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Anybody want to look at my character?; Not sure if this is the right place
Topic Started: May 16 2016, 04:24 PM (1,037 Views)
Aravaen
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Demacia was my home, but the stars are my destination.
Hello! You don't know me, but I've been lurking on these forums for a couple of weeks now. First I wanna say that factions looks super cool and I'd love to get involved however I can. Anyway, I saw these RPG characters you guys had in your sigs and that looked super cool so I decided to make one! He isn't completely finished (I don't have assets/feats yet) but I thought I'd post it to see if you had any comments/suggestions.

Anyway, here's Rook Perceval! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-CPQKoggYmo4-dEGfDkvB8vw4Pia-UUBcLnt7iNLAJU/edit?usp=sharing

I'd appreciate any feedback. I don't have a ton of roleplaying experience, so I'd like to know there's something I should change. Thanks! ^_^
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ShadowKnight1224
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I am a huge fan of your Summoner! Glad that we have another idealistic character, particularly one that serves as a contrast to the more dogmatic/warlike elements of Demacia. Make sure to keep an eye on the upcoming submission form for lore cameos, I'd love to include Rook in a lore update some time.
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Rextreff
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Hoy, small fry
Interesting
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Crzymstrbkwrm876
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Looks like a summoner that mine would love to beat up.
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Pinky Lotus
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Do I look like like a pushover?
Well...looks like another Demacian that would probably want Sasha dead. Oh joy.
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Aravaen
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ShadowKnight1224
May 16 2016, 05:27 PM
I am a huge fan of your Summoner! Glad that we have another idealistic character, particularly one that serves as a contrast to the more dogmatic/warlike elements of Demacia. Make sure to keep an eye on the upcoming submission form for lore cameos, I'd love to include Rook in a lore update some time.
This made my day. I'd be honored to see Rook in a story.

I saw that summoner submission form and looked through it and filled some of it out, but I was hesitant to submit it because I haven't decided which faction to pledge to yet. (by the way, which faction would most Demacians support? I feel Bandle City would be Rook's favorite of the 4, but the idea of working with the void kinda turns me off.) and I feel like I need more time to flesh Rook out, write his whole back story, you know? Maybe I'm showing him off prematurely, I just got excited.

PS Crzymstrbkwrm876: I'd love to see him try! *emotions intensify*
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Crzymstrbkwrm876
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There is no try, only doing.
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CupcakeTrap
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Nice! I like the idea of exploring Demacia's fancier aristocratic side. I'm a little surprised he's not a member of House Laurent.

From a broader story perspective, he might be a good illustration of how the League can be quite liberating for Demacians and others who come from rather rigid societies. Speaking of city-state affiliation, to address your question about Arc VIII—even for a Demacian, there's no need to be overly strict about that. For gameplay reasons, I believe we ought to sort of handwave quirky faction selection choices. He's a Summoner of the League, and he can fight for anyone. But among the factions listed here, I guess the Freljord would be the most Demacia-kosher choice. Bilgewater is definitely more in the Noxus camp, and people are still pretty angry about the prisoner situation, and you will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy, but it's not exactly at war with Demacia. Bandle City would be a fine choice, except that it's on the Void side in this dispute. But he could certainly fight for Bandle City and try to use his influence within their camp to push back the worst of the Icathian influence. Might he get some flak from the folks back home for this? Maybe. But Demacians respect rules, including the rule that says that as a Summoner he must take a broader view of events. Besides…I figure most Summoners from Demacia already get flak from the folks back home, just by virtue of donning the purple robe. At the point you become a Summoner, you're already a bit weird. Associating with all those foreigners. Learning all that forbidden magic. Why, I hear they don't even have an enforced bedtime!

Also, lol at "Bronze Baddie" being a trait. I ♥ you guys.
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XalkXolc
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Aravaen
May 16 2016, 07:35 PM
I feel like I need more time to flesh Rook out, write his whole back story, you know? Maybe I'm showing him off prematurely, I just got excited.
Not at all. Hell, I've had my Summoner Janus around for a good while, and I'm still fleshing him out (I'm a little Obsessive. Must be why I take that -1 to END all the time). Turns out people are complicated.

CupcakeTrap
May 16 2016, 07:42 PM
Nice! I like the idea of exploring Demacia's fancier aristocratic side. I'm a little surprised he's not a member of House Laurent.
Oh, don't worry, CCT. That's coming.

#Teaser
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ShadowKnight1224
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Aravaen
May 16 2016, 07:35 PM
This made my day. I'd be honored to see Rook in a story.

I saw that summoner submission form and looked through it and filled some of it out, but I was hesitant to submit it because I haven't decided which faction to pledge to yet. (by the way, which faction would most Demacians support? I feel Bandle City would be Rook's favorite of the 4, but the idea of working with the void kinda turns me off.) and I feel like I need more time to flesh Rook out, write his whole back story, you know? Maybe I'm showing him off prematurely, I just got excited.
Well, I don't do it as often as I used to, back when I had more time, but a hobby of mine was to go around helping people with their stories and their characters, particularly when it comes to the theoretical aspect of things, rather than anything too specific (for example, I quite enjoy offering questions that help structure a character, and begin character exploration). So if you think you need more of that, feel free to let me know.

