Casual Stroll - An Introductionary RP mainly around Equestria OOC [Open Entry For All]

[Seamore Sandwich 471]

@@Melke

 

Is this a portal that Seamore can go through? I don't want to make assumptions.

[Xiflelin 72]

@@Blitz Boom

 

Thanks!

 

I'd actually like to do a starter if you don't mind.

 

Whenever you're ready. Although, I'm not gonna have full access to a computer for a little bit of time, but not too long.

 

PS: I'm not quite sure how to do the @ thing

Edited September 14, 2015 by Xiflelin

[That One Techpriest You Used To Know 2,286]

@@Xiflelin, First, try highlighting a post of the person you want to mention then hit mention. Second, if that doesn't work, type in [ b ]@[ member='Xiflelin' ][ /b ], only without the spaces between the brackets.

 

Secondly,

 

@@Blitz Boom,

 

Hai. So I'm interested in joining with a certain trophy hunter, Renius. I would have to read the RP a bit more thoroughly to see where everyone is at, but this intrigues me a great deal and I would like to participate.

[Blitz Boom 4,626]

@@Xiflelin,

 

What Magos said.

 

And as for when I'm ready: Whenever really. I wander around here at random during the day and I don't expect anypony to be able to answer with posts within 5 minutes or something of eachother, so response times tend to vary. As such, there's not really a point in waiting for me before you make your initial post. Follow your inspiration, and then we'll see where it takes us.

 

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@,

 

Quite the mouthful of a bios, but I can see that you simple want to make sure the detail's set. As somepony who haves a habit of writing overly long bioses on any site I'm on, I can relate, sympathise and think it's great to see another one and his work. ^^

 

As for Renius, he sound like he could fit right in, especially since we have gotten some more fighting-capable types in recently that he could mingle with amongst the more calm, bubbly and general fun ponies of varied ways. He might fit well into the current situation, but I will ask one thing if that is your plan please: Keep it somewhat down, and let others have their slice of the spotlight as well.

 

Your character seems like a very capable fighter, and whilst that is of course a good trait I simply say this since I have met others in my days that have been uhm... Shall we say *glory-hoarding* in situations such as this, and it tends to get less fun for the rest. Not saying you can't inflict a good chunk of damage if it was, and perhaps even be the one to end it (Seamore's decision in the long run) just my paranoia and former experience that makes me want to make sure it's said before things go haywire.

 

This is of course a little pointless if you want to start in another place, but better safe than sorry after all, and no matter where he shows I'm sure it'd be rad.

 

Now, formalities out of the way, let's get to the important part. *clears throat*

 

Welcome to the thread. I hope you will have a good time here, and we'll look forward to seeing you around in our little sandpit.

 

(Minor edit)

 

And then after writing it I noticed I forgot to say something. Smooth, eh?

 

Basically it was just that I dig your siggy. It have a very Doctor Octopus/technomancer vibe going over it, and it's rather fascinating in it's whole. Good job on that one. ^^

Edited September 14, 2015 by Blitz Boom

[That One Techpriest You Used To Know 2,286]

@@Blitz Boom,

 

Point one: Overdetailed bios for the win! But I do so so that my abilities don't feel too overpowered- detailing out exactly what they do and the limitations on the abilities is what the DMs want. Besides, something with super-senses might be able to hear him breathing or smell him while he's invisible- that's no good for him and will require that he thinks his way around that instead of just using his get out of jail free card.

 

Point two: I intend for him to be a fun, laughing character. My main goal is to have him find a group of people to go with him on a hunt. As for how to introduce him, he just found this giant spider, and he's a trophy hunter. He hasn't got all that many spiders with him, so he thinks, hey, let's get that for myself. Some scientist or a biologist or a noble would find it interesting, and I'd be saving what appears to be a group of ponies fighting for their lives in the process. My main goal, for roleplaying purposes, is to get a small group of ponies to go with him on a hunt in the Everfree. And, between that, generally hang out. He's pretty genial, if one can get past his appearance.

 

Point three: Oh, of course. I'm a DM myself, and it's a bad idea for one person to get all the spotlight. That, and it's bad form as a mod- it makes me seem that I'm throwing my power around, which gives me evil looks from both my fellow mods and the community. All I'm gonna do this encounter is jump on the spider and knife it a few times- whether or not this results in the spider dying is up to the person playing the spider; it might just be a flesh wound. I don't like getting evil glares.

