[OOC] Worlds Collide - A Futuristic Fantasy RP

[Mach2]

Just for curiousity, what exactly happens when someone changes to their shifter form? Is it a very quick thing, or does it take some time? Does it take energy or focus to do so, or is it fairly instinctive and effortless?

[kapuchu]

Mach2 said
Just for curiousity, what exactly happens when someone changes to their shifter form? Is it a very quick thing, or does it take some time? Does it take energy or focus to do so, or is it fairly instinctive and effortless?

It's sort of an instinctive thing by the third year. It doesn't take a lot of energy, but you will feel the changes happen, although not painful. For example, my character would feel the tails grow rapidly, her canines elongating and her human ears getting replaced by the fox-like ears as well as... whatever other changes and "boosts" she gets.

In the beginning, however, it takes a bit of effort, but the time it takes to change depends on what kind of Shifter you are. A Dragon, for example, would take significantly longer to change because of the sheer size (perhaps 5 seconds in total), whereas Lily would only take one second or so. If you wanted to, I guess you could slow it down, but not really speed it up.

[Antediluvixen]

kapuchu said
It's sort of an instinctive thing by the third year. It doesn't take a lot of energy, but you will feel the changes happen, although not painful. For example, my character would feel the tails grow rapidly, her canines elongating and her human ears getting replaced by the fox-like ears as well as... whatever other changes and "boosts" she gets. In the beginning, however, it takes a bit of effort, but the time it takes to change depends on what kind of Shifter you are. A Dragon, for example, would take significantly longer to change because of the sheer size (perhaps 5 seconds in total), whereas Lily would only take one second or so. If you wanted to, I guess you could slow it down, but not really speed it up.

Would things like clothing also affect this time to shift? Alice for example, wears armor, would this added complexity increase the time noticeably or it it mainly a size issue?

[kapuchu]

Monochromatic Rainbow said
Would things like clothing also affect this time to shift? Alice for example, wears armor, would this added complexity increase the time noticeably or it it mainly a size issue?

As I recall, I wrote that clothing and such would either disappear, change into something new, or change to accomodate your new form. It won't add extra time as it'll happen at the same time.

[kapuchu]

Bweoti said
Sure, no problem. I've edited my CS under 'personality' to include who he may not like as well as how he acts around those he doesn't like. Feel free to toss more ideas so that I can flesh him out a bit more. Also, I do like the Remedial Classes scenario, which would extend his time in the course.

Also, Bweoti, one thing that I noticed in your character sheet when I re-read it is that you still have it mixed around with how his touch-telekinesis magic works. More in his Giant Form than Human Form because Shifted = Magical powers fully unlocked. Then there's also the matter of his personality. I noticed that his personality changes from Gentle to Warmongering(-ish) in his Giant Form. That isn't the case, or shouldn't be, as he's still the same person, although quite a bit larger.

[Bweoti]

I was under the assumption that there was some magical abilities while in human form. This is why he can lift about 400 pounds. Not too much, but more than most humans. If I'm mistaken, I'll toss that out, just what I understood.
As for the personality change, I meant to change that. I'll get right on it. :)

[Mach2]

My sheet is neaaarly done, and I really want to finish it. Except I started getting a headache this afternoon, and its only worsened to a near-agonizing level as the night has gone on. Pure stubborness is keeping me typing, and hopefully I finish it.

Also, I'd thought we had some weaker abilities while in human form, too. Hoping this is still the case. >.<

[kapuchu]

Bweoti said
I was under the assumption that there was some magical abilities while in human form. This is why he can lift about 400 pounds. Not too much, but more than most humans. If I'm mistaken, I'll toss that out, just what I understood.As for the personality change, I meant to change that. I'll get right on it. :)

You do have some in your human form (Non-Shifters have no magic whatsoever), but your magic gets more powerful when you shift. That's the point of it :)

Mach2 said
My sheet is neaaarly done, and I really want to finish it. Except I started getting a headache this afternoon, and its only worsened to a near-agonizing level as the night has gone on. Pure stubborness is keeping me typing, and hopefully I finish it. Also, I'd thought we had some weaker abilities while in human form, too. Hoping this is still the case. >.<

Ouch... headaches are never fun. Anywho, looking forward to your character ^^

[Antediluvixen]

kapuchu said
You do have some in your human form (Non-Shifters have no magic whatsoever), but your magic gets more powerful when you shift. That's the point of it :) Ouch... headaches are never fun. Anywho, looking forward to your character ^^

Could we ask just how powerful this magic is when not shifted? That might help, as we know it gets more powerful shifted, and less so when not, but we don't know by what degree.
So obviously we can all kick ass when shifted, but is our magic when not little more than sleight-of-hand? Or would it provide maybe a passive boost to certain abilities (Strength for our giant, either strength/agility for the Valkyrie, speed/agility for the Kitsune, etc...?)

That might help clear things up and save a lot of headache.
Sorry to hear about your headache btw, Mach. Hope you feel better.

