"It's actually a mix of both. There is a story and a narrative. And I will have plenty of obstacles lined up. I actually tried this theme with someone before, but we have since stopped talking."
Response: Good to know. I suppose I'll provide feedback depending how the roleplay goes. Are you adaptable or is the story's pace set in stone? I don't know if we'll be able to find others for the group, so it just might be me and you. And I don't mind if you DM the whole RP if that's what you prefer, but I can also help with the story. However, my knowledge of SMT 3 isn't as new as SMT 4. So I'll need to refresh.
"As for what you will play, go nuts! The game will dictate the element bases like fire, ice, curse, bless, lightning, physical, and that sort of thing. But you won't need to swap magatama to do so. I.E. you don't need to ingest Hifumi just because you had Nirvana to take on an Oni the fight before. You just focus on your physical magics and boom. You can punch hard, resist or even nullify physical strikes, and so forth. I also am not overly familiar with the sites rules on dice rolls, so, honestly, you're okay to just nyx them. As long as you don't make your character untouchable. Sapping life from enemies and healing magics will recover pretty much any injury you sustain, especially post fight. As long as the action is realistic, you're fine.
Basically what I mean is you don't have to roll to dodge the spear that was hurled at you, but if you weren't expecting it as a character or didn't see it, chances are it will hit you or at least graze you. So just make it believable. "
Response: Thanks for the clarification. I'll try to keep in tune with the lore and mechanics, but if I do mess up let me know and I'll rewrite it.
"But! While using your physical magics, you cannot use another at the same time, until you learn to do so vua honing your skills. I.E. you get a plot drop or something like that. Demi-Fiends are the only ones who have full spectrum magic. Anything else follows game stat rules in terms of magics. With a catch."
Response: Does this mean, I can't use magical magic, if I'm using physical magics? Or is there something related to acting multiple times within a time frame, such as agility/luck? I understand that if I play as a demon, I'd be limited in the magics I can use.
"Bless and Curse work differently. Both of which can be mixed into your base magics when taught how by a curse or bless user. Although noth lethal, something like "Curse Flame" exists. It's effectively a purple fire that mixes with regular fire. It's effects weaken and drain your opponent, rather than risking just instant killing them. I personally thought auto kill skills like mudo or hama were OP in a game sense, let alone an rp sense."
Response: I agree mudo or hama wouldn't make sense, if we're neglecting miracle magic for revival. I wouldn't mind them, but I suppose it would make roleplaying the scenario tedious, boring, or repetitive.
"I'm also open to modifications if it fits the plot. In the previously mentioned attempt, I played a Hua-Po that taught the MC curse flame. When she died, he was granted her power since she bound her will to him. Which was my representation of the recruiting and fusing part.
Fusing demons won't be a thing. Too complicated. But we can absolutely recruit demons if the party does not get too expensive."
Response: I'll offer up modifications probably in the future. I don't have any for now, as I would want to see how the roleplay is progressing before suggesting stuff. So far, I find your explanation of the mechanics and plot premise suffice enough. If I do need clarification, or want something changed, I'll let you know. I don't mind that form of recruiting, but I would prefer being able to have multiple demons rather than the will being bound in the MC's power. Understood about fusing demons, I'm fine with that.
Thank you for answering my questions, I'll check the thread and make a character this week. Are you planning to run this RP, if it's only you and me, or do you have a set amount you need before starting the RP? Thank you.
@TheReddFoxx
