A Grand Adventure

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08-24-2012, 09:44 AM
Stix

A Grand Adventure
What the?
Okay, here's what I want to do: I want to continue the A Grand Adventure RP that I had going on the old RP. We before had a party of five ponies who had just only arrived in town and were trying to figure things out. Since the problems the old site started having the story has essentially stopped.

Now that this site is set up, I would like to get back into A Grand Adventure. If you weren't a part of the party on the old forum, don't worry, because I'm re-opening recruiting. Anyone can join, so long as they follow the rules.

For those not in the know, A Grand Adventure (AGA) is an RPG-like RP set in the MLP universe a generation after the original Heath's Warming Eve. Players will take control of a character within a party of heroes and go on an adventure and role play with a difference. Each of the player characters have a set of stats, using these and virtual dice rolls we can attempt to simulate a game and adventure.

Signing Up
Before I had each of the participants create new OCs with fresh backgrounds and stories to fit the new environment. In retrospect that added a lot of work and made it sort of confusing. Add that I attempted to craft fitting D&D character sheets for each participant and you have a whole lot of mess. So, instead, I'm going to simplify.

If you've already submitted an RP character, re-submitting for AGA is easy. Simply modify an existing character to include a spoiler tag at the bottom of your submission to contain the new information unique to AGA. The new information shouldn't change your character, they should still have the same personality and drives. The purpose of the changes changes should only be to make more sense within the new context.

If you haven't submitted an RP character, or wish to create a new one for AGA specifically, that's okay too. What you need to do is write out a regular character submission and PM it to me. After I approve the character you can then submit them as normal character submission but make it obvious the character is only meant for AGA. Alternatively you could make a regular character submission and follow the earlier process (which would allow you to use the same OC in other threads and shoutbox).

Remember to include the following bonus information: (remember the spoiler tags)

Spoiler: A Grand Adventure

S . P . E . C . I . A . L
SPECIAL stands for Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, and Luck. You have a total of 40 points to spend, and each must be between 1 and 10 (inclusive).

Skills
In what is your character skilled? How can they help the group? Choose at most three specific skills your character excels at. Try to explain how your characters was trained as well.

Background
In the new setting, what is different about your character? Tell a different story that still leads to the same pony.

Other
How else would your character be different if at all?

Rules
1. Slower but more meaningful. This RP will generally move at a slower pace compared to other RPs (real time). I don't expect anyone to post more than once or twice per day. Make sure you give other people time to respond.
2. Post length. I don't care about how long you make each post. What really matters is how much thought and meaning was inscribed.
3. Actually, I can't think of anymore rules... So just make sure you follow the forum rules and have fun.
08-28-2012, 12:25 AM
EquestrianScholar

I have updated my bio with the needed information, and without a doubt he has a clear bard feel to him: http://www.equestriaforever.com/show...Unicorn)-Final
08-28-2012, 08:38 AM
Stix

Quote:

Originally Posted by EquestrianScholar

I have updated my bio with the needed information, and without a doubt he has a clear bard feel to him: http://www.equestriaforever.com/show...Unicorn)-Final

I read over most of the AGA specific information. I hope it isn't too different to how he was before.

( Also, @Fluttershy your Ruby is great )
08-28-2012, 10:47 AM
EquestrianScholar

Nah not at all, it is still him, I have justed explained him using a different format and added him to a different timeline. Though I might being changing SPECIAL a little once I know who will all be playing.
One thing on SPECIAL, can you give examples of how much is a 3 and how much is a 4 strength and constitution? Perhaps even give ponies as an example of the difference.
08-28-2012, 02:58 PM
Sage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stix

( Also, @Fluttershy your Ruby is great )

Thanks. :blush: I'm quite fond of her character. :3
08-28-2012, 06:14 PM
ToxicEquestrian

I have posted my bio for Swallow Tail from FiM here, but the format of it, despite including all of the bases, confuses the mods so I am waiting until the indeterminate time the mod said that they could more accurately take thattype of submission.
08-28-2012, 09:08 PM
Stix

Quote:

Originally Posted by EquestrianScholar

One thing on SPECIAL, can you give examples of how much is a 3 and how much is a 4 strength and constitution? Perhaps even give ponies as an example of the difference.

try having a look at this. Most of it is a joke, but it is somewhat helpful. Imagine that each of those would actually be either an insult or a compliment, and so if you used one on someone in real life, how do you think they would actually be?

