We concluded the ultimate character profile, looked at food and language, and began examining more cliches
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
How Gemsinger Holds: Flaws and Characters
1. I understand that not everyone will see my cast like I do
2. I will try not to repeat endlessly
3. I will change up how a flaw is displayed
4. The cast has no "interview flaws" that I know of.
5. They won't be overloaded with flaws either
2. I will try not to repeat endlessly
3. I will change up how a flaw is displayed
4. The cast has no "interview flaws" that I know of.
5. They won't be overloaded with flaws either
Saturday, February 26, 2011
How Gemsinger Holds: Loyalty
1. Loyalty won't always mean a good guy
2. Traitors will be motivated by more than greed and/or hatred
3. Defectors from the bad side will earn their trust like everyone else.
4. Loyalty is not and will not be the highest virtue
5. Loyalty will come in different flavors
6. Loyalty will affecct the politicking in Shokiyu
2. Traitors will be motivated by more than greed and/or hatred
3. Defectors from the bad side will earn their trust like everyone else.
4. Loyalty is not and will not be the highest virtue
5. Loyalty will come in different flavors
6. Loyalty will affecct the politicking in Shokiyu
Friday, February 25, 2011
Coming up
I found new rants to respond to so look to see how Shokiyu holds up against new cliches...
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Shokiyan Language, Day 7
◦What will people swear a binding oath by? What do people use as curse words?
"By Meikon" or "By the Twelve Stones" are the most common oaths--"By Meikon" can also be used for a swear. Referring to someone as a dog is another common swear (eg. "Why, you dog!)
"By Meikon" or "By the Twelve Stones" are the most common oaths--"By Meikon" can also be used for a swear. Referring to someone as a dog is another common swear (eg. "Why, you dog!)
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Shokiyan Language, Day 6
◦What things would the people of this culture not have a name for, or have one word that covers numerous variations?
Naming a demon is considered bad luck, so every demon mentioned in legend is mentioned by their title if they have to mention a specific one (with "The Fallen Mage", "Greedy Prince" and "Black Oracle" being a few of the more prominent ones)
Naming a demon is considered bad luck, so every demon mentioned in legend is mentioned by their title if they have to mention a specific one (with "The Fallen Mage", "Greedy Prince" and "Black Oracle" being a few of the more prominent ones)
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Shokiyan Language, Day 5
◦What things in this culture would their language have many specific words for?
Magic--especially in the elven culture. They have words for each type of elemental and words describing magical energy.
Magic--especially in the elven culture. They have words for each type of elemental and words describing magical energy.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Shokiyan Language, Day 4
What kinds of colorful turns of phrase do people use?
"Has your power to (whatever) been locked?"--Have you lost the ability to do what you used to do well?
"Can you control the magic of darkness?"--Are you sure you know what you're doing/saying?
"Like THAT's a Stone of Power!"--I don't believe you
and those are just for starters.
"Has your power to (whatever) been locked?"--Have you lost the ability to do what you used to do well?
"Can you control the magic of darkness?"--Are you sure you know what you're doing/saying?
"Like THAT's a Stone of Power!"--I don't believe you
and those are just for starters.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Shokiyan Language, Day 3
◦What are the variations in speech patterns, syntax, and slang from one social class to another?
Contractions appear less and less the further you go up the ladder. The lower class also tends to cut words short or drop them altogether
Contractions appear less and less the further you go up the ladder. The lower class also tends to cut words short or drop them altogether
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Shokiyan Language, Day 2
Are there “secret” languages or codes known only by priests, soldiers, wizards, guild members, etc.? Why were they developed?
Secret codes were mainly developed to protect the rulers of the races--what they are is different for every race--for example, the code for Leria's arrival somewhere is "Shining Bastion" while the same code for Fion is "Great Tree"
Secret codes were mainly developed to protect the rulers of the races--what they are is different for every race--for example, the code for Leria's arrival somewhere is "Shining Bastion" while the same code for Fion is "Great Tree"
Friday, February 18, 2011
Shokiyan Language, Day 1
◦Are some or all people bilingual? Is there a common second language many people know?
Many Shokiyans know both the Alweld (or the All-Wielder's tongue, as English is called) and at least a little Ruhar or the holy tongue
Many Shokiyans know both the Alweld (or the All-Wielder's tongue, as English is called) and at least a little Ruhar or the holy tongue
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Shokiyan Food, Day 7
◦Is sanitation good enough for untreated water to be safe to drink? If not, what do people drink instead?
