Soldiers of Light Discussion 1

[Raiden]

Alright, so Team Light can decide whether they already met Kurama and are meeting up with him, or haven't met him but end up being in the area.

Team Dark, it's generally assumed that somehow you each got orders from Talkatz or one of his reps to dispose of Kurama. You can each decide whether you want to be in groups together, or alone, or whatever.

Also, I'm picking two Co-GMs who will help me run the game and control any drama should it occur while I'm at work training for two weeks and likely won't have much access to a computer. I'll be here all this week so no worries there, and it will come up in-game why Kurama won't be around as much so no problems. Just giving a heads up.

[Menarker]

In Erayo's case, he haven't met Kurama but end up being in the area. Going to wait for a few others to post though...

[Dauntasa]

Hey, I stole your character list.


TEAM CRY BABY ZELL

Yuiri Kotone (Julford Hajime) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040309&postcount=13)
Kita Masaru (Steel Shadow) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040339&postcount=17)
Keiga Erayo (Menarker) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040368&postcount=20)
Akatsuma Jade "Orange Death" (Batgirl) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040369&postcount=21)
Osech Sulran (Raptor) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040418&postcount=24)
Yatsume Yojimbo (Krogothwolf) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040464&postcount=31)
Tachibana Shin (Teal Mage) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1041647&postcount=106)
Nine Senses, Pyros (PyrosNine) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040456&postcount=27)
Daisuke Yoshiro (Dracorion) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040514&postcount=38)
Reikketsu Izuko (Arcanum Darkfire) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040660&postcount=55)
Marcel "Drak" Drakkar (Darth SS) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040753&postcount=64)
Suzume (lazy_man) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040750&postcount=62)
Zaru Oki (Mauve Mage) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040752&postcount=63)
Kawabata Katsu (Inbred Chocobo) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040879&postcount=81)
Higashi Yoshitsune (Zero Hex) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1041639&postcount=105)


TEAM ROCKET

Hirasaka Tsubasa (Armored Bishojou) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040153&postcount=2)
Kinjo Ieyasu (Overcast) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040159&postcount=3)
Yamato Tetsuo (Geminex) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040640&postcount=53)
Akhil San'jay (Naqel) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040345&postcount=18)
Kenikua (Krylo) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040478&postcount=33)
Akemi Ichirou (Bardthe5thLW) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040522&postcount=40)
Motou Akai (Dantefalcon) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040452&postcount=25)
Yamauchi Osamu (Toastburner_B) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040618&postcount=50)
Ochi Dai (POS Industries) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040669&postcount=57)
Matsuoka Katashi (Dauntasa) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1040675&postcount=58)
Hakeshi Masumi (Arhra) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1041021&postcount=90)
Shimokaze Koyuki (PhoenixFlame) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1041045&postcount=92)
Ta (Mesden) (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1042771&postcount=116)

[Bard The 5th LW]

First Post! This may serve to knock Ichirou's ego down a few notches. Also, it properly displays that logic is an unknown concept to the half-demon.

And that character list gives me a foreboding that I'm going to have to remember a lot of names and abilities. More than I feel comfortable with.

[Dauntasa]

Bard, stop with the Black text. It's annoying.

[Bard The 5th LW]

Doesn't look black to me, just dark.

I can see it just fine, without squinting or moving the cursor, must be a difference with desktops. Although I guess I'll find a lighter color for my next posts.

[Dauntasa]

What about Grey?

[Bard The 5th LW]

Sure, looks fine to me.

[Raiden]

You people and your sudden combat.

[Bard The 5th LW]

I'll give Juliford first move.

[POS Industries]

I'd strongly suggest going with that shade of grey and editing it into your first post. It's currently coming up black for me, as well.

[Bard The 5th LW]

Done and done, it should be legible now.

[PhoenixFlame]

Imma bide a bit for things to stabilize.

[Dracorion]

I'm waiting for some of the cooler villains to show up so I can have Yoshiro meet them.

What's your excuse?

[Overcast]

And the common view of cowardice, contempt, and all around bastardliness. Enter Ieyasu.

[lazy man]

So Suzume made his entrance by falling through a tree. Awesome. Things will obviously escalate from here.

[Bard The 5th LW]

Just a note to Juliford and other involved players: I'm going on a trip with some classmates tomorrow as an end of the year thing, so I won't be around at all until 9 pm.

[Krylo]

Hey bard, stop using white and gray.

Use only that dark color from before.

[Bard The 5th LW]

Now I'm Conflicted! The only logical choice is to flip between words. Maybe even letters.

[DanteFalcon]

Bard do you actually want backup for this or are you just charging like a maniac?

[Steel Shadow]

To tired to post tonight. What's-my-name guy'll show up tomorow after sleep. I'm expecting to be completely out of the loop by then guys, don't let me down.

[Bard The 5th LW]

Whatever floats your boat pal. I just like to play psycho/stupid characters because it gives me freedom to do generally anything I feel like doing, but if you want to help, I ain't against it. Although, I won't be able to get another post in till like 9:00 p.m. tommorow, so its best to lessen involvement with Ichirou if you don't like waiting.

[krogothwolf]

I whole heartily support Bard's Psycho crazy attack!

[Dauntasa]

I might show up and lend a hand. Or show up and watch.

[Overcast]

Really I'm not moving in until we have a chance to do the theatrical entrance, to befall this world to devastation.

[Dauntasa]

So, Team Rocket, how's about the rest of us actually coordinate what we do?

[Bard The 5th LW]

Ichirou: Whats the fun in that?

[krogothwolf]

I'm sort of sad Team Crybaby had the first individual blasting off at the speed of light and not Team Rocket.

[Dauntasa]

Coordination means more murdering, and less getting murdered.

[POS Industries]

I'd like to say that I already dug a pitfall trap in Kurama's path but really I didn't.

[Bard The 5th LW]

At the cost of not being a dumbass? I'm sorry but I'm just into it.

