Final Fantasy d6

[phil_]

Sorry? Man, don't be that way. I just said it because I think this is a cool idea, but silly, nonsensical reasons for not joining are less depressing than "If I join, I'll slow this game down to a crawl, like every RP I post in."

So consider me on the fence.

Oh, and how are we handling dice rolls, and should we be like "My dude uses [skill] on [target]," or more like how we normally play, but with extra notation of what powers we're using, like "The Disinherited Knight sprung up from horseback, waved his fatal sword over the head of his adversary, and commanded him, Brian be Boi-Guilbert, to yield himself (I use [Intimidate] on [Brian be Boi-Guilbert])," or should we just write normally and let you sort it out? And we're starting at level 1, right?

[Truce]

Dice rolls, specifically in battle, will be declared by the player, but you still have to describe your action.

Enter awesome description on how you plan to take on Truce!

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HP: Current/Max
MP: Current/Max (If Applicable)
Action: Attack with Truce Tier 2 sword, Strength 10.
Attack Roll: Weapon Skill + 2d6

After the entire party has made their posts for the turn, I'll reply with the results of the party's actions, as well as the enemy's actions - assuming the enemy hasn't been wiped out. I'll be doing the rolling myself since NPF doesn't have a built in dice roller, but thanks to the combat system I can do all the rolls at once for a single round.

Skill rolls also have to be declared for the more dramatic stunts, though I trust people on the forum enough to know when a skill test is dramatic or not.

[phil_]

Hey, Truce, could I get approval for a "Cute" trait that acts the same as "Sexy?" I want to make an especially cute Tarut that uses his cuteness to manipulate the stupid Humes and other big people, but it seems a bit squicky to call a Tarut sexy. Would that be alright?

Also, guys, I have ideas for White Mage, Black Mage, and Entertainer Builds; which do you think I should do? Entertainer would allow me to make some impact on a fight even if I miss a round with their persisting Arts, but every party needs a White Mage and Black Mage is one of the better uses of a Tarut, since Moogles are better entertainers and White Mages have to physically fight to do damage for the most part. It's like, Entertainer lets be be a lazy drunk, White Mage is a funnier concept for a gruffy, unpleasant Tarut, and Black Mage lets me cast the spells that make the people fall down. Which would you guys rather me take and not keep you from taking? Not that we couldn't play a party of White Mages...

[Bard The 5th LW]

I'm caught between Entertainer, dark knight, and gambler. Dark knight seems too limited to me, gambler seems like I might detriment the other team members, and entertainer, which is what I'm heavily leaning on, may be taken by Phil, who admittedly seems to be better at getting into that kind of character. (what with his drunkness and all)

It seems at the moment that I'm going to sign up as a gambler. I'll probably have a character in by tomorrow.

[phil_]

Originally Posted by BardTheFifthLightWarrior

entertainer, which is what I'm heavily leaning on, may be taken by Phil, who admittedly seems to be better at getting into that kind of character. (what with his drunkness and all)

Well, that's why I asked. I'm cool with any of them, and I probably won't have a character until Sunday. Also, if I go with Entertainer, I'll probably get in on that Mime action, as long as we have a Black or Red Mage on our team. But that leaves room for another Entertainer. Either way, I'm leaning further toward Black Mage, since I'd get to be cute and terribly destructive, and the shift toward Shadow fits a bitter, manipulative character well. But then, if he's an Entertainer, then we have a Krusty the Clown character, which could be cool. What kind of dude or dudette would your Entertainer be, Bard? And how can you so easily give up the Entertainer slot when your name is Bard?

Edit: Oh, and thanks, Truce.

Another edit: Also, what races are you guys leaning towards? I've already said I decided on Tarut (because I've wanted to play a Tarutaru since FFXI came out), but what other races will comprise our merry band?

[krogothwolf]

I've got a Paladin in mind, though when skimming through it I saw little on how much spells cost to purchase, is that in there?

[Menarker]

Originally Posted by krogothwolf

I've got a Paladin in mind, though when skimming through it I saw little on how much spells cost to purchase, is that in there?

Hehe. I was thinking of a Paladin as well. Fortunately, having a spare tank/healer is always a good idea in case one's health runs low or when ambushed from two sides. Still going to have to read up a bit.


BTW, a number of skills have their usage limited on a "per session" basis. Since we aren't going to head over to your house to do this, what constitutes a new session?

[Truce]

I'll allow that, Phil. A "Cute" trait would be a d6 for negotiation rolls, but of course it'll have to be appropriate for the situation.

Wolf, spells are earned as you level - the rate at which you learn them is listed on the first page of the Class, listed right above its Epic Abillity.

[krogothwolf]

So is the actual spells per level earned automatically when you have access to them? So at level 1 I have access to each lvl 1 spell

[Truce]

Originally Posted by krogothwolf

So is the actual spells per level earned automatically when you have access to them? So at level 1 I have access to each lvl 1 spell

No.

Spell Rank is the level of spell you can learn. To the right of that is the level that you can learn one.

For a Paladin, you can learn a total of three level 1 spells, at levels 1, 2, and 4.

Naturally, you won't gain access to all the spells, so you'll have to pick and choose which ones you'll want to learn. I won't object to someone learning a Rank 1 spell instead of a Rank 2, though - if you feel inclined to do something like that.

On another note - on Status effects.

When a spell or ability attempts to cause a Status Effect, the victim may make an immediate Charisma check to ‘shake it off.’ The difficulty of this check is (10 + Tier level of the spell used) for spells, or and opposed Charisma check for a monster ability.