Whoo! I'm excited!
And I think for the character bios, all that needs to be be available to rpers is appearance. Maybe any obvious dangers a character might be able to see just through quick observation, though that's generally included in appearance anyway. But since none of the characters are supposed to know each other, letting rpers get to know them through posts works fine for me.
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I think this is a great idea! And can't wait to give it a go. The one thing I'm a little worried about is the leaving a party, since you can't actually leave a PM conversation...
Also, for the chronology, there was an rp I was in where every post would have the current time and place of the action occurring and if it changed, that would be clearly stated separately from the IC text before the post continued. That would probably be helpful here, at least, mentioning the time. That way it isn't all on our GM to keep track of that as well. Though I'm not sure how specific we'd want to be about it. Whether just saying something like evening, or morning, or maybe 1 hour from arrival(though I think they aren't all arriving at the same time, are they?) Anyway, if that can be figured out satisfactorily for everyone, it would probably be a good idea. :) Having the time markers, not necessarily what I just said. ;)
Also, for the chronology, there was an rp I was in where every post would have the current time and place of the action occurring and if it changed, that would be clearly stated separately from the IC text before the post continued. That would probably be helpful here, at least, mentioning the time. That way it isn't all on our GM to keep track of that as well. Though I'm not sure how specific we'd want to be about it. Whether just saying something like evening, or morning, or maybe 1 hour from arrival(though I think they aren't all arriving at the same time, are they?) Anyway, if that can be figured out satisfactorily for everyone, it would probably be a good idea. :) Having the time markers, not necessarily what I just said. ;)
Works for me. Totally trying not to straggle, and still straggling.
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@Nemaisare = Just another thing yafnag spat out at me.
Hmm, well, it was a good find on your part. :)
I love naming conventions. And such wonderful questions and answers! Also, yay for character relationships! My addition to such shall hopefully be coming soon, I'm moving like a sloth today. By the way, Acrolith, I really like the name Taula. Is that your invention or from a different language? Either way, nice. :)
It's not derogatory, it's true, however, most wolf rps out there, yes, I have looked once or twice ;), are less realistic than I'd like them to be. But not for this character.
Personally, I'm an avid fan of realism within fantastical settings, and I do understand your misgivings. If I cannot convince you with this post that I'm not just trying to play a wolf/dog/exotic monster, then I will happily leave it lie and play something else if you'll have the more ordinary character I create then.
Honestly, and this is probably a bad place to start, I am bringing this character forward from other roleplays I have written with him, because I do want to play him again and there are not a lot of giant, three-eyed dog rps out there. But the Anan(as I call them) were not created to be played with others of their kind, they were made to interact with humans or human-like characters. I am not bringing him forward just because I want to play him, but because, to me, it seemed like a good fit. Admittedly, I could be wrong, I'm not infallible, but I read the IC introduction of a character staring at the dead king while fighting goes on in other places and felt that well, honestly, that'd be a great introduction to a pig considering the king landed on the pigpen, but it could also encompass, as I'm sure you were aware, any number of character species, thoughts, emotions and reactions.
Now, to me, a canine's relationship with anything or one is going to be at the heart of the character no matter what. Every character should be shaped by their surroundings, but a dog is going to reflect those surroundings far more readily on the outside than most humans, if violence has been done, then violence or fear will be the reaction. As the Anan are large animals, there'd be less fear involved. As an Anan and not 'just a dog'(there's some really incredible dogs out there *cough*) he'd have the ability to look, see and guage for himself where best to put his anger to use. And if other characters want to temper his actions and put him to even better use, they could well use him as a meatshield, or hold him back for surprise purposes. That would be up to them.
The reason I believe he'd be motivated to react poorly against the invaders is because, if he has been a part of the king's pack for awhile, as he'd see it, then they've just killed the king. He'd have felt it was his obligation to protect the king and he'd be sorely upset that he did not manage it. But he'd also, as a member of the king's pack, see the others who were close to the king as people to listen to and stand beside. Because they still exist, the territory still exists, and if their territory still exists then they should chase the invaders off it. And because he did not manage to protect the king, he'd be extra motivated to protect everyone else, once he's aware of them anyway, his first reaction would be to attack the first enemy soldiers he finds. Yes, it's not quite the we do this for vengeance, I hate your guts, Bernard of Ghant rally that might motivate a character to do impossible things. But he would, rather, be doing it out of a sense of loyalty to those characters the king has shown he, maybe loved is too strong a word, but wanted around him, and out of loyalty to a place the king gave to him to protect.
What I think this character would offer to this particular rp is in the first instance, a creature that could be used by the others to accomplish their ends if they need something of the sort. He is only a smart dog, if they see him as expendable, then he's expendable. If they see him as a glorified messanger, he can be a messenger. If they seem him as a valuable member of this revenge business, then he might well be that too. He'd also be more a protector of them than of their interests, which might help them stay alive long enough to accomplish what both he and they want accomplished. His goal would be to make the soldiers leave and likely to kill their leader because that is what they did to his leader, and while reciprocation won't win the king back, it might cement the idea that they need to leave.