[Raiden]

At the cost of not being a dumbass? I'm sorry but I'm just into it.

Just remember what side you're on. People willing to kill those who screw up their plans.

Just saying.

[Bard The 5th LW]

Cool with that.

[Julford Hajime]

Bah, would've posted again sooner, but had to go grocery shopping so I could eat tomorrow, and then had to convince people I didn't need to go to the hospital (I hurt my arm moving a porch earlier today, though it's feeling better already; just overused it or sumtin').

[PhoenixFlame]

We can't be fighting on an empty stamina bar.

Fast food!

[PyrosNine]

Pyros makes his appearance, not in the best condition (all that mud getting into his bandages may not be healthy) but still here nonetheless to be a Pyros Sue and go fishing, and he's misplaced his fishing rod.

[Mesden]

So, Team Rocket, how's about the rest of us actually coordinate what we do?

Typically you either wait for PF to stop murdering bears or for Krylo to make a dramatic entrance as they're usually the top dogs of team ne'er-do-wells who establish a general area for the rest of the baddies.

[PhoenixFlame]

In my defense, I was hungry.

[Arhra]

Hmm, the day when the forums are down for me until just before going to bed just had to be the day SoL started?

A post, tomorrowish!

[Dauntasa]

They were down for me today as well. I'm going to put a post up soonish, though.

[Dracorion]

And our friendly neighborhood pacifist makes his appearance.

Yeah, this is definitely going to end badly.

[Julford Hajime]

Lousy Daisuke trodding off while I try to pick a fight :(

Oh well. Yuiri is quick to pick a new fight once her current target loses her interest.

[mauve]

Yay, forum is back!

Oki will be a good little demon lady and keep Pyros from dying. Maybe.

[lazy man]

And this is what happens when you threaten someone. Assholes are named and water is stolen. Well, that and one angry guy who can blow things up.

[DanteFalcon]

I'll get a post up when I get the time to read through, figuring who is where and what the crap is going on. Damn there's a lot of names to keep track of. I may have to write/draw this out.

[Overcast]

Ieyasu is tracking Kurama from a distance, trying not to be seen by anybody. Typical sneaky, cowardly, team rocket staring through binoculars for the next abduction type stuff.

[Dauntasa]

Quick note: You can't see Katashi's face, he's wearing a helmet. Also, I'm trying to work out a duel with Krogoth so if you want to attack me, PM me first.

[PhoenixFlame]

Now to paintball Kurama so he can't escape, and get home before breakfast.

[Arcanum]

Quick note: You can't see Katashi's face, he's wearing a helmet. Also, I'm trying to work out a duel with Krogoth so if you want to attack me, PM me first.

Right, edited accordingly. I also accidentally wrote "Katashi" instead of "Sulran" so I fixed that too while I was at it.

Also, Izuko's fighting style is typical for a kusarigama user. Meaning he prefers to keep his distance while attacking with the weighted end, and only closing in to attack with the kama once his opponent has been disarmed or debilitated. With that said, if you and krogoth start fighting close to each other with swords, Izuko will mostly likely just watch for an opening so he can attack without endangering Yojimbo.

In other words I'll just sit back and let you guys do your thing.

[Toastburner B]

I'll get a post up when I get the time to read through, figuring who is where and what the crap is going on. Damn there's a lot of names to keep track of. I may have to write/draw this out.

This. Good grief, this.

I have to pop open the post that has the team roster just so I can know who is on which team.

[Geminex]

Oh god what is this.

I mean, sure, go ahead, PVP as much as you want, but goddammit.
I do not want to read through 50 posts to find out what's been happening.

Soooo...

Recap?

[Naqel]

God this goes fast and it started exactly the day I couldn't be online.

Time to catch up and slither my way into action somehow.

[PyrosNine]

I think we should all have added synopsis at the beginning of each post for quick reading and and a link to our character's sheet in our sig's.

Synopsis should entail basic course of action, who was interacted with, where, and end result.

For instance, Mauve's would be: Made first appearance, helped Pyros on the road at the entrance to the town.

One sentence, brief, to the point. Then, other people who were skimming for relevant posts, like myself, could see which ones in particular are more important for them to read. By reading every post that mentions Pyros in the synopsis, I could quickly gather how the situation had changed relative to my character, and THEN I could read the other posts as necessary to what I want to post.

Anyway, short description of now is that there are three basic theaters of action going on:

1: Town Square: Center of town, where Kurama, girl framed as Kurama, and fisty splodey man, along with several others, have all convened. Kurama is trying to ignore everything and walking away.

2: High overlook: Some area off and above the town square, maybe up a hill, where the rest of Team CrybabyZell are hanging out, watching what's going on and pressing Suzume for being inexplicable in showing up.

3: Town Road: Just outside town limits, where Pyros is, along with his elderly benefactor. Not as important as the first two, but clearly established as a place in relation to everything else, compared to the vagueness of everyone else's posts.

Everyone not in these positions are vague about where they are, but it is assumed that they are on the sidelines in the town square, or in some viewpoint that is separate or apart from theater 2.

[mauve]

I'll second Pyros' suggestion for putting a brief summary of your character's actions at the beginning or end of a post. Sounds like a good plan to me.

[Krylo]

Not gonna do it.

If I have to read through five pages of stuff just to see that there's really no point in introducing my character yet, you can too.

Lazy so-and-sos.

[Bard The 5th LW]

Ichirou: Being a dumbass. Confronted Kurama, is now in some sort of battle with Juliford and Drac's characters in the center of town. Being loud.

[PhoenixFlame]

Koyuki's dashing down the hill at the group, ranging in on Kurama.

Apparrently she'd just got *REALLY* good ECM, or something.

[Menarker]

My character causing people to lose battles in his sleep. :3

Bard, don't forget your character is now under the full focus of the exhaustion aura that my character has.

