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News Credits: 1 · by **bdixonarts** » Wed Jun 08, 2016 10:02 am

hey guys sorry I haven't been around, I wanted to bring in my Rainmaker Nova Storm but been busy I will still see if I can get the profile to you and a sample post. (just a note though the stats for Nova is how i sent them to Fun Pub and how they were accepted so I tend to not alter stats, i just play with less bite if people are not used to him)

by **MacabreDerek** » Sat Sep 03, 2016 3:42 pm

Hey all,

Figured I'd like to try out a forum based RPG after several years of tabletop play of other games, so hopefully you are still accepting of new blood. After taking a very quick skim over the rules and other people's characters, I thought I might instead focus on delivering concepts for cybertronians and see what you guys thought of them, help refine them, and when one is settled on make sure I have a second set of eyes that make the stats reflect their personalities.

Two of them are fan created, one of them is not but that may be the more difficult one as it is not a character that is predominately in the foreground so picking apart the psychology may be a little difficult. Anyway, to the characters.

Autobot: Sidetrack
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Concept: The lone survivor of a combiner team forces him to take stock on the war that has ruined both Cybertron and beyond. Considered a betrayer among the Decepticon ranks, and not easily trusted among the Autobots, Sidetrack is prone to making decisions that will minimize casualties and damage. Enough has been lost already, and once being a part of something bigger (literally) it haunts him like a phantom limb. His Alt form is that of a track-driven diesel drill.

"War doesn't decide who is right, it decides who is left."
This is probably the most controversial one, but probably the one that has the most flex. Where many have lost friends and allies, being a part of a combiner team meant he had lost something more. When combined, he shared his consciousness with his team, they knew one another in a way unable to be described (In his mind anyway), and now having lost that it has become too much. It also means anyone writing the story can have this come back, not a whole team but perhaps throwing another of his team still loyal to the Decepticon cause. Unless it becomes a plot point though, the whole 'combiner' is simply a flavouring, and can never be used in game without express permission.

Decepticon: Ravage
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Loyal to a fault, a stalker in shadow, an idealist who followed Megatron to the far reaches of space, Ravage can be absurdly patient, but have a vicious killer instinct that drives him. Despite not having a humanoid form, he is very cunning, waiting for the right time to strike. Alt Form is a cassette tape.

"Decepticons forever!"
This is probably the G1 character I'd like to give a shot. That fantaticisim makes him very interesting to see, especially if other Decepticons start to 'wobble' from their path. The trouble I would have is trying to build a bit more depth to a character I inherently did not create.

Decepticon: Jailbreak
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Forceful and Reckless, Jailbreak is a natural to the Decepticon cause. Smash in, grab what's needed, get out, he values his own personal freedom and maybe even others when it amuses him or doesnt get in his way. Unfortunately a lack of impulse control can get him into trouble, but he's never seen a wall yet that would stop him from trying. The small and weak deserve to be run down if they get in the way after all, it's the natural order of things, though this often makes him underestimate those who are smaller than himself. Alt Mode: Semitruck (No Trailer)

"Stop?! Why would I ever want to do that?!"
Jailbreak feels very much like the the Stuntacon that never was. He's a very forceful personality, and struggles with authority, mostly because to bend to authority means ruining his good time. Still, under a leader who understands him, Jailbreak can be deployed in many tactical situations, so long as it is understood he is a sledgehammer and not a scalpel.

Anyway, these are the three I am considering starting with in order of preference. I'd like to flesh them out some more, but I feel going any further would make this a TL:DR situation.

by **Insidious** » Sat Sep 03, 2016 4:55 pm

Heya, welcome. Glad you decided to poke around a little and toss up some possibilities for characters. Coming from a tabletop environment, you should certainly find some similarities to this type of RPG.

I'll just respond to each of your idea seeds bit by bit and we'll see where we end up in terms of potential applications to the game.

Sidetrack. Good name. Good start. Combiner technology is just starting to get steam in the game. As of where we are now, Monstructor is the only one with any long term history. The Constructicons finished Devastator not too terribly long ago (relatively speaking) and the seeds of Computron have just come about, so he couldn't be a part of a Combiner team per se, however, he could be the lone survivor of a specialized unit...the type of team that could have become a Combiner somewhere down the road, if they hadn't become casualties of the war. Something to think about. Being the lone survivor would certainly give you a lot of emotion to dig into regarding the character's feelings about the war, his allies and the ones who destroyed his unit.