Shokiyan water is clean and drinkable, but juices are not unheard of
Shokiyan water is clean and drinkable, but juices are not unheard of
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Sidequest ideas
Should any sidequests appear in Chapter 2 of The Video Game? If so, what kind of sidequests would you want to see?
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Shokiyan Food, Day 6
◦Are special arrangements necessary for entertaining guests of different races/species?
Dwarves do get taller chairs, and avri chairs have holes in the back to acommodate the wings
Dwarves do get taller chairs, and avri chairs have holes in the back to acommodate the wings
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Shokiyan Food, Day 5
◦What is the order of a typical upper-class meal — do they start with wine, then a sweet, then a stew, then a salad, or do they bring everything in at once?
It depends on who you are eating with--avri and elven meals are served family style (meaning everything is brought in at once and everyone helps themselves. Human, dwarven, and fairy meals have seperate courses, but the order of courses is different
It depends on who you are eating with--avri and elven meals are served family style (meaning everything is brought in at once and everyone helps themselves. Human, dwarven, and fairy meals have seperate courses, but the order of courses is different
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Shokiyan Food, Day 4
◦What eating utensils are used, if any? Forks, eating knife, spoons, chopsticks?
Forks, knives and spoons exist on Shokiyu, but they are different from their Terran counterparts:
Shokiyan forks have only two prongs instead of three
Shokiyan spoons are smaller than Terran ones
Forks, knives and spoons exist on Shokiyu, but they are different from their Terran counterparts:
Shokiyan forks have only two prongs instead of three
Shokiyan spoons are smaller than Terran ones
Friday, February 11, 2011
Shokiyan Food, Day 3
◦What distinguishes a formal, high-court dinner from an ordinary meal, besides quantity and variety of food? How do high-court manners differ from everyday ones?
There are many different courses in a high/royal meal, making it last several hours (rather than being served all at once and having the household/patrons help themselves, as in the lower classes)
Aside from the obvious manners, the host (or the royal guest) dictates what everyone else can do--you are not allowed to be seated until s/he has taken his/her place; and you do not begin eating until everyone has been served and the host/royal has taken the first bite of the course
There are many different courses in a high/royal meal, making it last several hours (rather than being served all at once and having the household/patrons help themselves, as in the lower classes)
Aside from the obvious manners, the host (or the royal guest) dictates what everyone else can do--you are not allowed to be seated until s/he has taken his/her place; and you do not begin eating until everyone has been served and the host/royal has taken the first bite of the course
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Video Game Update
The first chapter of the game (The Terra Emerald) is complete--whether a playable demo is coming, I'm not sure yet
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Shokiyan Food, day 2
◦What dishes are considered holiday food?
One dish you'll hear about a lot is a candy known as tysal (Ruhar for "sweet crystal"), usually eaten at Lafisavia (the Shokiyan answer to Christmas), but can be enjoyed any time of year. It comes in a variety of flavors, with mint often reserved for weddings and funerals
One dish you'll hear about a lot is a candy known as tysal (Ruhar for "sweet crystal"), usually eaten at Lafisavia (the Shokiyan answer to Christmas), but can be enjoyed any time of year. It comes in a variety of flavors, with mint often reserved for weddings and funerals
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Shokiyan Food, Day 1
And now for a little worldbuilding:
◦Do men and women, parents and children, servants and master, eat separately, or does everyone eat together? How is status displayed at the table (seating above or below the salt, near or far from the head, etc.)?
Everyone eats together, with the head of the house seated to the right of the left end of the table (which is seen as the guest's seat--if the family has no guest, it is left empty under the assumption that Meikon is the guest)
◦Do men and women, parents and children, servants and master, eat separately, or does everyone eat together? How is status displayed at the table (seating above or below the salt, near or far from the head, etc.)?
Everyone eats together, with the head of the house seated to the right of the left end of the table (which is seen as the guest's seat--if the family has no guest, it is left empty under the assumption that Meikon is the guest)
Monday, February 7, 2011
Ultimate Character Profile: Miresa (part 6)
Do you hold grudges?
No, I would rather make amends
Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
Sometimes, when I feel confident enough to lead
Do you like interacting with large groups of people?
Usually, if it's not too large a crowd.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I would change my magical skill level.
Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
Mostly extroverted
No, I would rather make amends
Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
Sometimes, when I feel confident enough to lead
Do you like interacting with large groups of people?
