[OOC] Symphony on High

[ERode]

Unintentional.

[BrokenPromise]

@ERode Klava 2.0 looks solid. "Dai-katana" isn't a proper keyword though, but I think greatsword fits with the whole nodachi/big ass katana vibe you're going for. SWOLE DEFLECT looks fine, just be aware that a behemoth's fist or other retardedly huge attacks aren't going to just bounce off of her sword. Just wanted to put that out there before signing off on it. But yea, just change that keyword and SLAP 'ER IN THERE!

Sorry for the huge delay. I'd like to say that I've been working on this since 2 days ago, but I haven't had the chance til now, so pretend this was done then.
Does "As of becoming a Gold Rank Genre, Marrie has found that she's able to become one with the wind and turn incorporeal when casting Melodies. This comes with a 20 mana cost at the start of the casting." sound about right or need to be balanced more?

@The World

20 mana is about half of the cheapest way you can cast it normally. It's also a note wind peeps don't normally get, and your special offers other forms of versatility. For reference, Mika has a gold escape special and, while it costs no mana, it offers no other utilities and can only be used three times. I think what would be fair would be to just to let you slap [Intangible] in your melody with the understanding that it only effects Marrie during cast. This represents Marrie's struggle to cast a spell while also turning herself into air. If Marry tries to form a big expensive counter attack, it'll be more costly than doing something more simple. So I'd say...

"As of becoming a Gold Rank Genre, Marrie has found that she's able to become one with the wind and turn incorporeal when casting Melodies. She can do this by adding an Intangible note to her melody."

That sound cool? If so, slap it in da tab.

@Izurich Geez, the new wave of Inquisition plants really suck at hiding their allegiance. Real talk, I stand with #superiortosilmeria. We're still going over this one though so I'll give you a final verdict when I'm not making dinner/doing taxes/multitasking.

[Majoraa]

@Izurich

"Any sources" include herself or any outside forces?

[ERode]

Dai-Katana is just great-sword but for weebs.

I'll change it anywayssss.

[BrokenPromise]

@ERode



Speaking of christian servers, you can join us on discord right now!

[The World]

@BrokenPromise
Sounds good, copy-pasted your version in and added to Char tab. I didn't read the usual intangible in the DOCS so I just pulled 20 out of thin air, lol.

[Izurich]

@Izurich Geez, the new wave of Inquisition plants really suck at hiding their allegiance. Real talk, I stand with #superiortosilmeria. We're still going over this one though so I'll give you a final verdict when I'm not making dinner/doing taxes/multitasking.

@BrokenPromise

Geez, spoilers, Bro Ken! 😤

Cool, I just woke up myself.

@Izurich

"Any sources" include herself or any outside forces?

@Majoraa

Yep, any sources, whenever she's affected by a [Flight] Effect Note, basically, regardless of sources.

[Majoraa]

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Yep, any sources, whenever she's affected by a [Flight] Effect Note, basically, regardless of sources.

@Izurich

Oke, slight problema, it's kinda pointless if you can give yourself flight for free anyways. Especially since we don't know if you'll be facing someone/something with the specific note too, much less have someone on your team available to help there.

Boss man thinks the perma +1 in that regards is a bit too much for all that. But I get that it'd be weird to have a flightless Angel outside of Maverick, so maybe keep just the self flight? If not we're always open for brainstorming something else.

[ERode]

Huh, with regards to Izu's Flight special, I could've sworn that Klava's Silver Special was something along the lines of 'Construction counts as one Rank higher'. Wouldn't the Izu Flight special just be a natural evolution of that, giving some more conditional perks now that it's Gold? The perma +1 is entirely a selfish thing anyhow, so it's not that crazy.

[Izurich]

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Oke, slight problema, it's kinda pointless if you can give yourself flight for free anyways. Especially since we don't know if you'll be facing someone/something with the specific note too, much less have someone on your team available to help there.

Boss man thinks the perma +1 in that regards is a bit too much for all that. But I get that it'd be weird to have a flightless Angel outside of Maverick, so maybe keep just the self flight? If not we're always open for brainstorming something else.

@Majoraa

That's fair, and coincidentally, it is the one aspect that I'm not sure if it's too much for Gold or not on top of everything else. It's the one that I don't need any further discussions to simply remove, just give me the confirmation and I'll do it right away.

