Roleplay Discussion Thread

[Khawill]

Yea I was going to have after the events of the Anime because I wanted a different story, without Kanade as the antagonist. Also I didn't want any of the characters from the original in it.

Also although the anime should end, it may never get to that point, and I'd much rather have the present thought of than the future. Although there will be moving on, and I would encourage participants to maybe go for that.

[Zero Darkness]

I want to remake a Bleach RP I tried to make but died fast, I`m looking for a co-GM because it seems that the one I worked with isn`t active much. If you want to help me contact me in skype or PM

P.S. It is preaty much build up, but I have some changes so whoever wants to help me will be able to change things with me also.

[machomuu]

This isn't technically RP related, but it may be helpful for those that want to know some more about Pokemon that isn't explicitly explained (or explained at all) in the games. Some of it we already knew and some of it is confirmation, but the reason I post it here is because GMs and RPers can use it in their own roleplays so that they don't set off the canon. It's an interview between Game Informer and Junichi Masuda, the producer of the pokemon games.

Spoiler:

If you guys want a clearer, better picture, I could try to reupload and touch it up is PS, but I'd rather not have to bend my copy of GI anymore ;_;

[Khawill]

Love the last answer, "If it were me, I would think about moving somewhere else definitely."

[PkMnTrainer Yellow]

Please note that the neither Mr. Masuda or Mr. Unno are necessarily qualified to be answering many of the questions in the article Machomuu just uploaded. They can offer some neat insight, but ultimately their roles in Game Freak don't put them in great positions to answer many of these. Masuda himself demonstrably respects this fact, as can be observed by the way he words his responses. (He tends to not phrase his answers as facts but rather opinions, using words like guess, probably. Sometimes he doesn't actually answer the question at all because he knows he can't.)

[Zero Darkness]

I want to do a very imaginable RP, it talks about altering our reality, basicly imagination that comes true. I need somone to co-GM with me because I hate to work alone [It`s boring] so if anyone wants to do this with me contact me in skype or PM, I`ll explain more if you will contact me.

[drunk ¬_¬]

I'm also thinking of putting up a RP by/on Thanksgiving. So if anyone's interested in Co-GMing, let me know:

Anyways, it's a story set in Westeros (from a Song of Ice and Fire/Game of Thrones), at the time before Aegon's Landing.
(So somewhere around 300 years ago when there were more than seven kingdoms).

It'll be pretty sandbox-y, except that instead of controlling a single character, you'd be in control of several characters from one House, scheming and paving the way for the longevity of your line, and the downfall of your enemies.

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I can provide more details if you're curious.

EDIT: I may have just changed my mind about the story, but still: it'll be GoT-related.

[AlexOzzyCake]

I'm interested in starting a RP in a similar vein to Arcana Famiglia (info) where effectively the players would each have a 'contract' with a different Arcana card giving them the 'power' related to that card (eg reading someone's heart, causing instant death, invisibility, etc), but I'm not sure how many people would be interested in this since it's not a hugely popular anime. It wouldn't be based on the anime other than there being an Arcana Famiglia with each member having one of the Arcana powers, so it's not vital to have watched it by any means. There'll be around 10 characters accepted (including one of mine) unless there's unexpectedly high levels of interest in the RP and there'll be a relatively free choice when it comes to choosing which card the player's contract is with, but each card will have a pre-designated effect that'll be posted before sign-ups start. Effectively the story could work in one of four ways (to be decided later):

1. One universal boss-type enemy that threatens the family's safety and they must work together to stop it.
2. There is a competition or tournament that the players are entering for the title of 'Papa' (head of the family) and The World card.
3. A war within the family where various family members fight each other.
4. Several smaller missions/events occurring in a sandboxy manner (much like in the anime).

So two questions really; would anyone want to join a RP themed around this concept of Arcana powers and which story progression would you prefer to play? I've already decided which it'll probably be, but feedback is very useful. :)

Also a co-GM may be useful at some point, but for now I'm planning to GM solo unless anyone is exceptionally interested in helping haha.

