Post by Slug on Oct 14, 2010 0:13:20 GMT -5
The rain poured down over West City as loud claps of thunder shook the earth. Just inside of the city limits a martial arts dojo is full of spirited young fighters hungry to prove their worthiness to their master. The testing was to begin in just a few minutes as the sparring had begun to wind down and pupils began to set up for the event. The front door creaked open, and a shadowy figure wearing draped clothes and a large dark hood casually walked into the room. The master of the dojo ordered his pupils to continue preparing for the testing and stared at the stranger who had paused in the entrance of the dojo. The master approached the stranger slowly and was startled as the stranger threw back his hood revealing a green face with two antennae.
“Ex-excuse me. We are preparing for private testing for the school. No spectators tonight. If you would be so kind as to leave it would be greatly appreciated.”
The foreigner smirked with a wide grin and chuckled silently to himself. “I’m not here to watch, friend. I am looking for someone. I’m not sure where to start, but I am already sure you won’t be able to help. But I am already here, so, why don’t you tell me; who is your star pupil?”
The master called to his assistant and whispered to him. The assistant ran off and within a few moments a talented young fighter approached the group bowing to the master and waiting attentively. Then the master spoke, “Sir, this is my brightest young protégé. We don’t want any trouble here. What is your name?”
Grinning, the stranger replied, “Well, heh. They used to call me Lord Slug, but you kind sir can just call me Slug. You say this is your strongest pupil? He looks weak. Tell him to come at me.” Slug removed his linen cloak, tossing it aside. The loud popping of joints cracking echoed through the dojo as Slug cracked his fingers and rolled his neck. “You’re sweating bullets! Don’t be nervous because I am green. Give me your best shot.”
The master signaled to his star pupil who nodded accordingly. The young man bowed to his green counterpart and got into stance. Sidestepping and taking as powerful a kick as he possibly could the young fighter let out a battle cry as he sent a high front kick straight for Slug’s face. A loud smack rang out as the young fighter’s foot was snatched by Slug’s right hand just a few inches from his nose. Slug grinned as he held on to his opponent’s foot forcing him to balance on one foot. “This is all you got? Average.” Slug pulled his opponent’s foot towards himself, turning and sending a roundhouse kick straight into his counterpart’s jaw that let out a crunching grimace of a sound as the pupil crumpled to the ground.
The surrounding students shrieked in grief as the pupil gathered himself. He pulled himself to his feet holding his mouth. Pulling his hands away blood begins to pour out his mouth and a few crumbled teeth lay in his hand. Yelling in anger the bloodied student rushed Slug who was still standing, arms crossed and smirking with a satisfied grin. The angered pupil threw a haymaker straight for Slug’s face who stood still taking the punch as his entire head turned with the hit. The pupil reared back as Slug turned his face back with a small stream of blood running from his lip. “That’s more like it kid. Now we’re even.”
Slug spit blood from his mouth and exchanged punches and blocks with the student as each tried to gain the upper hand. They danced across the dojo floor as the pupil tried desperately to land a punch or kick on Slug who continually dodged and blocked each effort. Slug’s opponent began to get sloppier and less vigorous as the green alien was beginning to toy with the pupil. Suddenly the Namekian began to go on the offensive, returning blow for blow as he began to wear down his underpowered opponent. Slug tested the opponent with increasingly harder and faster punches until finally the pupil had met his limit and a solo punch got by his blocking hands landing square into his face.
Slug hovered over his opponent and then stepped back as he lay there knocked out. Slug turned slyly back to the master, “That was your best opponent? He was average at his finest, what are you teaching these kids?!” He bellowed a loud chuckle that was startled as a few angered students began to encircle the foreign disrupter. Noticing the commotion, Slug collected himself into a ready position. “Well, if you’re sure you guys want to do this. Heh, I supposed this can be your test for the night. There’s gotta be a few dozen of you guys, if one of you guys can land a hit on me I’ll give you one free kick to my jaw as revenge for your friend over there. Aye? Bring it.”
