Persona ~Reflection of Spirits~ (Interest Check)

Hello, everyone. It has been a while... How are you? Good.

Well, I've been kicking around the idea of another Persona RP. The one that I previously did I thought was fascinating, but it died because I accidentally made some bad decisions.

Anyways, this is Persona RP idea I've been kicking around:

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Possible Theme Song:

In the year of 2013, Imanan is another normal densely populated Japanese city. However, rumors have started that the city is becoming distorted at random times, somehow initiated by a single mysterious text message. A group of individuals, whose abilities have been able to cross the dimensions, are forced to combine their strengths in order to bring peace to the city once more. But what is peace? How did this world come about? And why are there suspicious people suddenly intrigued by the events of this place?

Personas are summoned with phones, to go with the text message theme that it has going on; say with apps, calls, and texts.

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That's just a random synopsis that I just thought up. The real idea that I've been kicking around is the bonds of the Arcanas. I'm proposing that the character who holds the Wild Card ability to have relationships that use both Upright and Reverse Arcanas, which would involve more characters and such.

An example would be that ... let's say Nanako is the Upright Justice Social Link, so the card is in the upright position; and Ken is the Reverse Justice Social Link, the card is upside down and represents what Reverse Justice would represent. This is just an example, not that I actually believe that Ken is Reverse Justice or whatever. Understand what I'm saying?

So, those are my thoughts. If someone wants to expand on this they can. After all, this thread here is just for interest checks.

You can skip the next parts.

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I borrowed another persona's application page. So here you go.

• Name:
• Appearance:
• Age:
• Gender:
• Personality:
• Bio:
• Weapon Choice:
• Arcana: (Explain reasoning for choice. No need for spoilers.)
• Persona (First Form): Your Starting Persona
  • Elements: Up to two.
    • Resists:
    • Blocks:
    • Absorbs:
    • Reflects:
    • Weak:
  • Abilities: Limit to Four. No -Dyne or OP Spells. (References)
• Persona (Final Form): Your Final Form Persona
  • Elements: Up to Four.
    • Resists:
    • Blocks:
    • Absorbs:
    • Reflects:
    • Weak:
  • Abilities: Up to Eight
• Character Theme Song:
• Character Battle Theme:
• ETC.:

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• 0-XXII. Upright Fool Arcana: The beginning of a journey. It represents innocence, divine inspiration, madness, freedom, spontaneity, inexperience, chaos, and creativity.
  • This is an arcana that associates with a group, not a single person. e.g.: SEES and The Investigation Team
  • The Wild Card starts out with a Persona of this Arcana.
• I. Upright Magician Arcana: Commonly associated with action, initiative, self-confidence, manipulation and power. More specifically, the power to harness one's talents.
  • This person is considered as the side-kick/partner/second-in-command of the group.
  • An ongoing theme that is related to all Magician Arcana Social Links is the tragedy that befalls the social link character related to their romantic interest.
• II. Upright High Priestess Arcana: A symbol of hidden knowledge or other untapped power, wisdom, female mystery and magic.
  • Commonly placed as a support/healing type of role.
  • A common association with Priestess Arcana Social Links is that the social link character has awful cooking skills.
• III. Upright Empress Arcana: Represents prosperity, creativity, sexuality, abundance, fertility and comfort. Very much thought of with motherly virtues/values.
  • Commonly belongs to characters of motherly or authority roles.
• IV. Upright Emperor Arcana: Symbolizes the desire to control one's surroundings, and its appearance could suggest that one is trying too hard to achieve this, possibly causing trouble for others; some elements in life are just not controllable.
  • Often male leaders or father figures.
  • Personas are almost always associated with lightning/king/emperor figures.
• V. Upright Hierophant Arcana: A symbol of education, authority, conservatism, obedience to rules and relationship with the divine.
  • This role is usually designated to those with greater age compared to the rest of the cast.
  • Personas often do not have weaknesses nor strengths
• VI. Upright Lovers Arcana: Represents in one of two ways. First, it can illustrate two paths life could lead to, and thus a symbol of standing at a crossroad and needing to make a decision. Second, it can be a symbol of love and romantic relationships, although it can also be a symbol of finding agreement with an ordinary friend or even two conflicting elements within.
  • Roles commonly involve having this Arcana fall in love with the Main Character.
  • Commonly placed as a support/healing type of role.
• VII. Upright Chariot Arcana: A symbol of victory, conquest, self-assertion, control, war and command.
  • Roles are commonly associated with athleticism.
  • Personas are very much focused on physical strength.
• VIII. Upright Justice Arcana: Symbolizes a strict allegory of justice, objectivity, rationality and analysis
  • Often the role is bestowed upon the younger or more innocent members of the cast.
• IX. Upright Hermit Arcana: Associated with wisdom, introspection, solitude, retreat and philosophical searches.
  • Personas often excel in mental-ailment skills.
• X. Upright Wheel of Fortune Arcana: Symbolizes Fate and varying luck, fortunes and opportunities. What goes up will go down, what goes down will go up.
  • Often individuals who roll with life's punches and/or seize their own destiny, regardless of their surroundings.
  • Personas often relate to Fate and Time.
• XI. Upright Strength Arcana: Symbolizes an imagery beyond the Beast And Beauty, and is associated with the morality about the stronger power of self-control, gentleness, courage and virtue over brute force. It can also represent creative or physical energy that needs to be or is about to be unleashed, sometimes out of desire to be recognized.
  • Roles are often associated with sports.
  • ''Personas excel with physical attributes.
• XII. Upright Hanged Man Arcana: Associated with self-sacrifice for the sake of enlightenment, the bindings that makes one free, paradoxes and hanging between heaven and earth.
  • Characters may be self-sacrificial, but are more often notable for being caught between two different extremes or parties.
  • Personas excel in survivability.
• XIII. Upright Death Arcana: While it is associated with foreboding and of doom, it also symbolizes the metamorphosis and deep change, regeneration and cycles.
  • Personas excel with Dark attributes but are weak against Light attributes.
• XIV. Upright Temperance Arcana: A symbol of synthesis, prudence, harmony, and the merging of opposites.
• XV. Upright Devil Arcana: Represents a healthy bond or commitment.
  • Personas are often associated with Dark affinities.
• XVI. Upright Tower Arcana: Commonly associated to overly arrogant, prejudiced and authoritarian organization, which walk to their own ironic demise. Furthermore, it is also more generically used as an omen of doom and disaster.
• XVII. Upright Star Arcana: Commonly associated hope, self-confidence, faith, altruism, luck, generosity, peace and joy.
  • Roles are given to characters who enjoy punching.
  • Personas commonly excel with ice-based attacks, but are weak against fire-based attacks.
• XVIII. Upright Moon Arcana: Associated with creativity, inspiration, dreams, madness, illusions, fear, fantasy, the subconscious and trickery. It can also represent being attuned subconsciously to the world around, gaining the ability to sense things without being told about them or without anyone else knowing; which means that some identify this Arcana with psychic energy.
• XIX. Upright Sun Arcana: Symbolizes happiness, joy, energy, optimism, and accomplishment. Occasionally, it is also associated with one's initial happiness.
  • Personas excel in Light and Fire-based attacks.
• XX. Upright Judgment Arcana: The awareness of oneself and the balance of Light and Darkness.
  • Step 2 of the Fool Arcana. That means, the group has formed true bonds with each other rather than just simply forming bonds. Usually happens near end of game.
• XX(Thoth). Upright Aeon Arcana: The Aeon Arcana is not a part of standard Tarot decks, but it's considered as the same as Judgment. However, this is more focused on self and personal introspection.
  • A common theme for characters representing the Aeon Arcana is their attempts to fully understand themselves.
• XXI. Upright The World Arcana: A representation of the world's totality, the symbol of fulfillment, wholeness, and harmony.
  • It often appears as the final triumph arcana, creating miracles and aiding the protagonists.
  • The World Arcana is commonly associated with Social Links, where its power is based upon the protagonist's bonds with others.
• XXI. Upright The Universe Arcana: It is such a unique and powerful arcana that there is no possible representation that could comprehensively describe it.
  • The first and only known user of The Universe is the Protagonist of Persona 3 where the user were able to unleash the power of the creator.

