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[Faye]

How did you know that i am a grizzled veterinarian? O.o
Jokes aside, i welcome thee shmusername. Enjoy your stay!

As for the CS, i think it's best to start off basic. We are all level 1, and as missy said, level 1 characters tend to be basic. So no "I'm the strongest shark in the ocean, i own every other sea creature no one dares to trespass my territory" kind of stuff (if you decide to go with Meena) XD

Keep it sweet and simple, i guess. You can ask for suggestions make edits along the way

[Liar]

If we're talking about grizzled veterans, look no further than me. I was the one that got this entire board rolling to begin with, after all.

 

Anyway, I'm a little confused on how to go about creating a character. Do we create our own traits or something?

[Shmuser Name]

Gm pls confirm Meena are not just Shark-People (or not?).

 

Simplicity stats wise, got it. However, personality wise...maybe making a guy who's all talk might be fun to play as. He'd just keep getting shut down and shut up by obviously superior foes, so it'd be badass to have a moment where he actually does win and can legitimately proclaim all that chest-beating alpha nonsense.

[Liar]

Gm pls confirm Meena are not just Shark-People (or not?).

 

Simplicity stats wise, got it. However, personality wise...maybe making a guy who's all talk might be fun to play as. He'd just keep getting shut down and shut up by obviously superior foes, so it'd be badass to have a moment where he actually does win and can legitimately proclaim all that chest-beating alpha nonsense.

 

It sounds like a fun way to play, but make sure you stick to it rather than just keeping it up as a gimmick. Some folks get bored and wants to abandon the character halfway through.

[Shmuser Name]

A gimmick isn't what drives a character to ascertain a goal. This cliche goal of becoming the biggest, baddest mothafucka' would be a motif, a fun one at that. I'd be sure to keep myself entertained and IC. Although that doesn't mean I can't develop them.

[Orcraniil]

^^ I can confirm that a chimpanzee could probably kick my ass. (buuuut I'm also kind of scrawny T.T)

 

WIP, by the way (would've gotten more done, but I forgot it's board game night at a friends' house and I'm trying to get ready for that while getting some stuff out)

 

You know the other kid in X's Bio, the boy? Guess who?

 

Spoiler

 

 

Name: Ziku Kalil

Age: 25

Race: Manus (Qing)

Gender: Male

 

Bio: Ziku was born in the city of Armagh to a Qing courtesan, and due to the nature of his mother's work, his father could've been one of a number of nobles, both minor or major. The only evidence was that, though Ziku was most definitely a Qing child, he held some Arturi features as well. Ziku was raised with love and care from his mother and her associates, though his mixed heritage gave him some difficulties in his earlier years when forced to interact with the children of his mother's patrons, he never once lamented his lot in life. A loving mother, food on the table, a decent education, Ziku's childhood passed smoothly. Unfortunately it wasn't to last. While his mother was of a fairly high status because of it, her occupation didn't exactly lend itself to a long life and she passed away months into Ziku's 15th birthyear. As though she had planned for death at any time, she left a decent sum of money as well as a decent sum of contacts for Ziku upon her death.

 

While his mother was a kind a generous woman, she was also naive. Of the contacts she left for Ziku, few even gave him the time of day, and only one of them offered Ziku a hand: Domhnall, the Merchant. Not a patron of his mother, but in fact the other way 'round. Mr. Domnhall had apparently sold Ziku's mother a number of things, not the least of which was Ziku's own baby clothes and food. Mr. Domnhall was just about to lead a merchant caravan out of Armagh and, whether out of the goodness in his heart, or to put the kid in debt to him, offered Ziku basic necessities in return for labor. Labor he did, Ziku poured his heart into working for the merchant, carrying heavy merchandise swiftly but with care, couriering messages to other merchants, travelling ahead of the caravan with scouting parties to determine the safest and easiest route into the next town. It was on one of these caravans to the Port city of Meath that a catastrophic tragedy happened. The city was awash in the warm glow of flames and the screams of terror and pain echoed outwards. The caravan came to a halt as Mr. and Mrs. Domnhall began speaking with one of the retreating citizens of Meath, soon discovering that the city was raided by a tribe of Orcs. The caravan guards moved into the city to support the evacuation efforts, with Ziku heading out to follow them when Mr. Domnhall stopped Ziku. Mr. Domnhall's child, Deirdre, was missing. Ziku stopped Mr. Domnhall before the request even left his lips. Mr. Domnhall saved Ziku from a life on the streets, so it was the least that he could do to risk his life in order to ensure the safety of Mr. Domnhall's daughter. Ziku set off into Meath, following the most unconventional path he could think of, and moving as adroitly as possible. He wouldn't be able to save anyone if he was caught by a greenskin.