Ravage is currently controlled by another player. You mentioned having a look at the rules and some character profiles, so kudos there. Another handy tool to look at is the character roster list. It gives you a breakdown of which characters are being played. If they are listed as an NPC or available and you want to take them on full time, you're welcome to apply for them. The list can be found here. character-roster-list-available-and-taken-characters-in-the-rpg--t44883.php

If you want to play with the "loyal to a fault" concept, Ruckus is another name I could throw out there for you to look at. If he doesn't quite catch your interest, just have fun poking around the roster list and see if someone else does. Canon characters traditionally have an easier time getting themselves (and their players) into the mix of things.

Jailbreak seems like a cool concept. Good name. Certainly the right kind of attitude to blend well with the Decepticon cause. Characters with poor impulse control and a tendency to run against authority can sometimes find themselves in the CR chamber if they cross the wrong 'Con commander, but that's just something to be aware of as you go forward.

Hope that helps. Feel free to use this thread for any other RPG-specific questions you might have. We also have a chatterbox that we use to just talk OOC about whatever happens to be on our minds at the time.

by **MacabreDerek** » Sat Sep 03, 2016 9:38 pm

Thanks for the reply Insidious,

I usually judge a character by two traits, (1) how much the character offers for personal and overarching plot, and (2) how much fun the personality can be to play. Maybe it's a bit of a throwback from my tabletop experience, but those are often my foci when bringing a character in.

I'll just go over them again in kind.

Sidetrack I can see as a part of a specialist team. I will admit, I have a soft spot for combiners, but understand I can not engage with them (I am guessing there is a reason for this Out Of Character), still, if there is a chance for such a thing to come about as a part of a story arch down the line it could be very interesting indeed. Particularly with his themes of being more together than apart, it can often play to his own ideology.

As for the character, he would be focused around mining and laying foundation, very grounded (pardon the pun), making him akin to a constructicon in allegiance before he turned. I am thinking his specialty being able to quickly loosen earth and splitting rock in a surgical manor.

I think one of the earliest things that needs to be explored with the character is that struggling to integrate with the Autobot mentality, and I can imagine that there are some core Discepticon ideals that he may struggle in letting go, or sometimes twisting an Autobot code with a Discepticon application. It's not that he's completely lost the cause, so much as he's come to realize just how far it will have to go, and in doing so he can't handle the sheer volume of destruction and death that will follow.

Unfortunetly when it comes to playable G1 characters, there isn't one that is really jumping out at me. Still skimming, but haven't found somebot that I feel I am gravitating to. I'll keep looking in case something does show up (Spent the past hour browsing and trying to extend my thoughts on this topic but I am coming up blank).

I understand the risks involved playing such a character as Jailbreak, and if that's the fate in store for him then so be it, it's the character's story to be told. The truth of it is that he's there to serve as a counterpoint, and I imagine without a strong and insightful leader many Discepticons would be at each other's throats more than they already are at times, so it is really on the leader. He's more of force of nature at times, and because of that it may come to situations where it's best to get out of the way and duck for cover, regardless of side. On the other hand, harnessing that behaviour can become a task to show just how good such leaders can be.

I'll look up the OOC chat, see what's up

by **Insidious** » Sun Sep 04, 2016 7:47 am

Sounds like good kernels of potential all around. I'm not seeing anything that's immediately disqualifying (i.e., "my character is the second herald of Unicron!") so I'd say the next best step is to work on application profiles for Sidetrack and Jailbreak where everything can be laid out and anything that needs tweaking can be adjusted in there. But I think you're on your way. Both characters sound fun to interact with, whether you're an Autobot or Decepticon.

by **MacabreDerek** » Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:01 pm

Finished Sidetrack's profile, will probably post Jailbreak's later tonight or tomorrow.

News Credits: 2 · by **Nico** » Mon Sep 05, 2016 7:36 pm

So, quick question and maybe I just missed the information since its a big forum but: am I allowed to play:
1) A G1 character which is currently not on the character list but exist within the toyline.
2) Edit: Nevermind, found some of the info I wanted.

by **Smokescreen85** » Mon Sep 05, 2016 8:22 pm

Nico wrote:So, quick question and maybe I just missed the information since its a big forum but: am I allowed to play:
1) A G1 character which is currently not on the character list but exist within the toyline.
2) A character from late in the toyline, at the point these were mostly just 'gimmick' characters (such as Micromasters, for example) and if not, is it still possible to play those loosely re-imagined as a normal Transformers?
The reason I'm asking is that I don't particularly feel like taking a character someone else has already played at some point as it would feel like playing 'catch up'. Furthermore, a character with way less established lore and backstory would be easier to roleplay without feeling restricted or needing to have a wiki page or ten open.

Welcome to the game! Let me try to answer your questions for you.

1) Just about any G1 character can be applied for and even some non-G1s depending on if they can be fit into our game continuity. Usually, lower level characters are best for new players until they get a handle on the game. Later on, once a player has established themselves, more powerful high level characters can be considered.

