The Masters

Prehaps you might follow it up with a tournament that limits to the skills of the magical arts? It would seem in balance, but then I know many here seem more interested in the more.. Physical fighting styles and have never been one to preform for judges myself so such a suggestion is likely of little import.

As for the matter of T.G. Oskar.. I have been expecting something along those lines to crop up for some time now, Anomaly already knows my thoughts on the matter but, for the benefit of anyone else who care to know, it was an Aye on my part as well.

Yes. I'm around. In case anyone wondered. *shrugs*

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You know, that was one of the ideas that went through my head. A purely magical tournament. It would undoubtedly be interesting to see. Of course, there would have to be limits to one's power, but the idea is entertaining, to say the least. Now that I know I'm not the only person who thinks it would be exciting to see such a thing, I may consider it more heavily when the time for the next tournament rolls around... but let's not get too far ahead of ourselves.

It would appear that Lady Kassandra got to it before I, however, I was also going to suggest a 'Magic' tournament, though I don't know how easily that could be done. With a Melee tournament, one has to abide to the laws of Physics and what not, however, what laws do Magic have? Everyone's perception of Magic is different. And at the same time, some people use Magic to increase they're physical attributes. So I don't know... I think it could be a cool concept, just needs to be thought about throughly first.

How about like a Summoning Tournament? Or something to that effect. Or perhaps like an Elemental tournament, you pic a element and fight with it. I dunno', I will probably organize my thoughts and send them to you.

And the member who stated that the tournament was 'stupid' obviously is rather close minded.

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It would appear that Lady Kassandra got to it before I, however, I was also going to suggest a 'Magic' tournament, though I don't know how easily that could be done. With a Melee tournament, one has to abide to the laws of Physics and what not, however, what laws do Magic have? Everyone's perception of Magic is different. And at the same time, some people use Magic to increase they're physical attributes. So I don't know... I think it could be a cool concept, just needs to be thought about throughly first.

How about like a Summoning Tournament? Or something to that effect. Or perhaps like an Elemental tournament, you pic a element and fight with it. I dunno', I will probably organize my thoughts and send them to you.

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Naturally, questions like that go into thought, but than again... the best writer shall prevail. Although one will soon think, if I were to beat the crap out of a fire caster with an Ice Summon, but then in turn lose to poor writing skills... is this right? I believe so. It always tends to be the better writer that can get the upper hand at the turn of any situation. Even if the battle is not in their favor.

And something off topic for the hell of it... I saw Superman. Awsome ****ing movie. ^_^

Hmm...it is adequite.

Slim is hereby accepted as a Novice to The Masters. Henceforth he shall have the right to post in our club and participate in our activities. Let us welcome a new sacrifice to the Godhand.

In honor of this, and of other recent events, I offer a simple excerpt of poetry...

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Swift blazing flag of the regiment,
Eagle with crest of red and gold,
These men were born to drill and die.
Point for them the virtue of slaughter,
Make plain to them the excellence of killing
And a field where a thousand corpses lie.

Mother whose heart hung humble as a button
On the bright splendid shroud of your son,
Do not weep.
War is kind.

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This is by no means tradition, but rather I like to think of it as a possible sign of things to come.

Great. Slim... if you still accept, I would ask of you for that small favor once again. would you be alright with being one of my Genocide ordinates? If so, a simple yes. If no, a simple no. If you do decide though, a sig below is the mark of your title. You are not required to wear it, but if you wish... it's right there for the taking.

Genocide

Anywho... welcome to the Masters. May you find peace here... while it lasts.

*bows*

Asimple yes, is all I will provide. Lol...

http://empyrrian.com/index.php

Zero-G's, now Zero.

Sorry I'm taking so long to reply to my entry battle, but I've been landed with some rather large assignments recently, and have had no time to do anything. They'll be out of the way at the end of the week however, so I should be able to be a little more active in the battle. Only a few posts left now...

Hopefully it'll be up to standard.

Well, there would have to be some limits, just as there where with this tournament, but I've seen a couple of magic user tourneys done well before so it can be done, and offers a lot of interesting possibilities. However, even it's fun to think about what could be done next Loco's right - This tourneys far from over just yet.

Mage, please, stop paying my failed apprentice so much heed, is his ego not already inflated enough? We already know of his activities, if he becomes a hinderance I have already sworn to deal with him myself, as a Master must when there Pupil acts in such dishonorable fashion. Until then he really dosent matter. Let it be..

Nyarlathotep, no problems, I've had a few things constricting my own time until just recently as well... We only have a few posts left but, personally, I value quality over speed so please feel free to take as much time as you deem nessasary.