 

A large group of Orcs nearly discovered Ziku as he dove into an abandoned and damaged crate near the docks, luckily the warehouse and empty crates provided enough cover for him to remain in cover until the group passed. Moving along the docks, Ziku overheard the piercing cries and shrieks of children. Two of them, in fact. Rounding the corner of what appeared to be a dockyard administration building, Ziku was greeted with the sight of an Orc dragging a somewhat familiar red-haired girl towards him. Not far from the administration building, a younger girl attempted to throw a shovel to aid the girl under threat from the Orc, but alas her muscles hadn't developed enough for such a feat to be possible, and the shovel only skittered a few inches forward, which was an admirable result for one so young. The shovel girl panicked and looked around for something else to help, and her eyes met with Ziku as he started sprinting towards her. She didn't even say a word. Her eyes said it all. "Help". Ziku almost fell over as he bent down to pick up the shovel and slung it with all of his might at the girl being pulled by the Orc. The shovel landed near her head, burying itself into the dock. The girl acted quickly and with surprising athleticism as she twisted her body to retrieve the shove, and then bring it about to smash into the Orc. Over and over again, she pummeled the Orc's head until the Orc's strength seemed to fade and his body sank into the water. The girl discarded the twisted shovel, and Ziku led the two girls to his hiding spot in the crates inside of the abandoned warehouse to evade the Orcs who were investigating the noises caused by the fight. 

 

The three managed to escape the town and after a few days of travel on the road managed to meet back up with the convoy. The convoy rejoiced upon seeing Dee was alive, though they weren't pleased that she had wandered off to save the girl. Upon returning to the town of Armagh Ziku was relieved of his job as labor for the convoy, and Ziku decided to try his luck elsewhere. Ziku left the town of Armagh, set to find the thrill and adrenaline he had when searching for the merchant's daughter among the ruins of Meath. Ziku dipped into a bit of everything in his travels, be it the lows of banditry, bounty hunting, and thievery to even a stint as a fairly successful gladiator known for his skill at handling multiple enemies. Of course, in his travels, Ziku always returned to Armagh and visited his mother's grave at least twice a year.

 

Traits:

 

• Hunger for Dominance: 10% XP gain.
• Multi-talented: Can master two combat classes instead of one.
• It's Kung-Fu Fighting!: +1 Melee combat/+1 Evasion rolls out of combat
• Defiance: Gains a stat bonus the more enemies he faces
• Let's Get Dangerous: The closer he gets to death, the higher his chance of parrying increases (I'm thinking this one should be gated by times a day/week he can do it, unless the GM thinks it's fine without one)

Level: 1

 

Class: (Locked until Level 10)

 

Stats: 12 base points

• Toughness: 4
• Endurance: 2
• Power: 4
• Intellect: 2

Skills:

• Duelist: +5
• Intimidation: +4
• Indomitable: +3

 

Inventory:

 

Consumables:

 

Current Location:

 

 

SO, WHADDYA THINK?

 

Ain't he just the most wonderful guy you ever met? XD

 

EDIT: HOLY SHIT, IT'S LIAR.

 

Yo. Let the Blades of Fealty Vets come.

Edited by Orcraniil, 12 April 2015 - 02:50 AM.

[Liar]

A gimmick isn't what drives a character to ascertain a goal. This cliche goal of becoming the biggest, baddest mothafucka' would be a motif, a fun one at that. I'd be sure to keep myself entertained and IC. Although that doesn't mean I can't develop them.

 

Oh, yeah, totally.

[Diabolical Rhapsody]

I have never partaken in a Roleplay where a backpack system and Perk/Skill-system was implemented because I felt that they required way too much thought and time. However, this RP is hella' one similar to a nerdy-geek pipe-dream I used have a year or so ago, so I'd love to settle here and play along with you grizzled vets.

 

Although I really don't have a clue as to how to make a character, skills, and items. Pointers, pls.

I read your particular thoughts in the RP lounge so I do feel that I need to give you a good reply right off the bat to keep you from feeling left out.

 

1. Making Characters - Like Missy and X said, apply the KISS method. Remember you are Level One.

2. The Bio - Though, I like reading long, elaborate bios. People tend to go overboard with their proclaimed badassery. If somehow, you can manage to pull something as just his/her own vision of themselves. I'll gladly allow a few feats.

3. The 3 Skills that I allow you are yours to choose. I advice you to keep a good idea of what you want your character to be so give him some starting props so that when the time for choosing a Class comes, you are on your game. 

Case in point: The Two accepted CSes are aiming for Knights. Look at their skills and take a fair idea of what you want.

4. Inventory stands at Nil at the moment. Most of it will be filled by yourself at the starting point. Rest of it will be filled by me. Something similar to Skyrim/FF other RPGs. You don't pick your starting gear, the game picks it. But trust me, I won't have you dance around naked unless you ask me to.

