Hey all! As most of you should know, I have been writing a test post for both Ruby and Kaneki (see this thread for info). Here I will post those test posts and I want the honest opinion from you guys on which one was written better, which one I seem to connect with better and other things like that. My first post will be Ruby, and I will post Kaneki's not long after :mrgreen:. Without further ado, enjoy!

This is for asking questions that are already answered in the rules. I'll start.

How much SP do I start with?

Coruscant, a verse where the wealthy and influential tread on the backs on the poor and unfortunate. From the shining towers of the first tier, to the murky depths of the seventh tier, the strong tread upon the weak. Above, the shining cities put forth an aura of opulence and prosperity to cover a corrupt and rotten core. Below, the filth and violence is laid bare for all to see. Unsurprisingly, it is the lower tiers of Coruscant that provide the most secrecy for those who wish to remain unseen. In the lawlessness of Tier 7, among crazed addicts and violent psychopaths, hidden away from prying eyes, there sits an ancient and forgotten warehouse. Once used as a hideout for a gang of chem-crazed cultists devoted to Diablo, it sat unused for nearly two years before being taken over by a vicious undercity warlord and his gang of addicts and psychos.

"The Backscratcher" as the warlord liked to call himself, is a ruthless and efficient killer, with a penchant for using spiked clubs to 'scratch' open his victims' backs. Those who don't die from their wounds are nailed to the walls of his 'fortress' and left to rot. His crew is well known for their indulgence in dozens of illicit substances, ranging from the relatively harmless 'green cigars' to the cripplingly addictive 'black-purple spice'. Those of his crew who don't intoxicate themselves at every opportunity are even worse than their leader.

Among the Backscratcher's gang, two men are of particular note. First is Mendes, a genetic experiment into the creation of super-soldiers. By far the largest member of the gang, standing nearly six and a half feet tall and weighing a whopping 200 kilograms, he is a hunchbacked giant of a man who's skin barely contains his rippling muscles. Notable for having once wrestled an escaped Ogre to the ground, Mendes had been on the run for killing six Imperial Stormtroopers when the Backscratcher took him in.

The second member of the Backscratcher's gang who is of particular note is Mansarov. Nicknamed 'the butcher' by his fellow gang members, he is a thin but well built man who wields both a repeating blaster and a vibroblade to equal devastation. A former Stormtrooper sergeant, Mansarov is well known as the most charismatic of the Backscratcher's lieutenants. It's said that Mansarov was responsible for recruiting almost a third of the Backscratcher's gang, and that he once killed one of the Emperor's personal guard, though the people who said that also said that Coruscant's lower levels are made of spaghetti.

The Backscratcher, along with his lieutenants, enjoy an easy life of robbery, murder, and rape in the lowest tier of Coruscant. With a gang numbering three dozen members, the Backscratcher's Warehouse fortress is one of the more secure locations in Tier 7. Whether what is about to happen to the Backscratcher's Gang is a tragedy or a miracle is uncertain. What is known, is that on this particular day, the Backscratcher was relaxing, when one of his guards failed to report in on time...

"Ey, boss!" Eddie yelled from atop the southernmost catwalk.. Partitions and crates were stacked up to provide the place with some semblance of different 'rooms', but the catwalks above the floor could see over most of them. From within the 'recreation' area, the Backscratcher looked up. Surrounded by a dozen gang members, each in varying degrees of intoxication, the Backscratcher shouted back. "What?!"

Eddie, one of six men currently on guard duty, glanced out of the window he was standing next to, then turned back to look at the Backscratcher. "Jason hasn't reported in yet, and I don't see Marko at his post!"

The Backscratcher scowled, getting up and grabbing his spike covered club. "Those idiots are off getting high again, damnit! Thanks for the heads up, Eddie, treat yourself to a double dose tonight!" He yelled across the warehouse as he made his way through the veritable maze of crates and wall segments. "Fuckers think they can just get high and slack off in my crew, huh?! Well, I'll show 'em why I'm called the Backscratcher!" He hollered, slamming his club into the side of the building as he passed through an old fire exit. The door that had once fit into the doorway lay on the ground several meters away, dozens of dents, puncture marks, and bullet holes covering it.

Outside, it was cold and dark like always. Despite all the pollutants in the air, heat wasn't all that prevalent in this section of the city. The warehouse's heating unit had failed years ago, and there was no natural light source this far down. Still, it felt slightly colder and darker than usual, for no real reason. Backscratcher paused, looking about. He couldn't see or hear anything out of the ordinary, so why did he feel like something was off? Shaking himself, the Backscratcher kept moving, heading towards Marko's post. As he rounded the corner, he found it empty. Scuff marks in the dirt led off to the north, where Jason's post was located. The Backscratcher gripped his club tighter, angrily stalking forward.

