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

[Blitz Boom 4,621]

Sorry for the delay folks. At home still, but back to writing Wednesday, or Thursday at the latest. Things are just a bit hectic.

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@Catpone Cerberus @Rising Dusk

I will have to edit in your replies later unfortunately, sorry.  Eyes haven't been working with me all that well today, and they need to rest now.

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@Blitz Boom
I take from this 

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It were really up to any of them. Shark would follow whomever had the better idea, and the kits were much the same, so long as it didn't lead them into danger. They might even split up and go various ways. The kits would stick together though, as they felt safer when they could see one another close by.

That you are open for us to suggest the direction. I do have an idea for interaction here, but figured I should still ask you and @StrawberryMilk Simpsince it's technically a new character, be it probably only this once she'd ever be used. So in short, if there's nothing else for this moment in the RP, the target of disdain for kobolds everywhere, Sheez, could make an appearance here. Now, don't worry, regardless of how she's spoken of by her fellow kobolds, she won't come running in, and start destroying everything, the only combat she would take part in, would be my characters, partly because, full transparency here, she's kinda OP, after all, she is supposed to be infamously dangerous individual, from highly advanced setting. (if it hasn't come apparent at this point, my characters are not super balanced, because I make them the character in mind, not combat.). 

It would most likely be mostly dialogue focused situation, since while she has been built up by Sheska and Trox in certain way, one must remember, characters have bias, and what they say, is rarely the objective truth.

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9 hours ago, Catpone Cerberus said:

@Blitz Boom
I take from this 

That you are open for us to suggest the direction. I do have an idea for interaction here, but figured I should still ask you and @StrawberryMilk Simpsince it's technically a new character, be it probably only this once she'd ever be used. So in short, if there's nothing else for this moment in the RP, the target of disdain for kobolds everywhere, Sheez, could make an appearance here. Now, don't worry, regardless of how she's spoken of by her fellow kobolds, she won't come running in, and start destroying everything, the only combat she would take part in, would be my characters, partly because, full transparency here, she's kinda OP, after all, she is supposed to be infamously dangerous individual, from highly advanced setting. (if it hasn't come apparent at this point, my characters are not super balanced, because I make them the character in mind, not combat.). 

It would most likely be mostly dialogue focused situation, since while she has been built up by Sheska and Trox in certain way, one must remember, characters have bias, and what they say, is rarely the objective truth.

.... Looks at my characters.... Nope.... Not OP at all hehehe

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@Catpone Cerberus @StrawberryMilk Simp

 

I don't have an issue with that. I trust that you know how to not let things go too far, and I can roll with the punches well.

Might be a god idea not to be in the inn itself though. Too cramped, there's be a panic, and bad things might happen. Light should probably also keep a close eye on Shark, as she wouldn't like one threatening her non-aquatic friends.  She doesn't understand the power level of machines, and thus wouldn't know not to fight her, due to the ridiculous power disparity.

And really Milk, who doesn't have an OP char or two? I have plenty. I just use them scarcely, and give them dumb weaknesses. ^^

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9 hours ago, Blitz Boom said:

Might be a god idea not to be in the inn itself though. Too cramped, there's be a panic, and bad things might happen.

Is this at meta level, or in-character level? Or in other word, do you prefer it to not happen there, or is this more an observation? Because I can say that the characters don't care if they start a panic, but if you as a player/the DM wish it to not happen there, then I ask, Is just outside the door outside enough?  because otherwise someone needs to come up with a reason for the kobolds to leave the building....actually, can the kitsune sense anti-magic/magical anomalies/auras? or Shark sense danger? as something like that could work to pull the characters out if you want it to happen outside the building. 

If you are worried about possible collateral damage, I can assure you that my kobolds have very good aim 

9 hours ago, Blitz Boom said:

as she wouldn't like one threatening her non-aquatic friends.  She doesn't understand the power level of machines, and thus wouldn't know not to fight her, due to the ridiculous power disparity.

the mental image of a kobold tossing Shark like she weights nothing is kinda amusing though  

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@Catpone Cerberus @StrawberryMilk Simp

11 hours ago, Catpone Cerberus said:

Is this at meta level, or in-character level? Or in other word, do you prefer it to not happen there, or is this more an observation? Because I can say that the characters don't care if they start a panic, but if you as a player/the DM wish it to not happen there, then I ask, Is just outside the door outside enough?  because otherwise someone needs to come up with a reason for the kobolds to leave the building....actually, can the kitsune sense anti-magic/magical anomalies/auras? or Shark sense danger? as something like that could work to pull the characters out if you want it to happen outside the building. 