 

Point four: Thank you, and I hope that I have fun here as well!

 

@@Seamore Sandwich,

 

Since people are saying you are in charge of the spider, would you be alright if I were to jump on it and stab it a few times without posing it as a question in post and having you go Nope and, thus, embarrassing him? Whether this causes the spider to die is up to you, but if you say yes, since he would be using Ghost of the Everfree in that case, his daggers will go through the carapace and injure it...

[Blitz Boom 4,626]

@,

 

Responses for your points will be found below. :3 So spoiler alert (heh)

 

Point 1: You have a point, but as mentioned as well I have been many places before this in many settings and seen the Mary Sues and the Supermen sorts sprout all of a sudden from small things, and it plays on my paranoia to want to just point to things to make sure. Sounds like you know your own limitations though, so I'm starting to feel less on edge already. ^^

 

Point 2: We have a mottled group with several meat eaters of different degrees and some that likes the face of battle. I'm pretty sure he will not be judged on appearance unless we have a good lot of hypocrites going around. As for the plan you have and the reason he's there, it sounds perfectly reasonable, and something to look forward to seeing for sure.

 

Point 3: The GM part doesn't make me As nervous as it once did to hear, as I've seen that the stereotypical view of them as sadists are highly overrated, but I will say that the part about you being a mod surprises me. Last time I saw one here it was to nudge me about not using ooc tags in the RP around a half year ago, and I couldn't remember their rank.

 

I may or may not also have just looked at the rank picture for a few minutes and just thought *Uuh, shiny* when I saw yours instead of checking though, so there's that.

 

Surprised this caught the attention of you actually since it's not one of the grand tales I've seen other places, but hay, let's see where the roads take this train.

 

Point 4: No problemo. And if you don't have fun at any time, feel free to let me know and we'll see what we can do about it, eh? Can't have my fellow ponies being down if it can be helped. ^^

 

As for the last part: Seamore basically started this larger, gathered thing when he joined up that's currently resulting in a spider hunt and tree logging,a nd he haves full credit for the fun direction he's sent us with this. ^^

[That One Techpriest You Used To Know 2,286]

 

The GM part doesn't make me As nervous as it once did to hear, as I've seen that the stereotypical view of them as sadists are highly overrated, but I will say that the part about you being a mod surprises me. Last time I saw one here it was to nudge me about not using ooc tags in the RP around a half year ago, and I couldn't remember their rank.   I may or may not also have just looked at the rank picture for a few minutes and just thought *Uuh, shiny* when I saw yours instead of checking though, so there's that.   Surprised this caught the attention of you actually since it's not one of the grand tales I've seen other places, but hay, let's see where the roads take this train.

 

Only bad DMs are sadists. And while I'm technically not a 'moderator', I'm still a staff member, so it's still bad form. And don't treat me like anything special- I came in here to have fun and relax, like I always do- I'm not always in the mood of a 'grand adventure.'

[Seamore Sandwich 471]

@

 

Go ahead, any types of attacks are okay as long as they are not something that is obviously going to be lethal (ie: a knife in the brain or decapitation). The spider has plent of legs and eyes, so it can lose a few. This part is meant more as a battle than a hunt, so it will require a bit more fighting. Also, the spider has chaos magic venom, if you get hit make up some sort of random effect, the sillier the better. Also, the spider has diamonds growing out of its skin, there is a picture on an earlier page in the OOC.

[That One Techpriest You Used To Know 2,286]

@@Seamore Sandwich,

 

Alright, will keep in mind. I'm gonna go jump on its back, stab out an eye or two, and then catch a back leg as it bucks me off. Then comes a rather large adrenaline rush as he defends from whatever retaliation it may have.

 

I'll be sure to get hit by the venom eventually. Just as a question, how long do the effects last? Just so I know if i choose something really wacky I won't be stuck with it forever.

 

((Will post tomorrow, btw))

[Seamore Sandwich 471]

@

 

The answer is: there is no real answer, it's chaos magic. Effects are always temporary, but how long it lasts is up to you. Will post shortly.

Edited September 15, 2015 by Seamore Sandwich

[Melke 160]

@@Seamore Sandwich,

 

Syo opened a two way portal that is only good for 2 uses. Basically, for portals, anything can go in as long as the portal is opened big enough for their whole body to go through. 

