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Post by maomu on Nov 9, 2012 14:19:41 GMT -5
A couple of questions, first of which concerns my character I'm currently making. It is an Original Character. Regarding powers it states you can only have a single weapon. My Character normally does carry only a single weapon which is a simple dagger but this dagger does not revolve and is not related to the rest of his powers. He also does not use it as his main weapon. It's mostly a keepsake but since it's a dagger it will inevitably be used for to defend himself at some point. So it function as protection. Regarding his powers he must transform to use them. His main power being the ability to transform into a form suitable for fighting. It's in this form he gains his real weapon. The dagger isn't used at all while transformed. Just the one Weapon which he has one special attack with.
Also I should mention the weapon has the function of separating to become two weapons. I'm assuming this won't fly according to the rules of one weapon only unless you define what you mean by "One Weapon". A double blade-end weapon for example can be used as a single weapon but if it had the function of separating into dual blades would that violate the rule? Does the rule prohibit say Cloud's Fusion Sword which is tons of swords in a collective single massive sword?
My second question regards the site's theme. Which is very black and dark. Quite honestly it's hard to see everything. I am aware of the option for me to change the theme but "Back to Black" while better for browsing isn't really the best theme visually (as far as seeing the text which is dark brown on brown, the actual design is very nice). Any chance there is a lighter theme in the works maybe with white and not so much black and dark colors?
And thank you for reading.
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Post by vincent on Nov 9, 2012 16:53:49 GMT -5
Hello Maomu, welcome to Confused Memories!
I'm one of the retired staff, not long ago I reviewed character application, so while I may have an insight to that the staff can answer below and correct me on anything recent.
For your question about weapons. I would say your character does sound a lot like my character, Vincent Valentine. Vincent primarily uses his gun for a weapon, but when he transforms, some of his transformations can take on other weapons not listed as his main weapon. But, only because the weapons those forms wield are exclusive to them, and not any other form or his normal human self. I think in this circumstance, not listing those weapons but instead listing them under their forms would be acceptable. But, if he does share this blade which splits into two blades he can use across his forms, maybe it might be wise to replace the dagger and have that weapon as his primary weapon instead.
As for the question about what is identified as one weapon for OCs, one weapon that counts as two can work IF those weapons are part of that person's main fighting style. For example, Claire is an OC that uses twin chakrams, because that is her main fighting style. Same could be said like my character Gabranth, because he has a swallowsword which splits into two weapons, so basically Cloud's Fusion Sword and weapons similar like it that are one weapon turning into two can be applied for as long as it's JUSTIFIED in the character's history that they received experience over time to effectively learn how to wield that weapon. Anyone can pick up two swords and swing them around, but it may take weeks, months and even years of training for a beginner to learn how to parry with one sword while expertly twisting and stabbing with another. Canon characters like Cloud, Gabranth etc have that time in their history as having that experience, and your OC can start with that experience too, but it needs to be convincing enough in your character's history that they are experienced or even mastered that weapon's fighting style. I think most people can agree with this.
Also, keep in mind if your character is young, please don't have them wielding a weapon under the age of fourteen, as it isn't socially acceptable in our real world to let teenagers wield weapons, but in Kingdom Hearts it is children that good parents would not believe are maturely responsible enough to to be running around with scissors let alone a sword. It's because Sora, Riku and Kairi can and did wield keyblades when they are only young teenagers is it socially acceptable on this site and will help applicants get their OCs approved if their characters are old enough to be responsible with them. ^^
About the site skin, you will need to ask our staff Night about the last question. Making new skins is hard, but I believe Night is currently making one in the works. If you do not like the coloring of the current skins, you may be able to ask Night about what the coloring is and if you can read the text easier, etc.
Hope that helps answer all your questions!
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Post by maomu on Nov 10, 2012 14:45:01 GMT -5
Like Vincent, my character must transform in order to have access to this weapon(and by extension the rest of his abilities). It isn't shared with his normal human form. As for using two weapons, my character's case is that he does not have experience using two weapons but gains this experience after transforming. The transformation is more like him becoming a different person as in his human form is relatively weak with no unique skills. The form/or person he turns into does have this experience to wield two weapons. If this doesn't seem passable I can compromise.
Concerning his age he is under the age of fourteen. However when you say it is not acceptable for him to be wielding a weapon does that mean he is not allowed to possess one period or he should not have a combat weapon? For my character as I said before he does not use the dagger as one would use say chakrams or a gun, it's for protection (in the context of I carry it not to stop bad guys with it but to use if a bad guy is after me). However his transformation has a weapon. Does this also mean his transformed state cannot have weapons?
Thank you for answering and I shall PM Night about the site skin. Also another thing I wanted to know is who I should talk to about the Ad Mod position? Thank you very much.
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Post by vincent on Nov 12, 2012 19:26:34 GMT -5
I see you could not wait a day for my reply nor has any of the staff answered, as you've already posted your application, but I'll continue to do my best to answer your questions regardless.
In the first case, if it's not a shared weapon across his forms but the entity he transforms into has had a vast wealth of experience before becoming a transformation of your character, that could be plausible.
Since he is thirteen and on the cusp of adulthood, I did say it would not be socially acceptable for him to be carrying around sharp objects, but if his parents and his grandfather did not know any better and feel they can trust him then it may be accepted. It may not be good parenting or your character might be mature beyond his age, it is up to Beast now to determine whether he is old enough to wield this weapon.
About the ad mod position, you would PM Tseng, the head admin usually. However since they seem to be inactive, Night is the next admin, and the other staff such as Beast, Terra, and Selena can also take you application for review on the staff board. And you are most welcome.
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