a5ead8 No.624 [View All]
So I have been playing with the idea of starting up a CYOA/Quest on /rwby/ to help get our activity up and also provide some entertainment for my fellow posters. This has been discussed in two threads so far and I think it's about time I put my plan into action.
This thread is just for me to get some feedback from the other posters here as well as the players.
For those of you who don't know what CYOA or even a Quest thread is then I can explain it pretty simply. A CYOA (choose your own adventure) or a Quest is a thread where we all work together to tell a story and just have a good time watching the events unfold. In the adventure I have planned you will be taking on the role of a new student at Beacon academy and will collectively be choosing all his important actions as well as his general personality and past. Any fights/challenges that occur will be decided with dice rolls which I'll fill you guys in on when the time comes. This will mostly be a romance/shenanigans type of adventure so expect there to be more talking and fun that combat (unless you guys want a lot of fighting).
I'll the QM (quest master) and the one responsible for writing the story itself while the players (you guys) choose what to do next.
How do you guys feel about me giving you a small list of origins followed by a few weapon/semblance choices? The weapons will go hand-in-hand with the semblances meaning that each weapon will come with its own predetermined semblance, hopefully that makes sense.
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a5ead8 No.1184
>>1181
Can they be other people's themes from other shows? If so, I vote for Satsuki-sama's theme from the Kill la Kill soundtrack.
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a5ead8 No.1193
>>1184
I could work.
Sorry about the slow update. I had to work on Iris a little before doing her reveal.
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a5ead8 No.1203
>>1193
I'm liking the vacant-hippie-nature-girl thing she's got going on.
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a5ead8 No.1206
And with that we're reached the beginning of Verdant's initiation!
What do you guys think of everything so far? Anything you'd like to see more or less of in the future? How do you like the pacing so far?
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a5ead8 No.1207
>>1206
Looking good so far.
One question though- how do you roll dice again?
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a5ead8 No.1208
>>1207
You click the "show post options & limits" button under the post. If you're still having trouble then try using a guide I guess.
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a5ead8 No.1210
>>1208
Can multiple people roll and we take best result, or is it just one shot takes all?
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a5ead8 No.1211
>>1210
>Can multiple people roll and we take best result, or is it just one shot takes all?
Let's go with the first one for now. It will give you guys a good shot at pulling roll challenges off. Each players only rolls once, no re-rolls.
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a5ead8 No.1212
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a5ead8 No.1222
I'm going to a convention for a few days and will be back this Monday to update. If I don't post after that then I'm probably dead and have ascended to heaven to sit by Monty's side with my waifu.
See you guys in a few days!
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a5ead8 No.1223
>>1222
Have fun!
Also, nice trips.
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a5ead8 No.1227
Just wanted to drop by and say that I survived my trip to the convention. I've got some cool RWBY cosplay pics and will post them in a different thread later before updating my story.
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a5ead8 No.1235
>>1227
I await those pictures with baited breath.
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a5ead8 No.1308
So are you guys enjoying the combat system so far or is it pretty unimpressive and simple?
I can always change it so it sucks less if so.
Honest opinions!
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a5ead8 No.1316
>>1308
It's pretty basic, but the format doesn't allow for much more. Having us roll with our choices would save some time, though.
Maybe for a future combat scenario you give us each points to vote for an inventory for bonuses/penalties to rolls?
Also, I want to hear more about this Loli you met.
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a5ead8 No.1326
>>1316
>It's pretty basic, but the format doesn't allow for much more. Having us roll with our choices would save some time, though.
>Maybe for a future combat scenario you give us each points to vote for an inventory for bonuses/penalties to rolls?
We'll be keeping it simple for the time being since this isn't supposed to be a 100% combat focused CYOA. I wanted to make a second RWBY CYOA after this one with more advanced combat and skills but that comes later.
>Also, I want to hear more about this Loli you met.
What loli? Do you mean one of the chicks from the cosplay pics I posted? What do you want to know exactly? I wouldn't really call her a loli.