If you are worried about possible collateral damage, I can assure you that my kobolds have very good aim 

It's more that them starting to fight in the inn, will cause a panic, which means the guards would have to come and try to intervene, as would several others- It's a giant hassle, where your chars would have to deal with the fallout, if things went sour. You can have them join there still, if that is your want, but just letting you know up front that things could have consequences, which might make it strained for the twins to remain in the area.

As for sensing... Shark have good ears, and nose, but no actual, magical abilities. She's just a pony-shaped shark, in essence. Physically dangerous, not worth much in a magical fight.

As for the kitsune... Yes. I've written their sort as sensitive to things, and they'd likely still be on high alert, after everything that have gone on. At least one of them could well bite notice in something feeling off nearby.

11 hours ago, Catpone Cerberus said:

the mental image of a kobold tossing Shark like she weights nothing is kinda amusing though  

It'd confuse her greatly. I approve.

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General Info.

Sorry for late and somewhat lackluster posts. I got the flu, so my brain's a bit scattered. I hope what I did get out, is sufficient for now.

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2 hours ago, Blitz Boom said:

but just letting you know up front that things could have consequences,

I mean, that's the base assumption I've always had. Just for example, I would expect that the ponies who saw the siblings beating up their friends for example, regardless of the context, be wary of the two in the future. 

2 hours ago, Blitz Boom said:

which means the guards would have to come and try to intervene,

Solar Silver (the guard) would also do so, in fact, he'll be involved regardless of what exactly happens, since this kind of thing is his job to deal with  
 

2 hours ago, Blitz Boom said:

You can have them join there still, if that is your want

It wasn't really that I wanted it, but more that it made the most sense, but now with your last response, I have an idea for how to get them outside in a way that makes any sense.

 

2 hours ago, Blitz Boom said:

As for the kitsune... Yes. I've written their sort as sensitive to things, and they'd likely still be on high alert, after everything that have gone on. At least one of them could well bite notice in something feeling off nearby.

In that case, in case it matters, I'll describe a bit here what exactly it is they would feel. It's anti-magic, but beyond just countering magic, it's more like the magic just ceases to exist near her (few centimeters from her, not an area.), so a magical creature would most likely feel/sense some kind of unnatural lack of magic from her. I'll of course describe a bit in the post itself too, but that's the general vibe. 

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@Catpone Cerberus

Then what they're feeling is the disruption in the normal, magical flow, albeit faintly, as it isn't a massive area. Easy peasy.  

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@Blitz Boom @StrawberryMilk Simp
I hope that's aright, I'm not really good with this type of introductions  no picture yet because she's still covered/hidden by the, now damaged, robe

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@Blitz Boom
In light of my last reply, I remind you that you don't need to hold up plot armor for my characters  if you want for example Ruby to get in trouble where she'll need help, go ahead, I'll naturally come up with attempts on how she tries to avoid things, but don't fear just going "nope" and having her fail. Especially in this situation, where magic is clearly part of things, in case you have forgotten with all the magic talk, her kind has no natural resistance to magic in itself, so if anything in this RP, this place would be one where she could have genuine trouble. 

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20 hours ago, Catpone Cerberus said:

@Blitz Boom
In light of my last reply, I remind you that you don't need to hold up plot armor for my characters  if you want for example Ruby to get in trouble where she'll need help, go ahead, I'll naturally come up with attempts on how she tries to avoid things, but don't fear just going "nope" and having her fail. Especially in this situation, where magic is clearly part of things, in case you have forgotten with all the magic talk, her kind has no natural resistance to magic in itself, so if anything in this RP, this place would be one where she could have genuine trouble. 

..... I poke them with changeling crystals then....

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4 hours ago, Evil Pink One said:

..... I poke them with changeling crystals then....

I was specifically talking about the part of the RP that your character is not in, where I left my character's fate to Blitz's hands, however...

