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Character of Standing!

Topic Started: Feb 2 2010, 09:08 AM (1,330 Views)

♠ Shamma

Feb 4 2010, 12:38 PM Post #16

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Shamma
Feb 4 2010, 07:33 AM
Nary
Feb 2 2010, 09:32 AM
What's the point of rping a char that doesn't do anywhere else?
I'm still waiting for an answer.

That.

And.

CMod/GMod/Admin opinions on a character are of the same value. Please, don't belittle Moderators, there is no 'runofthemill'.

Piper • Pirate • Martial Artist/Weapon Specialist • Hot Rockets • Bounty: 343,000,000 • SD Earned: 881 • Beli: 259,500,000 • Location: Raijin Island

Jija Juju • Marine • Inventor/Marksman/Scholar/Doctor • Fiore • Rank: Rear Admiral • SD Earned: 579 • Beli: 188,000,000 • Location: Couture Island, Grand Line

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MarieElana

Feb 4 2010, 12:52 PM Post #17

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Why do I have a feeling it's going to be even harder to get this royal character approved?

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Kiosk_Uploader

Feb 4 2010, 01:16 PM Post #18

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Shamma
Feb 4 2010, 12:38 PM
Shamma
Feb 4 2010, 07:33 AM
Nary
Feb 2 2010, 09:32 AM
What's the point of rping a char that doesn't do anywhere else?
I'm still waiting for an answer.
CMod/GMod/Admin opinions on a character are of the same value. Please, don't belittle Moderators, there is no 'runofthemill'.

Uhm... that run of the mill mod statement was a joke...

You know? Hahahahahahaha.... -_-

I've seen many members of the forum make little jokes like that on here.

Such as Cbox Nazi. So I request that you don't take this so seriously.

Anyways, a MOD told me that it would need to be under heavy mod overview, so I thought one of the higher up mods would have to look at it. Not because the lower mods aren't good enough, but because of how much this could effect certain aspects of rp.

I am sorry that you didn't realize it was a simple joke.

Anyways... I want to roleplay this kind of character. If I can't go anywhere with him then that my problem. Actually Chances are I was gonna have him leave his own country. This of course would take him away from all sort of power, but among those who are his NPCs, he would still be roylaty, and some people might be able to recognize him by name/face. It would still have a certain effect on rp, even if he doesn't have any sort of power in the rp.

"Trickster" Newl • Captain • Martial Artist/Weapon Specialist • Newport Pirates • Bounty: 23,300,000 • SD Earned:232 • Beli: 70,100,000 • Location:North Blue

Strength:67 Speed:57 Stamina:96 Accuracy:50 Fortune:59

Great Finale!

Newl Ashton

Alon Evren • Captain • Assassin/Weapon Specialist/Doctor/Carpenter • N/A • Bounty: 0 • SD Earned: 0 • Beli:200,000 • Location:TBD

Strength:10 Speed:8 Stamina:6 Accuracy:17 Fortune:8

Nils Zappin • Nada • Spy • N/A • SD Earned:22 • Beli: 500,000 • L:North Blue

Strength:20 (17+3=20) Speed:20 (17+3=20) Stamina:10 Accuracy:10 Fortune:13

♠ Shamma

Feb 4 2010, 02:08 PM Post #19

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Kiosk_Uploader
Feb 4 2010, 01:16 PM
Uhm... that run of the mill mod statement was a joke...

You know? Hahahahahahaha.... -_-

I've seen many members of the forum make little jokes like that on here.

Such as Cbox Nazi. So I request that you don't take this so seriously.

Anyways, a MOD told me that it would need to be under heavy mod overview, so I thought one of the higher up mods would have to look at it. Not because the lower mods aren't good enough, but because of how much this could effect certain aspects of rp.

I am sorry that you didn't realize it was a simple joke.

I'm gonna suggest you lose the attitude and the back chat if you want any help in the future. Aside from making me less likely to care about your needs, it'll also reflect poorly on you and cause others to be less helpful.

