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My Terrible Rival Saga

Went ahead an put up the OOC and the Character Thread! Please, go post as soon as you can!

My Terrible Rival Saga

Or, "My Terrible Rival Saga Volume One [Alternate Take]; Forgiveness is Borrowed, Never Bought."

Hi! Good to see you again! Seems we're finally getting this thing off the ground!

Welcome to the OOC! This is where we'll talk and chat and maybe argue once in a while! (all in good fun, I hope)

Here's the stuff from the Interest Check! Or you can just read it below!

Character sheets will be located here!

OOC Info

Some Things to Know Out of Character (to entice your undying love) :

This will be a modern setting with anachronistic examples of highly advanced technology, as well as rampant use of magic and other such mystical (or scientific) forces.

Everyone possesses a unique ability, called their Core Ability. You will get to design this.

Most characters will be of high school age, due to the setting.

There will be a few precreated classes to choose from, though 'Custom' is always an option in my book. Custom all the way!

Fighting will happen. Probably often. (Except for filler arcs.)

Life is kind of (exactly) like a video game; meaning that characters in this world can do things like access their inventory, check their stats, communicate with their friends and loved ones through chat boxes that seem to appear from nowhere, advance their level/ job class. Imagine the possibilities! Hilarious, right? Right? :/ I hope so.

Character interaction will happen. Probably often.

People have either very normal or very odd names.

I intend for us to make a story, together.

Clothing functions as armor.

Characters can change appearance when switching to combat mode. (usually accompanied by transformation scene)

How Combat Works; It'll be a rather simple system of rolling 1d6 (one six sided die), whether you're on offense or defense, attempting to match (and hopefully supersede) their roll. Modifiers for appropriate stats will be added to the die roll; for example, an attacking character using Physical Melee type damage would roll 1d6+ their Strength modifier. Combat between players will be divided into turns, which consist of an attack and defense action, and will run a default time of 10 turns (five for each character). This is to ensure fairness in combat and streamline the overall process. Die rolls will be made here, under your character's name. Now, this method of combat requires players to collaborate in their victories as well as their defeats; so I expect a fair bit of co-operative work to go into this.

Defending: I didn't make this abundantly clear earlier, so I'm going to go ahead and edit it in now. Defense is a little more complicated than it appears on the surface. Essentially, your defense modifier is based on the enemy's attack type; if an enemy attacks you with a Strength-governed skill (anything Physical, be it melee or ranged), your character would apply their Strength modifier to defend (or Agility. Which stat you intend to use for defense should be stated on the roll) against said attack. The same can be said for Intelligence-governed and Willpower-governed skills and normal attacks.

Statistic Changes: To determine your Stats at level 1, you will roll 5 3d6 (three six sided dice, five times). These rolls can be distributed among your statistic categories (as they are). You will also determine your beginning HP Pool in a similar way (1 roll of 3d6) and please be sure to link your roll (link found in the section above) in your character sheet. These points can be distributed however you wish among your five stats. Every two points above ten ranks you gain a +1 Modifier to that stat and actions attributed to that stat. Alternatively, for every two points below 10 your stats are, you will receive a negative Modifier. As for leveling up, a defeated opponent gives you half their EXP, rounded up. To level up you need your level +1. So at level 1 you need 2 XP to level up, at level 2 you need 3, at level 4 you need 5, and so forth.

Stats List

Statistics List (to know how mad your skills are) :

Information: Statistics are vital to characters, some stats more so than others. Statistics are increased as a character wishes, but bonuses are only applied on numbers above 10. These distributable points are gained on leveling up,at a rate of 1 per level.. Stats also tie into the usage of certain skills. For example, Intelligence governs Magical damage type skills and Strength influences Physical damage types, whereas Willpower governs Energy type attacks.

Strength; Determines the potency of Physical type attacks and skills. A basic measure of a character's physical capabilities.

Agility: A character's speed is governed by Agility. If a character intends to focus on speed, rather than raw strength, they may put points into Agility. This ability grants bonuses to a character's dodge.

