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UPDATE 09/04/2012 - Added 'The Story So Far' for quick recap of happenings within RP as it progresses and seperated the background into 'The Six Months Following FFVIII'.
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Last edited by Karu on Thu Jan 10, 2013 2:50 pm, edited 68 times in total.
Established bits of canon? Here's my thoughts:
The world in general are still afraid or hate Galbadia/G-Garden, and because of that, G-Garden are refocusing their efforts into redeeming their image to the world.
Balamb Town still exists, obviously.
Places with links to the main characters should be abandoned, probably with the exception of Ma Dincht. So Edea's Orphanage is devoid of life, but Ma Dincht is still happy as Larry in her house.
President of Esthar is missing, maybe? Makes sense, since spoilers in the game. Current state of Esthar is in political upheaval, making it a pretty dangerous place at the best of times.
None of the GFs are in the same place as before, so no drawing Siren from Elvoret or entering the Deep Sea Research Centre to beat up the Ultima Weapon.
Spell upgrades replacing the original spell? So, for example, if a character has Fire, then learns Fira, the Fira would replace Fire and leave the other 11 slots for magic still open?
I have more ideas but having a brain fart, more to come.
The world in general are still afraid or hate Galbadia/G-Garden, and because of that, G-Garden are refocusing their efforts into redeeming their image to the world.
Balamb Town still exists, obviously.
Places with links to the main characters should be abandoned, probably with the exception of Ma Dincht. So Edea's Orphanage is devoid of life, but Ma Dincht is still happy as Larry in her house.
President of Esthar is missing, maybe? Makes sense, since spoilers in the game. Current state of Esthar is in political upheaval, making it a pretty dangerous place at the best of times.
None of the GFs are in the same place as before, so no drawing Siren from Elvoret or entering the Deep Sea Research Centre to beat up the Ultima Weapon.
Spell upgrades replacing the original spell? So, for example, if a character has Fire, then learns Fira, the Fira would replace Fire and leave the other 11 slots for magic still open?
I have more ideas but having a brain fart, more to come.
Brian Kinney, Queer as Folk US wrote:Then you turned around and you smiled, that's when I realised why Debbie calls you Sunshine.
Emmett Honeycutt, Queer as Folk US wrote:No matter what you look like, there will always be one person who is blinded by your dazzling beauty
Vlog
President missing works with the fact towards the end of VIII, the Lunar Cry fell on Esthar. Matron and Cid missing links in with the White SeeD disappearence... and.. The GFs will be in new places/bosses, though don't be too surprised to see familiar bosses.
The G-Garden idea is perfect. Contemplating for spells, at Point X like the rank of the party is upped and along with it, their magics. So like, Point x -> Level 2 Spells are now available!
The G-Garden idea is perfect. Contemplating for spells, at Point X like the rank of the party is upped and along with it, their magics. So like, Point x -> Level 2 Spells are now available!
Don't have time to actually go into detail on this, in class, but I want to let you know I'm interested because FFVIII is my favorite FF title so of course I'm in on this. Hold a spot for me, please.
GFs - Shiva, Diablos, Gilgamesh, Cactuar
GFs - Shiva, Diablos, Gilgamesh, Cactuar
Some quick thoughts:
Magic Hierarchy:
Replacement magic (Completely replaces previous magic):
Fire -> Fira -> Firage
Blizzard -> Blizzara -> Blizzaga
Thunder -> Thundara -> Thundaga
Cure -> Cura -> Curaga
Aero -> Tornado
Poison -> Bio
Life -> Full Life
Additional Magic (Is added to, but cannot be used without the previous):
Slow -> Haste -> Stop
Zombie -> Death
Protect -> Shell -> Reflect
Double -> Triple (Necessary? I don't think so)
Standalone (does not evolve from or into any other):
Meteor
Flare
Ultima
Pain
Sleep
Confuse
Beserk
Silence
Blind
Break
Float
Scan
Meltdown
Quake
Demi
Aura
Drain
Esuna
Dispel
Water
Obviously some can be changed, but this is how I think it would normally stand in the original game. I'd personally like to mess around with it a bit, as such:
Suggestions!
Meteor -> Flare (Additional)
Sleep, Confuse, Silence and Blind (must have all) -> Pain (Additional or Replacement, either's good)
Beserk -> Confuse (Additional)
Esuna -> Dispel (Additional)
Float -> Aero -> Tornado (Additional)
The rest would stay where they are, after that. Thoughts?
