Sign Up Mario Kart: OB Championship

[James]

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[img]http://www.shineget.com/lakitu.jpg[/img] [b]Hi there! My name's Lakitu. If you've played Mario Kart before, you'll know me as the guy who organizes all of the trackside goings-on. I'm even responsible for pulling stranded karts out of all sorts of nasty situations. Today, I'm here to present to you the newest Mario Kart challenge: [i]Mario Kart: OB Championship[/i]. I'm here to find out who OtakuBoards' best driver is. And to do that, I'm going to set up a bunch of challenges that'll put your driving and teamwork skills to the test!

But first, you might want to know a little more about why I'm setting up this race. Well, to be honest, I'm in a bit of a pickle. You see, my son - Lakitu Jr. - isn't interested in following the family business. He wants to go around dropping spikey red things on people from above, like I used to. But I swear, that's the [i]old[/i] Lakitu! I have discovered the joys of organizing kart races (not to mention the amount of gold coins that I make from charging a small fee to stranded drivers...heh heh). But my son just won't listen! He says that kart racing is boring and he'd rather cause mischief.

Anyway, I've been going around the Mushroom Kingdom for several days now, trying to encourage drivers to join the OB Championship. I hope I'll find some interested parties soon, because setting up these races can cost a bundle! [size=1]And I haven't found any sponsors yet... :bawl:[/size]

So, with that said, I really want to prove to my son how fun (and profitable) the family business can be! You can find everything you need to know in the rest of this information leaflet. I've sent this letter to just about every Nintendo characters' house that I can think of. So I hope to get some replies soon! If you are interested, all you have to do is turn up to the [i]Tryout Session[/i] tomorrow at four o'clock sharp! I'll be waiting at [i]Luigi's Raceway[/i] for you.

Sincerely,

Lakitu[/b]

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Mario Kart: OB Championship is a little different from regular RPGs. It is structured into two parts: [b]Racing[/b] and [b]Non-Racing[/b].

In [b]Racing[/b] segments, all players will be in a kart, racing against their opponents. The [b]Racing[/b] segments are somewhat like sparring matches; teams of players (two per kart, which will be explained below) will try to win the race. And in doing so, they will be required to not only out-drive opponents, but also to use items against them (items will also be explained later on).

In this RPG, a race occurs every [b]two days[/b]. So, there are two days before each new race. During this time, the RPG's story can develop and players can interact however they like outside the track. This is also where the game's primary story will develop.

During a race, each player must make [b]one[/b] post. When all players involved in the race have posted once, the race will end. At this time, the pair of winners will be designated. Winners will be designated based on the quality of their post.

Each place will have a certain [b]point value[/b]. Each player in a team of two will receive the same number of points. The point structure is as follows:

[b]First:[/b] 10 points
[b]Second:[/b] 8 points
[b]Third:[/b] 6 points
[b]Fourth:[/b] 4 points
[b]Fifth:[/b] 3 points
[b]Sixth:[/b] 2 points
[b]Seventh:[/b] 1 point
[b]Eighth - Last:[/b] 0 points

To keep things interesting, each player will be randomly assigned a new partner with each race. This way, players will be forced to work together to win.

When winners are judged, BOTH players' posts will be considered. So, if your post is wonderful and your teammate's post is horrible, you may not win. The key is to have both players working together at all times.

When you write your race post, you need to write about [b]your version of events[/b]. So, you need to imagine what it'd be like if your team won. And you need to write about how that might happen. In that sense, racing posts are not like turn-based spars. Rather, they're more like the Arena posts at arena.theOtaku.com; you're writing about a certain scenario as you think it might happen. The judge will be looking at the inventiveness in each person's race posts. If you throw in some humor, tension and drama, you will have a better chance of winning a race. So, think of races as [b]writing contests[/b], basically.

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This game will feature a multitude of tracks. Tracks will be announced at the beginning of each new race. Track conditions will be provided and during that post, players will be randomly paired up.

