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Post by Raven on Feb 20, 2016 18:38:34 GMT
Seven applications or not, I'm still going to throw my interest hat into the mix. Can't hurt anything after all! Presently I am thinking of reviving my old PTA character. That old game didn't get far, so it's a great way to get into her story again. For the crunchy part of it all, the character will be planned as an Underdog/Aura Guardian/Martial Artist dabbling in martial arts for self-defense. (Thus why MA is the tertiary class choice.) Her starter is Pikachu (or Pichu if necessary), because it's adorable, and easily could become quite powerful if nurtured properly.
I chose Underdog because it fits the character's personality. She doesn't care about being the biggest or strongest, she just wants everyone to get along. (Mess with her friends though, and she'll happily crack the whip.)
Aura Guardian was selected because... well why not? I've never used one before, and if Ash Ketchum from the pokemon anime can do it, why not me? xD
Raven is 17 years old, currently attending High School in Kyoto (City), Kyoto (Prefecture/Region), Japan as an exchange student. It's hard work, but she loves it there. So much to see and do (when you aren't doing homework of course!), and plenty of chances to meet geeky new friends. She is fascinated by the Japanese culture, both new and old, and plans to make it her major when she enters college. While she speaks easily and freely with those who share her interests, Raven is often quite shy around new people and places. Outside of school, Raven keeps busy with Karate (Self-Defense) classes, and even a brief foray into gymnastics. Her ultimate goal for schooling? Plans change all the time, so why try to commit to something before you even get there? Best thing to do is go with the flow, and have only a general idea of what you want to do.
Sheet can be forthcoming, though as I'm new to this site, I don't know where to look to find these "playtest packets" mentioned on the first page. Thanks for your consideration, and good luck to all applicants!
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Post by Nether on Feb 20, 2016 18:43:09 GMT
You're probably one edition behind. Underdog class got canned into the 1.05 version and melted into edges, features and poké-edges. The playtests are here and here.
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Post by Jacquerel on Feb 20, 2016 19:03:57 GMT
You'd probably also need to change the backstory not to have her staying in Kyoto, as that isn't where the game takes place At least, unless she's come home for holidays or something.
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Post by Moriya on Feb 20, 2016 19:08:59 GMT
Urban fantasy and a world that does not yet know Pokemon? This is very relevant to my interests.
I'm going to start working on an outdoorsy character, the kind of guy who works his job in the city just long enough to go camping the rest of the time.
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Post by Nether on Feb 20, 2016 19:09:19 GMT
Nonsense. What better place to be than Kyoto when Adamsgrove turns into Arkham? She's the smartest of us all, I say!
...and I think I'll stick with Gastly. Setting sleeping, paralyzed enemies on fire is sufficiently fun for me to wait until I grab some form of TMs.. or until Shadow Ball becomes a thing.
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Post by Raven on Feb 20, 2016 19:32:51 GMT
You're probably one edition behind. Underdog class got canned into the 1.05 version and melted into edges, features and poké-edges. The playtests are here and here. You are right about that. I have the 1.05 pdfs, but it's been some time since I really went through them. My most recent pokemon game was a playtest of a system created by some friends of mine on another website. Thanks for the links, I'll look them over. As to the location being different, it can easily be assumed she returned home for the holidays. I'm not familiar with anyplace called "Adamsgrove", so I just picked a place for her to be living. Most of the backstory is just to describe the type of person she is. Anything else is secondary. Edited with sheet link. Raven
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Post by Nether on Feb 20, 2016 20:44:00 GMT
A quick note: Backgrounds start you with one skill at adept, one at novice and three at pathetic so you might want to rejuggle some numbers.
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Post by Raven on Feb 20, 2016 20:48:01 GMT
Fixed that. Thanks. Adept Combat, Novice Focus. Like I said, it's been awhile.
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Post by Seya on Feb 20, 2016 22:05:44 GMT
This looks like a very interesting game! I'm not sure I have the time to play in many more, but I'm definitely going to follow its progress. Liking the characters so far!
