Be Brave & Don't Die! [IC, Homebrew]

[Oreida Wesker]

_{Depiction Resembling the City of Sona, in the country of Tulk}


Welcome to Noircliff Academy!

It's settled twenty miles North from the City of Sona, a traffic and import rich peninsula of the country, Tulk. It's the western continent in of the world, Aeris surrounded by the Hellion Ocean. It's overrun with fantasy beings both malignant and benign. Humans are not common place and are on the lowest tier in terms of population, though recently a new human settlements are opened within the continent. The Noircliff Academy, a famous Guild established by four heroic adventurers, is in their second term of accepting human applicants since they opened roughly a century ago..

Come, one and all! Join the Academy where you will earn quests and perform vigorous training to brave the perilous wilds. Make yourself as you wish to be, go through dungeons solo or with a party, travel the large world map, socialize with a new race, explore new settlements, and decide if your going to help good prevail or line your pocket with a dead man's coin! The only limit to this game is your own imagination as I will give you that chance to create your own challenges for others to complete, forge new weapons, create unique spells and expand your character's horizons.

If you're like me, you really want a game that keeps you grounded with depth to enrich the atmosphere, but without a lot of restrictions on what you can and can not do that hinder game play, am I right? A system should be there for flavor and balance!

Introducing the Delightful Cookie System [DCS].
_{This is the Beta Ver. 3, I think it'll be complete soon. ^.^ Read me~!}


My Availability: Every/other day. I'm usually in the late noon [3pm] or [5p-1a] evenings on Pacific Standard Time. Saturdays, I'll normally be here from [9am] Morning to Late Noon or all day. Never Sunday, that's D&D Day.

Approved Players:3; Faeli [Moon Elf, Lady], Galanthor [Fallarii, Lord], Laughing Hyena [Orc, Lord], Birchleaf [Dragon Elf, Lord], CarnivalOfTheGoat [Bovine Voliga, Lady]

Approved, Missing: PhantomPistoleer [Human, Lord], Dorian Grandale [Oran, Lord]

Pending: 0
Active Interest Posters: 0
Status: OPEN


THREADS!!

TULK: Approved Characters

TULK: OOC & Suggestions!

Delightful Cookie System [DCS]

RP THREADS:
TULK: Underway to Sona [Intro]

Map:
Tulk

Before you decide to Join me, Read 'Posting'.
Questions? Read Q&A in the next Post!


Posting:

• All posts must be in 3rd Person when writing for your PC.  If you Control NPCs you can write in 2nd or 3rd. If you run an event, you may write it in the story-style you are comfortable with.


• I would like to keep it fast pace, but 1 IC post a week is fine.


• Training and combat requires at least 100 words to earn XP in the system.


• You get booted if you don't leave notice for a whole month [30 days] after your last post.


• All player must have some experience and knowledge about writing detail, description, dialogue, expression, or movement. This is to keep up in challenging you to do your best for your character and writing.


• You are responsible for saving your character in your computer as it will be deleted unless you give the character to someone else. Do not leave it up to me. If you Leave, you must close out your own story with a good bye post.

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Golden Rule: Creation is your limitation with Common Sense as your compass.

[Oreida Wesker]

What is the Story?

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Well, History says Empress Dejunae Lu'Caux wields control over the Sanguine Arts and used her charisma and power to put humanity on a high throne to banish the influence and the very existence of all other races in Sivita. Some were exiled, executed, enslaved, or became savages, but some were lucky enough to try adapting to new life in the lands of Tulk where all were banished. Occasionally, the 'undesirables' were still persecuted by humans and even their own outcast kind. Were there is wealth and power to be had, corruption and betrayal are not far behind.

There were the legendary Four Heroes composed of a Medusian, Voliga, Dwarfette, and a Human. They lead an army of Undesirables and other humans, starting the movement that toppled the Empress Witch.  Those whom opposed the witch was given wide notice that the day for freedom was coming and those whom supported the rebels should paint their doors and windows white. The population in all of Sivita was cut down from 150,ooo to 10,ooo by the end of what was know as 'The Cure'. Bodies vanished when the capital city, a central hub and location of the Empress' Palace, was eviscerated. In the twilight of dawn, the heroes attacked the north and south major cities to cut off all retreat and warning, slaying all whom served and rejected 'the Cure'. During the chaos, their inventor rigged their payload into a steam locomotive and Samuel Norcliff, a name that will never be forgotten, drove it into the Capital city where he gave his life. A combination of magic and technology expelled a great force of burning white fire left only scorched earth in it's wake and trees for miles were burnt down from the recoiled blast!

A few years later, Noircliff Academy was officially forged. As a inspiring decree of harmony and the pursuit of justice, it is a place were all races would be welcomed to train and further restore the community they once had.

Five scored later is where the story begins. Society has slowly forgiven one another, but battles and disputes over boarders and rights are still happening in small bursts, people are missing from scatter communities without connection, stories of strange creatures and unusual occurrences are surfacing around the lands of Tulk. It's a hard life, but someone has to live it.

Beyond that, the story unfolds in the game, not in OOC.

[Oreida Wesker]

Q&A
You don't have to read it, but skimming is good!

What RACES can I make?

