A Divided Nation - RPG (Started)

[Umbra]

Once, there was a nation known as Arcania. Arcania was a prosperous nation that possessed powerful magic of cataclysmal proportions. This magic allowed the rulers of Arcania to weave threads of wind around their cities, lifting the buildings several thousand feet up in the air. A network of gryphons, four-legged eagles the size of a large warhorse, was established to let the citizens travel to other cities. The towns of Arcania prospered even more under this reign. But while the cities lived in a golden age, the smaller villages of Arcania, still stuck on the ground, started to fall apart. The peasants and villagers were still forced to pay taxes to the rulers in the sky, which had already then forgotten about them. At some point after that, they arrived.

 

They came through the ground, through the old catacombs and dug their way through the burial sites. It was the Undead. Led by the great Dezard, a necromancer with power unlike any else. Dezard himself led an army of skeletons to the ground capital of Arcania, and conquered it in a single day. Now, Dezard is looking to the skies for a new kingdom...

 

Official Rules apply.

 

[spoiler=Information]

Alright, this is one of those really big RPGs that rarely see daylight on YCM. But no worries, it's a lot less complex than it seems. It's set in the war between the great Dezard, Lord of the Undead, and the Skies of Arcania, the prosperous cities in the skies. The players can join in at either side, making the RPG a tad more interesting. Dezard's side consists entirely of the undead and their controllers, which means Zombies and Spellcasters, and the Skies of Arcania, which is Fairies and Spellcasters. I allow up to four players of either side, a total of eight players. If you have any questions regarding gameplay, just send me a PM and I will answer.

 

 

 

 

[spoiler=Gameplay]

[spoiler=Main]

Initially, you as a player control three characters; your team. The characters consist of 1 Spellcaster-type monster, and 2 other monsters, whose Type depends on which side you pick, either Dezard (Zombie) or Arcania (Fairy). The Spellcaster-type monster can be Level 6 or lower, while the other monsters must be Level 4 or lower. You may only use existing monsters that can be found in Crossroads of Chaos or earlier, or anime-only/OCG-only cards. During the RPG, the players will come across new Creatures to join the team. In your team, you can have up to eight creatures at a time, including your Spellcaster. Along with this, you can select up to 2 Normal, Ritual, and/or Continuous Spell Cards. These are Spells available to your Spellcaster. You will also learn new Spells from studies or wandering mages: Up to 5 Spells can be remembered at a time.

 

 

 

[spoiler=Battle]

Battle will, when commenced, be turn-based. At the start of the battle, both players select three to five characters in their Team. (Warning: If your Spellcaster is not in the battle, you will not be able to use your Spells) These characters will be in the battle. The characters will be given initiative, which will determine the turn of actions. Along with ATK and DEF, the creatures will also have a new stat: HP, Health Points. When the HP hit 0, the character in question is killed. If you want to spare your characters from being killed, before the battle starts you can send me a “Retreat Limit”. If a creature's HP goes below that Limit, it retreats from the battle after the damage has been done. (Be aware that if you set it too low, your character might be killed.)

 

[spoiler=The 3,5 Battle System]

 

The 3,5 system

 

A Divided Nation uses the 3,5 Battle System, an innovative damage calculation system made by myself. This system is open for anyone else to use, if you want to.

 

How to calculate

To even start using the 3,5 system, you need a value; either ATK or DEF. We'll use a battle between a Blue-Eyes White Dragon (3000/2500) and a Dark Magician (2500/2100). If the Dark Magician attacks, the values for the battle are Dark Magician's ATK (2500) and Blue-Eyes White Dragon's DEF (2500). These values are now converted into Average Values, with a title of 3,5. Sounds complicated? Well, I'll get on to the explaining.

 

On a six-sided die, the results can be between 1 and 6. The average result for a six-sided die is therefore (1+6)/2, which is 3,5. I'm using six-sided dice to calculate the damage, so I'll apply Dark Magician's and Blue-Eyes White Dragon's Average Values to 3,5.

