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

[Seamore Sandwich 471]

I'm currently considering wether or not to bring Hunter back as one of the heroes Marcus will be traveling with.  We'll see.

[Blitz Boom 4,627]

@Seamore Sandwich

Eh, I can alter the punishment clause to instead being them trying to convince her to return, and a chain added because she were acting hostile towards them. Minor stuff, but not too dark when considering everything. And Sugar can just think there is punishment because it's eluded to in the text, but in reality just means he won't be in the hero's favor when he returns. A verbal threat more than anything, but befitting fanatics.

As for the rest, I can have Sugar show them around no problem, and remember to keep a focus on the tales of old regarding their order. How they see themselves as squires preparing for the inevitable return of their hero, what they used to be like, and how they will once again be when he returns. I think tossing in word about how they help ponies in need will also be of some help, though that might be later in along with the whole *don't fight, just protect* deal. A little at a time.

And @Tilgoreth we haven't started yet, but essentially yes, you would start out with no powers. There are different ranks in the order as far as I can tell, and new ones are places as initiates. They help around, learn the scriptures, and starts to be indoctrinated slowly. In time the initiates will either jump off because this order is not for them, or they will rise to become squires, at which point they will undergo the ritual binding them with a trinket that contains the magic path they can offer. I have no idea how the trinkets look like, but it's likely individual.

I can imagine your char wouldn't have been told she had to wait to gain power, so might be a reason for her to leave early on, but eh, it is a start.

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@Widdershins

I don't know if I want to make the split Anomaly fuse with the old one yet to be honest. Might be original one ends up just checking her memories out, then makes her avatar into it's own creature. Of course, the avatar would no longer have the abundance of chaos magic a draconequui haves since her just making new draconequui seems like a horrible idea to have around, but beyond that, I'm going to wing it all as things goes along.

And you don't need to get the family involved if you won't. Happy will push for it as it fits his curious character, but eventually he'll stop, think it not worth it, and then wander off to another place. Only difference Ambie's parents will do is whatever or not Happy will stay in town to speak with him the next day as it stands right now. But hey, not like I don't have like, 20 OC's and NPC's to use if it is. ^^

As for Fluttercord, I support it as I see more evidence for that than the silly Celestiacord that some tries to push, and because the story Bride of Discord is a major part in pushing me into this fandom. The pairings worked well, especially Flutters and Discord, and so I find that engaging and well... My thread allows me some degree of control over a few basics. Booyah.

I'm not saying it will happen in like, a week of RP time (More like years really, considering the chars) but the foundation is still good to have around. ^^

And yes, that also means I find Spike and Applejack neat (dang song where Applejack cries over him not noticing her keep getting me to cry as well) but I haven't seen a need to push something like that in.

As fro Celestia and Luna... Well, can't say how that would go, but would be interesting to see. Especially Celestia, since her adoptive son (only cannon in this thread) would perhaps have some words about that.

[Widdershins 9,959]

@Blitz Boom  Oh aye, Discestia is even lower on my totem pole there! I don't know about you, but I'd hold a bit of a grudge for being turned to stone for a thousand years. It's very boring in stone. I imagine.

    Ooh! SpikeJack is a thing?! (*excited clapping* Yays! We're talking shipping!) I didn't know there was a song between them? I know there's that one episode where Spike gets all obsessively loyal to helping AJ after she saves him & she has to shake him off. Kind of goes a way towards showing that they're close to similar personalities, both earthy, loyal & honest sorts, if a lil' bit dumb n' funny. Think that's what's important if you plan to pair characters up with the intent of providing a happy life for them.

   Give somebeing like Discord to poor ol' Fluttershy, she'll NEVER get any peace ever again! I think Discord needs somepony who's just as assertive & fun-loving as he is, but still opposite enough to require a constant push to be outgoing. Preferably somepony who's also immortal. *COUGHLUNA!!!COUGH!*  Oh, sorry about that, caught a bug in my typing-throat there for a second.

 

[Blitz Boom 4,627]

@Widdershins

I'm doing this somewhat reluctantly, but i feel you need to hear it.

(in case it turns out I can't link stuff like this, I apologize in advance and will remove it right away if prompted)

The whole story is rather great and gives some interesting views on things in my mind, but I prefer to read the last chapter. The voice actor for Discord changed and... Well, the replacement wasn't good.