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Elves that are fighting for rites to their forests and lands. Orcs with an inner struggle between the sons of Orgos; one, Korgoth, supports the harmonious trade and prosperity while the other, Vorgrim, stuck to the ways of a barbarian and scavenger. Dwarves, whom fight to see whom will sit the throne of the Blackstone Mountain and clear the tunnels of dark things lurking within. There are 7 various sub-types of beast-folk called, Voliga, and 10 types of Nymphs including 3 Element-composed ancient-kin. Humans whom are starting in this age of tools and industry, proving their place in the world as a worthy ally. Faeries pulling up the rear as a race that is rare and nearly wiped out from war, so far there have only been females left of the race.

... And then, that's not touching the often misunderstood and socially taboo, Bastard Bloodlines. There are 12 mixes available to play, that includes this worlds' version of Drows, Star child, Guardians, and Gnomes.

How is Magic done?

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It's separated into two categories, True Magic [Long and Medium ranged] and Techniques [Physical buffs and Touch range] .You have a brain, create what you would like to see by painting an imagine with your words by following a base of questions like; Vivid description, effects desired, etc, and submit it to the GM for damage di to be assigned based off your level and knowledge. All spells and techniques can be upgraded.

What are you here for?

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The Academy here is for people to hone their potential and for the instructors to distribute education to keep you alive on the road ahead. To keep the darkness of the world at bay, to keep anything like the 'Empire of the Sanguine Witch' from rising again.

What perks are here for playing?

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Over 30 races with their own perks, magic, and troubles. Original Maps and Layouts drawn using Paint & Gimp. I will also allow you creative freedoms to help add to the world to make my world, our world. Just rmemebre that hte road is full of comprimises and there are standrads to meet. Help add a village, a new area, so on. As long as you follow some rules, you will be permitted to rule your creation; let it flourish or let it be destoryed? Hmmm.....

Then why is my character here?

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Your story is your own. Finding a strange book on your resting place, there is a map directing you to the Northern Coast from the City of Sona. The note mentions 'You have potential for greatness. Feel free to burn the book, if you do not agree.' What a silly note, but it's true.. Isn't it?

That's where you can make a background and send it to me when you get the feel or if you know what you want out of your character. Do you seek vengeance from someone whom wronged you? Do you seek to control the powers swirling within? Are you really what you seem? You don't have to tell anyone, but it is advised to choose your battles wisely, especially within the Academy property. No deed goes unnoticed.

How is this story progressed?
30% GM narration and 70% Player Driven.  Why, 'cause maybe I could get a chance to play something I like. I don't have to, but I like the opportunity to know that I can join the fun is nice.

How are NPCs implemented into the story?

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Just like playing D&D, Zelda, Catherine, Monkey Island, Witcher, Skyrim, or Pokémon games. NPCs are normally going to be haunting a certain area and it's your choice to talk to them or find out things for yourself. NPCs will approach if they feel the need to deliver news, events, quests. It is advised to use your judgment and reasoning to make these decisions of what your character shall do.

What about the Homebrew System?
Don't be scared! I give everyone personalized help with examples.

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It's called Delightful Cookies, or DC for short. It's in BETA testing. I already had a trial on another site that offered good feedback. I will be tweeking it as we go along to fit game play efficiently. It's inspired from the freedoms that Savage Worlds and The Window allows to its' player. Your imagination and curiosity happens to be the limitation of this worl, with very few restrictions based on the character you build.

Example, having a character that's stealthy, but they're agility is 3 [average]. Your stealthy as a kitten in a shiny button factory, broh.

It's only two and half pages long on 'Microsoft Word' and it's everything you need to know in how to play, as it comes at you.

What Genre is this?

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It has a contemporary anime style with tones of survival and intrigue at it's core. There will be a low grade of technological objects like firearms and the development of steam engines and automatons. Honestly, in a world of magic, a bit of auto mail and steam punk shouldn't be that unusual, it should be a hot taste of deliciousness that a fantasy game really needs now a days and I would like to serve it.

Can I have any gender or sexuality?

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Feel free to fall in love with whom ever you want, given they're willing in OOC and it's agreed in advance for everyone's comfort.

There's only one set of genitalia, sorry, no herms. Traps, Pansexuals, and crossdressers are not unsual and are fine. LoopHole; you can get and eventually make kinky potions, including ones that make you herm for a day or until climax.

Sex? How Early?

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Keep other player's O/O list in mind by keeping Non-Con settled OOC through PMs. If they don't answer back, then don't do it. Some characters like to be raped by certain people and not everyone. -snerks-

Aside that, it's your character, give out your bacon or make them work for it, I don't mind. Just remember, if you're not somewhere private, there might be a chance of a GM messing with you.... Cause sexual frustration is funny. 

'Sexual' Gross-ity Limits:

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No Extreme nasty stuff like: Bodily Waste [vomit, watersports, or scat], Necrophilia, massive pregnacy, extreme musk/odor play, and Vore of any type... Snuff is never PvP.

[Oreida Wesker]

Oh, hey.. Um.. Had the q&a I was just getting up and formatted.

I will have to find a spot to post it up so I can link it.

[Oreida Wesker]

THe BESM core book is a good Back up to have. ^_^ Though it'll take me a few weeks to thoroughly know it as a proper GM should.

I really don't want to do something like D&D 3.5, I don't know it well at all...
And Nothing against Savage Worlds, 'cause it's awesome, but I don't think I can do it justice.

[Dirtythesnapper]

I am interested as long as someone is willing to help me understand the system and make a character sheet

[Oreida Wesker]

Well, that would be me. I give you all your starting stuff unique to your character but within your starting limits, of course.

