Post by Loogs on Sept 11, 2010 22:05:29 GMT -5
Because absolutely no one asked for it, I bring you this: an explanation as to what the heck this huge thing that I am planning is. I understand I've been keeping most of the details away from the public eye, and only Pohatu and Lee really know any details of it.
So, for the sake of accessibility which is key for a successful RP, here goes.
Q: Isn't this kind of like Ishkabibble?
A: This is exactly like Ishkabibble.
Well, in that it is a series of conencted RPs and, to quote Pohatu himself:
"each topic would present one fragment of the overall story, in which each character has a simple, short-term objective.Each scene would ideally only take up about a page’s worth of posts or less. Put all the scenes together, and the RP would be complete."
For example, An August Luncheon follows this formula to a T. And, while the scenes may not be arranged out of chronological order, some RPs do take place simultaneously, and some RPs may be "playable flashback" RPs, so be aware of that.
Also I totally stole his idea for a FAQ topic so there ya go.
Q: Oh that sounds snazzy, can I play?
A: Yeah, sure! But wait, you can't just jump right into ANY Radiance RP! Some of them are strictly invitation-only. I may have needed a certain character to fulfill a certain obligation, so nothing personal against you, it's just that I already had something specific in mind for that topic. However, some topics such as Chasing The Mad Rabbit will be open to everyone.
You're lucky I'm the person who tends to get left out of big nifty things very often and I don't really believe in leaving people out. So if you're interested in playing a more specific role in Radiance, don't be afraid to PM me and let me know what you'd like to do. I do need a very wide demographic of characters ranging from political leaders to sciencey types to mercenaries, so chances are I'll find something for you to do.
Q: Ohay, you've invited me to take part in a Radiance RP! Awesome! What do I do now?
A: Make sure you check your PMs very regularly and if possible, meet with me on Facebook chat or AIM or MSN or the messenger program of your choice. If I sent you a specific invite, that means I have a more precise role for you to play, and it is very important that you follow my directions carefully. Sometimes I may give you more artistic license with your role, other times I may want you to keep to the script more or less.
Q: You STILL HAVEN'T fuckING TOLD US WHAT THE HELL RADIANCE ACTUALLY IS.
A: That's not a question, but whatevs, here's a quick summary of Radiance:
The island of Raiixia, a land of pyrokinetics said to have evolved from phoenixes and humans, has been divided by a great schism. The Altaric Raiixians, a minority on the island, finally revolt after centuries of discrimination, and overthrow the monarchy. Now each side is fighting for its own freedom, both sides convinced they alone are justified. Friendships will be severed. Blood and tears will be shed. Secrets that were long buried away will be unearthed.
Q: Holy jegus wow that was incredibly cheesy and cornball-tastic
Fine choobs you don't have to play if you don't want to you can just go be your snarky chooby self someplace else, like that choo choo train RP
Q: I don't like how you are totally ripping off Ishkabibble.
A: Maybe I don't like your face.
Q: Hey, I just read through some of these RPs and I don't exactly know who _________ is.
A: Do not fret, random question asker! Here's a handy guide as to who some of the big players in this RP are going to be (check back, because more will be revealed as more Radiance RPs go up so as not to spoil certain plots):
Red: denotes Raiixian alliance
Blue: denotes Altaric/Eikurr alliance
Green: denotes completely neutral parties
Kaina'mei Amikana (age 48): The Queen's right-hand woman, a good friend of hers since childhood. Runs a boarding school for Raiixian girls, of which one of her students is Nagisa. A warm, kind, hospitable woman who also happens to be very religious. Retains a little bit of a wild side from her younger years. An excellent cook.
Thaiara Llewelyn (age 44): A friend of the Queen and leader of the Iari Rahma troupe of the Troubadour Knights. A self-taught mage and a rather timid beanpole of a woman.
Marimai Ryoraya Nyktori (age 46): The reigning Queen of Raiixia, and the mother of Hector and Dimitri. Overthrown by Altaric rebels and forced into hiding. A brave, strong, intelligent woman who would risk everything to protect the ones closest to her. Very respected and revered among the Raiixian community.
Hector Avian Ryora Cruz (age 20):[/color] Real surname Nyktori. The Queen's estranged son. A young father and husband with no clear direction and glaring flaws that frequently end up hurting or disappointing his friends and family. Reckless but almost always has good intentions. A powerful pyrokinetic with a lineage tracing back to the legendary Avian Ryora.
Yoon Mangjeol (estimated age late 40's-early 50's): A Korean informant hired as a spy by the Raiixian monarchy. Has a tendency to titter amongst herself.
Roufus Mayordomo: A man assigned as Yoon's bodyguard and is required to keep her in his sight at all times. Often found on his cellphone communicating with his boss.
