[OOC] Deep Ground Online

[Lord Santa]

I won't be a king, though. Too much work -_-

[Lucius Cypher]

Well, as I said, throw up a CS and we'll look at it.

[Lord Santa]

Here we go. No pictures, though (sorry). I also added percentages for my abilities because it was difficult to do otherwise.

Appearance (Real Life): One eye covered by hair, wears a suit most of the time.
Height: 5’ 10
Weight: 55 Kg
Hair color: Black (straight)
Eye color: Black

Name: Albus Phantom
Age: 16
History: His father is a successful businessman and his mother is a famous designer who is usually overseas. His father brought him up to continue his trade and as a result, Albus was brought up in a strict manner. To thrive in the business world, Albus was taught to keep up a façade at all times and this annoys him to no end. On his 13th birthday, however, things changed. When offered anything he wanted for his 13th, Albus had but one request. Deep Ground Online. The companies of the friends of his father's had helped to fund its creation and it had been talked about in high esteem by his 'friends', or rather, those his father deemed to be profitable enough to get close to. On his 13th birthday, Albus took his first step into deep ground and found something he'd been missing.

In a world where even the children of the upper echelons of society played this game, a brawler wasn't something seen as the first choice for someone in the first class. In fact, there were many who played Deep Ground for fun in the upper class, as their futures were secured even if they didn't play the game. Albus played the game for therapy. His other 'friends' scoffed at his decision to be a brawler, a brute in a pond full of refined aristocracy. To Albus, they couldn't comprehend the therapeutic effects of smashing their foes into the ground and tearing through enemies close enough to feel their dying breath. It brought exhilaration to Albus, a certain excitement that couldn't be copied in the dull and dangerous business world.

He'd managed to join the Purple crown academy, convincing his father that it was to boost the company's success. With his almost undefeated track record, when he turned 19 he'd doubtlessly be showered in blessings and wouldn't have to worry about his life or livelihood. In truth, Albus had gotten tired of the drab world he'd been stuck in for 13 years. 3 years on and he was level 8 before being called back to his homeland for some family matters. This took several months. Matters settled, Albus came back to a turbulent and even more exciting Deep Ground experience.

Personality: Has a façade of being nice but is business like and serious as a result of his strict upbringing below the surface. When in game, he's calm and collected but is merciless in combat. He revels in fighting people on a similar level to him but occasionally indulges in killing large numbers of weaker enemies.

Appearance (Avatar): When in game, he wears a featureless grey winter coat with the fluffy stuff on it. He has white, spiky hair in his avatar form and has a smiley face mask. He dual wields these:

Favourite colour: Red

Avatar class: Berserker
Avatar Title: Carnage liberated
Avatar level (Initial): 8
Avatar Guild: Solo players

avatar abilities

Bloody rampage
Albus gains a bonus damage buff as he deals damage. Every time he hits an enemy, he gets a stack of blood rampage which increases his attack by 5%, capping at 50% bonus damage, and he loses half of those stacks when he gets hit. When he gets 7 stacks of blood rampage, he gains an intimidation aura. Stacks gained after hitting the damage cap do not increase damage. The stacks last for 30 seconds after he leaves combat after which they fade.

Slam
Albus uses his strength to hit his targets with large amounts of force. 120% damage and major knockback. Additionally, if the target or Albus is in the air, slam deals 200% damage and the target is knocked flat onto the ground.

Close the distance
Albus dashes straight towards an enemy, doubling his normal speed and using his momentum to strike with 150% of his damage. Maximum range is 20 meters, 20 second cooldown.

Double up
Strike with both weapons for 200% damage. Additionally, this skill is a buffing skill where Albus uses both weapons to attack and the 200% damage modifier is added to the overall damage total, assuming it’s a skill normally using one sword. Cooldown: 5 minutes.

Warrior's execution
Albus deals 300% damage to a single target. Bonus damage is added proportional to the percentage of health the target has lost, capping at an additional 90% when the opponent is at 10% health. It also deals an additional 50% damage if the target is debuffed. It also consumes all stacks of bloody rampage for 5% damage per stack. Takes 4 seconds to execute and has a 2 hour cooldown.

Crippling throw
Albus throws one his weapons for 150% damage and cripples the target, which slows them and makes them take 20% more damage. Additionally, he loses his thrown weapon and can’t use double strike until he retrieves his weapon. Using double up makes Albus throw both swords. Also, if Albus has the boomerang perk, Albus may choose to use sword throw so that Boomerang doesn’t apply or throw his weapon for normal throw damage so that it boomerangs. 2 minute cooldown. While on cooldown, Albus can throw his sword normally but it doesn’t cripple them and deals normal damage.