[Faeli]

I am interested as well.  I am also SUPER tired, so I can't really wriggle with this tonight, but wanted to drop a happy :P

[Faeli]

Okays!  Now that I've had time to really sit and read everythings... uh... what do I do?  Hehe.  I don't see a link to the system or anything.  I see it discussed, but I'm not sure how to go about creating myself!

[Oreida Wesker]

Oh, this is an Interest Check.

I thought it would be presumptuous to put up Character Creation. If you like, then sure, I'll try and update. to emcompass the creation and still looking for a way to link up a system so the info could be here on E.

[Oreida Wesker]

Okay, here it is.  This is the system and template. I'll leave it here for you and update it on the first post as well so it won't be missed.
Introducing the Delightful Cookie System [DCS].

[Fanshawe]

Interested in this! Might get a sheet together if I find the time -

[Oreida Wesker]

Sweet.

Just don't be hasty, I would love for people to have plenty of time.
I
f I get at least 3 character sheets, I could start the game. That would form at least one good party.

[Faeli]

I am definately in!  I am waiting to make sure the game is gonna pick me up, before I go go.  keep me hanging on like a yo yo.

[EroticFantasyAuthor]

This looks rather interesting, though I'm not sure about learning a new system. Pathfinder(or D&D 3.5 in a pinch) guy myself.

Would it be a problem playing two characters? They would be sisters.

[Oreida Wesker]

DCS is a 15 minute read, it's barely a full front-to-back page and a half. You can literally pick up as you go along. The best way to learn is to dive in head first.  I'm a very negotiable person and I'm giving you a lot of creative space. ^_^

I will be a good GM, I will help and play with ya guys so you don't drown like chickens, you'll be sustainable like a ducky... Or a platypus.

[EroticFantasyAuthor]

Green light for sisters?

[Oreida Wesker]

-cough cough- Super green

Heh.. Got so off topic.

[EroticFantasyAuthor]

Thank you, will get started working on them ASAP.  ;D

[Faeli]

Name:  Faori Maedi
Age:  114
Race:  Moon Elf
Level: 0  XP: /50
Rank: Student
Gender: Female
Sexuality: Reluctant Bisexual

Health: Will assign MP and HP in RTJ.
Magic:
Attribute Status:
Strength: 6
Perception: 5
Agility: 6
Constitution: 3
Knowledge: 3

appearance

Image by Kuso Otaku

Height:  5'5"
Eyes:  Speckled Red
Skin:  Slight swash of freckles across her shoulders
Marks: None

Acquired Skills: Sword-Fighting:  Faori was trained in the art of the sword by Moril Anteesh, a fellow elf who instilled within her the belief that battle must be elegant.  2D6
Avoidant:  During much of her interspecies training, Faori was seen as haughty and weak by many of the other races.  After a few bloody noses and sore asses too many, she learned how to avoid unwanted contact.  If she is aware of potential hostile interactions, she can typically avoid notice.  2D4
Contortionist:  As a child, Faori always had a burning curiosity and constantly explored all the hidden nooks and crannies she could find.  She is highly flexible and can manuever herself through spaces which would typically be too small for others.
Flutist:  Moril taught her to still her mind and gave her the flute to steady her passions.  She typically plays at least an hour a day as a form of self-reflection.

Signia:  Phase-stab
Using her connection with the realm of magic, Faori temporarily transports herself and any items she is holding into the land of magic for one second.  When she returns to the real world, she angles her blade to re-appear inside her opponent for an automatic backstab. 
MP Cost: 30
Single Target:  Double Weapon Damage, increased chance to hit (may need help figuring out the actual math on this!)
Restriction:  If restrained, is considered to be automatically "holding" her restraints, making it an ineffective escape skill.

Weapon:  Katana 2d6+2; STR 5 to wield
Armor:  Leather [5]
Inventory 2/5:
Tome
Bedroll

Tome 0/25





Tell me how I did!  I just sort of guessed on some of the number and have NO IDEA how HP and MP are calculated.

[PhantomPistoleer]

I am also interested in this.

[PhantomPistoleer]

Name:  Edgar Calathan
Age:  24
Race:  Human
Level: 0  XP: /50
Rank: Student
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Reluctant Bisexual

Health: Will assign MP and HP in RTJ.
Magic:

Attribute Status:
Strength: 3
Perception: 3
Agility: 4
Constitution: 5
Knowledge: 6

appearance

Height:  6'1"
Eyes:  Enlightened Green
Skin:  Olive (Tanned)
Marks: Numerous scars from misfired spells

Acquired Skills:
Weapon:  Magic Missile  Edgar has always had a natural inclination for magic, and his very first manifestation involved magic missiling his mother's favorite cat an early age.  He has had to learn how to control such spurts of magic.  2d6
Knowledge:  Spellcraft  Edgar is a novice in magic, but has a fundamental understanding of how spells are created and how they function.  He is capable of identifying spells, too, but cannot yet replicate them.  2d4
Dodge:  Air Shield  Edgar has been victim to his own spells often enough that he acquired a knack at developing magical air shields to protect himself.  They are very effective against his magic missiles and other projectiles, but somewhat inefficient in melee.  2d2
Occupation:  Alchemist  When he came of drinking age, Edgar rather liked to ferment fruits to make alcoholic beverages.  The development of beverages might have a lot in common with alchemy, but Edgar actually learned alchemy to develop climbing and jumping potions to better retrieve fruit from trees. 2d4
Quirk:  Bird Enthusiast  Edgar loves birds.  He is able to identify different species at sight.  2d2


Signia:  Am not sure about this?

