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[Mors]

@faye: skills are fine

[Bridget]

Here's the CS.

 

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Username: MARIA

IRL Name: Yuna

Age: 15

Sex: Female

Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccY25Cb3im0

 

Background: An otaku for the “classical world”, Yuna is from a background where the games were still played on the screen of a television or a computer. To top it off, she currently suffers from what is called chuunibyou – how tragic for the young girl, who believes that dark powers are working against her, and even keeps a journal for recording such important information!

 

And for your information, Yuna believes her true identity is MARIA experiment no. 20, a tag given to her by the government. To Yuna, as the last of her kind, a race of super-intelligent demi-human entities who were corrupted and forced to go through psychological torment by existing as “true human beings” instead of “the divine self”, her mission is to discover her lost form.

 

Her fascination of the “classical world”, which may include copious amounts of Dragon Quest, Nine Inch Nails, and Coen Brothers films, are because they are elements of her previous life that supposedly hold clues on how to become a literal goddess on the planet once more, and strike vengeance against the villains who imprisoned her in the first place.

 

By the way, Yuna is looking for tin hats to wear.

 

Writing Sample: 

Well, Yuna was honestly fairly new to this virtual reality game thing. Was it a common thing to be trapped in this sort of place? She seemed to recall an older anime she watched when she was younger that seemed to have a similar premise, but she absolutely abhorred it, if only because she despised the main character. How can a person like that be so appealing to the masses? The world has truly gone to shit.

 

But speaking of something going to shit, perhaps her current predicament is a natural order of things. Yes, yes! This Dark Lord figure must be part of that shadow government that trapped her in a human body! Indeed, the mystery is slowly unraveling itself! Much like Javier Bardem from No Country for Old Men, she is simply an instrument of fate, or rather, the victim of such an instrument! No matter which side of the spectrum she is in, Yuna is convinced that she is heavily involved! The knowledge of her predicament is simply locked away within the severe limitations of the human brain!

 

But yes, what other place for the last of the MARIA to thrive but in a virtual world, a place practically created from information and data? Jokes on those sons of bitches, but they made a mistake in thinking this was a prison for the goddess – now it is time for her to find whatever information is stored in this world to reveal her abilities and sealed powers once again!

 

Well, hopefully there’s still sweets and soda – no goddess can go without her holy fuel!

 

Class: Novice

Level: 9

 

Stats:

 

HP - 185

MP - 150

 

Str - 15

Dex - 8

Vit - 15

Int – 2

Will - 10

Cha - 10

 

Skills/Spells:

Pierce [E-Rank] – Ignores 10% of target’s overall resistances when dealing damage with a sword, regardless of defenses. “All strikes will wound an opponent, even if just for a tiny bit.”

 

Inventory:

Steel Sword

 

Spoiler

“Careful not to cut yourself.”

 

Required Level: 1

Type: Slashing, One-handed

Range: Melee

Attack: 5-8

Description: Starting sword given to all first level characters

 

Traveler’s Tunic

 

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“Beginner adventurers are supposed to look like dirty beggars.”

 

Required Level: 1

Type: Cloth, Light

Defense: 1

Description: Starting armor given to all first level characters

 

Health Potion [10]

 

Event Item - Chainshirt

 

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Chainshirt

“Some people say the best defense is a good offense. Those people get shot in the chest with an arrow.”

Required Level: 5

Type: Steel, Light

Defense:   10

Description: A steel chainshirt. The standard piece of equipment for knights, or anyone who generally doesn't enjoy getting shot, stabbed, or impaled.

 

Storage: 

150  gemstones

Edited by Bridget, 09 February 2016 - 02:53 AM.

[Shmuser Name]

Yo did you just sneak a SAO burn in that app, Bridget? If so, I approve very much! If not...oh well, I guess.

 

Also 15 years old...she'll be like...the runt of the whole RP.

[Fatal Blood]

How's it looking?