Usually, if it's not too large a crowd.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I would change my magical skill level.
Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
Mostly extroverted
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Next topic?
What shall we discuss when we finish the Ultimate Character Profile for the whole party?
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Ultimate Character Profile: Miresa (part 5)
How close are you to your family?
She, Lyri and Joda are very close
Do you want a marriage, family, and/or children?
She thinks starting a family would be nice, but that is not the first priority at the moment.
Do you tend to argue with people or avoid conflict?
She would prefer to work the conflict out.
Are you a listener or a talker?
She tries to listen and talk equally
How long does it take for you to trust others?
She tends to give most people the benefit of the doubt, so maybe a few days to a week.
Do you hold grudges?
No, she would rather apologize and make up.
Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
She, Lyri and Joda are very close
Do you want a marriage, family, and/or children?
She thinks starting a family would be nice, but that is not the first priority at the moment.
Do you tend to argue with people or avoid conflict?
She would prefer to work the conflict out.
Are you a listener or a talker?
She tries to listen and talk equally
How long does it take for you to trust others?
She tends to give most people the benefit of the doubt, so maybe a few days to a week.
Do you hold grudges?
No, she would rather apologize and make up.
Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
Friday, February 4, 2011
Ultimate Character Profile: Miresa (part 4)
Do you have any magic abilities? If so, what are they?
I have a little power, but I'm not good at controlling it yet
If you have magic abilities, how have they affected you? Do you accept them as what they are and strive to improve them, or do you refuse to accept them and wish you didn’t have them?
I train to improve them despite my accidents with them.
How do others in your life view your magic abilities? Are they accepting or fearful?
Most people I ask are supportive, but the High Mage wishes I controlled them better
Does the society you live in accept magic, or are they fearful of it? How are magic users generally viewed?
Magic and mages are accepted and supported--most mages want to do good things with their power.
I have a little power, but I'm not good at controlling it yet
If you have magic abilities, how have they affected you? Do you accept them as what they are and strive to improve them, or do you refuse to accept them and wish you didn’t have them?
I train to improve them despite my accidents with them.
How do others in your life view your magic abilities? Are they accepting or fearful?
Most people I ask are supportive, but the High Mage wishes I controlled them better
Does the society you live in accept magic, or are they fearful of it? How are magic users generally viewed?
Magic and mages are accepted and supported--most mages want to do good things with their power.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Ultimate Character Profile: Miresa (part 3)
DIGGING A LITTLE DEEPER:
20. How would you describe your childhood in general?
It was filled with laughter, a little tears, hugs, and "I love you"s
21. Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor/relative? Does that affect you?
No--my family have just been merchants for a very long time
22. What do you consider the most important event in your life so far?
Being accepted into the Blademage Academy
23. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Winning the Grand Exhibition last year
24. What is your biggest regret?
Taking one of Halliwen's challenges that was over my head
20. How would you describe your childhood in general?
It was filled with laughter, a little tears, hugs, and "I love you"s
21. Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor/relative? Does that affect you?
No--my family have just been merchants for a very long time
22. What do you consider the most important event in your life so far?
Being accepted into the Blademage Academy
23. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Winning the Grand Exhibition last year
24. What is your biggest regret?
Taking one of Halliwen's challenges that was over my head
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Ultimate Character Profile: Miresa (part 2)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
12. Do you have any scars? Tattoos? Birthmarks? Other unique physical features?
Nope--no markings here
13. Do you have any physical strengths/weaknesses? If so, what are they?
She is a very good swordfighter, and quite agile. Despite her agility, she has two left feet.
14. Do you have any mental strengths/weaknesses? If so, what are they?
While she enjoys watching a well done performance, she is terrified of getting up onstage herself, unless it is to play music.
15. Are you right or left handed?
She is right handed
PERSONALITY AND LIFE
16. List three quirks or defining characteristics
She knows how to bounce back from a bad situation, cannot cast a spell to save her life, and is never without a smile.
17. Do you have a commonly used phrase?
She does not have a catchphrase
18. What is your earliest memory?
Hearing the story of the Gemsinger for the first time from Lyri
19. How much schooling have you had? Did you enjoy it?
She has the equivalent of an eighth or ninth grade education, and generally enjoyed it
12. Do you have any scars? Tattoos? Birthmarks? Other unique physical features?
Nope--no markings here
13. Do you have any physical strengths/weaknesses? If so, what are they?
She is a very good swordfighter, and quite agile. Despite her agility, she has two left feet.
