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The castle
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ariakitsune.livejournal.comThe screen shots are just for a basic idea. The doors don't lead to the same things as in the game. Some rooms with one painting in the game will have multiple paintings in Pieces.
I kinda fail at making maps so there won't be one specific to the RP unless someone else volunteers to make it. There is this one I found of the first floor that can be used for a basic idea of that area.
Basic outside view. There is a thick fog obscuring most of what is beyond the castle grounds.
Inside the entrance.
The door on the far left now leads to a sitting room. There is a large couch, several arm chairs, some end tables, a coffee table and an entertainment center. The television only seems to pick up nature documentaries, game shows, generic retellings of fairy tales, soap operas and music videos. There is a video game system that has only puzzle games, fighting games and racing games with no discernible story or characterization. There is a computer in one corner that can be used to look up meanings of words, recipes, music and connect to the network. There is a large painting on one wall.(will contain a replica of part of a character's world)
I kinda fail at making maps so there won't be one specific to the RP unless someone else volunteers to make it. There is this one I found of the first floor that can be used for a basic idea of that area.
Basic outside view. There is a thick fog obscuring most of what is beyond the castle grounds.
Inside the entrance.
The door on the far left now leads to a sitting room. There is a large couch, several arm chairs, some end tables, a coffee table and an entertainment center. The television only seems to pick up nature documentaries, game shows, generic retellings of fairy tales, soap operas and music videos. There is a video game system that has only puzzle games, fighting games and racing games with no discernible story or characterization. There is a computer in one corner that can be used to look up meanings of words, recipes, music and connect to the network. There is a large painting on one wall.(will contain a replica of part of a character's world)
ariakitsune.livejournal.com♣ Wait, what?
Characters are brought to a replica of Princess Peach's castle. Not an exact replica though. There are more rooms suitable for bedrooms, a kitchen, some bathrooms and a library. And of course all the paintings are different.
Mr. Cloak found his first attempt to create a world out of the pieces of others to be a failure. But he's not giving up. Now he's experimenting with copies of places instead.... He just finds the whole thing rather boring without people there to mess with.
He's going to return everyone home alive eventually. He's just not going to tell anyone that. More fun that way.
The paintings hold temporary versions of the replica pieces. It is all very similar to how the paintings work in Super Mario 64. Characters go in, complete a task and get a reward. Or get unceremoniously ejected from the painting if they fail or die. Rewards may include the keys to the upper floors(very rarely and needs mod approval), money or luxury items. Some paintings contain shops to spend the money(which is automatically converted to the currency present in the world represented by the painting) and to sell unwanted items. (Attempting to sell the silver cutlery from the kitchen will result in the shopkeeper saying they don't buy stolen goods.)
♣ Paintings?
The paintings are portals to small pocket dimension areas containing replicas of the places characters were when the were brought here and some random places.
The portal paintings will ripple if brushed up against or the wall shook.
♣ Plot?
There is a simple plot that there is no hurry to resolve. The castle grounds will expand occasionally.
Most of the plot will be player driven. This means not much will happen unless you make it happen.
Have character react to the setting, attempt to take over, explore the castle or paintings, etc.
♣ Events?
There will occasionally be random events. Silly, serious, dangerous, etc.
And some for random holidays.
♣ What kind of characters can we play?
Characters from most official canons and original characters. Please no crack muses or characters from shows aimed at very young children.
Original characters may not have previous connections to canon characters.
Original characters from Earth or an Earth like world (AKA someplace that has the technology for whatever game/movie/show that they come from) may be familiar with some of the canon characters stories though they will be unable to speak of it. There may be a way for your character to get around this. It can be different for character but, it will be something traumatizing and you must have mod approval.Note- Please limit the series your character is familiar with to Two.
Multiples? Alternate universe?
Yes to both. Up to three versions of a character will be allowed. However, one person will not be allowed to play more than one version of a character.
♣ How does time pass in game?
Seasons will be announced on occasion but, otherwise time is kind of ambiguous here.
