Post by Baka on Jun 24, 2007 12:44:49 GMT -5
Story (plot): Our story takes place in Balamb Garden (that means everyone who joins the RP will sign on as a student at Balamb Garden. You will be free to NPC anyone you like but your main RP char will be a student at Balamb preparing for their SeeD exam.) The students have just finished their written Exams and await the Field Exam that will determine whether or not they make it into SeeD. The story will revolve around a central figure (which character it is, has yet to be decided.) and his/her comrades as they attempt to become members of SeeD.
World: The world is occupied by five countries: Balamb, a small island; the Dollet Dukedom, a harbor-side remnant of the Dollet Empire; Galbadia, a military dictatorship; and Esthar, a scientifically advanced nation. A military organization named SeeD also plays a major role, with bases in Balamb, Galbadia and Trabia. Over the past 60 years The Dollet Dukedom has grown in power and is now on the verge of once again becoming an Empire. Galbadia is still a military dictatorship under the command of an enigmatic figure who is referred to only as The General. Esthar is still the most scientifically advanced nation and all three Gardens are still operational, training members of SeeD and the Military.
A mythological legend attributes mankind's creation to a being called Hyne. At creation, certain women were given a fragment of Hyne's power, making each woman a "sorceress". The power of the sorceress is transfered through a process called "embodiment", but only to those with the capacity to hold them. A researcher from Esthar, Dr. Odine, studied the sorceress power and developed "para-magic", a method enabling regular humans to imitate sorceress magic. Para-magic is used by characters in conjunction with Guardian Forces.
The moon is inhabited by monsters which periodically descend to the planet when their number becomes too great in a phenomenon known as the "Lunar Cry". 80 years before the events of Final Fantasy VIII, the Lunar Cry destroyed the continent of Centra. The people of the Centra civilization, which existed 4000 years before the events of the game, gradually migrated to other continents, founding Esthar and the Dollet Empire.Galbadia, Balamb, Timber, and other countries were founded later. The mild climate and temperament of Esthar's citizens led to their scientific advancement. A crystal pillar produces an energy field between the planet and the moon, which triggers the Lunar Cry at "Tear's Point", an area near Esthar. Upon this discovery, the scientists of Esthar created the "Lunatic Pandora", a vehicular enclosure for the crystal, built to artificially start the Lunar Cry.
The playable characters of Final Fantasy VIII have a series of flashbacks through the perspective of Laguna Loire, revealing some of the game's backstory. The first of these was Galbadia's invasion and subjugation of Timber, which created the longstanding resistance groups that the playable characters become affiliated with. In addition, they discover Laguna's role in the "Sorceress War", which Laguna ended by sealing Esthar's leader, Sorceress Adel, in a prison in space.[24]
Several years before the events of Final Fantasy VIII, Edea Kramer created SeeD,[25] a mercenary organization whose ultimate goal is to defeat the sorceress of each era. Members of SeeD are trained at facilities called "Gardens", which were erected in Galbadia, Trabia, and Balamb. Edea's husband, Cid, helped Edea create SeeD by appealing to NORG for financial backing. In exchange for his investment, NORG was named Garden Master. During the game, the financial struggles between SeeD and NORG culminate in a civil war.[26] In addition, Edea enlisted a special group of SeeD, the White SeeD, to serve her personally. However, before the game, Edea is possessed by Ultimecia, and ends up fighting the very organization she created.[27]
At the start of the game, Galbadia has fully assumed control of Timber, and is preparing to invade the small nation of Dollet to the northeast.[28] A possessed Edea has aligned herself with Galbadia, and Ultimecia is preparing to use the nation as a puppet to achieve her goals. Timber continues to harbor several resistance groups to Galbadia's occupation, such as the Forest Owls,[29] whose membership includes Rinoa Heartilly. Several SeeD cadets, including Squall Leonhart, are on the verge of becoming SeeD members at Balamb Garden.[30] Esthar maintains isolationism and Adel remains in her orbital tomb under Esthar's watch from a nearby space station.
Weapons:
As far as weapons go pretty much anything goes. Just don't pull out a keyblade or anything. I suppose you could have a bow...but I don't know why you'd want one...there are guns...big ones o.O
Guns
Nunchaku/Flail
Whip
Metal Knuckles
Pinwheel
Swords
Now what you've all been waiting for....
