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I need help making the unexpected really be unexpected.
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Topic Started: May 27 2009, 12:55 AM (170 Views)
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Reiku
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May 27 2009, 12:55 AM
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...without remorse...
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I need help making things and rp's something a little more interesting. I know to do things that are unexpected but most of those things are the usual unexpected things and thus they are not unexpected anymore. And it's clear I like that things are as unexpected as possible, especially in guild missions. How do I make my rp's and posts more interesting aside from doing that which is unexpected?
Nevermind, I'll just bury my head under the soil and wait for inspiration. -starts digging-
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Deleted Character Items Maero Vesica[No image] - Weapon/Armour Enchantment  - Red Wood Bow  - Invisibility  - Extra Phantom Blades x3 | Artifacts |
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| Icon | Name | Description |  | Jewel Catalysts | Maero always has jewels around with him. He uses them as catalysts for spells. They are charged with magical energy and can be used to amplify his spells.
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| Icon | Name | Type | Description | | Trigger | Physical | Maero is able to conjure up blades of different kinds but only one at a time. At greater levels, he can create swords that wield themselves or even wield Maero himself into great attacks. It is unique as the swords are not of magical but of physical attributes. However, it can't hit or damage spectral units and breaks after a single use. |  | Reinforce: Reaction | Magical | Maero reinforces his body that it bestows upon him great speed and agility including acrobatic abilities. His reaction time also improved. |  | Reinforce: Strengthen | Magical | Maero reinforces his body and his strikes become stronger and he is able to withstand much force when going into the defensive. It is one of the key components to his most used spell, Mana Burst. |  | Burst: Energy | Magical | Maero is able to put more strength into his attacks by using a burst of magical energy. They can come from blade and even his fists and his feet. Another key component to Mana Burst |  | Burst: Boost | Magical | Maero is able to jump higher and soften his landings by using a burst of magical energy from his feet and palms. The final component to Mana Burst. Mana burst is a strong burst stream of magical energy that can come from his blades or any part of his body that he uses to attack. |
Nyx| Magical Artifacts |
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 | Tome of the Night Sky | A large tome where all her knowledge of spells and magic are stored. The book seems to have infinite pages and no one knows where it ends. Even if they opened it in the reverse order, pages seem to magically add to the book. |
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 | Wind Blade | Physical | Blades of wind slice through the air and go forth towards a target. These fast wind blades are sharp enough to cause various cuts and slashes across the bare flesh. |  | Lightning | Physical | Calls forth lightning to strike a target. Not always accurate. |
Xir Kishi| Artifacts |
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| Icon | Name | Description |  | Spellbook | Allows a character to carry as many spells as they wish. The item itself does not have to be roleplayed, unlike the other containers, and those with a spellbook can cast their spells without being in contact with the book itself. So, if you have one of these, you do not need to buy any other containers. |
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| Icon | Name | Type | Description |  | Frost Arsenal | Physical | Xir creates weapons from ice and can wield them or hurl them at an opponent. |  | Ice Storm | Physical | Xir causes sharp fragments of ice to rain from the sky. Those affected by this spell will suffer both cutting wounds and the effects of the freezing cold. |  | Searing Rain | Physical | Xir summons a downpour of slightly acidic rain that falls so hard and fast that it is easily capable of searing flesh. It has been known to damage weapons, destroy clothing, and even cause fires to awake. |  | Aqua Blade | Physical | Several blades of water are launched toward a target. The pressure applied is variable depending on the caster's intent. This being the case, the blades can cut through unprotected flesh, douse fires, or simply be used to water plants. |  | Hydrocannon | Physical | A high-pressure blast of water that can be maintained indefinitely. |  | Heaven's Chains | Physical | Golden non-elemental magical chains that lash out at target and attack at caster's will. |
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| Custom Icons | Custom Names | Original Icons | Original Names | Custom Type | | Frost Arsenal | | Frigid Lance | Approved Modification |
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Alezra
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May 27 2009, 07:22 PM
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The Earth will shake.
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Sir
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May 27 2009, 08:57 PM
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The Dead One
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Maybe you could do something expected...except give it your own twist? Throw something out there for the other person to react to and then work with their reaction. 
