03/15/2019 03:06 PM  Rules & Guidelines Activity | I'm formerly a forum-based roleplayer. But recently, I've been focusing on smaller, more personal stories. Large story arcs will have need to be thoroughly discussed. It's not usunual for me to step away for a couple days, now and again. Things come up. Any longer than that, and I'd be sure to notify my roleplay partner(s).  Verses | Gin is a powerful incantatrix who can traverse time and space. I use this as a tool to enter different verses and genres. I have a list of over 20 "experienced" verses that can be found on my page (shows I've watched and have created some sort of a backstory for). But I'm open to ANY crossover. If either myself or my character isn't familiar with the genre, we could simply use that in storyline (wandering or stranded in an unfamiliar land).    Communication | For privacy's sake, I prefer messages over comments. If you send me comments, I'll reply. I just never initiate with Comment chat myself. The old ones pile up, and when I delete them I often forget what was said. I find IMs the most convenient for chat and discussion. Don't be shy. Discord: Man On Fire#0770 Skype: tw1nkl3t035 Friendships | I do not seek OOC relationships, but I don't mind them. I've met some great friends from this hobby. Its imperative you are able to realize the difference between IC and OOC, though. Its great for a writer to harness those natural emotions, but in order to truly play a role we must separate ourselves from our own aura then project a new one. Identity | I have role played for well over a decade, since the era of Myspace. I am very open with my RP history. I respect that not everyone is as open. If you wish to remain incognito, that's your perogative. Some do this for the character's sake; others, to avoid drama. Both good reasons. But a select few would exploit this to form fake personal relationships. Fake rp relationships are to be expected. And refraining from any sort ooc relationship is acceptable. But fake ooc relationships will not be tolerated. If you've switched profiles recently, but recognize me (since I've had the same playby for years). Please, let me know. Or, if I you've added this account on multiple different profiles, I'd appreciate knowing that they are you. If you're hiding and I find you, it won't look good. Mutes/Blocks | I try to send everyone on my list an eventual greeting, regardless of who added (find it easier than keeping track of who requested). They're never copy paste, and I always read the profile first to try and dig up an idea for a story. I'll usually give a couple weeks to a month before I delete a profile that has not replied and seems vacant. Honestly, I'm quicker to delete those who dont reply but are constantly "active", clogging up my stream with everything but content.  Discussion | Please, read my profile before discussing. The info is on my profile for a reason; I can certainly give a brief synopsis or delve deeper, but don't expect me to just regurgitate information. If you don't have any info on your profile, you'll be expected to put more effort into the discussion.   0 Comments  Report Post

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06/13/2017 02:09 PM  Abilities Wordplay   At surface level, it's easy to misjudge Gin as an ordinary mage. He often recites incantations to achieve various effects: fireballs, walls of stone, beacons of light. The difference between himself and the common caster, firstly, is that this power is natural. No study was required; no specific phrase; no particular order. Rather, he manifests magic through sheer speech. This trait, most adequately described as "auto-incantation", is simply referred to as "wordplay". Anatomically, Gin's mana is moderated by the left hemisphere of his brain-- the area known to control speech, arithmetic and comprehension. More specifically, his prowess comes directly from the region which focuses on speech. Therefore, in order to manifest magic, he requires some sort of verbal or written catalyst. Beyond that, a multitude of variables affect the potency of a spell. These include, but are not limited to:   -         The incantation's length and complexity. A paragraph would yield far more power than a word. -         The "craft" of the phrase. Structure, elegance, and additional literary elements add quality and depth. -         In a similar sense, melody and rhythm can also increase potency (particularly for illusion-based effects). -         The audience. Not only the amount of people listening, but to what extent they are immersed. Are they hearing, or actually understanding? Do they believe? -         The accuracy/truth of the phrase. Though specific, a true statement can be decisively quick, requiring less fabrication and forethought. -         MOST of all, a phrase's power is determined by the emotion behind it. Passion of some sort is necessary for the magic to even manifest. The more powerful the emotion, the more powerful the spell. Love, hate, and fear are the holy trinity of emotion- the rawest and most instinctive feelings a being can have- and therefore make for the strongest spells.   Considering that people constantly fabricate new words and phrases, and that the human language is in constant evolution, the amount of versatility this ability could grant is baffling. Still, any truly powerful effect requires an immense amount of time, care, and preparation. Only minor cantrips can be spoken to life easily.   Gin's true power doesn't come from his broad pool of arcane effects, but through his verbal interactions. Passively, his mana flow serves to honey the very conversations in which he speaks. This heightens his charisma, and enhances persuasion. Even his voice is a product of his power. His speech is imbued with a powerful sense of emotional understanding: a charm of empathy capable of splitting even the thickest skulls into open minds. 0 Comments  Report Post

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