Hey guys, MDS here, thanks for having a look at my new RP Skyline! If you're strapped for time feel free to just skim this and you can put in a character submission. Otherwise I hope the idea is intriguing to some of you and I've love to have another awesome RP going, so if you think this might suit your interest, please don't be afraid to sign up! Thanks again!

 

-MDS

 

 

Story Overview

 

2015, the modern day. Your lives were everything you thought them to be just yesterday. Dreams, aspirations, work, friends. The day-in-day-out routine of modern life. There were things to be counted on every morning you woke up; the place you lived, the people you knew, the person you were. Today that all changed. You didn't wake up in your home, nor your town, nor your country. You woke up in The City, and today your life changed.

 

Skyscrapers dot the landscape in various sizes and shapes, and the crisscross of roads is reminiscent of most of the huge metropolises of the world, but there is something different about The City from any urban area you've ever seen; it's pure white, from the buildings to the roads to the parks, and it's entirely empty. Only a select handful of people appeared in The City this morning, but beyond that there is not a soul in sight. The shops are empty, the buildings abandoned, and the streets eerily quiet. There is however, a dark foreboding in the air, as if  something darker and more malevolent lurks just beneath the chalky pavement; waiting.

 

But you arrival here changed not only your surroundings, but you as well. The City is not simply a stagnant husk, for you have the ability to change it. You have been given, or discovered within yourself, an Ability of Creation. In small ways at first, and soon in greater amounts, you can change The City. Perhaps you have the power to morph bits of building and road into weapons, maybe you can change the streets into a vehicle to move around in, possibly you can form keys and badges to unlock hidden areas. Each Ability of Creation will differ and match the person from whom it derives. And not only can you create from the foundation of the city itself, but as you do, you change its very fabric. Where you build colors spring and spread to nearby buildings and sidewalks. And as you complete certain strange challenges spread around the various districts the effects of your actions bring even more life to the white empty world. Bit by bit you can begin to bring The City to life.

 

And as you all wake you receive a strange message that seems to resound from within your mind itself. It is a woman's voice, but there is an odd element about it you can't seem to pinpoint. Something... wrong you sense as her voice seems to whisper in your ear.

 

"Welcome to this place. The City. You have many questions I am sure, and I am sorry to leave you in such a state of mystery, but some things must be discovered with one's own eyes, and this City holds many truths you must discover. You have gained powers unlike any human has ever known; the ability to shift the very foundation of your reality and build anew from it. You must use this power to bring life to this blank metropolis, district by district, overcoming obstacles and coming to understand many harsh realities. I shall be your guide through this place. My name is Q, and I will show you the way.

 

Welcome to The City."

 

Whatever the reason you are in The City, you have the tools and desire to discover it, and oppose the forces that may seek to destroy you. And you shall have people to fight alongside - and possibly against- as well, and together you may discover the nature of The City, your powers, and the reason you were sent here in the first place.

 

Structure Overview

Skyline is an open-world roleplay about creation, discover, and companionship. Players will be brought into The City in various groups, and from there can consult a world map (which will be provided and constantly updated in the RP thread) and travel to different districts to overcome challenges there to bring The City to life and discover the truth about both the place itself and about themselves. All throughout several mysterious characters may come into play, slowly unraveling the truth as they interact with the players. Players are free to move to various districts in their groups and contest the various challenges at each area to further the story. They can also switch between groups if two happen to come in contact. Overall, as the City will come to life, the story will come to light.

 

Rules

 

-No over-powered abilities; keep your powers reasonable and in check. They can grows as you all get more powerful, but never so much that you can effortlessly overcome another player.

 

-No taking control of other players

 

-No explicit sexual content. Romance is totally fine.

 

-One character per-player (The point of this rule is to force a player to focus on the actions of a single character so all the characters have a lot of relevance)

 

-Only five posts per-person between every updating post I make (basically any time I post as an NPC or detail a challenge) This is just to make sure we don't have rampant over-posting.

