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

[Amanita 6,826]

@Blitz Boom

I’m using IbisPaint because that’s the only one I know how to use XD .... want to see my work?

[Blitz Boom 4,621]

@MiragetheChangeling

Sure. ^^ I'm curious.

[Altastrofae 933]

Yo can I join? heres my OC

Flammeus Alatum

[Amanita 6,826]

@Blitz Boom

Well, here you go. You asked for some crappy stuff. I messed up so badly on the back legs of one of them...

[Altastrofae 933]

can i join this RP tho?

[Amanita 6,826]

@CrystalBloodMoon

It takes them a while to respond, be patient, don’t worry. I did the same thing  It normally takes them around a day or two to respond I think

[Altastrofae 933]

Just now, MiragetheChangeling said:

@CrystalBloodMoon

It takes them a while to respond, be patient, don’t worry. I did the same thing  It normally takes them around a day or two to respond I think

oh i see. Ive never rly been the patient type, but ill wait. in still looking for someone to draw this new guy anyways

[Amanita 6,826]

@CrystalBloodMoon

Its alright, I’m not very patient unless it’s with my niece and nephew, but I’ve gotten better after 6 years. And I’d take a shot at it if you want. If so, pencil and paper, or digital? (I do better on paper in my honest opinion) And you don’t need to quote me XD

Edited January 18, 2018 by MiragetheChangeling

[Moonlit 593]

@Blitz Boom OH GREAT AND POWERFUL GAME MASTER. I BESEECH YOU, A NEW PLAYER WISHES TO TEST THEIR METTLE . 

Die vicesimo erant in nomine Domini

(Translation: In The Name of the Twenty-sided Die...what, I'm a nerd )

[Altastrofae 933]

10 hours ago, MiragetheChangeling said:

@CrystalBloodMoon

Its alright, I’m not very patient unless it’s with my niece and nephew, but I’ve gotten better after 6 years. And I’d take a shot at it if you want. If so, pencil and paper, or digital? (I do better on paper in my honest opinion) And you don’t need to quote me XD

Oh yeah I'd prefer digital tbh.

[Blitz Boom 4,621]

Sheesh, can't be allowed to take a nap after work without being summoned anymore. Darn kids.

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@CrystalBloodMoon

Sorry for the late reply, but you know how it is. Work, sleep deprivation, the whole shebang:

Anyway, getting on to your character, it takes awhile because of how the forum is messing up the Bio's for some annoying reason, but there is one thing I do wish to point towards from what I can see that I'll need some clarification on, namely about what you wrote regarding flame abilities.

Generally speaking, I can't see this being an inherent thing that Pegasi have on their own, so I wonder your reasoning? Are we talking exceedingly rare gene that allows it that he haves (potentially from being in a family line of mainly unicorns, and then have the luck of a century)? Wondering what else might be behind it, and figured I might as well ask it here, since I know my chars likely would ask otherwise.

Beyond that, everything seems fine to me. Just don't torch any major cities and it shouldn't be an issue.

Approved.

As for somepony to match you up with... There are a few choices.

The best one of course, would be that somepony else would find interest in RP'ing with you, as I only post every 2 days and it seemed like you had a need to be a bit more active than that, so I'll toss you out there to be picked up by anypony who might have the interest first and foremost.

For anyone reading, the TL:DR is that he's a pegasus with flame abilities who hates chatters. There's more to it, but that's the bare bones of it.

If I am to interact with you however, I will need to scrounge through some of my chars, or make a new one. Most are in use right now, and/or likes to talk a lot, so I might have to make a new one, but those that are free...

Queen Onache. The most evil character I have, who are currently in Ponyville. She looks down on ponies as for changelings like her, they should only be considered food, and she is picky about what ones she will convert. She only wants drones that are strong, and for manual labor, she uses other races like ponies as slaves. She is weak in physical combat, but strong in magic, and especially manipulating the minds of others. Doesn't talk too much unless she haves to, but thinks a lot of pretty bad stuff. Not the best fit, but eh, I try to toss her out there now and again and see if it draws in somepony. The one I made her to interact with stopped abruptly.

