Razgriz

IC: "Well, don't be too harsh on them, they're only beginners." The Toa chuckled, rolling his shoulders and practicing a few basic combinations of punches, kicks, elbows, and knees. As he practiced, he began to wonder if he himself would, by force of habit, go too hard on their opponents.

"Don't want a repeat of last time..." he said to himself, shaking his head as if that would ward off bad memories, those of the actions that made him a wanted man by the Kin. "No. No, that's not going to happen ever again. I won't take the lives of anyone else unless I **** well intend to. Those two will be the only ones I will allow that to happen to." he vowed, even though that was exactly the case.

"Hm. Still got time. Might as well practice some Kahubara." he said to himself, going into a series of elaborated spins, flips, and kicks, the fighting style, just as it was developed by the matoran slaves of Skakdi, looked akin to a dance, so as to disguise the fact that it was a martial art from their masters. It looked flashy and showy, but in actuality, it took the concept of having offense and defense in one and ran wild with it, and believed everything was better with spinning. Ever since Lazok had begun teaching it to him, Jolek always practiced it when he could, and eventually was able to keep up the constant flow crucial to Kahubara. it made one a veritable windmill of limbs, allowing near nothing to get past, but still able to land powerful blows.

As Jolek practiced, he eyed Aexias and her blades. 'Interesting.' he thought.

'Let's see, they've each got about a four or five-foot cutting edge, they look extremely lightweight, no crossguard, funny, concealment purposes? Maybe, or maybe she just wants to rely more on dodging, rather than gamble on catchin another's blade. And, as any sword-bearer should, she keeps them well-polished, crucial to keep making clean cuts.' he reasoned.

"So," he said as he continued his gyrations. "You a fencer of some sort? Those blades remind me of the western Rapiers they commonly use."

OOC: Mangs and I are organizing a sort of mock combat bout, so KNI and Adriea can get a hang of RPing battles.

IC: The being was a periwinkle cloaked and hooded, toa-like figure, who seemed to float as it made its graceful way towards Jolek. ITs movements were mesmerizing, and he found it a hard time taking his eyes off the cloak.

 

Finally stopping, the being shrugged its shoulders, dropping the cloak to reveal a lithe Skakdi in a jumpsuit the same color as the cloak. "Zo, I am to be vighting yoo? Or are ve helping each other?" She turned up her nose at the thought. "Vichever eet ees, vhere are vhe other vighters?," continued the Skakdi, contempt filling her voice at the thought of being late. "I do not vant to vight uncultured barbarians," she finished haughtily.

 

OOC: Did I mention Aexias has an accent?

IC: 'Nice cloak. Somethin' entrancing about it though, wierd. Probably nothing.' the Toa thought as the Skakdi entered the colisseum.

"Well, it looks like we're on the same side. About the others, well, can't tell you, because someone decided to make an over the top barrier." he said, shooting a glare at Obsidius.

"Anyways, you're early. The training bout apparently doesn't start until another... quarter of an hour, or so, has passed." He said, using his knife as a sundial, determining which way was north by the use of his element.

"And about the whole 'uncultured barbarians' thing," he continued, cleaning his knife and beginning to stretch out in preparation of the following battle, "you may want to sit this one out, then, I'm pretty sure we're fighting a couple of newbies to the whole combat thing. Not anyone trained in Martial Arts like you or I." he amended, in the middle of a thigh stretch.

OOC: Go for it. I'll be using 2010 Jolek, if nobody minds. So, how we want to do this, Me and Mangs vs. Ads and KNI?

IC: After Tarex Rose the 20 foot tall, 3-foot thick, Jagged, jet black barrier of Obsidian that spanned the length of the Foireann's Training Colisseum, Jolek leapt off of the bottom row of seats, onto the dusty ground. As he had naturally, by force of habit nowadays, rolled to bleed off of the force of impact, Jolek caught a glimpse of another figure, entering on his side of the field. They looked familiar, but he couldn't tell for sure, as he wiped the dust from his golden eyes. Wasn't his best idea. Gazing back at the barrier in front of them, he asked Obsidius, "Don't ya think this is a little over the top?"

"Shut up, it's awesome!" was the natural response from the Rahkshi, rather, the Toa spirit inhabiting Rahkshi armor.

"Meh." was Jolek's exasperated response. Normally he would agree, but, he just... didn't feel it right now.

Unstrapping his warhammer from his back, he gave a few test swings, went over the basic motions of combat with the massive weapon. It was light to him, 'But yeah. Gotta remember I've been using this since forever, and I've been conditioned to Karz and back, from this, martial arts, and warfare. Let's see what a light swing'll do...' he mused giving a "light swing" that left a crater and multiple cracks in the hard, crystalline wall.