 

Tables

 

[spoiler=T1]

2250 = 1

2350 = 2

2450 = 3

2500 = 3,5

2550 = 4

2650 = 5

2750 = 6

 

[spoiler=T2]

2750 = 1

2850 = 2

2950 = 3

3000 = 3,5

3050 = 4

3150 = 5

3250 = 6

 

 

 

[spoiler=T3]

1850 = 1

1950 = 2

2050 = 3

2100 = 3,5

2150 = 4

2250 = 5

2350 = 6

 

 

 

Since both values were the same, we can use the same table (T1). The numbers to the right side of the equation shows the result on the die (3,5 not being a result, but an average) and the left side shows the number that the Average Value takes on. Now, it's time to roll the dice.

 

DM's ATK Roll: 3 = 2450

BEWD's DEF Roll: 5 = 2650

 

Since BEWD's DEF Roll is higher than DM's Attack Roll, the DM deals no damage. Instead, the BEWD retaliates on the DM, dealing 2650 - 2450 = 200 damage. However, since the BEWD retaliates, and not attacks, the DM only takes half of that damage. 200/2 = 100.

 

It's time to let the BEWD attack. We use the BEWD's ATK (T2) and the DM's DEF (T3). As we can see, the DM has no chance of retaliating.

 

BEWD's ATK Roll: 2 = 2850

DM's DEF Roll: 6 = 2350

 

Now, since BEWD's ATK Roll is higher than DM's DEF Roll, the BEWD deals 500 damage.

 

 

 

 

 

[spoiler=Fusions, Rituals and Synchros]

Fusions can only be conducted in Battles, where the appropriate monsters are in the battle, under your control, and you have an appropriate Spell, such as Polymerization. At the end of the Battle, the Fusion turns back into the original material.

 

Rituals can only be conducted in a battle, when you control the right amount of monsters, and the appropriate Ritual Spell is one of your Spellcaster's spells. Normal Ritual mechanics for Tributing apply. Ritual Monsters remain after a battle has ended, and there is no way to return the original monsters.

 

Synchros can only be summoned if you control the appropriate monsters, including at least 1 Tuner. Also, to prevent overuse of Synchros, you must possess a "Synchro Scroll" intended for the Synchro monster in question. If you use your Spellcaster to summon a Synchro monster, you will lose all of your Spells. Synchros can not be reversed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[spoiler=Forms]

All forms must be validated by me before you can join.

[spoiler=Dezard]

Spellcaster (Name)

Zombie 1 (Name)

Zombie 2 (Name)

Spell 1

Spell 2

 

 

[spoiler=Arcania]

Spellcaster (Name)

Fairy 1 (Name)

Fairy 2 (Name)

Spell 1

Spell 2

 

 

[spoiler=Example]

Breaker the Magical Warrior (Byzanthine Aldamarien)

Shining Angel (Richard Serdonialle)

Herald of Orange Light (Geran)

Book of Taiyou

Nightmare's Steelcage

 

 

 

 

 

 

[spoiler=Players]

[spoiler=Dezard]

[spoiler=SGY]

Chaos Sorceror (Vorthal Helix)

Zombie Master (Ella Ithain)

Mezuki (Mezuki Ikuzem) (All Mezukis go by Mezuki Ikuzem by their tradition)

Brain Control

Lightning Vortex

 

 

[spoiler=Shadius]

Doom Shaman (Eden Drakmore)

Goblin Zombie (Mog)

Goblin Zombie (Grog)

Lightning Vortex

Monster Reborn

 

 

[spoiler=~Raven~]

First monster: Maiden of Macabre (Amarsya)

Second monster: Spirit Reaper (Bane)

Third monster: Crow Tengu (Tengu)

First Spell: Book of Life

Second Spell: Nightmare’s Steelcage

 

 

[spoiler=Deuca]

Monster 1: Chaos Command Magician (Lucius Leroy) [spellcaster/Effect] [Light]

Monster 2: Black Knight of Dragon (Noir du Mort) [Zombie/Effect] [Light]

Monster 3: Plaguespreader Zombie (Thralk) [Zombie/Tuner] [Dark]

Spell 1: Change of Heart

Spell 2: Raigeki

 

 

 

 

[spoiler=Arcania]

[spoiler=Phantom Roxas]

Silent Magician LV4 (Sora)

Arcana Force VII - The Chariot (Alexander)

Honest (Honest)

Shinato's Ark

Valhalla, Hall of the Fallen

 

 

[spoiler=BK]

Gambler Of Legend (Deleng Balmerg)

Gamble Angel Bunny (Usagi) (Is Deleng's Pet.)