One by one the enraged students began to rush Slug. The first to approach took a flash of green that was the Namekian’s punch landing square in the ear as the first fell to the ground. The second came from behind but Slug was ready and swung around with a back elbow landing on the student’s neck, sending him head first into the ground. The third came with a strong kick that Slug ducked and then swept the student’s feet out from under him then jumped back tackling two more students to the ground. Popping up, Slug threw a few snapping kicks into two more approaching pupils that landed square into their ribs, sending them crumpling to the floor grabbing their sides. The rest of the students who were encircled around Slug began to back up as their courage was lost as they witnessed their injured peers holding their injuries and laying in pain. Slug pulled himself together and laughed quietly.
“Well sir, your students are lacking in endurance and technique. They have a lot to learn if they ever want to become great. I think I’ve tested these guys enough, nobody here is going to give me a decent challenge. As I said, I’m looking for someone specific. But by the looks of things you won’t know where to find them. Tell me master, can you point me in the direction of someone on this planet who knows how to fight?”
Frightened and angry the master of the dojo reluctantly replied, “The world is full of strong fighters, we are just a simple dojo with no world class fighters. If you’re looking for stronger fighters you won’t find them here. Perhaps check East City, or some other major city, just leave us be, please!”
“Alright, alright… No help, as usual. I give you and your pupils the chance to go full tilt on a formidable opponent so they can really test themselves, and what do you do? Ask me to leave, typical. Ah well, the search continues. Farewell.” Slug grabbed his linen cloak, assembling it appropriately and stepped out into the stormy night.
Word Count: 1,205
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That was my first RP in a few years, it was pretty raw but I wanted to get started somewhere. I'll get better as it goes along, but I'm still get used to everything. Any criticism is encouraged and if I did anything wrong or if this doesn't count or whatever let me know, I'm still trying to absorb all the rules.
Here's the scale I found for RPs:
300+ words: +25 Power Level and all stats/Zenni
400+ words: add 1 credit
550+ words: add 2 credits
800+ words: add 1 characteristic point
1,000+ words: add 3 credits
Mine was 1,200 words so does that mean I get 3 credits for reaching 1,000+?
Or does that mean I would get +25 to all Stats, 25 Zenni, 6 Credits and 1 characteristic point?
Then, do I post these results into my training post or will the admin/moderator look at the RPs and award the rewards accordingly?
Sorry for all the questions, it is still day one but I want to get on the right track as soon as possible. Thanks again!
“Ex-excuse me. We are preparing for private testing for the school. No spectators tonight. If you would be so kind as to leave it would be greatly appreciated.”
The foreigner smirked with a wide grin and chuckled silently to himself. “I’m not here to watch, friend. I am looking for someone. I’m not sure where to start, but I am already sure you won’t be able to help. But I am already here, so, why don’t you tell me; who is your star pupil?”
The master called to his assistant and whispered to him. The assistant ran off and within a few moments a talented young fighter approached the group bowing to the master and waiting attentively. Then the master spoke, “Sir, this is my brightest young protégé. We don’t want any trouble here. What is your name?”
Grinning, the stranger replied, “Well, heh. They used to call me Lord Slug, but you kind sir can just call me Slug. You say this is your strongest pupil? He looks weak. Tell him to come at me.” Slug removed his linen cloak, tossing it aside. The loud popping of joints cracking echoed through the dojo as Slug cracked his fingers and rolled his neck. “You’re sweating bullets! Don’t be nervous because I am green. Give me your best shot.”
The master signaled to his star pupil who nodded accordingly. The young man bowed to his green counterpart and got into stance. Sidestepping and taking as powerful a kick as he possibly could the young fighter let out a battle cry as he sent a high front kick straight for Slug’s face. A loud smack rang out as the young fighter’s foot was snatched by Slug’s right hand just a few inches from his nose. Slug grinned as he held on to his opponent’s foot forcing him to balance on one foot. “This is all you got? Average.” Slug pulled his opponent’s foot towards himself, turning and sending a roundhouse kick straight into his counterpart’s jaw that let out a crunching grimace of a sound as the pupil crumpled to the ground.
