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

Okay, interesting background for Nathan. But I do have one argument with the Yuki vs Nathan match-up.

 

Yuki's powers are just based around pure light, to hurt or help, and I don't think light could be controlled by gravity at all. And of course, I admit, the clouds and especially Yuki would have trouble. But here's comeback idea. What if Yuki could use his power and cover himself in the light? Like a Sun Armor to prevent himself from being affected by the gravity powers. That could work. 

 

But light is affected by gravity, otherwise a black hole wouldn't absorb light.

 

 

*Turns out to be a hologram*

 

ha! *fires missiles*

 

*slices through missiles which destroys their matter*

*swings sword and sends a wave of pure destructive force at you*

Okay, interesting background for Nathan. But I do have one argument with the Yuki vs Nathan match-up. Yuki's powers are just based around pure light, to hurt or help, and I don't think light could be controlled by gravity at all. And of course, I admit, the clouds and especially Yuki would have trouble. But here's comeback idea. What if Yuki could use his power and cover himself in the light? Like a Sun Armor to prevent himself from being affected by the gravity powers. That could work.

-_- Hmmm~... Well it's true that photons are unaffected by gravity, but I don't think turning it into armour would really work. It's like you're trying to tell me that everything that allows you to see can become a shield for Yuki. It just doesn't make sense to be honest. I can understand beams as attacks of course because of the intensity of the heat that is generated from light, but light itself is essentially harmless. Of course, this is looking from a scientific stand point.

Never mind. I googled it. DX That got shut down thanks to Disgust.

Edited July 10, 201510 yr by kingdomhearts45

But light is affected by gravity, otherwise a black hole wouldn't absorb light.

 

 

 

*slices through missiles which destroys their matter*

*swings sword and sends a wave of pure destructive force at you*

 

You got that right, while its tough for light to be affected by gravity, a high enough force can bend it.

 

 

///

 

*Does a verticall slash forward, sending his own afterwave of desctructive force, cutting the wave you sent in half*

*Quickly charges energy, teleports close to you and delivers a powerful slash at you*

But light is affected by gravity, otherwise a black hole wouldn't absorb light.

Oh yeah. Besides this. This is the only exception for light being affected by gravity.

So does that mean Nathan can control the light or no?

I mean, TBH, I'm not that much of a science guy. I just go with what I think of. This is The City after all. Anything could happen.

A strong enough gravitational pull can bend light, as it can bend electrons, with enough force, it is possible to completely nullify Yuki's light powers.

So does that mean Nathan can control the light or no?

Nathan can't control light, but he can potentially put an end to it. So just like how Maxwell would beat Nathan because of his power, Nathan would beat Yuki because of the way their powers work.Now if we had Yuki and Maxwell fight, that would be slightly more interesting to see as neither of their aspects tie into each other.

So if Nathan has the power to make black holes....I'm screwed.

 

But true, true, Nathan has the upper hand. But if Yuki can manage to just get one good punch or kick in there, that could make a comback. Like you said if I recall, his defense is not that great.

But I must agree. Yuki vs Maxwell. A VERY interesting fight. A Super Sunny Saiyan against a Lord of Lightning. Ooooo.....Scrap. When the time comes....

 

May the best warrior win.

Edited July 10, 201510 yr by kingdomhearts45

 

*Does a verticall slash forward, sending his own afterwave of desctructive force, cutting the wave you sent in half*

*Quickly charges energy, teleports close to you and delivers a powerful slash at you*

*flips backwards before slicing through the air creating a rift in space*

*dives through the rift and comes out behind you*

*lunges rapidly*

Nathan can't control light, but he can potentially put an end to it. So just like how Maxwell would beat Nathan because of his power, Nathan would beat Yuki because of the way their powers work.Now if we had Yuki and Maxwell fight, that would be slightly more interesting to see as neither of their aspects tie into each other.

 

Its like rock, paper, scissors when you think about it, except Maxwell's weaknesses would be either something that is immune to electricity, and something that can bend matter on touch (like Yuffie's Alyssa, he'd have a cool and flashy swordfight with her, but his lightning would be useless as she could easily change her sword to either absorb or block)

 

An EMP grenade would send Maxwell into an outright coma.

So if Nathan has the power to make black holes....I'm screwed.

 

But true, true, Nathan has the upper hand. But if Yuki can manage to just get one good punch or kick in there, that could make a comback. Like you said if I recall, his defense is not that great.

But I must agree. Yuki vs Maxwell. A VERY interesting fight. A Super Sunny Saiyan against a Lord of Lightning. Ooooo.....Scrap. When the time comes....

 

May the best warrior win.

 

Well, when the time comes, Maxwell will have many tricks up his sleeve, that'd be a very cool fight, specially since one's power is neutral to the other, so anything goes.

*flips backwards before slicing through the air creating a rift in space*

*dives through the rift and comes out behind you*

*lunges rapidly*

 

*Creates a protective shield, blocking the incoming blow, absorbing the force and energy from it to power his own attack*

*Punches the ground, sending a massive shockwave of darkness around him.*

Edited July 10, 201510 yr by Scrapmaster

Its like rock, paper, scissors when you think about it, except Maxwell's weaknesses would be either something that is immune to electricity, and something that can bend matter on touch (like Yuffie's Alyssa, he'd have a cool and flashy swordfight with her, but his lightning would be useless as she could easily change her sword to either absorb or block) An EMP grenade would send Maxwell into an outright coma.

Yeah, Maxwell would probably be weak against water users too, so I can see him being defeated by Tristan now that he has control over the four elements. I get the feeling that Tristan's endgame power might involve controlling radiation. If so, we're all screwed.Anyway, it 4:15 AM here, I'm tired and I'm gonna call it a night. See you guys later~!

