[OOC] Unlikely Heroes

[BlessedWrath]

I would point out that, for a person who is accustomed to a certain level of pain (i.e. it happens more often than not, or at least more often than others), any given pain will be more tolerable than if a person who had never felt it before were to experience the same pain. I would actually estimate about 65-75% of a migraine for one who's never felt it before, just in comparison to a person who's used to it. But that may be me being too picky. It's been known to happen.

Having some experience with migraine sufferers (my mate once forgot how to speak during a migraine), I can say this for certain: You will probably be sensitive to light and sound, will feel as though your brain is trying to inflate to the point where it pops your skull, and certainly will not feel like doing anything physically-intensive.

Half a migraine (to me) would be somewhere between calling in sick to work, spending the rest of the day with an ice pack on your head and a steady supply of industrial-strength Ibuprofen, and trying to knock yourself unconscious just to make the pain stop.

That may be at the top end of the scale; I'm not sure, since I've never felt one before.

[ArcanicNeon]

Alright, I'm on the weekend! Hurray!!

[BlessedWrath]

[Rina]

Woohoo! Nice!

So those on Skype and I've been talking and we were thinking about going through the character sheets and working on the abilities so that we can find all the snags and questionable parts and try to work out the kinks. We'd like to do this as a group so that everyone can get their input in, as well as from the owner of the character. We've started in Skype and would be a great place to chat it out but we moved it to TitanPad so that everyone else that isn't able to get on Skype can join in. I'm sorry Dpickle about not asking you about it prior but our convo on Skype happened onto it with it being the newest post. Thoughts? Anyone willing to step up and have their abilities looked at? We have BlessedWrath, Ryver and I so far on the que to be worked on so feel free to put your name next on the list if you like or if you like to wait until near the end, go right ahead.

[BlessedWrath]

I would also like to put it out there that, if anyone would like to question me about Sam's power, I'm also up for discussion. I'm submitting my own character for this process, so that everyone can be clear on every point. Questions?

[dpickle]

BlessedWrath said
I would point out that, for a person who is accustomed to a certain level of pain (i.e. it happens more often than not, or at least more often than others), any given pain will be more tolerable than if a person who had never felt it before were to experience the same pain. I would actually estimate about 65-75% of a migraine for one who's never felt it before, just in comparison to a person who's used to it. But that may be me being too picky. It's been known to happen.Having some experience with migraine sufferers (my mate once forgot how to speak during a migraine), I can say this for certain: You will probably be sensitive to light and sound, will feel as though your brain is trying to inflate to the point where it pops your skull, and certainly will not feel like doing anything physically-intensive.Half a migraine (to me) would be somewhere between calling in sick to work, spending the rest of the day with an ice pack on your head and a steady supply of industrial-strength Ibuprofen, and trying to knock yourself unconscious just to make the pain stop.That may be at the top end of the scale; I'm not sure, since I've never felt one before.

Yes, it was my intention that Pat would be more resistant to his own migraines than an average person (although not immune). As for what half a migraine feels like, your definition is probably as good as mine, there's quite a bit of room to work with in that area and everyone's reaction would probably be (at least in some way) unique to them.

Also I posted my two cents in the chat of the Pat's Power discussion pad on titanpad, so you can read that if your interested.

[Rina]

Alright sounds good. I'll be home in a few hours and will check TitanPad then.

[Rina]

Alrighy, I'm back! Let me get caught up on what has been written so far and I'll get back to you all on TitanPad.

[Rina]

Okay, we've checked out Dpickle's character and now it's time for the next character. Seraphs, you've mentioned on TitanPad what would be a good use for your power outside of combat and guess what? It's your lucky day! Dpickle voted for your character to be used next (don't worry, you'll be able to choose who's next to if you like). I'm going to put your power section of your character sheet up and wait until you get this message and confirm that you're next either here or in TitanPad before starting so that you'll be around while going through it.

[Ryver et Rhine]

D= I can't find one song to describe Cal. She has too many things going through her mind at the same time. I think these two songs describe her best. It gravitates from serene to optimistic. And... I'm wrong. This song is Cal!

[dpickle]

Also, for those of you who don't want to read the conversation on titanpad, the only things that make any difference at this point in the RP are:

1. The pain you'll feel increases the closer you are to Pat

2. Multiple people being near Pat will reduce the effects

[BlessedWrath]

Just as a general rule (not a detailled or system-based thing, just a hard and fast rule), Kirra and I have discussed several points which would be relevant to the "difficulty" associated with certain abilities doing certain things. That general rule is as follows (unless Kirra decides otherwise):

-If it increases effect, it increases difficulty.
-If it increases range, it increases difficulty
-If it represents a versatility, a general benefit, or any given increase to the character's ability, it increases difficulty.

What this actually means for a freeform roleplay system (since we have no dice, no stats, etc) is that we want everyone to be aware of their own power level, and of how much they're doing with that power. The more you do, the harder it is to do it, and that's just a general fact. We're trying to establish a sort of unwritten rule to govern that. Part of my job as Co-GM will be to voice my opinion whenever a situation occurs which might fall under that rule.

For the most part, it's just about balancing and fair play. If you play your character the way you described in your accepted CS, you have nothing to worry about.

[Ryver et Rhine]

I love the new Sam Coles! =D

[lydyn]

So, how's this coming along? ^.^ Been away for a little bit. xD

[Rina]

Lydyn!!! It's nice to see you again!!!

The group has moved to the Reformer's base and everyone is waking up now for breakfast so feel free to pop in if you like. OOC wise, we've started things up in TitanPad with both the Story so Far section and working on everyone's powers to find any snags or questions someone might have there so during your free time feel free to check out that as well.

EDIT: Oh and Skype. We have a small group going there and is pretty active if you want to join.

[lydyn]

Sure, my skype is Lydyn1 ... and, uh... don't know enough to just jump in right now, though I had a neat idea since I dropped off during that confusion with the van...

[Rina]

Alright, I'll add you!

No problems, take as much time as you need. I'm curious in hearing what your idea is.

[BlessedWrath]

Ryver et Rhine said
I love the new Sam Coles! =D

Yes, for those who haven't seen it, Ryver has given me a better picture to use for my character. I think it fits her MUCH better than anything else I've seen. Thank you, Ryver.

[dpickle]

Seems Ranae was able to escape the whole shootout situation entirely. Not too surprising seeing as she was the most combat ready of anyone at the time. Should be interesting.

[BlessedWrath]

My vote for casting for Alex is Morgan Freeman. Tell me it doesn't fit.

Not nearly enough of him in this clip, but it's applicable.