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[Lupus590]

[OOC] @Creator, I don't have a character sheet from you, please check the OP for instructions.

OP: character creation

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Create something with this format: https://docs.google....dit?usp=sharing
(Need an example?)
Send it to me via a PM so that I can add it to here for others to read.
When I reply to you with a PM confirming your place, your character is ready to jump in whenever.
(Been waiting for a reply? I may have forgot about your submission after reading the PM. Feel free to bump the PM, just try not to yell at me too much).
Please give a description of your character when you join. It doesn't have to be as detailed as in your character sheet, but please try to keep the flow of the narrative (no info dump, pictures in a spoiler please).
Also, try to be sensible on how your character meets/joins the group. Don’t just suddenly appear and become friends with everyone. Offer the party help in exchange for becoming a member. Rouge character’s may get interesting introduction by getting caught pickpocketing another PC (PM them first for permission).

OP edit: instructions for character creation should be easier to find now
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Edited by Lupus590, 10 December 2015 - 12:28 PM.

[H4X0RZ]

[OOC]
I thought about "rewriting" this play-by-post-rpg into a visual novel. Would anyone be interested? And would there be any artists who could maybe make some CG magic for this?
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[CaosTECH]

[OOC]
That sounds awesome, I was actually thinking of asking Lupus to do this. I read through this and its great material for a book.
I fully support this idea but just to ask, im not trying to sound stupid, but whats "CG" magic?
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[H4X0RZ]

[OOC]
CG = Computer Graphics.

If you ever played a VN, you might know that they use images a LOT.

If you haven't, I suggest you should start ASAP. For example Steins;Gate (don't watch the anime). S;G is awesome (IMO). it has a nice "story", pretty CG and is completely dubbed (in japanese). Also there is an english patch for the text.

Or atleast watch a video about it.
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Edited by H4X0RZ, 10 December 2015 - 03:40 PM.

[Lupus590]

[OOC] A visual novel would be cool, it would be a great summery for new readers who want to catch up on the story but don't want to/can't put the time in to read the entire thread.

Could be interesting to have the OOC chat mentioned in places, perhaps the visual novel is a rendering of a table top RPG? With the OOC chat out of panels. Just an idea.

@Creator, welcome Zero. [/OOC]

Edited by Lupus590, 10 December 2015 - 06:17 PM.

[H4X0RZ]

[OOC]
We/I would still someone to make the graphics.

How should it be narrated? 1st person (a game character. Maybe a VN exclusive one, maybe one that was there since the beginning. Idk) or "from above"?

What about a multiple-choice VN? Or minigames/fighting scenes?

I have some free time from 12/19/2015 to 1/6/2016 (christmas holidays) so I can start working on it soon.
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Edited by H4X0RZ, 10 December 2015 - 06:21 PM.

[Lupus590]

[OOC] @H4X0RZ, could be interesting in having it as a collaborative project, each person gets a different short story. Could explore different art styles.
As for narration, I would suggest "from above" although some sections could be in first person (could tie into the multiple art style thing)
I'm not particularly arty, but I have a graphics tablet and pen, I'll have a go If this becomes a thing.[/OOC]

Edited by Lupus590, 10 December 2015 - 06:52 PM.

[H4X0RZ]

[OOC]
I have a tablet too, but I never drew with it (I use it mostly for games and image manipulation).

I'm going to play a bit with renpy (a vn engine) and see if I can achieve anything noteworthy.
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[Creator]

"Before telling me anything, great Maxris, please listen to my story. A long time ago I was a normal peasant. My life was not particularly exciting, nor had I any greater goal in mind. The sole purpose of my existence was to serve my vassal, the tyrannical Galbatorix [OOC]Does he need a character? He is just evil.He could become a villain later on. [/OOC]. One day something extraordinary happened to me, the Flying Spaghetti Monster approached me. It told me to that my life would be more than just serving Galbatorix, it told I had a purpose. I, Zero, was given instructions from FSM to find a great master which goes by the name of Maxris."

[cptdeath58]

[OOC]
I would like to help in this novel if I can.
As for the narration, my idea was that for each of the player's short story, that they narrate it from their view.
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[Lupus590]

[OOC] @H4X0RZ and team, May I suggest a github repo for the Novel? Git book is good if you want a 'traditional' book. Otherwise a git repo will still help for you renpy based VN.

To recap recent events in the tournament, Lynda is now out (and removed from open play).
David (who is still a part of open play) has attempted to cause Nico to punch his sword.
(I think we are waiting for Nico's reaction on this)

Meanwhile, Sandwich is now under the care of some clerics, and Maxris seams to have a fan.


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Edited by Lupus590, 11 December 2015 - 02:10 PM.

[Cranium]

[OOC]Yeah, gonna have to put my foot down on that one as a moderator. That's not going to happen. If you legitimately want to participate in this thread, follow the ruls of the thread, and more importantly, don't be a douche.[/OOC]

[Lyqyd]

I've removed a number of posts from this topic. If you aren't willing to invest the effort to create an interesting/original character, please refrain from posting.

[cptdeath58]

"Interesting story, Zero, but I must know what drives you other than to fulfill your purpose. Why do you want me to teach you?
When you fulfill your goal of killing Galbatorix, what will you do after?"

[Lupus590]

[OOC] OP edit: we hopefully won't have mistakes in character submissions now. [/OOC]

[Creator]

"I want...I want the world to remember me with good."

[Lupus590]

[OOC] OP Edit: Fixed a bunch of broken links. [/OOC]

[cptdeath58]

"Then it shall be granted. You may follow me and my group, you may watch and learn. But remember, you will be expected to fight.
The journey we take is not solely for the gold, it is for the better good. Now then, we must wait for our sick friend to heal... hopefully."

[Lupus590]

[OOC] OP edit: added an example on how to convert characters from other universes (example uses Han Solo from Star Wars) [/OOC]

[Lupus590]

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Lupus590, on 10 December 2015 - 11:02 PM, said:

To recap recent events in the tournament, Lynda is now out (and removed from open play).
David (who is still a part of open play) has attempted to cause Nico to punch his sword.
(I think we are waiting for Nico's reaction on this)

Cranium, on 11 December 2015 - 02:16 AM, said: