School House Rumbles 3: The Reborn Age of Fighters RPG Sign-Up and Discussion Thread.

[Eternal Torment]

Okay, I like our cowgirl a lot better than Sloane. She's just what I was looking for when it comes to PCs I would enjoy interacting with. There's just something delightful about her imagery and themes. Knowing that it's under Eternal Torment, and so will somehow end completely horribly, is even better. Of course, I was excited when I thought this wasn't an AU, and actually hoped this was SHR2's future, so my "squee" triggers are probably a bit, um, warped.

Come to think of it, exactly how much would you mind if I play a friend of Marissa from before Arcadia? Say yes or maybe and I will PM you ideas.

Oh, come on. I'm actually trying to make it go a little away from utterly horrible. Can't be a one-note writer, after all.

You know what, I'll ruin a way that it could go completely mad, just so I can't make it really dark. That'll have to be in my next post.

Given her description, seems like a younger character might fit, but not a big issue.

Oh, it's just one of those details supposed to make you feel weird about the character.

"18 years old and still stuck as a hopeless dreamer? There's something wrong with that girl."

Cool but useless.

Eh. If it works, then whatever. The reveal of why she chose nunchucks will be nonsensical, although it'll be hilarious to me.

Strangely, this reminds me of Alice for reasons I have trouble articulating. That aside, the description is fun.

Honestly, no clue why. I was doing my usual roulette for colours and things landed the way they did.

I am kind of curious about what happened to Snowblower. Seems that he might have been damaged by the experience as well. She may be an idealist and a bit naive, but we both know that this is not the same thing as ineffective.

Marisa isn't a weak girl but any means, but she isn't as dangerous as Sloane.

Alternatively: A butcher calling himself the Snowblower? That sounds unlikely. Also, Marisa was the only one who saw him there.

I find this all slightly odd when taken as a whole. I can't really see a serious and determined girl who rejects friendliness and does not seem to like people that much as the same girl who decides to play superhero as a cowgirl. She seems, odd. Not quite fitting together right. I do get what you are trying to do here, she's a Western character, and that is how they act, but a Western character from a non-Western setting does not translate perfectly. I see the personality you suggest as simply training to be a Paragon without the superhero cowgirl baggage.

I find her to be a less hardened version of Blondie from The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Now there was an anti-hero.

The whole "stats based on exact power stats" thing tends not to work very well in my experience. Besides that, a good way of making telekinetic wind into something new.

I know, but I couldn't help it. Leaving it too subjective means I get confused and misjudge its strength constantly. That happened a lot in SHR 2.

This quote reinforces the problem I see with this character. That is the kind of statement a person who is pretending would make. It sounds like a self aware person making a joke about the whole thing. That doesn't quite mesh with the personality. Someone who is going out of the way to act like this is projecting an image very much on purpose. That's not clear from the profile.

The big thing here is this girl is neither insane or from another setting. If Marisa was mentally ill she could actually believe this was appropriate behavior. If she was from the Wild West this would be appropriate behavior and her world would seem insane. But a normal girl with an overactive imagination does not truly believe in this stuff.

Hmm, I'd like some elaboration on that. Maybe it's just me being tired and all....

I assume this is based on assuming that she's going to get another weapon or spell later on to take this one's place?

Of course. A Cowgirl's arsenal is not limited to one gun!

Divided here. On one hand, there's just so many "I am an orphan from Sector 13 who ate people to survive who has gritty powers" here that I love to see someone going all out superhero. Marisa also adds color and a sense of fun that I believe is lacking from a lot of these power sets. This might be my favorite character to date because of that (though I have not read all the profiles). I even might want to link back stories. On the other hand, her psychology just doesn't seem right. I already love this character, but I can't like her until she seems appropriate.

Still, whatever you do, keep the style. I would be heartbroken to lose it.

"Her psychology just doesn't seem right."

Why, that must be a hint....

[WyldCard4]

Oh, come on. I'm actually trying to make it go a little away from utterly horrible. Can't be a one-note writer, after all.

But it's you. Did this one eat her parents?

You know what, I'll ruin a way that it could go completely mad, just so I can't make it really dark. That'll have to be in my next post.

We will find a way.

Oh, it's just one of those details supposed to make you feel weird about the character.

"18 years old and still stuck as a hopeless dreamer? There's something wrong with that girl."

Okay, "completely missing the point" may have been the theme of that post.

Eh. If it works, then whatever. The reveal of why she chose nunchucks will be nonsensical, although it'll be hilarious to me.

So you are an uncultured barbarian who cannot even get a Simpsons reference?

Marisa isn't a weak girl but any means, but she isn't as dangerous as Sloane.

Alternatively: A butcher calling himself the Snowblower? That sounds unlikely. Also, Marisa was the only one who saw him there.

I like the alternative.

