For those of you new to Shine City, its an open freeform slice of life/romance RP where young single people come to socialise and find friendships, dating and ultimately love in the beautiful and ever growing shine city.
Shine city is the largest city in Shine County, a fictional land that is based on Canada, Japan and the United Kingdom to some degree where your character will work and live day by day (depending on time skips) and interact with the other inhabitants. The 'Plot' of the RP is mainly decided by the characters as it's open to flow with the current events, this is a HUGE social RP so we want as many characters as possible for this iteration of Shine City.
What You Can Expect
• You don’t need to have been a part of season 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 to jump right into season 4! Don’t be scared to join our cast of players just because you’ve never played with us before. Help us keep this sea stocked with plenty of fish!
• This is going to be a high casual to low advanced roleplay, which means you will be expected to give well written posts with a three paragraph minimum. This doesn't mean you have to write flawlessly, we all misspell a word every now and again, but no one should have to struggle to make sense of your post.
• This is an anime roleplay, so we are going to be using anime for our appearance pictures. No real life please!
• 1 character each, but you may have additional 'side characters' in the RP once you clear it with one of the GMs
• This game is very character driven! The Shine City GMs have created a lovely town for you to play in, so go forth and make your own story! The city will hold the occasional event (like an author having a book signing or a carnival) so we can get many of the characters in one place for a bigger chance to mingle and the GM will impose time skips as he sees fit, but other than that you are free to explore the town and play however you want.
•You will probably find love! ...and maybe a little heartache. It’s a fact of any romance roleplay that characters will fall in and out of love and one character may even betray another one (steal their man, sabotage a job interview, cheating, etcetera etcetera). It is important for you to know that while the Shine City staff (currently myself) love us some good IC drama, we do not enjoy it when it carries over to the OOC. Please be kind and respectful of your fellow players and always remember that the character and their creator are two separate entities.
Character Sheet Template
Name: (Full, please!) Age: (18-35) Appearance: (anime picture, please!) Height: Weight: Likes: Dislikes: Party Trick: Profession: (What you do and where you work) Bio/Personality: (one paragraph bare minimum, but we encourage more! :3 ) Theme Song: This one isn't an actual requirement, but we think it’d be fun if you added it anyways. ^.^
You are more than welcome to customize and add to your character sheet, as long as you make sure you meet the basic requirements laid out here. Make it as unique or as uniform as you’d like!
But please put it under a hider for us, so we don’t clog up the thread.
Town Locations
Here is a list of Shine City's different locations that your character can explore/work at! We’re always updating it based off player demand, so check back often!
I will be your tour guide to make sure you enjoy your stay, first let me show you to the town centre, its know by its official road name of Shine Junction
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Here you will find a lot of the high end boutiques and clothing stores, there is a theatre, a few music venues and of course the shine city arcade! At night this place lights up and this becomes an amazing place to take a date for a drink in one of the penthouse bars on the skyscrapers dotted throughout the centre. Or maybe take your date to one of the 14 restaurants each with a different cultural style for that exotic variety! Everybody who's anybody can be seen in Shine Junction from time to time.But hang around here too much and you may become over-exposed, a little mystery and privacy goes a long way in the dating world ;)
Now for all of you slightly younger go getters out here, or maybe those just trying to add to their skill set later on in life, you will already be familiar with the Shine City Academy
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Although most students here are between the ages of 16-22 there is good number of older students here looking to further their career with extra qualifications, this academy boasts a massive campus which holds a lot of dorm rooms, and a huge university sports field as well. Although this is a place of study do not heistate to come here for a spot of after school socialising! I recommend the cafeteria, the food there is excellent, what a surprise!
After all that it would make sense to take it easy for a little while and get some fresh air so why don't you check out the Shiny Park?
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You may want to take your puppy for a walk around here, pets are the best conversation starter and you may even get some exercise chasing after Mr/Ms Right! I'll catch you there for ultimate frisbee! This is also a great place for a picnic, and time to pull out the guitar when nobody is expecting it.
Ahh 21 and over only I'm afraid, this is the biggest club in the city, and is frequented by whoever is somebody in Shine County! Sadly on a busy night, its hard to get in unless you know someone from the upper echelon of high society. It has the best nightcore and hardcore happy house in the world and the dance floor is always packed out. The Bouncers have kept an eye out for students from Shine City Academy who probably shouldn't be there! If you cant get in here be sure to check out the MochaVine coffee store.
