Traveller's Café: Discussion, brainstorming & advice

[Benutanairan]

( basically every element has their weakpoints, which I like a lot and you seem to incorporate that)

Yeah, they all have advantages and disadvantages. For instance, Fire is one of the faster elements, on level with Lightning and Wind, and has great attack power too, but lacks solid defence and can be overcome if it gets put on the defensive and can't break through the opponents guard to get back on the offence, or how Metal and Earth both have high attack, defence and endurance, but are also fairly slow in most cases (Though this can be overcome with more advanced techniques the characters would acquire later in the story.) While fairly average in attack and defence, and a little lacking in speed, Nature elementals have access to healing abilities, which otherwise are mostly restricted to Light users. (Water Elementals can heal burns or clean infections, but not much else with regards to healing), and so on and so on. There's also area of effect fields associated with each Element. Elements like Earth or Water would be better at wide-spread area attacks, while Fire, Lightning or Ice would be better at more direct attacks, although this concept isn't set in stone. If you want to punch one guy with a giant boulder, go right ahead.

I should ask what about character development?

[Constaniana]

Yeah, they all have advantages and disadvantages. For instance, Fire is one of the faster elements, on level with Lightning and Wind, and has great attack power too, but lacks solid defence and can be overcome if it gets put on the defensive and can't break through the opponents guard to get back on the offence, or how Metal and Earth both have high attack, defence and endurance, but are also fairly slow in most cases (Though this can be overcome with more advanced techniques the characters would acquire later in the story.) While fairly average in attack and defence, and a little lacking in speed, Nature elementals have access to healing abilities, which otherwise are mostly restricted to Light users. (Water Elementals can heal burns or clean infections, but not much else with regards to healing), and so on and so on. There's also area of effect fields associated with each Element. Elements like Earth or Water would be better at wide-spread area attacks, while Fire, Lightning or Ice would be better at more direct attacks, although this concept isn't set in stone. If you want to punch one guy with a giant boulder, go right ahead.

I should ask what about character development?

Oh yes, the characters will definitely develop throughout the progress of the RP. Their main Elemental abilities will definitely improve (Progressing from moving a cup of water to controlling a river to launching massive tidal waves), and depending on their actions, whether they're a good, heroic character or whether they start to succumb to evil, they'll start manifesting Light or Darkness powers as well, although they'd come a lot later on and would be much more difficult to improve.

[Benutanairan]

I should ask what about character development?

Oh yes, the characters will definitely develop throughout the progress of the RP. Their main Elemental abilities will definitely improve (Progressing from moving a cup of water to controlling a river to launching massive tidal waves), and depending on their actions, whether they're a good, heroic character or whether they start to succumb to evil, they'll start manifesting Light or Darkness powers as well, although they'd come a lot later on and would be much more difficult to improve.

I have a guy who is basically an priest covered in bandages from head to toe with one eye left. He is sardonically called the Demon priest despite being a generally mysterious man who seems interested in ancestor reverence. Im hoping to use him.

[Constaniana]

Oh yes, the characters will definitely develop throughout the progress of the RP. Their main Elemental abilities will definitely improve (Progressing from moving a cup of water to controlling a river to launching massive tidal waves), and depending on their actions, whether they're a good, heroic character or whether they start to succumb to evil, they'll start manifesting Light or Darkness powers as well, although they'd come a lot later on and would be much more difficult to improve.

I have a guy who is basically an priest covered in bandages from head to toe with one eye left. He is sardonically called the Demon priest despite being a generally mysterious man who seems interested in ancestor reverence. Im hoping to use him.

This seems an interesting idea. He would definitely be an older character, correct? Possibly someone one of the PC'S could turn to if they started falling to Darkness. And the Ancestor Worship would be quite a unique aspect of his character, since religion in this RP was tied pretty exclusively to the Elementals. Plenty of people still have a tiny shrine in their basements, and some communities have simple chapels in them, but a lot of people in this world try to put religion out of their minds, since the memories of the awful destruction caused by the Final Daemon War is still fresh in a lot of the people's memories, and scars of it are present all across the world.

[Benutanairan]

I have a guy who is basically an priest covered in bandages from head to toe with one eye left. He is sardonically called the Demon priest despite being a generally mysterious man who seems interested in ancestor reverence. Im hoping to use him.

This seems an interesting idea. He would definitely be an older character, correct? Possibly someone one of the PC'S could turn to if they started falling to Darkness. And the Ancestor Worship would be quite a unique aspect of his character, since religion in this RP was tied pretty exclusively to the Elementals. Plenty of people still have a tiny shrine in their basements, and some communities have simple chapels in them, but a lot of people in this world try to put religion out of their minds, since the memories of the awful destruction caused by the Final Daemon War is still fresh in a lot of the people's memories, and scars of it are present all across the world.