[cwhip9 1,078]

@

 

The answer is: there is no real answer, it's chaos magic. Effects are always temporary, but how long it lasts is up to you. Will post shortly.

so I'm thinking of having crescent break the crystel on the spiders back would that be a "kill" or will the spider be still fighting I'm asking before hoof just to be safe

[Seamore Sandwich 471]

@@cwhip9

 

The diamond in its back isn't vital, it's basically just armor. The diamond should not have cracked though unless the blade is made of diamond or is enchanted. An enchantment could be an easy enough explanation if you want to go with that. The diamonds on the rest of it should be able to break away from where it's connected if hit properly though.

[Randimaxis 8,652]

Just as a bystander, y'know if you pull off all it's legs then muzzle it, you should be fine... right?

[Seamore Sandwich 471]

@@Denim&Venom

 

The spider isn't close enough for the trap yet, I need to know Crescent and Last's responses to this before I can continue describing the spider's attack.

[Denim&Venöm 18,925]

@Seamore Sandwich

I know. That's why the other "spider" is there. 

@Melke

 

The fake spider is an illusion. Syo is just gonna fall through it. And how would she know it was a fake? 

[Melke 160]

@@Denim&Venom,

 

She didn't land on the spider, she merely teleported to the space above the spider and fell for a short moment before blinking away away. As for knowing if its a fake, I will adjust my post so that she thinks she can hit both. I apologize for not reading it more carefully. 

[Blitz Boom 4,626]

@,

 

No worries about special treatement. Everyony is equal here as far as I'm concerned. Just thought it funny to see someone of staff hanging around here.

 

Odd to see a DM not wanting to trap me in a canyon for the foreseeable eternity though, but we'll see if this is just a trick. hehe.

 

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@@Seamore Sandwich,

 

Got the reply out. Would have been faster, but despite reports otherwise, I do need to sleep now and again.

 

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@@Denim&Venom,

 

It seems like the general idea have been *hit the new arrival* Also, nice plan with the new spider. It ain't many spider races that works together, so it was a solid idea. Or well, *solid* is saying so much, but you know what I mean. :3

[cwhip9 1,078]

sorry for the late post. I honsitly never thought of having the blade enchated until now. iv decided to have him focus on the first spider as Last is doing her bit with the 2nd spider If that should answer questions

[That One Techpriest You Used To Know 2,286]

@@Randimaxis,

 

Unfortunately, it's got regeneration properties. It's gotta be a one-hit kill, like a knife to the brain or to the heart. 

[Blitz Boom 4,626]

@@cwhip9,

 

Minor detail lad: Last is not going for the second spider, she's charging into the real one, and she's going for the belly, not the legs.

In fact the legs was the only thing she was avoiding. ^^

Edited September 15, 2015 by Blitz Boom

[That One Techpriest You Used To Know 2,286]

Just finished posting. Pool noodle knives for the win.

[Seamore Sandwich 471]

Oops, I completely forgot what Syo was doing.

[Melke 160]

I have started Syo's chain reaction. There is many things she did not take into account while executing the spell. The boulder is big enough to properly crush one spider and its position is directly above the fake one. Syo also didn't calculate about the jump the original did. So there is a chance for the big spider to push the boulder out of the way and only crush the fake one's legs.

 

There is a lot of possibility for something bad to go wrong.

[Seamore Sandwich 471]

@

 

The spider's web is what has the regenerative properties, it needs to use the web in order to heal itself.

 

@everyone

 

There is a reason for this entire procedure with cutting down the trees, they have souls which will be freed and will travel to the realm of dreams when the tree is cut down. Seamore will explain in the story. I just want to reassure you that cutting them down is not a cruel act but rather a necessary part of their life cycle, they do not die they just move on to a new form.

 

@@Blitz Boom

 

If Vivid can detect souls, it should be harder for her because the souls are so different and are surrounded in strong magic.

 

@ everyone

 

I'm creating a new character, one of the tree spirits. He will be able to travel through dreams much like Luna does, but doesn't have a physical form in the real world. He will be able to visit the other characters in their dreams and even let them meet with each other in their dreams. He won't have as much control over the dreams as Luna though. He will eventually get a physical form to use in the real world though, but I hope to have that story play out here if you don't mind.

Edited September 16, 2015 by Seamore Sandwich