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Post by Zack Asiv on Sept 10, 2008 15:59:59 GMT -8
This will not effect already established Qi's.
1.) No Projectile Qi's.
2.) No Area of Effect (AOE) Qi's.
3.) Nothing that effects another person in any way shape or form.
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Post by Stu Pott on Sept 10, 2008 16:38:27 GMT -8
So what are Qi's good for now?
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Post by Zack Asiv on Sept 10, 2008 16:48:08 GMT -8
They are personal enhancers. The are your OWN inner flow, they effect you and no one else.
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Post by Stu Pott on Sept 10, 2008 18:38:06 GMT -8
k. so, new Qi's will be either elemental additions to attacks or strength increases.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2008 19:25:46 GMT -8
Well... I got to redo mine then. Surprisingly not minding that, kind of wanted to >_>
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Post by Zack Asiv on Sept 10, 2008 19:29:39 GMT -8
k. so, new Qi's will be either elemental additions to attacks or strength increases. You obviousely lack creativity. |
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Post by Adrian Hanlon on Sept 10, 2008 19:51:43 GMT -8
As a relatively new member to the board, I just wanna speak up 'bout this. If I'm wrong in any way, just let me know where I strayed, and disregard any points I make on that subject.
Now, here's my first question: Maybe I missed this during my rather long absence, but where was the discussion? Where did anyone see this coming? In my experience as both an RP board member AND an RP board leader, it's never a good idea to simply state one day "This is what's happening. No more warnings. Deal with it."
On to my second question: Why? This goes along with the first question, but I'd really like to know what suddenly happened that made this come about. As far as I've seen in my admittedly limited time here, there have been little to no reason to suddenly drastically limit Qi.
And finally: Isn't this site supposed to be all about stretching the limits of the Xiniverse? "The only restriction is gravity" is what it says across the news fader. So, once again, this question is linked to the past two, but doesn't it seem a bit out of character for the board to suddenly put limits on Qi? I mean, that sounds like something that would happen on my other haunt, Hircine High, if we ever actually allowed Qi, but it just seems strange here.
Anyway, with that said, let me make a point: I don't mind the new rules. It's understandable, but feels a bit crappy that people who already have Qi against the new rules don't have to change, but like I said, it's a bitch to make them change, even if it does give older people an edge. It doesn't go against any future Qi plans I have, and it doesn't personally get in my way of anything, I just really hope my questions could be answered.
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Post by Stu Pott on Sept 10, 2008 20:04:28 GMT -8
Ha
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Post by Zack Asiv on Sept 10, 2008 20:05:11 GMT -8
Good points, then This is where it will be open for discussion, if someone can bring up good points like Adrian, and not be a dumb ass like Justin, then speak now. I MITE be persuaded against this discision.
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Post by Zack Asiv on Sept 10, 2008 20:15:06 GMT -8
now to meet your discussion Adrian,
You are right this place is meant to stretch if not break the limit of the xiniverse, but I also had intentions to restrict Qi.
I didn't want projectile Qi's in the first place, but people descided to go for it anyways. Me being me, let them ahve it, because I was in a hurry to get people going. Then it didn't stop, next came the area of effect Qi's, then the nulls by touch, so on and so forth. Just continued to get more and more outragiouse even in my book.
Pretty much it was a mistake i aim to correct, if I have to I will make people change their Qi's to meet the new standard. That is of course IF I'm persuaded against it, I'll leave it open for debate for a week.
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Post by Stu Pott on Sept 10, 2008 21:00:26 GMT -8
I was 'Ha'ing his "where was the discussion". He's obviously never been to the land of 259, where new school's fall out of the sky  |
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Post by Arthur Ð on Sept 11, 2008 2:01:18 GMT -8
I just want to ask for a point of clarification.
By "No Ranged Qis" do you mean no strictly ranged qis? Or do qis where a person say, generates an elemental rod and throws it (be it rock, ice or some other similar material) count in the "no ranged qis"?
And on top of that, with say lightning based qis, what about the jumping effect of lightning? Does that also count in the "no ranged qis"?
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Post by Katsuri Katashi on Sept 11, 2008 2:17:51 GMT -8
Theres plenty of shit you can do in terms of QI that has nothing to do with AoE's or Projectiles, however, if QI was not to affect anyone at all then that would mean you could not have any QI as in some shape or form the QI is affecting them, as even boosting the stats of your person will have some sort of effect.
The ideal here is to get creative
Just basic ideas are the obvious stat boosts, but like the rest of the effects ( save for nulling or minusing stats ) its all RP based.
Night Vision
Healing
Toughening of Skin
Blood Increases (Adrenal, Mind, etc )
Further Sight ( Distance )
Protective Covers ( Fire + Dirt = Lava Casing ) etc
Creating weapons as with Arthurs point IE: A length of ice for a rod, fire + dirt again to make a carbon pole, such.
These are just a few basic ideas I thought up in a few minutes, surely with some time there are far better things you could think of
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Post by Fontes on Sept 11, 2008 3:48:20 GMT -8
Like Mr.Unstoppable said, there's plenty to choose from, and though my Qi is essencially a STR/CON increase, it can be used for other things, with a bit of creativity. And yes, I already have a few planned...
As for "No projectiles", I fully agree... I know this is roleplay, but in the end, it's also something most people forget... a game. And for a game to be fun and exciting, it's best for it to be balanced. Now... How the fuck can it be balanced, if my opponent is miles away from me, throwing me a rain of fireballs, while I have no projectile attacks at all?!
As for AOE, it depends... if it's something with the same range as a kick, but around the character, I don't think it should be a problem. After all, with such a short range, a back-step is all that it takes to avoid it. Now, if it's AOEs with MILES of radius, and it kills anyone who's in it, just kiss my ass! -_-
Buffs... Well, I was planning to have these with my Qi system (I had good reasons for it to work, trust me), but I perfectly understand why he took them out... Imagine if someone creates a second character, with the sole purpose of buffing his main character... not fair, right?
And... *Looks at Mathew's Qi*... someone's COMPLETELY fucked, I guess... XD
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Post by Arthur Ð on Sept 11, 2008 4:40:12 GMT -8
Leon said it doesn't affect already approved qis. Just new ones.
Edit: This also makes me want to ask another question. I made mention previously as a side note that one day I may develop Arthurs qi into an electric based qi (Bio-electric to be more precise) however at the moment it is just some weird one liner thing in my character sheet. Using this as the basis.
If I fully developed Arthurs qi, will these new rules affect him? Or will he follow the old rules as technically he had a qi prior to the new rules coming in?
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