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The Crossroads (Multiverse-Style Battle Royale Crossover RP) (Unlimited Slots, Always Accepting!)

Don't worry, I can understand the whole "gotta be script about weird powers" thing. I'm not planning to use anything for, uh, anything, other than enjoyment for me and everyone else. And if I do like, toe the line a bit with it, I'll fix that :v

The Crossroads (Multiverse-Style Battle Royale Crossover RP) (Unlimited Slots, Always Accepting!)

Yeaaah, I guess it does sorta fit better in a setting where everyone already knows who they are. But at the same time, he says Cataclysm (which isn't a very nice word) and his hand glows black and he goes to touch something, I feel like that's just generally a sign of "maybe you don't want that thing to touch something you like"? :v

The Crossroads (Multiverse-Style Battle Royale Crossover RP) (Unlimited Slots, Always Accepting!)

Yeah, I was figuring that the pre-determined nature of PC combat would make Lucky Charm and Cataclysm a bit easier to manage. Lucky Charm I probably didn't explain right, either. It's less of an "I win" button and more of a catalyst to win? Okay that's not so good too, but to actually benefit from Lucky Charm requires some thought, and might not even relate to what needs to be done right then, or even not involve the fight at all. It's also not foolproof, and doesn't take into account the situation changing. If a different problem comes up, an earlier Lucky Charm is basically junk (though like any junk could still be useful if you think of a good way to use it).

Plus, they're really minor things - forks, cans of paint, once it became a radiator. It isn't like Lucky Charm could create a magic Bullet Magnet to suck up bullets with, it creates mundane objects. Surprisingly useful ones, but still.

Cataclysm I can understand being a bit of an issue, but it's more easily defendable since you could just chuck something at Cat Noir to have him use it up, or just make him waste its charge, or even just dodge his hand if you're able. And I know just taking a player on their word is iffy, but I don't plan on whipping them out right at the start of a fight. Even in the show they usually save them until they absolutely need to use it, due to the time limit they cause.

Akumatization isn't possession, no. I'm sorry how unhelpful my explanation was (that's what I get for trying to get it done at 4 AM), It's like Hawk Moth is putting the gun into vulnerable people's hands and being very convincing on why they should use it. It's more of a deal than a forced thing. I think his power also makes the emotions worse, which could be why people still agree to be turned into a villain. Though it does change them, until the akuma is released or recalled.

Of course I'm not going to do anything without player permission. If there are NPCs in the game, it could also be easily prioritized to them instead of other Pcs.

The Crossroads (Multiverse-Style Battle Royale Crossover RP) (Unlimited Slots, Always Accepting!)

Doin' them in pairs for the sake of brevity. But man, is there a lot to explain.

The Heroes!

Names
Marinette Dupain-Cheng / Ladybug
&
Adrien Agreste / Cat Noir

Appearance
Hero mode and their regular selves.

Series of origin
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir

Personality
Both Marinette and Adrien share a few traits, due to being an evil-fighting duo; they're both kind and caring, always trying to be helpful to everyone they encounter. Being teenagers, though, does mean they have the same emotional issues of any other. Marinette is easily flustered, especially when things concern Adrien. She's prone to fits of jealousy, anger, and annoyance, and can be quite self-centered when she's too focused on something, as well as a nasty habit of holding grudges. But Marinette is quick to make up for rash judgments or rude behavior, being incredibly thoughtful to her friends and family. Marinette is also incredibly resourceful and clever, both in and out of her Ladybug persona, though this easily can lead to her overthinking herself into a tizzy.

Adrien, on the other hand, has a much better handle on his emotions. He's prone to forgiving others even when their bad qualities outweigh their good. and tends to be more reserved due to his upbringing. Though, his sheltered childhood made him a bit emotionally immature - he's impulsive and gullible, quick to act when he can get away with doing so. He lets loose when he's Cat Noir, being cocky and show-offish, and overall much more out-going than his usual self.