On 2023-12-25 at 11:41 AM, Catpone Cerberus said:

@Blitz Boom
In light of my last reply, I remind you that you don't need to hold up plot armor for my characters  if you want for example Ruby to get in trouble where she'll need help, go ahead, I'll naturally come up with attempts on how she tries to avoid things, but don't fear just going "nope" and having her fail. Especially in this situation, where magic is clearly part of things, in case you have forgotten with all the magic talk, her kind has no natural resistance to magic in itself, so if anything in this RP, this place would be one where she could have genuine trouble. 

I'm going to specify bit more just in case, since we have already seen that my non-native English isn't always understood right.

If there's a obstacle, and my character tries to get past it in a way that doesn't really make sense for said obstacle, like trying to go through a hole that they wouldn't reasonably fit through, then the creator of that hole, in this case Blitz, can go "yeah that's not possible.". It does not mean that ones should meta themselves around a problem, if something is said to be created for sole purpose of countering magic for example, you can't create something to out magic it. 

To use Ruby as an example again, it has been stated that her claws can cut metal, thus putting her into a normal steel cage will never stop her, however, putting her in a magic cage would, because she has no previously stated capabilities to combat that. However, it needs to make sense for the magic cage to exist, having someone who normally uses metal cages use one on her randomly without knowing that she can in fact cut through metal, would make no sense, and thus be meta gaming.   

The main point of the reminder was to give a direct permission to Blitz to harm my characters if he feels it would make things more interesting/fun, with of course the limit of reason, and with good enough explanation why they cannot reasonably avoid it.

 

 

So to return to you @Evil Pink One
I have no clue what these "changeling crystals" are, but if you were to explain what they were, where they come from, and how they are used, in the post itself, and it made sense, then go ahead, even if I don't see why your character would randomly do that.

 

 

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On 2023-12-26 at 7:58 PM, Catpone Cerberus said:

I was specifically talking about the part of the RP that your character is not in, where I left my character's fate to Blitz's hands, however...

I'm going to specify bit more just in case, since we have already seen that my non-native English isn't always understood right.

If there's a obstacle, and my character tries to get past it in a way that doesn't really make sense for said obstacle, like trying to go through a hole that they wouldn't reasonably fit through, then the creator of that hole, in this case Blitz, can go "yeah that's not possible.". It does not mean that ones should meta themselves around a problem, if something is said to be created for sole purpose of countering magic for example, you can't create something to out magic it. 

To use Ruby as an example again, it has been stated that her claws can cut metal, thus putting her into a normal steel cage will never stop her, however, putting her in a magic cage would, because she has no previously stated capabilities to combat that. However, it needs to make sense for the magic cage to exist, having someone who normally uses metal cages use one on her randomly without knowing that she can in fact cut through metal, would make no sense, and thus be meta gaming.   

The main point of the reminder was to give a direct permission to Blitz to harm my characters if he feels it would make things more interesting/fun, with of course the limit of reason, and with good enough explanation why they cannot reasonably avoid it.

 

 

So to return to you @Evil Pink One
I have no clue what these "changeling crystals" are, but if you were to explain what they were, where they come from, and how they are used, in the post itself, and it made sense, then go ahead, even if I don't see why your character would randomly do that.

 

 

Its the rock that cancels out non changeling magic... I think its in season6 where even discord can't use magic etc.

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Oh, I missed stuff here while I was on holiday break it seems. xD I best have a looksie.

On 2023-12-25 at 10:41 AM, Catpone Cerberus said:

In light of my last reply, I remind you that you don't need to hold up plot armor for my characters  if you want for example Ruby to get in trouble where she'll need help, go ahead, I'll naturally come up with attempts on how she tries to avoid things, but don't fear just going "nope" and having her fail. Especially in this situation, where magic is clearly part of things, in case you have forgotten with all the magic talk, her kind has no natural resistance to magic in itself, so if anything in this RP, this place would be one where she could have genuine trouble. 

All things in due time. I am not gonna reveal what I have planned yet, but I can spoil enough to say that this is not a fresh setting, and I am reusing a place, and creatures, that I had set up in the past. Something that were stirred, and now wanders. You'll see soon enough. *cackles in an evil way*

On 2023-12-26 at 12:58 PM, Catpone Cerberus said:

To use Ruby as an example again, it has been stated that her claws can cut metal, thus putting her into a normal steel cage will never stop her, however, putting her in a magic cage would, because she has no previously stated capabilities to combat that. However, it needs to make sense for the magic cage to exist, having someone who normally uses metal cages use one on her randomly without knowing that she can in fact cut through metal, would make no sense, and thus be meta gaming.

