Heroica RPG General Discussion

[Zepher]

Agreed, Hall has been lovely lately. I love Guts and Hybros being friends. Nyx will be a good addition if they become friends too. Wish I could have stuck around as well. JimBee, we REALLY have to quest together at some point again.

Also, is it just me, or is Guts going down a dark road. He's always been harsh and dismissive... but... I like it, but even so.

[PsyKater]

Also, JimBee, I don't know if I've mentioned it ever, but Hybros' laugh is one of the best, most consistent and most defining character choices anyone has made over the course of the game. I think it is the thing that best encapsulates his character... and he is one of my favorite characters in the game. :thumbup:

I wanted to say this several times as well. His ridiculous humor and then his laugh. Just great. Makes me smile or laugh every time.

[CMP]

I wanted to say this several times as well. His ridiculous humor and then his laugh. Just great. Makes me smile or laugh every time.

Agreed, his humor is a blend of him not understanding humans, and then his casual disregard for most of their lives. Light-hearted (to him) but also dark.

[Chromeknight]

I'm not sure if true non-roleplaying is possible... even if I said absolutely nothing, then I'd be roleplaying a character that didn't talk. And once I say something, even if I only say what is absolutely necessary stats-wise, I'm roleplaying a character that only says what's absolutely necessary. So not roleplaying is roleplaying and roleplaying cannot be not roleplaying and roleplaying not roleplaying is possible but not roleplaying is not possible. ( )

Basically, unless you are Bartholemew Docken, you're playing a role.

Heck, in that sense even 'Brickdoctor' is a role...

[Zepher]

I think that's what I was saying. And Brickdoctor fully admits that. Its others who sometimes forget.

[Brickdoctor]

A lot of good roleplaying in the Hall recently...just not so much from me. I do plan to re-read some of my posts over the past few (WAY too busy) days and do some self-critique, maybe re-write them just for my own edification. Q70 is definitely perfect for Arthur at this point, I just wish I'd had a couple more days to wait for it--I could have done all the same stuff, but not been quite so awkward about it.

You should've waited and tried to get into Quest 72 instead. (No seriously, you're a great fit for the versatile support role that I want for the fourth hero.)

Heck, in that sense even 'Brickdoctor' is a role...

No it's not. I have no life outside of EB. I am Brickdoctor, and I am not anything else beyond that.

[Scorpiox]

What ultra hypocritical comment? He is stating the truth damn it, damn mutts trying to turn us all into commies! Seriously though, there really isn't much communism involved with the Wolfgang. Communism doesn't want a government, Ulric wants to rule, and not just for a transitionary period either.

Just thought I'd clear this up before we drastically move on; the comment I mean is the one in which Guts told Romulus not to "assume about people [he] doesn't know", just after having assumed he knows everything about Romulus. Nothing major, just something I was hoping Romulus would pick up on.

As for the Communism aspect, I think I must disagree. Although not truly Communist in practice, the Wolfgang idealogy seems rather Communist to me. If we look at the definition of 'Communism', it states: "a system in which the means of production are owned by those who work them". That fits the Wolfgang in my books.

Although, history has proven to us that true Communism doesn't work. Just read Orwell's 'Animal Farm' for an explanation.

[Flipz]

Although, history has proven to us that true Communism doesn't work. Just read Orwell's 'Animal Farm' for an explanation.

*big long complicated response and explanation that I'm not posting because spoilers*

Sorry. Was going to make a point, then I realized that it would be really off-topic, then realized that I HAVE an example that presents an interesting spin on the discussion, then realized that I would be robbing my own Quest of like half of its interestingness in the process by explaining the motivations of

and

and the workings of

and the [spoilerS]. So, TL;DR, sorry, nothing to see here.

Also, I'm well aware that Guts is by no means in need of protection; that's just Arthur's character. (And my own, come to think of it. )

[Scubacarrot]

Hm, Guts was referring to his statement about Guffington, which Romulus said was incorruptable. The things Guts said were observations. Not that it matters, Guts is arrogant. He can say whatever he wants, no matter how wrong it may be.

And we can agree to disagree on that, then.

Also, is it just me, or is Guts going down a dark road. He's always been harsh and dismissive... but... I like it, but even so.

Why is that? He is making friends!

Finally, no where in the Guffington pitch does it say you guys get to sign up as a party, or choose your own party leader. I mean... you can if you want to, but the quest won't necessarily stick to who you chose as a leader, or who you "sign up with".

[Zepher]

Haha, perhaps its just his brisk way of dealing with Rom, Sorrow and Nyx all back-to-back.

[Scubacarrot]

Also, I'm well aware that Guts is by no means in need of protection; that's just Arthur's character. (And my own, come to think of it. )

I'm not entirely sure what you are getting at.

[Flipz]

I'm not entirely sure what you are getting at.

Latest post in Quest 70.

He kept thinking of all the familiar faces he'd seen in the past few days--Nyx, Thothwick, Galen, De'kra, even Guts--and about what had happened at the Theatre. What would he do if something ever happened to them? No--what will he do? He himself knew that even with the Veterans' power, death could strike swiftly and without warning--and he trusted the Veterans even less than usual lately, anyway. But he couldn't go on every Quest, couldn't fight every foe for all of them--could he? "How can I protect them all?" Arthur was so intent on his thoughts, he didn't even notice Barty hovering next to Boomingham--squarely within angelic earshot of this barely-spoken thought.

Arthur should've been a Knight.

[Scubacarrot]

Just a note, from tomorrow (wednesday) to sunday I will be at the EB event with probably limited internet, so...

[CMP]

People, apes, pseudo-gods, demons, pseudo-demons, barnyard animals, inanimate objects....the list of things that hate Atramor never ends.

