At the door of death itself
If given a second chance of life
Would you take it?
In your final moments when the darkness of the abyss would take you
Visited upon by black robes and an unfamiliar face, a katana at their hip
They ask if you wish to live and so with your final breath,
You answer
If given a second chance of life
Would you take it?
In your final moments when the darkness of the abyss would take you
Visited upon by black robes and an unfamiliar face, a katana at their hip
They ask if you wish to live and so with your final breath,
You answer
Soul Society is currently experiencing a shortage of Shinigami after a particularly bloody civil war known as the Soul War. Leaving it with an entirely different government from the old Gotei 13, now ruled by the 5 Commissions under the Soul Shogun.
You are a human in the world of the living from the small town of Sagamiyama, and after a fatal experience that would result in losing your life, your potential was recognised. In exchange for a second chance at life, you would be in service of Soul Society as a substitute Shinigami.
At the same time, there has been a rise in Hollow activity in Sagamiyama, requiring your service as a Shinigami to ensure these Hollows do not hunt down the residents of your home
You are a human in the world of the living from the small town of Sagamiyama, and after a fatal experience that would result in losing your life, your potential was recognised. In exchange for a second chance at life, you would be in service of Soul Society as a substitute Shinigami.
At the same time, there has been a rise in Hollow activity in Sagamiyama, requiring your service as a Shinigami to ensure these Hollows do not hunt down the residents of your home
Character Creation
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[b]Name[/b]:
[b]Age[/b]:
[b]Gender[/b]: (Male or Female)
[b]Personality[/b]: (how your character acts in various situations, their motivations, their way of life, what makes them tick, who are they as a person)
[b]Backstory[/b]: (your character's life until now)
[b]Why did you become a Substitute Shinigami[/b]: (Prior to the RP’s beginning, you were approached by a Shinigami while on the verge of death, and offered to become a Substitute Shinigami. You will have been given the whole spiel, the job of a Shinigami and responsibility, and the double life you may end up undertaking.)
[b]::COMBAT::[/b] (You have 2000 points among all the below stats. All stats are required to be minimum 50, distributed in denominations of 25, Reiryoku minimum is 100)
[list][*][b]Strength[/b]: (raw power, uniquely can be bolstered by burning reiryoku. Affects zanjutsu)
[*][b]Skill[/b]: (ability to use techniques, affects precision, accuracy, zanjutsu and hakuda)
[*][b]Speed[/b]: (raw speed, affects regular speed and jumping, but also Hoho techniques)
[*][b]Focus[/b]: (ability to be precise with any usage of reiryoku, such as Kido and Hoho)
[*][b]Constitution[/b]: (your ability to withstand damage before succumbing to injury)
[*][b]Reiryoku[/b]: (the amount of spiritual energy your character possesses. It is used for special actions, unique actions, Kido, and powerful techniques. If this reaches zero you will faint. You are required to have at least 100 here.)
[*][b]Reiatsu[/b]: (this is equal to one fifth your Reiryoku. This is filled at the end)[/list]
[b]::Shinigami Arts::[/b] (You will start with 2 points to distribute here. NOTE: This will represent what training courses your character picked as soon as they became a substitute shinigami)
[list][*][b]Zanjutsu[/b]: 0/5
[*][b]Hakuda[/b]: 0/5
[*][b]Hoho[/b]: 0/5
[*][b]Kido[/b]: 0/5[/list]
[b]Feats[/b]: (This will start empty. Generally these are unique skills and abilities that you can gain through training in specific styles, a result of some anomaly in your character, or blessings)
[b]Zanpakuto[/b]: (describe your zanpakuto's sealed state. Until you achieve Shikai by the way, it will be a plain asauchi, but you are still allowed to ornament it yourself)
[b]Shikai[/b]: (this will remain empty. When the time comes, depending on how you’ve built your character and what they’re good at, your shikai will lean certain ways.)
[b]Techniques[/b]: (Zanjutsu, Hakuda, and Hoho techniques go here. Anything that you can do that is not your Shikai or Bankai goes here. If you picked Hakuda, Zanjutsu, or Hoho, you can put techniques related to that here, 2 per Arts you picked. Be aware, Shunpo is a fairly advanced technique, so if you picked Hoho you will be making a mobility-based technique instead.)
[b]Memorized Kido[/b]: (You may list 3 but only if you chose to be trained in Kido. You can add more to this through training and progression. More context, at the start as fledgling substitute shinigami you'll be allowed to choose your training course. If you chose Kido you get 3 spells.)SYSTEM INFO
STATS
There is a stat system and how it works is simple, it’s a guideline. A higher number will not necessarily equate to a win, especially if the numbers are quite close. However they have other uses, and that is increasing the power of your use of Arts (Hakuda, Zanjutsu, Kido, Hoho), and during writing, can be leveraged to creatively use your strengths to make up for your weaknesses.