Magic Hierarchy:
Replacement magic (Completely replaces previous magic):
Fire -> Fira -> Firage
Blizzard -> Blizzara -> Blizzaga
Thunder -> Thundara -> Thundaga
Cure -> Cura -> Curaga
Aero -> Tornado
Poison -> Bio
Life -> Full Life
Additional Magic (Is added to, but cannot be used without the previous):
Slow -> Haste -> Stop
Zombie -> Death
Protect -> Shell -> Reflect
Double -> Triple (Necessary? I don't think so)
Standalone (does not evolve from or into any other):
Meteor
Flare
Ultima
Pain
Sleep
Confuse
Beserk
Silence
Blind
Break
Float
Scan
Meltdown
Quake
Demi
Aura
Drain
Esuna
Dispel
Water
Obviously some can be changed, but this is how I think it would normally stand in the original game. I'd personally like to mess around with it a bit, as such:
Suggestions!
Meteor -> Flare (Additional)
Sleep, Confuse, Silence and Blind (must have all) -> Pain (Additional or Replacement, either's good)
Beserk -> Confuse (Additional)
Esuna -> Dispel (Additional)
Float -> Aero -> Tornado (Additional)
The rest would stay where they are, after that. Thoughts?
Brian Kinney, Queer as Folk US wrote:Then you turned around and you smiled, that's when I realised why Debbie calls you Sunshine.
Emmett Honeycutt, Queer as Folk US wrote:No matter what you look like, there will always be one person who is blinded by your dazzling beauty
Vlog
Brian Kinney, Queer as Folk US wrote:Then you turned around and you smiled, that's when I realised why Debbie calls you Sunshine.
Emmett Honeycutt, Queer as Folk US wrote:No matter what you look like, there will always be one person who is blinded by your dazzling beauty
Vlog
Accepted new structure & Condition of towns. Quite scarily that's more or less how I was going to leave things... I have the story sorted for at least up until we require a sorceress.
Posted additional rules to magic so people have more freedom - in moderation - and have surmised a few of the custom bosses we have to fight, I'll come up with bosses to accomodate all required GFs that must be drawn or at least instances in the story where they must be fought.
Please, if any site members fancy the role of Sorceress, drop me a PM.
Posted additional rules to magic so people have more freedom - in moderation - and have surmised a few of the custom bosses we have to fight, I'll come up with bosses to accomodate all required GFs that must be drawn or at least instances in the story where they must be fought.
Please, if any site members fancy the role of Sorceress, drop me a PM.
Last edited by Karu on Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:12 pm, edited 1 time in total.
I don't think it's unfair to say that there a small villages or towns throughout the world, but aren't large enough to be placed on the map. Otherwise, why would Trabia Garden even have students?
Brian Kinney, Queer as Folk US wrote:Then you turned around and you smiled, that's when I realised why Debbie calls you Sunshine.
Emmett Honeycutt, Queer as Folk US wrote:No matter what you look like, there will always be one person who is blinded by your dazzling beauty
Vlog
Profile?:
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Original Residence: (Balamb Town, Deling City, etc. etc.)
Current Residence: (A Garden, or Deling and they commute, for example)
Family: (? Maybe essential?)
Current GFs: (if any)
Magical Expertise: (Offensive, Curative, Status, or varied?)
Weapon of Choice:
History?: Dunno how essential this is, it wouldn't be immense i imagine. more like a reason for joining Garden
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Original Residence: (Balamb Town, Deling City, etc. etc.)
Current Residence: (A Garden, or Deling and they commute, for example)
Family: (? Maybe essential?)
Current GFs: (if any)
Magical Expertise: (Offensive, Curative, Status, or varied?)
Weapon of Choice:
History?: Dunno how essential this is, it wouldn't be immense i imagine. more like a reason for joining Garden
Brian Kinney, Queer as Folk US wrote:Then you turned around and you smiled, that's when I realised why Debbie calls you Sunshine.
Emmett Honeycutt, Queer as Folk US wrote:No matter what you look like, there will always be one person who is blinded by your dazzling beauty
Vlog
Name: Violet Credence
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Original Residence: Deling City
Current Residence: Galbadia Garden
Family: Both parents reside in Deling City, but she hardly maintains contact with them; she has become too involved in her training at garden to pay attention to her family ties. Older brother died when she was very young defending her from a monster attack outside of the city. He was a student at the Garden, home visiting his family at the time.
Current GFs: None acquired yet.
