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Kruen
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 12, 2005 11:17 am


Bleach

The RPG will start out before the Soul Society arc (chapter 50/episode 14) since most everyone has at least read/watched up that point. This means that no Shikai or Bankai have appeared, nor has anyone from Soul Society. Members are free play with the storyline from there, and may even throw in later plot developments if they are brought in logically. This does not mean, however, that Ichigo can spontaneously do BanKai from the beginning. Any future abilities characters learn throughout the series will still need to be learned through the duration of the RPG. While it's not required to know the current happenings in the manga, it is highly preferred.

While we are not starting with the Soul Society arc, it is not impossible for us to go into it. The problem, though, lies within the number of characters needed to successfully roleplay that arc out. There's just an assload of them. If we can get majority of the captains and vice-captains, then we can do the arc. Sorry, but just having Byakuya and Renji running around doesn't cut it. Current members will probably need to take on some of them (even temporarily) in order for everyone to get filled.

Concerning OCs... there will be a limit of eight human characters who start out with knowing of and how to tap into/control their powers to a fair degree. The rest will have to have their powers manifest and develop over the course of the RPG. Now while they might have some control over their abilities, that does not mean they are anywhere near as skilled as any of the canon. Only our little group in Karakura has someone (namely Urahara) around to help them formally train their abilities.

As for those eight characters who start, their abilities will most likely have awakened during the Hollow attack while Ichigo and Ishida were having their 'contest.' We're going to say that the Hollows more or less chased all of the stronger spiritual-power-possessing people into one area, thinking "Pot Luck Feast!" but in actuality once the group was cornered they were able to defend themselves. Before this time none of them knew each other, and it is up to the player of these characters to decide if their character wishes to stay in touch with the others.

Concerning the filler arc within the anime series... it shall not exist here. Let me repeat that: The filler arc seen within the anime shall NOT exist here. It's called a filler for a reason. Anything past the Soul Society arc in terms of the anime is considered null and void. Any application with reference to the latest arc will be instantly denied with no chance of reapplying even for a different type of character.

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Table of Contents
1. Intro/Setup
2. Original Character Rules
3. Application
PostPosted: Sat Nov 12, 2005 11:19 am


Original Character Rules

  • Relations. If you're playing an OC, there can be no relation (by blood/marriage/other) to any main canon unless you have consent from the player of the character and have the Mods' approval. It is not logical for Ishida to have some long lost sister/cousin who also has spiritual powers. Friends and acquaintances.. maybe, but nothing more.

  • Uberness. Original characters should not be stronger than any of the main canon. Nor should an OC have a plethora of unrelated abilities. Why? Because being able to fly, teleport anywhere in the world, and control/create all the elements in existence is not only illogical, but stupid. This also includes ace-shooter with unlimited ammo, or insta-kill weapons and all that crap. Bleach is about Ichigo and the people he meets. He is the star, your OC is not.

  • Abilities. No exact powers of canons or fan-characters already participating in the RPG, nor plagiarizing in general of other series. Getting an idea for your character's abilities off another character is fine, though do make that ability different enough for it to be considered unique.

    If your character is a human, it is more logical that he/she starts out with weak, untapped abilities, and then because he/she's been around the other characters, his/her abilities develop over time. It's just not fun starting out with everything a character will have, y'know? And it's boring and annoying to read applications of, "My character is all powerful! Bohahahah!." And that being the case, you will need to tell us what your character's powers will develop into.

  • Living Shinigami/Quincy. No. Ichigo is special. We're aware of his circumstances. Your character might become a living shinigami through RPing if a shinigami gives his/her abilities to your character, but you cannot apply for one. Ishida is also one of the last Quincy. A few other Quincy are fine, but not 10 or 50.

  • Shinigami. Yes, they come to the human plane to fight Hollows. But not to Karakura. Rukia is technically still stationed there, so unless this other shinigami is on a mission besides Hollow-slaying in the Karakura area, they shouldn't be roaming anywhere close by. Maybe in a nearby city, though.

  • Bounto. Not allowed. This is a manga-based RPG, therefore anime filler is not to be referenced.

  • Vaizard/Arrankar. Better be one good application. Arrankar have not been created yet, so none right now. But when we are accepting them, we'd like canon characters only please.


That's it for now. These rules are subject to change. Also, if the application is impressive and logical enough, some of the above rules might be reconsidered for that character.

NOTE: Rules pertaining to post style, guild ettiquete, etc can be found in the Welcome announcement thread. Please read over it.

For a guide on Bleach character creation, please refer to the 'Original Character Help -- Bleach' sticky.

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Kruen
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 12, 2005 11:20 am


Application

The below form will need to be filled out by everyone, even those who are applying for canon. We want to be certain that you are capable of playing that character correctly. Please PM the application to all Bleach mods with the subject "TAC: Bleach Application".