The only reasons a date will need to be specified is for holiday events and character's birthdays if their player wants them to have a celebration/surprise. Just make sure it is at least the appropriate season and don't try to celebrate a late season event just after season change has been announced.
♣ What kinds of places are in the paintings?
Part of a city or town, forest, plains, mountains. Pretty much anything but, not too big an area. Could be as big as a few miles but, most will be smaller.
If there are monsters there in canon there will be monsters in the painting replica. If there aren't there usually won't be in the painting unless there is an event of some kind to change it.
♣ Monsters
Show up in paintings of places that normally have them or during monster events.
Monsters will occasionally drop random things along with the money or items they normally would.
♣ Communication?
There are some computers in the library that are connected to a Livejournal like site. If your character has a portable computer or cell phone they can use them. It's also possible to buy one in a shop.
They may use those to post to![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
piecesofworlds
For face-to-face interactions or any adventures, solo or as a group, post in the log communitypieces_logs. This is not required. You can simply have your character post about these adventures in the main community if you want.
For out of character stuff such as hiatus announcements or random stuff you'd like to share there ispieces_ooc
♣Supplies?
Despite being a castle only basic foodstuffs are found in the kitchen. Sweets and luxury food items will have to be bought.
Changes of clothes will also have to be bought if your character wasn't already carrying them.
There are shops in some of the paintings for this.
♣ If you have any questions not answered, please ask them here.
Characters are brought to a replica of Princess Peach's castle. Not an exact replica though. There are more rooms suitable for bedrooms, a kitchen, some bathrooms and a library. And of course all the paintings are different.
Mr. Cloak found his first attempt to create a world out of the pieces of others to be a failure. But he's not giving up. Now he's experimenting with copies of places instead.... He just finds the whole thing rather boring without people there to mess with.
He's going to return everyone home alive eventually. He's just not going to tell anyone that. More fun that way.
The paintings hold temporary versions of the replica pieces. It is all very similar to how the paintings work in Super Mario 64. Characters go in, complete a task and get a reward. Or get unceremoniously ejected from the painting if they fail or die. Rewards may include the keys to the upper floors(very rarely and needs mod approval), money or luxury items. Some paintings contain shops to spend the money(which is automatically converted to the currency present in the world represented by the painting) and to sell unwanted items. (Attempting to sell the silver cutlery from the kitchen will result in the shopkeeper saying they don't buy stolen goods.)
♣ Paintings?
The paintings are portals to small pocket dimension areas containing replicas of the places characters were when the were brought here and some random places.
The portal paintings will ripple if brushed up against or the wall shook.
♣ Plot?
There is a simple plot that there is no hurry to resolve. The castle grounds will expand occasionally.
Most of the plot will be player driven. This means not much will happen unless you make it happen.
Have character react to the setting, attempt to take over, explore the castle or paintings, etc.
♣ Events?
There will occasionally be random events. Silly, serious, dangerous, etc.
And some for random holidays.
♣ What kind of characters can we play?
Characters from most official canons and original characters. Please no crack muses or characters from shows aimed at very young children.
Original characters may not have previous connections to canon characters.
Original characters from Earth or an Earth like world (AKA someplace that has the technology for whatever game/movie/show that they come from) may be familiar with some of the canon characters stories though they will be unable to speak of it. There may be a way for your character to get around this. It can be different for character but, it will be something traumatizing and you must have mod approval.Note- Please limit the series your character is familiar with to Two.
Multiples? Alternate universe?
Yes to both. Up to three versions of a character will be allowed. However, one person will not be allowed to play more than one version of a character.
♣ How does time pass in game?
Seasons will be announced on occasion but, otherwise time is kind of ambiguous here.
The only reasons a date will need to be specified is for holiday events and character's birthdays if their player wants them to have a celebration/surprise. Just make sure it is at least the appropriate season and don't try to celebrate a late season event just after season change has been announced.
♣ What kinds of places are in the paintings?