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• 0. Reverse Fool Arcana: It represents foolish or even dangerous behavior.
  • Negative change, foolishness, a negative unexpected event, irresponsibility, possible danger
• I. Reverse Magician Arcana: Conveys an inability to stay focused. There may be unrealistic ambitions that require a talent or skill that's beyond any possible reach.
  • Unrealistic expectations, incompetence, abuse of power, closed minded, stagnation, manipulation, lack of confidence, lack of self-discipline
• II. Reverse High Priestess Arcana: Represents some type of deception either toward or from the Social Link. Someone is deliberately holding back information.
  • Deception, lies, secrets, negative assumptions, illusion, trickery, hidden enemies, superficial
• III. Reverse Empress Arcana: Usually refers to an overbearing female figure and/or domestic uncertainty. All is not well on the home front.
  • Unloving, unwanted, infertility, domestic problems, unfaithful, financial struggles, lack of growth, oppression
• IV. Reverse Emperor Arcana: An imbalance of power. There may be too little or too much discipline and structure.
  • Rigid, inflexible, controlling, ruthless, unstable, unbalanced, unorganized, lack of respect, lack of direction, weakness
• V. Reverse Hierophant Arcana: Nonexistent or inadequate support. It may also reveal a direct or indirect connection to fanatical or prejudicial beliefs; incompetent counsel.
  • Discrimination, bigotry, fear, rebellion, unconventional values, inept advice
• VI. Reverse Lovers Arcana: A symbol of negative relationships or bonds.
  • Insecurity, jealousy, abuse, infidelity
• VII. Reverse Chariot Arcana: A symbol of a spiritual direction negatively altering one's state of being in a profound or sometimes surprising way. The freedom of choice and responsibility has failed to overcome the challenges that they face.
  • Self destruction, weak mind and soul, failure, transportation delays.
• VIII. Reverse Justice Arcana: A miscarriage of justice.
  • Imbalance, unfair outcome, biased decision, dishonesty, conflicts, inequality, illegal
• IX. Reverse Hermit Arcana: Deliberate or forced isolation. Someone is intentionally hiding from public view or forcing another into seclusion. Also implies losing one's way and having no desire for change.
  • Hiding, forced isolation, separation, lost, fear
• X. Reverse Wheel of Fortune Arcana: An unfortunate period of time resulting from circumstances outside of one's control, such as being in the wrong place at the wrong time
  • Unlucky, unfortunate, gambling, unsuccessful, bad timing
• XI. Reverse Strength Arcana: Symbolizes the danger of losing control, of being consumed by power. The card also implies strength, but strength which comes through Dominance. It is not true power, but the pure bliss of abusing power.
  • Giving up, failure, doubt, fear, renounce, pessimism, quit, self-indulgent, negativity, lacking self control
• XII. Reverse Hanged Man Arcana: Involves taking the easy way or the simplest means of living. Time is being wasted. Procrastination may be or become a serious problem.
  • Wasting time, procrastination, escapism, indecision, undisciplined
• XIII. Reverse Death Arcana: An inability to let go and move forward. There may be overwhelming grief or a refusal to accept change. It may also reveal a fear of death itself.
  • Blockage, grief, stagnation, decay, fear
• XIV. Reverse Temperance Arcana: Something or someone is creating an imbalance. Furthermore, this disturbing disproportion will have serious consequences if not dealt with.
  • Imbalance, disharmony, extremes, poor management, instability
• XV. Reverse Devil Arcana: Represents the urge to do selfish, impulsive, violent things and be slave to ones' own impulse and feelings. Occasionally, it is also portrayed as a symbol of temptation.
  • Greed, temptation, obsession, addiction, manipulation, struggle, lust, depression, oppression, underworld, evil endeavors
• XVI. Reverse Tower Arcana: The sudden awareness of an unpleasant fact. A shocking truth could be revealed or there may be a serious falling out with someone near and dear.
  • Rude awakening, unpleasant surprise, discord, strife, insight, revelation
• XVII. Reverse Star Arcana: Despair or discouragement regarding an unfulfilled wish. Dishonor or public disgrace is also a possibility.
  • No hope, despair, lack of faith, wish unfulfilled, dishonor
• XVIII. Reverse Moon Arcana: Volatile emotions; deception and delusion play center stage. Hidden enemies lay about.
  • Unstable emotions, fear, deception, dangers, unknown enemies
• XIX. Reverse Sun Arcana: Stress and anxiety. Sometimes represents the unwillingness to understand brevity and the end to all things.
  • Small worries, low energy, stress, tired, fatigue
• XX. Reverse Judgment Arcana: Forewarns of bad judgement; mistakes could be costly. Incorrectly jumping to conclusions.
  • Mistaken, poor choice, tunnel vision, bad decision, failure
• XXI. Reverse The World Arcana: Apprehension regarding change or a fear of venturing out into the unknown.
  • Permanence, feeling trapped, going nowhere, fear of unknown

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Finally, I don't think I'll be—Never mind. I can talk about that later.

edited 28th Feb '13 11:52:32 AM by ckretaznman

I might be game for it. I was definitely tossing around ideas of my own for something Persona-themed, so I'll be keeping an eye on this at the least. Just PM me if you need to get to me for anything, although it's very much worth noting that I haven't been active on this forum for quite a while.

I also apologize if this is a necro, because I'm not too sure as I write this.

"You lost, Dio. You lost for one simple reason - you were using charcoal." - Hank Hill

Hey, it was only posted yesterday. Doesn't even count as emergency resuscitation, let alone necromancy.

Hmmm, but yeah, kind of interested myself. The only thing that makes me a little wary is how I can never seem to finish any Persona games. Well, that and I already have a few things running at the moment, but... We'll see.

Might be interested.

... Weird how I'm kind of interested in something based around something I've only ever heard of, never played. ^^;

But, um... I've been interested in Persona for a long time, and an RP about it could be pretty cool...

