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#1 AKingGamer

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 06:30 PM

I need some help with my Ponysona name. I have a fairly decent looking Character but I have no name for him... Here are two pictures of him. Posted Image and Posted Image I also need some feedback on his story. This is part of the story (tell me if you want more and I'll post it): -Blank- is a Pegasus pony who was born with his Cutie Mark, since he was chosen by the pony gods to save the world from destruction. Unfortunately all of the Mane 6 have been doing a fine job of stopping disaster. So -Blank- is kind of out of a job. He's about as fast as Rainbow Dash, but if you put 'em in a race they tie together. He's stubborn and hates losing. He has a giant sword that was given to him by one of the great pony heroes. And he has a small interest in joining the Wonder Bolts. Not as much as Rainbow, but it's still there. He has a minor crush on Rainbow as well, but that will have to wait ;). So let me know what you think.

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 06:38 PM

Oh, he can also do a Sonic Boom. He worked for 4 years to perfect it. He saw Rainbow do it and decided it would be very helpful in his journeys. He then had Rainbow teach him. He was born in Canterlot btw.

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 06:40 PM

Seems slightly.... godmody

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 06:43 PM

Really? He's been defeated by a Manticore about 15 times. He walked the walk of shame in the rain 12 of those 15 times.

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 06:44 PM

Oh, and for the first 3 1/2 years, the sonic boom he created would backfire and he would blow up lol XD

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 06:45 PM

Hi Jutsy! Thanks for the raw fish a while back XD

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 06:46 PM

He has a giant sword, can do a rainboom, and fly as fast as Rainbow dash, the only pony to ever perform a rainboom beyond legends. Born with a cutie mark and chosen by gods. And I don't recall the Mane 6 ever defeating a Manticore, they sort-of befriended it, so if he ever did he can do what 6 ponies who hold the Elements of Harmony could not.

Yep, seems godmody.


Also don't post 3 times in a row, just edit your post.

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 06:50 PM

Ok. Any ideas on how to nerf his powers then? I want him to be a chosen hero though... Even if he's super nerfed. I always loved the chosen heroes, like Link. And yeah... I'll edit my posts next time. Sorry about that. And other than that though, any name ideas?

Edit: I think I'm too used to Steam chatting lol!

Edited by AKingGamer, 16 February 2012 - 06:51 PM.


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Posted 16 February 2012 - 06:57 PM

Ever seen lord of the rings? the chosen hero can barely fight at all, he needs a sidekick to do it for him, his sidekicks fought while he tried to destroy the ring, make him weaker, give him specific weaknesses, and how does he carry a sword that big if he is a pegasus? I would think Pegesi use small weapons, earth ponies would use giant swords, unicorns would use magic, dont be disheartened, It is just what can be done.

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 06:59 PM

Same question can be asked of Rainbow. How does she beat Applejack in an arm wrestle. I would think Earth ponies are better kickers, whereas Pegasi would be more powerful in arm, wing, and back strength. But yeah, I think A LOT of weaknesses are required.

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 07:00 PM

I want him to be a chosen hero though...

A "ponysona", by definition, is yourself ponified. They are the pony version of you. Something tells me you are not the Chosen One, although you're welcome to prove me wrong...

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 07:03 PM

Aw... In my heart I am... XD So a ponysona is just myself ponified? I can't do a character that RESEMBLES myself? I know I'd be a hero... but the CHOSEN heroes are cooler by about 5%. Maybe I'll just make him a hero, and NOT a chosen hero? I dunno... CHOSEN has a nice ring to it though. I guess I can live with it.

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 07:05 PM

I guess he is just an OC, not a ponysona.

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 07:08 PM

Ok. So an OC, not a ponysona... Now how to make a ponysona... lol hm... Now I need a name for both of them. Darn! oh well. Thanks for all of your help so far!

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 07:12 PM

thats fine, just being a roleplayer, I would not want your OC in my roleplay unless you give him at least 1 main weakness, that when exploited could make him into a train wreck, that would do it.

