Return to Cradle 2 Discussion Thread (apps open)
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 14:02
#52
@Thinslayer
I plan to use the same characters, And some of the same lore, But I am not making a direct copy of the past due to the outcome.
Since I am slightly more experienced, I plan to use 3 characters, But if that's a No, then alright.
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 14:03
#53
@Liminori
I'd prefer you use just one so we can keep the storyline simple.
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 14:07
#54
*Sigh* Stupid pictures....
Okay, so I fixed the abilities. I gave him clairvoyance. Also, does this newest picture work?
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 14:10
#55
Well here goes
Title: Soldier Incinerator
Name: Blesse R. Remora “Firebug” (Nickname)
Appearance: Obsidian Hood of Devotion (No Visual) Obsidian Mantle of Devotion
Faction: Spiral
Race: human
Sex: female
Life Stage: Late 30s
About your character: Raised to be a scholar in the schools of Isora, but she had dreams of much higher ambitions. At the ripe age of Twenty-Three she joined the military giving her family, and doctor quite a shock, yet she managed to pull herself through the whole thing, even thou she never was able to speak. Trained in the air’s of the Fire, having taken a fancy to the why it made everything seem so much more fun, the Firebug was at one point, dubbed ‘Firebug’ for her bad habit of setting things on fire for no other reason but wanting to see it burn.
It was after one mission she was taken back to HQ for a checkup, standard to make sure all Knights where well mentally and physically, Blesse was diagnosed with a mental condission that caused moments of involuntary physicos bringing about fits of rage using her weapons imbued with the fire element to egnite something. However, they discovered her fits where a triggered event, caused by stress of her work. It took time, but after three long year’s in the military hospital she re discharged with the underlying tag she could control herself.
On Cradle Blesse found herself subject to her fits even more so then normal, yet she still retained control. As if she where only angry, angry with the drive to hurt others. Still she found peace in the clockworks, with the race of creature’s she came to understand as Gremlins, the builder and caretakers of the Clockworks. Having spent more time below she came in contact with the element of Crimsonite a crystal that gave off strong red light. With every dive she made a drive to collect as much as she could as well as look for more of the Gremlin’s with Fire Units. For in her mind she came to understand how they worked it and what they used to power such devices’. It was a dark urge that drove her, to reach out and take on the Incinerator by herself, perhaps blind greed for something that could be useful to her plans as she saw herself much stronger with the device. The fight took no longer then it took a predator to snap the neck of its downed Pray, Blesse held aloft from her downed quarry the item she hunted for so long.
Strapping on the pack she returned to the surface to boast about her new items, only to get the dejecting looks of her fellow Soldier’s. It hurt, but she pressed on with the grim feeling that she had done something that had shamed herself. Not wanting to have her face known she went down into the darkest part of the Clockworks she could find coming to something dark and imposing. It was their she found a hood and Mantle (Type of uniform) to hide herself away. Not knowing what it might do to her Blesse dawned the cloths, keeping her underlining of fire protection on, and in that moment she understood.
It seemed she found a dark flame, something akin to the souls that floated around in this forgotten part of the clockworks, which would follow her will no matter what she did, but only within ten yards or so of her self. The Though enthralled her for she now had two things to love, her weapons, and her ability to use her element even if it was only within a short distance around her body.
Gear: Obsidian Hood of Devotion (No Visual) Obsidian Mantle of Devotion, nothing special save for Fire Suite under to protect from fire. Weapon is a stolen and reworked Incinerator’s Flame Unit. No other Weapons to speak of, the Flame unit takes up a lot of space.
Special Abilities:
-Spirit of Fire: Like the demon you are fire seems to bend to your will, but only within a short range around you, it seems being a freak of fire has its advantages.
Stats:
-Muscular: 0
-Sensatory: 1
-Analytical: 1
-Endurance: 2
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 14:41
#56
Replies
@Aekun: Clairvoyance approved. The picture works now.
@Darkwatck:
Title, name, appearance, faction, race, sex, life stage, and gear are acceptable.
I'm digging the story and special. :D
Stats look good.
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 14:47
#57
? Again
So am I approved?
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 15:20
#58
Going to guess we are welcome to start posting in the RP fourm now?
Alright! Woot got firsties :P
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 15:11
#59
@everyone
All apps up to this point are accepted.
Begin!
