Still making my character, and trying to settle on a consistent powerset.
'Electricity' is a broad term. It can venture into 'lightning' and thus weather-adjacent. It can venture into Infamous-style 'store and release' stuff. Then there's my first idea about it being able to power tech like a visor. But not all three. That'd be too unfocused.
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But he's always drunk! What if he changes his mind!? D:
... Or, y'know, his wife gets really fed up with him not cashing in all the sweet, sweet touhou merch he could be merching.
I think I'm gonna hold off on searching for a magical appearance until I see some more CS'es though. Want to get a feel for what the rest of you are going for. :V
... Or, y'know, his wife gets really fed up with him not cashing in all the sweet, sweet touhou merch he could be merching.
I think I'm gonna hold off on searching for a magical appearance until I see some more CS'es though. Want to get a feel for what the rest of you are going for. :V
You want ZUN to come all the way over here and kick my ass for copyright-infringment!? No thanks. :<
Besides, all of her gem-thingies already spin around her whenever she uses or prepares them... Just like that one move... orrery-something... With the gatling lasers and beams... Except without the gatling or beams... *cough*
Besides, all of her gem-thingies already spin around her whenever she uses or prepares them... Just like that one move... orrery-something... With the gatling lasers and beams... Except without the gatling or beams... *cough*
@Izurich Thanks for the feedback'n support. :)
It's not so much that it's hard to come up with powers and effects for the jewel-mancy thingy thoug. At least not for the lower and mid powers. The signature move is a bit trickier though. Because how do you make throwing gems that explode or do other stuff into an ultimate attack?
"Take this! My Soccer Stadium-sized Lapis Lazuli! HRAAAAAAAAAAAH!"
It's not so much that it's hard to come up with powers and effects for the jewel-mancy thingy thoug. At least not for the lower and mid powers. The signature move is a bit trickier though. Because how do you make throwing gems that explode or do other stuff into an ultimate attack?
"Take this! My Soccer Stadium-sized Lapis Lazuli! HRAAAAAAAAAAAH!"
After manother 2-3 hours of searching, I've finally found a picture for the Mundane appearance that I'm happy with. Now to keep looking for one that I'd like for the magical part.
Currently I'm toying with two main concepts for the character's powers. The first is a very basic and straightforward ice-oriented theme, using things like ice shards, beams/cones of cold, creating walls or clusters of crystalline sleet, etc. The other is a "gem" or "jewel" based theme, which works pretty much like how Rin Tohsaka in the Fate-series functions. She can conjure different types of precious stones - of differing sizes - and they each have their own corresponding effect when used. Like say, a ruby can cause an explosion or fire to be unleashed, while a topaz might cause electricity or lightning to shoot out.
One is decidely easier to make ideas and powers for, but the other is a bit more interesting and quirky than just "Ahaha~ I'm a snow fairy!".
Also, poor Brittany. :<
Her moma done gone messed her up.
Currently I'm toying with two main concepts for the character's powers. The first is a very basic and straightforward ice-oriented theme, using things like ice shards, beams/cones of cold, creating walls or clusters of crystalline sleet, etc. The other is a "gem" or "jewel" based theme, which works pretty much like how Rin Tohsaka in the Fate-series functions. She can conjure different types of precious stones - of differing sizes - and they each have their own corresponding effect when used. Like say, a ruby can cause an explosion or fire to be unleashed, while a topaz might cause electricity or lightning to shoot out.
One is decidely easier to make ideas and powers for, but the other is a bit more interesting and quirky than just "Ahaha~ I'm a snow fairy!".
Also, poor Brittany. :<
Her moma done gone messed her up.
What are you looking for?
Let me rephrase:
I couldn't find somehting that would fit. Given my personal preferences of things that're on the risque side when it comes to attire, I found plenty of things I could've used, but given that I'm trying to stay tasteful and not make anythinng that would feel or look out of place, it's a lot tougher than usual.
As for what I'm looking for specifically, that's not easy to pin down.
Since I had the day off work yesterday, I spent about 5-6 hours looking for pictures to serve as a face-claim. Unfortunately, it's proving incredibly difficult to find something I like or am, at least, content with. This goes for both the mudndane and magical appearances. Just thought I'd mention it, in case other peoples' CS'es start rolling in and mine remains fashionably absent.
Sorry for the delayed arrival.
I'll start to work on my CS in just a bit, been a busy with week so far thanks to minor holidays and usual retail-hellscape issues (like our suppliers not delivering our wares)...
But hey, at least I got the mid-30's jaded mature adult-bit down, huehuehue...
@shagranoz
Regarding the "old" or "first" magical girls though, like Sugar Pink. Are they in their mid-late thirties or early fourties now too? Or are they retired from duty after passing 20? Just curious.
Oh, and regarding out transformed states.