2) A 'gimmick' character can be applied for and played. Bare in mind that there are no head, target, power or micro masters in the game. Nor are there any pretenders with the exception of Thunderwing. All other gimmick characters will be treated as normal Transformers and mircomasters will be considered standard mini-bots.

I certainly understand not wanting to play a character that was already played by someone else. A brand new one is certainly easier to make your own. You can also try to create a fanmade if you like. Just an idea, of course. If you have any other questions or concerns feel free to post them here or PM myself or any of the mods.

by **Foximus** » Tue Sep 06, 2016 12:43 pm

I too would also be more than happy to help with any further questions you might have Nico.

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Fri Nov 04, 2016 10:24 pm

Are humans available characters to make bios for, or is it limited to Transformers? I would like to make a bio for a human named Eli.

by **DeadRatchet** » Tue Nov 08, 2016 10:08 am

Is this were i apply to join up and pick characters? I am really interested in joining in the RP, I have alot of experience with tabletop RP, mostly as a GM, I read alot and i also write.

Im new to this style of RP so im trying to keep it simple.

The Characters im most interested in playing are Swindle and Chop-Shop who have formed a partner ship over there love of stealing and profit!

News Credits: 3 · by **ctrlFrequency** » Tue Nov 08, 2016 10:18 am

I believe Chop Shop and Swindle are on opposite sides of the galaxy at the moment... but a mod may have to correct me.

The Insecticons are on Garrus 9 and Swindle on the Thanos in the Solar System. I would assume Chop Shop is with the rest of the Insecticons.

(By the way, sigs are frowned upon in the rp threads, just a friendly heads up)

by **Foximus** » Tue Nov 08, 2016 11:00 am

DeadRatchet wrote:Is this were i apply to join up and pick characters? I am really interested in joining in the RP, I have alot of experience with tabletop RP, mostly as a GM, I read alot and i also write.

Im new to this style of RP so im trying to keep it simple.

The Characters im most interested in playing are Swindle and Chop-Shop who have formed a partner ship over there love of stealing and profit!

Heyo, DeadRatchet. The thread where you apply for characters is here: viewtopic.php?f=180&t=44548&start=1600

But before you apply, I reccomend you read the rules and guidelines if you haven't already here: rpg-rules-and-guidelines-t33652.php

Swindle and Chop Shop both have pre-approved profiles which I will link for you. What you will have to do will be to write a sample post for them, which just demonstrates your writing ability and that you understand the character to the moderators.

Swindle: combaticons-p1336718.php#p1336718
Chop Shop: viewtopic.php?f=200&t=71474#p1153743

A list of available characters can be found here in case you want to have a look at what else is available to you: viewtopic.php?f=180&t=44883

Please let me know if you have any further questions!

I'm happy to help and so are our mods. They are Smokescreen85, Insidious, and Cryhavok.

by **DeadRatchet** » Tue Nov 08, 2016 2:24 pm

Ive decided to go for Chopshop and Venom, wish me fish!

by **Foximus** » Tue Nov 08, 2016 2:31 pm

DeadRatchet wrote:Ive decided to go for Chopshop and Venom, wish me fish!

Fish! Much fish!

by **Swindle170** » Sun Feb 26, 2017 6:24 am

Excuse me but may I ask if the list of characters that have been taken is accurate as of now. I am simply curious as some characters who are listed as unused were taken recently. While it is possible that these people were inactive for more than the allotted amount of time I would just like to clarify this before I make a request.Thank you in advance.

by **Smokescreen85** » Sun Feb 26, 2017 11:52 am

Swindle170 wrote:Excuse me but may I ask if the list of characters that have been taken is accurate as of now. I am simply curious as some characters who are listed as unused were taken recently. While it is possible that these people were inactive for more than the allotted amount of time I would just like to clarify this before I make a request.Thank you in advance.

After a quick glance I can say that the current character lists are not completely up to date. My apologies for that. We strive to update the taken and available lists as much as possible but we do fall behind some times. If you are looking at a specific character and are unsure if they are taken or not, just ask and we will be happy to assist you.

by **Swindle170** » Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:31 pm

Is Nightbeat available? I am fairly sure but, clarification is always good. If so where is he now? I would just like to get an idea of THIS Nightbeat ( I know G1 Nightbeat well and this IS him, but I want to check how he has been written so far) and how he has been played by other users to maintain consistency with them before I apply.

Thank you in advance to whomever replies.