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 07:14 PM

Ok. I think I'll make him gullible? Hrm... or maybe something else... Any ideas on a weakness? -sheepish smile-


Edit: Here's an idea. How about he gets distracted trying to save everypony he sees that sometimes the fight he's in gets lost in his mind, and that's how so many people can defeat him easily.

Edited by AKingGamer, 16 February 2012 - 07:20 PM.


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Posted 16 February 2012 - 07:22 PM

that could work.

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 07:24 PM

Yay! non godly character development! :D And for a name... I was thinking Lightning Blade or something like that but... it's kinda cheesy. You got any ideas? I'm gonna be on this forum for awhile. So I got time to waste.

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 07:27 PM

How about Dusk Mantle?

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 07:31 PM

I want something to do with lightning, since he's "as fast as lightning". Though that might be a bit cheesy though...

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 07:33 PM

I got nothing.

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 07:35 PM

I think being able to fly as fast as Rainbow and being able to perform a Rainboom is a bit much personally.

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 07:37 PM

I forgot about that, if he doesn't have a rainbow tail, he should not be able to do a rainboom.

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 07:45 PM

He doesn't do a RAIN boom. He does a Sonic Boom. It's like the Wonderbolts though, where they have a trail of dark clouds behind them.

I'm drawing a picture of it, it shows him struggling to do a Sonic Boom, and it just shows a regular explosion in the sky and a trail of lightning clouds behind him.

Edited by AKingGamer, 16 February 2012 - 07:46 PM.


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Posted 16 February 2012 - 08:48 PM

Sonic Slash? I saw his sword cutie and saw a sword, and he can do a Sonic Boom, so...

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Posted 16 February 2012 - 08:50 PM

Huh... pretty good really. I'll think about it.


Edit: Ok, my OC's name will be Lightning Strike, and mt Ponysona will be Blazing Soul. Thanks for all your help! And btw, my OC is gonna be a regular hero, and got his Cutie Mark when he realized he wanted to protect everypony. So his Cutie Mark is a shield with a sword. The sword represents his power to protect whereas the shield represents his will to protect. He can keep up with Rainbow by using his special technique, which is much like Bleach's Flashstep, or by pushing himself. Since Rainbow is THE fastest pony. ;) He still got his sword from a great ancient hero though. He's kinda like Ichigo if you think about it. And he can still do a Sonic Boom, but his is just an explosion, instead of a rainboom. His speed trail is like the wonderbolts speed trail. You know, the clouds with lightning. Again, thanks for all the help! :D

Edited by AKingGamer, 17 February 2012 - 07:43 PM.


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Posted 18 February 2012 - 10:51 AM

You're on your way for a more balanced character.

Your OC needs a weakness,
Mental, Physical either or works.

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Posted 19 February 2012 - 11:06 PM

Let's see weakness... I'm thinking his weakness could be that he has a hard time accepting defeat, and when he IS defeated, he gets really depressed and can't do anything. Kinda like Herc when he lost his powers and went hard on himself, and he couldn't do anything, but then when he felt he needed to do something, his strength came back.

I think this would be a good weakness for a hero type character.

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Posted 19 February 2012 - 11:52 PM

he has a hard time accepting defeat, and when he IS defeated, he gets really depressed and can't do anything.

Over used no offense
I'm no expert in no way shape or form but that is over used any pony could tell you that

If you plan on making this into a story at all find something unique.

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Posted 21 February 2012 - 02:50 AM

Ok... any ideas? I'll come up with some too.

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Posted 21 February 2012 - 02:59 AM

Addiction <- A substance that they believe makes them strong but really makes them weaker in a complicated Plot twist

Physical Disability <- A previously broken limb that didn't heal properly or born with this disability

Mental Disability <- Now it doesn't have to be Mental Retardation it could be a bit more conventional like Paranoia

Those are only a few, these apply better for the Hero type character. Someone who is supposed to be FOR the people should have problems just LIKE the people

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Posted 22 February 2012 - 02:01 PM

Alright I can work with these. I will brainstorm and write back when I have a few ideas. Again, thanks for the help!