Weapon:  Katana 2d6+2; STR 5 to wield
Armor:  Leather [5]
Inventory 3/5:

• Tome
• Dagger
• Chest with 5x Changes of Clothes

Tome 0/25

[Birchleaf]

I would like to express an interest as well. I am starting work on a character sheet now.

I will probably play as an elf of some type, and some sort of wizard/paladin hybrid. As soon as I figure out how to create that within the rules...

[Oreida Wesker]

You can PM me. I'm helping one player convert his pathfinder character into lvl 0 DCS, there's enough storyteller to do around..

@ Brichleaf:
A paladin is a occupation, it will guide how you wish to design your magic and also what or whom you serve, if you want that.
Wizards, what I understand, is a race class and can control a certain 'type of magic'. 

@ Faeli
You did beautifully for guestimations! Oh.. My first application..  I.. T-T So happy. -coughs- Okay..

Faori Maedi,  cute name. Lemme see, Moon Elf. -makes notes- I would love for us to set up some background as to what they are. I could see them coming from  the northern marshlands of Sequade so they would have knowledge of some Faerie tribes. Or if you prefer, the west coast of Kriss, she would know of a few water Nymph lagoons.

Hm, Love the image. Balanced Skill set.  Love the signia. -makes notes- I shall need to make markers on the Template.

HP:  60  MP: 60
Normally an elf would have more MP,  but you seem to have it a Technique Artist set up rather then a True Magi. Picking a sub race of Elven gave ya some more room to grow. Kudos!

Signia looks good.  MP Cost: 40. Single Target: Wep Dmg x2, +2 Sword skill
Restriction: If restrained by bindings, skill is ineffective for escape. Yes!
With cookie you can mod your Signia to Minus MP cost by 5 or up mod by +1. You'll be able to add more stuff to at lv 2.

Weapon. Katana. 2d6+2 is alright, 2d7+1 works, they're both 'rustic standard' weapons.  It's a popular tool in anime, yet despite it being a sword, it's a piercing weapon like a rapier. Light and fast, no way it uses 5 Str to lift a light thing like that. I think I shall make it an agility weapon.

Also make a Pouch. I'll be for money, you start with 10 silver

@ PhantomPistoleer
Edgar, lovely. ^_^  Human, D'aw!
Hmm. I know it may not matter to ya too much, but perhaps a more anime/manga proxy would be fitting. I'm sure you would probably find something that looks like in him a Ronin comic. Although, funny thing, he kind of looks like that character from Space Dandy..-coughs-

Hp: 50  Mp: 70
Magic missile is a spell, but not adequate to be a weapon or skill since it has no 'physical' form. Same with Air Shield, which should like it's used for blocking rather then dodging

Suggestion:
The Weapon Skill should be something he focuses his magic from; like  rods, staves, charkas, talismans, and/or idols. Select one and that will be his proficient 'weapon' for casting.
For dodge, you could just put him on Fleet-Footed or just as dodge, block, evasion, etc...

Signia is the inner art that can surface before the rp starts or work it up through RP. It's something that's yours forever, it can't be copied. If you chose not to have your signia yet, you can have 3 spells.

[Faeli]

Yaaaay!  I have found acceptance!  *fistpump!*

I picture the moon elves as a troop of elves (surprising I know!) that have become supremely comfortable at night.  Due to their low-light vision, I imagine they are mostly nocturnal, which probably makes Faori one of the world's most annoying friends, since she totally wants to hang out and do stuff while everyone else tends to sleep.  Coupled with the fact that her Signia could TOTALLY let her shift through a door, I figure she has probably gotten yelled at for coming to bother people on more than a few occasions :)

As for where they're from... I leave that tots up to you hun... you don't get to choose where you're from, after all!

[PhantomPistoleer]

I'm going to put on a brave face and say okay.

But, I still don't really get the system.

[LeSane]

I had a question before throwing my hat into this.

Is it possible to have a Half-Orc character which retains a more human appearance?
I only ask because of the racial subtype that allows such a thing. If possible I have an idea on how to make this work.

Arena-Bred Many half-orcs are born and raised to fight in the arena, and in many cases have two half-orc parents or even a half-orc and a human parent. These arena-bred half-orcs lose the brutal physical appearance of their orc ancestors and look more human. They have the city-raised and skilled alternate racial traits.

[EroticFantasyAuthor]

I have concerns about the seemingly 'only 5' inventory slots that I'm noticing.

[Oreida Wesker]

@ Faeli -I don't mind you being a chaotic little nocturnal elf. But your Signia is combat based to back stab people. -taps her jaw and smirks.-That would be a scary way to wake up though... But I like the nocturnal idea, I figure she would have Nymph friends that would love to hang out with her, so Kriss it is. You can name the port. You'll also be familiar with Sea Cliff Dwarves [water-faring pirates merchants]and most half-bloods of Dwarf or Nymph. Elves of the North are a lot more open minded and 'wild', so even Orcs don't seem to bother them.


@ PistolPioneer- Ah. Well, good! Be brave, my friend! I don't mind if you want to chat and learn more, Skills are defined on page 2 of the system in 3 steps. They are knowledge of [various things to be inserted], Quirks, Occupation, hobby, weapon usage, reflexes, crafting, tailoring, ectra.. See, something physically notable. 