Anyway, this is about... Halfway in or so, after Applejack helps Spike set up a dinner date for him and Rarity because she doesn't know how to say no to him.

Now if you will excuse me, I'm about to start sobbing again.

[Widdershins 9,959]

  @Blitz Boom  Some rather lot of emotion put into that, till about halfway through I was sure it was just a religious song played over pony pictures. There's that meme in the fandom too, "Applejack cries on the inside." Rather fitting.

  Thing is, kind of always pegged AJ as not the emotional sort or one to really think all that much about dates or anything that didn't include running the farm. We've had episodes of Rarity going to wits end to make her relax & stop fixing things. But! I'll grant you this, B.B! It seems that lately in the show Spike is pretty much over Rarity. Sure, if she starts getting flirtatious he's gonna cave like any boy would to his childhood crush, but it kind of seems like he's accepted now that it ain't gonna happen with Rarity. There seems to be a sort of thread between Spike & Applehorse that they're friends & equals, something I think both of them need. Maybe a relationship where you feel you have to earn some high class mare's attention isn't a healthy start. And perhaps why they had get into puppylove with Rarity, because we all do that at some point. He is still young after all. Aaand pretty much the only male around.

   And if you ask me, I think Rarity is alot more likely to have qualms dating a dragon than AJ would. Not that there aren't some real cute voiceover fanfics of teen Spike coming back to confess to his old crush!

  Don't see why they'd want you to take it down. Only if it was explicit or something. 

[Blitz Boom 4,627]

@Widdershins

Some sites are iffy with having video links, so I just want to cover my flank really.

And hey, perhaps in the show things are as you see it, but I have read and heard this story far more than I have seen clips from the actual show, so for me it holds more. Emotions for example, as I remember the story before and after that song, which makes it sad for me. (Yes, I cried. Sue me)

As for Rarity... I don't know. What I've seen in the Wiki and from clips does not support her having something for a dragon from what I can glance. She's too focused on living the good life in high places, and the nobles therein. I find it more likely she'll hook up with a noble or other pony of high standing that can give her a luxurious life, but again, might just be what I see from my limited point of view. Either way, good to not have the same opinion on things. Differences leads to conversation, and from my wordy posts, I think you can tell I like that.

[Widdershins 9,959]

@Blitz Boom

Oh, there was a story around that song clip too? Well that explains it loads better! It's not that I disagree though, but separate continuities and all, you know? Like, hopefully if you ever come across a creepypasta or something where Applejack is some sort of psychopathic killer or something, it doesn't cripple your view of this. But that's the hole we're in with shipping, ain't it? They work together well, but we don't see the two together very often in the show itself so we've not much to go on.

 Aye, and that's the thing with Rarity and why I think alot don't like her. She's an ambitious mare after all, it'd likely take alot for her to settle in a small county town like Ponyville. I kind of see her like Maribelle from Fire Emblem. She clearly has ambitions to marry as high up in society as she can, but when she does start getting serious with Crom, Mr. Blue-eyed Prince of Everything, she blushes so much that its clear she didn't think she'd actually succeed at it! Some may have trouble seeing past the snoot!

 

  Oh, and as for the Ambie line, I'm thinking I could perhaps have him write a letter, if you can convince him, and by the next day his parents will have immediately arrived unannounced.  I'd want Ambie to be caught by surprise, but then that would mean that his parents would likely hunt him down to the farm, thus requiring the Apple family to be involved & I don't see how Happy Hour could get embroiled in all that too. 

...and speaking of "next day" Heh, think we've kind of gone overtime in that plotline too.

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

@Blitz Boom,

Hey. So where did we leave off. If am not mistaken, we left off with what Silverwing did and the reaction to it. We also, left off with Cacora following her escort. I am in a bit of writer's block for Cacora. Can't think of anything. Also, Cacora still doesn't know she is now a non princess royal. So she doesn't know exactly what she can do. She will for now still be as if she is disguised.

I also, have to reread the post for Silverwing. So it will be a bit for my post. I don't want to drop. Also, if you have heard of the RP M.E.C.H., then Deltawing would be more revealed. However, I will try to locate her for you.