You could also put all your character's thoughts...You know, mention everything that your character is thinking about the other person at the time. That could be interesting...seeing how long the other person goes before s/he forgets that their character can't read your character's thoughts (unless they have the spell xD). 
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Reiku
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May 30 2009, 09:18 PM
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...without remorse...
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I think I figured it out. I must have contracted a virus. A virus that keeps killing the muse of the people I roleplay with.
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Deleted Character Items Maero Vesica[No image] - Weapon/Armour Enchantment - Red Wood Bow - Invisibility - Extra Phantom Blades x3 | Artifacts |
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| Icon | Name | Description | | Jewel Catalysts | Maero always has jewels around with him. He uses them as catalysts for spells. They are charged with magical energy and can be used to amplify his spells.
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| Icon | Name | Type | Description | | Trigger | Physical | Maero is able to conjure up blades of different kinds but only one at a time. At greater levels, he can create swords that wield themselves or even wield Maero himself into great attacks. It is unique as the swords are not of magical but of physical attributes. However, it can't hit or damage spectral units and breaks after a single use. | | Reinforce: Reaction | Magical | Maero reinforces his body that it bestows upon him great speed and agility including acrobatic abilities. His reaction time also improved. | | Reinforce: Strengthen | Magical | Maero reinforces his body and his strikes become stronger and he is able to withstand much force when going into the defensive. It is one of the key components to his most used spell, Mana Burst. | | Burst: Energy | Magical | Maero is able to put more strength into his attacks by using a burst of magical energy. They can come from blade and even his fists and his feet. Another key component to Mana Burst | | Burst: Boost | Magical | Maero is able to jump higher and soften his landings by using a burst of magical energy from his feet and palms. The final component to Mana Burst. Mana burst is a strong burst stream of magical energy that can come from his blades or any part of his body that he uses to attack. |
Nyx| Magical Artifacts |
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| Tome of the Night Sky | A large tome where all her knowledge of spells and magic are stored. The book seems to have infinite pages and no one knows where it ends. Even if they opened it in the reverse order, pages seem to magically add to the book. |
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| Wind Blade | Physical | Blades of wind slice through the air and go forth towards a target. These fast wind blades are sharp enough to cause various cuts and slashes across the bare flesh. | | Lightning | Physical | Calls forth lightning to strike a target. Not always accurate. |
Xir Kishi| Artifacts |
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| Icon | Name | Description | | Spellbook | Allows a character to carry as many spells as they wish. The item itself does not have to be roleplayed, unlike the other containers, and those with a spellbook can cast their spells without being in contact with the book itself. So, if you have one of these, you do not need to buy any other containers. |
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| Icon | Name | Type | Description | | Frost Arsenal | Physical | Xir creates weapons from ice and can wield them or hurl them at an opponent. | | Ice Storm | Physical | Xir causes sharp fragments of ice to rain from the sky. Those affected by this spell will suffer both cutting wounds and the effects of the freezing cold. | | Searing Rain | Physical | Xir summons a downpour of slightly acidic rain that falls so hard and fast that it is easily capable of searing flesh. It has been known to damage weapons, destroy clothing, and even cause fires to awake. | | Aqua Blade | Physical | Several blades of water are launched toward a target. The pressure applied is variable depending on the caster's intent. This being the case, the blades can cut through unprotected flesh, douse fires, or simply be used to water plants. | | Hydrocannon | Physical | A high-pressure blast of water that can be maintained indefinitely. | | Heaven's Chains | Physical | Golden non-elemental magical chains that lash out at target and attack at caster's will. |
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| Custom Icons | Custom Names | Original Icons | Original Names | Custom Type | | Frost Arsenal | | Frigid Lance | Approved Modification |
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Momiji
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May 31 2009, 03:03 AM
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the worst thief you've ever seen
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doubtful. (; sometimes plotting stuff out kills inspiration. randomness helps me!
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Sidarthas Monotheril
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May 31 2009, 03:18 AM
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Bringer of Your Judgement
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What I do when I want to kindle my muse: I read fantasy-related wikis, like Oblivion and Wowwiki, and that usually kick-starts it.