[b]Only Lakitu can announce the beginning and end of a race period[/b]. Individual players cannot.

Tracks will be announced with information that relates to characters. Some characters will be weaker/stronger on different tracks. And tracks themselves will contain various hazards that players can work into their own race posts.

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Races will be judged by OtakuBoards members. At the conclusion of every race, a "Race Results" thread for that race will be posted. The public will be linked to the race and will be able to vote on which team won. At the end of the voting period, winners will be announced within the RPG. Points will also be handed out at that time. A complete tally of player points will be recorded in [b]this thread[/b].

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In this RPG, as mentioned above, players will be put into pairs during each race. One player will drive and one will use items from the rear of the kart.

When each player writes their single race post, they can write whatever actions they like for both characters in the team. In other words, both players do not need to have posts that relate to one another. Rather, each player in the team will write a post that paints a picture of how [i]they[/i] imagine the team winning. So if you have a post with Mario and Luigi, for example, Mario's post might be totally different to Luigi. Both players will imagine victory in different ways. And that's okay.

However, if you like, you can [b]write a post with your partner[/b]. You can be as creative as you like; each character can be in different coloured text, or you can simply write one post where both players have contributed. It's up to you, as long as you make it clear that BOTH players have written their parts in.

Each character has one special attack, too. Those will be announced below, along with basic player profiles (and whether the player is a lightweight, middleweight or heavyweight). Also, when you post, you can decide whether your player is driving or using items from the kart's rear. It doesn't matter if your teammate posts the opposite; remember, this is your own account of how the race goes.

Note: You can use these character shots as avatars, if you like. They're made to size. I haven't included Mario, because Mario is taken by me (hey, I deserve something for all this effort, don't you think? ~_^).

The following players are available for this RPG (note, if two people select the same character, only ONE will be allowed in):

[b]Luigi[/b]
[img]http://www.shineget.com/luigi.gif[/img]
[b]Class:[/b] Middleweight
[b]Special Ability:[/b] "Power Vacuum" - This ability allows Luigi to whip out his vacuum and suck items from nearby enemies.
[b]Weaknesses:[/b] Luigi's sissyesque jumping ability won't help him much when he's racing.
[b]Strengths:[/b] On the other hand, Luigi is an experienced driver. He knows the courses and he works well with others.

[b]Peach[/b]
[img]http://www.shineget.com/peach.gif[/img]
[b]Class:[/b] Lightweight
[b]Special Ability:[/b] "Float" - This ability allows the kart to float for extended distances.
[b]Weaknesses:[/b] Often accused of being a "ditz", Peach certainly lives in a rarified atmosphere. She's not used to eating a mouthful of grass when the kart stacks.
[b]Strengths:[/b] Peach is a good motivational speaker.

[b]Toad[/b]
[img]http://www.shineget.com/toad.gif[/img]
[b]Class:[/b] Lightweight
[b]Special Ability:[/b] "Kart Spin" - This ability allows Toad to lean to one side and spin the kart into an enemy, causing the loss of coins (and a slowdown for the enemy).
[b]Weaknesses:[/b] Toad's lightness is his main weakness. He gets bumped around easily on the track.
[b]Strengths:[/b] Toad is a Mario Kart veteran. He knows the ups and downs of each track and his Kart Spin ability is very useful.

[b]Kirby[/b]
[img]http://www.shineget.com/kirby.gif[/img]
[b]Class:[/b] Lightweight
[b]Special Ability:[/b] "Eat" - This ability allows Kirby to swallow an enemy and use that enemy's special ability once.
[b]Weaknesses:[/b] Kirby's rather pointless anatomy makes driving karts somewhat tough. His little "flaps", for lack of a better word, are far from skilled driving instruments.
[b]Strengths:[/b] Kirby's eating ability is truly remarkable and most other kart drivers won't expect to have their abilities stolen so easily!

