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lightdarkhero250 Quad Optometrist from Somewhere Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
#151: Mar 10th 2011 at 3:09:20 PM

1: We are in the Eclipse World. Most of it just isn't made accessible to us yet.tongue

2: I kind of already have things planned for the real Big Bad and all that.

I'm a ghost, you didn't see me.
Pikaninja7 CEO Misaki from United Sanctuary Since: Dec, 2009
CEO Misaki
#152: Mar 15th 2011 at 9:47:01 AM

Name: Ryouji

Age: 19

Hometown/Past Location: Takikawa, Hokkaido, Japan

Appearance: White Hair, Black Blazer with White Shirt underneath, Blue Jeans and Black Shoes. Wears a Tanto on his waist in the back.

Personality: The Death Arcana. Ryouji has a optimistic view on life, but knows the limit all people carry. His main goal in life is to help others live theirs to the fullest.

Persona: Erio. Element is Dark. Absorbs Dark. Reflects None. Blocks Smash. Weak to Slash and Pierce.

Background: After the relevation of the Lunar Eclipse, Ryouji felt a sense of duty and belonging to help those who are also fighting the shadows and decided to leave for America

There is no night without dawn. The sun is always sure to rise.
Taco Since: Jan, 2001
#153: Mar 15th 2011 at 12:29:37 PM

I like that you aren't one of the dumbasses who think Death symbolises... Death.

ckretaznman Since: Jul, 2009
#154: Mar 15th 2011 at 12:33:15 PM

And he winds up in plainsville?

lightdarkhero250 Quad Optometrist from Somewhere Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
#155: Mar 16th 2011 at 3:55:50 AM

Well, what do you guys think? I mean, the only thing I reallyy have to critique is he's Death Arcana, which another character already has, but, then again, the person who plays that character is usually never really aroundtongue

Also, Ryouji kind of meets what Death Arcana is about, more than Gwen.

...Then again, we'd giving up our only actual girl player, who came firsttongue

Also...Angrypwnzer now wants to swap to Hermit Arcana...so..uh...what does anyone have to say to that?

I'm a ghost, you didn't see me.
Suttungr Clueless Slacker from Right here, dood. (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
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#156: Mar 16th 2011 at 5:59:28 AM

My main problems with Ryouji are:

1. What's he doing carrying a knife around in public? I'm pretty sure Japanese law forbids carrying swords and the like in public... or was it possession thereof? Either way, I think carrying a tanto around would've gotten him arrested ridiculously fast.

2. You can't absorb Darkness at all, since last I checked it was all insta-kill.

3. I'm pretty sure we're generalizing the three physical sub-elements of P3 into a catch-all Physical element, but I'm at least willing to be flexible on that count.

4. His overall resistances are a little high, IMO. Two immunities and two weaknesses? Sorry, I think that needs a nerf; if I wanted to make a Persona with two immunities at this point, it'd be weak to everything else.

5. What's he doing here in the first place? At least Saito has the excuse of being an exchange student.

As to angry, I'm sorry, but I'd rather Retcon as few aspects of our characters as possible. For example, it'd make sense to Retcon Saito's upgraded Persona to Yoshitsune, but I haven't done that.

edited 16th Mar '11 6:00:05 AM by Suttungr

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Pikaninja7 CEO Misaki from United Sanctuary Since: Dec, 2009
CEO Misaki
#157: Mar 16th 2011 at 7:03:16 AM

If its too much trouble, I can switch to the Star Arcana and fix some of the probs that Suttungr had.

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Suttungr Clueless Slacker from Right here, dood. (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
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#158: Mar 16th 2011 at 8:08:51 AM

Keep in mind that I'm only one player. If everyone else is fine with your character as-is, then he's probably not as bad as my little list makes him seem. Honestly, I don't even think he's all that bad, despite being a little... sparse.

While Problems 2 and 3 were primarily based on the ability mechanics of Persona 4 (which may or may not apply here), 4 was a personal opinion and the others were more along the lines of suggestions, as in "What story is he using to justify being here?" "Why is he here, specifically?" and "Where did he get the knife, and how did he hide it from the officials?" (the last of which is most easily dealt with by getting rid of it, I'll admit).