[Khawill]

So many RPs, I must say that Alex seems the most appealing, so I'd join that one

[Sweet_Dreams]

So two questions really; would anyone want to join a RP themed around this concept of Arcana powers and which story progression would you prefer to play?

Personally, I'd prefer the first one with a universal boss-type villain or problem. That's just me being old-fashioned, though. I have the least interest in tournament-type things, but plenty of other people like that kind of RP.

The other RPs do sound interesting, though. I really need to get around to reading Game of Thrones, dammit. I've been meaning to for such a long time. >.>

[AlexOzzyCake]

Originally Posted by Sweet_Dreams

Personally, I'd prefer the first one with a universal boss-type villain or problem. That's just me being old-fashioned, though. I have the least interest in tournament-type things, but plenty of other people like that kind of RP. ^^

How about combining them so there's a universal boss-type thing which forms the main story, then afterwards there's the tournament as a kind of "who grew the most" sort of thing to wrap it up? Sort of like the cool bonus level when you've completed a game... Would that be more appealing? :3

[Retro Bug]

Ozzy, I've been wondering where your av/sig set came from! I'm guess it's from this anime/manga/game. Ahaha.

Also, I'm very much interested in this roleplay. Though, I do prefer a universal boss over a tournament style boss. I'm willing to take interest either way you decide to do and I was reading the wiki link you provided and for the "Papa" seat it says something about a male taking over the seat. Does this mean we're only allowed to play as males or...?

[Manganum]

Anyone interested in participating in a medieval-style Pokemon roleplay? I'm quite proud of the world I've designed, and I think the story seems decent so far. It's going to be sandbox-style with an ultimate objective still in mind. As part of a task force investigating an assassination, you'll be led all across the region I've created, searching for answers and uncovering an ancient evil! I'm drawing on some minor inspiration found in media such as The Elder Scrolls, Lord of the Rings, Sword Art Online, et cetera. For example, your character will have a "class", but will not necessarily be restricted to only using a certain weapon or having particular skills. Giratina more-or-less takes on an Alduin-like role, reviving big bad enemies for the characters to deal with. I'm also thinking of incorporating the concept of a "capture quota" - basically, in every area, each available Pokemon will be split into Rare, Uncommon and Common tiers. Rares will cost two points, Uncommons one point, and Commons will be unlimited. In every chapter, a character will be granted a certain amount of points to spend as they see fit. This will basically eliminate the whole "I want to encounter [x Pokemon], but it's too overpowered!", leaving it completely up to the roleplayer.

I'm rambling. Anyone got some input? I'm trying to decide whether to include the "class" thing at all, but I still want to keep an MMO sandbox-type feel to it, while maintaining the more mature themes of battle and such.

[AlexOzzyCake]

Originally Posted by Retro Bug

Also, I'm very much interested in this roleplay. Though, I do prefer a universal boss over a tournament style boss.

I was thinking more that it'd be a universal boss styled RP with a small tournament thrown in at the end, but right near the start there'll be an announcement/meeting in which it's declared that a new Papa must be found so that idea will always be lurking in the background whilst the boss-entity is being dealt with. It'd be sort of like a mini-game after you've completed the main game where players test how far they've come and a 'winner' of sorts emerges, if that makes sense? But that's something that can easily be decided nearer the time when the RP is coming close to completion and the boss is nearing defeat (which will be a loooonnnngggg way away haha), but I think it'll definitely follow a universal boss format now after all the comments. :)

Originally Posted by Retro Bug

I'm willing to take interest either way you decide to do and I was reading the wiki link you provided and for the "Papa" seat it says something about a male taking over the seat. Does this mean we're only allowed to play as males or...?