Also, over here I try using SPECIAL to describe the mane 6. I'm not sure if I properly gauged the characters, but I did my best. Basically, having a 1 is having something as low as humanly possible, while 10 is as high as humanly possible, and 5 is perfectly average. In the mane 6 examples, I gave Twilight a 3 in strength, while Fluttershy and Rarity each have 4s. Rarity is the only pony I gave an Endurance score lower than 5 (she has a 4), being ponies they tend to have a high natural endurance.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToxicEquestrian

I have posted my bio for Swallow Tail from FiM here, but the format of it, despite including all of the bases, confuses the mods so I am waiting until the indeterminate time the mod said that they could more accurately take thattype of submission.

You'll need to add the AGA specific information that I list in the OP.
08-28-2012, 11:56 PM
Chrysalis

So I'm going to switch out Streamwind Rush for another OC in development. Just giving you guys a heads up.
08-29-2012, 04:36 PM
ToxicEquestrian

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stix

try having a look at this. Most of it is a joke, but it is somewhat helpful. Imagine that each of those would actually be either an insult or a compliment, and so if you used one on someone in real life, how do you think they would actually be?

Also, over here I try using SPECIAL to describe the mane 6. I'm not sure if I properly gauged the characters, but I did my best. Basically, having a 1 is having something as low as humanly possible, while 10 is as high as humanly possible, and 5 is perfectly average. In the mane 6 examples, I gave Twilight a 3 in strength, while Fluttershy and Rarity each have 4s. Rarity is the only pony I gave an Endurance score lower than 5 (she has a 4), being ponies they tend to have a high natural endurance.

You'll need to add the AGA specific information that I list in the OP.

I thought that I didn't need to add the spoiler information because all of it was included in the character beforehand(Since she was written specifically for AGA, but excluding the exacts of her Special, such as numbers since that would come later, but her skills were listed).
08-29-2012, 09:17 PM
Stix

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToxicEquestrian

I thought that I didn't need to add the spoiler information because all of it was included in the character beforehand(Since she was written specifically for AGA, but excluding the exacts of her Special, such as numbers since that would come later, but her skills were listed).

You're sort of right. It's only a little confusing because it doesn't use the new format, but that's not a big problem. What you really need to do is write down her SPECIAL stats, those need to be done now, not later.
08-30-2012, 08:56 PM
ToxicEquestrian

Am I able to do the Special stats and put them here, or do they go on her form? (It may be a little bit since I'll be spending the afternoons working on school work.)
08-30-2012, 09:01 PM
Stix

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToxicEquestrian

Am I able to do the Special stats and put them here, or do they go on her form? (It may be a little bit since I'll be spending the afternoons working on school work.)

Add them to your character's submission page, so that I can easily find 'em later. When we start the RP thread I'll add everyone's stats (and other things) to the OP.

There's no need to rush. @Applejack and @Fancypants still need to do their submissions as well. It's not like we're waiting on you. We're also waiting on them ;)
09-04-2012, 08:18 PM
EquestrianScholar

I might have to be put on standby, I have so much going on in real life and of my own creation I just don't have time to join in the Grand Adventure.
09-04-2012, 08:59 PM
Stix

Quote:

Originally Posted by EquestrianScholar

I might have to be put on standby, I have so much going on in real life and of my own creation I just don't have time to join in the Grand Adventure.

The whole thing has sort of fallen apart, hasn't it. :\

Three of our players haven't gotten around to posting their characters, and I haven't been able to bring myself to push them into doing it.

I also feel like I've just got so much stuff going on right now, but for me it'll clear up in about a week, but I still feel reluctant to get this started again.
09-05-2012, 12:33 AM
Sage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stix

I still feel reluctant to get this started again.

Oh no. I was really looking forward to getting this started again. Maybe if we give our players some more time, or encourage some other RP-ers to join in? Maybe even do a reboot of some sort? :shrug:
09-05-2012, 01:00 AM
Stix

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluttershy

Oh no. I was really looking forward to getting this started again. Maybe if we give our players some more time, or encourage some other RP-ers to join in? Maybe even do a reboot of some sort? :shrug:

I'm a very empathetic person. I'll only be as enthusiastic as my players.

Which, apart from you, doesn't seem to be very much.
09-05-2012, 01:02 AM
Sage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stix

I'm a very empathetic person. I'll only be as enthusiastic as my players.

Which, apart from you, doesn't seem to be very much.

I'll keep on the lookout for people to ask to join. Don't shut down this idea just yet. ;)
09-05-2012, 09:51 AM
Gummy

I'm willing to join
09-11-2012, 11:50 PM
Chrysalis

I'll submit my OC for AGA as soon as Pip gets the artwork for her done. I've got the backstory and everything all set to go. I know that the picture isn't necessary for the submission and that a description will suffice, but I feel that a picture of the OC would make the submission more appealing.