On a side note, you might want to add a surname; out of all the current players, lightdark's the only one without one (this is just a suggestion which you are free to disregard).

If you do feel the need to tweak him a bit, I suggest using my character as a guideline (insert accusations of creator's ego here).

Note that he has three resistances (as opposed to immunities, which will come with his upgrade), but is weak to two rather common elements in exchange (justified in that his Persona takes the form of a suit of Japanese armor, which was generally wooden, in addition to Benkei's association with bridges- generally thought of as wooden, but possibly stone).

Edit: Gah, Wall of Text!

edited 16th Mar '11 8:10:18 AM by Suttungr

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Fauxlosophe Since: Aug, 2010
#159: Mar 16th 2011 at 9:08:36 AM

I Abstain?

edited 16th Mar '11 9:08:44 AM by Fauxlosophe

lightdarkhero250 Quad Optometrist from Somewhere Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
#160: Mar 16th 2011 at 11:44:00 AM

While I do go with some of what Suttungr said, you don't need some minor things like a surname and what not. Of course, we do need a reason for Ryouji being there, though. Also, it would be very great if you could switch to Star, since we have a Death Arcana, as I said earlier.tongue

But yes, that, and the absorption, are the only thing of real concern. Since...I don't really think you can absorb Dark, actually. (Well, maybe in P1 and 2...) But yeah, You could probably change it to Blocking Dark once getting your Ultimate Persona.

Also, Suttungr, you could retcon your Ultimate Persona to Yoshitune. I mean, it's not like we even started Social Linking and stuff like that yet...

I'm a ghost, you didn't see me.
ckretaznman Since: Jul, 2009
#161: Mar 16th 2011 at 12:27:18 PM

Gwen's almost never here and it's like I'm Jim pulling around Drylda or something... Yes, I'm whining.

lightdarkhero250 Quad Optometrist from Somewhere Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
#162: Mar 16th 2011 at 1:12:17 PM

[up]Shiningknight(Gwen) is still in, just spoke to him/her.tongue

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ckretaznman Since: Jul, 2009
#163: Mar 16th 2011 at 2:09:19 PM

Oh, that's good. I would also like to apologize for the outburst. I was trolled one too many times by a man named Glenn Beck and I wanted to vent my frustrations.

Pikaninja7 CEO Misaki from United Sanctuary Since: Dec, 2009
CEO Misaki
#164: Mar 17th 2011 at 7:51:01 AM

Although it's not a new character, I'm changing Arcana and personality (due to the Arcana). That doesn't mean that I can't keep the sword. Apparently, you are required by law to register blades under the Japanese Government, but if it's made of weaker material or under 15 inches [which is the minimum of what a Tan-to is(a knife, in general), I'm gonna keep it.]

Name: Ryouji Mikawa

Age: 19

Hometown/Past Location: Takikawa, Hokkaido, Japan

Appearance: Black Hair, White Blazer with Yellow Shirt underneath, White Jeans and Black Shoes. Wears a Tan-to on his waist in the back.

Personality: The Star Arcana. Ryouji has a optimistic view on life, and innocently puts his faith into everyone. He can be either very calm or very hyperactive. His main goal in life is to make lots of friends and will do anything for the sake of those people. If pushed far enough, Ryouji will break. His hope will transform into despair, he will see no point in life and become Ax-Crazy putting the lives of both shadows and allies into jeopardy. The only way to exit this state of mind is to reassure him, make him realize his reason to fight, or tiring out then a 2 hours rest, whichever comes first.

Persona: Ohoyamatsumi. Element is Light. Strength/Resist is Fire. Resistant to all Physical. Weak to Ice. Neutral to everything else. If in the same party as a Devil, Tower, or Moon Arcana, it's resistances are nullified. If in the same party as a Fool or Empress Arcana, it's weakness is nullified.

