[IxionInc]

Hi all, this would quite possibly be my first RP made, so please don't flame me. Hopefully I will use the setting continously as well.
My plan is to have an RP set in a semi Steampunk world called Aeros, where two empires of magic and tehnology are starting out, and fighting for territory. I am planning of having a group of about 5 or 6 people, because if I had it to be a free-for-all, it would get confusing for me to remember people. So that means, once that number of *proper* character sheets are posted, the sign-in is closed.
-Also, I would prefer to have *Active* players, because I hate waiting for the next post, the suspense is always excrutiating.
-If a player signed up for this RP, and does not come on within two weeks, he will be removed, and another spot will be open.

Rules
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-If I do not post a comment or am not active for three weeks, I Have Fallen And I Can't Get Up™. So therefore, a moderator can crown someone else as a new DM, as long as he/she keeps the RP within the boundaries.
-Absolutely no exploiting the Circle.. (maxing all points, saying your a ninja with 1337 skillz just to max kinetic.)
-No god modes or items. The people have enough to worship, especially with war hanging over..
-Literacy plz? I know people mess up, but please, make an effort to at least get the words capitalized.. D:
-There is no controlling other players. That means, if you are attacking someone, you "attempt" to attack them, giving them a chance to dodge and whatever, and it gets rid of the whole "Nuh-uh, I dodged out of the way before you hit me!" bull****
-Also, I dont really mind swear words, but please keep it in moderation.


I think thats all I need to cover. *ahem* Anyways, now for the setting..
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The story unfolds in the Realm of Aeros, home to the Ixionian Empire, named after their god Ixion. They are masters of machines and the skies. But the world also holds the tribes of the Alagoi, worshippers of the god bearing their same name. They are masters of magic, drawing their powers from the earth and magma.
The Ixionians are Victorian style, and use electricity and tesla coils for weapons/power/light.
The Alagoi tribes have Aztec-style buildings, and use complex grids of magma energy for power.
These empires are fighting, vying to eliminate each other, so only magic or science shall reign.
Also, there is rumor that a race, far off into the north, past the continent of Asilon, worships Archaon, the stitch god, and are extremely cannibalistic.
The other realms will be revealed in the RP.

Aeros is home to three gods; Alagos, lord of the eyes, master of flame, and the serpent king. Ixion, the Thunder steed, Stormbringer, and god of intellect. Then finally, Archaon, the Death Ray, a giant manta ray that circles Aeros, and holds in his stomach, the city of the dead. Archaon is also known as The god of Stitches, as he is pieced together from dead stars..

Enough mythology, now on to character creation.
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"All things in this universe are bound by The Circle, even gods."

Skill Tree- The way it works is each skill goes on an axis, in ranges from 1 to 25 and every skill has an opposite, except for Willpower.
Basically..
*Kinetic: Kineticism is being able to use your muscles and strength to alter your abillities. Being like a ninja or whatever, if you are high in this skill, you can leap over buildings and smash through walls. Kinetic opposite is Mental.
*Mental: Mental is altering things with your mind. Moving things with your mind, telepathy, and premonitions. Mental opposite is Kinetic
*Willpower: Willpower, the middle of all skills, is using your Will to alter yourself and other people's thoughts. Having strong willpower is being able to heal your wounds with a thought, resisting pain, and bending people to your will, like a Jedi. Willpower has no opposite..yet..
*Magic: Magic is changing the laws of nature to your whims, basic wizard stuff, blah blah.. Magic opposite is Science.
*Science: Science is using the laws of the world, and devices to enhance your powers. Craftsmen use this skill, to make guns, explosives, jumper cables, and can even use chemistry to change matierials. Science opposite is Magic.

Races: Any races that are human are preferred, however, since I have convieniently made the main setting, Thunderflint Harbour, a trans-dimensional city, any race is accepted, so long as it seems like they have stumbled out of a portal or something.

Classes: No real rigid class structure here, just pick a title (samurai, magician, thief, ninja, beast, etc.) and put points into whatever skills you think they might have.
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I know it seems a bit strict, but as the Sheogorath said, "This is my realm, My rules!!!"
May you all have a good time, and sorry to those who might miss out.

Edits here: Also, since it is kind-of medieval themed, the only guns allowed are gunpowder types (Muskets, Blunderbuss, Pirate pistols.)
Another thing is, I might decide to implement a dice-roll-system (Thats right, just like in D&D) to make combat a little easier.
-Skill caps raised to 25, and players will now have 5 points to spend in them.

[PureSnipe]

Eh, what's the point distribution? And hold one spot for me.
Cruor Phasmatis
Class: Assassin
Weapons: Dual katars
Skills: Will edit when I determine point dist. (Simpler terms, however many can be spent, I'll put them in kinetic)

[IxionInc]

PureSnipe, on Mar 9 2009, 08:58 PM, said:

Eh, what's the point distribution? And hold one spot for me.
Cruor Phasmatis
Class: Assassin
Weapons: Dual katars
Skills: Will edit when I determine point dist. (Simpler terms, however many can be spent, I'll put them in kinetic)

Point taken, I was trying to keep it balanced by having two skill points to each player to spend, since the skills have a 10 point maximum, but i'll raise the skill cap and give 5 points instead.

Also, you are on the checklist of peeps to join in on the realm of Aeros!

[shadow1513]

I can join right, please?
class:ninja
weapons:tiger claws(image) longbow, 20 arrows, katana.
what about if you don't reply for two weeks a moderator replaces you it get annoying when the dm abandons the topic

[PureSnipe]

Bit off topic, but I do think those claws are used for climbing. At least that's what the pair that a friend has, and are strangely similar looking to those, are used for.

[IxionInc]

shadow1513, on Mar 10 2009, 08:31 PM, said:

I can join right, please?
class:ninja
weapons:tiger claws(image) longbow, 20 arrows, katana.
what about if you don't reply for two weeks a moderator replaces you it get annoying when the dm abandons the topic

Yes you CAN! You are now enlisted to help liberate Anchorage soldier!... wait, wrong accent, but yes, you are in the que for it. Now I just need three more people, preferably not stealth-based chars, since Khale Stormstrike will be making an appearance.

And I mean, that if I haven't trusted someone in this RP enough to promote them to DM when i'm gone, then a mod will elect one. Hopefully that won't happen, but with the possibility that my grades might be slipping, I might be in the doghouse for a few weeks, especially near the end of the school year.

[IxionInc]

Okay, since nobody but you two have applied, I'll begin development of the beginning setting.. Should be up monday at latest. If anybody else wants in, they will be redirected here to apply. May the skies watch over you all!

[PureSnipe]

Ohh, this'll be interesting. Two people with relatively little defenses in open combat.

[IxionInc]

PureSnipe, on Mar 13 2009, 01:43 PM, said:

Ohh, this'll be interesting. Two people with relatively little defenses in open combat.

Oh, you'll have defenses, and it's not like I'm going to be putting you all in someplace dangerous like the belly of Archaon or anything, but I'm not going to be putting you anyplace safe either. Anyway, i'll think up a perfect starting place in this universe of mine, but, all these ideas and thoughts cloud my control, and it might be some time for me to think of a good place to start, and a good scenario.

[PureSnipe]

Take your time. As I play games, I approach the hardest task possible with the least equipment. Shows how well you can truly do.