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:48 pm

Swindle170 wrote:Is Nightbeat available? I am fairly sure but, clarification is always good. If so where is he now? I would just like to get an idea of THIS Nightbeat ( I know G1 Nightbeat well and this IS him, but I want to check how he has been written so far) and how he has been played by other users to maintain consistency with them before I apply.

Thank you in advance to whomever replies.

I don't think he is. I checked the list and he's not there, and I seem to remember someone else trying to apply for him but being shut down because he's already owned.

by **Foximus** » Mon Feb 27, 2017 3:08 pm

SillySpringer wrote:
Swindle170 wrote:Is Nightbeat available? I am fairly sure but, clarification is always good. If so where is he now? I would just like to get an idea of THIS Nightbeat ( I know G1 Nightbeat well and this IS him, but I want to check how he has been written so far) and how he has been played by other users to maintain consistency with them before I apply.

Thank you in advance to whomever replies.

I don't think he is. I checked the list and he's not there, and I seem to remember someone else trying to apply for him but being shut down because he's already owned.

Actually, Nightbeat is available. In any case, he hasn't been posted for in quite a while. As for consistency, he's with the Autobot prisoners in the mines of Garrus-9 in the convergence thread. I wouldn't worry too much about playing him like others have. Just play his general character and you'll develop your own version of him. Nothing too significant has happened to Nightbeat that would impact his general character.

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Mon Feb 27, 2017 3:22 pm

Foximus wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:
Swindle170 wrote:Is Nightbeat available? I am fairly sure but, clarification is always good. If so where is he now? I would just like to get an idea of THIS Nightbeat ( I know G1 Nightbeat well and this IS him, but I want to check how he has been written so far) and how he has been played by other users to maintain consistency with them before I apply.

Thank you in advance to whomever replies.

I don't think he is. I checked the list and he's not there, and I seem to remember someone else trying to apply for him but being shut down because he's already owned.

Actually, Nightbeat is available. In any case, he hasn't been posted for in quite a while. As for consistency, he's with the Autobot prisoners in the mines of Garrus-9 in the convergence thread. I wouldn't worry too much about playing him like others have. Just play his general character and you'll develop your own version of him. Nothing too significant has happened to Nightbeat that would impact his general character.

Ahh now I remember, someone was going to apply for him, but then decided to cancel it because they wanted a more free character. He's freed up now though cuz they're escaping.

by **Swindle170** » Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:32 pm

Firstly I SINCERELY apologize for asking so many questions. I simply sought clarification of several factors before I post an application. I am confident that this shall be my final question. Is the sample required to be set in the characters current situation? For example were I to write an application for Nightbeat, would it need to be set in the Garrus 9 mines or, could it be somewhere else in the game's timeline?

Thank you in advance

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:41 pm

Swindle170 wrote:Firstly I SINCERELY apologize for asking so many questions. I simply sought clarification of several factors before I post an application. I am confident that this shall be my final question. Is the sample required to be set in the characters current situation? For example were I to write an application for Nightbeat, would it need to be set in the Garrus 9 mines or, could it be somewhere else in the game's timeline?

Thank you in advance

Not necessarily. It can be a sample of the character in a usual situation or their usual job to show how they do things and such. Writing them in the situation at hand however is normally the most easy to do for new members especially. When writing anything other than what is going on currently, it can be complicated trying to figure out what is in the game, and what is not, because we don't take all things from each Transformers fictions as cannon in our game.

by **Foximus** » Tue Feb 28, 2017 10:55 pm

SillySpringer wrote:
Swindle170 wrote:Firstly I SINCERELY apologize for asking so many questions. I simply sought clarification of several factors before I post an application. I am confident that this shall be my final question. Is the sample required to be set in the characters current situation? For example were I to write an application for Nightbeat, would it need to be set in the Garrus 9 mines or, could it be somewhere else in the game's timeline?

Thank you in advance

Not necessarily. It can be a sample of the character in a usual situation or their usual job to show how they do things and such. Writing them in the situation at hand however is normally the most easy to do for new members especially. When writing anything other than what is going on currently, it can be complicated trying to figure out what is in the game, and what is not, because we don't take all things from each Transformers fictions as cannon in our game.

So you don't actually have to use the game's timeline at all. The sample is just for the mods to gauge your ability to play the character, so just put them in a situation that you feel best demonstrates your ability to write them. Whether that be in the game's context or otherwise.

News Credits: 1 · by **Cascadia** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:52 am

I know that it has been nearly a year since I thought about bringing in Ion Storm in. The provided suggestions are still in my inbox and I have considered them. Seeing ctrlfrequency with Acid Storm makes further consider bringing in one of his trine mates into the RPG that is if it is still possible. It has been nearly a year since I seriously RPed Ion Storm since I got extraordinary busy. Just let know if it is still doable and I can write up his application.