Part of a city or town, forest, plains, mountains. Pretty much anything but, not too big an area. Could be as big as a few miles but, most will be smaller.
If there are monsters there in canon there will be monsters in the painting replica. If there aren't there usually won't be in the painting unless there is an event of some kind to change it.
♣ Monsters
Show up in paintings of places that normally have them or during monster events.
Monsters will occasionally drop random things along with the money or items they normally would.
♣ Communication?
There are some computers in the library that are connected to a Livejournal like site. If your character has a portable computer or cell phone they can use them. It's also possible to buy one in a shop.
They may use those to post to
piecesofworldsFor face-to-face interactions or any adventures, solo or as a group, post in the log community
pieces_logs. This is not required. You can simply have your character post about these adventures in the main community if you want.For out of character stuff such as hiatus announcements or random stuff you'd like to share there is
pieces_ooc♣Supplies?
Despite being a castle only basic foodstuffs are found in the kitchen. Sweets and luxury food items will have to be bought.
Changes of clothes will also have to be bought if your character wasn't already carrying them.
There are shops in some of the paintings for this.
♣ If you have any questions not answered, please ask them here.
Old profile - Before the reboot
Nov. 25th, 2011 11:28 amariakitsune.livejournal.comPieces of Worlds Loosely based on the Dreamcast game 'Time Stalkers' A nameless world in another dimension where time portals collide. Made up of fragments of varied worlds. A strange book has brought you here. No one seems to know anything except a strange cloaked man and he tends to provide more questions than answers. Some have settled in and make no attempts to find a way home. Others are not content to such an existence. Will an answer be found before whatever is holding this world together fails? There is no choice but to find out. |
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Nov. 25th, 2011 11:22 amariakitsune.livejournal.comSo it's over and I'm going to start putting up stuff for the reboot soon.
You can backtag incomplete logs if you want but, please don't make any new posts.
Let me know if you'd like to be informed when the reboot is ready to go.
You can backtag incomplete logs if you want but, please don't make any new posts.
Let me know if you'd like to be informed when the reboot is ready to go.
Mod post - Ending
Nov. 21st, 2011 06:30 pmariakitsune.livejournal.comSo Pieces is coming to an end.
Soon I am going to post an ending log and a place holder for an epilogue.
Due to lack of activity whatever way the last stone spell fragment was found will be hand-waved.
And probably some time in December or January I will reboot Pieces with some changes. I am probably not going to make a new community but, none of the old logs or posts will be deleted.
Questions? Comments?
Soon I am going to post an ending log and a place holder for an epilogue.
Due to lack of activity whatever way the last stone spell fragment was found will be hand-waved.
And probably some time in December or January I will reboot Pieces with some changes. I am probably not going to make a new community but, none of the old logs or posts will be deleted.
Questions? Comments?
Mod post - Read this
Oct. 3rd, 2011 04:59 pmariakitsune.livejournal.comThere are now scarecrows scattered around the various pieces. They don't move and touching them doesn't do anything to you.
They're just standing there, holding signs. The signs read "The End is Near" or any variation of the phrase.
What it means is simply that. The end is getting close. What the end is is a mystery however. It could be everyone getting to go home, it could be the destruction of the world of Pieces. Whatever it is, the scarecrows aren't talking. *is weird* >.>;;;
Questions? Comments?
They're just standing there, holding signs. The signs read "The End is Near" or any variation of the phrase.
What it means is simply that. The end is getting close. What the end is is a mystery however. It could be everyone getting to go home, it could be the destruction of the world of Pieces. Whatever it is, the scarecrows aren't talking. *is weird* >.>;;;
Questions? Comments?
ariakitsune.livejournal.comThere are only two pieces missing from the spell on the Spring.
One may somehow be revealed during or right after the Sora, Sephiroth, Hazel thing if I don't decide the way I'm thinking of doing it is too easy/weird.
The other can be found anywhere... as long as the place it's found is a challenge for whoever goes looking.