That is a slight problem, but the prize is mainly The World card as opposed to becoming the new Papa. The World card is the most powerful of all and controls the other cards, so the bearer is effectively in charge of all the other members of the famiglia; the title of 'Papa' is just for show haha. If a girl wins, they'll just become 'Mama' instead but still take the card :D

Originally Posted by Manganum

Spoiler:

Anyone interested in participating in a medieval-style Pokemon roleplay? ;) I'm quite proud of the world I've designed, and I think the story seems decent so far. It's going to be sandbox-style with an ultimate objective still in mind. As part of a task force investigating an assassination, you'll be led all across the region I've created, searching for answers and uncovering an ancient evil! I'm drawing on some minor inspiration found in media such as The Elder Scrolls, Lord of the Rings, Sword Art Online, et cetera. For example, your character will have a "class", but will not necessarily be restricted to only using a certain weapon or having particular skills. Giratina more-or-less takes on an Alduin-like role, reviving big bad enemies for the characters to deal with. I'm also thinking of incorporating the concept of a "capture quota" - basically, in every area, each available Pokemon will be split into Rare, Uncommon and Common tiers. Rares will cost two points, Uncommons one point, and Commons will be unlimited. In every chapter, a character will be granted a certain amount of points to spend as they see fit. This will basically eliminate the whole "I want to encounter [x Pokemon], but it's too overpowered!", leaving it completely up to the roleplayer.

I'm rambling. :( Anyone got some input? I'm trying to decide whether to include the "class" thing at all, but I still want to keep an MMO sandbox-type feel to it, while maintaining the more mature themes of battle and such.

This is sounding really confusing... xD I love how you've taken elements from lots of different areas, it's a really cool idea so far, I just hope it's a bit easier to follow when it's finished haha. A medieval-style Pokémon roleplay sounds awesome though, I'd certainly be interested in that!

[Manganum]

Originally Posted by AlexOzzyCake

This is sounding really confusing... xD I love how you've taken elements from lots of different areas, it's a really cool idea so far, I just hope it's a bit easier to follow when it's finished haha. A medieval-style Pokémon roleplay sounds awesome though, I'd certainly be interested in that!

Yeah, I probably won't implement the capture quotas and classes... The story is pretty in-depth as it is, but it's not too confusing; You're basically a knight/soldier/archer/whatever who happens to live in a world with Pokemon You travel the continent, just doing what heroes generally do, thwarting ancient evils etc. - a day in the life! There's also a big backstory about the war that's going on, several minor antagonists, legends surrounding Arceus and the creation trio... It could fail horribly, but who knows? Maybe the accumulation of brain spray that exploded all over my computer could form a cohesive plot :D I'd love for you to check it out when it's up; look for "Pokémon: Aether's Edge"

[WolfOfEve]

Hmm... There's such a swarm of new Roleplays in the works... I might hold up on my PokeZombie-ish kind of Roleplay.

[Leaf Storm]

Best of all, school is almost over, so by December we'll have a ton of roleplays open and a lot of roleplayers free to roleplay. :D

By then I should have my SSBB roleplay up ^__^

[heretostay123]

Hello everyone. My wifi is finally back on. I will catch up on my posts tomorrow. Sorry about going a-wol.

[OrangeNess]

Would anyone be interested in a Professor Layton-esque roleplay? I've got a very good idea for one.

[SkittishHeart]

Originally Posted by AlexOzzyCake

Spoiler:

I'm interested in starting a RP in a similar vein to Arcana Famiglia (info) where effectively the players would each have a 'contract' with a different Arcana card giving them the 'power' related to that card (eg reading someone's heart, causing instant death, invisibility, etc), but I'm not sure how many people would be interested in this since it's not a hugely popular anime. It wouldn't be based on the anime other than there being an Arcana Famiglia with each member having one of the Arcana powers, so it's not vital to have watched it by any means. There'll be around 10 characters accepted (including one of mine) unless there's unexpectedly high levels of interest in the RP and there'll be a relatively free choice when it comes to choosing which card the player's contract is with, but each card will have a pre-designated effect that'll be posted before sign-ups start. Effectively the story could work in one of four ways (to be decided later):

1. One universal boss-type enemy that threatens the family's safety and they must work together to stop it.
2. There is a competition or tournament that the players are entering for the title of 'Papa' (head of the family) and The World card.
3. A war within the family where various family members fight each other.
4. Several smaller missions/events occurring in a sandboxy manner (much like in the anime).

So two questions really; would anyone want to join a RP themed around this concept of Arcana powers and which story progression would you prefer to play? I've already decided which it'll probably be, but feedback is very useful. :)

Also a co-GM may be useful at some point, but for now I'm planning to GM solo unless anyone is exceptionally interested in helping haha.

