@lennon79 Thanks for the tip, although I did find what I think is the predecessor to this RP, with explanations for micro vs macro. @Raijinslayer, there is also a list of preset abilities. Not sure if it will be the same list for this RP, but I think it's something good to start with.
I am in the process of making my character right now.
Shizuka has short green hair and green eyes behind thick glasses. Some say she looks a bit boyish. Shizuka is on the short side. Shizuka generally wears her uniform or more modest, old-fashioned clothing when she's outside. At home she typically wears sweatshirt and sweatpants (totally an otaku)
Name: Otonashi Shizuka
Nickname/Alias: None
Magic Name : None
Position: None
Faction: None
Seat Number: #20
Nationality: Japanese
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Blood Type: B+
Biography: Shizuka grew up as a low-level Esper in Academy City, having been sent there by her parents at a young age, along with her older brother. When her brother was in high school, and herself in elementary school, her brother started using the notorious Level Upper performance enhancing audio file. He shared it with Shizuka and both of them noticed a boost in their ability to use their Esper powers. When Kiyama Harumi, the creator of Level Upper used the Level Upper AIM network to hijack the powers of all the Espers using the network, both Shizuka and her brother went into a coma and after they were brought out of the coma by the Level Upper treatment program, they were apprehended as Level Upper users, in effect, they were branded as criminals. Due to her young age and due to having been influenced by her brother, Shizuka was acquitted, whereas her brother had to go through a long and arduous process to be released. He was also sent away from Academy City since he had lost his powers as a result of Level Upper.
Though Shizuka resents what Kiyama Harumi and Level Upper (and by extension, Academy City) did to her brother, the pressure, shame and powerlessness of being a low-level Esper combined with an insatiable curiosity for the level of power she had experienced when younger has pushed her to experiment on herself with synesthesia; as a manipulator of sound, she attempted over and over again to recreate and modify the original audio of Level Upper. It is perhaps this daring to break past her limits through unconventional (and potentially dangerous) means that has gained her acceptance to Hybrid Academy.
Personality: Despite her ambition, Shizuka is actually kind of a coward and just wants to get along with everyone. She puts too much value on what other people think of her, giving her a desire to please others which makes her susceptible to being bullied and exploited. She tries to find someone who she thinks will be nice to her and give her attention to whom she latches on, becoming something of a lackey. She can come off as serious but is easily flustered. She is afraid that her love of computers will make people think she's an otaku (she really is).
Likes: - Robotics/electronics - Computers - Video games - "Cool" things like tokusatsu - Classical Music - Pure sounds (electronic tones), or natural sounds (waterfalls and thunder) Dislikes: - Noise, sudden noise (gunfire, screaming), the sound of too many people talking (crowds) - Conflict, quarreling - Being ignored - Being asked about music - Feeling exposed
Ability: Lonely Orchestra (獨單樂隊 - Tandoku Gakutai) (Acoustokinesis): Level 2 (Level Up 4-5); Micro Special Skill: Detection and emission of audible and inaudible frequencies and amplitudes of sound. This includes being able to figure out the resonant frequencies of various objects and materials by listening to the sound it makes when struck, and imitating voices. Signature Move:
Level Upper Private Server - Shizuka's ultimate goal is to recreate Level Upper for herself. This may push her to Level 4 or Level 5. Depending on what the GM allows, this may be a buff to herself only, or an area-of-effect buff to all Espers within range of hearing her, which may or may not come with the advantages and disadvantages that having a small AIM field network brings. The details of how this particular skill manifests can be tweaked since Shizuka may not actually end up making an exact copy of the original audio.
Disadvantages: May induce coma or other negative side effects of the original Level Upper.
Extras: Shizuka is not actually an audiophile and is somewhat out-of-touch with popular music. Shizuka's Signature Moves will not be achieved until later (with GM's permission of course).
I like her. And the capacity down paradox could easily be rectified. Since it works by creating a sound that stimulates all five senses, much like the Level Upper, any Esper who cannot hear the sound would be immune. Ergo, she wears earplugs.
I was thinking since she produces the sound with her body (it emanates off her skin) that it would resonate through her bones and she'd have no way not to hear it. But now that you bring it up, she could possibly produce a counter-wave (similar to how noise-cancelling headphones work). Yay harmonic superposition!
I was thinking since she produces the sound with her body (it emanates off her skin) that it would resonate through her bones and she'd have no way not to hear it. But now that you bring it up, she could possibly produce a counter-wave (similar to how noise-cancelling headphones work). Yay harmonic superposition!
lol, one of my characters was actually like this, though his power was that of a level 5 x3 And yeah, he pretty much did the same as her, so if you got any questions, I can help! :D
wait, can you have multiple characters at once or are you allowed to only have one since I kinda want to also RP as a another one of my OC whose level 4/level 5 candidate who can control wind/air.
