Discuss The Almagest Legacy: A Steampunk RPG

[Zen]

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Are there any issues with my character up to this point? Portrait and family ties all okay?

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[Sandy]

Mike,don't panic please. ;D If there was something completely wrong with your character, we'd let you know.

And Omega, to answer your questions, my opinion is that a greater variance in ages would be welcome, since there's especially many men in their mid-twenties in the sign-ups now. I'm not saying that [I]you[/I] should switch your character's age if you don't want to, of course.

And I don't mind an outsticking tongue, if the picture is otherwise suitable for the theme and the character. ;P

[Gavin]

[SIZE="1"]Just happened to be browsing Youtube when I thought of putting in a search for the intro-movie Daedalus' appearance is taken from. I think the picture leaves a little to be desired and as he's based off the Vinci soldier from the clip, it gives a little more depth to his character.

[url=http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=dRh1niAmrkc][b]Rise of Legends Intro[/b][/url]

Great game, I'd recommend anyone try it if they're an RTS fan.[/SIZE]

[James]

[font=franklin gothic medium]Okay, my sign-up is ready. I hope it's acceptable.

I've tried to incorporate what information I can without giving too much away; I want the chance to explore my character's history during the RPG.

As his nation of origin is probably almost as important as the character himself, I've included a little bit of background there too, so that you have a context for how he exists within the game.

As I mentioned earlier I had huge trouble finding the appropriate portrait...so I hope this is okay. I have a version that also includes Raiha's character in it (a marriage portrait), which I'd like to use in the RPG as well.[/font]

[Sandy]

I find nothing wrong with your sign-up, James.

I'd like to notify everyone that there's new section has been added to the first post of this thread, [B]The Dramatis Personae[/B], which has all the non-player characters in the game in a simple checklist. It will be updated when the game progresses as new NPCs are introduced.

I will also include any NPCs featured in the background stories (such as family members) of those characters we eventually choose into the game. ;D

[James]

[quote name='Sandy']I find nothing wrong with your sign-up, James.
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[font=franklin gothic medium]:animeswea :animesigh

Sweet relief. I was actually worried for a moment there! I was waiting for the page to load, wondering if there would be many things I'd need to change or just a few...

Haha, I'm definitely not as confident with RPGs as people think. :catgirl:

By the way, do you know when this might start? Seems like there's been a huge amount of sign-ups in a pretty short time.[/font]

[Sandy]

[quote name='James'][font=franklin gothic medium]By the way, do you know when this might start? Seems like there's been a huge amount of sign-ups in a pretty short time.[/font][/QUOTE]

We are thinking to start this next Wednesday. There could be a few more sign-ups coming based on the PMs I've got, but we will close the auditions when the game starts.

Yes, the amount of sign-ups we've gathered is magnificent. It's a shame that not everyone will make the cut, unfortunately. :/

[Gavin]

[quote name='Sandy']Yes, the amount of sign-ups we've gathered is magnificent. It's a shame that not everyone will make the cut, unfortunately. :/[/QUOTE]

[SIZE="1"]Just wondering Sandy/Josh, how many character are you two actually looking at for the RPG ?[/SIZE]

[Shy]

[quote name='Gavin'][SIZE="1"]Just wondering Sandy/Josh, how many character are you two actually looking at for the RPG ?[/SIZE][/QUOTE][size=1]There is no set number, but it will be a fairly large cast based on the quality of sign-ups we have received so far. It's going to be very difficult for us to pick and choose who makes the cut.

-Shy[/size]

[Doublehex]

Why dose there even NEED to be cut? From what I can fathom, there is no real need for a set number of characters. If I was in one of your guys' shoes, I would just have any well designed character into the RP.

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[Shy]

[quote name='Matt']Why dose there even NEED to be cut? From what I can fathom, there is no real need for a set number of characters. If I was in one of your guys' shoes, I would just have any well designed character into the RP.[/QUOTE][size=1]I just said there wasn't a set number. I assure you that every sign-up Sandy and I can agree upon will make it into the RPG.

-Shy[/size]

[Doublehex]

[quote name='Shy'][size=1]I just said there wasn't a set number. I assure you that every sign-up Sandy and I can agree upon will make it into the RPG.

-Shy[/size][/QUOTE]

Now THAT makes sense. Sorry for the confusion.