[Julford Hajime]

Which is kinda BS Menarker, as so far the most dangerous person in the little tussle there has been the dude with the ability to create GIANT FUCKING WALL OF FLAMES pretty much at will. Oh also, a spear.

But no, slow down the guy who has so far showed that he can only hit things really hard. I won't call you biased or meta-gaming.

[Bard The 5th LW]

I edited the post. The way I see it, Ichirou doesn't have a brain to be slowed down, and he can live with a drop in strength.

[Menarker]

Which is kinda BS Menarker, as so far the most dangerous person in the little tussle there has been the dude with the ability to create GIANT FUCKING WALL OF FLAMES pretty much at will. Oh also, a spear.

But no, slow down the guy who has so far showed that he can only hit things really hard. I won't call you biased or meta-gaming.

I merely said I'm CAUSING the losses, not actually defeating them himself (which he isn't) The battle IS for all purpose though, 2 against 1, so it's not exactly a special feat.

But Erayo can honestly claim that he fought in his sleep. ^,^

[Julford Hajime]

I merely said I'm CAUSING the losses, not actually defeating them himself (which he isn't) The battle IS for all purpose though, 2 against 1, so it's not exactly a special feat.

But Erayo can honestly claim that he fought in his sleep. ^,^

http://www.pawsru.org/fc/src/fc36470_Missing%20The%20Point%20Graph.png
I was saying that, seeing as how Erayo claims to not like the commotion or otherwise seems to just want to put an end to the fighting by making everyone tired, he shouldn't be, y'know, IGNORING THE DUDE LIGHTING THINGS ON FIRE.

Because honestly, this isn't any sort of 2 vs. 1 deal. Kotone swung at a bunch of people, and okay fine slow her down make her tired, I get that. But HOLY SHIT FIRE guy seems to be completely ignored while Ichirou is slowed down the instant he makes a move.

[Menarker]

Well, the HOLY SHIT FIRE guy adamantly declared he didn't want any fighting, even going on the defensive and not just counterattacking, giving several warnings and all that. Erayo tested that, and it seems fruitful since he let that sword-woman go. Giving the advantage to someone who doesn't want to fight means that if the chance for an early end is present, that guy will likely consent to ending the fighting earlier with less bloodshed. After all, the effect is strongest if the aggressor suddenly feel like their arms are like lead pudding. Making one figure seem like he has a sheer advantage is demoralizing in the right situation.

The other one however, is a fighting meat-head. Seems natural to try to slow that one down in the attempt to make it seem like he'll lose the fight. The spear user probably isn't going to fight any longer than possible, so if Erayo can somehow drive it in the head of that brute that he's going to lose, he'll probably retreat and the fight is over.

[krogothwolf]

POS as a bad guy always makes this so damn sweet. Would-be heroes being all conspiratorial. Love it.

[POS Industries]

I aim to please.

My aim is also laughably terrible but that's neither here nor there.

[Dracorion]

What, Ichirou has no reaction to being hit by a blast of HOLY SHIT FIRE?

[Bard The 5th LW]

...going to have to edit...

E: K, edited it in there. Keep in mind, Ichirou is being hurt by the flames on him, but his ability more or less gives him a natural painkiller. He's high on morphine. Also, beware the shirtless scene. It is not pretty for someone like Ichirou.

[PyrosNine]

Just you wait everbody, once Pyros wakes up and takes a few bottle's worth of prescription vicodin, You'll see him enforcing his own brand of pacifism and HOLY SHIT FIRE, while also pursuing love interests and helping old monkey ladies cross streets.

As a point of plot, I'm going to have Pyros first fully interact with Kurama, as normally Pyros is just some winged tagalong in a bromance with some loudmouth, and thus is set apart in the story. So, I decree that Pyros del SoL will become a dynamic character after giving Kurama a hug!

After that, they'll be inseparable!

[Arcanum]

I'm glad I've been checking in multiple times each day, since that's much more tolerable than trying to read through everything in one go.

Also, Daunt, feel free to have Katashi dodge/render useless/deflect Izuko's attack. While he is aiming to disarm you, it's more realistically a "hey keep your guard up or we'll gank you" kind of attack.

Also, beware the shirtless scene. It is not pretty for someone like Ichirou.

Thanks, now I picture Ichirou like http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb161/NGR_album/fma488.jpg. Also is it bad that when I heard "shirtless" I thought of that?

[Bard The 5th LW]

Well Ichirou does have ridiculous strength...

[lazy man]

normally Pyros is just some winged tagalong in a bromance with some loudmouth

Is that because they're both one of the few characters who possibly-maybe have an idea that this is not really occurring multiple times? Or is it because the random omakes sometimes bleed into canon for some of the side characters?

...we'll never know!!

[PhoenixFlame]

I'm totally going to go for touching Kurama without anyone noticing.

I bet I'll get an Xbox live achievement for doing something so improbably crazy in broad daylight in an open field.

And I don't even OWN an Xbox!

[PyrosNine]

I'm totally going to go for touching Kurama without anyone noticing.

I bet I'll get an Xbox live achievement for doing something so improbably crazy in broad daylight in an open field.

And I don't even OWN an Xbox!

Ba-Bloop.

[POS Industries]

So wait, at which point are you walking past Kurama, PF? Because he's already at the meeting site.

[Zero Hex]

Oh yeah, and my character was already trailing Kurama, but since he's a good distance away from him it's likely your character could've just gone past him without noticing.

[DanteFalcon]

Well Bard, regardless your attack won't be completely wasted.

Motou will be more than willing to use your corpse to keep fighting.

[Krylo]

So wait, at which point are you walking past Kurama, PF? Because he's already at the meeting site.

That's where she is, too. She wasn't in the village, ever.

[POS Industries]

That's where she is, too. She wasn't in the village, ever.
Her post seems to imply that she's intercepted him on the road to the meeting place, presumably between it and the town.

