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Started by Kaizen, August 26, 2010, 02:15:52 PM

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Kaizen

We're going to need a marine or two for the RP.  If interested please post either here or on the OOC thread:
https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=80741.0



Feeling out the scene to see if anyone is interested in joining/starting up a One Piece RP.

My idea is to start everyone without any devil fruit powers, and as we journey we will eventually come across some fruits.  Character development/strength should progress as the RP goes

I am also receptive to any ideas/collaboration.  I would like this to be a group effort RP where everyone (or a majority of the crew) has a part in deciding the story direction instead of a single GM.  However the main goal should eventually lie somewhere within the Grand Line as that is where all of the best action will be.  Once enough interest is shown, an OOC/plot thread will be started and we can discuss details.

DKDBSD

Erm are we able to choose the devils fruit we get? Do we have to have a devils fruit and when is this set exactly?

Kaizen

It is not mandatory to have a devil fruit no.  Players could be swordsman or cyborg like Franky...  Any new concepts are welcome.

In the story, I think there was a book that told what each fruit was, we would need that book or a similar guide - or a NPC that would know which fruit was which could tell the players.  Otherwise it would be random with paramecia (sp?) and zoan more common than logia types.

If the majority of players want to start out with powers, then that would be okay. 

DKDBSD

Quote from: Kaizen on August 27, 2010, 06:57:51 AM
It is not mandatory to have a devil fruit no.  Players could be swordsman or cyborg like Franky...  Any new concepts are welcome.

In the story, I think there was a book that told what each fruit was, we would need that book or a similar guide - or a NPC that would know which fruit was which could tell the players.  Otherwise it would be random with paramecia (sp?) and zoan more common than logia types.

If the majority of players want to start out with powers, then that would be okay.

I see well I wouldn't mind earning it but I'd want my girl to acquire a very specific one. It's one I created for her I will be frank it is inspired by Byakuya (of Bleach's) power. I'm still in the midst of making differences the hard part is thinking up technique names. XD I have two named (well more then that but the other ones are kind of uber moves and thus would be unavailable so early on.) in a nutshell I'd want a specific one which I called the "Hira Hira no Mi - A logia Cherry Blossom fruit.

Kaizen

Interesting fruit!  I don't see why you couldn't have it, as long as you maoderate the strength and learn techniques as we go.  Perhaps that could be our first quest to get your fruit.

Ideally, I would still like two more people to join up, but if you're interested, we can start soon - probably monday and pick up people as we go.

Wolfy

Blarg..I'd join in...

Not sure what kind of Fruit I'd like, though...either Logia or Mythic Zoan.

DKDBSD

Quote from: Kaizen on August 27, 2010, 10:55:34 AM
Interesting fruit!  I don't see why you couldn't have it, as long as you maoderate the strength and learn techniques as we go.  Perhaps that could be our first quest to get your fruit.

Ideally, I would still like two more people to join up, but if you're interested, we can start soon - probably monday and pick up people as we go.

Yeah I like to moderate character growth anyways. I'd also have a marine character in pursuit. Really I'd be using two One pie versions of two of my existing characters.

Kaizen

that's 3, very good!  Like I said in the fist post, I want this RP to be a collaborative effort. 

Are there any plots either of you would like to develop or discuss?

Wolfy

Dunno...I was thinking about having my guy be a swordsman who ate the Yamato No Orochi Mythic Zoan...who uses the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi sword..well...as his sword. O_o (You see, said sword was found in the Orochi's tail by Susanoo...so I figure my guy can pull it out when he wishes. :P)

But then again, I'm still not set on the idea just yet. o3o

DKDBSD

Quote from: Kaizen on August 27, 2010, 11:11:09 AM
that's 3, very good!  Like I said in the fist post, I want this RP to be a collaborative effort. 

Are there any plots either of you would like to develop or discuss?

Well I'm going to give it a whirl for this one as well (as plots change based on the circumstances) but my two initial characters Kimiko and Kain (aka Katsu) are twins one a pirate one a marine. With Katsu wanting to stop Kimiko and there father (I think I estimated as a low key grand line pirate possibly low key new world. So strong but not at the same level as the uber pirates. Possibly the equivalent strength as say the White beard commanders.