[Blitz Boom 4,627]

@Midnight_Aurora

Silverwing blurted out things that made Belladonna give him a small lecture before preparing to leave, that's the last bit I remember. Rosa and Cacora were on their way to a tunnel entrance that would lead them unseen toward King Thorax. You can just make a little in Cacora's mind about how it was too calm and more scouts should be out, Rosa being weird, or whatever, and have her walk on. I can take it from there with showing the entrance and potentially adding a bit of conflict. Depends on my mood when we get there.

I haven't heard of that other RP. With the limited time I have to go around here, I focus on this one, and the one other RP I'm part of, to make sure my focus goes to the right place.

[Widdershins 9,959]

  Uh-heh-huh... S-sorry I haven't been around lately, @Blitz Boom & @Dji! I've got, like, nine people in messages to keep up with among all the updates plus things to do in real life! Heh, please don't leave me any further behind! What am I, a week past responding now? I meant to get into it today but everything else sort of ate up my time.... mostly the sitting in front of the youtube part. So, ah, the same Time Management excuse again! 

[Tilgoreth 1,915]

Sorry but I'm to busy now. Maybe some other time when I'm not so busy. Sorry if this caused any trouble.

[Blitz Boom 4,627]

@Tilgoreth

Pity, but that happens. We're here if your time becomes more free in the future. ^^

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@Widdershins

Heh, I know the curse. So many videos to see, so little time to do both that and everything else in a given day. Looking forrward to seeing you when you're not as busy as you are currently. ^^

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

On 8/3/2017 at 1:13 AM, Blitz Boom said:

@Midnight_Aurora

Silverwing blurted out things that made Belladonna give him a small lecture before preparing to leave, that's the last bit I remember. Rosa and Cacora were on their way to a tunnel entrance that would lead them unseen toward King Thorax. You can just make a little in Cacora's mind about how it was too calm and more scouts should be out, Rosa being weird, or whatever, and have her walk on. I can take it from there with showing the entrance and potentially adding a bit of conflict. Depends on my mood when we get there.

I haven't heard of that other RP. With the limited time I have to go around here, I focus on this one, and the one other RP I'm part of, to make sure my focus goes to the right place.

It was Delta's original first RP. However, Delta has gone through allot of overhaul to get to the point she is at now. The only problem I may see with her is the advanced magitech cybernetics she has and the fact that she is also blind by birth with an almost daredevil like sense to see with. However, she doesn't just listen better all of her other senses received a boost. She even gained a form of ESP called magic sight. She can she the different kinds of magic that flows through a being. And this is in the small body of what looks like a Pegasus filly. But she is a full grown adult. But as I said her cybers are what would make things hard for RPs, sense she uses a magical technological based system. A perfect hybrid of magic and technological science to the point of harmony.

[FanOfManyShows 396]

@Blitz Boom

Now would be a good time to discuss what should happen when the amulet meets the element, considering how close they are right now.

Should they explode, should the element overpower the amulet, should the amulet over power the element, should to they do absolutely nothing, Or should they cancel eachother out?

As you can tell how they should react is kinda a loaded question, or that's just me. Although my thinking is the element of greed would over power the amulet, since the element of greed is older and is more powerful as it is well, the element of greed, there's also the idea that the amulet was inspired by the element of greed and thus not as strong, since trying to replicate a element of disharmony would likely be difficult.

[Blitz Boom 4,627]

@Midnight_Aurora

Eh, I don't see the issue. Just wing it and say that an eccentric inventor got carried away with a blind filly he found, and got lucky with mixing it perfectly between tech and magic. A process he's been unable to replicate again. Might not fit the original idea, but with the more... Technologically stagnant world we're in, it's either that for an explanation, or a portal from another dimension/timeline. Or you know, just wave it away as *It's from somewhere else where they do weird things. Not important.*. I'm sure you can think of something else too, but basically, it's not an issue as long as there's a passable explanation for things.

As for being a Daredevil sort of char, even less of a problem. She's enhanced so you know, you could just put it on the *perks of being teched up on* list. Or eh, go just with *natural ability* give her a bit larger ears than normal ponies, and then call it a day.

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@Lloyd

I think the greed overpowering it would be a bad idea, because then there'd be no counter to Warlock at all, and he needs something to work against him. You also gotta think on Greed having been dormant for a while whilst he have been gone, whilst the amulet have gorged for unknown centuries, so it'd likely not give up without a fight.

