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Gods of Chaos: a Riot God Quest

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Qudrim8054 said:
Okay, so naming the oceans, world and continents are going to be Grand Acts, right? We should eventually name them.
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From the first post: -Naming: Places and things left unnamed by their creator may be named by others. 3+ Votes are needed for a name to stick.

That's separate from voting for Acts, too, so you don't have to worry about losing the chance to author an Act or anything.

Qudrim8054 said:
Either way, I have something of my own to suggest. It's a weapon idea and I don't know whether or not its gonna be Demi or Lesser, but I'll let the QM decide upon reading the description. Is that alright, @Photomajig?
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It sounds like a Lesser Act to me, but it could be Demi as well - that just suggests it's a little less powerful than it would be as a Lesser one. But if you want me to decide, I'll say Lesser!
 
[] Creation of the Elemental Magics
The elemental magic are found throughout the world. From the fiery valcanoes fires, the oceans waves, the breeze of the wind, the toughness of stone, and more. These energies are extremely difficult to learn or teach but have ways affecting the world slightly around someone.

How is this
 
I have an idea for Humans.

In the branches of the World Tree two branches grow. Their forms twist and grow and change until wood turns to flesh and ichor into blood. Two beings are born, Askr and Embla, the children of the World Tree. They are human.

Ensconced in a garden formed twisting branches of invulnerable wood they are cared for by their progenitor. They are fed on its ichor and entertained and educated by what they see inside the tree. They fear not the infection of the roots for so long as they stay within their garden they are of the Roots.

So long as they stay within their garden their progenitor cares of their needs and answers their desires moving root and branch in an attempt to grand their wishes. Yet it is always if they stay within their garden and it is a garden for the sparks of their divine birth still gutter and from them wood is shaped into creatures that they dream up from their visions.

But Humans are a naturally curious race. How long they choose to stay with their mother is not yet a given.

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Basically a mix of the Garden of Eden and norse creation myth of Humans being born from trees.

This Askr and Embla will be born weak but the longer they stay in Eden and feed on the World Tree's ichor the greater they become.

@Photomajig

What level act is this?
 
Qudrim8054 said:
Okay, so naming the oceans, world and continents are going to be Grand Acts, right? We should eventually name them.

Either way, I have something of my own to suggest. It's a weapon idea and I don't know whether or not its gonna be Demi or Lesser, but I'll let the QM decide upon reading the description. Is that alright, @Photomajig?

[ ] Create the Twilight Sword, the blade of the Sun and Moon
A is shaped by solar and lunar magic, it is one of a kind.
Upon the time the sun shines in the sky, it turns the steel golden and its magic dances across it.
Under the moon of the night, its steel turns pale and white to the point of unmatched beauty, with soft wisps of magic flowing across it like the tide.
However, in the time when the sun sets and the time between the two celestial beings of power, the blade shines at its brightest, and the magic of both unit to slay all that dare stand against it.
Only those pure of hear may wield it, for both the sun and the moon are pure in their existence.
Monsters who fear the night,
Monsters who flee the light,
Beware the twilight.

So what do you guys think? Sounds good? Interesting enough at least?
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In my opinion, you should have made it more aligned to the Sun, with Twilight, I think it should rather be neutral. As in any faction can claim it. However, it's yours to deal with as you will.

A few mistakes though, unit should be united, and pure of heart should be pure of heart.

Edit: I forgot to ask, @Photomajig, what level is my hero/villain act?
 
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Tarumath said:
Is that a valid act?
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Sure. The magic of the Sea-Spirit is something the Spirit gives to those they favor, so the description of your Act could imply the Ant will be able to take power from the Spirit regardless of its wishes. That could be interesting, but might not be what you want.

Mannan said:
What level act is this?
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Creation of sentient races is a Grand Act. It's a bit odd here, since we have more of a long-term origin myth thing happening and the empowering of two special humans, but still definitely a Grand Act.

Rolen von Keng said:
Edit: I forgot to ask, @Photomajig, what level is my hero/villain act?
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'Body of strength' and 'charismatic presence' sound like they could just be Demi-scale. Not sure how powerful you were intending to make them. It's a bit odd that you are effectively assuming control of the Outer God, who is the one really making this Act, but I'll flavor it as you the Maker creating the idea to do this in the Outer God's mind. Not that important, it's a great Act idea anyway!
 
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Photomajig said:
'Body of strength' and 'charismatic presence' sound like they could just be Demi-scale. Not sure how powerful you were intending to make them. It's a bit odd that you are effectively assuming control of the Outer God, who is the one really making this Act, but I'll flavor it as you the Maker creating the idea to do this in the Outer God's mind. Not that important, it's a great Act idea anyway!
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Thank you man, I'm quite sorry that I didn't clarify that part. Hmmm... probably, Demi-Act then.
 
...Okay. Haven't read everything past the update yet, but I did read enough that I think I want to make a comment.