I find her to be a less hardened version of Blondie from The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Now there was an anti-hero.

Never watched it.

I know, but I couldn't help it. Leaving it too subjective means I get confused and misjudge its strength constantly. That happened a lot in SHR 2.

That's a fair point.

Hmm, I'd like some elaboration on that. Maybe it's just me being tired and all....

Basically, she really doesn't seem to be either insane enough to pull it off, or interesting enough to want to.

Of course. A Cowgirl's arsenal is not limited to one gun!

You are going to have to say that in the RPG now.

"Her psychology just doesn't seem right."

Why, that must be a hint...

I may have forgotten who I was speaking to.

[Eternal Torment]

But it's you. Did this one eat her parents?

No. No dark past, just Cowboys And Priests.

We will find a way.

I like the alternative.

The short and skinny of a possible dark route (that I am not going to use): Marisa freaked out and killed the butcher. She then started believing she was the Snowblower (because Marisa the Lawbringer is not a murderer, the Snowblower is a murderer) and wore his skin to do his work. After being involuntarily admitted to Arcadia, her delusions shift from 'I am Snowblower' to 'Snowblower is after me'. Long story short, it could end with her being committed (if there are mental hospitals) or committing suicide to escape her imaginary pursuer.

Makes sense? No? Welcome to irrationality.

So you are an uncultured barbarian who cannot even get a Simpsons reference?

Give me a break, Wyld. My memory does not cover every Simpson episode ever.

Never watched it.

Well, the basic elements of Blondie's personality are there in what I posted. Except he was more about personal profit than protect and serve.

Basically, she really doesn't seem to be either insane enough to pull it off, or interesting enough to want to.

Oh, you'd be surprised at how people can be unusually obsessed with something while being completely sane in all other respects.

You are going to have to say that in the RPG now.

Perhaps. If I stick with Marisa.

I may have forgotten who I was speaking to.

See? It's easy to forget I make overly insane people.

[Yun Lao]

Honestly, I prefer Sloane. Maybe it's just me, but he feels a bit more genuine.

[Cthulhu_of_R'yleh]

I guess I'm going to have to work on my PC's history. Everyone else's are so... Intricate.

[Eternal Torment]

Honestly, I prefer Sloane. Maybe it's just me, but he feels a bit more genuine.

I don't really think that he's any less outlandish than Marisa, but that's just my current (sleepy) opinion on this character issue.

[mailedbypostman1]

I guess I'm going to have to work on my PC's history. Everyone else's are so... Intricate.

Myself, I'm planning on developing him as we go along.

[Ptrvc]

Okay, here is the possible substitute. Comments would be appreciated.

NAME: Marisa Raine

GENDER: Female

HERITAGE/RACE: Caucasian

AGE: 18

WEAPON TYPE/MARTIAL SKILL: Nunchucks, and an improvised kickboxing style

APPEARANCE: Marisa is a rather large girl (6'3 and 165 pounds). She wears a cowboy hat (with a stylized dragon design) and a poncho, along with a wool shirt and wool chaps that reach down to her leather boots. She can be described as cute, although her fearsome personality and her scar blunts that descriptor more often than not. She has short red hair and bright green eyes, along with a rather prominent scar across her face from the bridge of her nose down to her lips.

CHARACTER HISTORY & PERSONALITY: Marisa came from a middle class family, growing up rather normally for the most part. Well, aside from her overactive imagination. What caught her attention were old picture books that described what people thought to be accurate representations of the past. Unfortunately, they were romanticized notions of a bygone era that Marisa would call 'The Age of the Cowboys and Priests'. Drawn in by these stories, she dreamt up her own version of events. How close her ideas are to the true history of the world depend on what people think the true history is.

Given the banning of firearms, Marisa had to make-do with her imagination until the day her powers manifested. When that happened.... Well, Marisa the Lawbringer was what she started calling herself. As she would say, "I'm no desperado". She went on a little powertrip, only coming back down when she had a chance encounter with a true monster, the butcher that called himself the Snowblower. Although she was scarred by her experience, she didn't give up her dreams of bringing order to the city. She was just more realistic about it afterwards. What she needed was an education in the usage of her powers. She had to be responsible with them, after all. Only afterwards could she be a real keeper of the peace, or so she thinks.

Marisa is both serious and energetic, a real oddball that wants to protect and serve the public. She's not the kind that worries about her teammates, preferring independence most of the time. Belief is an important part of her life, and her principles cannot be shaken easily. One should not consider her to be a kind person, though. She's harsh in her honesty, giving out compliments very rarely. Her personal code is not one that allows for much friendliness, although she is not always so inclined towards hostility.

PERSONAL SKILLS: Sewing and Baseball

POWER TYPE: Elemancer

Speed: 5

Air: 5

- Lasso
"I'm pretty good with the real thing. This version should be a lot easier to handle, though."

