planning Beyond these walls Chapter 2: A Darker Fate (Adventure, Survival, EPIC!)

[Tricksters Pride 100]

haha, "another happening among mortals"? You really don't know sole's personality. And he only saw discord get banished, he was sealed right after. And he's 1000 cuz he was sealed almost the same time as discord, so he didn't age while sealed.

Hmm i suppose that answers the age thing but you completely ignored the first question and the second one probably needs to be reworded in order to re-clarify its major points. 

 

"How him being the son of an immortal does not belittle this RP when its theme is closely centered on a book that can grant one the status of a demigod?"

"How can your character be balanced after participating in a war of the magnitude of the discordian one? It is a very massive point in Equestrian history and would mean that your character would blow most of the characters in this RP away without any pause. (And we certainly don't want that, it wouldn't be much fun after all.)"

"  ' I make a living as a freelance mercenary. What can i say? Its exciting, and it keeps me in shape. ' How would you even introduce a character such as this into the RP?"

[SilverHeart 741]

@@SilverHeart,

 

Nice T9 auto correct going on there I think. XD

Blacksmithing eh? Sounds like it'll be interesting. I've always loved the idea of metal working by hand, the old fashioned way.

Yeah, sorry I had my phone wrapped in plastic so I could use it as a light source while taking a shower. The light bulb went out before I stepped in.

But yes, let's hope that it lives up to how much I romanticized it as a child.

[~Sole~ 852]

Hmm i suppose that answers the age thing but you completely ignored the first question and the second one probably needs to be reworded in order to re-clarify its major points. 

 

"How him being the son of an immortal does not belittle this RP when its theme is closely centered on a book that can grant one the status of a demigod?"

"How can your character be balanced after participating in a war of the magnitude of the discordian one? It is a very massive point in Equestrian history and would mean that your character would blow most of the characters in this RP away without any pause. (And we certainly don't want that, it wouldn't be much fun after all.)"

"  ' I make a living as a freelance mercenary. What can i say? Its exciting, and it keeps me in shape.[/size] ' How would you even introduce a character such as this into the RP?"

it doesn't belittle it because you've also got a fire breathing badass pirate pony in your group. A Mercenary is too weird? crimson is a PIRATE. As in a thief who robs people at sea, not to mention he's got flame powers and trained fighting skills. You've also got two adventurers, which is just another way of saying a warrior who travels. And not to mention an ex gaurd. By the way, just because he participated in a war doesn't make him an unbeatable god. And so what if his father is immortal? Doesn't change anything about the rp. That's like saying I can't play baseball with others cuz my father was a professional. Now your just grasping at straws man. And now I'm still debating... *sigh* alright, I'm done.

[SilverHeart 741]

it doesn't belittle it because you've also got a fire breathing badass pirate pony in your group. A Mercenary is too weird? crimson is a PIRATE. As in a thief who robs people at sea, not to mention he's got flame powers and trained fighting skills. You've also got two adventurers, which is just another way of saying a warrior who travels. And not to mention an ex gaurd. By the way, just because he participated in a war doesn't make him an unbeatable god. And so what if his father is immortal? Doesn't change anything about the rp. That's like saying I can't play baseball with others cuz my father was a professional. Now your just grasping at straws man. And now I'm still debating... *sigh* alright, I'm done.

Alright well I'll take a shot at this. So, first I don't believe he said a mercenary is too weird. He said "Hoe would you even introduce a character like this?" (Possibly paraphrased, I can't exactly remember.). I believe he was referring to his personality and the fact that as a mercenary why would he be in the frozen wastes that Team Brandy is current in? I could be wrong though. If I am he's free to clarify his point.

 

Also just to clarify, Pavisa is an ex-guard because of the RP. She was a guard at the beginning if the RP. And, Ragestar knows this (y'all appear to be friends so you may know this) but...some people have voiced their dislike for his OC, Crimson, and his backstory. In case my point isn't clear there are people who would probably say that Crimson isn't a badass and that he detracts from the RP. Personally (I believe Ragestar already knows this) My opinion is mixed. He both detracts and adds to he RP. But that's most characters anyway.

