Pokemon Umbral Theatre 32: Discuss the UmbralGuide - Page 3

Dracorion · 08-08-2011, 10:39 AM

Okay, that sounds better.

Astral Harmony · 08-08-2011, 01:43 PM

I plan to do some NPC stuff on my own. Some wacky stuff here and there assuming there's eventually a lull in PC activity.

Not complaining, mind you, it's just a time thief.

Actually, I got a way to handle it. Why didn't I think of this before?

Menarker · 08-08-2011, 02:16 PM

Noticed some foreseeable issues in the rules guide, so I noted them and saving them for discussion with AB later this evening.

AB, didn't know you were on. Can you pop by on the NPC pad?

EDIT: Writing post.

Bard, if you want to have Jeremy talk to Renny during the party, that's totally cool.

Astral Harmony · 08-09-2011, 04:02 AM

I revised the Umbralguide yet again. Hopefully this is the last time but who knows?

I can't post tonight is ince I'm out of time. I may be able to do one tomorrow but I'm on duty and I dunno how that's gonna play out, so a post may not get done until Thursday at the latest. At least it'll be a big one.

Menarker · 08-09-2011, 01:40 PM

Re-reading the guide again. Only finding minor nit-picks at this point.

Question though: What is the name of the "PCs" speciality in-story? Like for example, if Jeremy or Kurika were asked what their role is in PATCA is, they would say they are enforcers. Ask the same thing to Irene and you get Shock Trooper, Lola would say Medic. And so on and so forth...
But what about the PCs? They can't really call themselves PCs in character (that's breaking the fourth wall in a big way), and they aren't enforcers (the enforcers support them unlike every other speciality which can't have one). So, what is their title in the DSS system conversationally?

(I just realized this because I was going to have Renny respond to Jeremy by asking what role he is assigned as and Renny was going to state what role he was... when I realized the PCs haven't been given an actual title!)

Astral Harmony · 08-09-2011, 01:54 PM

Well, there's always the non-commital terms like Tactical Officer or something, but I suppose you could just create your own. Just note that trying to be funny could come to bite you back in the ass later.

New Recruit: *salutes* "I was told to report to the Watchmen. I assume you are...'Vagina Master' Pierce Granger?"
Pierce: "I hate you, Armored."

Oh, Menarker. Whatever nit-picks you may find about the guide, could you PM them if it's something wrong with the guide? The only way I'll be connected to the internet for the majority of the day is through a computer that would be too slow to stay on an edupad. Anything edupad could probably just be put there and I'll work on it Thursday when I escape from work.

Menarker · 08-09-2011, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armored Bishoujo

Oh, Menarker. Whatever nit-picks you may find about the guide, could you PM them if it's something wrong with the guide? The only way I'll be connected to the internet for the majority of the day is through a computer that would be too slow to stay on an edupad. Anything edupad could probably just be put there and I'll work on it Thursday when I escape from work.

Certainly.

Dracorion · 08-09-2011, 03:17 PM

We could always just say the PCs role is Vanguards or something.

Anyway, fixed up Pierce's, Liz's and Sophia's profiles.

I just added the accessory list AB posted in this thread to Pierce's profile, and trimmed it a bit for balance. And for Liz, I just added what was missing of her backstory.

And changed one of her constructs to this:

Quote:

6. Create Healing Dispenser ~ Restores the whole formation for 10% of their max HP.

As for Sophia, I noticed that her second conditional upgrade was Shock Trooper Configuration, despite the fact that she's already a Shock Trooper. So now it's:

Quote:

2) At Demon Half 3 and Slayer 5, Sophia gains Transfiguration, giving her a 5% chance of turning an attack directed at her into healing for the same amount of damage it would have done.

I also gave her a static attack list.

Bard The 5th LW · 08-09-2011, 02:11 PM

I added some bits to Charlotte's profile, like Jeremy's CS, Roll of Fate, and Possesion Link. I'll probably add Spitz updated stats later.

Menarker · 08-09-2011, 04:30 PM

Guide edited for proof-reading and such. AB, I sent you a PM detailing the changes in mind and what still needs to be looked at (I also marked said points in red in the guide).

My bio has also changed a little bit to clarify things within AB's rule changes and keeping in line with the spirit of what Renny's upgrades was supposed to do.

@Drac: Have you looked at the alternative abilities for your pokemon? Since we're in Black/White setting, you should consider updating those if you think it would help you.

In particular is Blaziken, who gained the Dream World ability "Speed Boost". Pretty damn useful especially compared to Blaze.

