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Post by Tout-Perd on Jul 18, 2012 0:34:29 GMT -5
So, Formspring had grown kinda frustratingly cluttered with all the stuff they were cramming into it, and I don't think anybody's used it in a few years now.
This is a thread for tossing out one-off questions we have about various RP-related things.
Pohatu: When Terrian creates a recurring duplicate, do they still know everything he knows? What, then, actually makes them different from him? Can he choose (or at least attempt) to manipulate what aspects of his memory and personality are more dominant when creating a duplicate, or do they all kinda just come out the same dude, which he has to mold into the personality he needs for a recurring duplicate?
All: It occurs to me that with ALIGHIERI going up, Ecruteak has truly become the new adventure hub of ORP. What are your feelings on this? Are there any cities in the Archipelago that feel underused to you?
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Post by The Evil Biscuit on Jul 18, 2012 13:25:25 GMT -5
Don't play Pokemanz, so I only know of Ecruteak. I have to consult google for other locations.
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Post by Yoshimitsu on Jul 18, 2012 13:29:34 GMT -5
Ecruteak is my go-to for low-level RPs 'cause that's where the majority of the low-to-no-power characters tend to reside. When I look at higher levels (or just RPs that couldn't take place in Ecruteak, which is a lot of mine), I look at either vague locations or pre-established by RPer locations, such as the South Pole Summoner camp, Burmecia and so on.
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Post by Beelzebibble on Jul 19, 2012 9:50:23 GMT -5
Pohatu: When Terrian creates a recurring duplicate, do they still know everything he knows? What, then, actually makes them different from him? Can he choose (or at least attempt) to manipulate what aspects of his memory and personality are more dominant when creating a duplicate, or do they all kinda just come out the same dude, which he has to mold into the personality he needs for a recurring duplicate? The duplicate does know everything Terrian knows, which does indeed mean that they are intellectually/emotionally/spiritually the same person at first, before the duplicate has spent long enough outside and accrued enough personally distinctive experiences to start behaving in a way that's noticeably different from Terrian. Unfortunately Terrian really doesn't have any say in this matter: the concept of "recurring duplicates" developing a strong enough individual will to be reformed even after merging with him is a process that's pretty well outside of the original's control. No, he can't tailor specific duplicates for desired personality traits. Which sounds superficially like a pity, but at the same time, I'm not really sure that's such a great loss... I mean, what would he do, make duplicates who are REALLY ANGRY when it's time for a fight scene? Better to let others and the surroundings exert their own influences on the duplicates' behavior. All: It occurs to me that with ALIGHIERI going up, Ecruteak has truly become the new adventure hub of ORP. What are your feelings on this? Are there any cities in the Archipelago that feel underused to you? I think it's pretty cool that the action has moved to Ecruteak. Funny that it only took two RPs on my part -- Ish and Boullogne -- to push this city to the forefront, but I think what probably sealed the deal was the inclusion in Boullogne of a handful of notes here and there tying back to Ish, and looking in the direction of (though rarely probing) the ramifications of that RP. The resulting sense of continuity may, I think, have made Ecruteak an attractive location, and that's why we now have a nice little string of Ecruteak RPs: Ish, Boullogne, Entertain, OT, Muddy Season (not RP but still counts) and now Alighieri. I've been thinking of putting together a "tourist's guide" to Ecruteak that would list notable RP characters who live/work in the city, and establishments that have been visited there (like Demitasse), the better to compound any further story efforts in that location. As for the "underused" question... Well, come on, most Pokemon cities are underused in RP, that's inevitable and hardly worth remedying! Do we really need for e.g. Fuchsia City to receive its due treatment in RP, in order to feel that we have properly honored our Pokemon-based literary heritage? Though, I guess the question doesn't necessarily presume that -- you seem to just be fishing for Pokemon locations that would make good RP settings. Oh! What about that southern Hoenn village sitting on the water? Bulbapedia reminds me that its name is Pacifidlog Town. Yeah, that could be nice. I can't see building an entire RP economy around that town, but as the setting for a one-off, it'd be fun. Lee: It would be too obvious to ask which of your characters you feel gets the least attention despite your best efforts (HELLO, MIKO AND ALSO THYRA), so let me flip it turn-ways: Which of your characters has surprised you by generating a lot of interest despite what you feel to be a lesser (not inferior, just lesser) amount of development on your part? Elliot: Will we ever figure out much of anything about Antonio's origins? It might not add much and he could very well prove to be the kind of character who's better off not explaining, but his childhood and adolescence almost have to have been exceptional in some way, and it comes off as a big question mark right now.
