[OOC] Sword Art Online Resurgence - Accepting

[sMoKe]

@Morose I see Ms. Stark doesn't like Team Valor. Does this mean we can't be friends anymore?

[Morose]

@alexfangtalon I would say 160 or so would be fine. Could go a bit lower.

[Morose]

@sMoKe I guess not. :P But I'll be willing to be friends with you, on Starkette's behalf.

[alexfangtalon]

@Morose Thanks for the assist.

[alexfangtalon]

Do we have no have a theme song?

[KabenSaal]

This is our theme song.

soundcloud.com/nekokaa/guilty-gear-xrd..

[alexfangtalon]

I found something I'll just go with.

[alexfangtalon]

Nobu Katashi

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Nobu Katashi

"Don't mess with me or my friends. Otherwise, you won't have a good time."

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Character Summary

Name: Nobu Katashi
Aliases: Red Ninja(this is what people who don't know him call him)
Age: 17
Birthday: September 13th
Ethnicity: Japanese
Birth Place: Kyoto, Japan
Hometown Takayama, Japan
Gender: Male
Highest Level of Education: High School
Occupation: Student
Languages: Japanese, English
Beta-Tester?: Yes

Appearance

Height: 5'4"
Weight: 163 lbs.
Body Type: Lean and muscular
Eye Color: Orange
Hair Color and Style: Red and the style is messy.
Skin Tone: slightly tan
Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: None
Personal Style: A scarf he wears in memory of his mother, long red sleeved shirt, black parkour pants, black toe shoes.

Psychology

Loyal * Stubborn * Fearless * Malicious

Sexuality: Heterosexual
Relationship Status: Single
Personality:
Habits: Analyzing people, daydreaming
Hobbies: Working out, manga, anime, RPGs
Fears:

• Someone dying because of him
• Letting a friend down
• Getting to close to someone

Likes:

• Being in shape
• Reading manga
• Watching Anime
• Weapons
• Being needed

Dislikes:

• Racists
• Snobs
• Being Tricked
• Someone who harms somebody close to him
• Slackers
• Cowards

Cards on the Table

Mental Skills:

• Strategy and tactics
• Stealth
• Analytical
• Very strong mental fortitude
• Perception
• Understanding of the body(as in pressure points and the such)

Physical Skills:

• 1st degree black belt in Aikido
• Agility
• Swift and quick with a sword

Inventory:

• Basic Armor - Male - Red Base, Matte Red Chest Piece and Straps, Black Trim
• Sword #45 - The Basic

History

Why are you playing Sword Art Online?
Nobu was becoming progressively unattached to his life. Everything about what he knew felt foreign. Seeing as he enjoyed RPGs, when one of his friends mentioned SAO Nobu began to look into the game. Because of the nature of the game he felt like it was calling him towards it. He desired to see if the life inside of SAO felt more real to him than his real life.

Life Prior to Playing Sword Art Online:
Nobu grew up as a martial artist. His family ran a dojo where many different styles were taught. The main form that was taught was Aikido. He practically started training as soon as he could walk. However, that is an exaggeration that many have taken as truth due to how proficient he is.

As soon as he was allowed to train though he did throw himself into it full force. Nobu had few friends and the only ones he did have were those he trained alongside. He cared little for much of what the rest of the world did, but when his little sister was born his values and thoughts started to change. She was very different from him in that she hated training but loved to lounge around reading manga or playing games.

Nobu adored his sister, but because of their differences they drifted apart. One day he found one of her manga's on the floor and he started reading it. The story of a young kid fighting his way through adversity to come out on top intrigued Nobu. He told his sister about his newfound interest and she was overjoyed. She introduced him to many of the things she liked to do and they grew close again.

With the sudden new interest into the world of manga, anime, and the such Nobu became detached from his life. He felt like he wasn't getting as much out of life as he could. His sister was the only one to notice this so she signed them up to become beta-testers. Nobu got accepted, but his sister did not. She told him to go ahead and enjoy the world of SAO and that she would wait for the full game.

Unfortunately, just before the full game came out Nobu's sister was in an accident, and put into a coma. This drove Nobu into depression and he heavily desired to escape the world that hurt his sister. So, when the full game came out Nobu threw himself to it without looking back.

Life Since Playing Sword Art Online:
Nobu loved the way he felt inside the 'game'. It felt a little more real to him than the outside world. Here his skills and abilities were useful. Out there they were mostly just for show. He may a few friends fast during the beta test, and they even started a guild with him as the leader. They all agreed to leave a slot at the top open for when his sister could join in.

