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chromatose) wrote2015-06-03 11:48 pm
chromatose) wrote2015-06-03 11:48 pm
Entry tags:
OOC | Permissions Post
Welcome 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.
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Character: M’gann M’orzz
Can Ludger link with your character? YES. Either explain it ahead of time or link without warning because stuff is hitting the fan; I’m cool with either.
If you're cool with linking, is there an ability Ludger can Mirror from your character during a link? I think the best option is probably telekinesis. Even if Ludger is using the watered down version of M’gann’s TK he can do nifty stuff like projecting a solid wall of force forward to act as a shield, do some hovering, and lift some objects. (Like... chair sized? That seems like a good range.)
Also M’gann is a telepath so any linking is going to be kind of weird but also really intriguing because of similarities and differences. Chances are past a little bit of initial boggling and surprise, she’ll be very curious and possibly excited about links.
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And communicating with an actual telepath would be neat, since that's definitely not something he's ever done before.
And actually, his third power, the chromatus, involves a physical transformation, so M'gann's shapeshifting would be super interesting to compare it to, since the whole concept of changing shape is new to him and her range of ability would be overwhelmingly cool.
Looking forward to it!
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Player: Susan!
Character: Shinjiro Aragaki
Can Ludger link with your character? SURE. He's a good JRPG party member, so take the reins, leader-kun. (plz don't tell Minato i called you leader-kun.)
If you're cool with linking, is there an ability Ludger can Mirror from your character during a link? SHINJI'S POWER INVOLVES SUMMONING A MONSTER OUT OF HIS SKULL so if you want Ludger to be able to give a command to his Persona or sub-persona that would work? [ONE DAY I'LL UPDATE MY POWERS POST sigh sigh.] His only other abilities involve being able to hit something with a battle-axe super hard. But if for some reason they ended up linked, I'd be cool with Ludger taking over a metal-skeleton pogo-horse, OR the creepy little girl who wants you to die for her, you know, it's cool.
If it comes up, or if you'd want more info on Personas, just lemme know! (As said above, I really... need to change my powers post from my power update, whoops.)
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LMAO oh my god I didn't even think about how Personas would work with linking. I've played P3 and 4 (though I'm a loser and haven't actually beaten either yet) so I'm familiar with the system, but hmm... your suggestion can work if you're okay with it! It'd likely be only enough to pull off one attack via Persona per use, but hey, when you're out of MP it's good to be able to call an assist, yeah?
I'm not familiar with Shinji's Persona, so you might have to direct me on what attacks/abilities would be options for this if/when it comes up. Mirror skills are usually some kind of background support ability, so maybe something like that, if he's got one? (Those spells I know exist but never used because ATTACKING IS THE BEST OFFENSE RIGHT)
Ludger will not tell anyone about the leader-kun thing
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thx, what a bro, Ludger
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Regen and Counter are similar to Mirror'd skills that Ludger gets in canon, and Power Charge also sounds legit, so any of those would work, sure! I dig it.
he is a good bro to all bros who ever bro'd