Power up
Albus takes 5 seconds to pool his power into a physical aspect of his choice. He may choose to pool his power to increase the damage of his next hit by 60%, increase his jump height or induce a burst of speed (4 times speed).

Savage combo
Albus savagely combos the opponent for 3 hits. The hits increase in damage with lowered accuracy and each successful hit increases damage by 10%, the last hit potentially dealing 120% damage for a potential 320% damage at lowered accuracy for each hit. If power up is used, the damage of each hit increases by 20% each hit (starting at 110% damage). If double up is used, Albus strikes 6 times instead of 3 for a maximum of 690% damage (without buffs). If a target takes 3 hits, they are also crippled. However, Albus may use this ability on multiple targets (one target per hit). Cooldown: 20 minutes. It has pretty low accuracy so unless they’re crippled or otherwise immobilised, at least one hit misses. Usually.

Perks: Pain infliction, Titan's grip, Gyro strike, Icarus attack

I probably really need some help balancing the damage and the cooldowns so plz help

[RoflsMazoy]

Is there a cap on the amount of abilities we can have?

[Scarifar]

You get one ability per level, assuming I remember correctly.

[Lucius Cypher]

Indeed, every level you get a unique Avatar Ability, and at level Four you get to chose Class Perks. Which means at level 9 you should have 9 Avatar Abilities and 5 Class Perks. Avatar Abilities can be anything (Within reason), but you must chose your perks from what's currently available. Avatar Abilities are based around your Class Spec, though again they have some flexibility (Within reason). Just be careful of what you chose as Avatar Abilities; you don't get to change them later once they've been chosen.

Lord Santa said
His dood

I like it. Is' very damage oriented and gives the impression that he doesn't have much defensive means, though I'm sure we can work around that. I don't mind percentages though I'll admit given that he's a berserker x2 damage alone would be rather damning for anyone that isn't a tank. Not that this is a bad thing mind you, nothing wrong with overkill, though I would like Windel's thoughts before I cast judgement. Also you put Power Up twice in your avatar ability area.

[Lord Santa]

Lucius Cypher said
Also you put Power Up twice in your avatar ability area.

Just fixed it. Thanks for telling me

[Lord Santa]

I'm curious actually, why did people have theme songs?

Edit: Nvm, I found out why

[OverconfidentMagi]

I'll be putting up a CS soon, just working on the abilities and bio now. Might edit it to fit one of the color king positions.

Edit: Is white open? And if so, what should I know up to this point in the RP?

[TheWendil]

OverconfidentMagi said
I'll be putting up a CS soon, just working on the abilities and bio now. Might edit it to fit one of the color king positions.Edit: Is white open? And if so, what should I know up to this point in the RP?

White King is taken. Red and Orange are atill available I believe.

Will check all CSs later today.

[OverconfidentMagi]

I haven't read through the IC yet, so what is the reason for all of the previous kings disappearing, orange specifically if I decide to go with that position.

[TheWendil]

OverconfidentMagi said
I haven't read through the IC yet, so what is the reason for all of the previous kings disappearing, orange specifically if I decide to go with that position.

IC reason has yet to be revealed, but basically it's because the players controlling those characters lost interest in the RP and dissappeared.

[Arrayah]

Just out of curiosity, why do people put their posts in hiders?

[Lucius Cypher]

Mainly if they have a lot to say in a single post and, out of courtesy, put them into hiders so that other players won't have to scroll through a veritable wall of text for something that doesn't really pertain to them. A second reason also has to do with that last bit; some post just doesn't really have anything to do with others, so they're put into hiders so that you can chose to ignore them, though I'd still suggest you read through them anyways since you never know what might be important.

[Arrayah]

Well that's why I was confused. Since the hiders make them hard to read, but I guess that makes sense.

[Lucius Cypher]

Generally, if you have more than 1000 words (WORDS, not individual characters, so don't include that little counter at the bottom of your post box), you may consider a hider. Or don't and show off your girth. Whatever floats yo boat.

[Arrayah]

I just always figured that people will be reading them either way.

Anyways, off to write my post :D

[Lucius Cypher]

Ah, before you do that, there is a sort of announcement! Due to the recent lost of many of our former players, Windel and I have decided to attempt to create a new OOC, one that will revamp the Avatar System as well as provide fresh grounds for new players to familiarize themselves with. The plot will largely remain the same, that is to say, what's happening right now will likely be the start of the new Deep Ground OOC. I would suggest you hold off of posting until the new OOC is made, if only so you don't lose progress.

[Lord Santa]

Is the first arc ending soon? If so, I think I'll post when the second arc starts.

[TheWendil]

The first arc has officially ended. The second arc will begin as soon as I'm done with the new OOC. When that happens, I suggest everyone should move their CSs (regardless of completion or being approved) there where we can start fresh. I'll place accepted characters on the new OOC Character List.