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Callos_DeTerran
2013-09-15, 09:21 PM
What is Beacon Academy anyway?

Sanctum Academy is part of the setting for the Rooster Teeth webisode series called RWBY. It's a short series so far, but a very fun one that's caught the attention of a not small part of the forums who have shown a marked interest in playing around in the world that Monty Oum has created.

Many years ago, in a world known as Vytal, mankind lived in peace until the arrival of "The Grimm": malevolent creatures who emerged from the darkness to attack humanity. To fight back, mankind created a magical energy source known as "Dust" and used its power to not only drive back the Grimm but catalyze the growth of civilization across the planet. In the present day, "Hunters" are trained in special schools to harness the Dust and become protectors of the peace. Both from the criminals and creatures of Grimm as well...

This game is based on the setting of RWBY, but doesn't take place at Beacon to give everyone involved more of a say in what's going on since a lot isn't known about RWBY's setting yet. This way there's less potential conflict with canon. Sanctum is an academy like Signal in the Mistral Region where Hunters receive their initial training before moving on to a more advanced school like Beacon, but also the home of a tournament where students can prove their skills. It's fairly close to city of Meadow, an industrial powerhouse that develops much of the machinery that the four cities of Vytal uses with a sizable Faunas workforce.

Okay, but how is it different from, say, Nexus?

It differs in several important ways.

First, it is a lot more uniform than the usual 'anything goes' freeform. You have Hunters(huntresses), teachers at Sanctum, criminals, and the creature of Grimms but not like...cyborgs or lich-ghosts...Unless the show contradicts this of course!

Second, the plot of Sanctum is going to be more directed. Players come up with their own plots, get people to participate in them, and have a blast! Just make sure everyone is on board with what you are doing, to keep trouble from coming up down the line. If something over-arching develops, that's great! If not, also fine!

Third, Sanctum is self-contained. It does not connect to other settings so come up with something nice for Sanctum rather then just...porting over something you've done before.

How do I start?

Well, you want to post a character in this thread, and the character registry when it goes up, so everyone can find information on your character and so people can give you helpful criticism on it.
To prevent a pattern that is all too easy to fall into, it's good to point out the fact that passive actions don't tend to get much attention.
With that in mind, make sure your character is alright then post away!

What abilities are there?
Well, from what has been seen in Rwby, there's three real abilities to keep in mind. What weapon your character has (if any) that they specialize in since people only have one weapon it seems. How strong their Aura is and what they can do with it. Finally, do they use Dust and, if so, what sort do they use? Dust can be sorta nebulous since...uh...not much is known about it aside from the actual dust form of Dust is more powerful then the crystal form and the different colors can have very different effects. So don't go too crazy on what sort of Dust you carry around.

There are rules, right?

Sorta.
Firstly, no godmodding (or godmoding). A far better explanation of godmodding than I can give is here. (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1633965&postcount=5)
Second, please remember that we plan to have a directed plot. Please run any major spanners in the works past guys on this thread first because some people put a lot of work/effort into their plots and can get touchy when things just happen to screw them up, especially when nobody even talked to them about it. So, you know...just be courteous!
Third, don't ruin anyone else's fun. I can't stress this enough.
Fourth, have fun!

Things to consider but not really rules!
Consider asking to join in fights before jumping in.
Please respect that all plots might not be open. Alternatively, if you yourself want to keep a fight cordoned off from other participants, say so in the OOC, at the beginning of your post, or both.
TALK major fights over with your opponent!
In my experience, this is the biggest problem for FFRPs that involve combat since most people don't want to look weak or helpless. People will get into fights and then arguments start about who's going to win or what happen. Arguments that can be easily avoided by talking it out and coming to an agreeable conclusion.
Don't argue in the OOC!
They make the atmosphere oppressive, they make things less fun, and generally unpleasant and maybe even make the arguments larger than they need be. So, if you have a problem with someone, try to talk it out in PM or IM before using the OOC. This is different from helpful debate or giving advice.

These guidelines/loose rules might be viable to change or be added on to as issues come up, but the bases are covered pretty well.

Important Links
The RWBY series in all it's glory! (http://roosterteeth.com/archive/?id=6052&v=more)
IC Thread (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=303595)

OOC's
You're looking at it.

Helpful Character Template-thingy:

Name:
Age:
Team/Gang/Type of Grimm:
Fairy Tale Motif: (If you have one in mind!)

Biography:

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Weapon:

Dust/Aura:

Hiro Protagonest
2013-09-15, 09:28 PM
You should probably change the link from Episode 9 to Red Trailer. Not Episode 1, because I really think people should watch the trailers.

Also, isn't Sanctum like Signal? A high school for warriors, not a college for hunters?

Rakaydos
2013-09-15, 09:29 PM
Oliver Gratis
Age: 14

Team: White Fang

Fairy Tale Motif: Oliver Twist

Biography: Oliver is a rat-tailed Fauna, abused and discriminated against for his species. Concealing his species down the leg of his signature baggy pants, Oliver grew up in the foster system, bouncing between familys that hated him for being a Fauna and shelters full of orphans who lost parents to Grimm. Noone taught him to fight- he had to learn himself, unlock his own aura, just to survive.

Strengths: Oliver has an extrememly strong aura. He's fast, and years of abuse has taught him how to form plates of Aura over his body (and clothes) to deflect attacks.

Weaknesses: He has no formal education, and no resources to speak of. It is pure chance he was noticed and brought in, and he remains suspicius of "bettter off" individuals, enough to affect his teamwork.

Weapons: Vorpal Switchblade. He cant afford the fancy combat schools and their custom gun-weapons (and ammo), so he sticks to a more simple style of fighting: speed-based knife combat, relying on his aura and mobility to protect him from harm.

Callos_DeTerran
2013-09-15, 09:42 PM
You should probably change the link from Episode 9 to Red Trailer. Not Episode 1, because I really think people should watch the trailers.

Also, isn't Sanctum like Signal? A high school for warriors, not a college for hunters?

Done!

Also, yes! To explain why things suddenly change because we learn something new in the series, it's suddenly part of the curriculum.

lord pringle
2013-09-15, 09:43 PM
All of my yes! I'll make a character in a bit.

KerfuffleMach2
2013-09-15, 09:46 PM
...okay, love the series, love Monty, and posting interest in this.

My brain is too frazzled at the moment to make a character tonight, though. Should have one within a couple days.

Arkhosia
2013-09-15, 09:47 PM
Name: Caelynn Arkhosia
Age: 15
Team Team RACK
Race: Faunus (she has feline ears which she hides under a ever-present top hat)

Biography: A young former student of Signal academy, Caelynn developed a love for exploration and intelligence from a young age. She is well known for having drawn maps of the entire city of Meadow and it's Sewers.

Appearance: Caelynn is tall and very pale. Like, Wiess pale. She has short blond hair cut similar to Jaune's, and possesses violet eyes. Caelynn wears a red blouse and plaid maroon skirt, with a black trench coat and Stetson.

Personality: Clever and quick witted, Caelynn is talented in the art of cracking jokes, mainly puns. She loves exploring, and jumps head first into any chance to learn and discover.

Strengths: Caelynn has a extraordinary spacial sense, and has superb hearing. She knows the city of Meadow like the back of her hand.

Weaknesses: Caelynn is rather impulsive, jumping at any chance to learn and discover with no real forethought. She is terrified of wolves and will attempt to avoid combat with them at all costs.

Weapon/Dust: Thunder and Swift, dual wielded gauntlets and boots.
Thunder:
Gauntlets in a similar design to Yang's, darkly colored with yellow rose inlays. They, when activated, fire shotgun shells like Yang's weapons. They also are powered by white Dust, which enables the user to instead release a shock wave that knocks the opponent back.

Swift:
Cobalt boots with yellow rose inlays that quicken the user's speed twofold. These boots also can release shock waves from their soles to boost the user a few feet.

Rakaydos
2013-09-15, 09:50 PM
Name: Caelynn Arkhosia
Age: 17
Team Team DRCN (dragon/Draconic)
Race: Faunus (she has feline ears which she hides under a ever-present top hat)

How many people know about your race, and what do they think about it?

Arkhosia
2013-09-15, 09:56 PM
How many people know about your race, and what do they think about it?

Hmm...
Maybe Oliver and Caelynn could be childhood friends or on the same team (always willing to change team name), and know of each other's race?
Caelynn takes great lengths to hide her race from her team (unless Faunus as well), and is very sensitive on the subject, refusing to partake in political discussions about Faunus in fear of slipping up.

P.s. not sure white fang is a good affiliation if playing a "good guy"...

Rakaydos
2013-09-15, 10:01 PM
Hmm...
Maybe Oliver and Caelynn could be childhood friends or on the same team (always willing to change team name), and know of each other's race?
Caelynn takes great lengths to hide her race from her team (unless Faunus as well), and is very sensitive on the subject, refusing to partake in political discussions about Faunus in fear of slipping up.

P.s. not sure white fang is a good affiliation if playing a "good guy"...

I'm kinda setting up Oliver as an Antagonist/Criminal, focusing on White Fang missions to "avenge" wrongs to the fauna population. Typical terrorist stuff, but he's new, and doesnt have a firm grasp of how the technical side works.

Arkhosia
2013-09-15, 10:07 PM
I'm kinda setting up Oliver as an Antagonist/Criminal, focusing on White Fang missions to "avenge" wrongs to the fauna population. Typical terrorist stuff, but he's new, and doesnt have a firm grasp of how the technical side works.

Ah.
So... A broken friendship?
My character originally supported the White Fang, but began to disapprove of them after they began dabbling in terrorism, feeling they're harming the chances of equality.


Just to be clear, spots open on team DRCN

Rakaydos
2013-09-15, 10:09 PM
Ah.
So... A broken friendship?

Could work, though they havnt seen each other in awhile. Though given the age gap, they probably didnt do THAT much together anyway.

Arkhosia
2013-09-15, 10:22 PM
Could work, though they havnt seen each other in awhile. Though given the age gap, they probably didnt do THAT much together anyway.

Okay. Maybe Caelynn met Oliver when mapping the seedier areas of Meadow?

Rakaydos
2013-09-15, 10:23 PM
Or perhaps in one of the better foster homes, before [redacted] and they went their separate ways.

HalfTangible
2013-09-15, 10:36 PM
Name: Theron Scipio

Gender: Male

Age: 16

Team: ??? (Huntsman)

Appearance: Deep tan with black markings under his eyes. Wears a black stetson and longcoat, the latter with white trimming. He wears a pack filled with water that, in a pinch, can double as a jetpack (See weapon). Black hair, green eyes.

Personality: Theron is a headstrong, determined kid who wants to make the world better through sheer force of will. He is idealistic in his views of the world as it could be, but pessimistic about how it currently stands. He deals well with most jokes and humor but generally doesn't engage in it himself (the main exception being sarcasm, which he'll use often).

Primary Weapon (Steamwing): A pair of gauntlets painted to look like wood. They can be switched into a pair of guns attached to the arms that fire superheated steam, or the steam can be ejected from the back for additional thrust. The water is fed into the gauntlets through hoses hidden under the longcoat, and heated there with aura and dust.

Backup weapon: The guns form up into strong gauntlets that he punches with, enhancing his strength through aura.

Strengths: Strong stance, difficult to knock down. Is an expert on using his steam to zone, entrap and simply harm his adversaries. Can also fly as a last resort with his weapon's jetpack-esque ability. He's also very determined, almost zealous.

Weaknesses: His weapon is extremely short range and can entrap allies if he's not careful. His determination often makes its way into zeal, and at such times he is difficult to reason with. In addition, he can be a tad arrogant and leave himself open to attack.

Biography: Too tired, will think of one that doesn't involve a cult later.

Astral Avenger
2013-09-15, 10:48 PM
Hi, first time I've tried to be a part of ffrp, lets see if I have the tenacity to make it work

Name: Craig Aaronson
Age: 16
Species: Human
Team/Gang/Type of Grimm: ??? (Huntsman in training)
Appearance: Craig is a lanky teen, he is almost always wearing his worn hiking boots with cargo pants and an assortment of t-shirts & sweatshirts that appear to all have aviation themes and logos on them.
Fairy Tale Motif: Icarus
Biography: Craig grew up in the shadow of his older brother, a mechanical genius and major narcissist. While very intelligent, he could never quite measure up to his brother in academia, so he decided to become a hunter for the glory and recognition. Since a young age he has been obsessed with designing a way to fly (yes, Iron Man is his hero (do Iron Man comics exist in this universe?)).

Strengths: Headstrong and very willing to try things, and never gets dizzy or motion-sick and always knows which way is up.

Weaknesses: Craig has a tendency to try things without thinking about the consequences. He is also very claustrophobic.

Weapon: Spear/Rifle combo similar to Pyrrha's, (if you have a good name for the weapon I'm open to suggestions) made by his brother as a present when he left for Sanctum Academy. Craig likes to attack from above, either sniping from roof or tree tops or dropping onto enemies to put his entire weight into his attack.

Dust/Aura: Craig has a moderately strong aura, it serves to protect him fairly well in combat and almost entirely from falling injuries. He has a small amount of light blue dust that he is using to try and learn to fly, having heard rumors of people who can fly with only some Dust and their Aura.

Edit: Formatting and added appearance

Callos_DeTerran
2013-09-15, 11:04 PM
Name: Ria Kurzmann
Age: 16
Team: Unknown so far!
Fairy Tale Motif: Rapunzel

Appearance: Ria is short for a girl of her age with fair skin and long strawberry blonde hair she keeps in a braid. When not in school uniform she tends to favor what fancy clothes she managed to pack before being kicked out of her home, with a few velvet/silk gowns to her name.

Biography: Ria Kurzmann was born to an impoverished family from the poor side of Meadow, one of several children that her parents were incapable of providing for properly with their factory jobs. Things looked bleak for the family until her father, Hans, stumbled into Melisande Kurzmann of the wealthy, and prestigious Kurzmann family outside of one of the local Dust shops in an act that caused a minor incident. In the ensuing arrest Hans managed to explain the plight of his family to Ms. Kurzmann and the woman took rather drastic action. In return for a large sum of money, enough to pull the family out of the gutter, Melisande would be allowed to adopt one of their children of her choice being incapable of having one herself. She choose the infant of the family and named her Ria.

The girl grew up in the lap of luxury under the watchful gaze of her over-protective adoptive mother, given most anything she wanted so long as she listened to Melisande's lessons and kept inside the family estates. For a long time this was enough for Ria but eventually she grew restless and wanted to venture out into the world and make a difference in the city. She watched the news about stories of Hunters and other fantastic people and wanted to form her own story but Melisande forbade anything of the sort and become more and more strict. For the first time the two began to argue and fight until finally Ria crossed the line, constructing her very own weapon against Melisande's wishes. In a bout of fury, Ms. Kurzmann threw her out of the household and told her never to return until she was ready to apologize. Instead Ria enrolled in Sanctum.

Strengths: Despite her dimuinitive stature, Ria is quite strong from having to lug Grimmslayer around day-in and day-out. She's not the fastest Huntress or even the most durable, but she has a knack for figuring out her opponents and packs a significant punch at close or long range that comes partially from her experience.

Weaknesses: The short-haired blonde is slow compared to other hunters and flounders when it comes to using her Aura to protect herself. Thus making her 'fragile' in comparison to others. She is unused to working with others and because of this she sometimes has difficulty in accounting for other peoples' presence in a fight, but she knows the 'theory' behind tactics.

Weapon: 'Grimmslayer' is the weapon that Ria designed and upgraded by her own two hands, a combination weapon capable of tremendous damage in the right hands. The dense block of metal folds out into a heavy caliber LMG with a belt fed magazine capable of sustained automatic fire. Should the enemy close (or she decides to engage in melee) the LMG is flipped around and shifted to a heavy broad-axe blade that is brought about in sweeping strikes that use a combination of momentum and natural strength to crush her opponents.

Dust/Aura: Ria has no Dust, being cut off from her family's funds, but has some capability to use her Aura, mostly in moving Grimmslayer far faster then people or Grimms would expect her to be able to. She prefers to avoid getting hit since her Aura isn't well suited to absorbing damage or healing injuries.

Arkhosia
2013-09-15, 11:04 PM
Team DRCN
http://gaygamer.net/images/oblivion_gets_game_of_the_year_1/oblivion-symbol.jpg
Glory Blazing Bright
Apply today!

How do you like my team banner?

Astral Avenger
2013-09-15, 11:10 PM
Banner is nice, whats the image from?
Also, how does one go about joining teams, or will they form as this starts to take off?

Edit: Is there an IC thread?

Arkhosia
2013-09-15, 11:15 PM
Banner is nice, whats the image from?
Also, how does one go about joining teams, or will they form as this starts to take off?

Its the symbol of the game Elder scrolls oblivion. Very good game.
The symbol is actually tied to the Daedra, or chaos gods. Combat is chaos, so why not bear a banner proud of the chaos used to keep darkness at bay?
Perfect symbol

Callos_DeTerran
2013-09-15, 11:16 PM
Banner is nice, whats the image from?
Also, how does one go about joining teams, or will they form as this starts to take off?

Edit: Is there an IC thread?

If you see some characters you like and want to be on a team with, ask them if they want to form a team! Simple as that!

Alas, no IC thread at the moment, want to try and get two 'teams' together before making it...unless people would rather just start it off right now!

Arkhosia
2013-09-15, 11:20 PM
Callos, Astral : Team? Team name is always changeable

Astral Avenger
2013-09-15, 11:27 PM
Callos, Astral : Team? Team name is always changeable

Sure, could be interesting as we both basically said Weakness: Impulsiveness
How open are you that you're a Faunus, will Craig know within 30 seconds of meeting you or would you hide the fact that you're not human?

Aric Kale
2013-09-15, 11:30 PM
Name: Korwil Traise.
Age: 23
Team/Gang/Type of Grimm: Frost Flowers (if I'm allowed to make a unique one.)

Biography: Korwil has experience in the real world. In the wild. He lived with his father in constant danger for 17 years, learning about Aura and fighting Grimm. It was the perfect life for him. Until his father went out alone one evening, failing to return. The human set out on his own after that, not being able to keep the cabin secure on himself. Eventually he made his way to populated areas, where he saved a rich man's daughter from a lone Grimm. In recompense, the gentleman pulled some strings, got Korwil somewhat of an education, and helped him earn his way into Sanctum.

Strengths: He can handle himself well, he's naturally friendly and he's mastered the use of his Aura. Excellent stamina, not physically strong but fast and clever.

Weaknesses: Little formal education. Also, he only learned about Dust and it's prosperities about three years ago. Not used to fighting with truly intelligent beings. Strategy is almost nonexistent.

