Ventus Zeruel

For Ventus... MY OWN VOICE would be his voice =D

Hello there! And welcome to the RPC! I'm glad to see there's new people coming in still. If you are curious about Balmung, you could try getting on after maintenance ends around 6:00 AM EST... I'm not sure what time zone you're in, but if you look at the site you should see you'll be able to get on relatively easily around that time. As for rpers on Faerie? I'm sure it's possible! Keep an eye out! <3

I'll humor you guys~ I just know Kura is gonna hate me for this.

Those of you who knew me before 2.0 may know that I was a part of the Blue Skies way back when Mr. Rosethorne was running his LS. [align=justify] When A Realm Reborn was released soon after, I had created and ran a small (yet active) FC by the name of Ul'Dah Garden for a few years, and it was even handed off to new owners. The name was passed around for some time before unfortunately the reputation had collapsed along with the FC with it. [/align] The good news is, I have obtained our FC name once again and I am likely to return to the RPing world of Balmung very soon. For those who knew me in the past, I would very much appreciate if you all got in contact with me. I have missed a lot, so I would love to get back into the swing of things... For those interested, you may contact me in game by the name; Ventus Zeruel You can send me a mail if I'm not online. I aim to bring some exciting events for all you role-players and hardcore final fantasy fans out there. I hope to see you in game. <3 - Headmaster Zeruel PS: If you want a good laugh, check out my reddit post here

I will take note of this and edit when I get the time.

1. The numbers would be adjusted depending on the type of creature/target they would be fighting, for example...if there is only one person and they're fighting a boss alone, it's more or less going to be equal to their own HP, which is defaulted at 6. If they are of a class that has even lower HP, it would be adjusted to fit accordingly. Please note that this is still a rough draft as well and is constantly being updated by other outside sources =D. If there is a party of 4, I just keep the number at 10, it provided plenty options, and still depended highly on chance. If there is one more player, I'd boost it up personally in small intervals. Possibly to 12, where a party of 8 would be separated and be fighting something with around 20 hp. Mind you with the mechanics in place, any class can hold their own even if at a slight disadvantage. All it talks is the luck of the dice and the tides are in your favor. The reason I leave most of these choices between the players and the DM and leave these holes is for this exact reason, to develop a better system. This is only a base to be built upon after all. 2. An appropriate limit break for summons you ask? Maybe a small scale version...a shard of what would be capable of the full primal. Ifrit for example would be able to provide a skill at the scale larger than a flare and more concentrated possibly on a single target. But that's just ideas and brainstorming, it's inevitably up to you guys to decide...but keeping it within the logical constraints that it is an egis and not a primal. As it comes to skills and abilities, they would be used very loosely if anything, if a player wants to stun an opponent, they must provide a logical post that shows how that boss 'would' be stunned...via a hit in the face or a throwing of dust in the eyes. They are free to use in-game skills of course but in the end they just stick to the logic of their class that they intend to use with their character...it's all free form really and up to the DM leading to provide them with their limitations and how effective something would be in the first place, via dice rolls. The entire system relies on chance, in the end, if the d100 is stronger than the enemies roll; it works. 3. I made this system to provide fluidity of equal strength, everyone is useful and everyone works together to survive. Icly, not Oocly...A Tank alone isn't going to fair well...and just because they have more armor, doesn't mean that their health is better or just because their story line shows them as some hero and warrior of light figure, doesn't mean they can't be slain. This makes it so that everyone is equal in strength regardless and as a team can provide even more strength for those who need it. As it may make more sense to give more hp to specific classes, it would over complicate a system that is meant to be quite simple...so that rp flows quickly and everyone has fun regardless. Though this is a source that can be changed for others who wish to use it...so I ask of you to go ahead and utilize what is provided and make your own system =D EDIT: After more testing, on the answer to 3, i can see what you mean...i may have to rethink the system all-together, but when it comes to melee classes against eachother, things seem fluid...summoners are an issue currently.

I recently had the opportunity to brainstorm and think of an event for my friends. After putting it together, I gave it a try; the results were amazingly fun. Everyone had a great time and participated in the event. With lots of discussion during the event itself we were able to create a nice flow within roleplay and dice mechanics via rolz.org. The event started where I put together a small story where women were being kidnapped by a cloaked figure, a few people got interested and joined in the first phase. One of the players dressed up in order to be bait for the kidnapper, soon after we obtained some help from a rogue who offered to tail the man back to his camp, where he was promptly ambushed, then the FATE mechanics began. The battle started and everyone got together in a party to fight the boss among the kobold army surrounding the camp, and with the imagination of the DM(myself) and the roleplayers, a great battle was staged for the players. In the end they were victorious. You may view the RP mechanics here and freely discuss about it. I'd love to see this used more often in the future, but this is my own personal set-up, you are free to make your own; I hope to make some events for the community in the future. Google Doc: RP/Fate Mechanics

THIS POST IS LENGHTY! So I added spoilers. But since I have had these screenshots for a WHILE, I decided to go through the best In my opinion and put them all here for your viewing pleasure! Read the captions they're great We will start with the most recent~

As of April 19th 2014, The Master Linkshell was extinguished and renewed, any linkshells or free companies listed has been erased and will need to be re-submitted by their leaders.