Intelligence: Governs the damage and efficiency of Magical type attacks and skills. A crude measurement of one's capabilities in the realms of information retention, logical reasoning and problem solving capabilities.

Willpower: Creates more energy within the character's form. Used to determine the amount of control a character exerts over energies latent in themselves and their immediate surroundings.

Vigor: Gauges how quickly a character's body can recover from and endure sustained damage.

IC Information

Things To Know In Character (to crush your friends) :

You only live once...most of the time.

The city you live in is called Bridge City. Its huge and has an astounding variety of architectural styles.

Powers are pretty normal. Like, everyone and their mom has one. Seriously.

Various systems exist within the world. One such system is the "Rival" system, that tethers two characters together in an undeniable bond of repressed emotions and constant confrontation. This occurs when former party members, or friends, or lovers, or pets, or whatever have a violent or significantly bitter falling out; turning them into fully-fledged, official nemeses. Most people have a nemesis. Some don't. That's cool, too.

Adaptive Weapon System: Though various weapons can be found, or crafted, throughout the city, some choose to keep their starting weapon. This is due to the weapon's potential for growth. As the person gains levels, the weapon begins to adapt to its wielder's preference; becoming more effective in certain areas and gaining a sweet new appearance!

Job System: At some point in your life, you have to be tired of being a Nobody. When you get tired of being a Nobody, you pick a class. Upon picking a class, you set out upon your grandiose adventure! There are several classes to choose from, with the bases being the ever present Warrior, Thief, Mage and Archer. The option to create a custom class exists and is probably the option most often used in the world. Jobs gain levels as players do, eventually becoming something more potent and impressive.

Nobodies: People that haven't taken a job class. While they still have their Core Ability, most of them aren't noteworthy...except taking up background space. Who knows, they could do something unexpected one day...maybe. Nobodies give 0 Exp. when killed.

Skills: Encompassing the realm of abilities or attacks learned by obtaining levels in your respective Job Class. Most perform archetypal functions, unless the character has used a Custom Job Class; in which case they develop customized abilities.

F.S.N Information: Founded nearly fifty years ago, the Fighting School Network exists as a way to gauge the combat potential of students. Since its induction, the F.S.N has become a worldwide media powerhouse; raking in billions of dollars in sponsorships, pay-per-view events and merchandising. Participants in the F.S.N syndicated match brackets are given an accessory item during their first year of high school, something tailored to their personal preferences (nothing that could be weaponized). This item stays with them through the entirety of their school career and it is through this that they are measured by their foes and the world. Each accessory has a smooth gem inserted into it, that begins as a dark gray color; denoting that the wearer is E-Rank. Upon winning battles and earning Fight Points, the Character can advance their Rank and become qualified for higher level bouts.

Fight Notices are given to contenders via text message that includes the location and scheduled time of the fight, as well as basic information on their opponent. Most fights will have a few spectators, though C-Rank fights and above are almost always televised and gather a large crowd. Bets can be placed on fights, through the F.S.N Vice Chamber, allowing Characters to put up money or items on the combatant they believe will win. Announcers and Referees are known to appear at every fight, no matter how small, even if the bout isn't going to be a large event.

Rank Color Progression:
E: Gray
D: Light Blue
C: Purple
B: Green
A: Yellow
S: Red

Skill Template

Skill Name: [The Skill's name.]
Level Obtained: [What level the Skill is obtained by your class.]
Damage Type: [Listed prior to this section. Damage types of Skills may be different than the character's Combat Mode. Mind you that stats affect potency of damage types.]
Element Type: [Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Dark, Light, Null. Null Element is the most prominent element used in Energy type attacks. As expected, a simple system of opposites is in place; meaning that a fire spell can be countered by a water spell, a wind spell can be countered by an earth spell and so on.Light and Darkness are inherently opposed.]
Effect: [This is where you'll describe the negative or positive effects of this spell. I'll let you know if anything is out of line. As a rule, lower level Skills are less potent, but cause less strain on an individual using them. Be sure to exercise caution in creating your skills. I expect there to be a post-based cooldown listed for all skills. The weaknesses of your skills will be determined by logic.]