BTW, is there anything in particular you would like for me to change with my character? I'm really desperate to get into this RP, and will do whatever you request in order to do so.

[Malkav]

I put in a sign-up and was thinking that Bavaria's family is underrepresented. I thought an adventurer and airship engineer would be fun because two kid sign-ups are enamored with airships and flying, so I could do the good for nothing uncle they shouldn't look up to. I'm sure Jack was just like them at their ages. I also thought it'd be nice to give Bavaria a baby brother who she treated like her own son, seeing as she can't have children.

Basically I tried to fit him into whats already been laid out while still giving him a little flair of his own. If there's anything you don't like about him let me know because I'd love to play in this one.

P.S- I personally like this character a lot and I think he fits in well.

[Cyriel]

[FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"]I hope my sign-up isn't overkill or anything...since it got kind of long =_=;; If there are problems, please let me know, and I will edit to your heart's content! I know it's not a close relative of the Almagests, but (like Malkav) I thought it'd be more interesting coming from Lady Bavaria's side of the family.[/FONT]

[Sandy]

[quote name='Matt']BTW, is there anything in particular you would like for me to change with my character? I'm really desperate to get into this RP, and will do whatever you request in order to do so.[/quote]

I find it odd that an aristocrat whose real occupation is a reporter is also a warrior. In my opinion there are already too many weapon-specialists in the family, but that's just me.

Also, if we choose you, I'd like to skip the NPC parents and make your character the son of Daedalus as well. But that's not something that affects whether or not someone gets into the game.

Everyone else can also expect some minor switches in how your character relates to the family, although I'm not going to touch your characters' ages or closest relationships. I just want to cut down unnecessary NPCs and bring the characters closer to each other. ;D

[quote name='Cyriel'][FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"]I hope my sign-up isn't overkill or anything...since it got kind of long =_=;; If there are problems, please let me know, and I will edit to your heart's content! I know it's not a close relative of the Almagests, but (like Malkav) I thought it'd be more interesting coming from Lady Bavaria's side of the family.[/FONT][/QUOTE]

I really like the detail you put into your character, but I have two requests:

Firstly, she shouldn't be so distantly related to Bavaria. Remember that Bavaria herself is young (I'm thinking under forty), so your character could very well be her little sister, even (and thus the little sister of Malkav's character as well).

Secondly, it would be great if your character would have one focused occupation, instead of doing a bit of everything. I do love the fact that she's in the social circles, and the way you tied her to the Almagest household is great as well.

[Malkav]

Cyriel, if your character stays interested in air ships, I could edit that Jack also has a good relationship with your character (cause they'd have something in common). This being because the Deacon family seems to be deeply rooted in politics (considering Agron is an adviser and Bavaria an ambassador) so the black sheep would be the ones who deviate from the family business i.e our characters.

Also pushed my character's age to 31.

[Chikara Kokoro]

I'm really interested in joining this RP, but there are a few things I'd like to have explained before I feel comfortable posting a sign-up.

The occupation of royal police guard interested me the most, and I have a few questions concerning that job.

What kind of weapons/armor do they use, if any at all?

Is there a gender limitation (i.e. males only)?

The answer to the second question is most likely yes, considering that this is based on proper Victorian society, but I didn't want to close any doors.

Also, the possibility of blood relatives who weren't yet aware of being related to the Almagest family was brought up, and I was wondering how this was possible with the last name law. Is there a way for this to happen other than illegitimate children?

[Sandy]

[quote name='Chikara Kokoro']I'm really interested in joining this RP, but there are a few things I'd like to have explained before I feel comfortable posting a sign-up.

The occupation of royal police guard interested me the most, and I have a few questions concerning that job.

What kind of weapons/armor do they use, if any at all?[/quote]

The RPGs (pun intended) use mainly batons and shields when patrolling, but they can be armed with swords for emergencies as well. Shooting weapons are still so heavy that they are only used in special situations such as warfare, but who knows what the development of Magitechnology brings with it... ;D

[QUOTE]Is there a gender limitation (i.e. males only)?[/QUOTE]

Although the guard is very male dominant, there can be a few women serving there, for example as personal guards of female royalty.