Do we retain our eye and hair color, physique and hairstyle, meaning we just look like our "Mundane" selves, but in a fancy new costume. Or, do our physical features change as well? If the former, is there some kind of "magic masking" going on to prevent everyone from identifying us in our mundane form? Or are people just gonna walk up to us off the street and go: "Gurl, you too old to be wearin' a mini-skirt and tassled gloves."?
I'll start to work on my CS in just a bit, been a busy with week so far thanks to minor holidays and usual retail-hellscape issues (like our suppliers not delivering our wares)...
But hey, at least I got the mid-30's jaded mature adult-bit down, huehuehue...
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@shagranoz
Regarding the "old" or "first" magical girls though, like Sugar Pink. Are they in their mid-late thirties or early fourties now too? Or are they retired from duty after passing 20? Just curious.
Oh, and regarding out transformed states.
Do we retain our eye and hair color, physique and hairstyle, meaning we just look like our "Mundane" selves, but in a fancy new costume. Or, do our physical features change as well? If the former, is there some kind of "magic masking" going on to prevent everyone from identifying us in our mundane form? Or are people just gonna walk up to us off the street and go: "Gurl, you too old to be wearin' a mini-skirt and tassled gloves."?
Linirea: The Lunar Capital
Southern District
Vanessa pouted, then puffed her cheeks. Then she gave Iskah an unamused stare after the lizardman's comment about her spells being 'flash'y. But, the grumpy dark mage nontheless followed suit and joined her compatriot as they left the rude dutiful guards behind and entered into the city proper.
It was a ... City... Yup. Sure was.
Nothing special, nothing impressive and certainly nothing noteworthy. Stone and wood, as usual, and streets full of people. The sight of monsters did bring Vanessa's mood up a little - perhaps the playboy-knight's words about the locals being overly suspiscious of monsters were exaggerated? After all, there were a lot more of them than she'd expected. ome were even peddling wares at a street-stall, and had actual customers too! Of course, this could've just been the result of morbid curiosity from the locals and nothing more.
The streets got tighter and the throng of pedestrians got thicker. An unfavorable combination. Though, as they proceeded ontowards their goal, their journey was momentarily delayed. Some kind of ruckus up ahead prevented them from advancing. And that distrubance was caused by... An angel?
No, wait... Vanessa recognized that appearance. Well, not the appearance of the individual who was causing their momentary stop, but rather the general appearance of what they were. A messenger of Eros, Goddess of Love... Huh, so they ere trying to bring their religion to a place like this? Didn't seem like the locals - or at least the local peacekeepers - were too impressed or welcoming to the idea of becoming faithful followers. Eventually, either to not cause further commotion or because of other reasons, the angelic archer left, allowing the foot-traffic to once again start moving.
As Iskah spoke up, Vanessa gave her a sidelong glance without actually turning her head.
"There's a very clear difference between not having your wants or desires acknowledged, and trying to make everyone around you conform to your views and ideals. You can, for the most part, get whatever you want in life, so long as you don't expect everyone else to be accepting or supportive of those wants." Vanessa then smiled in a strangely knowing, but also somewhat somber, fashion. "After all, sometimes not even those we thought closest to us can accept what we want as individuals. That's when we've gotta decide just how important what we want actually is." The dark mage stated.
At Iskah's second bit of talking thoough, Vanessa let out a short, but meldoical and jovial, laugh.
"Well, last time I tried to be nice and hold back, so as not to harm your precious prince... But, he didn't seem to have any compulsions about playing rough or dirty." Vanessa turned her head to look at Iskah this time. A big smille on her face. A worryingly big smile. "So, if we're only here in town to nab him for you, I don't see any reason to hold back this time around~"
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Apparently, her plan seemed to most likely invovle not upholding the agreement with the guards they'd met outside the city...
I like the premise. It reminds me of a game by CompileHeart from a bit back.. But I can't remember what it was called... Something-something quartet or quintet? Anyway, looks fun.
Just a few qustions before I sign on for anything:
1. When our heroines transform, do they turn into the 10~14 year old magical girls, or do they retain their 30~ish bodies?
2. Will there be any obnoxious cute mascot-character(s) who work alongside/guide the heroines?
3. What 'type' of magical girl theme are you going for here? Is it along the lines of Sailor Moon where each girl has a "signature attack", or is it more free-form and varied like in Magical Girl lyrical Nanoha?
4. Are you aiming for more of a comedy, a drama or something grim-dark like Madoka with the story? Or a mix?
Those be all me questions for now~
Just a few qustions before I sign on for anything:
1. When our heroines transform, do they turn into the 10~14 year old magical girls, or do they retain their 30~ish bodies?
2. Will there be any obnoxious cute mascot-character(s) who work alongside/guide the heroines?
3. What 'type' of magical girl theme are you going for here? Is it along the lines of Sailor Moon where each girl has a "signature attack", or is it more free-form and varied like in Magical Girl lyrical Nanoha?
4. Are you aiming for more of a comedy, a drama or something grim-dark like Madoka with the story? Or a mix?
Those be all me questions for now~
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