Character Sheet

Character Sheet Template (to know yourself) :

Name: (Doesn't have to be revealed)
Alias: (Because everyone has one)
Age: (Simple)
Class: (Make something up! Be sure to include strengths and weaknesses in terms of combat.)
Level: (Should be 1.)
Combat Mode: (Physical Melee, Physical Ranged, Magic Melee, Magic Ranged, Energy Melee, Energy Ranged, Devices)
Core Ability: (Can be about anything you want. Don't be OP.)
Weapon: (Appearance and function to be listed here.)
Appearance: (An image is fine)
History: (Can be short)
Catch Phrase: (Totally optional...or, you can replace it with a theme song.)

Character Statistics:

Hit Points

Strength:

Agility:

Intelligence:

Willpower:

Vigor:

~Special thanks to Sathanas Rex for helping me develop and streamline the combat system~

My Terrible Rival Saga [Character Sheets]

Hiya! Post 'em here! Edit them here! (When appropriate!)

OOC here!

Interest Check here!

My Character Sheet (to know me by) :

Name: -

Alias: Peace Hayder

Age: Fourteen

Class: Hyper Blader. Focusing on close quarters combat, a Hyper Blader places emphasis on agility coupled with devastating attacks from a two-handed sword. Though lacking in physical defense and offensive magical abilities, the Hyper Blader increases their combat effectiveness by casting simple buffs on themselves and allies.

Level: 1

Combat Mode: Physical Melee

Core Ability: Subconscious-Space Manipulator; Capable of folding and entering the plane of existence created by subconscious human desires, Peace is able to instantaneously travel between points through Sub-Space, as well as store and retrieve items in localized pocket dimensions. Opening Sub-Space rifts takes little time, but a great deal of precision. Often, hasty teleportations will leave her in an unplanned location. This ability is draining on the physical form as well as the mind, requiring careful utilization. Has a cooldown of two posts.

Weapon:

Sword

Dense Battlefang. A Phsyical type, two-handed sword that is the standard for a beginner Hyper Blader. The sword is much heavier than it looks and is capable of absorbing heavy Physical Melee strikes, if used to defend. Incapable of blocking Magic type attacks and Energy type attacks seem to pass right through it.

Appearance:

Image

History: Tired of observing the suffering in the world as a Nobody, Peace created an alternative persona for herself (and a custom class) during her summer break. Leaving her name and previous appearance behind, she has taken the announcement of the F.S.N Summer Tourney's grand prize to heart and has resolved to let nothing stand in her way.

Theme:

Video

Stats

Character Statistics:
Rolls: Stat Roll
Hit Points

Hit Points: 14

Strength: 13 (+1)

Agility: 12 (+1)

Intelligence: 9

Willpower: 8 (-1)

Regeneration: 12 (+1)

Skills

Skill Name: Crimson Flicker
Level Obtained: 1
Defense Type: Physical Melee
Element Type: -.
Effect: Instantaneously creates a hazy crimson nimbus around the target's body, shielding for one half of Physical Melee type damage for 1 post. Cooldown of two posts.

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Character Sheet (because he is what he is what he is.) :

Name: Timothy Granwall

Alias: "Ouroboros Tim" or just "Tim"

Age: Thirteen

Class: Chainmage: Intended to be an ever shifting, yet consistent force in battle;Tim has taken careful note of his class' evolutionary path and intends to make himself a versatile and ever changing combatant. Capable of switching between destructive forces of magic to buffing his allies. Weak at close range.

Level: 1

Combat Mode: Magic Ranged

Core Ability: Insipid Spite: Cooldown of two posts. Tim may focus his hatred on an enemy, painting them with a seething gray aura (which counts as an attack round). Immediately, this skill does nothing, but on Tim's next attack his Intelligence modifier is doubled against that foe.

