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by The Starlight » Sat Jan 03, 2015 4:05 pm

Call me StarBest High Fantasy RPer of '14 and '15
"Life before Death. Strength before Weakness. Journey before Destination""Strength does not make one capable of rule. It makes one capable of service"
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"
"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world"Tri: NS's Tolkien incarnate
Lith: Twinky-toes, Lord of Elves, and the only man to enter Tolkien's Holy of Holies
Neros: A Star Among Men and a Tolkien force of nature in relation to Elves and Asgardians.P2TM: Infinite Justice | ✎ Member - ℘ædagog | ℳadhouse

by The Starlight » Sat Jan 03, 2015 7:39 pm
Call me StarBest High Fantasy RPer of '14 and '15
"Life before Death. Strength before Weakness. Journey before Destination""Strength does not make one capable of rule. It makes one capable of service"
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"
"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world"Tri: NS's Tolkien incarnate
Lith: Twinky-toes, Lord of Elves, and the only man to enter Tolkien's Holy of Holies
Neros: A Star Among Men and a Tolkien force of nature in relation to Elves and Asgardians.P2TM: Infinite Justice | ✎ Member - ℘ædagog | ℳadhouse

by Zarkenis Ultima » Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:01 pm
), and I hate to be a party popper, I really do... But, quadrupling one's own abilities, no matter the timespan, seems a bit too far fetched, especially for a type of magic that's only got a few points invested in it (which denotes a not-so-great mastery/power) and is activated with a nearly instantaneous cast. If we went by hard math (which I won't do, because fuck math, but bear with me here I'm trying to make a point), merely doubling his abilities would already put his focus at what I had planned to be (emphasis on had, I'll probably go back to my notes and raise that anyway) the maximum level of focus attainable by a Redemit. Of course, as stated, I'm not going to go by that, but the point stands that quadruple physical abilities are excessive.
by Sil Arion » Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:12 pm
Zarkenis Ultima wrote:Well... That was a very nice post as well, (I especially enjoyed how someone figured out that trick without me having to explain it to anybody), and I hate to be a party popper, I really do... But, quadrupling one's own abilities, no matter the timespan, seems a bit too far fetched, especially for a type of magic that's only got a few points invested in it (which denotes a not-so-great mastery/power) and is activated with a nearly instantaneous cast. If we went by hard math (which I won't do, because fuck math, but bear with me here I'm trying to make a point), merely doubling his abilities would already put his focus at what I had planned to be (emphasis on had, I'll probably go back to my notes and raise that anyway) the maximum level of focus attainable by a Redemit. Of course, as stated, I'm not going to go by that, but the point stands that quadruple physical abilities are excessive.
I hope you can see where I'm coming from. I'm willing to let stuff slip for the sake of a good drama and stuff like that, as I'd rather not ruin the fun, but that one seemed a tad excessive to me.

by Zarkenis Ultima » Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:18 pm
Sil Arion wrote:Zarkenis Ultima wrote:Well... That was a very nice post as well, (I especially enjoyed how someone figured out that trick without me having to explain it to anybody), and I hate to be a party popper, I really do... But, quadrupling one's own abilities, no matter the timespan, seems a bit too far fetched, especially for a type of magic that's only got a few points invested in it (which denotes a not-so-great mastery/power) and is activated with a nearly instantaneous cast. If we went by hard math (which I won't do, because fuck math, but bear with me here I'm trying to make a point), merely doubling his abilities would already put his focus at what I had planned to be (emphasis on had, I'll probably go back to my notes and raise that anyway) the maximum level of focus attainable by a Redemit. Of course, as stated, I'm not going to go by that, but the point stands that quadruple physical abilities are excessive.
I hope you can see where I'm coming from. I'm willing to let stuff slip for the sake of a good drama and stuff like that, as I'd rather not ruin the fun, but that one seemed a tad excessive to me.
No, you're not party-pooping, Zark! I certainly hear you. I tried to balance the magic's strength by the his limited ability to use it: two seconds during the duel. And the energy cost. The strain on his body too. Perhaps not enough then, or the ability was too far fetched.
Would you like me to change anything, Zark? I really don't wish to upset the story-world, or you.
That said, thanks for the compliment! That trick just seemed sort of... meant to happen. I like finding clever ways of using things, so that's how it was! Also, was it alright I included Arcander in that post? I wasn't sure about it, but thought it might fit well for his character. And I may have needed a suitable reason to end the adorable shipping scene.

by Sil Arion » Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:23 pm
Zarkenis Ultima wrote:I'm not upset, don't worry, though I would like you to tone it down. I don't even mind you using your level four magic thingy (a bit more casting time would be nice, but it's not like you need to make it explicit), it's just the way the post explicitly says that Aris' abilities are multiplied by four that rubs me the wrong way. The rest is fine. I'm even willing to handwave the helmets for you because I dare not ruin that, but I'll point out that the disks don't work unless there's one person on each.
Now, with all of that said, yes, I would like you to change something (else). Don't have Arcander cough.
Have him cheering and clap so enthusiastically that other people start doing the same. -Nods-
I think that can be arranged, good sir... 
by Escalan Corps-Star Island » Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:44 pm

by Charmera » Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:53 pm
Zarkenis Ultima wrote:And here, we see a wild Shittonicus Charactericus, coloquially known as Charmera, in its natural habitat. It seems to be displaying behavior expected from one of its kind, producing numerous characters and juggling them with its front paws.