Just because you don't like someone else's act, and you don't like how it plays out in the update, does not give you the right to call them a fucking idiot. It's a riot quest. Part of the *point* of riot quests is wild crazy shit like this. It's already led to an awesome battle in outer space and one of our three orders of angels suddenly questioning their relationship to us in a cool way. That's the kind of thing that makes quests like this *fun*. Deal with it.
 
I think we have enough interesting races in our universe now. Adding, human race #whogivesadamn seems pretty basic
 
Speaking of creating races, we should probably make all the land animals around now, from mammals, reptilians, insects and what not. It would be pretty weird to have a world without them, right?

By the way, at this point can we only suggest one act, right? Because there are plenty of things running inside my mind and I already wrote down one so...

Edit: Oh right, already authored an Act, so I can't write anythings specific anymore, but simply raise ideas that others can be inspired to write acts from. Oopsie.
 
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Well, we're starting to see some interesting conflicts and happenings occur. We probably do want to try to get major world-shaking changes done soon, so that the sentient races can develop without having to worry about continents suddenly surging from nowhere.

Also might be nice to have some basic animals, but I don't particularly want to do them in a boring way. Hmmm....

[] Infuse animals unusually filled with the power of Evolution, to spread and fill the ecosystem, and create new opportunities to exploit
Infuse a random selection of the worlds fish, birds, and other non-sentient beings with a far greater share of the Law of Constant Evolution, causing them to rapidly change and develop into new species in only a few generations. This surge gradually fades with time, as power dilutes over generations and new species settle into their niches. However, inevitably some will randomly mutate such that they still retain the energies of Evolution strongly; these beasts can grow into powerful monsters, and while mighty and dangerous, there is also much power bound up in their bodies that can be drawn forth and utilized by the thinking races if they slay the monsters, allowing items infused with the creature's strength and unique abilities to be made from their bones, claws and teeth, or for potentially dangerous yet potent potions to be brewed from their flesh and blood.
 
bioticgrunt said:
I think we have enough interesting races in our universe now. Adding, human race #whogivesadamn seems pretty basic
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so your only argument as to why you shouldn't include humans (something that only you seem to be totally against) is: "it's too basic".

how basic ... haha

Also, no race has a description of what it looks like, I don't know if it is on purpose so that each one can imagine it as they want?
 
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Qudrim8054 said:
Okay, so naming the oceans, world and continents are going to be Grand Acts, right? We should eventually name them.

Either way, I have something of my own to suggest. It's a weapon idea and I don't know whether or not its gonna be Demi or Lesser, but I'll let the QM decide upon reading the description. Is that alright, @Photomajig?

[ ] Create the Twilight Sword, the blade of the Sun and Moon (Lesser Act)
A is shaped by solar and lunar magic, it is one of a kind.
Upon the time the sun shines in the sky, it turns the steel golden and its magic dances across it.
Under the moon of the night, its steel turns pale and white to the point of unmatched beauty, with soft wisps of magic flowing across it like the tide.
However, in the time when the sun sets and the time between the two celestial beings of power, the blade shines at its brightest, and the magic of both unite to slay all that dare stand against it.
Only those pure of heart may wield it, for both the sun and the moon are pure in their existence.
Monsters who fear the night,
Monsters who flee the light,
Beware the twilight.

So what do you guys think? Sounds good? Interesting enough at least?
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I would actually suggest making it less of a sword and more amorphous, like something that switches to fit whoever wields it. Since I don't know if we even have swords yet and I bet different species probably focus on different weapon types.
Also I think the current continent names work pretty tbh, afterall each species will have their own name for it but as the creators what do we care for giving them names like that. The way they are now seem to fit pretty well as creator gods.
Fluffy_serpent said:
yeah, I had written it like that because they are usually averages compared to other fantasy species, but compared to current species it seems to me that if they would be very durable and resistant (I will change it in the vote)
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Yep yep, most of the other species can't really have the same adaptations humans have that make them so dang tough.
 
Easter said:
I would actually suggest making it less of a sword and more amorphous, like something that switches to fit whoever wields it. Since I don't know if we even have swords yet and I bet different species probably focus on different weapon types.
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Okay, thanks for the reply. I actually made some changes to the weapon thanks to your suggestions, now naming it "Twilight Arc", so if you want, then check it out.

Also, I understand the whole need not to name the continents. But could we at least name the world eventually at some point?

Also, what about the suggestion to creating more animals life on the continents? Should we do it now or wait for the next turn?
 
Qudrim8054 said:
Okay, thanks for the reply. I actually made some changes to the weapon thanks to your suggestions, now naming it "Twilight Arc", so if you want, then check it out.

Also, I understand the whole need not to name the continents. But could we at least name the world eventually at some point?

Also, what about the suggestion to creating more animals life on the continents? Should we do it now or wait for the next turn?
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Looks good to me, also yeah I definitely don't mind naming the world. I think we should keep it simple though, like Dust or something. People tend to go for very fancy names but most nations and even our planet tend to be named very simple things.
 
Poor Custodians.... well, time to toss in my idea! How does this look? I mentioned this last turn, but want some peer review/brainstorming for the merchant.