Magic can be a Hex [curse], Buff [ physical boost], Debuff [removal of negative effects], Healing, Primal [Element-based], Ward, Summon, and other Spellcraft [Default for various magic-type casting].   

So if you have a magic shield, then you don't really need a dodge, unless you want one, it could be useful. Well, you'll get the hang of it as we go.

@ Scarification - Ah, The history of the orc sis one where they were used for labor when the empire came around. Once it was over, they just didn't know what to do with themselves til Orgos lead a lot of them to become barbarians. Orans [Human/Orc] are what you make of them. That honestly could be part of your character's skill or back story, just like most Dwarves are trained for battle when they're young no matter their caste, it's fundamental conditioning.


@ EFAuthor -  Ha. -Boops his nose- 'You're encouraged by the Academy to travel light. There will be other opportunities to buy or make [GM Talky] a better pack.'

[Oreida Wesker]

O, and regarding Orcs, their appearance isn't the whole pig nosed things or plant creatures. They come in a variety of colors from damask greys and blacks to leathery brown and leaf green. If they happen to be 'ugly' it's just from how many battles they've been in. 

They have hard skin and muscle that rivals that of the Dwarf and have the same hunting methods of the Northern wood elves. Some of them can be slightly amphibious wild  like the nymphs and just as savage as.. Well, it's almost like all the best traits of all the races were combined into one living thing, just so damn neat. They're also the youngest race.

There is just so much stuff I wanted to put in, I kinda 'fangirl' into happy nonsense.:P

[LeSane]

Well I'll remember that when making my Half-Orc. In all honesty he'd fit the brooding appearance with his features without out a doubt. This is the images of what he'd look like... One, two, and three. The only thing I figure I might need assistance on is Attribute Status, Signia, and and a fitting weapon.

[Oreida Wesker]

Alright, I assume he's an Oran [Human/orc].

Send me here or in a pm, and I'll gladly help to the best of my understanding and then I'll pitch this up on the 1st.

[EroticFantasyAuthor]

I'm afraid I'm going to have to withdraw my interest, the system just doesn't seem like a good fit for me.

[Faeli]

I'm afraid I'm going to have to withdraw my interest, the system just doesn't seem like a good fit for me.

*pout*  I don't know that we have enough information to even say that yet, lol

[Laughing Hyena]

I am going to throw my interest in. However I will need help with the core system since it is foreign to me.

[Dorian Grandale]

Ah, hello again, Ms. Wesker. Color me interested here.

[Oreida Wesker]

Don't worry Faeli, it's just not his kind of jerky.

@ Hyena - Ee! That's what I'm here for, brah. I'm pretty amped to help out to the best of my abilities, and rest assured that since I made it, I know it quite well. :P And we'll be starting soon, the 1st i'll have all threads up.

@ Dorian! -My friend! Long time since we played in a game together. ^-^ I look forward to this even more.

[Oreida Wesker]

Thread question for all interested to talk about; Light, Bondage, or NC?

Light fits, I mean teasing and smexing around wild places would still be up for doing.
Bondage, whom doesn't dig it, but I don't know how often someone's going to get tied up or gaged and junk...
NC, can be fun as long as everyone respects their writing partner's o/o...

SO, where should we lean? If no one cares, it'll probably be Light or NC in the Exotic System, Small group until we get a bigger crowd as they see how the system plays out.

[Faeli]

As can likely be deduced from my avatar, I am open to any/all :)

[Laughing Hyena]

Light for now. ^^

[Dorian Grandale]

Hmm. I guess it would depend on the atmosphere created by the players as a whole. I foresee some NC from teacher-student interactions..

[Oreida Wesker]

Ha, if you were the sensei, Dorian, then I could see that. :P

The 6-8 Instructors are there to pass on their knowledge, so they might be more interested in scaring the crap out of you, then jumpin ya jones...  -Hides Ickron in a closet- He doesn't count. >.<

So far, we got three for light, then. That's swanky.

[Faeli]

Light for now. ^^

If it is "for now" then we may not want to put it in the Light section, how easily can threads be moved?

[Galanthor]

Hmm...that system intrigues me hugely, as does the setting.

If i may join i'll look into putting together a character later. Thought of doing some kind of field medic...dunno if being able to heal would be a no go in this system though, as i can see how that could be (doubled with instructor training) used to boost charakters. Failing that i thought some kind of thief- or knight-like charakter.

[Oreida Wesker]

If it is "for now" then we may not want to put it in the Light section, how easily can threads be moved?

Hmm. I don't know, but i'll find out. Most likely,  it's just stopping there, locking it up, and then moving the headers to the 'harder' threads. -nods- it'll still count toward the 1k goal, though.

@Galanthor - Oh, don't try and count it out. Bianca is the head medic for Noircliff and her regiment of battlefield medic training is to die for. He can still be a fighter at the same time, it didn't stop her none. 


Note to All: I almost got the maps done. So far it's just the Area of Tulk, Noircliff Academy Grounds, and the three floors of the Dorm layout. Nothing fancy, just Paint and Gimp.

[Galanthor]

Ok...did my best to whip a charakter together. I'm reasonably sure i messed up, though.



