I am just waiting for floyd and pen to post before I do a combo post again
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The Dark Tournament
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Well, back on the topic of RP and characters. I've been looking around the internet a bit looking for images of characters that I think could resemble Salem, to give you guys maybe a bit more of an impression. And I found that the closest match is Sharrkan, a character from the manga Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic. So when you picture Salem just imagine this guy, with Pokeballs instead of a sword, no golden chains, and somewhat more conventional clothing, though not necessarily more modest
Hmm, I actually have drawings of Cassie, though, none too officialized yet.
Aaand here's what she used to look like for good measure.
I have a whole series dedicated to her actually, if you're willing to check out some of my artwork XDD They're pretty old, half-assed, and not too good though--
But yeah, I'll post soon.
On an unrelated note, can I just say how much of a hot piece of mocha hunk Salem is?
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Hmm, I actually have drawings of Cassie, though, none too officialized yet.
Aaand here's what she used to look like for good measure.
I have a whole series dedicated to her actually, if you're willing to check out some of my artwork XDD They're pretty old, half-assed, and not too good though--
That's awesome! I totally didn't have her image right in my noggin. I love her look! :3
I'm glad you said that <w< you are not alone
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Thanks!
But also *high fives* yeeees!!! XD
Salem is definitely a hottie.
All the ladies want him, and he knows it XD
Although Lady in particular only wants his wallet har har!
Although Lady in particular only wants his wallet har har!
Oh God, I just woke up at 3:11pm... I think I might have slept in just a little bit. Luckily my school is closed for construction this week! I do have a lot of homework though.
Oh well, I'm working on a post right now so Astral can do her joint-post thingy. Just gimme a couple of minutes.
Oh well, I'm working on a post right now so Astral can do her joint-post thingy. Just gimme a couple of minutes.
Hmm, I actually have drawings of Cassie, though, none too officialized yet.
Aaand here's what she used to look like for good measure.
I have a whole series dedicated to her actually, if you're willing to check out some of my artwork XDD They're pretty old, half-assed, and not too good though--
But yeah, I'll post soon.
On an unrelated note, can I just say how much of a hot piece of mocha hunk Salem is?
I thought of her as someone completely different... I guess I have the right picture in my head now.
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Haha, really? What did you think she looked like? XD
Her hair was a lot smaller, and so was the fedora. I thought she dressed heavily for some reason as well.
Well, that's certainly a very interesting depiction XD
Wow nice! I really like the style you kept for this drawing. It's totally inspiring me to try my hand at something for Salem sometime as well. Also, Cassie looks exactly the way I imagined her based on your description, down to her clothes even. I think you did great portraying her in your scenes.Hmm, I actually have drawings of Cassie, though, none too officialized yet.
Hah! I'm glad to hear you think so, but Salem himself is only half conscious of how he looks. You may have noticed he has a little bit of an attention disorder, therefor his mind is usually distracted by other things and his impressions of them rather than how he may appear/appeal to others. But that is just part of his charm I think/hope.
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Haha, thanks so much ^^ I'm glad I've been able to keep a certain consistency with her, it's definitely rewarding to have people notice that.
But yeah, I do think Salem's aloofness adds to his charm. Girls like cool guys who seem disinterested in them, and on top of that, he's quite a gentleman too. Salem's laid back attitude is definitely a nice addition to the colorful cast we have.
The question now is how much of his character stays intact once he gets exposed to the dark things in life. So far he's always managed to look on the sunny side of everything and his journey has been one of joy and excitement.
Ah, right. He hasn't suffered yet (harsh XD). As for Cassie personally, I think she'd be quite an asset once things fall apart.
I agree
Oh Mina's comments in the story made me think of something. Originally I had planned for Salem not to have a Pokedex or some Professor personally looking after his exes Pokemon (partly why he has so relatively few). I always assumed not everyone would have the connections and be charged collecting data for some experimental device, or did the Pokedex become a mandatory piece of equipment in the years I haven't been paying attention? Regardless, be he the odd one out or not, I don't think Salem will have a Pokedex and has always done things on instinct and personal experiences unless that would make him too unique. What's the general consensus on this?
I don't see an issue with that personally
I thought mina was just trying to poke fun at you for saying you don't have one. It would make sense that we all have one, but it would also make sense that only few trainers have one.