Dark Valkyria (Kard Laviryka)

Change Of Heart

Second Coin Toss

 

 

[spoiler=Ixigo]

First Monster: Dark Magician Girl [spellcaster]

Name: Elza

Second Monster: Dunames Dark Witch [Fairy]

Name: Zarya Kaeze

Third Monster: Guardian Elma [Fairy]

Name: Shaya'iesh

First Spell: Swords of Revealing Light

Second Spell: Sage's Stone

 

 

[spoiler=Swift]

Spellcaster: Dustin (Cybernetic Magician)

Fairy 1: Deltae (Izanami)

Fairy 2: Taekai (Arcana Force IV)

Spell 1: Lightwave Tuning

Spell 2: Fire of Doomsday

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest Supreme Gamesmaster]

Chaos Sorceror (Vorthal Helix)

Zombie Master (Ella Ithain)

Mezuki (Mezuki Ikuzem) (All Mezukis go by Mezuki Ikuzem by their tradition)

Brain Control

Lightning Vortex

 

Strange, I feel like I missed something. Ah, well.

[Kyub]

Gambler Of Legend (Deleng Balmerg)

Gamble Angel Bunny (Usagi) (Is Deleng's Pet.)

Dark Valkyria (Kard Laviryka)

Change Of Heart

Second Coin Toss

 

I'm surprised not many have joined this. Simple, and looks decent. Also, Arcania looks too similiar to Arcadia...

[Phantom Roxas]

Silent Magician LV4 (Sora)

Arcana Force VII - The Chariot (Alexander)

Honest (Honest)

Shinato's Ark

Valhalla, Hall of the Fallen

[Umbra]

@SGY: You're in.

 

@BK: Cestus of Dagla is an Equip; change that. Except for that, you're in.

 

@Roxas: Name for your Silent Magician?

[Christian-Exodia]

Light magican lvl 5:(name)Cody Renaldo

Shari axel-The Chariot(Shari)

Jackie axel

Death drain

Shinato's ark

(Before Shari & Jackie turned to fairies,they were sisters)

[Phantom Roxas]

EDITED.

[Umbra]

Cody: I think I made it clear that you could only use existing monsters.

 

Roxas: You're in.

 

2 Dezard and 2 Arcania spots left, people!

[Kyub]

EDITED. Cha!

[Umbra]

BK: You're in.

 

Added: The player may also use OCG-only or Anime-only cards. If you want to edit anything, post it here or send a PM.

[CinnamonStar]

Is it possible to reserve a spot on the Dezard side? I'm still looking for other characters because some of the cards I wanted to use are already taken.

[Umbra]

Spot reserved for ~Raven~ on Dezard.

[Guest Ixigo]

*triumphant entry* I'm back!!

 

*complete lack of enthusiasm* oh well...

 

Anyway, what's this? Looks pretty interesting, though rather strange. And I'd think that at least some options for Warrior-type monsters would be available for Arcania. Ah, but no matter. I'll take a spot on Arcania's side.

 

======================================================

 

ENTRY:

 

First Monster: Dark Magician Girl [spellcaster]

Name: Elza

 

Second Monster: Dunames Dark Witch [Fairy]

Name: Zarya Kaeze

 

Third Monster: Guardian Elma [Fairy]

Name: Shaya'iesh

 

First Spell: Swords of Revealing Light

 

Second Spell: Sage's Stone

 

======================================================

 

I suppose all we have to post for now are the cards we picked and their names, yes?

[Umbra]

Exacelitickelytackely. However, MST is a Quick-play Spell, change that.