And, of course, Welcome to our 'family' Slim, I hope you shall find what you seek here..

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Sorry, I'm a bit hung up on the fact that he stole the infinity element I was working on at TU, and his honor stint he did apparently doesn't apply to requests to remove thievery. >_<

Anyway, simply by my name, it's obvious I prefer a casting tourny. Preferably with melee allowed, as certain classes/users would use spells that shift their shape.

A casting tourny would be fun. But as Mage says, there would need to be some element of melee involved. You can't just stand there are sling spells at each-other. Well, you could but it would be boring for fighter/mages. But I guess thats beside the point. :P

Thanks for understanding, Makoto-Tribal. I concur, quality is better than speed. To act in haste is to make horrible spelling/grammatical/fatal mistakes.

Casting tournies might be nice, but... I would probably steer away from the whole idea. I'm more of a physical attacker with only slight magic from time to time. I don't really consider Chi a form of magic either. But I guess it all comes down to what the judges say are good and bad. Oh well...

Aloha, ladies. I'm still alive.

Just thought I'd drop in... Anyhoo, a magic tourney sounds interesting. I wouldn't personally take part (coz I, y'know, suck at casting) but it'd be a good idea.

And I also have someone in mind for my second Genocide Ordinate. w00t for me.

And finally, Mage, please don't pull your socks up too high. Zero may have nicked off with Infinity, but it wasn't yours in the first place, sweetheart. I do believe that our loverly ex-Pillar of Time FalseProphet came up with Infinity in the first place. So sorry, but shush. Heh.

Well, and that's all it is right now -- just an idea. I know it's interesting; I don't think there's any arguing that. The problem is, as many of you have said, it would have very few participants. It may be one thing to force writers to work outside their element (Asian characters, no magic, etc.), but something like casting-only may just be a little too strict and a little too odd for a tournament. There's a difference between thinking outside the box and throwing the box away.

I'll probably end up discarding the idea, but at least it's fun to think about.


Yours,
That Ambassador Guy

Primary casting, with no restrictions on weapons(however they have to be enchanted weapons or none at all) might be a good side rule. Use of regents, such as staffs, blades, wands, powders and potions would make a good option as well. I bet you could manage 16 fighters for a casting only tournament though...I've been in the Mage Wars before and it was a hell of a lot of fun.

Another new Genocide Ordinate Swifty? Well I must say I look forward to being introduced. It would seem the MMD is quite operational...all that remains is to fill out the ranks of the Elemental Swordsmen.

Hmm...it would seem I may be bringing a new member to our brood...but I'll let him introduce himself.

Well Ano-san, I believe I know which new member you speak of, and he's the one I've got in mind. I'll wait until he officially joins until I officially ask, though...

Great sonic booms echoed in the distance as nearly moments later the glass from a window burst inwards with a cannon ball breaking through the room. This immediately woke Griffith who was agitated the moment his eyes opened, cursing the entire time as he got out of bed and stood at the broken window screaming.

He had rented the room at the best Tavern the town had only to now become a grouchy bastard. Avoiding the large hole in his floor, Griffith opened his door and ran downstairs, stopping outside just in front of the tavern. Seconds later, another sonic boom cut through the air with one more cannon ball riding behind it. His head had turned quickly to see the cannon fire was coming from a pirate ship in the harbor. This cannon ball he had just heard was aiming only a few feet away from him, he then moving near that very spot. "Some people are wanting to sleep!" He yelled out and at the same time gave a counter-clockwise kick to hit the cannonball with the flat end of his boot, sending it flying in the other direction and towards the pirate ship. His aim from the kick was barely off, hitting the mermaid sculpture on the pirate ship's front.

Screams emerged from the town near its shores as many people came flooding past him with horror-shocked faces. A minute behind them was a large force of pirates growling with weapons in hand and terrifying anyone that was close. Griffith quickly then ran back inside the tavern and went into his room, grabbing his things and putting his accessories on.

Just as two pirates were nearing the tavern chasing some women, Griffith jumped out from his window and landed on one side of their shoulders, but not lightly. The pirates were thrown to the ground face first and immediately fell unconscious from his sheer power. "You have disturbed me slumber you scurvy dogs and thy will pay thee price of a thousand deaths!" He then yelled out, gathering attention from other pirates to surround him just a minute later. Barely ten seconds later he had kicked three of them into a wall, two on a store porch, and the last two fleeing the fight with a pair of wet pants.