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If you want to relax or maybe talk to the cool bartenders and baristas the please check out this awesome cafe bar combo, its frequented by the more artistic crowd in Shine City and is a great place for indpendent musicians to get a start. The lovely Rosanna Reyes works here and the bar has seen a influx of young men attending since she started working here....hmmm I wonder why? :) But if you are feeling hungry please head over to the Tiny Snowflake Restaurant
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Feeling that traditional vibe? well the founder of this beautiful eatery in the heart of shine junction can trace his family business all the way back to the Edo period, which is why he has chosen to preserve the oriental aesthetic in the decor. The menu here is very varied though serving anything from Sushi and Wu don to steak and lobster, to cater to all the tastes of the very mixed culture of shine city. Word has it that the beautiful Amaya works here in a very pretty kimono, you'll have to come see for yourself.
Hey so you have a bit of spare cash? why not see if you can double it at shine city's premiere grown up playground? The socilaites from the the wealthy Upscale Heights part of town love to frequent this golden paradise almost any day of the week. Casino Games, Poker, BlackJack, Roulette, Slots, the options to gamble and live life on the edge are available for you here, just remember when its time to stop! But if youre not quite old enough for these games and want a more family friendly playground check out the Lancom Arcade
This is the centre for everything gaming, LAN parties, Trading Card Games, Arcade Tournaments, even a bit of cosplay on certain days! Please come along and spend the day with your friends around colourful lights and library of games for you to enjoy! And remember this is shine city, so a high level tournament player is the type to end up on a lot of dates! so brush up on those skills! Now after all that high energy gaming why not take a stroll through the calming Shine Aquarium exhibition?
The sea creatures of shine county are a marvel to behold, and the 'blue tunnel' in this vast museum/aquarium is almost the stuff of legend, this aquarium was the main driving force of tourism in shine city back when it was only a little town back in the 80s. This is the perfect place to take a date, let the atmosphere and music send you into a dream word...and dont forget to buy a t-shirt!
Did you forget your mom's birthday? Didn't get your girl anything for your anniversary and now you're stuck in the dog house? Well, flowers don't fix everything, but they're a good place to start! All of our beautiful flowers are either grown in house or supplied by local growers from within the Shine City community, and they're sure to put a smile on that special someone's face. More of a do-it-yourself kind of person? We've got you covered! This flower shop has everything a gardener could ever need, from pruning sheers and gloves to fertilizer and seeds. So come on down to The Enchanted Florist and grab your 'I'm-so-sorry-please-don't-make-me-sleep-on-the-couch-again' bouquet today!
If you're tired of staring at screens for work, pounding out papers for school or breaking records at the Lancom Arcade then look no farther than this quiet spot. Located off the corner of the Shine City Mall parking lot, where the flickering streetlights like to hang out, Ink Sparks is your final stop on the quest for a good book or a private nook. This might be the only store in Shine City to offer both excellent light for reading and dramatic shadows, perfect for an adventurous meeting or a game of cards. Under new ownership.
A note from the Shine City Police Department's Chief of Police: Pedestrians are encouraged to maintain caution in the area around Ink Sparks due to the history of gang activity and drug trafficking. Ink Sparks, under new ownership since early February, has been found to be free of any current connection to illegal activity. To be clear, while rumors of the recent drop in illegal activities in the area are more fact than fiction, there still remains a number of suspected criminals in the area. We at the SCPD recommend that citizens take reasonable precautions for their own safety.
Hey so you feeling the winter spirit? while inside of the same centre that holds the Aquarium is a new ice rink center! There will be more expansions to the activity complex coming soon, and this is the first! Rent a set of blades and show off on your next date, and dont worry even if you fall on your butt, its seen as cute, so its a win/win situation! See you on the Ice!
Vision feeling a little blurry? Or perhaps you need a new set of shades for the beach? At "An Eye For Fashion" the expert staff of licensed professionals can help you see your best and look your best. Inspired by the owner's travels across Europe, you'll feel as though you've stepped into another dimension as you leave Japan behind for the rustic city streets of Europe. It's said that Kyle Parker is working on his skills in the trade here.
They carry popular brand lines such as Bay-Rans, Coochie, and airsols.
Catherine Von Shine and her rich family founded Shine County In the 1800s, and although the bloodline of the family is no more. The beautiful Mansion they owned has stood the test of time and has been restored for public use as, The Shine City Town Hall. Legendary Party Promoter and Co-Ordinator Jacques Jonai has gotten permission from the City to begin holding City events here Including The 1st Shine Masquerade Ball for the new year.
A little on the small side, but still big enough to fit a pool table, jukebox, several small tables and a couple of booths comfortably. The name comes from the fact that its located in the bottom corner of an apartment complex, with the owner living directly above it. Its an old bar with a new owner, having recently been refurbished and reopened, the floorboards creak with age and the seat cushions are getting a little threadbare, but it is very well stocked. If one prefers to drink in a more quiet, relaxed atmosphere with smooth jazz and blue eyed soul playing softly in the background this is the place to go.