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Reiku
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May 31 2009, 03:31 AM
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...without remorse...
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It's not my muse I'm worried about.
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Deleted Character Items Maero Vesica[No image] - Weapon/Armour Enchantment - Red Wood Bow - Invisibility - Extra Phantom Blades x3 | Artifacts |
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| Icon | Name | Description | | Jewel Catalysts | Maero always has jewels around with him. He uses them as catalysts for spells. They are charged with magical energy and can be used to amplify his spells.
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| Spells And Abilities |
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| Icon | Name | Type | Description | | Trigger | Physical | Maero is able to conjure up blades of different kinds but only one at a time. At greater levels, he can create swords that wield themselves or even wield Maero himself into great attacks. It is unique as the swords are not of magical but of physical attributes. However, it can't hit or damage spectral units and breaks after a single use. | | Reinforce: Reaction | Magical | Maero reinforces his body that it bestows upon him great speed and agility including acrobatic abilities. His reaction time also improved. | | Reinforce: Strengthen | Magical | Maero reinforces his body and his strikes become stronger and he is able to withstand much force when going into the defensive. It is one of the key components to his most used spell, Mana Burst. | | Burst: Energy | Magical | Maero is able to put more strength into his attacks by using a burst of magical energy. They can come from blade and even his fists and his feet. Another key component to Mana Burst | | Burst: Boost | Magical | Maero is able to jump higher and soften his landings by using a burst of magical energy from his feet and palms. The final component to Mana Burst. Mana burst is a strong burst stream of magical energy that can come from his blades or any part of his body that he uses to attack. |
Nyx| Magical Artifacts |
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| Tome of the Night Sky | A large tome where all her knowledge of spells and magic are stored. The book seems to have infinite pages and no one knows where it ends. Even if they opened it in the reverse order, pages seem to magically add to the book. |
| Spells and Abilities |
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| Wind Blade | Physical | Blades of wind slice through the air and go forth towards a target. These fast wind blades are sharp enough to cause various cuts and slashes across the bare flesh. | | Lightning | Physical | Calls forth lightning to strike a target. Not always accurate. |
Xir Kishi| Artifacts |
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| Icon | Name | Description | | Spellbook | Allows a character to carry as many spells as they wish. The item itself does not have to be roleplayed, unlike the other containers, and those with a spellbook can cast their spells without being in contact with the book itself. So, if you have one of these, you do not need to buy any other containers. |
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| Icon | Name | Type | Description | | Frost Arsenal | Physical | Xir creates weapons from ice and can wield them or hurl them at an opponent. | | Ice Storm | Physical | Xir causes sharp fragments of ice to rain from the sky. Those affected by this spell will suffer both cutting wounds and the effects of the freezing cold. | | Searing Rain | Physical | Xir summons a downpour of slightly acidic rain that falls so hard and fast that it is easily capable of searing flesh. It has been known to damage weapons, destroy clothing, and even cause fires to awake. | | Aqua Blade | Physical | Several blades of water are launched toward a target. The pressure applied is variable depending on the caster's intent. This being the case, the blades can cut through unprotected flesh, douse fires, or simply be used to water plants. | | Hydrocannon | Physical | A high-pressure blast of water that can be maintained indefinitely. | | Heaven's Chains | Physical | Golden non-elemental magical chains that lash out at target and attack at caster's will. |
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| Custom Icons | Custom Names | Original Icons | Original Names | Custom Type | | Frost Arsenal | | Frigid Lance | Approved Modification |
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Renegade
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May 31 2009, 09:15 AM
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Using carcasses as stepping stones.
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I TOLD YOU JUST RP WITH ONLY ME AND EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE :DD
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~dka~
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Rylianis
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May 31 2009, 06:10 PM
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Lord of the Realm
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Interesting stories, huh?
You're asking a very hard question, which many people often try to avoid altogether by saying it's all got something to do with innate creativity, so there's no way to "develop" such an ability. I call bollocks on those people, and state that most of the best writers in history were well educated, and this might be a large part of the source for their ideas.
