Sorry for the delay. Honestly, with my busy schedule, this is normally a project I would drop, but I know we're all really enjoying this so far and want to see it play out. So, I'll always be willing to plow through, slowly but surely, as long as you are.
That said, I'll get a post in late tonight/early morning when I get back from out of town. Wonder, I saw your request for some GM assistance so I'll work up a reaction to your bluntness with witches for the village leader.
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STATUS: I'm more like a synthetic death machine alien boy cat with minor delusional worship of sophisticated stories of young murder and violent love...Issues. Lot's of issues. 8 yrs ago
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I'm more like a synthetic death machine alien boy cat with minor delusional worship of sophisticated stories of young murder and violent love...Issues. Lot's of issues.
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If I was a deadly sin, it'd be sarcasm.
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Everything's shiny, Captain.
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First day back in the Guild and I'm sick -.- Keep me entertained people :p
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'Ello folks! The name is Azena (Ah-zae-nuh). I'm a 26 year old man in EST (GMT -5, I believe). I've been role playing for over 10 years. I took a break from the Guild when I found a tabletop group to join with. I used the chance to improve my role playing and take on new concepts. Happy to report, I learned absolutely nothing! Nah, just kidding. I opened up and took on characters of different genders, orientations, and personalities. I've missed the friends I made here and am happy to be back and make some new ones as I try to track down my old ones.
I like the cooperation and connection on 1x1 RPs. Group just tend to move too fast for my frequency on this site. I at least try anything besides a modern slice of life game. I don't need to role play real life, I get more than enough of it off the computer. Tolkien Fantasy and Space Sci-Fi are sure hits with me, but I've also enjoyed apocalyptic, westerns, and modern magic.
I like the cooperation and connection on 1x1 RPs. Group just tend to move too fast for my frequency on this site. I at least try anything besides a modern slice of life game. I don't need to role play real life, I get more than enough of it off the computer. Tolkien Fantasy and Space Sci-Fi are sure hits with me, but I've also enjoyed apocalyptic, westerns, and modern magic.
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No worries, Wonder. Take your time. I feel time-pressure with just a full-time job and full-time school, so I understand.
Felix hurried the cart down the road as the Goblin ranks broke apart and gave way to the horse. They finally had their straight shot to the village. No doubt word would now be sent to Weald of their arrival, but they'd have to deal with that when they could. As they entered the village, a lost of whispers and stares greeted them. Young goblings where dragged from the yards and back into the huts by worried mothers. Felix was used to feeling unwanted where he went, but even he could feel the cold shoulders. When the cart finally came to a stop, Nicholas jumped off the back. Another older goblin, this one in a simple robe, stood before him.
"Uh...hi there."
"Bring him inside. I will do what I can." Nicholas didn't appreciate the goblin's disapporiving frown. It was like he was declaring his old friend dead on sight. Felix had jumped in back and the pair of them pulled Ryder off the cart. Nicholas caught sight of the neighbors as they carried him in. They were concerned of the outsiders, but even the males looked terrified at the sight of the sick man. Some fled inside, others started to look more aggressive.
"Lovely bunch." Nicholas commented, but gave a stern look to Triston. If they had trouble here, Nicholas sincerely doubted their ability to handle a village of goblins.
"Uh...hi there."
"Bring him inside. I will do what I can." Nicholas didn't appreciate the goblin's disapporiving frown. It was like he was declaring his old friend dead on sight. Felix had jumped in back and the pair of them pulled Ryder off the cart. Nicholas caught sight of the neighbors as they carried him in. They were concerned of the outsiders, but even the males looked terrified at the sight of the sick man. Some fled inside, others started to look more aggressive.
"Lovely bunch." Nicholas commented, but gave a stern look to Triston. If they had trouble here, Nicholas sincerely doubted their ability to handle a village of goblins.
Lol not necessarily, just more meaningful. If he dies this early on, he hasn't really had time to make an impact on the story. Idk, maybe I'll just flip a coin and see what fate decides xD
So I had to look up the term Mary Sue. Never actually heard it used before, but have seen the characters plenty of times. I haven't seen many true Mary Sue's, young girls doing extraordinary feats that are in actuality impossible for them, but have seen plenty of characters with those flawless personalities. The player expects that every challenge their character faces can be overcome and that's just not the case. I see it currently in my tabletop games I run. My players refuse to run from a fight or give up on an investigation, even if I stonewall them at every turn because that is what I wanted them to do.
Sometimes, it is in character. The character truly believes they are capable of anything and will never back down. That perseverance can even be the driving force that does force them to succeed, with a lot of out of game luck. However, no character should be perfect. There is no suspense to it. In one of my 1x1 games, my main character is currently dying from a poison because I found it far more fitting for him not wake up as the evil witch assassin hovered over his bed. He is also extremely prejudice towards other races, so the dealings with the goblin kings haven't been going too smoothly.
I've recently got involved in local tabletop games and they have greatly increased my understanding of character development. As Darkmatter says, we were all Mary Sues once. You jump into a game where the CS is designed for you to make it as strong as you want and the temptation is just there. Why not be a total badass since the only restriction is your imagination? You can take down that iron golem in the first post because you can write out a clever attack and control how the golem reacts. In a tabletop, that's not the case. You start out in a weaker state (most games) and the dice (luck) are the ultimate factor of how strong you are. Most games also strongly encourage taking character flaws and disadvantages. Obviously the weaken your character in some way, but the game gives a reward for being so bold and a flawed character is far more interesting than a perfect one.