[b]Captain Falcon[/b]
[img]http://www.shineget.com/falcon.gif[/img]
[b]Class:[/b] Heavyweight
[b]Special Ability:[/b] "F-Zero Drift" - This ability allows Captain Falcon to use his size to drift into enemies and send 'em off track.
[b]Weaknesses:[/b] Captain Falcon isn't used to being crammed into a tiny little kart. His weight works against him, particularly on slippery surfaces.
[b]Strengths:[/b] Captain Falcon is a skilled hover car driver and his drifting ability makes him a very formidable opponent on the racecourse.

[b]Fox McCloud[/b]
[img]http://www.shineget.com/fox.gif[/img]
[b]Class:[/b] Middleweight
[b]Special Ability:[/b] "Laser Gun" - This ability allows Fox to fire his pistol at nearby enemies to make 'em spin out.
[b]Weaknesses:[/b] Fox, as an all-rounder, has no significant weaknesses. However, he isn't the most skilled of drivers; he's used to piloting an Arwing most of the time.
[b]Strengths:[/b] Fox, being a middleweight, is ideal for beginners. His good nature also makes him a strong teammate.

[b]Captain Olimar[/b]
[img]http://www.shineget.com/olimar.gif[/img]
[b]Class:[/b] Lightweight
[b]Special Ability:[/b] "Pikmin Attack" - This ability allows Captain Olimar to throw Pikmin at nearby drivers, which slows 'em down.
[b]Weaknesses:[/b] Due to the Captain's tiny size, he can't see over the steering wheel without a very large cushion (o_O). This makes him vulnerable to attack; he spins out easily.
[b]Strengths:[/b] On the other hand, the good Captain's light size makes him ideal for quick acceleration.

[b]Link[/b]
[img]http://www.shineget.com/link.gif[/img]
[b]Class:[/b] Lightweight
[b]Special Ability:[/b] "Hookshot" - This ability allows Link to attach his hookshot to objects in the distance and drag his kart there; useful for getting out of sticky situations.
[b]Weaknesses:[/b] Link's sword and shield can sometimes get in the way when driving. And his hat flies off at high speed, sometimes hitting other drivers in the face if they're not careful.
[b]Strengths:[/b] Link is the Hero of Time, of course! He's determined, eager and for him, losing just isn't an option.

[b]Bowser[/b]
[img]http://www.shineget.com/bowser.gif[/img]
[b]Class:[/b] Heavyweight
[b]Special Ability:[/b] "Flame" - This ability allows Bowser to breathe fire on nearby enemies.
[b]Weaknesses:[/b] Bowser hasn't been laying off the Oreos in recent years and as a result, his weight negatively affects handling.
[b]Strengths:[/b] At the same time, Bowser's ample mass allows for some very aggressive driving tactics (ie: squishing smaller opponents - watch out, Olimar!)

[b]Samus[/b]
[img]http://www.shineget.com/samus.gif[/img]
[b]Class:[/b] Heavyweight
[b]Special Ability:[/b] "Bomb" - This ability allows Samus to lay bombs behind the kart.
[b]Weaknesses:[/b] Samus' heavy suit can really hurt handling (not to mention the fact that she can only drive with one arm, due to her beam weapon).
[b]Strengths:[/b] Samus is a powerful bounty hunter with a bad attitude; her Bomb ability is effective against any type of enemy.

[b]Yoshi[/b]
[img]http://www.shineget.com/yoshi.gif[/img]
[b]Class:[/b] Lightweight
[b]Special Ability:[/b] "Tongue" - This ability allows Yoshi to latch onto enemy karts and drag his kart into 'em from behind.
[b]Weaknesses:[/b] Yoshi needs to be careful when he uses the Tongue ability; he doesn't want to get it caught in the kart's wheels.
[b]Strengths:[/b] At the same time, Yoshi's tongue can be very effective if used properly in a race.