I'd love to answer questions, but Harurun has left me mostly out of the loop this time! >.< She'll be on in about two hours, though, she can answer questions then.
Micro Ups: - Can do minute details with precision - Can do dexterous work that Macros cannot - Are ideal when fighting 1v1 Downs: - Have a lower energy reserve - Do not last long in battles - Must operate in 'bursts'
Macro Ups: - Can cause major destruction at a huge AoE - Can last longer in battles - Bigger energy reserves - Are ideal when fighting against multiple opponents Downs: - Have difficulties modulating their power - Generally does not function in the way you want your power to - Would cause unwanted collateral damage
@Everyone, this the explanation. Furthermore, we're talking about shape and pure power. Micro relies more on ingenuity like shaping your attacks but with lesser power and it has more precision. Macro on the other hand is focused on more power than actual versatility.
Like Mugino aka Meltdowner can't shape her attacks and is focused more on destructive force therefore macro. Misaka aka Railgun has more micro because her ability is so versatile but then again she has macro too.
Accelerator, Dark Matter, and Misaka are the only Espers who have shown to have both shape and pure power. I get this explanation through the novels.
Try to use the powers listed here, as it is much easier to do so. You get to set your own Level, create one signature move plus an extra skill that goes along with your ability. You can change the name of the ability to your liking (recommended). It should somehow relate to the actual ability. Remember to put the original name of the ability in the character sheets though. Keep in mind that the higher the level, the higher the likelihood that I will reject your power and the fewer AP you will be able to earn. Skills usually enable the user to use their ability in a way with less energy than normal, or can just be a special skill that allows you to do something that most people with the same ability cannot. You can add extra skills, moves, etc, but your character will not learn them yet until later in the story (I'll try to include this into the Achievement/Power System). Below examples are there to help you figure out how to make your ability sheet. It is what you will turn in for the Bank. It is not, however, what you will show me in your OOC post. The ability sheet in the OOC should include more details. If you are still confused, just ask me or do what you think is right and I will help correct it.
Ex. Liquid Slate (Hydrokinesis): Level 3; Micro Special Skill: [Nameless] can breathe in water by undissolving oxygen out of water Signature Move: Water Pistol- By compressing the water in an area, [Nameless] can shoot out the pressurized water at very fast speeds and potentially cut through steel. Disadvantages: As a move used to cut, it lacks in overall destructive power.
Ex. Intensity Shock (Acoustokinesis): Level 4; Micro-macro Special Skill: [Nameless] can use echolocation to map out his surroundings with ease Signature Move: Snap Shock- As a finisher, [Nameless] snaps his fingers, then increases the sound waves to their maximum before directing it to the target(s) in a form of a massive sound shockwave. Disadvantages: Solely used as a finisher, it is lacking in true destructive power.
You must choose between a skill or power type character (Micro or Macro). Over time, you may change them into a Micro-macro or Macro-micro if you want, or you could stay true to one of the two types. Ex. Someone with Aerokinesis can either be able to cause extremely powerful winds or extremely precise and controlled winds
Note: By creating certain conditions and limits, you can boost certain parts of your ability. These conditions may be permanently or momentarily engraved into your character's ability, depending on what type of conditions they are. Below examples are all permanent conditions that hinder or aid the characters. Put these conditions under your ability name. If you do not have any, simply leave it blank.
Ex. This Hydrokinesis has boosts in her ability to take in water in the air at the price of the overall water volume she can hold being lower. Ex. This Acoustokinesis cannot create his own sounds. He can only amplify and manipulate existing sound waves, but overall energy consumption is lower.
Note2: It's an unspoken rule that having duplicate powers is not allowed. Though you are entitled to use whatever power listed here, some might not like it if you have the same power as one of their characters.
Acoustokinesis: Sound Control. Can manipulate the sound waves present.
Pros: - Can create sounds that disrupt the balance of living things, stop people from hearing what people are saying, and create deafening bursts that render people useless - In higher levels, one can create sounds with the same effect as Capacity Down (User may be affected as well so be warned) - As well in higher levels, one can create blades, shockwaves, and explosions made of sound, which in turn travel in the speed of sound - Sensitive hearing - Can cause sound to go in a very directional area, so someone beside you may not be able to hear your sound creation Cons: Avoided because they tend to eavesdrop. - Such sensitive hearing could be deadly - No such thing as going above the speed of sound - While using sound abilities, user is usually not immune to them (using a Capacity Down sound frequency may be the most deadly against the user) - Though you can cause the sound to go very directional, the sound may still echo, so a Capacity Down frequency may still be very dangerous
Aerokinesis: Air Control. Can manipulate the empty space around them.