Fahyrv Gharlyul Bakhann (age 87, average lifespan of Altaric Raiixians being about 175): An Altaric Raiixian revolutionary with a past history of terrorist attacks in Raiixia. Exiled from the island, trained and studied in various countries in Southeast Asia and Africa, involved in a few left-wing organizations. A serious, determined fighter willing to resort to any measure to fight for his people's freedom.
Elisna Kaukonen (age 25): A militant leftist Finnish-American redhead ex-patriate working as a bartender on a tropical island. A fiery, passionate woman who will go to any ends for equality and justice. A bit of a tomboy, and has a very athletic physique.
Q: What the heck are Altaric Raiixians?
A: They're like a subspecies of Raiixians which have retained the more bird-like traits of their ancestors from millions of years back. Their physique tends to be more muscular from living in the mountains and volcanoes, and the average height for them is about seven feet tall. They have talons, large wings, and reddish-brown skin, and their facial features are avian in appearance (beady, piercing eyes and big hooked noses.) Their pyrokinetic powers are weak to nonexistent, with of course the very rare exception.
Q: Who the heck are the Raiixians, for that matter? Loogs you're super bad at clarifying dis Radiance bullshit
A: Okay okay no need to get your panties in a bunch. The Raiixians are a race of humans with pyrokinetic abilities living on the island of (wait for it) Raiixia! It is said that their race was descended from phoenixes, and this theory arose due to fossil evidence of humans with very bird-like traits (and even today in the Altaric subspecies!) Thus, their religion and culture is full of these phoenix and fire motifs.
Also Aviyan Ryora the Phoenix Angel is kind of like their Jesus so yeah. There's this big debate over whether or not Aviyan Ryora was actually an Eikurr but we will get into that later.
Q: Okay, now kindly tell me WHERE THE fuck RAIIXIA EVEN IS BRO. HOW THE HELL DO YOU EVEN PRONOUNCE THAT SHIT
A: That was definitely two separate questions, but whatevs. The island of Raiixia is located in the North Pacific Ocean, somewhere halfway in between Japan and the West Coast of the United States. The climate is for the most part warm and mild, with minor seasonal change. It's about the size of Iceland.
To the north are the Altaric provinces, a small mountainous, volcanic region of the country. They comprise about 20% of the overall land area of Raiixia. There are also forest areas in central and eastern Raiixia. The capital, Ryoriitham, is located in western Raiixia.
For the record, it is pronounced rah-EE-shuh, and consequently Raiixians is pronounced accordingly. It is NOT pronounced ray-SHUH or rayk-SEE-uh or rah-EEK-see-uh.
Q: What is the difference between the terms 'Altaric Raiixian' and 'Eikurr'?[/i]
A: 'Altaric Raiixian' or simply 'Altaric' is slightly more common and is the one used by most Raiixians (Raiixei Altarii or simply Altarei), but is also kind of offensive if you say it to an Altaric Raiixian, much like 'Indian' can be seen as offensive to the Native American community. 'Eikurr' is the more politically correct term and is the term the Altarics use and prefer. Depending on whether your character is PC or not, you may want to pick accordingly.
Eikurr is pronounced ay-KOOR, by the way.
Q: Wait a second, I've RPed with you in the past and this plot event never happened to Hector/What the hell happened to this plot event that happened before?[/i]
A: Yeeeeeeeeeeeah expect some very heavy retconning of Hector. For obvious reasons (those being that I was a terrible writer back then) And don't be surprised if the same thing happens to other characters.
Q: Okay, I think I got all of that. How long is this thing going to take?
A: I'll be honest when I tell you that I am not really sure. I DO have my senior year and college applications to take care of, so during crunch weeks I may be unavailable for some time. I'll try to get at least a couple posts a month though, probably a little more than that.
Q: I have a question that wasn't addressed here![/i]
A: Well then, feel free to ask your question in this topic! This is why I created this thing: to clear up any misunderstandings and confusion surrounding this big contraption.
Q: TTLY AWSUM BRO[/i]
A: IKR ;D ;D ;D
As per Ishkabibble, here is a nice neat and tidy list of all Radiance RPs, and a small summary of each:
An August Luncheon: A fancy business meeting between Kaina'mei, representing the Queen, and Yoon Mangjeol, concerning the recruitment of the latter as a spy for the Raiixian royals.
Status: Invitation-only, completed
Chasing The Mad Rabbit: A chase to capture an elusive mark for a lofty bounty.
Status: Open to anyone without invitation. Currently active.
Azaleas[/url]: The Queen muses over the memories of her teenage years as a princess.
Status: Converting this shit into a small fic. Thanks a lot, you guys
Vermilion Vanguard[/url]: Elisna and her band of leftist militants join the Raiixian Civil War on the Altaric side.