Thanks for talking through Mephistopheles, Zepher. Much easier (and realistic) than roleplaying him/it myself.

[Brickdoctor]

Hm, Guts was referring to his statement about Guffington, which Romulus said was incorruptable. The things Guts said were observations. Not that it matters, Guts is arrogant. He can say whatever he wants, no matter how wrong it may be.

I like the way Guts treats other heroes. Like seemingly everything he does (Maybe except for preferring wine to ale.), it's the typical Rogue behavior, but it doesn't seem like he's actually trying to be that stereotypical badass rogue roleplayed as unrealistically tougher than he should be. (And it helps that Guts is powerful enough that the stuff he does that perhaps would normally be stereotypical tough badass rogue behavior isn't ridiculous or unrealistic.)

[Palathadric]

You can't view any of the houses as Good, they aren't. Perhaps some of the members, like the Shadeaux and Hinckwell kids, Cula. As for Wolfgang, they are somewhere between Chaotic Evil and True Neutral, I think.

What's good about the Shadeaux and Hinckwell kids? As far as I know they haven't done anything good for anyone. I'd really hate for them to take over. They seem rather incompetent.

With the exception of Umbra of course.

Just realized that, having become a Black Knight, Alexander could now be his very own, Shurikan-wielding crusader. He does have reputation with the lion knights.

Also, I don't think Pretzel ever paid Benji back for the Phoenix Essence Benji used on him in #24. But it's not like Benji needs the money now. And since I shouldn't have been knocked out anyway, I think CJP should be the one who pays Benji back.

[Flare]

Also, I don't think Pretzel ever paid Benji back for the Phoenix Essence Benji used on him in #24. But it's not like Benji needs the money now. And since I shouldn't have been knocked out anyway, I think CJP should be the one who pays Benji back.

I think that Benji has pretty much forgotten about Pretzel by now, considering that they haven't seen each other for ages. Although perhaps the debt would be forgiven if Benji is added to Pretzel's book of good 'uns

[Brickdoctor]

I'm pretty sure it was Leo Aragon (JediAnakin/TheBoyWonder) that introduced the shuriken-throwing crusader. John Paul was responsible for Signor Bacari's swinging from a chandelier and shooting a poisoned crossbow quarrel into a whole roasted cow that Elgar (Jedi master brick) was eating.

[Palathadric]

Ah, yes, I believe you're right, although I can't say I remember the scene having not been around at the time. It's a shame TheBoyWonder didn't stick with Leo and go Black Knight.

Still, Alexander, I want to see you buy a Shurikan, just for the sake of it.

[Endgame]

Scubacarrot, here is what Zepher means:

Sorrow: I murdered my granddaughter.

Guts: Oh, don't worry, I may have killed some of your family too.

Sorrow: ...

[Flare]

Scubacarrot, here is what Zepher means:

Sorrow: I murdered my granddaughter.

Guts: Oh, don't worry, I may have killed some of your family too.

Sorrow: ...

I'm pretty sure it was Leo Aragon (JediAnakin/TheBoyWonder) that introduced the shuriken-throwing crusader. John Paul was responsible for Signor Bacari's swinging from a chandelier and shooting a poisoned crossbow quarrel into a whole roasted cow that Elgar (Jedi master brick) was eating.

Signor Bacari? How long was he around? I've only really known Alexandre as CJP's character.

Edited June 4, 2013 by Flare

[Dannylonglegs]

CMP: I won't be able to update in 69 until this evening.

~Insectoid Aristicrat

[Capt.JohnPaul]

Signor Bacari? How long was he around? I've only really known Alexandre as CJP's character.

1 quest. Then I got sick of RPing him. Too hard.

[Flare]

1 quest. Then I got sick of RPing him. Too hard.

How was RPing him too hard? (just curious, I don't know anyone else besides Leo that got trahsed as a hero!)

[Sandy]

I've consistently said from the beginning of this game that when it comes to people, I don't believe any of us can be purely good or evil. Our individual actions can be, of course, and we are defined by our actions, but there are still ulterior motives behind every action.

The same goes with the factions. I did not plan any of the main factions to be the "good guys" or the "bad guys" - not even Wolfgang. Instead, they each have different goals and views of life. They all have their good and bad sides (although not in a perfectly balanced sense). That's why it's so interesting to see how each of you players have chosen your "favorite" faction - it doesn't come down to good vs. evil, but just whatever happens to rock your boat.

Is it the Hinckwells, the capitalistic tycoons, or the Shadeaux, the exiled nobles that rival them?

Is it the Ziegfrieds with their quirky magics and eccentric family tree, or the grim Guild of Invision who play with life and death?

Is it the stern Bonapartes who value order above everything else, or the mysterious Ji Pei with their foreign technology and strange customs?

Or is it the Wolfgang, the rebellious movement formed around a single man with a vision?

Like Dannylonglegs' list shows, it's impossible to slot these factions down to a single "D&D"-category. None of them are good, evil or even neutral, and in a city without laws, how can they be purely lawful or chaotic, either? There's food for thought.

How was RPing him too hard? (just curious, I don't know anyone else besides Leo that got trahsed as a hero!)

Signor Bacari (Capt.JohnPaul) and Leo Aragon (TheBoyWonder) are the only two characters (at least out of those who have been on a quest) that have been abandoned by their creators and replaced by a new character.

I've also had to delete a couple of characters (Spag Bitterstalk by Kenghis Ghan and Daxus Octavian by LEGOman273) because their players were banned from the forums.

Then there's quite a lot of inactive characters created - many of them never used even once - that you can see for yourself from the first post of Heroica Hall. There's also some characters created in the Hero Statistics-topic which were never used (some listed in the opening post, others not).

All in all, there's about 55 active players currently in the game, give or take, and I still can't get over how awesome that feels.