[OOC] Soul Story Online~

[Dark Revenger Knight]

Soul Story Online

It's the year 2020; several years ago the world's first virtual reality game was created only to disappoint millions with its poor environments, lackluster AI and massive lag. Fortunately, technology evolved. An emerging software company, Oracle, decided to incorporate the latest in brain science into its ambitious project - Soul Story Online. They found a way to successfully trick the five sense into accepting artificial reality as real via a headset; an adjustable meter would control the level of realism - hardcore gamers could set the dial at max to experience fatigue and even pain. Since its first reveal, the hype was uncontainable and thousands would wait in line for the game's release.

Soon the game was released to the public. As thousands connected their headsets, Aeternus, the virtual world, became alive. As hoped, the game more than met even the wildest of expectations; the spawn town, Nexus, was quickly filled with the awed expressions of people admiring the level of detail in their avatar, the seamlessly integrated user interface that lit as a bright holographic screen and the rough feel of brick that held up armor shops and magic boutiques that were attended by Oracle moderators. The game's combat system was equally impressive; physics was augmented to allow incredible duals in both PvP and PvE and as was promised, each player had the Soul Attack function present in their attack log but strangely set to 'unavailable'. Despite that inconsequential inconvenience, nothing in the world could ruin the experience until people tried accessing the log-out option. At first, players thought they simply could not find the well hidden button but they soon realized there was no such function.

And then everyone received an ominous letter that changed everything...



CS:
Real Life Name:
Soul Story Name:
Age:
Gender:
Weapon:
Weapon Name:
Class: 1 well-written paragraph (I won't have too many reservations so long as you don't abuse this; I'll let you know if you are)
Soul Attack:
Avatar Appearance: 1 well-written paragraph (The game replicates actual physical appearance via a set of polygons that essentially recreates your image virtually and other gibberish that we won't bother going into; you may use an image to supplement your paragraph, I prefer you'd use a Gaia image but up to you)
Personality: 1 well-written paragraph (I'd like to see characters complete with strengths as well as weaknesses)

Here's my CS; I might do some editing as I'm not fully satisfied with this but anyway...

Real Life Name: Hunter Crux
Soul Story User Name: Ares
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Weapon: Great Lance
Weapon Name: Soul Eater
Class: Dark Knight
Level: 1 (We're all level 1, no exceptions)
Soul Attack: The Thousand War Ender - A fury of blows charged with dark energy that maul the opponent (Use of Soul Attacks will have some interesting consequences...)
Avatar Appearance: (The game replicates actual physical appearance via a set of polygons that essentially recreates your image virtually and other gibberish that we won't bother going into)
Towering at 6'1'', Hunter sports a hazelnut faux-hawk that drops down along the contour of the neck and down the forehead, on opposite side, to the tip of his Greek-esque nose. He has thick, well-kept eyebrows and his sideburns arch around the temple before sliding down to perfect peaks along his jawline. His intense, emerald-struck eyes contrast with his pale skin tone and his shoulders amount for his most impressive feature. While not heavily built or overly muscular, Hunter is toned. As part of his in-game ensemble, Hunter wears a wine-red cloak; the hood usually hangs at eye level just enough to allow him visibility of his surroundings but also enough to conceal the greater part of his expression. He wears a silver chest-plate with gold edges around the waist level and around the shoulder slots. The gauntlets protecting his arm are made of the same black, stainless steel as his leg armor. The shoe piece peaks into a lethal point on each foot and along the shin up to the knee and beyond, metal layers stack.



Personality: Hunter likes to keep to himself by choice but doesn't mean he won't occasionally join in on conversation. He's intrusive when it comes to taking action but has deep regrets. He isn't known for being the smartest person and if grades are any indication of such, he isn't the most studious but he is street smart. An avid MMO player, Hunter has a reputation of playing solo but will once in a while play with others; this attribute mirrors his real life personality. He doesn't have many friends but care deeply for those that are in that list. One of his notable strengths is his incredible ability to push forward under great levels of pressure and one of his most unforgiving weaknesses is his blunt attitude toward the unknown. He can act (and probably will) without due consideration which, in the past, has lead to undesirable outcomes and has landed him in tight spots. At first glance and certainly when you first meet him, it would appear that he has an attitude problem or a rainy cloud constantly over his shoulder and this is because he does. He's impatient, hates flying and is easily annoyed by certain types of personalities.

By all means a reserved person, Hunter doesn't easily trust others but is known to have fallen for the wrong people in the past which is why for the time being he's kept away from relationships. Lastly, Hunter is by no means an expert at MMOs but he learns quickly and enjoys the competitive scene.