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 17:00
#60
Title: Mischievous CatName:
Title: Mischievous Cat
Name: Renao
Appearance: A, B
Faction: Spiral Order
Race: Human
Sex: Female
Life Stage: Young Adult
Gear: Dual Master Blasters, Scarlet Shield, Wanderer's Coat, (Modified) Kat Helm
Muscular: 1
Sensory: 2
Analytical: 1
Endurance: 1 (No special permission)
Special Abilities: Sight of Mind (Not as potent as Clairvoyance or Precognition, But can be used the same way for the cost of that turn and the next.)
About Character: Often Described as a Cat among Shadows, Renao is an assassin for the Spiral Order who is sneaky enough (Sensory) not to need a Recon Module.
Her Kat helm is designed to hide her face from others, As her ugly scars that would show her blindness to others is undesired.
Her hair is Black, And when she once had eyes, They were Sapphire Blue.
Through intensive training Renao has learned sight of the mind, And no longer needs to rely on others to get through daily life. She wears a Ring that is Sapphire as a passing gift from the dead, Her parents. She has no siblings, And only has herself to rely on.
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 15:37
#61
Replies
Gosh, everyone's going for Sensory. O.O Bear in mind that high Muscular ratings also give you superior reflexes in combat. You don't need to see very well to be able to predict where or when an opponent will strike next. Like I said, all abilities come with improved reaction times (if that's what everyone's gunning for [no pun intended]).
Anyways.
@Liminori: Accepted.
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 15:49
#62
:L I went for Endurance, you can't survive very long somewhere in a fire suit unless you can stand the heat...Lol. Also, from what I have been reading I think the Dark Matter would be something my Character would be hunting for a lot to increase the understanding of the spiritual world as well as help with her dark fire. But, moonstone would only make her Spirit of Fire stronger...Hmm need to read more but a mix of Moonstone and or Crimosnite, Dark Matter would do nicely for my Character. Seems a little dark but mah why not.
Also, STARTING OUT WITH A DEATH! (Where have I seen date) but still welcome change because I have not seen it in a while.
And last note: Lighting is Pure fire...Well I learned dat from understanding Science and another source. But! With enough energy, heat and removal of Protons from a point and replacing the Eletrons in the point where the Protons where, a Lighting Bolt can be formed!
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 16:11
#63
Replies
@Darkwatck: Thanks. :P
@Everyone: I've edited and updated my last story post to include Barrus' instructions. Post accordingly.
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 16:34
#64
@Psychnade
You can control any NPC you create. Barrus is the main guy in charge (Feron and the others left on the Skylark 30 years ago), so you can't control him.
@Darkwatck: Barrus is the one giving the orders, not the gray clad woman. She's going to be your squadmate.
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 16:36
#65
@thin
Any idea on how Elzilia can fit into all this? After she is done with campe Zeta, where would she go then?
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 16:36
#66
Alright, fixed in Post.
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 16:38
#67
@Midnight-Dj
Give it a little while. I intend to arrange for her to see Captain Kyrto for a briefing once you have a fellow Morai player.
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 16:43
#68
Yarr.
Renao has directed 2 questions to Barrus IC.
Tue, 03/11/2014 - 13:45
#69
#Sonosuks
Name: Sonosuke "Sono" Mokuzaki
Title: Defender Elite
Gender: Male
Race: Isoran
Faction: Spiral Order
Age: 18
Appearance
About: Sono, similar to his older brother MechTeka, is one of the last remaining Isorans with Almirian blood. Their ancestry allows them abnormal strength and speed. However, it also comes at a price. Because a majority of Almirian Soldiers were warriors of close combat, they have poor gun usage. Atop of that, monsters attack them more frequently than other knights, especially the Undead. He is normally laid-back, at times even being lazy. But when push comes to shove, he's ready for action, combining swift movements with powerful blows and executing amazing acrobatic skills.
As a young boy, Sono always looked up to his brother, Mech. The same respect was shown from Mech to him as well. So when Sono joined the Order, it wasn't long before he was placed with MechTeka and his companions. At that point, the two saw each other as equals, despite the rank difference, and had each other's backs through thick and thin.
After the Skylark's crash, Sono, Mech, and their newest partner/friend Drace were assigned to Clockwork Reconnaissance and Material Gathering. Soon, they all ascended to Defender, with them all joining a guild and Mech and Drace starting a relationship with each other. However, Drace suddenly disappeared, and Mech went into a deep depression.
Sono, in an attempt to cheer up his bro, followed him down the Clockworks. They soon stumbled upon a Fiend city, where Sono was captured and tortured by being forced to do their paperwork. After he was freed, Sono managed to get Mech back to his old self, and they both ascended to Defender Elite.