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Post by Yoshimitsu on Jul 19, 2012 10:22:45 GMT -5
As for the "underused" question... Well, come on, most Pokemon cities are underused in RP, that's inevitable and hardly worth remedying! Do we really need for e.g. Fuchsia City to receive its due treatment in RP, in order to feel that we have properly honored our Pokemon-based literary heritage? Though, I guess the question doesn't necessarily presume that -- you seem to just be fishing for Pokemon locations that would make good RP settings. Oh! What about that southern Hoenn village sitting on the water? Bulbapedia reminds me that its name is Pacifidlog Town. Yeah, that could be nice. I can't see building an entire RP economy around that town, but as the setting for a one-off, it'd be fun. Just to build on this. Some other pokemon locations do have a bunch of ORP history, such as Goldenrod, Slateport and Viridian cities, but they sadly lack people who know enough about them. I think me and Lee are the two who know the most about them? A lot of their significance hinges around what people know about them (Goldenrod being a magical hotspot, for example, because it was built on a rift to a hell dimension iirc, or Viridian being home to the old Team Rocket base and current home of the presently-disused Neo Crescent Mage Library). A lot of that significance then leads to specific types of plots that a lot of people don't like/don't have characters suited for/etc. Antonio does have bits and pieces of his backstory that I haven't revealed yet, but a lot of it is a blank currently. If anything's revealed, though, it'll probably be through his own internal monologue as his character develops.
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Post by Tout-Perd on Jul 19, 2012 12:52:37 GMT -5
It occurs to me that with ALIGHIERI going up, Ecruteak has truly become the new adventure hub of ORP. What are your feelings on this? Are there any cities in the Archipelago that feel underused to you? I'd like to note something else about this situation. It occurs to me that in ORP, we frequently have liked to note discrimination against Powers. However, it's impossible to believe in it being something on a global scale. Many, many communities would welcome Powers as heroes and champions, if not outright figures of worship. So Ecruteak has narrowed the scope to a degree where we CAN believe that the government in power there does discriminate against people with special abilities. Of course, it also helps that the power level in ORP has been dialed back; Ecruteak is conveniently tucked about an hour or two from Cherrygrove, and much farther from Viridian and Cerulean, where all the powerhouses tend to reside. Ecruteak has been allowing people to do plots set in ORP, but without the baggage of high-powered, well-liked characters hanging around. As for cities that could use more love? I honestly really, really love the aesthetics of Fuchsia. It reminds me of Cape Cod or Martha's Vineyard, or some of the other areas in New England. A bustling (but not overly large or claustrophobic) city, filled with aesthetically pleasing parks, and overlooking a gentle, gradual slope down to the ocean. Granted, in modern day RP, the only thing preventing from using New England proper as a setting is just a lack of proximity, and that barely matters from a narrative standpoint. Cities from Pokemon that DO bring a lot of new material to the fold: -Pacifidlog, as noted (also of interest, this is Albatross' home town.) -Azalea Town could be kinda cool. It feels very backwater and rural, and that seems to lend itself to being a good location for somebody to hide out. Not to mention that nobody even NOTICES when Team Rocket attacked them in GS, which kinda implies that they're very insular and shut off from the outside world, despite being right near the biggest city in the Archipelago. -Fortree City is really neat, aesthetically, but has a stupid name. Still, I like imagining a full scale city constructed out of tree-houses, the virgin forest unchanged by the inhabitation of man, but for houses and catwalks built into the forest itself. I really like envisioning the city at night, with moths flitting about, and odd shadows being cast from the people going about up above. If there's anybody who I haven't sold on the viability of Fortree (mind you, we'd have to just