Abilities
When using their Miraculous, Marinette and Adrien gain increased strength, agility, stamina, and endurance; nothing major, but enough to make a difference (ie, being able to lift/carry/throw grown adults with ease, jump higher and farther than normal, able to take a beating, etc). Each Miraculous also has with it a special power, activated through saying the name aloud. This is crucial, since even saying the words casually while transformed will cause the power to activate, and being rendered mute will leave them unable to do so entirely. Due to their age and inexperience with their Miraculous, Marinette and Adrien can only use their Power once, and will be forced to transform back five minutes after they use it.

As Ladybug, Marinette holds the power of Creation, granting her the Lucky Charm, which creates just the right item needed to solve whatever conflict she's in. Usually, the item's purpose isn't clear, and the proper way to use it has to be figured out by Marinette. Also, the Ladybug Miraculous that Marinette has is the only one capable of countering Hawk Moth's and Mayura's own powers, as well as being able to undo any damage done by the villains, by tossing her Lucky Charm in the air, where it disperses into magical butterflies that put everything back to normal.

Cat Noir has the power of Destruction, in the form of Cataclysm. Black energy swirls around Adrien's right hand when he uses it, and whatever he touches with it will break - from corroding metal to crumbling rock and even short-circuiting electronics. A Cataclysm can be held in Cat Noir's hand for as long as his transformation holds. He doesn't have any control over what the Cataclysm affects, so the next thing he touches once it's activated will absorb its use. On the flipside, Cat Noir won't be able to use that hand unless he uses up the Cataclysm on something.

Equipment
Marinette's and Adrien's ability to turn into Ladybug and Cat Noir comes from magical artifacts known as the Miraculous. Each Miraculous is home to what's known as a Kwami, small animal-like fairies that bestow their powers onto the Miraculous users. Kwamis have personalities and can act on their own whenever their Miraculous is not in use. Also, each Miraculous user gains a Tool of some sort, usually a weapon or device that they can fight with (along with other uses).

The Ladybug Miraculous, used by Marinette, looks like a pair of earrings (camouflaged and active) and is inhabited by Tikki. To transform into Ladybug, it's "Spots On", while to transform back is "Spots Off". Ladybug uses a Yo-yo, which she uses to summon her Lucky Charm and to deal with Akumas and Amoks. Can also be used as a telephone, a mirror, and a breathing device, as well as a tracker for Cat Noir (when he's transformed).

The Cat Miraculous, used by Adrien, looks like a ring (camouflaged and active), and is inhabited by Plagg. To transform into Cat Noir, it's "Claws Out", while to transform back is "Claws In". Cat Noir uses an extendable staff, which has no limit to how far it can extend. Like above, it can be used as a phone and a breathing device.

On top of this, both characters have smartphones, as well as supplies of macaroons (Marinette) and cheese (Adrien) to feed their Kwamis whenever they need to recharge. They also have special magic versions of their respective snacks, though that will be addressed below.

Character alignment
Neutral Good

Other
Both Marinette and Adrien have special versions of their Kwami's food, made from Potions, which grants the Kwami a unique form and allows for their hero transformations to change, too. The issue is that there's about 7 different kinds, with only 2 being shown, and a third being talked about. A potion that grants water-based traversal, ice-based traversal, and space-based traversal. I'm omitting these for the moment until either they fully show up in the series or I can work out what the others do with the GM.

The Villains

Names
Hawk Moth / Gabriel Agreste
&
Mayura / Nathalie Sancoeur

Appearance
Villains first, father second.
Faithful, always.

Series of origin
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir

Personality
Gabriel is incredibly single-minded. He has been chasing the same goal for the better part of a year, and lets nothing get in the way of that, no matter how often he's failed. He's secretive, secluded, and distant from life, even from his own son, due to this obsession. Pragmatic and persistent, Gabriel can be manipulative and frighteningly clever in pursuit of his goals, doing whatever it takes to accomplish his plans. He has his limits, of course; despite his cold exterior, he cares deeply for his son, Adrien, and is very protective of both him and Nathalie, who he's only included in his plans due to her unwavering devotion, but never more than he absolutely needs to.