[Deucalion]

Monster 1: Chaos Command Magician (Lucius Leroy) [spellcaster/Effect] [Light]

Monster 2: Black Knight of Dragon (Noir du Mort) [Zombie/Effect] [Light]

Monster 3: Plaguespreader Zombie (Thralk) [Zombie/Tuner] [Dark]

Spell 1: Change of Heart

Spell 2: Raigeki

 

Can I just protest Supreme Gamesmaster's Spellcaster? Chaos Sorceror is on the ban list for a reason. Spells and Traps on the ban list I can see being allowed, as well as banned monsters perhaps later on, as a reward for perilous deeds of derring-do, but from your rules I understand that the Spellcaster is the main monster, and wouldn't require Tribute Summon because of the whole "team" thing - that would make Chaos Sorceror even more broken, especially so early in the RP.

[Umbra]

I can assure you that Chaos Sorcerer will be, as the MMO people call it, nerfed.

 

EDIT: Oh, and btw. You're in.

[Guest Ixigo]

Ah, my bad. Fixed. I have some questions on Rituals though. Do you have to have the Ritual monster in your 'possession' before you can conduct the Ritual [akin to how the Ritual monster must be in your hand before activating the corresponding Ritual Spell card in a normal duel]? And are you allowed to select a number of monsters to offer as tributes, or does your entire team get thrown into the Ritual cauldron as the wording implies? This might've been better put on a PM, but I figure I'd save the trouble for others who might have the same questions.

[Umbra]

Ritual Monsters are not needed: Just the appropriate Ritual Spell. And you are allowed to select Tributes.

[Guest Ixigo]

Ah, I see. I'll keep that in mind for the future. I assume my entry is valid now?

[Umbra]

It surely is.

[Kyub]

Question: Do you decide when we learn new Spells and gain new Monsters, or do we? If we do, then this will be really broken. Or rather, the principle would be, because for the moment, it seems that all of the people in here are respectable RPers.

 

EDIT: Why did I know someone was gonna pick DMG? I mean, seriously folks, there's loads of other Level 6 and below Spellcasters out there, with way better effects.

[End Of The Abyss]

Spellcaster: Dustin (Cybernetic Magician)

Fairy 1: Deltae (Izanami)

Fairy 2: Taekai (Arcana Force IV)

Spell 1: Lightwave Tuning

Spell 2: Fire of Doomsday

[Kyub]

Yay! Swift-kun/chan is Arcanic! Level 6 and under, Swift-kun/chan. ^_^

[Guest Ixigo]

Question: Do you decide when we learn new Spells and gain new Monsters' date=' or do we? If we do, then this will be really broken. Or rather, the principle would be, because for the moment, it seems that all of the people in here are respectable RPers.[/quote']

 

Most likely Umbra does. Unless I miss my guess, he will periodically set us tasks and trials, and if we succeed in those, we will earn some new Spells or Monsters as rewards.

 

EDIT: Why did I know someone was gonna pick DMG? I mean' date=' seriously folks, there's loads of other Level 6 and below Spellcasters out there, with way better effects.

[/quote']

 

Because Dark Magician Girl combines well with an array of other cards - such as the Sage's Stone I added to my arsenal - which can make up for a lot of winning strategies. Thinking only of individual effects and missing the larger picture isn't going to take you very far in a group-oriented RPG.

[Kyub]

Question: Do you decide when we learn new Spells and gain new Monsters' date=' or do we? If we do, then this will be really broken. Or rather, the principle would be, because for the moment, it seems that all of the people in here are respectable RPers.[/quote']

 

Most likely Umbra does. Unless I miss my guess, he will periodically set us tasks and trials, and if we succeed in those, we will earn some new Spells or Monsters as rewards.

 

EDIT: Why did I know someone was gonna pick DMG? I mean' date=' seriously folks, there's loads of other Level 6 and below Spellcasters out there, with way better effects.

[/quote']

 

Because Dark Magician Girl combines well with an array of other cards - such as the Sage's Stone I added to my arsenal - which can make up for a lot of winning strategies. Thinking only of individual effects and missing the larger picture isn't going to take you very far in a group-oriented RPG.

 

Meh, bring on the trials. :D And all my strategy is is flipping a coin, and then if I fail, Second Coin. If I fail that, Dark Valkyria obliterates. But the coin flip won't fail. I shall use...Random! And win. :) And I'm not a groupy kind of person, so not really. Sage's Stone, sure, but what else? DMG's only use is in a Dark Magician deck itself.