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Now running: World of Light: The Tale of the Dark Itself
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Calling out from Scatman's world
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Called into action - by threats that seem harmonized

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Current GM of World of Light. When it comes to writing, there's nothing I love more than imagination, engagement, and commitment. I'm always open to talk, suggestion, criticism, and collaboration. While I try to be as obliging, helpful, and courteous as possible, I have very little sympathy for ghosts, and anyone who'd like to string me along. Straightforwardness is all I ask for.

Looking for more personal details? I'm just some dude from the American south; software development is my job but games, writing, and trying to help others enjoy life are my passions. Been RPing for over a decade, starting waaaay back with humble beginnings on the Spore forum, so I know a thing or two, though I won't pretend to be an expert. If you're down for some fun, let's make something spectacular together.

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As it turned out, the Swablu wasn't out of miracles just yet. The little bird took flight and disappeared through the pitch-black canopy, and from her vantage point she spotted the soft, warm lights of Feyhollow town. After the moment it took the Pokemon to return and point out the right direction, the group was off. Given Cici's hesitation, Olivie lead the pack, whilst the Pokemon told told to accompany her by Bernard trailed behind.

The return journey proved to be remarkably short. Just as when she'd gotten lost before, Olivie reflected that the mystical yet treacherous forest was a labyrinth until its visitors knew where they were going, and no longer than that. She made a beeline for the Pokemon Center and dropped off her Pokemon, not caring to remember who needed attention, before finding her way to her room to collapse onto her bed. She went out like a light, and for the remainder of the early morning remained in a dreamless sleep.

At eight-thirty, a knock on the door woke her up. Bleary-eyed, messy-haired, and slack-jawed, Olivie stumbled out of bed to pull open the door. Bernard stood on her threshold, a worried expression on his face. He didn't look quite as healthy as normal, but the sight of his rival even in an extremely bedridden state brought a slight smile to his face. ”Good morning! Um. I was scared that you didn't make it. I was knocking for five minutes.”

Olivie shrugged. ”Whatever. You're the patient one, right?”

”Uh huh, yeah, I guess.” Barely a few seconds in to his first interaction of the day, and Barney, flummoxed by the unexpected response, stumbled on his words. He reflexively rested his hand on his belt pouch where his Pokeballs were kept, which Olivie by now thought was a trick of the mind to keep himself confident.

She sighed, brushing her hair back. What a poor sap. The girl cleared her throat before saying, ”It's time to blow this popsicle stand, Barney. I'm sick 'a forests and fairies. There's a place called Stillwater that's s'posed to be a popular spot for travelin' trainers south 'a here, or somethin'. Fishin' village. Let's get goin' in an hour or so.” When the boy nodded, Olivie stepped back and pushed the door shut as she swiveled around to head for the bathroom.

One refreshing shower later, Olivie found a quandry. Her clothes -not to mention her sheets- were lousy with leaves, dirt, and general forest detritus. The thought of sleeping in such a mess, even though she'd already done it, revolted her. All the same, the matter remained that she had nothing to wear. A flaw in her travel plan became clear; perhaps she'd packed a bit...too lightly. Grabbing a Pokeball, she sent out Buck, who frolicked across the floor in joy to see her again only to grow serious when he realized his trainer had a command. At Olivie's request, he hightailed it out of her cracked door in search of Bernard, and once he discovered the bespectacled young man just outside the Center, he made enough of a commotion to get Bernard to follow him. With her rival outside her door, Olivie slipped her card through the crack under it, and said, ”Look, Barnie. I want you to do a favor for me. My clothes are screwed and I don't have anything else. There's gotta be some kind of store in this town. Go and get me some clothes. Don't get anything girly! I bet this place has loads of girly little dresses for the fairy lovers.”

Twenty minutes later, a knock signaled Bernard's return. Discretely, Olivie acquired the new outfit and then put it on. Its main component, a cream-white sort of sweater deliberately made long enough to double as a skirt, fit remarkably well, though some tightness was unavoidable. She was able to accommodate it with her black sports leggings and undershirt. A scarf and a new hairband to replace the one she lost in the forest completed the getup. She did not particularly like it -it seemed far more girly than it was sporty- but it would suffice. A twinge of ruefulness struck her as she, pocketing her card, realized that it must have been very expensive. Without a word she left her room in her new clothes, passing straight by Bernard -who she noticed couldn't avoid gawking at her for a moment- and went to get breakfast. It did not take her long to wolf down a decent meal, gather her things, and leave the Poke Center alongside Bernard to continue her journey.



@Holy Soldier, does that mean I am cleared to put my sheet into the character sheet tab and begin posting?
Stillwater has been approved and will be introduced to the IC in my post tomorrow morning. My apologies for the delay.
@LugubriousDon't forget to answer my question.


Yes, I am confident that I can continue making abilities/techniques.
@LugubriousMy last question to you. I feel that certain fighting characters are going to be difficult to create moves for after awhile. Are you certain you can keep coming up with abilities from his game? Because you list several techniques in that one ability. I normally have players spend a general ability per tehnique and not one ability containing multiple techniques. It is to give them more to work with as the character levels.


I see. In that case, I'll thin it down to just Pile Bunker for now.
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I made my comments in yellow.


I have outlined the 'special attacks' that Dandy Step can lead into, and I have tried to rephrase several key parts of the description to make it seem less overpowered. I've also described a few flaws in the technique that keep it from being spammable. This ability was not meant to be a catch-all solution to combat, for he won't be able to dodge everything or anything like that, but rather an important part of his fighting style that he should be careful with and that opponents should respect and attempt to exploit.
@Holy Soldier, I think I've come up with a good ability. Meanwhile, I have integrated Vampire Physiology into the strengths section, combining it with the immortality that said physiology affords him.
Submitted for your approval, @Holy Soldier:


@Lugubrious

I've updated the OOC post with all the currently approved locations, but I can't seem to locate any posts about Stillwater in either my PM history or the IC tab. I do however remember a passing memory of seeing a new location proposal with this name somewhere. Maybe you posted it in the OOC section? Can you please PM me a copy for final approval?


Certainly.
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