Lore Magus

Creator and Bearer of Worlds
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Posting Speed
  1. 1-3 posts per week
  2. One post per week
Writing Levels
  1. Give-No-Fucks
  2. Beginner
  3. Elementary
  4. Intermediate
  5. Adept
  6. Advanced
  7. Adaptable
Preferred Character Gender
  1. Male
  2. Female
Genres
Romance is a big plus for me, but I can be pretty adaptable
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  • Tell me, have you ever heard of the term "Chuunibyou", or "Eighth Grader Syndrome"? For those not familiar with this Japanese term, you might understand better by hearing it's more common English synonym: "Delusions of Grandeur". This is a sad affliction that typically affects young adolescents, its most drastic form making those who contract it believe they have special powers or are somehow connected to and surrounded by the occult. For those such patients, the period in which they retain these delusions later develops into an embarrassing period of shame that forever haunts their memories, despite how much fun they seem to have at the time. In most cases this behavior subsides by the beginning of one's first year in high school, but there are some cases where patients retain their status as chuunibyou patient for the remainder of their school days and sometimes longer.
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    About
    This is an RP loosely based on the anime "Chuunibyou Demo Koi ga Shitai". I say loosely because it recycles similar themes and setting, but with all original characters. No canon characters will show up in this RP, and only characters approved in the CS thread for this RP should be posting in the IC. If someone is interested in joining they can post here in the OOC about their interest as well as infer as to where the plot is moving, and then fill out a CS, which should only be posted in the CS thread (linked above soon). The rules for this RP are as follows:
    • 1. First and foremost you need to adhere to the standard rules of RPing: no powerplaying or meta-gaming, but mild godmoding or auto-hitting is allowed as long as it's to the point of, say, occasionally having a perfect counter, flicking someone too close on the forehead, or sneaking up behind someone who is distracted and tickling them or the likes, but anything beyond is forbidden. That said, many acts of light auto-hitting like the tickling will still need to be discussed between players in the OOC for permission.
    • 2. The next thing I can't stress enough is that characters don't necessarily need to get along, but players should still show respect to each other in the OOC and retain a positive environment here.
    • 3. Players are not allowed to post in the IC unless their character has been approved and it is that character's turn to post.
    • 4. The IC will be conducted in an orderly manner with an episodic style where character posting order will be determined prior to each episode. Depending on how things turn out it may be possible that some posting orders will be reused, but that is to be determined. Players may also use a posting profile to spruce up their posts should they wish to use one.
    • 5. Even though this is based on the Chuunibyou series, one does not need to have actually seen or read the series to join as long as they can match the setting, though it is nonetheless highly recommended as the series is great!
    • 6. Like in the series there will be delusion battles on occasion. Make sure that all actions performed in the realm of fantasy during such events are justifiable within the constructs of the realm of reality.
    • 7. Despite this RP focusing around the concept of chuunibyou, it does not mean you can't have a character like Kumin or Isshiki from the anime: one who's either completely oblivious to chuunibyou or doesn't quite have it but is mildly interested in the idea.
    • 8. On the subject of characters: there will be a max cap of 2 per player to begin with. This being said, both characters do not need to be submitted or enter the fray at the beginning. In other words, you could go ahead and submit a CS for 2 different characters if you want, and have one enter in later on in the RP, and you could also submit just one in the beginning and then submit another one at a later date when inspiration strikes you. This goes without saying that you can also submit 2 characters and start RPing as both right from the get-go. If the latter is done then, when character posting order is chosen, you may have influence over which of your two characters you'd like to post as before the other, but they will still adhere to the randomly generated order and they can not switch places after the order has been set. One more thing to note is that although the initial character limit is 2 per person, if, later on down the road, anyone feels that they want to have another character they are free to submit a third as long as they can still keep up.
    • 9. Bear in mind while you are creating your character that since this RP is anime-based all FCs need be in anime style and of decent quality; whether they are official anime/manga art, anime-style game art, or fan art/commission. Sources won't need to be cited, however, so no need to stress there.
    • 10. Another point to note is that, similar to the original series, there will be a dedicated junior high school connected to the high school where most of the setting takes place, so the possibility for making a junior high character like Dekomori is open as long as they have relevance to the setting. Despite this, characters at the high school are not barred from having attended a different junior high school.
    • 11. Touching up from earlier on character limitations; family members and random NPCs can be used independent of your character limit, as long as they are not used as frequently as a PC would be; the occasional one liner from a random person or RPing as a character's family when around them at home or whatever is acceptable.
    • 12. Oh, romance? Sure, there can be an element of romance to this RP between characters; just remember that if one or both parties are patients of chuunibyou it will be a long and bumpy road before they can officially be called an item as those suffering from the affliction typically aren't well versed in such deep, complex relationships and will frequently cause problems or misunderstandings. Granted some characters can already be in a relationship upon RP launch, as long as it is specified by both parties in the CS and at least briefly explained in their bio. if players would like to discuss various inner plots such as this among each other they may do so in the OOC.
    • 13. Lastly, this RP will be taking place in modern Japan (specifically: the Minato ward in Tokyo, a.k.a. Minato City), and as such it will be following typical Japanese customs. High school and junior high school each have only 3 years, and classes will begin in April; typically when cherry blossoms begin or are close to blooming. Also, there are no dedicated school buses to pick up students; they will commute to school by either train, public bus, and/or foot depending on the distance between their home and the school. Classes will take place Monday-Saturday, with Saturday being a half day. Also don't forget that all students have foot lockers at the entrance of the school where they switch between their indoor and outdoor shoes which are provided by the student's family. Lastly on the subject is that while there is a cafeteria within the school where students can buy lunches via purchasing vouchers at a machine and then bringing them to the service area, a large percentage of students typically tend to have packed lunches (bentou! XD) brought from home often consisting of leftovers or a small, balanced lunch prepared by family alongside white rice, so make sure to keep these factors in mind.

