History Roleplay / RulesOfNature

* AbstractApotheosis:Becoming a God means becoming one, which is one of the reason Akasha has to wait for a challenger. He CannotSelfTerminate because he is the law the universe depends on and his body composes the universe, so only another universe (Hegemony) can kill him.

* BloodKnight: Leo is one, to the point Felix and Micheal had to nerf him.

* CentralTheme:[[spoiler:A major theme of the world of Rules Of Nature is that actually living in a world of shonen is actually pretty awful, The BrokenMasquerade might be cool on the surface level --but actually living in a AdventureFriendlyWorld isn't as great as it sounds with SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome being one of the biggest problems and it's not uncommon for the CreatureHunterOrganization (primarily the North American one) to have TotalPartyKill of some of their forces on the daily to the point where one of the top guys even remarks they'd actually lose effectiveness if they didn't operate on the idea that WeHaveReserves. The constant fighting between humans and monsters has affected everyone's lives: People are tired and broken by living in a world where the best they can do is keep StatusQuoIsGod despite numerous efforts to change and trying to ScrewDestiny because the two GodInHumanForm want the opposite of each other. As noted in one possibly canon side story, there are some people who are so scared of entering the supernatural world that they consider DeathIsTheOnlyOption.Much like every Shinza Bansho setting, the universe is hell for those living in it. Everyone remotely aware of the world's situation besides Leo has hit the DespairEventHorizon in different ways, even TheBigGuy just wants it to end.]]

* DeityOfHumanOrigin:[[spoiler: Anyone who becomes either a Hadou(those whose desires relate to the world around them) or Gudou (those who have desires related to themselves) God is one--only a Hadou God can take the throne and become a Hegemony God: the Hegemony God is a CosmicEntity.]]

* AnIcePerson: Yonah [[spoiler:Wilton]].

* StalkingIsFunnyIfItIsFemaleAfterMale: CuteMonsterGirl falls for the ActionHero after what she believes is a RoaringRampageOfRescue on his part and becomes a StalkerWithACrush in the background. [[spoiler: However, Parasection might see this character as an AbhorrentAdmirer.]]

* TheBeforeTimes: [[spoiler: What Michael's true desire was, to return to the past and happier days. He doesn't want the world to stop, nor does he want an ending--what he wants is for the world to be happy, and for people to live their lives as the selves they feel is their best.]]

* ICannotSelfTerminate: Hegemony Gods being the universe themselves cannot kill themselves--sorta. As a defense mechanism in case a god or in some cases a high-powered being ever gets tired of living, apoptosis is born. They are the self-destructive factor of gods and others, and exist to help them fulfill their true wishes. they always help the one they are born from, even if in not so obvious or counterintuitive ways. The only problem is if the being they came from dies, then they die as well.

* [[spoiler:TheBeforeTimes: what Michael's true desire was, to return to the past and happier days. He doesn't want the world to stop, nor does he want an ending--what he wants is for the world to be happy, and for people to live their lives as the selves they feel is their best.]]

* DeathSeeker: Most people and Monsters who are aware of the nature of the world are this, as to the monsters the world of Akasha is hell, as there is a certain point when they became aware of the world via TheReveal, that they can no longer get stronger as they are paralyzed by the infinite possibilities afforded to them. [[spoiler:Lust even mentions that only humans have ever had the chance to be gods and to replace the world and that she's sick of FailureIsTheOnlyOption being only for her side.]]
* CentralTheme:[[spoiler:A major theme of the world of Rules Of Nature is that actually living in a world of shonen is actually pretty awful, The BrokenMasquerade might be cool on the surface level --but actually living in a AdventureFriendlyWorld isn't as great as it sounds with SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome being one of the biggest problems and it's not uncommon for the CreatureHunterOrganization (primarily the North American one) to have TotalPartyKill of some of their forces on the daily to the point where one of the top guys even remarks they'd actually lose effectiveness if they didn't operate on the idea that WeHaveReserves. The constant fighting between humans and monsters has affected everyone's lives: People are tired and broken by living in a world where the best they can do is keep StatusQuoIsGod despite numerous efforts to change and trying to ScrewDestiny because the two GodInHumanForm want the opposite of each other. As noted in one possibly canon side story, there are some people who are so scared of entering the supernatural world that they consider DeathIsTheOnlyOption.
Much like every Shinza Bansho setting, the universe is hell for those living in it. Everyone remotely aware of the world's situation besides Leo has hit the DespairEventHorizon in different ways, even TheBigGuy just wants it to end.]]