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/M ... ssPreacher

Now He's in sense this mixed with the wise elder archetype.

He uses his body as a metaphor for the fact that darkness brings hatred to people and causes suffering.

[Constaniana]

This seems an interesting idea. He would definitely be an older character, correct? Possibly someone one of the PC'S could turn to if they started falling to Darkness. And the Ancestor Worship would be quite a unique aspect of his character, since religion in this RP was tied pretty exclusively to the Elementals. Plenty of people still have a tiny shrine in their basements, and some communities have simple chapels in them, but a lot of people in this world try to put religion out of their minds, since the memories of the awful destruction caused by the Final Daemon War is still fresh in a lot of the people's memories, and scars of it are present all across the world.

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/M ... ssPreacher

Now He's in sense this mixed with the wise elder archetype.

He uses his body as a metaphor for the fact that darkness brings hatred to people and causes suffering.

Ah, I see. Yeah, he would certainly go in well with the world of Gaiaca. So would he have guns or just be more of a bad-ass pacifist type character?

[Benutanairan]

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/M ... ssPreacher

Now He's in sense this mixed with the wise elder archetype.

He uses his body as a metaphor for the fact that darkness brings hatred to people and causes suffering.

Ah, I see. Yeah, he would certainly go in well with the world of Gaiaca. So would he have guns or just be more of a bad-ass pacifist type character?

Hmm he might more of a " I will not fight you, but I will if I must kind of guy" and seeing as the situation is changing in that world he might be fighting a lot of people.

[Constaniana]

Ah, I see. Yeah, he would certainly go in well with the world of Gaiaca. So would he have guns or just be more of a bad-ass pacifist type character?

Hmm he might more of a " I will not fight you, but I will if I must kind of guy" and seeing as the situation is changing in that world he might be fighting a lot of people.

Oh yes, there will be lots of fights. Demons, assassins, dark cultists, ancient monsters, evil sea monsters, lots of good fights.

[Benutanairan]

Hmm he might more of a " I will not fight you, but I will if I must kind of guy" and seeing as the situation is changing in that world he might be fighting a lot of people.

Oh yes, there will be lots of fights. Demons, assassins, dark cultists, ancient monsters, evil sea monsters, lots of good fights.

Hmm this shall be fun.

[Constaniana]

Oh yes, there will be lots of fights. Demons, assassins, dark cultists, ancient monsters, evil sea monsters, lots of good fights.

Hmm this shall be fun.

It certainly will.

[Benutanairan]

Hmm this shall be fun.

It certainly will.

do you have an app in progress?

Im a bit anxious to kind of flex out my characters history and whatnot.

[Constaniana]

It certainly will.

do you have an app in progress?

Im a bit anxious to kind of flex out my characters history and whatnot.

I'm working on the OP, and once I have it done I'll TG the App so you can write up your character's backstory.

[Benutanairan]

do you have an app in progress?

Im a bit anxious to kind of flex out my characters history and whatnot.

I'm working on the OP, and once I have it done I'll TG the App so you can write up your character's backstory.

Good, this shall be fun.

[Asterdan]

Welcome to Gratia, the darkest, most corrupted nation in the world.

In the year 200 NCT, the Kingdom of Gratia was set up. It was originally ruled by a kind leader, who worked to make sure his people were safe and happy. It was his goal to see Gratia as the most prosperous nation on the planet. This was not achieved in his lifetime, but it was achieved by his great-great-grandson.

Gratia continued to prosper for many generations. Everyone was happy in Gratia, especially in the capital city, Populaire. All was well, until the reign of King Erix IV. That was when the masked man known only as Red Death appeared. Red Death began with strategic attacks, destroying military bases and large farms. Eventually, Red Death attacked the castle, taking over and killing King Erix IV and his entire army single-handed.

Red Death was able to do this because he is a powerful magic-user. He used his spells to literally create troops from certain materials (i.e. ancient armor, animals, etc.) and has used their undying loyalty to quell any rebellions. He has also shown his power through the executions, usually summoning creatures to devour them, using lighting, or simply performing something similar to that scene in 'Temple of Doom' where that cult sends that man to Hell.

The nature of magic is just that, nature. Some people are born with more sensitivity to nature and the universe. The weaker ones use this to compliment ranged weapons or melee combat, while the stronger ones can create fire, ice, etc.. The strongest can cast spells and curses and then there is Red Death, who can manipulate reality to an extent. He's basically seen as the omnipotent, tyrannical God of these people.