Pros: Users are easy going people. - Flight - Cutting wind blades are very dangerous - Creating tornadoes - Creates a very good combo with a Pyrokinesist - Allows plasma creation once you go to higher levels Cons: Being who they are, they are more vulnerable to surprise attacks. - Using this power in a body of water is not impossible, albeit very difficult - Requires an atmosphere to be present. Cannot use this power properly in a vacuum(ie. outer space) - Power is altered by the atmosphere. A better atmosphere = power. Bad atmosphere = weaker powers. - Cannot utilize the 'air energy' around them unless there is some sort of movement with it (wind)
Cryokinesis: Ice Control. Can create structures of ice.
Pros: Users are calm - Shields and weapons of ice - Much greater control over ice than Hydrokinesists - Can make the temperature around them drop - Creates a very good combo with a Hydrokinesist - Can manipulate temperature Cons: Users have a very cold attitude and are not keen to teamwork. - Cannot control water - Hard to work in hot areas - Cannot create water - Do not get along well with Pyrokinesists
Electrokinesis: Electricity Control. Can shoot bolts of energy and control metallic and magnetic substances.
Pros: Users are quite sharp. - Extremely powerful - Can fly over water sources and/or magnetic/metallic substances - Grants a fantastic control of various metals once you are in higher levels - Can sect into electronic manipulation Cons: When emotions are in the way, they can lose control of their power. - Bolts of energy travel in the path of least resistance. Requires a very high control to bypass that. - Metallic or magnetic substances can seriously restrict them, as the substances will conduct the energy - Are not immune to electricity until in higher levels - Absorbing energy can create harm over user, much like Pyrokinesists except greater harm can be applied to it. - Makes compasses either go haywire or point towards them (mostly for comedy)
Geokinesis: Earth Control. Can crumble the earth underneath their feet.
Pros: Users are generally easy to work with. They also have a deep and caring attitude - Manipulation of earth based materials - Creation of glass - Strengthen or weaken earth based materials in an area. Can trigger in a certain time - Can work well with Pyrokinesists - Can create electrical isolating shields Cons: Stubborn to the core. - Working with Electrokinesists may be a problem - Without solid earth material, Geokinesists are basically useless (magma is an exception)
Hydrokinesis: Water Control. Can create massive waves of water.
Pros: Users are usually kindhearted - Very versatile. Can create shields and attacks. - Not like pyrokinesists, where their ability is purely for offense. - More skilled users can control the three states of water, but liquid form requires the least amount of effort - Creates a very good combo with a Cryokinesist Cons: Users might be too soft, to the point that it can get in the way of battle. - Requires a water source. Can use the moisture in the air but requires great skill, concentration, and time - Lacks in sufficient power. Not the best weapon of choice in a battle.
Haemokinesis: Blood Control. Can manipulate the red substance that flows through their veins
Pros: The science side's healers. - Creation of weapons, shields, etc. with blood - External injuries have less effects on them, providing they have enough blood - Can survive with much less blood in them - Not limited to the blood inside them - Can heal others if they have the blood that is compatible to them - Has a natural ability to make blood quicker than most people. Can also create blood on the spot by using their own nutrients. - Acidic blood is possible in higher levels - Poison blood as well Cons: Can be blood thirsty in nature, so watch out. - Can pass out if they use too much of their blood - Though external injuries do not affect them as much, tissue damage that has not been healed can restrict them. Vital organ damage is the same to them as to anyone else - They can still only use the blood that is their own type on themselves. They can still use blood of other types, but they cannot use it to heal or restore themselves. - Careful with people with diseases, as you may catch them when you take their blood - To take blood from others requires there to be a flesh wound of some sort from their body (ie a cut or bleeding wound) Note: Most student charas should have O- blood type while Antagonists should have an AB+ blood type. Teachers could go any way you want.
Hm... Raildex, you say? Intrigued. Definitely intrigued. After reading through the entire LN series and catching up with the Railgun manga, I've been itching to jump into one.
I'll type a form up once time allows, if that's alright with you.
'This blue skin is just an effect of my experiments. Worry is unnecessary.'
Magician
[Teacher]
Name: Hoshira Kae (星裸 還)
Nickname/Alias: Half Zombie, Crazy Girl
Magic Name: Arca Archa 325
Position: N/A
Faction: Own, searching for lackeys and laboratory rats, formerly a member of an unspecified church.
Seat Number: 31
Nationality: Japanese
Age: 21
Gender: Female
Blood Type: B, though after the experiment that turned her skin blue, her blood also turned blue.
Biography: Born and raised under the church of Saint Judas, Kae was actually a girl raised to despise technology and science, and it would have succeeded had ti been not because she took an odd interest to it, preferring to pursue technological exploits rather than those of magic. She's always found odd too how much the church tries to fool its agents. Still, for the sake of a home and someone who could provide her with food, she decided not to raise any complaints about the ways of the church, that seemed a bit too idiotic for her.