As an example, a character who has good Skill but low Strength can make use of a two handed technique using their second hand on their blade to leverage their zanpakuto to cut through thicker targets, is essentially using their Skill in place of a Strength check. Things like this are key.
Gaining stats is also easy and fairly constant as you play. To that end I urge you to keep track of your character’s activities to inform me what you’re doing. Stats are gained in denominations of 25, so the smallest amount that can be obtained at a time is 25. Do bear in mind however there's many ways to become stronger, and different types of play will be rewarded, not just stat dogs who want to become the strongest. I urge you think about what matters most to your character's development. This is after all a roleplay.
ARTS
It is of course expected that Shinigami Arts will also eventually include Quincy Arts and Arrancar Arts. This generally shows your mastery and knowledge of each art. Everything at 4 and above is considered Captain level. As you can imagine, reaching mastery levels in these are more difficult and more eventful. As a final note, uniquely every player is able to reach level 6 in only ONE art.
REIATSU & REIRYOKU
Reiryoku or spiritual power is the total amount of spiritual energy your character possesses. There are two ways to become incapacitated in this RP, one is being defeated and succumbing to wounds, and the other is running out of Reiryoku. Reiryoku can be expended to boost Strength for singular actions, and is used for particularly powerful techniques and Kido (not all techniques and Kido spells require reiryoku usage).
Reiatsu is your general aura, and spiritual pressure, the amount of pressure your reiryoku puts out. The more reiryoku you possess, the more of it spills out of you constantly as reiatsu. It can also be actively boosted by focusing entirely on its output (this does not spend reiryoku).
One big benefit of Reiatsu is that the value of your Reiatsu is how much you can spend on Reiryoku actions for free. For example, if your Reiatsu is 50, then you can use 50 Reiryoku for free granted the action does not exceed it. If it does exceed your Reiatsu, you will pay the cost minus your Reiatsu.
Scenario (Strength boost, free)
Desired Action: Spend 200 Reiryoku to boost Strength
Result: Reiatsu is 200, this action is free
Scenario (Kido with higher cost)
Desired Action: Cast Soukatsui for 600 Reiryoku
Result: Reiatsu is 400. 600-400=200. Only 200 Reiryoku spent.
- Reiryoku: 1000
- Reiatsu: 200
Desired Action: Spend 200 Reiryoku to boost Strength
Result: Reiatsu is 200, this action is free
Scenario (Kido with higher cost)
- Reiryoku: 2000
- Reiatsu: 400
Desired Action: Cast Soukatsui for 600 Reiryoku
Result: Reiatsu is 400. 600-400=200. Only 200 Reiryoku spent.
TECHNIQUES
Throughout the RP there will be techniques that players can learn, these are conventional (or unconventional) sword, weapon, or hand to hand techniques or special moves. The original show didn’t have very many of these if at all, but this really includes special moves that don’t require special abilities from a Shikai or anything of that nature.
KIDO
The way Kido works in this is there won’t be a numbered system of 1-99, there can be more than that. Players will even be able to make their own at certain mastery levels. However, the category system still exists, Bakudo, Hado, and Kaido still exist as categories. Generally meaning barrier, destruction and recovery.
FEATS
A unique system, generally for highlighting unique aspects of a character, whether it’s something they’ve learned to do, or something innate to them. There’s not much else to explain other than they must be earned or revealed through play. If there’s some sort of development you want with your character I’ll inform you if it equates to a feat or not too.
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[b]Name[/b]:
[b]Age[/b]:
[b]Race[/b]:
[b]Gender[/b]:
[b]Description[/b]:
[b]Personality[/b]:
[b]::COMBAT INFORMATION::[/b]
[b]Combat Level:[/b]
[b]General Information:[/b]
[b]Placeholder:[/b] (reuse as needed for other categories)General Rules of Conduct
We follow all Fundamental Rules of Roleplayer Guild as found in the link provided
Roleplayer Guild Fundamental Rules
Further Rules of Conduct
Break Policy
Taking Breaks
It is inevitable people will need to or want to take a break from this RP and that is ok. Just drop me a message and we will discuss what to do. In no way, shape, or form will I tell you that you cannot take a break. Bear that in mind. You will be allowed a break, however if the timing is too sudden it may affect the flow of play.
Hiatus
Sometimes the RP may go on hiatus. This is usually a timed period and all will be informed. Of course while everyone returning once it is over would be ideal, it cannot be guaranteed.
It is inevitable people will need to or want to take a break from this RP and that is ok. Just drop me a message and we will discuss what to do. In no way, shape, or form will I tell you that you cannot take a break. Bear that in mind. You will be allowed a break, however if the timing is too sudden it may affect the flow of play.