Weapon: A single revolver, Flashfreeze. He uses both dust and his aura to power it.

Dust/Aura: Traise uses Ice-Dust to load his weapon of choice, but he augments it with his aura. His aura is blue, and he uses it as both defense, and for greatly enhancing his gun. Not only that, but he can fire his aura from flashfreeze like bullets. As such, ammo is not an issue.

Made this up on the spot, please review and let me know what you think. I'm behind on the show so anything I know about aura I read. I'm about to watch RWBY right now. So I may edit anyways.

Arkhosia
2013-09-15, 11:32 PM
Sure, could be interesting as we both basically said Weakness: Impulsiveness
How open are you that you're a Faunus, will Craig know within 30 seconds of meeting you or would you hide the fact that you're not human?

She hides the fact from those who are not Faunus or highly trusted (unless of unforeseen circumstances, it'll be a while until he knows).

@Kale: Team?
P.s: different school than beacon :smallwink:

AnimeKid
2013-09-15, 11:46 PM
I'm interested. Though I will have to make a character in the morning.

Aric Kale
2013-09-15, 11:48 PM
Ark, I think that'd be great. Oop, thanks. I'm also flexible with team names.

lord pringle
2013-09-15, 11:58 PM
Name: Rebecca LeVert (http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/9639/s853.png)

Age: 16

Team: ???

Fairy Tale Motif: ???

Biography: No one thought Rebecca would make it. Growing up, everyone doubted that she'd make it as a huntress. They thought she'd fail before she even started training. But then she started learning to fight. She started learning how to make attackers come to her, instead of her to them. And with enough effort and studying she made into Sanctum.

Strengths: She's one smart cookie and she is pretty knowledgeable about a lot of stuff. Additionally, if she can get into her groove in combat, she's basically unmovable.

Weaknesses: She's allergic to most of the outdoors. And, with dust and mold, a lot of the indoors. So, rare is the time where she can hide without an ill-timed sneeze giving her away.

Weapon: A pair of axe shields. She uses them to clear the area around her and then block any attempts to enclose in on her. If necessary, she can throw the axes, but she's not very accurate with that.

Dust/Aura: She doesn't use much dust, as the stuff is very volatile. She does however use her aura to help shield attacks and keep herself anchored.

Arkhosia
2013-09-15, 11:59 PM
Okay, new banner:

Team RCCK (Rock)
http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/317/7/f/earth_kingdom_flag_by_zhaneaugustine-d4g3rie.png
We Are Unbreakable

Aric Kale
2013-09-16, 12:05 AM
I like it. Did you know Do'bhriste means unbreakable in Gaelic?

Arkhosia
2013-09-16, 12:08 AM
I like it. Did you know Do'bhriste means unbreakable in Gaelic?

No, I did not.

Did you know Via is street or path in Latin, hence the word Via: the path you took to cause something, and trivia: people would stop and gossip at forks in the road.


Also, my character appearance: a slender, tall female wearing a green/ran tunic with leather boots, purple gloves, a black top hat with green sash, black cloak, and long waist-length pale yellow hair.


What the tunic looks like:http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/025/4/a/avatar___toph_bei_fong_by_genzoman-d380vto.jpg

Rakaydos
2013-09-16, 12:21 AM
"Remember, we only have one shot- they're sure to change the codes. We meet at the target. If you're spotted, draw them south toward the docks." Oliver nodded- nothing ever went completely to plan. But this was their best chance ever. The Boss rolled up the plans. "It's time. We gotta make those humans pay. Everyone ready?"
The various White fang members nodded, and so did Oliver. Today, they would make the humans regret.

Aric Kale
2013-09-16, 12:31 AM
No, I did not.

Did you know Via is street or path in Latin, hence the word Via: the path you took to cause something, and trivia: people would stop and gossip at forks in the road.


Also, my character appearance: a slender, tall female wearing a green/ran tunic with leather boots, purple gloves, a black top hat with green sash, black cloak, and long waist-length pale yellow hair.


What the tunic looks like:*snip!*

Ah, ATLA ftw.

I forgot to include a character description. I'm going with spiky, blue hair. Blue scruffy beard and a white jacket over black pants and t-shirt. Nothing fancy. He's broad shouldered and average height, not quite 6 feet.

lord pringle
2013-09-16, 12:33 AM
My character description is the image linked to in my character name.

Aric Kale
2013-09-16, 12:39 AM
My character description is the image linked to in my character name.

Noted.
Also, who's the team leader going to be?

Arkhosia
2013-09-16, 12:44 AM
Noted.
Also, who's the team leader going to be?

Put it to a vote, no voting for self?

Leliel
2013-09-16, 12:44 AM
Okay, here we go.

Amandus Foerster

Age: 18

Team: Sanctum

Fairy Tale Motif: The Thief And His Master

Biography: The son of Hans Foerster, notorious thief and philanthropist (currently imprisoned-that's why he's notorious), Amandus is, shall we say, a bit of a showman. Truth is, he's usually wearing a magician's top hat and suit, and usually is doing some form of slight-of-hand, even if it's just shuffling the Tarot deck he has. In fact, nobody's sure why he even wants to be a Hunter in the first place, apart from cheesing off his dad. Truth is, Amandus did it for precisely that reason, but also because his shapeshifting powers aren't something he learned from his dad, but rather a far more ruthless and vicious thief that Hans, in one of his Parent of The Year moments (man's a bit of a screw-up when it comes to his personal life), hired to train him in recognition that his "raw stealth" style wouldn't work with modern security systems. Said thief was also, as it turns out, a Schnee-employed mercenary, and Amandus was lucky to escape with his life. Realizing just how the strong could torment the weak is what provoked him to become a Hunter and prevent the bullies of the universe from running roughshod over it.

And let's be frank, he's his father's son. Being an adventurer (in all senses of the term) runs in the family.

Strengths: Shapeshifter prodigy, able to call on a vast array of forms for any situation, including hybrid ones (though he's restricted to drawing from animals that already exist). He's also rather good at forming general battle plans if given time, and very good at backups.

Weaknesses: He can't plan on his feet-if something happens he didn't expect at all, he flounders and loses his focus. He also seems to be addicted to the taste of scenery, and actually is to the spotlight, though he's self-aware enough to shut up when someone else deserves praise.

Weapons: The Platypus. More armor than arm, this mesh of wires is meant to be worn as a harness by a user of transmogrification Aura abilities. It is meant to augment the natural abilities of a shapeshifter by melding with any natural weapons such as claws or teeth and, depending on the user's current preference, delivers a potent toxin or electrical shocks. Its ranged mode is a dart launcher, firing either paralysis darts or Taser wires, for subduing enemies or death, respectively.

lord pringle
2013-09-16, 12:49 AM
I guess I need a team. Does anyone else need one?

Callos_DeTerran
2013-09-16, 12:58 AM
The IC is up now, cause some people don't need to wait for a team or anything to do stuff (like our resident White Fang member), so feel free to pop on over there once your character is good!

Going to add a link to the first post.

As for team-up, well it can't hurt to give it a try! :smallsmile: Also, when it comes to leaders, the team in question should either decide it themselves or just let it be sorted out by whomever naturally steps into the role.

Aric Kale
2013-09-16, 12:58 AM
Put it to a vote, no voting for self?

Who's all in the team?

Arkhosia
2013-09-16, 01:03 AM
Team RCCK:
Ria Kuzmann
Caelynn Arkhosia
Craig Aeroson
Korwil Traise

Callos_DeTerran
2013-09-16, 01:05 AM
Well...that team name worked itself out surprisingly well!

Lord Pringle: So far, only one team has been 'formed', so plenty of players should still be looking for one.

lord pringle
2013-09-16, 01:07 AM
I've now posted in the IC. I'm right in assuming it's the first day of the year, right?

Calemyr
2013-09-16, 01:12 AM
Name: Kaden Zei
Age: 20 (Sanctum is apparently no longer just a high school equivalent)
Team: Not currently assigned to a team.
Fairy Tale Motif: Legends of the Norse Berserkers

Biography: "You're either lazy or you're stupid." Those are the words Kaden Zei grew up with. Either from her teachers or by her parents, the words were the same. Well, she sure wasn't being lazy - she struggled relentlessly to study or to focus in class. But if she wasn't lazy, that left only one option.

The only field in school where she excelled was combat training. It was the only place she felt worth anything, and that feeling was a drug. She threw herself completely into the arts of combat, developing an aggressive style that unnerved even her teachers.

Eventually word got to Sanctum about her potential as a fighter, and she's been accepted to the school on a probationary scholarship in spite of her grades. She is dedicated to proving herself.

Kaden Zei is not lazy.

Strengths: As a melee fighter, Kaden Zei is phenomenal. Strong, fast, and tough, she would have gone far in arena sports if her grades had ever allowed her. Despite her self-image, she is also quite intelligent, a trait that shows up in combat more than school. There are very, very few students better suited against land-based foes, regardless of their numbers or strength. The longer the fight lasts, the more dangerous she becomes.

Weaknesses: Dyslexia gives her difficulty academically, resulting in a significant inferiority complex in terms of her intelligence and need to prove herself in other ways. Her aggressiveness can easily lead her to over-invest and trap herself in bad situations, and she reacts strongly to comments on her grades or intelligence. In combat, her lack of access to ranged options puts her at a distinct disadvantage against distant or flying enemies, and her weapons' abilities are crippled in enclosed areas.

Weapon: Static Crescendo (Twin Copper Tonfa)

Dust/Aura Abilities:
Aura - Static: Through use of Aura, Kaden can freeze one or both in place, allowing her to use them akin to D&D's immovable rods. In combat, she usually uses these to allow her a gymnastic level of mobility, giving her a handhold in thin air to redirect herself.
Dust - Crescendo: When Kaden moves during a fight, these weapons build up an electrical charge. This charge does not harm Kaden, but increases the offensive potential of the weapons. This charge increases continually as the fight goes on (as long as she's allowed to move), making her more potent over time. At will, she can release the charge stored in one or both weapons as a single electrical discharge. While the power and reach of this attack is reliant on the amount of stored energy, the recoil on the discharge is impressive - capable of launching into the air with exceptional force or (if using the Static ability to hold it in place) serving as devastating one-shot cannon.

Appearance: Built more like a gymnast than a body builder, Kaden doesn't go in for fancy costumes or armor. Costumes tend to be risk embarrassing accidents more than help, while armor is a poor substitute for good Aura control. Instead she favors a hunter green shirt, tan or brown jeans, and sensible running shoes, all with leather patches sewn in wherever they could be added without sacrificing flexibility. It may lack the flair other huntresses crave, but it gets the job done and that's all that matters.

She has green eyes and short, red hair that she keeps standing up. It's a little known fact that she uses her weapon to maintain this hairstyle: after her morning run, they usually have generated just enough electrical charge to put her hair just the way she likes it.

Personality: Prone to using less sophisticated grammar and blowing off anything she can't relate to fighting, it's easy to mistake her Kaden for a simpleton. The truth is she'd rather people think her to be one, as it's easier than letting them down when they learn how much she struggles in school.

When dealing with others she is usually friendly in a boisterous way, although she's not good at actively seeking companionship, preferring instead to just let things happen rather than risk rejection. She's quick to defend people, though she is currently terrified of the prospect of getting expelled as a trouble-maker, making her uncharacteristically timid in situations she feels violence (her solution of choice) might be frowned upon.

When in combat, however, all those stresses and fears and insecurities fade away. She is the beast of the battlefield, the berserker, and the sheer joy of knowing, for one true and shining moment, who she is and what her place in the world is... well, it's a drug. And she lives for her next fix.

Edit - Note: Kaden's given name is Marta Selas, but it's a name she's gone to great pains to distance herself from. If a character insists on referring to people by their "real" names, they may be able to find this out. Still, referring to her by any variation of that name will invariably get you on her bad side.

Aric Kale
2013-09-16, 01:13 AM
Alright, my vote goes to Arkhosia, she seems to have the most balanced, level headed team member. Also, she doesn't have a screwed-up past, it would seem.

Shyftir
2013-09-16, 01:13 AM
Name: Kyran MacHallon
Age: 16
Team/Gang/Type of Grimm: ????
Fairy Tale Motif: the Ulster Cycle
Description: a tall, pale skinned young man, solidly built with a shock of bright orange hair that refuses to be tamed. Kyran wears baggy khaki trousers with their legs stuffed into his combat boots. He wears a simple black shirt under light chest armor, and carries a big sword in a sheathe strapped to his back. He speaks with a thick brogue and smiles when he fights.

Biography: The MacHallon clan have carved their own little fief out of the wilds near Meadow. They send all their sons (and some of their daughters) to the combat schools because they must keep ever-watchful to keep out the creatures of Grimm. Kyran is the youngest son of the leading family in the clan and as such is always trying to prove himself. He has enrolled at Sanctum with the goal of outperforming his older brothers and getting accepted into the advanced Hunter training cadre.

Strengths: Ambitious, Strong, Loyal

Weaknesses: Over-confident, By-The-Book, Chip on his shoulder

Weapon: Red Branch a Dust-enhanced claymore and its sheath a Dust-Enhanced Rocket Launcher. Red Branch makes use of "red" or "fire" Dust for various effects like bursting into flame or causing enemies to explode after a delay. It appears to be a claymore and fits in a specially made sheathe worn on the back. When the sword is inside the sheathe, the combo becomes a rocket launcher with two modes "Red" which uses red Dust and is pretty much your traditional explosive rocket, and "Blue" which uses blue dust and can freeze enemies in place.
Dust/Aura:
All of Kyran's Dust-based effects are channeled through his weapon.
He is still mastering Aura but has learned to tap into it for bursts of speed and strength, as well as protecting himself from Red Branch's explosive effects.

Arkhosia
2013-09-16, 01:18 AM
I'm voting Ria. She seems to be more strategically smart than the rest.

Callos_DeTerran
2013-09-16, 01:24 AM
I have to say, from a personal perspective, that I think it's a good idea if everyone sticks to just a single 'weapon' (i.e a single tool in combat (or set of tools if it requires something like a shield, two of the same weapon, etc.)) because people will have plenty of cool ideas for weapons...but if you go around having more then one then you're taking away choices from other players. Especially in a setting like this where you have highly improbable weapons as the norm (I mean really Jaun, a sword and shield? He's odd for that!) that tend to be a combination of two, or even three different weapons in one!

...I think I'm trying to get at we should aim to have a single iconic weapon per character, if they even have one, even if that weapon ends up being two different ones combined together or two of the same weapon. Just my opinion on the subject!

Arkhosia
2013-09-16, 01:27 AM
I have to say, from a personal perspective, that I think it's a good idea if everyone sticks to just a single 'weapon' (i.e a single tool in combat (or set of tools if it requires something like a shield, two of the same weapon, etc.)) because people will have plenty of cool ideas for weapons...but if you go around having more then one then you're taking away choices from other players. Especially in a setting like this where you have highly improbable weapons as the norm (I mean really Jaun, a sword and shield? He's odd for that!) that tend to be a combination of two, or even three different weapons in one!

...I think I'm trying to get at we should aim to have a single iconic weapon per character, if they even have one, even if that weapon ends up being two different ones combined together or two of the same weapon. Just my opinion on the subject!

Seconded!
Anyone else go on the IC thread yet?

Callos_DeTerran
2013-09-16, 01:28 AM
Also, on Team RCCK's leader vote: If this is just going off first impressions, Ria would vote for Korwil on the simple grounds of...he's the oldest? By a large margin at that!

Aric Kale
2013-09-16, 01:33 AM
Alright, I'll just have the single revolver then. Editing to do. Posted IC

lord pringle
2013-09-16, 01:34 AM
I'm going to sleep now. I'll respond to people in the morning.

Shyftir
2013-09-16, 01:40 AM
Okay, I can change mine, but part of my idea was that the MacHallon clan didn't have the tech to make combination gun/melee weapons so they created a switching-weapons-mid-fight style. How can I combine the ideas into one weapon? Anybody got a suggestion? Maybe instead of a bow the sheathe doubles as a rocket launcher with ice blasts?

Also I'm looking to get drafted into a team. Who wants the angry Scots-Irish kid with the big sword?

Callos_DeTerran
2013-09-16, 01:43 AM
Okay, I can change mine, but part of my idea was that the MacHallon clan didn't have the tech to make combination gun/melee weapons so they created a switching-weapons-mid-fight style. How can I combine the ideas into one weapon? Anybody got a suggestion? Maybe instead of a bow the sheathe doubles as a rocket launcher with ice blasts?

Also I'm looking to get drafted into a team. Who wants the angry Scots-Irish kid with the big sword?

I do believe you've answered your own question good sir! :smallsmile:

Shyftir
2013-09-16, 01:46 AM
Yeah I'm gonna edit it now, plus rocket jumping!

Rakaydos
2013-09-16, 01:52 AM
Yeah I'm gonna edit it now, plus rocket jumping!

Perhaps you could be working with the White Fang, with me?

Arkhosia
2013-09-16, 01:52 AM
Yeah I'm gonna edit it now, plus rocket jumping!

... You might want to invest in leg armor then.

Shyftir
2013-09-16, 01:55 AM
Pshah.. who needs Leg armor... I've got leg Aura!

Also no to White Fang.
He's fully human despite the connections to Cu Chulaine and the Riastrad. Though he is a supporter of Faun Civil Rights, because in the wilderness all that matters is that you contribute to Clan and survival, not what you look like. So he would be a sympathizer but not part of the organization.

Rakaydos
2013-09-16, 01:58 AM
I'm going to give the good guys a day or so to get organized before I launch the Evil Plot (tm)

Anyone else interested in team Evil Justice?

Lord Raziere
2013-09-16, 05:38 AM
Don't care what team. just want to roleplay.

Character:
Kedra Kaltican
Appearance: Tomboyish red short hair and blue, wearing heavy steel power armor with no helmet
Weapon: Gun Drill Lance. Its a big lance that is a DRILL! and a gun.
Backup Weapon: her power armored fists

Strengths:
She has a lot of power and durability, and her power armor allows her to jump far and run faster than normally would in such armor

Weaknesses:
however her Drill Lance is unwieldy and destructive, and even with the power armor, she still has mobility issues and is less acrobatic than other combatants, furthermore her power armor has no helmet, leaving her head vulnerable.

Personality:
Steadfast but stubborn, she is boisterous and loyal to her friends, but can be rude to others and forceful when she wants things to go her way, but mostly only because she wants things to get done and quick.