After the beta test though when the full game began, Nobu abandoned those few friends without telling them why. He decided he would be a solo-player so that he wouldn't have to tell them anything about his 'life' in the place where his sister was hurt. Once the news that they were trapped in SAO was released Nobu almost freaked out. He soon realized though that he needed to escape so he could be there when his sister woke up.

Additional Information

Theme Song: Runnin' by Adam Lambert
Darkest Secret: He enjoys the thrill hurting orange and red players.
Extra Information: http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3601896

I agree to follow the rules for this RP and understand that if I do not follow the rules, the GM or Co-GM may kick me out of this roleplay.

@Morose@BlueSky44

[alexfangtalon]

Crap I forgot to put in his personality. I gotta go for now but when I get back home I'll put it in there.

[Morose]

@alexfangtalon Looks great so far :) Can't wait to see the filled in personality section, and then you'll be good to go

[alexfangtalon]

Nobu Katashi

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Nobu Katashi

"Don't mess with me or my friends. Otherwise, you won't have a good time."

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Character Summary

Name: Nobu Katashi
Aliases: Red Ninja(this is what people who don't know him call him)
Age: 17
Birthday: September 13th
Ethnicity: Japanese
Birth Place: Kyoto, Japan
Hometown Takayama, Japan
Gender: Male
Highest Level of Education: High School
Occupation: Student
Languages: Japanese, English
Beta-Tester?: Yes

Appearance

Height: 5'4"
Weight: 163 lbs.
Body Type: Lean and muscular
Eye Color: Orange
Hair Color and Style: Red and the style is messy.
Skin Tone: slightly tan
Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: None
Personal Style: A scarf he wears in memory of his mother, long red sleeved shirt, black parkour pants, black toe shoes.

Psychology

Loyal * Stubborn * Fearless * Malicious

Sexuality: Heterosexual
Relationship Status: Single
Personality:
Nobu has always known what he wants and has never doubted himself. Anythime he saw or thought of something he desired he worked his butt off to get it. He loves training and feels at peace when he is. He isn't the most friendly person ever, but he will always stand by those he calls his friends. The person he cares most about in the world is his younger sister despite the fact that they are practically nothing alike. However, after looking more into what she liked he found he enjoyed it to.

This caused his outlook on life to change. He was incredibly happy to be close to his sister, but everyother aspect of his life felt fake to him. He started becoming depressed, but didn't show it. His siter was the only one to notice. She decided to pull him into RPGs which started working. He enjoyed playing characters that were not like him.
Habits: Analyzing people, daydreaming
Hobbies: Working out, manga, anime, RPGs
Fears:

• Someone dying because of him
• Letting a friend down
• Getting to close to someone

Likes:

• Being in shape
• Reading manga
• Watching Anime
• Weapons
• Being needed

Dislikes:

• Racists
• Snobs
• Being Tricked
• Someone who harms somebody close to him
• Slackers
• Cowards

Cards on the Table

Mental Skills:

• Strategy and tactics
• Stealth
• Analytical
• Very strong mental fortitude
• Perception
• Understanding of the body(as in pressure points and the such)

Physical Skills:

• 1st degree black belt in Aikido
• Agility
• Swift and quick with a sword

Inventory:

• Basic Armor - Male - Red Base, Matte Red Chest Piece and Straps, Black Trim
• Sword #45 - The Basic

History

Why are you playing Sword Art Online?
Nobu was becoming progressively unattached to his life. Everything about what he knew felt foreign. Seeing as he enjoyed RPGs, when one of his friends mentioned SAO Nobu began to look into the game. Because of the nature of the game he felt like it was calling him towards it. He desired to see if the life inside of SAO felt more real to him than his real life.

Life Prior to Playing Sword Art Online:
Nobu grew up as a martial artist. His family ran a dojo where many different styles were taught. The main form that was taught was Aikido. He practically started training as soon as he could walk. However, that is an exaggeration that many have taken as truth due to how proficient he is.

As soon as he was allowed to train though he did throw himself into it full force. Nobu had few friends and the only ones he did have were those he trained alongside. He cared little for much of what the rest of the world did, but when his little sister was born his values and thoughts started to change. She was very different from him in that she hated training but loved to lounge around reading manga or playing games.

Nobu adored his sister, but because of their differences they drifted apart. One day he found one of her manga's on the floor and he started reading it. The story of a young kid fighting his way through adversity to come out on top intrigued Nobu. He told his sister about his newfound interest and she was overjoyed. She introduced him to many of the things she liked to do and they grew close again.

With the sudden new interest into the world of manga, anime, and the such Nobu became detached from his life. He felt like he wasn't getting as much out of life as he could. His sister was the only one to notice this so she signed them up to become beta-testers. Nobu got accepted, but his sister did not. She told him to go ahead and enjoy the world of SAO and that she would wait for the full game.