As it is a bar, the owner will be very careful to check for valid ID's, and might hire a bouncer to assist with this in the near future. It does serve water and a full complement of sodas, but minors are generally encouraged to go some place more age appropriate.
Hours:
Weekdays: 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM last call is at 1:45 AM
Weekends: 3:30 PM - 1:30 AM last call is at 1:15 AM
Note: the times the bar stays open to can vary wildly depending on how late the owner is willing to stay up. Once he feels especially tired he will close up shop, even if other employees can tend the bar, as he lives directly above the place he'd need peace and quiet. Smoking is strictly inside, and coming in with a lit cigarette is enough to earn the ire of the owner.
Fenton Kelly opened up this office very shortly after moving to shine city against the wishes of his superior who wanted to him to take it easy. This is located above one of the massage parlors in the slightly more raunchy end of shine city. Fenton provides an investigation service to whoever needs something found or found out. But because of the low crime nature of Shine City, most of his cases so far have just been to spy on cheating wives and husbands. He finds this work slightly too easy, but appreciates its better than sitting around 'relaxing'.
The Shine City Science Institute and Research Centre, or the S.I.R for short, is Shine City’s very own facility dedicated to scientific research and development. The centre is a bustlingly building with many different departments all dedicated to wherever curiosity made lead them; The S.I.R covers a range of fields and has an excellent professional reputation. The centre has many links with the academy making it a popular destination for field trips. Not only that, the S.I.R also has a science museum section open to all members of the public who are interested in popping down and checking it out.
Founded 35 years ago by a man named Grivel Archen, SunShine Primary school has grown since them. This tuition-free public school started with only 200 students and now holding more than 500 children yet somehow making it work. Known for its reputation of having one of the best public school systems around, SunShine prides itself on having received so many awards. But it is extremely proud of the garden that is open to the public and was grown by the students at SunShine school. All in all, SunShine school is a great and diverse school that welcomes all children.
Interior Resumé-builders and newcomers are welcome to work!
Cafés have conventionally been the kindling for many an intimate relationship - a few select partners recline at a single table in a place public enough to necessitate a facade of refinery, but private enough so that the little chinks in a person's shell can get chipped away at. Habits, quirks, secrets, opinions, worldviews; the transaction of all of these are made in the soft whispers, blushed cheeks, pursed lips and apprehensive brows.
The D'aramitz Café is not that kind of café.
Diners from different parties sit thigh-to-thigh together. Every twitch, scratch, and itch nudges the adjacent eater. Drinks are crowded on the table, and are often exchanged through the hands of two or three others before they reach the customer that paid for it. If there are no more seats on the benches, then customers lean on the window or sit on the curb.
Intimacy is not a shy glance; it is a person leaning on the other so closely that simply turning the head too quickly would result with meeting lips. It is an obnoxious smile followed with snickering and laughs scented with the week's thematic menu; sometimes it's the scent of a pizza with sun-dried tomatoes and olives, and other times it's the scent of salty, briny scent of a yellowtail roll dipped in soy sauce.
For those enrolled in the nearby university, the café is also known to serve as a perfect auditorium for orators and poets alike. Midnights are often filled with the applause and cheer after a speech or presentation, regardless of the quality of the recital. Free coffee, however, is only provided to those who passed their recitals. Considering how it's one of the few caterers that make butter roast, it's a damn good prize to have before or after a long, stressful day.
It's not uncommon for the café to suddenly be closed on any given day; Sabine D'Aramitz, the owner, often takes the food truck out for special events. In a city like Shine City, that means very, very often.
...And I think that's it! Please let us know if you’re interested in playing with us this season and feel free to ask questions if you need something clarified or need help with a character sheet.
How about I kick start our cast with something new! :D @Dynamo Frokane
Age:21 Height:5'10 Weight:64kg Likes:Fighting, drama/acting, himself, his luck, his fortune, himself, himself again, how awesome he is. Dislikes:Being put in his place. Party Trick:"Well, dunno 'bout the rest of ya, but I could probably steal the wallet of some o' ya'll if you left me unattended. Say, whose is this, exactly?" Profession:Florist. Yes, a florist. Sexuality:Straight.
Personality/Bio
If you wanted the short version of who Pence is, well, put simply:
He's a bit of a c*nt.