I'm honestly not sure but at this point, it doesn't really matter.
lol
Oh, here's a nice series of Pokegirl Art done by the wonderful artist Genzoman. Should be 50+ girls from the series and games.
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I don't really know most of these Pokegirls. I always thought Natsume (Sabrina) was pretty cool, and some years ago I stumbled upon a some Erika Fan Art that instantly made me fall in love her
But browsing these girls I think Phoebe looks cool. She certainly seems she'd have things in common with Salem.
I also stumbled onto this image just now. Made me think of Mina's Gardevoir Ecarte.
But browsing these girls I think Phoebe looks cool. She certainly seems she'd have things in common with Salem.
I also stumbled onto this image just now. Made me think of Mina's Gardevoir Ecarte.
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I don't really know most of these Pokegirls. I always thought Natsume (Sabrina) was pretty cool, and some years ago I stumbled upon a some Erika Fan Art that instantly made me fall in love her
But browsing these girls I think Phoebe looks cool. She certainly seems she'd have things in common with Salem.
Phoebe is part of the Hoenn elite four, funnily enough, she uses ghost types.
Based purely on what she wore, I thought she used water types when I first saw her.
That Erika art looks really nice, I can see why.
No, only trainers hand selected by professors get Pokedexes I'd say. I think Nova's right, Mina was just poking fun at Salem. Because Cassie doesn't have a 'dex either.
Holy smokes! She's pretty much how I imagined Bee, aside from the clothes of course; also, Bee has green eyes.
I feel kinda bad for posting two posts within such short spans of each other.
I do have a bunch of free time though so I couldn't put it to waste.
I do have a bunch of free time though so I couldn't put it to waste.
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Really? Delilah is totally my type then!
And she could pass for a relative of Salem's I'm guessing. If not for the hair color.
Don't apologize for posting a lot if its constructive to the story, or at least not destructive. You should be puffing your chest and gloat a little. Take a page from Delilah's book.
Also, reading your posts now, I can't help but think they're written exactly the way I would have written them. I can't say it's the best way to do things but I certainly find it pleasant to read. That and somewhat flattering.
I just can't help but find Mina incredibly adorable. It took all the self control I had not to have Salem break character and just pick her up and cuddle her madly.
Don't you dare hurt her when things start going bad Astralkitsune!
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I was just reading back on the last couple of posts in preparation of detailing Salem's ambushing of Cassie and Lady, when I realized I unwittingly developed Salem's history a bit more in my last entry.
This part here suggests to me that something may have happened in his past, that he can say what he said with such conviction. I wonder what that something could be... I'm gonna have to think on this and start planning stuff out.
Oh, I thought you actually already had a plan when you typed that XD I was quite excited to see about Salem's serious side and the history of it. I feel like he knows more than he lets on.
Well I do put a lot of thought into writing my little snippets. I often end up writing them two or three times in word to make sure that whatever I make Salem say or do feels right right for the character. When I first joined this story I was a bit in a rush. I was just browsing the threads a bit when I stumbled upon the Dark Tournament and seeing people already posting their introductions I felt like I had to quickly make an account and sign up with a character lest the sign-up closed and I would miss out. (yes I made an account specifically to hang out with you guys!)
Anyway, the result was that beyond a general model and demeanor I didn't have much else going for Salem. But every entry into the story I prepare for adds a little bit more to him and sharpens the broad strokes. I realize that compared to most of the others trainers around Salem has actually 'accomplished' fairly little in the years he's been traveling, and with me everything needs to have a reason. So I ended up hinting towards more without having decided what that would be specifically. It's a tactic I often apply in my table top character development as well. Coming up with a full rounded character from the get go is just too much work and very hard to maintain, so I make sure to leave little comments and hooks everywhere that could be hinting at something more in case I later come up with something. After nearly two decades It's happening pretty much unconsciously now.
I'm glad to learn I got you hooked though PentheWonderful. It's the rich history oozing from Cassie that's really motivating me to put more effort into Salem's development. So thanks for that.
Anyway, the result was that beyond a general model and demeanor I didn't have much else going for Salem. But every entry into the story I prepare for adds a little bit more to him and sharpens the broad strokes. I realize that compared to most of the others trainers around Salem has actually 'accomplished' fairly little in the years he's been traveling, and with me everything needs to have a reason. So I ended up hinting towards more without having decided what that would be specifically. It's a tactic I often apply in my table top character development as well. Coming up with a full rounded character from the get go is just too much work and very hard to maintain, so I make sure to leave little comments and hooks everywhere that could be hinting at something more in case I later come up with something. After nearly two decades It's happening pretty much unconsciously now.