Gear:
*Toasty Crescent Helm w/ Frosty Glasses, Toasty Bolted Vee and Mecha Wings
*Toasty Flak Jacket w/ Proto Crest
*Gokai (Primary Weapon) - A Japanese Feudal-Era katana blade which deals split normal and piercing damage. When not in use, Gokai is held in a black sheath ornamented in steel that's attached to Sono's waist. The blade itself was forged with the help of Mech, so Sono would have a katana just like him.
*Doragon - A whip blade similar in appearance to a gray Leviathan Blade, with serrated edges and a red hue. Sono can use the whip function to travel across large areas faster or up ledges. When not in use, Doragon is strapped to Sono's back.
Special:
*Regeneration
Muscular: 2
Sensory: 0
Analytical: 1
Endurance: 1
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 17:09
#70
Devilites XD
Pit Boss: And your punishment, worse than death, worse than the torments of hell...PAPERWORK!!!! MUHAHAAHHAHAA!
Sono: NOOOOOOOOOOO!
Cue the menacing music.
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 17:09
#71
Immune to fire :L I said Resistant. Personally I believe being Immune to Fire or any element would be a bit much and broken at times, but I digress, I am not the Host of this RP not my call.
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 17:38
#72
Swag IS a virtue
The opening fight with Gwen was fun to write. Even though I lost. :()
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 17:53
#73
App
Title: Executioner
Name: Marsh Rikket
Appearance: Here
Faction: Spiral
Sex: Male
Life Stage: Adult (Old)
About your character: The story of Marsh is a sad tale, often spoke in hushed tones and behind closed doors. During his times in the war he became a very efficient killing machine, relying very heavily on valestone to keep him alive between attacks. Though he rarely uses the crystals anymore, the "Damage" had already taken effect. The repairs on his skin were fast, but at a cost, his body repaired itself near instantly, reguardelss of how grevious the wound, but left horrible scarring in it's wake. Though the crystals had mended his flesh, the damage to his mind was horrifying; creating rumors of the demonic butcher on the battlefield whose face reflected that of a monstrocity. Despite his notoriety, all hopes of him advancing in rank were dashed when word got around that he had ground up his victims and put them in his food. Though he denies it, and the spiral order's investigation hadn't turned up any kind of evidence, rumors and horrifying tales follow the reaper. As such, there was only one job he could work without judgement for his actions, a job the spiral order wished it didn't need. If the people he fought to protect wanted a monster, he would give them one.
Gear: Thick leather armorand gloves, with bracings on the arms and legs. A black tunic and hood cover his body, while a small stone mask obscures his scarred face. His arsonal consists of a slingle blade, a large butcher's knife confiscated from an enemy "Hero". The bloodied blade has been appropriately nammed "The Guillotine"
Special Ability: Eye for an Eye - Blood magic that causes physical attacks against Marsh to hurt the attacker as well.
Stats:
Muscular: 2
Sensory: 0
Analytical: 0
Endurance: 2
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 17:58
#74
Blessid
Why do I want this to be a character. IDK I can see the Eye for an Eye thing being a bit yelled at, but perhaps it would be enteresting to see how such a thing works out.
I am thinking this, say my Character and blesseds where to attack eacher other for no reason (Much like whats happening in the RP right now...). The Fire shot at you would harm you, and me. But because of the Spirit of fire my character would be less harmed and I have a resistance to it so i take even less damage. However the fact remains the attack sent at you also sent at me. This being said I thing the Eye for and Eye should be a active ability not passive meaning you have to activate or use it instead of it being something that just happens by its self en?
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 18:08
#75
Replies
@Sonosuke: There are a few problems with your app.
- Almirians are extinct. There are no "half-Almirians". Sonosuke may be of Almirian ancestry, but it is not recent ancestry, as they died out before the modern Isorans appeared.
- Find a pic of his human face, or attempt to describe it.
- Damage types and statuses have been done-away with. Please drop those specials, especially as (I agree with Dark that) they are overpowered.
- Weaknesses may be allowed to counteract your specials, but they have to be noticeable and serious enough to make you think twice about applying them.
@Malkalack: It was, kinda. I wasn't expecting you to start there.
@Blessid-Bombardier: I like your character. Allow me to change something about his special:
Executioner's Regret: A curse that causes physical attacks against Marsh to hurt the attacker, and causes Marsh's attacks against others to hurt himself.
If this special is taken, I'll allow you to become a White Council member (the Fallen Valkyrie), which will boost all your stats to 2, but at a cost of making you a prime target for the other players.