call it Fortree, not Fortree City), just tell me, and I'll expound upon this idea even further. -Sootopolis also falls into the "rather neat idea, stupid name" zone. I mean, imagining a city which you need scuba gear to get into? That's kinda fascinating to me. Makes me wonder if they'd have an airfield, or if they just have Lilycove air-drop in supplies, a la some Alaskan villages. -Canalave, sadly, will be neglected, as we already have a bigger ORP presence in Venice. In retrospect, bar the Italian slung about, Whispers could've been easily set in Canalave (city full of canals instead of roads, libraries are the city's most prominent feature, etc. Hell, I think Blaise had actually mentioned in some topic wanting to visit Canalave to check out their library!) But, alas, far too late for that, and Venice works quite nicely. -Sunnyshore is quite neat aesthetically, but again... Stupid name, and even harder to redeem than Fortree. Those are the big ones that come to mind. Kinda makes me want to do some sort of Travel-Channel style RP where characters just lounge about Hoenn, sipping drinks and touristing it up. Lee: It would be too obvious to ask which of your characters you feel gets the least attention despite your best efforts (HELLO, MIKO AND ALSO THYRA), so let me flip it turn-ways: Which of your characters has surprised you by generating a lot of interest despite what you feel to be a lesser (not inferior, just lesser) amount of development on your part? I'd have to say that Zebedee and Natalie get a buttload of attention from other authors. Not to say they're entirely undeserving, but it seems like when anybody needs somebody good/holy to act as a foil to their badass, Zeb's on speeddial, and whenever somebody ANGRY is needed, Natalie is called in. I guess I'm mostly just disappointed by seeing how much people view them merely based on one facet. Zebedee, for Pete's sake, is primarily a trickster and an illusionist. He's not a jerk about it, but is merely gentle and playful with most everybody. To have him forced into the role of "Holier than thou" really doesn't do much for who the character is as a whole. So I guess that he and Nat don't get more attention than they warrant, but it feels like people all too often expect ONLY their most notable aspect from them. As for characters of mine who TOOK OFF with little effort, and seemed to outgrow the scope I've had for them? Helen is wildly popular, despite really only having like three RPs or so (Chords, Chains, and now Ish/LTR). People might be blind to this now, but before the Exodus? Helen never actually had any significant RPs, IIRC. Blaise is another one: She's only a minor villain in Chords, and then turns up in Whispers/Ish presently. She's awfully short on appearances, but I guess the concept of somebody so utterly taken with appearing smart works for people. She's like the sexy personification of science, maybe? Garth, I've been greatly amused by. He keeps getting shunted to the back of any RP he's in, and yet still, people seem to know him and like him alright. I really need to wrap some stuff up and get on Antibibble, where we'll get to see him one-on-one with somebody. That might bump him up a few notches. Lacy, I'm awfully pleased with. She actually hits the sweet spot I aimed for: Everybody knows who she is, and if there's a good plot for her, she gets invited, but she doesn't get pigeonholed into roles like a lot of my other characters (Zebedee=Holy, Miko=Diplomat, Natalie=Angry, Nopcsa=Trollface). Pohatu: Are the things that Tanner creates permanent, or do they last only depending on how much effort he's put into them?
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Post by {WW}BetaBloodWolf7 on Aug 3, 2012 4:30:14 GMT -5
All: It occurs to me that with ALIGHIERI going up, Ecruteak has truly become the new adventure hub of ORP. What are your feelings on this? Are there any cities in the Archipelago that feel underused to you? To be honest, I'd like to see more places being used. I don't recall ever being in an RP involving Ecruteak, but, to me, it feels like it's so busy with plots that I'd feel lost jumping into one that involved it. As to the archipelago cities that could be used, I'd really like to see Snow Point, the Survival or Resort Areas, or even Canalave would be kinda nice. I'll admit that I'm pretty open to a fair amount of areas being used.