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Post by ProfHemlock on Feb 21, 2016 15:29:17 GMT
Alright, because I like lists and summing up, the current applicants are: Nether: Ethan Shaw, Chronicler/Researcher (Occ/Gen). Sleep deprived Philosophy major attempting to finish his thesis. Starter Gastly Oranchello: Cosette DesRosiers, Fashionista/Researcher (Artificer/ ). Clothesmaker and wannabe family blacksheep. Starter Spritzee nekomimi: Unknown name, Steelheart/Fortress/Berserker/Skirmisher. A larper? Starter Honedge (unfinished) Jacquerel: Lucille Haile, Skirmisher/Taskmaster/Dancer. An over competitive rich girl who wants to be the best like no one ever was. Starter Spearow Harbringer of Insanity: Nathan Hillside, Hobbyist/Mentor/Telekinetic. A young tutor who doesn't know what he wants to do with his life yet. Starter Minccino raven: Raven [Last Name Unknown], Martial Artist/Aura Guardian. A girl from Japan who picked the absolute worst time and place to go on vacation. Starter Pikachu And the following have expressed interest: Llyarden Revimpx moriya (outdoorsman concept) And Seya said this was interesting. So that's cool So if everyone could have their applications finalized ASAP, it'd be cool to try and get things started sooner rather than later.
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Post by Nether on Feb 21, 2016 16:20:28 GMT
I'm actually done, the sheet is complete and even the money is spent. Books! MWAAHAHAHAA! An interesting alternative would be a type-synced Dark/Fairy Ralts (Because there needs to be some Dark/Fairy in the world, and something resembling an unseelie fey would be -just the thing- for this character.). It would, however, both lock the character build in something a bit less fitting to start with (Dark Ace instead of Researcher, Type Sync instead of one Chronicler archive, Guile instead of Focus and Elemental Connection instead of Intuition.) It would also be mildly illegal, because it would use the starter's Element to qualify for Dark Ace, and then use that to get Type Sync in order to make the starter Dark. (The actual fluff would not, of course, involve actually -using- Type Sync and instead the pokémon being naturally of the altered type.)
But yeah, that's mostly theorycrafting. Unless you prefer the other choice or are willing to let us start with naturally type-shifted 'mons without the whole mechanical shebang to be able to do it ourselves, I'm sticking to Gastly-guy and calling him done.
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Post by nekomimi on Feb 21, 2016 16:30:49 GMT
Dark Ralts... "Come play with me, mommy"?
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Post by joegus on Feb 21, 2016 16:31:01 GMT
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Post by Nether on Feb 21, 2016 16:44:47 GMT
Dark Ralts... "Come play with me, mommy"? Yeesssss! Embrace the creepy!
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Post by Harbringer of Insanity on Feb 21, 2016 17:19:04 GMT
Wouldn't that be a Ghost/Fairy Ralts though?
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Post by Nether on Feb 21, 2016 17:29:50 GMT
That works as well. I just have a personal preference for Dark. Plus, the filthy power gamer in me was totally aiming for a double-resist to Dark moves.
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 21, 2016 18:29:39 GMT
In one of my games, a player has a Dark/Fairy Kirlia. It uses it's emotion sensing powers to help it manipulate others - including its trainer. All for their own good, of course.
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Post by nekomimi on Feb 21, 2016 18:38:53 GMT
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Post by Raven on Feb 21, 2016 21:15:32 GMT
I honestly don't know what to spend the P4000 on. Since "trainer essentials" are off-limits due to story restrictions I can't think what sort of things Raven might carry. Since she's a bit of a long-term planner, she may just save it for "just in case" scenarios.
I also added a last name. Apparently she is now of Japanese descent (though born in the States).
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Post by nekomimi on Feb 21, 2016 21:24:56 GMT
Maybe make her buy tent and water filter?
If it wasn't against my character, I'd buy tent with remaining 1000$ (reminder, it's $ in this game, according to DM).
*edit* oh, right. DM, would you allow to buy DR 1 outfit for 1000$? That would be waaaay more than enough for pair of durable clothing. (Prices are silly...)
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