Amazon Lilly. Member of the Eastern branch of the Equestrian Coast Guard. Were in a rather nasty incident with a draconequus that left her with a prolonged hospital stay, and a lot of scars currently. Helpful, curious, and a little uncomfortable so long from the sea. She likes to talk a bunch though, unless she sees it makes somepony uncomfortable.

Molotov Boom. Brother of Blitz Boom, whom you can see in my signature and profile picture. Unicorn inventor with a sometimes crazed mind that likes to look for new things to learn and draw inspiration from. Recently found his sister near Ponyville after thinking his entire village vanished for over a month, and are trying to connect with a filly who can't even remember who he is, as she suffered severe memory loss previously. The two will likely run together, and they too like to chat. Ramble to themselves too. His wings also runs on solar power, gathered through the gem in front, and the battery stores up to three hours of regular flight power.

The spider is a small grade AI that Molotov created. It's not all that smart, and likes to chew on things to see what they taste like. Furiously hates clowns and will jump them on sight.

Belladonna Venin, assistant to a contractor that have been brought in to help Ponyville get the building supplies needed after a monster attacked. He have left, but she have returned with some papers for him to sign, and are currently unaware where to look for him. If you wish to leave the Ponyville area at some point, she is a good choice.

She is highly intelligent and analytical. Doesn't make emotional connections easily and when she talks, she tends to ramble a little if she deems it needed to share her thoughts on what she have observed from the other part. Over-explains things too much more often than not. She also specializes in poison, and her bag have several thin vials in a needle design carrying a few drops. If she deems it needed, she will apply those toxins to hostile entities, with effects varying with the strain and what race they are, as she tends to have them focused on specific types, like changelings, unicorns, zebras, etc.

Those are the ones I have free at the moment. Otherwise, I will need to make a new one, in case none of the others snatch you up before that, which again, I encourage.

Interaction with some of the established groups are fine too, but I would prefer to wait with that until I can gauge how you are in the RP itself. Helps to know where might be good, and then see if paths are crossed.

[Altastrofae 933]

Okay, so first things first. Regarding Flame's ability, it was vaguely based off the Sonic Rainboom. In S1 Pinkie had hinted there was folklore behind the phenomenon. I have a crapton of theories on this, but I'll keep it simple. Pinkie said "...a pegasus like Rainbow Dash..." was capable of it. I immediately tried to discover what was different. What I found was that she's the only one with a Rainbow mane. now I know her dad has that, but his destiny wasnt inclined to have any interest in his flying capabilities, so if he wanted to, I think Mr. Dash could pull one off as well. Then, I questioned how the Rainboom was possible in the first place. I immediately realized the only explanation was pegasus magic. The show has even stated that modern pegasi fly and walk on clouds with magic. This would have to take the form of waves radiating from the wings, allowing for control. Like a Sonic Boom, if an object breaks the sound barrier, the waves lag backwards and condense at the front before being broken as the object passes them. If this were to happen with magic waves, the magic would burst in all directions. Weve seen with Twilight, that magic existing in waves matches a pony's mane color. This would explain the Rainbow part of the Boom. Its not a Rainbow. Its magick. So I believe the same thing could be done by any pegasus, it just wouldnt be rainbow coloured. BUT! What if a pegasus, not only possessed the flying capabilities of Rainbow, but also a knowledge of magic nearly rivalling Twilight's. He could do many more things, but since hes still a pegasus, he needs to flying with a wing power of at least 10. not anywhere close to Dashies Mach 2 speed, but he has a little magical knowledge to help. The fire will only burn or harm if he wishes for it to. Its not fire, its magic. hope you got all that

[Blitz Boom 4,621]

@CrystalBloodMoon

It sorta makes sense, but it is not possible that he would know more magic than Twilight. She have been practicing and studying for most of her life it seems, and to think that a pegasus younger than her would know as much magic is frankly a little ludicrous. Heck, I can't even see other unicorns being up there, at least not when they're her age. Heck, even my oldest char, Vivid Loss, is actively trying to seek audience with the princess because she doesn't have the array of information in that area like the princess does.