    That's it for rules and the like! More information on the current events and direction of the IC can be found on the Summary tab, but if you have any questions not answered feel free to ask away! Let's all have fun alright?!​
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    Tell me, have you ever heard of the term "Chuunibyou", or "Eighth Grader Syndrome"? For those not familiar with this Japanese term, you might understand better by hearing it's more common English synonym: "Delusions of Grandeur". This is a sad affliction that typically affects young adolescents, its most drastic form making those who contract it believe they have special powers or are somehow connected to and surrounded by the occult. For those such patients, the period in which they retain these delusions later develops into an embarrassing period of shame that forever haunts their memories, despite how much fun they seem to have at the time. In most cases this behavior subsides by the beginning of one's first year in high school, but there are some cases where patients retain their status as chuunibyou patient for the remainder of their school days and sometimes longer.
    [btn=moda|https://www.iwakuroleplay.com/threads/inside-identity-ic.149827/]IC[/btn][btn=moda|https://www.iwakuroleplay.com/threads/inside-identity-cs.149323/]CS[/btn]
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    Characters of Note
    A quick look at the characters that are in the IC

    Active Characters

    • Bass Magus as:
      • Aria Sakai
    • chaosheart13 as:
      • Kazami Ueda
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      • Nariko Hideyoshi
    • Banana-senpai as:
      • Meiko Tanaka
      • Satoshi Saruyama
    • Amayan as:
      • Akemi Kurokawa
  • Tell me, have you ever heard of the term "Chuunibyou", or "Eighth Grader Syndrome"? For those not familiar with this Japanese term, you might understand better by hearing it's more common English synonym: "Delusions of Grandeur". This is a sad affliction that typically affects young adolescents, its most drastic form making those who contract it believe they have special powers or are somehow connected to and surrounded by the occult. For those such patients, the period in which they retain these delusions later develops into an embarrassing period of shame that forever haunts their memories, despite how much fun they seem to have at the time. In most cases this behavior subsides by the beginning of one's first year in high school, but there are some cases where patients retain their status as chuunibyou patient for the remainder of their school days and sometimes longer.
    [btn=moda|https://www.iwakuroleplay.com/threads/inside-identity-ic.149827/]IC[/btn][btn=moda|https://www.iwakuroleplay.com/threads/inside-identity-cs.149323/]CS[/btn]
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    The Story Thus Far...

    Week one of school has come and gone, and some of our rambunctious new students have begun meeting new faces. The energetic second year Kazami Ueda has tried and failed to find any new members for her rather unique club that got reduced to just her at the end of the previous year, but her drive to rebuild the club burns hotter than ever! Meanwhile a small group of third years are becoming aware of and interested by each other, but due to complications one Miyako Mitsuoka has given her cousin Satoshi Maruyama the task of investigating the happenings around the school, as well as the intentions behind their classmate, Meiko Tanaka.