"THE KARZ ARE YOU DOIN'? YOU WANT THE BARRIER OR NOT?" Obsidius, as was his new name he gave himself after he was forced to inhabit the armor, roared in frustration.

"SHUT UP, I'M THINKING!" Jolek shouted at equal volume.

'Really going to have to use more control than that. Meh. I'll probably just mostly stick to fisticuffs and my knives...' he thought, glancing down at the Two blades, one large and heavy enough to block a sword reliably, the other, lighter, smaller and balanced for throwing.

'Yeah, that'll do it. Now, who am I going to be fighting alongside, Apparently this is some two on two training match of some sort...' he pondered, turning to face the new arrival.

OOC: Yeah, Mangs can attest. I type slooooowwww.

Yeah, that's likely what krayz had to change. Maybe the mask too?

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I liked it when he could teleport...

Anyways, I've suggested it before, but what would guys say to a round of mock combat, so you can sort of get a feel for it?

NO OFFICIAL CHARACTERS.

But yes, both genders are allowed and normally people who play as them completely ignore the Caste system they have. If they're naturalized to Eleven Isle, they likely don't even know it existed.

Take Switch, played by EW, or Sterling, played by Lazok. Granted, this was Aensetr Derrum, a semi-futuristic city where that sort of thing would have a public to be frowned upon, but you get the idea.

I can't remember if Titans are allowed or not.

I think they are, Krayz told me that Krayzikk only needed small changes for the year startin' tomorrow.

Okay, heres my char, and I'm only doing one.

 

Name: Kinika

Mask: Pakari

Bio/weapon: Avtoran turned toa, not interesting past. Longsword with spikes above the handle.

Ok, once Ads creates a character, I'll see If Mangs'll Partake in a mock combat bout, so you guys can get a feel for fighting.

That said, I'll take the liberty of putting down some explicit guidelines.

RAZ'S RULEZ FOR RPG-COMBAT:

RULE 1: YOU AREN'T UNKILLABE!

Well, actually, yes, you are unless if you want them to die. BUT! That does not, by any means, mean you can't get hurt. If you get kicked in the stomach by someone, do you shrug it off? No, you get knocked down, the wind Taken out of you. If someone punches you square in the nose, do you ignore it? No, you get stunned, blinded by involuntary tears in the eyes. If you fall, landing on your arm, is it fine? No, it hurts a carkin' lot, probably breaks from the force. This is, like the other rules, something you MUST remember when RPing.

RULE 2: YOU AREN'T UNHITTABLE!

Yes, the other people aren't allowed to auto hit you and vice-versa. BUT! That doesn't mean you can go dodging everything they throw at you with the greatest of ease. Come on, I shouldn't have to tell you this, it's logic. You won't see everything coming, and even if you do, you won't have time to react to all of it.

RULE 3: NO AUTO-HITTING IF YOUR OPPONENT CAN REASONABLY DODGE!

If I have to explain this, I will snap your neck. If you're gonna auto-hit, prepare a good explanation as to why they couldn't have avoided it.

RULE 4: NO DEUS EX MACHINAS, MARY SUEDOMS, OR ANY OTHER FORM OF THAT CARK!

You won't be able to pick something up and instantly be a master with the weapon. Likewise, you don't have infinite reserves, of, well, anything, really. Except food and water, but that's not important. You don't have unlimited npcs, you don't have unlimited ammunition, you don't have Uber-tech, especially not in the reboot. And you definitely don't have unlimited energy. Your charries can get tired, hungry, even pass out from overexertion.

Anyways that's all that comes to mind right now. Mangs, Zar, feel free to add on to the list.

Meh, I dunno, all I know is that that kinda bravado will be around everywhere. That Manly Speech? Expect more of that.

Also: Triangle Shades.

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I really don't want to rip off Gurren Lagann (watchititssomanlyitrocks) anymore but...

He's just so Kamina. I mean he'll be a big brother figure to some, (Possibly Mangai Hau after his ego is crushed to bits) He won't actually be trainecd in fighting at all, just have a decent Idea of how to use his fists, feet, and Katana. He could be a pillar of Moral support to the team, when they feel like giving up, he'll be there to get their fighting spirit back into high gear. (A Kamina punch may be needed) He'll be a boisterous bruiser, no doubt. (Maybe in a reference to Gurren Lagann I can arrange for him to find a mount pretty early in the story). The little ones would look up to him, maybe. As Simon describes Kamina:

"This is bro. He's big, tough and kind. One day, I want to be a man like bro"

Yeah. The awesomest character I've made.