[b]Koopa Troopa[/b]
[img]http://www.shineget.com/koopa.gif[/img]
[b]Class:[/b] Lightweight
[b]Special Ability:[/b] "Shell" - This ability allows Koopa Troopa to cover the entire kart in a shell for a brief moment, protecting it from enemy attacks.
[b]Weaknesses:[/b] Koopa is a pretty good driver and doesn't really need to worry his little bald head. However, he doesn't always get along with teammates.
[b]Strengths:[/b] Koopa's Shell ability is very unique amongst the racing lineup - it can be very useful in races.

[b]Makar[/b]
[img]http://www.shineget.com/makar.gif[/img]
[b]Class:[/b] Lightweight
[b]Special Ability:[/b] "Serenade" - This ability allows Makar to play a special tune on his violin once in every race. It puts the nearest enemy to sleep for ten seconds.
[b]Weaknesses:[/b] Due to the fact that Makar is a plant, he is particularly weak to fire attacks (either dropping in lava or being hit by fire, both of which cause him to slow down significantly or lose coins).
[b]Strengths:[/b] Makar's ability is one of the most unique available. He's also a pretty cheerful guy, who'll get along with just about anyone.

[b]Tetra[/b]
[img]http://www.shineget.com/tetra.gif[/img]
[b]Class:[/b] Lightweight
[b]Special Ability:[/b] "Pirate Sword" - This ability allows Tetra to slash an opponent's tyres when close to them, causing 'em to spin out.
[b]Weaknesses:[/b] Tetra can be a bit arrogant at times (and a bit sarcastic to boot). This can affect her cooperative ability.
[b]Strengths:[/b] Tetra's a great leader. And she's very determined, which means she's not afraid of much (and is more likely to get into risky situations).

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Below is a list of items that players can use during the race.
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[*][b]Mushroom:[/b] Provides a boost of speed.
[*][b]Green Shell:[/b] Can be fired at an enemy to make them spin out/slow down (can also be collected in groups of three).
[*][b]Red Shell:[/b] Same as Green Shell, but with an added homing ability (can also be collected in groups of three).
[*][b]Lightning Bolt:[/b] Shrinks all players on the map (except for the user) and allows the user to squash other players.
[*][b]Ghost:[/b] Allows the player to steal items from nearby enemies.
[*][b]Inverse Cube:[/b] Reverses controls for other players (ie: left becomes right, accelerate becomes reverse).
[*][b]Gravity Burst:[/b] Changes player controls to make them more "floaty" (ie: as though you're driving on ice).
[*][b]Banana Peel:[/b] Causes enemies to spin out when it's touched (this item can be thrown forward or dropped behind).
[*][b]Anger Mushroom:[/b] When picked up, it causes both players/teammates on the kart to begin arguing (and ignoring the race).
[*][b]Invincibility Star:[/b] Allows the players to become invincible for a limited time (can be used defensively and offensively).
[/list]

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Please read all of the above very carefully if you wish to join. If you want to choose another Nintendo character not mentioned above, you will need to make an 80x80 avatar and attach it to your sign up, so that I can add it to the player profiles field. However, [i]I[/i] will designate your character's ability/weakness/strength, to keep things balanced.

If you have any questions, please post 'em here too. This RPG is potentially a big complex, so I may need to answer questions before we start. I will be choosing final players, too.

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Sign up fields to fill out are included here:

[b]Character Name:[/b]
[b]Character Personality:[/b] (try to make it in accordance with your character's profile above, if their personality has been referred to)
[b]Home:[/b] (whereabouts does your character live?)
[b]Other:[/b] (any other details you'd like to include)

As always, I'll post my sign up in a bit. This is enough for now. >_<

EDIT: D'oh! I've made the avatars the wrong size. lol

Don't worry; I'll redo them all and upload them again. Sorry 'bout that everyone. ^_^;;

[Desbreko]

[color=indigo][img]http://www.shineget.com/link.gif[/img]
[b]Character Name:[/b] Link

[b]Character Personality:[/b] Highly determined, Link races with a will to win. Being a young boy, though, he's also in it for the fun of the racing. He has a good-natured sense of humor, and highly enjoys the use of items to add more excitement to the races.