Erm Wolfy that seems a bit insane maybe you could elaborate?

Wolfy

Hmm?

The Yamato No Orochi is a legendary Mythical Creature, much like Marco's Phoenix. It's a dragon with 8 heads and 8 tails. Inside one of the tails is a sword, The Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, which is a legendary, god-like sword in Japan. o3o

What's not to get?

DKDBSD

Quote from: Wolfy on August 27, 2010, 11:21:21 AM
Hmm?

The Yamato No Orochi is a legendary Mythical Creature, much like Marco's Phoenix. It's a dragon with 8 heads and 8 tails. Inside one of the tails is a sword, The Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, which is a legendary, god-like sword in Japan. o3o

What's not to get?

I never said I didn't get it I said it sounded insane. I guess with moderation it would work because I just remember a cannon captain has that combination. (Swords and Mythical Zoan) Drake I believe. Pretty good considering my One Piece OC's (only one of them was created for One Piece though).

Kimiko (dancer styled combatant - Hira Hira no Mi)
Kain ( Swords man styled. I initially gave him his official main sword but in the most recent version he's yet to obtain it (father has it) and currently wields a cutlass and an unusual Katana. (Created in that rp) He has minor Haki control i've never rpied this form long enough for him to acquire control.

Felix (Apprentice CP9 member  he has a chimp called Jack (lame) wants a monkey Zoan fruit and due to is partly pacifistic nature would initially be only a master of Soru, Rankyaku and Geppou (so only one of the offensive manoeuvres. Thats mastered by the way. I haven't had much chance to use him yet.)

Elena (Newly gained a One Piece style I've not used her yet but she's supposed to be an Amazon with Glaive Snake Bow and Haki. )

The latter two would be Kains subordinates in a "Crush the uber pirates" styled Marine crew

Kaizen

Quote from: Wolfy on August 27, 2010, 11:16:03 AM
Dunno...I was thinking about having my guy be a swordsman who ate the Yamato No Orochi Mythic Zoan...who uses the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi sword..well...as his sword. O_o (You see, said sword was found in the Orochi's tail by Susanoo...so I figure my guy can pull it out when he wishes. :P)

But then again, I'm still not set on the idea just yet. o3o

I can see it happening.  I like the idea about the character being able to produce their own weapon. Please develop a little further so I can understand better.  How will you moderate the character's strength?  I see it being pretty badass right from the start, but my idea was to have the characters develop and grow in strength as the story progresses.  Also could you please describe your character's hybrid form?

Quote from: DKDBSD on August 27, 2010, 11:17:16 AM
Well I'm going to give it a whirl for this one as well (as plots change based on the circumstances) but my two initial characters Kimiko and Kain (aka Katsu) are twins one a pirate one a marine. With Katsu wanting to stop Kimiko and there father (I think I estimated as a low key grand line pirate possibly low key new world. So strong but not at the same level as the uber pirates. Possibly the equivalent strength as say the White beard commanders.


I like the concept of having a sibling chase the crew.  Why would the sibling want to stop us other than the fact they were a marine and we would be pirates?  I also like the idea of haveing a more powerful ally (your character's father) that could step in and add to plot.  - Do I have it right or am I misunderstanding?

Wolfy

Actually, X. Drake has an Ancient Zoan that lets him become a Dinosaur. o3o

Then again, I could also go with a Mythical Zoan that allows the transformation into a White Wolf who controls the Sun (So, fire, heat, that stuff) or Nature (Plants, etc.), Ala Amateratsu from O-Kami.

And..I dunno how I would moderate his power. lol.

But, as with most Zoan users (Especially now) I'd figure that he would have had said powers long enough to control his transformation more, thus being able to only change certain body parts at a time if he wished.

You've also go to understand that the Yamato no Orochi is MASSIVE (like, Literally, it's full form would take up at least 1/8 of a Normal Island. Lol) So..he probably won't go into Full Form that often if I choose to go that route. :P

But yeah..Hybrid form would be something like sprouting Dragon heads, Tails, Feet, hands..scales, etc, etc.