[Naqel]

The chaos continues.

I might end up joining the party late...

[PhoenixFlame]

Her post seems to imply that she's intercepted him on the road to the meeting place, presumably between it and the town.

Nawh. Using the exceptionally awesome power of eyes(TM), I figured he oughta be the guy I'm after, and bypassed the crazy doom town to head off to the meeting spot. Considering virtually all of team good is back in the crazy doom town beating up on one guy, I thought it was worth a shot.

And now I'm walking up to Kurama all "Hey guys, what's goin' on in here?" style.

Edit: Oh right, you're confused by "divert... to intercept", well, you can still intercept targets that aren't moving! I should know, I've done it!

[Mesden]

I seriously have no idea on how to interject myself. I figured I'd break up the fight but then 20 more people joined the fight.

[Dauntasa]

You could come help me out.

[Mesden]

My goal is NOT to add to the clusterfuck.

[Dauntasa]

Why not?

[Teal Mage]

My goal is NOT to add to the clusterfuck.

Show up on sidelines and just call everyone stupid?

It seems a reasonable reaction. I've only skimmed the thread though, so that might not be as reasonable as it sounded to me!

Purposely not posting, by the way.

[krogothwolf]

Why not?

you're now outnumbered 5 to 1 if not 6 to! I'd say you be screwed!

[Mesden]

Why not?

I'd come in and drag you out of the horrible beating you're about to get, but I have no idea how to adress your character or how you pertain to team evil cuz your guy's profile still has no history.

[krogothwolf]

I'd come in and drag you out of the horrible beating you're about to get, but I have no idea how to adress your character or how you pertain to team evil cuz your guy's profile still has no history.

I'd say he forgot after having his head smacked around to much. That's the only reason I can think of for him to decided it would be a wise idea to not leave a camp of 4 armed individuals when they tell you to bugger off! Being brave, evil and overconfident is one thing, but being dangerously suicidal is a trait team rocket should correct!

I figured being at cam = not fighting, but I was wrong in the end because suicidal people do exist in RP's!

[DanteFalcon]

Menarker, your tactics need work.

Also I love that the 3v2 going on is the cast of players of Pokemon Umbral. PENT UP FRUSTRATION GRAWR!

[PhoenixFlame]

*coughwhatdoyouexpectfromsomeonewhousesauras*

I'm in ur base, sneakin' up on your Kuramas.

Also, what is this Pokemon Umbral, and why does it keep coming up?

[mauve]

So Pyros, do you want Oki to take you directly into the village, or pass by Kurama and Company? I don't really know where we are in relation to the two groups, so whatever you prefer works for me.

[Menarker]

@Dante: Tactics? My character is effectively a bear with a sleep aura and anti-magic. Unless you wanted me to animate the entire cast of sleeping townfolk NPCs so they sleepwalk and attack like zombies... (which WOULD be pretty cool. And legit if you can believe the news about the sort of stuff people can do in their sleep.) But that would hardly be moral or useful. :3 When you're a hammer, everything looks like a nail. ^^
Besides, your character is the one relying on magic and weapons and no resilence. My kind of target!



Also, what is this Pokemon Umbral, and why does it keep coming up?

Myself, Drac, Bard, Dante and Geminex are the entire crew of Pokemon Umbral, Armored Bishoujo's RP of a Pokemon SWAT team that is VERY long running (23 discussion threads), no sign of stopping and lots of fun. Dunno why it's being brought up here aside from the fact that all the Umbral members are in the same fight.

If Pyros ends up anywhere near Erayo, he could easily wake him up... If Erayo thought Pryos could help them out.

[Astral Harmony]

Hey, he's talking about my RP! I'm like...totally a celebrity now!

I'm going to have Tsubasa sit on the sidelines until all the fighting dies down...or maybe it already has. Either way, I'll check back frequently and jump back in when the introduction storm is over.

Tsubasa's not really a battle maniac. She'll gladly let everyone else get in their shots.

[Dauntasa]

I'd come in and drag you out of the horrible beating you're about to get, but I have no idea how to adress your character or how you pertain to team evil cuz your guy's profile still has no history.

He's a mercenary. Hired to go kill Kurama. I said that in the History, but I prefer to leave the rest of it blank for now.

EDIT: And when he showed up there were three distracted people and one idiot who fell out of a tree.

[Bard The 5th LW]

Menarker, your tactics need work.

Also I love that the 3v2 going on is the cast of players of Pokemon Umbral. PENT UP FRUSTRATION GRAWR!

Also, the players and characters do have a sort of correspondence. Although Drac's seems fairly different overall, and Menarker's definitely has a different personality.

[Mesden]

You know guys there's gonna be tons of time for killing each other later, didn't have to dominate the first thread with a pointless battle before the show even got going.

[POS Industries]

You know guys there's gonna be tons of time for killing each other later, didn't have to dominate the first thread with a pointless battle before the show even got going.
Seconded.

We really shouldn't be hauling off and trying pwn the already mostly assembled enemy team before any of us has even met each other yet.

[krogothwolf]

Yeah, you guys already have an evil ghostly spy doin all the info gathering, if you woulda just waited for the meeting to happen you might have been able to come up with a better plan then uh, smashy smashy.

[Menarker]

Technically, we didn't and couldn't plan for what happened.

Ichrou provoked an attack first thing on the GM's NPC, Kurama.
Said NPC redirected the fight to Kotone who also wanted to pick a fight with Kurama, but whom will fight anything that looks remotely challenging. Ends up fighting with Ichrou.
The blind man Yoshitsune bumped into Kotone during the fight, possibly angering her.
Yoshiro then tried to break up the fight between the two people who love fighting for the sake of fighting... bad move. She turned on him in the spirit of another person to fight.
Erayo interfered from the sideline, making Kotone second guess her chances of victory and then retreat. But Ichrou continued fighting with Yoshiro. Then Motou joined in. Then Geminex joined in, so it was 3 against 1. Then Erayo joined in to even the odds...