Perhaps have the two of them affect eachother in a pretty bad way when they're near one another? Say, the both of them tries to absorb the power of the other, causing an imploding rift in the air that would lead to a rather large explosion soon after the contraction of the space around them. Would mean we couldn't use this to trap Warlock, he'd have a way out of things currently, and we'd still have something to hold over his head to make it less Mary Sue like. Plus, you could technically use it to your advantage if you brace yourself right.

Also yes, the amulet and the crown were more than likely designed with Greed in mind. Makes a good deal of sense.

Anyway, if you have other ideas on how to balance things if the amulet were less effective, I'm all ears. Try and convince me mate.

[FanOfManyShows 396]

@Blitz Boom

Well taking that into consideration, technically he'd still be unbeatable, without the amulet to stop him or help him, although with a reaction like that, Warlock would desire to stay as far away from the amulet as possible and anypony who wore the amulet would want to stay away from Warlock.

Well there's also the chance that once Warlock doesn't have the element anymore, then it could be used. But it's unlikely he'd take it off with it infused into his chest.

[Widdershins 9,959]

Wehlip! Procrastinated and didn't have time to touch on the rest of them! Made headway though!

  Sorry about that, @Dji, your post kind of came in while I was making mine. I do hope thought that mine is still vague enough to consider your response as having just happened too?

 

[Sekel 693]

@Widdershins

The vagueness is right on point so it's all good. 

[Amys-pmvs 432]

On 8/5/2017 at 8:50 AM, Midnight_Aurora said:

It was Delta's original first RP. However, Delta has gone through allot of overhaul to get to the point she is at now. The only problem I may see with her is the advanced magitech cybernetics she has and the fact that she is also blind by birth with an almost daredevil like sense to see with. However, she doesn't just listen better all of her other senses received a boost. She even gained a form of ESP called magic sight. She can she the different kinds of magic that flows through a being. And this is in the small body of what looks like a Pegasus filly. But she is a full grown adult. But as I said her cybers are what would make things hard for RPs, sense she uses a magical technological based system. A perfect hybrid of magic and technological science to the point of harmony.

hey this is off topic but the detail you put in to your oc pony is beautiful 

[Widdershins 9,959]

  @Midnight_Aurora  That's some, like, five or six special powers? I really don't know what you're saying anymore. Granted, as the Spirit of Confusion, that's pretty common for me and little reflection onto you, but regardless, it has me worried.

   It's kind of intimidating the more you tack onto a character, right? If they can't go a day without explaining everything about themselves everytime they meet somepony new, that'll get in the way of Playing the Role, right? Because wouldn't anyone ask about the network of cybernetics? The more magic/power you have the more responsibility. Too much ESP or magicky hoopla and you have to go around warning others not to jostle you too much because your basically a Mana Battery & could blow at any moment. That sort of importance, I feel, kind of gets in the way of being a friend or just sitting down to tea with others. If all the import is on what your capable of, of what you can effect around you in times of crises or whatnot else... then where's the room to be just a character, another living being? 

  It's... I'm not saying your work is bad or anything... I'm just worried is all.

Edit: Oh, but I do fully agree with Amys. The amount of work you've done is inspiring!

Edited August 7, 2017 by Widdershins

[Little Snowdrop 296]

Uhm... after I (finally .-.) finnished my OCs, I'd also like to join this RP...

This should be all, right? Just tell me if anything's missing...

[Blitz Boom 4,627]

@Lloyd

Interesting that you should bring up Null and Void. They might actually well here, since they either dissipates magic, of nullify it within a certain range if we're talking curse magic. Hadn't thought of that before, but this could prove useful in the posts ahead. :3 Good idea mate. Especially since as you say, we can't exactly just tear the element out of Warlock's chest like it was nothing.

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@Radience

Have fun in Murderland. I hope the spiders leave you alone, as well as all the other horrors. Remember to check your shoes often and don't annoy the locals. Their bite is likely venemous too. hehe.

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@Little Snowdrop

Hello, fellow tinkerer. I like the bios, so welcome to the RP.

Normally I have a few things to point at and ask, but tgis seems all fine and dandy in my book, so no issues there, plus I think I know who to have you interact with, unless you wish to wander into the currently half-ruined and overrun by workers Ponyville. A bit chaotic to start in, but I can explain it and point out some of the groups there currently you could speak with.