* CentralTheme:[[spoiler:A major theme of the world of Rules Of Nature is the idea that there is NothingLeftToDoButDie in the TimeAbyss, as while there is an infinite amount of possibilities, it's only what is possible--so something completely impossible is not allowed. The BrokenMasquerade might be cool on the surface level --but actually living in a AdventureFriendlyWorld isn't as great as it sounds with SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome being one of the biggest problems and it's not uncommon for the CreatureHunterOrganization (primarily the North American one) to have TotalPartyKill of some of their forces on the daily to the point where one of the top guys even remarks they'd actually lose effectiveness if they didn't operate on the idea that WeHaveReserves. People are tired and broken by living in a world where the best they can do is keep StatusQuoIsGod despite numerous efforts to change and trying to ScrewDestiny because the two GodInHumanForm want the opposite of each other. Everyone remotely aware of the world's situation besides Leo has hit the DespairEventHorizon in different ways, even TheBigGuy just wants it to end--making the one keeping them in the situation:Micheal, HatedByAll.]]
**[[spoiler: Another theme is whether one should care about what limits society places on people, as Ben believes that people who limit themselves with being selfless are idiots for not being selfish, and those who try to justify why they feel they have no right to complain about their situation are just restraining themselves, which makes him pissed off as what he desires is a world where no one holds themselves back with excuses and indulges in their desires. Leo however believes that caring about others and not indulging in your own desires to help them is the mark of a human. While he can't accept Ben's beliefs, he does understand somewhat why he has them and wishes for people to be able to resolve their situations openly.]]
** [[spoiler: Another theme is whether or not one should be content with their lot in life simply because to many people, HardWorkHardlyWorks when TheChosenMany can casually upstage what you have been spending your entire life on in a week. Leo, while noting that having TheGift or being a BornWinner does help out to the point it's unfair in life--him basically winning the lottery on that--genuinely believes that people should be able to EarnYourHappyEnding, no matter their situation in life as long as they work hard at it regardless of circumstances]].

Rules of Nature contains examples of:

* AbstractApotheosis:Becoming a God means becoming one, which is one of the reason Akasha has to wait for a challenger. He CannotSelfTerminate because he is the law the universe depends on and his body composes the universe, so only another universe(Hegemony) can kill him.

* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor:[[spoiler: This is what the quest players collectively realized when it was shown that this quest is in the Shinzaverse, as they had knowingly steered Leo to a build where he resembled a certain golden-haired AllLovingVillain,and then they and Leo realized just how bad that would be for the world. ]]

* BonusMaterial: The voters sometimes write their own sidestories or even draw art of various characters and events. Quest rewards for these extra material range from simple +15 bonuses to rolls and checks to scenario unlocks, and certain skill boosts. Some extras even make it into the quest canon.

* DeathSeeker: Most people and Monsters who are aware of the nature of the world are this, as to the monsters the world of Akasha is hell,as there is a certain point when they became aware of the world via TheReveal, that they can no longer get stronger as they are paralyzed by the infinite possibilities afforded to them. [[spoiler:Lust even mentions that only humans have ever had the chance to be gods and to replace the world and that she's sick of FailureIsTheOnlyOption being only for her side.]]

* CentralTheme:[[spoiler:A major theme of the world of Rules Of Nature is the idea that there is NothingLeftToDoButDie in the TimeAbyss, as while there is an infinite amount of possibilities, it's only what is possible--so something completely impossible is not allowed.The BrokenMasquerade might be cool on the surface level --but actually living in a AdventureFriendlyWorld isn't as great as it sounds with RealityEnsues being one of the biggest problems and its not uncommon for the CreatureHunterOrganization (primarily the North American one) to have TotalPartyKill of some of their forces on the daily to the point where one of the top guys even remarks they'd actually lose effectiveness if they didn't operate on the idea that WeHaveReserves. People are tired and broken by living in a world where the best they can do is keep StatusQuoIsGod despite numerous efforts to change and trying to ScrewDestiny because the two GodInHumanForm want the opposite of each other. Everyone remotely aware of the world's situation besides Leo has hit the DespairEventHorizon in different ways, even TheBigGuy just wants it to end--making the one keeping them in the situation:Micheal, HatedByAll.]]


**[[spoiler: Another theme is whether one should care about what limits society places on people, as Ben believes that people who limit themselves with being selfless are idiots for not being selfish, and those who try to justify why they feel they have no right to complain about their situation are just restraining themselves, which makes him pissed off as what he desires is a world where no one holds themselves back with excuses and indulges in their desires. Leo however believes that caring about others and not indulging in your own desires to help them is the mark of a human. While he can't accept Ben's beliefs he does understand somewhat why he has them and wishes for people to be able to resolve their situations openly.]]
** [[spoiler: Another theme is whether or not one should be content with their lot in life simply because to many people, HardWorkHardlyWorks when TheChosenMany can casually upstage what you have been spending your entire life on in a week. Leo, while noting that having TheGift or being a BornWinner does help out to the point it's unfair in life--him basically winning the lottery on that--genuinely believes that people should be able to EarnYourHappyEnding, no matter their situation in life as long as they work hard at it regardless of circumstances]]


* DeityOfHumanOrigin:[[spoiler: Anyone who becomes either a Hadou(those whose desires relate to the world around them) or Gudou(those who have desires related to themselves) God is one--only a Hadou God can take the throne and become a Hegemony God: the Hegemony God is a CosmicEntity.]]

* StalkingIsFunnyIfItIsFemaleAfterMale: CuteMonsterGirl falls for the ActionHero after what she believes is a RoaringRampageOfRescue on his part and becomes a StalkerWithACrush in the background. [[spoiler: However Parasection might see this character as an AbhorrentAdmirer.]]

* ScheduleSlip: Although not frequent, it remains prevalent.

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