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 18:34
#76
Aekun
I hate to say it buddy but calm down man. We arn't that far ahead yet. I know your excuited to be in the RP but you can't rush like its going to die in the next minute. YOu got knocked out, wait a bit before going all Undertaker and sitting right up like nothing happened.
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 18:48
#77
@Blessid-Bombardier
You haven't answered my question, and it's kinda important. If you've taken me up on my offer, that means you're a Fallen Valkyrie and a White Council member, which means you can't be anywhere near the other players, let alone Gwenivere (for undisclosed plot reasons).
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 18:49
#78
#Sonosuks
Before I mess something else up, can I say he can focus his regeneration on certain parts of his body?
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 18:53
#79
@Sonosuke
No. That's going a bit far in my book.
Mon, 03/10/2014 - 19:29
#80
#Sonosuks
Okay, I made changes. Not sure if it's good enough though, so fire away.
Also, how should I go about integrating Sono into the RP at this point?
Tue, 03/11/2014 - 03:23
#81
2 problems
Alrighty, two questions for ya
1. As an executioner, how would I survive if I sustained a grevious injury after every beheading due to the curse?
2. As the "fallen valkerie" Am I supposed to be hidden like an in game boss, hidden in plain sight like a polician/merchant of some sort, or what?
Not too sure about being the Valkerie though
Tue, 03/11/2014 - 04:49
#82
Um and idea
Blessid, how about this. THe Executioner's ability could leave behind a curse. Say I attacked you right, well the last thing I attacked with would be cursed and I would mentally feel the pain of my last attack made. And say you attacked me, you felt that mental pain of attack me. So that way it does not debilitate, but at the same time their is no feeling in death, so when you attack some one its best you kill them so you can't get Cursed and feel the pain you are causing.
Tue, 03/11/2014 - 05:16
#83
@Thinslayer
About the post concerning Affariel, Is this set slightly after Skylark Down? Because there'd be several timegapes and other lovely things allowing for a wider sense of creativity that could be used...
Edit: He seems to claim it's been about 30 years.
Tue, 03/11/2014 - 08:04
#84
Removed: I was wrong, not surprising.
Tue, 03/11/2014 - 07:45
#85
/cry
So I stay off the forums for one day and then... BOOM.
Anyways I'd like to participate, so here's my app:
Name: Sho Marufuji
Gender: Male
Race: Isorian
Faction: The Spiral Order
Rank: Champion
Age: 40
Appearance: Kat Claw Cowl (I love my Kat Cowls) AND Infernal Guardian Armor with Volcanic Canteen.
Weapon-o's: (Okay, I might be breaking the rules here but...) Grim Repeater, Acheron, and an Guardian Shield.
About Me: Stalwart and honorable, Sho might be described as a knight in shining armor in the lore of some ancient time. His fighting style though would match more of a Reaper, taking precise strokes and a startling speed. Not to mention using his Grim Repeater to snipe off enemies from a perch or provide cover fire such as a guerrilla. Now from the future to the past, Do-Do-Dooooo... Sho lived a life on the farm longing for excitement, so when the Isorian army was boarding Skylark and other ships he found his chance. Stashing away in secret rooms and cramped spaces Sho joined them on thier journey. Though on this journey the incident which is the basis of SK happened and Sho found himself in an escape pod, cramped with other knights whom when they landed on Cradle all died due to the initial impact. Sho was alone and scarred, but reminded himself why he even came here which was to join the Order. And so he did, and now he's here as a Champion and high-ranking authority in the Order.
Muscles: 2
Sensory: 1
Analytic: 0
Endurance: 2
Notes: I understand I put an un-released weapon but the picture is quite easy to find, search up Spiral Knights Grim Repeater then look at the purple machine gun-looking thing. Idk if the Guardian shield is OP, if it is I'll just change it too an Aegis or CoA. Added an extra point because somewhere in the thread you said that if you didn't have an Special you got an extra point.
Tue, 03/11/2014 - 08:03
#86
Removed
Tue, 03/11/2014 - 07:54
#87
@Darkwatck
I permitted the use of an extra skill point if the player wanted to forfeit a special ability.
Tue, 03/11/2014 - 07:55
#88
#Sonosuks
He doesn't have a special ability, so he can have 5 points
Thin, is my app accepted now?
Tue, 03/11/2014 - 08:00
#89
Replies
@Sonosuke: app accepted.
Walk in the doors to the Hall and let Barrus know you're here.
@Blessid-Bombardier:
1. You would survive maybe one or two beheadings in quick succession, but not much more. The Executioner must therefore be judicious about who he kills.