    We now enter the second week of school, and club recruitment has officially begun! The first years end their Monday with an assembly where a selection of clubs are showcasing to the students in an attempt to gain fresh new members, however everything gets thrown off balance when Kazami causes a scene at the gym where the assembly is being held. With teachers hot on her tail, Kazami flees the scene, dragging along with her a hapless, unsuspecting first year student named Akemi Kurokawa who happened to be in her path. Will Kazami manage to find enough members to revive her club? Only time (and your participation) will tell!
  • Currently Under Maintenance
    Tell me, have you ever heard of the term "Chuunibyou", or "Eighth Grader Syndrome"? For those not familiar with this Japanese term, you might understand better by hearing it's more common English synonym: "Delusions of Grandeur". This is a sad affliction that typically affects young adolescents, its most drastic form making those who contract it believe they have special powers or are somehow connected to and surrounded by the occult. For those such patients, the period in which they retain these delusions later develops into an embarrassing period of shame that forever haunts their memories, despite how much fun they seem to have at the time. In most cases this behavior subsides by the beginning of one's first year in high school, but there are some cases where patients retain their status as chuunibyou patient for the remainder of their school days and sometimes longer.
    [btn=moda|https://www.iwakuroleplay.com/threads/inside-identity-ic.149827/]IC[/btn][btn=moda|https://www.iwakuroleplay.com/threads/inside-identity-cs.149323/]CS[/btn]
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    Past Characters of Note
    A quick look at the characters that were in the IC

    Inactive Characters

    • DANAsaur as:
      • Miyako Mitsuoka
    • Jesse Knight as:
      • Sagu Jackson
 
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Hey now, take it easy. We'll sit tight in the meantime. Photobucket's thing really sucks, honestly. But don't worry too much about the pictures, you can follow that up. ^^;
Get some rest.
Okay, seriously though, how is it you're such a sweetheart?! I seriously live for the care you and everyone else give me. And @Takumi thank you so much for the cookie! I went ahead and got some rest early (if you can call that early) and slept for 12+ hours, but now I feel much better. Unfortunately, however, my laptop is having trouble, likely from the fact that I rarely shut it down to give it a rest while simultaneously keep my browser open with maybe 100 tabs or so, so I had to shut it down and I'll be giving it a rest now. I have work all night tonight so when I get home in the morning my computer should be in much better shape so I will use that opportunity to get the GM/NPC typed and posted for real this time! Again, I'm sorry for all of these unfortunate delays you guys (I think it's worth noting that I have recently cut down the tab count on my browser to only around 22-25, which should have a more positive impact in comparison to the previous setup)
 
simultaneously keep my browser open with maybe 100 tabs or so
As some wiseguys say, the device mirrors the user. You and your laptop have been way too hard at work. ^^;

If you're on a Windows, use the sticky notes to keep track of what sites you need to open and for what purpose. I'm pretty sure you don't need all of the tabs open simultaneously. This small inconvenience could bring some organizing and it doesn't cost much CPU work! If you're not on a Windows... May the light of the Phoenix shine on you ^^;

And really now, you should probably be used to my intrusiveness. Most of us have been at this since last year! :D This is the longest lived RP I've ever been in.

On that note, how many of us are all still around? How about a bit of an attendance check?

Meiko and Satoshi, Present!
Miyako, on hiatus!
 
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As some wiseguys say, the device mirrors the user. You and your laptop have been way too hard at work. ^^;

If you're on a Windows, use the sticky notes to keep track of what sites you need to open and for what purpose. I'm pretty sure you don't need all of the tabs open simultaneously. This small inconvenience could bring some organizing and it doesn't cost much CPU work! If you're not on a Windows... May the light of the Phoenix shine on you ^^;

And really now, you should probably be used to my intrusiveness. Most of us have been at this since last year! :D This is the longest lived RP I've ever been in.

On that note, how many of us are all still around? How about a bit of an attendance check?

Meiko and Satoshi, Present!
Miyako, on hiatus!
Yes I'm on a Windows, but it seems that even after being off literally all night it doesn't want to work with me :( Task Manager keeps saying disk usage is 100% without providing proof that any applications are actually using that much data, and it has been 2 hours since I turned the damn thing on and I'm still waiting on it to open my PC Properties window so I can try to clean out all the junk x_x I seriously did not expect it to cause so much trouble and it's really getting on my nerves!
 