Of course, at full power, said scales would be as hard as steel..with one vulnerable spot (As with most dragons) where the scale is reversed. o3o

DKDBSD

The story is kind of emoish but in a nut shell because of people who left Kains fathers crew Kain believes all pirates are scum (fair enough logic really) he wants to stophis father and his sister to elevate the shame on his family. Basically the father initially trained Kain in swordmanship and is the reason for his methods and believes (IE a crap swordsman doesn't deserve a good sword. Similar to Kuina ( I just realised that similarity actually) XD but different reasoning. Emo story short villiage was destroyed all the women were taken (after that Kain joined the marines and Kimiko eventually escaped from her buyer how gave her, her fruit. (The length of time is quite big ie captured as children.) Sorry that's a bit of a "mouthful"

Erm so far I've seen no distinction (stated in the series ) between mythical and ancient

Wolfy

Ancient lets you turn into Extinct Animals.

Mythic lets you turn into Cryptids/Legendary Animals.

Ancient is very rare, but not as rare as Logia.

Mythic is rarer than Logia, possibly the rarest fruit in existence.

DKDBSD

Quote from: Wolfy on August 27, 2010, 11:45:39 AM
Ancient lets you turn into Extinct Animals.

Mythic lets you turn into Cryptids/Legendary Animals.

Ancient is very rare, but not as rare as Logia.

Mythic is rarer than Logia, possibly the rarest fruit in existence.

... The series has never stated a difference I know what the difference was. But until the series indicates it I think they would be the same class. Unless you can tell me where it said that. I mean officially by the way. If it's the latest chapter I shall see when I read it later.

Wolfy

It doesn't outrightly state it, beside the Mythic being rarer.

It's just fact. X-Drake is said to have an Ancient Zoan. That lets him turn into an Extinct Animal (A Dinosaur)

Marco Is said to have a Mythic Zoan, which lets him turn into a Phoenix.

Mythic Zoans also bestow more powers than the normal Zoan, because of the Mythic nature of it's beasts. Such as Marco being able to regenerate himself using fire. (He also possibly unkillable (Save by a Sea-stone strike and drowning) Because of the whole Phoenix immortality thing)

Both are filed under Zoan, they are just different classes of Zoan. o3o

DKDBSD

Anyways what were your plans Kaizan?

Kaizen

Dang I'm only up-to-date on the anime.  I suppose I'll have to read the manga too.

The RP will start monday, unless another idea develops, we'll start off in South Blue looking for DKDBSD's fruit.  We'll be using a treasure map to find the fruit.

I'll have my character concept posted sometime later today.

Thanks guys

Kaizen

Quote from: DKDBSD on August 27, 2010, 12:04:22 PM
Anyways what were your plans Kaizan?

I'm not 100% sure, but I'm thinking paramecia - invisibility fruit.  I'm also considering not being a fruit user at all, just really strong like Garp or maybe a fishman - I like playing other races for some reason.

I'll let you and wolfy have a say in what my characet is.  Any ideas?

DKDBSD

Quote from: Kaizen on August 27, 2010, 12:07:27 PM
Dang I'm only up-to-date on the anime.  I suppose I'll have to read the manga too.

The RP will start monday, unless another idea develops, we'll start off in South Blue looking for DKDBSD's fruit.  We'll be using a treasure map to find the fruit.

I'll have my character concept posted sometime later today.

Thanks guys

Ah man I hate waiting. XD Do you have a skeleton for us to fill in? Also how long would our characters have known each other? 

Oooo a fish man would be interesting.

How a out a tiger shark fishman!

Kaizen

Quote from: DKDBSD on August 27, 2010, 12:12:19 PM
Ah man I hate waiting. XD Do you have a skeleton for us to fill in? Also how long would our characters have known each other? 

Oooo a fish man would be interesting.

How a out a tiger shark fishman!

I like that, tigershark fishman it is.  No skeleton per se.  Just write something up and post, I like to develop characters as I go.

Characters could have known each other for a while.  Or, y'all could use my character as a link to draw everyone together.  I think it would be more cohesive if our characters would have known each other for at least a year.