"Oh, dear. The toad, the monkey, and the dog have all screwed up."

Point. I'm honestly running on alot of the base knowledge and not the specifics, but that won't stop me, really. (Halfway through P 4 G, beat P 4 A and know alot about P4 as well as most of P3, for reference. It's not just an ' it sounds cool' situation for me.)

But while i'm thinking about it... if we have ideas, should we just PM them or say them here?

"You lost, Dio. You lost for one simple reason - you were using charcoal." - Hank Hill

Also, should things work out and I join, I call claim to the Moon!

...And also the Arcana of the same name. >.> <.<

I'm still thinking...either the Hermit or the Devil...

I may not have played any Persona games at all, but I´ve watched several Let's Plays of P3 and P4.

Hmm... already getting a bit of an idea for a character...

"Oh, dear. The toad, the monkey, and the dog have all screwed up."

Well, if Savato's fine with settling on The Hermit, I'm pretty sure The Devil would be a perfect fit for that kind of character. But we'll see how things go.

... Yeah, if he's okay with that, that's... really fitting, eh-heh.

"Oh, dear. The toad, the monkey, and the dog have all screwed up."

Sure. I've yet to create a character and it could always turn out to be something completely different. Feel free to take the Devil Arcana.

Alright!

So, um... that part is out of the way, eh-heh.

Um, thanks!

"Oh, dear. The toad, the monkey, and the dog have all screwed up."

I think i'm gonna call the Hanged Man. Reverse Hanged Man, should that fit my current idea better, should that idea work out. I'm not too sure what the game plan is at the moment, so to speak.

"You lost, Dio. You lost for one simple reason - you were using charcoal." - Hank Hill

Hmmm, so yeah... Moon Arcana, frustrated writer suffering from writer's block with Scheherazade as her Persona... Sound like a decent enough initial concept?

edited 19th Jan '13 4:55:48 PM by Moerin

It sounds like it sounds.

May I have Wild Card USER?

"Hey you! Nano-something or other!"

I call Star.

Gonna use this as a template, yep yep.

Always be ready to do the unusual and unexpected.

If anyone has ideas, it's fine if you just post them on the thread. I only use PMs other purposes, so try your best to not do that.

edited 19th Jan '13 10:39:17 PM by ckretaznman

Well, the biggest ideas in my head are:

• Multiple Wild Card Users at start. This mainly works towards my second idea:
  • Use of the transmutation mechanic. As the RP progresses, the Fools transmute one by one into the characters true Arcana. Reversing an Arcana could also be an option for characters.

Anyone else like that idea/ have something against it/ want more of an explanation/ have tweaks to the idea to bring forth? I'm all ears.

"You lost, Dio. You lost for one simple reason - you were using charcoal." - Hank Hill

My only ideas really only pertain to my own character, unfortunately, but, um... hm.

"Oh, dear. The toad, the monkey, and the dog have all screwed up."

My idea for a character up to now:

Hermit Arcana, depressed inventor, why-am-I-doing-this-it-will-get-surpassed-eventually-anyways-problem. Persona: Daedalus True Persona: Athena

I'm stil a bit unsure, whether the arcana fits.

Also, an example sign-up sheet could be useful.

I support un-reversing the characters' arcanae, but starting with wild cards only to have them change into a fixed arcana sounds a bit like:
Hey, you worked really hard and finally overcame your troubles! I'm so proud of you! Now I'm going to take almost all of your Personae away so you can be nuked with your fixed weakness!"

I'd suggest for everyone's characters to start as the reversed arcana and transform into the upright one over the course of the RP. When they have transformed, they get their true persona.

edited 20th Jan '13 11:23:47 AM by Savato

You have a point there, Savato.

As for me, multiple prosthetic and semi-general missing limbs guy, most likely a senior in high school or new college student with a personal focus on the Debate kinda field of study, unless he needsto be older; I have a good idea as to what his personal issues are, but it's taken too long to simply type this, so that'll wait until I make a sheet.

"You lost, Dio. You lost for one simple reason - you were using charcoal." - Hank Hill

Um... as for my character...

She's.... Yandere. Really really Yandere. She's lost a sibling in the past, which has resulted in a lot of clingyness, and has a large amount of persona insecurities and issues which end up making her... really, really Yandere. And she has a boxcutter.

Her Arcana is The Devil, and I even have an idea for her Persona.

"Oh, dear. The toad, the monkey, and the dog have all screwed up."

Some changes to my character:

-New Arcana: Justice
-Weapons engineer
-Moral problems

Hmmm... Don't really need to make much changes to my initial concept, other than for some reason Anno's character is yandere for her, she may or may not be something of a hikkikomori and her weapon of choice is a folding chair.