Background: After the relevation of the Lunar Eclipse, Ryouji feared the worst and moved to America to protect those he loved from harm. He realizes that there would be no end to this chaos if somebody doesn't act, thus, he decided to travel to the source of the evil and fight. On his journey, he wishes to find more people to lay his life on the line for.

edited 17th Mar '11 1:41:03 PM by Pikaninja7

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lightdarkhero250 Quad Optometrist from Somewhere Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
#165: Mar 17th 2011 at 1:07:10 PM

....Eh...I think the whole, If In Part Of....thing should go. Definitely the part of resistances and weaknesses being nullified depending on who is in the party...also, there are no Earth, Gravity, Water, or Nuclear attacks in this RP.

Actually, should we include Water, Earth, Gravity and Nuclear attacks in the RP? It would definitely broaden the feild for more people...

edited 17th Mar '11 1:09:41 PM by lightdarkhero250

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Suttungr Clueless Slacker from Right here, dood. (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
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#166: Mar 17th 2011 at 1:23:58 PM

Only elements I'm familiar with are the ones in modern Persona games. I've played P3 and beaten P4, so I know physical was split into three subcategories before, and I'm familiar with seven non-physical elements: Fire, Ice, Wind, Lightning, Light, Darkness, and Almighty (which, from what little I've read about old-school Mega Ten, is basically the same as Nuclear). Any more would just confuse me.

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Pikaninja7 CEO Misaki from United Sanctuary Since: Dec, 2009
CEO Misaki
#167: Mar 17th 2011 at 1:38:55 PM

I deleted the Earth. I added the in party thing because when I thought of recreating my character, I wanted to be even more connected to the Tarot cards and the Star Arcana is supported by the Fool and Empress while it is opposed by the Devil, Tower and Moon. Hence, I also added in the alternate personality that represents the "reversed" Star Tarot.

edited 17th Mar '11 1:41:27 PM by Pikaninja7

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ckretaznman Since: Jul, 2009
#168: Mar 17th 2011 at 3:04:03 PM

I see that you've recently watched Madoka.

edited 17th Mar '11 3:04:20 PM by ckretaznman

lightdarkhero250 Quad Optometrist from Somewhere Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
#169: Mar 17th 2011 at 3:18:18 PM

Actually, I'm planning for all Arcanas to have a special ability that sets them apart from others...

I just have to make them up.tongue Also...the reversed Star Arcanas is going to play a part as well, in a way...

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Pikaninja7 CEO Misaki from United Sanctuary Since: Dec, 2009
CEO Misaki
#170: Mar 17th 2011 at 3:22:30 PM

can I keep my "reversed" state though?

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lightdarkhero250 Quad Optometrist from Somewhere Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
#171: Mar 17th 2011 at 5:49:58 PM

...Alright, if you mean the part of your Personality, alright.

...Still, the 'party member of certain Arcana nullifies certain things' part should go. Other than that, seems pretty alright for me. We're almost done with the Eclipse World and dungeon, so you should be able to enter the fray shortly. But, wait until after we're back in the real world, alright? You probably already knew that, just want to make sure so no one goofs up...tongue

I'm a ghost, you didn't see me.
Fauxlosophe Since: Aug, 2010
#172: Mar 17th 2011 at 9:04:18 PM

I've only see four episodes of Madoka. However I've got some theories that I've had since episode 2 that I am fairly sure are in someway valid.

I am fairly certain that the despair that is transferred from soul gem to witch egg only makes the witch more powerful. Failing to transfer despair from the soul gem leads to the magical girl becoming a witch and the wish becoming a curse. The weasel's goal is some sort of darwinist deal to create increasingly powerful witches [possibly also magical girls].

Pikaninja7 CEO Misaki from United Sanctuary Since: Dec, 2009
CEO Misaki
#173: Mar 18th 2011 at 7:30:06 PM

Umm. I'm trying to figure out if ur out of the dark hour, but it's hard enough as is. Could you post here once you are?

There is no night without dawn. The sun is always sure to rise.
Fauxlosophe Since: Aug, 2010
#174: Mar 19th 2011 at 7:42:57 AM

I think we are. We're probably in the middle of the street gather around in a circle with a couple fainted people.

ckretaznman Since: Jul, 2009
#175: Mar 19th 2011 at 7:52:22 AM

We should probably link the discussion and RP page.


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