Weapon: His hands. They're magic, you know.

Appearance:

Large Image

History: Nobody really knows where this guy came from. He claims he's always been around, in the background. Good luck finding someone other than Hazard Star to back that statement up.

Catch Phrase: "..."

Theme:

Video

Character Statistics:
Rolls: Stats
HP

Hit Points: 12

Strength: 7 (-1)

Agility: 12 (+1)

Intelligence: 15 (+2)

Willpower: 13 (+1)

Vigor: 8 (-1)

Skills

Skill Name: Smolder
Level Obtained: 1
Attack Type: Magical Ranged
Element Type: Fire
Effect: Casts a small bolt of fire at the foe, causing 1/2 normal damage and setting the opponent alight for two posts (1/2 sustained attack roll damage for two posts). Cooldown of two posts. Can not stack.

My Terrible Rival Saga

Character Sheet Template (to know yourself) :

Name: Timothy Granwall

Alias: "Ouroboros Tim" or just "Tim"

Age: Thirteen

Class: Chainmage: Intended to be an ever shifting, yet consistent force in battle;Tim has taken careful note of his class' evolutionary path and intends to make himself a versatile and ever changing combatant. Capable of switching between destructive forces of magic to buffing his allies. Weak at close range.

Level: 1

Combat Mode: Magic Ranged

Core Ability: Insipid Spite: Cooldown of two posts. Tim may focus his hatred on an enemy, painting them with a seething gray aura (which counts as an attack round). Immediately, this skill does nothing, but on Tim's next attack his Intelligence modifier is doubled against that foe.

Weapon: His hands. They're magic, you know.

Appearance:

Large Image

History: Nobody really knows where this guy came from. He claims he's always been around, in the background. Good luck finding someone to back that statement up.

Catch Phrase: "..."

Character Statistics:
Rolls: Stats
HP

Hit Points: 12

Strength: 7 (-1)

Agility: 12 (+1)

Intelligence: 15 (+2)

Willpower: 13 (+1)

Vigor: 8 (-1)

My Terrible Rival Saga

Alright, making changes to the Stat Pool system.

Starting Rank is removed.

Instead of rolling 3d6 for your entire pool, roll 3d6 five times. You can distribute those stats (as they are, but in any order) to your Stat categories.

My New Roll

This change is due to the potentially crippling negative Modifiers that one could receive...and my own oversight in not including Agility on my revised Character Sheet.

My Terrible Rival Saga

Sorry! Went ahead and tacked it on at the end of the Statistic Changes section. Your character looks great (despite the bad rolls)!

My Terrible Rival Saga

Made changes to the core of how this all works. Please direct yourselves to the front page and re-read EVERYTHING! Well, not really everything. Just the two bold sections and the Skill Template.

Thank you for your time and patience.

Edit: Also, welcome Mammon and Ezekial Wolffe!

Second Edit: Revised Character Sheet

My Character Sheet (to know me by) :

Name: -

Alias: Peace Hayder

Age: Fourteen

Class: Hyper Blader. Focusing on close quarters combat, a Hyper Blader places emphasis on agility coupled with devastating attacks from a two-handed sword. Though lacking in physical defense and offensive magical abilities, the Hyper Blader increases their combat effectiveness by casting simple buffs on themselves and allies.

Level: 1

Combat Mode: Physical Melee

Core Ability: Subconscious-Space Manipulator; Capable of folding and entering the plane of existence created by subconscious human desires, Peace is able to instantaneously travel between points through Sub-Space, as well as store and retrieve items in localized pocket dimensions. Opening Sub-Space rifts takes little time, but a great deal of precision. Often, hasty teleportations will leave her in an unplanned location. This ability is draining on the physical form as well as the mind, requiring careful utilization. Has a cooldown of two posts.

