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"I want you to pay attention to all of the detailed nuances and bits of history put into a character I've created, who will ostensibly be the main character. You can play whoever, I don't really care, any anime character will do."
This is what I interpret when I see "CanonxOC" 1x1 ideas. Most everyone wants to play as an OC. We want to be able to explore our own ideas with you rather than for you. We want to create a story all our (as in, the two of us) own where we can both explore the unexplored in an established world. It takes discipline (not creativity) to play in these kinds of settings. The Canon player has to sacrifice their own creativity to adhere to the strict idea of the decided canon character. CanonxOC writing, in my opinion, should stick to the realm of fandoms. The entire idea of RPing is to play characters you create, not already-created characters.
If you're not willing to play a canon character, yourself, you shouldn't expect others to do so. If the only option is "the one coming to me is the one that's going to play canon" without considering that the other probably wants to play their own OC, then that's telling the other RPer that their own sense of creativity and world-building isn't welcome or encouraged. I've only been able to handle looking through the 1x1 section for a maximum of 20 minutes, quickly becoming discouraged with the requirements for smut, specific pairings, and no solid story plots or even ideas.
I'd also like to share that, for me, a 1x1 is where both RPers are essentially Co-GMs, in that they play equal parts in building the story and characters (both NPC and PC). They both have the responsibility of pushing the plot forward for the other. I've seen so many complaints about people from 1x1's where they felt their partner was always piggy-backing their own posts and never trying to contribute to the world/plot themselves.
These are simply points to consider. I haven't looked over your interest check so I have no idea what is in them or what they look like or what you actually expect of them. These are merely my opinions and observations.
I'd also like to point out that the only negativity in this thread is merely perceived as there is no real negativity going on in this thread other than "give me advice" which is always going to be "I point out the flaws I see." Nothing in this thread has been "harsh," "mean," or "unreasonable." I won't say what one perceives to be "wrong," but assuming tone over text is neither constructive nor beneficial to those involved. When I become particularly jaded and begin to martyr myself, I usually take a step back and revisit the topic after some self-reflection before getting defensive and putting myself in an even greater compromised emotional state.
【Kawahi Kuroji】
【Akimoto Kouta】
【Nakahara Tokiko】
NOT YET OPEN
It'd almost happened once before when the Rukongai was the whole of the Soul Society and the Central 46 was not yet conceptualized. The World of the Living was still in its infancy, and the Soul King was rumored to be the first Shinigami. Hollow roamed both realms to find any way to satiate their hunger. The Soul King, with his infinite power, kept the balance between the living and the dead before the invention of the Zanpakutō and its natural ability to purify Hollow. "He" began the creation of the Seireitei and established the Noble Houses and the Central 46 to continue his work and promised that the invasion of the Spiritual World would occur again.
A promise faded into a rumor. A rumor faded into a prophesy. A prophesy faded into a wive's tale. A wive's tale faded into fiction. That fiction faded from existence.
That which faded from existence was now the very existence of the Soul Society. The Hollow found a way to create Garganta within the Seireitei itself. It's still unknown how exactly this occurred. Regardless, the balance was upset so quickly. The World of the Living erupted in war, then famine, and settled itself into a world with limited and mundane technology where monarchs rose and fell until the Living found a kind of stability despite the brutal upset of their spiritual counterpart. The Shinigami focus on the only objective of any priority: reclaim Soul Society. The fate of the World of the Living is a gamble with which the Shinigami have nothing to barter.
The Hollow have usurped more than half of the Rukongai after their initial assault. The lower 60 districts belong to the Hollow, specifically two Vasto Lorde (of that the Gotei know). They feed on the souls too weak to defend themselves. More powerful souls seem to turn against the Soul Society and become puppets of the Hollow. This only feeds the disagreements among the Gotei 13. With the Central 46 having been devoured, the Captain Commander has had to demonstrate her authority several times. But, with seemingly no intervention coming from Division 0, she holds her breath as she waits for the push toward victory or the need to accept defeat.
Bringing to balance the World of the Living or counter-striking Hueco Mundo is entirely out of the question. With so many casualties since the Strike on the Seireitei, there are simply not enough resources to spread themselves out while surrounded by a, seemingly, infinite enemy. There is debate and uncertainty about whether opening a Senkaimon or entering the Dangai could give the Hollow an opening to exploit. But egos still clash among the Gotei and conspiracies are imagined while most just focus on not going extinct.
Coming from such a long period of relative peace, this war has cost the Gotei more than they believed they even had. Souls are seen as a resource, a currency. Shinigami are pushed through the Academy unless they are killed before graduation.
The Noble Houses are only concerned with keeping themselves and, by extension, each other alive instead of actively protecting the whole of the Soul Society with the Gotei as if they believe themselves too good to fight the war, too weak to be of any help, or know something the Gotei doesn't.
The Captain Commander only knows that, without intervention, the Soul Society will suffer a devastating Hollowing.
