Note: This is the sign-up and discussion thread for Once Upon a Fantasy.  The actual RP is located here: http://kh13.com/forum/topic/86738-once-upon-a-fantasy-rp/

We took a short hiatus this summer and will be starting up again with a slightly fresh start.  Events have already taken place, but I'll happily provide a recap for those who would like to join back up again.  During our hiatus we have a lot of the same cast, but have also lost a couple of very special players in like.  If you're interested in joining we'd love to have you!  Please review the rules and post your character sheet.  Thanks!

 

This RP was inspired by Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, and Once Upon a Time.  After Vanitas enacted a curse, all characters--villains and heroes alike--were sent to the real world where they lived new lives, without even a single memory of their past selves.

 

It all started when the heroes were trying to prevent Ultimecia from casting this curse, leading them to break into her castle . . . .

 

“Is this it?” Lightning bent over and examined a scroll tied with a red ribbon on a pedestal in Ultimecia’s tower.  The wind roared around them, blowing the curtains rapidly, the dim gray sunset casting whatever little light existed within the room.  Locke walked over to her, taking the tiny scroll from her hands and examining it.  Eventually he nodded.  “It must be.  Yen Sid told us that it would be here.”

 

“But what do we do with it?” Lightning inquired.  But before Locke could answer, the doors to the tower burst open, and in strode Ultimecia.  The tall woman’s eyes casually swept the room, meeting the two heroes’ gazes unflinchingly.

 

“Well, well,” she said, drawling, “it looks like the savior and the treasure hunter failed their friends after all.  You didn’t expect me already, did you?”

 

Both Lightning and Locke looked at each other.  The scroll remained in Locke’s fist, but there was no use hiding it: Ultimecia already knew it was there.  The sorceress sent Lightning flying into a wall with an aerial spell as she proceeded on to the poor thief.  “Now then, I will give you options.” She looked mercilessly into his eyes, her cold ones bearing down into his.  “Either you can give me the scroll without a fight, or I could kill that one first”--she smiled ruefully--”whichever calls out to you most.”

 

“Think again, lady!”

 

Locke let out a rattled breath of relief, looking over Ultimecia’s shoulder.  She whipped around to see Ventus, grinning widely, the mini scroll clenched in his fist.  The woman rose, turning to Ventus stonily.  “Be careful with that, boy.  You’re meddling in very dark magic that you don’t know how to control.”

 

“Well, lucky for you”--the boy’s grin widened, and for a moment his eyes flickered golden--”I actually do know how to use this dark magic.  And unlike these dufuses, I’m not afraid to use it.”

 

Suddenly everyone’s heart sank within the room.  Lightning slowly rose, groaning as she extended a hand toward their ally.  “Ven--”

 

The boy laughed, a merciless cold laugh that sent chills down her spine.  “Guess what, Light?  I’m not Ven.  I  never was.  It was all too easy to use you guys to get me into this place, and now, now I have what I want.”  He tore off the red ribbon and unrolled the scroll, his eyes skimming it longingly.  “Now I finally get to go home.”

 

“Not how you think!” Ultimecia shouted.  “It’s darker than you could even imagine.  It will take you to that world, yes, but you will lose everything to do it.”

 

Again the boy smiled, shaking his head.  “That’s the point: I don’t have anything to lose.”

 

With that, he unrolled the scroll and blew on it, sending its words off the page and into the room.  A cloud of smoke infiltrated the air, and for a moment all was perfectly still.

 

But only for a brief moment, before chaos struck.  The winds picked up, almost to the point that it caused the Ven-look-alike to lose his balance.  It threw Locke off his feet and knocked Lightning back into the wall, now unconscious.

 

“What’s happening?!”  Locke demanded, glaring from the boy to Ultimecia.  The sorceress clutched her chest, eyes downcast and breathing hard.

 

“Everything . . . will be stripped of us.  Our homes, our memories.  Everything that matters.”

 

Before another word could be uttered, a clap of thunder roared, and this is where you are, and where you’ve been for as long as you can remember:

 

Destiny Beach.

 

You live in a city located alongside the coast of Florida.  You’ve been here for as long as you can remember, and you cannot remember a thing beforehand.  However, you don’t even notice that you don’t remember, nor do you care.  Everything is how it’s always been, and magic is nothing more than a fantasy.  Some of you are now doctors, shopkeepers, secretaries, teachers, and some of you still can’t find your place in the world.  Everything stayed this way for a time, until the boy who could unlock the secret--and the spell--arrives on Destiny Beach.