08-08-2011, 10:39 AM	#1
Dracorion Moves Like Jagger, Kupo! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: To the south, a little to the left... Or to the right. Posts: 4,910	Okay, that sounds better. __________________ Dracorion's dumbass color is Royal Blue. If you see that color, you better run the fuck away.

08-08-2011, 01:43 PM	#2
Astral Harmony Don't Hate Me 'Cause I'm Moe Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Harmonial Sanctum Posts: 6,798	I plan to do some NPC stuff on my own. Some wacky stuff here and there assuming there's eventually a lull in PC activity. Not complaining, mind you, it's just a time thief. Actually, I got a way to handle it. Why didn't I think of this before? Last edited by Astral Harmony; 08-08-2011 at 01:46 PM.

08-08-2011, 02:16 PM	#3
Menarker OMG! WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW? Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,802	Noticed some foreseeable issues in the rules guide, so I noted them and saving them for discussion with AB later this evening. AB, didn't know you were on. Can you pop by on the NPC pad? EDIT: Writing post. Bard, if you want to have Jeremy talk to Renny during the party, that's totally cool. __________________ THE BIO OF RENNY TRESSERHORN THE BIOs OF POKEMON UMBRAL! Last edited by Menarker; 08-08-2011 at 05:00 PM.

08-09-2011, 01:40 PM	#5
Menarker OMG! WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW? Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,802	Re-reading the guide again. Only finding minor nit-picks at this point. Question though: What is the name of the "PCs" speciality in-story? Like for example, if Jeremy or Kurika were asked what their role is in PATCA is, they would say they are enforcers. Ask the same thing to Irene and you get Shock Trooper, Lola would say Medic. And so on and so forth... But what about the PCs? They can't really call themselves PCs in character (that's breaking the fourth wall in a big way), and they aren't enforcers (the enforcers support them unlike every other speciality which can't have one). So, what is their title in the DSS system conversationally? (I just realized this because I was going to have Renny respond to Jeremy by asking what role he is assigned as and Renny was going to state what role he was... when I realized the PCs haven't been given an actual title!) __________________ THE BIO OF RENNY TRESSERHORN THE BIOs OF POKEMON UMBRAL!

08-09-2011, 01:54 PM	#6
Astral Harmony Don't Hate Me 'Cause I'm Moe Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Harmonial Sanctum Posts: 6,798	Well, there's always the non-commital terms like Tactical Officer or something, but I suppose you could just create your own. Just note that trying to be funny could come to bite you back in the ass later. New Recruit: salutes "I was told to report to the Watchmen. I assume you are...'Vagina Master' Pierce Granger?" Pierce: "I hate you, Armored." Oh, Menarker. Whatever nit-picks you may find about the guide, could you PM them if it's something wrong with the guide? The only way I'll be connected to the internet for the majority of the day is through a computer that would be too slow to stay on an edupad. Anything edupad could probably just be put there and I'll work on it Thursday when I escape from work. Last edited by Astral Harmony; 08-09-2011 at 01:58 PM.

08-09-2011, 04:02 AM	#4
Astral Harmony Don't Hate Me 'Cause I'm Moe Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Harmonial Sanctum Posts: 6,798	I revised the Umbralguide yet again. Hopefully this is the last time but who knows? I can't post tonight is ince I'm out of time. I may be able to do one tomorrow but I'm on duty and I dunno how that's gonna play out, so a post may not get done until Thursday at the latest. At least it'll be a big one.

08-09-2011, 02:11 PM	#9
Bard The 5th LW Feelin' Super! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4,191	I added some bits to Charlotte's profile, like Jeremy's CS, Roll of Fate, and Possesion Link. I'll probably add Spitz updated stats later.

08-09-2011, 04:30 PM	#10
Menarker OMG! WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW? Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,802	Guide edited for proof-reading and such. AB, I sent you a PM detailing the changes in mind and what still needs to be looked at (I also marked said points in red in the guide). My bio has also changed a little bit to clarify things within AB's rule changes and keeping in line with the spirit of what Renny's upgrades was supposed to do. @Drac: Have you looked at the alternative abilities for your pokemon? Since we're in Black/White setting, you should consider updating those if you think it would help you. In particular is Blaziken, who gained the Dream World ability "Speed Boost". Pretty damn useful especially compared to Blaze. __________________ THE BIO OF RENNY TRESSERHORN THE BIOs OF POKEMON UMBRAL! Last edited by Menarker; 08-13-2011 at 10:55 AM.

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