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Anyways... I want to roleplay this kind of character. If I can't go anywhere with him then that my problem. Actually Chances are I was gonna have him leave his own country. This of course would take him away from all sort of power, but among those who are his NPCs, he would still be roylaty, and some people might be able to recognize him by name/face. It would still have a certain effect on rp, even if he doesn't have any sort of power in the rp.

The issue here is the multiple NPCs implying that every SL this character functions in will be a solo RP which you should have realised by now is something we strongly discourage. Especially if he stays on the island.

So island camping is a no go. The other issue is who he would travel with, he can hardly go around with Pirates and retain his title or respect, Marine crews involve going on missions which would be viewed as potentially dangerous for an heir such as a prince whilst Bounty Hunters don't need the added weight in catching bounties. So you're left with the miscs, who aren't really that high in population and tend to tag with Pirates anyway.

This type of RP isn't tailored towards playing royalty. They're usually pampered for, wrapped up in cloth and kept as far away from harm as possible. Making it very difficult to design one that will suit the world settings.

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MarieElana

Feb 4 2010, 02:45 PM Post #20

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How did you intend to have your character do things outside the country? Was it going to be kidnapping or something? Because that seems to be one of the royalty cliches that they'd be taken as a hostage :b

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Wincent

Feb 4 2010, 03:05 PM Post #21

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Hmm.. I say it should be possible given that you have solutions on the problems that Shamma mentioned above.

Also, one of the theme of OP and this RP in my opinion is the rise from rags to riches, from anonymity to fame or infamy, if you're already famous it kinda takes away that part of it ya know?

Also, for one reason and another, having a character which background affects the lore in a sizable way is heavily discouraged or even outright disallowed. So even if you're a prince of some sort, it probably won't be from a famous kingdom.

That being said, I think there could be scenarios and situations that could work.

One idea that I toyed with was playing a little princess, 9-12 years old, whose kingdom was taken over by rebels. She was saved and smuggled out of the country by a loyal retainer (Born Leader NPC) while her country fell into ruin. Now, not only was this Kingdom a small Kingdom, but my character was a relatively unimportant face in the kingdom as far as princess go cuz she got 3 older brothers and 2 older sisters, and she's the youngest.

Now, the direction of this character would be running away from assassins sent to kill her from the rebels, and recruit people to help her get her kingdom back.

So yeah, I think it should be possible under the right circumstances.

Zarif Sovalie • Cat • Entertainer/Weapon Specialist • Cool Crew • Threat: 1 • SD Earned: 55 • Beli: 8,050,000 • L: Somewhere Awesome[/center]
Strength: 36 | Speed: 25 | Stamina: 15 | Accuracy: 17 | Fortune:21

MarieElana

Feb 4 2010, 03:15 PM Post #22

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I think it's pretty warranted for NPCs depending on the circumstance, at least it's less mary sue like when the character is just a minor plot element instead of a PC.

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Feb 4 2010, 03:55 PM Post #23

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Yeah, less gangbanging here, people.

Almost all of Wince's anecdote was irrelevant.

All of what Marie's said has been irrelevant.

We'll not actively siding against members, Shamma. The tone is pushing it. And I'm not sure how having NPCs guarantees solo RPs. Actually, I don't see the problem with solo RPing, considering it's...allowed, but that's a matter for another time. And, like.

Shamma

This type of RP isn't tailored towards playing royalty. They're usually pampered for, wrapped up in cloth and kept as far away from harm as possible. Making it very difficult to design one that will suit the world settings.

Boa, Vivi, Wapol. Royalty can do crap.

A workable character can be made, and the member-staff relationship can be much healthier.

I haven't evaluated the viability of the actual trait yet, but it's definitely possible to RP royalty provided the kingdom in question is of the member's own creation, and not overly large in either size or influence.

But it shouldn't be hard to not be unpleasant.

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Kiosk_Uploader

Feb 4 2010, 04:06 PM Post #24

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Shamma
Feb 4 2010, 02:08 PM
Kiosk_Uploader
Feb 4 2010, 01:16 PM
Uhm... that run of the mill mod statement was a joke...

You know? Hahahahahahaha.... -_-

I've seen many members of the forum make little jokes like that on here.

Such as Cbox Nazi. So I request that you don't take this so seriously.