DKDBSD

Erm ok in my original rp I've elaborated it took her five years to learn to use if. What I could do (as actually combat is a good way of practising) is she's still been combat training. By as she doesn't have the fruit she can't learn to use it exactly but she can havean idea that she wants it and would have developed (in her mind at least) a few techniques. Kimiko will likely start off as duel knife wielder with a speed and agility based combat style. So she would be the weakest (in brute strength and defence out of them all.) however if they've known each other for a year they would have been able to spar and such so she would still be pretty strong. That of course works for Wolfy's and your characters as well.

Kaizen

I don't have any objections to that concept.

You will need to think of a weakness to your character's power.  You don't have to tell me or wolfy, but there does need to be a balance.  Just like wolfy's character will have the weakspot scale.

DKDBSD

Quote from: Kaizen on August 27, 2010, 12:35:49 PM
I don't have any objections to that concept.

You will need to think of a weakness to your character's power.  You don't have to tell me or wolfy, but there does need to be a balance.  Just like wolfy's character will have the weakspot scale.

Easy she's more susceptible to fire. Like Crocodiles major weakness was water (as in more so then any other power.)  Another point is it's a cutting power so in the end she can't take as many hits as the others or deal as much damage with blunt strikes.

Kaizen

I like it even more now.  Good stuff.

Time for me to research fishman karate...

DKDBSD

Quote from: Kaizen on August 27, 2010, 12:41:46 PM
I like it even more now.  Good stuff.

Time for me to research fishman karate...

XD Thanks it seems like we have a similar desire in rping.

Kaizen

#28
I've started to contemplate the opening of the story.

A small pirate ship (boat) docks in the seaside village of our characters and we will steal their ship.  They should undoubtedly chase after us...  Onboard the ship, will find the map to DKDBSD's fruit and that will be the starting point.

We will have either a fight with the pirates we stole the ship from or some sort of guardian of the devil's fruit - or both.

If either player wants to add to the story or has a good idea for direction, your input is welcome.  I really do want to keep this a group effort.  Also, we need to think up a name for our crew!

Here's my character concept:


Kaizokusame (Kai)

Tigershark Fishman

Orphaned from The Grand Line when he was but a newborn, Kaizokusame was raised by merfolk in South Blue.  As a result of his upbringing, he did not adopt the violent nature of his kin sharkmen. 

A practitioner of Fishman Karate, Kaizokusame is a lowly level 20 (equal to purple belt) He dreams of traveling the Grand Line and becoming a Fishman Karate Master.  His ultimate goal is to find Fishman Island and train with the best in Fishman Dojo. (I have read the list of fishman karate moves on wiki and have adopted some of the low level ones - as my character grows, he will learn new and stronger moves)

Kaizokusame possesses Haki, but he does not realize it yet.

Wolfy

#29
Hmm...o3o I think I will go with my Yamato No Orochi Idea for a devil fruit power. :P Of course, being a dragon, he's also going to have a little more than just a sword pulled from the tail (An unbreakable, Legendary sword, at that)...like fire breathing...or water control (With his sword)...as Japanese Dragons (Which the Orochi is, of course) were known as Deities of water...well, kind of. They were associated with water, anyway..Most were, anyway. o3o

Also..apparently the Manga is going to do a Time skip 2 years ahead. o3o or that's what it looks like, anyway. :D

Kaizen

#30
Quote from: Wolfy on August 27, 2010, 02:47:17 PM
Hmm...o3o I think I will go with my Yamato No Orochi Idea for a devil fruit power. :P Of course, being a dragon, he's also going to have a little more than just a sword pulled from the tail (An unbreakable, Legendary sword, at that)...like fire breathing...or water control (With his sword)...as Japanese Dragons (Which the Orochi is, of course) were known as Deities of water...well, kind of. They were associated with water, anyway..Most were, anyway. o3o

I've read the myth and thought of a way to moderate your character's growth.  If you agree we can move on. The sword should be huge, about the size of Hawk Eye's big sword.  At first your character will not be able to use it, but as he grows stronger, he will be able to handle the 'burden' of the sword and learn techniques.  The control of elements would take it a little over the top, but I would accept fire breathing or water breathing.  What do you think?

Wolfy

Might work...don't forget that the Yamato No Orochi is literally mountainous, too..so..he's BIG when fully transformed. (Like, holy **** where did that planet come from? O_O big)

DKDBSD

Erm on that his max six should be limited to maybe the size or orrs. So a massive giant.