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a5ead8 No.1355
>>1326
You said in >>1252
>I also talked with a lolita about Iron Maiden's new album
Mostly just interested because I've never met anyone I would describe as a loli, nor have I ever heard it outside a /b/ pedo thread.
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a5ead8 No.1379
>>1355
When I said "Lolita", I was referring to a girl dressed in the Lolita fashion style. Look "Lolita Fashion" up and you'll see what I'm talking about. You might have gotten Lolita mixed up with loli or lolicon which I can understand since I used to do the same thing.
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a5ead8 No.1382
>>1379
I see, that's disappointing.
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a5ead8 No.1451
I've written Team VIBE into my fanfic, I hope you guys are cool with that. So far only Edread has shown up, and the others may only be mentioned, but Verdant might get a favourable mention from Weiss.
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a5ead8 No.1453
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a5ead8 No.1455
>>1451
I'm flattered that you're include my team. What can you tell me about it and how VIBE is incorporated into it? What's Edread doing? Being all knightly and dramatic?
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a5ead8 No.1459
>>1455
They probably won't be doing much, they might just pop in for some advice or a fight or some gossip. I'm having a hard enough time writing in all of the existing characters, except Sun and Neptune because they suck.
So far Edread just got beaten by Cinder's team in a research fight. I buffed his archaic speech forms, and have him saying "forsooth".
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a5ead8 No.1460
>>1459
Interesting. You'll have to let me know how it goes and maybe link me once it's uploaded.
Here's the descriptions of the team members for the anonymous drawfriend:
>Edread
>He dresses in a long red tunic that goes down to his knees much like a knight's tunic(1st pic related). The symbol on the front of his tunic is that of a rook (his family crest) along with a simple three pointed crown over it. His shoulders and legs are guarded with random plates and strips of chain mail that also bear the same rook symbol and for the most part look like the arm guards Mercury wears. His weapon is a bastard sword which can transform into an assault rifle.
>Iris
>Her eyes a purple and her hair is silvery white, much like Weiss'. There are two deer-like horns growing from her forehead (2nd pic related, but shorter and curving slightly backwards). She wears a white tunic and white shoulder cape made from a wolf pelt, the tunic goes down to her thighs and overlaps her white skirt. Her leather boots are high and go up to about knees.
>Around her wrists are two silvery arm bands which can transform into wrist mounted crossbows which store their ammo inside the bands, very much like Yangs weapons.
>Balder
>A tall boy with broad shoulders and a squarish jawline marked with light brown stubble to go along with his medium length dirty blonde hair. He is the tallest out of all the first year students and easy meets Yatsuhashi (of team CFVY) in terms of height. His appearance is very much like that of a burly Viking warrior (3rd pic).
>He wears a dark green, sleeveless tunic which shows off his massive muscular arms. He wears a pair of large leather boots which look like they've seen much action as well as a big leather belt.
>Balder keeps his weapon slung over back in it's compact form which gives it the appearance of a steel block with a handle. It's actually a chainsaw but I'm saving the reveal for later. The weapon was an idea by one of the posters in this thread.
Are this fair enough descriptions? If you'd like more detail then just ask away!
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a5ead8 No.1468
>>1460
Did Edread also have a shield, or is it just the bastard sword?
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a5ead8 No.1469
>>1468
Edread only uses a sword which he is more than capable at parrying attacks with. His semblance also removes the need for a shield since he absorbs attacks through his aura.
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a5ead8 No.1484
>>1469
>>1460
Ok, I've fixed that, and I've posted the first 3 chapters here >>1483. It's just Edread so far, but there will probably be some gossip about them next chapter, and then they might have a combat scene during the Night Exercise in chapter 5 or 6, and they might be in the plane scene towards the end.
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a5ead8 No.1486
>>1484
Interesting. I look forward to seeing what you do with VIBE in the future. Also, welcome back writefriend!
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a5ead8 No.1497
Since I'm going to be busy today, I thought I'd see what you guys are thinking so far.
What do you think about my characterization so far? How about the combat and pacing so far? Is there anything you'd like to see more of or less of?