Anyways, a MOD told me that it would need to be under heavy mod overview, so I thought one of the higher up mods would have to look at it. Not because the lower mods aren't good enough, but because of how much this could effect certain aspects of rp.

I am sorry that you didn't realize it was a simple joke.
I'm gonna suggest you lose the attitude and the back chat if you want any help in the future. Aside from making me less likely to care about your needs, it'll also reflect poorly on you and cause others to be less helpful.

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Anyways... I want to roleplay this kind of character. If I can't go anywhere with him then that my problem. Actually Chances are I was gonna have him leave his own country. This of course would take him away from all sort of power, but among those who are his NPCs, he would still be roylaty, and some people might be able to recognize him by name/face. It would still have a certain effect on rp, even if he doesn't have any sort of power in the rp.

The issue here is the multiple NPCs implying that every SL this character functions in will be a solo RP which you should have realised by now is something we strongly discourage. Especially if he stays on the island.

So island camping is a no go. The other issue is who he would travel with, he can hardly go around with Pirates and retain his title or respect, Marine crews involve going on missions which would be viewed as potentially dangerous for an heir such as a prince whilst Bounty Hunters don't need the added weight in catching bounties. So you're left with the miscs, who aren't really that high in population and tend to tag with Pirates anyway.

This type of RP isn't tailored towards playing royalty. They're usually pampered for, wrapped up in cloth and kept as far away from harm as possible. Making it very difficult to design one that will suit the world settings.

Well for your first statement about showing attitude, well I am just(as you describe) being blunt. It was not rude of me to say it in the way I did.

Also, no, I DEFINITELY do not plan on doing solo sls.

I could easily make this work either way.

On the Island: I can play him when others (likely through PM invite and what not) Visit his island.

Off The Island: Basically what Vincent said. Also if you read my royal character's bio it is revealed he wasn't pampered like typical royalty.

Actually there is something I wanted to add to his bio. His father wants him to travel across his own land, and eventually the world itself so that he may gain knowledge and understanding. Of course there may be some sort of storyline (or eventual arc) where the safety of his kingdom is at sake.

As for other PCs? Well it could be that they are recruited to help protect the prince, making a crew. Voila!

Newl Ashton

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Feb 4 2010, 04:25 PM Post #25

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So... let's have a simple lesson in social etiquette.

When someone points out that you did something you probably shouldn't have, the appropriate answer is to apologise. Not to backtrack and try to pass it off as nothing.

But that aside, I don't have any problems with the idea of a royal character. It's just a part of your character, and doesn't really affect the balance of it compared to other characters. The only thing you might want to look out for is how you decide to join a crew, because as it's already been pointed out, the options are very limited for a royal.

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	Bryce Riddler • Old man • Weapon Specialist/Inventor • BFFs • Bounty: 0 • SD Earned: 91 • Beli: 4,442,500 • Location: Grand Line - Gesso Island.
	Hirkane Gearmann • Shipwright • Carpenter/Merchant • Nameless Crew • Bounty: 3,000,000 • SD Earned: 73 • Beli: 5,000,000 • Location: Nowhere.
	Stande Ardgriffe • Lieutenant Commander • Marksman/Assassin • Nameless Division • Commendations: 20 • SD Earned: 114 • Beli: 14,750,000 • Location: Nowhere.

Yaksha

Feb 4 2010, 04:40 PM Post #26

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I don't see a real problem with this, provided you don't get any significant advantages over others. One could argue that a royal character wouldn't have to pay as much for /anything/, since they could simply throw their weight around and get a discount. One could also argue they could be given slight immunity to some laws.

I see no problem with a character being royalty, as long as they're not like the Tenryuubito, and they're just given free reign in everything. It might be interesting for them to come from some relatively small island to start, and try to negotiate alliances with other cities or groups, to increase your power and/or social standing. Start out with little to no real authority to others, but grow steadily more famous or infamous based on the rps they take place in.

Just keep in mind that balance is one of the first hurdles that must be jumped with any custom idea. Sense is the first, and this one does seem to be a little off at some points. I will point out that royalty used to be picked for those who were best for commanding the armies and protecting from invaders, so it's entirely possible your character has been trained to fight so he could protect his country. Just keep in mind who he's associating with could have heavy impact on how his family, and his county, are seen in the public light.