 

For a few rules:

 

1.) No Godmodding (this includes controlling or killing another person's character)

2.) No speedhacking (don't land blows on another person's character until they respond, et cetera)

3.) Follow the RP rules and guidelines stickied to this forum

4.) No duplicate characters (meaning two people can’t be Sora, et cetera)

5.) Pairings and romance are fine, but no yaoi or yuri, please

6.) Keep everything PG-13.  I can understand some swearing and violence every now and again, but no explicit scenes, gore, sexual themes, or language that needs this @#$%! done to it. : P

7.) Please be sure that your posts contain a minimum of four lines.  I won’t bite anyone if they do it once in a while, but short posts are difficult to work with and it means more work for the other players communicating with that player.

 

Now, for the characters: you may choose up to three Final Fantasy or Kingdom Hearts characters, provided that they play a significant role in the series (like, well, don’t choose the unnamed bartender) and that they aren’t already taken.  As character roles fill I will be listing them in this main thread here, so please be sure to refer to it before creating any character sheets. There will be some special roles for certain characters that I will outline and guide through the RP (Sora, Vanitas, Lightning, Ventus, Locke, and Ultimecia, to name a few), but beyond that it’s pretty free reign.  Please fill out the character sheet below:

 

Character:

Original Game:

Destiny Beach name:

Appearance:

Current occupation:

Destiny Beach backstory and personality:

 

Taken characters:

FFVIII Ultimecia -- Integrated into the story

FFVI Terra Branford -- Emerald Sustrai

FFVI Locke Cole -- Mystics Apprentice

FFVI Kefka Palazzo -- Mystics Apprentice

FFVIIYuffie Kisaragi -- Emerald Sustrai

FFVII Tifa Lockhart -- Emerald Sustrai

FFIX Zidane Tribal -- Shard the Gentleman

FFX Rikku -- Rikunobodyxiii

FFX Auron -- Scrapmaster

FFXII Balthier -- Rikunobodyxiii

FFXII Fran (Vierra) -- Shard the Gentleman

FFXIII Serah Farron -- Rikunobodyxiii

FFXIII Lightning Farron -- Sabre Lily

FFXIII Oerba Dia Vanille -- Mystics Apprentice

FFXIII Lumina -- Rikunobodyxiii

FFXIII Snow Villiers -- Rikunobodyxiii

FF T-0 Seven -- Sabre Lily

FF T-0 Sice -- Rikunobodyxiii

FF Record Keeper Tyro -- Shard the Gentleman

*KH Vanitas -- Needs a player (temporarily filled)

KH Roxas -- Aqua7KH

KH Terra -- Emerald Sustrai

KH Aqua -- Aqua7KH

KH Xion -- Sabre Lily

Edited February 24, 20169 yr by Mystics Apprentice

Quick question! Since I've already posted, would I be able to add another character to my RP roster later in the RP? Not right now, of course, but I mean, should I get an idea.

You could definitely do that. : )  I'm going to leave the sign-ups open for now, at least halfway through the RP, so we can definitely integrate another character in later if you'd like.

You could definitely do that. : )  I'm going to leave the sign-ups open for now, at least halfway through the RP, so we can definitely integrate another character in later if you'd like.

Ah, okay! Thank you. Another question. How often are we allowed to post? Some RP's give members limits to about 2-5 posts a day. What about this one?

Ah, okay! Thank you. Another question. How often are we allowed to post? Some RP's give members limits to about 2-5 posts a day. What about this one?

That's a good question. People do that I believe that way other people get a chance to post and not get left behind.

Ah, okay! Thank you. Another question. How often are we allowed to post? Some RP's give members limits to about 2-5 posts a day. What about this one?

That's a good question. People do that I believe that way other people get a chance to post and not get left behind.

I've seen this as well.  While it's certainly not a bad idea, I've also seen RPs get held up because of this and players waiting for other players and it losing its fun.  I also know that it can be a lot of fun to continue to reply if two players happen to be online at the same time, so I'm not sure.  I myself am thinking to leave the RP as-is without such a rule, but what does everyone else think?

I've seen this as well.  While it's certainly not a bad idea, I've also seen RPs get held up because of this and players waiting for other players and it losing its fun.  I also know that it can be a lot of fun to continue to reply if two players happen to be online at the same time, so I'm not sure.  I myself am thinking to leave the RP as-is without such a rule, but what does everyone else think?

I think we should leave it as-is. You're right, RP's do often get held up because of the limit quite often, and it does lessen the amount of fun RPs are meant to have.