OMG the Windows Explorer finally caught u-.... aaaaaand it's back to not responding =_=
 
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Okay, it's having some serious issues, and I'm getting really tired. I already did disk cleanup and emptied the temp folders, which seemed to help for a moment, but I'm just gonna shut the whole damn thing down again as soon as it catches up and then head to bed because this is seriously ridiculous. It better be willing to cooperate tomorrow because I've got homework that needs completed and I can't do it without my laptop
 
I'm currently troubleshooting problems on my laptop; hopefully I can get things fixed soon. The Windows help site suggested a System File Check, so that's what I'm currently doing to see if the problem is being caused by corruption. Since it's taking a bit of time to verify ima take a quick catnap and get back on it after (hopefully) 30 minutes
 
Okay, seriously though, how is it you're such a sweetheart?! I seriously live for the care you and everyone else give me. And @Takumi thank you so much for the cookie! I went ahead and got some rest early (if you can call that early) and slept for 12+ hours, but now I feel much better. Unfortunately, however, my laptop is having trouble, likely from the fact that I rarely shut it down to give it a rest while simultaneously keep my browser open with maybe 100 tabs or so, so I had to shut it down and I'll be giving it a rest now. I have work all night tonight so when I get home in the morning my computer should be in much better shape so I will use that opportunity to get the GM/NPC typed and posted for real this time! Again, I'm sorry for all of these unfortunate delays you guys (I think it's worth noting that I have recently cut down the tab count on my browser to only around 22-25, which should have a more positive impact in comparison to the previous setup)

Totally late, but you're welcome for the cookie. :D
 
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get back on it after (hopefully) 30 minutes
No but have you rested properly O_o

How's your storage though? What's happening to you sounds like what happened to my friend whose PC was overloaded. If not, I dunno. :')
 
I still needs to shove my character into this story
 
No but have you rested properly O_o

How's your storage though? What's happening to you sounds like what happened to my friend whose PC was overloaded. If not, I dunno. :')
Meh, in and out as far as rest goes. My storage still has over 200 GB available on a 1 TB drive. After going to Windows Support they told me to install the latest update to Windows 10 (the Creators Update), but because my home Wi-Fi connection is utter garbage despite paying $60 a month for the entire household (I can barely even hold 2 mbps) it took 4 hours to download it up to 84%, and then my laptop decided to bitch out and I had to start over. I reset our router in hopes to improve the speed, but it's still proving to be a sluggish nuisance. I'm just gonna go to sleep now and wait for it to finish overnight, then wake up early and hope for goodness sake that the damn thing is working again so I can finish my schoolwork. Forgive my language, but the computer has been sluggish and unresponsive this entire time on top of all this, so I've hit the limits of my patience.

I still needs to shove my character into this story
Yeah, sorry about the delay. Unfortunately I can't do anything without access to my personal effects stored on my laptop, and it doesn't want to work with me right now. Seriously, I hate how Windows updates render any device without the most current version completely useless; it's the one major flaw to an otherwise great OS.
 
Hope your computer gets working again soon! Can't wait to get started!
 
@Bass Magus Can't read the first post on mobile. The coding is not scrollable.

If possible, I would like to join with a characrer based around Transformers, maybe something akin to a humsnised, genderbent Optimus Prime.

Possible face claim:
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Hope your computer gets working again soon! Can't wait to get started!
@Banana-senpai @Takumi @chaosheart13 @York @IceQueen so guys, I'm sorry for the delays and my inactivity, but my laptop is totally screwed over so I'm currently in the process of backing up all my personal data and when I eventually get that done I will be running a fresh install of windows onto the computer, but because of how messed up it is the backup process is taking a lot of time and multiple restarts. Hopefully it'll only take me another day or two to fix my computer, because I have some homework that I seriously need to catch up on, and you guys have been waiting for me for weeks now. Again, I apologize for all this and hope you guys can keep waiting for just a while longer! >_<

@Bass Magus Can't read the first post on mobile. The coding is not scrollable.

If possible, I would like to join with a characrer based around Transformers, maybe something akin to a humsnised, genderbent Optimus Prime.

Possible face claim:
PAlNRlD.jpg
So the way that this RP works is that the "abilities" of the characters are completely made up within the context of the story. If I were you I'd get on a computer to read the head post, since I can't really do anything about the head post from my phone and as I mentioned above my computer is having issues. Also, even with the head post the way it is the link to the CS is still usable, so please go to the CS page and use the layout provided there for your character submission.
 
