Personification Life OOC VIII [OPEN -Sign up and Planning]

[TotallyNotEvilLand]

The downside.


"Imma demon!"

Main: Mastery of elements
Main: Dimensional travel

Secondary: soul harvesting
Secondary: mind dominance

Background: cursed by God, immune to death
Background: Imma demon so I'm impervious to bullets
Background: Imma demon so I hide in shadows and eat people
Background: Imma demon so I can't be affected by other magic

Bio: Imma demon!

That, sir, is a typical asshat application. I deny it. The player whines. I explain why it's "too much". The player revises it but it still is omnipotent. I deny it. We go rounds. Now I'm "unfair".

Heh, thank god you didn't run the Wombat in early 2012. Everyone was a freaking demon.

[Terintania]

The downside.


"Imma demon!"

Main: Mastery of elements
Main: Dimensional travel

Secondary: soul harvesting
Secondary: mind dominance

Background: cursed by God, immune to death
Background: Imma demon so I'm impervious to bullets
Background: Imma demon so I hide in shadows and eat people
Background: Imma demon so I can't be affected by other magic

Bio: Imma demon!

That, sir, is a typical asshat application. I deny it. The player whines. I explain why it's "too much". The player revises it but it still is omnipotent. I deny it. We go rounds. Now I'm "unfair".

If they don't like it that's their problem. there's nothing wrong with telling them no. I once had a guy try to make a demi-god in my purely sci fi rp. I told him no, he didn't like it and called me condescending. I ignored him and he left. basically, if they don't like the rules, they don't have to join

[Tiltjuice]

I'd prefer if secondary and background tied in to main in some fashion.

Well yeah, that sounds better!

Main skill: Pilot
Secondary skill: Veterinarian.

Yeah, doesn't make much sense.

Picking up one of the computer science books from the stack on my desk and checking out the author's bio:

(Name) is a Department of Defense expert on information security

-> Main skill

and a US Army paratrooper.

-> Secondary to main (?) skill

It could happen...but I think for the sake of making things simpler, we shouldn't encourage exceptions. Maybe only for experienced RPers, the same way we do now if people want to play villains?

[Cerillium]

Mortal App (to include cyborgs, Ponies, and other being)
Nation Name:
Character Name:
Character Concept:
Gender:
Character Description:
URL to Character Pic:

SKILLS
Main:
Main:

Secondary:
Secondary:

Background:
Background:
Background:
Background:

Weapon of Choice:

Flaws/Limitations:

Bio:

URL to ..... yeah

Supers App
Nation Name:
Character Name:
Character Concept:
Gender:
Character Description:
URL to Character Pic:

POWERS
Main:

Secondary:
Secondary:

Background:
Background:
Background:
Background:

Kryptonite:

Flaws:

Bio:

URL to ..... yeah

Mage App
Nation Name:
Character Name:
Character Concept:
Gender:
Character Description:
URL to Character Pic:

DISCIPLINE (Necromancy/Elementalist/Sphere etc)
Main Sphere:
Minor Sphere:

Describe Main Sphere:
Describe Minor Sphere:

Background:
Background:
Background:
Background:

Hindrances:

Flaws:

Bio:

URL to ..... yeah

Thoughts?

[Cerillium]

If they don't like it that's their problem. there's nothing wrong with telling them no. I once had a guy try to make a demi-god in my purely sci fi rp. I told him no, he didn't like it and called me condescending. I ignored him and he left. basically, if they don't like the rules, they don't have to join

Swith would crap kittens. She's a Pokenoob master - gotta larn 'em all.

[Tiltjuice]

It looks good. I'm not sure what's meant by sphere, though.

[TotallyNotEvilLand]

It looks alright. Would current players need to alter their apps?

[Fvaarniimar]

What happens with someone normal-ish possessing a tiny power (like, current level 1?) What about someone with a power but background skills? What I think would make more sense is reducing point values required for skills but keeping the app as is otherwise. Skills and powers balance out, sorta, but typically a level 5 power is going to be a lot more useful than a level five skill.

[Primordial Luxa]

Oh well it looks like you guys are making something else.
Looks good.

[Tiltjuice]

Oh well it looks like you guys are making something else.
Looks good.

I think it's still open to suggestions, Primster.

[Primordial Luxa]

Well how about something like this for character creation.
http://www.basicrps.com/core/

Then each player has a number of skill points based on their INT that are distributed between 3 main skills and 6 secondary skills.