So Auron's gotta deal with Kefka? well...this might be interesting.

I've seen this as well. While it's certainly not a bad idea, I've also seen RPs get held up because of this and players waiting for other players and it losing its fun. I also know that it can be a lot of fun to continue to reply if two players happen to be online at the same time, so I'm not sure. I myself am thinking to leave the RP as-is without such a rule, but what does everyone else think?

I think as is is fine. I think we all know when to wait too. I often just wait when I see someone else hasn't has posted yet on my own.

I think we should leave it as-is. You're right, RP's do often get held up because of the limit quite often, and it does lessen the amount of fun RPs are meant to have.

I think as is is fine. I think we all know when to wait too. I often just wait when I see someone else hasn't has posted yet on my own.

In that case, let's do just this. ; )  Like Aqua said, there's times and moments where we know it'd be better to wait than post, but I like leaving this discretion up to the players.

So Auron's gotta deal with Kefka? well...this might be interesting.

It certainly could.  Kefka may be sane, but he's still cocky. : P

In that case, let's do just this. ; )  Like Aqua said, there's times and moments where we know it'd be better to wait than post, but I like leaving this discretion up to the players.

It certainly could.  Kefka may be sane, but he's still cocky. : P

What I usually do is wait until any characters my character was interacting with responds first, and then a few other posts, and then I post.

Hey Guys, sorry i'm late, i can see you started the RP without me lol. Time to join in late.

 

Character: Noel Kreiss

Original Game: Final Fantasy XIII-2

Destiny Beach name: Michael "Mike" Andross

Appearance: Decently Tall height and decent weight aswell, Spiked up Brown hair, wears a silver chain around his neck, red jacket with a blue shirt underneath and grey jeans and a ring on his finger.

Current occupation: Football Player

Destiny Beach backstory and personality: Mike has always wanted to be noticed and make a difference in the world. As a 17 year old in his senior year, he's the star football quarterback who carries the team and although his appearence might make you think otherwise, is actually a pretty sensible and mature person for his age, who is always open to meeting new people and has many friends, albeit he doesn't approach people often and rather would have you approach him most times. He dreams to do have an important job in his later life like a president and to help the world change for the better.

 

Character: Zack Fair

Original Game: Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core

Destiny Beach name: Alex Storm

Appearance: Short Black Hair (think a military style hair cut), tall and skinny, wears a silver watch on his right wrist, with a grey sweater and black jeans.

Current occupation: Target Manager

Destiny Beach backstory and personality: An energetic and ethusiastic worker, Zack always manages to charm many people with his charismatic and outgoing attitude. With his drive to aim high with his goals, he climbed to the rank of a manager at his job and is always willing to help out someone in need. He hopes to continue to be the best he can be in any of his goals, and to helping out his community in any way he can.

Edited May 18, 201510 yr by Reyn

 

Hey Guys, sorry i'm late, i can see you started the RP without me lol. Time to join in late.

 

Character: Noel Kreiss

Original Game: Final Fantasy XIII-2

Destiny Beach name: Michael "Mike" Andross

Appearance: Decently Tall height and decent weight aswell, Spiked up Brown hair, wears a silver chain around his neck, red jacket with a blue shirt underneath and grey jeans and a ring on his finger.

Current occupation: Football Player

Destiny Beach backstory and personality: Since he was young (or at least, his youth in what are his fabricated memories) Mike always wanted to be noticed and make a difference in the world. As a 17 year old in his senior year, he's the star football quarterback who carries the team and although his appearence might make you think otherwise, is actually a pretty sensible and mature person for his age, who is always open to meeting new people and has many friends, albeit he doesn't approach people often and rather would have you approach him most times. He dreams to do have an important job in his later life like a president and to help the world change for the better.

 

Character: Zack Fair

Original Game: Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core

Destiny Beach name: Alex Storm

Appearance: Short Black Hair (think a military style hair cut), tall and skinny, wears a silver watch on his right wrist, with a grey sweater and black jeans.

Current occupation: Target Manager

Destiny Beach backstory and personality: An energetic and ethusiastic worker, Zack has always charmed many people with his charismatic and outgoing attitude. With his drive to aim high with his goals, he climbed to the rank of a manager at his job and is always willing to help out someone in need. He hopes to continue to be the best he can be in any of his goals, and to helping out his community in any way he can.

