[X] Shounen
Seems like the best of both worlds. Starts out easy, letting us stand on our feet. Then it will gut punch us in the feels after the Protag's GF gets killed...
In the Seinen/Dark setting I like the idea of us being the underdog resistance, trying to reveal the true villains while they're painting us the bad guys.
This sounds pretty awesome! Especially with how slow BAHHSCQ updates XD
Anyways, i vote for
[X] Shounen
as i think that a dark setting under the control of SF is likely to turn our character into a deutoragonist, like it happened for that one fic on RR. Which is not necessarily bad; it's just... a bit like a genre shift
Now, we shall take this Genre and specify it, so that this story has more of a focus. While Genres are inherently versatile, being able to focus down on one particular story within the Genre will allow for a much better experience.
To do this, you shall pick the next three things about our story, starting with Style and Setting.
A Genre Style is essentially a specific version of the Genre that governs different topics. The Mecha Genre, the Superhero Genre, and so on are examples of this. Where a Genre details the tone, a Style dictates what will be seen in the story. What powers the characters have, what threats can come about from the world itself, and even how people use their powers to get along in their everyday lives.
Style will determine what powers and advantages will be open to you and your bro from the beginning, and what avenues to improve those powers will be available. This applies to your enemies as well. The general rule is, if you can do it, so can those who oppose you...with the level of effectiveness varying greatly.
Setting goes hand in hand with Style to a certain degree. While a Genre and Style can work with any Setting, a Setting forms the basis of the world itself. A Mecha Genre story taking place in the Near/Far Future will naturally take place in a Setting where Mechs effect the way people live their lives, or are at least acknowledged by the general public. Be aware that no Setting or Style is exclusive another. A Superhero Genre story can take place in a Medieval Fantasy Setting. It'll just take some adjustments to fit.
However, while Settings and Style are not exclusive, the things you will see in a Setting within a certain Style are. You're unlikely to find Vampires in the Mecha Genre for instance.
Go ahead and choose between the following Styles. Are there two Styles that you simply can't choose between? There is a solution, make it a Double Style. This "Style" combines two Styles into one, taking the aspects of both and fusing them together. It is not that strange among Anime Genres to do this. For instance, G Gundam could arguably be considered a Mecha/Martial Arts Story due to how the Martial Artists in the show pilot Giant Robots. Simply take the Double Style option, then write in the two Styles you wish to combine.
[] Mecha - Giant Robots fighting each other, or things the size of Giant Robots. Need I say more?
[] Martial Arts - A Style that ask the question, "What if doing Martial Arts gave you superpowers?"
[] High Fantasy - Magic, Wizards, Dungeons and Dragons. This Style ensures that Magic has filled the world and changed everything about it in a major way.
[] Low/Medieval Fantasy - The same as High Fantasy, but Magic is either rare, dangerous, non-existent, or a combination of the three.
[] Soft Sci-Fi - At a certain point, Science becomes completely indistinguishable from Magic. And this Style aims to prove that.
[] Supernatural - Either there's no humans, or they're not the focus. Supernatural demons, monsters, and otherwise are.
[] Tokusatsu/Super Sentai - Humans transforming into spandex wearing Heroes of Justice, fighting monsters while screaming the names finishing moves at the top of their.
[] Partner/Mon - Monsters and Humans team up to fight other teams of Monsters and Humans while learning the true value of friendship...and evolving into stronger forms along the way...usually.
[] Mutant/Virus - Either something in the human body has caused it to mutate or a new virus has reared its ugly head on our world. And, for some reason, it gives certain people superpowers, while others either die or simply get the shaft.
[] Double Style - Write in Styles below
- [] Write in Style 1
- [] Write in Style 2
Now please, select a Setting to go along with the Style.
[] High School - The Prototypical Anime Setting. Especially among the Shounen Genre, this Setting is EXTREMELY Prolific. Which makes it extremely versatile as far as Styles go.
[] Post Apocalyptic - Everything that we know has come to end, and now the characters are left to pick up the pieces. While Survival is the focus, beating up on asshole gang members takes precedent.
