Sammy Khoa
Morianrhod's Espurr Hivemind
Beware the Google searching if you fall under the young and innocent category; as with many invocations of the anime/manga genre, the official art can be immodest at times.
Canon
For those unaware of the canon which both of these series revolve around, the theme can be described as a combination of science fiction, low fantasy, slice of life, and superpower. The plot revolves around growing tensions between the 'science' and 'magic' sides of the world.
In this canon, 'espers' from all over the Earth are attracted to Academy City, an autonomous international territory which replaced a part of Tokyo. There, they participate in a symbiotic society in which their supernatural abilities are groomed and studied for the betterment of mankind; as a result of the ensuing unique discoveries, Academy City enjoys a technologically enlightened atmosphere.
Historically, magic was a man-made solution to the problem of naturally-occurring espers, whose gifts could be used to dominate the human race if left unchecked. Primarily studied and developed with the support of the major Christian religious institutions, magic became increasingly dominant in the old world as an unfelt influence on various facets of society.
Only in the past few decades have espers been known to the public; magic, on the other hand, is still regarded as a superstitious myth. However, those calling the shots, often isolated from common society, know much more than they let on. A war is brewing as both compete unseen, hoping to maintain their strength lest the other side begin to outpace them.
Roleplay
Much as the official plot went, characters' relationships dominate the story; though in the background there are worldwide consequences to many of the things they do, their influence is only partial — as a drop in a sea. Presuming roleplay emphasizes the same tone as the anime and manga did, there are likely to be a number of moé overtones to the superpower arcs.
Some variations could emphasize the high potential for combat, as A Certain Scientific Railgun S indeed did, or the worldwide conflict brewing in the background, as in A Certain Magical Index II. Though the priorities shift, however, all the elements previously described ought to be present, as this mixture is part of what characterizes this canon.
Since Convection hasn't been getting a lot of attention, I thought I'd try my hand at authoring something a bit less niche. So, how does this sound?
Canon
For those unaware of the canon which both of these series revolve around, the theme can be described as a combination of science fiction, low fantasy, slice of life, and superpower. The plot revolves around growing tensions between the 'science' and 'magic' sides of the world.
In this canon, 'espers' from all over the Earth are attracted to Academy City, an autonomous international territory which replaced a part of Tokyo. There, they participate in a symbiotic society in which their supernatural abilities are groomed and studied for the betterment of mankind; as a result of the ensuing unique discoveries, Academy City enjoys a technologically enlightened atmosphere.
Historically, magic was a man-made solution to the problem of naturally-occurring espers, whose gifts could be used to dominate the human race if left unchecked. Primarily studied and developed with the support of the major Christian religious institutions, magic became increasingly dominant in the old world as an unfelt influence on various facets of society.
Only in the past few decades have espers been known to the public; magic, on the other hand, is still regarded as a superstitious myth. However, those calling the shots, often isolated from common society, know much more than they let on. A war is brewing as both compete unseen, hoping to maintain their strength lest the other side begin to outpace them.
Roleplay
Much as the official plot went, characters' relationships dominate the story; though in the background there are worldwide consequences to many of the things they do, their influence is only partial — as a drop in a sea. Presuming roleplay emphasizes the same tone as the anime and manga did, there are likely to be a number of moé overtones to the superpower arcs.
Some variations could emphasize the high potential for combat, as A Certain Scientific Railgun S indeed did, or the worldwide conflict brewing in the background, as in A Certain Magical Index II. Though the priorities shift, however, all the elements previously described ought to be present, as this mixture is part of what characterizes this canon.
Since Convection hasn't been getting a lot of attention, I thought I'd try my hand at authoring something a bit less niche. So, how does this sound?