Who will save save the people from this madman? You will, by helping forge the resurrected organization known as 'Nightblade'.

[hr]

So yes, this IS basically a modern fantasy RP. The main goal will be to defeat Red Death, but do to that, you must first weaken him!

You are one of those who decided to recreate the mythical organization, Nightblade.

If you are Moderate, you can also use the 'Weak' abilities and if you are Advanced you can use them all.

Code: Select all

Name:
Age:
Home City: (You will all start in Populaire)
Magic Level: (Weak, Moderate, Advanced)
Weapon Specialty (if weak): (Melee or Range) (Be specific with the melee or ranged weapon)
Magic Specialty (if Moderate): (Pyrokinesis, Hyrokinesis, etc.)
Spell Specialty (if Advanced):
Appearance:

Name: King Red Death
Age: Unknown
Home City: Populaire
Magic Level: Advanced
Weapon Specialty (if weak): N/A
Magic Specialty (if Moderate):
Spell Specialty (if Advanced): Limited Reality Manipulation
Appearance:


Name: 'Mister', 'the Wise Old Man'
Age: Unknown
Home City: Populaire
Magic Level: Advanced
Weapon Specialty (if weak): N/A
Magic Specialty (if Moderate): N/A
Spell Specialty (if Advanced): Limited Augmentation
Appearance:

[Astholm]

I'm wondering; how would I do a good business-themed RP, doing an alternate history on an existing company or area (in my case the motor industry), and their products etc.
It's something different, I suppose, but since I'm new-ish to character RP (mostly writing factbooks or doing global economics and trade on here), how can I make it successful?

I know alternate history is successful on here, but RP'ing isn't always my strong point with them, yet I want to have good fun freeform RP.

Any advice is appreciated!

[Krumbia]

I have a couple ideas for a Fable RP. Would anyone be interested? Also taking ideas too.

[Olthar]

I have a couple ideas for a Fable RP. Would anyone be interested? Also taking ideas too.

Possibly. It depends on what you're planning on doing.

[Wolfmanne]

Seeing as NationStates has not recently had one, I have an idea for a Left 4 Dead RP (or zombie horde RP for those who haven't played any of the two L4Ds). It would likely have the starting area set around Washington DC, but I am open to other location. It will begin with survivors (who we'll RP as) meeting up and fighting for survival. The main aim will be to get food, water, guns, ammunition and escape to a safer area, whether by military chopper or a random ambulance they found. Per usual, challenges will arise, in which the survivors will have to combat, whether it be an influx of witches, a mass zombie siege etc.

[Olthar]

Seeing as NationStates has never had one, ...

False.

[Esternial]

I have a couple ideas for a Fable RP. Would anyone be interested? Also taking ideas too.

Asterdan had an interest for a Fable RP not so long ago, maybe if you guys co-operate you two could make something out of it?

[Astholm]

Is anyone here interested in my RP idea?

[Cylarn]

viewtopic.php?f=31&t=220252

This isn't your average RP involving a military quarantine. There are no zombies, no crazed infected; just normal people. After a biological weapon was released in Terminal C of Logan International Airport, the entire Terminal was quarantined, with over a thousand people inside. As the government races to figure out how the attack occured, the situation for the quarantined civilians worsens, pushing them to the brink.

[Asterdan]

Any comments?

Welcome to Gratia, the darkest, most corrupted nation in the world.

In the year 200 NCT, the Kingdom of Gratia was set up. It was originally ruled by a kind leader, who worked to make sure his people were safe and happy. It was his goal to see Gratia as the most prosperous nation on the planet. This was not achieved in his lifetime, but it was achieved by his great-great-grandson.

Gratia continued to prosper for many generations. Everyone was happy in Gratia, especially in the capital city, Populaire. All was well, until the reign of King Erix IV. That was when the masked man known only as Red Death appeared. Red Death began with strategic attacks, destroying military bases and large farms. Eventually, Red Death attacked the castle, taking over and killing King Erix IV and his entire army single-handed.

Red Death was able to do this because he is a powerful magic-user. He used his spells to literally create troops from certain materials (i.e. ancient armor, animals, etc.) and has used their undying loyalty to quell any rebellions. He has also shown his power through the executions, usually summoning creatures to devour them, using lighting, or simply performing something similar to that scene in 'Temple of Doom' where that cult sends that man to Hell.

The nature of magic is just that, nature. Some people are born with more sensitivity to nature and the universe. The weaker ones use this to compliment ranged weapons or melee combat, while the stronger ones can create fire, ice, etc.. The strongest can cast spells and curses and then there is Red Death, who can manipulate reality to an extent. He's basically seen as the omnipotent, tyrannical God of these people.

