@Emeth: Ooops forgot to address this, an Asura could fill the same sort of niche.
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I think watching fight scenes can help in general terms with writing combat, since it can give you an idea of flow and choreography.
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At least if you're writing something you know, with knights.
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I mean, depends on what you're writing, and the tone and theme of what you're writing. Trained armored knights were legitimately monstrous on the battlefield, so looking up how they fought helps.
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@Quartz: Think she looks good!
@Emeth: I also have some alt multi-arm suggestions. Sorry if this is taking so long though, I'm just trying to settle on my stance. ^^;
@RolePlayerRoxas: Accepted.
@RolePlayerRoxas: Accepted.
@Quartz: It also massively depends on the DDF's staff, the descriptions are a very generalized thing just to give an idea of power we're working with.
The main point is two Devils is still in the realm of potentially being handled by one to two departments.
I'm considering reworking the descriptions for a couple of classes of Demons a bit, but it was kind of hard to get an idea of how to convey their intended threat level. It was also intended as a bit of "these are dangerous enough that you shouldn't be dumb and risk your life trying to take them solo".
I'll try and figure out how to clarify a bit. To be sure, Devils are highly dangerous, but Departments can take them on and certain Contractors can have a very good chance against them.
The main point is two Devils is still in the realm of potentially being handled by one to two departments.
I'm considering reworking the descriptions for a couple of classes of Demons a bit, but it was kind of hard to get an idea of how to convey their intended threat level. It was also intended as a bit of "these are dangerous enough that you shouldn't be dumb and risk your life trying to take them solo".
I'll try and figure out how to clarify a bit. To be sure, Devils are highly dangerous, but Departments can take them on and certain Contractors can have a very good chance against them.
@Emeth: Dealing with a Titan makes a lot more sense.
As for the first part, I'm on the fence still, mostly due to the fact that I realized keeping people from using any major names is kind of boring, but I'm just a bit uncertain if I want to stick with Kali for you.
But power scaling for contracts is a thing too, so starting lower and eating demon souls will give you more power.
As for the first part, I'm on the fence still, mostly due to the fact that I realized keeping people from using any major names is kind of boring, but I'm just a bit uncertain if I want to stick with Kali for you.
But power scaling for contracts is a thing too, so starting lower and eating demon souls will give you more power.
@Emeth: Hmmm. I'm not 100% sure on Kali, just because Kali's a top deity of the Indian pantheon. That being said, contracts can, for all kinds of reasons, start degraded, so potentially not as big of an issue, I need to think about this one a bit more.
I will point out that a disaster like that would be Titan-class rather then Devil-class, as Devil-class Demons are still in the realm of being beaten by a department rather then requiring multiple departments to work together.
I will point out that a disaster like that would be Titan-class rather then Devil-class, as Devil-class Demons are still in the realm of being beaten by a department rather then requiring multiple departments to work together.
@Riffus Maximus: That contract is a bit too vague. It should be modeled on an actual mythological entity specifically, not just a vague archetype.
Additionally, her backstory's a bit of a mess. If she failed to become a police officer, it'd be a lot harder then that to get into the JSDF.
@Emeth: As mentioned, it should be a specific type of supernatural creature, either one with a specific name or a specific type. Draw from mythology.
@Rune_Alchemist: Accepted.
@vietmyke: Feel free to ask questions!
Additionally, her backstory's a bit of a mess. If she failed to become a police officer, it'd be a lot harder then that to get into the JSDF.
@Emeth: As mentioned, it should be a specific type of supernatural creature, either one with a specific name or a specific type. Draw from mythology.
@Rune_Alchemist: Accepted.
@vietmyke: Feel free to ask questions!
@Quartz: I'll be GMing and controlling a pair of characters who will not be acting as active combatants, in addition to any necessary NPCs.
In terms of the setting, ask me before you determine any details! It might already be figured out, and it's also important to make sure any ideas you have fit the overall setting and tone.
@Riffus Maximus: This looks better at first glance, will be a little bit before I take a closer look though!
In terms of the setting, ask me before you determine any details! It might already be figured out, and it's also important to make sure any ideas you have fit the overall setting and tone.
@Riffus Maximus: This looks better at first glance, will be a little bit before I take a closer look though!
The conversation in the aftermath of the sparring match was... enlightening. Both combatants had begun to discuss how they fought one another. In some ways, it appeared they both approached combat in fundamentally different fashions, though Fanilly did agree that she lacked a clear way of dealing with opponents of extraordinary strength aside from dodging, which could prevent her from pressing an advantage. At the same time, she wasn't certain if Dame Serenity's style of using all weapons possible was better then mastering a single one.