Weapon:

Sword

Dense Battlefang. A Phsyical type, two-handed sword that is the standard for a beginner Hyper Blader. The sword is much heavier than it looks and is capable of absorbing heavy Physical Melee strikes, if used to defend. Incapable of blocking Magic type attacks and Energy type attacks seem to pass right through it.

Appearance:

Image

History: Tired of observing the suffering in the world as a Nobody, Peace created an alternative persona for herself (and a custom class) during her summer break. Leaving her name and previous appearance behind, she has taken the announcement of the F.S.N Summer Tourney's grand prize to heart and has resolved to let nothing stand in her way.

Theme:

Video

Stats

Character Statistics:
Rolls: Stat Pool
Hit Points

Hit Points: 14

Strength: 13 (+1)

Agility: 12 (+1)

Intelligence: 9 (-1)

Willpower: 8 (-1)

Regeneration: 12 (+1)

Skills

Skill Name: Crimson Flicker
Level Obtained: 1
Defense Type: Physical Melee
Element Type: -.
Effect: Instantaneously creates a hazy crimson nimbus around the target's body, shielding for one half of Physical Melee type damage for 1 post. Cooldown of two posts.

My Terrible Rival Saga

Certainly, Corporal Lance. Welcome.

In other news, I'm going to be gone most of the day; so, there probably won't be any updates until late tonight or tomorrow. If anyone has any questions or anything, PM me. I'll attempt to get back to you from my phone.

My Terrible Rival Saga

F.S.N Information: Founded nearly fifty years ago, the Fighting School Network exists as a way to gauge the combat potential of students. Since its induction, the F.S.N has become a worldwide media powerhouse; raking in billions of dollars in sponsorships, pay-per-view events and merchandising. Participants in the F.S.N syndicated match brackets are given an accessory item during their first year of high school, something tailored to their personal preferences (nothing that could be weaponized). This item stays with them through the entirety of their school career and it is through this that they are measured by their foes and the world. Each accessory has a smooth gem inserted into it, that begins as a dark gray color; denoting that the wearer is E-Rank. Upon winning battles and earning Fight Points, the Character can advance their Rank and become qualified for higher level bouts.

Fight Notices are given to contenders via text message that includes the location and scheduled time of the fight, as well as basic information on their opponent. Most fights will have a few spectators, though C-Rank fights and above are almost always televised and gather a large crowd. Bets can be placed on fights, through the F.S.N Vice Chamber, allowing Characters to put up money or items on the combatant they believe will win. Announcers and Referees are known to appear at every fight, no matter how small, even if the bout isn't going to be a large event.

Rank Color Progression:
E: Gray
D: Light Blue
C: Purple
B: Green
A: Yellow
S: Red

Edit: The system for stats and the like is being completely reworked. This will entail several changes for pre-existing characters and their information. It may take a couple of days to achieve functionality. So, please, stick with me. This new system should correct several errors of logic in statistic functions, while creating a role playing environment focused completely on the narrative. Most of the stats will be based on your character's in character performance during the first part of the thread.

Dice rolls are making a comeback, but, thankfully you guys won't be messing with them; as it will be purely on my end. This will ensure combat is fair and devoid of meta or power gaming. Unfortunately, this also involves rolling everyone back to level one and making all characters freshmen at East Bridge City High, to ensure that there is a feeling of progression. Skills are being revamped as well.

If these changes sounds unsavory, please make your opinion known so I can figure out a way to make you (and myself) happy with the outcome of the upcoming changes.

I apologize for being so scatter brained about all of this, but if you can muster the patience to stick around I'd really appreciate it.

My Terrible Rival Saga

Alright, the dice have been done away with for now (for you, anyway). Stats will continue to exist as a measure of your Character's strengths and weaknesses. Everyone needs to complete/submit a character sheet before the In-Character section goes up.

I'd also like to take this time to get input from you guys, concerning how we should start the RP. Any suggestions or ideas are appreciated. I'll be posting a few of my own in the near future. Also going to make another Character.