 

 

I read through every single thing. That doesn't necessarily mean that all questions are answered.

 

For example, are Meena simply locked to Shark-like beings or can they be more like other anthromorphic sea-creatures? 

 

I know that I start my inventory off empty, but...no starter equipment?

 

I don't now what type of personal skills I could create that are original, but wouldn't be breaking things.

 

I'll put a CS sheet up soon, your RP looks really interesting.

 

 

given the traits refer to 'shark' I'm thinking its locked toward shark like beings, but like hawk ey said, its best for RP Fiend to answer that.

 

But yes, no starter equipment, yet. We're still level one, I'm sure when the time comes, RP Fiend will give us something.

 

As for skills, simple is best at the moment. Like swordsmanship, stealth or something. It's best to keep things simple when you're starting out and go for more advanced ones when you get further on up.

 

But just put what you want your character to be able to do and the GM will certainly tell you what will fly and wont.

Thanks X.

 

@Shmuser: Sorry I was at the pic linking max so couldn't add more pics. But the Meena are anthromorphic sea creatures. Think, Vodianois, Naiads, Leviathan etc if Sharks don't interest you.

 

Similarly, the Naga are more than just snakes. The Scarabs, Scorpion-men, Crab-men, Davy Jones Fleet and others will be similar. Think of the Croco-men from Berserk, they are also Naga.

SO, WHADDYA THINK?

 

Ain't he just the most wonderful guy you ever met? XD

 

EDIT: HOLY SHIT, IT'S LIAR.

 

Yo. Let the Blades of Fealty Vets come.

@Orc: What does the Indomitable stat do, bud. Is it a mind check? 

 

Also, I see that you are aiming for a Berserker. You'll start with a Barbarian Class. 

 

and, Know that your Health skill is a double-edged sword. More Damage comes at the price of increased Fatigue. It is good if you choose it wisely. The current Fatigue bar for you is 4 posts. With the skill active you'll run out in 3. Which means that you'll take +25% more damage if you run out of stamina mid fight. Will that be acceptable to you?

[Liar]

I'm aiming to be Emperor. Can I be a dragon human?!

[Diabolical Rhapsody]

I'm aiming to be Emperor. Can I be a dragon human?!

Emperor of which kingdom?

@Missy: Love, you'll need a revision of your bio to some extent. There are few issues I have storywise.

 

Firstly, the setting. The story is based somewhere between the events of Warcraft 2 and Warcraft 3 and will slowly build itself towards WoW. So you can't start of as a tinkered and manipulated Dark Elf.

 

Reasons: The Elves follow a tag system, which means every Luxon mage is marked with a tracker when he graduates from the College of Theia in Sunwell. So, a Luxon can't have done those heinous atrocities on you.

 

2. The Umbrons are majorly hunters and rarely magi and those who do become druids and magi are usually graduates from either Temple of Rhea or Temple of Gaia from Moonlake or Oldwood and they are also marked. Dealing with dark magic and life alter is Luxon or Gorgii territory. There are currently only 5 magi alive capable of that sort of magic and believe me, if they did decide to take you hostage you would have been either dead or their thrall.

 

3. The repurcussions of it all, your bio is geared more towards a mini-boss character at around Lvl 250ish than a Lvl 1 newb. I request you to forgo your initial leanings and remodel it for a watered down character.

 

 

@Fatal: Yours is the Last Umbron. With this, they are sealed for further players.

[Orcraniil]

I read your particular thoughts in the RP lounge so I do feel that I need to give you a good reply right off the bat to keep you from feeling left out.

 

1. Making Characters - Like Missy and X said, apply the KISS method. Remember you are Level One.

2. The Bio - Though, I like reading long, elaborate bios. People tend to go overboard with their proclaimed badassery. If somehow, you can manage to pull something as just his/her own vision of themselves. I'll gladly allow a few feats.

3. The 3 Skills that I allow you are yours to choose. I advice you to keep a good idea of what you want your character to be so give him some starting props so that when the time for choosing a Class comes, you are on your game. 

Case in point: The Two accepted CSes are aiming for Knights. Look at their skills and take a fair idea of what you want.

4. Inventory stands at Nil at the moment. Most of it will be filled by yourself at the starting point. Rest of it will be filled by me. Something similar to Skyrim/FF other RPGs. You don't pick your starting gear, the game picks it. But trust me, I won't have you dance around naked unless you ask me to.

 

 

 

 

Thanks X.

 

@Shmuser: Sorry I was at the pic linking max so couldn't add more pics. But the Meena are anthromorphic sea creatures. Think, Vodianois, Naiads, Leviathan etc if Sharks don't interest you.