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http://marko-djurdjevic.deviantart.com/art/Dark-gods-480401885?q=favby%3ACryptcrawler%2F4278861&qo=61

[Avatar]

Username: Archon

IRL Name: Arthur Conner

Age: 23

Sex: Male

Theme: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2F_hGwD26g

 

Background: In what way does this concern you?

 

Writing Sample: Archon looked around at the virtual world surrounding him, as he clenched his fists and shook with impotent fury. " How could the world  be so unfair to me?" he whispered harshly to the ground. Archon glared a the sky where the Dark Lords Face had been. " No", he growled " I will not let the world push me around ANYMORE." Looking straight up into the sky he roared, " I SWEAR I'M GOING TO GET OFF!" He paused for a second, " I MEAN LOG OFF!" He slumped to the ground shaking his head, " I can't believe I messed up my own moment like that." *Sigh*

 

Class: Novice

Level: 9

 

Stats:

 

HP:
MP:

Str: 1

Dex: 1

Vit: 5

Int: 32

Will: 20

Cha: 1

 

Skills/Spells:

 

Quick Study (Rank E) Able to easily comprehend the things they read.

 

Good Memory (Rank E) Can more clearly remember things that they have seen.

 

Silver Tongue (Rank E) Able to speak with a smooth and clear voice that is hard to ignore.

 

Focus (Rank E) Can ignore distractions and concentrate on their goal.

 

Observation(Rank E) Good at noticing things typically overlooked.

 

Good Listener(Rank E) Good at hearing the subtle nuances of peoples voices.

 

Herbalist(Rank E) Knows the properties of  many plants.

 

Medic (Rank E) Knows basic first-aid.

 

Cooking (Rank E) Knows the basics of cooking.

 

Smithing (Rank E) Knows the basics of smithing.

 

Tracking (Rank E) Able to follow some tracks.

 

Lessen Presence (Rank E) Makes user harder to detect under normal circumstances.

 

Move Reading (Rank E) Reading some of the enemies moves allows for a better chance in dodging or countering them.

 

Energy Channeling (Rank E) Able to move magic through their body more easily than others.

 

Predator Aura (Rank E) Can exude a air of danger that terrifies lesser enemies.

 

I Will Not Bow (Rank E) Has increased Will the more enemies faced.

 

Primordial Heart (Rank S) Cannot be killed by any weapons below the rank of Legendary.

 

Inventory:
Steel Sword

Spoiler

"Careful not to cut yourself."

Required Level: 1

Type: Slashing, One-handed

Range: Melee

Attack: 5-8

Description: Starting sword given to all first level characters

 

Traveler's Tunic

Spoiler

"Beginners are supposed to look like dirty beggars."

Required Level: 1

Type: Cloth, Light

Defense: 1

Description: Starting armor given to all first level characters

 

Health Potion [10]

 

Storage:

150 gemstones

Edited by Fatal Blood, 21 February 2016 - 02:22 AM.

[Bridget]

Yo did you just sneak a SAO burn in that app, Bridget? If so, I approve very much! If not...oh well, I guess.

 

Also 15 years old...she'll be like...the runt of the whole RP.

 

I remember seeing this GIF on someone's profile earlier last month:

 

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I was immediately disgusted, if that answers your question.

 

Also, I think there's someone else I saw who was 15 years old? Either way, she's short, so I guess she's a runt in a more literal sense.

[Mors]

For those who have been recently accepted (Dharma, joker, Britza) look below for stats. For everyone else, intro should be up by Wednesday night.

 

LilPeppercorn

HP - 104

MP - 170

Event Item - Poisoner's Dagger

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Poisoner's Dagger

“Don't you know that you're toxic?”

Required Level: 1

Type: Slashing, One-handed

Range: Melee

Attack: 3-6

Description: This small dagger is specially designed to have poisons applied to it. 

Skills

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Poison [rank E] Skill - A skill to create poison which can be imbued on external surfaces. Dangerous when applied on skin or when ingested. Deals 20 + will nonstacking damage over several seconds.
 

