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Boop the snoot, you get the shoot
Okay.
For those of you who are familiar with TOME, then ignore the next part and skip down to the rules and character bio information. If not, then keep reading.
The following link is a basic video that will give you a basic idea of what exactly this TOME is that I speak of. You don't have to watch all of it if you don't want to, but I highly recommend it. It's a lot better at explaining things than I am.
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/596390
Okay, so, TOME. An online game with nearly endless possibilities for players in terms of how you wish to play the game, as well as diversity between players' characters and abilities.
To play TOME, you obviously need a character (Duh, idiot). Your character can be created using in-game clotihng, hairstyles, body shapes, etc, but it can also be created in a much simpler manner. If you wish, you may submit a picture of your desired appearance for your character, and the game can scan the image and produce an identical digital model to use as your avatar. Of course, the model has to be approved by system administrators, first. Can't have a hundred teenagers running around as hookers. Then, you must choose a name for your avatar.
Next important category of information: the game world.
The TOME world consists of a gigantic floating island that consists of three main areas: Sanctuary, Mechcity, and Lavendera. Sanctuary is a social-only zone, Lavendera is a purely combat-oriented zone, and Mechcity is both a social and battle zone.
In Sanctuary, no characters can battle other characters, but players ARE able to receive quests from NPCs, which often require them to delve into dungeons, retrieve ancient artifacts, fight unspeakable monsters, or perhaps a combination of the above.
In Lavendera, any player is free at any time to battle another player. So, yeah, don't go wandering around unless you're confident that you can hold your own against other players in unannounced combat. There's this whole thing with rank and experience, but I'll get to that later.
In Mechcity, players can both socialize, AND battle each other, if they so desire. Battle challenges in Mechcity must be accepted by both opposing parties before the battle can begin, as opposed to Lavendera, in which any challenge cannot go unaccepted, if the challenged player does not want to lose their rank (again, I'll explain in a bit about rank).
Okay, now onto BATTLING, the part that all of you REALLY care about (haha...). Most battles between players in TOME utilize the BattleGrid system. When battling in Mechcity, or when openly challenging a player in Lavendera, such battles take place in a large...well...grid. The cage-like grid acts as boundary limits for the battle, for the sake of practicality. Battling players inside the grid cannot, under any circumstances, leave the grid unless the battle ends. Battles that require battlegrids cannot take place in areas in which the battlegrid will not fit- a cramped alleyway, for example. Players that win battles will earn experience points, which obviously cause your character to grow and become more powerful. A rank system is also utilized in battles. Winners will increase in rank, and losers will lose their current rank and drop to the next lowest rank. Rank serves as a sort of a competitive ladder.
However, battle rules in Lavendera are slightly different than those in Mechcity. Rules for battlegrids still apply, but in Lavendera, if you are challenged to a battlegrid fight by another player, you HAVE TO ACCEPT, or else lose by forfeit and drop a rank. In Lavendera, battlegrids are NOT required to fight other players, but players who win non-grid battles do NOT earn experience points or ranks, only bragging rights.
Rules:
No godmodding. You will get two warnings, after the third infringement, I will assume your player is a hacker, and the TOME Game Masters will come and permaban your account. (In other words, you'll be kicked from the RP. So don't do it.) If you EVER have any questions about what is/is not allowed, do not be afraid to ask on the OOC thread (to which I will post a link below). That's what it's there for. If you read this, give the text in your character sheet a unique color scheme, or anything other than black.
You may only start with one character. If you wish to make another, you may request to do so in the OOC thread.
Quality, not Quantity. I cannot stress this enough. One of the things I CANNOT stand are people who force you to produce paragraphs of words for every. Single. Post. If there is not much to say, then you don't have to say much. As long as your posts actually contribute to the plot, I am indifferent to the length. If you have questions/comments about this, again, go to the OOC thread.
I will post a basic plot in the OOC thread. I will provide a few basic tips and suggestions on how to start the story off, but I would love to see you guys hold up the plot on your own (for the most part). The OOC thread is always there if you need to speak with other RPers about plot devices and the like.
Below, you might notice the character sheets include two undiscussed categories: "Class" and "Power". I will have information about these in the OOC thread. Seriously guys, just make sure to check out that OOC thread. It is going to be the metaphorical lubrication to make this RP run smoothly, efficiently, and enjoyably. Just go. Right now. Open it up in a new tab. Right now.
HERE IS THE OOC THREAD, RIGHT HERE: http://www.rpnation.com/index.php?threads/tome-storyline-and-ooc-discussion.14757/
CLICK THE LINK. NOW. CLICK IT RIGHT NOW.
Character Sheets:
Name: (the name of your character IRL, their name when they aren't playing TOME)
Age: (obvious)
Gender: (also obvious)
Username: (Make it creative)
Class: (Your character's in-game class. MAKE SURE TO VISIT THE OOC THREAD FOR INFO ON THIS)
Power: (SAME GOES FOR THIS, ESPECIALLY THIS. In parentheses, briefly explain the applications of your power, tell us what exactly your powers do)
Personality: (what type of person is your character? We're talking traits, likes/dislikes, strengths/weaknesses, personal flaws, fears, etc.)
Appearance: (your character's in-game appearance, not their IRL appearance. This RP will focus on their in-game experiences for the most part, so we won't focus on what they really look like. If you want to include an IRL pic for your character, feel free. For your in-game appearance, try to get either A) an anime-ish picture, or B) some sort of fan-art or drawing. Your character's appearance in-game doesn't have to correlate with their class and powers, but with the Mechanical and Morphological classes, appearances are somewhat restricted)
My Character:
Name: Etzenam Rook
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Username: Equalizer
Class: Fighter
Power: Music Soul (Rook utilizes emotions, feelings of excitement, and rushes of adrenaline to channel a sort of "soul power" and manifest it in the form of a fluctuating, electricity-ish type of energy that dances and pulses in time with the music that Rook listens to. This energy can be applied in tons of different ways, depending on what music he's listening to, and such unique, extra abilities only last until his current song ends.)
Personality: Rook is a free spirit, and deep within possesses a natural thirst for adventure and excitement. That promise of a rush of adrenaline is what motivates him to get up every morning. He has a passion for music that penetrates past his soul into something...deeper. Music is his very essence. When he listens to songs, every awesome beat, moving melody and harmony, and every guitar riff stimulates his essence of being in a way that he often finds difficult to explain. Rook lives a somewhat carefree lifestyle, retaining (for the most part) an adventurous and bold attitude. He believes in good luck and fortune, and believes that the outcomes of events can't always be changed, that some things were just "meant to be". He tends to follow his own, inner intuition and allow it to lead him through life's struggles. However, when engaging in simple, practical matters, Rook assumes a logical, simplistic approach to things. He is very confident and bold, but is also sometimes brash, and has an ego the size of Jupiter. He fears needles and silence, and hates nothing more than ignorance.
Appearance:
(normal, in-game appearance when at rest)
(example appearance when using powers)
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