 

Similarly, the Naga are more than just snakes. The Scarabs, Scorpion-men, Crab-men, Davy Jones Fleet and others will be similar. Think of the Croco-men from Berserk, they are also Naga.

@Orc: What does the Indomitable stat do, bud. Is it a mind check? 

 

Also, I see that you are aiming for a Berserker. You'll start with a Barbarian Class. 

 

and, Know that your Health skill is a double-edged sword. More Damage comes at the price of increased Fatigue. It is good if you choose it wisely. The current Fatigue bar for you is 4 posts. With the skill active you'll run out in 3. Which means that you'll take +25% more damage if you run out of stamina mid fight. Will that be acceptable to you?

Well, the Health skill wasn't a more damage thing. It's more of a defense mechanism. Does what it says on the tin, brother. The lower Ziku's health get's, the higher his chances of parrying enemy attacks.

 

As for Indomitable, I could probably use a better name for it, I was thinking it's a poise check. Less likely for Ziku to get knocked on his ass/knocked off balance, if you get what I'm saying.

[Vafhudr]

@ DR

 

I will be submitting a CS soon. Mind you, I am unfortunately not versed in the background material you used as base, so I will be improvising a bit here. 

[Diabolical Rhapsody]

Well, the Health skill wasn't a more damage thing. It's more of a defense mechanism. Does what it says on the tin, brother. The lower Ziku's health get's, the higher his chances of parrying enemy attacks.

 

As for Indomitable, I could probably use a better name for it, I was thinking it's a poise check. Less likely for Ziku to get knocked on his ass/knocked off balance, if you get what I'm saying.

Well a poise check would be hard for me to calculate, please have mercy and go for something simpler.

 

Also, that trait works for me. So you are going Monk than Berserker, then?

@ DR

 

I will be submitting a CS soon. Mind you, I am unfortunately not versed in the background material you used as base, so I will be improvising a bit here. 

Sure. Yours will be the last CS I'll be accepting counting Liar, Jod and Naifu 

[Orcraniil]

I guess Monk would be more fitting, since he's pretty much a fighter that gets harder to kill the lower his health gets.

 

And it's fine if you just make Indomitable a mind check, if that makes it easier for you

[Shmuser Name]

This is a WIP.

 

Spoiler

Name: Wisp

Age: Mid-20s

Race: Bloodfang Ork

Gender: Female

 

Bio: ...

 

Traits:

Robust (Passive) - Take less damage from physical attacks.

Berserker Rage (Passive) - Once critically injured, have a 50% chance to slip into Blood Rage where damage output is doubled for three posts

Fearless (Bloodfang only) - Do more damage when Outnumbered.

All for One: Health regeneration of Wisp increases for every established ally near her

There Are No Absolutes: Purifies entire party of a single debuff, while also mitigating remaining debuff effects and making them immune to new ones for a short time

Level: -1-

 

Class: N/A

 

Inventory: Empty

 

Stats + Skills:

Toughness: 4

Endurance: 4

Power: 3

Intellect: 1

__________

Combat Harmony: +5

Seasonspeech: +3

Spirit: +4

Edited by Shmuser Name, 12 April 2015 - 05:23 AM.

[Diabolical Rhapsody]

@Shmuser: You make two traits and pick three skills to set you to a preferred class.

 

As far as Stats go. Toughness is Combat oriented. Endurance affects your carry weight and Fatigue Bar. Power is your strength+Agility and Intellect is both street smarts and Book smarts. So if you are going to make a Thief make sure your Intellect is on the higher side for getting info and successful pickpocket/break-ins

[Liar]

What kingdom do you recommend? I just want to be an ambitious and ambiguously evil warlord as per the norm.

(So, wait, I can be a dragon?!)

Edited by Liar, 12 April 2015 - 05:20 AM.

[Shmuser Name]

Pick three skills? There is a list for these? Or do we make our own?

Edited by Shmuser Name, 12 April 2015 - 05:24 AM.

[Diabolical Rhapsody]

Pick three skills? There is a list for these? Or do we make our own?

you can either make your own or take from the List of Skills from either Scion the RP or from the internet. Whatever you like.

 

What kingdom do you recommend? I just want to be an ambitious and ambiguously evil warlord as per the norm.

(So, wait, I can be a dragon?!)

Well the Qing are pretty ambitious and so are the Arturi. You can play a Dwarf since they are ambitious and love the shinies. The Gorgii are locked so you can't be Half-dragon/dragonling. Same case for Luxons. Everything else is free game. But the tribes are not power-hungry so Baylbos won't be a good choice.

Also, you can PM me your idea and maybe we can work out another arrangement.

[I-Am-X]

Looks like there'll be more then the initial 6 xD