...

Aeternus - The World
Nexus

- Is the initial spawn town, equipped with a town square, armor shops and item boutiques of several types, Nexus is a safe zone from monsters and PvP. The often foggy town is located in the center of a mythical forest that hides an elusive but fatal boss.
(Locations, monsters and drop items will be revealed int he IC OP)

RP Mechanics
This RP will be sort of open world but plot driven to keep things interesting; I won't bother with HP points because it will only kills things, instead we will use a percentage system and I will trust you to use it for fun. There will be items and such and I will dictate level progression base on post quality. Depending on how many players we have, I might need a coGM to help me with quests. Hm...can't think of anything else right now. If anyone has any questions, shoot.

Go.

[Crimson Flame]

Posting here now so I can find this thread later. CS will come when it isn't 5:00 AM. xD

Do we write a paragraph describing the class? You didn't

[Izaka Sazaka]

Real Life Name: Ming Li Sung
Soul Story Name: Ming
Age RL: 19
Age In Game: 16
Gender: Female
Weapon: Greatsword
Weapon Name: Shashou
Class: Barbarian – This class is focused on two things and two things only: Speed and Strength. Able to deliver crushing blows via herculean power at blinding rates, this class is all about the damage per second. As a drawback however, they have very few abilities outside of combat itself and are particularly weak to magical or mental attacks.
Soul Attack: Vjaya: The Sound of Waking Thunder
Personality: Very naive and child-like, Ming often gets itself into trouble either through ignorance or good-natured clumsiness. Indeed, this woes are often compounded by the abilities of her class, which grant her herculean strength; something she isn’t really used too and which sometimes causes problems.
Avatar Appearance: Small but nimble, Ming stands only a few feet tall but more than makes up for her tiny appearance with a sort of overwhelming presence of personality. She has a somewhat athletic build although it doesn't show much, making her most prominent feature the vast brightness of her unusual pink eyes. Besides this, probably the second most notable thing is her clothing; a dress of sorts that doesn't seem to fit all that well (though this was an intentional choice). Due to the differences between Soul Story and the real world, Ming's in-game stats have little effect on her appearance, which causes her to catch some off guard when they find out she's actually a barbarian.

[Crimson Flame]

Real Life Name: Leonardo "Leo" Silverstone
Soul Story Name: Lionheart
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Weapon: Sword and Shield
Weapon Name: Sun Blade and Holy Shield
Class: Paladin: The opposite of the Dark Knight. This class fights using swords, carry shields, and wear heavy armor. They supplement their physical attacks with the ability to cast White Magic Spells to heal, defend, and support the team. Paladdins have a lot of defense, but are slow because of all the armor.
Soul Attack: Heaven Asunder: Leo strikes multiple opponents with his sword, which is charged with Light energy.



Avatar Appearance: Leo is a tall young man, standing at 6'0". He is physically fit and quite strong, with a toned athletic physique that he is quite proud of. Due to living in a tropical place most of his life, and because he often goes outdoors, his skin is lightly tanned. His face is round, free of blemishes, and rather boyish. Marked by large expressive blue eyes, a small nose, and a usually smiling mouth. These features give him a rather youthful appearance. He has short, close cropped black hair, with messy bangs that cover his forehead, and go to his eyebrows. A strand of hair on top of his head always stands up, no matter how much he tries to comb it down. Except for the top of his head, and eyebrows, the rest of his upper body is void of any hair.

Leo's armor was designed to be comfortable and easy to move around in without sacrifcing defense. He dons a silver chestplate with gold edges at the waist level and shoulder slots. A pair of golden metal guards sit on his shoulders. The gauntlets protecting his arms are also silver, and are made of the same stainless steel as his leg armor. On top of his head, he wears a golden crown helmet to protect his head. A yellow cape is tied around his neck, which reaches down to his lower back.

Leo really dislikes wearing the heavy armor that comes with his chosen class. Sometimes, he takes most of it off. Leaving on only a pair of white tights that's usually hidden under the leg armor, and his gauntlets. He also goes without his shield. He loses protection in this state, but he can move much faster without all that armor weighing him down.

Personality: Leo is a bright, cheerful person, with an optimistic view on life. He can often be found with a smile on his face, even when things look bleak. As such, he often makes jokes, and does silly things when the situation is tense to lift people's spirits, but his attempts to make people laugh sometimes backfire. He believes there is some good in everyone, and for that, he is very trusting of others. A genuine nice guy, he is always willing to help someone in need. Often putting the needs of others ahead of his own. Sometimes though, he can be too nice, to the point of gullibility, and people often take advantage of him for it. Leo is very outgoing and social. He likes meeting new people, and making new friends. He is not afraid to strike up a conversation with a random stranger. Being used to having to watch over his little sisters, he's become accustomed to taking care of people. He is loyal, empathetic, and very protective of those he cares about, making him a good friend to have.