[Mesden]

A couple of people got in a fight and then three people joined in. Yeah that's pretty much what we were acknowledging.

I mean usually the meeting thing that the RP always starts with happens on maybe page 5 or so once everyone gets their introduction posts done.

[Arcanum]

I mean usually the meeting thing that the RP always starts with happens on maybe page 5 or so once everyone gets their introduction posts done.

Sooo... new record?

[Mesden]

Sooo... new record?

Haha I guess.

Just saying, the thread hasn't actually even gotten on track and we've got this 8 pages of clusterfuck brawlin'.

[PyrosNine]

So Pyros, do you want Oki to take you directly into the village, or pass by Kurama and Company? I don't really know where we are in relation to the two groups, so whatever you prefer works for me.

We're outside the village, nearer to the meeting place than the town square. We could very easily bump into Koyuki and Kurama.

However, if you want to drag Pyros near the brouhaha in the town center, feel free.

I am actually having some trouble keeping up with the RP, but not for the usual reasons: Pyros has insomnia. While normally this means that I'm awake when some of you alternate time zone folks are posting at what is to me 3 o'clock in the morning, it's taking a bit of a toll on me.

I'll post when I can, but the rest of the time, I'm trying to get my sleep on.

[Menarker]

We're outside the village, nearer to the meeting place than the town square. We could very easily bump into Koyuki and Kurama.

However, if you want to drag Pyros near the brouhaha in the town center, feel free.


Actually, the "brouhaha" as you refer to (I assume it's huge 2 vs 3 fight you're talking about) is now outside of town by the forest, probably on the opposite side of town where the meeting place is being held.

[Raiden]

What?

Plot?

In the first thread?

You're shittin' me.

[Naqel]

I'm still not in, but I blame that on there already being enough sneaky guys stalking the good guys.

I'll attempt making arrangements for my appearance.

[Bard The 5th LW]

If you guys want, I can have Ichirou hold back for a moment while someone does something to end the bedlam. Its up to them to figure out how though.

[Dracorion]

Actually, I think I can have Yoshiro break up the fight.

But there'll be some massive collateral damage.

[PyrosNine]

Clearly, the only way for peace to ensue is if one of the characters do something needlessly sexy, that enthralls the fighters and allows everyone else to sneak away.

Pyros would do it, but with his wounds it'd end up being something guro.

[krogothwolf]

Actually, I think I can have Yoshiro break up the fight.

But there'll be some massive collateral damage.

Massive Fire Ball of Doom?

[PyrosNine]

I doubt there will be any fireballs of doom, when the Friggin Fire Kami's taking a nap in the town and objects to women and children being set on fire.

Also there will be no stepping on ants or kicking squirrels! So sayeth Pyros! Or No hugs!

[Menarker]

Pyros, I just said a few posts back that the fighting is taking place in the forest OUTSIDE of town. Yoshiro led the rocket guys out so the townspeople wouldn't be effected...

But... Yoshiro's plan sounds an awful lot like burning the entire forest down with the combatants inside it.

Thankfully my character can snuff out fire. Put the energy that makes it burn to sleep in a way. Too bad no one knows this yet. :3

[Dracorion]

Oh come on, he wouldn't burn down the forest.

He'd just set a part of it on fire. And then put it out when enough time passed, promise.

[PyrosNine]

Burning down the forest would create a wild fire that would destroy the surrounding countryside, burning down all that is loved and beautiful. INcluding the town.

[Dracorion]

It's okay, Yoshiro is more or less a demigod when it comes to fire. Keeping the fire from spreading to the town is easy peasy.

[PhoenixFlame]

Raiden says this is +10 to gamerscore. AWESOME!

I'll refrain from poisoning Kurama if he does what I say.

[krogothwolf]

Raiden says this is +10 to gamerscore. AWESOME!

I'll refrain from poisoning Kurama if he does what I say.

Haha, I forgot I read that you were following him like that. I'll blame it for the fact that I was fighting. And Kurama really should have been watching over his own shoulder, honestly what kind of person leaves a battlefield and not check his 6.

[PhoenixFlame]

honestly what kind of person leaves a battlefield and not check his 6.

Wouldn't be Raiden's first time.

[krogothwolf]

Wouldn't be Raiden's first time.

Haha, either way. Well played Phoenix, well played! Not only did you get in pretty well, at the distance between you and Raiden, we would have assumed you were coming with him because it wasn't like you were trying to be inconspicuous. (If we had seen you obviously!) Gotta love it.

[Dauntasa]

Plus I'm a distraction!

[Zero Hex]

Just a heads up to be sure it's not missed, I just edited my bio since by the looks of it one of the skills was just a waste of space. Last time I'll do it by my own volition, too.

EDIT: Okay, I lied. BUT I DIDN'T MEAN TOO! I'm done for real now

[Steel Shadow]

Ok! Finally, I'm ready to join in properly on this RP and... Oh... boy...

Huh. You guys do nothing by halves, huh? Don't suppose I could get a short and sweet summary of where things stand? If not, I take no responsibility for the lack of detials in my entrance post!

[Krylo]

Well, to be short and sweet the man at the back said everyone attack (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzpWJx3I2DY&feature=related) and then everyone started kung fu fighting (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhUkGIsKvn0), but Mern couldn't help but wonder War? What is it good for? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX7V6FAoTLc) and tried to put a stop to the fighting. Unfortunately a man with a gun told Dauntasa he'd better beware (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5M_Ttstbgs), while dracorian started Burnin' burnin' for (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utTrbSo3hS4) Bard and DanteFalcon while Kurama started talking about Destination Unknown (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv7i2O3Duxw), but he's about to taste the hair of the dog (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVtJKErRBpI).

[Steel Shadow]

Krylo should be in charge of all summarising from now on.

[Dauntasa]

That summary took like half an hour to read.

