[OOC] Mirrored Fate

[The Pluto Knight]

I rushed an introduction for Beatrice. I will now work on her relationship sheet. Also, every person in the olympics have trained relentlessly for their chance, so I support all of them.

[OtomostheCrazy]

The Pluto Knight said
I rushed an introduction for Beatrice. I will now work on her relationship sheet.

I dunno. It looked good to me.

[confidence]

stranger jumps into the OOC on page 31 awkwardly
but I am currently studying the first OOC post to understand everything and I am going to join this. I am so going to join this.

[P.S. Mizuho this is how I found you and that isn't creepy at all]

[Solita]

Are there any awards ceremonies for most crowded RP's? Because we would definitely be a shoo-in'. Like seriously. So many persons.

By the way, hello new person!

[confidence]

okay now I feel a little bad for making it more crowded but not bad enough ;)

hi! call me Confidence, or Julie, or whatever you want. just one question, though: what exactly is the plot of this roleplay? I noticed the mention of Alistair (I think that was his name?) in Mizuho's bio, and the first post of the IC (that I mistakenly thought was the first post of the OOC, oops) mentioned the stranger whose name started with a D, but I didn't read anything about him. maybe I didn't look hard enough, though?

[Solita]

Hmmm... I think that it is a little fuzzier this time around. It seems like it might be centered around Dhoulen, and the rediscovery of Vexeria... or something. I think. According to some of my correspondence with Miz, the very beginning and very end are apparently the most fleshed out parts at the moment.

I can definitely relate to that, that's how all my RP's always are. ><

[confidence]

Okay, got it! So basically, all I need to do is go with the flow? I think?

It's because they're all joining to be with you :')

[Solita]

Well that's pretty much what I've been doing since the first time this RP was attempted, so it should at least get you as far as I've gotten!

[Lilacs]

confidence said
okay now I feel a little bad for making it more crowded but not bad enough ;)hi! call me Confidence, or Julie, or whatever you want. just one question, though: what exactly is the plot of this roleplay? I noticed the mention of Alistair (I think that was his name?) in Mizuho's bio, and the first post of the IC (that I mistakenly thought was the first post of the OOC, oops) mentioned the stranger whose name started with a D, but I didn't read anything about him. maybe I didn't look hard enough, though?

Ooh welcome newbie! The more the merrier! Feel free to ask any questions.

Okay, so in terms of plot, it isn't completely clear cut for the following reason:
These characters pretty much have no common ground.

I'm hesitant to be like "THIS IS WHAT WE'RE GOING TO DO" because I believe roleplaying is at it's best when everyone throws in their little curveballs and surprises. This roleplay is mostly character-driven, and people are free to contribute their ideas to give the plot a huge twist.

I've also been part of an RP where the plot was too controlling. The GM's character was the main character with all of the special things and blah blah blah. There was a lot of god-modding and EVERYTHING was controlled... Everything. I felt that the participants weren't really able to contribute, they were just there to add characters and a little fluff to what the GM had in mind. I don't want that to happen to this roleplay.

That being said, there is in fact a main plot. Basically, Celosia's brother was killed by Dhoulen so she sets out for revenge. And or whatever reason, everyone decides to join her to help her on her quest. (Or hinder, depending on who). The first part of the plot will revolve around trying to figure out who Dhoulen is, and why he's committing the murders. The second part will be introduced by a huge twist that will hopefully blow everyone's minds, and this will cause a shift in the goal of the journey from revenge, to "we have to save the world."

Again, I don't want this to be too plot or main-character-driven. I believe that everyone should be able to develop their own stories, their own subplots within the main plot to truly make the story their own. Which is why I haven't written out the official synopsis of Mirrored Fate.

I'm currently wracking my brain to come up with a system to let someone pull the plot to center around their own character for a bit, so the roleplay isn't purely about Celosia's revenge. I'm not sure how well it'll work especially with all the people... But regardless of such a system, I really really really want everyone to contribute and add twists and turns. I plan to nudge things into the right direction from time to time, but I don't want to be too controlling, because Celosia isn't the only main character, everyone else is one too.

I hope I cleared things up about the plot a little, and I hope you guys all get what I'm saying!