Hiatus
Sometimes the RP may go on hiatus. This is usually a timed period and all will be informed. Of course while everyone returning once it is over would be ideal, it cannot be guaranteed.
Character Management
For Players
Generally I limit players to just one main character. However, with each arc a player plays through, they may make another character up to a maximum of 3. The player must be aware that keeping track of their characters is their responsibility. This applies for the character's activities too for their activity report. For more information on that, check posting.
For NPCs
Submitting new NPCs has no limit, and only NPCs that players desire to have a story effect or role will be checked by me for approval. Any other NPC that is intended to be flavor or accompaniment to the player's own story does not need any major approval or even the full sheet.
Special NPC Slots
Occasionally I will open a special specific type of slot for an NPC, as I need an NPC to fill a certain role. If no one makes an NPC to fill it, I will of course have to do the work myself, but usually these are unusual NPCs, or more major NPCs. Usually spots like this will open when the RP has need for a cast of enemies for the players to fight.
Generally I limit players to just one main character. However, with each arc a player plays through, they may make another character up to a maximum of 3. The player must be aware that keeping track of their characters is their responsibility. This applies for the character's activities too for their activity report. For more information on that, check posting.
For NPCs
Submitting new NPCs has no limit, and only NPCs that players desire to have a story effect or role will be checked by me for approval. Any other NPC that is intended to be flavor or accompaniment to the player's own story does not need any major approval or even the full sheet.
Special NPC Slots
Occasionally I will open a special specific type of slot for an NPC, as I need an NPC to fill a certain role. If no one makes an NPC to fill it, I will of course have to do the work myself, but usually these are unusual NPCs, or more major NPCs. Usually spots like this will open when the RP has need for a cast of enemies for the players to fight.
On Conduct and RP Ethics
Feedback
I am always open to feedback and requests. Do keep in mind that while I do have a vision for where I want the RP going, I am open to fitting in developments for the sake of your characters too. After all as the player, you are the one I am running this RP for. Naturally I will not accept anything that may undermine or hurt another player.
Behavior
I do not accept snark or back talk. I am able to recognize condescending language too, so don't think about sneaking that in either. Be direct, be up front, because I will be too. I will always try my best to have my own suggestions too should I ever reject any idea as alternatives, and while you don't have to take those suggestions, do not be unreasonable.
I am always open to feedback and requests. Do keep in mind that while I do have a vision for where I want the RP going, I am open to fitting in developments for the sake of your characters too. After all as the player, you are the one I am running this RP for. Naturally I will not accept anything that may undermine or hurt another player.
Behavior
I do not accept snark or back talk. I am able to recognize condescending language too, so don't think about sneaking that in either. Be direct, be up front, because I will be too. I will always try my best to have my own suggestions too should I ever reject any idea as alternatives, and while you don't have to take those suggestions, do not be unreasonable.
On Posting
Posting
When it comes to posting, please keep things clear. Include the location, and @ the relevant players. A lot of general etiquette. If possible, color your dialogue too. In terms of length, I expect the usual for Casual section, but anything too short I may have to talk to you. Anything too long, I will probably also talk to you, though only if you have been excessive for no reason.
Activity Log
As you do things in the RP, please keep a note or log of what your character has done. Not everything ever has to be reported mind you, and not even in great detail either. The main reason for this is so I can give out stat ups when it seems you might have earned it.
Combat
Combat in an RP is always a difficult subject, as it is difficult to figure out who won or who was successful, or even how to make a fight difficult where defeat was organic. The approach for this RP is to setup a list of advantages and disadvantages faced by you the player, and it essentially is a checklist of what needs to be done to sufficiently overcome a challenge.
Combat between Players will be discussed between both players. They decide how they want to do it. The only rule here is to not take too long and swiftly conclude. In such a case, a bout of 3 posts each back and forth is my recommendation.
When it comes to posting, please keep things clear. Include the location, and @ the relevant players. A lot of general etiquette. If possible, color your dialogue too. In terms of length, I expect the usual for Casual section, but anything too short I may have to talk to you. Anything too long, I will probably also talk to you, though only if you have been excessive for no reason.
Activity Log
As you do things in the RP, please keep a note or log of what your character has done. Not everything ever has to be reported mind you, and not even in great detail either. The main reason for this is so I can give out stat ups when it seems you might have earned it.
Combat
Combat in an RP is always a difficult subject, as it is difficult to figure out who won or who was successful, or even how to make a fight difficult where defeat was organic. The approach for this RP is to setup a list of advantages and disadvantages faced by you the player, and it essentially is a checklist of what needs to be done to sufficiently overcome a challenge.
Combat between Players will be discussed between both players. They decide how they want to do it. The only rule here is to not take too long and swiftly conclude. In such a case, a bout of 3 posts each back and forth is my recommendation.
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