[Krylo]

Krylo should be in charge of all summarising from now on.

That sounds an awful lot like responsibility. I don't like responsibility.

[Steel Shadow]

Only if you do it properly!

Right. Posted. I think I got the general gist of what's going on, but if I got something wrong... you guys are wordy!

[Naqel]

Finally a first post.

I hope nobody will get mad for the way I broke that fight.

[krogothwolf]

If you're shooting with the sun behind you that straight up shot will be almost impossible to see!

[Overcast]

And it comes with two friends, a loud distraction, and the element of surprise. Life is good.

[Dracorion]

Interestingly enough, Naqel was part of the Umbral cast for a little while too. So the forest brawl is still the cast of Pokemon!

[Krylo]

There seems to be some vague misunderstanding that Kenikua is putting out a calling or something. What I meant to reference was this post (http://www.nuklearforums.com/showpost.php?p=1043557&postcount=43) by PF, which alludes that team evil was supposed to rendezvous before attacking (not that any of us knew that, but hey).

I guess the sword's corruption/powerful demonic aura could be seen as a kind of calling though, so's what no one has to go changing their posts.

The point of the post was to be kind of tongue in cheek with Kenikua sitting in the meeting place, watching all hell break loose in the city below because most of Team Rocket had decided to attack already, while wondering why they were late to the meeting.

In other words, Kenikua: Not the brightest bulb.

Less clear: Whether his sword is actually talking to him or he's just crazy enough to think it is.

[PhoenixFlame]

Yes, it was an act of reconjuration, but also mentions that you were all possibly late to begin with.

[Overcast]

I figure it is a combination of both, it could be worse, he could be too sane to believe it is.

I fell victim to AB's post, but he didn't hear or feel anything anyway.

[rapter200]

Alrighty then this looks to be shaping up quite well. I probably should have put this in my character sheet/bio (even though I did say it was modeled after the Pfeifer Zeliska I just realized most people probably don't know what that is.) but I guess I forgot or never thought about it. Here is the gun my character is using.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/29/worlds-biggest-revolver/

So he isn't just an ordinary gunman, he takes the term to the extreme. That would also be one hell of a pistol whip.

[Dauntasa]

Alrighty then this looks to be shaping up quite well. I probably should have put this in my character sheet/bio (even though I did say it was modeled after the Pfeifer Zeliska I just realized most people probably don't know what that is.) but I guess I forgot or never thought about it. Here is the gun my character is using.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/08/29/worlds-biggest-revolver/

So he isn't just an ordinary gunman, he takes the term to the extreme. That would also be one hell of a pistol whip.

I knew what that was. I thought it was kind of dumb that you were using it, considering how bloody huge and unwieldy it is. But hey, to each his own. I'm going to bitch at you if you ever forget that it only holds five shots, though.

[rapter200]

It is very huge and extremely unwieldy I know that, I had to give my character super strength to even be able to wield it the way he is. I made sure to remember it only has 5 rounds.

[PhoenixFlame]

It'd have been ten times easier to use a rifle, or a bowgun*.

Before you laugh at bowguns, they can be pretty awesome with rocket-propelled, discarding SABOT, high explosive armor piercing rounds.

*: Fantasy for pimp my crossbow.

[Dauntasa]

No, bowguns can't fire rocket-propelled ammunition. They would then become Rocket launchers. Also, bowguns suck and I hate them.

[PhoenixFlame]

No, bowguns can't fire rocket-propelled ammunition. They would then become Rocket launchers. Also, bowguns suck and I hate them.

Tell that to the Rathian I just killed.

She'd disagree I think. If she were still alive.

On a more serious note, technically they'd be Torsion-assisted Gyrojet weapons.

[Dauntasa]

I'd read the thread and point out the specifics, but I'm lazy and you're so obviously wrong that I'm not even going to bother.

[PhoenixFlame]

"You're wrong because I hate your argument!"

Thanks. Some nice fellow you are.

[Krylo]

I'd read the thread and point out the specifics, but I'm lazy and you're so obviously wrong that I'm not even going to bother.

Refrence Get. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tddvMg9J_UY)

[Dauntasa]

"You're wrong because I hate your argument!"

Thanks. Some nice fellow you are.

I aim to please.

[krogothwolf]

"You're wrong because I hate your argument!"

Thanks. Some nice fellow you are.

If it makes you happy, I like bowguns with rocket propelled ammo. They make things go boom!

[batgirl]

Oh look who didn't even see the freaking discussion thread until now, go me. Also, I'm sorry about my lack of posting, I'm training for a new job (promotion yay) so I'm pretty busy during the day and don't come home until late. I will be more involved in the coming week, I promise.

[Darth SS]

I've been busy with my summer student-ly duties, so I completely forgot to keep watching this RP.

Anyone wanna give me a quick summary of the events of the RP so far?

[Krylo]

Only things that have happened since my last summary, was OC shootin' at some folks, and some folks chasing him.

[Menarker]

The reason I'm not posting is because Dantefalcon's character was in battle and he made no attempt since his last post to attack back or run away. So I have no idea whether Erayo is still in active combat while Drac's and Bard's character were recovering. (Other than the fact that Drac's character should be fleeing by now due to all the good guys being gathered on the OTHER SIDE OF TOWN!

[Dracorion]

Yoshiro doesn't run. And anyway, with all the explosions going on, there's bound to be some confusion about whether or not the guy making 'em stopped by the other end of town first.

Maybe you should be running. I hear large hairless bears are rather flammable, but don't take my word for it.

[Menarker]

Well, you heard wrong. Erayo's second ability kinda helps against that sort of thing. :3

Real explosives... that would work. Magical ones... not so much unless he's caught by suprise.

[rapter200]

I am going camping this weekend and won't have access to the internet. So if anyone wants to knock out my character that would be fine with me, so I could have him come to when I get back.