Because of Gaia's tendency to be populated by non-literates, more than likely we will return your application back to you with any comments and concerns that we may have. Please do not get discouraged because of this. This is normal for everyone who joins. However, as we have to talk with all of the mods and write down our explanations, please be aware that it will take us some time to review your application. This could be anywhere from a day to even a week depending on how busy we are, if we disagree on parts, etc. Please be patient. If by a week we haven't at least told you we received your application, feel free to inquire about your status. Also realize that if you submit something completely retarded that disregards one or more rules to a serious degree we will outright ignore your application.

[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Gender:[/b]
[b]Age:[/b]
[b]Height: / Weight:[/b]
[b]Occupation:[/b]
[b]Rank:[/b] *

((All of the below fields need to be at least one paragraph in length (5-8 sentences) unless otherwise noted.))

[b]Physical Traits:[/b]

[b]Outfit/Uniform:[/b]

[b]Zanpakutou:[/b] *

[b]ShiKai:[/b] *

[bBanKai:[/b] *

[b]Abilities:[/b]

[b]Skills:[/b]

[b]Personality:[/b]

[b]Interests:[/b]

[b]Family:[/b]

[b]History:[/b]

[b]Roleplay Experience.[/b]

[b]Bleach Knowledge.[/b]

[b]Sample roleplay entry.[/b]


Here's some explanations on the form:

Anything with a * designates that it is a field only for shinigami, Arrankar, or Vizord.

Age: Or appeared age.

All of the below fields need to be at least one paragraph in length (5-8 sentences) unless otherwise noted. A note for skills/abilities, and things like that: If you don't write it in, then your character does not have it. End of discussion.

Physical Traits: You may link to a picture if you have one, but you are still required to describe your character as well. For physical description we would like to see physique, hair style/length and color, eye color and shape, skin tone, and anything that would be distinguishing for the character.

Outfit/Uniform: Outfit (Humans) - His/her street clothes. This is more to describe the style of clothing your character wears rather than what outfit they wear often. Uniform - mainly for shinigami and Quincy

Zanpakutoh: Please describe the sealed form of your character's zanpakutoh, if it has any distinguishing features, etc. Also describe the physical form of the zanpakutoh, whether it's a old, scraggly hag or a giant mammoth-beast. Include the zanpahutoh's personality/attitude. Do this even if your character has not achieved it, but do make a note that your character has not reached this level. (For canon who have not reached this level, skip this completely but do not make something up.)

ShiKai: Describe the physical traits of your character's zanpakutoh in shikai form as well its ability. Do this even if your character has not achieved it, but do make a note that your character has not reached this level. Also include the word(s) that are called out to release the zanpakutoh. (For canon who have not reached this level, just write up a fancy 'unknown' but do not make something up.)

BanKai: Describe the physical traits of your character's zanpakutoh in bankai form, its abilities, and any physical changed pertaining to the wielder. Do this even if your character has not achieved it, but do make a note that your character has not reached this level. (For canon who have not reached this level, just write up a fancy 'unknown' but do not make something up.)

Abilities: The spiritual kind. Can your character see/not see ghosts and Hollows, can they use their reiatsu in some specific way, and if so, how do they achieve this. This does not include kidoh spells.

Skills: Kidoh spells go here as well as just things your character is good at or has learned to do fluently. They don't necessarily have to be combat related. Also include some weaknesses if you could.

Personality: Be as descriptive with this as you can, as this is what determines how your character will interact with everyone else. Include your character's beliefs as well as how he/she interacts with others. If you need an example, please see Shiori's profile in the X-Men section.

Interests: This can just be a sentence or two, but don't list.

Family: You may list, though specify names/ages if possible. Remember, your character had to have parents of some kind, so at least saying "mother and father are dead" works, just state something. Characters generally don't spawn out of thin air. >_>

History: Must be at least two paragraphs in length, though preferably longer. We want to hear about the events that lead your character to develop they way they have, how they got themselves in specific situations, and anything else important in understanding them.

Your roleplay experience. Meaning, what other types of RPGs have you been in (including genre and system of play), how long have you been roleplaying, etc. This will not hinder your chance of acceptance. We just wanna know what you're coming from.

Your knowledge of the Bleach universe. Just so we know where everyone stands and will help us work around potential timeline issues.

Sample roleplay entry. As the application is the only way we can gauge what kind of player you'll be, this is very beneficial to include. However, please don't link to any former RPGs. We do not have the time to scroll through pages of posts to look for yours. Just cut and paste a post if you really have to. Though don't give us a post for Naruto or some other non-Bleach character if say you want to be Ishida. That wont show us you can play him.
PostPosted: Sat Nov 12, 2005 11:23 am


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