Picture:

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk25/Trizap/KedraKaltican3.png~original

happyturtle
2013-09-16, 05:41 AM
Please choose a [Thread Tag] to use for your new roleplay 'verse and edit the thread title of the first post in this and the IC thread to say [Thread Tag] Thread title. [Sanctum] would be perfectly fine, as would [RWBY]. The convention helps keep the subforum organized and makes it easier for players to find the threads they want to rp in. Cheers! :smallsmile:

Socratov
2013-09-16, 05:48 AM
Robin Fellows [17 years]

Fairy tale motif: Puck (not Grimm's tales, but Shakespeare's)

Affiliation: Sanctum

Appearance: Robin has a flamboyant style in dressing, favouring a cravat over an ordinary tie and wearing a tiepin and shining cufflinks. Froi the rest standard uniform though

Personality: Robin (Bob for short) is best decribed as crass, sharpwitted and silvertongued. He is quick with a joke or quip (as all tricksters) but behind his carefree demeanor hides a ruthless streak. In battle he has no problem to use misdirection and trickery to play his adversary and stay at least one step ahead.
Flaws: Robin is short tempered and incredibly vain.

Strengths: quick witted, highly mobilefast thinker

Weapon(s):

Mirage
Puck's weapon is a silver sabre polished to a mirror. Using dust and his aura he can use it to blind the enemy and create illusions(respectively). In it's scabbard the sabre can turn into a .50 caliber rifle, without it's scabbard the sabre can turn into a handgun. Robin usually keeps mirage in it's bladed form though, it's much more stylish that way... Guns are so crude...

HalfTangible
2013-09-16, 09:23 AM
Okay, I can change mine, but part of my idea was that the MacHallon clan didn't have the tech to make combination gun/melee weapons so they created a switching-weapons-mid-fight style. How can I combine the ideas into one weapon? Anybody got a suggestion? Maybe instead of a bow the sheathe doubles as a rocket launcher with ice blasts?

Also I'm looking to get drafted into a team. Who wants the angry Scots-Irish kid with the big sword?

*raises hand* I've got a character dressed in all black with a stetson that can fly with steamguns.

Astral Avenger
2013-09-16, 09:56 AM
Put it to a vote, no voting for self?

Team RCCK:
Ria Kuzmann
Caelynn Arkhosia
Craig Aeroson
Korwil Traise
Ria Kuzmann (3 votes for leader)

Name: Ria Kurzmann
Age: 16
Team: Unknown so far!
Fairy Tale Motif: Rapunzel

Appearance: Ria is short for a girl of her age with fair skin and long strawberry blonde hair she keeps in a braid. When not in school uniform she tends to favor what fancy clothes she managed to pack before being kicked out of her home, with a few velvet/silk gowns to her name.

Biography: Ria Kurzmann was born to an impoverished family from the poor side of Meadow, one of several children that her parents were incapable of providing for properly with their factory jobs. Things looked bleak for the family until her father, Hans, stumbled into Melisande Kurzmann of the wealthy, and prestigious Kurzmann family outside of one of the local Dust shops in an act that caused a minor incident. In the ensuing arrest Hans managed to explain the plight of his family to Ms. Kurzmann and the woman took rather drastic action. In return for a large sum of money, enough to pull the family out of the gutter, Melisande would be allowed to adopt one of their children of her choice being incapable of having one herself. She choose the infant of the family and named her Ria.

The girl grew up in the lap of luxury under the watchful gaze of her over-protective adoptive mother, given most anything she wanted so long as she listened to Melisande's lessons and kept inside the family estates. For a long time this was enough for Ria but eventually she grew restless and wanted to venture out into the world and make a difference in the city. She watched the news about stories of Hunters and other fantastic people and wanted to form her own story but Melisande forbade anything of the sort and become more and more strict. For the first time the two began to argue and fight until finally Ria crossed the line, constructing her very own weapon against Melisande's wishes. In a bout of fury, Ms. Kurzmann threw her out of the household and told her never to return until she was ready to apologize. Instead Ria enrolled in Sanctum.

Strengths: Despite her dimuinitive stature, Ria is quite strong from having to lug Grimmslayer around day-in and day-out. She's not the fastest Huntress or even the most durable, but she has a knack for figuring out her opponents and packs a significant punch at close or long range that comes partially from her experience.

Weaknesses: The short-haired blonde is slow compared to other hunters and flounders when it comes to using her Aura to protect herself. Thus making her 'fragile' in comparison to others. She is unused to working with others and because of this she sometimes has difficulty in accounting for other peoples' presence in a fight, but she knows the 'theory' behind tactics.

Weapon: 'Grimmslayer' is the weapon that Ria designed and upgraded by her own two hands, a combination weapon capable of tremendous damage in the right hands. The dense block of metal folds out into a heavy caliber LMG with a belt fed magazine capable of sustained automatic fire. Should the enemy close (or she decides to engage in melee) the LMG is flipped around and shifted to a heavy broad-axe blade that is brought about in sweeping strikes that use a combination of momentum and natural strength to crush her opponents.

Dust/Aura: Ria has no Dust, being cut off from her family's funds, but has some capability to use her Aura, mostly in moving Grimmslayer far faster then people or Grimms would expect her to be able to. She prefers to avoid getting hit since her Aura isn't well suited to absorbing damage or healing injuries.
Caelynn Arkhosia (1 vote for leader)

Name: Caelynn Arkhosia
Age: 15
Team Team DRCN (dragon/Draconic)
Race: Faunus (she has feline ears which she hides under a ever-present top hat)

Biography: A young former student of Signal academy, Caelynn developed a love for exploration and intelligence from a young age. She is well known for having drawn maps of the entire city of Meadow and it's Sewers.

Personality: Clever and quick witted, Caelynn is talented in the art of cracking jokes, mainly puns. She loves exploring, and jumps head first into any chance to learn and discover.

Strengths: Caelynn has a extraordinary spacial sense, and has superb hearing. She knows the city of Meadow like the back of her hand.

Weaknesses: Caelynn is rather impulsive, jumping at any chance to learn and discover with no real forethought. She is terrified of wolves and will attempt to avoid combat with them at all costs.

Weapon/Dust: Storm and Quake, dual-wielded long bladed daggers. Aura augmentation allows Caelynn to release EMP waves from them, and her speed increases when consecutive strikes hit a target.
The hilts have bright yellow spider-silk ribbons tied around them, which can be extended and held for longer ranged strikes.

Also, my character appearance: a slender, tall female wearing a green/ran tunic with leather boots, purple gloves, a black top hat with green sash, black cloak, and long waist-length pale yellow hair.
What the tunic looks like:http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/025/4/a/avatar___toph_bei_fong_by_genzoman-d380vto.jpg

Craig Aeroson


Name: Craig Aaronson
Age: 16
Species: Human
Team/Gang/Type of Grimm: ??? (Huntsman in training)
Appearance: Craig is a lanky teen, he is almost always wearing his worn hiking boots with cargo pants and an assortment of t-shirts & sweatshirts that appear to all have aviation themes and logos on them.
Fairy Tale Motif: Icarus
Biography: Craig grew up in the shadow of his older brother, a mechanical genius and major narcissist. While very intelligent, he could never quite measure up to his brother in academia, so he decided to become a hunter for the glory and recognition. Since a young age he has been obsessed with designing a way to fly (yes, Iron Man is his hero (do Iron Man comics exist in this universe?)).

Strengths: Headstrong and very willing to try things, and never gets dizzy or motion-sick and always knows which way is up.

Weaknesses: Craig has a tendency to try things without thinking about the consequences. He is also very claustrophobic.

Weapon: Spear/Rifle combo similar to Pyrrha's, (if you have a good name for the weapon I'm open to suggestions) made by his brother as a present when he left for Sanctum Academy. Craig likes to attack from above, either sniping from roof or tree tops or dropping onto enemies to put his entire weight into his attack.

Dust/Aura: Craig has a moderately strong aura, it serves to protect him fairly well in combat and almost entirely from falling injuries. He has a small amount of light blue dust that he is using to try and learn to fly, having heard rumors of people who can fly with only some Dust and their Aura.

Korwil Traise

Name: Korwil Traise.
Age: 23
Team/Gang/Type of Grimm: Frost Flowers (if I'm allowed to make a unique one.)

Biography: Korwil has experience in the real world. In the wild. He lived with his father in constant danger for 17 years, learning about Aura and fighting Grimm. It was the perfect life for him. Until his father went out alone one evening, failing to return. The human set out on his own after that, not being able to keep the cabin secure on himself. Eventually he made his way to populated areas, where he saved a rich man's daughter from a lone Grimm. In recompense, the gentleman pulled some strings, got Korwil somewhat of an education, and helped him earn his way into Sanctum.

Strengths: He can handle himself well, he's naturally friendly and he's mastered the use of his Aura. Excellent stamina, not physically strong but fast and clever.

Weaknesses: Little formal education. Also, he only learned about Dust and it's prosperities about three years ago. Not used to fighting with truly intelligent beings. Strategy is almost nonexistent.

Weapon: A single revolver, Flashfreeze. He uses both dust and his aura to power it.

Dust/Aura: Traise uses Ice-Dust to load his weapon of choice, but he augments it with his aura. His aura is blue, and he uses it as both defense, and for greatly enhancing his gun. Not only that, but he can fire his aura from flashfreeze like bullets. As such, ammo is not an issue.

Made this up on the spot, please review and let me know what you think. I'm behind on the show so anything I know about aura I read. I'm about to watch RWBY right now. So I may edit anyways.

I forgot to include a character description. I'm going with spiky, blue hair. Blue scruffy beard and a white jacket over black pants and t-shirt. Nothing fancy. He's broad shouldered and average height, not quite 6 feet.

Calemyr
2013-09-16, 10:11 AM
*raises hand* I've got a character dressed in all black with a stetson that can fly with steamguns.

Kaden doesn't have a team yet, either.

Socratov
2013-09-16, 10:29 AM
Robin hasn't got a team yet too. However I first need to find someone who can endure my jokes :D

HalfTangible
2013-09-16, 10:35 AM
Theoren, Kaden, Robin, and Kyran...

Team Track (TRKK)? Trek? Cricket?

GrandDM
2013-09-16, 10:40 AM
I'll be posting a character once I've watched all the episodes.

Socratov
2013-09-16, 10:42 AM
Theoren, Kaden, Robin, and Kyran...

Team Track (TRKK)? Trek? Cricket?

Robin'd go for Cricket, if only becuase it's such a noble sport... Or RKKT (Rocket) :smalltongue::smallamused:

HalfTangible
2013-09-16, 11:01 AM
Robin'd go for Cricket, if only becuase it's such a noble sport... Or RKKT (Rocket) :smalltongue::smallamused:

Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light, surrender now or prepare to fight!! :smalltongue:

KRKT = Cracked?

Calemyr
2013-09-16, 11:29 AM
Given that Kaden and Kyran both launch themselves like rockets, RKKT would be fitting.

Partysan
2013-09-16, 11:42 AM
I'd like to make a character, but I can't decide between several ideas I have... Maybe I'll write up all of them and have the other players decide who they'd like to have on their team.

Also, hello again Callos. I seem to gravitate towards game threads made by you, or we just like similar scenarios. Either way, nice to read you again.

Calemyr
2013-09-16, 12:19 PM
We really ought to set one ground rule here: Is Sanctum a College or High School equivalent setting? I would say high school, myself, since Phyrra was the equivalent of a varsity all-star at Sanctum before graduating to Beacon.

The problem is that most of the traits we're trying to replicate are apparently the creation of Ozpin's arbitrary systems. Nobody understood how the teams would be made, much less the naming scheme and such, not even Phyrra. Beacon's structure is unique.

So are we playing in Beacon or are we playing in Sanctum? Because right now this half/half thing is confusing folks.

AnimeKid
2013-09-16, 01:18 PM
Okay time to put up my character.

Name: Alexandra Rosenkranz
Age:16
Team:None yet

Appearance: Alexandra is a rather large girl. She is 6'3 and very well muscled. She has blond hair that reaches to the small of her back in a smooth ponytail and gunmetal gray eyes. She wears hardened brown leather armor with thin metal plates in vital areas for moderate protection as well as leaving her with some flexibility. She also wears steel toed combat boots.

Personality: Alexandra is a sweetheart. She was taught all about the importance of nobility, honor, and kindness from her parents in order to make her not just a great warrior, but a great person as well. As such she wishes to dedicate her life to being a huntress and protecting the masses. However that is not to say that she is without flaws or that she is a goody two-shoes. Alexandra when not in combat can be very naive as that was most of what her training was for and she dedicated herself to it heavily. Also she is quick to solve her problems and confrontation with physicality thanks to her love of combat. Fighting is in her nature and in her blood so it is often her first solution.

When she does get into combat it is like a switch is flipped, and gone is the sweet girl with the nice smile. Your now dealing with a trained warrior who is analyzing your every move to find out how best to take you down, hard.

Biography: Alexandra comes from a long line of fierce warriors, though her family is highly matriarchal. She had been trained from a young age to be a huntress and she poured her heart and soul into it. She grasped the physical and tactical concepts quickly but she lacks any real experience. She will be attending Sanctum academy in order to attain this experience. For Alexandra she is as excited as can be. After all she got to go to school after 15 years of being home-schooled.

Strengths: Alexandra is a very strong combatant. She has a very direct and simple fighting style, focusing and building on the basics of combat. This makes her style flexible and malleable. While she is not as agile as most fighters she is far stronger physically. One of her training exercises was to a boulder up a hill. Similarly she is extraordinarily tough and focused when in battle, analyzing the enemy and how to defeat them.

Weaknesses: Alexandra's focus is a double edged sword of sorts. She can focus extremely well on a single target, making her unbelievable in one on one combat. However when she is forced to split her focus her combat level drops considerably. In combat against Grimm's this isn't all that noticeable. However when in combat with people or any other creature with comparable intelligence her performance suffers. Until she gets some training in multitasking this is a big weakness. There is also the fact that teamwork does not come easily to her since she has trained solo for so many years. It is outside of her comfort zone and she is not particularly good at it. She can command if need be, but she would be splitting people up to do different jobs rather that combine their strengths. Combined with the fact that she does not know how to interact with other people very well and Alexandra needs help with learning how to be a team player.

Last but not least is that Alexandra does not know how to hold back. She gives 100% in everything she does and not doing so is a foreign concept to her. As such she is likely to over do things and try to push herself too hard or too far in order to try to do the best job that she possibly can. While it is not necessarily a bad mindset, the fact that she can't turn it off yet can cause her problems in the future.

Weapon-krasch soldat(crash soldier): Crash Soldier is large war hammer that has a vaguely rectangular head with a blunt spike protruding from the front along with what appears to be an apparatus similar to a rocket exhaust port on the back. The exhaust port uses fire dust to add speed and force to the swing of the hammer.

The weapon's secondary mode is 'riot mode'. Taking a surprising turn from most multiform weapons Crash Soldier's handle detaches from the head. The head is then attached to Alexandra's arm using a thick shackle. This way the weapon can be used as a sort of hammer fist. It can also rotate on the shackle to use the exhaust port as a cannon, shooting dust fireballs at the enemy.

The final surprise is the now detached handle which has lines of dust running down it, lightning element dust. This allows the handle to functioning as a kind of stun rod to create opening and if cause spasms and intense pain.

Aura: Alexandra's use of her aura has been ingrained into her instincts She doesn't think about using her aura she just does. As such her aura is used to increase her strength further and make her more durable. As these functions are ingrained into her instincts it would be very hard for her to use her aura for anything else if it was possible at all.


So what do you guys think? Did I over do it?

Shyftir
2013-09-16, 01:32 PM
Given that Kaden and Kyran both launch themselves like rockets, RKKT would be fitting.

I like the Team RKKT idea. Team Rocket (lol) Also the role-playing aspect of someone as straight forward and direct as Kyran having to work with Robin could be really fun.

Socratov
2013-09-16, 01:35 PM
I like the Team RKKT idea. Team Rocket (lol) Also the role-playing aspect of someone as straight forward and direct as Kyran having to work with Robin could be really fun.

as it will... *steeples fingers*

Calemyr
2013-09-16, 01:44 PM
Okay time to put up my character.

Name: Alexandra Rosenkranz

Maybe I should use a different character. There are way too many all-out offensive characters on the field at this point and we're likely just getting started. I guess everybody wants to be the bruiser in this setting.


I like the Team RKKT idea. Team Rocket (lol) Also the role-playing aspect of someone as straight forward and direct as Kyran having to work with Robin could be really fun.

Yeah. Kaden and Robin would also be a complicated combination. Someone who loves nothing more than screwing with people's heads teamed with a berserker with a rage-inducing inferiority complex? It would just be an overall explosive team dynamic.

Edit: And now that I re-read Theoren... we've got three rocket-type characters in the same team. The name definitely fits.

Leliel
2013-09-16, 01:50 PM
Maybe I should use a different character. There are way too many all-out offensive characters on the field at this point and we're likely just getting started. I guess everybody wants to be the bruiser in this setting.

I'm not. Amandus is more of a generalist than anything, but most of his forms aren't meant for combat.

Callos_DeTerran
2013-09-16, 02:12 PM
We really ought to set one ground rule here: Is Sanctum a College or High School equivalent setting? I would say high school, myself, since Phyrra was the equivalent of a varsity all-star at Sanctum before graduating to Beacon.

The problem is that most of the traits we're trying to replicate are apparently the creation of Ozpin's arbitrary systems. Nobody understood how the teams would be made, much less the naming scheme and such, not even Phyrra. Beacon's structure is unique.

So are we playing in Beacon or are we playing in Sanctum? Because right now this half/half thing is confusing folks.

I wouldn't say they are a creation of Ozpin's systems so much as the method of selection is. 'most everyone knew there was going to be teams, just not how they would be picked (launched off a cliff into a forest of death to pick a chess piece). Signal, from what we've heard from Ruby, seems to have focused on individual training while Beacon looks more towards teamwork. Sanctum is different in that it focuses on teamwork from the outset (possibly explaining Phyrra's quite capable teamwork) with the arena tournaments used as a vehicle to display individual talents.

This is, of course, entirely my own thoughts on the matter going off the High School equivalent and as a way to differentiate between Sanctum and Signal (as much as we know about them anyway). Maybe it would be better to do classes instead of teams?


I'd like to make a character, but I can't decide between several ideas I have... Maybe I'll write up all of them and have the other players decide who they'd like to have on their team.

Also, hello again Callos. I seem to gravitate towards game threads made by you, or we just like similar scenarios. Either way, nice to read you again.

Hello Partysan!

Calemyr
2013-09-16, 02:12 PM
I'm not. Amandus is more of a generalist than anything, but most of his forms aren't meant for combat.

You're right. Everyone was a poor choice of words. There are just an awful lot of bruisers in this class.

Hawkflight
2013-09-16, 02:18 PM
What is Beacon Academy anyway?

