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Sable Eye Cerena

PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 5:24 pm


I think, honestly, "Greek mythology" is WAY too broad, considering the sheer amount of mythology it encompasses. You could do something more specific like "Greek hero" (or even "Greek oracle", I think that'd be pretty cool) or even the spirit of a Greek city, like Sparta, but... Another problem is the fact that you've given your Spirit way too many powers. So far it looks like Spirits get one major ability and two minor ones, and you've given yours at least four pretty major earth-shatteringly-powerful powers :C

I do actually like the idea of being personally blessed by each god, but I don't think you need to make it so extreme (and, like I said, I don't think the spirit type itself would work.) You could do something like Pandora, who was herself created and blessed by each god (but with comparatively minor things, like speech and a pretty face and curiosity, etc etc etc.)

Besides which, your character doesn't seem that well-rounded at all... He seems to have absolutely no weaknesses -- he's friendly! He's devoted! He's loyal! Ok, that's honestly kind of boring and it has absolutely no depth to it at all.
PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 5:30 pm


Tadaaki Atsutomo
Im worried about Deo's powers
because in greek mythology the gods were generous especially to
their champions and representatives
and thier gifts seem a little unextrodinary compared to what they could have done.
like in one tale ...stuff happens and the gods turned this girl and her husband into birds
that was thier gift
the gods give small but meaningful gifts
so im not sure about Deo's
but Im blabbing on so anythoughts
whoever is here?


I've reread it and it sounds actually like something the gods would do. There are a few things that are a little too extraordinary though, like the powerful spear and shield are a tad-bit much. Also he seems too good. Since most Greek gods and hero's did have at least a weakness, it would make sense if he did have a few flaws.

Lord Tenken


Not Butter

PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 5:35 pm


I see exactly what you mean
I also was thinking of Greek Hero instead
not for the same reason's though
and I also was questioning his powers the most
He is pretty allmighty which is dumb
and his personality is kinda boring now that you mention it
ill give that a little more flare
but yeah i really need to rethink his powers especially in my opinion
because I noticed that each time I read it
thats why I wished I could get more input by other people
so I can shape my thoughts to everyone's liking
so thankyou a lot
I will certainly try my best to fix his problems

but to my worst topic is his powers

any suggestions
because instead of major powers
i would like one handy power and one power that is good for battle and varies and I want the gods to be narrowed down more
because I do want to keep basically what he is but as a greek hero
or even cooler would be Olympian
but it seems I have a lot of work ahead of me
PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 5:39 pm


Yeah like Achilles heel and all that
I just need a better story than that weird one I have up and then I can shape his personality and weaknesses and stuff
looks like i'll be up all night lol

Not Butter


Not Butter

PostPosted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:44 am


ok well I've decided to put a new spirit up
because I realized after studying the other spirits already existing
that basic things are best.
If I pick the spirit of diamond I could have basic powers like most spirits
and my clothing and hair and pretty much everything else is open for what I want him to look like and not as restricted as a magician's hat or Greek Hero
because then I can't really be all that creative with clothes abd personalities because it doesn't make sense to have everything about the spirit contradict what he is
so now I am using Diamond
this was one of the first concepts I had thought of when I saw this whole IOS thing. I didn't think it was detailed enough, but now I realize that starting with something basic is better. Starting this way I could mold how he is easier at the get go and through RP
so basically he is like an uncut diamond.

Also if this doesn't go through I am still working on Deo behind the scenes, but I'll be focused on this more
and try to get pictures.
PostPosted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 12:25 pm


yay finally a spirit that makes sense

Not Butter


Not Butter

PostPosted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 12:35 pm


any ideas for weaknesses
anyone?

I was thinking more of an emotional weakness could affect his powers,
but how and in what ways?

this is probably the hardest thing
thinking of how to make your creation less amazing
PostPosted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 12:39 pm


Would Deo have any powers related to how hard diamonds are?

As for weaknesses, it is really hard to think of a weakness for a diamond! What if he's just extremely afraid of getting "broken" ? I know it wouldn't happen because of the hardness of the stone, but diamonds look like crystal and glass sometimes. It would be easy for him to be afraid of shattering.

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Not Butter

PostPosted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 1:15 pm


Silverah
Would Deo have any powers related to how hard diamonds are?

As for weaknesses, it is really hard to think of a weakness for a diamond! What if he's just extremely afraid of getting "broken" ? I know it wouldn't happen because of the hardness of the stone, but diamonds look like crystal and glass sometimes. It would be easy for him to be afraid of shattering.


Yeah that could work
like a shatterphobia type thing
and like you said
yes ofcourse it's impossible, but maybe
it could have something to do with his social standards combined with
his emption that could affect the hardness of his diamonds
which could be why he craves attention and praise from everyone, but
even just the fear of shattering is a great idea itself

oh and the diamond spirit is Ripley
Deo is one I had up a while ago based of Greek Mythology
but fell through

Ripley's powers right now are
Attraction
Construction
and
Curvation
which all rely on the other
but after Curvation
I want him to be able to transer or fuse diamonds with objects
like cars especially when he is older
because it would look cool and is virtually indestructable
Ripley
has almost limitless potential
which is what I worry about
so a good weakness is a must
and the shater fear is a great suggestion so thanks much
ill make a suggestion list
and add it for now
and wait for other suggestions as well
PostPosted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 4:13 am


Hrm, I'm just looking over his personality and I'm getting a little confused...Maybe you should read that over and give him just one personality type for now. But keep in mind that the personalities will grow as they get older, so adding in the nice feature (or badarse feature) later on would make much more sense. :D Just a thought tho: Maybe you could look into the aspects of a diamond and base the personality on that (you've already done a great job with that, but maybe extend a little more) You have the attractiveness, but maybe people flock around Ripley because he has an addictive personality (not necessarily nice but addictive). Just my thoughts.

Weaknesses... Weaknesses... They say only a diamond can cut a diamond, so maybe out of complete irony, Ripley is afraid of Diamonds, or always falls to people with similar personalities as him?

Otherwise I love your concept, Diamond, pretty unique! heart

Hikari_of_Genesis


Not Butter

PostPosted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 7:29 pm


ok I changed the diamond clustersfrom being on both his eye brows and fingers to just fingers
i think it would be to hard to draw those eyebrows
and weird
the picture in my head is cool but its hard to explain it to people so this is safer
and it still looks cool
PostPosted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:23 pm


I really love this concept. haha. I looked at this thread to help me out with setting up mine xD. heart

Mini Sparrow


Not Butter

PostPosted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:21 pm


thanks a lot

lol i do that too
i look at other people's set-ups
and add certain sections that i like and stuff like that
PostPosted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 5:48 am


bump

Not Butter


Not Butter

PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2007 1:38 pm


ok well I have my guardian made
his name is Blake (something)
and his family is really really rich
and he is a boring / hardworking student
and is totally contradictary to Ripley
but now i need to set his little section up

i hate setting things up
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