Setting
The Canon of this RP does not follow the Manga/Anime. It will be treated as an Alternate Universe. There will be no canon characters or the use of canon names/ideas to bring into this RP (e.g. "Kenpachi," Kuchiki, Onmitsukidō, Kidō Corps, " Shin'ō," etc.).
Renaming canon characters/ideas will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
The focus of this RP will be upon the Captains and their Lieutenants and how they combat the invading Hollow Army. Any seated, unseated, or Academy students will be NPCs and making a PC for one of them is not recommended (though certainly still allowed..
The following are not going to be introduced in this RP as of now: FullBringers, Quincies
The following have never existed in this RP: Vizzards, Arrancar
Any that wish to create a Hollow needs to see a GM as the stats are quite different and spoiling plot points will have to occur.
Only the Captain Commander is aware of the existence of Division 0.
Rules
- Standard Guild rules apply.
- A 3 paragraph minimum for every IC post.
- Continuity errors in IC posts will be addressed and be requested for revision (through PM).
- Developing Canon information for this RP is welcome and encouraged.
- Collaborations are welcome and encouraged.
- There is no posting order. Post only once after each GM post unless otherwise stated.
- R rated situations and language are allowed. Anything X will be "fade-to-black."
- PvP combat will be lightly monitored.
- PvNPC combat should be considered the norm and be performed by a single player, unless otherwise requested or required.
- If you cannot find the inspiration to write a post, let a GM know and we'll help you or accept you skip the round.
- Extended absences (longer than 5 days) are to be communicated with a GM. If they are not, you will be skipped or your character removed from/killed in their current situation.
- Please read all OOC and Character information.
- Questions and concerns of any variety and to any degree are welcome. PM a GM to keep things cool like the fonz.
- The GM's decisions are final, but that is not to say it won't come without consideration of the Players.
- Do not post CSs in the OOC Tab.
- Do not post CS WIPs in the Characters Tab.
- PM any and all CSs to all GMs for review, revision, and clearance. Once cleared, the CS may be posted in the Characters Tab.
Well, this is going to be your post. I'll just follow whatever plans you have for a more in-depth response/reaction/impression of the situation with Keoni and just interject with stuff and see where it goes xP
@RegitnuiHaha, I'm glad it wasn't a whiff ;)
We can do whichever platform you prefer. I'm partial to meetingwords, though it can be down for maintenance relatively frequently. I'm using GoogleDocs with Legion, though that has too much going on for my tastes. PMs don't really make it easy for a collab to flow well.
If you don't mind, here:
meetingwords.com/Regitnui-Phoenix
We can do whichever platform you prefer. I'm partial to meetingwords, though it can be down for maintenance relatively frequently. I'm using GoogleDocs with Legion, though that has too much going on for my tastes. PMs don't really make it easy for a collab to flow well.
If you don't mind, here:
meetingwords.com/Regitnui-Phoenix
Not really much for any of you to go off of right now.
I don't know whether we should collaborate some of your next post, @Regitnui or if you want me to mention what I have in mind and you kind of take it. Right now, I'd like Samantha to be treated as my own PC (even though it's @Kymera's PC's sister) 'cause I've got some plans for her...;P
Same with you, @Utrax. I'm more of the mood to simply see how Theo reacts/responds to this minor "incident." I might add some more drama to it depending on where you take it.
Still don't have much for you, @c3p-0h. This isn't going to turn into a big thing for Haven. Just more of a kind of "reminder" of what she's been through.
However, I need to remember that my post is a day ahead of your last post (aligned with @Regitnui's post). So I guess you could have continued your last post...but I guess right now I would say to write to the next day and try not to go much further.
Note: Haven's likely not going to notice this Bronzong's following/looking for her unless she acquires a very powerful Psychic or Ghost-type.
Reminder: I need to get to brainstorming about what's in the egg, again. Did you say you'd prefer it to be from the 7th Gen?
I don't know whether we should collaborate some of your next post, @Regitnui or if you want me to mention what I have in mind and you kind of take it. Right now, I'd like Samantha to be treated as my own PC (even though it's @Kymera's PC's sister) 'cause I've got some plans for her...;P
Same with you, @Utrax. I'm more of the mood to simply see how Theo reacts/responds to this minor "incident." I might add some more drama to it depending on where you take it.
Still don't have much for you, @c3p-0h. This isn't going to turn into a big thing for Haven. Just more of a kind of "reminder" of what she's been through.
However, I need to remember that my post is a day ahead of your last post (aligned with @Regitnui's post). So I guess you could have continued your last post...but I guess right now I would say to write to the next day and try not to go much further.
Note: Haven's likely not going to notice this Bronzong's following/looking for her unless she acquires a very powerful Psychic or Ghost-type.
Reminder: I need to get to brainstorming about what's in the egg, again. Did you say you'd prefer it to be from the 7th Gen?