As for Factions on Arc VIII, I think that the most important part is what Rook thinks is the greater good. As an idealistic Summoner, I assume he wholeheartedly believes in the League's mission to prevent Rune Wars and therefore preserve life in Runeterra. This means that, unless he's a fresh Summoner that still hasn't quite grown into his role, he should always consider what choice brings the greater good to the world, rather than just one faction in particular. If we go by this rationale, it means that he can choose to join any of the four, if he feels that doing so would be for the greater good. While his fellow Demacians might not understand why he's pledged to, say, Icathia, he'd understand that helping Icathia win a "proper" League-mediated dispute means Icathia is more likely to play by the League's rules and obey them, and less likely to just break off and start causing trouble elsewhere.

It's all about the big picture, and that's what makes idealistic Summoners inherently separate from their faction. A Summoner that truly believes in the purpose of the League will often make difficult decisions for what they believe is the greater good after seeing the big picture.

Of course, I may be completely off-base, but that's the impression I got from your character. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong! :D
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Aravaen
May 16 2016, 07:35 PM
by the way, which faction would most Demacians support? I feel Bandle City would be Rook's favorite of the 4, but the idea of working with the void kinda turns me off.
The only faction Demacia should support is the one that's going to Kill Them All. Such should be their fate for crushing the individual.

Okay but no seriously, Demacia is probably going to side with the Frejlord and/or Bilgewater because sure, they are friends with Bandle but Bandle's going a bit Cray-Cray by siding with the Void. Meanwhile there are Demacian Soldiers working in Bilgewater and they also have a mine contract or something in the Frejlord so either of those two work. Demacia has a vested interest to protect The World and their Citizens Abroad.
Edited by Kaynunot, May 16 2016, 08:03 PM.
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Aravaen
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Holy crap, its CupcakeTrap! :O
Basically my reaction: https://youtu.be/3AuxOwiNAzs?t=16s

I have considered making him in one of the great houses of Demacia, (maybe Rook Perceval could be a stage name) but I'm cautious about meddling too deep in lore, especially lore regarding champions. I just feel it gives you less freedom.
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rinsujo
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Kuronan
May 16 2016, 08:01 PM
Aravaen
May 16 2016, 07:35 PM
by the way, which faction would most Demacians support? I feel Bandle City would be Rook's favorite of the 4, but the idea of working with the void kinda turns me off.
The only faction Demacia should support is the one that's going to Kill Them All. Such should be their fate for crushing the individual.

Okay but no seriously, Demacia is probably going to side with the Frejlord and/or Bilgewater because sure, they are friends with Bandle but Bandle's going a bit Cray-Cray by siding with the Void. Meanwhile there are Demacian Soldiers working in Bilgewater and they also have a mine contract or something in the Frejlord so either of those two work. Demacia has a vested interest to protect The World and their Citizens Abroad.
Kuro, your Zaunite is showing.

Hey, Aravaen, any thoughts on that form? Looking for improvements I can make. Gotta make sure I bump that thread again - wanted to respond to Nagga's thoughts. At first I was going to argue that "Why?" was only relevant for arc 8 since that lore isnt written yet, but having a written section for each arc would be a nice touch that could show character growth over time. It'll likely make it in as an optional question tied to each arc. So any thoughts from anybody on anything are helpful!

Except Crzy. Because he's a dirty lissandra-loving frostguard :P
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Kaynunot
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rinsujo
May 16 2016, 08:18 PM
Kuronan
May 16 2016, 08:01 PM
Aravaen
May 16 2016, 07:35 PM
by the way, which faction would most Demacians support?
The only faction Demacia should support is the one that's going to Kill Them All. Such should be their fate for crushing the individual.
Kuro, your Zaunite is showing.
Then that means I'm portraying my Muse well ;) Okay but no seriously, you should check out my sheet and see if that format might be better. In addition to listing everything, I also take the time to give a summary of what everything does so you don't need to be running back and forth between Factions RPG documents and my sheet trying to figure out what it is I'm doing.
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Aravaen
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Oh, the summoner submission form? I don't have a lot of experience with this kinda stuff, so I doubt I could offer any sound critiques but for what its worth I enjoyed filling it out. It really made me think, and helped me make some decisions.
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Kaynunot
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Aravaen
May 16 2016, 08:29 PM
Oh, the summoner submission form? I don't have a lot of experience with this kinda stuff, so I doubt I could offer any sound critiques but for what its worth I enjoyed filling it out. It really made me think, and helped me make some decisions.
I meant my Character Sheet.
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Aravaen
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Oh I was talking to Rinsujo, didn't see you posted. My bad. I'll check out your sheet though and maybe try that.
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Enjoyed filling it out and makes you think about your character is exactly what I was going for. Thanks! If you do think of any critique, let me know, and if not, thanks for the compliment!
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CrazedPorcupine
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Looks good! I'm excited to see him make an appearance around the IoW
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Always good to have another Demacian in the mix!
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