Sanctum Academy is part of the setting for the Rooster Teeth webisode series called RWBY. It's a short series so far, but a very fun one that's caught the attention of a not small part of the forums who have shown a marked interest in playing around in the world that Monty Oum has created.

Many years ago, in a world known as Vytal, mankind lived in peace until the arrival of "The Grimm": malevolent creatures who emerged from the darkness to attack humanity. To fight back, mankind created a magical energy source known as "Dust" and used its power to not only drive back the Grimm but catalyze the growth of civilization across the planet. In the present day, "Hunters" are trained in special schools to harness the Dust and become protectors of the peace. Both from the criminals and creatures of Grimm as well...

This game is based on the setting of RWBY, but doesn't take place at Beacon to give everyone involved more of a say in what's going on since a lot isn't known about RWBY's setting yet. This way there's less potential conflict with canon. Sanctum is an academy like Signal in the Mistral Region where Hunters receive their initial training before moving on to a more advanced school like Beacon, but also the home of a tournament where students can prove their skills. It's fairly close to city of Meadow, an industrial powerhouse that develops much of the machinery that the four cities of Vytal uses with a sizable Faunas workforce.

Okay, but how is it different from, say, Nexus?

It differs in several important ways.

First, it is a lot more uniform than the usual 'anything goes' freeform. You have Hunters(huntresses), teachers at Sanctum, criminals, and the creature of Grimms but not like...cyborgs or lich-ghosts...Unless the show contradicts this of course!

Second, the plot of Sanctum is going to be more directed. Players come up with their own plots, get people to participate in them, and have a blast! Just make sure everyone is on board with what you are doing, to keep trouble from coming up down the line. If something over-arching develops, that's great! If not, also fine!

Third, Sanctum is self-contained. It does not connect to other settings so come up with something nice for Sanctum rather then just...porting over something you've done before.

How do I start?

Well, you want to post a character in this thread, and the character registry when it goes up, so everyone can find information on your character and so people can give you helpful criticism on it.
To prevent a pattern that is all too easy to fall into, it's good to point out the fact that passive actions don't tend to get much attention.
With that in mind, make sure your character is alright then post away!

What abilities are there?
Well, from what has been seen in Rwby, there's three real abilities to keep in mind. What weapon your character has (if any) that they specialize in since people only have one weapon it seems. How strong their Aura is and what they can do with it. Finally, do they use Dust and, if so, what sort do they use? Dust can be sorta nebulous since...uh...not much is known about it aside from the actual dust form of Dust is more powerful then the crystal form and the different colors can have very different effects. So don't go too crazy on what sort of Dust you carry around.

There are rules, right?

Sorta.
Firstly, no godmodding (or godmoding). A far better explanation of godmodding than I can give is here. (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1633965&postcount=5)
Second, please remember that we plan to have a directed plot. Please run any major spanners in the works past guys on this thread first because some people put a lot of work/effort into their plots and can get touchy when things just happen to screw them up, especially when nobody even talked to them about it. So, you know...just be courteous!
Third, don't ruin anyone else's fun. I can't stress this enough.
Fourth, have fun!

Things to consider but not really rules!
Consider asking to join in fights before jumping in.
Please respect that all plots might not be open. Alternatively, if you yourself want to keep a fight cordoned off from other participants, say so in the OOC, at the beginning of your post, or both.
TALK major fights over with your opponent!
In my experience, this is the biggest problem for FFRPs that involve combat since most people don't want to look weak or helpless. People will get into fights and then arguments start about who's going to win or what happen. Arguments that can be easily avoided by talking it out and coming to an agreeable conclusion.
Don't argue in the OOC!
They make the atmosphere oppressive, they make things less fun, and generally unpleasant and maybe even make the arguments larger than they need be. So, if you have a problem with someone, try to talk it out in PM or IM before using the OOC. This is different from helpful debate or giving advice.

These guidelines/loose rules might be viable to change or be added on to as issues come up, but the bases are covered pretty well.

Important Links
The RWBY series in all it's glory! (http://roosterteeth.com/archive/?id=6052&v=more)
IC Thread (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=303595)

OOC's
You're looking at it.

Helpful Character Template-thingy:

Name:
Age:
Team/Gang/Type of Grimm:
Fairy Tale Motif: (If you have one in mind!)

Biography:

Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Weapon:

Dust/Aura:

This looks interesting, and I think I might join. Just one question though, will we be arranged into groups of four like in RWBY?

Callos_DeTerran
2013-09-16, 02:22 PM
You're right. Everyone was a poor choice of words. There are just an awful lot of bruisers in this class.

Ria is, despite how it looks, more defensive then offensive. She just uses suppressive fire and more dakka to limit opponents' movements and keep them at bay. Unless mooks are involved, cause a LMG is a mook horrorshow waiting to happen.

Calemyr
2013-09-16, 02:23 PM
This looks interesting, and I think I might join. Just one question though, will we be arranged into groups of four like in RWBY?

We're kinda negotiating our teams as we define our characters. I think there are three complete teams thus far, and a few loose players at the moment.

Calemyr
2013-09-16, 02:35 PM
Ria is, despite how it looks, more defensive then offensive. She just uses suppressive fire and more dakka to limit opponents' movements and keep them at bay. Unless mooks are involved, cause a LMG is a mook horrorshow waiting to happen.

Fair enough. I wasn't critiquing anyone in particular for their characters, I was questioning my choice in my own.

Hattish Thing
2013-09-16, 03:30 PM
First time here on anywhere other than The Nexus. After much prodding from Aric_Kale, I've decided to join in with from what I see is the first villainous character.

Name: Aurum Mortemus.

Age: 16

Team: Mortemus Corp

Fairy Tale Motif: (Technically a Fable) The Dog and His Reflection

Biography: Aurum is a very rich teenager. His grandfather, Norilsk Mortemus was a leading figure in the invention of robotics, and for generations the Mortemus family led the way through the science of robotics, as such, the Mortemus family became very rich. In the process of the invention of the perfect robot, Norilsk's heart grew dark and he betrayed his partner, and took full credit for the invention. The Mortemus family has been crooked and evil for generations, and Aurum's father Josef was just as cruel, using his fortune to manipulate and harm people. Aurum has both the sadist temperaments of his father, and the intelligence of his grandfather. A year ago, his father was murdered, supposedly in some sort of accident in his laboratory. Now, Aurum owns the Mortemus Corp Tower over Meadow, and rules with a velvet fist.

Strengths: Aurum is incredibly intelligent, boasting a massive intellect and a knack for business opportunities, no matter who it effects. As long as Mortemus Corp makes a profit, Aurum can sleep like a babe. He controls the corp, and so owns a fortune at his disposal.

Weaknesses: Aurum has no powers at all. No Aura, no dust. Completely normal. His sadism and cruelty push him away from people, and physically the teen is rather weak. He's rarely alone however, his robot bodyguards keeping him safe.

Weapon: Aurum is rather good with any kind of rifle or rapier, for he took lessons when he was a little younger. However, he doesn't really use any weapons. He carries a remote control in his pocket though, and the remote can call robots to his aid.

Roleplaying-Wise and Appearance: Aurum usually plays the role of a villain, usually manipulating teams around, playing chessmaster. Aurum could possibly take the role of the mysterious end game villain, always in the shadow. He could also possibly be an interested teams sponsor.

Aurum usually is dressed in an expensive Armani suit, complete with a gold tie and glasses. He pretty much looks like this, but Russian and with short blonde hair he gels back. Here. (http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/young-japan-businessman-blank-page-14120961.jpg)

I know it's a pretty powerful character concept, but I noticed a distinct lack of a big baddy type character. Is this okay?

Arkhosia
2013-09-16, 03:33 PM
Just thinking about the teams: I think that we should not form teams until our characters are introduced to each other, so we can judge on who we wish to ally with, and we can set a deadline for character introduction, with teams formed then.
Maybe 9/23/13?

Hawkflight
2013-09-16, 03:36 PM
[Looking For Team]

Posting an in-progress character sheet. I'm torn between two weapons, so I decided to post this and choose a weapon based on the rest of my team. Screw that, Chainsaw'd Gun is just too awesome to pass up.

Name: Katherine "Kitty" Lacuna

Age: 15

Team: Looking For Team

Fairy Tale Motif: Scootaloo (Can I do that? I have no idea what this even means....)

Appearance: Despite her name, Kitty is a fox faunus. She has large fox ears and a fluffy fox tail, which would be difficult to hide even if she was so inclined. Her medium-length hair and the fur on her ears and tail are both yellowish-orange, though her hair has reddish-orange highlights. She wears a thigh-length short-sleeve dress, which flares out a little at the waist where her tail pokes out, elbow-length gloves, and boots. She wears a belt on which she wears several magazines of ammo for Heaven's Maw on one side, and Heaven's Maw itself sheathed in sword form on the other. The color scheme of her clothes matches her hair, with a strip of white on the front where her dress laces up. The exception is her gloves and boots, which are black.

Biography: Kitty was placed in an orphanage as a baby, but she had the good fortune of being adopted by loving parents. They initially tried to shelter her from the outside world for her own protection, but her outgoing nature continuously got the better of her. Around this time, her father, a graduate of Beacon Academy (or Bacon Academy, as he called it), taught her how to protect herself. A bit of a weapons geek (a trait he passed on to her), he built Heaven's Maw and gave it to Kitty when she was accepted into Beacon Academy herself.

Strengths: Kitty is a bold individual, unafraid to speak her mind. This means she has the willingness to actively chase her goals.

Weaknesses: Kitty is proud of her heritage as a faunus, and displays it openly, which has lead to her being shunned before. But her pride refuses to let her hide it. Also, she is impulsive and sometimes kind of stupid.

Weapon: Heaven's Maw is, essentially, a large gunblade crossed with a chain saw'd. It's a rifle that turns into a chain saw'd at close range, similar to Lightning's gunblade from FF13. In gun form, Heaven's Maw usually uses normal ammo, but it can use dust-based magazines too. In chain saw'd form, its teeth have special grooves allowing it to pick up dust from special magazines (loaded in the same slot as the ammo magazines).

Dust/Aura: Kitty uses her aura to enhance her strength to the point where she can wield Heaven's Maw effectively. In gun saw'd form, she uses dust magazines to enhance its teeth.

Callos_DeTerran
2013-09-16, 04:17 PM
First time here on anywhere other than The Nexus. After much prodding from Aric_Kale, I've decided to join in with from what I see is the first villainous character.

Name: Aurum Mortemus.

Age: 16

Team: Mortemus Corp

Fairy Tale Motif: (Technically a Fable) The Dog and His Reflection

Biography: Aurum is a very rich teenager. His grandfather, Norilsk Mortemus was a leading figure in the invention of robotics, and for generations the Mortemus family led the way through the science of robotics, as such, the Mortemus family became very rich. In the process of the invention of the perfect robot, Norilsk's heart grew dark and he betrayed his partner, and took full credit for the invention. The Mortemus family has been crooked and evil for generations, and Aurum's father Josef was just as cruel, using his fortune to manipulate and harm people. Aurum has both the sadist temperaments of his father, and the intelligence of his grandfather. A year ago, his father was murdered, supposedly in some sort of accident in his laboratory. Now, Aurum owns the Mortemus Corp Tower over Meadow, and rules with a velvet fist.

Strengths: Aurum is incredibly intelligent, boasting a massive intellect and a knack for business opportunities, no matter who it effects. As long as Mortemus Corp makes a profit, Aurum can sleep like a babe. He controls the corp, and so owns a fortune at his disposal.

Weaknesses: Aurum has no powers at all. No Aura, no dust. Completely normal. His sadism and cruelty push him away from people, and physically the teen is rather weak. He's rarely alone however, his robot bodyguards keeping him safe.

Weapon: Aurum is rather good with any kind of rifle or rapier, for he took lessons when he was a little younger. However, he doesn't really use any weapons. He carries a remote control in his pocket though, and the remote can call robots to his aid.

Roleplaying-Wise and Appearance: Aurum usually plays the role of a villain, usually manipulating teams around, playing chessmaster. Aurum could possibly take the role of the mysterious end game villain, always in the shadow. He could also possibly be an interested teams sponsor.

Aurum usually is dressed in an expensive Armani suit, complete with a gold tie and glasses. He pretty much looks like this, but Russian and with short blonde hair he gels back. Here. (http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/young-japan-businessman-blank-page-14120961.jpg)

I know it's a pretty powerful character concept, but I noticed a distinct lack of a big baddy type character. Is this okay?

Doesn't seem too powerful aside from the types of robots that he might be able to summon to his aide...but he does make for a good chessmaster bad-guy! Also, I do plan on making a legendary Grimm type monster...once I settle on a single concept.

Arkhosia
2013-09-16, 04:21 PM
Doesn't seem too powerful aside from the types of robots that he might be able to summon to his aide...but he does make for a good chessmaster bad-guy! Also, I do plan on making a legendary Grimm type monster...once I settle on a single concept.

Maybe a giant monstrous bee-like creature who controls a hive mind of insectoid Grimm?

Hattish Thing
2013-09-16, 04:21 PM
Doesn't seem too powerful aside from the types of robots that he might be able to summon to his aide...but he does make for a good chessmaster bad-guy! Also, I do plan on making a legendary Grimm type monster...once I settle on a single concept.


Mhm. Now, I just need to find a way to keep him involved in eing around people! And... there isn't a headmaster, is there...? >_< I was thinking he could possibly be introduced to some characters while touring the campus, before meeting with the headmaster to discuss a kind of trade. Seeing as his company creates custom weapons, and robots, maybe there could be a way to have newer students order really good weaponry, or for the school to purchase robotic sentinels as guardians. (Much like the Hogwarts stone statues!)

Also, I edited, kinda my first post on the IC. Made a mistake and somehow thought there was a tournament in preparation!

Socratov
2013-09-16, 04:27 PM
Mhm. Now, I just need to find a way to keep him involved in eing around people! And... there isn't a headmaster, is there...? >_< I was thinking he could possibly be introduced to some characters while touring the campus, before meeting with the headmaster to discuss a kind of trade. Seeing as his company creates custom weapons, and robots, maybe there could be a way to have newer students order really good weaponry, or for the school to purchase robotic sentinels as guardians. (Much like the Hogwarts stone statues!)

Also, I edited, kinda my first post on the IC. Made a mistake and somehow thought there was a tournament in preparation!

well, the romour of a tournament has spread like a fire, however without one happening (or at least it seems so) it's bound to cause some Ruckus... Robin officially condones this thought of chaos.

Hattish Thing
2013-09-16, 04:28 PM
well, the romour of a tournament has spread like a fire, however without one happening (or at least it seems so) it's bound to cause some Ruckus... Robin officially condones this thought of chaos.

...I accidentally caused conflict. Weee. This is why I'm good with villains. :smalltongue:

Socratov
2013-09-16, 04:29 PM
...I accidentally caused conflict. Weee. This is why I'm good with villains. :smalltongue:

are you saying being a villain comes naturally to you? :smallamused:

Anyway, I'm good with annoying archetypes, it also comes naturally to me. You know what they say: stick to what you know :smallbiggrin:

Callos_DeTerran
2013-09-16, 04:33 PM
Mhm. Now, I just need to find a way to keep him involved in eing around people! And... there isn't a headmaster, is there...? >_< I was thinking he could possibly be introduced to some characters while touring the campus, before meeting with the headmaster to discuss a kind of trade. Seeing as his company creates custom weapons, and robots, maybe there could be a way to have newer students order really good weaponry, or for the school to purchase robotic sentinels as guardians. (Much like the Hogwarts stone statues!)

Also, I edited, kinda my first post on the IC. Made a mistake and somehow thought there was a tournament in preparation!

There isn't a headmaster yet, no. That doesn't mean that your guy can't go meeting him though! And that's a great idea on how to keep being involved. :smallsmile: Conversely, He could get up to some criminal dealings in Meadow that the varied batch of heroes might accidentally get entangled with.

Hattish Thing
2013-09-16, 04:33 PM
are you saying being a villain comes naturally to you? :smallamused:

Anyway, I'm good with annoying archetypes, it also comes naturally to me. You know what they say: stick to what you know :smallbiggrin:


I've only ever played villains in The Nexus. And the one good guy I played in The Nexus, eventually turned into essentially evil superman. It happens. I'm just good at playing horrid people.

Oh, the Landing Ceremony Thingy! IF we do that, (Which I hope we do) Mortemus Corp can easily supply some robotic monsters for the course? It would kinda let Aurum look over the students, and allow some player versus player roleplay. :smallsmile:

Arkhosia
2013-09-16, 04:34 PM
Hey guys, you know how there aren't any teachers? Maybe we all can play a secondary teacher character.

If so, Callos gets dibs on headmaster.

Hawkflight
2013-09-16, 04:35 PM
So, question. Are fauna something developed for this RP, or is it something I missed in RWBY?

Arkhosia
2013-09-16, 04:39 PM
Reposting this because I fear it was missed before.



Wait wait wait. We can do that? Can we do that? And what are Faunus? (And what's the plural form?)

As far as I'm aware. It was never stated to be banned, Blake might be a Faunus and she got into the academy (though possibly she snuck in), and the academies seem to operate on a tuition/scholarship system.
The Faunus are those animal guys on that news report.

Hiro Protagonest
2013-09-16, 04:47 PM
So, question. Are fauna something developed for this RP, or is it something I missed in RWBY?

You missed it. Here. (http://youtu.be/-sGiE10zNQM?t=9m35s) It's also heavily implied that Adam and Blake are Fauni, with Blake's bow actually covering cat ears (they twitch, and it's definitely not the wind) and Adam's mask covering something.

We don't really know a lot about them though. Like, even who the White Fang are beyond some militaristic group, they could even be anti-Fauni humans. Evidence (in form of song) also points to them being born to humans.

Lord Raziere
2013-09-16, 04:53 PM
Well I have a teacher character in mind.

Name: Oswald Blastenheim The Third
Age: 40
Profession: Teacher, probably Combat or History

Personality:
He speaks with a BOOMING VOICE and has a cheery personality, much like an old fashioned gentlemen who loves a good hunt and fight. He carries himself very jovially and wishes to teach his students the best they can be. His voice also makes students snap to attention. INSTANTLY.

Description:
He looks like that teacher guy from RWBY episode 9, but with black hair and more muscular.

Biography:
He is Sanctum's combat and/or history teacher, chosen because of his past exploits in fighting Grim, however he fights less nowadays, knowing that he cannot fight Grim forever, but nevertheless he has a tendency to fight Grim when he gets an excuse to, worrying that someday he will become too weak to fight them ever again.

Strengths:
Incredibly powerful, incredibly wide areas of attack.

