[OOC] Onward Unto Dusk [Pokemon, Medieval]

[Lugia]

Oh yeah, you forgot our bard. Come on, Anlu, get your act together, lol.

[Anlu]

Aahhah, yes, I guess I did forget Darvvy!
But let's be realistic.

The bard always dies.

[Anlu]

Okay, so group A is intended to explore the ruins of Mannheim. What about group B? Hmm. You could perhaps do something a little more aggressive? It's possible there are seditious elements in the area that need to be addressed? I can see how I'll tie the two objectives into each other, but I'm keeping that under the table for the moment... :P

Other ideas, suggestions?

[Lugia]

Yes, we'll be fighting against some sort of opposing force rather than just exploring. Said opposing force will, considering the applications for those in group B, most likely be some sort of group against the use of magic.

[Evanist]

That we could maybe do....
And looking at the apps... God I feel small lol. I mean.... hes basically a little swordman... Anlu, maybe I should add more skills that are magic based to my guy lol. Cause lets face it: Mini swordman vs big.... I don't know.... golem. that will end badly for my guy.

[Anlu]

Heh, if you want, you can add some skills to him! But don't be worried about falling behind; we've got a singing bug.
That said, given your character's background, it's almost inconceivable that he wouldn't have the time and resources to have dabbled in magic. Whether he had the interest or aptitude? That's a better question.

Our kirlia and bagon similarly have almost no combat ability!

Would you rather be part of the team that goes to explore the ruins, or would you rather be with the team whose purpose hasn't quite been decided yet?

Both teams will kind of dovetail into the same plot points later in, but in the beginning the challenges set before the exploration team will be less... lethal in nature.

[Evanist]

I think I would be joining the same team as Lugia, but I have no idea where I would go

Skill wise, I think magic could be more psychic like... Able to read peoples thoughts at the moment and emotions would be possible...

Or I could see about making him be able to use a certain element, maybe dabbles in lightning. Its a bit hard to think of other things then psychic like things for a psychic type lol.

It's just with his background, a slight + on what was there would be good...
Maybe....

I could go none combat things a bit more. Better understanding of alchemy of herbs and such. Or he could also be a great cook xD

[Anlu]

Well, I expect Lugia's team to be the one encountering more dangerous opponents. You may wish to pick up a couple of defensive mechanisms at the very least! You're free to come up with your own interpretation of his abilities, but the maximum breadth of a pokemon's magic is typically derived from something resembling the movelist. Espurr has access to many electrical attacks, which implies the potential in our setting to attune to such magic. It won't be as strong as that of our ampharos, most likely, but the option is certainly there!

The most efficient and natural option for most espurr would of course be to practice their psychic powers - be that to toy with a victim's mind or to overtly force one's will onto the natural world.

Give some thought to the character's mindset and how he would approach magic. Is he a generalist, who likes to dabble in a bit of everything and spread his capabilities as far as he's able? Does he seek to master one very specific power - the ability to trap his enemies in a mental prison, or to overcome reality with sheer force of will? Or does he lie somewhere in between, practicing which key spells matter to him to shore up his weaknesses?

Edit: An addendum. I mean it when I say "typically" - if you want to do something outside what you would think is possible, don't be afraid to ask. Just be prepared to explain how it works. Feuertanz already does this with his quasi-healing magic.

[Evanist]

Ok... because my caracter would not be one to force his will to others... which would be more like his brothers type, I am not going with that part...
Now... lets see.... I could have him dabble in electric attacks, able to use it. Like send a lightning shock from both his hand and charge his sword with electrical powers to strike people with electricity even if they block... And for mental, overcome reality with sheer force of will... uhm... how can I interpret that?

[Kamen Evie]

Our kirlia and bagon similarly have almost no combat ability!

@Anlu

You mean von Steigen? Oh no, he's quite skilled. He just has to make do with a knife against the hordes of warriors and wizards. Hopefully he can learn magic at some point in the game, though. Most of his skills are going to be rendered useless as soon as he evolves.

And for mental, overcome reality with sheer force of will... uhm... how can I interpret that?

@Evanist

"Put your controller on the floor. Put it down as flat as you can... That's good. Now, I will move your controller by the power of my will alone!"

Couldn't resist the opportunity. Anyways, yeah, I'd assume the best way to go about doing that would be having him move stuff with his mind.

[Evanist]

Er.... He can already do that lavul lol....

[Anlu]

xD Well, Evan, that's sort of what that means! Telekenetic power is the practice of projecting your will into the world. Shit moves because you SAY it moves. Because you WANT it to move. It can go further than that, but usually this type of power would boil down to force. Put a vice around a distant enemy's head. Push them to the ground. Deflect an arrow or whip their sword from their grasp. Pour a nice hot cup of tea without burning your paws.

[Evanist]

Alright... I think I know how I will work it around...

Edit: Alright... lightning power + a psychic like barrier.

[Anlu]

Okay! I've got no problem with that.

[Anlu]

By the way folks, I figured I'd clear this up now. Post order will not be strictly enforced. If one person does not respond in a timely manner, the rest of the group is fully permitted to brush over them and move on. If one post begins to hold up the group, I reserve the right to take whichever methods are necessary to move past that problem.

[Kamen Evie]

Could you please define what you consider a "timely manner" to be?

[Lugia]

So... who's on first who posts first?

[Anlu]

I'll put the IC post up tomorrow. After that, post order will fall roughly into order of whoever posts first.

There's no real need to wait for an excessive time to pass or anything if you feel the need to post, out of turn, either. Just... y'know. The post rotation is more of a guideline to keep some semblence of order. *nods*

@lavulman I suppose a "timely manner" can vary depending on the situation. If we're just watching the sky's color, frankly, you can take all the time you like. We'll just move on. If you're doing something big, which everyone needs to wait for before they can respond, then I would anticipate a reply more quickly. I won't just jump on anything. I'll message ya first and give ample warning.

[Lugia]

Oh, shoot, how much of the IC do I have to read to understand what's going on?
Ah, well, maybe I should just wait for the first IC post, then I can worry about that.

[Anlu]

Not sure exaactly how I'm gonna start this off.
I'm just gonna start writing and see what happens. XD