There's plenty of reasons why someone might keep a magic cage around. Might be that someone tried to keep something locked up that escaped, and now has a nice, empty prison just begging for a new occupant. Or its the Royal Guards, who'd have some around, just in case they apprehend a particularly dangerous individual that can't be contained with normal means. Or in one case, one made by collaborative efforts between Rising Dusk's main character, and Molotov Boom, that nullifies magic inside. And inevitably implodes. It's still a prototype.

Basically, it have to be possible to argue for it, just like you wrote.

On 2023-12-26 at 12:58 PM, Catpone Cerberus said:

So to return to you @Evil Pink One
I have no clue what these "changeling crystals" are, but if you were to explain what they were, where they come from, and how they are used, in the post itself, and it made sense, then go ahead, even if I don't see why your character would randomly do that.

On 2023-12-28 at 3:12 AM, Evil Pink One said:

Its the rock that cancels out non changeling magic... I think its in season6 where even discord can't use magic etc.

It's what Chrysalis's throne were made out of, far as I know. Cancels out magic for non-changelings, though I don't use it. Then again, might be what the anti-magic rings the guards use are made out of... I'll keep this in mind actually. It's a good explanation.

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I will reply tomorrow instead. Sorry, but today just got hectic. :/ Should be back on schedule tomorrow. As in Friday. Depending on time zones, this might seem like I mean Saturday.

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@EQ_Theta

Saw your reply, and something to mention: Elder Zhao didn't ask for their names. Omen did. That is why the text is grey, as hers tend to be.

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4 hours ago, Blitz Boom said:

@EQ_Theta

Saw your reply, and something to mention: Elder Zhao didn't ask for their names. Omen did. That is why the text is grey, as hers tend to be.

Whoops. Sorry about that! Let me correct my reply, but thanks for bringing this up!

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@Blitz Boom
Me again reminding about Ruby just in case  

I don't know what you are planning, which is good, but just to make sure, if you are planning to somehow stop Ruby from transforming (which I'm okay with) now or ever, it needs to be active magic rather than magic nullification, as the way the transformation magic works, is such, that if Ruby's magic is disabled, she will revert to her real form.  

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@EQ_Theta

I like seeing what you're doing with the backstory around their parents. I just don't know what to respond to it, which is why it might seem a bit short at times I'm afraid. So sorry for the smaller responses currently. it'll turn around eventually, once I get some ideas.

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@Catpone Cerberus

I am half-way making it up as we go, but I do have some plans to sort the magical issue. I were thinking something that would... Dissuade her from even trying to turn. Just need the pieces all set up proper. Muahahahahaha!!! *cough cough*

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21 hours ago, Blitz Boom said:

I am half-way making it up as we go, but I do have some plans to sort the magical issue. I were thinking something that would... Dissuade her from even trying to turn. Just need the pieces all set up proper. Muahahahahaha!!! *cough cough*

Luckily the setup itself is such that what is happening can even happen, without me needing to force excuses for why Ruby hasn't transformed yet, if it wasn't for certain facts, the small space alone wouldn't really deter her. I'm excited to see what you come up with, as depending on what/how you exactly do it, it can be a good character moment for Ruby, as there are certain parts of her character that really ever show in very specific circumstances. 

 

However, I'd like some clarification for when I eventually respond.

On 2024-01-14 at 2:39 AM, Blitz Boom said:

The path she had wandered, had the clattering of bony hooves moving calmly ahead, seeking their intended target.

  What direction is this? the direction she is fleeing from, or the direction she originally came from (aka the way to the exit/entrance)

 

And, what are the weapons made of? are they just regular metal weapons? this isn't super important but it will affect the "flavor text" in that I know if Ruby can sense them and if Charir sees them as a danger or not?  

 

 

edit- it also just hit me, the whole situation outside was kinda just forgotten after Sheska and Trox came inside. 

Edited January 15 by Catpone Cerberus

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@Blitz Boom

5 hours ago, Blitz Boom said:

I like seeing what you're doing with the backstory around their parents. I just don't know what to respond to it, which is why it might seem a bit short at times I'm afraid. So sorry for the smaller responses currently. it'll turn around eventually, once I get some ideas.