Mikhael Pence grew up in Canada. His family wasn't necessarily well-off, however his parents were hard workers in order to support their son, whom had an incredible academic ability from a young age. The kid could basically recite Shakespeare at twelve! Unfortunately, his hard work brought envy from bullies at his school, who felt as though their positions were being challenged by the little nerd. He didn't retaliate, yet by the end of his second year dealing with the bullies, he felt that enough was enough. Over the course of his break, Mikhael took inspiration from his favourite era in time: prohibition, and the Mafia which came with it. He took martial arts classes for the entirety of his school break, and the following year, well... Mikhael didn't have a bully problem for much longer after that.
Continuing to be inspired by the Mafia, Pence took up drama class in an attempt to imitate his idols. Unfortunately it appeared as though the defeat of his bullies had made Pence a little bit arrogant, and though he performed well as a student of academics, martial arts and drama, he found himself isolated the whole time. Once he realised that he was something of an outcast, he tended not to get too familiar with anybody, and kept those who wanted to get closer at bay through martial arts. Being a prodigy came at a price: in exchange for skill, he forsook himself as a functioning member of society.
As soon as Mikhael turned 18, he immediately got a one-way flight to Shine County, and ultimately Shine City. It was the perfect place for the young man to become the man he always wanted to become, like the heroes he always looked up to. And, as it so happened, Pence essentially did! Though his hands weren't always clean, he made sure the streets weren't always crawling with punks who think they can test their luck. Similarly he began to grow a knack for the casino, becoming one of the most successful men in terms of winnings to losings ratio. Only a small amount of his profits go to him, however; most of the time he'll donate to either his sister's florist shop, in which he has taken residence, or to charities about Shine City, and sometimes the school! Thanks to his exploits, he has been dubbed 'The Lucky Devil' by the people of Shine City, and though he doesn't commit major crimes, the police occasionally find him snatching something or another for fun.
Funnily enough, he now wants to become a detective, after hearing a detective was working around town awhile ago. The wildcard plays by his own rules, though if you need a control measure, call his little sister.
Height: 5'7 (I swear I'm gonna get a migrane trying to figure out imperial)
Weight: 65 kg
Likes: Playing videogames and literal backflipping. Cats, calm reunions, talking, reading. Simpsons. Referencing
Dislikes: Clubs and parties of "that" sort, loud people, loud stuff in general.
Party Trick: Yeah, let's not.
Profession: Just landed a job on translation.
Bio/Personality: Normally, he's a pretty chill guy, trying to not stand out too much in a crowd and just not making a fuss..
His love for games was ignited within him since he was really little, going as far back as he can remember. He grew up on games, and learned a lot from them, including spanish as a second language, since then, he's become really fond of the medium, always looking into it and trying to learn anything new that he can out of it.
His love for gaming, though, also lead to him having some kind of serious weight issues, which in turn lead to people mocking him when he was little, yadda yadda. He's not fond of that period of his life, but also isn't going to pretend it never happened, he survived it and was better off because of it.
This weight issues lead, in turn, to him becoming more concerned about his general aspect and starting to make some more exercise, which lead him to do a bunch of athletics back in the day, wich made him lose enough weight as to feel pretty comfortable with himself again, and now he's just slacking for a while. He still enjoys running and jumping around like a monkey, though.
He befriends people quickly, but maybe too quickly for his own good. This has given him some great friends and great disappointments throughout his life, but whatever is the end result he is always open to meeting new people. He also belives in "The One", always secretely thinking that the next girl just might be...
He spends most of his time gaming, whether it is online or alone, and he enjoys the company of whoever he can find to spend some time with. He also spends a good amount of time freelancing as a translator for a friend of his father, who just recently accepted him as a translator for subtitles. It's his first job, he's starting small.
When he decides to get out of bed his apartament, he can be seen around the arcade or the cafe, maybe even the park if he feels like it. He usually enjoys the calm of these places and tries to go with people he cares about, or maybe a good book or thought in his mind.
Theme Song: A song? To represent me? That's a tricky one... Is it only one? Well, let's pick one at random and that one will have to do. Something like this?
As much as I love Arty I felt that it was time for a change of character. Tell me what you think =)
"Life is too short to not enjoy it while you can."
Name Booker "Book" Leroy Odie
Age 26
Appearance Book is a massive individual, towering over most around him and having a mind bogglingly bulky body build. He is a practical walking mountain of muscle, his size seemingly shrinking the world around him. Despite his imposing stature Book's other traits causes him to give off a overall warm and joyful air. He has a wide nose and full, thick lips that usually sit in the form of a smile. His skin is a light shade of coffee brown and has a few faded freckles peppered about it, namely across his cheeks and nose, which seem to be the only indicator of his mixed race heritage. He has thick oak brown hair that hangs down below his shoulders, likewise he has a neatly trimmed beard of the same color that is paired with a set of sideburns. His eyes are a rich chocolate color and are full of a undeniable happiness and mirth. He has a series of nicks and scars over his hands from a long life of mistakes in the kitchen. His left shoulder has a lively arrange of roses tattooed on it, they spread from his pectoral all the way to his shoulder blade. Though only a few know it Book has a small heart shaped birthmark on a rather intimate part of his body, don't get too excited it's just on his rear.