[] "Modern"/Urban - We live in this Setting. While the story will ignore certain aspects and take liberties with others, this Setting is one that we all know, as we all live through it everyday. Sometimes different based on the Style it is matched with.
[] Medieval - Usually the Romanticized version of it, this Setting has Kings, Queens, Knights, and Mercenaries. Things are simpler and you don't have to worry about all the trouble of modern day...least that's what you hope.
[] Near Future - A Setting about a future that is actually kind of close to us. Normally has people using new tech that is derived from tech we use today, or tech that will soon become the norm in our everyday lives.
[] Far Future; Discovery Era - Space. The Final Frontier. The only thing that remains truly unknown by humanity. This Setting takes place during a time where Space Travel has become possible and humanity is discovering all the things the galaxy has to offer.
[] Far Future; Colonization Era - Same as the above Setting, however we have already mapped and colonized most of the nearby galaxy. Governments, both human and not, have staked their claim on numerous areas of the cosmos. Planets and solar systems now "belong" to specific groups of people, and they fight over the rights to them.
Now before we move on, there is one last thing I require your input on. This is the third aspect of the story that you all will decide on. I kept it for last, as it does not fit within the confines of a Style or Setting. In fact, it can be considered a Genre all on its own.
Harem.
The Genre/Trope where the MC happens to have a group of people who all share romantic feelings for him, and they are all fighting for his affections. It is a Trope that has been played straight, mocked, parodied, deconstructed, and reconstructed across multiple stories. Some enjoy the Harem Genre. Others dislike it.
Due to this, I will allow you all to decide if a Harem is in your bro's future. Specifically, if it will get focus.
So everyone, do we have Harem?
[] Yes Harem, make it a focus - Not only will your bro get a Harem, but it will be a major facet of the story. Dealing with the fallout from the Harem's Shenanigans, things falling apart because of jealousy, and being forced into awkward situations due to it, will all happen. They will not only happen, they will be imperative to the main plot.
[] Yes Harem, no focus - Your bro will have a Harem, but it will not be a major part of the story. There will be Shenanigans and filler dealing with the Harem, but it will only happen when there's been a lull in the main story. Sometimes it won't even happen on screen.
[] No Harem - Your bro will not get a Harem. This doesn't mean he won't get people who have feelings for him to hang around him, but they will not be a Harem and he will have no problem picking one of them to be with. No Shenanigans, no jealousy, all focus on the main plot.
You are likely asking, "Why exactly should we care if our bro gets a Harem or not?"
The Answer: Because he's your bro.
Would you want him to accidentally hook up with a crazy Yandere bitch that ties him up in the basement? Or gaslights him into never hanging with you or his friends again? Or get with a girl who is plainly evil?
Of course not!
Seriously though, if a Harem becomes a focus, then one of your jobs as a Bro is to ensure the Protag makes a good choice in terms of a partner. While you won't have exacting standards, you need to watch out in case he makes a mistake...or let him make the mistake so he grows as a person.
[X] Mecha - Giant Robots fighting each other, or things the size of Giant Robots. Need I say more? [X] Far Future; Colonization Era - Same as the above Setting, however we have already mapped and colonized most of the nearby galaxy. Governments, both human and not, have staked their claim on numerous areas of the cosmos. Planets and solar systems now "belong" to specific groups of people, and they fight over the rights to them.
I am unsure on the harem question as while that could lead to interesting story beats i am worried about it getting in the way of a warriors true love, Giant (Flying) Stompy Robots.
[X] Double Style
- [X] Martial Arts
- [X] Partner/Mon
[X] High School - The Prototypical Anime Setting. Especially among the Shounen Genre, this Setting is EXTREMELY Prolific. Which makes it extremely versatile as far as Styles go.
[X] Yes Harem, no focus - Your bro will have a Harem, but it will not be a major part of the story. There will be Shenanigans and filler dealing with the Harem, but it will only happen when there's been a lull in the main story. Sometimes it won't even happen on screen.