Rustboro City
Ru's feet pounded against the dock to plant himself stiff as a large rope slid through his bare hands. Men and women were shouting all around. Crates were lowered with bangs and cracks. Wingull and Pelliper circled above and gathered around. A few of the vermin panicked away for fear of being crushed when Ru's crate met the dock.
Random hands met the crate and the pulley mechanism before Ru could. So he, instead,
grabbed a nearby crowbar to pry open a side to inspect the merchandise. After a few quick and powerful yanks, the side of the crate toppled down. Shouts were hollered in warning of the six-foot panel of thick plywood falling to meet the dock with a sharp and deep slap of wood meeting wood on their flat surfaces.
The same random hands groped and tore at the merchandise inside. Ru was pulled to another, slightly smaller, crate that proved to be heavier. His boots failed him and he stumbled forward to be pulled by the weight of the crate. Several pairs of hands attempted to catch the rope. But the help only managed to drop the crate at a slower rate. It threatened to tear through the dock and shatter itself on impact, but the concrete and steel supports made sure that wouldn't happen.
Ru cursed loudly at himself as did the others to themselves. A few hearty and bellowing laughs could be heard a distance away. But, still, hands worked over the crate and its contents as Ru was called to unload more crates.
The Rustboro Wharf was named such out of courtesy. Owned by the Fairfax Association, it's an entirely private portion of the city. Security clearances are required to enter and exit the Wharf and is well-situated to make it quite difficult for outsiders to see exactly what happens beyond the ten-foot fence, gates, and tall warehouses without windows.
Considering the current events, any Pokemon usually employed at the Wharf were now filling temporary positions in security. Much of the staff were required to relocate or change occupations temporarily to accommodate those affected by the "Mauville Incident" for those still able and needing to work for a living.
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The influx of humans into Rustboro meant more opportunity for her. Her pile of loot had grown significantly in the past two days and she was still "finding" collectibles. She hovered between buildings to occasionally perch herself on a ledge to better spy over a greater distance.
Coins were her favorite. She knew them to be rare, an anomaly, bu nothing beat the ornate simplicity of a coin. It was her lucky day, too. Though she'd only found a few gems and shiny metal bits, her little eyes spotted a hand that reached out and place a small shiny circle onto a ledge. She dove as fast she could and dipped her beak to scoop up the treasure. In her excitement, she missed and it fell far to the ground.
Lavaridge City
The crowds were irritating, but she couldn't deny the cover they'd provide. Still, she didn't understand why Ms. Shade couldn't be bothered to do this herself. Samantha just let out a sigh and looked up toward her Bronzong hovering over the town. From the mountainside, Lavaridge definitely looked like a refugee camp. That Haven girl Ms. Shade learned of before the Attack was the last person they knew to have contact with Raiziel. But he seemed to have escaped without being able to be traced. This certainly killed two birds with one stone, but she wasn't as skilled with such a stone as Ms. Shade was.
"Bellarus" was all Samantha had to say for the Bronzong to begin to levitate her along the sheer southern cliffs of the small, but, now, overpopulated, town. She stumbled a bit as the heels of her shoes sank into the tender sand typical of Mt. Chimney. She managed a graceful stumble toward the nearest road where she could gain balance. Victims, townspeople, and Rangers rushed past her in every direction yet paid not mind to the fact she came from, seemingly, nowhere. It was like they couldn't see her.
"Good job, Bell," she thought. "Now, to find Asuna. Scan what you can for any sign of the girl..."
She stopped where she was and considered how difficult it would be to actually reach her primary contact. She hated Teleporting, but hated crowds even more. The thought of the sheer volume of strangers in front of her, bumping into her and shouting over her,
made her heart pound with anxiety.
"Actually," she thought. "Just get me there from here."
She was supposed to get a good analysis of the town in its current condition, but she decided she needed more time to mentally prepare herself. Luckily for her, Bellarus was excited to teleport her, since he often never got the chance. Because of this, he had to descend so his underside almost fell over Samantha. With a low hum, they both dematerialized rather slowly into silver dust until there was nothing. A moment later, she was standing in front of the Mura Bath where she knew she would likely find the woman. Bellarus then hovered away with his usual metallic hum to scan for their secondary contact.
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"Asuna," a voice almost shouted from the door. It was relatively low yet held the softness of youth trying to be forced away. "It's time."
Asuna just shot an arm toward the door with her index raised with some irritation as she continued to suck a man's face. But he seemed to have more manners than her and broke from the embrace, though likely out of curiosity than modesty.
"Aw, come on, you bitch," Asuna whinned, gesturing toward her "visitor."
"Don't care," Samantha said. "You'll just have to explain to Ms. Shade..."
Samantha held her face from showing amusement at the fear and dread that blanketed Asuna's face from the apparent "threat." Asuna just grunted a sigh and reached for the man's face to physically apologizing for the interruption before verbally apologizing for the interruption.
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