She was trained to be an agent of the church, and one of the best, and, like with Esper powers, Magic also becomes more and more powerful the more knowledge you possess, to say that Kae became exceedingly powerful would be an incredible understatement. One of the elites of the church, Kae would have continued being a feared person all around the church and the Christian religion itself had it been not for the incident that made her what she is right now.
Once, in the quiet of the night, a sudden explosion coming from her room woke everyone up. When everyone arrived to the scene, they found Kae lying down, unconscious and severely hurt. Thought to be almost dead and in a coma-like state for about a week, Kae's skin started turning dark blue, as if she were dead. The next time she woke up, she said the experiment was a success. There are a lot of theories as to what happened to her and what kind of experiment she was performing, but the truth, is that she was searching for a way to get Esper powers as well. The experiment in truth was a failure, but she claims it is not like that.
Another popular theory among the church is that she contracted a demon, and the sudden boos of power she experienced made it seem like that was truly the case. She was expelled from the church and neglected any kind of support ever again. She arrived to the academy in search for the power of a true Esper, and to continue with her experiments with better equipment. Still, many say there are agents of the church behind her, for whatever crime she committed.
Personality: How would you describe her? Kae is definitely odd, not only physically, but also in her personality. Seemingly aloof and uninterested in everything, she is in fact quite observant and analyzes people really quickly. If you have been talking with her for half a second, she probably already knows what you are trying to do next. Kae also likes to crack jokes, like, all the time, despite her cool demeanor. IT is hard to ever get her out of her comfort zone, and it is, in fact, easier for you to get dragged into her comfort zone. A 'my pace' kind of person, it is impossible to rush her into doing things, or force her for that matter, if she doesn't feel like it, she won't do it, period.
Also, she is fairly lazy and tends to sleep a lot, with the ability to sleep just about anywhere without even noticing. If you ever find her collapsed on the ground, she is most probably sleeping. Due to this, she is a coffee addict, as well as having an incredible sweet tooth. She will stock of both whenever she gets ready to pull all nighters, and she will actually get extremely mad if you are to pick even ONE of her candies, throwing her off like nothing else does. Whenever she is able to find an interesting person, with some kind of genetical mutation, for small as it is, she will almost always want to make them a guinea pig of some sort.
Likes:
Experiments
Candy
Guinea Pigs
Coffee
Naps
Knowledge
Intelligent people
Espers
Good Professors who are actually smarter than her
Dislikes:
Sports
Idiots, dimwits, stupid people of any kind
Getting her candy stolen
Horror movies
Professors without as much knowledge as her
Having to interrupt her experiments due to having to take a shower
Skills: A rather quick learner, once she reads something, she can access the knowlege whenever. Great mathematical mind, she can make complex equations inside her head, like an Esper. Natural talent for magic.
Magic:Pythones, Spirits Of Nature: What people do not realize about Necromancy is that it can be used to command any kind of spirit, and not only humans. Kae's magic is precisely that. She is able to call upon forgotten nature, and the spirits forgotten among them. Like that, she is able to make familiar-like monsters that will follow her will and voice without any kind of hesitation, usually taking the form of ghastly trees, or even vegetables. She is also able to control roots, but it strongly depends on how many spirits are lying around, and how strong they are.
Arca Archa, Demon In A Coffin: Her trump card. A gigantic box appears behing her, and something crawling inside it begs and roars for it to be let out. Nobody knows what is really inside the box, nor has Kae ever gone all out against anyone, but it is rumored that what lies in there is the demon Kae contracted and actually tamed for it to obey her will.
Coracinus Falx: A gigantic scythe. It is a magical weapon she usually keeps wrapped in cloths. It helps her battle close range. It does not weigh as much as it seems. It has the ability to manipulate darkness around it, but is rendered useless if there are no shadows around.
Theme Song(s): Will put something if I find it
Extras: Her guinea pigs (usually) do not see light again, until she is done with her experiments. Survivors have reported her experiments to be an interesting experience.
@Masaki Haruna Wouldn't aerokinesis user be able to sense other people based on the "wind" they give off, thus being less likely to be caught off guard? Or should that be something limited to higher levels (lvl 4+)?
@Lennon79 Your faction is JUDGEMENT! I like him and I already got plans for Wataru. He feels like a boy version of Kuroko somewhat, I dunno I think it's just me..
@LokiLeo789 The first time I see a Magician in Judgement, I can see both conflict and awesomeness going for the group and character's future.
@ClocktowerEchos Superb and dope. Your character is by far one of the unique I have seen. That being said I got plans for it too just like Len and the rest.
@Stern Algorithm Don't tell me you're secretly, Ryu-kun. You're giving me the vibe akin to #6 Level 5 lol Or are you a guy from MF too? If so nice to see ya here!
Hmm your character is accepted. I got plans for it too. But I humbly deny the second signature, we can only have one signature for now.