 

-Keep out-of-character chat generally relegated to the Signup/Discussion thread to keep the RP thread mostly on-point.

 

Character Template

 

(Quick note here: get creative with the Ability of Creation, if anything goes too far I'll let you know and you can dial it back, but the more intriguing the better)

 

Name:

 

Ability of Creation:

 

Age:

 

Gender:

 

Appearance:

 

Personality:

 

Background:

 

 

 

And with that, I look forward to seeing everyone's submissions! The signups will be up for approximately a week before the RP starts, I can't wait to see what kind of characters you all come up with and I look forward to getting this RP going!

Edited February 14, 201510 yr by MDSVeritas

It makes me wonder, how much sense does Aro's power make? I tried to make it hold some logical sense (it follows the laws of conservation of mass--her powers do not create mass nor destroy it, just that it simply takes matter and turns it into something else), though I suppose if I explain it more, it might help the suspension of disbelief.

Your power is good, I like that you put the extra effort into preserving the law of conservation of mass.

 

Yuki's power's are different. It isn't EXACTLY like the sun. It's just an element of power. We can mix it to how we want.

Then you should have clarified that as your power. Instead, you said, "Making different kinds of weather" which is vague, and leads me to believe that you can create wind, clouds, rain, lightning, etc., even make it sunny. But, sunny, does not lead to being healed.

 

My case is presented, rebuttal is expected.

Your power is good, I like that you put the extra effort into preserving the law of conservation of mass.

 

Then you should have clarified that as your power. Instead, you said, "Making different kinds of weather" which is vague, and leads me to believe that you can create wind, clouds, rain, lightning, etc., even make it sunny. But, sunny, does not lead to being healed.

 

My case is presented, rebuttal is expected.

Edited February 22, 201510 yr by The Narrator

Okay, okay, you're right. I guess I wasn't in depth in what Yuki could do. I'm sorry if I made you mad.

http://youtu.be/Y3R8tkvlAlk&

can i request the autoplay on this video be turned off autoplay will drive me crazy 

Edited February 22, 201510 yr by Joemahon1

can i request the autoplay on this video be turned off autoplay will drive me crazy 

Alright then! 

 

(To turn it off on your quote, remove the &autoplay=1 line, although I'm sure you knew that.)

Alright then! 

 

(To turn it off on your quote, remove the &autoplay=1 line, although I'm sure you knew that.)

yup and thank you for doing that autoplay and me just dont get on 

Okay, okay, you're right. I guess I wasn't in depth in what Yuki could do. I'm sorry if I made you mad.

It is of no consequence. But, for future encounters, perhaps explain for me more fully on what Yuki's capabilities are.

Well for starters Sunlight does make sense in a healing aspect, since in a few games there is sunlight magic that heals you....I don't know how but thats it.

 

I didn't know that by weather powers you meant making you be your own grossly incandescent sun by shining oslar flare, or that you could blow clouds out of your mouth, well simply from the cloud perspective Yuki and maxwell will get along just fine.

I guess that's because I did not have a clear mind on what Yuki could fully do. I told MDS all about his powers. I should've edited the sign up.

I'm guess the reason why no one is posting is because each of us went over the posting limit?

I'm guess the reason why no one is posting is because each of us went over the posting limit?

 

quoted for truth, on my case at least

Oh man, I am super late to the party. I hope it's not too late for me to join!

 

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Name: Nathan Cross

 

Ability of Creation: Gravity Manipulation - At first, Nathan will be able to use his powers in very slight ways such as drawing things towards him and pushing things away, as well as creating weapons out of nearby objects and keeping them held together using the power of gravity. Soon after, he will be able to use gravity orbs that can be thrown from a distance. These orbs are capable of either attracting or repelling objects. Later on, Nathan will be able to alter the gravity around him such as increasing or decreasing the gravity that effects others. This can be used to enhance his own as well as his allies speed and power while also doing the opposite to his enemies. Endgame powers will include increasing the gravitational strength of his own body, holding broken bones together in place and being able to withstand great gravitational pressure. He can also conjure miniature black holes that are capable of completely engulfing attacks or people if they come too close.