Weaknesses:
Unwieldy, destructive and LOUD.

Weapon: Double Hammer, designed to release bursts of energy waves when slammed into the ground, powered by dust.

Dust/Aura:
His Aura is so strong it manifests as a visible earth-like force field and he uses dust to cause great explosive waves of force when his hammer slams into the ground.

Arkhosia
2013-09-16, 05:13 PM
Teacher character!
Turath Teslani
Class: Physics or Chemistry

Personality: Fun and creative, Turath is well known for his engaging teaching style. He is very serious behind this facade, and few know his true affiliation.

Description: slightly large and wears black pants, a casual teeshirt, and a stained lab coat, with a brown mullet. He wears safety goggles at all times.

Weaknesses: not very muscular or quick.

Weapon: A chemical rifle that fires sodium-and-water, selenium, and other volatile and deadly elements into an attacker

Aura: can transmute sand and soil into Rare Earth metals (the group with sodium in it).

Rakaydos
2013-09-16, 05:49 PM
[Looking For Team]

Posting an in-progress character sheet. I'm torn between two weapons, so I decided to post this and choose a weapon based on the rest of my team. Screw that, Chainsaw'd Gun is just too awesome to pass up.

Name: Katherine "Kitty" Lacuna

Age: 15

Team: Looking For Team

Fairy Tale Motif: Scootaloo (Can I do that? I have no idea what this even means....)

Appearance: Despite her name, Kitty is a fox faunus. She has large fox ears and a fluffy fox tail, which would be difficult to hide even if she was so inclined. Her medium-length hair and fur are both reddish-orange, though her hair has ------- highlights.

Biography: TBD

Strengths: TBD

Weaknesses: Kitty is proud of her heritage as a faunus, and displays it openly, which has lead to her being shunned before. But her pride refuses to let her hide it. Also, she is impulsive and sometimes kind of stupid.

Weapon: _______ is, essentially, a large gunblade crossed with a chain saw'd. It's a rifle that turns into a chain saw'd at close range, similar to Lightning's gunblade from FF13. In gun form, _______ usually uses normal ammo, but it can use dust-based magazines too. In chain saw'd form, its teeth have special grooves allowing it to pick up dust from special magazines (loaded in the same slot as the ammo magazines).

Dust/Aura: Kitty uses her aura to enhance her strength to the point where she can wield _______ effectively. In gun saw'd form, she uses dust magazines to enhance its teeth.
Oliver is still looking for White Fang pro-fauna terrorists to be antagonists, if you're interested...

Hawkflight
2013-09-16, 06:36 PM
Oliver is still looking for White Fang pro-fauna terrorists to be antagonists, if you're interested...

Um, not really. Kitty can't abide terrorism, and would attempt to work ... not against them per se, but in the name of peace, which seems to be against their goals.

Yes, that is ironic for someone who wields a giant gunsaw'd.

Calemyr
2013-09-16, 06:42 PM
New Teacher!
Name: K.C. "Casey" Barlowe
Age: 42
Department: Combat Instruction
Specialty: Aura Mastery

Appearance: Relaxed, laid back, and wearing khaki shorts, a ragged button up shirt, and a 5 PM shadow from probably a week ago, it is very hard students to take him seriously. At first, that is. He is friendly and engaging when not teaching a lesson, but also cool and ruthless when on the job, dismantling students with brutal efficiency. His truest hope is that his students will never face a more dangerous opponent in their very long careers.

Biography: Sanctum's premier master of Aura-based combat, Barlowe adamantly refuses to think of his students as children. To his mind, if you're willing to put your life on the line to stand between the world and the Grimm, you are an adult - full and true. As such he insists his students refer to him as "Casey", and tends to ignore age-restricted behaviors. He likes to think this makes him one of the "cool" teachers. In truth, he is one of the most feared instructors in the school, as he offers no pity and no quarter in training. He does this out of a strange sense of kindness - he would rather destroy a student's hopes and dreams than send them to the battlefield unprepared.

Barlowe does not use a weapon, preferring to rely on pure Aura for both his offense and defense. The fact that he can still stand toe to toe with master weapon users is telling, though he insists he would be weaker with his weapon in hand. Nobody, not even in the staff, remember what his weapon ever was.

Strengths: Martial arts, with outstanding Aura capacity and manipulation resulting in exceptional offense and defense. Easily underestimated by his slovenly appearance and easy going demeanor.

Weaknesses: Lack of weaponry means minimal access to Dust and Dust-based abilities. Also lacks the increased mobility granted by many weapons, although his Aura-boosted mobility is still pretty impressive.

Weapon: K.C. Barlowe - He needs no other weapon.

Dust/Aura: Aura. All the way.

Leliel
2013-09-16, 06:43 PM
Oh, and it should be noted that I'm waiting to be put on a team, to keep with the show's mythos.

Callos_DeTerran
2013-09-16, 06:54 PM
Leliel, we aren't assigning teams yet(?) but letting people meet and see who matches up so hop on in!

And...er...I could make the headmaster if other people want me to.

Calemyr
2013-09-16, 06:54 PM
Oh, and it should be noted that I'm waiting to be put on a team, to keep with the show's mythos.

Aye, I think Arkhosia moved in the last page to leave team assignment until after the class is finalized (proposed date 9/23). That way we have time to solidify our characters as individuals before forming teams - hopefully better teams.

Partysan
2013-09-16, 07:38 PM
Alright, characters time!

All of these characters are looking for teams, which one I play largely to be decided by which one is most desired as a companion. Note that I'm not married to the names which may be changed to accommodate team acronyms.

Starting out with a more grim and angsty one:

Chester "Choke" Harden
Age: 16
Team: LFG
Fairy Tale Motif: The Poor Boy in the Grave
Biography: Chester's Parents, Harold and Louise Harden, are a pair of noveau-riche speculators stemming from simple backgrounds whose sudden wealth has gone to their heads. Both are incredibly pround obvious ability to make money and win at life and their achievement of working themselves up from poor conditions. While not actually malevolent in a strict sense, both mistake power for authority, self-righteousness for knowledge and beatings for education. Chester however proved to be naturally tough in spirit and kept his pride largely intact, acquiring a large amount of bottled up anger in the process. Playing off his parent's arrogance and looking for an outlet and an escape at the same time he's worked relentlessly to be accepted into one of the prestigious schools for hunters that allow boarding students, finally arriving at Sanctum.
Strengths: Chester is very determined and headstrong, quite athletic and exceptionally resistant to pain. He possesses an inherent hate for injustice, tends to be protective of anyone he considers a friend and will not hesitant to stand at their side. Also, he is honest almost to a fault, except maybe to himself.
Weaknesses: Having grown up in a hostile environment, Chester is very quick to be defensive and while he is a great friend, actually making friends with him isn't easy. Chester is if not by his nature then by his habit distrustful. On top of that he struggles with a violent temper that makes him lash out at others even though he hates himself for doing so every time he does it again. Lastly, even though he is not per se stupid he has trouble concentrating and learning.
Weapon: Chester uses the Heartbreaker, a dagger originally titled Miséricorde but he insisted on naming his weapon himself. Misericorde is a stiletto that can shatter its blade inside an opponents body in the manner of a needle grenade. It can also be detonated outside of a body of course, but since the uncontrollable flight of the splinters poses a danger to everyone including himself and eventual teammates, Chester avoids using this function. The Misericorde reforms its blade by draining the aura of the user.
Chester's fighting style is based mostly on grappling and mobility, climbing an opponents body if the moster is appropriately huge and using his weapon as mobility tool and parrying weapon until he can set up a finishing thrust.
On his left arm he wears a bracer that is outfitted with several dust chambers. Chester is untalented at using dust defensively and tends to use elemental attacks only as a diversion since they're dust intensive, but the added mobility and occasional shielding are an aid he uses to compensate the short range of his armaments.
Aura: Because of his emotional imbalance Chester has a hard time controlling his aura and tends to stick to the most basic application of it, that is channeling into his body to improve his toughness, healing and overall strength and mobility.

A more light-hearted one:

Benjamin "Beak" Florette
Age:15
Team: LFG
Fairy Tale Motif: The Young Giant
Biography: Benjamin was born to a young woman, Tess, who ran away from home with a bearkin fauna revolutionary called Micah, making him part Fauna. He lived with the band of troublemakers until he was twelve, as the authorities finally got a hold of them and his father as well as the rest of the gang were arrested. Micah told the soldiers that he had kidnapped Tess, prompting her and Ben's release to Tess' parents who were less than happy to see Micah's son under their roof. Even though Benjamins lighthearted and trusting nature won them over, but bad memories and his wild demeanor still made them uncomfortable. The Combat schools for hunters seemed a good compromise in care and accommodating his wildness and combat skills he had picked up living in a "terrorist" camp.
Strengths: Benji is small but unnaturally strong and heavy for his size. He also tends to have a better sense of smell than most pure humans. Little can make him lose his humor and good spirits as he takes on any task with almost childlike confidence.
Weaknesses: While nice, Benjamin also tends to be naive and somewhat immature. He is also less mobile than most hunters, preferring to stand his ground rather than dodge and jump. Benjamin has no skill in dust use, since he cannot afford to buy the stuff.
Weapon: Benjamin wields Buster, a powerful Bec de corbin which can be thrown like a boomerang. He couples this with an old-fashioned expandable heater shield to accommodate his more static fighting style.
Aura: Apart from the usual strengthening, Benjamin uses his Aura to anchor himself to the ground so even a giant monster cannot blow him off his feet. He also seems to develop the ability to deflect blows with his aura, but cannot use it reliably yet.

Lastly a more mature one:

Jin "I don't need a nickname, my first name has one freakin' syllable!" Soraba
Age: 17
Fairy Tale Motif: The Valiant Little Tailor
Team: LFG
Biography: Jin was actually studying to be an aura researcher for a major weapons company and only trained fighting to better understand the technical aspects of weapon use. However after failing to be accepted as an intern three times in a row and winning two regional tournaments during the wait and receiving a scholarship offer for Sanctum Academy he quit in frustration and decided to go for the job that he was apparently wanted in. He quickly realized that an analytical mind isn't the worst thing to have as an aspiring hunter either. Nor was weapon expertise.
Strengths: Jin is a fast learner with a knack for tactics and keeping a cool head under pressure. He knows a lot about the interaction of aura and weapons and currently tries to catch up about monsters as well. Apart from that he is very polite and usually willing to help with anything not too bothersome.
Weaknesses: Jin get be arrogant at times and will occasionally get caught up in thoughts. When he finds himself out of his waters he tends to overanalyse situations. Finally, he lacks creativity.
Weapon: Jin is a tactical fighter and uses a hooked Spetum called "Icarus". He tends to focus on counterattacks and exploiting weaknesses, often taking a support role by using his weapon to trip and immobilize enemies or holf them at bay. Icarus' side blades can emit an aura-based string to work as a crossbow which can be fired either directly from the tip or by planting the pole and aiming with the tiltable blade for more accuracy. The crossbow can be used to fire any kind of bolt, explosive, dust elemental, poison, blunt or bladed, but Jin's favourite is a harpoon bolt that is attached to the weapon with an aura string and he can use both to hinder an opponent and to provide himself mobility.
Aura: Jin's specialty is using his Aura to heighten his perception and reflexes, giving him greater control over the situation and more accuracy with the crossbow.

Landis963
2013-09-16, 07:54 PM
Um, not really. Kitty can't abide terrorism, and would attempt to work ... not against them per se, but in the name of peace, which seems to be against their goals.

Yes, that is ironic for someone who wields a giant gunsaw'd.

He did say "ANtagonists." Such a rivalry might work well.

Now, in the hopes of actually contributing to this thread, here's a character I thought up a few days ago:

Name: Hameth Velan (Name needs work)

Age:15

Team: Looking for Team

Fairy Tale Motif: Pied Piper of Hamelin

Appearance: Dark hair, icy blue eyes, wears a red-and-black top hat with interior pockets for Dust capsules and a black buckled jacket that conceals armor patches. He also carries a powder horn, which is filled with specifically red Dust.

Weapon: Melodete (May-lo-day-tay), an ornately decorated staff which folds into a shotgun (The "ornamentation" is actually the trigger, stock, and action, which folds back to complete the gun. Both the staff and the shotgun use red Dust. However, his staff has a separate alt-mode, as a flute. Using Aura and blue Dust, he can improvise a melody on the flute which can deter harm or amplify emotion, depending on the situation.

Personality: Hameth is quiet, observant, and quick to connect the dots. However, this sometimes leads him to draw incorrect conclusions. For instance, he's anti-Faunus, seeing them as halfway between humans and Grimm. He also has a bookish streak, shoring up gaps in his knowledge with a dedication bordering on the paranoiac. This is likewise hit-or-miss; he knows all about the "Landing Strategy" dodge that higher institutions such as Beacon use to designate teams, but he also knows every possible use of every single type of Dust, which doesn't help when he's trying to pick one in a specific situation. He has the habit of playing his flute while poring over a book, often into the very early hours of the morning.

Strengths: He's smart for his age, stealthy, decisive, and has a mind for tactics.

Weaknesses: Squishy despite his armor, he has much less control over his flute's effects than he likes, and his primary attacks don't do much to penetrate, say, Deathstalker armor. Also lacks the healing factor his fellows display, see below.

Other Dust/Aura: He can project his Aura in a spherical barrier centering on himself, passing harmlessly through allies but pushing away Grimm. He can send this out as a pulse, pushing Grimm away temporarily, or he can hold it at a desired radius (difficulty increases with range and duration) while an ally recovers. However, this takes the place of the rapid healing displayed by his fellows, so he needs to be much more careful about scouting and engaging in encounters.

Biography: TBD

Hawkflight
2013-09-16, 08:25 PM
For instance, he's anti-Faunus, seeing them as halfway between humans and Grimm.

It would be amazing if he and Kitty were on the same team. XD

Hattish Thing
2013-09-16, 08:25 PM
Am I the only one playing someone other than a teacher or student?

Oh yes. I am going to have a lot of fun with this. Muahahaha! http://global3.memecdn.com/Evil-mastermind_o_76539.webp

Aurum will never be a student, or anything like that, by the way. So I'd like to have him and Mortemus Corp involved as a supplier for the school. (With his own hidden agenda, of course.)

OrchestraHc
2013-09-16, 09:04 PM
Name: Dollars Quick
Age: 16
Team: None Yet
Fairy Tale Motif: Childhood games of Cowboys and Indians, if nothing else.

Appearance: Scruffy cowboy is an adequate description, I think. Dressed to the nines from his boots to his hat, he makes you think he should be driving cattle somewhere. His unshaven face would lead you to believe he's older than he actually is, a good beard and thick sideburns growing wild on his face.

Personality: Dollars is a lazybones, who'd much focus on his hobbies and coast on his natural talents than really train. He's all about actually getting in there and fighting, but anything other than that seem's pointless... unless you challenge him. He really can not resist a bet or a dare or a chance to prove how cool he is. It's probably the only button he's really got.

He's partial to singing, tall tales, riding horses, and steak, like all good cowboys.

Abilities: Dollars is a quick thinker, a fast runner, and a brilliant sharpshooter. While he may be a gunner, he's confident in his ability to go up against anyone bare handed, even if that confidence is misplaced.

He also likes playing the guitar and harmonica, and he's fairly good at both of them. It's just painful trying to listen to him sing.

Weapon: The Quick and The Dead are a mix between Colt .45s, flails, and yo-yos. at the end of each barrel is a spiked metal ball that are attached to a high tension cable. This means that they can be fired at high speeds, smashing anything in their path, wrap around like bolas and return to back to the guns. They also have earth dust in them, which gives them more impact for their lesser weight.

Hawkflight
2013-09-16, 09:28 PM
Reposting this here, since I've finished it.

[Looking For Team]

Name: Katherine "Kitty" Lacuna

Age: 17

Team: Looking For Team

Fairy Tale Motif: The Fox Sister

Appearance: Despite her name, Kitty is a fox faunus. She has large fox ears and a fluffy fox tail, which would be difficult to hide even if she was so inclined. Her medium-length hair and the fur on her ears and tail are both yellowish-orange, though her hair has reddish-orange highlights. She wears a thigh-length short-sleeve dress, which flares out a little at the waist where her tail pokes out, elbow-length gloves, and boots. She wears a belt on which she wears several magazines of ammo for Heaven's Maw on one side, and Heaven's Maw itself sheathed in sword form on the other. The color scheme of her clothes matches her hair, with a strip of white on the front where her dress laces up. The exception is her gloves and boots, which are black.

Biography: Kitty was placed in an orphanage as a baby, but she had the good fortune of being adopted by loving parents. The parents had three sons, but they wished for a daughter. Even upon discovering that she was a faunus, her new parents loved her, but her two eldest brothers did not. They attempted to frame her for various wrongdoings, but the youngest brother stood up for her and helped her to expose their brothers' lies.

As she grew, even her elder brothers came to respect her, and she became more outgoing. At first, her parents tried to shelter her from the outside world, fearful of what they would say or do to her, but her curiosity and newfound outgoing nature proved too much. Around this time, her father, a graduate of Beacon Academy (or Bacon Academy, as he called it), taught her how to protect herself, in case anyone should ever try to harm her. A bit of a weapons geek (a trait he passed on to her), he built Heaven's Maw and gave it to Kitty when she was accepted into Sanctum Academy.

Strengths: Kitty is a bold individual, unafraid to speak her mind. This means she has the willingness to actively chase her goals, and the conviction to see them through.

Weaknesses: Kitty is proud of her heritage as a faunus, and displays it openly, which has lead to her being shunned before. But her pride refuses to let her hide it. Also, she is impulsive and sometimes kind of stupid.

Weapon: Heaven's Maw is, essentially, a large gunblade crossed with a chain saw'd. It's a rifle that turns into a chain saw'd at close range, similar to Lightning's gunblade from FF13. In gun form, Heaven's Maw usually uses normal ammo, but it can use dust-based magazines too. In chain saw'd form, its teeth have special grooves allowing it to pick up dust from from dust-based magazines and channel it into its melee attacks.

Dust/Aura: Kitty uses her aura to enhance her strength to the point where she can wield Heaven's Maw effectively. In gun saw'd form, she uses dust magazines to enhance its teeth.

OrchestraHc
2013-09-16, 09:33 PM
@Hawkflight: The main characters of RWBY each have a motif of a fairy tale. Ruby is little red riding hood, Blake is beauty and the beast, Yang is goldilocks, Weiss is snow white.

Similarly, a few of the players have decided to go for them themselves. It's not necessary

Hawkflight
2013-09-16, 09:37 PM
Similarly, a few of the players have decided to go for them themselves. It's not necessary

Go for what?

