@Crimson Raven Oh totally. The problem would arise if multiple others wanted dual Zanpakuto as well. If nobody else does then your all good if they do then either it would be best character wins or I'd make an exception (If both characters were excellent). I'm not saying that nobody can have these rare powers, I'm just making sure they stay rare.

Thanks ^.^

I do like that rule. "Making sure rare powers stay rare." (As opposed to well-done. XD)

Kinda like slayers in Fairy Tail RPs. :X

@BlackbeardI already like your rules for this role-play, especially the snowflake comment
Also, I already have a lightning shinigami planned. I'm totally interested~

Ooo lightning sounds good. I very very very much enjoy it when people take simple concepts or abilities, and use them in new and interesting ways. To me a man whom can shoot a lightning bolt is ten times more enjoyable to read about and interact with than a man whom can warp realities and the 'void' of all his special-ness to do his dark biddings. A simple yet well written Zanpakuto is to die for.

I've never heard the term "snowflake syndrome", but it applies. Only, why not call it an "avalanche syndrome" because it's the amount of snowflakes that cause all the problems?

Speaking of restrictions do you have any limits for inventions, and/ or custom Kido?

Ooh! Speaking of which, how about a CS skeleton? It helps me figure out what kind of character I'm going to do? ^.^

Maybe we should create a thesaurus for the RP? 'Avalanche syndrome' the somewhat multiplied effect of 'snowflake syndrome'

Inventions and custom Kido huh. I have much less worry about such things than the other restrictions noted however I would tend to think that a character whom does invent or create Kido would be something akin to the Squad 12 Captain, the research division. If a character like that had his own inventions or possibly even Kido (Not too many though) then it would make sense. What I would be wary of is every dick, tom and harry having their own specialized Kidos/inventions. So to that I would say yes they are most definitely allowed for the right characters.

EDIT: Oh I almost missed the CS skeleton thingy. I won't be throwing one out so soon but what I will say is that it won't be heavy duty. I'd like the RP to be a high-casual kind of writing with quality over quantity. CS' whilst sometimes great can more often than not end up being laborious tasks that sap the enthusiasm out of players. For this reason what I'll say is that the Zanpakuto and abilities section will be the main focus of the CS'. If you want to create a whole novel of backstory? so be it, some people thrive on that and it can be really cool, but for the most part it will be a low-key CS with the intent being that you all develop and show your characters personalities and possibly even histories in the RP itself via interaction with other players.

Thanks ^.^

I do like that rule. "Making sure rare powers stay rare."

Kinda like slayers in Fairy Tail RPs. :X

I'm glad you do! I've only ever seen the first episode of fairy tail. Wasn't really my thing, but simply by the name slayer I think I get the gist of what they are.

Sweet! I'll get started working on a captain for squad 13 ^.^

I've edited in the response to the CS question ^^

I'd also like to pose something. Bleach RPs boil down to one thing. Awesome fights of utter badassery that your head explodes with sheer excitement amirite? However having said that, this isn't the arena.

I propose that whilst fights will be incredibly common and the focal point of driving plot forward, that the winner of said fight shall be decided BEFOREHAND. This includes any fights with NPC's. I'm here to create a story and to make it awesome, not to inflate my ego by pretending I'm a better literary fighter on the interwebs. Please do not enter this RP with the intention of winning, intend to participate. You'll have a much better time.

@Blackbeard Like crimson I have a previously created Captain char who has a dual wield. It's more for aesthetic as the actual power of the zanpakutou doesn't depend on the weapon itself. For clarification it's a pair of tonfa and I just find wielding only one off putting. Though I may have a work around if necessary.

@malmshodes And dammit you got to 13 before I did xD

@Blackbeard Like crimson I have a previously created Captain char who has a dual wield. It's more for aesthetic as the actual power of the zanpakutou doesn't depend on the weapon itself. For clarification it's a pair of tonfa and I just find wielding only one off putting. Though I may have a work around if necessary.

@malmshodes And dammit you got to 13 before I did xD

Well that didn't take long did it? XD

_{For the record I'd be fine with people carting around two swords for aesthetics if they only actually use one...wait...lets not have everybody doing that either...but I'd be much more lenient about it}

I can see why only wielding the one Tonfa would be silly. If you are determined to use said character, or at least the Zanpakuto that character had then thats fine, it's going to be a shoot off for which is better. If you're happy to change to the standard single blade then that would be just dandy.

Also note that there will be no 'reserving' of characters. So if I do get two CS's for the same Captain then it would also be a measure of which is better. However I'd say that people wishing to do so should voice themselves early as I would not be looking to usurp someone already accepted, even if a better CS came along for the same position.