(I'm experimenting here, so let me know if I need to turn it down a little. Still not as a OP as Riki though.)

 

Age: 19

 

Gender: Male

 

Appearance: 

 

 

Personality: A very quiet and reserved individual who likes to keep to himself. Usually wanders around with a bored expression, but can become ecstatic when something new and exciting begins to unfold. Is regarded as a genius among his peers who are several years older than him. Wishes to find some kind of rival who can challenge him mentally. Hiding his emotions and lying to most people he comes across is his forte as he continues to seek "strong" opponents. His morale's are almost non-existent as his only intention is to satisfy his eternal boredom, using any means in order to achieve his goal. He has a great disdain for the weak as he feels that they have no place in the world, thinking that only the strongest should survive. Despite all of this, he himself is physically weak in comparison to most people his age.

 

Background: Nathan was raised to be the prodigal son of a wealthy corporation that his father created. Ever since he was young, he was challenged with IQ tests to determine his intellectual limits, but he managed to surpass almost all expectations. Over the years, Nathan realised that everyone he had once considered his equal or his superior were now bowing their heads to him in shame. As he grew, he became a stereotypical loner, spending almost all of his time alone while reading highly advanced books that would help towards managing his father's company in the future. As he neared adulthood, his father began to feel threatened by his own son's genius and took it upon himself to send him away for "trial experience" at another company while secretly plotting how to avoid losing his own company. However, Nathan knew what his father was planning, but simply did not care enough to do anything about it. Instead, he decided to gain experience with this new company, begin a takeover of said company and challenge his father head on in a battle that he knew he couldn't lose. Unfortunately, on the day he was to gain ownership over both companies, he awoke in The City.

 

(I think this counts as my first major villain character )

On the note of another villain character, I hope those with Le Chef aren't expecting them all to be bros for life. He doesn't seem the kind to be friends with you guys unless there's something in it for him. Even if he does get benefitted, you could expect him to betray you the second a better deal comes along.

On the note of another villain character, I hope those with Le Chef aren't expecting them all to be bros for life. He doesn't seem the kind to be friends with you guys unless there's something in it for him. Even if he does get benefitted, you could expect him to betray you the second a better deal comes along.

Sounds like something for Tristan to mess with yay another way to troll I'm enjoying trolling way to much in this roleplay i need to tone it down a bit but i just cant stop 

WHAAAT!? Le Chef!?........Are you serious?

WHAAAT!? Le Chef!?........Are you serious?

Go look at his bio. He's murdered and conned his way to the top.

Go look at his bio. He's murdered and conned his way to the top.

 

That's why i'l have Maxwell be on the lookout for him, in fact he doesn't fully trusts anyone at the moment,

 

but yeah, bewary of le chef, or he'l make you so fat you'l explode

Ohhhhhh.......I see. Nice chef, Mad chef scenario.....Oh boy.

That's why i'l have Maxwell be on the lookout for him, in fact he doesn't fully trusts anyone at the moment, but yeah, bewary of le chef, or he'l make you so fat you'l explode

Considering that he has shown himself to be so quick thinking and intelligent that he was able to bake a doll on the fly, I would say he is more dangerous than just making you fat.

Oh man, I am super late to the party. I hope it's not too late for me to join!