Meh, I count Friendship is Magic as a fairy tale. :smalltongue:

EDIT: I wonder if I could count Bambi instead, even though Kitty's a fox and not a deer.

EDIT 2: Scrap that, I found the perfect one. Granted, my character's not a psychopathic killer, but then Little Red never had a gun. :smalltongue:

Hiro Protagonest
2013-09-16, 09:59 PM
EDIT 2: Scrap that, I found the perfect one. Granted, my character's not a psychopathic killer, but then Little Red never had a gun. :smalltongue:

What version of LRRH did you read? :smalltongue:

Anyway, I don't think an obvious Faunus is such a good idea...

5a Violista
2013-09-16, 10:01 PM
Hi! I liked the series. My only complaint is that they stole my character idea on the second trailer, so I've got to change her.

I just had 3 ideas for minor villainous characters, to keep the action going.

I'll just make a quick, blank sheet for each of them so I don't decide to change them later.

Ma'iitsoh (#663399)
Age: ???
Grimm: A strong wolf one. Large, wolflike. Black. One eye is all white, with a scar cutting through it: he received it from a group of Hunters and Huntresses.
Fairy Tale Motif: The Big Bad Wolf
Biography: A very intelligent Grimm who personally killed several Hunters and Huntresses. However, he has left enough alive to tell legends about him and his ferocity.
Fighting Style: Normally, he controls other Grimms to attack while he directs them.
Weapon: His claws that can extend and retract, his teeth, his glare, his body, etc.
Other: He can take advantage of Dust, if he gets his paws on it. By eating other Grimms, he can regenerate.

Orasmyn (#447700)
Age: 30-something
Appearance: A strong, agile man. Black hair, dark skin. He has a spiderweb of scars across his face. He wears a bright red cape that has a rose motif on it.
Fairy Tale Motif: Beauty and the Beast
Biography: Orasmyn was once a rich and prosperous Dust Noble. His family has been driven into ruin and destitution by his competitors. With his family name besmirched, he forsook it and turned to the dark trades, doing all sorts of illegal activities and attacks. He received his scars by the same competitors who humiliated his family (and indirectly caused his wife and child's deaths through sickness). So, he swore revenge against everyone who wronged him.
Fighting Style: In general, he's slow and strong, relying on his aura to defend him.
Weapon: A thorned whip which uses all forms of Dust. Also, he has a 2-handed huge sword which also uses Dust.

Bella Rosa (#77AA77)
Age: 22
Appearance: Wears a green dress. She has a disfiguring burn on her face and neck.
Fairy Tale Motif: Inspired by Beauty and the Beast and the Baobhan sith
Biography: Her father is a great and famous Hunter, but he wasn't such a good father. In fact, he didn't even know that the girl who always hung around him was his daughter. At first, Bella Rosa wanted to become a great Huntress, like her father; however, as time went on and her achievements continued to be ignored by her father - and she found herself unable to tell him that she was his daughter - she went "independent", hoping this way she could gain his attention. She fights against whomever she wants.
Fighting Style: Very much like dancing. She uses a lot of finesse and aggression.
Weapon: (Left Hand) A fencing sabre, which can discharge an electric shock.
(Right Hand) A glove with knifelike claws, which can use the Dust effectively.
Dust/Aura: Yes to Aura. Bella Rosa prefers using Red (fire) and White (Force/Movement?) Dust.

So, I'll decide on more details later. Or sooner. Whichever comes first.

Landis963
2013-09-16, 10:19 PM
It would be amazing if he and Kitty were on the same team. XD

Imagine him and Oliver on the same team. :smallbiggrin:

Rakaydos
2013-09-16, 10:25 PM
Imagine him and Oliver on the same team. :smallbiggrin:

Teammates, enemies... what's the difference again?

Hawkflight
2013-09-16, 10:45 PM
So, wait. Question. We're in Sanctum Academy, which is a step below Beacon. Does that mean our characters will be less flashy and powerful than the ones from RWBY?

Aric Kale
2013-09-16, 10:47 PM
Imagine him and Oliver on the same team. :smallbiggrin:


Teammates, enemies... what's the difference again?

The difference is in your kill-priority...
interpret that as you will.

KerfuffleMach2
2013-09-16, 11:48 PM
Name: Randii Mendez
Age: 16
Team: None yet
Fairy Tale Motif: The Scorpion and the Frog

Biography: Randii is of average height, with a more athletic build. Her eyes are a piercing blue, which stand out against her slightly pale skin. Her hair is cropped short, and dyed often. She can't remember what her original hair color was. Her right eyebrow, left nostril, tongue, lower lip, both ears, and bellybutton all have piercings. Her ears actually have five each.

Her usual dress attire is tank tops, half gloves, loose fitting cargo pants, and hiking boots. The boots and gloves are usually black, while the pants and shirts can come in any combination of colors.

Randii is somebody who pretty much never feels any guilt. She doesn't exactly go out and constantly do bad things to people. But, if she causes somebody harm, she doesn't apologize for it. She'll simply shrug and say, "That's just the way I am."


Strengths: Randii is quick, which helps make up for her lack of raw strength. She has a very strong sense of herself, which means she doesn't really let other's opinions have sway over her own.

Weaknesses: Randii's attitude makes it hard for people to trust her completely, even if she means well. It also means that in some ways, Randii is predictable. Once somebody knows her well enough, that is.

Weapon: Aguijon y la Garra. (A-gui-hone ee la gar-ra, Spanish for Stinger and the Claw)

Aguijon is a short, curved blade that ends in a very fine point. It is strong enough to pierce steel easily. The blade can be separated from the hilt, becoming a chain mounted weapon. The chain has a maximum reach of 25 yards. Randii seems to have a knack for controlling the blade while it's flying through the air like this.

La Garra is the sheath Aguijon is kept in. It can expand out to a kite shield that's three feet in height. It can also change into a large, arm mounted claw. While a claw, Randii can still use it as a shield, though the shape of the claw means it doesn't cover as large of an area as it does when it's a shield.

Aura/Dust: Randii's aura has been honed to increase her speed and to help with her healing. It adds some strength and helps with defending her, but not a lot. Randii shuns the normal elemental dusts in favor of paralyzing dust, which her blade can inject into those it pierces.

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Alright, just gonna give it a day so I can catch up on the IC stuff and give you guys to look over her post and nitpick it into oblivion. Then I'm ready to jump in!

Hawkflight
2013-09-17, 12:22 AM
Hmmm ... I propose Kitty, Rebecca, Caelynn, and Kedra be on a team together.

lord pringle
2013-09-17, 12:35 AM
Team KRCK?
Will our enemies be team KHAN?
EDIT: But yeah, I'm down.

Hawkflight
2013-09-17, 12:41 AM
....Rebecca is allergic to Kitty. Now they have to be on the same team.

lord pringle
2013-09-17, 12:47 AM
....Rebecca is allergic to Kitty. Now they have to be on the same team.

I definitely agree.

Hawkflight
2013-09-17, 12:49 AM
Team KRCK?
Will our enemies be team KHAN?

Can't be. You misspelled it, it's spelled 'KHAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!!' :smalltongue:

EDIT: Wait, isn't Caelynn also a faunas? A feline faunas?

Leliel
2013-09-17, 12:57 AM
Can I post tomorrow or late PM? Have to go on road trip.

lord pringle
2013-09-17, 01:01 AM
Can't be. You misspelled it, it's spelled 'KHAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!!' :smalltongue:

EDIT: Wait, isn't Caelynn also a faunas? A feline faunas?

Nothing can go wrong with team KRCK!
EDIT: Going to bed now, please don't leave me behind in the conversation. I'll post again in the morning.

Hawkflight
2013-09-17, 01:29 AM
So, wait. Question. We're in Sanctum Academy, which is a step below Beacon. Does that mean our characters will be less flashy and powerful than the ones from RWBY?

Reposting for great justice.


Hmmm ... I propose Kitty, Rebecca, Caelynn, and Kedra be on a team together.

So, hmmm. Upon further reading, it could be Kitty, Rebecca, Caelynn, and Kaden. Or Kitty, Rebecca, Kaden, and someone else with another team being Caelynn, Kedra, and two others. What do y'all think? Personally, I like Cael and Kedra, but Kitty is beginning to get along with Kaden too....

EDIT: Or Kitty, Rebecca, Caelynn, and Hameth. That would be hilarious. Two fauna, a girl who's allergic to fauna, and a guy who's anti-fauna. XD

Hattish Thing
2013-09-17, 03:23 AM
Ah, the sweet smell of underappreciate words. (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16038904&postcount=73)

I think I will have fun with this character.

Hawkflight
2013-09-17, 03:44 AM
well, the romour of a tournament has spread like a fire, however without one happening (or at least it seems so) it's bound to cause some Ruckus... Robin officially condones this thought of chaos.

Isn't it mentioned in the first post? EDIT: Yes it is!


Meadow itself is a large city but the biggest building is actually an arena that is currently being prepared for a tournament.

Anyways, with a retort that could be taken as innuendo, I shall deadtime. Until tomorrow! Likely afternoon. EST. I tend to sleep in. Please don't leave me behind.

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 05:36 AM
Can't be. You misspelled it, it's spelled 'KHAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!!' :smalltongue:

EDIT: Wait, isn't Caelynn also a faunas? A feline faunas?

Yep. With Canophobia.

Lord Raziere
2013-09-17, 05:56 AM
plot suggestion time!

1. the Head-M is purposefully keeping his/herself mysterious for some reason and is going to send out a teacher to make the introductory rounds for him/her.

2. some Grim containment cells meant for combat training have somehow gone wrong and now an army of Grim are prowling about the school and thus have separated the faculty

3. the faculty are purposefully not showing up for some reason. like maybe this is all an introductory test about doing something in uncertainty with no knowledge of what might happen.

4. The faculty are watching them and are picking the teams in advance based on what unfolds before they even show up.

5. the faculty are disguising themselves as students for some reason.

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 06:04 AM
plot suggestion time!

1. the Head-M is purposefully keeping his/herself mysterious for some reason.

4. The faculty are watching them and are picking the teams in advance based on what unfolds before they even show up.
.

I like these 2.

Partysan
2013-09-17, 06:28 AM
Gah, everyone is playing already! Need to decide quickly! HALP!

Socratov
2013-09-17, 06:41 AM
plot suggestion time!

1. the Head-M is purposefully keeping his/herself mysterious for some reason and is going to send out a teacher to make the introductory rounds for him/her.

2. some Grim containment cells meant for combat training have somehow gone wrong and now an army of Grim are prowling about the school and thus have separated the faculty

4. The faculty are watching them and are picking the teams in advance based on what unfolds before they even show up.


1. should be funny to play out.

2. a great excuse to all show what we think is our combat style, asl well as a baseline in how we can interact.

4. it would be a great way to incorporate the allready made teams and give the people without a team some time to create one themselves

I do think it woudl be best to consider Sanctum a copy of Beacon, but with the added options to customise as we seem fit. It woudl mesh well with the teams part and everyone allready having a preferred style and weapon as well as some idea on how to use their aura (generally speaking that is)

Aric Kale
2013-09-17, 07:39 AM
I agree with Socratov, though I'm leaning most towards 2.

Calemyr
2013-09-17, 08:50 AM
Kaden's suggestion in the IC could work (or it could be just a bit of paranoia about teachers - this sort of school is prone to engendering that sort of thing):

First years come to school a week early, but are given at best vague ideas of where they're supposed to be and when. How they act and interact are watched by the teachers to identify individual characteristics without their influence - potential leaders, potential trouble makers, compatible team mates, etc.

Landis963
2013-09-17, 09:38 AM
Where is everybody IC? I'm trying to get an idea of where Hameth's entrance fits.

EDIT: Also, is anyone using blue? I'd like that to be Hameth's color.

Aric Kale
2013-09-17, 09:49 AM
Is anyone using blue? I'd like that to be Hameth's color.

I'm using Royal Blue, but it's fine if you use blue. I don't think it's been claimed.

Calemyr
2013-09-17, 09:53 AM
Where is everybody IC? I'm trying to get an idea of where Hameth's entrance fits.

EDIT: Also, is anyone using blue? I'd like that to be Hameth's color.

Most everyone is either inside the courtyard (after going through the school gate) or just inside the main building. It's a little confused, but I think it's probably the courtyard - more room for people to circulate and robots to... well... break.

A couple people have entered buildings, but haven't heard much from them yet.

So far there are no teachers or returning students.

Landis963
2013-09-17, 10:01 AM
Better question: can we get a map of the front area, so that I know what Hameth sees?

Calemyr
2013-09-17, 10:18 AM
Better question: can we get a map of the front area, so that I know what Hameth sees?

Good luck. Downside of free form play is that there's not much structure. Were there a DM, we might have a map. Even if we did, however, not many people would use it, so it wouldn't be worth much.

GrandDM
2013-09-17, 11:56 AM
Altering my character.

Name: Rokoran
Age: Unknown
Affiliation: Teacher

Biography: Nobody knows where Rokoran comes from, or how he got his skills with Dust and Aura, and he's not telling. He teaches lessons on Aura and Dust.

Description: Rokoran is very tall, about eight feet, and slender. His skin is pale, and his eyes are pure white- no iris or pupil. He wears long, ornate white robes. His hair is brown and cropped short.

Strengths: Unbelievable power with his aura. He looks blind, but isn't. Also a master of the intricacies of Dust.

Weaknesses: Headstrong and arrogant. If you make him too angry, he'll go completely bezerk.

Weapon: Aura and Dust

Dust/Aura: Provided he has the strength, Rokoran can do pretty much anything he can imagine with his aura. He's rather like Aura Merlin.

Also, I cast my vote for 2. I'd enjoy breaking in Rokoran's powers.

Hawkflight
2013-09-17, 12:09 PM
Clay stops suddenly and falls to the ground, it's battery drained, to reveal Cael standing behind.
Very neat machine, but next time try and keep an eye on those EMP blast users here.
Caelynn strides cooly over the robot to the gathering.
Caelynn Arkhosia. Pleasure to meet you all.
Caelynn seems to shift slightly away when she sees Kitty, with a worried look flashing momentarily across her face.

Um, isn't this a closed attack?

Silverraptor
2013-09-17, 12:13 PM
I am thoroughly interested, but I don't have an idea for a character design yet. I'll just watch for now and maybe play the role of nameless mooks for cheap kills fights for the main characters.

Aric Kale
2013-09-17, 12:24 PM
Um, isn't this a closed attack?

Yeah. that's a no. Don't do that anymore please.

ImpSyndrome
2013-09-17, 12:31 PM
Any chance this scenario is still accepting new players? If so, I'd like to give it a shot.

Calemyr
2013-09-17, 12:41 PM
Any chance this scenario is still accepting new players? If so, I'd like to give it a shot.

Yeah. There's still time. There's a crowd of new students just inside the entrance to the campus. A few have been identified, but not all of them. There are plenty of shadow characters to claim.

Hattish Thing
2013-09-17, 12:48 PM
Okay, Arkhosia, I'm just saying that your attack was godmodding. Not mad or anything at all, but it's like me saying,

Clay hits you and you fly far.

You could say, Clay attempts to hit you and cause you to fly far.

:smallsmile:

Also, psh, batteries.

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 01:41 PM
Yeah. that's a no. Don't do that anymore please.

Sorry. I'm a rookie. :smallredface:
@Madhatter: How about when Clay is hit by an EMP, he pretends to be affected to put attackers off-guard, and then attacks.

Calemyr
2013-09-17, 01:45 PM
Sorry. I'm a rookie. :smallredface:
@Madhatter: How about when Clay is hit by an EMP, he pretends to be affected to put attackers off-guard, and then attacks.

Either that or it just doesn't attack right away, then decks you as he's leaving, just to rub in the ineffectiveness of the EMP?

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 01:51 PM
Either that or it just doesn't attack right away, then decks you as he's leaving, just to rub in the ineffectiveness of the EMP?

Exactly! Love that idea.

Socratov
2013-09-17, 01:56 PM
why not both? I mean, the shock and hit will have dekced him for a slight moment, though when coming back up you are his most immedeate threat and thsu he will deck you before returning to his masters side. This would be logical for a machine to do (1st: exterminate threat, 2nd: return to objective)

GrandDM
2013-09-17, 01:59 PM
As a teacher, I think Rokoran would have to intervene, unless teaching procedure is radically different in Sanctum?

ImpSyndrome
2013-09-17, 02:04 PM
Yeah. There's still time. There's a crowd of new students just inside the entrance to the campus. A few have been identified, but not all of them. There are plenty of shadow characters to claim.
Excellent, thanks for that. Here's a character I came up with; he's less of a fighter and more of a specialist, better suited for black ops in the cities than for straight-up monster hunting.

Name: Ripley Vance (a.k.a. "Rip", "Rip-Van")
Age: 18
Team: Undetermined
Fairy Tale Motif: Rip van Winkle (as if it needed to be said)

Biography: Cursed with narcolepsy, Rip would never have been ordinarily capable of even training to become a Huntsman. Thanks to medical advances through Dust-powered research, however, his condition has improved substantially. He has recently applied to Sanctum and hopes to become a skilled archer.

Strengths: Rip's eyesight is his greatest asset; he boasts the ability to see for miles with incredible lucidity. Coupled with fine marksmanship and studied calm through meditation, he has all the makings of an expert long-range assassin. He is also very nimble and flexible, helping him get out of a wide variety of tricky situations.

Weaknesses: Rip is heavily reliant on medication in order to regulate his wake-sleep cycle; even then, disruptions in said cycles still occur every so often, although they can be anticipated up to eight hours in advance. In addition, he posesses a weak constitution and is ill-suited for close combat; though he can protect himself from weaker enemies, he cannot last long against a powerful foe.

Weapon: Non-descript second-hand compound bow w/mounted sniper's sight (self-forged weapon yet to be created)

Aura: Rip's Aura cannot protect him from physical abuse, but it can repel and even reflect many types of projectiles. He can also channel it into his legs to boost his running speed to some extent, aiding him in escaping capture.

Dust: Though he does not often use Dust, Rip's favorite choice is a home-made blend of red Dust mixed with ordinary earthen dirt; though it lacks the incendiary properties of pure Dust, it can be thrown to create a potent smokescreen that can momentarily sear and blind any eyes directly exposed to it.

Notes: Complications of Rip's narcolepsy prior to introduction to his medical regimen held him back in his studies/training, so he'll be one year older than most of the initiates. This is also one of the reasons that he has yet to forge his own weapon (the others being that he lacks the resources and the strength to build one).

Rakaydos
2013-09-17, 02:08 PM
I think I'm going to sit the first week of school out- things are a bit too chaotic right now, and I'm not really set up to be in the same groups you are.