Gunblades- Gunblades have a gun-like handle which contains a firing mechanism but are not considered projectile as the firing mechanism only makes the blade vibrate causing extra damage, and does not fire any actual shells. Okay so basically there are two different types of gunblades. The first is generally one that requires two hands and the other requires only one. The two handed weapon generally has more striking power but the one handed excels at speed and trigger timing. Both are difficult to master and in the hands of someone who has not had any training are almost useless.
World: The world is occupied by five countries: Balamb, a small island; the Dollet Dukedom, a harbor-side remnant of the Dollet Empire; Galbadia, a military dictatorship; and Esthar, a scientifically advanced nation. A military organization named SeeD also plays a major role, with bases in Balamb, Galbadia and Trabia. Over the past 60 years The Dollet Dukedom has grown in power and is now on the verge of once again becoming an Empire. Galbadia is still a military dictatorship under the command of an enigmatic figure who is referred to only as The General. Esthar is still the most scientifically advanced nation and all three Gardens are still operational, training members of SeeD and the Military.
A mythological legend attributes mankind's creation to a being called Hyne. At creation, certain women were given a fragment of Hyne's power, making each woman a "sorceress". The power of the sorceress is transfered through a process called "embodiment", but only to those with the capacity to hold them. A researcher from Esthar, Dr. Odine, studied the sorceress power and developed "para-magic", a method enabling regular humans to imitate sorceress magic. Para-magic is used by characters in conjunction with Guardian Forces.
The moon is inhabited by monsters which periodically descend to the planet when their number becomes too great in a phenomenon known as the "Lunar Cry". 80 years before the events of Final Fantasy VIII, the Lunar Cry destroyed the continent of Centra. The people of the Centra civilization, which existed 4000 years before the events of the game, gradually migrated to other continents, founding Esthar and the Dollet Empire.Galbadia, Balamb, Timber, and other countries were founded later. The mild climate and temperament of Esthar's citizens led to their scientific advancement. A crystal pillar produces an energy field between the planet and the moon, which triggers the Lunar Cry at "Tear's Point", an area near Esthar. Upon this discovery, the scientists of Esthar created the "Lunatic Pandora", a vehicular enclosure for the crystal, built to artificially start the Lunar Cry.
The playable characters of Final Fantasy VIII have a series of flashbacks through the perspective of Laguna Loire, revealing some of the game's backstory. The first of these was Galbadia's invasion and subjugation of Timber, which created the longstanding resistance groups that the playable characters become affiliated with. In addition, they discover Laguna's role in the "Sorceress War", which Laguna ended by sealing Esthar's leader, Sorceress Adel, in a prison in space.[24]
Several years before the events of Final Fantasy VIII, Edea Kramer created SeeD,[25] a mercenary organization whose ultimate goal is to defeat the sorceress of each era. Members of SeeD are trained at facilities called "Gardens", which were erected in Galbadia, Trabia, and Balamb. Edea's husband, Cid, helped Edea create SeeD by appealing to NORG for financial backing. In exchange for his investment, NORG was named Garden Master. During the game, the financial struggles between SeeD and NORG culminate in a civil war.[26] In addition, Edea enlisted a special group of SeeD, the White SeeD, to serve her personally. However, before the game, Edea is possessed by Ultimecia, and ends up fighting the very organization she created.[27]
At the start of the game, Galbadia has fully assumed control of Timber, and is preparing to invade the small nation of Dollet to the northeast.[28] A possessed Edea has aligned herself with Galbadia, and Ultimecia is preparing to use the nation as a puppet to achieve her goals. Timber continues to harbor several resistance groups to Galbadia's occupation, such as the Forest Owls,[29] whose membership includes Rinoa Heartilly. Several SeeD cadets, including Squall Leonhart, are on the verge of becoming SeeD members at Balamb Garden.[30] Esthar maintains isolationism and Adel remains in her orbital tomb under Esthar's watch from a nearby space station.
Weapons:
As far as weapons go pretty much anything goes. Just don't pull out a keyblade or anything. I suppose you could have a bow...but I don't know why you'd want one...there are guns...big ones o.O
Guns
Nunchaku/Flail
Whip
Metal Knuckles
Pinwheel
Swords
Now what you've all been waiting for....
Gunblades- Gunblades have a gun-like handle which contains a firing mechanism but are not considered projectile as the firing mechanism only makes the blade vibrate causing extra damage, and does not fire any actual shells. Okay so basically there are two different types of gunblades. The first is generally one that requires two hands and the other requires only one. The two handed weapon generally has more striking power but the one handed excels at speed and trigger timing. Both are difficult to master and in the hands of someone who has not had any training are almost useless.