Martel’s RP Revival Project, Part 2
Diar had an FFXIII RP going a while back, which we ultimately ended up collaborating on, because I got so enmeshed in the plot…a plot I have now re-written quite dramatically into something entirely my own. This was a very popular RP back in the day, and I’m hoping it will help revive the RP section somewhat.
Please note that this is an entirely new idea...although I imagine Elicia will be in it, albeit rewritten, and with a different role perhaps. That would be telling.
So, the details you need to know:
+ This will be a mild re-telling of Final Fantasy XIII. I say “mild” because I intend to do what Square Enix should have done in the first place: take the concepts and actually make something out of them. Unlike FFXIII, this RP will have a proper story. With plot twists. And proper villains.
+ As an example: in this RP, the threat from Pulse is not exaggerated, nor born of rumour: Pulse l’Cie attack Cocoon on a regular basis. People don’t need to wonder about what is down on Pulse: they KNOW. Or, at least, they think they do. There are frequent attacks, and quite often a large amount of very aggressive Cie'th left to wander the ruins in the aftermath. Large areas of Cocoon have been designated unsafe, and the surrounding areas Purged as a precaution. There are still those who resist the Purges, of course – the forces of Pulse often invade areas and then simply vanish, so there is no need to Purge entire settlements quite often - but let’s just say things aren’t quite as black and white as they were in FFXIII with who the antagonists are. The Fal'Cie don't have quite such a bland goal, either...or do they? Who knows. But let us just say that there may be some elements from XIII-2 thrown in to suggest that the Maker is not quite as absent as they seem to believe she is...maybe. There will be mysteries. Things to keep you interested.
+ Everyone starts human. With the exception of two – both reserved – everyone in the RP will become a l’Cie at the start, as with the game. This doesn’t necessarily have to happen in the Hanging Edge though, and nor does it have to happen all at once. Nor do you have to be a Pulse l’Cie: being a Sanctum l’Cie, made by the Primarch for the sake of protecting Cocoon (or so you think; see the next point) is a perfectly valid option. I will only accept three such characters, however. For the sake of conflicting goals and Focuses.
+ Everyone will have their own Focus. This serves two purposes: one, to avoid herd behaviour (honestly, having everyone’s Focus the same in FFXIII was a waste of an opportunity to make things interesting) and two, it allows for character development, and quick changes to the overall plot dancing around in my head if I need to make them…of course, I have this all planned out ahead of time. I'll not be telling you what your Focus is until you are at a stage with your character where you are ready to acquire your Eidolon, at the absolute earliest. It'll be something for you to look forward to...
+ There will be a slightly different setup with the Crystarium this time around; I’m still working on the finer details. You’ll only have access to three different roles, and the skills you can use will be limited by your preference in roles. Call it balancing things out.
+ There are SIX slots in this RP, maximum: one per Eidolon. Likely five open, since I'll take a l'Cie myself. Eight slots overall, including the two who don’t start as human, but those two are…special cases. They won’t have Eidolons, but they won’t really need them.
+ Unless you have a VERY good idea for a Fal’Cie, I will not be accepting Fal’Cie characters.
+ This one is open as well; my original RPs will be the private ones. But all my other expectations about quality and depth of character, post content etc still apply.
So...any takers? Need a minimum of four participants for this - two Pulse l'Cie, two Sanctum/Cocoon l'Cie. Once I have those, I'll begin to make preparations.
Oh, you should all totally go and register your interest in my Digimon RP as well. It'll be good. I promise.
Diar had an FFXIII RP going a while back, which we ultimately ended up collaborating on, because I got so enmeshed in the plot…a plot I have now re-written quite dramatically into something entirely my own. This was a very popular RP back in the day, and I’m hoping it will help revive the RP section somewhat.
Please note that this is an entirely new idea...although I imagine Elicia will be in it, albeit rewritten, and with a different role perhaps. That would be telling.
So, the details you need to know:
+ This will be a mild re-telling of Final Fantasy XIII. I say “mild” because I intend to do what Square Enix should have done in the first place: take the concepts and actually make something out of them. Unlike FFXIII, this RP will have a proper story. With plot twists. And proper villains.
+ As an example: in this RP, the threat from Pulse is not exaggerated, nor born of rumour: Pulse l’Cie attack Cocoon on a regular basis. People don’t need to wonder about what is down on Pulse: they KNOW. Or, at least, they think they do. There are frequent attacks, and quite often a large amount of very aggressive Cie'th left to wander the ruins in the aftermath. Large areas of Cocoon have been designated unsafe, and the surrounding areas Purged as a precaution. There are still those who resist the Purges, of course – the forces of Pulse often invade areas and then simply vanish, so there is no need to Purge entire settlements quite often - but let’s just say things aren’t quite as black and white as they were in FFXIII with who the antagonists are. The Fal'Cie don't have quite such a bland goal, either...or do they? Who knows. But let us just say that there may be some elements from XIII-2 thrown in to suggest that the Maker is not quite as absent as they seem to believe she is...maybe. There will be mysteries. Things to keep you interested.
+ Everyone starts human. With the exception of two – both reserved – everyone in the RP will become a l’Cie at the start, as with the game. This doesn’t necessarily have to happen in the Hanging Edge though, and nor does it have to happen all at once. Nor do you have to be a Pulse l’Cie: being a Sanctum l’Cie, made by the Primarch for the sake of protecting Cocoon (or so you think; see the next point) is a perfectly valid option. I will only accept three such characters, however. For the sake of conflicting goals and Focuses.
+ Everyone will have their own Focus. This serves two purposes: one, to avoid herd behaviour (honestly, having everyone’s Focus the same in FFXIII was a waste of an opportunity to make things interesting) and two, it allows for character development, and quick changes to the overall plot dancing around in my head if I need to make them…of course, I have this all planned out ahead of time. I'll not be telling you what your Focus is until you are at a stage with your character where you are ready to acquire your Eidolon, at the absolute earliest. It'll be something for you to look forward to...
+ There will be a slightly different setup with the Crystarium this time around; I’m still working on the finer details. You’ll only have access to three different roles, and the skills you can use will be limited by your preference in roles. Call it balancing things out.
+ There are SIX slots in this RP, maximum: one per Eidolon. Likely five open, since I'll take a l'Cie myself. Eight slots overall, including the two who don’t start as human, but those two are…special cases. They won’t have Eidolons, but they won’t really need them.
+ Unless you have a VERY good idea for a Fal’Cie, I will not be accepting Fal’Cie characters.
+ This one is open as well; my original RPs will be the private ones. But all my other expectations about quality and depth of character, post content etc still apply.
So...any takers? Need a minimum of four participants for this - two Pulse l'Cie, two Sanctum/Cocoon l'Cie. Once I have those, I'll begin to make preparations.
Oh, you should all totally go and register your interest in my Digimon RP as well. It'll be good. I promise.