Leo is very energetic. So much so, that it is very difficult for him to sit still and concentrate on one thing for long periods of time. Because of this, he likes to actually do stuff, instead of sitting there reading about it. While he is able to think quick on his feet during intense situations. he often acts impulsively, and jumps to conclusions without thinking first. Unlike a lot of guys he's known, Leo is the type of guy who wears his heart on his sleeve. His feelings are there for everyone to see, and he's pretty easy to read. For example he cries openly during the endings of sad movies, and is affectionate towards close friends. Due to his cheerful nature, it is usually difficult to anger him. Leo's the type that wears a happy mask to hide his pain, not wanting to burden others with his problems. When something annoys him, he tends to keep it to himself, so when things become too much, he has really bad angry outbursts where he just lashes out at the most appropriate target. That said, Leo isn't one to hold grudges for very long, and is very quick to forgive people.

Leo has an affinity for cute things, and is not ashamed about it at all. One of his favorite things at the moment, is the TV show My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, which he watches regularly with his youngest sister. He is an unabashed Brony, he has a collection of merchandise from the show, and often makes references to it in everyday conversation. He's aware how silly it might look for someone his age to be liking a show aimed at little girls, and generally he has a good sense of humor about the whole thing. (However, he does get defensive if someone makes fun of him for it.) He's had bad experiences with bullies as a kid, and he fears having to experience that again. He likes fantasy and fairy tales, and he developed most of his idealistic beliefs from them. He also likes other things some would consider childish as well. He can cook well, due to having to make dinner for the family when his mom was working. He particularly enjoys making (and eating) desserts, though he keeps it in moderation.

This is Leo's first MMO ever! He plays to have fun, and doesn't really have the disposition to be competitive.

[Crimson Flame]

I know it's not my thread but... bump?

Done. It took way too long to make that Tektek. :/

[Spartan023]

Bio will be done later.

[Dark Revenger Knight]

We can start with four players...

[Fedested]

Posting to say that my characters should be ready in the next hour.

[Fedested]

Real Life Name: Michael Fredricks
Soul Story Name: Orfei
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Weapon: Bow
Weapon Name: Siren’s Song
Class: Rogue - Players from this Class are known for their Discretion and their Attack Accuracy. Their attacks do not rely on brute force, but on hitting the opponents' vital points and exploiting their weaknesses. They usually hit first, and from a distance. As a contrast, if these Players are drawn into direct, close-range combat, they are at a disadvantage.
Level: 1 (0/--)
Soul Attack: Phoenix Army – With Illusion Magic, Orfei alters the shape of an arrow to make it look like a flock of phoenix, engulfed in flames. But in actuality, It is only one precisely shot arrow that pierces the opponent’s weak point.
Avatar Appearance:


Complementary Description: Michael stands 177cm, has jet black hair and piercing blue eyes. Even though his physique leaves much to expect, he is adequately chubby and healthy. He sports a jaw beard, which is characteristic of him, and an oddly turned-up nose.

In the game, Orfei’s clothing consists in a black and golden robe that goes down all the way from his shouders to his knees. Matching leather boots and gloves cover his legs and hands, respectively.

Personality: Both in the real world and the game world, Michael seems pretty average; he talks neither too much nor too little, he goes to college and has friends. However, he spends an unhealthy time on the computer when he's not studying or spending time with his family or friends. He goes to a lot of forums and is registered on a lot of social networks. He also has a blog, where he gives his view about daily life and other subjects.

Michael has an eclectic taste, be it music, food, books, or television. Therefore, he has a wide variety of topics that he can use to talk to people and make the conversation interesting…That is, if they start the conversation, since Michael feels that he is interrupting people and thinks of him as a burden if he talks first to someone.

[Fedested]

[The site gave me an error and I accidentally posted my CS twice. So, you know, I'm just filling this space until I can actually erase the post.]

[Crimson Flame]

Fedested said
[The site gave me an error and I accidentally posted my CS twice. So, you know, I'm just filling this space until I can actually erase the post.]

The site lagged for you too huh?

[Spartan023]

okay, Bio will be up tonight, promise!

