K'nahli Posted May 20, 2014 Share #1 Posted May 20, 2014 Hello ^^ To put it simply, myself and a friend thought about organising a forum RP scene/series of scenes where one or more people are abducted by either Ixal or bandits of some sort. The details as of now aren't overly important and are absolutely open to debate. Nothing is really set in stone so feel free to offer your own suggestions whether you are interested in taking part or not! Not to say it's out of the question, but I'm not particularly fond of making this a large scene where many, many people can participate. The idea was that my character and someone else's go in pursuit of the culprits themselves for fear of losing the trail by the time they could retrieve aid from the Twin Adder, so it probably wouldn't work out too well if there just happens to be a mini army of passers-by that quickly form their own recue group, ahah ; But as I said, that's all open to debate. For now I'd just like to get an idea of how many people would be interested in what roles. So feel free to use your imaginations. Even small roles would keep things fresh and interesting, for example someone who saw the people being taken away and can help point our characters in the right direction. So don't be shy to come up with something; though most important of all, I'll be looking for people who can volunteer themselves as captives. Thank you all for your time! Link to comment
Clover Posted May 20, 2014 Share #2 Posted May 20, 2014 I hope people will want to participate! My character Clover can be either a rescuer or a captive. Whichever needs more participants ^^ Edit: Also, have you considered playing this ingame in case most people prefer that way? Link to comment
Siha Posted May 20, 2014 Share #3 Posted May 20, 2014 I definitely wouldn't mind volunteering one of my characters as a captive. I have an array you can pick from since it would be forum scenes and not in game! Link to comment
Askier Posted May 20, 2014 Share #4 Posted May 20, 2014 I definitely wouldn't mind volunteering one of my characters as a captive. I have an array you can pick from since it would be forum scenes and not in game! Oh sure let them abduct you but not Askier...I see how it is.... lol Link to comment
Melodia Posted May 20, 2014 Share #5 Posted May 20, 2014 I volunteer!! ....Wait....did I just volunteer to be kidnapped?! Wait...can we rethink.....- *is kidnapped* Link to comment
Siha Posted May 20, 2014 Share #6 Posted May 20, 2014 Oh sure let them abduct you but not Askier...I see how it is.... lol D: I would have let you abduct me but it never would have worked out...I have your weakness... *holds up a book* >3 Link to comment
Askier Posted May 20, 2014 Share #7 Posted May 20, 2014 Oh sure let them abduct you but not Askier...I see how it is.... lol D: I would have let you abduct me but it never would have worked out...I have your weakness... *holds up a book* >3 *hisses like a vampire presented with garlic and runs away* Link to comment
S'imba Posted May 20, 2014 Share #8 Posted May 20, 2014 You could abduct S'imba give him an opportunity to leave thanalan or something. Link to comment
K'nahli Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted May 20, 2014 I definitely wouldn't mind volunteering one of my characters as a captive. I have an array you can pick from since it would be forum scenes and not in game! Thank you very much! I don't mind what character you choose really, so long as it is convenient to their story/whereabouts. I volunteer!! ....Wait....did I just volunteer to be kidnapped?! Wait...can we rethink.....- *is kidnapped* Thank you for your sacrifice! You could abduct S'imba give him an opportunity to leave thanalan or something. Ahh, I'm sorry but the scene would have to take place in Gridania I'm afriad ;; Unless we choose to go with human captors and assume they captured your character before they did so in Gridania(albeit the time it would take for them to travel north would be quite long ;; ) Link to comment
S'imba Posted May 20, 2014 Share #10 Posted May 20, 2014 Well I may be able to swing gridania with a storyline I'm going to be doing but I'll survive if I can't join you. Link to comment
Clover Posted May 20, 2014 Share #11 Posted May 20, 2014 Yay! Since many people will be kidnapped, that means Clover can play the rescuer role! It's time for her to put the little she knows about magic into good use. Link to comment
K'nahli Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted May 20, 2014 As an additional note, we've had experiences in the past where people simply stop posting or take a long time to do so and only make a scene look clunky - if not stall it completely. Don't get me wrong, I'm not someone who will always start posting a reply soon after reading a tag but if you're incapable of sticking out this scene should it take some time to get through, then please do not volunteer. In addition, to the people that are eager to take part, can you please let me know if there are any points to note about your characters that may be important to the scene and/or the people you roleplay with? For example, if they are capable of fighting and if you are comfortable with them being injured(either benignly or seriously) at any point. I'd also like to know how you handle certain roleplaying aspects that vary from person to person.... one case being how you treat healing magic. Do you like to imagine it is a slow and inconsistent process? Or do like to think that wounds can be cleared away easily? I'm sorry if the questions and conditions feel excessive but I'd like to ensure a smooth scene for everyone involved (^^) Link to comment
