And using Japanese for verbs and (non-proper) nouns makes posts unreadable for anyone that's used to... well, translations. I think rule number one (after rule zero: the GM has final authority) of roleplaying is "if you need a dictionary, you're doing it wrong". Provided that you're fluent in the language in question, of course.
... that, and there's the whole question of 'consistency'. Unless everyone does it, "I'm going to use a different language because I like it" is kinda selfish, don't you think? Just makes things harder to read. :/
Not to start a discussion here but I siad 'prefer' not 'I will no matter what' I agree on the consistency rule but if people dont mind I would like to keep the titles and names (ebentual abilities) excluding kido)) in Japanese.
but like in all RP's, I'll not do that if there is even one person against it
As long as they put the english translation in parenthesis somewhere in the same area code, I see no problem with it. plus google translate is a thing...
As long as they put the english translation in parenthesis somewhere in the same area code, I see no problem with it. plus google translate is a thing...
... my point was that a post should be readable without needing to consult a dictionary for a translation. Once you get out of the realm of proper nouns, you're increasingly likely to be introducing baseless assumptions about how lazy the translation someone read was. :T
I remember far too many occasions with Ranma 1/2 stuff that inexplicably assumed that the reader knows the Japanese word for fiancée. For no good reason.
... my point was that a post should be readable without needing to consult a dictionary for a translation. Once you get out of the realm of proper nouns, you're increasingly likely to be introducing baseless assumptions about how lazy the translation someone read was. :T
I remember far too many occasions with Ranma 1/2 stuff that inexplicably assumed that the reader knows the Japanese word for fiancée. For no good reason.
I don't really understand. Its not that hard to open a new tab, and quickly copy/paste into google translate. If you want to not consult a dictionary, then you are in the wrong place. I look up english words people use all the time when roleplaying, because many people here are talented writers, and often have large vocabularies. Plus, if they add the translation in, no one is assuming you know anything, since the english translation is right there.
@Marrow Someone else has actually PM'd me about being CO-GM so i wouldn't NEED you to step up. So if you'd like to play your Shinigami than have at it.
On the notion of using Japanese I'm fine with it but ONLY for Zanpakuto Name and release Phrase. I'd prefer people stick to Captain over Taicho and the like. Stuff like Haori I'm ok with because that's a specific name for the object (but I'd be fine with people just calling it a....Captains cape? Cloak? Coat?) What I would require though is as has been previously mentioned, in your CS put the English version of both the release phrase and Name in brackets or something.
Cool, then I would like to ask you this. Is it okay for me to Co-GM and have just one Lieutenant shinigami? I really love playing Espada and would like to help design them, the plot and help move the story along but i also feel a deep connection with this specific character
@Marrow Well considering I already have a Co-GM now what I'd say is I'll wait and see if anyone else is needed, we might be able to handle everything as is. However in later Arcs (maybe later in this one) you could become a Co-GM if your still want to.
@Marrow We shall see how we get on, if we need another CO-Gm you'l be first in line. And sure that'd be great, I won't guarantee we shall be using them but getting ideas is never bad.
Race:Soul Birthday: June, 23 Age: 154 Gender: Male Height: 6'0 Weight: 150lbs Personality:(A good chunk explaining how your character acts, what he or she does in battle and maybe some dynamics they have.) Biography:(One paragraph explaining them before the death of Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto and another expaling what they did after the attck and how they recovered after the new soul king was resealed. But you can write more I like to read. Also any reason non-captain players would have Bankai, or why the character has some weird and unknown power would be put here.)
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Affiliation: ? Profession: Shinigami Current Position: Captain Current Division: Seven Relationships: Aoki: He considers Aoki, or as he calls him "Okey Dokey", a big brother figure which has been seen when he plays his little pranks and whatnot on the captain commander or when he sits down to have his usual chats with him. There are times that he will challenge him just for the hell of it and tries to get on his nerves when possible but despite all of this he has a lot of respect for the man and wishes to be in the same spot he is one day. Abilities: -Zanjutsu: His sword play is what got him to the rank of Captain within squad seven. He is a hard hitter but his movements and precision make him graceful yet lethal on the battlefield. -Hakuda: Since he grew up in the slums having to fight for everything he has and on top of the fact a lot of the squad seven members like to fight he is well versed in this field just slightly under his swordsmen skills. -Hohō: He is definitely not like the Goddess of Shunpo but he is good enough to stay out of harms way. But rarely does he care. He usually uses it to provide more momentum for his attacks so it can do much more damage. -Kidō:(How well are they at Kido? List which techniques they know.)
Appearance:(What does the sword look like?) Name:(A Japanese name and make sure it has some kind of meaning that relates to the overall Zanpakutō.) Release Command:(What does your character say or do to awaken the Shikai?) Shikai Appearance:(Description or picture will km do here, just make sure description is detailed.) Shikai Ability:(What does your Shikai do? Go as far in depth as you like but I do need: Any special moves, and overall ability explanation.) Bankai Release Command: Bankai Appearance:(For captians and accepted characters only.) Bankai Ability:(For captains and accepted characters only.) Zanpakutō Spirit Appearance:(This is optional. I just thought it would be cool.) Zanpakutō Spirit Personality:(If you do decide to do the spirit appearance the please give a few sentences explaining how the Zanpakutō acts.)