If this is of any use in helping you understand where I'm coming from, great, if not, I shall try something else. No sweat. Thanks for being patient with me.
EDIT: Also, thanks for that further explanation of the magic as pertains to the dog thing. I get it now. I was simplifying things a little in my head. Cool. I like this magic.
Personally, I'm an avid fan of realism within fantastical settings, and I do understand your misgivings. If I cannot convince you with this post that I'm not just trying to play a wolf/dog/exotic monster, then I will happily leave it lie and play something else if you'll have the more ordinary character I create then.
Honestly, and this is probably a bad place to start, I am bringing this character forward from other roleplays I have written with him, because I do want to play him again and there are not a lot of giant, three-eyed dog rps out there. But the Anan(as I call them) were not created to be played with others of their kind, they were made to interact with humans or human-like characters. I am not bringing him forward just because I want to play him, but because, to me, it seemed like a good fit. Admittedly, I could be wrong, I'm not infallible, but I read the IC introduction of a character staring at the dead king while fighting goes on in other places and felt that well, honestly, that'd be a great introduction to a pig considering the king landed on the pigpen, but it could also encompass, as I'm sure you were aware, any number of character species, thoughts, emotions and reactions.
Now, to me, a canine's relationship with anything or one is going to be at the heart of the character no matter what. Every character should be shaped by their surroundings, but a dog is going to reflect those surroundings far more readily on the outside than most humans, if violence has been done, then violence or fear will be the reaction. As the Anan are large animals, there'd be less fear involved. As an Anan and not 'just a dog'(there's some really incredible dogs out there *cough*) he'd have the ability to look, see and guage for himself where best to put his anger to use. And if other characters want to temper his actions and put him to even better use, they could well use him as a meatshield, or hold him back for surprise purposes. That would be up to them.
The reason I believe he'd be motivated to react poorly against the invaders is because, if he has been a part of the king's pack for awhile, as he'd see it, then they've just killed the king. He'd have felt it was his obligation to protect the king and he'd be sorely upset that he did not manage it. But he'd also, as a member of the king's pack, see the others who were close to the king as people to listen to and stand beside. Because they still exist, the territory still exists, and if their territory still exists then they should chase the invaders off it. And because he did not manage to protect the king, he'd be extra motivated to protect everyone else, once he's aware of them anyway, his first reaction would be to attack the first enemy soldiers he finds. Yes, it's not quite the we do this for vengeance, I hate your guts, Bernard of Ghant rally that might motivate a character to do impossible things. But he would, rather, be doing it out of a sense of loyalty to those characters the king has shown he, maybe loved is too strong a word, but wanted around him, and out of loyalty to a place the king gave to him to protect.
What I think this character would offer to this particular rp is in the first instance, a creature that could be used by the others to accomplish their ends if they need something of the sort. He is only a smart dog, if they see him as expendable, then he's expendable. If they see him as a glorified messanger, he can be a messenger. If they seem him as a valuable member of this revenge business, then he might well be that too. He'd also be more a protector of them than of their interests, which might help them stay alive long enough to accomplish what both he and they want accomplished. His goal would be to make the soldiers leave and likely to kill their leader because that is what they did to his leader, and while reciprocation won't win the king back, it might cement the idea that they need to leave.
If this is of any use in helping you understand where I'm coming from, great, if not, I shall try something else. No sweat. Thanks for being patient with me.
EDIT: Also, thanks for that further explanation of the magic as pertains to the dog thing. I get it now. I was simplifying things a little in my head. Cool. I like this magic.
All of the British accents!
And heh, it's amazing how many Canadians don't like people mentioning the eh, when it's actually pretty prevalent in their speech. You'd probably have noticed it more in the prairies or on the East Coast(though they've got a whole slew of their own wondrous phrases), still, yeah, not every 2 minutes, but it is there, and it's being kept up a bit by the younger generation here. Not quite as commonly used, but it makes a great end for a question or a statement you want to invite comment on or make a little more mild. :P It's one of those things I have to stop myself from doing when writing dialogue for characters that aren't Canadian, particularly older folks. It just wants to sneak in there.
Honestly, it's probably good to know what gets on any specific nationality's nerves as far as people trying to imitate their accent or dialect goes, since you're then aware of what you shouldn't just toss in there because it's the great stereotype everyone knows. I just wonder if anyone's ever been called on it. Or simply for trying something. Different experiences and all. :) Good to know you haven't been though. It's a bit discouraging.
And heh, it's amazing how many Canadians don't like people mentioning the eh, when it's actually pretty prevalent in their speech. You'd probably have noticed it more in the prairies or on the East Coast(though they've got a whole slew of their own wondrous phrases), still, yeah, not every 2 minutes, but it is there, and it's being kept up a bit by the younger generation here. Not quite as commonly used, but it makes a great end for a question or a statement you want to invite comment on or make a little more mild. :P It's one of those things I have to stop myself from doing when writing dialogue for characters that aren't Canadian, particularly older folks. It just wants to sneak in there.