Siha Posted May 20, 2014 Share #13 Posted May 20, 2014 I won't have a problem sticking out the scene or replying promptly but just to clarify, this isn't going to be something we are expected to do it all in one night is it? If so then that might be a problem if it's not on a Thursday or Friday since I work nights when everyone else is on the rest of those days. Link to comment
K'nahli Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted May 20, 2014 I won't have a problem sticking out the scene or replying promptly but just to clarify, this isn't going to be something we are expected to do it all in one night is it? If so then that might be a problem if it's not on a Thursday or Friday since I work nights when everyone else is on the rest of those days. Of course not, haha. I'm not capable of that myself in any case ^^ And thank you once again for your interest! Link to comment
S'imba Posted May 20, 2014 Share #15 Posted May 20, 2014 Just an update on my ability to participate. After speaking to a few individuals involved in my story this would be a good alternative to some of the consequences that their characters would be involved with. So if you want to use my character let me know. I'll also be able to keep up with it at fairly consistent rate, and I don't have any issue with receiving injuries as long as they don't cause permanent disability. Link to comment
Siha Posted May 21, 2014 Share #16 Posted May 21, 2014 Excellent! Then I can most definitely participate in this event and will be prompt so I don't hold things up! As for the questions, I can go either way on healing magic really, I mean the game makes it heal wounds instantly but personally I think it's a bit more fun and dramatic if it doesn't fix things all the way just partially. Injuries are also something I'm ok with, major and minor so long as they aren't crippling like S'imba said. Though that can be flexible if we talk about it beforehand. ^^ Link to comment
K'nahli Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share #17 Posted May 21, 2014 Just an update on my ability to participate. After speaking to a few individuals involved in my story this would be a good alternative to some of the consequences that their characters would be involved with. So if you want to use my character let me know. I'll also be able to keep up with it at fairly consistent rate, and I don't have any issue with receiving injuries as long as they don't cause permanent disability. Sure! We'd love to have you along ^^ And don't worry about the injuries, I'd never suggest anything that causes permanent damage or even a scar that cannot be prevented through curing magic(no matter how ill-refined it may be). Excellent! Then I can most definitely participate in this event and will be prompt so I don't hold things up! As for the questions, I can go either way on healing magic really, I mean the game makes it heal wounds instantly but personally I think it's a bit more fun and dramatic if it doesn't fix things all the way just partially. Injuries are also something I'm ok with, major and minor so long as they aren't crippling like S'imba said. Though that can be flexible if we talk about it beforehand. ^^ That's great >w< Though I'd just like to clarify that I don't expect everyone to be able to or even want to respond asap! Our previous experiences involved waiting days on end(repeatedly) for a single person to tag just to keep the scene moving, please don't interpret it as though we'd be very impatient haha. I'm sure if anything you'll be waiting on me more than anything. As for the magic, I am happy to hear that. I understand people like playing it differently but that is my preference too. It adds to the 'danger' of things and keeps everything more realistic in my eyes, particularly so when you see NPCs tending to people outside of battle. The in-game way is just a necessary game mechanic to me, eheh. And like I said to S'imba, don't worry too much about the injury aspect. I'd never ask anyone to subject themselves to an injury that results in permanent consequences(even if only a scar). I just wanted to know everyones' boundaries in advance *nods* Since we have three(?) people I guess we can close off the recruitment for abductees(if that is a word) then, assuming Rurtani is still interested! May I also ask if any of your characters are capable of fighting? It's not necessary of course but if so then I'd like to know since I'd want to avoid the possibility of my character(the only person who is searching with any experience... so far anyways) being the one taking everything head on, haha. He's decent but no warrior of light ^^ ; Link to comment
Knight Kat Posted May 21, 2014 Share #18 Posted May 21, 2014 If you still need assistance for the rescuers, I would be willing to join in. If the kidnappers are Ixal or Slavers, my character would practically help without hesitation. However, she also knows -of- Rurutani and Siha. She has never talked to Siha, but knows she is a friend of Roen, and knows Ruru is a friend of Kage. Small world :lol: If she knows who the abductees are, she would definitely want to help. Kiht Jakkya lives in Gridania/Twelveswood. She is a skilled scout, hunter and Lancer. Despite all those qualifications, I do not play her to be over-powered. She is no Dragoon, she is just a Lancer. She has moderate archery skills too, but I can leave that out if it is too much. I'll just say she left her bow at home. She certainly can fight, but has her weaknesses. I am not afraid to allow her to get injured. She can get beat to heck if that is what happens. I agree 100% with Siha about healing magic. Should not be instant or absolute. If I start the thread with all you, I will not back out of it until it is time for me to. If everyone does essay-like posts, and I need to do that to keep up then I can guarantee a single post per day. If posts are a few decent-sized paragraphs, I can post multiple times a day. If all that sounds good to you K'nahli, count me in. Link to comment