by Zarkenis Ultima » Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:57 pm
Sil Arion wrote:Zarkenis Ultima wrote:I'm not upset, don't worry, though I would like you to tone it down. I don't even mind you using your level four magic thingy (a bit more casting time would be nice, but it's not like you need to make it explicit), it's just the way the post explicitly says that Aris' abilities are multiplied by four that rubs me the wrong way. The rest is fine. I'm even willing to handwave the helmets for you because I dare not ruin that, but I'll point out that the disks don't work unless there's one person on each.
Now, with all of that said, yes, I would like you to change something (else). Don't have Arcander cough.
Have him cheering and clap so enthusiastically that other people start doing the same. -Nods-
I think that can be arranged, good sir...
Though, Zark, would you like him to wolf-whistle first with a slow clap, or just go straight into loud cheers??

Escalan Corps-Star Island wrote:We could start a shipyard in GE&T with what goes on in this RP.
That said, that was one hell of a fight. Now I have to make Kiri not seem woefully underpowered.
Zark, how should I do this without using the attacks and moves I had saved for much later? (I can TG you those for reference if you'd like.)

by Escalan Corps-Star Island » Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:00 pm
Zarkenis Ultima wrote:Sil Arion wrote:
I think that can be arranged, good sir...
Though, Zark, would you like him to wolf-whistle first with a slow clap, or just go straight into loud cheers??
No, no, have him start cheering right away.Escalan Corps-Star Island wrote:We could start a shipyard in GE&T with what goes on in this RP.
That said, that was one hell of a fight. Now I have to make Kiri not seem woefully underpowered.
Zark, how should I do this without using the attacks and moves I had saved for much later? (I can TG you those for reference if you'd like.)
Well, go ahead and TG.
To be fair, though, I wouldn't say it was so much about the moves, but rather the way they were described. In that regard, I don't think I as a foreigner would be of much help to someone who was born in the breast of the English language.
Still willing to lend a hand though.

by Zarkenis Ultima » Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:10 pm
Escalan Corps-Star Island wrote:Meh. If I spend a bit more time, the writing in English will be fine. I just need to know ways to have Kiri fight that are neither repetitive nor something she wouldn't realistically know. . .
TG incoming.

by Escalan Corps-Star Island » Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:14 pm
Zarkenis Ultima wrote:@Charm: Two things. One, were you intending to introduce him to the roleplay as soon as possible or would you mind waiting a bit? Two, what is biolectricity and what can it do?Escalan Corps-Star Island wrote:Meh. If I spend a bit more time, the writing in English will be fine. I just need to know ways to have Kiri fight that are neither repetitive nor something she wouldn't realistically know. . .
TG incoming.
Well, you could always find other little tricks with the weapons you're given. I didn't get to show it, as I scrapped the duel between Aressa and Arcander on account that I was feeling rushed and didn't want to have to spend time writing a detailed battle scene on top of the rest, but they both actually incorporate such things in their combat styles.

by Charmera » Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:15 pm
Zarkenis Ultima wrote:@Charm: Two things. One, were you intending to introduce him to the roleplay as soon as possible or would you mind waiting a bit? Two, what is biolectricity and what can it do?
Zarkenis Ultima wrote:And here, we see a wild Shittonicus Charactericus, coloquially known as Charmera, in its natural habitat. It seems to be displaying behavior expected from one of its kind, producing numerous characters and juggling them with its front paws.

by Wolfenium » Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:19 pm

by Zarkenis Ultima » Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:23 pm
Charmera wrote:Zarkenis Ultima wrote:@Charm: Two things. One, were you intending to introduce him to the roleplay as soon as possible or would you mind waiting a bit? Two, what is biolectricity and what can it do?
I don't mind waiting a bit. What did you have in mind?
It's an extension of sorts to the natural electricity that goes through our nerves, since our bodies are already technically batteries (I'm assuming the Redemit nervous system operates the same way). Using magic to enhance it, so one can generate more electricity in their bodies and use it for electricity attacks. Like shocking someone touching you or firing a bolt of electricity or something.