[b]Home:[/b] Hyrule

[b]Other:[/b] Don't make fun of the tunic, and no one gets hurt. . . .[/color]

[Kei]

[img]http://www.shineget.com/kirby.gif[/img]

[color=royalblue][b]Character Name:[/b] Kirby

[b]Character Personality:[/b] Kirby tends to be naive in most situations, due to his young age. He's usually more concerned about where his next meal is coming from than the hazards being presented at the time. When it comes down to beating the bad guy, though, Kirby always finds a way to make it happen. And if he gets some chow along the way.... ^-^

[b]Home:[/b] Dreamland

[b]Other:[/b] It's not a wise idea to get in Kirby's path while he's eating, otherwise you might get caught in his suction path. And you might want to bring some noisemakers or something to keep his attention for more than ten seconds...[/color]

[JJ]

[IMG]http://www.shineget.com/yoshi.gif[/IMG]

[COLOR=seagreen]Character Name: Yoshi

Character Personality: Since Yoshi cannot communicate in English other beings have problems trying to communicate with him. He can understand most English but can be distracted easily when people talk to him. Yoshi also has a tendancy to grab things and turn them into eggs so he can hit flying animals with them.

Home: Mushroom Kingdom


Other: Never ever let Yoshi near a watermelon.[/COLOR]

Thanks James! :D

[Solo Tremaine]

[img]http://www.shineget.com/fox.gif[/img]
[b]Character Name:[/b] Fox McCloud
[b]Character Personality:[/b] Honourable and good-natured, Fox has good leadership and teammate characteristics, having been leader of the Starfox team for so long. He has a strong determination and as such will b inclined to do anything to achieve a goal, but not at the expense of hurting others. Well, not too much anyway...
[b]Home:[/b] The Great Fox, which flies around the Lylat System.
[b]Other:[/b] Don't pull his tail. And no rabies jokes.

[James]

[color=#808080]You just use the [img] tag to do it. ^_^

So it's like [img] URL of picture here [/img]. Just right click on the piccy and click "properties" for the URL.[/color]

[Sui Generis]

[img]http://www.shineget.com/toad.gif[/img]

[color=indigo
]Character Name: Toad

Character Personality: Quiet and shy, he'll do anything to lend a friend a helping hand. He races for the thrill of racing. He loves the feel of the wind in his face and can't stop seeing Bowser spin out from a banana peel. Naturally he has an agressive tendacy to drop more items near Bowser than any other racer. He also seems to attempt to not get in Mario and Luigi's way. Despite his small appearance Toad is very determined when he wants something, and getting a victory on the tracks wouldn't be out of his grasps. He lives by one motto...."Size doesn't matter!"

Home: Mushroom Kingdom

Other: Yes his name is Toad. No he is not a Toad! Get it? Got it? Good![/color]

[Schrat]

[size=1] oh oh save me a spot as....[img]http://www.shineget.com/falcon.gif[/img][/size]

[Sere Tuscumbia]

Save me a spot as [IMG]http://www.shineget.com/peach.gif[/IMG], will yah? Dinner.

--Sere

[B]Character name:[/B] Princess Peach Toadstool

[B]Character personality:[/B] Peach is a headstrong little gal, but with her being abducted by Bowser all of the time, one can expect it by now. She's used to getting her way, and although she's quite feminine, mess with her and she'll put a whuppin' on you! ^_^ Blonde to the core, Peachy's bubble-headedness can prove to be an annoyance at times, but it still manages to be cute. (And plus, it's just really fun to hear "Buh bye!" or "Peachy's got it!" whenever she smacks someone with a Koopa shell! ^_~)

[B]Home:[/B] The Castle in Mushroom Kingdom (bwhahahahahaha!)

[B]Other:[/B] Make comments about the pink dress, and Peach will have to pull out her umbrella and slap the bejesus out of you (referring to SSB: Melee). Enjoys jumping in the air and floating for a short time (Super Mario Brothers 2) and baking (Super Mario 64).