Status: Currently active
...and more coming soon! Keep watching this topic for more updates!
So, for the sake of accessibility which is key for a successful RP, here goes.
Q: Isn't this kind of like Ishkabibble?
A: This is exactly like Ishkabibble.
Well, in that it is a series of conencted RPs and, to quote Pohatu himself:
"each topic would present one fragment of the overall story, in which each character has a simple, short-term objective.Each scene would ideally only take up about a page’s worth of posts or less. Put all the scenes together, and the RP would be complete."
For example, An August Luncheon follows this formula to a T. And, while the scenes may not be arranged out of chronological order, some RPs do take place simultaneously, and some RPs may be "playable flashback" RPs, so be aware of that.
Also I totally stole his idea for a FAQ topic so there ya go.
Q: Oh that sounds snazzy, can I play?
A: Yeah, sure! But wait, you can't just jump right into ANY Radiance RP! Some of them are strictly invitation-only. I may have needed a certain character to fulfill a certain obligation, so nothing personal against you, it's just that I already had something specific in mind for that topic. However, some topics such as Chasing The Mad Rabbit will be open to everyone.
You're lucky I'm the person who tends to get left out of big nifty things very often and I don't really believe in leaving people out. So if you're interested in playing a more specific role in Radiance, don't be afraid to PM me and let me know what you'd like to do. I do need a very wide demographic of characters ranging from political leaders to sciencey types to mercenaries, so chances are I'll find something for you to do.
Q: Ohay, you've invited me to take part in a Radiance RP! Awesome! What do I do now?
A: Make sure you check your PMs very regularly and if possible, meet with me on Facebook chat or AIM or MSN or the messenger program of your choice. If I sent you a specific invite, that means I have a more precise role for you to play, and it is very important that you follow my directions carefully. Sometimes I may give you more artistic license with your role, other times I may want you to keep to the script more or less.
Q: You STILL HAVEN'T fuckING TOLD US WHAT THE HELL RADIANCE ACTUALLY IS.
A: That's not a question, but whatevs, here's a quick summary of Radiance:
The island of Raiixia, a land of pyrokinetics said to have evolved from phoenixes and humans, has been divided by a great schism. The Altaric Raiixians, a minority on the island, finally revolt after centuries of discrimination, and overthrow the monarchy. Now each side is fighting for its own freedom, both sides convinced they alone are justified. Friendships will be severed. Blood and tears will be shed. Secrets that were long buried away will be unearthed.
WHICH SIDE WILL YOU TAKE?
Q: Holy jegus wow that was incredibly cheesy and cornball-tastic
Fine choobs you don't have to play if you don't want to you can just go be your snarky chooby self someplace else, like that choo choo train RP
Q: I don't like how you are totally ripping off Ishkabibble.
A: Maybe I don't like your face.
Q: Hey, I just read through some of these RPs and I don't exactly know who _________ is.
A: Do not fret, random question asker! Here's a handy guide as to who some of the big players in this RP are going to be (check back, because more will be revealed as more Radiance RPs go up so as not to spoil certain plots):
Red: denotes Raiixian alliance
Blue: denotes Altaric/Eikurr alliance
Green: denotes completely neutral parties
Kaina'mei Amikana (age 48): The Queen's right-hand woman, a good friend of hers since childhood. Runs a boarding school for Raiixian girls, of which one of her students is Nagisa. A warm, kind, hospitable woman who also happens to be very religious. Retains a little bit of a wild side from her younger years. An excellent cook.
Thaiara Llewelyn (age 44): A friend of the Queen and leader of the Iari Rahma troupe of the Troubadour Knights. A self-taught mage and a rather timid beanpole of a woman.
Marimai Ryoraya Nyktori (age 46): The reigning Queen of Raiixia, and the mother of Hector and Dimitri. Overthrown by Altaric rebels and forced into hiding. A brave, strong, intelligent woman who would risk everything to protect the ones closest to her. Very respected and revered among the Raiixian community.
Hector Avian Ryora Cruz (age 20):[/color] Real surname Nyktori. The Queen's estranged son. A young father and husband with no clear direction and glaring flaws that frequently end up hurting or disappointing his friends and family. Reckless but almost always has good intentions. A powerful pyrokinetic with a lineage tracing back to the legendary Avian Ryora.
Yoon Mangjeol (estimated age late 40's-early 50's): A Korean informant hired as a spy by the Raiixian monarchy. Has a tendency to titter amongst herself.
Roufus Mayordomo: A man assigned as Yoon's bodyguard and is required to keep her in his sight at all times. Often found on his cellphone communicating with his boss.