Kaizen

OK, yeah, if he's that big, then the sword should be big too.  I like it.  His huge size is actually a disadvantage.  We should set a minimum size to him in that form.  Half mile at his base? or is that too small?  Also, it will be very difficult not to attract the attention of the navy with a power like that. 

Also, I would like a little elaboration on the hybrid form.  Only advanced characters could manipulate to the degree that you described earlier.  While I would love to eventually reach that point in this RP, we just aren't there yet.  If the creature is mountainous, perhaps a true 50/50 humanoid hybrid would make your character the size of the giants in the series. (Then you could handle the sword no problem too)

I'm liking this more and more, What do you think?

DKDBSD

I know it's not my character but that sounds fair. Kimi ultimate techniques are tornado's and maelstroms and the like.

Wolfy

That sounds fine, I suppose. o3o Though, I expect him to eventually learn not to change size fairly early on. lol

And being that big has it's advantages too. :P Hybrid form would also have at least 2 other heads (Dragon heads) or more, depending on how much he shifts....I think Hybrid would be about the size of Oars, but Full form would be much bigger. (Able to step on even Oars. o3o)..though of course, that would draw alot of attention, which is why he doesn't use it much. :P (Course, I can think of a few times when he will use it..such as becoming airborne and wanting to crush..well..EVERYTHING. xD)

DKDBSD

Being that much bigger then Oors is too big even choppers monster form isn't that big. :/ But thats my view.

Wolfy

Quote from: DKDBSD on August 27, 2010, 03:20:47 PM
Being that much bigger then Oors is too big even choppers monster form isn't that big. :/ But thats my view.

Well, I didn't mean he was Taller than Oars, I meant that he would be wider than Oars. o3o Let's just say he'd be able to body-slam the big guy.

Kaizen

There's also the issue like Chopper has when he takes too much damage.  Mindless monster that destroys everything... it could happen.  Where we will be at in the story, I doubt that are going to be many places to transform that big without falling into the sea.  (instant death, no one would be big enough to save you)

I like the giant sized hybrid, and half mile at the base (two to three times Oars size) fully transformed.  Anything bigger would seriously limit the RP as a whole.  And at that size he would be very limited in his fighting capabilities, especially against a logia. 

Can the creature fly?  That would be too strong if it could, I also think it should be fairly slow like the other large creatures in the series.  I'm trying to find a good balance so we can start monday.

DKDBSD

Quote from: Kaizen on August 27, 2010, 03:33:46 PM
There's also the issue like Chopper has when he takes too much damage.  Mindless monster that destroys everything... it could happen.  Where we will be at in the story, I doubt that are going to be many places to transform that big without falling into the sea.  (instant death, no one would be big enough to save you)

I like the giant sized hybrid, and half mile at the base (two to three times Oars size) fully transformed.  Anything bigger would seriously limit the RP as a whole.  And at that size he would be very limited in his fighting capabilities, especially against a logia. 

Can the creature fly?  That would be too strong if it could, I also think it should be fairly slow like the other large creatures in the series.  I'm trying to find a good balance so we can start monday.

I'm all for starting sooner. XD The Myth says nothing about flight.

Kaizen

Quote from: DKDBSD on August 27, 2010, 03:42:46 PM
I'm all for starting sooner. XD The Myth says nothing about flight.

Great!  I must warn y'all - Saturday and Sunday usually keep me very busy.  Last weekend I didn't have an opportunity to post anything...  It is monday-friday where I will be online most of the time.  I'll try to get us started Sunday, but more than likely it will be monday.

Kaizen

Quote from: DKDBSD on August 26, 2010, 06:13:53 PM
when is this set exactly?

I missed this Q ~

I think it being set between Roger's death and before Luffy's story begins will be fine, although I'm open to suggestions as always.

DKDBSD

Quote from: Kaizen on August 27, 2010, 03:49:05 PM
Great!  I must warn y'all - Saturday and Sunday usually keep me very busy.  Last weekend I didn't have an opportunity to post anything...  It is monday-friday where I will be online most of the time.  I'll try to get us started Sunday, but more than likely it will be monday.