Yeah, Maxwell would probably be weak against water users too, so I can see him being defeated by Tristan now that he has control over the four elements. I get the feeling that Tristan's endgame power might involve controlling radiation. If so, we're all screwed.Anyway, it 4:15 AM here, I'm tired and I'm gonna call it a night. See you guys later~!

 

Water would be more of a double edged sword, while it would damage him greatly, he would greatly damage a water user if he was using the element.

 

That and if Tristain decided to use electricity, Maxwell would absorb all of his electricity and super charged himself.

 

Radiation? oh god.

*Sees Nathan almost died*

 

Asher-

"N-NO SENPAIIII YOU CAN'T DIE SENPAIIII YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO LOVE MEEEE"

Dammit Nora watch where you shout with those megaphones!

whooops

Yeah, Maxwell would probably be weak against water users too, so I can see him being defeated by Tristan now that he has control over the four elements. I get the feeling that Tristan's endgame power might involve controlling radiation. If so, we're all screwed.Anyway, it 4:15 AM here, I'm tired and I'm gonna call it a night. See you guys later~!

 

Water would be more of a double edged sword, while it would damage him greatly, he would greatly damage a water user if he was using the element.

 

That and if Tristain decided to use electricity, Maxwell would absorb all of his electricity and super charged himself.

 

Radiation? oh god.

Technically since Tristan's power allows him to control all elements END Game powers for Tristan would be the God Element but i have zero intentions of putting Tristan that high I'll probably give Tristan a few more element's to control like metal and stuff and after that cut off anymore power ups as for Radiation don't have any intentions of using that but water against Maxwell without it being a double edged blade is kind of easy for Tristan he just needs to use water as his main attack force and earth as his defense when electricity meets earth its charge reaches zero so basically Tristan is a bad match up for Maxwell since he can now control Earth and Water along with all the other elements he now has

 

Also i think it might be time Tristan gave Asher a slap 

Edited July 10, 201510 yr by Joemahon1

So I've been thinking.....I want to make this "Sun Armor" thing happen. I may call it something else, but for now it's that.
Sun Armor is a mode Yuki can enter once he obtains more power or the crystal's power, but not all of it. In this state, Son Yuki can use his powers to cover him in light, making him stronger, faster, and more defensive. But the catch is it slowly drains his energy away, so there is a risk for him be unable to use the Sun Energy until he recharges. There are 3 versions or "Stages" of this power, notable based on appearance:
 
Stage 1: Yuki is covered in some sort of bright yellow shroud. (similar to the Naruto version one Tailed Beast form)
Stage 2: Yuki's body is glowing in yellow light, without the shroud, still keeping his same appearance. He can enter SSJ in this.
Stage 3 (Final): Yuki is fully covered in yellow light, looking different. (This is similar to Naruto's final Tailed Beast form)

 

So you might ask what's the difference between this and SSJ. Well, here's the thing. SSJ may be stronger the Stages 1 and 2, but it drains the stamina of the fighter, causing Yuki to be weak once out of the state, depending on how long he uses it. While for Sun Armor, it does drain the energy, but not the stamina. Yuki can still fight, but only in close combat.

Edited July 10, 201510 yr by kingdomhearts45

So I've been thinking.....I want to make this "Sun Armor" thing happen. I may call it something else, but for now it's that.

Sun Armor is a mode Yuki can enter once he obtains more power or the crystal's power, but not all of it. In this state, Son Yuki can use his powers to cover him in light, making him stronger, faster, and more defensive. But the catch is it slowly drains his energy away, so there is a risk for him be unable to use the Sun Energy until he recharges. There are 3 versions or "Stages" of this power, notable based on appearance:

 

Stage 1: Yuki is covered in some sort of bright yellow shroud. (similar to the Naruto version one Tailed Beast form)

Stage 2: Yuki's body is glowing in yellow light, without the shroud, still keeping his same appearance. He can enter SSJ in this.

Stage 3 (Final): Yuki is fully covered in yellow light, looking different. (This is similar to Naruto's final Tailed Beast form)

 

So you might ask what's the difference between this and SSJ. Well, here's the thing. SSJ may be stronger the Stages 1 and 2, but it drains the stamina of the fighter, causing Yuki to be weak once out of the state, depending on how long he uses it. While for Sun Armor, it does drain the energy, but not the stamina. Yuki can still fight, but only in close combat.

 

I personally think it's BS to use sunlight as a physical object like an armor or as something that boosts a person's abilities. It's light. Not magic.

I personally think it's BS to use sunlight as a physical object like an armor or as something that boosts a person's abilities. It's light. Not magic.

 

Though in fairness, people have used darkness for the same thing in the past, and darkness doesn't really have any physical presence either.

Though in fairness, people have used darkness for the same thing in the past, and darkness doesn't really have any physical presence either.

 

I find that to be bad too unless the darkness controlling power is from the KH mythos, the power is magic, or if the power specifically states being able to create physical objects from darkness. Of course, the same loopholes apply to light, but I don't think any of them apply to Yuki.

Light is magic here in the fantasy world.

 

Anything could become a magic...we just have to learn how to make it not over powered.

 

 

For an example....making a sunlight object would be interesting.

Like....the armor could burn not the user, but someone else.

It could protect the user from heat, and burn others. It could blind people...there are a lot of uses.

 

As long as nothing is overpowered, ANYTHING can become magic.

but it can't be overpowered.

I have to leave for 2 weeks so uh, I guess control of Alysa is temporarily handed to Silver and/or Cap

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#2000

 

Uh, what?