Name: Ilian "Saint" Koruna
Age: 30
Race: Fallarii
Level: 0  XP: /50
Rank: Student
Gender: Male
Sexuality:  Heterosexual

Health: 65
Magic: 55

Attribute Status:
Strength: 3
Perception: 3
Agility: 5
Constitution: 3
Knowledge: 7

Appearance:

[Source]

Height:5'9
Eyes: Yellow
Skin: Smooth, pale and surprisingly flawless
Marks: Tattoo of a black sun on his left shoulder

Acquired Skills:
Medic: Ilian always had a knack for patching things up and on top of this he had the luck that his skills were noticed early on. He got taught rather well and on top of that gathered some practical experience. 2D6
Stabbing: Since he only fought alongside people most would consider Thugs the combar training Ilian had mostly amounted to: "this is a knife, the pointy end goes in the enemy" the rest he learned while trying to survive. However it did help that he knew exactly where precisely he had to place the blade to kill fast. 2D4
Reading Movements: A physician knows how muscle work, but one that know battle knows when try to kill him. Ilian quickly learned the telltale signs of different attacks and thanks to this, is able to anticipate most attacks and hopefully evade. 2D4
Mechanisms: When you're on the wrong side of law you better watch out for traps. Ilian being the "brainy type" was always the one tasked with making sure that they wouldn't explode in his groups face. Being clever an cautious helped, but mainly his skills originated from a lot of books. 2D2
Author: When you read too many books, you might one day try to write one and if you are bored enough, you might keep at it. That's all the reason Ilian had for that particular hobby. 2D2



Active [Technique or True Magic] Unheal
Reversing the restorativ energy of his magic, Ilian puts his hand on a pressure point causing temporary damage to the Enemy's nervous system.
Cost: 45
Effect: 2-R stun, 2 foes stun 1-R
Drawback: Roll d4, [1-2] Living Dead & Undead creatures gain HP equal to MP Cost.

Weapon: Dagger d3 damage, +1 Bleed/2-r. No Requisites

Armor: Leather Armor 5
Inventory: 5/5
- Tome
- Doctor's Bag (+1 to Medic)
- Paper
- Quill
- Book on Anatomy

Tome: 0/25 [Unactive Spells stored here]

[Oreida Wesker]

You did. You messed up so bad I had to change my pants. O~oh! -snap snap-

LoL, no, seriously, you did fine, brah. Only three little troubles.

Half Drow isn't on the Race list or the 12 Bastard Bloodlines. If you wanted to be a Half-Ullya, then I would kinda need to know half of what to make him white because he might not be a drow, he just might be a cosmetically odd elf or Keltra. This is also one of the things I take into consideration for your HP & MP and junk. Although.. If you want to make your own race, I'm open to listen. Just things like a Medusian  or Blood Beast might not be found in the Tulk area.

-stuffs them under a blanket-

And you can't have magic as a skill as the 3 steps should explain. Since this is the third time it's happened, I really need to check my system info again... Differences: Magic is conjured, relies on MP. Skills rely on your talents, rituals, occupations, quirkiness, and etc.... Also dice rolls. 

Last thing I noticed was the spell, Unheal. It's a touch spell, so you're a technique artist and can't do true magic, which is ranged.

You're only asking for a 2-R stun?  Is this a signia? if not, you get a few more spells... Need some idea so I can give you the hit Dice for your for to have as a TN.

Other the that, how darling! Now for deliberation.

Your doctor bag will give you a +1 to your Medic skill
Your Dagger d3 damage, +1 Bleed/2-r. No Requisites

[Galanthor]

Ok...i don't know what an Ulya is honestly, but suspect it is something drow-ish...I chose the drow heritage because of the eyes and hair and guessed the other half would be human, which might actually result in that kind of look (in my head anyways) if that doesn't fit i'll go for just unusual looking human.

Step three...that would be:

Step 3:
Place dice where you like, they determine if you succeed in your task or not You have a 50/50 chance to succeed, you will always use 2, EXCEPT in Player vs Player Challenges or PVP Duels to the Death. Dice: 2d2, 2d2, 2d4, 2d4, 2d6

Erm...yeah...i'd say it's a fair bet that it's unclear.

Not that i'm complaining though. Gives him the chance for different knowleadge :)

So...next...technique it is, didn't know where to explicitly state that. As for the effect don't know...thought a guaranteed stun would actually be a rather hard hitting signia. However from what i just gathered i guess it's off the table? I kinda would like to set up a signia could add some kind of debuff to it, would need help there though, as i'm not 100% sure about the game mechanics. Alternatively it could get some damage over time or extended stun, though i intented the signia to be nonleathal.

Will edit when I can get all the kinks out :)

[Oreida Wesker]

Oh, fuck me sideways, I can't believe I didn't post the race section. >.< -grumbles with frustration.- That was so sloppy.

Oh, I didn't say it was step three. I said 'as the 3 steps should explain', but when I was editing the copy/pastes from my Word for final touches, I must not have saved it. Totally, my bad. No wonder people were confused. -hangs her head and sighs-

I'm putting up the races, just bare with me and they should be up in 30 minutes from now. I have a lot to edit and format, my darlings.

-clears her throat-

Race, we'll talk about a little later.

The magic is either/or as explained, and this time I saw it, on the bottom of Post #4 Cookies, Caps, and Tomes. True Magic is Ranged, meaning in eye sight, and Technique Artists are Touch based. Both still allow to cast area effects and upon oneself, but each also has their own RP flair for flavoring and tactical challenges. -notes-

Magic: Oh, it's a signia? Then yes, that helps. That's all I needed, an idea of what that was and what you want. See, then I can help make it manageable.

HP: 65 MP 55

Signia
Unheal:
Cost: 45
Effect: 2-R stun, 2 foes stun 1-R
Drawback: Roll d4, [1-2] Living Dead & Undead creatures gain HP equal to MP Cost.