In short, this is possible. Just remember that he's not going to be given any real degree of special treatment. In or Out of character.

Edited by Yaksha, Feb 4 2010, 04:44 PM.

Yaksha (Laneh) • Assassin • Martial Artist • Navigator • Thief • Ragnarok Pirates • Bounty: 75,000,000 • SD Earned: 0/300 • Beli: 35,350,000 • Location: Weatheria
Strength: 57------Stamina:50------Speed:75--------Accuracy:60-------Fortune:78

Malikai • Marksman • Smith • Doctor • Scientist • N/A • Threat: 34.5 • SD Earned: 0/177 • Beli: 18,750,000 • Location: Candy Island
Strength: 45------Stamina:39------Speed:40--------Accuracy:60-------Fortune:61

Juan • Inventor • Weapon Specialist Bounty: 5,000,000 • SD Earned:0/88 • Beli: 23,350,000 • Location:
Strength: 45------Stamina:35------Speed:25--------Accuracy:25-------Fortune:30

Ahriman (Savlin) • Doctor • Scientist • N/A • Threat: 2 • SD Earned: 0/47 • Beli: 8,270,000 • Location: Pharsalus Island
Strength: 15------Stamina:13------Speed:19--------Accuracy:25-------Fortune:23

Kiosk_Uploader

Feb 4 2010, 05:02 PM Post #27

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yaksha
Feb 4 2010, 04:40 PM
In short, this is possible. Just remember that he's not going to be given any real degree of special treatment. In or Out of character.

Totally understandable, and I accept what you say.

Of course I think there are some advantages. As significant as a three trait trait can give you.

What I mean is this: Character's who choose one of the stat increasing traits gain an advantage over others because they start out with more stats.

I would like to still get distinct advantages when regarding traits. I would say that a three trait royalty trait should give him certain in character advantages. Like possibly having a better starter ship, seeing as he is royalty and it wouldn't make sense for him to be in a ratty, dinky boat. This isn't necessarily what I am saying he should have, just a simple example.

Is that acceptable?

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Feb 4 2010, 05:09 PM Post #28

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He might be able to start with slightly more beli than others, but don't quote me on that. He might be better known than others, making him more likely to be attacked. There are plenty of possibilities, but we need to decide what makes things fair.

He /will/ get advantages for his three traits, but he's not going to be better overall than any other starter character. The point is to decide which advantages would work best for you, not to choose the single game-breaking trait that makes you automatically awesome and better than others.

Edited by Yaksha, Feb 4 2010, 05:15 PM.

Versesai

Feb 4 2010, 05:13 PM Post #29

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I would like to still get distinct advantages when regarding traits. I would say that a three trait royalty trait should give him certain in character advantages. Like possibly having a better starter ship, seeing as he is royalty and it wouldn't make sense for him to be in a ratty, dinky boat. This isn't necessarily what I am saying he should have, just a simple example.

Like? I don't really care if you want to be Royalty but being so isn't going to give you any special advantage over another Starter. Everyone starts off with the possibility of a low rank boat and starter iron weapons, 500,000 Beli, 32 Stats, 2 Max Professions, 3 Traits.

You have to earn the rest. A Trait isn't going to really give you anything more. And yes, the people who take the Stat Traits gain more stats then others because they choose not to use Traits to get an NPC ally, a Devil Fruit, Fated, Cyborg or Fishman. That's not really an advantage like you're talking.

Edited by Versesai, Feb 4 2010, 05:14 PM.

Ovae Sevault Dachrinne • Doctor/Weapon Specialist • This Man's A Doctor • ~~No Idea~~ • Bounty: ::beli::

5,000,000 • SD Earned: 77 • Beli: ::beli::

16,700,000 • Location: God Only Knows.

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Feb 4 2010, 06:52 PM Post #30

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The advantage I want is just a bit better then starting equipment. I mean it wouldn't make sense for royalty to start out with low grade items, no matter how small the country they come from. Now just so you know, I am not asking for high grade items, just slightly moderate, ya know?

Newl Ashton

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