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::Can I play more than one character?::
Yes. You may play as many characters as you want as long as you are willing to accept the responsibility for them. Keep in mind that there may be other people joining who really want to play specific characters. If you take on multiple characters but only really focus on a couple of them, it isn't fair to other people.
A note about canon characters: as you can see, there's a ton of potential powerhouses, and the list isn't even complete. However, something I want to emphasize is that this story will be more focused around Original Characters than Canons.
::I want to play someone from FF <#>, but I don't see him/her on the list. Is he/she not allowed?::
It's not that they're not allowed, it's just that I didn't bother to include them on the list. Simply fill out the 'Canon' form, add an icon ( 88 x 88p), and give me a short explanation of how they fit in the KH universe. We might go back and forth until a compromise is reached (obviously, some histories have to be changed), but as far as I can foretell, any character is allowed.
::I disagree with the background you've given
I'm sorry, but each of these stories has been formed to best fit the plot at hand. There will be no changing of it (unless it's only a minor variation; you still have to talk to me about it). As the 'Stay In Character' rule states, if I see anyone changing something about a character, they will be asked to change it back or will be given a warning.
::Is yaoi/yuri allowed in this RP?::
Yes and no. One of the above rules states that you must stay in character...this includes staying true to that character's sexual preferences. If the relationship is an agreement between two OCs, that's fine, just keep it PG-15...but I don't want to see Leon and Cloud hitting it off. Regardless of what the fanfictions say. If you are playing a canon whose sexual preference has never been addressed in the series, and you believe this character may be gay, then ask me in regards to that specific character.
::You're letting anyone wield a (True) Keyblade?::
Not quite. Only Original Characters can wield Keyblades, and I'm only going to allow a specific number of True Keyblades- hence the need for a 'Keyblade' application. If you have a good enough reason, and I see that you're doing well in the RP, the there's a good chance I'll allow your Keyblade to appear. However, if I don't allow it, don't take that as an insult; it's possible I've already allowed the set number, but haven't revealed it yet.
::Does wielding a (True) Keyblade make you better than everyone else?::
Yes and no. Yes, it makes you a bit more plot important since it's now up to you to save/destroy the worlds. No, it doesn't make you any stronger- someone with a Keyblade might be granted an extra ability from it, but someone else might have that ability naturally anyway.
The only difference a Keyblade makes is your relevance to the plot, basically.
::When do I audition for a (True) Keyblade?::
Whenever you want. I'd prefer to get the applications as early as possible so I have a larger set to choose from when it comes time for the Keyblades to be revealed, so my suggestion is to apply for a Keyblade at the same time that you apply for your character.
WARNING: After Keyblades have been handed out, auditions will no longer be allowed!
::What are the rules behind (True) Keyblades?::
The Keyblades, as far as this plot is concerned, are things that have to be strongly connected to your heart. That means that from the way they look to the boosts they give, they have to match your characters in some way. As well as pros and cons, every Keyblade has to have some sort of unique ability- all Keys lock the world doors, but each key can do something special. The special ability can be almost anything- from pyromancy to temporary hovering- it can even grant you a summon! Don't push your luck, though.
::What if I want to use a Fake Keyblade/Apprentice Keyblade/Keyblade without a Keychain?::
If you want to use a Fake Keyblade (also known as a Keyblade without a Keychain, and the lesser known but true 'Apprentice' Keyblade), that's all fine and dandy, you can list it as your weapon and you won't need to have a separate audition for it. However, Fake Keyblades will have no pros/cons and much smaller 'unique abilities'- they're fake, after all! They can be bound to your heart just like a True Keyblade (meaning you can summon them and dispel them so you don't have to carry them), but otherwise they're just pretty, oddly-shaped blades. You cannot use a Fake Keyblade and a Real Keyblade at the same time. Also, Fake Keyblades must be original in appearance.
If you would like to have a backstory around being an 'Apprentice' and using a Fake Keyblade in hopes of training until you are worthy enough to obtain a True Keyblade, that's fine too- but don't think that guarantees you a shot at getting one.
::What is the difference between a True Keyblade and a False Keyblade?::
True Keyblades are the special weapons that give you a special ability, and they're bound to your heart. True Keyblades have Keychains. You are chosen to wield a Keyblade by the 'powers that be' in the universe- whether that be gods, Kingdom Hearts, the worlds themselves... basically, me.