 

Spider, you're here!  Excellent!  Both are accepted, and no worries; you really didn't miss much in terms of the RP as it really just kicked off this afternoon.  All looks great except for one thing: the characters really don't have a memory of their past life and don't even notice that they don't.  It's an odd effect of the curse: they accept where they are and that they've been there for as long as they can remember, and don't realize that they don't remember unless the issue is directly approached (i.e. someone walks up and says, "Hey, how long have we lived here?").

Hm, the curse will be broken right? in doing so, the character's power will come back?

 

Oh boy I do hope Kefka has mercy on Auron, All auron got is full break (Although full break is OP as hell ).

Spider, you're here!  Excellent!  Both are accepted, and no worries; you really didn't miss much in terms of the RP as it really just kicked off this afternoon.  All looks great except for one thing: the characters really don't have a memory of their past life and don't even notice that they don't.  It's an odd effect of the curse: they accept where they are and that they've been there for as long as they can remember, and don't realize that they don't remember unless the issue is directly approached (i.e. someone walks up and says, "Hey, how long have we lived here?").

Ah, got it, i'll fix that. I figured that they had completely new memories of their new "life" here on Destiny Beach, but ok then.

 

EDIT: It is fixed, i shall begin to RP. : 3

 

Also, is it ok if i have Noel and Zack both getting out of a school/work when starting off and heading to certain parts of the Beach?

Edited May 18, 201510 yr by Reyn

Ah, got it, i'll fix that. I figured that they had completely new memories of their new "life" here on Destiny Beach, but ok then.

 

EDIT: It is fixed, i shall begin to RP. : 3

 

Also, is it ok if i have Noel and Zack both getting out of a school/work when starting off and heading to certain parts of the Beach?

 

Don't forget to pass by the friendly neighborhood psycopath Kefka and the no shits given monk guy Auron on your way out of there

Hm, the curse will be broken right? in doing so, the character's power will come back?

 

Oh boy I do hope Kefka has mercy on Auron, All auron got is full break (Although full break is OP as hell ).

Yes, the curse will indeed be broken eventually, but not for a while.  The characters will then have their powers, as well as their memories.

 

Let's say that Kefka will be . . . interesting once he regains his old memories and powers. : P  And if Auron isn't a friend, well, that could be doubly so!

 

Ah, got it, i'll fix that. I figured that they had completely new memories of their new "life" here on Destiny Beach, but ok then.

 

EDIT: It is fixed, i shall begin to RP. : 3

 

Also, is it ok if i have Noel and Zack both getting out of a school/work when starting off and heading to certain parts of the Beach?

Not a problem. : )  It was a confusing plot point, really.  And sure thing!  They can start and go wherever you'd like.

Considering how almost everyone is extremely powerful (Assuming they'l come back on a reasonable level) I'd kinda wanna ask Auron to be buffed he isn't exactly the most useful in his game, even his full break sees limited use.

 

Actually looking at his sphere grid, he has pretty lackluster stats all around, even beaten by Wakka in strenght

 

I fear Zack Fair the most, since he has an entire game for himself and he can get VERY broken in that game

 

hopefully he doesn't summon Bahamut fury on our asses.

Edited May 19, 201510 yr by Scrapmaster

So tempted to use Vanitas' Remnant form during the RP when the curse is undone. Now that would be OP.

So tempted to use Vanitas' Remnant form during the RP when the curse is undone. Now that would be OP.

 

you do that im bringing xehanort into this! and his past self mysterious figure style!

 

is xehanort taken?

heheheheh

you do that im bringing xehanort into this! and his past self mysterious figure style! is xehanort taken?heheheheh

Come on~ You know it would be awesome.Also, no, I'm pretty sure no one's taken Xehanort.

then...the possibilities, misterious figure...lightsabers...one hit kills...time travel...a'ight we're done here.

So tempted to use Vanitas' Remnant form during the RP when the curse is undone. Now that would be OP.

Speaking of Vanitas, how will our resident abusive boyfriend appear to ruin Xion's life more?

Guys you all know dual weild Roxas will wreck everyone

Guys you all know dual weild Roxas will wreck everyone

Nah, Lightning has her schema changes. Dual wielding can't keep up with changes in abilities and attributes.It's like facing Erza Scarlet, except she's got a few different tricks

Nah, Lightning has her schema changes. Dual wielding can't keep up with changes in abilities and attributes.It's like facing Erza Scarlet, except she's got a few different tricks

Ah, yes, but Lightning's Schema changes aren't cannon to the story!But her savior powers are...Roxas is gonna die.

But level 99 Terra with D-Links and Command Styles is too good.