So for example, a Sephiroth searching the basement of the House in the Woods... not a challenge. Hazel and or Wilykit, that would be a challenge for them. Since that area is considered, at least in my mind, as a level one dungeon. The exception being when that creepy energy was leaking out of there.
If you want you can make a place more of a challenge by having that creepy energy happen there. It won't be happening in the same area again.
ALSO Within a day or so of someone finding the next part of the spell, characters may notice a strange speck in the distance. If someone has a telescope they could see, at most, that it is another world piece but, if one were to attempt to fly there they would not be able to get any closer and eventually end up teleported back to the piece they left from.
Any questions?
One may somehow be revealed during or right after the Sora, Sephiroth, Hazel thing if I don't decide the way I'm thinking of doing it is too easy/weird.
The other can be found anywhere... as long as the place it's found is a challenge for whoever goes looking.
So for example, a Sephiroth searching the basement of the House in the Woods... not a challenge. Hazel and or Wilykit, that would be a challenge for them. Since that area is considered, at least in my mind, as a level one dungeon. The exception being when that creepy energy was leaking out of there.
If you want you can make a place more of a challenge by having that creepy energy happen there. It won't be happening in the same area again.
ALSO Within a day or so of someone finding the next part of the spell, characters may notice a strange speck in the distance. If someone has a telescope they could see, at most, that it is another world piece but, if one were to attempt to fly there they would not be able to get any closer and eventually end up teleported back to the piece they left from.
Any questions?
Time-slide event
Jun. 27th, 2011 06:32 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
mediocrespellsAround July 4th(both IC and OOC) a thick fog will start to roll in. It will remain for several days. During that time characters may find themselves pushed a bit forward or backward in their canon time-line.
The fog itself will dissipate within two days. The change to the characters will last between two and seven in game days.
As always it's up to you if you want your character to be affected.
Any questions?
The fog itself will dissipate within two days. The change to the characters will last between two and seven in game days.
As always it's up to you if you want your character to be affected.
Any questions?
ariakitsune.livejournal.comThe end is near. No idea whether it will be one month, three or more but, it's near.
I know what will happen when the spell on the Spring is activated and I have a vague plan for after.
But, I'd like to hear some of your ideas if you have them.
And some ideas for things to happen before the endgame because it's still going to be a little while at least.
So, suggestions?
I know what will happen when the spell on the Spring is activated and I have a vague plan for after.
But, I'd like to hear some of your ideas if you have them.
And some ideas for things to happen before the endgame because it's still going to be a little while at least.
So, suggestions?
Mini Event - Gifts
May. 6th, 2011 11:08 amariakitsune.livejournal.comCharacters will each be given a gift with colorful wrapping paper and bows.
Inside will be either something nice or a gag gift of your choice. There will not be anything dangerous.
Things may get a little weird if your character decides not to open their gift. From the gift opening itself where the character can see to growing legs and following them around until they open it. Those are just examples. The gifts may do anything that could be seen as trying to get the characters to open them.
Any questions?
Inside will be either something nice or a gag gift of your choice. There will not be anything dangerous.
Things may get a little weird if your character decides not to open their gift. From the gift opening itself where the character can see to growing legs and following them around until they open it. Those are just examples. The gifts may do anything that could be seen as trying to get the characters to open them.
Any questions?
IMPORTANT - READ THIS
Apr. 11th, 2011 05:18 pmariakitsune.livejournal.comAs you may have noticed, things in Pieces have been moving towards an ending. Four of the six items needed to unlock the mystery of the Spring have been located.
The point is that it won't really take much to get to an end.
[Poll #1729098]
After it ends I will either reboot or turn it into a muse box. I'm leaning towards the muse box at the moment.
The point is that it won't really take much to get to an end.
[Poll #1729098]
After it ends I will either reboot or turn it into a muse box. I'm leaning towards the muse box at the moment.
Doppelgangers, weather and a thing
Apr. 7th, 2011 12:56 amariakitsune.livejournal.comThe doppelgangers should mostly be gone by now. There could be stragglers if you really want but, they'll all be gone within a day.