14. Do you have any mental strengths/weaknesses? If so, what are they?
While she enjoys watching a well done performance, she is terrified of getting up onstage herself, unless it is to play music.
15. Are you right or left handed?
She is right handed
PERSONALITY AND LIFE
16. List three quirks or defining characteristics
She knows how to bounce back from a bad situation, cannot cast a spell to save her life, and is never without a smile.
17. Do you have a commonly used phrase?
She does not have a catchphrase
18. What is your earliest memory?
Hearing the story of the Gemsinger for the first time from Lyri
19. How much schooling have you had? Did you enjoy it?
She has the equivalent of an eighth or ninth grade education, and generally enjoyed it
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Ultimate Character Profile: Miresa (part 1)
Using the template from here:
1. NAME (include full name, nicknames, aliases, etc):
Miresa Selvan
2. AGE: 13
3. PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
-HEIGHT: 5'7"
-WEIGHT: about 135-140 lbs
-BODY TYPE: Thin yet muscular, especially in her torso and legs
-EYES (color, look, etc): Green
-CLOTHING: If training, white shirt, red jerkin with gold and silver trim, black leggings, if not, simple deep blue tunic, white shirt underneath, black leggings and deep brown shoes
-HAIR (color, style, length) Auburn, shoulder length, usually down, but tied back when training
-PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION PARAGRAPH
4. RACE (human, Halfling, elf, dwarf, etc): Human
5. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW? She has lived all her life in Telrain, a medium sized town about 50 miles south of Selance, the human royal capital on the Eastern Continent
6. FAMILY
-MOTHER (name, what’s your relationship like?): Lyri, very close and loving
-FATHER (name, what’s your relationship like?): Joda, very close and loving, yet respectful.
-SIBLINGS (names, what’s your relationship with them like?) She is an only child
-OTHER RELATIVES (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. Names, what’s your relationship with them like?): She does have extended family, but as of right now, they do not play an important role in the story yet
7. FRIENDS (names; what’s your relationship with them like?): Arune (her guardian fairy, they occasionally argue), Bradlin (her closest friend who is training to be a warrior) Kunsta (the bookworm that seemingly knows everything about Shokiyu), Taelin (the aspiring minstrel who thinks learning to focus magic through weapons would be a nice defense), to name only a few
8. ENEMIES (names; why are you enemies and how strongly are you enemies?): Halliwen (the stuck up rival that takes pleasure in getting Miresa in trouble so she can look good)
9. OCCUPATION: Apprentice Blademage
1. NAME (include full name, nicknames, aliases, etc):
Miresa Selvan
2. AGE: 13
3. PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
-HEIGHT: 5'7"
-WEIGHT: about 135-140 lbs
-BODY TYPE: Thin yet muscular, especially in her torso and legs
-EYES (color, look, etc): Green
-CLOTHING: If training, white shirt, red jerkin with gold and silver trim, black leggings, if not, simple deep blue tunic, white shirt underneath, black leggings and deep brown shoes
-HAIR (color, style, length) Auburn, shoulder length, usually down, but tied back when training
-PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION PARAGRAPH
4. RACE (human, Halfling, elf, dwarf, etc): Human
5. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW? She has lived all her life in Telrain, a medium sized town about 50 miles south of Selance, the human royal capital on the Eastern Continent
6. FAMILY
-MOTHER (name, what’s your relationship like?): Lyri, very close and loving
-FATHER (name, what’s your relationship like?): Joda, very close and loving, yet respectful.
-SIBLINGS (names, what’s your relationship with them like?) She is an only child
-OTHER RELATIVES (grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. Names, what’s your relationship with them like?): She does have extended family, but as of right now, they do not play an important role in the story yet
7. FRIENDS (names; what’s your relationship with them like?): Arune (her guardian fairy, they occasionally argue), Bradlin (her closest friend who is training to be a warrior) Kunsta (the bookworm that seemingly knows everything about Shokiyu), Taelin (the aspiring minstrel who thinks learning to focus magic through weapons would be a nice defense), to name only a few
8. ENEMIES (names; why are you enemies and how strongly are you enemies?): Halliwen (the stuck up rival that takes pleasure in getting Miresa in trouble so she can look good)
9. OCCUPATION: Apprentice Blademage
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