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#1 Trotsky

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Posted 29 April 2016 - 04:36 AM

This is an experimental RP project I'm starting out to try out this particular rulebook: http://www.roleplayingismagic.com/This will be starting off with everypony spawning at a point of their choosing. So our application thread will have some slightly different rules than the others. This is open to all purely pony OCs and covers all of Equestria and neighboring lands. You can also play as side units from the show, such as Griffons, Yaks, Buffaloes, and Changelings. You will be required to fill out a character sheet exactly like this one below, for this experiment please limit your xp to 60 points total. (You can make up new edges as long as they are based on the race you are playing or your back story.) (You can find a larger image under the roleplaying is magic website, recommended to use a photo editor for adding text and pictures, word doesn't like it that much.)
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I will then get you set up with a small scenario that you can play in the game. This will likely be a simple quest or something that may lead to going to meet up with some other players to start a party, depending on how this goes. It's experimental, so mostly just trying out the system for now.

 

The main quests I have are listed below, they're just based off character start race. This is a single player game, I just give you the scenario to play through as you choose. You need only to describe the action you would like to attempt. I will send you how the world responds when I check forums, then you are free to make another move.

 

Unicorns: A sickness is affecting ponies in Canterlot, search around and find a cure before a plague breaks out.

Hell Steeds, Nightmares: Survive the wandering monsters of the infernal plains and strike a deal with or slay a demon to get supplies

Changelings: You've been given a mission to infiltrate a nearby cave guarded by a Hydra and retrieve a lost book of magic.

Alicorns: Settle a long standing family feud in Canterlot before riots break out.

Buffaloes: A harsh drought has dried up the local water and grazing is poor, help your group find new pasture.

Yaks: Win a traditional Yak tournament of strength, and prove your worth as a warrior to the council elders.

Dragon: You've managed to acquire a small wealth of gems and jewels, but someone double crossed you in the deal. Protect your treasure.

Zebra: You are a questing for a rare herb in deed, but to navigate the fire swamp you'll need plenty of speed.

Bat Pony: A night guard patrol has gone missing in the woods, can you master the shadows well enough to free them?

Pegasus: Severe winds whip through Cloudsdale, and something is terribly wrong in the weather factory, find the problem and save the ponies

Griffon: A landslide has covered the tracks to the rest of Equestria, leaving a visiting group trapped. Take them by sea back to Equestria.

Earth Pony: There's a new farm going in on the outskirts of Ponyville, but strange things have been seen there at night. Investigate the haunting

Donkey: Creatures from Everfree keep visiting your house at night, forcing you to stay indoors. Put an end to their intrusions.

Diamond Dog: A witless dragon thinks he can enslave your group to dig for gems. Prove him wrong.

Arabian Pony: A long distance race across the Palomino Desert is a harsh contest of endurance and survival. Complete the race alive.


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#2 Trotsky

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Posted 13 May 2016 - 04:39 AM

I decided to go ahead and launch this. All of the rps will go here in one thread to keep things tidy, so I may put at the top in bold the forum name of the person who's situation I am addressing. If you change forum names a lot be sure to remember what your old ones are after you start playing as all your past moves will still have the old forum account name.



#3 Flam The Buisness Pony

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Posted 15 May 2016 - 10:52 PM

So like an MLP styled D&D? I was thinking about something like this... I LIKE YOUR IDEA!

Might have the Saddle Arabian pony Pasha Shadow Mane join. YOU said all surrounding lands after all ;)

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Posted 16 May 2016 - 01:34 AM

Might have the Saddle Arabian pony Pasha Shadow Mane join. YOU said all surrounding lands after all ;)

 

Added a quest for this race.



#5 Flam The Buisness Pony

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Posted 17 May 2016 - 12:49 AM

Added a quest for this race.


Thanks! I will be posting a char profile before friday hopefully.

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Posted 21 May 2016 - 04:13 PM

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It's a normally quiet day in Canterlot. A slight breeze has been blowing for most of the morning and the air is a bit chilly as early Winter approaches. You were studying quietly when two ponies started knocking on your door.



#7 Coloratura

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Posted 22 May 2016 - 11:01 PM

With an exasperated sigh and a passive aggressive closing of his book, Will approaches the door. He takes a glance through the peep hole to see if it's someone he knows. Not recognizing either of them, he opens the door. "Yes? Can I help you?"

 

((If (and when) other people join, will our characters eventually meet up?)) 



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Posted 23 May 2016 - 03:43 AM

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(This is a single player starting quest to get you familiar with the way the game is played. It is Single Player only, however if we get enough players of similar enough properties that they might by chance meet, you can continue on in a new rp that would be an actual adventure campaign.)