[Spartan023]

Real Life Name: Amai "Emi" Sakamoto
Soul Story Name: Emi
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Weapon: A lever-action rifle
Weapon Name: Breathless
Class: Marksman - A class focused on ranged DPS, via both AD and AP, it uses firearms primarily. It's damage is done by hitting hard and hitting fast from a distance, using abilities to overcome armor and "Physical" abilities to overcome magic resistance. This class doesn't have any melee abilities, and though they have the potential to do more damage than melee DPS, their damage is reduced based on how close the target is, meaning a fast target or one that is tanky enough to get close can negate the Marksman's damage.

Soul Attack: 200 Caliber shot, an incredibly powerful bullet that doesn't miss it's target

Avatar Appearance: Emi stands at 5'4, a very short girl to be sure, though most of the height she does have is leg. Her skin is fairly tanned, just like real life, and reflects time spent outdoors. She has a fairly recessed nose that goes down an average length, full lips, light green eyes, and her hair goes down to the middle of her upper back. Her body is covered in lean muscle, and doesn't have much excess body fat because of her athleticism. Her clothing consists of some blue short shorts, designed to hug her body so that they don't get in the way. A leather-armored chestplate dyed a dark blue, with a similar coloration for her shoulders and other components. She has a dark blue bandana tied around her forehead beneath her hair. Her rifle is gunmetal grey, with a wooden stock, a long barrel, and a small scope mounted on top.

Personality: Fiery and energetic, there is never a shortage of energy with Emi. She's always ready to jump in and do things, no matter what those things may be, so long as they don't conflict with her morals. She is a very fun girl who always has her mind firmly rooted in the present, not giving the future much thought. She is quick to anger, but just as quick to forgive unless it's really serious. Her height is a particularly sore spot for her, as she has been made fun of for it for a long time. She acts very tough, but on the inside she's actually rather emotionally fragile, but she's afraid to let others know that.

[Fedested]

Crimson Flame said
The site lagged for you too huh?

Yeah, but at least i could post it. I wasn't goin to write all that again. D:

[Fedested]

Bumping bump is bumpin'

[Kilo6]

I'm game! Very SAO feel to it, so it should be fun for me. I'll have a CS up soon!

[Kilo6]

Still a WIP, I want to refine some things, but this is

Real Life Name: Erica Barkhorn
Soul Story Name: Aval
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Weapon: P2 Songbird Rifle (A bolt action rifle)
Weapon Name: Verloren
Class: Sniper- Much like the Marksman class, but with a few key differences, the Sniper class focuses on stealth and doing large amounts of damage with one attack from greater distances. The Sniper class specializes in surprising an enemy with a sudden attack that does large amounts of damage. Some may even use certain spells to increase their stealth abilities. Though the major difference between the Marksman and Sniper classes is DPS. Marksman specialize in the term "Hitting fast and hard at long ranges" while the Sniper class is more "One shot, one kill" They are particularly weak in health and do poorly in most melee encounters. In a close encounter, a Sniper will have to rely on agility and traps as opposed to melee combat. Due to their lower firing rate, Snipers must usually change positions as well. Overall it is an advance class that requires the user to be very aware of his or her surroundings and is best used in party situations than as a lone wolf.

Soul Attack: "Long Range Surgery" Pinpoint attack that does large amounts of damage on one particular area of the combatant. Usually to immobilize a target.

Avatar Appearance:
(Stands at around 5'7)

Personality:
Above all else, Erica is a critical thinker and a skeptic, never one to immediately believe something. A leader, a friend, and a bitch not to be messed with, Erica's strong skill in public speaking and very open and social attitude has made her many friends in different places. There is a darker side to this person however, seemingly haunted by this air of sadness that people always seem to pick up on. Maybe its the way she carries herself, or maybe her dark grey eyes betray her true inner thoughts. On the inside, it is a game of survival for her, and she is willing to put down any threat or obstacle in her way.... human or not.

[Dark Revenger Knight]

@ Izaka Sazaka - Looks good, you just need a short paragraph describing her appearance. Images are to supplement the appearance section.

@ Crimson Flame - Accepted!

@ Fedested - Accepted!

@ Spartan023 - Accepted!

@ Kilo6 - Take your time. Give me a shout when you want me to review your CS, thanks.

[Kilo6]

Looks like I'm having issues getting in front of a computer, so feel free to review as it is. When I do eventually get off my tablet, I will make any necarry edits. I just don't want to hold anything up.

[Izaka Sazaka]

Dark Revenger Knight said
@ Izaka Sazaka - Looks good, you just need a short paragraph describing her appearance. Images are to supplement the appearance section.

Edited the appearance section. With almost infinitesimally small exception, Ming looks exactly like the posted picture.