[RailITP] Academy City FFRP OoC

[Lady Serpentine]

I wasn't the one proposing Apotheosis being the first plot, I don't think it'd be appropriate either.

Aye, just pointing it out.

Also, Han's sorcery name's a bit strange...?

Canon information on them is this:

"...especially the modern magicians that were established in the tenth century will carve their wishes onto their souls. This is the magic name. Carving the reason why they want to learn magic or give up their entire lives for the one goal by writing it out it in Latin."

"Magicians carve that goal into themselves in Latin. These are known as magic names. Mine is Regnum771, and Mark over there’s is Armare091. The numbers on the end are to prevent duplicates."

I approve of this. I hope we start off with a relatively low-key antagonist to begin with, so we have things to ramp up to later. If we start with the children of gods, there aren't many places to go after defeating them. Maybe we could go up the Divine family tree? All the way up to God's Great Grampappy!

*giggles*

Heh. That would be amusing... Yes, agreed, though.

[Tebryn]

Aye, just pointing it out.

Also, Han's sorcery name's a bit strange...?

Canon information on them is this:

"...especially the modern magicians that were established in the tenth century will carve their wishes onto their souls. This is the magic name. Carving the reason why they want to learn magic or give up their entire lives for the one goal by writing it out it in Latin."

"Magicians carve that goal into themselves in Latin. These are known as magic names. Mine is Regnum771, and Mark over there’s is Armare091. The numbers on the end are to prevent duplicates."

Naw, that fits. I read that too. I didn't add a number because it just felt...internet handle-y.

[Lady Serpentine]

*peers at it*

'The Calamity' looks suspiciously like a phrase in English to me...?

[Tebryn]

*peers at it*

'The Calamity' looks suspiciously like a phrase in English to me...?

I just didn't google calamity in Latin. If it's that big a deal I'll edit it. Also, calamity isn't a Latin word so there's not going to be a direct translation.

[Lady Serpentine]

I honestly don't know if it's a big deal or not. *shrugs* Did make a point of it, though?

And 'calamitatis/calamitas' sure seems like a root for 'calamity'.

[Tebryn]

I honestly don't know if it's a big deal or not. *shrugs* Did make a point of it, though?

And 'calamitatis' sure seems like a root for 'calamity'.

Huh, I thought it was from the Middle English Calamytey. That's what Merriam Webster says. That's all beside the point though. I'll change it if it's really super important. If not, chalk it up to it being because he's an Eastern Mage or something.

[Survy]

Huh, I thought it was from the Middle English Calamytey. That's what Merriam Webster says. That's all beside the point though. I'll change it if it's really super important. If not, chalk it up to it being because he's an Eastern Mage or something.

Don't think it's a big deal really. Hell, Gremlin uses Norse names, so it doesn't really matter.

[Tebryn]

Also, since it appears I am jumping into this, I will be away next weekend at PAX East. Won't have internet access from the 11th to the 14th.

[Lady Serpentine]

Huh, I thought it was from the Middle English Calamytey. That's what Merriam Webster says. That's all beside the point though. I'll change it if it's really super important. If not, chalk it up to it being because he's an Eastern Mage or something.

Well, it is, but that's from french, and then that traces back to Latin.

Anyway, though. It's probably not? I mean, I have no idea if it is canonically or no. *shrugs* It doesn't seem to have come up, so for all we know it could either work just as well to carve random gibberish or it could be that it'll turn out to be some incredibly important plot point regarding a magical war way back in history and Latin is now all that works.

[Survy]

Well, it is, but that's from french, and then that traces back to Latin.

Anyway, though. It's probably not? I mean, I have no idea if it is canonically or no. *shrugs* It doesn't seem to have come up, so for all we know it could either work just as well to carve random gibberish or it could be that it'll turn out to be some incredibly important plot point regarding a magical war way back in history and Latin is now all that works.

Eh, they very rarely come up anymore in-series. It's become alot more common for magicians to just directly name themselves after whatever they're imitating. Thor, Cendrillon, Vasilisa...

[Lady Serpentine]

Heh. I suppose I'll have a cult of old-fashioned people looking to change everything, then. I find the irony amusing.

[ImpSyndrome]

Gave Eli's profile a few changes this morning; I think he's almost ready to put into action, but I'd like to get a second opinion on his profile before I start him out IC. Could someone please take a look and let me know if there are any glaring issues?

