[RailITP] Academy City FFRP OoC

[Hazuki]

Hrrm. Open question. Is Mop uninteresting?

[Arkhosia]

Nope!

C'nor, mind clearing your inbox?

[Dr.Gunsforhands]

Hi guys! I re-typed my character from like three years ago.

I wouldn't have really thought of it, but when I noticed that Hazuki was here, and that there was a reboot, I knew I needed in.

So, questions:

1. What's the Middle School/High School grade/age cutoff?
2. What're the differences between the schools referenced so far?

I've read the first posts of previous threads, but I've never read the show or watched the books.

[Tebryn]

Hrrm. Open question. Is Mop uninteresting?

It's been what...a day? Two days since you made her and posted. Give it some time.

Also, at a loss for where to put Kyosuke. Any suggestions would be welcome.

[Hazuki]

I wouldn't have really thought of it, but when I noticed that Hazuki was here, and that there was a reboot, I knew I needed in.

D'aww. I love you too, Guns. <3

[Anyr]

Hi guys! I re-typed my character from like three years ago.

Shellie looks fine to me. Her 'personality' section does seem a bit brief, though.

1. What's the Middle School/High School grade/age cutoff?

15, AFAIK.

2. What're the differences between the schools referenced so far?

Briefly: Azabu and Tokiwadai are a pair of gender-exclusive private schools located within the beautiful 'School Garden' area. They're both prestigious, but extremely strict. Onizuka is a standard co-ed school in District 13, with few distinguishing features beyond an abundance of Espers, and a good record in athletics.

If you need more specific details, just ask.

[Arkhosia]

Hey hazuki, apologies if my posts make it seem that I dislike Mop or you. I have a habit of staying online very late, so tiredness. By very late, I mean up to 1 AM.

[Anyr]

Also, at a loss for where to put Kyosuke. Any suggestions would be welcome.

If you like, I could provide an opponent for him. The other members of Moroe's team (GATE) exist pretty much solely to show up and fight people. They appear, fulfil their 'dial-a-boss' duties, and then go back to their off-screen box. In the last game, their leader was a Level 5 with this ability:

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Level: 5
Esper Ability: All Roads
Katashi can attract and repel almost anything, using himself as a centre. At its peak this affects everything around him, but the focus can be narrowed to affect a specific object or arc. This allows him to (among other things) bring a pencil to his hand, deflect an incoming attack or jump great distances by 'repelling' the Earth itself. When used at full power, this ability can cause incredible devastation to wide areas. While at first glance it would appear to make Katashi invincible, it has at least two weaknesses: He can't attract and repel at the same time; And after particularly strong or all-encompassing applications, he must wait a short time before using All Roads again.

Assuming the ability passes muster, he and Kyosuke could have a quick skirmish, to kill time before the main event. What do you think?

[Tebryn]

If you like, I could provide an opponent for him. The other members of Moroe's team (GATE) exist pretty much solely to show up and fight people. They appear, fulfil their 'dial-a-boss' duties, and then go back to their off-screen box. In the last game, their leader was a Level 5 with this ability:

Spoiler

Show

Level: 5
Esper Ability: All Roads
Katashi can attract and repel almost anything, using himself as a centre. At its peak this affects everything around him, but the focus can be narrowed to affect a specific object or arc. This allows him to (among other things) bring a pencil to his hand, deflect an incoming attack or jump great distances by 'repelling' the Earth itself. When used at full power, this ability can cause incredible devastation to wide areas. While at first glance it would appear to make Katashi invincible, it has at least two weaknesses: He can't attract and repel at the same time; And after particularly strong or all-encompassing applications, he must wait a short time before using All Roads again.

Assuming the ability passes muster, he and Kyosuke could have a quick skirmish, to kill time before the main event. What do you think?

I think that'd be great! Would this be in Academy City or out in it's environs?

[Anyr]

I think that'd be great! Would this be in Academy City or out in it's environs?

Within; But preferably somewhere free of civilians and valuable property. It wouldn't do to involve the authorities, after all.

[Hazuki]

What is Shanelle's actual name meant to be? The different spellings are confusing me.

[Arkhosia]

What is Shanelle's actual name meant to be? The different spellings are confusing me.

Shantelle La'Forette.

[Dr.Gunsforhands]

Shellie looks fine to me. Her 'personality' section does seem a bit brief, though.

Hmm. Very well. I added some more.

I should also add which schools she's been to and going to, but that might be more fun in MS Paint diagram form.

EDIT: turns out that apparently the one middle school doesn't accept people without mega superpowers anyway, so I guess she's starting in the other one and trying to catch up with schoolwork to get into Futsu Seijona High School.

[Morcleon]

Well, finally finished my first character. Otosaki Shizuka, singer and Level 3 esper. ^.^

The sheet is a little bare bones right now, and I'll probably be upgrading it as she develops.

[Arkhosia]

Well, finally finished my first character. Otosaki Shizuka, singer and Level 3 esper. ^.^

The sheet is a little bare bones right now, and I'll probably be upgrading it as she develops.

I need to post one for Hikari later.
Expect it to be up tonight (well, tonight from the perspective of an American. I dunno where you live, which is a good thing cuz it means you're better than me at internet anonymity).

[Anyr]

EDIT: turns out that apparently the one middle school doesn't accept people without mega superpowers anyway, so I guess she's starting in the other one and trying to catch up with schoolwork to get into Futsu Seijona High School.