[Bard The 5th LW]

Cue Ichirou picking up Rapter's character and throwing him at a tree. Yeah, I'm all over this... tomorrow.

[Arhra]

To make up for my late entrance, I have decided to fit all the posts I could have made into a single post.

Thought it would be a nice chance to show what my character is like.

That is all.

[Bard The 5th LW]

Mission accomplished, Sulran is unconscious. And missing a cloak. That is the price one pays for Ichirous services. Unless you want him to remain shirtless for the rest of the RP.

[Steel Shadow]

Sorry I took so long on that one. Not too sure if OC's escaped or not. I can't imagine he can move too fast with his bow out though.

[Overcast]

Indeed, he also isn't nearly as fast as any of you aside from his bow reflexes which are just stupid fast. So the conniving little bastard decided to slam on the brakes.

[Arcanum]

Yo Bard, Izuko attacked Ichirou by trying to wrap his kusarigama's chain around him, which technically would have happened while Naqel's character was talking. Just pointing it out since it seems like nobody noticed.

[krogothwolf]

I noticed! Though I guess the evil demons are being evil!

[Bard The 5th LW]

Hold on, I'll fix the post.

[Arcanum]

I'm basically taking advantage of this, Bard:

Basically, it allows him to tear apart almost anything as long as he's in a chaotic enough mood.

I figured that since Ichirou wasn't really paying much attention to breaking free from the chain that he wasn't putting all of his strength into it, which is why Izuko still has him subdued. And that now when Ichirou actually tries to break free he'll win the tug-o-war. Hopefully Yojimbo gets with the slicey slicey before that happens *hint hint*

[Bard The 5th LW]

Well in your bio, the chains are described as unbreakable, so I'm willing to have Ichirou respect that and do something else that stupid and impulsive.

[krogothwolf]

Well in your bio, the chains are described as unbreakable, so I'm willing to have Ichirou respect that and do something else that stupid and impulsive.

There's nothing more fun then combating an insane powerful foe! Who knows what they'll do!

[Teal Mage]

Thought it would be a nice chance to show what my character is like.

You know, I knew what was coming when I read that and was still impressed.

Very nice job Arhra.

[Mesden]

I'm half tempted to just cut down every tree in the forest so this whole ridiculous mess gets even more ridiculous. If you guys are gonna fight, might as well really fight.

[Overcast]

FTS, Ieyasu never fights directly when he can be a terrible terrible coward. He ain't nearly supernatural enough to fight everyone fair.

[krogothwolf]

Don't look at me, everytime someone from Rocket leaves the meeting area someone else shows up! Seriously its like they don't want this to go anywhere but one giant Battle Royale

[lazy man]

I'm half tempted to just cut down every tree in the forest so this whole ridiculous mess gets even more ridiculous. If you guys are gonna fight, might as well really fight.

Now THAT I'd like to see. Might as well have both teams properly stare each other down instead of kinda bugging each other here and there. That IS supposed to happen in the first chapter, anyway...

[Dracorion]

Yeah, I might just have Yoshiro walk up to the Rocket members currently chilling away from the fight just to do something.

[Astral Harmony]

I think we're just collectively waiting for a WTF Boom (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReVIh6j35sQ) to settle it all.

[Steel Shadow]

Hey Overcast, trying to put this as nicely as I can, but please stop dictating what my character (And others) do. I ignored it last posst when you said your attack hit right out, becuase it was a small thing and I decided it would hit on my own, but this time you're ignoring the fact that the three of us are actively searching for you, and you're mentioning a character that as far as I can tell, you would not be aware of (Jade, unless she's being a highly visible ninja).

The post would have been fine if you'd just hidden yourself, and possibly would have had the same result. Saying that our characters had tunnel vision and rushed off ahead though? Godmodding. So yeah, stop it.

[Teal Mage]

A quick elaboration on what Steel means.

Godmodding is a term applied when a player basically has their character act like god. Attacks never succeed on them, but their own attacks always hit the other character/enemy. The later is typically done by not leaving a post open ended. Writing something like, "I threw a fireball at the enemy." Is fine, but writing "I blasted him with a fireball, throwing him back." Is normally considered Godmodding.

Dodging attacks, or rather, always expecting them, is a different sort of Godmodding that I usually call Meta-Gaming. Bringing Out-Of-Character knowledge In-Character. While there's nothing wrong with dodging an attack, provided it makes sense for your character to be able to, there are certain attacks your character shouldn't be able to predict.

Those are the ones that should hit.

This can also manifest in knowing things your character shouldn't - like the names of your opponents, their combat styles, or their plans, at a glance. Basically, you can't possibly expect (or have time to react to) everything.

But no matter what you call it, they're both unfair, especially in Player versus Player combat.

Yeah, I might just have Yoshiro walk up to the Rocket members currently chilling away from the fight just to do something.

That's a really nice spear you got there.

It would be such a shame if you lost it so soon.

Why not just wait for things to actually settle out before kicking the ant hill? Seriously!

[Raiden]

I was hoping to avoid the big Kaboom, but looks like I'll have to use it.

EVERYONE GET READY TO DUCK!!!

[Bard The 5th LW]

Team Rocket is ready to blast off.

[Mesden]

Hope you guys were far away. Ta's logic.

Not all of my threats are hollow!

edit: half a forest falls over, does it make a sound?

[krogothwolf]

edit: half a forest falls over, does it make a sound?

No, but the airborne combatants sure do!

[Mesden]

I imagine you guys may or may not be halfway in, up to you.

My favorite part was zero hex's unintentional segway into it "Those explosions might have garnered some unwanted attention."

It's just one of those phrases that has to be immediately followed up by bad things.

[Zero Hex]

I was actually expecting Overcast to take a shot at us, but this is even better >_>

[lazy man]

And I have now solidified Suzume as a spaced-out moron. I like where this is going...