The conversation did not proceed very long, however, before Dame Lilianna interjected to offer her own opinions on the matter, insisting both of them still required further practice.
To be honest, Fanilly had expected it the moment she saw her.
At least she'd finally gotten to eat.
The messenger had been run ragged, according to the Aimlenn guard. He was delirious and half-crazed.
He croaked out a plea for help, to send help to Fort Daelantine at once, before falling dead on his feet.
The fort was a mere day's ride from Aimlenn. What had happened there so suddenly, that had lead to a soldier of Thaln running himself to death to deliver it? Surely, word of an attack of some sort would have been received earlier, wouldn't it? How could such a thing have happened?
None of it made any sense to Fanilly.
But she agreed that something needed to be done.
It was for this reason that the Iron Rose Knights now found themselves on horseback, riding out to the Fort. She had selected a smaller group, for the purposes of investigation as opposed to any sort of attack. Astride her mare, Fanilly lead the knights.
Mayon's home was growing visible in the sky when the sight of the fort's towers began to enter their view. The sky was growing pinker, shadows stretching longer.
But it was still light enough to make out Fort Daelantine quite clearly.
There were no signs of battle.
No-one on the walls. The gates weren't damaged at all.
Not a single body laid nearby.
If the Fort was occupied, where was everyone? Where were the signs of a struggle? Where were the signs of someone having forced their way in? No ladders, no damage whatsoever. What had happened? Surely if there had been an attack, there'd be some evidence that something had occurred.
But there was nothing.
Nothing at all.
The Fort stood eerily silent in the setting sun.
"... Something isn't right."
It felt like stating the obvious, but at the same time she wasn't sure what else to say. The fort being totally undamaged would normally be a welcome sight, but the fact there was absolutely no-one manning it made it disconcerting more than anything.
Fanilly could faintly hear a raven's cries as they approached. Still not a single soul was visible.
"... Take positions at either side of the gate," she ordered her knights, "Dame Tyaethe, I'll need you to-"
She paused. The door wasn't even secured? It was slightly ajar...
Fanilly took a deep breath.
"Dame Tyaethe, can you push open the gates?"
@Rune_Alchemist@HereComesTheSnow@Raineh Daze@ERode@PigeonOfAstora@Conscripts@Crimson Paladin@Creative Chaos@The Otter@Krayzikk@Psyker Landshark@6slyboy6
The conversation did not proceed very long, however, before Dame Lilianna interjected to offer her own opinions on the matter, insisting both of them still required further practice.
To be honest, Fanilly had expected it the moment she saw her.
At least she'd finally gotten to eat.
The messenger had been run ragged, according to the Aimlenn guard. He was delirious and half-crazed.
He croaked out a plea for help, to send help to Fort Daelantine at once, before falling dead on his feet.
The fort was a mere day's ride from Aimlenn. What had happened there so suddenly, that had lead to a soldier of Thaln running himself to death to deliver it? Surely, word of an attack of some sort would have been received earlier, wouldn't it? How could such a thing have happened?
None of it made any sense to Fanilly.
But she agreed that something needed to be done.
It was for this reason that the Iron Rose Knights now found themselves on horseback, riding out to the Fort. She had selected a smaller group, for the purposes of investigation as opposed to any sort of attack. Astride her mare, Fanilly lead the knights.
Mayon's home was growing visible in the sky when the sight of the fort's towers began to enter their view. The sky was growing pinker, shadows stretching longer.
But it was still light enough to make out Fort Daelantine quite clearly.
There were no signs of battle.
No-one on the walls. The gates weren't damaged at all.
Not a single body laid nearby.
If the Fort was occupied, where was everyone? Where were the signs of a struggle? Where were the signs of someone having forced their way in? No ladders, no damage whatsoever. What had happened? Surely if there had been an attack, there'd be some evidence that something had occurred.
But there was nothing.
Nothing at all.
The Fort stood eerily silent in the setting sun.
"... Something isn't right."
It felt like stating the obvious, but at the same time she wasn't sure what else to say. The fort being totally undamaged would normally be a welcome sight, but the fact there was absolutely no-one manning it made it disconcerting more than anything.
Fanilly could faintly hear a raven's cries as they approached. Still not a single soul was visible.
"... Take positions at either side of the gate," she ordered her knights, "Dame Tyaethe, I'll need you to-"
She paused. The door wasn't even secured? It was slightly ajar...
Fanilly took a deep breath.
"Dame Tyaethe, can you push open the gates?"
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@Raineh Daze: Accepted. While this is a demon, it's also a good example of an A-rank contract.
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