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Posted 22 February 2012 - 07:10 PM

The whole idea of a chosen OC is kinda cheesy and op though, and the sword is kinda....yeah. I don't want to offend you , but he looks like your typical cheesy overpowered japanese RPG main character. And again, being able to perform any kind of Boom is very op.

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Posted 22 February 2012 - 08:05 PM

Guys, stop being so petty. :I

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Posted 23 February 2012 - 03:02 AM

Guys, stop being so petty. :I

While I see Tommies point I wanted to help him is all D:

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Posted 24 February 2012 - 03:29 AM

I've dropped the CHOSEN hero idea, He's just a hero now. And yes, the sword IS a classic Japanese RPG main character weapon. But should that matter? Does one's sword preference have anything to do with if he is overpowered? And yeah, a Sonic Boom of any kind IS kinda op, I was kinda pushing it with that one. Also, I think this might be Overpowered as well, seeing as though he is a Pegi, and not a Uni, but, how about being able to cast spells such as Fire I or Ice I? I thought it was a good idea at the time. Also, another thing, would getting his sword from an ancient Pony Hero classified as a "no-no"?

Edit: On the Sonic Boom thing. I think if Rainbow masters it instantly, it wouldn't be as op if I had my char struggle for years trying to figure it out. And getting help from RD maybe?

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Posted 24 February 2012 - 04:45 AM

but, how about being able to cast spells such as Fire I or Ice I?

I don't know where your going with this .-.

Most magic is exclusive to Unicorns in the sense of conventional magic
Pegisi "magic" is the ability to change the weather, walk on clouds and fly
Most Earth Ponies are the labor, so you get a sense at what their good at

Where do I get my sources? No where this is all guessing, but it would make sense when trying to seem a bit more Canon to the shows standards

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Posted 26 February 2012 - 03:57 PM

Alright, like I said before that magic casting bit, I didn't think it'd work out so well. I'll drop it if it doesn't work out, and by the sounds of it, it doesn't.

Edit: I was trying to give him a counterbalance for the Mane 6's Element of Harmony, so that that way my char isn't over powered, but can still help the Mane 6 without the help of the Elements.

Also, how is the idea of having a weaker Element of Harmony, obviously not named that, of a Hero, or Courage. One can only obtain through visiting an ancient temple and proving their skills. (meaning anypony can do it really) And all it is is a blessing, so you would be permanently buffed. Tell me what you think of that.

Edited by AKingGamer, 26 February 2012 - 04:01 PM.


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Posted 26 February 2012 - 04:59 PM

I think because he is a pegasus that his mane strength could be his speed, I don't think its okay if he is strong AND fast, no hero is like that.

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Posted 26 February 2012 - 05:20 PM

Rainbow Dash can lift a giant statue no sweat though. That's what makes me think Pegasi are strong and fast. I do however, think they have a lot less stamina, since they don't really have to do a lot of hard work. And stamina is a MUST in prolonged battle. They also don't have very good defense, hence the dragon owning Rainbow Dash with one attack.

Edit: I also think I have a weakness. It's a mental thing, so that way he's strong, but has his downfalls too. I will have him develop this mental weakness, rather than being born with it. Kind of like Cloud Strife from FFVII, when he developed his anger problems after thinking he failed to save Tifa. Lightning's weakness would be along the same lines but just a bit different.

Lightning has developed a cocky nature, since he saved somepony from falling of Cloudsdale. He now attempts any challenge, even if it might mean his doom. He's EXTREMELY over-confident and doesn't accept help from anypony. Likewise, he will ask for help if learning a new move, such as the sonic boom. After he learns the basics he shoves all help away.

Edited by AKingGamer, 26 February 2012 - 05:30 PM.


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Posted 26 February 2012 - 05:21 PM

https://docs.google....oRcc_aIt4&pli=1

My character bio for the fallout RP. Hopefully it gives you something to work with.

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Posted 26 February 2012 - 05:31 PM

Thanks Jutsy. That should help a bit. Also, check out my previous post, where I developed his weakness.

Edited by AKingGamer, 26 February 2012 - 05:31 PM.


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Posted 26 February 2012 - 05:45 PM

Aha! I think i might have found your problem. You wrote, that the weakness came with him "saving someone from falling from cloudsdale". And that's exactly the reason why he's overpowered. He made himself a weakness by heroically saving someone. Which is exactly what we're talking about. By saving someone. See? You just accidentally make him more cliche and OP everytime you try to fix something like this. You should make his weakness something, something that doesn't involve it being made from heroic acts.

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Posted 26 February 2012 - 05:52 PM

Hm... You're right actually... more like dead on right. I just noticed that... I need an idea that's not a heroic act but makes somepony BELIEVE it is...

Edit: hm.... I think I have an idea, and it requires a moment of fame. A small fame, something that makes him feel super overconfident. He won an award as a colt and as soon as he won that award he felt he could do anything. He heard multiple issues with wildlife on the surface and headed to help. He was quickly over powered and kept coming back, thinking they were lucky. By George I think I have it!

Tell me if that fixes it please.

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Posted 26 February 2012 - 08:37 PM

Same problem, different cause.

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Posted 26 February 2012 - 09:11 PM

ARGH! I think you should drop the whole hero thing. Seriously. Again, his problem comes from an award, or a success. Which is exactly your problem. You always make him famous/heroic when you try to fix anything.

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Posted 26 February 2012 - 09:32 PM

Alright. So I am not good at coming up with the cause... Can any of you give me ideas? Otherwise I might as well just drop the hero idea, which isn't ideal for me.

Edit: Just had a thought. He could have watched his idol overcome many challenges, and began to get in the mindset that he was like his idol, a hero, and then began his quests... That way, he himself, has not done anything, but believes himself to be all of that.

Edit 2: This site is helping me a lot: https://docs.google....&hl=en_GB&pli=1
Not sure if we can post links or not though... But Jutsy did it so...

Actually that site is only helping me on the stat distribution... As for the cause thing, I think I got it this time. It's under Edit 1. The link in Edit 2 is pretty interesting though.

Edited by AKingGamer, 27 February 2012 - 11:44 PM.


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Posted 04 March 2012 - 02:46 AM

What I do with my characters is give them a genetic disorder
I have given my Fallout:NV character Scitzophenia, something that I have
look up some disorders, i'm pretty sure that could help with a weakness.

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Posted 04 March 2012 - 02:54 AM

Just had a thought. He could have watched his idol overcome many challenges, and began to get in the mindset that he was like his idol, a hero, and then began his quests... That way, he himself, has not done anything, but believes himself to be all of that.


I really think you're not thinking about this properly. Think of it like Fallout or really any RPG where in the beginning of the game you take stats from some areas to give more in others.

My character is fast and agile. She can move easily and hit points of interest. But if I am in melee range I am extremely susceptible to being knocked down, wounded or otherwise maimed. I can only parry or dodge at a low percentage and the threshold of both of those is quite low. This is because I gave up strength and endurance.

My character isn't a Rogue, or a Ranger either. I have no real strength or endurance so I need to either be extremely patient, or overcome my foe quickly. The latter being highly unlikely.

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Posted 04 March 2012 - 08:46 AM

Agreed, this is not Final Fantasy, this is equestria.

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Posted 05 March 2012 - 01:00 PM

Whoa, what happened to all the posts from yesterday? They're all gone.

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Posted 05 March 2012 - 04:06 PM

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Posted 06 March 2012 - 12:16 AM

Ok. Well What I had yesterday was that I thought up three weaknesses.

1st weakness: Paranoia.

2nd weakness: Agility/Stamina problems.

3rd weakness: Low Defense.

Edited by AKingGamer, 06 March 2012 - 11:22 PM.


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Posted 10 March 2012 - 07:52 AM

Still sounds a bit like an JRPG character.
I can't think of a name for my ponysona either... DX

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Posted 10 March 2012 - 07:56 AM

In my experience, you shouldn't go looking for a name, it will always feel artificial. One day you will hear/see a word and it will just click.

It took me a while to name Mercury.

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Posted 10 March 2012 - 08:26 AM

Makes sense. I think I may have been a bit picky because I wanted to try to get my name in there somehow, but nothing ever sounded right. Hopefully something will just click sooner or later.

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Posted 12 March 2012 - 12:08 AM

earlier you mentioned something about a "special technique" for flying fast, if still need a weakness how about he can't use it in the rain or something like that, so he'll be slowed down. And for that back story problem, maybe he saved that pony who fell from Cloudsdale because they landed on him by complete accident, so now he's like "I can save ponies without even trying :mrgreen:".

Oh, one more thing if he still needs a name how about Razor Edge.

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Posted 12 March 2012 - 12:32 PM

Ooh.... I like that back story thing. And I like the name Lightning Strike though. That's my OC name, my Ponysona is Blazing Soul, since my initials are B.S.S. (yes I know Bull crap. lol) Anyways, lemme know what you think of my ponysona name. Also, it wouldn't be a "Blonic" if it's not my OC right? 'Cause in reality I'm exactly like RD. And I don't wanna be a "Blonic". That would TRULY be, a feeble performance. <--(I've been saying that phrase before I even learned about the show XD)

Also, he is kinda based of JRPG characters, so that's probably why he sounds like one.



EDIT: This topic has gone off track, because I am now developing an OC, instead of a ponysona. I will create 2 new topics of my ponysona AND my OC. Thanks for your replies everypony!

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Posted 15 March 2012 - 05:57 AM

Keep everything in one thread. There is no reason why you can't just keep using this thread.

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Posted 15 March 2012 - 09:17 PM

I think you should drop the whole Based-on-JRPG thing. It just doesn't work with canon equestria.

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Posted 15 March 2012 - 10:00 PM

kk thx again Jutsy.

@Tommiepony I was trying to make it less like a JRPG but everytime I try to make a good char it always turns out as a jrpg character. I could, however, try and make it less like a jrpg by maybe deleting the sword and maybe making him as durable as RD. Not sure if that would work, but in the JRPG role playing areas I could bring back his sword perhaps?


Edit: And here are the details of my "pony-sona": His name (although I'm thinking about changing it) is Blazing Soul. He's exactly like RD, since I am exactly like RD.

Edited by AKingGamer, 16 March 2012 - 10:03 PM.


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Posted 15 March 2012 - 10:09 PM

Jutsy already told you to post everything here. And seriously, as durable as Rainbow? I don't think you are getting this. If i was you, i would start from scratch and eliminate all JRPG stuff. Again, OCs are supossed to fit in with canon, not have spiky hair, swords or be as durable as an element of loyalty.

Edit: And, i think making him exactly like RD is.....i don't know anymore, i cannot find any other way to explain to you that the OC is simply plain bad.

Edited by Tommiepony, 15 March 2012 - 10:12 PM.


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Posted 15 March 2012 - 10:11 PM

RD is NOT very durable, very fast but not defended.

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Posted 15 March 2012 - 10:12 PM

The Rainbow one has her own faults, and you should have your own too.

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Posted 15 March 2012 - 10:33 PM

Of course. I lack any and all social skills!

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Posted 15 March 2012 - 10:42 PM

I wasn't talking about my OC there. That was my ponysona. And I thought Jutsy said to keep this topic for the ponysona, I made another topic for my OC. NOT my ponysona.

Edit: My OC is VERY different from RD. His weaknesses are different. He' more like AJ but not. He doesn't accept help from his friends, but NOT because he believes to not need their help, but because he thinks they are a hindrance. Like everypony is weaker than him.

Edited by AKingGamer, 15 March 2012 - 10:55 PM.


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Posted 16 March 2012 - 12:46 AM

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Posted 16 March 2012 - 01:27 AM

Ak just keep all your stuff in this thread please. Moving to proper forum.

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Posted 16 March 2012 - 02:35 AM

Alright. I'll just keep my stuff here then. But this topic is also for my ponysona, which is my persona when going out to public events. Anyways, I wasn't talking about my OC being exactly like RD, I was saying myself. or my 'ponysona'. My OC is a different being all together.

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Posted 16 March 2012 - 06:29 AM

I don't think you get this. Outta here i am.

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Posted 16 March 2012 - 07:22 AM

I'm just gonna throw this out there, I don't plan on coming back to this thread soon. Just hear me out.
For the sake of this rant, when I say 'OC', this also includes 'ponysona', and vice versa.

I came up with my ponysona after going through a few RPs with different OC's that I made up on the spot. After a while, I noticed myself gravitating towards the same character more and more, and I eventually decided that she was my ponysona. I enjoyed playing as her because her personality and dispositions were very similar to how I like to play out an RP: calm, level-headed, and always thinking things through, with a few quirks that I can have fun with.
Creating a ponysona on the spot in my opinion, is a little more difficult because you WANT it to be a direct representation of yourself, and sadly, sometimes this leads to very god-mod characters that end up breaking canon.

In terms of your OC being overpowered, it is one thing to say that your character beat a manticore, but was defeated by it (x) number of times, does not overwrite the fact that he still beat the manticore. If your OC trained for four years and is able to do a sonic rainboom, the four years don't mean nothing, as your character is still capable of performing sonic rainbooms.
I recommend visiting this thread and reading through all of the posts (don't worry there is only a few) regarding how players and mods view 'godmodding' and it's dirty cousin 'overpowered', and also their suggestions on how to fix it.

I will now use my OC/Ponysona as an example:
(I am going to skip all the stuff that is meaningless)

Talent: Needlework and Swordplay ( Simple and straightforward. Not too vague that it is all-encompassing , and not so restrictive that you can't improvise with their talents. )

Personality: A quiet pony with a calm air of authority, but will step down to follow another pony if she feels that they are more capable. Will not back down from conflict. Keeps to herself often. Empathizes with orphans and outcasts. Has witnessed many horrors at a young age and is hesitant to talk about them, usually becoming irritated if pressed on the subject. ( Not really as important, as this is how your character acts around other ponies. Just be careful that your character doesn't have what I call 'charisma cancer'. Think kinda like a Fallout game, you don't want it to be so low that the players start hating your character too, and you don't want it to be so high that you automatically assume that everypony will follow your lead. )

Unique Traits:
- Has a condition with her eyes where her pupils do not dilate properly in the sun, causing temporary blindness and disorientation, resulting in her favor of nighttime activities. Wears a shader to correct this problem during the day.
- Has a second 'presence' in her mind formed from the awful memories of her past. This 'presence' is nothing more than an alter ego that instigates mental conversations.
( Kept it simple and easy to manage here. Notice that she actually HAS weaknesses that are unique and interesting, and affect how she can be played. )

I really hope that I was able to help in some way. For now, I'm out.

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Posted 16 March 2012 - 12:13 PM

Awesome, you really did help. I still kinda want my OC and ponysona separate though, since my OC was more of a JRPG... I will now drop my OC and continue developing my Ponysona instead. Maybe I'll use my OC as a REAL jrpg character in a final fantasy setting. Thanks for opening my eyes to that. Sorry that I infuriated some of you :T that wasn't my intention.


Edit: Read the topic. I believe I understand a lot more now. I will make my Ponysona have the same weaknesses as I do, which are quite devastating to me as well.

Ponysona

Name: Blazing Soul (unless changed)

Personality: Competitive, likes to save people when in danger. Enjoys helping people but often brags of his accomplishments. Hates losing, fears competing if losing is foreseeable. Never backs away from a challenge.

Talent: Karate, various sports, running, arm wrestling, flying, and shadow boxing.

Unique Traits: (Here I assume is where I balance things out if I'm going to have a sonic boom thing.) Cannot accelerate past mach V for prolonged amounts of time. His wings will cramp up and he will fall.
He is unable to deal with his friends leaving him (as in no longer being his friends), or a place of great importance to him being destroyed. He will fall into a stage in which he will do nothing but lay on a cloud and refuse to come off of it.

Edited by AKingGamer, 16 March 2012 - 12:23 PM.


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Posted 16 March 2012 - 03:25 PM

I still see a pretty glaring weakness.
Nobody LIKES to save people. Saving someone requires you to be in the right place, in the right time, and then take the initiative to help, rather than staring in fear. Thinking that your Ponysona is ALWAYS in the right place at the right time doesn't make any sense.

A better phrase for that is "he usually takes the initiative to help anyone he sees in danger"
That makes it sound like he will help if he sees an issue happening where he is.

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Posted 16 March 2012 - 03:46 PM

note: this thread is more of an ask a qwuestion regarding rules and such (see first topic) not a thread for listing ponysonas. pleasse keep that in mind. we're starting to gravitate off topic.

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Posted 16 March 2012 - 04:08 PM

You do realize this topic was moved by an admin here?

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Posted 16 March 2012 - 10:11 PM

Alright. Jutsy just informed me that, yes, a ponysona and an OC are so similar that one thread is enough. I was thinking it was a bit different. Glad that got cleared up. This will stay one topic.

Now on to my response so far.

Yes he likes to save people, HOWEVER, enjoys it ONLY when he CAN save someone. If he hears about someone who was killed or attacked, he'll feel bad. (this is from before, when I was keeping OC and ponysona separate, which I might still do) Doesn't mean he's always at the right place at the right time. Just that he enjoys helping/saving people (emphasis on helping).

Also, my personality is exactly like Rainbow Dash's, and if I made him any different I'd be saying that I live a lie. So as far as my ponysona goes, he has the same downfalls as Rainbow. (I have often said Rainbow must have been made after me XD That's how similar her life is to mine. I used to call people who read books eggheads until I was injured and was in the medic's room for awhile and one of my friends gave me an adventure book. No joke. I seriously loved reading from that point on. I think I even snuck back in to grab the book lol)

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Posted 16 March 2012 - 11:11 PM

Now now dashboy, don't take it too far with the RD thing.

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Posted 16 March 2012 - 11:15 PM

Was that a good joke or a bad one? (or even one at all?) I'm seriously like that. :T Not my fault it happened to me, to be honest I find it kinda creepy RD is like me 100%. It's like Lauren Faust has been watching me...

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Posted 17 March 2012 - 01:07 AM

Helping people does not equal saving people.
Saying you like to save people brings some rather disturbing images to my mind.

Edited by AllieCraft, 17 March 2012 - 01:07 AM.


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Posted 17 March 2012 - 01:09 AM

Hm... disturbing images? ... *thinks of cupcakes and shipping* O.O ...Ok let's leave it helping!

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Posted 17 March 2012 - 11:22 AM

You know what? Let's think of a time. We'll do a test RP with the OC you have right now (ingame) and we'll see how we can improve it.

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Posted 17 March 2012 - 01:48 PM

That'd probably help a bit more. I am more of a hands on person anyways.

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Posted 17 March 2012 - 07:10 PM

Shure then. Where do you live? So we can set the time?

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Posted 17 March 2012 - 07:11 PM

I live in Mountain Time. so -7 EST

Oh, I have school from 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. my time. So, I can only really type on my down time, or on weekends.

Alright, I'm thinking from 4:00 P.M to 5:00 P.M my time on weekdays I'm available unless specified. And on Saturdays I should be available all day long, as well as Sundays. Spring Break is coming up so I can be on for a long period of time then too.


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Edit: Renamed character. Blazing Soul just didn't sound nice to me, so his name is now Cloud *Dash (*liable for change). Let me know what you think. Also, I am not free for awhile. I also suspect I could change this post whenever I am free.

Edited by AKingGamer, 30 March 2012 - 08:55 PM.



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