Backdating is always an option if you haven't gotten around to doing something you wanted to during the event.
The weather will remain foggy and there will be heavy rain and thunder storms for a few days. The sun will come out and then... Rainbows! Everywhere! *mostly kidding but, if someone wants to come up with something and run with it, go ahead. Just ask first*
Also - Something(besides the plot stones) is hidden somewhere that hasn't been explored recently. It doesn't particularly matter where.
If you're interested in having your character find it volunteer here. If you want to know what it is before you decide just ask and I'll tell you in a PM. I'm just being vague in case someone would rather be surprised.
Backdating is always an option if you haven't gotten around to doing something you wanted to during the event.
The weather will remain foggy and there will be heavy rain and thunder storms for a few days. The sun will come out and then... Rainbows! Everywhere! *mostly kidding but, if someone wants to come up with something and run with it, go ahead. Just ask first*
Also - Something(besides the plot stones) is hidden somewhere that hasn't been explored recently. It doesn't particularly matter where.
If you're interested in having your character find it volunteer here. If you want to know what it is before you decide just ask and I'll tell you in a PM. I'm just being vague in case someone would rather be surprised.
ariakitsune.livejournal.comA strange fog will soon begin blanketing the Pieces. After a day or so characters may think they see people from home amongst the fog. Someone they share a connection to. Alive, dead, friend or enemy. At first there isn't actually anything there.
A couple days later they will become solid doppelgangers. They'll have the abilities and general behavior of whoever they look like but, no matter who they look like they will be hostile.
Attacks may be physical or mental... or both if you like.
The doppelgangers will disappear on their own after a day or two and if killed before then they will not return. Doppelgangers using mental attacks may also disappear if the target figures out that they're not really who they look like.
Edit: If injured the doppelganger won't bleed normal blood. It'll be an odd color and won't flow as fast.
Questions, comments, suggestions?
A couple days later they will become solid doppelgangers. They'll have the abilities and general behavior of whoever they look like but, no matter who they look like they will be hostile.
Attacks may be physical or mental... or both if you like.
The doppelgangers will disappear on their own after a day or two and if killed before then they will not return. Doppelgangers using mental attacks may also disappear if the target figures out that they're not really who they look like.
Edit: If injured the doppelganger won't bleed normal blood. It'll be an odd color and won't flow as fast.
Questions, comments, suggestions?
Temporary piece
Feb. 4th, 2011 09:25 pmariakitsune.livejournal.comA large mountain has been placed next to the Giza Plains. There is a cave opening at the bottom and another larger cave opening near the peak.
Living inside a large cave is a dragon. At first it will be sleeping but, when it wakes up it will fly around and may grab characters and bring them back to its cave. It's completely optional whether you want your character to be grabbed.
The dragon does not have what would be considered a typical hoard. Everything is arranged carefully and gold coins are neatly stowed in chests.
This dragon is a collector. And not all the pieces in its collection are inanimate. There are also specimens of rare or just attractive creatures kept in giant terrariums.
The piece will remain for an in game week.
Any questions?
Living inside a large cave is a dragon. At first it will be sleeping but, when it wakes up it will fly around and may grab characters and bring them back to its cave. It's completely optional whether you want your character to be grabbed.
The dragon does not have what would be considered a typical hoard. Everything is arranged carefully and gold coins are neatly stowed in chests.
This dragon is a collector. And not all the pieces in its collection are inanimate. There are also specimens of rare or just attractive creatures kept in giant terrariums.
The piece will remain for an in game week.
Any questions?
Mod post - Poll
Jan. 15th, 2011 02:13 pmariakitsune.livejournal.comMost of the events so far have been on the silly side. I think maybe it's getting a bit old.
[Poll #1668269]
Also, don't be afraid to do some of your own plotting. There doesn't have to be an event for stuff to happen.