No need to worry or apologize. I didn't expect that kind of reaction from Elder Zhao, but it was interesting to see that! I'll try to work in something based on Elder Zhao's response for my next reply! Sen, in his current state, wouldn't like what he just heard! 

Edited January 14 by EQ_Theta

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@Catpone Cerberus

On 2024-01-14 at 11:51 AM, Catpone Cerberus said:

What direction is this? the direction she is fleeing from, or the direction she originally came from (aka the way to the exit/entrance)

 

And, what are the weapons made of? are they just regular metal weapons? this isn't super important but it will affect the "flavor text" in that I know if Ruby can sense them and if Charir sees them as a danger or not?  

 

 

edit- it also just hit me, the whole situation outside was kinda just forgotten after Sheska and Trox came inside. 

The weapons are metal, yes. Surprisingly half-sharp after all the years of disuse, but the black magic is helping their condition. But I mean, good thing. Least you won't need a shot from the rust.

As for the clarification, I meant it as the path she had taken to get to the main room earlier. So towards the way she is headed, essentially. Sorry for not responding this earlier. I didn't notice.

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@Catpone Cerberus

In case you wanted more with Solar, or Sheez and/or the dragons with her, I set up something for both.

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@Blitz Boom
While nothing needs to be changed, and I'll respond to things when I get to responding (hopefully tomorrow at time of writing), I'll mention few things.

On 2024-01-17 at 2:03 AM, Blitz Boom said:

In case you wanted more with Solar, or Sheez and/or the dragons with her, I set up something for both.

Sheez and the dragons, they are meant to be side characters that don't really exist beyond their purpose in plot, so while we can have a little interaction here, there's no reason to try and come up with reasons for things to happen to them, they can, and should be written out eventually, that's partly why you know nothing about them. In other, clearer word, no need to remove anything, we can have an interaction between them and this new dragon, but let's not start a new adventure, the trio just goes their way and disappears. 

My mention about the outside situation was mainly talking about Solar, and Stargazer, since Solar, while also being a side character, is in more active part relating to the kobolds; and because what happens outside is relevant to the characters inside, in that, I wanted to know if there were still guards around and so on, though the reason for that no longer matters as the interaction with Light has gone beyond a point where it would have worked. 

It's also good to finish things outside so that you know what Stargazer would know (what Solar would tell him) for the next time he and the kobolds interact  

 

This brings me to another thing, Sear and Chega not doing much, it's partly on purpose. They were originally meant only as supporting characters for Sheska and Trox, tools to explore their backstory and their character and as an excuse for the twins to have a place to sleep. They were never meant to get involved with all the stuff, so now that things have calmed down, I'm trying to write them out, back to their original roles, which is closer to an NPC than playable character. 

 

 

And lastly, the first time I have actually something negative to say about something here, but, the whole situation with Light right now, I have no clue what to do here.

I understand the reasoning behind it, it has been very me heavy lately due to the Sheez situation, and it's only fair to push the focus to @Evil Pink One, but I have been reading through the posts as they come, and my mind just hits blanks, even with Sheska coming downstairs, which would most likely happen in my next post, I just cannot find a good way to get involved. My one idea was Sheska calling for the guards to come and get Light into the hospital, as she has no equipment, nor time and energy to deal with it right now (nor is she that close to him), but now that a guard has arrived anyway, it doesn't really work. 

So a thought came to me, should this be time where @Evil Pink One's and my characters' stories branch into their own once again, where we go back to separate 1x1 adventures?

And as a general note, when it comes to conflict, firstly, I'm fine with bit of downtime, conversations and such, after all, I like to focus on the character part of the roleplay over the action, but secondly, and the main point of this part, the type of stuff like the poison situation that come out of nowhere just feel bit exhausting for me personally, especially if they happen constantly, they feel forced, rather than something like what's happening with Ruby and company, where the problems feel like a natural consequence, after all, why wouldn't an ancient temple have magical weirdness and mummies, that's only expected  

 

Sorry for a downer post like this, but I've been mentally in a weird place lately, where certain things have gotten on my mind way too more than they should, so I figured I should bring some up instead of letting them fester until I burn out.  I also felt you should know why my previous post, and likely the next post is so unusually low quality for the kobold part.