Book dresses pretty simply, little more than a simple T-shirt paired with jeans and some boots or if he is feeling classy a button up long sleeve shirt. His work attire is just as simple seeing as it is composed of a pair of black jeans, some sensible black sneakers, a sleeveless black shirt that has the restaurant's name, "Fire It Up!", printed on it in fiery letters, and lets not forget the stylish apron and hair net.
Height 7'2"/218cms
Weight 325lbs/147kg
Likes Boxing Wrestling Working Out Swimming Dancing Jazz Spicy Foods, the hotter the better Baking, frying, barbecuing, sautéing, basically if it has anything to do with cooking Book will love it The color purple Sweet alcoholic drinks, doesn't care what others have to say about it Animals, especially dogs Curvy women A little bit of the occult, namely voodoo Skinny dipping
Dislikes Suits, they never seem to fit right Bourbon/Whiskey, they taste god awful Fast Food Spoiled People Smoking Overly enthusiastic bachelorettes People who can't relax Bigots Tight Places
Party Trick Besides being able to drink from a keg as he holds it over his head Book has one of the highest spice tolerances around, he has been known to carry around ghost peppers and eat them like grapes.
Profession Grill Master at the "Fire It Up!" barbecue restaurant located in Shine Junction. Current raining champion of the Shine City amateur boxing circuit, having won the title from its previous fiery haired owner Arty Former entertainer at the infamous Shine City woman's club"The Shooting Star"
Bio/Personality "You want to know about me? Well if you say so. Hmm I guess the best place to start is with my folks. My pop is real simple, namely because I never met the man. He was in the military, or so I'm told, he didn't stick around long after having a little late night fun with my mama. My mama though, Miss Rose Odie, she was one hell of a women who made miracles out of nothing. We were poorer than a blind man's piss pot, but she wouldn't let that keep her from doing everything in her power to raise me right. She always had a lot of love in her heart, shared it with everyone around even if a few of them didn't deserve it. She had steady enough work, she was what a lot of people would call a voodoo priestess, but most people just came to her to have their fortunes told. She always stayed true to her beliefs, even when some people would call her a crazy witch. She was the one that got me hooked on cooking, said I had a fire for it. Always had a smile on her lips and a song in her voice... until she got sick. Mama was smoker you see, had been ever since I was born, and eventually it all caught with her and she.. It has been about five years now since she passed, but damn I miss her.
But that is enough of that stuff, not here to bring you all down. I grew up in the Big Easy itself, that's right the great city of New Orleans. The music, the food, and the people all have this certain spice of life that you can't find anywhere else. But growing up there isn't exactly easy, you learn to get tough quick and do a few things that you aren't too proud of just to get by, but I wouldn't change a single thing about it. As much as I love home I had to get out and see the world at some point and what better place to do that than Shine City.
Been in Shine City going on five years now. Starting off was a bit though, namely getting a job. But eventually I found one and uh err lets just say it wasn't the most upstanding of work. Luckily I was able to get on board at Fire It Up once it was starting up. Now here I am, the best damn grill master this city has ever seen, soon to be the best cook too. Hmm I guess there isn't much else to tell... How about we grab something to eat?"
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Book is a incredibly passionate man, this passion being much like a fire. At times his passion can burn gently, providing warmth and joy to those around him as he gives off a light in the darkness. Other times it is a roaring inferno that burns so bright that he blinds those around him and won't stop until he burns himself out. There is little that will deter him from reaching his goals, once his mind set on something he will do everything in his power to get it done. A lot of people find Book to be a great person to talk to, whatever you want to vent about be it big or small the big lug is more than happy to listen. Growing up mixed race, his mother being black and his father white, Book was picked on a lot for it so he has a real sore spot towards bigots. Book has a light accent reflecting his roots of being from New Orleans, when he gets flustered it tends to get thicker to the point that he switches to speaking Cajun French altogether. Despite his past employment Book isn't all that forward when it comes to making moves on people he is interested in, though he wouldn't admit it he is a bit clueless about the whole love scene. It could be a way of trying to connect with his mom, but Book in his spare time will look into some taboo topics here and there just to remind himself of her. Overall Booker has a heart twice the size of him and he wears it on his sleeve, you would be hard pressed to find someone more caring.
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