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Post by The Evil Biscuit on Aug 3, 2012 12:28:47 GMT -5
I don't know about anyone else, but a little reference post on the various places and cities on the Archipelago would be nice, just to map things out a bit.
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Post by ch00beh on Aug 3, 2012 21:55:14 GMT -5
i feel like it's on the wiki?
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Post by {WW}BetaBloodWolf7 on Aug 4, 2012 2:49:53 GMT -5
Not really, there's not much of the PRP history there. The people who know it need to get some writing done.
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Post by Yoshimitsu on Aug 4, 2012 3:37:23 GMT -5
Just done a quick run over with what I know from the various regions: Kanto Pallet Town - Still quiet as ever. Professor Oak still hands out pokemon to new trainers.
Viridian City - Former host to TR's base of operations (over the gym) which, when destroyed, became the home of the Neo Crescent Mage Library. No gym there, currently, and the NCM Library is constantly locked.
Pewter City - Still home to the gym and museum.
Cerulean City - Gym is fully functional once more. Cerulean Cave has been sealed (I think? Lee, verify this?)
Vermillion City - Former home of a battle tower where points could be accumulated to teach pokemon unique moves, currently disused.
Lavender Town - Not sure, I forgot if RP used R/B/Y or G/S/C canon. Either way, unchanged from the games.
Celadon City - Fully restored and operational. (Bulbs knows detail of Celadon and Saffron destruction I think?)
Saffron City - Also fully restored with both gyms operational. Large warehouse district.
Fushia City - Safari Zone is currently disused, otherwise city is fully functional, complete with zoo and general safaris.
Cinnibar Island - Don't think the volcano ever went off in RP canon so also fully functional. Lots of port activity.
Johto New Bark Town - Lee can verify this I think, since his character lives there. Unchanged I believe?
Cherrygrove - Home to the archipelago's most prominent powers, surge in activity since the gym opened. Surprisingly little damage considering how many powers live there.
Violet City - Fully recovered from an attack on the Sprout Tower years ago, very rural for a city with a lot of Japanese-themed buildings.
Azalea Town - Quiet, as always. Nothing to note.
Goldenrod City - Mostly restored after Pandora's attack, the Crescent Mage Library was destroyed completely with a monument to Daisy Oak erected over it's remains. The underground was completely caved in, I believe. The CM Library was left in ruins.
Ecruteak - OH HEY GUYS I THINK YOU KNOW THIS
Olivine - Hosts the South Pole Summoner's house for SPS and sympathisers.
Cianwood - Suffered an earthquake years ago, otherwise intact.
Mahogany - Pohatu hinted to a rival mafia over here, but otherwise seemingly quiet.
Blackthorn - Prominent training ground for strong trainers, nothing noteworthy for ORP.
Hoenn Littleroot - Rural and quiet. Nothing noteworthy.
Oldale - See above.
Petalburg - Hosts a gym, but otherwise quiet.
Rustboro - Like Saffron, I believe. Large factory district, gym and Devon headquarters. Sees a lot of traffic.
Dewford - Quiet. Most visitors go to the gym, some the cave, but otherwise don't linger.
Slateport - Nearly fully restored, I expect, after Bagan's attack. Not sure if any Powers live here? Lee, fill in the blanks?
Mauville - Also sees a lot of traffic, due to it's very touristy entertainment.
Verdanturf - Quiet and unnoticed.
Fallarbor - Was nearly destroyed a few years ago, but escaped unscathed. Police presense has decreased now.
Lavaridge - Training hotspot. Rumours of the Mirage Kingdom are still persistent, but it's lack of appearence for years has diminished them somewhat.
Fortree - It's a tree house. Nothing more to say, really.
Lilycove - Holiday location, mostly. Good shopping scene and Pokemon Contests draw in lots of tourism.
