Lords of Creation: Omnigenesis [OOC]

[Elemental]

Originally Posted by mystic1110

Yes... Arlom doesn't quite know why. Graffiti gets cleaned when you look away or blink. Do you mind if I ask you meant for it to do?

I didn't mean for it to do anything. If I had, I would have used a blessing to taint your city of evil and madness with hope.
And anyway, the graffiti does still show up, doesn't it? If only to taunt people?
I'd be rather curious as to how people will interpret a symbol of a broken chain in their insanity...

[TechnOkami]

Originally Posted by TechnOkami

Could I perhaps get someone to create Isabella please?

"Hey, listen! Hey, hey, listen! Hey, hey, listen! Hey, listen!"

[Gotham]

C'nor: I meant that traditionally werebears are LG. I was intending on retaining this, should I be able to create Werebears. Bharus likes bears.

[C'nor]

Originally Posted by TechnOkami

"Hey, listen! Hey, hey, listen! Hey, hey, listen! Hey, listen!"

Working on it. It's just that what with all of the stuff I'm adding to the Halcyon, it's taking a bit.

Do you mind if I focus mainly on the balance aspect of Isabella in her creation, having Alynaia intend for her to help balance the disparity between the divine and mortals?

Gotham:

Ah, alright. Makes sense.

[TechnOkami]

Originally Posted by C'nor

Working on it. It's just that what with all of the stuff I'm adding to the Halcyon, it's taking a bit.

Do you mind if I focus mainly on the balance aspect of Isabella in her creation, having Alynaia intend for her to help balance the disparity between the divine and mortals?

Sure, no problem.

[Gotham]

Hey, a bit off-topic, guys, but does anyone know any other good PbP sites? I'm looking for some 3.5 stuff and nothing on this site tickles my fancy.

[C'nor]

Isabella is now born, fluffed as the joint product of Xia and Alynaia's massive expenditure of power, and their goals, let into the world by Lady Pain, who I suppose would technically be her progenitor if Snowfire doesn't want Xia to be officially included in that, or having both of them spawn her won't work for other reasons.

[Darklady2831]

So, I couldn't help but notice that all the Halcyon's weapons and subsystems are artifacts... those can't influence combat against deities, at all. Even if infused. They'd have to be Relics to affect Divine Combat.

Sorry...

[Elemental]

I still don't understand why Alynaia and Xia feel it's necessary to create a spaceship with the potential to harm gods.
After all, isn't that meddling with the Steelthorns? After all, you've only handed them weapons and no guidance.
Velharan has at least gifted his people with culture; singing, poetry, monuments, adventure and the beginnings of science! It's enough to make the heart sing! And it can now because music exists!

But that's probably a philosophical difference between them and Velharan that'll never be resolved until the gifting of chocolate to the world.

I'd also like to point out that lasers are going to likely be useless against Velharan because I plan on taking Elemental Mastery: Light when I can.

[Elricaltovilla]

Originally Posted by Darklord2831

So, I couldn't help but notice that all the Halcyon's weapons and subsystems are artifacts... those can't influence combat against deities, at all. Even if infused. They'd have to be Relics to affect Divine Combat.

Sorry...

I figured out a way around that. But I'm keeping it a secret

Since everyone else is talking about it: I don't know what exactly, if anything, Acantheis has done to potentially piss off the sister goddesses. He pretty much did exactly what Xia said the gods should do with their mortals.

Anyway, if they try and pick a fight with him things will end strangely.

[C'nor]

But Relics can't be used by mortals, leaving me sort of stuck - I can either give them Artifacts, which can be used by them on their normal enemies, at least, or Relics, which fulfill the intended purpose, but they can't use at all.

Also, Elemental, that's what the railguns are for; the lasers are for the Aberrant Council.

And I don't think Acantheis has done anything to anger them yet.

[Elricaltovilla]

Originally Posted by C'nor

But Relics can't be used by mortals, leaving me sort of stuck - I can either give them Artifacts, which can be used by them on their normal enemies, at least, or Relics, which fulfill the intended purpose, but they can't use at all.

Also, Elemental, that's what the railguns are for; the lasers are for the Aberrant Council.

And I don't think Acantheis has done anything to anger them yet.

I've already figured out at least two ways around your dilemma.

[Elemental]

I still haven't worked out what Velharan's done that's so dangerously meddlesome...
I mean... More meddlesome than outfitting one's creations with weapons of unrivalled power and setting them loose on the cosmos (which I'm sure is in the agenda somewhere). Oh, I get it! It was the singing, wasn't it?

And when it comes down to being shot at by railguns, Velharan will sit on the sun and watch as the projectiles are vaporised as they approach.


Oh, and there's also the problem that the rules specifically state that a god will always triumph over mortals on the field of battle.
Sorry, it is assumed that that is the case.