False Keyblades are just ordinary blades that LOOK like Keyblades, but the 'special ability' they grant is on a much smaller scale, much like an ordinary weapon might have an enchantment. If a True Key grants access to Pyromancy as a whole, then the Fake Key of the same type would only grant a small fire spell, or perhaps has the Fire element. As well, they are forged by man, not the universe. They do not have a keychain.
The only similarities between a True Keyblade and a False Keyblade are their appearance and the fact that they can be bound to your heart.
::Can I wield a False Key and apply for a True Keyblade?::
Yep! When you 'earn' your True Key, it will simply replace the False Key, that's all. Basically, the False Key would get an 'upgrade'.
::Can I wield a canon (True) Keyblade (AKA the Keyblades that Sora/Riku/Mickey used, along with the many Keychain Alterations)?::
Yes, you may! However, then just as with original Keyblades, you will need to give me its pros, cons, and a unique ability. This Unique Ability has to be tied to the origin of the Keyblade, however. For example, Proton Debugger isn't going to give you control over water. If you can't find information on the Keyblade's pro and con, then you may come up with them.
::Can I dual-wield (True) Keyblades?::
Under various, very rare circumstances, I may allow Keybladers to learn the 'Sync Blade' ability (the ability that allowed Sora, Roxas, and Riku to create a duplicate Keyblade). This Duplicate Keyblade can be shared with another fighter if desired, but it would still belong to the original owner, who could call it back at any time. However, the Duplicate Keyblade would have no pros/cons and no unique ability- in essence, it would just be a pretty looking sword. The Duplicate can look identical to the Original, or it can look entirely different. Duplicate Keyblades cannot be Canon Keyblades.
Of course, as I said, this would only occur under very rare circumstances, so don't get your hopes up.
::Can I have Drive Forms?::
Sora only had Drive Forms with those he was extremely close to. You will need to establish a bond equally as strong with the target of your Drive. Also, one or both of the Drivers must have a Keyblade. If only one has a Keyblade, then s/he will be in control. If both have a Keyblade, then who controls the Drive Body is up to the players to decide. The person who loses control will give boosts to the person who gains control- these boosts, however, must the approved by none other than me.
::Can I Dual Wield if my character has Drive Form(s)?::
Only if both Drivers have a (True) Keyblade, or if the one in command has the Sync Blade ability.
::What about summons/espers/eidolons?::
The requirements for having a personal summon are pretty similar to the requirements of having a Drive Form. You must have a very strong bond to the being, whether directly or indirectly. Very basic summons, like Shiva/Ifrit/Ramuh, can be summoned by anyone who is highly-based around magic. But the more powerful/unique summons, such as Phoenix or Alexander require a personal reason for having them. if you'd like to have one of the basic summons as your 'unique' summon, that's fine, too. However, all summons must have their own personality, much as though they are characters by themselves.
Hell, you can create your own summon if you want- but not only would I have to approve of you having a summon, I'd have to approve of the summon itself, as well. I'll need an in-depth background, a reason why your connection is so powerful, a type of element or abilities, etc... almost like making an entirely new character. If you're truly curious about pulling this off, feel free to ask.
::Can I Drive with my summon?::
Only if it's one of the more personal summons that require a detailed connection, as stated above. Driving with a summon will not make you any more powerful than driving with another person, so don't expect anything uber special.
::And Limit Breaks?::
There are two types of limits- Individual Limits and Group Limits. You may only use one Limit Break per battle, and they may only be used when the character (or at least 1 character in a Group Limit) is near defeat, as in the last few HP. If your character is healed before s/he can activate the limit break, then s/he loses the chance to do so until the next time he's near defeat.
Individual Limit Breaks are sort of self-explanatory- they're just powerful, last-ditch efforts.
Group Limit Breaks require a bit more explanation. With a Group Limit, you don't just attack, but you also give your partner(s) a gift to contribute to their own attacks. Basically, if you have a Group Limit, you decide what your character would contribute to a Limit combo. For example, Goofy contributed his shield-tossing technique, and Donald contributed his off-the-wall magic attacks. Riku contributed 'Dark Firaga', while Sora contributed the 'Light Swords'. Each character will contribute something to the combo.
As an example, we'll use a warrior and a black mage. They initiate the Limit: the Warrior's shares his physical strength with the mage, giving him the ability to attack head on; the Mage shares his elemental magics, imbuing both their weapons with an element of his choice. Together, the two initiate a magical-melee combo.
::When does the RP take place in the storyline?::
This RP takes place in an entirely different universe all-together, so the timeline of the KH Universe is irrelevant. At the beginning of the roleplay, it has been approximately four years since the fall of Hollow Bastion. However, Leon and Company are still the same ages as they were in KH1, so the Heartless destroyed the world when they were a little younger than in KH1.