Actually, Tokiwadai's 'level 3 or higher' is more of a guideline in these games. If you want to make a level 2- Tokiwadai student, go right ahead.

[Dr.Gunsforhands]

Actually, Tokiwadai's 'level 3 or higher' is more of a guideline in these games. If you want to make a level 2- Tokiwadai student, go right ahead.

Hmm. So, that re-opens the question of where to actually start her out.

She probably went to Onizuka as a mundane at first, but since she missed a year of school, it wouldn't be unreasonable to sign up for some tutoring at the private school in an attempt to catch up. Were it not for her mishap, she would be in high school this year, so that's where her friends are.

...this seemed like a big problem at first, but actually, I seem to have given myself a reason to jump between three different school settings at will. Huh.

[Anyr]

Hmm. So, that re-opens the question of where to actually start her out.

She probably went to Onizuka as a mundane at first, but since she missed a year of school, it wouldn't be unreasonable to sign up for some tutoring at the private school in an attempt to catch up. Were it not for her mishap, she would be in high school this year, so that's where her friends are.

...this seemed like a big problem at first, but actually, I seem to have given myself a reason to jump between three different school settings at will. Huh.

Onizuka and Tokiwadai don't mix. The snobs who run the latter have great concern for their school's public image. In the past they've turned away royalty for not meeting their standards. So imagine how they'd react to an applicant who'd attended a (in their eyes) bottom of the barrel school like Onizuka. I think you're going to have to pick one or the other.

[Hazuki]

Arkhosia, is there any reason you've not deigned to put Mop, Hajime, Eli, and Han on the list of characters?

[Dr.Gunsforhands]

Onizuka and Tokiwadai don't mix. The snobs who run the latter have great concern for their school's public image. In the past they've turned away royalty for not meeting their standards. So imagine how they'd react to an applicant who'd attended a (in their eyes) bottom of the barrel school like Onizuka. I think you're going to have to pick one or the other.

I guess it has to be Onizuka, then? Even if she's a top-of-the-line student, she was still basically mundane until recently.

The argument you're making kind of makes this decision feel like being sorted into Hufflepuff, though... it's not technically anything to be ashamed of, but it's still established as a place for idiots and NPCs. Maybe I've made a bad character after all?

[Hazuki]

I guess it has to be Onizuka, then? Even if she's a top-of-the-line student, she was still basically mundane until recently.

The argument you're making kind of makes this decision feel like being sorted into Hufflepuff, though... it's not technically anything to be ashamed of, but it's still clearly a place for idiots and NPCs. Maybe I've made a bad character after all?

I don't think that Shellie is a bad character. Her powers and how she got them are quite interesting. How she's having to accommodate these unwanted gifts in her life are fairly detailed, and they make sense. I'd like to interact with her, and this time I'm not making a dirty joke.

I think it's just that Tokiwadai is comically arrogant.

[Arkhosia]

Arkhosia, is there any reason you've not deigned to put Mop, Hajime, Eli, and Han on the list of characters?

Haven't added them yet due to being distracted. Plan to later.

[Anyr]

I guess it has to be Onizuka, then? Even if she's a top-of-the-line student, she was still basically mundane until recently.

The argument you're making kind of makes this decision feel like being sorted into Hufflepuff, though... it's not technically anything to be ashamed of, but it's still established as a place for idiots and NPCs. Maybe I've made a bad character after all?

No no, your character is fine. It's just a consequence of the game only having three schools. The trouble is that if we added any more, the players would be spread too thinly.

Also, Onizuka is by no means a place for idiots: It's a perfectly decent middle-class school. And if you really want Shellie to attend Tokiwadai, I'm sure we can work out a reason. Maybe she was offered a scholarship as compensation for having her brain fried? Or maybe our version of Tokiwadai values sufficiently brilliant students regardless of their psychic ability? That would allow her to have been there even before the accident.

[Dr.Gunsforhands]

I don't think that Shellie is a bad character.... I think it's just that Tokiwadai is comically arrogant.

No no, your character is fine. It's just a consequence of the game only having three schools.... Onizuka is by no means a place for idiots: It's a perfectly decent middle-class school. And if you really want Shellie to attend Tokiwadai, I'm sure we can work out a reason. Maybe she was offered a scholarship as compensation for having her brain fried?

Nah. I think I was just reading too much into it and freaking out. Besides, Tokiwadai can't be held responsible for the absurd government psionics testing thing.

Postin' time!

[Hazuki]

Is anybody available for interaction? Judging by the IC thread, no, but it can't hurt to ask.

[Anyr]

Is anybody available for interaction? Judging by the IC thread, no, but it can't hurt to ask.

Mop's near Tokiwadai, right? She could easily cross paths with Crocell and Kin.

[Arkhosia]

Is anybody available for interaction? Judging by the IC thread, no, but it can't hurt to ask.

I think it's your turn in the Mop & Shantelle scene.

[Tebryn]

Just a reminder/heads up. I'm heading out to PAX East Weds, won't have internet access until next Weds at the earliest.

[Hazuki]

Mop's near Tokiwadai, right? She could easily cross paths with Crocell and Kin.

Sure. It would be easy enough for her to encounter them in the Pâtisserie, that they were headed to in their last IC post?

[Anyr]

Sure. It would be easy enough for her to encounter them in the Pâtisserie, that they were headed to in their last IC post?

Certainly.