This is her most basic power. She can create an invisible lash of air that extends up to 5 meters, and can do everything an ordinary lasso can. From tying people up to snagging objects from afar, this versatile ability should not be underestimated.

Lasso durability: Equal to Air
Lasso strength: A number of kilograms equal to Air x 5

- Colt
"Oh, this? Just the gun Cowboy initiates get. Maybe one day, I'll find a real model instead of having to make-do with my powers."

This is her first attack power. Holding up her hand in the shape of a gun, Marisa can fire air bullets. A very simple attack, with moderate strength. Her bullets travel without losing speed or strength, disappearing abruptly when they impact an object and come to a complete halt or when they reach their maximum range. She does not have to account for other factors such as gravity or bullet drop, it merely travels in a straight line.

Firing rate: As fast as she can move her thumb
Projectile Speed: Equal to Air (to a maximum of 25)
Projectile Strength: Equal to Air (to a maximum of 25)
Range: A number of meters equal to Air x 2

This is much better than Sloane. A character like the Snowblower would have been hard to make function in the group in any meaningful way being just sort of evil. Marisa on the other hand will, while still maintaining the ability for a darker edge, thanks to being not entirely sane.

[GrampaGen]

I don't really think that he's any less outlandish than Marisa, but that's just my current (sleepy) opinion on this character issue.

I feel that while Sloane's deal is more concretely defined and may be easier to play, Marisa simply has much more potential as a character, and has more room to grow further down the line.

This is much better than Sloane. A character like the Snowblower would have been hard to make function in the group in any meaningful way being just sort of evil. Marisa on the other hand will, while still maintaining the ability for a darker edge, thanks to being not entirely sane.

Well, Jason managed to function and managed to be super evil until the very end, but I generally agree. Sloane doesn't seem to be the sort to politically weasel his way into a position where people can't clobber him, at least from the current bio.

[Froggy]

nero be the lil ze to my benny

[Ptrvc]

I feel that while Sloane's deal is more concretely defined and may be easier to play, Marisa simply has much more potential as a character, and has more room to grow further down the line.



Well, Jason managed to function and managed to be super evil until the very end, but I generally agree. Sloane doesn't seem to be the sort to politically weasel his way into a position where people can't clobber him, at least from the current bio.

If I remember right Kamen's participation was kinda spotty, so he didn't interact with the rest of the Titans all that much.

I remember the only interaction he had with James was for James to break his foot.

[GrampaGen]

Just for memes and flavour, here's Jeffry's ex-girlfriend.

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NAME: Lydia Waits

GENDER: Female

HERITAGE/RACE: Unknown

AGE: 20

WEAPON TYPE/MARTIAL SKILL: Heart-Crushing Nostalgia, Pop-Punk Rhyhm Guitar and Vocals

APPEARANCE:



Ht: 5'8"
Wt: 120 lbs

CHARACTER HISTORY & PERSONALITY:

Romantic baggage: you can try to drop it, but it will ever linger upon your very soul.

Jeffry met Lydia during high school, drawn together by a love of rock and crazy dreams of hitting it big. He dated her for three years and together, they went through some rocky times. Circumstances were brought to a head that led to a breakup earlier this year.

That's all he'll say about it.

But as a collection of sounds, thoughts, and ideas, dear reader, here's a rock score of their relationship!

Courting

He said: The Ramones: She's a Sensation

She said: The Runaways - I Love Playing with Fire

Getting Together:

He said: The Ramones: Do You Wanna Dance

She said: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: I Want You

The Big, Ugly Split:

He said: The Ramones: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

She said: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: You Don't Know What You Got

Where are they now?

Ask him, he says: The Ramones: The KKK Took My Baby Away

Ask her, she says: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: Love is Pain


PERSONAL SKILLS:

The mere memory of Lydia is enough to get Jeffry to outright emote. Usually quite lividly growling with a gnashing of teeth.

Hearsay has it she's a rather charismatic frontman.

MISC.:

Tropes Skeleton: The Noodle Incident

POWER TYPE: Ex-Girlfriend

[GrampaGen]

If I remember right Kamen's participation was kinda spotty, so he didn't interact with the rest of the Titans all that much.

I remember the only interaction he had with James was for James to break his foot.

His appearances were sporadic, but he did have quite a bit of interaction and a couple story arcs revolving around his character. But he was rather unique in his position as a corporate silent parter in the SHR2 world at large and one of two scientific geniuses exclusive to the Titans' faction as they were on the run, so he had something particular to offer that was uniquely his.

Not sure if putting corpses on ice will be as useful to a group as the ability to manufacture and reverse engineer technology, say.

[Miburohunter929]

I now want to make Nero a villiain.

FUCK YEAH.

[mailedbypostman1]

I now want to make Nero a villiain.

FUCK YEAH.

Emperor Nero, eh?