Also, Ads, don't worry. Just so long as you keep your character realistic, RP fairly, and keep whatever ego you have in check, you'll be fine.

Also on the subject of realism, Are me and Mangs just about the only ones that have had charries pass out of exhaustion?

Sweet.

Looks like Jolek and Obsidius will have a new sparring partner...

*The two crack their knuckles*

Oh, what am I going to name my Kamina clone...?

New Charrie: Calming himself, the Glatorian exhaled, slowly unsheathing his katana. He was just as scared as anyone else, but he couldn't let his little bro know that. He knew that the kid looked up to him, so if he was brave, so would he. They were a real two man team. He provided the encouragement, and although no one in their right mind would say he didn't give his all, his little bro did a lot of the work. When calmed himsef as much as he could, he made his presence known.

"HEY, YOU! You've got a lotta guts, comin' into my base and trashing it like this! I almost feel sorry for you, as you should know: This base is ours! The Legacy of The Foireann Team rumbles across the land, Thunderous in the magnitude of their greatness! Nothing can beat us down, we go out of norm, do what hasn't been done! That's how we roll! And when you hear'em talking about the Foireann's bad-to-the-bone leader? He's tenacious! Manly! A being of indomitable fighting spirit! He reaches for the sun, ignoring the searing heat in his palm when he grasps it, his determination reaching above all else! When his enemies, gallant or foolish enough to challenge him come forth, he beats them into the ground, for nothing will stand in his way! When they talk about the Foireann's leader, a man whose spirit burns with the scathing fury of a thousand suns, They're talkin' about me! The Unbeatable _____! You think I'm gonna run? Don't mock me, Just who the karz do ya think you're dealing with?!! You can come at me with whatever you like, however you like! And I Never run from my enemies! ENOUGH TALK! LEEEET'S GOOO!!!!"

^Manly introduction >:[)

Yeah, although it might not be a team so much as a motley group, depending on how many charries are there, I'll probably have Obsidius(modified to karz and back, probably), Jolek, and a new character that i have narrowed down to be a glatorian with a katana and epic shades .

Lolol, you can join in if you like.

We don't have to wait until new years, y'know.

We can figure out what the Foireann'll be like here, on this topic.

And Yeah, Listen to Mangerine.

When RPing and making Characters:

KEEP. IT. REAL.

We cannot stress this enough.

Trust me, you can be a solo character and still be an active part of the RPG. Honestly, if you want to group up with people, stumbling in on a battle and taking a side works wonders.

Also, it might be a bit bigger than usual team size of six, depending on whom Mangerine, Zar (guessing he'll want in), and I decide to bring back and put in.

Gah... I might have to radically change Obsidius/Tarex for this year, if I can't get Obsidian approved as an element.

Watch there be a volcano on the island too, a perfect source of the material.

>_<

Seconded.

Really, get your sorry arses in here for 2011.

We may be able to organize a team of some sort...

COOKIE MANG.

*BOOM*

Son, Mr. Mudskipples just signed his death sentence.

 

*Gory discretion shot*

 

Mudkipz are not to be taken lightly as enemies.

 

For the good of us all, liek them.

 

@Chols: YEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

*MR. MUDSKIPPLES HEALS USING A KANOHI OF HEALING, THEN THWACKS RAZGRIZ IN THE FACE*

 

T_T

 

MR. MUDSKIPPLES SAYS THAT MUDKIPS ARE FEWLS, AND SO ARE YOU

 

T_T

 

*Summons Jolek's warhammer*

LIES AND SLANDERY!

YOU DARE DENY ME MY RIGHTFUL RESPECT?

If so, cool, you aren't kiss-up.

Have a warhead of nuclear flavor.

Son, Mr. Mudskipples just signed his death sentence.

*Gory discretion shot*

Mudkipz are not to be taken lightly as enemies.

For the good of us all, liek them.

@Chols: YEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh no, your in raeg mode! I can tell by your uppercase letters!

HIS CAPS LOCK IS LOUD TODAY.

WAT

So you'll still be around after all.

Dude.

Don't screw with me like that.

Aww, thanks Lazzy. I try. :3

Anyways, have fun in college, man. I'll miss you, it was a great way to start the RPG, having someone like you show me the ropes. The Towers were real fun. Yeah, Jolek probably got a bit more of my personality than Obsidius.

You'll always be a big brother figure to me.

Even though it was only a few months, we still had some good times, eh?

I'll try to keep Shark on his leash for you. XD

*Possibly final bro fist*