Paralysis [rank D]

Type: Offensive, Darkness

Incantation: Easy

MP Cost: 35

Range: 10 ft.

Damage: --

Description: A close ranged spell that stuns a single target for 3 seconds.

 

Death Wind [Rank D]

Type: Offensive, Darkness

Incantation: Easy

MP Cost: 30

Range: 15 ft. radius

Damage: 20 + 1.5x Will per second for up to 5 seconds.

Description: AoE spell that suffocates anyone within its radius. Damage multiplies the longer they stay.

 

Wimplo

Skills

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Deep Fisting: [E-Rank] Unarmed attacks pierce armour. Attacks ignore 2 armor. 

Pugilistic Honour: [D-Rank] Enemies not fighting WimpLo with an unarmed style are dishonourable losers who don't really deserve the sweet feeling of fist against face. Divine intervention grants them de-buffs of shame. Enemies attacking lose 4 Str and 4 Dex.

Face to Foot Style: [C-Rank] As a master of face to foot style, when WimpLo takes a hit his enemies take damage. Dealing physical damage against Wimplo returns 15% of damage dealt.

I'm bleeding, making me the victor: [D-Rank] The more damage WimpLo takes, the more victorious he becomes. For every 20% of hp Wimplo is missing, he gains 10 Str.

 

MARIA

HP - 185

MP - 150

Event Item - Chainshirt

Spoiler

Chainshirt

“Some people say the best defense is a good offense. Those people get shot in the chest with an arrow.”

Required Level: 5

Type: Steel, Light

Defense:   10

Description: A steel chainshirt. The standard piece of equipment for knights, or anyone who generally doesn't enjoy getting shot, stabbed, or impaled.

Edited by Mors, 09 February 2016 - 02:49 AM.

[Shmuser Name]

@Bridget

 

Uh, I'm not sure if it does. Just know that I despise SAO.

[Diabolical Rhapsody]

I see many have their SWAG shades on. Prep and ready for this one.

[Shmuser Name]

I am going to channel my inner Dream Theater for this RP...

[Imnostrong]

can i join in?
 

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Character Profile
 

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Username: Hermit
IRL Name: Stuart 
Age: 24
Sex: Male
Theme: World of Peace
 
Background: 
 An ordinary Otaku guy, who happens to read a lot of light novel and watch a lot of anime in his free time. He was Graduated in Electronic Engineering at a Local University and in a job hunt when he stumbles upon the Aether Online.

Writing Sample: 
Still with a dumbfounded look on my face, I silently opened my game menu. Yeah the logout button is unavailable, I guess the self-proclaimed Dark lord wasn't joking around.

 

Despite the calamity that was happening, I find myself didn't particularly mind being trapped inside the game. Well it's like a long awaited adventure I've been seeking my whole life, and I can see that i'm not the only one thinking that. Although most of the people show a panic expressions, some even fainted, I caught a glimpse of smile in some of the people.

 

With the things unfold, I guess it's only natural to have some people with a screw loose... just like me

 

Class: Novice
Level: 9
 
Stats: You start with 60. Written below are general applications for what each stat can do, though specific skills/spells/items may be effected by different stats.
 
HP - Calculated after acceptance.
MP - Calculated after acceptance.
 
Str - 4
Dex - 10
Vit - 6
Int - 8
Wil - 2
Cha - 30 
 
Skills/Spells:
Zone in

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"NO, you are not going in to that kind of zone"
Rank: C
Type: Buff
MP Cost: 0
Range:Self
Description: Analyze enemy's Critical zone and make it visible to caster's eye, Gain 1 Dex for each critical zone found

 
Inventory:
Steel Sword

Spoiler

“Careful not to cut yourself.”
Required Level: 1
Type: Slashing, One-handed
Range: Melee
Attack: 5-8
Description: Starting sword given to all first level characters

 
Traveler’s Tunic

Spoiler

“Beginner adventurers are supposed to look like dirty beggars.”
Required Level: 1
Type: Cloth, Light
Defense: 1
Description: Starting armor given to all first level characters

 
Health Potion [10]
 
Storage: 
150  gemstones

Edited by Imnostrong, 10 February 2016 - 08:20 PM.

