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OOC | Permissions Post
Jun. 3rd, 2015 11:48 pmWelcome to Ludger's permission post! This is primarily so I can get a feel for how people would like me to handle two of Ludger's abilities, should our characters find themselves fighting side by side.
L I N K I N G
Ludger's Linking ability, in the world of Xillia (2), means that he has the ability to connect his powers to others and create a one-to-one partnership that is mutually beneficial. In-game, linked partners share boosted stats and the ability to perform specialized attacks in synchronization.
This translates into RP more or less the same way, but obviously I won't be controlling any of Ludger's linked partners, so the permissions come into play here! Linking can be done with anyone, though if given permission, Ludger will have to be the one to activate it.
M I R R O R
There is one thing more that Ludger specifically can offer to his link partner. He has a special ability called "Mirror", which allows him to mimic a single ability borrowed from whoever he's linked with. The borrowed ability varies from person to person, and will only be accessible while the two are connected. Once he learns the ability, he won't have to re-learn it.
What's the benefit? Well, much like the above mentioned Linked Artes, mirrored abilities mean that attacking in tandem is that much easier. Having a second person to perform that ability means that it can have its power multiplied, or alternatively, Ludger can perform the ability while your character is free to do something else. It opens up more possibilities in a fight, and that's always useful.
Additional details:
If the above sounds acceptable and you'd like to fill out the below textbox in a comment, I'd be much obliged c:
Player: Who are you! So I know.
Character: Who this permission is for, naturally.
Can Ludger link with your character? Ludger will not link with anyone unwilling, though if requested in-battle he might not have time to explain what it is.
Is there an ability Ludger can Mirror from your character during a link? If yes, which ability? Yes/no. If yes, what ability can he use? Can you describe it/provide examples?
That's it! Thank you for checking it out.
Ludger's Linking ability, in the world of Xillia (2), means that he has the ability to connect his powers to others and create a one-to-one partnership that is mutually beneficial. In-game, linked partners share boosted stats and the ability to perform specialized attacks in synchronization.
This translates into RP more or less the same way, but obviously I won't be controlling any of Ludger's linked partners, so the permissions come into play here! Linking can be done with anyone, though if given permission, Ludger will have to be the one to activate it.
- Pros of linking:
- characters get stronger! that means abilities are more effective, characters get more buffs, and in general more ass gets kicked.
- in-battle support! linked partners are attuned to watching each other's backs, will work together more naturally, and can sense one another's fighting tactics through the link, making it easier to plan moves in battle.
- Linked Artes! these are specialized abilities activated when the two partners develop a link synchronization enough to attack in tandem. once partners get a feel for one another's abilities, they just sort of happen naturally. (first 3 minutes are Ludger's) I'd love to develop Linked Artes with developing CR, because how fun is meshing abilities, seriously.
- Mystic Artes! a fancier version of the linked artes. these are pretty much just for family/close friends (of which he has none yet), but worth mentioning.
- Cons of linking:
- shared wounds! sometimes injuries can be passed through the link from one partner to the other. nothing mortal (if a partner dies, the link is merely severed), but still, kinda painful.
- slightly invasive! as in, partners have to make split decisions mid-battle and still act together, so there is a certain degree of telepathic intuition involved. it's only battle tactics and decisions, however, not thoughts or feelings, but if sharing that with someone is a problem, then it's definitely a con.
There is one thing more that Ludger specifically can offer to his link partner. He has a special ability called "Mirror", which allows him to mimic a single ability borrowed from whoever he's linked with. The borrowed ability varies from person to person, and will only be accessible while the two are connected. Once he learns the ability, he won't have to re-learn it.
What's the benefit? Well, much like the above mentioned Linked Artes, mirrored abilities mean that attacking in tandem is that much easier. Having a second person to perform that ability means that it can have its power multiplied, or alternatively, Ludger can perform the ability while your character is free to do something else. It opens up more possibilities in a fight, and that's always useful.
Additional details:
- the abilities Ludger can mimic are not super-powerful; mostly they're support abilities, meant to make his partner's life easier in a fight. in-game examples are: small healing spells, guard breaker, power drain, defense boost, short-distance teleportation, temporary shield... like I said, nothing major, but pretty useful.
- Ludger's mirrored version of a character's ability will not be as strong as the original, for the sake of fairness. Probably between half to three-quarters as powerful, depending on the ability.
- again, Ludger cannot use these skills alone. he must be linked to the partner from whom he learned it originally. it's essentially just him using his power to channel theirs.
If the above sounds acceptable and you'd like to fill out the below textbox in a comment, I'd be much obliged c:
Player: Who are you! So I know.
Character: Who this permission is for, naturally.
Can Ludger link with your character? Ludger will not link with anyone unwilling, though if requested in-battle he might not have time to explain what it is.
Is there an ability Ludger can Mirror from your character during a link? If yes, which ability? Yes/no. If yes, what ability can he use? Can you describe it/provide examples?
That's it! Thank you for checking it out.