[Solita]

Okay just for the record: Miz, you are the best GM ever. <3

[Bubsy 2]

In an old RP I was in the GM gave a small portion of the story to a certain person in between each main plot point for someone to dedicate to their own character's subplot. We could do that.

[Ampharos]

Diggerton said
In an old RP I was in the GM gave a small portion of the story to a certain person in between each main plot point for someone to dedicate to their own character's subplot. We could do that.

Sounds like loyalty missions in Mass Effect 2 where a major plot point is dedicated to each party member.

It would be good for character development, and I think that everybody has some interesting problem that could come cause the party trouble.

[Bubsy 2]

Ampharos said
Sounds like loyalty missions in Mass Effect 2 where a major plot point is dedicated to each party member.

It was actually a Mass Effect RP, hah.

[OtomostheCrazy]

Mizuho said
Ooh welcome newbie! The more the merrier! Feel free to ask any questions.Okay, so in terms of plot, it isn't completely clear cut for the following reason:These characters pretty much have no common ground.I'm hesitant to be like "THIS IS WHAT WE'RE GOING TO DO" because I believe roleplaying is at it's best when everyone throws in their little curveballs and surprises. This roleplay is mostly character-driven, and people are free to contribute their ideas to give the plot a huge twist.I've also been part of an RP where the plot was too controlling. The GM's character was the main character with all of the special things and blah blah blah. There was a lot of god-modding and EVERYTHING was controlled... Everything. I felt that the participants weren't really able to contribute, they were just there to add characters and a little fluff to what the GM had in mind. I don't want that to happen to this roleplay.That being said, there is in fact a main plot. Basically, Celosia's brother was killed by Dhoulen so she sets out for revenge. And or whatever reason, everyone decides to join her to help her on her quest. (Or hinder, depending on who). The first part of the plot will revolve around trying to figure out who Dhoulen is, and why he's committing the murders. The second part will be introduced by a huge twist that will hopefully blow everyone's minds, and this will cause a shift in the goal of the journey from revenge, to "we have to save the world."Again, I don't want this to be too plot or main-character-driven. I believe that everyone should be able to develop their own stories, their own subplots within the main plot to truly make the story their own. Which is why I haven't written out the official synopsis of Mirrored Fate. I'm currently wracking my brain to come up with a system to let someone pull the plot to center around their own character for a bit, so the roleplay isn't purely about Celosia's revenge. I'm not sure how well it'll work especially with all the people... But regardless of such a system, I really really really want everyone to contribute and add twists and turns. I plan to nudge things into the right direction from time to time, but I don't want to be too controlling, because Celosia isn't the only main character, everyone else is one too.I hope I cleared things up about the plot a little, and I hope you guys all get what I'm saying!

Sounds a bit like Vesperia, only instead of a thief, it's a murderer.

[Jerkchicken]

The only tales I played was the fan translation of SNES phantasia. And I'd like to have that type of writing done in a RPG.

[Nyxella]

Jerkchicken said
Welp time to seppuku because this is my only game here

*intervenes because magic* Don't you dare...

[Nyxella]

Mizuho said *most epic of snips*

That was the single most beautiful vow I've ever seen taken. A winner is you.

[Lilacs]

OtomostheCrazy said
Sounds a bit like Vesperia, only instead of a thief, it's a murderer.

Haven't had the chance to play Vesperia yet.

Diggerton said
In an old RP I was in the GM gave a small portion of the story to a certain person in between each main plot point for someone to dedicate to their own character's subplot. We could do that.

I already have a system in mind, I'm just trying to smooth it out.

Solita said
Okay just for the record: Miz, you are the best GM ever. <3

Nyxella said
That was the single most beautiful vow I've ever seen taken. A winner is you.

Awwwww thanks guys Q~Q

Jerkchicken said
The only tales I played was the fan translation of SNES phantasia. And I'd like to have that type of writing done in a RPG.

You are missing out in life.

[Demensia]

Mizuho said
Haven't had the chance to play Vesperia yet.I already have a system in mind, I'm just trying to smooth it out.Awwwww thanks guys Q~Q You are missing out in life.

I see words but only read.

post post posty post I'm posting postify post postical post post

[Jerkchicken]

Mizuho said
You are missing out in life.

I doubt it, as the best JRPG out so far is Dragon's Dogma