Nathalie, in that vein, is willing to push herself past limits Gabriel himself set. She will do anything for him, even to her own detriment. Prim and proper, Nathalie fits perfectly into her role as Gabriel's assistant and Adrien's caretaker. She's as emotional as Gabriel himself is (that is, not very), but she is often less strict on Adrien than his father. She is tireless in aiding Gabriel in either side of his life, driven by love, even if it's to an end where Gabriel will not be with her.

Abilities
As with the heroes above, Gabriel and Nathalie get enhanced when using their Miraculous. Due to them being older and better trained in using the Miraculous, however, results in them not having the time limit as the heroes do. Their Miraculous also work very differently from how the others do.

Gabriel, as Hawk Moth, holds the power of Transmission. Hawk Moth imbues a butterfly with dark energy and sends it out as an Akuma. An Akuma possesses an object, allowing Hawk Moth to bestow powers on whoever is holding it, as well as the ability to talk directly to them. His power works off negative emotions - he can sense them, and his Akumas only infect those that have them. Once Akumatized, the victim transforms into a supervillain, with powers pertaining to their akumatized item, what drove them to be akumatized, etc. Hawk Moth has no real control over those he Akumatizes, having to resort to manipulation and the threat of removing their powers if they don't comply. The Akuma merely deepens the bad emotions a person has, and can even be resisted if the emotions subsist or if the victim has a strong enough will to reject. Once they turn, however, the Akumatized villain is usually too far gone to listen to reason. A person can be Akumatized more than once, and can be given new powers and forms if the Akuma touches a different object. Multiple people can also be Akumatized if they meet the same emotional peaks while they're touching the same thing - this can either make a much more powerful villain from all victims, or, if the victims were already Akumatized in the past, can turn them all into their previous villainous selves.

Similarly, Nathalie holds the power of Emotion as Mayura. It's identical to Hawk Moth's Akumatization, with a handful of differences; instead of butterflies that turn into Akumas, Mayura turns feathers from her fan into Amoks. She can target anyone, so long as they are feeling a strong emotion of any kind. Mayura can then talk to the person the Amok attaches to, through the same method as Akumas (the Amok touches an object the person has and possesses it), and if the Amok is not rejected by the person, can be used to summon a Sentimonster. Sentimonsters, unlike Akumatized villains, are much more monstrous in appearance, and can be directly controlled by whoever is holding its Amok. Mayura also has more direct control over them, as she can force their movements, and dispel them at will.

Equipment

The Butterfly Miraculous, used by Gabriel, looks like a jeweled brooch (camouflaged and active) and is inhabited by Nooroo. To transform into Hawk Moth, it's "Dark Wings Rise", while to transform back is "Dark Wings Fall". Hawk Moth has a Cane. The Cane has a detachable sword inside of it, and the stone at its top can house Butterflies and Akumas for later use, as well as a sort of tracker for his Akumas.

The Peacock Miraculous, used by Nathalie, looks like a metal brooch ([url=hhttps:vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/lady-bug/… and active), and is inhabited by Duusu. To transform into Mayura, it's "Spread My Feathers", while to transform back is "Fall My Feathers". Mayura uses a hand-fan, the feathers of which she uses to make her Amoks. There's no other use for it.

Character alignment
Neutral Evil

Other
Akumas and Amoks can be freed by breaking whatever they are inhabiting, and is key to defeating the Akumatized/Sentimonster it made. If it isn't taken care of once it's free, though, the Akuma/Amok multiplies and infects other people, creating copies of whatever it summoned, before returning to Hawk Moth/Mayura. If the original victim is possessed by the Akuma/Amok again, all copies become active at once, requiring every Akuma/Amok to be captured.

Woof, what a long one. Hopefully it's not too wordy :v

The Crossroads (Multiverse-Style Battle Royale Crossover RP) (Unlimited Slots, Always Accepting!)

Hey y'all! I have a question, here; are we only allowed one character?

