Is it better writing for Lipfrasil, emperor of the world, to engage Logos in a desperate bid to stop him... to feel the weight Order god's sword bear down upon him, his arms tired and shaking as he holds his ground, body sore and tired, sword and shield clashing together for hours and day... or for Logos to impale the guy with a Ten Might sword on the first swi g and watch him get sucked into the event horizon because the stats tell us so.
Basically... how do you all view Logos? Describe him back to me.
Because I'm either conveying the concept well or utterly balling it up.
Just like Zephy except maybe he talks a bit less. Thoroughly convinced that he's special and better than everyone else (with some merit to such a claim) when in actuality he just rubs everyone as arrogant and quarrelsome. Deep down he's actually sorta friendly once you get to know him, but that rocky exterior makes him the ultimate jerk. It's his way or the highway!
He just doesn't share Zephyrion's refined tastes for excessive formality and grandeur, but then again, what can you expect from some boring savage that adheres to Order?
So general question to the class here. I'm trying to keep Logos in a very particular mentality, personality, and theme and I'm not quite sure if I'm suceeding with that.
Basically... how do you all view Logos? Describe him back to me.
Because I'm either conveying the concept well or utterly balling it up.
When someone says 'Logos', the immediate thought that jumps into my head is:
What an adorable cutey you are! C'mere so I can-
Logos: *Picks up cute puppy* Kho: O-O wh-what are yo- Logos: *Stares icily at Kho* Kho: Y-yo- Logos: *Strokes it* Kho: *Releases his waters* Logos: Aren't you a cutey, *pinches cute puppy's cheeks* nearly cuter than that ant I'm fattening up. Nearly.
Also, I know from personal experience that Logos would jump at the opportunity to have a fat one. He's a drugged up hippie at heart. Vowzra understood you Logos. He knew how to release your wild side. Take revenge on all who rejected your number one drug dealer friend and refused to see the truth after taking a puff or two.
@Cyclone I think this Realta power issue is quite interesting, and it's something I've been thinking about since Dawnscroll's revelation about their strength. The way in which we approach it will have some big implications as to how we want the Might system to work. Here's the way I would approach it:
What exactly does giving something Might entail? If a human created with 1 Might (lets call him Jeff) goes up against a non-Might human, we can all agree that the 1 Might human would win. But what would happen if Jeff were to go up against, say, Gra the non-Might Treemind? Gra would, on his own, be able to wipe the floor with a human, but would Jeff be able to beat him regardless? What if Jeff was going up against a Grot-sized beast, created with no Might? The question here is of a creation's 'base power without Might' (if we ignore the 1 Might necessary to create any species of note as a 'transaction cost'). Realta, as a creation, have a very high base power - one that would probably put them above most other creations if we ignore Might. The question, then, becomes of whether Jeff's (base power + 1 Might) is greater than the base power of a Realta.
If we decide to go with a literal approach, then Vowzra's Victors, created with 4 Might, can probably go against the invading Realta and beat them quite soundly - but would that make sense? Is the (base power of Vowzra's Victors + 4 Might) enough for them to soundly defeat a force of Realtas? I think that is the issue at hand. It's up to you guys to work out how you want to approach it - should, for instance, the base power of a species be reflected in the original Might expended on creating them? i.e. a species created with 2 Might is immediately more powerful than one created with 1 Might? How would that work if, for instance, someone creates a race of sloths with 10 Might and another creates a race of dragons with 1 Might?
Or is this all just academic? xD
Feels a bit to gamey, it things were to take that path I would immediately regret having brought that point up.
To be honest I just found it a bit odd that a group of three heroes, one which will be level 7 or 8 by the time of the probable fight, couldn't beat a single Realta. That was just a single situation in which I found it a bit too OP, beyond that I see no problem.
Thanks god I'm finally out of this First Parade post. Idk why, but it just didn't work out this time. I promise quality will increase in the next few ones, once they get to the Human bits of Mesathalassa and all sorts of cool folk start to show up.
So general question to the class here. I'm trying to keep Logos in a very particular mentality, personality, and theme and I'm not quite sure if I'm suceeding with that.
Basically... how do you all view Logos? Describe him back to me.
Because I'm either conveying the concept well or utterly balling it up.
He and Vestec are different sides of the same coin. Madness controlled by ruthless logic opposed to madness let go but guided by a desire to cause havoc. Logos believes he must instill Order upon the Universe. Vestec believes he must instill a natural and thriving Chaos upon the Universe.