The Merchant of Hope

A being of dreams of a brighter, kinder future. A Merchant that sells only to those in need, with a simple price for their goods. A good deed, or many good deeds, to equal the value of what was bought. Some things are priceless, such as Lives, however this merchant provides Hero's the tools they need, provides those in Despair the chance to stand up and fight against the coming dark. For while there is violence and evil, there is also good and hope- and this humble merchant would remind all of creation that.

The idea is not quite a Cosmic type being, but someone who can help anyone, no matter what world they are on. Also, a fun play on the idea of the concept of a "Merchant of Death" acting as a counterpart.
 
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I think that I'll grant the Lonely Tree sentience and a name this turn.

I'm thinking a peacekeeper and protector mentality to help manage interactions between beings on the island.
 
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Ghost in a wall said:
Poor Custodians.... well, time to toss in my idea! How does this look? I mentioned this last turn, but want some peer review/brainstorming for the merchant.

The Merchant of Hope

A being of dreams of a brighter, kinder future. A Merchant that sells only to those in need, with a simple price for their goods. A good deed, or many good deeds, to equal the value of what was bought. Some things are priceless, such as Lives, however this merchant provides Hero's the tools they need, provides those in Despair the chance to stand up and fight against the coming dark. For while there is violence and evil, there is also good and hope- and this humble merchant would remind all of creation that.

The idea is not quite a Cosmic type being, but someone who can help anyone, no matter what world they are on. Also, a fun play on the idea of the concept of a "Merchant of Death" acting as a counterpart.
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Yeah, I quite like it! Seems like a good point of beginning for our trepid heroes.
 
How about making a weapon designed to kill the Void Gods? Give it to the Custodians and they should be able to battle them effectively.
 
Photomajig said:
That is well, for should they unite, they might threaten even the Makers themselves...
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Photomajig said:
In the depths of the Void and the hidden places of the Unseen, the Makers begin a terrible work
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Photomajig said:
In a testament to the efficiency of their metabolism, some even simply gobble down soil in great quantities for the microbial life and nutrients within.
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Photomajig said:
War In Heaven: Far in the Void, the works of the Makers are besieged by their newest creation. The Outer Gods crawl across the edge of the Void, feeding upon young stars, devouring Cosmic Paths and distorting what has been built. For the Custodians, nothing could be as grave of a threat.
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Photomajig said:
In the end, no one side emerges victorious. The Outer Gods retreat to lick their wounds and recover, withdrawing to hidden places where the Custodians cannot find them; but for their part, the Custodians have suffered such losses that they come to believe there can be no victory against these new powers in the dark.
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Photomajig said:
Another thing troubles the Custodians, however. They exist to maintain and refine the works of the Makers, but are these new terrible gods also not spawned by the Makers? Why would they place such obstacles against their servants? The doubts grow, and the Custodians come to see the Makers in a new, uncertain light.
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I swear, I have half a mind to author a Comic act to wipe the 'Outer gods' from existence. To just do away with them entirely as the mistake they are.

As stands, I may instead take advantage of the Epoch bonus to author up the creation of a mortal (or perhaps further empower Nehu) to explicitly take on the 'Outer gods' for the express purpose of wiping them out.

Rolen von Keng said:
Actually, this is why we should have created things as we are. For every good, there must be evil. I'm only following the law of Narrative Causality after all!
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No, there doesn't have to be evil. It certainly doesn't need to be created intentionally, since in the absence of forces actively preventing its development such evil will come into existence naturally and in forms far less painful. To think otherwise is how 'mistakes were made'.

Worse, to purposfully create beings as powerful as we are supposed to be but actively opposed to us is, in short, suicide.

Rolen von Keng said:
Can we please not call this a mistake?
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They are clearly a mistake and I will continue to think of and refer to them as such until I am given reason to do otherwise.

BadAtScreenNames said:
Part of the *point* of riot quests is wild crazy shit like this. It's already led to an awesome battle in outer space and one of our three orders of angels suddenly questioning their relationship to us in a cool way. That's the kind of thing that makes quests like this *fun*. Deal with it.
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Yes and no.

Yes, part of the point of riots quests is to do crazy fun stuff.

No, this it not the kind of thing that makes riot quests fun, this is the reason why riot quests infamously have 'counter actions' where players will oftentimes purposefully devote actions to preventing other actions from taking place.

Such as the multiple plans currently being formulated to clean up the mess the existence of the 'Outer gods' is causing.

We also have the problem where these 'three orders of angels' are questioning the whole relationship thing, except they're questioning it on the whole even when not everyone is on board with the whole 'outer god' thing and it's currently causing a major split in attitude towards them where if the mechanics for it were there and we weren't restricted by a QM overseeing things it's the kind of event that I could easily see leading to a cosmic civil war between the makers themselves.
 
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Scrivener said:
How about making a weapon designed to kill the Void Gods? Give it to the Custodians and they should be able to battle them effectively.
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On the other hand, if they just get killed, then that makes their creation rather a wasted effort. They were made to be an antagonistic force, to spice up the setting we're creating here. Why kill them before this setting can ever get used?
 
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