2. Given your character's menacing appearance, you're more likely to be a hidden boss. If you'd like to be hidden in plain sight (and thereby interact with the other players more), you may want to provide a "civilian clothes" pic.
Valkyries are just warrior angels.
@Liminori: This game is NOT in the same canon as Skylark Down. The latter is set in an alternate timeline, if I may jog your memory. Return to Cradle is set in the original game timeline, about 30 years after the events of the game.
@Sho-Marufuji: app accepted.
Tue, 03/11/2014 - 08:07
#90
@Thin
Sorry, brain dead moments happen alot to me. Also your up on the Story post. It seems Gwans stalker has come forth, but his since of perseption should be lower :/
Tue, 03/11/2014 - 08:26
#91
Woohoo, my app got accepted!
Woohoo, my app got accepted! :D
SO anyways... can I just integrate Sho into the story in my own way (I was gonna send him to the D24 to inspect the latest killing of le knights)
Tue, 03/11/2014 - 10:31
#92
Thin
Hate to say it but I think your spreading your self a little thin. (Insert bad pun music here) But still, if you can handle it, I can't stop you and won't stop you even if I could. :P
Tue, 03/11/2014 - 10:54
#93
@Sho-Marufuji
You sure can. I recommend meeting up with Barrus, but you can do what Malkalack and Midnight-Dj did and start off wherever you want.
Tue, 03/11/2014 - 10:55
#94
Uhh huh
Never answered the second part of my question thin, can I join up with the group, or did you want me to be the fallen Valkarie?
Tue, 03/11/2014 - 10:59
#95
@Blessid-Bombardier
I did answer your question: "Given your character's menacing appearance, you're more likely to be a hidden boss. If you'd like to be hidden in plain sight (and thereby interact with the other players more), you may want to provide a 'civilian clothes' pic."
In other words, if you want to join the group, you need a change of clothes. You can be a Fallen Valkyrie whether or not you join the group.
Tue, 03/11/2014 - 12:27
#96
Alright, I need help
Been mulling it over for awhile, and I gotta say, I think you have too much faith in me. I'm not sure how/where to start at, or what it is i'm supposed to do. Sorry :C
Oh, and Clairovoence seems a little OP to automatically know someones thoughts. Maybe have someone say "Nick began channeling his clairoence on Cassidy" then you roll the dice to see if it works or not.
Tue, 03/11/2014 - 12:30
#97
Clairvoyance
Yeah...How is a thief supposed to operate if someone can read his mind instantly? Can there be objects or something that block these kind of things?
Tue, 03/11/2014 - 12:35
#98
Here is my thoughs on the Clairvoyance. Its suppose to be something like a helping hand but with your mind. So, at random wither in battle or not, for any event, you get a vision of something. It can pertain to anything, people events and ETC. But only those with strong Mental Refinement can really use it. Thus I have the feeling those with the Clairvoyance perk will abuse it if they tap it (Which has already happened in my eye). Over Power is only relevent when talking about using it to since every move before its made (EX Metagaming) Clairvoyance is suppose to be like a small leg up, not something to predict everything. Which in this case our Clairvoyant just pointed some one out knowing what they did and saw their face.
Sorry to sound a little over the top but I feel the Clairvoyant went alittle over the top knowing everything. If he knew some one was a theif but not what he stole or his face I would have been fine. But still to be able to call everything out, it strikes me as (Sorry Roleplaying network I am about to make a Accusation!) Meta-gaming.
Tue, 03/11/2014 - 12:46
#99
Differences
Clairvoyance does NOT allow you to read thoughts or minds. It allows you to see beyond your field of vision. You could, in theory, peek inside the Core with it to see what's there.
Telepathy allows you to read thoughts, but only those which a player expresses. So unless the player writes something like, I'm gonna sneak up on him, you cannot retroactively say "I read his mind and knew he was coming."
Precognition involves a little of both clairvoyance and retroactive "I already knew that" telepathy, with the main difference being that I, the GM, decide what you get to see. Precognition allows you to "see" what is going to happen in some place at some time; it need not be a place currently visible to you (the clairvoyant element) and CAN give you clues to someone's intentions (the telepathic element).
Tue, 03/11/2014 - 12:48
#100
Still the point still stands, it has turned into a Physic element and called some one on something before getting proof or even second guessing it. It is kinda dis-hearting. can't deny that man :/
Looks good now. ;)
I'll let you guys know when your apps are accepted.
To facilitate this process, try writing a few intro pieces on this thread. I need to know what kind of story you want to tell.