::I wanna be Axel/Xehanort/Riku- why aren't they on the list?::
As mentioned numerous times, this RP takes place in a universe where none of the Kingdom Hearts Original Characters ever existed. In other words, if they only existed in the KH series, then they don't exist in this universe.
::Can I wear an Organization Cloak?::
Yeah, but you will either have to join up with this Organization (known as the Conclave of Ruination), or at the very least ally with them. A note about Organization Cloaks: it wasn't revealed until Re:CoM, but it's something I plan on using- the Cloaks themselves shield the heart of the wearer from Darkness, allowing for free use of the Darkness without the threat of falling to it (ala losing your heart).
::Wait, there's an Organization?::
Sort of. Known as the Conclave of Ruination, they will be a number of villains, both Nobody and simply evil, who will be working together. There will be a number of members set in stone, while other spaces are completely open.
::Can I be a member of the Conclave?::
Of course! However, there are certain guidelines. If you want your character to already be a part of the Conclave at the start of the roleplay, then you have to take one of the ten positions listed- I will assign your number. If, however, you'd like to actually roleplay joining the Conclave (or if all the ten positions are already taken), then you will simply join as the next number- eleven, twelve, and so on. However, joining as anything after ten means that someone already a part of the Conclave must invite you.
::Can I make a Canon character a part of the Conclave?::
Only under specific conditions. For one, the character has to be evil in the first place (unless, over the course of the RP, they become corrupted). Two, none of Maleficent's group can be a part of the Conclave- they already have a little gang of their own.
::Is Traverse Town/End of the World/Castle Oblivion/The World That Never Was allowed?::
These worlds each have very special circumstances. Traverse Town and End of the World are both created from the scatted remains of destroyed worlds; if/once the worlds are restored, these worlds will cease to exist. The World That Never Was, for all intents and purposes, was an artificial world created by Organization XIII (it's heavily implied by both the game and Nomura, anyway); as such, unless I decide that the Conclave wanted to create it, this world will not exist. Castle Oblivion is the home base of the Conclave, so yeah, it's allowed, but only with permission.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Castle Oblivion and The End of the World are only accessible with direct permission from me!. If you try to go to these places without getting permission, you will be asked to change the post or get a warning.
::Do Nobodies bleed/need to eat/need to sleep?::
For all intents and purposes, people have two types of hearts- the physical heart that keeps you alive, pumping blood and whatnot; and the metaphysical heart, the source of emotions. Nobodies only lack the metaphysical heart, so yes, they bleed, they digest, etc- Nobodies are just humans without emotions. The only biological thing they don't do is age.
::How do Nobodies obtain their weapons?::
As far as has been revealed by SquareEnix, Nobodies' weapons are formed as a manifestation of their memories. In other words, they just know they have them. They don't get 'forged', they aren't man-made- they just exist, and that's that. Kinda lame, but that's what we're using.
::Can I make a Sentient Heartless?::
No. At least, not truly sentient. Xehanort was the only being shown to have true sentience as a Heartless, which is an anomaly that even the Organization doesn't quite understand (Axel is shown questioning this in one of the FM+ scenes). As such, none shall be allowed. Only full beings and Nobodies may have sentience.
If, for whatever reason, you still want to create some strange form of Heartless character, then just ask.
::I want to make a Nobody- can I use the original elements, since the Organization never existed?::
Yep! All elements (except for Nothingness) are available to Nobodies in this RP.
::What the hell is Hammerspace and can I use it?::
Learn something new everyday, it seems. 'Hammerspace' is the term used for where weapons 'disappear' to and are 'summoned' from; basically, it allows for you to be able to store your weapon or items in an infinite dimension thing.
However, the only weapons that are allowed to use 'Hammerspace' are Keyblades (True and False), Nobody Weapons, and weapons of those who are very in-tune with Darkness (AKA villains). So if your weapon is not one of these, you have to carry it around with you. Sorry.
::Are all of these answers concrete rules?::
Surprisingly, no. If you want to create a character or do something outside the general scope of what I've answered, then ask. If you have a good enough reason, or if you make a good enough argument, then I might let you get away with something. Perhaps you want two Nobodies to have the same element- a convincing argument would be that they were twins!
::What Nobody elements are taken?::
Energy, Crystal, Sound, Solar, Smoke, Metal, Lightning, Fire, Gravity, Illusion, and Time.