As of April 19th, the Garden is officially open to interview and invitation. The structure has taken a more simple route, not bearing down on ranks and entitlements. If you are an active member/supporter you will be rewarded for your activity. We have both Linkshell and Free Company Slots available, however we greatly suggest joining the FC if you wish to support our cause.

[align=center][uPDATE: Restoring activity as of October 20th] The Free Company has been restored and will be starting from scratch with new leaders and new rankings system! This post will be updated on further updates![/align] [align=center] Ul'Dah Garden Website [/align] [align=center]"Garden will be restored.... From the ashes of a Phoenix new life is born, as flames of an eternal Garden." [/align] [align=center]~Ventus Zeruel, Headmaster [align=center]In these times of hardship and strife, many among us know not where to turn for help. People starve, live on the streets, and are preyed upon by those without a sense of humanity. The poor are exploited as laborers, the weak crushed beneath the heel of the strong. [align=center]We, the men and women of Ul'dah Garden, seek to change that. The Garden offers shelter, food, support, and to those so inclined, training. Be you a simple craftsman looking for a safe place to practice your trade, or young adventurer with dreams of fame and glory, we of the Garden can help you. [/align] [align=center]Those who go above and beyond within the Garden, have the opportunity to become part of "EXiLE", our elite group of soldiers, tasked with taking on the greatest of challenges.[/align] [align=center]While we are based out of Ul'dah, we accept citizens of any nation and Grand Company within our family.[/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center] Ranks and contact information have been updated as of October 20th[/align] [/align] If you wish to aid in the restoration of garden, contact us in game or via the personal mail system.[/align]

It's been a while since I've gotten back on Balmung. After some real life disputes and issues, I was unable to take care of my linkshells and Free Company. Leaving it in the hands of others, it was sadly taken down and destroyed internally. However we still hold the name and I am definitely going to be reviving Ul'Dah Garden to its former state. It's sad and unfortunate to see the bonds we built up and the friendships we made separated. I'd like to have us restore what we built together and begin our new journey once again. Thanks for being such good friends and keep having fun! - VZ

Hello! Good to see someone from such a diverse amount of mmo's =]. I'm like that myself, jumping from game to game and testing out new characters. After I built my new pc I got into games like Tera and Dragon Nest, then when i tried 1.0 of ffxiv i just got hooked. Glad to see it revamped eh? Well anyways it's nice to meet you! Let me know if you want a friend in game to rp with! =] and I like Cactaurs..:cactuar:

Remember that time i Mt'd in mid Event at Limsa's ball, live..on stage, in front of everyone saying that we're famous like justin beiber? Yeah... . - No regrets As my friend states, At least it wasn't about butts

Yeah man, we can arrange a meet in game, I'll be on all day, im signing on now so feel free to add me and send a tell, same name in game.

Its great to see Blue Skies starting up again. As an old member of the LS back in 1.0, it was YOU who inspired me to build my own shell up from the ashes. After meeting everyone and making great friends with them, and enjoying the good days of rp... This is what it was all about, making friends and family. If it wasn't for you showing me this, I would have never ventured to Tera to create Allemantheia Garden. I would have never met the love of my life.. and I would never have been here in your foru mtoday. So thank you, Merri. I hope everyone stands beside you, because I will =]

T_T *in sad corner*

I can already tell you're going to be a great addition to this community. Actually deciding what characters you want really shouldn't be that hard .I honestly would create all of them... as for picking your server you have two different servers you choose from regarding role play. Balmung and Gilgamesh. As for choosing your free company, there are plenty to choose from. The one I created is a military Academy for orphans and citizens just like in Fin al Fantasy 8. Anyways, I hope I see you in game sometime. - This message was created by phone voice text so its really crappy I'm sorry

Speaking of games I'm downloading The Last of Us right now...the tears will be shed!!!

Awesome! What's your ign?

If you're looking to get into the game and learn about the lore as wel las many other aspects to the world of Eorzea, check out Ul'Dah Garden! We have an ooc linskhell you can join to meet everyone! Ul'Dah Garden is a Final Fantasyi VIII Themed free company that orients itself around the lore of A Realm Reborn. We're also not the only military/school/oprhan haven academy out there...there are two other branches a well, like Gridania Garden and Limsa Lominsa Garden, which we all helped form together! Message me in game if you want, or pm me here ^^

Hello and welcome to Balmung! If you're looking for a good role play group, I highly suggest attending one of the public events that Balmung has in store for you. I'm one of the headmasters of the three branches of Garden. You may or may not be interested, but our academy Is a great way to get started with roleplay considering you get to learn things As both a player a gamer and a role player. If you think this is good for you feel free to send me a personal message. Otherwise you can try to attempt to contact me in game. I hope you enjoy being a part of Balmung!

As Naih said above, Balmung is indeed your best bet. We're very active, and we have very large and fun events. I'm headmaster of Ul'Dah Garden, one of the three branching academies in the cities! We're a group of rpers that engage in school/military like activity! Lots of fun people, friends and more. Many of us are allies to various other Companies so you're bound to meet plenty of people. Feel free to add me in game! - Ventus Zeruel

The gathering begins in about an Hour and a Half! We'll see you all there!

As was multiple organizations! The mystery shall be solved! On another note that event was PHENOMENAL!! Good to see the community come together like that.