I'm glad to learn I got you hooked though PentheWonderful. It's the rich history oozing from Cassie that's really motivating me to put more effort into Salem's development. So thanks for that.
Yea Ny I do the same thing in tabletop sometimes. Occasionally I write an in depth background before I play a character and know where I want it to go. Then other times I start with a concept on the fly and let the character build for me then I write a background after one or two sessions of play.
Anyway I am off to bed look forward to seeing the post when I get up we may get through the first day tonight.
Anyway I am off to bed look forward to seeing the post when I get up we may get through the first day tonight.
Boy, can I agree with this. When I first created Cassie, I had written out a beginning, middle, and end for her. I started with her already at the top of her game, and at number one, the only way you can go is down. I pretty much wanted to do the opposite of the 'being the very best that no one ever was'. I had her be the best but then made her slide down into obscurity and ruin. The beginning, middle, and end I created for her became one whole new beginning. It's actually quite amazing how I based Cassie off of myself, and then watching her grow into her own.
I'm glad I could serve as an inspiration to you though, and an quite flattered to learn you joined Charms just to join us!
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I never had any experience with tabletop roleplays. I grew up just doing free form (specifically starting on MySpace in 2005 or 2006). I pretty much only role played as pre-made characters, then started making my own.
I agree, though. The characters develop themselves over time as you are forced to think how they'd react to different scenarios. Not to mention how inspiration can bite you when you least expect it. I mean just a couple days ago I started building my own story for Delilah's brother, thanks to Floyd and his Staryu.
I agree, though. The characters develop themselves over time as you are forced to think how they'd react to different scenarios. Not to mention how inspiration can bite you when you least expect it. I mean just a couple days ago I started building my own story for Delilah's brother, thanks to Floyd and his Staryu.
I stumbled upon this picture of a Sableye eating a Starmie's core. (Don't worry, it's nothing really gory.)
I can't help but feel weirded out by it for some reason.
I don't have a single ounce of experience with tabletop roleplaying as well. I began on some random book-oriented website where I gathered some friends and we began to write a story in conjunction with eachother. That ended up growing into what I do in my spare time now. Admittedly, I kinda dropped forum based roleplaying in grade 7 due to too much work I had to catch up with. My skills ended up rusting a little bit but as you can tell, I've recently gotten back into it.
I stopped playing Pokemon GO after I got to level 10. It just ended up getting kinda boring. Especially when you don't have anyone to play it with.
I can't help but feel weirded out by it for some reason.
I don't have a single ounce of experience with tabletop roleplaying as well. I began on some random book-oriented website where I gathered some friends and we began to write a story in conjunction with eachother. That ended up growing into what I do in my spare time now. Admittedly, I kinda dropped forum based roleplaying in grade 7 due to too much work I had to catch up with. My skills ended up rusting a little bit but as you can tell, I've recently gotten back into it.
I stopped playing Pokemon GO after I got to level 10. It just ended up getting kinda boring. Especially when you don't have anyone to play it with.
Doesn't Floyd seem like really nice kid brother to have? Maybe it's because I'm an older brother myself, but I feel myself rooting for Floyd and feeling a strange sense of pride whenever he does something good. Followed by a desire to grab him around the neck and give him a playful nuggie that messes up his hair and forces him to put his glasses back on straight.
I understand the feeling man. I'm playing the game by myself as well. I say playing, but it's really that whenever I see the sun shine, a rare occurrence in this country, I just want a reason to be outside and walk around.
I just realized something hilarious about Cassie. You know how in the rules, Elyseon talks about Mary Sues, and gives one example. Its funny how close Cassie is to that Mary Sue example, and yet far enough that I feel she is the most human and intriguing character I've ever met. Just goes to show how well you made her.
Haha aww, thanks Tepig! XD Now that I look over that example again, Cassie does very dangerously borderline that example, but, not to worry, I've ran her through the Mary Sue tests and she comes out clean every time.
So vote from everyone after the dark stuff starts, do I lock the thread or do we keep it ask?