Also your explanation would imply that all pegasi could do this, instead of the passive magic that they actually have to interact with clouds and such. If all it takes is speed and some degree of magical knowledge, it should be rare, but not unique, and with Rainbow it certainly is unique if I understand right. A special trait that have emerged in her over other pegasi.

What your char does would seem like the same. Something unique/incredibly rare that still requires work to manifest, but required the potential in the first place. Also since you have this being connected to his cutie mark, it is his talent. His hidden potential that have come forth.

[Altastrofae 933]

6 minutes ago, Blitz Boom said:

@CrystalBloodMoon

It sorta makes sense, but it is not possible that he would know more magic than Twilight. She have been practicing and studying for most of her life it seems, and to think that a pegasus younger than her would know as much magic is frankly a little ludicrous. Heck, I can't even see other unicorns being up there, at least not when they're her age. Heck, even my oldest char, Vivid Loss, is actively trying to seek audience with the princess because she doesn't have the array of information in that area like the princess does.

Also your explanation would imply that all pegasi could do this, instead of the passive magic that they actually have to interact with clouds and such. If all it takes is speed and some degree of magical knowledge, it should be rare, but not unique, and with Rainbow it certainly is unique if I understand right. A special trait that have emerged in her over other pegasi.

What your char does would seem like the same. Something unique/incredibly rare that still requires work to manifest, but required the potential in the first place. Also since you have this being connected to his cutie mark, it is his talent. His hidden potential that have come forth.

okay true, I did imply other pegasi are capable of it, or something similar. I dont know if you read the whole thing, cuz I explained I imlpied it as such because other pegasi CAN do it. it just wouldnt be rainbow coloured. Also, have you seen another pegasus BESIDES Rainbow who could fly at mach 2, or actually possessed an interest or even much knowledge in pegasus magic? And sure, Id be willing to believe Flame's special talent and destiny would attune to his abilities. I didnt make it the direct cause, but he was kind of destined to study and have an interest in pagasus magic.

Also, I said he MAY be CLOSE to RIVALING Twi's abilities. Not anywhere NEAR as powerful. Could you imagine how OP thatd be?!!! If I wanted that, Id just make a way over the top Alicorn OC. Nope. He probably has a more extensive knowledge of pegasus magic tho. Heck, he might even be able to teach her a thing or two

[Blitz Boom 4,621]

@CrystalBloodMoon

Still seems a bit iffy to me. Think I'm going to ask somepony who is better at deciding what can fly than me.

@Widdershins Could you have a crack at this and tell me if what he says makes sense? I think this is one of the points were me not watching the show is biting me in the flank.

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@MiragetheChangeling

Forgot this reply for a while, sorry.

Your drawings looks good mate. I couldn't do it better, that's for sure.

[Amanita 6,826]

@Blitz Boom

Thanks, but I don’t think I’m that good...

@CrystalBloodMoon

Hey, I might be able to do this roleplay with one of my many many available characters, I just haven’t made the things for them in the OC forum thing

[Widdershins 9,959]

...Theory? Pointless driveling over topics that really have no correct answer? Well, you've figured out how to summon me!

  Sorry I ain't been around lately hereabouts. Work stress n' all that. 

 But let's get down to Brimstone & Sulphur!

 I run a bit of a critique thread of mine own. I'm no expert or anything of course, nor do I have any training. I just like talking & seeing new ideas! That being said... @CrystalBloodMoon?

 Your little story there is riddled with loopholes. I, for one, cannot see any connection whatsoever from Flight to Flame. Fire is an elemental magic not an ability like flight magic would be. I kind of get the feeling that fire gets a bad reputation from being used as a sort of razzle-dazzle (ooh! great name for a pony!) enhancement around other ability-magics. Like, I don't get how his Dad suddenly became an expert on the situation after one night of reading a news story at the library. Nor how Phoenixes (though, you certainly have a good lead to follow up on there with what I can tell you're aiming at) factor into this, or the name for that matter. Bit O' a Tip: if you can nickname your pony, then you haven't given a pony world's name. Pony names are supposed to sound like cheesy nicknames after all. If you erased everything pony related to your character's story, it would make little difference or even more sense. If, say, Flameus was actually a human.

But I digress. None of that was really an issue.

 What is though...