He had decided to run after them right after beating another pirate who curled up in a ball and began crying, rushing off away from his last victim and already gaining on the two cowards. It was a flashing pair of eyes that stole his attention from an alley as he ran passed it, but stopped with a confusing look on his face. He took one more glance at the pirates running and then jogged over to the alley; nothing was there. Still, in his experiences, that was no illusion that he saw. Cautious steps that barely made a noise slowly moved within the alley’s shadows and his eyes began illuminating the ice blue color they were and his body beginning to blend in with the shadows from his black hair and black leather suit. His eyes averted from one spot to another, looking for some sort of sign.

He stopped right in the middle of the alley as a distortion of what seemed to be time waved from the wooden wall and gave off a low frequency sound, like a whistle. He slowly placed his hand upon it, his hand moving through the substance and at that exact moment an image burst through his eyes with a road and a destination. His hand pulled away from the liquid like substance quickly and everything went back to reality, his eyes flickering in surprise to what he just saw. But he was no fool, he understood what it meant. He ran out of the alley, grabbing a ripped up cloak that sat on a wooden crate and fled the town.

There seemed to be a constant urging pull on that path he walked on that would get stronger every step, a magnetism of energy reaching out towards him. Thus he walked through an old forest into miles of open land and found himself standing before a large mountain with a blizzard surrounding it.

Before him glistened some constructed path that went up the mountain, he not hesitating to take the first step and continued to move closer to that feeling. Though it had seemed like days on this travel with a strange world to the mountain, light never fading and his path never splitting nor detouring. Finally, nearing the top, the path ended and in an amazing sight of beauty revealing an opening of a cave with thousands of crystals. His cloak fell to the ground as he entered this chamber of magnificence and the warmth welcomed him sensationally.

He stopped when he found himself in front of a strangely designed mirror which stood out far more greatly than the rest of the crystals. His hand gently slid up the mirror's smooth crystal glass while he studied the rest of it curiously and placed his finger upon the nose of his reflection. His eyes grew larger when the glass distorted into a slow liquid wave and a pair of lips formed. However, the words the lips spoke did not give off any sound, but inside his ears they were purely clear. It explained to him many things, such as his fate and why he was here. When it was finished it asked a question. He then stared at the mirror for a moment, spreading open his fingers upon the glass. "I submit."

His hand then fell through the mirror's liquid form as he pushed himself through a portal of time, nearly falling but able to keep his balance. His head slowly turned upwards to see many figures in shadow staring upon him intensely. Grinning, he placed his hands behind his back, pulling out his black pole-arm and placed it together and walking towards them only to then stop and kneel with his weapon held lightly balanced in both hands. "My service is given to those who stand upon the thousands of corpse we walk over everyday, I wish to be granted as a Master."

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Here is my role-play entry, I hope you enjoy.

A hush falls with darkness, followed by a soft, rythmic wailing. The Godhand gazes out from their thrones in the Core of the Masters Keep, at the same time at the central point of the Nexus. Stars glow in the eye sockets of the central, helmed figure of the Anomalist. He allows a cold, soft smile to cross his lips as he speaks...

"A bit abstract, but certainly the most indepth role play entry we've seen as of yet. Yes...Yes I believe that will do."

There is a gesture and Griffith stands in a central point of crimson light amid the darkness. Swirling faces gape at him from all sides, but Anomaly continues on.

"We've already fought Griffith, as you well know, and thus I have already seen your capacity for battle. A far greater capacity, I might add, then I have seen in your former compatriots."

Here there is a soft chuckle from the thrones of the Queen of Abomination and the Wail of the Beast both. The Grand Master ignores this, pressing on.

"The Godhand have already spoken, ruling in majority to accept you as a Novice in the ranks of the Masters. We expect great things of you Griffith...we fully trust that such a low ranking will not last."

Here the Anomalist motions again, and the crimson light focuses to a single beam, that dies to an ember etched at the base of Griffiths spine...the mark of The Masters. Darkness falls in, but within it, the thrum of the burning crimson spirit, the god of battle, the blood lust of war vibrates on.

"Death...rebirth...damnation...salvation...all shall end. That end will be us. Salvation in Domination. Welcome to The Masters. May you find peace with us...while it lasts."

Just a suggestion, but I think it would be a good idea to have a Masters story based RPG soon. I love them, but half the time I get caught up with, for lack of a better word, 'shit-tastic' writers, and the RPG goes down the drain. I don't know how recently we've held one, as I have only recently joined the Masters, I just thought it could be fun!

Anyway, your call......

