lower_case_c
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i've kicked around the idea of an ORP based loosely on the world of FFVII, the events would be taking place several years before the events of the game, possibly duirng the time that the real Sephiroth was captain of the SOLDIER team...
For those that don't know much about FFVII, following is a quick description of the game world.
I- Technology - The world has lots of technology ranging from vehicles to guns, medical tech to cybernetic limbs. Despite the existence of tech, there is not much in the way of availability, as the Shinra Corporation basically has a monopoly on tech.
II- Government - There is no over-arching government, though the Shinra Corporation comes very close. Generally, each city and town is self-governed, but Shinra is respected and feared everywhere.
III- Geography - Generally in an FF game, you begin on one continent, explore it, then eventually gain access to other places. Terrain, and getting around it, are often parts of the FF experience, and the acquiring of the right vehicles is often the source of good quests.
IV- Magic - In the world of FFVII, magic comes in the form of small spheres called 'materia'. The peices of materia are worked into armor and weapons, and each materia allows the user to cast a small number of spells. Any person can use materia, and even the most basic of weapons and armor can accomodate at least one materia. Also, the type of materia is important, as it can affect how the armor or weapon works. There are many types of materia:
A- Elemental: These materia are infused with the power of the elements. When attached to armor, it protects the wearer from the given element. When attached to weapon, it gives that weapon the ability to deal elemental damage.
B- Summons: Summons materia contain the essence of a creature from the world of ether. Using it will summon that creature to aid you in combat, or other situations.
C- Support: These materia affect either your characters basic abilities, or how other materia is used. This type of materia requires some thought and imagination. It could cause you to cast a spell twice per usage... or it could strengthen your summoned creatures....
An important note about materia is that it matures as the character using it matures. As a materia is used, it steadily gains power. An example is of the Fire Elemental Materia... it starts off allowing you to cast a basic fire attack spell... as it matures, the spells get more hardcore, usually there are only 3 levels, but in this ORP, perhaps higher could be possible.
Also of note, materia is a solidified form of an energy flow called 'Mako', which is the life energy of the world, and everything living in the world. Mako energy is like... liquid radiation... exposure to it in large amounts have profound effects on living tissues. Most materia are found and harvested near natural Mako springs, but the Shinra corporation has other plans...
V- Weapons - Most of the FF games, including VII, tend to feature characters that are specialists in a certain type of weapon or attack, and this is a feature i'd like to include. Generally, you will start with a basic type of weapon/attack, and as you mature, you can buy better versions, or upgrade what you've got using materia or other means.
VI- Limit Breaks - Every major character of the FF world will have a special power called a limit break. Your limit break occurs when you have become extremely angry, scared, or wounded. When you activate your limit break, you get access to one massive, special attack. As you mature, you gain new limit breaks... generally topping out with your eighth limit break being the ultimate attack. Limit breaks are not restricted to attacks; a healer character may use a healing effect for limit breaks, or a materia specialist may gain access to a special spell.
VII- Shinra & SOLDIER - The Shinra corporation is the evil empire of the world. It is headquartered in the tech city of Midgar, where they have a stranglehold on the populance, which lives in slums beneath the city. Shinra has been harvesting materia for years, creating new weapons and energy sources, almost none of which goes to the general populance. SOLDIER is a relatively new branch of special forces which utilized Mako-enhanced individuals.
SOLDIER's are chosen from the police and military for their skills, then enhanced with Mako infusion, which usually results in faster reflexes, higher strength and greater toughness (but not always...). SOLDIERS are often feared and despised for their role within Shinra as enforcers.
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i know this is a lot to take in... feel free to post with any interest or comments... if there is sufficient interest, i will make a first post soon. As a side note, the character i was thinking of would be female, a martial arts expert, equipped with a single, elemental materia.
For those that don't know much about FFVII, following is a quick description of the game world.
I- Technology - The world has lots of technology ranging from vehicles to guns, medical tech to cybernetic limbs. Despite the existence of tech, there is not much in the way of availability, as the Shinra Corporation basically has a monopoly on tech.
II- Government - There is no over-arching government, though the Shinra Corporation comes very close. Generally, each city and town is self-governed, but Shinra is respected and feared everywhere.
III- Geography - Generally in an FF game, you begin on one continent, explore it, then eventually gain access to other places. Terrain, and getting around it, are often parts of the FF experience, and the acquiring of the right vehicles is often the source of good quests.
IV- Magic - In the world of FFVII, magic comes in the form of small spheres called 'materia'. The peices of materia are worked into armor and weapons, and each materia allows the user to cast a small number of spells. Any person can use materia, and even the most basic of weapons and armor can accomodate at least one materia. Also, the type of materia is important, as it can affect how the armor or weapon works. There are many types of materia:
A- Elemental: These materia are infused with the power of the elements. When attached to armor, it protects the wearer from the given element. When attached to weapon, it gives that weapon the ability to deal elemental damage.
B- Summons: Summons materia contain the essence of a creature from the world of ether. Using it will summon that creature to aid you in combat, or other situations.
C- Support: These materia affect either your characters basic abilities, or how other materia is used. This type of materia requires some thought and imagination. It could cause you to cast a spell twice per usage... or it could strengthen your summoned creatures....
An important note about materia is that it matures as the character using it matures. As a materia is used, it steadily gains power. An example is of the Fire Elemental Materia... it starts off allowing you to cast a basic fire attack spell... as it matures, the spells get more hardcore, usually there are only 3 levels, but in this ORP, perhaps higher could be possible.
Also of note, materia is a solidified form of an energy flow called 'Mako', which is the life energy of the world, and everything living in the world. Mako energy is like... liquid radiation... exposure to it in large amounts have profound effects on living tissues. Most materia are found and harvested near natural Mako springs, but the Shinra corporation has other plans...
V- Weapons - Most of the FF games, including VII, tend to feature characters that are specialists in a certain type of weapon or attack, and this is a feature i'd like to include. Generally, you will start with a basic type of weapon/attack, and as you mature, you can buy better versions, or upgrade what you've got using materia or other means.
VI- Limit Breaks - Every major character of the FF world will have a special power called a limit break. Your limit break occurs when you have become extremely angry, scared, or wounded. When you activate your limit break, you get access to one massive, special attack. As you mature, you gain new limit breaks... generally topping out with your eighth limit break being the ultimate attack. Limit breaks are not restricted to attacks; a healer character may use a healing effect for limit breaks, or a materia specialist may gain access to a special spell.
VII- Shinra & SOLDIER - The Shinra corporation is the evil empire of the world. It is headquartered in the tech city of Midgar, where they have a stranglehold on the populance, which lives in slums beneath the city. Shinra has been harvesting materia for years, creating new weapons and energy sources, almost none of which goes to the general populance. SOLDIER is a relatively new branch of special forces which utilized Mako-enhanced individuals.
SOLDIER's are chosen from the police and military for their skills, then enhanced with Mako infusion, which usually results in faster reflexes, higher strength and greater toughness (but not always...). SOLDIERS are often feared and despised for their role within Shinra as enforcers.
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i know this is a lot to take in... feel free to post with any interest or comments... if there is sufficient interest, i will make a first post soon. As a side note, the character i was thinking of would be female, a martial arts expert, equipped with a single, elemental materia.