 

Now onto what really matters here. I'd say that being made especially to turn the tides of that war would automatically make your OC way too overpowered for this RP. I believe that is the biggest problem here. And if I may, judging bythe backstories I'd say that Crimson is way less OP sounding than Sole.

 

Now in addition to being created to combat the Princesses and whatever else he fought against, he is the son of Discord, who is a god. That would technically make him a demigod. Therefore granting him the same status as the possessor of the Litany.

 

Also can you do me a huge favor? Can you go to your OC sheet and edit it so that his backstory isn't one massive pile of text? It's so difficult to read on the mobile site.

[~Sole~ 852]

Alright well I'll take a shot at this. So, first I don't believe he said a mercenary is too weird. He said "Hoe would you even introduce a character like this?" (Possibly paraphrased, I can't exactly remember.). I believe he was referring to his personality and the fact that as a mercenary why would he be in the frozen wastes that Team Brandy is current in? I could be wrong though. If I am he's free to clarify his point.

Also just to clarify, Pavisa is an ex-guard because of the RP. She was a guard at the beginning if the RP. And, Ragestar knows this (y'all appear to be friends so you may know this) but...some people have voiced their dislike for his OC, Crimson, and his backstory. In case my point isn't clear there are people who would probably say that Crimson isn't a badass and that he detracts from the RP. Personally (I believe Ragestar already knows this) My opinion is mixed. He both detracts and adds to he RP. But that's most characters anyway.

Now onto what really matters here. I'd say that being made especially to turn the tides of that war would automatically make your OC way too overpowered for this RP. I believe that is the biggest problem here. And if I may, judging bythe backstories I'd say that Crimson is way less OP sounding than Sole.

Now in addition to being created to combat the Princesses and whatever else he fought against, he is the son of Discord, who is a god. That would technically make him a demigod. Therefore granting him the same status as the possessor of the Litany.

Also can you do me a huge favor? Can you go to your OC sheet and edit it so that his backstory isn't one massive pile of text? It's so difficult to read on the mobile site.

he wasn't made to single handedly turn the tide of the war, sole and his brother were both made to be a kind of super soldier. That being said, I can understand what you mean. that's why I said I'd take away his magic; which honestly is the thing that makes him seem so OP. Also, sorry about the wall of text. I made his profile on an old tablet and it wasn't very good when it comes to typing, so I'll probably edit it soon anyways. And for the record I've rp'd with rage a lot And to be completely honest, sole is only about as powerful as crimson, maybe slightly stronger. But like I said, I'm done trying to convince everyone. Maybe I'll apply with a different OC later.

[Tricksters Pride 100]

it doesn't belittle it because you've also got a fire breathing badass pirate pony in your group. A Mercenary is too weird? crimson is a PIRATE. As in a thief who robs people at sea, not to mention he's got flame powers and trained fighting skills. You've also got two adventurers, which is just another way of saying a warrior who travels. And not to mention an ex gaurd. By the way, just because he participated in a war doesn't make him an unbeatable god. And so what if his father is immortal? Doesn't change anything about the rp. That's like saying I can't play baseball with others cuz my father was a professional. Now your just grasping at straws man. And now I'm still debating... *sigh* alright, I'm done.

Silver is entirely correct. I was only referencing that it would be very difficult for you to introduce your character in a reasonable way, what motivation could he even have to join up with either of the groups? A mercenary is an entirely reasonable job to introduce as is a pirate and an adventurer, its simply very unlikely that he would be able to be introduced and would only make it hard on our other characters to introduce him into one of the parties.

 

Another important fact that seems to have been skimmed over is the level of experience. You are correct, just because he has participated in a war does not make him an unbeatable god (By comparison of course.)... being made as a 'super soldier' and fighting in a war of that magnitude does. Adventurers are hardly battle hardened warriors with years of experience in raw combat that makes up a war and pirates are exactly the same, while these characters do have combat experience they hardly match up with a surviving participant in the discordian war. (We haven't even started on the magic... this has all been in reference to everything else.)

 

One of this RP's biggest factors is attaining the status of a demigod... Being the son of discord would belittle the RP and there is really no arguing the matter. (And Crimson is not even slightly a good argument here...)