[Anyr]

Gave Eli's profile a few changes this morning; I think he's almost ready to put into action, but I'd like to get a second opinion on his profile before I start him out IC. Could someone please take a look and let me know if there are any glaring issues?

He looks fine to me.

[Hazuki]

Gave Eli's profile a few changes this morning; I think he's almost ready to put into action, but I'd like to get a second opinion on his profile before I start him out IC. Could someone please take a look and let me know if there are any glaring issues?

Maybe it's just me, but I find Eli's combat skills a bit vague. They don't tell me how capable he is, is all.

[ImpSyndrome]

They're left vague because, honestly, he doesn't have any polished skill. He can throw punches and kicks and can block, and he can swing a mean baseball bat, but he's not super-fast or super-strong, and he doesn't know any special techniques/forms or have any unusual combat talents...yet. He's only ranked E+/D- because he's been in a few fights with some other punk kids back home; he'd be plain old E otherwise. Does that make sense?

[Hazuki]

Yep, it makes sense, but being vague doesn't tell me that he doesn't have much skill, y'know? Putting "somewhat capable" instead of "capable", for example, would be much clearer.

[ImpSyndrome]

Yep, it makes sense, but being vague doesn't tell me that he doesn't have much skill, y'know? Putting "somewhat capable" instead of "capable", for example, would be much clearer.

Good point, that's fair. I'll go back in and add some detail.

EDIT: How ya like me now?

[Anyr]

Miura Kin now has a full sheet in the registry.

[Hazuki]

Miura Kin now has a full sheet in the registry.

Basket weaving is OP. Plz nerf.

[Anyr]

Basket weaving is OP. Plz nerf.

Done. A thousand pardons for powergaming like that.

[ImpSyndrome]

If no one has any objections to Eli's current build, I'm going to get him started in the IC thread. One question still remains (for now): where would students live when attending Onizuka? Is it a boarding school of some kind, or do kids walk or get shuttled in from outside locations, or is it "defender's choice", so to speak?

[Arkhosia]

Almost done with Shantelle's sheet!
After I do so, gonna make a PC that attends Onizuka.

[Anyr]

If no one has any objections to Eli's current build, I'm going to get him started in the IC thread. One question still remains (for now): where would students live when attending Onizuka? Is it a boarding school of some kind, or do kids walk or get shuttled in from outside locations, or is it "defender's choice", so to speak?

It provides student dorms, but they're not required. If a character has access to better accommodations, they're welcome to use them.

And if you're looking for interaction near Onizuka, Moroe and Hajime are just leaving.

[Arkhosia]

Mind if my Onizuka PC meets the two or three later on?

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Also, Hazuki, would it be okay for someone else to join the Mop and Shanelle scene if they want to?

[ImpSyndrome]

OK, thanks very much. I'll try to get him started shortly. Would anyone want to bump into an ecstatic teenager who just found out that he's going to psychic school?

Oh crap, that raises another question...Is Academy City's reputation for training ESPers known worldwide, or is it really only local to Japan?

[Anyr]

OK, thanks very much. I'll try to get him started shortly. Would anyone want to bump into an ecstatic teenager who just found out that he's going to psychic school?

I would. I was planning on having Moroe talk to Hajime for a while before setting her loose; But Terry seems to be in one of his busy phases at the moment.

Oh crap, that raises another question...Is Academy City's reputation for training ESPers known worldwide, or is it really only local to Japan?

Worldwide.

[ImpSyndrome]

Alright, NOW I'm ready to get Eli started. Thanks again for all the help!

EDIT: Ugh...Not sure how the whole "application" and "acceptance" thing works for this setting...Anyone mind terribly if I just make something up?

[Arkhosia]

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Almost done! Just need to add equipment.

One of her traits is named "Notice Me Senpai!".

[Hazuki]

Also, Hazuki, would it be okay for someone else to join the Mop and Shanelle scene if they want to?

I don't mind in the slightest.

Although, I would like to remind anyone joining them that Mop does have a perception-filter thing going on. So they're far more likely to notice the shy Shanelle, with Mop sort of being on the periphery of their vision.

[Arkhosia]

Notice Me Senpai
Due to her appearance, quietness, and general shyness, Shantelle is easily unnoticeable.

Just fyi.