Honestly, it's probably good to know what gets on any specific nationality's nerves as far as people trying to imitate their accent or dialect goes, since you're then aware of what you shouldn't just toss in there because it's the great stereotype everyone knows. I just wonder if anyone's ever been called on it. Or simply for trying something. Different experiences and all. :) Good to know you haven't been though. It's a bit discouraging.
Heh, this is why I ask. Sorry for delaying your bedtime by a half hour, I know it always just goes nooooooo why'd I have to look when I'm about ready for bed. So glad you did though. :)
I wasn't too sure about how well the gods were supposed to be known or fleshed out or physically present in this world, Lacchi's generally not a big part of the pantheon as I know it, nor overly interested in being godly(the trickster characteristics are very much present), so I usually find that he can manage interactions as a dog fairly well. And, where the magic allows, I would give him telepathy or reverse, uncontrollable kinda-werewolfism... But! that is for another time. I don't need him for this, since I already wasn't sure, and the point about making a god being a rather sweeping generalisation, whoops, did not think about that. My bad. I'm not entirely certain how he entirely missed the point of the rp, though?
The suggestion to just play an intelligent animal, I could certainly go for. And more questions coming your way, heh. If this doesn't turn out, I'll either just play a dog or go for that jester position. See if I can't pull that off. I like fools. Or some other person. Who is not fourlegged. :P
I have an idea that sounds a bit similar to winter wolves, large wolf-like creature, lives in pairs or packs and protects those theybond with, along with their territory. I say bond because it's a little more than human with dog, but a human and a dog could probably manage the same level of closeness if they really wanted to. Dunno. Anyway, they look like giant wolves, but have been tamed by the natives of the archipelago, might still be in the process of domestication though, but a king might like to have one nearby. They are roughly of the same intelligence as a dog, but probably with a greater capacity to learn human things, and can communicate through images. (though that probably doesn't fit well with the magic here, I don't think...)
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I wasn't too sure about how well the gods were supposed to be known or fleshed out or physically present in this world, Lacchi's generally not a big part of the pantheon as I know it, nor overly interested in being godly(the trickster characteristics are very much present), so I usually find that he can manage interactions as a dog fairly well. And, where the magic allows, I would give him telepathy or reverse, uncontrollable kinda-werewolfism... But! that is for another time. I don't need him for this, since I already wasn't sure, and the point about making a god being a rather sweeping generalisation, whoops, did not think about that. My bad. I'm not entirely certain how he entirely missed the point of the rp, though?
The suggestion to just play an intelligent animal, I could certainly go for. And more questions coming your way, heh. If this doesn't turn out, I'll either just play a dog or go for that jester position. See if I can't pull that off. I like fools. Or some other person. Who is not fourlegged. :P
I have an idea that sounds a bit similar to winter wolves, large wolf-like creature, lives in pairs or packs and protects those theybond with, along with their territory. I say bond because it's a little more than human with dog, but a human and a dog could probably manage the same level of closeness if they really wanted to. Dunno. Anyway, they look like giant wolves, but have been tamed by the natives of the archipelago, might still be in the process of domestication though, but a king might like to have one nearby. They are roughly of the same intelligence as a dog, but probably with a greater capacity to learn human things, and can communicate through images. (though that probably doesn't fit well with the magic here, I don't think...)
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Ooh this looks fun! And interesting and promising, And such. :)
Two questions for you.
Could I make a dog? And can I make a god? Obviously, I won't be put out if you say no. Otherwise I wouldn't ask. :P The basic premise is of a lowgrade god that came down to the world and got turned into a dog by a wizard. I think I was reading the magic section correctly when I came to the conclusion that this could, theoretically, be possible. Not sure though. The actual character would have the physical prowess of a larger dog, slightly under greyhound size, but roughly the same shape. And very little actual magic either. As gods seem to work through people, he'd require a priest's prayer to actually accomplish anything, and even then, might not manage. He is more sentient than a dog though, and has a certain sense of humour, and while he does tend to be more of an observer character, I do not mind that or letting others move him as they like, since he'd prefer to not give himself away and most dogs, especially if they're in the king's kennels, are going to be obedient. I am also not against working with you to make him fit better than I've managed here. ;)
Two questions for you.
Could I make a dog? And can I make a god? Obviously, I won't be put out if you say no. Otherwise I wouldn't ask. :P The basic premise is of a lowgrade god that came down to the world and got turned into a dog by a wizard. I think I was reading the magic section correctly when I came to the conclusion that this could, theoretically, be possible. Not sure though. The actual character would have the physical prowess of a larger dog, slightly under greyhound size, but roughly the same shape. And very little actual magic either. As gods seem to work through people, he'd require a priest's prayer to actually accomplish anything, and even then, might not manage. He is more sentient than a dog though, and has a certain sense of humour, and while he does tend to be more of an observer character, I do not mind that or letting others move him as they like, since he'd prefer to not give himself away and most dogs, especially if they're in the king's kennels, are going to be obedient. I am also not against working with you to make him fit better than I've managed here. ;)
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