'Unusual' character abilities

NirAntae · Post by **NirAntae** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 1:38 pm

What is the Illarion etiquette if one wants a character with a skill or ability that is either highly unusual, or not encompassed within the 'normal' boundaries of the game?

For instance, my main character, Maggie, is a long-standing RP character (I've been playing her since birth, and her mother for years before that.) Because of certain things that have happened to her in the distant past, she has some abilities that are completely outside anything in the game currently. (I don't want to go into what exactly on a public forum.) I thought to just 'exclude' them from this incarnation of the character, but with certain things she's been involved with, it would be a useful RP tool.

As another example, a friend of mine asked me what the stance would be on a vampire character, if it wasn't played like the 'super powerful' creatures you normally see in fiction. No real incredible powers, just slightly increased senses... not undead, just long-lived... etc. Mostly just a twist to throw in his RP.

Are such things alright, as long as they aren't allowed to get out of hand and force-rp people or what I refer to as 'god mode', acting as if your character is somehow impervious to everything or has a huge advantage?

Should one speak to a GM directly about the specifics of such things before implementing them to see if they would be alright?

Moathia · Post by **Moathia** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 1:41 pm

Hmmm, a toughy, genrally if it's not in game you can't play it, however the GM's have been known to make exceptions in special cases, so you should ask them.

Galim · Post by **Galim** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 1:42 pm

Every character which has special roleplayed abilitys, or is in a way you described have to be accepted by a GM. Before you start playing something like that, speak to a GM. It is NOT allowed to play werewolves, vampires, demonkinds or anything else like that without asking a GM before you do that.

Garett Gwenour · Post by **Garett Gwenour** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 3:00 pm

You can however roleplay a character that thinks he is changing into a werewolf.. or vampire.. or has a demon in him.

Galim · Post by **Galim** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 3:02 pm

Yes, if he thinks that is okay. but not if he really CAN do it, or even roleplay abilitys like "#me sneaks to the victim in front, his vampireabilitys allowe him to stay invisible, with a quick move he grab her by her shoulders and buries his long teeth into her neck"

Arien Edhel · Post by **Arien Edhel** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 6:12 pm

It isn't allowed to play other races than the given one, as Galim already said. If you want to play another one, specify this and contact a gm, please.

Galim · Post by **Galim** » Sat Jul 16, 2005 6:52 pm

To be a nitpicker: vampires and werewolves are not other races, just other "forms". a human vampire is still a human, same with dwarf, elf and so on

Delakaniam · Post by **Delakaniam** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 6:20 am

*laughing*. Dwarven vampires XD.....

"#me sneaks up behind the woman, using his vampire powers for stealth.
#me grabs the woman by the... knees?
#me tries to hop up and down to reach her neck so he can sink his teeth in.
! Victim girl: "Um, dwarf? What are you trying to do?....."
#me hops up and down and snarls like a vampire.
Someone (xxxxx): "Haaaa haaaa, stooopid stumpie nub big 'nuff"

Ziel Oden · Post by **Ziel Oden** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 5:34 am

Ziel's Char sneaks up behind the woman, using his vampire powers for stealth.
Ziel's Char grabs the woman by the... knees?
Ziel's Char tries to hop up and down to reach her neck so he can sink his teeth in.
Irania the Sultry Vixin: F*** you!
Ziel's Char hops up and down and snarls like a vampire.
Kl'urk (w): ((DUDE! YOU CANT DO THAT!))
Crowd: Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!

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Futhermore, i want to add you cant be a drow either.

Misjbar · Post by **Misjbar** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 6:02 am

Ziel actually said something usefull! *grabs his heart* Oh dear.

Anyhow, I must concur, we appear to have a drow child IG. All nice and stuff, but if he gets to play a drow, I (!!) get to play a drow. I want to know if this is actually allowed within in the game, seeing as we technically cannot do it, and the fact remains that drow are only played by GMs, or for specific quests.

Ziel Oden · Post by **Ziel Oden** » Tue Jul 19, 2005 6:04 am

Misjbar.. Im that child... Im no longer allowed to..

Galim · Post by **Galim** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 2:28 pm

Drows ARE not welliked peoples. from view of rp many characters should have the same wish to kill them on sight like by moshranfollowers *smiles into misjbars direction*

Devrah Liioness · Post by **Devrah Liioness** » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:54 pm

Ziel, maybe you can continue the character as a half-drow? They might let you.