Mossdeep - Space travel still a common theme. Good stopping point to get to Shoal Cave, Sootopolis and Pacifidlog. Gym still operational.
Pacifidlog - Had a bit of trouble with shifting water currents recently but still afloat.
Sootopolis - Has an air-drop point for visitors, as well as submarine rides in.
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Post by Tout-Perd on Aug 19, 2012 21:04:19 GMT -5
Elliot: What kind of footwear does Yoshimitsu tend to favor? How quickly does it wear out, what with his superhuman speed and all?
Biscuit: What hair products does Huckabee use? I demand brands and scents!
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Post by Yoshimitsu on Aug 21, 2012 5:39:51 GMT -5
Elliot: What kind of footwear does Yoshimitsu tend to favor? How quickly does it wear out, what with his superhuman speed and all? If he knows he'll need something heavy duty, he tends to go for thick-soled combat boots both for durability and impact force. Otherwise, he sticks to things like skate shoes and more fashionable styles. His turnover rate for shoes is still pretty high either way, though.
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Post by The Evil Biscuit on Aug 21, 2012 10:03:43 GMT -5
He likes to think the B stands for Bastard. Or Blood. Or Bubbles, because it's so tingly. Smells musky.
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Post by Tout-Perd on Aug 31, 2012 22:11:19 GMT -5
Pohatu: Do Esther's powers accidentally trigger on occasion? You said it was based on Hashmap Modus, so I was wondering if she ever has any such occasions, or if she had to intentionally utilize her spells.
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Post by ch00beh on Sept 27, 2012 12:59:15 GMT -5
I think this got asked, but I forgot: what do the Giarrettas even deal in? It seems like all they do is racketeering?
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Post by Beelzebibble on Sept 27, 2012 22:41:40 GMT -5
There's a hint as to the answer, or at least one of the answers, here. I'll let you find it. Ah ha! Ahh ha ha ha! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!! *sniffle* Man, that was one of my better jokes.
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Post by ch00beh on Sept 27, 2012 23:29:04 GMT -5
prostitution, gotcha
ps. I ask this because the thought of making a Saints expy to step into the Giarretta's turf briefly flitted through my mind. But that would involve actually RPing so it will probably not take place.
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Post by Tout-Perd on Oct 2, 2012 13:01:45 GMT -5
ALL: Assume that you're forced to choose one major character from somebody else's cast to be killed off. Who would you choose?
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Post by The Evil Biscuit on Oct 2, 2012 14:00:16 GMT -5
Williams.
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Post by Beelzebibble on Oct 2, 2012 14:13:51 GMT -5
NO FUCK YOU
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Post by Yoshimitsu on Oct 2, 2012 14:58:04 GMT -5
I'd kill Terrian so other characters have a chance at winning the popularity contest whenever he's entered.
this would not stop Pohatu from entering him
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Post by The Evil Biscuit on Oct 2, 2012 17:17:36 GMT -5
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Post by Beelzebibble on Oct 2, 2012 17:22:17 GMT -5
You are all Just Jealous Of My CastI doubt Terrian will take first place this year.
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Post by Ninety on Oct 2, 2012 22:00:24 GMT -5
El: Marshall because THAT IS NOT A TEXAN Potato: Nico, because I think that could be a huge thing to work with in anything involving the G-bros. SV: Anyone but Rhys because I like Rhys's name and I'm unfamiliar with the rest of your cast! Prime: Prime. I just don't like him. Biscuit: Mailman should have a heart attack or a stroke or something while driving his truck. Lee: Zebedee because I can't recall the last time I even read a post with him in it. Blood: Anyone but Alyssa because I drew her and I'm unfamiliar with the rest of your cast! Loogs: Hector. Everyone else: eehhhhhh... idk
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Post by Beelzebibble on Oct 2, 2012 22:37:55 GMT -5
Lee: Zebedee because I can't recall the last time I even read a post with him in it. Probably because there was not enough room in your brain for this.
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