[SilverHeart 741]

he wasn't made to single handedly turn the tide of the war, sole and his brother were both made to be a kind of super soldier. That being said, I can understand what you mean. that's why I said I'd take away his magic; which honestly is the thing that makes him seem so OP. Also, sorry about the wall of text. I made his profile on an old tablet and it wasn't very good when it comes to typing, so I'll probably edit it soon anyways. And for the record I've rp'd with rage a lot And to be completely honest, sole is only about as powerful as crimson, maybe slightly stronger. But like I said, I'm done trying to convince everyone. Maybe I'll apply with a different OC later.

Honestly, that's the best advice anyone could give you. If I may make a recommendation, try to design your character so that it would be able to fit into a SoL RP. Even though I've never applied for one I try to make them so I could use then in a "semi-show accurate RP". That way their personalities and backstory are adequately fleshed out. Then give them a special talent/abilities that can be useful regardless of the situation. I find healing and medicine to work well. Basically make them "Supportive" character me instead of trying to make them heroes. Try to stick away from violent and overly dark backstories.

 

I'm sure the others could give better suggestions but...well yeah. That's about all I have.

[~Sole~ 852]

Honestly, that's the best advice anyone could give you. If I may make a recommendation, try to design your character so that it would be able to fit into a SoL RP. Even though I've never applied for one I try to make them so I could use then in a "semi-show accurate RP". That way their personalities and backstory are adequately fleshed out. Then give them a special talent/abilities that can be useful regardless of the situation. I find healing and medicine to work well. Basically make them "Supportive" character me instead of trying to make them heroes. Try to stick away from violent and overly dark backstories.

I'm sure the others could give better suggestions but...well yeah. That's about all I have.

honestly, I don't really like SoL rp's. I much prefer action adventure rp's, they're more fun in my opinion. I made sole for that purpose anyways. And his story isn't overly dark, just kinda sad.

[SilverHeart 741]

honestly, I don't really like SoL rp's. I much prefer action adventure rp's, they're more fun in my opinion. I made sole for that purpose anyways. And his story isn't overly dark, just kinda sad.

I don't either, they aren't my speed usually. But I find that designing them for that can (surprisingly) lead to good characters that transition well into any other genre.

 

Also that backstory but was just general advice. Not actually related to Sole's backstory.

[Tricksters Pride 100]

Oh nooooo! I posted in first person  ... I need some sleep.

[~Sole~ 852]

Here's another OC I'd like to enter. One piece fans will find his abilities to be very familiar. And the setting being in a snowy environment puts him at a major disadvantage. Cuz you know, water.

 

http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/quick-sand-r2968

[Commander Tangent 861]

For some reason I am unable to post in the RP T_T

 

And what I have is really important.

[The Elusive Cinder 1,328]

Ack - the site broke down on me too. There's my post that's been waiting to be sent for like, 2 hours xD

[Geek0zoid 1,468]

@,

You do realize I'm there too  

Edited January 20, 2014 by Geek0zoid Steven

[The Elusive Cinder 1,328]

@,

 

I know - I've not forgotten you: I just get sick of typing in everyone's name in to mention from my phone do sometimes only mention who I'm speaking to directly

 

As for the content: that post was written a while ago: the site crapped out on me so i just copy - pasted it like a boss.

 

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@,

 

I need to know some more about him - specifically the whole 'draining all moisture out of another' thing seems like... well, I honestly can't think of any way to combat that. We might be in the snow at the moment but it's not permanent.

 

I don't get his weakness (I've heard of one price but never bothered with it, so I'm not familiar with the character or powers he's based on at all I'm afraid)... Is it that coming into contact with water temporarily takes away his ability to turn others into lifeless husks? Does it actually offset his powers in some way or just stop him using them for a while?

[Geek0zoid 1,468]

@,

Well, remember when I said that I felt left out in the rain in almost everything?

That issue is constantly being driven home. I'm having an absolutely miserable time keeping up with all of this. 

Plus, I already posted, which I was going to do long before Ragestar posted.

But, nope. I was too slow.

Once again.

All of that is basically me being a bitch

Edited January 20, 2014 by Geek0zoid Steven

[~Sole~ 852]

Well, it's not as complicated as it seems. Basically, if you were to punch him, your fist would go right through his sand body; but if you splash water on him or cover your hand in water then you could hit him. And his moisture drain ability can be countered by simply splashing water on the victim, or having them drink water. And what The ability does is basically mummifies you alive, and you die within minutes.