[Poll #1668269]
Also, don't be afraid to do some of your own plotting. There doesn't have to be an event for stuff to happen.
ariakitsune.livejournal.comShy Guy's Toy Box is gone. If you want your character to have found a piece of the Spring's pattern please let me know as there would only have been one inside.
You can still tag into either of the logs in progress or backdate if you still want to start one.
The next planned temporary piece event will be sometime in the first half of February.
As always, suggestions are welcome for other game-wide events.
You can still tag into either of the logs in progress or backdate if you still want to start one.
The next planned temporary piece event will be sometime in the first half of February.
As always, suggestions are welcome for other game-wide events.
Ongoing events and plot type stuff
Jan. 4th, 2011 11:50 amariakitsune.livejournal.comOngoing events
☻ Shape changing objects - Can be found any time and will change a character into a random creature when touched. Single objects may be used more than once but, it will be the same transformation as the first time no matter who touches it.
☻ Monsters can be found at all times inside certain places and occasionally get let loose everywhere. Times when they are everywhere will be announced inpieces_ooc or piecesofworlds.
Plot type things
Some characters have deduced that there is something up with the Spring. The patterns on the stone platform in the center have been determined to be a spell of some kind. There are six pieces missing. Five around the edge and one in the middle.
One has been found by Sora and Wilykit in Castle Oblivion.
The others can be found in other monster infested areas. They don't have to be found on permanent pieces but, will be moved to one if no one finds it while the temporary piece is present.
Hazel is currently studying the patterns but, isn't really making any progress.
If you would like to suggest events, plot or have a question comment here.
☻ Shape changing objects - Can be found any time and will change a character into a random creature when touched. Single objects may be used more than once but, it will be the same transformation as the first time no matter who touches it.
☻ Monsters can be found at all times inside certain places and occasionally get let loose everywhere. Times when they are everywhere will be announced in
pieces_ooc or piecesofworlds.Plot type things
Some characters have deduced that there is something up with the Spring. The patterns on the stone platform in the center have been determined to be a spell of some kind. There are six pieces missing. Five around the edge and one in the middle.
One has been found by Sora and Wilykit in Castle Oblivion.
The others can be found in other monster infested areas. They don't have to be found on permanent pieces but, will be moved to one if no one finds it while the temporary piece is present.
Hazel is currently studying the patterns but, isn't really making any progress.
If you would like to suggest events, plot or have a question comment here.
Event - Shy Guy's Toy Box
Jan. 3rd, 2011 11:16 amariakitsune.livejournal.comA piece has been temporarily placed to the East of the Spring. It is a small piece with a small house containing not much more than a toy box through a hidden door.
Shy guys are now running loose all over the pieces. They are generally being annoying and sometimes stealing random objects from the player characters and taking them into their toy box.
They will remain non-violent though still annoying unless pursued into the toy box or attacked.
If you are unfamiliar with Paper Mario or the Shy Guy's Toy Box you can watch the whole segment HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE.
The log is HERE
Any questions?
Shy guys are now running loose all over the pieces. They are generally being annoying and sometimes stealing random objects from the player characters and taking them into their toy box.
They will remain non-violent though still annoying unless pursued into the toy box or attacked.
If you are unfamiliar with Paper Mario or the Shy Guy's Toy Box you can watch the whole segment HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE.
The log is HERE
Any questions?
Event - Touch Fuzzy, get dizzy
Dec. 11th, 2010 01:17 pmariakitsune.livejournal.comA bunch of Fuzzies from Yoshi's Island are drifting through. They will be just about everywhere outside for a few days.
Look here for an idea of what Fuzzy does if you're not familiar with the game -> Skip to about 1:02 if you're impatient.
They will make your character just very dizzy or they can have a drunk/high/etc. effect if they are touched. Whichever you prefer is fine.
Any questions?
Look here for an idea of what Fuzzy does if you're not familiar with the game -> Skip to about 1:02 if you're impatient.
They will make your character just very dizzy or they can have a drunk/high/etc. effect if they are touched. Whichever you prefer is fine.
Any questions?