Fahyrv Gharlyul Bakhann (age 87, average lifespan of Altaric Raiixians being about 175): An Altaric Raiixian revolutionary with a past history of terrorist attacks in Raiixia. Exiled from the island, trained and studied in various countries in Southeast Asia and Africa, involved in a few left-wing organizations. A serious, determined fighter willing to resort to any measure to fight for his people's freedom.
Elisna Kaukonen (age 25): A militant leftist Finnish-American redhead ex-patriate working as a bartender on a tropical island. A fiery, passionate woman who will go to any ends for equality and justice. A bit of a tomboy, and has a very athletic physique.
Q: What the heck are Altaric Raiixians?
A: They're like a subspecies of Raiixians which have retained the more bird-like traits of their ancestors from millions of years back. Their physique tends to be more muscular from living in the mountains and volcanoes, and the average height for them is about seven feet tall. They have talons, large wings, and reddish-brown skin, and their facial features are avian in appearance (beady, piercing eyes and big hooked noses.) Their pyrokinetic powers are weak to nonexistent, with of course the very rare exception.
Q: Who the heck are the Raiixians, for that matter? Loogs you're super bad at clarifying dis Radiance bullshit
A: Okay okay no need to get your panties in a bunch. The Raiixians are a race of humans with pyrokinetic abilities living on the island of (wait for it) Raiixia! It is said that their race was descended from phoenixes, and this theory arose due to fossil evidence of humans with very bird-like traits (and even today in the Altaric subspecies!) Thus, their religion and culture is full of these phoenix and fire motifs.
Also Aviyan Ryora the Phoenix Angel is kind of like their Jesus so yeah. There's this big debate over whether or not Aviyan Ryora was actually an Eikurr but we will get into that later.
Q: Okay, now kindly tell me WHERE THE fuck RAIIXIA EVEN IS BRO. HOW THE HELL DO YOU EVEN PRONOUNCE THAT SHIT
A: That was definitely two separate questions, but whatevs. The island of Raiixia is located in the North Pacific Ocean, somewhere halfway in between Japan and the West Coast of the United States. The climate is for the most part warm and mild, with minor seasonal change. It's about the size of Iceland.
To the north are the Altaric provinces, a small mountainous, volcanic region of the country. They comprise about 20% of the overall land area of Raiixia. There are also forest areas in central and eastern Raiixia. The capital, Ryoriitham, is located in western Raiixia.
For the record, it is pronounced rah-EE-shuh, and consequently Raiixians is pronounced accordingly. It is NOT pronounced ray-SHUH or rayk-SEE-uh or rah-EEK-see-uh.
Q: What is the difference between the terms 'Altaric Raiixian' and 'Eikurr'?[/i]
A: 'Altaric Raiixian' or simply 'Altaric' is slightly more common and is the one used by most Raiixians (Raiixei Altarii or simply Altarei), but is also kind of offensive if you say it to an Altaric Raiixian, much like 'Indian' can be seen as offensive to the Native American community. 'Eikurr' is the more politically correct term and is the term the Altarics use and prefer. Depending on whether your character is PC or not, you may want to pick accordingly.
Eikurr is pronounced ay-KOOR, by the way.
Q: Wait a second, I've RPed with you in the past and this plot event never happened to Hector/What the hell happened to this plot event that happened before?[/i]
A: Yeeeeeeeeeeeah expect some very heavy retconning of Hector. For obvious reasons (those being that I was a terrible writer back then) And don't be surprised if the same thing happens to other characters.
Q: Okay, I think I got all of that. How long is this thing going to take?
A: I'll be honest when I tell you that I am not really sure. I DO have my senior year and college applications to take care of, so during crunch weeks I may be unavailable for some time. I'll try to get at least a couple posts a month though, probably a little more than that.
Q: I have a question that wasn't addressed here![/i]
A: Well then, feel free to ask your question in this topic! This is why I created this thing: to clear up any misunderstandings and confusion surrounding this big contraption.
Q: TTLY AWSUM BRO[/i]
A: IKR ;D ;D ;D
As per Ishkabibble, here is a nice neat and tidy list of all Radiance RPs, and a small summary of each:
An August Luncheon: A fancy business meeting between Kaina'mei, representing the Queen, and Yoon Mangjeol, concerning the recruitment of the latter as a spy for the Raiixian royals.
Status: Invitation-only, completed
Chasing The Mad Rabbit: A chase to capture an elusive mark for a lofty bounty.
Status: Open to anyone without invitation. Currently active.
Azaleas[/url]: The Queen muses over the memories of her teenage years as a princess.
Status: Converting this shit into a small fic. Thanks a lot, you guys
Vermilion Vanguard[/url]: Elisna and her band of leftist militants join the Raiixian Civil War on the Altaric side.
Status: Currently active
...and more coming soon! Keep watching this topic for more updates!