[SilverHeart 741]

Well, it's not as complicated as it seems. Basically, if you were to punch him, your fist would go right through his sand body; but if you splash water on him or cover your hand in water then you could hit him. And his moisture drain ability can be countered by simply splashing water on the victim, or having them drink water. And what The ability does is basically mummifies you alive, and you die within minutes.

So I'm kinda confused here. When you mummify something you do so (usually) by removing all the moisture from it...so isn't that what Quick Sand would be doing? Why does water bother him but water from a pony body not bother him?

[~Sole~ 852]

So I'm kinda confused here. When you mummify something you do so (usually) by removing all the moisture from it...so isn't that what Quick Sand would be doing? Why does water bother him but water from a pony body not bother him?

sorry, let me clear that up. He basically drains the moisture from their body and evaporates it. He doesn't actually absorb it into his body. But covering him in water disables his sand intangibility.

[The Elusive Cinder 1,328]

@,

Well, remember when I said that I felt left out in the rain in almost everything?

That issue is constantly being driven home. I'm having an absolutely miserable time keeping up with all of this.

Plus, I already posted, which I was going to do long before Ragestar posted.

But, nope. I was too slow.

Once again.

All of that is basically me being a bitch

I wouldn't say that: voice your concerns by all means - I'd rather you did!

 

All I'm saying is that my post was one that was written just after Crimson looked at the letters for the first time: there were some more posts after that in the few hours I gave up on the site, but since he was still holding into them it still seemed relevant - and easier to post that then re-write a new post. I didn't mean to leave you hanging or anything.

 

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@,

 

I've looked up the character online, so as to get a bit of a better idea.

 

Again though: his strengths are far above what I can accept. Anything that tries to fight him is doomed to an instant death unless they happen to guess that water will stop him - and they happen to have some nearby.

 

He has a multitude of hugely powerful abilities (instinctively turning to sand to survive decapitation, being an example.) and his only weakness isn't so much a 'weakness' as something situational that temporarily brings him down to the same level as everyone else. To make him equal to other players I would need to submerge the rest of the RP.

[~Sole~ 852]

I wouldn't say that: voice your concerns by all means - I'd rather you did!

All I'm saying is that my post was one that was written just after Crimson looked at the letters for the first time: there were some more posts after that in the few hours I gave up on the site, but since he was still holding into them it still seemed relevant - and easier to post that then re-write a new post. I didn't mean to leave you hanging or anything.

---------------@,

I've looked up the character online, so as to get a bit of a better idea.

Again though: his strengths are far above what I can accept. Anything that tries to fight him is doomed to an instant death unless they happen to guess that water will stop him - and they happen to have some nearby.

He has a multitude of hugely powerful abilities (instinctively turning to sand to survive decapitation, being an example.) and his only weakness isn't so much a 'weakness' as something situational that temporarily brings him down to the same level as everyone else. To make him equal to other players I would need to submerge the rest of the RP.

uh, the entire setting of the rp is in a snowy environment. Snow turns into water when melted. Also, I seem to remember unicorns being able to shoot water out of their horns via magic but I may be wrong. And I forgot to mention that magic can affect him too. If this still isn't enough then I guess it's back to the drawing board...

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Alright, this is my last attempt. If this OC isn't accepted I'm just saying buck it XD

 

http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/ronin-r5621

[Midnight Scribbler 1,705]

Ooh, my. I've got some catching up to do. *rubs temples* Sorry about this guys. It's been real busy lately. I'll try to get a good post in before the end of the night.

 

Upon reading what just happened to Pavisa. Oh sweet Celestia, this is going to be good. Clockwork will be all over this. He's looking for a way to generate his own magic. Seeing an earth pony grow a horn will peak his interest like nothing else.

Edited January 21, 2014 by Midnight Scribbler

[Geek0zoid 1,468]

Do you guys remember how Eclipse went up against that telekinetic beam earlier?
Think we could have something happen to Eclipse because of it?

[Midnight Scribbler 1,705]

@@Nomadic,

 

Well played good sir.. well played indeed. :comeatus:

[Geek0zoid 1,468]

...Ummm...

Guys?