If you'd prefer to be eased into tgat however, or have something away from it entirely, I'd be happy to have Blitz and Molotov Boom interact with you. They're tinkerers as well, and working on wings of their own (you can find links to both in the google doc link beneath my siggy) at varying degrees of success. They're messing with all kinds of other things though, and since they come from a town of scientists (somewhat recently invaded and left barren of others) there is a good deal of papers that's awaiting new owners. Perhaps some of the biology and applied magic papers could be interesting to tease your char with.

Anyway, I'm getting ahead of myself. Lemme know mate, how'd you like to start? Plummeted into the action, or taking the long road towards it, one step at a time?

[Little Snowdrop 296]

6 hours ago, Blitz Boom said:

but I can explain it and point out some of the groups there currently you could speak with.

Yeah, I think I could indeed need a little introduction

6 hours ago, Blitz Boom said:

If you'd prefer to be eased into tgat however, or have something away from it entirely, I'd be happy to have Blitz and Molotov Boom interact with you. They're tinkerers as well, and working on wings of their own (you can find links to both in the google doc link beneath my siggy) at varying degrees of success. They're messing with all kinds of other things though, and since they come from a town of scientists (somewhat recently invaded and left barren of others) there is a good deal of papers that's awaiting new owners. Perhaps some of the biology and applied magic papers could be interesting to tease your char with.

Well, I guess it would be pretty interesting to let Blitz and Molotov meat Floating and Steampunk. And since Steampunk is interested in mechanical stuff and travels around alot anyway, it could be imaginable that he wants to travel to Centre Zero or something...

6 hours ago, Blitz Boom said:

Anyway, I'm getting ahead of myself. Lemme know mate, how'd you like to start? Plummeted into the action, or taking the long road towards it, one step at a time?

Okay, since I've never done a RP like that before (most RPs I've done before were a bit... different...), I would be happy to take the long and easy way  Maybe I could start from the village Steampunk Gear and Floating Matter live and take a travel to Ponyville later or something like that... maybe it's better for me to take some time to just start to feel and think like them instead of only play them anyway. So if you have an idea how Steampunk and Floating could meat up with Blitz and Molotov, I'll just go along with it 

 

Thanks for welcoming me in the RP ,

Snow.

[Blitz Boom 4,627]

@Little Snowdrop

It wouldn't be too hard to introduce you to the Boom siblings really. After Center Zero was attacked, Molotov gathered all the research papers, and are in the process of doling them out to the beings the owners of said research meant were best suited for them, or who he know by reputation is the kind who would use it to further their research, and share with the world eventually. I could easily have him bring Blitz around with him because he doesn't want to be separated from her anymore, and have her living with him near Ponyville, so she could still get to her workshop when she wanted to, or when she were working on side projects, etc. Base is, they'll be wandering around with eachother.

Which brings me to the main thing, which is that Molotov could be in the town where Floating and Steampunk is to deliver papers to a prominent researcher in their field. Biology and Applied Magic per se, and then we could see how things worked from there. I can even make Center Zero a place to go eventually, though it will have some guards there, just in case the OC's aren't comfortable with them. It's only been two weeks since he called them in to check roughly, and there's likely still some there, just in case something happens that requires the place to be checked out. Could be they'd show up and he'd take over again, beginning with activating the security system.

But that's details fro along the lines. Point is, I can make it happen that the pair comes to town, then we take it from there.

As for introducing the other groups, I think I'll do that when we get closer to Ponyville then, but it does involve a dryad speaking with a huge dragon, a semi-army of couriers there to help rebuild the town, a forepony who'll likely knock the next one out who gets on her nerves, two unique draconequui, a plant pony, a fox-like pony, and about 5 NPC's going around. Oh right, some changelings and... Assorted others. I can't remember all. :/

If it sounds grand, I can write an intro post with the two headed towards your town tomorrow, then we can take it from there?

Also, no worries on being a bit on new ground. I started doing highly violent RP before this. Had to tone the uhm... Sadistic tones down a ton going in here, but you get used to it.

[Victoria Sponge 1,017]

I wouldn't mind joining this RP if that's alright. I haven't done much roleplaying besides a little bit in DMs so I'm pretty new to this but I think this could be a good way for me to decide if I like RPing or not.

If you could give me any tips on getting started that would be much appreciated, I often look through these RPs and think it looks a little difficult to insert yourself into an ongoing story.

I'd probably use my main OC Battenberg, this is her profile: