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[Xel]

Problem there is that you literally become not-the-norm the moment you get involved in the plot, lol. The only way to really catch what you're pitching it to write a slice of life anime. It's also not exactly uncommon for people to go out of their way to create something normal and mundane.

Also reminder that 60% of Academy City Espers are Level 0 and being a Level 4 is not the norm.

True. In the community I'm referencing there wasn't a specific plot. It was a sandbox. So it's a little different here. However a lvl 3 or 4 esper being dragged into the plot is a lot more "normal" than, say, a lvl 0. Shiage's involvement is a lot more extraordinary than Kuroko's, as an example of that. After all, if anyone's going to be involved in something it's going to be the powerful esper, not the no-power bystander. The only way for a no-power person to be involved is if they're protected by plot armor, which automatically means they aren't normal.

It's all about fitting the setting. Things that would normally be classed as "normal" become "abnormal" once you take the setting and story into account. Lvl 0s being 60% of espers is a prime example of this. Since they're the majority the most normal thing would be to be one of those. However THAT only applies to slice of life. For a setting such as this, with an actual story, a lvl 0 being involved would be a huge abnormality.

 

[The One Eyed Bandit]

True. In the community I'm referencing there wasn't a specific plot. It was a sandbox. So it's a little different here. However a lvl 3 or 4 esper being dragged into the plot is a lot more "normal" than, say, a lvl 0. Shiage's involvement is a lot more extraordinary than Kuroko's, as an example of that. After all, if anyone's going to be involved in something it's going to be the powerful esper, not the no-power bystander. The only way for a no-power person to be involved is if they're protected by plot armor, which automatically means they aren't normal.

It's all about fitting the setting. Things that would normally be classed as "normal" become "abnormal" once you take the setting and story into account. Lvl 0s being 60% of espers is a prime example of this. Since they're the majority the most normal thing would be to be one of those. However THAT only applies to slice of life. For a setting such as this, with an actual story, a lvl 0 being involved would be a huge abnormality.

I'm talking in the context of the RP, though. A Level 0 being involved in the story isn't all that unusual because 'the powerless guy' is a fairly commonly used trope in RP. So is 'the completely normal life guy', the thing I see people avoiding the most actively nowadays is being similar to another character, especially with powers, so I'd say that's the modern path to snowflake.

 

[Xel]

I'm talking in the context of the RP, though. A Level 0 being involved in the story isn't all that unusual because 'the powerless guy' is a fairly commonly used trope in RP. So is 'the completely normal life guy', the thing I see people avoiding the most actively nowadays is being similar to another character, especially with powers, so I'd say that's the modern path to snowflake.

Well I can't really comment on the desire to not b similar, since most rps I join people are suppose to have unique powers. So it makes sense they don't want to share a power with someone, they shouldn't be.

 

[cojemo]

My philosophy when making a character is to spice things up and go against the norm, which usually ends up being a completely normal character. I often see people making these super special characters or ones that follow a specific trend, so I like being that apple amongst oranges to make things a bit more interesting. That's not wanting to be a special snowflake, however. Just different enough to have some conflict/interesting character interactions. For example, in this RP there are a lot of bubbly or generally happy and optimistic characters. So, I'd make a pessimist, and one that isn't happy with how things are.

 

[The One Eyed Bandit]

All in all I jus wan maek gud rite gais

 

[Xel]

My philosophy when making a character is to spice things up and go against the norm, which usually ends up being a completely normal character. I often see people making these super special characters or ones that follow a specific trend, so I like being that apple amongst oranges to make things a bit more interesting. That's not wanting to be a special snowflake, however. Just different enough to have some conflict/interesting character interactions. For example, in this RP there are a lot of bubbly or generally happy and optimistic characters. So, I'd make a pessimist, and one that isn't happy with how things are.

Not on the esper side, that's for sure. I mean, sure the Telepath fits that description. But then you go down the list and it's like "Wow..." You have the arrogant hotheaded pyromaniac who's a bitch to those weaker than her. You have the thuggish grounded level 0. You have the Stalker who seems more meek and submissive than anything else, certainly nothing in that personality to suggest she's bubbly, happy, or optimistic. Hell, The Paper Weight fits the meek and submissive category too for that matter.

Science side can be described as many things, but bubbly, happy, or optimistic aren't some of those things lmao. (Although I wouldn't be again some more assholes, so far Vita's the only real asshole on science side.)

 

[Silvana]

Not on the esper side, that's for sure. I mean, sure the Telepath fits that description. But then you go down the list and it's like "Wow..." You have the arrogant hotheaded pyromaniac who's a bitch to those weaker than her. You have the thuggish grounded level 0. You have the Stalker who seems more meek and submissive than anything else, certainly nothing in that personality to suggest she's bubbly, happy, or optimistic. Hell, The Paper Weight fits the meek and submissive category too for that matter.

Science side can be described as many things, but bubbly, happy, or optimistic aren't some of those things lmao. (Although I wouldn't be again some more assholes, so far Vita's the only real asshole on science side.)

Have to keep chat family friendly. We don't want innocent children like her to know that type of word.

 

[simj26]

right, see, everyone is offering pretty good and solid points here, but your brushing them aside flippantly is not exactly helping matters much.

No one is as deaf as those who will not listen.

Non?

 

[simj26]

My philosophy when making a character is to spice things up and go against the norm, which usually ends up being a completely normal character. I often see people making these super special characters or ones that follow a specific trend, so I like being that apple amongst oranges to make things a bit more interesting. That's not wanting to be a special snowflake, however. Just different enough to have some conflict/interesting character interactions. For example, in this RP there are a lot of bubbly or generally happy and optimistic characters. So, I'd make a pessimist, and one that isn't happy with how things are.

>gen
>bubbly and optimistic

 

[Solemn Jester]

*picks ear with dumb look on face*
Uhhh...huh?

*completely missed everything*

 

[simj26]

*picks ear with dumb look on face*
Uhhh...huh?

*completely missed everything*

Aaaaand invalidated.

Time to delete gen

 

[Xel]

Solemn Jester When you say "atomic energy" do you mean like a fusion reaction? I.E. a nuclear blast? Because "atomic energy" on it's own has no destructive properties outside of radiation poisoning.

 

[Solemn Jester]

Solemn Jester When you say "atomic energy" do you mean like a fusion reaction? I.E. a nuclear blast? Because "atomic energy" on it's own has no destructive properties outside of radiation poisoning.

Hmm, well idk for certain. I more or less went off the wiki. Although i guess giving people cancer is a pretty dangerous ability in its own right xD

 

[Xel]

Hmm, well idk for certain. I more or less went kff the wiki. Although i guess giving people cancer is a pretty dangerous ability in its own right xD

I'm confused. What wiki? And so does that mean he's basically just spitting radiation? Because it says it's a blast capable of destroying everything in it's path. That's not something just atomic radiation can do.

 

[Solemn Jester]

I'm confused. What wiki? And so does that mean he's basically just spitting radiation? Because it says it's a blast capable of destroying everything in it's path. That's not something just atomic radiation can do.

Super power wiki, also hold up lemme recheck

 

[simj26]

Super power wiki, also hold up lemme recheck

Superpowers =/= esper powers, btw.

What ypu described him as is also a unique kind of esper. Very, very, very few are born with the ability to manifest esper abilities without the acadrmy city's meddling.

 

[The One Eyed Bandit]

Superpowers =/= esper powers, btw.

What ypu described him as is also a unique kind of esper. Very, very, very few are born with the ability to manifest esper abilities without the acadrmy city's meddling.

As in, for clarification, only like fifty worldwide.

 

[Solemn Jester]

Superpowers =/= esper powers, btw.

What ypu described him as is also a unique kind of esper. Very, very, very few are born with the ability to manifest esper abilities without the acadrmy city's meddling.

Well Celtics seen the cs in my docs. Which he didn't say anything so i guess he doesn't mind. Also yeah, he can shoot radioactive energy blast from his mouth. Like godzilla

 

[Xel]

Well Celtics seen the cs in my docs. Which he didn't say anything so i guess he doesn't mind. Also yeah, he can shoot radioactive energy blast from his mouth. Like godzilla

Ok but Godzilla's breath is magic. The only way to get destructive force is if you're basically creating a fusion reaction and directing it via your mouth, or you're simply exhaling with such force that the force of the wind causes damage. Atomic radiation alone doesn't do anything except cause poisoning. So is he shooting JUST radiation? Or is he shooting an explosion?

 

[Solemn Jester]

Ok but Godzilla's breath is magic. The only way to get destructive force is if you're basically creating a fusion reaction and directing it via your mouth, or you're simply exhaling with such force that the force of the wind causes damage. Atomic radiation alone doesn't do anything except cause poisoning. So is he shooting JUST radiation? Or is he shooting an explosion?

Well he can control atoms ie. Control atomic energy. So by that logic he can force the energy lut at the required force to splode stuff. So i guess he's a walking reactor, and he makes explosions? That make sense?

 

[Xel]

Well he can control atoms ie. Control atomic energy. So by that logic he can force the energy lut at the required force to splode stuff. So i guess he's a walking reactor, and he makes explosions? That make sense?

Alright, that's how I figured it'd have to work. So it's basically just a small-scale nuclear explosion coming out of his mouth.

 

[Solemn Jester]

Alright, that's how I figured it'd have to work. So it's basically just a small-scale nuclear explosion coming out of his mouth.

yuppers :3 thanks for helping me think that over. Tbh i added the ability as his ultimate last minute

 

[Xel]

yuppers :3 thanks for helping me think that over. Tbh i added the ability as his ultimate last minute

No problem. Was mostly just curious how it worked so I knew how it'd interact with my girl.

 

[Xel]

Also, while looking over Jester's char I noticed a change to Rinora's. Telekenesis is not a part of AIM stalker, so by having it Rinora has two esper powers, which shouldn't be possible. Silvana

 

[Solemn Jester]

No problem. Was mostly just curious how it worked so I knew how it'd interact with my girl.

oh? I haven't read that many other ocs yet. Why would it affect your girl?