Endgame Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 ...When did that get proved? I think 132 has one that's fairly mellow/functional. Quote
Lind Whisperer Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 I think 132 has one that's fairly mellow/functional. ...We have too many freakin' characters in this game. Also, nice design WBD - using that torso, with the broad sash at the bottom, hides the transition between the pieces very nicely! Quote
Endgame Posted October 1, 2015 Posted October 1, 2015 I (almost) want to see what the game would become if we said "No more new speaking characters (unless they're just cannon fodder enemies or something)" and all quests had to use the 500 something creators we've created. Quote
Asphalt Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 Now feeling a little torn. till he spent all the quests being e posed to poison and toxins I had intended to take him paladin. Then he lost his shield arm and the deal was sealed. Well Vindsval has an arm now. Do I keep him as is, or flip? Quote
Kintobor Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) Now feeling a little torn. Until he spent all the quests being exposed to poison and toxins I had intended to take Vindsval into Paladin. Then he lost his shield arm and the deal was sealed. Well Vindsval has an arm now. Do I keep him as is, or flip? It's really up to you. Do you think Vindsval would be better suited character wise at being a Paladin? Does he come off to you as someone who could pull off that class? Paladin in particular has some amount of flavour to it that makes it more suited to characters with a virtuous and righteous personality, one that Vind has. You'd need to overhaul your artefacts and your weapons though. Keep that in mind. Edited January 13, 2016 by Kintobor Quote
Asphalt Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 Personality wise it is a match. He is losing the poison gloves if he equips the arm. The big hit is losing the daggers. He really doesn't have any weapon that would work with the new build? Quote
JimBee Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 Class doesn't have to dictate RP choices. I personally think the poison theme is very cool and effective in battle. Quote
KotZ Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 Class doesn't have to dictate RP choices. I personally think the poison theme is very cool and effective in battle. I agree. No reason Vindsval can't rationalize a way to use poison and be a paladin. Prays to his god as he makes poisons, blesses them, etc. Quote
Asphalt Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 Ohh he will still use the scroll. He just cant yse the gloves and the new arm. Wish paladins could use daggers Quote
Endgame Posted February 17, 2016 Posted February 17, 2016 Sorrow seems to be taking a tonal shift into more anti-hero territory. He may just be tired, and it happened on accident, but the way he conducts himself now is rather sinister, in a way. Anyone else accidentally cause character development? Quote
Kintobor Posted February 17, 2016 Posted February 17, 2016 Anyone else accidentally cause character development? Annie got her goals from her just bringing up dragons all the time. Oops, might of said too much. Quote
JimBee Posted February 17, 2016 Posted February 17, 2016 Annie got her goals from her just bringing up dragons all the time. Oops, might of said too much. Anyone original enough to diverge from the Mystic Knight -> Dragoon scheme? Yes it is a good path... Quote
Kintobor Posted February 17, 2016 Posted February 17, 2016 Anyone original enough to diverge from the Mystic Knight -> Dragoon scheme? Yes it is a good path... Oh, well in that case it's not entirely obvious what Annienal wants. Good. Quote
Asphalt Posted February 17, 2016 Posted February 17, 2016 Thanks for throwing the "P" word around in the quest Kintobor. It will make the class switch smoother, less forced. Quote
Yzalirk Posted April 20, 2016 Posted April 20, 2016 Hey, so you guys probably know about my Automaton character and I want to do something out of the ordinary with the development for the character. Without trying to spoil too much, I want to role-play "him" as being a special Automaton in the sense that he has a biological brain, hence the fact he has a personality. However, over time he will develop to be less of a simpleton because the brain is adjusting to the gel in which the brain is set in so he speaks more like person rather than a toaster. Over a course of time, he plays various recordings created by his creator that reveal little bits of his lore. I might be going a bit complex here but I want to be as creative as possible with this. Any tips or advice you guys might have? Quote
Asphalt Posted April 21, 2016 Posted April 21, 2016 Just don't be too heavy handed with it. It is going to be more fun if your writing reads as relaxed and natural. Quote
UsernameMDM Posted April 21, 2016 Posted April 21, 2016 Instead how about using dialogue and events in-quest to 'trigger' memories. Quote
Yzalirk Posted April 21, 2016 Posted April 21, 2016 Instead how about using dialogue and events in-quest to 'trigger' memories. That is what I was thinking but I guess I did not explain it well enough. Certain events and things said by others would trigger specific memories and sometimes as a result, Goliath would play a recording of the man who had placed his brain in the automaton. The example being how Goliath saw Throlar in the hall, which reminded him of his creator who was yes in fact a dwarf. Could I role-play that after a long time and many remembered memories that he remembers his original name and prefers to be called by that name instead of Goliath? Quote