[Terintania]

Mortal App (to include cyborgs, Ponies, and other being)
Nation Name:
Character Name:
Character Concept:
Gender:
Character Description:
URL to Character Pic:

SKILLS
Main:
Main:

Secondary:
Secondary:

Background:
Background:
Background:
Background:

Weapon of Choice:

Flaws/Limitations:

Bio:

URL to ..... yeah

Supers App
Nation Name:
Character Name:
Character Concept:
Gender:
Character Description:
URL to Character Pic:

POWERS
Main:

Secondary:
Secondary:

Background:
Background:
Background:
Background:

Kryptonite:

Flaws:

Bio:

URL to ..... yeah

Mage App
Nation Name:
Character Name:
Character Concept:
Gender:
Character Description:
URL to Character Pic:

DISCIPLINE (Necromancy/Elementalist/Sphere etc)
Main Sphere:
Minor Sphere:

Describe Main Sphere:
Describe Minor Sphere:

Background:
Background:
Background:
Background:

Hindrances:

Flaws:

Bio:

URL to ..... yeah

Thoughts?

What about someone with both powers, and notable skills?

[Primordial Luxa]

So far this is what I have.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6PMT39 ... NveTQ/edit

Im planning on adding an explanation on powers but I think that they should be limited and simple in nature.
Im planning on making a system where skill points can be traded for characteristic points and where people can choose their characteristics to more accurately reflect their characters.

[Giovenith]

Are powers and skills being lumped together?

[Zarkanians]

So far this is what I have.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6PMT39 ... NveTQ/edit

Im planning on adding an explanation on powers but I think that they should be limited and simple in nature.
Im planning on making a system where skill points can be traded for characteristic points and where people can choose their characteristics to more accurately reflect their characters.

That might be a little too complex.

[Cerillium]

So far this is what I have.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6PMT39 ... NveTQ/edit

Im planning on adding an explanation on powers but I think that they should be limited and simple in nature.
Im planning on making a system where skill points can be traded for characteristic points and where people can choose their characteristics to more accurately reflect their characters.

It looks very good but some players are terrified of math. The question would also be how to transfer that into a template for forum use. We'd need a Tilt table.

I've rifled through old threads. The only problem we had once we taught combat rounds/rules was one player who refused to be bested. He's gone. Perhaps the best option is "OP seyz no" and to approach character generation from the concept angle rather than the power angle?

Example: Primordial is an ambassador. All his powers and abilities are inconsequential if he's not first and foremost present in the game as an ambassador. Giovenith is discovering herself - a teenager. Her powers and abilities are padding that rounds out her nature as a godling. People come in so focused on their power and what they can do that they forget that RP is also about being .

Reminds me of the time I told Swith to make an app listing Charumati's powers. Obscene. Capable of destroying everything. But the character was in IC sweeping dust off the floor with a broom and washing dishes or something equally mundane.

"Just because a character can do something doesn't mean he should."

[ApertureScienceInc]

Ah talk of the point system, just trying to adapt the raptors into the current system is going to be a headache. No denying they are relics of an overpowered age. And I do love throwing them around like ragdolls.

Mortal App (to include cyborgs, Ponies, and other being)
Nation Name:
Character Name:
Character Concept:
Gender:
Character Description:
URL to Character Pic:

SKILLS
Main:
Main:

Secondary:
Secondary:

Background:
Background:
Background:
Background:

Weapon of Choice:

Flaws/Limitations:

Bio:

URL to ..... yeah

Supers App
Nation Name:
Character Name:
Character Concept:
Gender:
Character Description:
URL to Character Pic:

POWERS
Main:

Secondary:
Secondary:

Background:
Background:
Background:
Background:

Kryptonite:

Flaws:

Bio:

URL to ..... yeah

Mage App
Nation Name:
Character Name:
Character Concept:
Gender:
Character Description:
URL to Character Pic:

DISCIPLINE (Necromancy/Elementalist/Sphere etc)
Main Sphere:
Minor Sphere:

Describe Main Sphere:
Describe Minor Sphere:

Background:
Background:
Background:
Background:

Hindrances:

Flaws:

Bio:

URL to ..... yeah

Thoughts?

Nice apps, easy to understand and limiting.

So far this is what I have.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6PMT39 ... NveTQ/edit

Im planning on adding an explanation on powers but I think that they should be limited and simple in nature.
Im planning on making a system where skill points can be traded for characteristic points and where people can choose their characteristics to more accurately reflect their characters.

Nice job, although it needs a reference scale to make it easier to understand what the numbers actually mean in layman's terms.