Unfortunately, just before the full game came out Nobu's sister was in an accident, and put into a coma. This drove Nobu into depression and he heavily desired to escape the world that hurt his sister. So, when the full game came out Nobu threw himself to it without looking back.

Life Since Playing Sword Art Online:
Nobu loved the way he felt inside the 'game'. It felt a little more real to him than the outside world. Here his skills and abilities were useful. Out there they were mostly just for show. He may a few friends fast during the beta test, and they even started a guild with him as the leader. They all agreed to leave a slot at the top open for when his sister could join in.

After the beta test though when the full game began, Nobu abandoned those few friends without telling them why. He decided he would be a solo-player so that he wouldn't have to tell them anything about his 'life' in the place where his sister was hurt. Once the news that they were trapped in SAO was released Nobu almost freaked out. He soon realized though that he needed to escape so he could be there when his sister woke up.

Additional Information

Theme Song: Runnin' by Adam Lambert
Darkest Secret: He enjoys the thrill hurting orange and red players.
Extra Information: http://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3601896

I agree to follow the rules for this RP and understand that if I do not follow the rules, the GM or Co-GM may kick me out of this roleplay.

@Morose@BlueSky44

[Morose]

@alexfangtalon Accepted :)

[BlueSky44]

First IC is up for those of you who have your characters completed. Those who haven't finished their characters you have a few days if you want to jump in before the next update!

[Jedly]

Will be done tomorrow morning. Stuff got in the way, but I made that everything's clear. Still mulling over his history, but I have a vivid personality in mind.

[Jedly]

Finished everything but bio and assorted info. Will have his history up tomorrow. Also was wondering if our RP had a main theme song? Got a recommendation for one.

[Louis Dabout]

So this is still open? I'm a huge fan of SAO, though I've only watched the anime and not read it so for some of the background info I've not got the best knowledge of it. Also I've never truly participated in a rp on this forum but I've participated on Sufficent Velocity and AH.com before in regards to prior experience, would you want a link to those games? If it's a yes to me joining I'll get to my character sheet XD

[Jedly]

Ender Yoshida|Campanella

Ender Yoshida

Character Quote: "Stand aloof of the unknowing masses: Better dismissed as useless than flattered as a "Great Man". This is my goal, the person I strive to become." -Kenji Miyazawa, Be not Defeated by the Rain excerpt

Character Summary

Name:Ender Yoshida
Aliases: Campanella (SAO)
Age: 17
Birthday: December 6th
Ethnicity: Japanese-German
Birth Place: Heidelberg, Germany
Hometown Inage, Chiba, Japan
Gender: Male
Highest Level of Education: Secondary School, Third Year
Occupation: A humble student tapped into an IV funneling of pure caffeine.
Languages: German, Japanese, proficient in English
Beta-Tester?: Yes

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Appearance

Height: 5'9"
Weight: 140 lbs.
Body Type: Toned, well-built. Leg day is not strong in this young one.
Eye Color: Black with specks of green
Hair Color and Style: Black
Skin Tone: Pale
Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: N/A
Personal Style: Usually in his school uniform for convenience, but should Ender choose to sport something a bit more lax, he prefers a black hoodie and generic jeans with a random shirt.

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Psychology

Stoic * Aloof * Tactful * Impartial

Sexuality: Heterosexual
Relationship Status: Single and not so ready to mingle.
Personality: To put it bluntly, there are not many things that surprise or even excite Ender. That's not to say that certain encounters don't evoke a measurement of a response, the teen just finds it more efficient to not blindly expend energy left and right. Nonchalance is a policy he strictly abides by, subtly weaving in teasing remarks into casual conversation. Some would label him as a stoic, always endeavoring through whatever challenge may arise with a calm demeanor. Others would prefer "detached," referring to the assumption that he couldn't care regardless what outcome may develop. In school, he has always been a man of few words to his classmate. But every consonant that left that student's mouth almost seemed to have been picked with scrupulous thought. The few who are fairly close to him find themselves faced with a surprisingly talkative individual, in a sense. He's one of the least likely people to start a fight, but there's just as much of a chance that he would stop one. Ender doesn't view the cup as half-full nor half-empty. Personally, he views it as full of shit for being the central object of such a crummy paradox. In other words, he's a realist, though most people shirk from the truth and would rather christen him a pessimist, for their own frame of mind.
Habits: Staring off into empty space. Flicking glasses. Sporadically lying down to rest.
Hobbies: Piano. Reading. Vidya games.
Fears:

• Becoming deaf.
• People losing hope.
• All cafes are eternally shut down

Likes:

• Coffee
• Mont Blanc
• Cats
• Cafes
• Cat Cafes
• Swords
• Vanilla Cake
• Music

Dislikes:

• Idiots
• Incoherence
• Surrender
• Talking to strangers
• Lack of faith
• Disparaging others

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Cards on the Table

Mental Skills:

• Calmed thought
• Provisional combat (SAO Only)
• Foresight
• Vanguard
• Soothing others

Physical Skills:

• Flexibility
• Two-handed Sword (SAO Only)
• Adequate strength
• Robust

Inventory:
This will need to be updated throughout the RP

• Sword #45 - The Basic
• Basic Armor Male - Primarily black chest and straps with light grey trims.

History

Why are you playing SwordArt Online?
His original directive was to play the game as a time-killer, as surely a good portion of the playerbase had intended prior to reality smacking them in the face. He sought for something immersive, an addition to the instrument and books he fancied so well. In spite of his indifferent temperament, Ender showed an uncharacteristic desire to get his hands on the early experience, the beta version of the game.
Life Prior to Playing SwordArt:
Along the journey that is one's life, friends are gained and lost. Ender has experienced more of the latter. But as he walked, trekked, and crawled through the years, he never once cursed out the world. For it is ultimately indifferent. It randomly lashes out without aim or any or remorse, as that would be a sign of bias. The teenager that is Ender Yoshida has donned a similar, almost identical approach to life, while holding true to values of happiness.

Ender's parents work the desk line of service. Good people, placing their lone child's spirits above all else, even their own happiness. But to achieve this goal, work was undoubtedly a runner-up, almost on the same echelon as the youth. Both working for different firms, their jobs beckoned for them in separate parts of the country. His German father and native mother had been swallowed up by their professions, so as soon as the kid was able to sustain himself and hold down the fort, off they went.

It's not like Ender felt any contempt for his parents. They decided with him in mind, and if they had faith in his ability to endeavor without their presence, then he surely wouldn't let them down. It is known that a child's personality is the product of an amalgamation of their parents' influence and the environment's. Yet where does that leave the child when the former is barely present, save for the holidays? And even then, those brief events were hit or miss. It was around middle school when the kid's distant nature came into full bloom. Without anybody to provide a foundation, the canvas ultimately remained blank. But that just made those scant things that caught his eye just that much more captivating. Music, reading, anime, sweets, and and even friends. He learned to cherish what mattered dearly to him, but didn't go out of his way to openly express how much he adored them.

One girl was especially close to him. Somehow, she was perturbed by his character like a majority of their high school class. The two were often seen together, borderline inseparable. But not completely. Those days came to an end after a car accident, bringing the girl's life and her connection with Ender to a screeching halt. No matter how adamant he is about remaining stagnate, even the boy felt grief.

Now, Ender's currently coasting through his last year of secondary school. Still unsure of what career to follow, the student has found respite in his personal hobbies. At least that was the case until recently.
Life Since Playing SwordArt:
As one of the few people granted the privilege of playing SAO's Beta build, the teen instantly got an insatiable thirst for the game. Like a sugar rush with no end in sight. The composed fighter flourished in combat, fellow players perceived him as a symbol of perseverance. Of course, this was the complete opposite of what was going through his mind. He just found it as too much of a hassle to make a big display at every turn, rather finding peace in the subtle aspects of the game. All in all, he couldn't wait for the official release.

Ender was in the midst of scrounging up EXP off of boars when he was suddenly teleported to the spawn area and watched the announcement in utter silence, just like every player assembled there. Instead of adding to the cauophony of screams that bled into the mass, the boy retained his stoic composure, having already grasped that far more imposing challenges laid in his, and the remaining players' wake.

Additional Information

Theme Song: GigaP ft. Reol - No Title
Darkest Secret: Has actually been in a few fights out of school, and turned an assailants blade back on them.
Extra Information: RP Post

I agree to follow the rules for this RP and understand that if I do not follow the rules, the GM or Co-GM may kick me out of this roleplay.

@BlueSky44@Morose Alright all done!

[Morose]

@Jedly Approved! :)

[Morose]

Quick note for those of you posting -- when you're putting your character's name in for the character header, could you use the name they'll go by in SAO? Or at least, make sure to include it.

For example, for Starkette, I can just put Starkette or I can put Guinevere "Starkette" Stark for the character header.

Thanks guys! :) It'll make keeping track of who has posted already a lot easier, and ensure that we call you the correct name in the IC, if you're using a username like Kirito did, or if you're using your real name like Asuna did.

[KabenSaal]

Elou is one of those uncreative people that uses her real name.