Hattish Thing
2013-09-17, 02:21 PM
As a teacher, I think Rokoran would have to intervene, unless teaching procedure is radically different in Sanctum?


why not both? I mean, the shock and hit will have dekced him for a slight moment, though when coming back up you are his most immedeate threat and thsu he will deck you before returning to his masters side. This would be logical for a machine to do (1st: exterminate threat, 2nd: return to objective)

Yup, he would. As soon as Cael comes back up to her feet, (She should be on the floor, that punch was about five hundred pounds of force to her.), the machine will knock her away again. Clay is a bodyguard of a special type.

He's a teacher of a skill where getting beat to **** is a normal thing. And encouraged. I doubt he'd get involved, especially not with Aurum, possibly a school sponsor-to-be. :smalltongue:



GrandDM.... Did you just try to put the richest man in Meadow in detention? When he's not a student, and has a robot quite capable of breaking buildings at his side...? :smallconfused:

AnimeKid
2013-09-17, 02:37 PM
We're getting teams already? I would have thought that a combat exercise would happen first scince this is a school for hunters/huntresses. So anyon who would be happy to have Alexandra on thier team?

P.S: Shouldn't we put up a character registry since we have so many players and characters now so that they are easy to keep track of?

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 02:39 PM
Hey guys, Caelynn's hat got knocked off. Who was closest to her? Because they probably know her race...


Team system would probably involve specialty matches: two heavy hitting and two Quick hitting fighters.

Hattish Thing
2013-09-17, 02:40 PM
Hey guys, Caelynn's hat got knocked off. Who was closest to her? Because they probably know her race...

Aurum knows now.

Calemyr
2013-09-17, 02:47 PM
Hey guys, Caelynn's hat got knocked off. Who was closest to her? Because they probably know her race...

Kaden was quick to your aid. It's up to you whether the timing of that allowed her to see something she shouldn't. It'd have to be something really surprising to get a negative reaction from her, though. She met a Faunis for the first time moments ago and her reaction was simply to note how cool that was.

Hawkflight
2013-09-17, 02:52 PM
Okay, so, I really want answers to some questions here, and this is my third time asking them.

First off, is this academy a step below Beacon, like Signal? Or is it another prestigious academy in another part of the country? If the former, then does that mean that we're expected to be of a lower power level than the characters from RWBY? And wouldn't our methods be significantly different and slightly less deadly? And wouldn't our characters be younger than any of the main cast, even Ruby?


Weapon: Drill Lance. Its a big lance that is a DRILL!
Backup Weapon: her power armored fists, her shot-gun axe.

Strengths:
She has a lot of power and durability, and her power armor allows her to jump far and run faster than normally would in such armor

Weaknesses:
however her Drill Lance is unwieldy and destructive, and even with the power armor, she still has mobility issues and is less acrobatic than other combatants, furthermore her power armor has no helmet, leaving her head vulnerable.

Is it really okay to have three weapons? I mean, isn't that the point of having multi-phase weapons to begin with, so each character has a weapon they specialize in?

Lord Raziere
2013-09-17, 02:57 PM
Okay, so, I really want answers to some questions here, and this is my third time asking them.

First off, is this academy a step below Beacon, like Signal? Or is it another prestigious academy in another part of the country? If the former, then does that mean that we're expected to be of a lower power level than the characters from RWBY? And wouldn't our methods be significantly different and slightly less deadly? And wouldn't our characters be younger than any of the main cast, even Ruby?



Is it really okay to have three weapons? I mean, isn't that the point of having multi-phase weapons to begin with, so each character has a weapon they specialize in?

oh? hm, I forget I even had that, oh well, guess I don't have the gun-axe anymore. guess I can shoot aura beams out of the drill lance for range.

1. I'd rather have Sanctum be a prestigious rival on equal footing.

Hattish Thing
2013-09-17, 02:59 PM
Hmm, prestigious rivals, just as deadly, just as experienced. Basically, same thing.

Hell, we have a 23 year old student.

ImpSyndrome
2013-09-17, 03:02 PM
And wouldn't our characters be younger than any of the main cast, even Ruby?
This is a good question. I haven't heard any real indications of age aside from Ruby being two years younger than her sister (although their personalities are certainly those of children, heh). Should we assume for now that there's a high-school-ish age limit for students, or would you all rather stretch the boundaries a bit?

Also, given Weiss' explanation of Jean's partner's (can't remember her name; she uses a spear/rifle and round shield) valedictorian status at Sanctum before moving on to Beacon, I agree that Sanctum is likely a level below Beacon, much like Signal. The relationship between the two places, however, is unknown to me.

EDIT: It should be noted, however, that Ruby DID skip two years in graduating to Beacon, so her skill level would be at least upper-limit in terms of pre-Huntsman strength.

Calemyr
2013-09-17, 03:05 PM
What we know: Phyrra spent 4 years at Sanctum before starting at Beacon, where she was an athlete who earned her face on a cereal box.

What I think: I would call Sanctum a high-school equivalent academy, while Beacon is college equivalent.

As I've stated before, playing Sanctum as if it were just Beacon 2 is confusing. Either we change the name or we stick to being lower grade.

Lord Raziere
2013-09-17, 03:13 PM
What we know: Phyrra spent 4 years at Sanctum before starting at Beacon, where she was an athlete who earned her face on a cereal box.

What I think: I would call Sanctum a high-school equivalent academy, while Beacon is college equivalent.

As I've stated before, playing Sanctum as if it were just Beacon 2 is confusing. Either we change the name or we stick to being lower grade.

its too late for lower grade, the ages are too diverse and too high, and we don't know what prior education is like, its best to stick with what we know.

that and we need someone to get an actual plot moving, we can't get caught up in it being lower grade or whatever, that'll lead to less awesome combat. and awesome combat is non-negotiable with RWBY.

AnimeKid
2013-09-17, 03:14 PM
Why would playing Sanctum a bit like Beacon be confusing? Thier both schools for hunters/huntresses. All we would be really doing is changing the teaching. Heck even if we did stick to it being lower grade what would that change really? Not much of anything since we don't know much about Beacon itself.

@Hawkflight:We are currently deciding on grade. Even if we are lower grade that doesn't change all that much. Ruby was still two years from graduating. So while characters could be that age they really don't have to be. As for power level I again point to RWBY. If she hadn't fought those robbers Ruby would have continued going to signal for two years. As it is she got moved up and keeps up with the rest of the cast. So I would say that they don't have to be, but if you wanted to play someone weaker you certainly could.

Hawkflight
2013-09-17, 03:15 PM
oh? hm, I forget I even had that, oh well, guess I don't have the gun-axe anymore. guess I can shoot aura beams out of the drill lance for range.

1. I'd rather have Sanctum be a prestigious rival on equal footing.

Have you ever heard of the gunlance (http://monsterhunter.wikia.com/wiki/Gunlance)? Maybe it's like that, but with a drill tip?


Hmm, prestigious rivals, just as deadly, just as experienced. Basically, same thing.

Hell, we have a 23 year old student.

Exactly. I'm not sure I like the idea of gimping myself to be in a lower grade, when the point of this RP is over the top action.


What we know: Phyrra spent 4 years at Sanctum before starting at Beacon, where she was an athlete who earned her face on a cereal box.

What I think: I would call Sanctum a high-school equivalent academy, while Beacon is college equivalent.

As I've stated before, playing Sanctum as if it were just Beacon 2 is confusing. Either we change the name or we stick to being lower grade.

Between the two, I vote change the name. But I honestly don't see why we can't keep the name, and just say it's a different part of the country. I mean, nothing says Beacon is the only academy of its level, and it makes sense that there would be a school somewhere else in the country for those who live in one of the other cities. Heck, we're already in one of the other cities.


Why would playing Sanctum a bit like Beacon be confusing? Thier both schools for hunters/huntresses. All we would be really doing is changing the teaching. Heck even if we did stick to it being lower grade what would that change really? Not much of anything since we don't know much about Beacon itself.

@Hawkflight:We are currently deciding on grade. Even if we are lower grade that doesn't change all that much. Ruby was still two years from graduating. So while characters could be that age they really don't have to be. As for power level I again point to RWBY. If she hadn't fought those robbers Ruby would have continued going to signal for two years. As it is she got moved up and keeps up with the rest of the cast. So I would say that they don't have to be, but if you wanted to play someone weaker you certainly could.

Yes, but Ruby wasn't a freshman. The way we're playing it, we're all freshmen. And the entire reason Ruby was accepted to Beacon early was because she was exceptional. The best of the best in her class. If all of us are on the same power level as her (a year or two sooner, even), that would not only screw up continuity, but completely invalidate what makes Ruby special.

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 03:19 PM
So guys, list three characters you want to be on a team with: one you absolutely want to team up with and two as a backup. Is that a good way to decide?

If so: for Caelynn,
1.Kitty
2.Kadra
3.Craig
4.Korwil

ImpSyndrome
2013-09-17, 03:23 PM
So guys, list three characters you want to be on a team with: one you absolutely want to team up with and two as a backup. Is that a good way to decide?

If so: for Caelynn,
1.Kitty
2.Kadra
3.Craig
4.Korwil
I don't mind this idea, but have any teams already been established? If so, that'd be a good thing to list somewhere so we know who to exclude from our lists of choices.

Hawkflight
2013-09-17, 03:25 PM
One character I absolutely want to team up with: Rebecca.

Others I want to team up with (in descending order): Caelynn, Kedra, Kaden.

Socratov
2013-09-17, 03:26 PM
Well, I can say the the whoel teams thing shas me baffled. I thought we had teams earlier, but now that I htink of it, it would make sense to make teams on basis of competences. Instead of 4 bruisers for instance, you'd have 1 long range specialist, 1, melee range specialist, 1 midrange specialist and a fourth of any kind... However, I have no idea whether we still are in the teams earlier discussed or not anymore...

Lord Raziere
2013-09-17, 03:26 PM
Have you ever heard of the gunlance (http://monsterhunter.wikia.com/wiki/Gunlance)? Maybe it's like that, but with a drill tip?


I don't know, that seems more like a gun that looks like a lance, with a bayonet. The Drill Lance is more like, that the entire lance part is the drill, I don't really see how I could incorporate a gun into it….

as for Team ups:
1. Caelynn
2. Kitty
3. ???
4. ???

they are the only ones I interacted with much.

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 03:28 PM
I don't mind this idea, but have any teams already been established? If so, that'd be a good thing to list somewhere so we know who to exclude from our lists of choices.

I think it would work better to do this instead as when we made most of teams not everyone had joined yet...

Socratov
2013-09-17, 03:28 PM
I don't know, that seems more like a gun that looks like a lance, with a bayonet. The Drill Lance is more like, that the entire lance part is the drill, I don't really see how I could incorporate a gun into it….

as if your drill would be the drill to pierce the heavens? :smallamused::smallbiggrin::smallcool:

Edit: I have no specific preference for teammates, as long as the combination between them creates depth in the story. As such people like Caellynn and our lance lady Kedra seem best. The first as a fellow performer, the second as the antithesis ro Robin's performer spirit.

Shyftir
2013-09-17, 03:28 PM
So guys, list three characters you want to be on a team with: one you absolutely want to team up with and two as a backup. Is that a good way to decide?

If so: for Caelynn,
1.Kitty
2.Kadra
3.Craig
4.Korwil

You know if you could only have a team with 4 K's they could be team FourK...

AnimeKid
2013-09-17, 03:29 PM
Okay I guess. Ummm

Alexandra

1.Kaden
2.Kitty
3.Korwil
4.Cealyn
@Hawkflight: I don't know about Ruby being the best of the best. Do remember that she said she was garbage before Crow started training her. For her to be garbage suggests that she had at least some time to establish that yeah she was pretty bad. Then Crow comes in and helps her shape up. I'm not denying that she's pretty darn good, but I don't think that at max a year and a half of specialized training makes her the best of the best.

Hawkflight
2013-09-17, 03:30 PM
I don't know, that seems more like a gun that looks like a lance, with a bayonet. The Drill Lance is more like, that the entire lance part is the drill, I don't really see how I could incorporate a gun into it….

Simple, just have the outer part spin while the inner part is the gun. When you need to reload, just open it like a break-action gun at the part where the handle joins the lance.

Hattish Thing
2013-09-17, 03:32 PM
Is it okay if I just skip the HeadMaster meeting?

Cause, It'll take a while, and seeing as Mortemus Corp will be supplying the monsters and such for the students in the trials, (Cause Grimm are too easy. This group is super strong.)

So can we just say that Mortemus Corp will be the official sponsor of the academy?

5a Violista
2013-09-17, 03:34 PM
So, I edited up my antagonists.

They (probably) won't be going to school, but if anyone wants to avoid the normal school-business (with them doing a heist, making an attack, whatever), they can provide the antagonistic role.


Name: Ma'iitsoh
Age: ???
Grimm: A strong wolf one. Large, wolflike. Black. One eye is all white, with a scar cutting through it: he received it from a group of Hunters and Huntresses.
Fairy Tale Motif: The Big Bad Wolf
Biography: A very intelligent Grimm who personally killed several Hunters and Huntresses. However, he has left enough alive to tell legends about him and his ferocity.
Fighting Style: Normally, he controls other Grimms to attack while he directs them.
Weapon: His claws that can extend and retract, his teeth, his glare, his body, etc.
Other: He can take advantage of Dust, if he gets his paws on it. By eating other Grimms, he can regenerate.

Name: Orasmyn
Age: 30-something
Appearance: A strong, agile man. Black hair, dark skin. He has a spiderweb of scars on the right side of his face. He wears a bright red cape that has a rose motif on it.
Fairy Tale Motif: Beauty and the Beast
Biography: Orasmyn was once a rich and prosperous Dust Noble. His family has been driven into ruin and destitution by his competitors. With his family name besmirched, he forsook it and turned to the dark trades, doing all sorts of illegal activities and attacks. He received his scars by the same competitors who humiliated his family (and indirectly caused his wife and child's deaths through sickness). So, he swore revenge against everyone who wronged him.
Fighting Style: In general, he's slow and strong, relying on his aura to defend him.
Weapon: A thorned whip which uses all forms of Dust. Also, he has a 2-handed huge sword which also uses Dust.

Name: Bella Rosa
Age: 22
Appearance: Wears a green dress. She has a disfiguring burn on her face and neck.
Fairy Tale Motif: Inspired by Beauty and the Beast and the Baobhan sith
Biography: Her father is a great and famous Hunter, but he wasn't such a good father. In fact, he didn't even know that the girl who always hung around him was his daughter. At first, Bella Rosa wanted to become a great Huntress, like her father; however, as time went on and her achievements continued to be ignored by her father - and she found herself unable to tell him that she was his daughter - she went "independent", hoping this way she could gain his attention. She fights against whomever she wants.
Fighting Style: Very much like dancing. She uses a lot of finesse and aggression.
Weapon: (Left Hand) A fencing sabre, which can discharge an electric shock.
(Right Hand) A glove with knifelike claws, which can use the Dust effectively.
Dust/Aura: Yes to Aura. Bella Rosa prefers using Red (fire) and White (Force/Movement?) Dust.

Socratov
2013-09-17, 03:36 PM
Is it okay if I just skip the HeadMaster meeting?

Cause, It'll take a while, and seeing as Mortemus Corp will be supplying the monsters and such for the students in the trials, (Cause Grimm are too easy. This group is super strong.)

So can we just say that Mortemus Corp will be the official sponsor of the academy?

I'd say no, you just try and get there :smallamused:

Hattish Thing
2013-09-17, 03:45 PM
I'd say no, you just try and get there :smallamused:

But it's taking forever and the trials are about to start...

Socratov
2013-09-17, 03:48 PM
But it's taking forever and the trials are about to start...

but it wouldn't be fun if you just got what you wandted, would it? :smallamused:

Aric Kale
2013-09-17, 03:50 PM
God, I feel so behind.

I don't mind Sanctum being college level. Honestly.
GDM, please don't become to controlling. You're doing fine :smallsmile:
I've just noticed that DM/GM tendency to run everything. No intention to offend. Just pointing it out.

But yeah. teams.
I like Caelynn. Tonfa-girl. Craig and Ria.
I honestly don't mind what my team is. Probably...
Also, if we're doing "1 of each type". Korwil is a ranged specialist.

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 03:52 PM
But it's taking forever and the trials are about to start...

Easy: hang back with the other teachers to observe, maybe get in on action by controlling Grimm robots. Grim are expensive, with the titanium cages, food, and paying their late handlers' insurances...

Lord Raziere
2013-09-17, 03:55 PM
as if your drill would be the drill to pierce the heavens? :smallamused::smallbiggrin::smallcool:


Yeah, I was kind of thinking that too, but I really didn't intend for her be a TTGL reference…I was just thinking the other day MAYBE have her make a comment about how more stuck up girls should get a boyfriend and get pierced in the heavens, loosen up a bit, MAYBE make her aura be green or something….but….I dunno, still kind forming here.

I guess I'll have to draw out the Drill-Lance first, to get a feel of how it currently looks like, then figure out a way to incorporate a gun into it if I feel like it… as well draw out Kedra in general….

Hattish Thing
2013-09-17, 03:59 PM
but it wouldn't be fun if you just got what you wandted, would it? :smallamused:

Life would be so simple if you just gave me what I wanted.



Easy: hang back with the other teachers to observe, maybe get in on action by controlling Grimm robots. Grim are expensive, with the titanium cages, food, and paying their late handlers' insurances...

Sooooo. I guess they'll let him control the robots for the first trial? Its cheaper and easier than real Grimm.

"A drilll to pierce the heavens. Hell. Don't drill into Hell. It doesn't evah work really.

(Nexusians will probably recognize that.) Heh.

Hawkflight
2013-09-17, 04:06 PM
Yeah, I was kind of thinking that too, but I really didn't intend for her be a TTGL reference…I was just thinking the other day MAYBE have her make a comment about how more stuck up girls should get a boyfriend and get pierced in the heavens, loosen up a bit, MAYBE make her aura be green or something….but….I dunno, still kind forming here.

I guess I'll have to draw out the Drill-Lance first, to get a feel of how it currently looks like, then figure out a way to incorporate a gun into it if I feel like it… as well draw out Kedra in general….

You draw? Cool!

The way I see it, there are two options. One is what I suggested earlier. Two is ... it's a drill, right? Maybe have a mechanism where the drill draws dust from a magazine into the drill grooves. When spinning one way, it's in melee mode and just drills stuff, maybe uses the dust to set it on fire or something, and when it's spinning the other way, it moves the dust to the tip where it's fired like a beam weapon.