[Shmuser Name]

I like your theme Imno

[Imnostrong]

I like your theme Imno

 

Thanks XD

[Mors]

Accepted Imnostrong. Will give stats in a bit.

 

 

With the latest addition, I'm not going to accept any more players for now. If you have already created a CS or expressed interest, then you may still finish it and join.

[Faye]

Placeholder / Testing the waters. Just want to know if the skills are alright :3

 

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Username: Mikazuchi

IRL Name: Mika

Age: 18

Sex: F

Theme: Archangel

 

Background:

Mika is, for the most part, your typical teenage girl in her final high school year. Her grades are above average, but she was never really on the top of any subjects. She has some friends, but most of which are just the typical "cool kids" you hang out with to avoid being called a weirdo. All in all, her life was bland, and thanks to her overbearing parents that kept on pushing her to do more than just being average, was also quite distasteful.

 

It's not that she hated studying. She was good at it, and since she's good at it, she naturally took a liking to it (yes, you love studying because you're smart, not the other way around). Yet, no matter how much you liked something in the beginning, if you're pressured to do it continuously, you'll end up hating it eventually. And that's what happened to Mika. She was fed up with the entire studying. Of course, she could not skip school or score badly on purpose. That would put shame on her parents, and she would not want that, even if her life was dependent on it.

 

So what did she do? Naturally, she resorted to games as an escape. A relief, even, if "escape" is a bad word for you. It started with simple mobile games that her cool friends played on their shiny smart phones, but they soon lose their luster. Mika wanted something more, something she could sink her thinking teeth in. And one day, she stumbled upon the LexNav and the MMO Aether Online. She decided to try it on at its grand launching date, and had been absorbed by it ever since. Quite literally.

 

Writing Sample: 

Mika's first thought when she realized that the logout button had been disabled was, "Whoever decided to do this must have really hated us gamers". First of all, one of the main reason people love gaming so much is because it does not immediately affect their real life. They spend time, sure. They got scolded and ostracized, maybe. But any mistakes you made in-game, would most of the time stay in-game. You could reset everything and start from scratch. There's little to no consequences that you would immediately feel. You're free to do what you want, and if you're not satisfied, you can start over. That's the reason why gaming is so much fun for many people.

 

Now imagine that in such a universe, somebody out there decided that it's cool to remove all those aspects. What will happen? Now the game is nothing but an extension of the dreaded daily life. People would start to fear for their lives, and stopped playing altogether. They will stop adventuring to the more challenging grounds, and with the diminishing resources, selfishness would kick in and disputes would start growing here and there.

 

Mika would not want to have anything to do with such a thing. She even contemplated suicide once, just so that people could tell what will happen when you die. Then again, the prospect of actually dying permanently without doing anything worth mentioning stopped her from doing so. With little to no options, Mika decided that it's best to leave the starting city at once and try to enjoy the game to its fullest. Should she die, then so be it. With a little luck, maybe she would respawn and people would start exploring the game more. If death are permanent.. Well, at least it would be better than living in the slums of the starting city being paranoid about everything.

 

Thankfully, however, Mika has yet to die. That's a plus, isn't it?

 

Class: Novice

Level: 9

 

Stats: You start with 60. Written below are general applications for what each stat can do, though specific skills/spells/items may be effected by different stats.

 

HP - Calculated after acceptance.

MP - Calculated after acceptance.

 

Str - 1

Dex - 20

Vit - 7

Int - 24

Will - 7

Cha - 1

 

Skills/Spells:

+ Finesse (Passive | C Rank) - "The physically weak have their own way of fighting."

For the most part, characters with this skills uses their Dexterity x 40% instead of Strength.

+ Dancing with Death (Passive | C Rank) - "Do not be so eager to find Death. He will find you eventually."

For every hostile unit present, you gain a bonus on Dexterity. 4 points granted per enemy faced.