 

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Name: Nathan Cross

 

Ability of Creation: Gravity Manipulation - At first, Nathan will be able to use his powers in very slight ways such as drawing things towards him and pushing things away, as well as creating weapons out of nearby objects and keeping them held together using the power of gravity. Soon after, he will be able to use gravity orbs that can be thrown from a distance. These orbs are capable of either attracting or repelling objects. Later on, Nathan will be able to alter the gravity around him such as increasing or decreasing the gravity that effects others. This can be used to enhance his own as well as his allies speed and power while also doing the opposite to his enemies. Endgame powers will include increasing the gravitational strength of his own body, holding broken bones together in place and being able to withstand great gravitational pressure. He can also conjure miniature black holes that are capable of completely engulfing attacks or people if they come too close.

(I'm experimenting here, so let me know if I need to turn it down a little. Still not as a OP as Riki though.)

 

Age: 19

 

Gender: Male

 

Appearance: 

 

 

Personality: A very quiet and reserved individual who likes to keep to himself. Usually wanders around with a bored expression, but can become ecstatic when something new and exciting begins to unfold. Is regarded as a genius among his peers who are several years older than him. Wishes to find some kind of rival who can challenge him mentally. Hiding his emotions and lying to most people he comes across is his forte as he continues to seek "strong" opponents. His morale's are almost non-existent as his only intention is to satisfy his eternal boredom, using any means in order to achieve his goal. He has a great disdain for the weak as he feels that they have no place in the world, thinking that only the strongest should survive. Despite all of this, he himself is physically weak in comparison to most people his age.

 

Background: Nathan was raised to be the prodigal son of a wealthy corporation that his father created. Ever since he was young, he was challenged with IQ tests to determine his intellectual limits, but he managed to surpass almost all expectations. Over the years, Nathan realised that everyone he had once considered his equal or his superior were now bowing their heads to him in shame. As he grew, he became a stereotypical loner, spending almost all of his time alone while reading highly advanced books that would help towards managing his father's company in the future. As he neared adulthood, his father began to feel threatened by his own son's genius and took it upon himself to send him away for "trial experience" at another company while secretly plotting how to avoid losing his own company. However, Nathan knew what his father was planning, but simply did not care enough to do anything about it. Instead, he decided to gain experience with this new company, begin a takeover of said company and challenge his father head on in a battle that he knew he couldn't lose. Unfortunately, on the day he was to gain ownership over both companies, he awoke in The City.

 

(I think this counts as my first major villain character )

It's only OP if you know how to use it.

Of course, I know how to use it, though.

 

On the note of another villain character, I hope those with Le Chef aren't expecting them all to be bros for life. He doesn't seem the kind to be friends with you guys unless there's something in it for him. Even if he does get benefitted, you could expect him to betray you the second a better deal comes along.

Considering I can get him any new utensil that he may ever need/want, fly him places, generate fire by changing the way water interacts with grass, ect., I doubt he will leave me. I;m literally a stove, sink, oven, ect.

It's only OP if you know how to use it.

Of course, I know how to use it, though.

 

Considering I can get him any new utensil that he may ever need/want, fly him places, generate fire by changing the way water interacts with grass, ect., I doubt he will leave me. I;m literally a stove, sink, oven, ect.

 

 

Well Maxwell is expendable then, there is nothing he can do instead of zapping some things, Well Maxwell will not be around him for much longer in that case.

Well Maxwell is expendable then, there is nothing he can do instead of zapping some things, Well Maxwell will not be around him for much longer in that case.

Well, of course, he can't do them now, and he dose need time to do these things. Sometimes, small things will go quickly, bigger things take more time.

Now seeing his back story and the fact he has a freaking knife under his hat, I suppose Yuki will watch him as well.

Now now, you shouldn't all watch just because you know stuff. The character has no idea, therefore, will trust him no less than any of the others. Otherwise, that'd be a type of god modding I believe, forgot the proper term.

Now now, you shouldn't all watch just because you know stuff. The character has no idea, therefore, will trust him no less than any of the others. Otherwise, that'd be a type of god modding I believe, forgot the proper term.

 

And this is the reason I barely read anybody else's character sheets. (Totally not because there's 30+ pages to it.)