ImpSyndrome
2013-09-17, 04:07 PM
I only have two ideas for good teammates for Rip, but here they are:

1: Caelynn, who would make an excellent scout/spotter for his sharp-shooting tasks
2: Alexandra, whom he could support from a distance

I'll try to get Rip started tomorrow, if not tonight.

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 04:09 PM
Hey Rakados, I think it would be a better idea to instead of being allied with White Fang be allied with a created group, as we do not have confirmation of them being pro-Fauna, and they did disrupt a Faunus rights protest...

Hattish Thing
2013-09-17, 04:10 PM
Hey Rakados, I think it would be a better idea to instead of being allied with White Fang be allied with a created group, as we do not have confirmation of them being pro-Fauna, and they did disrupt a Faunus rights protest...


Trying to think of Mortemus Corps views on Faunus..

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 04:18 PM
Trying to think of Mortemus Corps views on Faunus..

I would say unless they had bad business with Faunus (rival company, extremist attack, etc.) they have no quarrel, they're not in favor of their rights movement if they benefit from Faunus exploitation, support them if rival companies openly hate them, and have slight dislike from criminal Faunus robberies.




So, when are we doing the trials? How will it be operated?

Hattish Thing
2013-09-17, 04:20 PM
I would say unless they had bad business with Faunus (rival company, extremist attack, etc.) they have no quarrel, they're not in favor of their rights movement if they benefit from Faunus exploitation, support them if rival companies openly hate them, and have slight dislike from criminal Faunus robberies.

Nope. Nothing against Faunus. No reason to.

Dem turtles though. :smallmad:

Hawkflight
2013-09-17, 04:22 PM
Meadow does have a sizeable faunus work force....

Landis963
2013-09-17, 04:26 PM
I'm feeling kind of like I missed the boat on when this started. You guys are welcome to use Hameth as an NPC if necessary, but I'm just not feeling like there's a way to shoehorn him in without stepping on others' toes. (Also, school is starting to s**t on me, so I need the time)

EDIT: I'll still be following the RWBY Roleplay threads, I just don't have the time to contribute right now.

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 04:27 PM
Hmm... You know, the whole "RoboGrimm Command" thing not only is a great excuse, it helps establish villainy if you play favorites...

Hattish Thing
2013-09-17, 04:36 PM
Hmm... You know, the whole "RoboGrimm Command" thing not only is a great excuse, it helps establish villainy if you play favorites...

Mhm, and also allows him to try out some experimental tech on the newbies... Oh. Yes. This is going to be fun. He seems to be the only villain actively involved in anything. Which is good.

When are they going to start the tryout?

Also, I will be having him get up onto the stage with the teachers. He needs to inform the public of the nature of the monsters. After all, he wants to impress anyone possible.

AnimeKid
2013-09-17, 04:44 PM
Umm Arkoisa Alexandra was talking to Kitty and Caelynn. She wanted to know about the Fauna thing because she came over with Kitty. Just to make sure you actually noticed.

Partysan
2013-09-17, 04:55 PM
Before missing the opportunity to join any team, I'll enter the fray as Chester. I may possibly incorporate elements of the others in his growths process, but he seems like the character whose niche isn't yet filled as well.

Is someone already speaking in Olive? Otherwise, I will.

Lord Raziere
2013-09-17, 05:12 PM
okay, I set a in-character one day deadline so that at least we know WHEN the Trials are going to start, but haven't defined them wholly.

a suggestion for the trials:

1. something like a scavenger hunt, but with four pieces. basically the students must gather four puzzle pieces of the same color to form a square, and those they form the square with are their team mates.

these pieces are of course scattered throughout the Trials hidden in various places, and require skill, teamwork and bravery to retrieve amongst various robo-grim and other environmental dangers.

Hattish Thing
2013-09-17, 05:18 PM
okay, I set a in-character one day deadline so that at least we know WHEN the Trials are going to start, but haven't defined them wholly.

a suggestion for the trials:

1. something like a scavenger hunt, but with four pieces. basically the students must gather four puzzle pieces of the same color to form a square, and those they form the square with are their team mates.

these pieces are of course scattered throughout the Trials hidden in various places, and require skill, teamwork and bravery to retrieve amongst various robo-grim and other environmental dangers.

Just a note guys... I fully intend to have one member go missing, it'll add great plot, and said missing character would get to roleplay much more with Aurum. So, if you're a Faunus, and would like to go missing during the trial, tell me? You won't die.

I am liable to get rather nasty with my villains, by the way. Like, Joker level nasty. A warning.

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 05:20 PM
I personally like the team making being decided by how well they excel out on the field, with teams based on weakness-covering (a archer to cover the fighter who charges into the fray, a illusionist with the guy who can't seem to ever find cover, etc),
@ Mad Hatter: *raises hand* as long as you don't go, like, insanity-inducing...

Calemyr
2013-09-17, 05:48 PM
So this Sanctum is a college? That means...

* Calemyr uses [Plot Relevant Age Up]
* Your Kaden Zei is evolving! She becomes a [20 year old Berserkier]
* ... Not much has changed, really... Just a bigger and badder combat addict.

Hiro Protagonest
2013-09-17, 05:52 PM
So this Sanctum is a college? That means...

* Calemyr uses [Plot Relevant Age Up]
* Your Kaden Zei is evolving! She becomes a [20 year old Berserkier]
* ... Not much has changed, really... Just a bigger and badder combat addict.

What year are you? First years are 17.

Also, I'm currently wrangling out a concept for a teacher.

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 05:54 PM
You know what this FFRP needs? MORE MR. III!!!!!!

Hawkflight
2013-09-17, 05:54 PM
Just a note guys... I fully intend to have one member go missing, it'll add great plot, and said missing character would get to roleplay much more with Aurum. So, if you're a Faunus, and would like to go missing during the trial, tell me? You won't die.

I am liable to get rather nasty with my villains, by the way. Like, Joker level nasty. A warning.


I personally like the team making being decided by how well they excel out on the field, with teams based on weakness-covering (a archer to cover the fighter who charges into the fray, a illusionist with the guy who can't seem to ever find cover, etc),
@ Mad Hatter: *raises hand* as long as you don't go, like, insanity-inducing...

Could be interesting. If Caelynn goes missing, and Kitty are to end up on the same team, and she and the other two teammates rescue her, then it could be a great way to bring the team together as a whole.

Alternatively, you could make Kitty go missing, considering the exchange they had before. Then robo-girl, Rebecca, and teammate #4 can rescue her.

Hattish Thing
2013-09-17, 05:55 PM
I personally like the team making being decided by how well they excel out on the field, with teams based on weakness-covering (a archer to cover the fighter who charges into the fray, a illusionist with the guy who can't seem to ever find cover, etc),
@ Mad Hatter: *raises hand* as long as you don't go, like, insanity-inducing...


Well... No promises. I've caused the complete destruction of other character's minds before.

Cause, apparently some people can't hold their torture.

Aric Kale
2013-09-17, 05:55 PM
I personally like the team making being decided by how well they excel out on the field, with teams based on weakness-covering (a archer to cover the fighter who charges into the fray, a illusionist with the guy who can't seem to ever find cover, etc),
@ Mad Hatter: *raises hand* as long as you don't go, like, insanity-inducing...


So this Sanctum is a college? That means...

* Calemyr uses [Plot Relevant Age Up]
* Your Kaden Zei is evolving! She becomes a [20 year old Berserkier]
* ... Not much has changed, really... Just a bigger and badder combat addict.

Haha, Korwin be 23 without being freakishly old. And I agree with Arkhosia's idea. Or whoever's idea it is. I third it.

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 05:56 PM
Could be interesting. If Caelynn goes missing, and Kitty are to end up on the same team, and she and the other two teammates rescue her, then it could be a great way to bring the team together as a whole.

Alternatively, you could make Kitty go missing, considering the exchange they had before. Then robo-girl, Rebecca, and teammate #4 can rescue her.

Yeah, but I think I would be prime candidate, seeing as I (IC) hate his guys, attacked his robot bodyguard, and called him a Jackass.

Hawkflight
2013-09-17, 06:00 PM
Yeah, but I think I would be prime candidate, seeing as I (IC) hate his guys, attacked his robot bodyguard, and called him a Jackass.

....This is a very good point. Carry on then.

Socratov
2013-09-17, 06:01 PM
too bad you couldn't see me doing some recon on these bots... Let's see if I can actually bait some response other then that one time :smallamused:

Anyway, it's becoming way too cold in myh room. time to seek the warmth of my bed :3

Hattish Thing
2013-09-17, 06:02 PM
Yeah, but I think I would be prime candidate, seeing as I (IC) hate his guys, attacked his robot bodyguard, and called him a Jackass.

Mhm... But, once more, Aurum can't be seen as the villain. :P

Evil Masterminds cant be outright evil. Theyd get killed so fast...

lord pringle
2013-09-17, 06:04 PM
I'm partial to Team Kirk (KRCK: Kitty, Rebecca, Caelynn, and Kaden).

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 06:07 PM
Mhm... But, once more, Aurum can't be seen as the villain. :P

Evil Masterminds cant be outright evil. Theyd get killed so fast...

How would that be seen as villainous? It's just basically you taking a bit of revenge on Cael, which, though frowned upon, isn't really evil, and convincing Cael to not reveal the encounter or his presence is easy: Blackmail. Cael's rather pragmatic that way.

Hawkflight
2013-09-17, 06:12 PM
I'm partial to Team Kirk (KRCK: Kitty, Rebecca, Caelynn, and Kaden).

Same, though I like Kedra over Kaden, because of how she stood up for Kitty and is already friends with Rebecca.

Aric Kale
2013-09-17, 06:12 PM
Rebecca blows her nose before weakly saying, "Caelynn, I'm not sure I should sleep near you... I mean, I'm allergic to cats and..." As if to illustrate her point, she sneezes again.

I may be mistaken, but isn't Caelynn a fox? Or was that Kitty?

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 06:13 PM
I may be mistaken, but isn't Caelynn a fox? Or was that Kitty?

Cat. That's Kitty, oddly enough.

Hattish Thing
2013-09-17, 06:21 PM
How would that be seen as villainous? It's just basically you taking a bit of revenge on Cael, which, though frowned upon, isn't really evil, and convincing Cael to not reveal the encounter or his presence is easy: Blackmail. Cael's rather pragmatic that way.

Well, I mean... That's a crime. He can't let people find him guilty of any sort of crime. Cause that'd be bad.

Blackmail... How? He could expose her location, and her race to some kind of White Fang Anti-Faunus group. That might work.

Hiro Protagonest
2013-09-17, 06:23 PM
Blackmail... How? He could expose her location, and her race to some kind of White Fang Anti-Faunus group. That might work.

Um, I said that's what the White Fang could be with what we know about them. Not that it's what they are. They most likely are a Faunus group.

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 06:25 PM
Well, I mean... That's a crime. He can't let people find him guilty of any sort of crime. Cause that'd be bad.

Blackmail... How? He could expose her location, and her race to some kind of White Fang Anti-Faunus group. That might work.
Exactly with the second.

Hawkflight
2013-09-17, 06:26 PM
Cat. That's Kitty, oddly enough.

This was actually intentional. :smalltongue:

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 06:27 PM
This was actually intentional. :smalltongue:

I know, but it's still pretty funny.

@Jade: Pro Faunus?! They disrupted a peaceful Faunus protest!

Lord Raziere
2013-09-17, 07:05 PM
Ok, things that need to be done:

-A List of all the people registered (with possible creation of extra characters if they don't go to an even four)

-more teachers, a headmaster who can handle it.

-an actual plot and direction

-actual agreement upon the teams, as well a more spread out focus of teams, we seem to be mostly focusing on Caelynn, Rebecca and Kitty when we make these suggestions…

-but maybe perhaps include a way out? like a character can be on multiple teams, for different kinds of jobs, just to switch things up occasionally, while still having a primary team?

5a Violista
2013-09-17, 07:11 PM
Speaking of plot:

There's an attack on a Dust-carrying caravan going on right now.

Anybody who has a character who isn't in school right now can join in and stop the raid, if they want.

Hawkflight
2013-09-17, 07:14 PM
-actual agreement upon the teams, as well a more spread out focus of teams, we seem to be mostly focusing on Caelynn, Rebecca and Kitty when we make these suggestions…

Right. Because we're awesome. :smalltongue:

Hiro Protagonest
2013-09-17, 07:19 PM
What if we say that Sanctum is both high school and college-level, and that Pyrrha went to Beacon to learn from new teachers?

Aric Kale
2013-09-17, 07:21 PM
Ok, things that need to be done:

-A List of all the people registered (with possible creation of extra characters if they don't go to an even four)

-more teachers, a headmaster who can handle it.

-an actual plot and direction

-actual agreement upon the teams, as well a more spread out focus of teams, we seem to be mostly focusing on Caelynn, Rebecca and Kitty when we make these suggestions…

-but maybe perhaps include a way out? like a character can be on multiple teams, for different kinds of jobs, just to switch things up occasionally, while still having a primary team?

So, we need:

A Character Directory Thread
Maybe Callos for Headmaster?
As to the above, I'm not going to make a teacher
We'll have a plot soon. RWBY RP has been up for 2 days...
Teams are a definite, and should be decided based off fighting styles in the upcoming trial

Aric Kale
2013-09-17, 07:22 PM
What if we say that Sanctum is both high school and college-level, and that Pyrrha went to Beacon to learn from new teachers?

This post. I like it. I will keep it.:mitd:

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 08:27 PM
Right. Because we're awesome. :smalltongue:

I am Arkhosia AKA Caelynn and I support this message

Hiro Protagonest
2013-09-17, 08:41 PM
So I'm working on my teacher and... how do you guys feel about beam guns? :smallamused:

Aric Kale
2013-09-17, 08:41 PM
"Then, TO BATTLE!"

And he disappears.

Well, okay, he turns into a cockroach (embarrassing, but less chance of being dead), and uses the momentary confusion to zip behind the leader, turn back to normal, and suddenly release a hail of darts from his sleeves (and the metal harness under them), hitting a couple of the recovering thugs.

"After it is an honorable duel, of course! I am a hero, not stupid!""

Shortly thereafter, three of the thugs fall over, suddenly unable to move their legs.

Son, even if they're NPCs, you can't assume your strike is successful. An autohit is an autohit, no matter the target. You can't say you hit the broadside of a barn unless whoever's controlling the environment says you did.

Basic FFRP rules of combat state Defender Decides. It's also an honor system but still. Please, as a general note to everyone participating in this RP Thread. Refrain from autohits/godmodding.

lord pringle
2013-09-17, 08:43 PM
Pringle/Rebecca also agrees.

Hiro Protagonest
2013-09-17, 08:43 PM
Son, even if they're NPCs, you can't assume your strike is successful. An autohit is an autohit, no matter the target. You can't say you hit the broadside of a barn unless whoever's controlling the environment says you did.

Basic FFRP rules of combat state Defender Decides. It's also an honor system but still. Please, as a general note to everyone participating in this RP Thread. Refrain from autohits/godmodding.

Except the players do control the environment to some extent. FFRPGs are too nebulous, some let you say what an entire restaurant is like, others have a GM for that, and others have someone who doesn't have a character in that scene lay it out. We need specific rules for PvE.

Hawkflight
2013-09-17, 08:47 PM
Maybe Callos for Headmaster?
As to the above, I'm not going to make a teacher

I can make a school nurse. We seem to be lacking one of those. I get the feeling Rebecca will be a frequent visitor.


Teams are a definite, and should be decided based off fighting styles in the upcoming trial

That and how well the characters work together as a whole.

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 08:47 PM
So I'm working on my teacher and... how do you guys feel about beam guns? :smallamused:

THEY'RE AWESSOME

Hiro Protagonest
2013-09-17, 08:52 PM
THEY'RE AWESSOME

Good, because my guy is like a less extreme version of Scarlet (http://www.collectedcurios.com/sequentialart.php?s=200). Maybe also a little bit of Jim and Tim Possible (from Kim Possible).

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 08:58 PM
Good, because my guy is like a less extreme version of Scarlet (http://www.collectedcurios.com/sequentialart.php?s=200).

SHE'S AWESOME

KerfuffleMach2
2013-09-17, 09:13 PM
Holy garbage, you people move fast.

So, teams haven't been set yet? Good. I can still squeeze Randii in somewhere.

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 09:23 PM
Is it bad I want to ship Alexandra with kitty?

Btw, when will it be next day?

Calemyr
2013-09-17, 09:39 PM
Is it bad I want to ship Alexandra with kitty?

Btw, when will it be next day?

Let the fight in town resolve itself, at very least, give time for a few more people to turn in. Maybe a little more banter.

Aric Kale
2013-09-17, 09:41 PM
It's morning when we want it to be. But I think we should wait for the others to catch up.

Hawkflight
2013-09-17, 09:43 PM
Is it bad I want to ship Alexandra with kitty?

Not at all!


Name: Dr. Zira Jones
Age: 34
Position: Nurse
Fairy Tale Motif: Foundling-Bird

Biography: Zira was born to the CEO of a mining company and his wife, the latter of whom died during childbirth. When she was four years old, her father wound up adopting a young boy, who would turn out to be a bird faunus, though there was little outward sign of this. Despite the prejudice displayed to him, she loved him dearly, as did her father. However, on his 14th birthday, the week before the twins were to be admitted to Signal Academy, a man from her company tried to kidnap him, in an attempt to extort money from his family. After a harrowing adventure, she rescued him, and they brought his kidnapper to justice.

The twins would proceed to graduate from Signal Academy, then from Sanctum Academy, with honors. Eventually, Zira became a nurse at Sanctum, while her brother went out into the world to actively fight the Grimm and protect the weak.

Weapon: Despite being a nurse, Zira still has her old weapons form her academy days. These weapons are quad rocket launchers, strapped to the forearms and lower legs. They can pivot 180 degrees to allow for rocket-powered punches and kicks, as well.

Dust/Aura: Zira mostly uses her aura to heal herself and to help heal others, though she can use it defensively as well.

KerfuffleMach2
2013-09-17, 09:59 PM
So, who's got an opening where? I'll just have Randii show up late.

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 10:01 PM
So, who's got an opening where? I'll just have Randii show up late.

He can always be one of the silhouettes.

KerfuffleMach2
2013-09-17, 10:03 PM
He can always be one of the silhouettes.

Randii's a girl.

Silhouettes? I'm not getting the reference...

Hiro Protagonest
2013-09-17, 10:04 PM
Silhouettes? I'm not getting the reference...

...You have watched this show, right?

Arkhosia
2013-09-17, 10:04 PM
Randii's a girl.

Silhouettes? I'm not getting the reference...

The darkened out people in the crowds in the show who act as filler images