tiamat

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On the table you find yourself presented with paper, pens, and written instructions taking you from one step to the next.

Comments

ROUND ONE

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Select two to five animals from the provided list. If there is another animal you would prefer to choose than the ones listed: in the case that there is a similar animal (ex: you want a swan, there is parrot or hawk) you may make 1 swap; in the case that there is a radically different animal you want not listed (ex: puffer fish, kangaroo) you make 1 substitution. 1 extinct animal may be used.




[ ** ooc: No animals that have not actually existed IRL, please. ]

DISCUSSION

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Re: DISCUSSION

[withmyownfists]

So we're making things again?

[ hi, I've been gone for 3 days but
I'm back now apparently?
I left a note, though, for sure ]

Re: DISCUSSION

[tatsumi_textiles]

I want ta use the T-Rex.

[ ...no, that's the extent of his contribution. ]

TURN IN

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Re: TURN IN

[withmyownfists]

Picking: Lion, T-rex, Bat, Platypus, Monkey

ROUND TWO

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2. Naming & Physical Appearance
First, assign which part of the body each of the animals chosen in the last round will present. The areas to assign are as follows:

• Head & Neck
• Torso
• Front Legs
• Back Legs
• Tail

For those teams who chose an animal with wings, the additional options are available:

• With Wings
• Without Wings

Having determined the creature's physical appearance, please decide on a name that you wish to call it.

DISCUSSION

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Re: DISCUSSION

[fuhrinkaed]

The head of a T-rex, the torso of a Lion...the front legs of a monkey, the hind legs of a platypus, and with the wings of a bat and the tail of a T-rex so that it can whip it!

It is... The Kaijumera!!

TURN IN

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Re: TURN IN

[fuhrinkaed]

The Kaijuminor

Head/Neck: Lion
Torso: T-Rex
Front Legs: Monkey
Back Legs: Platypus
Tail: Lion
Has Wings: Bat

((Got the heeeart of a lion, and the wiiings of a bat BECAUSE IT'S MIDNIGHT))

ROUND THREE

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3. Supernatural Powers
By default, each creature generated will be classified as "immortal," meaning that their lifespans will go uninterrupted so long as they are not killed by having their inherent weakness(es) exploited. Please pick 1-3 supernatural powers that you'd like your creature to possess!

[ ooc: As usual, if you'd like something not featured on the list, ask the echo ICly or the gamerunner in IRC ]

DISCUSSION

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Re: DISCUSSION

[fuhrinkaed]

...We're limited to three?!

Re: DISCUSSION

[withmyownfists]

V--

[ one of these options is embarrassing to sabre

can you guess which one?! ]

TURN IN

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Re: TURN IN

[fuhrinkaed]

Capable of granting wishes.
Illusions and lies cannot be kept or told in its presence.
Can predict the future.

ROUND FOUR

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4. Weaknesses & Nature
You may select a number of personality attributes for your creature equal to the number of weaknesses that you choose for it. You MUST pick at least one weakness and one personality trait.


[ ooc: If you want a personality trait or a weakness not listed, please ask the echo ICly or the game runner first. a very large list of personality traits can be found here: http://ideonomy.mit.edu/essays/traits.html)]

DISCUSSION

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Re: DISCUSSION

[tatsumi_textiles]

How're some of these weaknesses?

Dandelions? Sound of a french horn?

Dancing?

Hell, mushrooms?

TURN IN

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Re: TURN IN

[withmyownfists]

Personality traits: Wise, leaderly, kind, smart, honest, and clever
Weaknesses: running water, mushrooms, calling it's name, the cold, dance, and dandelions

ROUND FIVE

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5. Lore
No mythological creature is complete without some kind of basic information. Write a short mythological background story or bestiary entry detailing any of the following:

• origin story
• a detailed physical description of the creature (ex: colors, fur & scale patterns, etc)
• how their powers and/or weaknesses work
• its habits & habitat
• how its powers work / to what purposes they're used

DISCUSSION

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TURN IN

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