[Galanthor]

Oh, fuck me sideways, I can't believe I didn't post the race section. >.< -grumbles with frustration.- That was so sloppy.

Mmmh is that an offer? :P

Anyways...didn't mean to upset, you, please cheer up? :3

I didn't mean that i didn't understand the difference between the kinds of magics, i just had no idea where to list which one is used.

Uuuh like what you did with the signia. :3

[Oreida Wesker]

Ha! -pounces into a hug- Not upset anymore. I got the races up and formatted on the DCS and also edited the skills to be direct and a touch more clear.

Good learning experience for me. Make sure you save your edits ad get it ready. We got 2 more days before we're opening the adventure and i'll dive y'all into individual combat situations firstly before social stuffs. -bounces-

And yeah, Signias are pretty awesome, normally spells won't be that neat without leveling or upgrades. I may be going to sleepies soon...

[Galanthor]

Huggles and purrs

Now that I saw the races i'm leaning heavily towards fallari to explain the hair and stuff, besides i think it makes for an interesting backstory...would that change anything?

...by the way...need me to send the backstory to you? could write it down real quick.

will try to update today

[Oreida Wesker]

No, it looks nicer that way, especially with that picture.

Andyes, please send me ammo his story. ;3  I'll read it when I get up.

[Galanthor]

ok...updated the char sheet.
Guess he's a rather powerful support char.

And yeah...i'll give you enough story ammo to kill him twice over i fear.

[Laughing Hyena]

(Work in Progress)

Name: Gra'ak Kordoth
Age: 16
Race: Orc
Level: 0  XP: 0/25
Rank: Student
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Heterosexual

Health: 75
Magic: 35

Attribute Status:
Strength: 6
Perception: 3
Agility: 5
Constitution: 5
Knowledge: 3

Appearance:

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Artwork and original concept is owned by - http://lolloboloz.deviantart.com
Height: 5'8"
Eyes: Yellow
Skin: Dusk Brown
Marks: Two Tusks that are smaller than a typical orcs.

Acquired Skills:

Feats of Strength - Whether it is pulling in a tug of war, holding up a slab of stone over his own head, wrestling someone down to the ground, the runt is remarkably strong even for people nearly twice his height. - 2d6

Swordsmanship - He has trained considerably on his own using what little coin he has to learn how to swing a sword as well as many a knight. Most suitable should he ever wish to join a tournament of the sword. However he always can show room for improvement - 2d4

Mounted Combat - The young orc knight hopeful has learned the sacred skills of horseback riding in matters of the lance and fighting atop a steed. He knows how to control a horse with his legs and how to keep the steed calm during heated conflict. But most importantly he has learned how in order to participate in jousting competitions. - 2d4

Etiquette - The orc has managed to piece together and learn from books the ability to maintain decent mannerisms in matters of high society and nobility meaning he is capable of acting like nobility and known how to approach social activities with those above his station. If he could learn exactly how to not look like he didn't belong there by mere appearance than he would have much more success. - 2d2

Linguistic - Peasants and Peons are not legally allowed to have formal education of the alphabet and is left entirely at the mercy of the noble whom owns the land and consequentially him. However he has circumvented that by wayfaring and travel towards the academy, learning at churches and libraries during his travels. As such he has master his alphabet to become fluent in languages that other orcs might not be able to even grasp. - 2d2

[You can start with 5; 2d2, 2d2, 2d4, 2d4, 2d6]

Techniques

Double Slash (Attack Action) - Gra'ak brings his quickness to the forefront and shows how a powerful swing leads into another. This technique is done with manipulation of the swing momentum with a quick pivot to allow him to make a swifter strike than the first one. Allows the use to make two attacks. The second swing confers a +3 to the Longsword. (15 MP)

Sundering Strike (Attack Action) - Gra'ak brings his might upon the enemy with an arcing strike downwards into the body. The strike is so fierce it cuts into armor with ease. Converts basic weapon damage into bleeding damage. (15 MP)

Invigoration (Full Round) - Gra'ak raises his sword up to the heavens and gives a fierce cry to bring his full battle focus to the forefront allowing him a temporary reserve of power fueled by strength of spirit alone. Adds half his strength to his weapon damage. (20 MP)

Weapon: Longsword (1d10)

Armor: Leather Armor and Greaves (5)
Inventory: 5/5
- Tome
- Flint Stick
- Journal
- Grooming Kit
- Whetstone

Tome: 0/25 [Unactive Spells stored here]

Backstory: Kordoth comes from no mighty war clan legacy, nor is he a feared conqueror. He was a runt, no bigger than a human and as such was completely out of place amongst even his own kind. He was a mere farmer and peon underneath the local lord. He was not interested in such affairs as he always wanted to become a knight. Brave and majestic, riding atop of a steed and able to chase after his own dreams and ambitions. However he would not be able to as a mere farmer. So he saved and scrapped by putting together as much silver as he could and then quickly leaving his speck of land, and family behind, risking it all to try and have the chance to change his role in life. It was an impossible dream, for many but he would not allow himself to simply accept things.

[persephone325]

I'm going to bookmark this. Definitely interested. I've just started getting into system games, so I'm such a noob about them. ^^

[Galanthor]

Everyone here is new to this one, so it might not a big problem

[Laughing Hyena]

*Starts performing CPR* Is this thing still alive?