Whenever I see/read, Arcana, I swear I automatically link it to Persona... but I guess that isn't the only one that makes use of the concept of Tarot cards 'n' stuff. Anyway, now that I've looked and read a little on Famiglia's wiki page, I must say that I'm definitely interested. :D
Aaand I'd also prefer the first option, since it somehow reminds me of the game that I just mentioned. That, and I get the feeling that it'd be the most fun. :3

Originally Posted by OrangeNess

Would anyone be interested in a Professor Layton-esque roleplay? I've got a very good idea for one.

I would be. I'm quite fond of that game. :3

[AlexOzzyCake]

Originally Posted by SkittishHeart

Whenever I see/read, Arcana, I swear I automatically link it to Persona... but I guess that isn't the only one that makes use of the concept of Tarot cards 'n' stuff. Anyway, now that I've looked and read a little on Famiglia's wiki page, I must say that I'm definitely interested. :D
Aaand I'd also prefer the first option, since it somehow reminds me of the game that I just mentioned. That, and I get the feeling that it'd be the most fun. :3

The OOC thread is actually finished now (still needs to be made pretty though!), so it'll be posted soon-ish once I've had a few proof readers c: I'm just hoping people aren't put off but the fact it's from an anime, especially a relatively unknown one, even if you don't have to watch it to take part... Went with the "universal boss" idea though since that's what everyone seems to prefer :D

[Khawill]

If it is of any importance or convenience to anyone, I am willing to Co-GM any RP.
I have plenty of time to do things such as SUs and reading over posts, also I work from my iPad, phone, and computer (everything is connected as well through a Dropbox/thumb drive) and I am constantly checking the forums. (The reason for my free time is usually because I finish homework in less than an hour at most.) If you need proof, just look at the time between someone interacting with me and my response, at most it is a day to think it over.

I have decent SU writing skills, only one has ever been declined, and I can tell one that is just not going to cut it. I don't necessarily have to do anything other than check SUs and maybe answer questions.

[Vato]

Originally Posted by OrangeNess

Would anyone be interested in a Professor Layton-esque roleplay? I've got a very good idea for one.

How would it work? I understand that the Professor Layton series involves solving lots of puzzles of increasing difficulty. How would you implement these? And about the story?

A Professor Layton RP is something I'm definitely interested in, and it would be interesting to see how you would make it work out

[Skymin]

Originally Posted by OrangeNess

Would anyone be interested in a Professor Layton-esque roleplay? I've got a very good idea for one.

Originally Posted by Vato

How would it work? I understand that the Professor Layton series involves solving lots of puzzles of increasing difficulty. How would you implement these? And about the story?

A Professor Layton RP is something I'm definitely interested in, and it would be interesting to see how you would make it work out :)

Agreed. It would be interesting to see how it would work. I know puzzles in RPs (I tried them in pandora and I tried them in my twewy RP) don't seem to go very smoothly as people sometimes aren't as bright or are too smart d;

Also, I like to think there a certain... Formula for RPs working that are based off series. You have to think like this; is the series dependant on the one character or could this happen to anyone? In professor laytons case, it's very much dependant on him, as he is the professor! Same with games like zelda or shows like avatar. Story lines specific to one specific person usually have a hard time working as a RP.

Something like Pokemon though, or basically any RPG game, the events are usually a instance of "right place right time".

[Sweet_Dreams]

Originally Posted by AlexOzzyCake

The OOC thread is actually finished now (still needs to be made pretty though!), so it'll be posted soon-ish once I've had a few proof readers c: I'm just hoping people aren't put off but the fact it's from an anime, especially a relatively unknown one, even if you don't have to watch it to take part... Went with the "universal boss" idea though since that's what everyone seems to prefer :D

...I am legitimately excited about this, now.

I don't think that it coming from an anime should pose too much of a problem. It's not like any PC RPers have a high ground to stand on, being part of a forum based on a children's anime/games. XD

I think if the storyline's interesting and set out well enough, and is still very accessible to people who haven't viewed it, then it really shouldn't be a problem.

I'll keep a lookout for the OOC!