Legend of Zelda: Valorbrand Chronicles [Interest Check]

[Sho Minazuki]

Those are special enough that they warrant their own entry, despite just being a material, so I'll be adding that next time I sit down and make more entries. Bear in mind when upgrading gear, you simply either have to have obtained the special material somehow, or it's supplied to the Valorbrands somehow, usually because we're past a certain point.

[Sho Minazuki]

This is a work in progress for the overall system.

I'd like some second opinions on it, because my sensibilities for this kind of thing is very used to more complex systems. This is a separate document to the one in the first post by the way, as I'm currently trying to make a new iteration, and will replace it once it's acceptable. If it's too complex, please tell me where and I'll see what I can do.

[Mistress Dizzy]

*drags self in* hoo. week was bad. I was tired by Tuesday.

anyway, I read over it. Serious question - is this still for Guild? Because that is more tabletop feel. Now this is not a bad thing, at all. I just don't think it'd work for this site, tbh. Long running RPs are very rare here, and I feel like the complex ones get passed over.

Now, mechanics-wise... I am not the person to ask. I don't understand numbers worth a damn. I see what you're going for, definitely. But it feels like a lot of info to absorb, especially when you consider that players will be new to your environment, your specific lore, weapons, magic, etc.

The only thing I can think of is to keep the Blessings part until later. Once the players hit some important/pivotal plot point in-game, something happens. And then, introduce the Blessings. That way the players feel like they have worked for and earned this awesomeness.

[Sho Minazuki]

No you are absolutely the kind of person I need input from because yeah this is for guild.

The point on blessings is good, I may actually do that and plan an event around it.

Anyway just from that response, I'll need to go and overhaul a fair bit more then. I know I want to keep the stats for all the spell and weapon requirements, but I may need something else to balance spellcasting if I do away with magic bar.

Also yeah there's a lot to take in but I don't plan on barraging people with it right away. It'll get introduced with each part of the story gradually, since they take place in specific regions and areas. The magic and fighting style stuff though, I actually chose this sorta system to enrich the world through things people can learn about and encounter. Say an NPC shows up with a particular spell, players can actively recognize it.

I'm aware some of it may intimidate a lot of players, but really I'm only looking for a handful who think it's well worth the effort.

[Birby]

Is this open?

[Sho Minazuki]

Not yet, still finalizing the system, but once that's done it's basically ready to make an OOC. Oh yes, naturally if you know others who may be interested, do reach out to them too.

[Sho Minazuki]

Just another update. Despite being so distracted by Tears of the Kingdom, I've finished some iteration of the mechanics that I think should be easy enough to pick up. If anyone finds anything too difficult, let me know. Unless it's the magic and combat styles, sadly I can't make those less overwhelming. The way the RP is designed is that you will encounter them throughout the RP, rather than running into a new character with made-up skills constantly.

I realize I should also take everything out of the documents when I make the OOC, so for the time being it'll be confined to their documents.

Also for reference, all races are based more on their BotW/TotK versions. Not that Gorons have ever been different, but Rito and Zora have changed over the series.

So yes, basically if you want to start making a character now, you can.
@Birby@Mistress Dizzy@Darkmoon Angel

Coming up next, I'll be introducing everyone to Lady Afira, so stay tuned.

[Mistress Dizzy]

@Sho Minazuki Woo!! Bouncing between a one-punch maiden of ??? descent or a Hylian noblewoman with a high aptitude for water magic.

Or, depending on what everyone else does, I might play a guy to change things up. Lean into the honorable knight thing...

Anyway, my sheet will be the last. Hubby and I are running off to Chattanooga over the weekend, and I doubt I'll be on Guild.

[Sho Minazuki]

I encourage to choose what you like because NPCs can be introduced to fill party gaps if needed, that is if the major ones like Afira don't already fill some of those spots.

[Mistress Dizzy]

@Sho Minazuki Awesome! I'm thinking of inviting someone. They haven't been on Guild to my knowledge, but they were also trying to put together an LoZ RP. I will see if they're interested.

[Sho Minazuki]

Yeah perfectly fine.

For everyone else though, if you've got any sort of requests or suggestions for special weapons, armor, and battle styles, let me know. Some of that will be constantly expanding. Magic will also occasionally get new additions too, but they're much more strict.