[Dorian Grandale]

She's probably distracted/busy with something. I would not discount her so easily.

[Oreida Wesker]

*Starts performing CPR* Is this thing still alive?

-Smacks him off her thread's chest.- Yes, it's fine. I postponed the time. -points to the front page- And I messaged you too. I never do Sundays.

And heck knows this can't start without the story teller. Now, tis be here. I'm going to get a head start and I'll give the applicants a pokey!

[Dorian Grandale]

*salutes* You can no more get rid of me than a zebra can get rid of its stripes.

[Oreida Wesker]

Heehee.

@ Persephone325 - I will look forward to your patronage! Thank you for checking us out.

-Pats Dorian- Heehee, then I hope this will ply out well. Now..

Associated Threads are up on here and the front page. THe first RP forum will be open when someone puts their dude or chicka into the approved area so I can stay on your hump. Prepare for your first introductions to Tulk.

Associated Threads:
TULK: Approved Characters
TULK: OOC & Suggestions!
Delightful Cookie System [DCS]

[Dorian Grandale]

Awesome work as always.

And here's my entry. Sorry it might not be as detailed as others here, but I'll add some more once I come up with it.

Also, before someone says something, yes, I helped Ms. Wesker beta-test this little gem, so I already had this chara prepared. ;)

Garnadan Goblinstriker

Age: 17
Race: Oran
Level: 0            XP: 0/25
Rank: Student
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Straight
Health: TBD
Magic:  TBD

Strength:        5
Perception:      4
Agility:         6
Constitution:    4
Knowledge:       3

Appearance: Whether he admits it or not, he's lucky in the fact that his human side has molded his face, making him not unpleasant to look at, save for the slight green tinge to his skin. His hair may be somewhat stringy, but he's found various ways to tame his unruly mane, which now reaches the base of his neck. He's certainly beginning to develop the wiry-tough physique orcs are known for.
Height: 6' 10"
Eyes: Deep Brown
Skin: Emerald Green
Marks: His skin darkens to a forest green about his hands and feet, giving the impression of gloves and socks.

Acquired Skills:
- Smithing
- Dodge
- Sword
- Tinkering

Active:
- Tech: Beast Fang - calling upon the rage of his orc blood, he charges his weapon with chi, which is then used in a 3-hit combo.

Weapon of Choice: Heavy Orc Blade
http://www.medievalcollectibles.com/p-13101-lord-of-the-rings-uruk-hai-larp-sword.aspx

Armor: Leather padded clothing
Inventory: 4/5
- Keepsake of mother(ring)
- Small toolkit
- Training ring token
- Whetstone

[Laughing Hyena]

Post has been edited so that things are nice and tidied up. Only thing I'd need to talk with you over is signia.

[Oreida Wesker]

Signia is your personal spellcraft, it's for you and only you and it's never the same. Spells can be copied or studied and taught, but not your Signia.

So a signia tends to be a bit bad ass with upgrades, but you have a choice. Get it in the beginning and have no other spells. Or RP to work it out and get 3 spells. It'll take probably til level 3 to earn it if you rp it. Pending what it is.

You have a mount, well, that will work with the farm story.. Though, it's just a plow nag. So, she won't give ya much other then freely being off your feet.

Just hit me up here or on the Pm about your magic/tech or signia.

-Reads Dorian- I'll IM you about stuffs. Good though.

[Galanthor]

Do I get poked? Was i accepted? want that cookie! bounces.

[Dorian Grandale]

Hehehe. Cookie fever is beginning.

[Galanthor]

Beginning? I always loved cookies.

[Dorian Grandale]

Hehe. Who doesn't? Snickerdoodle FTW!

[Oreida Wesker]

Yep, that's on the first page. -goes to poke others-

[Galanthor]

I failed
cries
can i trade cookie points for cookies once i level up=

[Oreida Wesker]

-pokes go to OOC-

You mean trading a Cookie for a RP Cookie, like breaking the fourth wall kind of reference?

[Galanthor]

kinda...i REALLY like cookies.

[Oreida Wesker]

Well.. Sure.. But then people might steal your cookies.. or a cutie might flutter her eye lashes and want a yum-yum. You really not going to share your cookies with a sweetie?....

Heehee, That's why they're ooc points. :P

[Galanthor]

but...cookies and hugs make me write better :(

[Oreida Wesker]

Not a bad start on this and hoping for more peeps.

So far, no idea where PistolPioneer and Scarification are.

[Oreida Wesker]

Yay!! New player, CarnivaloftheGoat!

A lovely lady with a adorable, spunky idea! -gives her a free cookie!-


Edit:

I do want to put something up to say that I do not have a lot of net time right now, not just due to the moving, but the location. I'm pressed up to the shadow of a mountain that literally boarders a National Park.

Before next month, I will move in, finally. It's been 50 days since I moved out from my residence due to lack of money, being a substitute is not easy and since I didn't start off at the beginning of the school year, I went through the summer practically broke, but floating with optimism. I thank people whom are holding on in their interest and also my current players whom have not abandoned my game, waiting patiently. I'm still ripped on making this game in every detail with my players and have been making maps for the campus & a three tier dorm facility. Next will be the adventure realms, but currently with all the down time I've had, I've been drawing races and fine tuning their culture backgrounds to add to the Delightful Cookies System [DCS] thread.

Thank you guys so much for looking and paying an ounce of attention to the game. Hoping to get 5 more players by September and I figure they'll all come in when they see just how serious tis am!

OXOX~!