 

A tall pale cream colored pegasus stallion and a small grey unicorn mare stand in front of you. The mare's face is flushed and her nose is running. She turns away to cough. The stallion speaks in a hoarse voice, "Me and my wife have fallen ill, the doctor said he didn't know what was causing it. Last night we noticed other ponies are getting sick too. I know your main focus is magic, but could you help us? We've been neighbors for a few years and we don't know who else to ask."



#9 Coloratura

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Posted 24 May 2016 - 03:38 AM

((Is it safe to assume that one "episode" in this RP will be similar to one day?))

 

Will motions the the two ponies inside. "Come in, come in. I'm no doctor, but I can try my best. Here, take a seat, both of you." He scoots two stools over to the pegasus and unicorn, then quickly grabs a quill and paper. "Can you describe your symptoms for me?" 



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Posted 24 May 2016 - 04:40 AM

(One episode in this will involve usually only a single mission, and I'm going to attempt to involve as much of a full range of activities in one quest as possible, from diplomacy and talking with NPCs, survival and search skills, to combat. They vary based on your individual character and it's reactions)

 

The mare looks bleary eyed and does not speak but covers her mouth with a tissue the entire time. The stallion who appears to be in better shape begins slowly, "My wife has been having severe hot and cold spells, as well as vomiting and random sores on her body. I have had lots of congestion, breathing is hard, and my throat hurts, I also get hot and cold spells, but I only got sick yesterday. The disease seems to have affected everyone at once. It's like one night the whole neighborhood suddenly fell ill. I'm surprised you still seem to be fine."



#11 Coloratura

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Posted 24 May 2016 - 05:07 AM

While writing down the important points, Will taps his hooves in thought. "Assuming the doctor did extensive testing, and he still couldn't figure it out, then this sickness is likely magical in nature." But then why haven't I been affected? I think I have an idea. Only one way to find out. Will turns to the unicorn. "Do you mind if I do some of my own tests? I can promise they won't be invasive." He begins scribbling his ideas down on the same paper he wrote the symptoms on, the hand(hoof?)writing being barely legible.



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Posted 24 May 2016 - 11:10 PM

Coloratura

 

The mare nods her head slightly.



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Posted 24 May 2016 - 11:57 PM

((Creating, and promptly using a spell. I'll list out everything here. Individual Target (+1), Contact Range (+1), Sustained Duration (+2), Reveal Effect (+1), and Magic Subject (+1). Total: 6. Difficulty: Simple. I'm just gonna call this spell "Detect Magic." Also spending 6 Fortitude to cast this. Who does the rolls?))



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Posted 25 May 2016 - 04:10 AM

(Improved Casting has no description nor is it in standard library of edges.I'd need to know what that does exactly, also usually improved skills are 15 xp with a difficulty 6 spell though you have +3 for mind and roll 2d6 To get a 4 and 2 make this an overwhelmingly easy task)

 

Your spell washes over the mare, revealing a sickly form of magic you've never seen before. The stallion has also been infected, though he shows lighter symptoms.



#15 Coloratura

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Posted 25 May 2016 - 03:54 PM

((I have it listed under Skills as per the Skill Training edge and I'm calling it Improved Casting. Sorry for the confusion. As I went to look up the edge description, I saw the Arcane Talent edge and now I feel silly.))

 

"Ech, what is that?!" Will reels in horror. He shakes his head wildly and scribbles the reaction down. After a long pause he turns to the couple, a look of grief on his face. "Well, I've got good news and bad news. I'll start with the bad news." Will slowly walks over to his stool and sits back down. "The bad news is that I don't know what I can do about this. The good news is that I was right. This epidemic is magical, not biological."

 

"This news brings me to my next question, have either of you come in contact with anything of a magical persuasion?"



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Posted 27 May 2016 - 11:12 AM

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The mare looks up and says in a ragged voice, "Every unicorn in Canterlot is of magical persuasion. There's even a magic school here." The stallion nods and continues, "Other than the ever constant swirl of magic that is Canterlot, we've encountered nothing of such a nature as to spread such an illness."



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Posted 28 May 2016 - 12:48 AM

"I guess that's true. Well, I'm going to try something to mitigate if not completely get rid of this evil magic." Will begins to focus, gathering as much focus as he can for his spell.

 

((Individual Target +1, Contact Range +1, Temporary Duration +4, Seperate AND Diminsh Effect +2, Magic Subject, +1, Total: 9. Average Difficulty. This spell, herein called Purge Evil Magic, is designed to separate any unwanted magical effects and destroy them entirely.  The complexity of magical separation and the amount of energy needed to completely eradicate the unwanted side is justification for the elongated duration. Also spending the willpower points to cast.)) 



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Posted 30 May 2016 - 08:43 AM

(Sorry for not responding, my plan is to jump this RP over to Ponyville Square so I don't have to check multiple websites for updates. As well as give a boost to the new servers RP section. Also the rules there are slightly more favorable to this style than the ones here. So I'm hoping it will do better. Just give me a few days to get everything set up again.)





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