by Charmera » Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:24 pm
Wolfenium wrote:Is my post too much? I can't really tell.
Zarkenis Ultima wrote:Charmera wrote:I don't mind waiting a bit. What did you have in mind?
It's an extension of sorts to the natural electricity that goes through our nerves, since our bodies are already technically batteries (I'm assuming the Redemit nervous system operates the same way). Using magic to enhance it, so one can generate more electricity in their bodies and use it for electricity attacks. Like shocking someone touching you or firing a bolt of electricity or something.
Nothing really, it'd just seem awfully coincidental if he were to arrive just now when Niloofar and Ritz already did that. Then again, as Asimov well said, people are entirely too disbelieving of coincidence. I will include myself in that.
That works, though, accepted.
@Wolf: If you're asking about the magical aspect, it looks fine for its level despite the lack of casting (I'm assuming you guys are leaving it implicit), but it doesn't make a lot of sense for 'barriers'. In my head, at least.
Zarkenis Ultima wrote:And here, we see a wild Shittonicus Charactericus, coloquially known as Charmera, in its natural habitat. It seems to be displaying behavior expected from one of its kind, producing numerous characters and juggling them with its front paws.

by Zarkenis Ultima » Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:27 pm
Charmera wrote:Would it be easier if he showed up now?

by Escalan Corps-Star Island » Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:27 pm
Zarkenis Ultima wrote:Charmera wrote:Would it be easier if he showed up now?
I'm not concerned about the simplicity of the matter, I'm concerned about the believability.
If you'd rather have him show up now, though, well, he's nobility. You could make up something about him being on a different world than his sisters and having to order his servants to prepare a more resistant transport because of a cosmic storm or some shit, thus explaining the strangely short delay.

by Charmera » Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:28 pm
Zarkenis Ultima wrote:Charmera wrote:Would it be easier if he showed up now?
I'm not concerned about the simplicity of the matter, I'm concerned about the believability.
If you'd rather have him show up now, though, well, he's nobility. You could make up something about him being on a different world than his sisters and having to order his servants to prepare a more resistant transport because of a cosmic storm or some shit, thus explaining the strangely short delay.
Zarkenis Ultima wrote:And here, we see a wild Shittonicus Charactericus, coloquially known as Charmera, in its natural habitat. It seems to be displaying behavior expected from one of its kind, producing numerous characters and juggling them with its front paws.

by Esternial » Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:28 pm
Zarkenis Ultima wrote:Sil Arion wrote:
No, you're not party-pooping, Zark! I certainly hear you. I tried to balance the magic's strength by the his limited ability to use it: two seconds during the duel. And the energy cost. The strain on his body too. Perhaps not enough then, or the ability was too far fetched.
Would you like me to change anything, Zark? I really don't wish to upset the story-world, or you.
That said, thanks for the compliment! That trick just seemed sort of... meant to happen. I like finding clever ways of using things, so that's how it was! Also, was it alright I included Arcander in that post? I wasn't sure about it, but thought it might fit well for his character. And I may have needed a suitable reason to end the adorable shipping scene.
I'm not upset, don't worry, though I would like you to tone it down. I don't even mind you using your level four magic thingy (a bit more casting time would be nice, but it's not like you need to make it explicit), it's just the way the post explicitly says that Aris' abilities are multiplied by four that rubs me the wrong way. The rest is fine. I'm even willing to handwave the helmets for you because I dare not ruin that, but I'll point out that the disks don't work unless there's one person on each.
Now, with all of that said, yes, I would like you to change something (else). Don't have Arcander cough.
Have him cheering and clap so enthusiastically that other people start doing the same. -Nods-

by Zarkenis Ultima » Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:30 pm
Escalan Corps-Star Island wrote:Zarkenis Ultima wrote:
I'm not concerned about the simplicity of the matter, I'm concerned about the believability.
If you'd rather have him show up now, though, well, he's nobility. You could make up something about him being on a different world than his sisters and having to order his servants to prepare a more resistant transport because of a cosmic storm or some shit, thus explaining the strangely short delay.
Just include Batman and you'll be able to hand wave anything.
.Charmera wrote:Zarkenis Ultima wrote:
I'm not concerned about the simplicity of the matter, I'm concerned about the believability.
If you'd rather have him show up now, though, well, he's nobility. You could make up something about him being on a different world than his sisters and having to order his servants to prepare a more resistant transport because of a cosmic storm or some shit, thus explaining the strangely short delay.
As I said, I don't mind too much. Just let me know when I should post as him.
Esternial wrote:Zarkenis Ultima wrote:
I'm not upset, don't worry, though I would like you to tone it down. I don't even mind you using your level four magic thingy (a bit more casting time would be nice, but it's not like you need to make it explicit), it's just the way the post explicitly says that Aris' abilities are multiplied by four that rubs me the wrong way. The rest is fine. I'm even willing to handwave the helmets for you because I dare not ruin that, but I'll point out that the disks don't work unless there's one person on each.
Now, with all of that said, yes, I would like you to change something (else). Don't have Arcander cough.
Have him cheering and clap so enthusiastically that other people start doing the same. -Nods-
It felt sort of like a climax on top of an already pretty good climax. You gotta keep your trump cards concealed! Kiritsugu Emiya didn't go all out until the last episode either.
Also just in case, I've included a little something in my post - Ritz' giving Aris' a small jolt of energy - since I assumed that after his ultimate move he'd be suffering from some pretty nasty physical side effects.

by Zarkenis Ultima » Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:37 pm


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