Who will save save the people from this madman? You will, by helping forge the resurrected organization known as 'Nightblade'.

[hr]

So yes, this IS basically a modern fantasy RP. The main goal will be to defeat Red Death, but do to that, you must first weaken him!

You are one of those who decided to recreate the mythical organization, Nightblade.

If you are Moderate, you can also use the 'Weak' abilities and if you are Advanced you can use them all.

Code: Select all

Name:
Age:
Home City: (You will all start in Populaire)
Magic Level: (Weak, Moderate, Advanced)
Weapon Specialty (if weak): (Melee or Range) (Be specific with the melee or ranged weapon)
Magic Specialty (if Moderate): (Pyrokinesis, Hyrokinesis, etc.)
Spell Specialty (if Advanced):
Appearance:

Name: King Red Death
Age: Unknown
Home City: Populaire
Magic Level: Advanced
Weapon Specialty (if weak): N/A
Magic Specialty (if Moderate):
Spell Specialty (if Advanced): Limited Reality Manipulation
Appearance:
(Image)

Name: 'Mister', 'the Wise Old Man'
Age: Unknown
Home City: Populaire
Magic Level: Advanced
Weapon Specialty (if weak): N/A
Magic Specialty (if Moderate): N/A
Spell Specialty (if Advanced): Limited Augmentation
Appearance:
(Image)

[Esternial]

Any comments?

Welcome to Gratia, the darkest, most corrupted nation in the world.

In the year 200 NCT, the Kingdom of Gratia was set up. It was originally ruled by a kind leader, who worked to make sure his people were safe and happy. It was his goal to see Gratia as the most prosperous nation on the planet. This was not achieved in his lifetime, but it was achieved by his great-great-grandson.

Gratia continued to prosper for many generations. Everyone was happy in Gratia, especially in the capital city, Populaire. All was well, until the reign of King Erix IV. That was when the masked man known only as Red Death appeared. Red Death began with strategic attacks, destroying military bases and large farms. Eventually, Red Death attacked the castle, taking over and killing King Erix IV and his entire army single-handed.

Red Death was able to do this because he is a powerful magic-user. He used his spells to literally create troops from certain materials (i.e. ancient armor, animals, etc.) and has used their undying loyalty to quell any rebellions. He has also shown his power through the executions, usually summoning creatures to devour them, using lighting, or simply performing something similar to that scene in 'Temple of Doom' where that cult sends that man to Hell.

The nature of magic is just that, nature. Some people are born with more sensitivity to nature and the universe. The weaker ones use this to compliment ranged weapons or melee combat, while the stronger ones can create fire, ice, etc.. The strongest can cast spells and curses and then there is Red Death, who can manipulate reality to an extent. He's basically seen as the omnipotent, tyrannical God of these people.

Who will save save the people from this madman? You will, by helping forge the resurrected organization known as 'Nightblade'.

[hr]

So yes, this IS basically a modern fantasy RP. The main goal will be to defeat Red Death, but do to that, you must first weaken him!

You are one of those who decided to recreate the mythical organization, Nightblade.

If you are Moderate, you can also use the 'Weak' abilities and if you are Advanced you can use them all.

Code: Select all

Name:
Age:
Home City: (You will all start in Populaire)
Magic Level: (Weak, Moderate, Advanced)
Weapon Specialty (if weak): (Melee or Range) (Be specific with the melee or ranged weapon)
Magic Specialty (if Moderate): (Pyrokinesis, Hyrokinesis, etc.)
Spell Specialty (if Advanced):
Appearance:

Name: King Red Death
Age: Unknown
Home City: Populaire
Magic Level: Advanced
Weapon Specialty (if weak): N/A
Magic Specialty (if Moderate):
Spell Specialty (if Advanced): Limited Reality Manipulation
Appearance:
(Image)

Name: 'Mister', 'the Wise Old Man'
Age: Unknown
Home City: Populaire
Magic Level: Advanced
Weapon Specialty (if weak): N/A
Magic Specialty (if Moderate): N/A
Spell Specialty (if Advanced): Limited Augmentation
Appearance:
(Image)

Isn't this that Fable RP?

Scroll up a few post and check with Krumbia, he might have something to add to it

[Esternial]

(Image)
viewtopic.php?f=31&t=220252

This isn't your average RP involving a military quarantine. There are no zombies, no crazed infected; just normal people. After a biological weapon was released in Terminal C of Logan International Airport, the entire Terminal was quarantined, with over a thousand people inside. As the government races to figure out how the attack occured, the situation for the quarantined civilians worsens, pushing them to the brink.

This seems better suited for II, in my opinion, especially without the 'supernatural' involved. You could give it a shot, though.