[Elricaltovilla]

Originally Posted by Elemental

Oh, and there's also the problem that the rules specifically state that a god will always triumph over mortals on the field of battle.
Sorry, it is assumed that that is the case.

I argued against that while we were working on these rules because mythology doesn't really back that up and because I think underdog stories are cool. But I didn't anticipate this kind of action so soon in a good game.

Still, there's a relatively easy way to get those weapons to affect gods. It won't be the best solution, but Demigod status exists for a reason.

[Elemental]

Originally Posted by Elricaltovilla

I argued against that while we were working on these rules because mythology doesn't really back that up and because I think underdog stories are cool. But I didn't anticipate this kind of action so soon in a good game.

Still, there's a relatively easy way to get those weapons to affect gods. It won't be the best solution, but Demigod status exists for a reason.

And I didn't anticipate it at all. A couple of deities have decided at practically the start of time to build a deity killing space ship... It is kind of unprecedented...
But it makes sense in its own way. A deity has cosmic power at their fingertips. Even if they somehow lose a fight, they're one censure away from removing the annoying mortal.
It's up to the God in question how fair they should be. A God of honour and valour may decide to eschew the greater part of their divine strength to give their challengers a better chance. A God of battle for the sake of battle might do the same. A God of torture might pretend to, only so it can dash their hopes at the last moment and crush what remains of their psyche...
Velharan wouldn't fight a mortal, maybe erase their memories and revert them to childhood and send them off to be raised by monks thus granting them a second chance.

[Darklady2831]

Originally Posted by Elemental

And I didn't anticipate it at all. A couple of deities have decided at practically the start of time to build a deity killing space ship... It is kind of unprecedented...
But it makes sense in its own way. A deity has cosmic power at their fingertips. Even if they somehow lose a fight, they're one censure away from removing the annoying mortal.
It's up to the God in question how fair they should be. A God of honour and valour may decide to eschew the greater part of their divine strength to give their challengers a better chance. A God of battle for the sake of battle might do the same. A God of torture might pretend to, only so it can dash their hopes at the last moment and crush what remains of their psyche...
Velharan wouldn't fight a mortal, maybe erase their memories and revert them to childhood and send them off to be raised by monks thus granting them a second chance.

Whereas Gjol Maduur would simply snap their mind and leave them a gibbering mess.

EDIT: And on the Note of Demigod status... I think the idea of the Halcyon becoming a Demigod would be AWESOME.

[TechnOkami]

Originally Posted by C'nor

Isabella is now born, fluffed as the joint product of Xia and Alynaia's massive expenditure of power, and their goals, let into the world by Lady Pain, who I suppose would technically be her progenitor if Snowfire doesn't want Xia to be officially included in that, or having both of them spawn her won't work for other reasons.

Thaaaaaankyou.

[C'nor]

Originally Posted by Darklord2831

EDIT: And on the Note of Demigod status... I think the idea of the Halcyon becoming a Demigod would be AWESOME.

Works for me, then. So long as I actually spend the full AP cost, do you mind me fluffing it that the Halcyon's systems are still fully integrating, and making the Artifacts into Relics at the next rollover?

Originally Posted by TechnOkami

Thaaaaaankyou.

You'rewellllllcome.

[TechnOkami]

Actually, I've got a question now: can Gods enter the material plane in this 'verse?

[C'nor]

Yes. Lesser and below can walk on it, Greater and below can interact with it.

[Lord_Asmodeus]

Would one be able to sense the connection between the Suns, the Brothers, and the souls made from their energy?

[Elemental]

Originally Posted by Lord_Asmodeus

Would one be able to sense the connection between the Suns, the Brothers, and the souls made from their energy?

Probably. It was a Cosmic Decree.


Edit: Damn... I'm trying to think of something wise and insightful for Velharan to say concerning the pursuit of knowledge...
Think self!
Maybe I need some sugar...

Edit2: And that was the best I could come up with...
Wisdom is hard...

[Snowfire]

If I can make this point. Xia has very different views on mortal kind and divine interaction in their direction than likely everyone - except possibly her sister.

And her purpose - as stated in Recruitment - is to act as a foil to divine interference on a grand scale. She knows that she's doing that as well - which is why she's doing it alongside her sister because two minds are better than one. She doesn't mind teaching, that's good.

What she has problems with are Gods who see mortals as any of the following:

Annoying distractions,
Fun prey-animals,
Pests,
Puppets to dance on my string,
etc. etc.

Now do you see what I'm getting at?

On the note of lasers and Light Mastery...I somehow doubt that'll help much if the lasers are firing divine power. Then again, I could be wrong.

For Relics and Demigod-hood for Halcyon, by full cost I'm guessing you mean spending a point each to upgrade the three-point artifacts to four-point relics. In which case, cool. I might do some of that towards turn end.