Ah, to be tempted, and be overwhelmed by the character sheet....sounds about right for me. xD

Quick, talk me into it or tell me signups closed! xD
 
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Ah, to be tempted, and be overwhelmed by the character sheet....sounds about right for me. xD

Quick, talk me into it or tell me signups closed! xD
Sign-ups are open! I'm making progress getting towards fixing my computer, after which activity will be on the rise again. Members have commented that this is the longest to stay active RP they've been in, all if not most characters are treated as main characters, the plot direction is focused and inclusive, and I actually have some planned events for the future in the works, IC posting is organized and fair, getting a CS approved is easier than having one denied (really just be literate, descriptive, and steer clear of the canon story and you should be good; only one person has been outright denied before and it was because they couldn't do any of those), and as soon as activity picks back up many new characters will have the chance to be introduced as we are currently in an episode that is perfect for character introductions! Also, coming up with the crazy personality quirks for these characters in and of itself is really fun! :)

(PS: JOIN US! JOIN US! v)
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Bahaha. Conveniently, I don't have a bloody clue about the plotline whatsoever of the anime, or that it even existed beforehand, so there's really no worry there :P

Just so I don't miss it as it is 7 AM, I was working a third shift, and I am about to die of exhaustion...has there been an outright gunslinger/mercenary/hunter character made yet? If not, then I think we know what my CS will be. ;)
 
Bahaha. Conveniently, I don't have a bloody clue about the plotline whatsoever of the anime, or that it even existed beforehand, so there's really no worry there :P

Just so I don't miss it as it is 7 AM, I was working a third shift, and I am about to die of exhaustion...has there been an outright gunslinger/mercenary/hunter character made yet? If not, then I think we know what my CS will be. ;)
So the way that stuff works is that the characters are essentially pretending they have these powers, skills, or abilities when really they're just normal kids with hyperactive imaginations. To directly answer your question: no we haven't had a character pretending they're a gunslinger-type mercenary or anything like that, but I just wanted to make sure it was clear that the abilities and whatnot are all in the characters' imaginations. (also normies aka characters without chuunibyou are a scarcity, so not only would they be easier to make because there's less info required for their CS they're also in high demand. Not to mention you can have up to 2 characters at a time so... You can totally do both if you want! Just saying... ) Do keep in mind though that the character will have to use objects that don't convincingly look like real guns if they choose to use props, for the reason that Japan has incredibly strict laws concerning weapons in public and whatnot, and this is set in Japan so... Yeah. Anyways, have fun with your character(s)!
 
>.< Just to doublecheck. Is Aito still on standby for now? Or did I miss the chance to pop him in again? xD
 
So...to clarify on the level of strictness of those 'convincing' gun laws...how convincing is an obvious Nerf gun or two? Bright colors, squishy darts, and the like?

PS: Don't worry about having to explain every little thing. I understood the premise of imaginary powers and whatnot, I just assumed it was implied! xD I think once I find a suitable gun substitute (really hoping on Nerf though, that'd make things really easy) I'll be all set to make this puppy. As for your little request, I kinda want to see how I do with my idea before I go ahead and make a second character. Don't wanna jump all in and then end up flailing, you know what I mean?

PS2: Did a little research, actually. It looks like Nerf guns don't have any real restrictions, especially considering one recently had a big toy fair in Japan. Thinking I can go hogwild then!
 
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>.< Just to doublecheck. Is Aito still on standby for now? Or did I miss the chance to pop him in again? xD
no worries, we haven't reached the next day IC yet so you haven't missed your chance or anything; I have been busy trying to get my computer fixed so no progress has been made IC yet.

So...to clarify on the level of strictness of those 'convincing' gun laws...how convincing is an obvious Nerf gun or two? Bright colors, squishy darts, and the like?

PS: Don't worry about having to explain every little thing. I understood the premise of imaginary powers and whatnot, I just assumed it was implied! xD I think once I find a suitable gun substitute (really hoping on Nerf though, that'd make things really easy) I'll be all set to make this puppy. As for your little request, I kinda want to see how I do with my idea before I go ahead and make a second character. Don't wanna jump all in and then end up flailing, you know what I mean?

PS2: Did a little research, actually. It looks like Nerf guns don't have any real restrictions, especially considering one recently had a big toy fair in Japan. Thinking I can go hogwild then!
Yeah, Nerf is fine; it's stuff that look like actual guns or swords and look like they're made of metal that are restricted. I've seen a slice-of-life anime where a cop nearly arrested someone for having a model gun that was a pretty accurate rendition of an actual gun, and that's what I was more referring to. Stuff like toys and whatnot should be fine. Also I was just clarifying the thing about the imagination to be safe since you mentioned not having seen or heard of the anime. Essentially I wanted to make sure there was no confusion about that anywhere along the way ^-^