The genre combo reminds me of Gatch Bell and that's a good thing.
[X] Double Style
- [X] Martial Arts
- [X] Low/Medieval Fantasy
[X] "Modern"/Urban - We live in this Setting. While the story will ignore certain aspects and take liberties with others, this Setting is one that we all know, as we all live through it everyday. Sometimes different based on the Style it is matched with.
[X] Yes Harem, no focus - Your bro will have a Harem, but it will not be a major part of the story. There will be Shenanigans and filler dealing with the Harem, but it will only happen when there's been a lull in the main story. Sometimes it won't even happen on screen.
[X] Double Style
-[X] Martials Arts
-[X] Partner/Mon
[X] High School - The Prototypical Anime Setting. Especially among the Shounen Genre, this Setting is EXTREMELY Prolific. Which makes it extremely versatile as far as styles go.
[X] Yes Harem, no focus - Your bro will have a Harem, but it will not be a major part of the story. There will be shenanigans and filler dealing with the Harem, but it will only happen when there's been a lull in the main story. Sometimes it won't even happen on screen.
[X] Double Style
- [X] Martial Arts
- [X] High Fantasy
[X] High School
I can take harem or leave it. Might be fun to see how we deal with the fallout but I have no strong opinions on it so long as we don't end up with our own.
[X] Tokusatsu/Super Sentai - Humans transforming into spandex wearing Heroes of Justice, fighting monsters while screaming the names finishing moves at the top of their.
[X] Near Future - A Setting about a future that is actually kind of close to us. Normally has people using new tech that is derived from tech we use today, or tech that will soon become the norm in our everyday lives.
[X] Yes Harem, no focus - Your bro will have a Harem, but it will not be a major part of the story. There will be Shenanigans and filler dealing with the Harem, but it will only happen when there's been a lull in the main story. Sometimes it won't even happen on screen.
[X] Double Style
-[X] Martials Arts
-[X] Partner/Mon
[X] High School - The Prototypical Anime Setting. Especially among the Shounen Genre, this Setting is EXTREMELY Prolific. Which makes it extremely versatile as far as styles go.
[X] Yes Harem, no focus - Your bro will have a Harem, but it will not be a major part of the story. There will be shenanigans and filler dealing with the Harem, but it will only happen when there's been a lull in the main story. Sometimes it won't even happen on screen.
[X] Double Style
-[X] Soft Sci-Fi
-[X] Mutant/Virus [X] Post Apocalyptic - Everything that we know has come to end, and now the characters are left to pick up the pieces. While Survival is the focus, beating up on asshole gang members takes precedent.
[X] Yes Harem, no focus - Your bro will have a Harem, but it will not be a major part of the story. There will be shenanigans and filler dealing with the Harem, but it will only happen when there's been a lull in the main story. Sometimes it won't even happen on screen.
Scifi-tech and superpower virus/mutations in a post apocalyptic world. Shoot laserbeams from your eyes, have blades grow from your hands or wield your self made powerarmor as you protect your home from Mad Max gangs armed with plasma cannons and spider tanks. May or may not have surprising amount of people with cat ears or fox tails.
[X] Double Style
-[X] Martial Arts
-[X] Soft Sci-Fi
[X] Near Future
[X] Yes Harem, make it a focus
Hear me out: One is the Average High School Student with fists harder than steel and a head denser than bricks. The other is the overworked harem-herder who is actually Best Girl according to every character poll.
Together, they fight crime, Young Masters, and enough waifus to fill a tarot deck's worth of social links.
This, please. I don't care if it is urban fantasy sci-fi, or near future, or what, I just want that style whatever form it takes.
[x] Post Apocalyptic - Everything that we know has come to end, and now the characters are left to pick up the pieces. While Survival is the focus, beating up on asshole gang members takes precedent.
But this one is a good fit. Mad Max?
[x] Yes Harem, no focus - Your bro will have a Harem, but it will not be a major part of the story. There will be shenanigans and filler dealing with the Harem, but it will only happen when there's been a lull in the main story. Sometimes it won't even happen on screen.