[New Aksarben]

So far this is what I have.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6PMT39 ... NveTQ/edit

Im planning on adding an explanation on powers but I think that they should be limited and simple in nature.
Im planning on making a system where skill points can be traded for characteristic points and where people can choose their characteristics to more accurately reflect their characters.

It looks very good but some players are terrified of math. The question would also be how to transfer that into a template for forum use. We'd need a Tilt table.

I've rifled through old threads. The only problem we had once we taught combat rounds/rules was one player who refused to be bested. He's gone. Perhaps the best option is "OP seyz no" and to approach character generation from the concept angle rather than the power angle?

Example: Primordial is an ambassador. All his powers and abilities are inconsequential if he's not first and foremost present in the game as an ambassador. Giovenith is discovering herself - a teenager. Her powers and abilities are padding that rounds out her nature as a godling. People come in so focused on their power and what they can do that they forget that RP is also about being .

Reminds me of the time I told Swith to make an app listing Charumati's powers. Obscene. Capable of destroying everything. But the character was in IC sweeping dust off the floor with a broom and washing dishes or something equally mundane.

"Just because a character can do something doesn't mean he should."

Albert and Jacob both have super strength, and other abilities, yet both rarely use them and actively hold back to not hurt people by normal interaction(sort of like how superman would when not fighting baddies). They do more normal things than activities that require their powers, and the only time they really use them is when fighting something that's life threatening for their friends and allies, but otherwise they hold back. if they played like basketbal or other sports for example, they would keep at a human level to make it fair.

Just another example using my characters.


Also, I like the current system as it makes sense to me mostly. But Cer's new apps are also good.

[Primordial Luxa]

So far this is what I have.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6PMT39 ... NveTQ/edit

Im planning on adding an explanation on powers but I think that they should be limited and simple in nature.
Im planning on making a system where skill points can be traded for characteristic points and where people can choose their characteristics to more accurately reflect their characters.

It looks very good but some players are terrified of math. The question would also be how to transfer that into a template for forum use. We'd need a Tilt table.

I've rifled through old threads. The only problem we had once we taught combat rounds/rules was one player who refused to be bested. He's gone. Perhaps the best option is "OP seyz no" and to approach character generation from the concept angle rather than the power angle?

Example: Primordial is an ambassador. All his powers and abilities are inconsequential if he's not first and foremost present in the game as an ambassador. Giovenith is discovering herself - a teenager. Her powers and abilities are padding that rounds out her nature as a godling. People come in so focused on their power and what they can do that they forget that RP is also about being .

Reminds me of the time I told Swith to make an app listing Charumati's powers. Obscene. Capable of destroying everything. But the character was in IC sweeping dust off the floor with a broom and washing dishes or something equally mundane.

"Just because a character can do something doesn't mean he should."

Eh yeah your probably right there.
I like the system you wrote up but I think that the three classes should be merged a little bit more.

[Tiltjuice]

Be back in a few.

[Cerillium]

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[New Aksarben]

I think one problem with that skill idea, is that older characters like personifications would't be able to have their abilities all explained in it, as they'll have learned and mastered many things over their long lives, wouldn't they have? Same with nigh immortal characters, really.

Just the first thing I noticed. otherwise it looks great.

[Borksmiclen]

Mind clarifying "power negation"?

[Cerillium]

I think one problem with that skill idea, is that older characters like personifications would't be able to have their abilities all explained in it, as they'll have learned and mastered many things over their long lives, wouldn't they have? Same with nigh immortal characters, really.

Just the first thing I noticed. otherwise it looks great.

Ogoti is ancient. Predates mankind. He's forgotten so much. Knowledge falls into disuse or becomes outdated. Klaus is War. He's mastered every fighting technique and forgotten most because he hardly falls back on them.

More realistically, I can't remember how to diagram a sentence. Knew how to 20 years ago. I hardly speak my native language anymore. I've forgotten words.

[Nightkill the Emperor]

I think one problem with that skill idea, is that older characters like personifications would't be able to have their abilities all explained in it, as they'll have learned and mastered many things over their long lives, wouldn't they have? Same with nigh immortal characters, really.

Just the first thing I noticed. otherwise it looks great.

Ogoti is ancient. Predates mankind. He's forgotten so much. Knowledge falls into disuse or becomes outdated. Klaus is War. He's mastered every fighting technique and forgotten most because he hardly falls back on them.

More realistically, I can't remember how to diagram a sentence. Knew how to 20 years ago. I hardly speak my native language anymore. I've forgotten words.

Reminds me of when I returned to India after living in the West.

I grew up speaking Marathi natively, but returning back to hear it was a jolt.