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a5ead8 No.1498
>>1497
I think you've been doing pretty good so far.
I can't think of too much I'd like to see more or less of except Weiss.
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a5ead8 No.1499
>>1497
That is a very cute pic. I'm still loving it. I felt we spent a bit too much time fighting in the forest, but I suppose that is just because I wanted to get back to the character interactions because your character writing is really good.
>>1498
Are you saying you want to see more or less of Weiss-sama?
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a5ead8 No.1502
>>1497
I definitely agree with >>1499
on spending too much time in combat. It felt like we'd wait for an update, just for a couple of lines and then our NEXT combat move. We had to make an accidental groping happen to keep it interesting. I'm not saying the combat is bad, I'm just saying give it more substance and less updates just for a combat maneuver.
The character interaction is top notch, of course. You write them well, and I'm sure that's the biggest reason no one likes the combat dragging on.
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a5ead8 No.1504
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a5ead8 No.1507
I'm going to be fixing the combat system since it sucks and takes days to conclude while also taking away from the character interactions that you guys enjoy the most. We'll see what I can come up with before the next fight happens.
I really appreciate all your feedback and hope to hear more in the future! Never hesitate to voice a concern about the adventure since your feedback is what helps me improve as a quest runner while also improving the overall experience for you guys!
Shilling /rwby/ and bringing in new players might be a good thing too.
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a5ead8 No.1509
>>1504
You can go and fuck yourself, good sir.
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a5ead8 No.1675
So what kind of motorcycle do we own?
We should have like a lime-green Kawasaki-ninja type fucking thing. With green neon on the underside of it.
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a5ead8 No.1681
>>1675
Based on Verdant's proclivity for promiscuity, I think the Lady J cycle is more appropriate.
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a5ead8 No.1687
>>1507
just discovered this board a few days back, your CYOA is wonderful and am glad to be playing along with others :)
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a5ead8 No.1781
>>1687
>just discovered this board a few days back
Welcome, new friend! Glad there are more people finding their way here despite the board being pretty low in the rankings.
Did you get here from the RWBY thread I saw on /co/?
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a5ead8 No.1790
>>1781
nope, literally just searching for RWBY on the boards page
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a5ead8 No.1791
>>1781
nope, literally just searching for RWBY in the boards, only started RWBY a month and a bit back and loving it
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a5ead8 No.1796
>>1790
>>1687
>>1791
Always good to have a new player. I hope you're able to catch up with our CYOA soon enough, it'll probably take very little time since we're only at two threads (not counting the meta). Just so you know; the players are currently in a tug-o-war over Weiss and Yang. I think I've found a way to make everyone mostly happy though with my recent dream sequence experiment.
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a5ead8 No.1799
>>1796
already caught up, and not arguing over best girl, although Yang is the best out of the two
also apologies for the double post before, my internet has been shit the past few days
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a5ead8 No.1809
>>1781
There seems to be a RWBY thread on /co/ every fortnight. Are you the one who unashamedly shilled in the most recent one?
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a5ead8 No.1810
>>1799
>Yang is the best out of the two
I'm not sure we want your kind around here.
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a5ead8 No.1811
>>1809
>Are you the one who unashamedly shilled in the most recent one?
Nope. I do post in them though since /rwby/ is a little slow when it comes to discussion, and I use /co/ pretty often myself. I have shilled our board once in one though.
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a5ead8 No.2532
I need to know if any of the CYOAs are going to progress any further, otherwise I will shortly be unpinning them 24 hours from now unless they become active again.
I will keep the Meta thread pinned regardless, CYOAs have kept this board warm since before Season 3 came out.
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a5ead8 No.2536
>>2532
You can probably unpin my second thread since I just made my third thread. I've been having stuff irl dragging me away from updating my story lately.
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a5ead8 No.7292
>>2536
I would love to do a CYOA, but I'm afraid of being a shitty quest/thread master I feel there's too many of them.
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f317f3 No.36336
Sorry about the multi-month hiatus guys. I've returned from the abyss with higher spirits, and a new update.
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