Personality wise he comes across as the ruthless expansionist. Kinda like Dr.Doom. He can't be defeated simply because he won't let himself be defeated. Arrogance with good reason for it. He believes that his rule is the only rule to bring control and peace to the Universe.
3. Be prepared to have your stuff messed with. We're interacting characters, some things aren't going to go to plan. There is generally a lot of chaos with this many authors. This chaos spreads to compromise impregnable defences, unstoppable hordes, and generally anything that you're certain of. If you want things to go exactly to plan, go write something on your own. The chaos is actually one of the reasons that I love RPs the most, both play-by-post and otherwise, so it's probably the most important point here.
Chaos always finds a way.
My two cents on the Realta invasion/power.
I agree with everything said. Just keep in mind that while story is very important, everyone needs their time to shine. Heroes, mortals, Gods. So unless the other player agrees, try not to write anyone off as 'immediately doomed'.
The structure itself? Heartworm's scared shitless and Jvan is Jvan, so though she will eventually sign, they won't be visiting for a while.
If you mean the funeral type thing, then yep, they'll have representatives.
I get the feeling that Toun's announcement and the Memorial is the funeral, even if unofficially.
@Kho, if Capy won't be writing as the Bard any time soon, I need to ask: to what extent will the Bard answer Teknall's questions about events written on the Cube, the Codex, and the imprisoned Amartia?
I noticed a few things skimming over some older posts. I found the exact point where Jvan decided that Vowzra must die. And I confirmed that, during the Phantasmagoria at least, Ilunabar had indeed beaten Amartia to the Seven Sins. Nothing especially important, but just cool to see things lining up like that.
@BBeast I think the Bard, at this stage, would be very disillusioned with the other gods. Teknall, in particular, was among the harsher rejectors/dismissers of Vowzra's warning. So, first and foremost, Teknall would have to prove, somehow, that he's changed his ways/regrets not taking Vowzra more seriously. From there the Bard should grudgingly answer any questions regarding the Cube and what it says.
I would offer to take him up until Capy is more able to, but I really have no time for a collab right now. If we're still at this juncture after my exam, I'd be happy to fill in. Will probably do that from time to time anyway, what with TOBIA and Vowzra's Victors and the Treeminds loitering around xP
Alias: The Wandering Drinking Master (Self Proclaimed)
Gender: Male
Domain (Portfolio): Hedonism (Drinking)
Domain (Portfolio) Description: One may think that hedonism would be a strange domain for a demigod, and they would certainly be right. However logic goes out the window when the demigod in question was created from a mixture of the essence of the God of Chaos, essence of the Goddess of Beauty, and a very, very strong alcohol.
Maeus's domain gives him the ability to exude an aura that in simple terms lowers the inhibition of those close enough to be caught within it. He gives them the ability to pursue what brings them pleasure for a limited time without worry or fear of repercussion. His main focus at the time is on drinking, and because of this it is the desire that stands out the greatest in the minds of those affected by his aura.
Maeus does not have complete control of his aura currently, he is able to lessen its potency but he cannot negate it. Other demigods may feel the effects when he is not restricting his aura but nowhere near the extent that mortals do. Gods are obviously exempt.
Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Personality: Maeus is almost always in a state of perpetual happiness, though this maybe due to the fact that he is also always in a state of perpetual drunkenness. Regardless he likes to consider himself a likeable fellow, always up for a chat with fellow drinkers and nondrinkers alike. He believes strongly that everyone should be able to pursue that which brings them pleasure, so long as it doesn't infringe too heavily upon the pleasure seeking of others.
The only way to even slightly upset the demigod is to prevent him from accessing alcohol in some for or another, though typically this situation is resolved before he gets too disgruntled.
As should be apparent Maeus enjoys drinking heavily, and while his favorite drink is one of his own making he makes sure to always sample the local supply provided there is any. If there is not he is more than willing to share his own with the people, happy to provide them with a pleasure that they are clearly lacking.
Musical Theme:
Description: The view others would have on Maeus would vary strongly depending on their personality. Many may seem him as a being of chaos, as he often leaves places more disheveled than when he arrived. However the effects are temporary, at least at the moment, and the city/town/village/homestead will quickly return back to normal. Others may seem him for what he sees himself as, a bringer of happiness and relaxation.
Concealment Level: 1 Detection Level: 1
Well there we have it. Let me know if any changes/addition/subtractions/multiplications etc need to be made. I shall accommodate.
I hope you mean in a "Hey ever drank with a cat? It's a blast!" Way and not in a "Hey look at this portal that leads to space!" Pushes Maeus into said portal way.