Is that I don't actually see a character here. 

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 **I MADE SURE TO MAKE THIS INTRIGUING COLT AS MUCH LIKE MYSELF AS POSSIBLE SO I HOPE EVERYPONY LIKES** </p> <p> *I was kinda worried Flame, would come off as too much of a Mary Sue, so I looked to my own flaws and psychological issues

 That, my inspiring associate, was not a Ponysona! I think you might have tried too hard to make him a Gary Stu (male version of that trope btw) and not only wound up hitting a few unperceived points but going too far in the opposite direction! What we have here... is what feels like the Powers coming first before the Personality came to be written.

 Everything about Flammeus here is based around how his powers affected him, and in turn, how those same powers match up against other, more well-known characters. There's no harm in theming off of power or being dependent on other characters.  Every alicorn in the show is a Mary Sue, but that's not a bad thing. What's unfortunate is confining your character to what role or aim you pull them from, rather then allowing them enough of a flexible character to allow them to define themselves and grow. What does Flammeus do when he's NOT on fire? Could he talk about the weather, hobbies or how the day's been when sitting down for a cup of tea? You get me?

 Any project needs to seem bigger then the cloth you cut them from. It's why Sock Monkies terrify me. But I digress.

 Think the question was fire-enhanced flight. To which I say no.

 Truth be told, much like how any rpg fighting game can sheathe a sword in flame for "added damage", yeah, yeah you can do that. But the sheer act of flying alone does not equal the same kind of magic that would implicate elemental magics.There's been many a brony theory video on how RD managed the Sonic Rainboom, but the general consensus is that she done broke the "Light Barrier." Which, is basically as easy as a jet plane breaking the sound barrier on a human realm. Just that science seems alot weaker on this planet where the celestial bodies are held up like puppets in the sky. Science is a bloody roll of the die in this world... I swear...

  While I admit, I may not entirely be sure what the actual question here is... don't go about comparing yourself to other characters. RD's speed and Twilight's magical prowess are almost entirely the entire summation of their characters. To a detriment. Twilight is good at her magic because she's devoted her entire life to learning it. So much so that it severely cripples her social skills and makes her a burden to hold an everyday conversation with. That makes her almost a walking magic bomb. She turned her parents into cacti as a filly! Why don't we have her under lock & key for Chaos's Sake?!!? With power comes consequences. I say.

 And, what I got from reading your character was that you started off from a basis of just wanting him to just be good at what he did. But one faucet isn't much room to grow.

 It's a frequent fault some fall into. Adding faults isn't there for balance. Take Pinkie. She's funny & loving, but by the same flip of the coin of her personality, she gets out of hoof and becomes unbearable, loud and mistrustful when she leaps to sudden conclusions. 

 Building a character is telling a story! It's my opinion that you've not done bad, you just have more story to tell! 

 

 

Edit & P.S. : You know, actually I haven't a clue why I'm being linked together with you, @Lil' Lovebug. Think that was... an option I was tossing out for somepony else? Hmm.       ....oh...and... I know exactly who your avatar pic is. I disapprove. 

Edited January 19, 2018 by Widdershins

[Lil' Lovebug 1,041]

28 minutes ago, Widdershins said:

Edit & P.S. : You know, actually I haven't a clue why I'm being linked together with you, @Lil' Lovebug. Think that was... an option I was tossing out for somepony else? Hmm.       ....oh...and... I know exactly who your avatar pic is. I disapprove. 

Blitz recommended you bring Halo in with him and me, if you wish. Also, do I need to delete you need to teach you why Monika is best need to have a civil conversation with you about our difference in opinion?

[Altastrofae 933]

20 minutes ago, Widdershins said:

...Theory? Pointless driveling over topics that really have no correct answer? Well, you've figured out how to summon me!

  Sorry I ain't been around lately hereabouts. Work stress n' all that. 

 But let's get down to Brimstone & Sulphur!

 I run a bit of a critique thread of mine own. I'm no expert or anything of course, nor do I have any training. I just like talking & seeing new ideas! That being said... @CrystalBloodMoon?