Sierra was running the last one. I believe it involved some type of mutant virus strain. Hit a snag in the storyline when most of the participents got involved with the TOA. I wouldn;t mind starting it up again, but since it was her brain child, perhaps we should check with her and see if she's ready to continue.

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Sierra was running the last one. I believe it involved some type of mutant virus strain. Hit a snag in the storyline when most of the participents got involved with the TOA. I wouldn;t mind starting it up again, but since it was her brain child, perhaps we should check with her and see if she's ready to continue.

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It'll make me happy to continue but it seems that none wants/remembers to post. Feel free to make up profule in the right section and to join in Slim. I want to see that story coming back to life.:shake:

Nice and wonderfull to have you amongst us Griffith. May you find peace here, while it lasts. I would love to write a RP response, but at the moment... I'm at work and I have a class after, but do expect one soon.

And Serra... I shall try to respond to the story sometime along the end of the week. I'll try to add more to. I would enjoy seeing Slim join up. Hell, Griffith... if you would like to join up in it as well, please do so. ^_^

I'd love to join up, however, there is far too much reading for me to have to do to catch up to the storykine and where it's gone. Feel free to keep posting in that story and everything, but I am going to compose a new one for us to participate in if desired. Thanks anyway.

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Originally Posted by Call me Slim

I'd love to join up, however, there is far too much reading for me to have to do to catch up to the storykine and where it's gone. Feel free to keep posting in that story and everything, but I am going to compose a new one for us to participate in if desired. Thanks anyway.

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Actually all you need to read is the first post with history and the dictionary in sighn up thread. But do as you wish 0_o

Okay then, I'll look into it now.

EDIT: I can't seem to find the OOC thread, would you mind providing a link for me? Thanks...

EDIT 2: I have put together another RP which can be located here.

Hope this works.... :D

The OOC Thread http://thefinalfantasy.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=46093

Hmm...that shows some real initiative on your part slim. i'll have a glance at it. I seem to be at something of a nexus point at the moment, so two story RP's at once shouldn't be too hard.

Oh, and Grif, I think I may have a project for you, if you're interested.

Well, other than the TOA I don't have much to do here for now, lol. Hit me up with the project :).

two rp stories at once as well as a tourney. I know I've done up to 3 RPs at once, but at the moment... I don't see much reason to. If one goes a certain way than I might be more active in one than the other. 4 actually, if you count the battle between Serra and myself, which I have no idea when I'll respond to it. :rolleyes:

Please don't hurt meh Serra.
*puts on sad puppy face*

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*explodes*

But yeah... I'll read more into yours as well Slim when I get home tomorrow or some time during the weekend. I might be taking to see my sister to see Pirates of the Carribean. Looks like an interesting enough film, so... bah.

Well, now that I'm back online (sorry, personal life outside of the net and all, y'know...) I can actually officially ask...

Griffin, I would like you to be my second Genocide Ordinate, if you accept? =)

Oh, you know it baby. I'll be anything you want me to be.

Excellent! Now that that's sorted I've got my two Genocides...

As soon as Nyar finishes his battle with Makky and if he's accepted, at least. *shakes head and chuckles*

*looks at Grifith's sig*

Isn't his 0 distance stance admirable? *chuckles*

Should I put my Sanosuke sig?:p


I already lub you ^_~

Want me to make a sig with Sanosuke in it?

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Want me to make a sig with Sanosuke in it?

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If you have the time and the patience, I'll be glad to.

Now, the RP thread for your RP has disappeared! Sorry, I'd like to participate, but I am going to need another link..... sorry.....


MERGED POSTS

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Current Members and rank:
1.) Anomaly - Grand Master
2.) Makoto-Tribal - Godhand
3.) Decay - Godhand
4.) Makoto - Godhand
5.) Godean - Godhand ~ Arbitor
6.) Shane - Master ~ Riu-Jin
7.) Serra - Chosen ~ Genocide Ordinate
8.) Tainted Mage - Chosen ~ School Master
9.) Swifty - Novice ~ Liu-Jin
10.) Slim - Novice ~ Genocide Ordinate

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It's understandable that you would wonder about such a standing of rank, but worry not. The rank is as follows for certain reasons. Mage is School Master like Godean is Aribitor for the MMD. I will not attempt to compare the two, but it's simple enough. Anyway... goodluck on getting your RP off the ground. I hope it plays out accordingly.

Basically, 'School Master' is Mage's title for a specialized training program he's been working on. It owuld appear he's a little off track in that regard, but hopefully he'll be able to resume that operation once he re-establishes himself online.