[kapuchu]

Monochromatic Rainbow said
Could we ask just how powerful this magic is when not shifted? That might help, as we know it gets more powerful shifted, and less so when not, but we don't know by what degree.So obviously we can all kick ass when shifted, but is our magic when not little more than sleight-of-hand? Or would it provide maybe a passive boost to certain abilities (Strength for our giant, either strength/agility for the Valkyrie, speed/agility for the Kitsune, etc...?)That might help clear things up and save a lot of headache.Sorry to hear about your headache btw, Mach. Hope you feel better.

It's not a lot when not Shifted. Lily, for example, would have a higher agility, be faster, and able to weave small illusions, but nothing big or extremely convincing. Your alice, for example, would be a bit stronger and faster, as well as tougher, but nowhere near what she is when Shifted. She wouldn't be able to fly nor really use her "Boosting" magic.

I'd say that Non-Shifted = 5% of your Shifted power. You're still notably stronger than a normal human, but you get much, much more powerful when you Shift.

[kapuchu]

It seems like we have a few people who are a bit... absent. So far, little word from Bunnita for the past couple days (my last PM has been ignored) and none from Scio ever since his initial comment. I have talked to Frenetic, so she(he?) is still here, working on the character sheet which should be done by tomorrow some time. Apparently finding the right picture is a tricky job :P

This means that we have two spots open. So, Wilson, Feisty? You two willing to give it a go? :)

[WilsonTurner]

Still working on my char, but sure?

[Bweoti]

kapuchu said
I'd say that Non-Shifted = 5% of your Shifted power. You're still notably stronger than a normal human, but you get much, much more powerful when you Shift.

Excellent, then I've dumbed down my non-shifted power enough :) Anything else you'd like to toss my way for me to flesh out a bit more?

[Antediluvixen]

kapuchu said
It seems like we have a few people who are a bit... absent. So far, little word from Bunnita for the past couple days (my last PM has been ignored) and none from Scio ever since his initial comment. I have talked to Frenetic, so she(he?) is still here, working on the character sheet which should be done by tomorrow some time. Apparently finding the right picture is a tricky job :PThis means that we have two spots open. So, Wilson, Feisty? You two willing to give it a go? :)

Hey, iz srs bsns d00d.

One must take proper care to ensure one has the right picture. I wasn't actually too happy with what I had, but it was the least stripperiffic one I could find, or that lacked boobplate.

[kapuchu]

Bweoti said
Excellent, then I've dumbed down my non-shifted power enough :) Anything else you'd like to toss my way for me to flesh out a bit more?

Not really. Can't find anything more I'd request changed aside from making it so that he isn't outright mentally handicapped, but just a bit of a slow person who has trouble with interacting with people.

Edit:
As it turns out, I just got word back from Ink_Blood, and he has withdrawn as well. If I remember my 2nd grader's math, we should be 8 at the moment.

Me, Monochromatic, Bweoti, Wilson, Frenetic, Mach, Littlemist(if she returns), and Feisty-Pants.

[Antediluvixen]

kapuchu said
Not really. Can't find anything more I'd request changed aside from making it so that he isn't outright mentally handicapped, but just a bit of a slow person who has trouble with interacting with people.Edit:As it turns out, I just got word back from Ink_Blood, and he has withdrawn as well. If I remember my 2nd grader's math, we should be 8 at the moment. Me, Monochromatic, Bweoti, Wilson, Frenetic, Mach, Littlemist(if she returns), and Feisty-Pants.

These people, why are they so fickle?

[kapuchu]

Monochromatic Rainbow said
These people, why are they so fickle?

Well, Ink_Blood had signed up for a few too many RP's, so he decided on what his priorities were... evidently not this one xP

[Antediluvixen]

kapuchu said
Well, Ink_Blood had signed up for a few too many RP's, so he decided on what his priorities were... evidently not this one xP

*Harumphs*

Well fine then. Apparently he doesn't know what he's missing.

[EldritchOne]

I may join to bring the olden terror of the fae back into the world, back when they were good old upstanding eldritch psychopaths.

Oh yeah Kappa, you may want to reconsider using the Banshee as a separate spirit creature, technically she is one of the fae from what I remember of Gaelic mythology. Maybe you could say she is a rare type nips into two categories, after all from what I understand, whenever humans try and put things in boxes they are swiftly unraveled upon close inspection as they are often tangled amongst each other like old tree roots.

[kapuchu]

EldritchOne said
I may join to bring the olden terror of the fae back into the world, back when they were good old Oh yeah Kappa, you may want to reconsider using the Banshee as a separate spirit creature, technically she is one of the fae from what I remember of Gaelic mythology. Maybe you could say she is a rare type nips into two categories, after all from what I understand, whenever humans try and put things in boxes they are swiftly unraveled upon close inspection as they are often tangled amongst each other like old tree roots.

I know that they are of the Gaelic/Celtic mythology, but they are not magical power houses which is what the Fae are. A Valkyrie isn't a Demon either, but she fits what characterizes a "Demon".

The classes are not to explain their origin, but what they can do.