[Zero Hex]

So, if a complete team wipeout happens, whoever is still alive wins? Or is the big kaboom meant to keep the teams alive and separated so we can kill eachother in a more plot-significant situation?

[Mesden]

Chances are no one's gonna be allowed or forced to die early on. Unless you're really stupid.

[Naqel]

Whoa! I take a nap and we're over a dozen posts ahead.

Changes some plans but can work out anyway.

technically would have happened while Naqel's character was talking

I must have not updated the site before posting back then. It was the first post on a new page, and I was going of to take the nap mentioned. Sorry.

[Overcast]

Apologies, I think it is the whole being severely outmatched thing. He cannot possibly kill any of you, because you can stop arrows. So I took some liberties I really ought not have. Won't happen again.

[Bard The 5th LW]

I'm going to take a guess and assume that Ta's next personality shift makes her a lovestruck yandere towards Suzume. Although, any chances of it happening were probably dampered by me taking a guess at it.

[Mesden]

Nope, depends on what's going on when she wakes up, and no one knows when she wakes up.

edit -- her overall personality won't change much, by the by, she's not completely detached from reality inbetween naps!

[Krylo]

edit -- her overall personality won't change much, by the by, she's not completely detached from reality inbetween naps!

So lovestruck Tsundere, then?

Edit: It's not like she likes you, Suzume, you idiot. She's just going this way ANYWAY, stupid.

[batgirl]

Apologies, I think it is the whole being severely outmatched thing. He cannot possibly kill any of you, because you can stop arrows. So I took some liberties I really ought not have. Won't happen again.

I was actually catching up and realized, "wait he doesn't even know I'm coming and I zoom by him? Not only that, but there's no reaction to the now three people chasing him?" I mean, it's no big deal now at all since we can just run after you again. Don't be afraid of your character dying from a confrontation, there are enough Team Rocket people coming towards your position to help you out and all that.

Also, I will be out of town tomorrow. I will try to have internet access by the evening (we're going out of the country then coming back, don't ask) and I'll post then.

[Overcast]

I'll be honest, Ieyasu should have died when he got swung at with the scythe, if it had been just me I would have gauged his skill to be incapable of dodging it when he is heading towards it and would have died and left. Though Steel PM'd me that he wasn't trying to kill him so I shifted it a bit.

No reaction because he is already sitting at the end of his rope with one of you, it isn't a difficult place for him to arrive to. Three of you can't make him any more nervous unless he had a spontaneous heart attack.

[lazy man]

Edit: It's not like she likes you, Suzume, you idiot. She's just going this way ANYWAY, stupid.

So THAT'S what the boot to the head was for... Well that's a relief.

NOTE: Horrendously dense characters, now getting their asses kicked for being in the way. And being secrectly crushed on.

[Mesden]

I really should google that word so I know what it means, but I don't think it really matters.

[Steel Shadow]

...Never felt guilty for not killing someone before. Huh. Well, I think Mesden's provided a nice enough distraction for you to get away on.

[Arhra]

Hmm, maybe you should turn things down a notch, Mesden? Maybe it's just me, but it seems the illusion ability or shadow manifestation alone is easily on par with most other characters.

While I'm pointing fingers, I'll point one at you too Dracorion. Setting all the forest in a half mile radius alight with a one second buildup on a single attack? Really?

[Dracorion]

Yeah, I was worried that may have been too much, but no one said anything about it.

If it helps, for Yoshiro to pull that off usually it'd mean over-exerting himself. But thanks to Erayo's ability, he doesn't have to worry about exhausting himself.

Since he doesn't know about Erayo, he'd be pretty surprised that's he's not at all tired even after getting a good distance away.

Mind you, I'm just pulling all this out of my ass right now.

[lazy man]

Fight over, move along everybody, nothing to see here.

[Raiden]

Man, you people be trippin'.

Also, duck.

[Mesden]

Hmm, maybe you should turn things down a notch, Mesden? Maybe it's just me, but it seems the illusion ability or shadow manifestation alone is easily on par with most other characters.

While I'm pointing fingers, I'll point one at you too Dracorion. Setting all the forest in a half mile radius alight with a one second buildup on a single attack? Really?


Gm sanctioned to be absurdly powerful and plot devicey. Not actually gonna abuse it on people though (was in constant exchange with Lazy during the fight).

The illusion has limits that I didn't really get into because of the passing out, though.

[lazy man]

Just a reminder that Suzume's still passed out and it'd be nice if someone could pick him up.

[PyrosNine]

Just a reminder that Suzume's still passed out and it'd be nice if someone could pick him up.

Same here!

[mauve]

Sorry Pyros. I'll get a post up soon. I had to think up a reason for Oki to hang around. Now that the airship arrived, I've got a decent idea of how to do this. I'll post soon.

[krogothwolf]

Wow, none of you guys want this thing to move along do you? just want to keep fighting around one little area? This is getting insane.

[Zero Hex]

I'm waiting for Batgirl and Steel Shadow to post so we can return and get on the airship

[Menarker]

Would Erayo would have any problem with the Airship thing? No one knows him (especially Kurama presumably), Drac's character went off in an entirely different direction and can't vouch for him, and he's a full demon (and not a terribly pleasant conversationist either)

[Steel Shadow]

There we go. Sorry it took so long, been busy. 's not great, but I'm somewhat tired.

[batgirl]

Sorry for my absence, I've been trying to adjust to my new schedule and such. Raiden made Krylo and I GMs until he gets back so we're in for some fuuuuun.

[Raiden]

yeah, summer work had me off at staff training the last two weeks. Had though I PMed Batgirl and Krylo the stuff but it looks like it didn't take. But yeah, now I get an hour off a day so I can keep track of stuff and I can push us along.

[batgirl]

Sorry guys I know I'm supposed to be moving the plot along but I'm moving in 2 days and it's getting a bit stressful over here. I'll hopefully have internet by wed so once I'm settled in I will get back to this, I promise.