+ Compounding Strike (Passive | D Rank) - "Each strike, no matter how insignificant, will amount to something when done enough times."

Increases damage with each strike against the same target. Stacks for 3 posts. Allies attacking the same enemy also enjoy the bonus damage.

+ Augmented Sensory (Passive | E Rank) - "Know your enemy."

User can see further than most others, and will have easier time detecting hiding enemies.

+ Acrobatics (Passive | E Rank) - "Monkeys are indeed superior to us in many ways."

User gains increased mobility, and is less hindered by difficult terrains.

  

Inventory:

Steel Sword

Spoiler

“Careful not to cut yourself.”

 

Required Level: 1

Type: Slashing, One-handed

Range: Melee

Attack: 5-8

Description: Starting sword given to all first level characters

 

Traveler’s Tunic

Spoiler

“Beginner adventurers are supposed to look like dirty beggars.”

 

Required Level: 1

Type: Cloth, Light

Defense: 1

Description: Starting armor given to all first level characters

 

Health Potion [10]

 

Storage: 

150  gemstones

Finished my CS somehow

I feel rusty >.<

[Mors]

@faye: accepted

Sorry for delays on Intro guys. May have been distracted playing Overwatch for a few hours last night but the Intro will be up today.

 

edit: by yesterday i meant today

Edited by Mors, 13 February 2016 - 05:04 PM.

[Juro]

Huskar time.

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Username: Sacrifar
IRL Name: ---
Age: Eighteen
Sex: Female
Theme: ---

Background: ---

Writing Sample:
Sacrifar blankly stared at the previously sanguine sky as it faded back to its previous appearance. The words of the Dark Lord continued to echo in her head. She wasn't sure how she'd react to this news. However, she couldn't help but smile. Having her consciousness trapped in cyberspace wasn't that much of a problem for Sacrifar. She didn't have that much to lose; there was practically nothing left for her in the real world. Spending the rest of her life in world of fantasy didn't seemed that bad. How this was going to affect other players wasn't her concern. Sacrifar came here to escape reality, so that was what she was going to do. Drawing out his blade, he continued to grind.


Stats:
HP - Calculated after acceptance.
MP - Calculated after acceptance.

Str - 8
Dex - 8
Vit - 28
Int - 14
Will - 1
Cha - 1

Skills/Spells:

• Berserker's Blood (C Rank - Passive): Increase Strength and Dexterity by 2 for every 5% of missing health.
• Juggernaut (D Rank - Passive): Increase movement speed and decrease effect of movement impairing debuffs.
• Inner Vitality (E Rank - Passive): HP regen is increased and is not hampered by combat.

Inventory:

Spoiler

Steel Sword
“Careful not to cut yourself.”
Required Level: 1
Type: Slashing, One-handed
Range: Melee
Attack: 5-8
Description: Starting sword given to all first level characters

Traveler’s Tunic
“Beginner adventurers are supposed to look like dirty beggars.”
Required Level: 1
Type: Cloth, Light
Defense: 1
Description: Starting armor given to all first level characters

Health Potion [10]

Storage:
150 gemstones

Edited by Juro, 15 February 2016 - 12:12 PM.

[Shmuser Name]

Sacrifar's skill names don't really match up to his skills imo

[Wandering Rogue]

Really?  I think they make sense.  I didn't expect him to just literally make Huskar.  Why is he just older Dipper though?  

[Shmuser Name]

Berserker's Blood seems fine, it does include "Blood" with the missing health. Still I thought it would be more of a health regen thing like Inner Vitality, instead of just flat boost to str and dex.

 

I also don't really think of Juggernauts as...well fast. More like super strong.

 

Inner Vitality is something I can take at face-value.

 

Just my thoughts.

[Wandering Rogue]

Berserking abilities in game usually have to do with dealing more damage at the cost of your defenses so it makes sense to me.  Juggernaut is just a large indomitable force so a warrior running towards you that can't be stopped fits the bill.