It is one of the reasons why Female Shepard of the Mass Effect Series is one of my favorite video game heroines. She is skilled in combat, but due to the story line and the luck of the draw, she can't overcome every obstacle. For every victory she achieves, there is often a loss to go with it in some form. Not many characters in general can give us that experience, let alone females.
....and now after that thought process, I really want to dig up one of my RPs where this was the whole point of our characters. They couldn't overcome most obstacles. The real challenge was how they dealt with the personal and environmental fallout of those obstacles.
Sometimes, it is in character. The character truly believes they are capable of anything and will never back down. That perseverance can even be the driving force that does force them to succeed, with a lot of out of game luck. However, no character should be perfect. There is no suspense to it. In one of my 1x1 games, my main character is currently dying from a poison because I found it far more fitting for him not wake up as the evil witch assassin hovered over his bed. He is also extremely prejudice towards other races, so the dealings with the goblin kings haven't been going too smoothly.
I've recently got involved in local tabletop games and they have greatly increased my understanding of character development. As Darkmatter says, we were all Mary Sues once. You jump into a game where the CS is designed for you to make it as strong as you want and the temptation is just there. Why not be a total badass since the only restriction is your imagination? You can take down that iron golem in the first post because you can write out a clever attack and control how the golem reacts. In a tabletop, that's not the case. You start out in a weaker state (most games) and the dice (luck) are the ultimate factor of how strong you are. Most games also strongly encourage taking character flaws and disadvantages. Obviously the weaken your character in some way, but the game gives a reward for being so bold and a flawed character is far more interesting than a perfect one.
It is one of the reasons why Female Shepard of the Mass Effect Series is one of my favorite video game heroines. She is skilled in combat, but due to the story line and the luck of the draw, she can't overcome every obstacle. For every victory she achieves, there is often a loss to go with it in some form. Not many characters in general can give us that experience, let alone females.
....and now after that thought process, I really want to dig up one of my RPs where this was the whole point of our characters. They couldn't overcome most obstacles. The real challenge was how they dealt with the personal and environmental fallout of those obstacles.
There was a long pause in the banter. The guards were seriously considering the offering. Goblins did have a weakness for shiny things, especially if it had heavy value. None the less, Felix was very wary of their movements. Even the slights shift of armor sent the Kato's fur into a frenzy. He hissed lowly at the crowd of Goblins. He was ready for a fight, but hoped it wouldn't come to that. Finally, the gates slowly started to open and a new Goblin stood before them.
The goblin was much older than the rest of his comrades, but he still work the same armor. Nicholas wondered if he was their leader, or just an old fool that couldn't give up his glory days. Lord knew, Nicholas would be the same way when his golden years fell upon him. He hoped he would die at sea long before then. Though, it was looking more and more like he would be dying in the woods. The goblin made a simple hand motion and the goblins parted away from the wagon.
"Felix, take him straight to T'si. He can treat your friend."
The goblin was much older than the rest of his comrades, but he still work the same armor. Nicholas wondered if he was their leader, or just an old fool that couldn't give up his glory days. Lord knew, Nicholas would be the same way when his golden years fell upon him. He hoped he would die at sea long before then. Though, it was looking more and more like he would be dying in the woods. The goblin made a simple hand motion and the goblins parted away from the wagon.
"Felix, take him straight to T'si. He can treat your friend."
I haven't quite decided yet. It'd be terrible to destroy this budding love so early on, but thinking as if I was reading a book...it wouldn't really hit home. We know so little about both characters that the death of Ryder doesn't really hurt as is, and Lena's interest doesn't give it that much more meaning right now. I think we should see it play out a little before he goes.
Hm...the team in the field has fallen apart then lol Down two members. Oh well, Leo, wonder, and I will have to deal with it on our own :)
And yes, I was gone for a very long weekend (5 days) lol
And yes, I was gone for a very long weekend (5 days) lol
"Really, Hitomi, must you provide such a distraction." Snow kept her face straight and her eyes trained on her students. She had no real distaste for Hitomi and her aggressive nature, but Snow was always dedicated to the job. Distractions weren't a possibility for her. She didn't want them to be a factor for her students either. They had impressive abilities. Their display would be considered unneccessary and overkill in the field, but she asked them to show off and they did not disappoint her. However, there was far more to being a hunter than just simply killing a bunch of dummies.
"Perhaps, you would care to accompany us? I think they show enough promise to undergo some field training. I want to take them to the woods." Snow glanced at Hitomi. The woodland training was a situational training that encompassed everything that made a hunter. The emphasis of balance between survival, stealth, and combat made for possibly her favorite stage of training. They would likely struggle, as is expected for their first time. However, given several months, Snow believed she could make a formidable team the likes of which hadn't been seen in Kingdom Guild since Hood and Ellie had paired with herself.
"I want you all to leave your gear behind. You may take the clothes on your back and one weapon of your choosing. That's it. Meet me in the brothel when you're ready, I'll get a wagon ready."
"Perhaps, you would care to accompany us? I think they show enough promise to undergo some field training. I want to take them to the woods." Snow glanced at Hitomi. The woodland training was a situational training that encompassed everything that made a hunter. The emphasis of balance between survival, stealth, and combat made for possibly her favorite stage of training. They would likely struggle, as is expected for their first time. However, given several months, Snow believed she could make a formidable team the likes of which hadn't been seen in Kingdom Guild since Hood and Ellie had paired with herself.
"I want you all to leave your gear behind. You may take the clothes on your back and one weapon of your choosing. That's it. Meet me in the brothel when you're ready, I'll get a wagon ready."
did? he aint dead yet
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