[Mistress Dizzy]

He's definitely interested! He's in the UK so IDK when he'll register and pop in. But he is coming.

[ChozoHunter]

@Mistress Dizzy I'm here! I would've signed up yesterday but was busy.

Hi! I'm Mike! And like Diz said, i've been considering running a LoZ D&D game for a while, also inspired by the Souls series funnily enough XD
It's still super early days but i'm working on a Hyrulian Bestiary in my spare time. I'm definitely interested in joining here, if you'll have me.

I was initially considering either a Goron or Zora but i see someone else has gone Zora so, if noone else has made one i'd like to make a Goron. I'm thinking a miner type with a huge warpick, or maybe swinging an anchor like in Elden Ring. :3

[Mistress Dizzy]

@ChozoHunter Woo! You made it!

Anyway- check the first post. It has everything. Fighting styles, weapons and armor, playable races, etc.

Also to my knowledge no one has claimed anything? So go with what you want.

[rawkhawk64]

Is there still room for interest here? I've always loved LoZ RPs where you can play as a Shiekah. I don't have any experience with the Souls series, though. Is that a requirement?

[Sho Minazuki]

@ChozoHunter can certainly easily imagine a Goron with a war pick. Great someone's considering Gorons, because I expected them to be picked rather late.

@rawkhawk64 not a requirement, but familiarity with the tone might help.

[ChozoHunter]

@Sho Minazuki I love Gorons, myself. And i can see this one i'm making being very Siegmeyer-ish, as if he was from Catarina. And i was wanting to ask, how much tonally will this be influenced by Souls?

[rawkhawk64]

@rawkhawk64 not a requirement, but familiarity with the tone might help.

@Sho Minazuki

I'm a bit familiar with the tone of Dark Souls. I've watched bits of friends playing the games. I get the impression of dark times and the player being the last hope against dark things. If I'm off, please let me know.

If I can, I'm interested in doing a Shiekah ninja type. Shorts sword dual wielded with a knife, some thrown projectiles, a crossbow (I saw you have one specifically of Shiekah make, and I find that a very neat and unique take on a ninja's tools), smoke bombs, poison, etc.

[Sho Minazuki]

@ChozoHunter To a fair extent.

So a brief explanation of the tone, it's basically "before the fall", so more or less before things became the way they are in the Souls games usually. Might be a bit hard to imagine, but we're basically looking at the period where the dominos have begun to fall, and things are going to nosedive for Hyrule over the course of the RP.

@rawkhawk64 Absolutely, go ahead. I'll quickly note there's also Ninjutsu, which is actually under Sorcery. I've done a fair bit to make them unique overall. Although there may be a couple backstory things you'll need to note.

Since every character in the RP must be joining the Valorbrands, as a trained Sheikah, you have most likely been let go in some way from service as a Sheikah at a low rank. After some training Sheikah are allowed to choose early on if they wish to continue as a Sheikah ninja, or become a member of Kakariko Village, and from there they are generally free to do as they please. Anyone who chooses training beyond this point though is put under rigorous training in their underground village.

[Sho Minazuki]

Right, so say hello to the leader of the Valorbrands, Lady Afira.

Lady Afira

Appearance

The young and seemingly kind-natured knight, Lady Afira, a woman of noble birth, has been tasked with the formation of the Valorbrands. She is a pious individual, and despite her station as a knight, wears the garb of the clergy in combination with her armor, so that she may do her duty and practice her worship. Such a decision is unusual for a knight, but the practice is known, for those who do this are ones who seek atonement in some form. Whatever her reason, this search for atonement is what led her to accept this unenviable task to form a ragtag group. At least, for the standards of a knight.

Equipment:

• Slim Hylian Noble Blade - A specially made sword that was gifted to her on her promotion as a knight. It's light, slim blade enabling her to strike quickly, though at the cost of defensive capabilities.
• Idol of Hylia - A small pendant with an idol of Hylia. It strengthens her High Gold Sacraments.

Combat Style:
Supportive Caster / Mobile Attacker
Lady Afira wields her magic in support of her allies, but should the time come she can take to the battlefield with her sword. She wields a wide array of supportive Sacraments from the High Gold Order.