Magical Expertise: Offensive
Weapon of Choice: Gunblade (I know it's not very original, but I like the idea of a female gunblade user, so I'mma go with it.)
Limit Break: Zantetsuken
History?: Joined the Garden to escape her home life, not that she disliked her parents or where she lived, but everything reminded her of her older brother. She blames herself for his death, and joined Garden to become strong enough to never need protecting again; likes to rely on her own strength on the battlefield.
I don't wanna go too deep into her history and personality, because I know it'll adapt to fit the way I perceive the character as we continue along; so I'll just leave it at that for now.
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Original Residence: Deling City
Current Residence: Galbadia Garden
Family: Both parents reside in Deling City, but she hardly maintains contact with them; she has become too involved in her training at garden to pay attention to her family ties. Older brother died when she was very young defending her from a monster attack outside of the city. He was a student at the Garden, home visiting his family at the time.
Current GFs: None acquired yet.
Magical Expertise: Offensive
Weapon of Choice: Gunblade (I know it's not very original, but I like the idea of a female gunblade user, so I'mma go with it.)
Limit Break: Zantetsuken
History?: Joined the Garden to escape her home life, not that she disliked her parents or where she lived, but everything reminded her of her older brother. She blames herself for his death, and joined Garden to become strong enough to never need protecting again; likes to rely on her own strength on the battlefield.
I don't wanna go too deep into her history and personality, because I know it'll adapt to fit the way I perceive the character as we continue along; so I'll just leave it at that for now.
Last edited by Chadwyck on Mon Dec 05, 2011 10:56 pm, edited 1 time in total.
If yall are cool with it I so would love to join in, I'm a big FFVIII fan.
Name: Justin Matthai
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Original Residence: Winhill
Current Residence: Trabia Garden
Family: Mother and fater
Current GFs: One, as of yet unnamed
Magical Expertise: Offensive-based
Weapon of Choice: Spear
Limit Break: Elemental Rush
History: Joined Trabia Garden as a means of escaping his parents, who are very abusive. Instead of Galbadia, he chose Trabia, as it was much further away. He underwent the SeeD training so that he could fight back against his parents if they raised their fists to him again, though he's still uncertain if he'd actually be able to.
While he's moderately popular around Trabia Garden, he has very few people he considers close friends. Half of his time is spent sneaking out at night and finding a neighbouring town with a bar, which is where he typically makes his friends. Much to the dismay of the Garden staff, he always succeeds and is never caught.
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Original Residence: Winhill
Current Residence: Trabia Garden
Family: Mother and fater
Current GFs: One, as of yet unnamed
Magical Expertise: Offensive-based
Weapon of Choice: Spear
Limit Break: Elemental Rush
History: Joined Trabia Garden as a means of escaping his parents, who are very abusive. Instead of Galbadia, he chose Trabia, as it was much further away. He underwent the SeeD training so that he could fight back against his parents if they raised their fists to him again, though he's still uncertain if he'd actually be able to.
While he's moderately popular around Trabia Garden, he has very few people he considers close friends. Half of his time is spent sneaking out at night and finding a neighbouring town with a bar, which is where he typically makes his friends. Much to the dismay of the Garden staff, he always succeeds and is never caught.
Brian Kinney, Queer as Folk US wrote:Then you turned around and you smiled, that's when I realised why Debbie calls you Sunshine.
Emmett Honeycutt, Queer as Folk US wrote:No matter what you look like, there will always be one person who is blinded by your dazzling beauty
Vlog
Another question I had is, are we going to be going to be taking the SeeD exam at the beginning of the RP or have we already taken it? I was sort of planning on Violet taking the exam with everyone.
Ideallt there will a pocket of free time before the SeeD exam for everyone to kind of establish themselves. Worst case? I suppose we'll have to dive in which to be fair... Isn't all that bad a worst case scenario.
Hi
I'm in the process of making a charachter if that's alright with the mods, just making a rough overview of him now.
P.S. I was wondering if we'll be upgrading weapons as we continue through the story or not.
I'm in the process of making a charachter if that's alright with the mods, just making a rough overview of him now.
P.S. I was wondering if we'll be upgrading weapons as we continue through the story or not.
Thanks B3 =P You'll be added on to the roster as discussed irl once we neaten up your bio a bit (See PM) and then you will be eligible to post! Please also edit the two posts into one, double posting is frowned upon here and if you haven't already done so, I recommend you post up in the intro thread at the entrance gate.
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