My choice(s) come from Miraculous, Ladybug and Cat Noir specifically. I was hoping to bring over the both of them, since their dynamic both character-wise and as superheroes work best when they're together. On top of that, since there's always fun to be had with conflict-stirrers, I was also curious if I could have Hawkmoth and even Mayura from the show too? (Both villains, Hawkmoth can turn people into super-powered villains with his Akumas, and Mayura can conjure 'Sentibeasts' from the emotions of somebody else, and I think either one would work great in this RP).

World of Light

Phoenix Wright

He had the feeling someone was staring at him, sure. And Germ was obviously looking this way every time Phoenix looked around the diner. But that didn't mean that he was being watched. No, of course not.

(I think Pat is starting to rub off on me. I need to start hanging around better influences.)

Then, as if the universe loved proving Phoenix's inner monologues wrong, the bird-man who had been looking at him suddenly popped over the back of his chair. Phoenix nearly choked on his milkshake, and man would that have been embarrassing.

"I-I, ghak, what?!" Phoenix leaned away from Germ as if he was an actual germ. He even slid his shake further away, as if the bird would try and steal it. Is that what a day of being paranoia-adjacent does to people? Make them actual paranoid?

Steeling his nerves, Phoenix settled, shifting his seat a bit to the side so he wasn't stabbing Germ in the face... beak?... with his hair. "Erhm, right. A case." Phoenix paused. Why was he so willing to tell some stranger about one of his cases? Didn't that break some, like, client/attorney protocol? He might've just been wanting to have a normal conversation for the day, one that didn't involve government conspiracies. Or fish. Or fish conspiracies.

Clearing his throat, Phoenix filled the silence. "Well, uh, this one time I had a client whose case against them was about how he could fly, and how nobody could've committed the crime without...flying." (Oh, now I know why lawyers don't discuss their cases. It makes them sound crazy.)

Awful Midnight Poetry - Set in the world of Epithet Erased!

Well, since there's focus here now (and I remembered that the thread exists) I wanna get a consensus on this.

@Mattie_@vanovick@Calico@IceSolstice, you guys too.

I was on the fence about whether or not to include the more dice-rolling elements of the original game going in, and that's still sorta what's happening, so I wanted to get some opinions on how the RP should go: should there be dice-rolling involved, or not? And if there is, should it be kept solely to Abilities, Talents, and the like, or should characters have to roll to do anything particularly fancy or impressive?

Awful Midnight Poetry - Set in the world of Epithet Erased!

Wanting to say that at the moment we're a bit full! Anyone who wants to join can still theoretically, but character creation for this chapter is locked down. Don't want to get overstuffed at the word Go is all. :b

World of Light

Phoenix Wright

First strange-looking animal people, then fish monsters, and now walking alligators. If Phoenix hadn't barely escaped impalement earlier today, he would've guessed he fell asleep at the local zoo again.

After the, err, kerfuffle at the lake, Phoenix was happy to return to Lambridge, where his savior had been quick to abandon him. He didn't mind, of course. What, was he going to march off into more danger just because he managed to throw a shoe at something? No thanks. Phoenix was more than okay with the mundane.

But the rest of the day wasn't as conflict-free as he hoped.

"Pat, I've been telling you all afternoon, that little girl wasn't trying to murder you. She was just playing with a hoop and a stick."

Phoenix was sitting inside of a bizarrely modern-day diner (or at least more modern than the medieval nature of the town), sipping on a strawberry milkshake as he talked with his new-found 'friend', a very short alligator man who was currently trying to find said little girl in the darkness outside.

How did he end up with the skittish alligator as company? Well... he didn't really know. Phoenix left the guild building and was on his way to his makeshift office when Pat bowled him over, terrified of a simple girl batting around a hoop in the road. Ever since then, Pat followed Phoenix wherever he went, jumping at shadows and boogeymen that only existed in his head, and always relating to the attempt on his life by the stick-wielding child. Apparently, Pat figured that - in his own words - "people in suits hardly ever do a hit because then their suits would be all bloody!", so Phoenix ended up being his confidant and protector against his will.

(At least this place has actual air-conditioning...)

Come Along With Me

Ah, I forgot to even get a character out for this. Rip.

@Ryik If you wanted to take my spot and I take the backseat, feel free!