 Your little story there is riddled with loopholes. I, for one, cannot see any connection whatsoever from Flight to Flame. Fire is an elemental magic not an ability like flight magic would be. I kind of get the feeling that fire gets a bad reputation from being used as a sort of razzle-dazzle (ooh! great name for a pony!) enhancement around other ability-magics. Like, I don't get how his Dad suddenly became an expert on the situation after one night of reading a news story at the library. Nor how Phoenixes (though, you certainly have a good lead to follow up on there with what I can tell you're aiming at) factor into this, or the name for that matter. Bit O' a Tip: if you can nickname your pony, then you haven't given a pony world's name. Pony names are supposed to sound like cheesy nicknames after all. If you erased everything pony related to your character's story, it would make little difference or even more sense. If, say, Flameus was actually a human.

But I digress. None of that was really an issue.

 What is though...

Is that I don't actually see a character here. 

 That, my inspiring associate, was not a Ponysona! I think you might have tried too hard to make him a Gary Stu (male version of that trope btw) and not only wound up hitting a few unperceived points but going too far in the opposite direction! What we have here... is what feels like the Powers coming first before the Personality came to be written.

 Everything about Flammeus here is based around how his powers affected him, and in turn, how those same powers match up against other, more well-known characters. There's no harm in theming off of power or being dependent on other characters.  Every alicorn in the show is a Mary Sue, but that's not a bad thing. What's unfortunate is confining your character to what role or aim you pull them from, rather then allowing them enough of a flexible character to allow them to define themselves and grow. What does Flammeus do when he's NOT on fire? Could he talk about the weather, hobbies or how the day's been when sitting down for a cup of tea? You get me?

 Any project needs to seem bigger then the cloth you cut them from. It's why Sock Monkies terrify me. But I digress.

 Think the question was fire-enhanced flight. To which I say no.

 Truth be told, much like how any rpg fighting game can sheathe a sword in flame for "added damage", yeah, yeah you can do that. But the sheer act of flying alone does not equal the same kind of magic that would implicate elemental magics.There'sn many a brony theory video on how RD managed the Sonic Rainboom, but the general consensus is that she done broke the "Light Barrier." Which, is basically as easy as a jet plane breaking the sound barrier on a human realm. Just that science seems alot weaker on this planet where the celestial bodies are held up like puppets in the sky. Science is a bloody roll of the die in this world... I swear...

  While I admit, I may not entirely be sure what the actual question here is... don't go about comparing yourself to other characters. RD's speed and Twilight's magical prowess are almost entirely the entire summation of their characters. To a detriment. Twilight is good at her magic because she's devoted her entire life to learning it. So much so that it severely cripples her social skills and makes her a burden to hold an everyday conversation with. That makes her almost a walking magic bomb. She turned her parents into cacti as a filly! Why don't we have her under lock & key for Chaos's Sake?!!? With power comes consequences. I say.

 And, what I got from reading your character was that you started off from a basis of just wanting him to just be good at what he did. But one faucet isn't much room to grow.

 It's a frequent fault some fall into. Adding faults isn't there for balance. Take Pinkie. She's funny & loving, but by the same flip of the coin of her personality, she gets out of hoof and becomes unbearable, loud and mistrustful when she leaps to sudden conclusions. 

 Building a character is telling a story! It's my opinion that you've not done bad, you just have more story to tell! 

 

 

Edit & P.S. : You know, actually I haven't a clue why I'm being linked together with you, @Lil' Lovebug. Think that was... an option I was tossing out for somepony else? Hmm.       ....oh...and... I know exactly who your avatar pic is. I disapprove. 

The way youre describingg Twilight is kinda how I met for an aspect of Flame to be. I had this in my head but regrettably never wrote it down. basically, he wanted so badly to learn magic, but knew he couldnt but tried anways. when he found out it was his destiny to become master of flame pegasus magic, and did nothing but train. He neglected his friends,, never to see or hear from them again. And the flight itself isnt in direct correlation with the flame, but rather the speed to condense the magick to a point of being easily maneuvered. It also depend on the style of flight and different movements made. And its not just for pizazz, the flame ring. He could use it as a weapon, or for warmth, but he never found a need to, cuz he kinda gave up his life. THATS why he went on the journey to find himself. The idea behind him is, youre right, there isnt much to his character, he spent his life honing his skills. AND hes an only child. He didnt have a BBBFF. He became a colt sheltered even to himself because he thought having those abilities meant he couldnt show his true self and weaknesses. Hes kinda psychologically unstable, too. the idea is his REAL life is only just beginning  

Also, how does this work? Do I just pop on in to the IC and work myself in, or is that left to Blitz to put together?