Kintobor Posted April 21, 2016 Posted April 21, 2016 That is what I was thinking but I guess I did not explain it well enough. Certain events and things said by others would trigger specific memories and sometimes as a result, Goliath would play a recording of the man who had placed his brain in the automaton. The example being how Goliath saw Throlar in the hall, which reminded him of his creator who was yes in fact a dwarf. Could I role-play that after a long time and many remembered memories that he remembers his original name and prefers to be called by that name instead of Goliath? I would maybe edge away from playing a recording of the man who placed the brain in the automaton, but if you want to RP that in Goliath's head, I see no issue with that. It's there for people who want to read it and it's there for character development. Just have Goliath recount the info to anyone who might be interested. Totally. Karie's last name was changed from Alderflask to Alderflask-Cour after her marriage. I don't see why not. Quote
Waterbrick Down Posted April 21, 2016 Posted April 21, 2016 I would maybe edge away from playing a recording of the man who placed the brain in the automaton, but if you want to RP that in Goliath's head, I see no issue with that. It's there for people who want to read it and it's there for character development. Just have Goliath recount the info to anyone who might be interested. This. Having a recording go off that talks about your character's backstory is just as bad as having your character talk about his backstory without anyone asking him about it. When characters/players are interested in your character they'll ask. Agreed with Asphalt, you're playing your character, not your character's backstory, so ensure not to be heavy handed with it. Your present/future should be more important than your past, mainly because other players cannot interact with your past and thus when it is focused upon we become your "audience" as opposed to your fellow "actors". Being the audience is OK every once in a while, but the majority of us play Heroica RPG because we want to participate in entertainment as opposed to just being entertained, it's what makes RPG's different from plays, movies, or literature that feature the exact same settings, stories, and themes. Quote
Yzalirk Posted April 21, 2016 Posted April 21, 2016 I would maybe edge away from playing a recording of the man who placed the brain in the automaton, but if you want to RP that in Goliath's head, I see no issue with that. It's there for people who want to read it and it's there for character development. Just have Goliath recount the info to anyone who might be interested. Totally. Karie's last name was changed from Alderflask to Alderflask-Cour after her marriage. I don't see why not. This. Having a recording go off that talks about your character's backstory is just as bad as having your character talk about his backstory without anyone asking him about it. When characters/players are interested in your character they'll ask. Agreed with Asphalt, you're playing your character, not your character's backstory, so ensure not to be heavy handed with it. Your present/future should be more important than your past, mainly because other players cannot interact with your past and thus when it is focused upon we become your "audience" as opposed to your fellow "actors". Being the audience is OK every once in a while, but the majority of us play Heroica RPG because we want to participate in entertainment as opposed to just being entertained, it's what makes RPG's different from plays, movies, or literature that feature the exact same settings, stories, and themes. Okay, points taken, thanks! What if I did some sort of other interaction after recounting a specific memory? Rather than play some recording, what if Goliath does some sort of quick system re-boot to integrate, or install, that said memory? I might be overthinking it but it seems interesting. Quote
UsernameMDM Posted April 21, 2016 Posted April 21, 2016 Or just play it however you want. If you keep asking how to do it, it's not really YOU role-playing. Quote
Waterbrick Down Posted April 21, 2016 Posted April 21, 2016 Okay, points taken, thanks! What if I did some sort of other interaction after recounting a specific memory? Rather than play some recording, what if Goliath does some sort of quick system re-boot to integrate, or install, that said memory? I might be overthinking it but it seems interesting. Probably easier. You can write out the memory but as Kintober suggested have it play internally. Then characters/players who are interested can interact/read further. Quote
Yzalirk Posted April 21, 2016 Posted April 21, 2016 Or just play it however you want. If you keep asking how to do it, it's not really YOU role-playing. True. Probably easier. You can write out the memory but as Kintober suggested have it play internally. Then characters/players who are interested can interact/read further. Alright, but what do you mean by playing it internally? I take it you mean like in italics rather than dialogue? Quote
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