I also now know exactly how the Steelthorns will do landing/boarding actions. Arlom isn't going to like it

[Elemental]

Originally Posted by Snowfire

If I can make this point. Xia has very different views on mortal kind and divine interaction in their direction than likely everyone - except possibly her sister.

And her purpose - as stated in Recruitment - is to act as a foil to divine interference on a grand scale. She knows that she's doing that as well - which is why she's doing it alongside her sister because two minds are better than one. She doesn't mind teaching, that's good.

What she has problems with are Gods who see mortals as any of the following:

Annoying distractions,
Fun prey-animals,
Pests,
Puppets to dance on my string,
etc. etc.

Now do you see what I'm getting at?

Makes sense now. I was just clarifying so I knew whether or not I should fear smiting by placard wielding people in a spaceship.

Originally Posted by Snowfire

On the note of lasers and Light Mastery...I somehow doubt that'll help much if the lasers are firing divine power. Then again, I could be wrong.

Well... I'd be light of divine power... I think that cancels each other out... Let me just check...
Hmm... Alter lands, censure/praises and curse/blessings have their cost reduced by one...
Makes blessing people easier.


Edit: Mind if Velharan visits the Steelthorns one of these days and teaches them basic astronomy? By which I mean, the study of the motion of the Suns? (After all, there aren't actually any other stars...)
Perhaps the day could be finished with a lesson on music and writing poetry. Even though Velharan hasn't invented writing yet. Or poetry for that matter. Just literature.
Meh. They can memorise some epics and write them down later.

[Snowfire]

As long as you ask them if they want to be taught first.

I can tell you now that they'll say yes, but the question should still be asked.

Also, I think someone else invented writing somewhere...although I could be wrong.

Xia has no problem with other gods talking to her creations. So long as you treat them as equals - or close enough. In her mind, Mortals are - to a point - more precious than gods. It's...complicated.

And Acantheis' latest post probably just did minorly annoy her. First ability for her is probably going to be Crystal Seer. Just because it fits.

[Elemental]

Originally Posted by Snowfire

As long as you ask them if they want to be taught first.

I can tell you now that they'll say yes, but the question should still be asked.

Also, I think someone else invented writing somewhere...although I could be wrong.

Xia has no problem with other gods talking to her creations. So long as you treat them as equals - or close enough. In her mind, Mortals are - to a point - more precious than gods. It's...complicated.

And Acantheis' latest post probably just did minorly annoy her. First ability for her is probably going to be Crystal Seer. Just because it fits.

That's perfectly alright. Velharan is accepting of people who hate music.
And I think it was Ensirex. But I don't think the concept was made open. So as such, the humans will remain preliterate and will have to construct their feats of architecture and ship building and pass down their songs and stories by word of mouth. It's almost nightmarish.

And it's probably the fact that they have souls, instead of being soulless beings of cosmic might from before time. Even though their souls were given to them by one of the aforementioned soulless beings of cosmic might from before time...

[Promise]

15 Ap start.
-4 Ap for Create Relic-Axe of the Bonelord. A single handed axe which appears to be made of black metal. It's wielder may add 1d6 to his or her attack role.

So I made my first post, created a relic. I'll be online for a few hours still, so if someone sees a problem, please say so here and I'll fix it!

[Snowfire]

Originally Posted by Elemental

And it's probably the fact that they have souls, instead of being soulless beings of cosmic might from before time. Even though their souls were given to them by one of the aforementioned soulless beings of cosmic might from before time...

Heh.

Originally Posted by Elemental

Even though their souls were given to them by one of the aforementioned soulless beings of cosmic might from before time...

Hehehe.

Originally Posted by Elemental

soulless beings of cosmic might from before time...

BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Thank you

[mystic1110]

The only reason I'm confused by Xia's actions is because they are preemptive. She never even met another god other than her sister or did she meet any mortal. She never encountered any abuse of mortals nor saw anything happen to them... I would have liked more development and more motivation rather than "I am born, I'm sure the other gods suck, here a spaceship"

Anyway Darklord I'm mad at you : when you edited my actions for this game you took this particular line out of the rules:

Anything comparable to 20th century technology would be considered magical instead of Advanced (germ theory for example was theorized around 36 B.C. and then again in the 17th century, it will be an advanced concept), but anything beyond current technology would be Legendary; so if you want to make computers it would be a magical concept, while making FTL travel would be legendary.

Which would have curbed... the current spaceships, lasers, rail-guns we have going on.

[Draken]

They aren't from before time. Ing'dras is technically the oldest of the gods (he formed at the first moment of time) and not-so-technically the second oldest (Gjol was there first, although first is questionable since the absense of a chronological sequence of events makes such claims a matter of perspective).

Gonna have Ing'dras clop his way into the Halcyon later today. He will probably dislike just how small it is compared to continents. So few places to go.