Huh, with regards to Izu's Flight special, I could've sworn that Klava's Silver Special was something along the lines of 'Construction counts as one Rank higher'. Wouldn't the Izu Flight special just be a natural evolution of that, giving some more conditional perks now that it's Gold? The perma +1 is entirely a selfish thing anyhow, so it's not that crazy.

@ERode

Yeah, I also believe the "count as +1 rank higher" part is fiiiine, it's the "any sources" part that makes it a bit too much, if not also rather pointless.
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So, what's your verdict, Bro Ken?

[BrokenPromise]

@Izurich The issue is not that that they get a free enhance on their flight, it's that they get a free enhance on their flight and flight itself is absolutely free. Just by casting it at gold rank they get A rank speed, and if they enhance it further they get S. So for 32 mana per turn they get the fastest movement speed in the RP and can fly on top of it. Or for free they can fly slightly slower than that. Why even use other notes?

So you can keep the rank up on flight if you'd like, but I'd like to see the mana cost reduction toned down a bit. Maybe [bronze self] is totally free, which would give Angel the option to cruse around in "low power mode," but she'd have to burn mana to go full speed?

[Izurich]

@Bro Ken Oooh, that's a fine idea. Alright, I'll change the Zephyr of Eden part to:

"Firstly, when Angel uses the [Bronze Self] Cast Note, the [Flight] Effect Note can be added to the Melody for free. Secondly, If Angel is affected by the [Flight] Effect Note, it effectively becomes +1 Rank stronger."

All coolz?

[BrokenPromise]

@Izurich Yes, that satisfies our concerns. You may take your double agent and fly her to the character tab.

[Majoraa]

Welcome back to the team!

Pay no mind to the deer(?) skull hiding in the corner.

[Izurich]

Let's fuckin' gooooo!

[Nakushita]

Here is my later then expected submission.

Gold

NAME:

Himiko

AGE:

23

SEX:

Female

APPEARANCE:

Himiko

GRIMIORE:

A very worn out and ancient Abacus she received as a gift as a child.

INSTRUMENT:

Persuasion & Reason.
Dual "Gold" Plated 45 Magnum Revolvers with "pearl" hand grips that Himiko acquired when one of her clients wasn't able to pay her what they owed. It is clear that she modified them herself with fake wrapping material to make them more flashy. She nicknamed them shortly after, finding that they gave her clients plenty of persuasion and a good reason to make sure they pay her what they owe. She carries them around in leather holsters that she has strapped across her torso with cartridge belts with extra ammo underneath her clothing. They are bulky and unwieldy and are easily noticeable even hidden away underneath her clothing. Even though she could afford more modern weaponry, Himiko prefers the more intimidating look of the revolvers despite the limitations of six rounds per gun before reloading.
GRADE:Gold
KEYWORD: Handgun, Handgun.
DAMAGE TYPE: Physical
DAMAGE:A
SPEED:D
SENTINEL:C
SPECIAL: Himiko is able to use her Geothermal Release to increase the size of the combustion of her rounds, to increase muzzle velocity and the range of her shots, equivalent to that of sniper rifle at distances too, 1,969 yards, blasting through two inches of solid concrete at the shorter range of 200 yards.

STYLE:

Heart Of Gold
A Golden Heart shape pendant containing the lists of what she is owed within.
GRADE:Bronze
PHYSICAL:D
ARCANE:D
CHAOS:E
SPECIAL: The more that she is owed,the more power that she is able to utilize and exert, triggered by shaking her hand and agreeing to her terms of the deal.

GENRE:

Geothermal Release
Himiko's magic is highly offensive, and designed to inspire others to pay up what she is owed. Her magic is based around the destructive capabilities of Lava/Magma with very little emphasize on defensive qualities.
GRADE:Silver
ELEMENT:Fire
NOTES: Slow (4), Damage X (6), Blink (4), Shield(4), Craft (2), AoE (2), Scatter (2), Full Enhance (4), Heal (6).
SPECIAL: Himiko is able to use Craft to create items out of Obsidian which she is able to heat up with Geothermal Release and shape into whatever shape she desires.