@BlackbeardThank you, sir :)
My only hesitance is the gender of said character..
An abrasive and snarky male, or an abrasive and snarky female?
I mean, I practically have an idea for the zanpakuto ; as well as the spirit of the zanpakuto which will be male.. But i'm not sure which would be more 'fun' to write out as the role-play progresses for the overall captain. I considered female only cause theres not much female captains, and it'd be interesting if it was a female captain with a male zanpakuto spirit.. But then my mind is like,'Go with male. You're only good and more amused at writing them as a character'. FFFFFFF----
I got all the images //can't make up my mind when I stare at both of them since I have similar concepts yet different at the same time if i choose one over the other... OTL

Also, I'm calling captain 3. Psh.
Edit: Totally gonna turn in that CS as soon as possible xD

Edit 2: nah I got this. I'm confident now. I finally made a decision B)

@Yvain

If you are doing a lightning-based zanpakuto, I have a character image you might like.

@Crimson RavenOoooh. He does look interesting, and eye-catching too! :o
Now you're making me confused and indecisive again //DEFEATED.
I already planned on using this image of sesshomaru with the exception that since he'll be beastly, he'll have the features your image has (dragon claws as hands, etc.. Similar to Toshiro's zanpakuto spirit in a way). LOOK WHAT YOU HAVE DONE!--Hahahaha.

Meanwhile, I am lame and decided to draw up my character. ^^;

Hmmm... Not going to do a captain at least... Lieutenant at most, and even then we'll see. I guess she'll most likely be on whatever squad Kenpachi's was with all that entails, and I really need to figure out more about her I guess. ^^; All I really know about her zanpakuto is that she hasn't unlocked her bankai yet and that it's called Daidaimaru because pointless shoutouts but hey. Hmmm.

I have something of an interest. Though... I guess I'm not really interested in stabbing all the things? I have a vague idea from an earlier Bleach RP, which is basically "what if someone with the mindset to be in the 11th Squad was a kido specialist'. Overly punchy Kido Corps thing? xD

As far as co-GMing ability goes: I once binged up until Kenpachi stabbed Noitra, ignored it until Deicide, then skipped Fullbring until the Blood War stuff got started, and intermittently ignored THAT until the last few chapters. Depends if that's enough, though it would mean more random opportunities for ham...

@Blackbeard Well anyway, I need to devote myself to other things so I most certainly won't try to Co-Gm now that I've thought about it. I'll keep an eye out for now but...we'll see.

I should not come up with ideas whilst I'm kind of delirious, because right now I'm wondering if "sword is now 50m long" works for a shikai. ^^;

I'll try and come up with something less silly later I guess.

Following this. Good to see a Bleach RP with a more focused structure.

So I've been building the OOC today and have it tucked away in my PMs. What I'm thinking is that tomorrow I'll make a new, second Interest check that's a bit more developed. There we might get a little more interest and also it gives me a chance at finding a Co-gm to help me with all this.

This is the list of people whom have shown some level of interest thus far, which is great!! thank you all so much.
@malmshodes
@FallenTrinity
@Kalas
@Rin
@Pink Madness
@Crimson Raven
@Vongola_Hasayo
@Yvain
@IceHeart
@Tarquin
@Raineh Daze

Finally I have questions for you all too. Firstly what does everyone think about the choose winner beforehand rule? also how would people feel if I put it up to a vote when multiple people apply for the same Captain? as in everyone involved would get to vote which CS they think is better, that way its not down to my personal preference and we can all choose the characters that fit the RP.

@BlackbeardThese rules sound pretty fair. But as for the voting for the better CS there should be some sort of majority thing or something like that since it'll take long to get everyone's votes? I can't explain it clearly, but I remember joining a bleach role-play where it was required everyone had to vote yet some members went missing or didn't vote and whatnot, causing disorientation. I mean, I don't mind one where everyone has to vote--I'm just worried that not everyone will participate--Especially if its a big group.

@BlackbeardThe "fight winners determined beforehand" thing is how I usually prefer to do things anyways, so no problems there at least.

@Blackbeard Yeah I'm usually down with determining fights beforehand anyway. Makes things more fun to write for me.

Also for the CS voting thing, I'm kinda on the fence. On one hand, first-come-first-serve has never really failed before but on the other, a communal vote could be interesting. Consider me down for whatever.

Yeah, deciding beforehand is good. Not sure about voting, though, seems a bit unfair to put it to subjective vote.

I've never done either voting or deciding on who wins before hand, but I can't think of any problems at the top of my head I'd have with either. So I'm good with both suggestions.

Since we're going to be voting on the captains are we still good with the really basic CS skeleton, or.....?

Question(Also kind of a suggestion too): Are there posting requirements? I'm currently involved in another rp, and there's this rule the GM put that I like a lot. Basically, someone has 7 days to post or their character gets killed off and a replacement is recruited. It's not an iron rule like if someone can't post for a legitimate reason and they let one of the GMs know before the time limit, something will be worked out.