Meanwhile, I'd hoped I wouldn't have to state this again, but members of The Masters are forbidden from posting in clubs that they are not members or recognized guests of. While we may be a group that delights in bending the rules, I've always considered out right breaking them to be in bad form. I understnad that there are some groups here that a few of our members may take personal offense to, or a personal interest in.

While I'm all for the beliefs of the individual, I have to put the group first. Do not bring disgrace on The Masters.

Okay, I apologize for my intrusion in the BoD club. Won't happen again.

Lovely Slim. O_o I admit that I have had my say in the BOD thread but those were strictly battle wise reasons that I felt should of been said in the thread, not via the PM system. But I see why such a descision id neccesary.

In short... understood!

Posting in the BOD thread shall cease from my behalf unless stated otherwise.

Well, I'm finally back...I think.
Sorry I've been away for so long, but right after I got back from Ohio I got VERY sick and I just now feel well enough to come online.
I won't go into details on just how messed up I was, but please try not to make me laugh because my stomach is still sore... ~_~

Well its good to have you back Makoto. I hope you're still up to battle.

And no worries Slim, it happens.

Meantime, the new story RP looks good but it seems no other Masters have written up a profile yet. I know the wail of the beast was interested...anyone else?

I see no reason to start something you'll never end.
Eventually that RPG will die as happened to anything we tried.

Thank you.
And yes, I will try to post in the battle sometime today.

Also, although the new RP sounds very interesting, I hope that this RP won't end up like the last...I would like to hope that we can still continiue with the other RP as well when we all have time to do so.

Don't worry, I'm sure through posting and communicating, we can come up with a suitable end for my RP. But the end is far away and we do not need to concern ourselves with those details at the present time. We just need to all work together in the story. Remember, it's not a competition.

EDIT: Out of curiousity, I made a separate thread for my RP intended for those who are not in the Masters. I wanted to see how they would take the RP and compare it to that of the Masters. Basically, it should be good for a few laughs considering their writing style cannot match up to that of the Masters. Just make sure you don't get confused and post in that one. Thanks.

I, too, must apologize for how forcefully quick I was to jump on the situation with the BoD. In any case, I am glad to know (after some PMs with Slim) that my actions were understood; the last thing I would want is to be misunderstood.

As for the non-Masters copy of that RP... I've been interested with it, but the only issue I have with it would be participating with the usual RP forum crowd... I would rather not have my posts thrown in with a slew of two-sentence posts, and thusly reduced to nothing.

In that regard, I will likely sit back and watch both threads. I'm looking forward to reading it, as the idea is certainly a fresh one. It's about time we get something new around here, rather than just the same old rehashed RPs with the same members participating over... and over... and over again.

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I, too, must apologize for how forcefully quick I was to jump on the situation with the BoD. In any case, I am glad to know (after some PMs with Slim) that my actions were understood; the last thing I would want is to be misunderstood.

As for the non-Masters copy of that RP... I've been interested with it, but the only issue I have with it would be participating with the usual RP forum crowd... I would rather not have my posts thrown in with a slew of two-sentence posts, and thusly reduced to nothing.

In that regard, I will likely sit back and watch both threads. I'm looking forward to reading it, as the idea is certainly a fresh one. It's about time we get something new around here, rather than just the same old rehashed RPs with the same members participating over... and over... and over again.

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To be honest, I would be more than happy to accept you into the Masters Only version of my RP. Of course, that would have to be verified by Anomaly. Given your experience, we know you are good enough to be involved. But, like I said, it's up to Anomaly.

Hmm...I dunno...the more the merrier I guess, but it kind of defeats the purpose of a 'Masters Only' RP, doesn't it? Even the none Masters format of the second thread seems to cause the idea to lose its meaning. Not to say I wouldn't welcome Lococolt to participate if he wishes, but as things stand it would appear the majority of Masters are too busy for a Masters only RP. I may disagree with Serra's attitude but its difficult to have story RP with just three guys.

Not impossible, just difficult. Hmm...lets give it a week and see if we have anymore sign ups in either thread. If one does better than the other, I'd be tempted to say that the Masters should simpley HOST an RP, rather than have their own exclusive one. We already have an exclusive one, but an RP story that might draw in new members and raise RP activity, and possibley quality, isn't out of the question.

The RP looks very interesting. I'd love to give it a go, but I guess I'm stuck in the "Non-Masters" category until my entry battle finishes, and it's decided that I can join.

That being said, if it's alright with the God Hand, I would still like to participate.

I lay my request at thy feet.