S'imba Posted May 21, 2014 Share #19 Posted May 21, 2014 My character is highly skilled in hand to hand combat, though he doesn't have a whole lot of experience at dealing with magic. In fact even the white magics make him nervous. Link to comment
K'nahli Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share #20 Posted May 21, 2014 If you still need assistance for the rescuers, I would be willing to join in. If the kidnappers are Ixal or Slavers, my character would practically help without hesitation. However, she also knows -of- Rurutani and Siha. She has never talked to Siha, but knows she is a friend of Roen, and knows Ruru is a friend of Kage. Small world :lol: If she knows who the abductees are, she would definitely want to help. Kiht Jakkya lives in Gridania/Twelveswood. She is a skilled scout, hunter and Lancer. Despite all those qualifications, I do not play her to be over-powered. She is no Dragoon, she is just a Lancer. She has moderate archery skills too, but I can leave that out if it is too much. I'll just say she left her bow at home. She certainly can fight, but has her weaknesses. I am not afraid to allow her to get injured. She can get beat to heck if that is what happens. I agree 100% with Siha about healing magic. Should not be instant or absolute. If I start the thread with all you, I will not back out of it until it is time for me to. If everyone does essay-like posts, and I need to do that to keep up then I can guarantee a single post per day. If posts are a few decent-sized paragraphs, I can post multiple times a day. If all that sounds good to you K'nahli, count me in. Nooo, that all sounds very nice actually! I think it'd be great to have you along. Honestly I feel a little embarrassed having read your post because I think I may have given the impression that I sounded like: "You need to qualify in all of these respects! Adhere to my wishes because I know best!" That all sounds too perfect to me in any case though so I am very glad (^^) My character is highly skilled in hand to hand combat, though he doesn't have a whole lot of experience at dealing with magic. In fact even the white magics make him nervous. Okay! Thank you for your reply. Though if I may ask, how would you treat let's say... a group situation where multiple people were to move in on your character alone? Would be be able to handle it with confidence or would he likely be overwhelmed? Please don't be shy to meet your character's true skill levels of course; I'd just like to be clear on it so that I can determine how many "bad guys" are necessary to pose a threat to our individual experiences. I have no problem with strong characters but if my character is facing a real challenge against one or even two opponents then I don't want to set you up with the same scenario should it prove easy in comparison. In my case, my character is young and doesn't have a whole lot of field experience so its only natural that he isn't oddly exceptional. Link to comment
Siha Posted May 21, 2014 Share #21 Posted May 21, 2014 Siha has some basic fighting skills when it comes to melee but she really excels in anything to do with magic, even coming off as being pretty formidable though she's never really attempted or been given her full justification. She's versed in both offensive and defensive/healing magic so wherever she's needed I can pretty much put her! Physically she'd have no problem being overpowered by a couple of baddies with the appropriate bindings on hand, and she's been wandering the Shroud as it is so I'm good to go on that. Link to comment
Jana Posted May 21, 2014 Share #22 Posted May 21, 2014 If you're looking for more rescuers in the forum RP, my character is always up for saving damsels in distress. Will this begin from Gridania, given that you're considering using Ixal as kidnappers? Link to comment
Avalt Laguz Posted May 21, 2014 Share #23 Posted May 21, 2014 This looks pretty interesting! I'd love for Avalt to be able to help in the rescue! Just...don't stand in the way of his thunder spells Link to comment
S'imba Posted May 21, 2014 Share #24 Posted May 21, 2014 Okay! Thank you for your reply. Though if I may ask, how would you treat let's say... a group situation where multiple people were to move in on your character alone? Would be be able to handle it with confidence or would he likely be overwhelmed? Please don't be shy to meet your character's true skill levels of course; I'd just like to be clear on it so that I can determine how many "bad guys" are necessary to pose a threat to our individual experiences. I have no problem with strong characters but if my character is facing a real challenge against one or even two opponents then I don't want to set you up with the same scenario should it prove easy in comparison. In my case, my character is young and doesn't have a whole lot of field experience so its only natural that he isn't oddly exceptional. So if he were faced with multiple opponents he could hold his own to an extent. Despite his youth he is a competent fighter. As he would have finally escaped Thanalan he would be unwilling to surrender so he would either need to be incapacitated by magic and taken prisoner, be forced to surrender if someone else's life were threatened, or just overpowered because they have the intent to kidnap him. Under ideal circumstances he could take n quite a few opponents but more than likely he would be exhausted from running so he wouldn't be able to fight anywhere near as effectively. Honestly it would just come down to what he was up against. Edit* I was wondering when you were thinking of doing this just to give me a heads up for if you need me. Link to comment
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