The surrounding students shrieked in grief as the pupil gathered himself. He pulled himself to his feet holding his mouth. Pulling his hands away blood begins to pour out his mouth and a few crumbled teeth lay in his hand. Yelling in anger the bloodied student rushed Slug who was still standing, arms crossed and smirking with a satisfied grin. The angered pupil threw a haymaker straight for Slug’s face who stood still taking the punch as his entire head turned with the hit. The pupil reared back as Slug turned his face back with a small stream of blood running from his lip. “That’s more like it kid. Now we’re even.”
Slug spit blood from his mouth and exchanged punches and blocks with the student as each tried to gain the upper hand. They danced across the dojo floor as the pupil tried desperately to land a punch or kick on Slug who continually dodged and blocked each effort. Slug’s opponent began to get sloppier and less vigorous as the green alien was beginning to toy with the pupil. Suddenly the Namekian began to go on the offensive, returning blow for blow as he began to wear down his underpowered opponent. Slug tested the opponent with increasingly harder and faster punches until finally the pupil had met his limit and a solo punch got by his blocking hands landing square into his face.
Slug hovered over his opponent and then stepped back as he lay there knocked out. Slug turned slyly back to the master, “That was your best opponent? He was average at his finest, what are you teaching these kids?!” He bellowed a loud chuckle that was startled as a few angered students began to encircle the foreign disrupter. Noticing the commotion, Slug collected himself into a ready position. “Well, if you’re sure you guys want to do this. Heh, I supposed this can be your test for the night. There’s gotta be a few dozen of you guys, if one of you guys can land a hit on me I’ll give you one free kick to my jaw as revenge for your friend over there. Aye? Bring it.”
One by one the enraged students began to rush Slug. The first to approach took a flash of green that was the Namekian’s punch landing square in the ear as the first fell to the ground. The second came from behind but Slug was ready and swung around with a back elbow landing on the student’s neck, sending him head first into the ground. The third came with a strong kick that Slug ducked and then swept the student’s feet out from under him then jumped back tackling two more students to the ground. Popping up, Slug threw a few snapping kicks into two more approaching pupils that landed square into their ribs, sending them crumpling to the floor grabbing their sides. The rest of the students who were encircled around Slug began to back up as their courage was lost as they witnessed their injured peers holding their injuries and laying in pain. Slug pulled himself together and laughed quietly.
“Well sir, your students are lacking in endurance and technique. They have a lot to learn if they ever want to become great. I think I’ve tested these guys enough, nobody here is going to give me a decent challenge. As I said, I’m looking for someone specific. But by the looks of things you won’t know where to find them. Tell me master, can you point me in the direction of someone on this planet who knows how to fight?”
Frightened and angry the master of the dojo reluctantly replied, “The world is full of strong fighters, we are just a simple dojo with no world class fighters. If you’re looking for stronger fighters you won’t find them here. Perhaps check East City, or some other major city, just leave us be, please!”
“Alright, alright… No help, as usual. I give you and your pupils the chance to go full tilt on a formidable opponent so they can really test themselves, and what do you do? Ask me to leave, typical. Ah well, the search continues. Farewell.” Slug grabbed his linen cloak, assembling it appropriately and stepped out into the stormy night.
Word Count: 1,205
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That was my first RP in a few years, it was pretty raw but I wanted to get started somewhere. I'll get better as it goes along, but I'm still get used to everything. Any criticism is encouraged and if I did anything wrong or if this doesn't count or whatever let me know, I'm still trying to absorb all the rules.
Here's the scale I found for RPs:
300+ words: +25 Power Level and all stats/Zenni
400+ words: add 1 credit
550+ words: add 2 credits
800+ words: add 1 characteristic point
1,000+ words: add 3 credits
Mine was 1,200 words so does that mean I get 3 credits for reaching 1,000+?
Or does that mean I would get +25 to all Stats, 25 Zenni, 6 Credits and 1 characteristic point?
Then, do I post these results into my training post or will the admin/moderator look at the RPs and award the rewards accordingly?
Sorry for all the questions, it is still day one but I want to get on the right track as soon as possible. Thanks again!