōichi International Academy

The Kenkōichi International Academy is a well-respected school in the area, boasting students from 30 different countries and Japan. 1st-year students take courses on the 3rd floor, 2nd years in the 2nd floor and 3rd years take courses on the first floor. While the school has an international student body, the school follows the Japanese school year, beginning in April and ending in March. The school also boards all students in the nearby dormitories due to the diverse student body. Girls dormitories are in the west dorm building, and boys dormitories are in the east dorm building.

Character sheets need to make sure to include pertinent information, but we do not need your life story. Also, make sure your personality matches with the Arcana you have chosen for your character; a Hermit Arcana would not be outgoing and extroverted, for instance.

Last, and something important about choosing your persona: the major themes of this RP is Health, Disease, and public fear and ignorance of health. When choosing your character's initial Persona, the theme for this RP will be "Seekers". Consider characters from myth, legend, and history who have been involved in some journey, quest, or research that deals with death, disease, knowledge, or destiny.

Character Sheet

[center]YOUR NAME HERE

[img]Character Picture Goes Here[/img][/center]
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[color=gray][b]Name[/b][/color]
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[color=gray][b]Arcana[/b][/color]
[indent]Arcana Goes Here[/indent]
[color=gray][b]Age[/b][/color]
[indent]Please consider that the story takes place in an International High School in Japan. Most of the protagonists would be high school aged, though concessions could be made that a teacher or other school staff could manifest a Persona. [/indent]
[color=gray][b]Personality Traits[/b][/color]
[indent] What kind of person are you? Sarcastic? Honest? Secretive? Please consider your character’s arcana when developing their personality.
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[color=gray][b]Backstory[/b][/color]
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A quick 1-2 paragraphs about your life and why you’ve arrived at the school.
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[color=gray][b]Gear[/b][/color]
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What kind of combat would your character specialize in? Consider the fact that they are high school students and therefore the only physical they might have would be in sports or club activities. Also please note that guns would be impossible to acquire in Japan for high school students.
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[color=gray][b]Persona[/b][/color]
[indent] What is your character’s Persona? Remember, the Personas should have a common theme of “Seekers” those who sought knowledge, answers, power, etc.
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[color=gray][b]Persona Abilities[/b][/color]
[indent] Person’s element/speciality. Consider your arcana for this as well; a Chariot Arcana Persona will be focused more on combat skills where a Priestess Arcana will use elemental skills.
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• Respect the decisions of the GMs during the RP.
• Do not power-game your persona's combat abilities. Your persona does not know Megidolaon, Ziodyne, or Marin Karin at the start of the RP. Consider this as an anime adaption; combat is not the focus as much as the characters are.
• The theme of this RP is about sickness, disease, and the search for curing the ills of society. Our personas take on the form of historical, mythological, and fictional seekers.
• Your characters should represent your arcana in some fashion. As this is RP, creativity is the most important thing, but if I cannot tell how your character relates to their Arcana, I will ask you to change information.
• Never forget that while Persona is a mature series, it does have levity. Death, tragedy, and awful events happen to the characters, but they are usually juxtaposed with moments of fun, friendship, and kindness. We are not here to be edgy but to instead be well-rounded and fleshed-out characters (unless your name is Ryuji).

Everbrook: A Teenage Mystery RP

Yeah, this RP already hasn't aged too well two months on, since...you know, everything's gotten worse. But hey, that's the job of fantasy!

Everbrook: A Teenage Mystery RP

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Everbrook Public Library
Old Room. May 28th 2020.

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“You sound crazy.”

Of course, he sounded crazy. He felt crazy. But there was one thing that made him feel that he wasn't simply losing his mind. He gripped Sarah's notebook in his hand. "I know I sound nuts. And I don't care if you believe me or not." He stood up, looking towards the door of the room. "But my sister was worried about something before she died. I'm going to find out what it was, and maybe find out why she and those others killed themselves."

He wiped the sweat from his brow, and slowly looked at the others gathered in the room. "You guys don't have to believe me either. I'm used to it. But I want to find out what happened to Sarah." He pushed past the others, and walked out of the room. The Prescott girl...her family ran the whole damn town. He wondered if her family knew more about the things that went on than they let on, but he had no place to question or argue, especially with one of the social royalty of town.

Everbrook: A Teenage Mystery RP

So this has been quiet so I decided to check in. How is everyone?

@Akayaofthemoon

I need to get you a cookie or something for how hard you work to keep this rp going. Thank you for always checking in on folks. I hope you’re doing okay in these scary times

Video Games: The General Discussion & Community Thread

The only thing new I’m going to add to the video game talk is that Troy Baker is really, really protective of the games he’s worked on to the point of cringe.

You Can Become a Hero!

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Sapporo, Japan
Ishin Academy, Dormitory. April 8th

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The morning had gone quickly. Shun had met his roommate, who was in class 1B. Apparently the two were the only mixed room, and they'd traded enough pleasantries for the morning. Shun was actually the first to leave, and he cradled the pineapple in his arms. Today was the day, after all! The brisk morning air was enough to wake him up as he marched through snowy concrete towards the class building.

He arrived in the middle of his classmate's entries. He was neither early nor late, which made him feel a bit better about himself. The first day of class was always about first impressions, after all. He placed the bagged pineapple on his desk, and took a seat, glancing towards the door.

It wouldn't be too long now before his school year began in earnest.

Video Games: The General Discussion & Community Thread

My problem with the TLOU2 is the maudlin gameplay that puts a weak plot forward instead of some honestly terrifyingly beautiful monster designs. There’s a good game in TLOU2 but instead they decided to focus on being “artistic” and when people began to meme on the game or meme on the cringey journalistic takes on it being akin to pieces of classic cinema, Druckmann and his friends circled the wagons.

Memes haven’t helped either. Too many idiots hoisting transphobic and homophobic reasons as why the game is bad is laughable and proof positive that there’s too many fucking imbeciles with keyboards out there.

Anyways, Minmin looks cool, and Crash is back, which is pretty neat.

Everbrook: A Teenage Mystery RP

I’m still here!

Roleplaying Outside of the Box

Now this is a thread that’s caught my interest! Some of these concepts I use regularly in certain roleplays or are concepts I’ve enjoyed using in the past, especially asymmetric information, when players all have secrets from each other that they aren’t supposed to share until it comes out in rp.

One concept I really miss from my days in more free-form roleplay was a group timeline, where certain arcs and events happened, and if things slowed down, the group would just skip ahead and we’d workshop what had happened in that arc to get the characters where they needed to be in the next section of the timeline.