Oh I see well starting on Sunday would be awesome but that sounds fine now that I know why.

Quote from: Kaizen on August 27, 2010, 03:51:55 PM
I missed this Q ~

I think it being set between Roger's death and before Luffy's story begins will be fine, although I'm open to suggestions as always.

That would work that or after Luffy's story but we know very little about the ten or so years between Rogers death and Luffy's journey. It also means we could have a lot of our own marine officers.

Wolfy

No, the Orochi can't fly..and don't forget, in his full form he would have 8 heads, so 8 brains all thinking at once. :P

DKDBSD

Haki! We now know more about it this might be a spoiler but Kaizen do you want me or Wolfy to explain it? It's pretty important really.

Kaizen

Yes, please explain it so we're all on the same page.  I was just going to use it in the capacity of the premonitions for attacks.  I'm not sure if I would develop the haki in my character, I was just really waiting to see how the story progresses and if my character would need to become more powerful just to be competitive.

DKDBSD

Quote from: Kaizen on August 29, 2010, 12:20:27 PM
Yes, please explain it so we're all on the same page.  I was just going to use it in the capacity of the premonitions for attacks.  I'm not sure if I would develop the haki in my character, I was just really waiting to see how the story progresses and if my character would need to become more powerful just to be competitive.

(Sorry if there are any spoilers I assume you are up todate with the latest arc in the anime. If no pm me and I will edit the post.)

Well by the looks it's a power needed only for the "New World" Affectively it comes in three "colours" one is defensive and offensive, one is Mantra and one is whats used to knock people out. Like what Luffy has used subconsciously or was used by Raileigh consciously. As of this week they come in these categories

The Colour of Observation - This is the one used the most and allows for people to detect enemy attacks. This is Mantra.
The Colour of Armaments - This one is described as a suit of armour and allows for uber defence and offence it is used by Vega Punks sumo body guard and Hancocks younger sisters. This is what allows a non DF user to counter DF abilities including Logia and uber Zoan's like the Ancient and Mythical variety. From what it shows it affectively neutralises the ability and puts the fighters on a more even scale. Armaments can also be used with weapons hence the Amazon arrows.
The colour of the Conqueror - This is the knocking out one it apparently cannot be trained like the other two and is in the words of what I'm reading "This power is measured by the users spirit and nothing more it can only be reinforce through personal growth." This is obviously why Luffy's is so powerful what with him wanting to the the king and declaring it all the time (I figure it got a boost when he told the others to retreat at Shabondy.) This is the most difficult to acquire.

Affectively everyone has Haki but all characters who use it lean more towards a specify type. Kimiko would be Observation and Kain would be Armaments. At the same time you can strengthen it by the sounds but it's not exactly explained how probably generic anime training. XD Thats it summerised everything that has been confirmed about Haki. Enjoy.

Kaizen

I'm getting ready to watch the latest episode after I finish typing this.  My character would use the observation haki.  I read about it on wiki and the only instance I remember seeing it was in the fight with the boa sisters.  So that was all I had to go on.

Thanks!

DKDBSD

Quote from: Kaizen on August 29, 2010, 12:49:55 PM
I'm getting ready to watch the latest episode after I finish typing this.  My character would use the observation haki.  I read about it on wiki and the only instance I remember seeing it was in the fight with the boa sisters.  So that was all I had to go on.

Thanks!

Raileigh uses it as well. I missed this point but Haki is Haki, it's just three forms of the same thing however people would gravitate towards a certain variation. All who use Haki would be capable of using it. I guess game wise it would work on this a character would always have two extra bonus points for a certain Haki.

Erm Kain (when he was a pirate in one form) earned the nickname Haki Yoma (Ambition demon) because he as a rookie pirate (ok he'd been at sea for a few years by this point) managed to shake up a marine captain and LT mind if I have that vibe for this? Basically he'd have Haki (still uncontrolled at the beginning)) already where as Kimiko would need to learn to use it later on.

DKDBSD

#49
Lets hope if lasts that long.

Also when will this start tonight?

Kaizen

It starts right now:

https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=80739.0#new


I'm making a OOC and character post and will link in the first post of the RP and here as well.


DKDBSD