Kaja Wolfagen · Post by **Kaja Wolfagen** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 10:30 am

Galim wrote:Drows ARE not welliked peoples. from view of rp many characters should have the same wish to kill them on sight like by moshranfollowers *smiles into misjbars direction*

Moshran followers are bad!

Why did no one tell me this!

Galim · Post by **Galim** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:03 am

Hehe, its not our problem that you never read moonsilver. there you would have find it. also the information that orc-shaman usually tell their orcs that they follow a completly different god, not moshran. they lie to them about that.

Misjbar · Post by **Misjbar** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:05 am

Is someone complaining about someone else's roleplay?

And, besides, usually orcs do not follow Moshran at all. But in the case that they do, they usually do know Galim. You should wait for the new and improved Moonsilver before judging (and yes it is underway, I had a slight preview =D)

Galim · Post by **Galim** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:12 am

The new and improved moonsilver is not known to me. so i am not talking of it. if it comes the whole thing is something different, but until it comes, old moonsilver counts for me. and it also counted in the past.

Kaja Wolfagen · Post by **Kaja Wolfagen** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:16 am

I thought i was creating peace and comfort..... i feel violated

Galim · Post by **Galim** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:20 am

uuum...what?

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Misjibar, i had a little preview too. And I know yet that the coming new background will cause many angry minds, because it will destroy or interfere with alot of the current roleplay. many have to change their roleplay or characterconcepts because they fit not with the new comming background. like the elves for example.

Ziel Oden · Post by **Ziel Oden** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 12:23 pm

Devy, rember what i said? Im 3/4 drow now ^-^

Galim · Post by **Galim** » Fri Jul 22, 2005 2:05 pm

Oh...so we will of course kill just 3/4 of you *smiles*

Ziel Oden · Post by **Ziel Oden** » Sat Jul 23, 2005 2:52 am

Leave the arms so i can farm.

PhoenixsPhyre · Post by **PhoenixsPhyre** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 8:26 pm

Okay, NirAntae asked a question earlier about a "vampiric" character. I want to say that the character she was asking for was me.

And I thank her for doing so, although she didn't ahve to.

Anyway first question reguarding that is: I want my character to be a vampire. But, I have never played a vampire that is like "Movie vampires" and such. My vampire characters DO drink blood, but they pretty much just have heightened senses. None of this amazingly superior strength where one can lift a freaking house just because he's annoyed. I kind of refer to the vampires I play as sort of "evolved" human beings. They're not immortal, just long-lived. And they can get killed and die just as easy as anyone else. lol Like I said, pretty much the only "abilites" my character would have, would be heightened senses. He would drink blood, yes, but wouldn't be one of these vampires that freaking runs around biting everything with a neck. (Do Orcs have necks . . .? )lol. He wouldn't be the type to go off on a bloodthirsty rampage. lol
Secondly: How do I contact a GM to find out about this and get it approved or shot down?

Thanks for all the help.

Dónal Mason · Post by **Dónal Mason** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 8:29 pm

Simply PM one via the forums. I'd recommend either Estralis, Aegohl or Japheth,

PhoenixsPhyre · Post by **PhoenixsPhyre** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 8:31 pm

Thank you.

But, uhm . . since I am new to the forum, and apparently an idiot because I can't find my way around . . . how do I PM anyone?

Dónal Mason · Post by **Dónal Mason** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 8:34 pm

At the top right of the forum, there are the words "you have no new messages". Click on it. Then click on "new post".

Cliu Beothach · Post by **Cliu Beothach** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 8:34 pm

go to the link "You have no new messages" in the upper right hand corner. You should be directed to your PM box where you can make new messages.

too slow:(

PhoenixsPhyre · Post by **PhoenixsPhyre** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 8:43 pm

Thanks to you both.

Arien Edhel · Post by **Arien Edhel** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 9:08 pm

PhoenixsPhyre wrote:... I want my character to be a vampire...

That's not allowed. We don't like characters like vampires or werewolves in this game.

PhoenixsPhyre · Post by **PhoenixsPhyre** » Sun Jul 24, 2005 9:51 pm

Okay, thank you. I was just curious how it could be played out. But, if it's not acceptable, I shall comply.

Thank you, again.