I love Peach soooooooo much. ^_^ Is it obvious? Peachy rocks. And yes, I know that there are two different versions of Peach's name. Princess Peach, or Princess Toadstool. I just simplified it and made it Princess Peach Toadstool. See? All better now.

[Mei]

[img]http://www.shineget.com/tetra.gif[/img]

[color=green][b]Character Name:[/b] Tetra

[b]Character Personality:[/b] Stubborn but helpful at times, Tetra is a very headstrong young girl with a huge determination to win every race she can.

[b]Home:[/b] Former Hyrule, now covered in a giant ocean.

[b]Other:[/b] Steer clear of any [spoiler]Princess[/spoiler] comments, unless you want to meet her sword.[/color]

[Sakura]

There aren't many good ones left so...
[img]http://www.shineget.com/koopa.gif[/img]
[b]Koopa troopa[/b]
Class: Lightweight
Special Ability: "Shell" - This ability allows Koopa Troopa to cover the entire kart in a shell for a brief moment, protecting it from enemy attacks.
Weaknesses: Koopa is a pretty good driver and doesn't really need to worry his little bald head. However, he doesn't always get along with teammates.
Strengths: Koopa's Shell ability is very unique amongst the racing lineup - it can be very useful in races.

[ShimmeringFeyd]

Oh man Mario Kart? Haven't played that awesome game in so long, think i'm going to go download it now.

Character Name: Bowser
Character Personality: Mood wise he is unpredictable, usually aggresive but tends to jump around going to extremes of other emotions for no real reason. This works for his intelligence too, though occasionally brilliant, no defense the mushroom kingdom has ever come up has managed to stop him to date, he can also be incredibly stupid. ((Going by the way he acts in various comics if thats alright))
Home: His castle ((And its poor defense system that doesn't do very well against mario)).
Other: Bowser owns the road punk and has extreme problems with road rage. So get out of the way or say hello to a face full of firey death.

[James]

[color=#808080]I [i]hope[/i] you are not going to download Mario Kart. ~_^

Remember guys, you can come up with your own Nintendo characters (anyone I've not included here) and list them in your profiles.

You can also nominate a character that is the same as someone else's, with the knowledge that only one of you will be chosen if that happens.[/color]

[JJ]

James are we gonna start this?

[Sakura]

Can I change my character?
I don't have a picture tho...

[b]Pikachu[/b]
Class:Lightweight
Special Ability:
Weakness:
Strengths:

Pikachu's considered to be Nintendo right?
And I read you want to make the Special,Weakness and Strengths so I left it.Thanks!!

[Orien_Xel]

I'll check this out...Can I take Koopa Troopa if Ohkami has Pickachu?

[b]Character Name:[/b]Koopa Troopa
[b]Class:[/b]Lightweght
[b]Special Ability:[/b] "Shell" - This ability allows Koopa Troopa to cover the entire kart in a shell for a brief moment, protecting it from enemy attacks.
[b]Weaknesses:[/b] Koopa is a pretty good driver and doesn't really need to worry his little bald head. However, he doesn't always get along with teammates.
[b]Strengths:[/b] Koopa's Shell ability is very unique amongst the racing lineup - it can be very useful in races.

[Samgee Gamwise]

[img]http://www.angelfire.com/alt/samgee/images/Avs-/Olimar.gif[/img][size=9999][b]/[/b][/size][img]http://www.angelfire.com/alt/samgee/images/Avs-/Olimar_Plate.gif[/img]
Character Name: Captain Olimar

Character Personality: A master at team work. Having honed his skills with practice on Pikmin, Olimar will find it refreshing to work with someone he can speak with. Most think him a shy wimp having everything done for him, this time he's ready to do whatever it takes to win the
[img]http://www.shineget.com/logo.gif[/img]

Home: With the Pikmin

Other: He always seems to have a few extra pikmin on hand...