LEITMOTIF:

Golden One
When transformed, Himiko acquires golden eyes, hair and a bright golden sheen that reflects off of her skin.
GRADE:Bronze
SPECIAL: Himiko's skin acquires properties of gold.

PR:

GRADE:Bronze
Self Defense Weapon: BaseBall Bat: 20 Credits
Medical supplies: Consumable: 10 Credits
Kevlar Vest: Armor: 40 Credits
Tungsten rod: Gear: 10 Credits
Clip light: Gear: 20 Credits
Special: All of Himiko’s gear is covered with fake gold, bedazzled with fake gems and diamonds. All of which she took the time to do herself to help fit her style. This includes even the medical supplies and baseball bat.

BACKUP:

N/A

FACTION:

Free Lancer

TRIVIA:

Himiko was born to a wealthy family, growing up with a silver spoon in her mouth. Always being given whatever she wanted when she wanted it. The finest foods, clothing and anything else she could ever hope or want for. Her parents tried to have the finest tutors and instructors that money could buy to teach her and prepare her for a future within the family business. Wanting her to be the perfect heir to their fortune and to continue the success and legacy of the family name.

Despite this, Himiko grew to have a fascination with the Mafia and crime lords, reading about them any chance she got. Watching any and all shows she could find, both historical and fictional to pass the time. She never wanted anything to do with her family’s dreams for her future. Instead she wanted to go down her own route, she tired of the pampered life.

Once she was old enough, she abandoned her former life, venturing out into the world as soon as she hit the age of 18. With aspirations to strike it rich of her own accord, she took up a job as a loan shark. Learning over time that being kind could only get you so far. She learned more violent and persuasive ways to collect on debts that were owed. The knowledge and history she had learned about through her childhood soon turned into valuable tools for her everyday life.

If she had to break a few fingers, bust a few knee caps, or even put a bullet in someone to get what she wanted, she wouldn’t hesitate to do it. Her personality being quite brash and stern, she does have a soft spot inside of this rough exterior. If one is able to find it and become friends with her, she is loyal and willing to go out of her way to help.

For most people, she is willing to help them as long as they offer her some form of payment. The payment doesn’t always have to be money, it can be other valuables that they own, or even their time that is being offered. All deals are settled with a handshake, which increases her powers the more she is owed, without a handshake, no deal has been officially made in her eyes, and her powers remain the same. It is also something she picked up from some of her favorite shows, films and books.

This is how she came about her two revolvers, which she has nicknamed and customized herself. Even though she could likely get her hands on real gold if she was to delve into her family fortune. She has chosen to only rely on what she is able to earn and obtain through her own. Meaning that anytime she does customize stuff, it usually is fake gold, which she has become fascinated with thanks to her interest in the Mafia and crime lords in her childhood.

In her opinion there is nothing cooler than a big piece of iron plated with gold, being both intimidating and impressive at the same time. A symbol of status and position within the world of crime as far as she was concerned. She always wanted to bling things out, to have them be impressive and worthy of an aspiring Mafioso.

She is currently a freelancer, having a difficult time really fitting into any organization, but willing to lend them her help, as long as they offer her something in return of course. She rarely ever does anything for free, unless it is something that strikes a nerve within her that she believes justifies her actions to assist. She has a strong moral code, and this sometimes forces her into action, even without any form of payment.

[ERode]

So who's this? Oros the Collector?

Wait, no! Oros del Oro!

[Majoraa]

Oho, I like her already!

Real quick though, you got an invalid keyword for your instrument.

Swap Akimbo Revolver out with Handgun, Handgun.

[Nakushita]

@Majoraa

It has been done, I switched it over to Handgun, Handgun.

@ERode
Oros you say? well, you aren't far off the mark perhaps, maybe the answer is already within sight but just needs to be discovered. I'm just a bundle of mystery and intrigue when I start going.

[BrokenPromise]

@Nakushita That's a lot of edge for someone who fights with pistols.

Anyway, I don't see any issue with pistols that have the range and penetrating power of an anti-material rifle. You can take Happy "Neubenheimer" Chaos and slap them in the character tab.

We're looking pretty good player wise. I'm going to give @TaintedMushroom and Dalton some time to work on their characters, but I think we'll be starting sooner than later. If anyone else is interested in joining we have plenty of room.