My main advice to anybody who wants to be more creative and think about more things is to read everything. Most people think that reading fantasy all the time will make them write awesome fantasy. Maybe it'll give you practice, but it won't give you original ideas. You'll keep to the same tropes of the fantasy kingdoms threatened by great evils, or something to that effect.
Read everything - but especially history and philosophy. A lot of what I do is based on an adaptation of what happened in history, or an alternative view of history, or a philosophical idea which I had been reading about and pondering. The greater the sheer amount of ideas that you have in your head to draw upon, the more likely you'll be able to think of new and interesting twists and turns.
Hope it helps.
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Reiku
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Jul 3 2009, 03:29 PM
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...without remorse...
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- Renegade
- May 31 2009, 09:15 AM
I TOLD YOU JUST RP WITH ONLY ME AND EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE :DD
Perhaps. Perhaps this would work.
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Deleted Character Items Maero Vesica[No image] - Weapon/Armour Enchantment - Red Wood Bow - Invisibility - Extra Phantom Blades x3 | Artifacts |
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| Icon | Name | Description | | Jewel Catalysts | Maero always has jewels around with him. He uses them as catalysts for spells. They are charged with magical energy and can be used to amplify his spells.
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| Spells And Abilities |
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| Icon | Name | Type | Description | | Trigger | Physical | Maero is able to conjure up blades of different kinds but only one at a time. At greater levels, he can create swords that wield themselves or even wield Maero himself into great attacks. It is unique as the swords are not of magical but of physical attributes. However, it can't hit or damage spectral units and breaks after a single use. | | Reinforce: Reaction | Magical | Maero reinforces his body that it bestows upon him great speed and agility including acrobatic abilities. His reaction time also improved. | | Reinforce: Strengthen | Magical | Maero reinforces his body and his strikes become stronger and he is able to withstand much force when going into the defensive. It is one of the key components to his most used spell, Mana Burst. | | Burst: Energy | Magical | Maero is able to put more strength into his attacks by using a burst of magical energy. They can come from blade and even his fists and his feet. Another key component to Mana Burst | | Burst: Boost | Magical | Maero is able to jump higher and soften his landings by using a burst of magical energy from his feet and palms. The final component to Mana Burst. Mana burst is a strong burst stream of magical energy that can come from his blades or any part of his body that he uses to attack. |
Nyx| Magical Artifacts |
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| Tome of the Night Sky | A large tome where all her knowledge of spells and magic are stored. The book seems to have infinite pages and no one knows where it ends. Even if they opened it in the reverse order, pages seem to magically add to the book. |
| Spells and Abilities |
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| Wind Blade | Physical | Blades of wind slice through the air and go forth towards a target. These fast wind blades are sharp enough to cause various cuts and slashes across the bare flesh. | | Lightning | Physical | Calls forth lightning to strike a target. Not always accurate. |
Xir Kishi| Artifacts |
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| Icon | Name | Description | | Spellbook | Allows a character to carry as many spells as they wish. The item itself does not have to be roleplayed, unlike the other containers, and those with a spellbook can cast their spells without being in contact with the book itself. So, if you have one of these, you do not need to buy any other containers. |
| Spells And Abilities |
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| Icon | Name | Type | Description | | Frost Arsenal | Physical | Xir creates weapons from ice and can wield them or hurl them at an opponent. | | Ice Storm | Physical | Xir causes sharp fragments of ice to rain from the sky. Those affected by this spell will suffer both cutting wounds and the effects of the freezing cold. | | Searing Rain | Physical | Xir summons a downpour of slightly acidic rain that falls so hard and fast that it is easily capable of searing flesh. It has been known to damage weapons, destroy clothing, and even cause fires to awake. | | Aqua Blade | Physical | Several blades of water are launched toward a target. The pressure applied is variable depending on the caster's intent. This being the case, the blades can cut through unprotected flesh, douse fires, or simply be used to water plants. | | Hydrocannon | Physical | A high-pressure blast of water that can be maintained indefinitely. | | Heaven's Chains | Physical | Golden non-elemental magical chains that lash out at target and attack at caster's will. |
| Customs and Origins |
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| Custom Icons | Custom Names | Original Icons | Original Names | Custom Type | | Frost Arsenal | | Frigid Lance | Approved Modification |
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