[quote]Also, the possibility of blood relatives who weren't yet aware of being related to the Almagest family was brought up, and I was wondering how this was possible with the last name law. Is there a way for this to happen other than illegitimate children?[/QUOTE]

Being an illegitimate child is naturally the only way that someone can be related to the family without knowing it (unless one suffers from amnesia or something), but I think the sign-ups have enough "bastards" already.

If you want into the game, you better hurry, because we will close the sign-ups at the start of the next week (Wednesday most likely).

[Chikara Kokoro]

[quote name='Sandy']
Although the guard is very male dominant, there can be a few women serving there, for example as personal guards of female royalty.
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Could ?female royalty? include one of the three heirs to the Crystalline Throne or would it be better to think of another character?

[quote name='Sandy']If you want into the game, you better hurry, because we will close the sign-ups at the start of the next week (Wednesday most likely).[/QUOTE]

Oh dear! I'll get it done soon... I hope.

[Cyriel]

[FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"][quote=Sandy]Firstly, she shouldn't be so distantly related to Bavaria. Remember that Bavaria herself is young (I'm thinking under forty), so your character could very well be her little sister, even (and thus the little sister of Malkav's character as well).

Secondly, it would be great if your character would have one focused occupation, instead of doing a bit of everything.[/quote]I edited Morphia's character so that she's the younger half-sister of Lady Bavaria (and Jonathan Deacon). Of course, this would mean that Agron Deacon had a second wife (I had them separate); but if this messes too much with his character, then I can edit it again to change that out. Also, I'm assuming that the Markham family would be slightly more influential than the Deacons, and thus my character's last name. I also edited the occupation so that she's only a Circuit rider.

Please let me know if you'd like me to change anything else! ^_^

[quote name='Malkav']Cyriel, if your character stays interested in air ships, I could edit that Jack also has a good relationship with your character (cause they'd have something in common).[/quote]I kept my character interested in the Circuit. However, I thought that as you could play the part of the protective older brother (even if it is half-brother), your character could always try and encourage my own to let go of Circuit-riding and get involved in something less dangerous (such as airships). Only if you don't object of course, and providing we're both accepted.[/FONT]

[Sandy]

[B]Chikara Kokoro:[/B] Yes, one of the three heirs of the Dynasty is female. Her name is Augustine Beauteous, and she is renown of her vanity. If you want to play as her personal bodyguard, it's totally possible.

[B]Cyriel:[/B] Your character can be a half-sister to Bavaria and Jack Deacon. It makes her much easier to be implemented into the family tree than if she were a grandniece. ;D

[Malkav]

[B]Cyriel: [/B]Jack's dangerously rebellious himself, if anything your character would be worried about Jack because the danger he gets into is not always legal. Although I really like where you're coming from. I would love to play the overprotective brother to Morphia (should I get accepted). We should really get into serious talks after everything gets rolling (once again assuming we're both accepted).

[Sandy]

The auditions are now closed, and a new Chronicle has been posted on the first page of this thread to reflect the characters chosen into the game.

There will also be a [B]family tree[/B] posted alongside the game thread tomorrow. It should clarify just who is related to who in what way. This is because we made some clarifications and adjustments to your characters' internal relations.

The biggest changes would be that we made [B]Dawlish/Blayze[/B] to be [B]Daedalus/Gavin[/B]'s son instead of a cousin, that [B]Morphia/Chikara Kokoro[/B] became the half-sister of Bavaria and [B]Jack/Malkav[/B] like we agreed, and that [B]Eva/Sakura[/B] and [B]Macey/Raiha[/B] are now twins. The rest of the adjustments are more minor.

The tree will also include the years of birth (and in case of some NPCs, death) for each member of the family. If you wonder about it, the current year in the game is 709 YD (Year of the Dynasty), and the Mine War took place in the years 665-666 YD.

If you still have questions regarding your character, please ask them here. ;D

[James]

[font=franklin gothic medium]Wow, this most recent Chronicle is great! I'm very impressed. The family tree really helps to clear up the relationships.

It would be good to also have a tree diagram, but this is definitely not a necessity.

All looking great. :catgirl:[/font]

[Doublehex]

W00t! I made it! I don't remember the last time I made it into an RP. Oh, this is such a joyous day. Bring out the band!

...Oh, and the family diagram is also very nice. Clears up a few issues. Kinda scary how I have to call Gavin dad now. O.o He'll use that against me even after this RP is written in golden ink in the RP lore of OB, I'm sure.