[Amanita 6,826]

@CrystalBloodMoon

Yo, I can help with that. And you really don’t need to quote people dude(dudette).

[Sekel 692]

1 hour ago, Lil' Lovebug said:

Blitz recommended you bring Halo in with him and me, if you wish. Also, do I need to delete you need to teach you why Monika is best need to have a civil conversation with you about our difference in opinion?

https://youtu.be/nL06he43t3E

Monika is number 1!

Edited January 19, 2018 by Dji

[Altastrofae 933]

@MiragetheChangeling

Help w what?

[Blitz Boom 4,621]

@Widdershins @CrystalBloodMoon

Thank you Widders. I can always rely on you to counter a thrown rock with a tactical nuke.

So from what I can understand of this, the lack of personality is a bit of an issue, but Crystal does have a point afterwards. Constant focus on something else leaves one with little of a personality beyond *Tries too much*, and if the bio section actually worked, I'd recommend adding the part that you came forth with to the bio, Crystal.  I mean, you still should, but it will regrettably appear even more cluttered. (Really hope they will fix this eventually)

The powers part is where Widders comes with the best point, and tosses a bit of a wrench into the machine. Pegasi magic does seem more neutral, and flight and flame really only haves the connection through phoenixes...

May I make an easy suggestion?

His father - not wanting to disappoint his son - researched but found little. Pegasi just couldn't use magic like unicorns could, and no book seemed to say otherwise, until he stumbled over one that seemed to have been put in the wrong section. For a start because it didn't belong with history books,a nd second off because it had a lock on it and seemed far older than any of the other books. It had likely been misplaced from a secure section either waiting for transport to the castle, or only meant for reading in a safe room. Considering the age, likely the second option.

If he opened it (magic can do funny things, eh?) and went through it, he'd find all kinds of odd history in there. Stories of ancient tribes, religious practices that seemed pretty out there and sometimes downright disturbing, fanatics and their less than noble impact on the history of Equestria, etc. basically the sort that doesn't seem harmful, but is rare, and not meant for the innocent minds of fillies to read.

Among the practices, he could find how to make a small scale magical amulet through methods best not described, which also required him to catch a phoenix. It would be a moral dilemma between his son and a bird, but if he wa determined enough he might go through with it, and present the trinket to his son as a kind of *magic enhancer*. It wouldn't be sensationally strong, but with training, the necklace could allow for the usage of fire.

Basically, if natural talent is out, fanatic magic trinkets might do the trick. Like the Alicorn Amulet, but on a way smaller scale, and considered a myth more than something that could actually be done. When it doubt, curse it out, though this is just stretching it to see if I can still make things fit with the fire. Might be he was just cursed too for some reason, and it haves side effects.

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@CrystalBloodMoon @MiragetheChangeling

If you want to RP with him Mirage, consider him yours. Just gimme a small resume for the chars you want to interact with him with here in the OOC and we'll be golden.

P.S. I think your drawings are good Mirage, and clearly so do others, as they are asking you to make them. Seek improvement, but he happy about your accomplishments so far.

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@Dji @Widdershins

That game gave me nightmares. Bad Monika. bad!!

[Amanita 6,826]

@Blitz Boom & @CrystalBloodMoon

I gotta figure out which one would suit them best first ^^

@CrystalBloodMoon

Does Flammeus not have a personality or something?

[Altastrofae 933]

6 hours ago, MiragetheChangeling said:

@Blitz Boom & @CrystalBloodMoon

I gotta figure out which one would suit them best first ^^

@CrystalBloodMoon

Does Flammeus not have a personality or something?

He does. He typically tries to act more stoic rather than show his true colours however. He thinks they make him look weak. It's all kinda traced back to him misinterpreting his destiny