So focused on finding and punishing his errant minions was the Backscratcher, that he didn't notice the reddish tinged spots that were trailing off to the west. So sure of himself was the Backscratcher, that he didn't notice the heavy footprints in the dirt just off to the side. As he walked further, he saw two figures slumped in seats at Jason's post. Bottles and needles were scattered about on the dirt, confirming the Backscratcher's suspicions. "Get high on the job will you? Fuck you!" He shouted, swinging his club down onto Marko's head. A sickening thud greeted the blow, and then another, knocking the man from his seat and planting him facedown on the ground. The Backscratcher planted a foot on his victim, and began to mercilessly drive the spiked bat into Marko's exposed back.

It was only after he's split poor Marko's back wide open that he realized that his victim was already dead. Confused, he grabbed Jason, shaking him and finding that he too was dead. Backscratcher panicked, running back to the Warehouse. Halfway there, he heard it. The loud bang of gunshots, the clang of melee weapons, and the whine of blaster fire. The Backscratcher broke into a sprint, sweat beading up on his forehead. "Damnit! How did this happen?!" He shouted at himself as he neared the warehouse. The sounds of combat continued, almost deafening now.

Doc McNinja here, making an alt.



Character name: Luigi Mario.

Character source: "Super Mario Bros." Series

Character history: Luigi is the younger brother of the famous Mario. He has lived under the shadow of Mario for all his life, which is ironic, because he's taller. His lower self-confidence and tendency to be afraid often prohibits him from adventures. He feels very loyal to Mario, and will come to aid him whenever Mario is in trouble (and be scared the whole way).

Stats:
ATK: 4
DEF: 2
SPD: 4
TEC: 0

Starting Proficiencies:
Physical Strength - 1000 OM
Ranged Proficiency - 1000 OM
Remote Control Proficiency - 600 OM

Starting Powers:
Master Super Jumping - 800 OM
Master Acrobat - 400 OM

Starting Moves:
Galaxy Spin (Requires Physical) - 300 OM - Luigi spins rapidly, hands coursing with blue cosmic energy, with the help of a Luma in his hat.

Fireball (Requires Ranged) - 300 OM - Luigi shoots a green fireball from his hand which bounces on the ground until it hits something like a wall or a person. It does okay damage.

Copy Flower (Requires Remote Control) - 300 OM - An item which allows Luigi to make an exact clone of himself. The clone lasts for 1 second at most before vanishing into smoke, and may do whatever Luigi wants it to do for that time. However, he can only summon one at a time, and there's a cooldown of 1 minute. Copies cannot use moves, but can use powers and proficiencies.

Bros. Hammer (Requires Physical) - 300 OM - Luigi pulls out a hammer about his height and smacks whoever needs the smacking. It acts as a melee weapon, so he can just carry this around whenever.

I confirm that I have read and agreed to the Rules of Conduct.

Character name: Douglas Hal Weskit

Character source: Original

Character history: What can I say? Being born to a family that works side by side with my fathers adversary proves to be an interesting motive. I have learned the very trade that has granted my privileged lifestyle some meaning, yet I was always looking for more. During my final years I had to see my home destroyed by Ashen forces who bombarded a planetary ring that rested upon the orbit of Terra. Finally I was forced to surrender my forces and watch as my ship was destroyed before my very eyes, that was 20 some years ago, but now with a second chance and the scientific minds of the Council I was reborn. I once was on the peek of my life and now that I was granted another chance to start over I don't think I will make the same mistake twice. Do you think I hate the Terrans for their lax behavior? On the contrary I have to love that chaotic bunch of dolts.
I stood on the very edge of success aboard the Bridge of the fated vessel called The Frost Rifter when the initial distortion hit. I knew terror only when I watched my fellow comrades in arms get ripped to peaces by the gravitational pull of the distortion that slowly began to pull our ship into Limbo. My time in that plane came to an end as I quickly decided to alter the fabric of time and space using my arcane training but I did not awake in the plane I so desired.
So now I ask you something sense I told a portion of my tale. What makes you think I am going to remain still for long?

Physical Description: Standing at 6'2" with 215 pounds of lean muscle Douglas is nothing more than a blue eyed red headed man. He is a man of refined tastes and only wears the best suits

Stats:
ATK:3
DEF:2
SPD:1
TEC:4

Starting Proficiencies: Ranged Proficiency – 1000 OM, Area Shield Proficiency – 400 OM,

Starting Powers:Time Manipulation – 1800 OM,

Starting Moves: Circle Magic 300(Ranged Proficiency – 1000 OM)- Douglas traces a circle in the air or on any surface to set the spell in motion taking half a second for it to activate. once the spell if fully prepped a single beam of destructive arcane energy. In order to cast this spell Douglas needs not be stationary though doing so helps his accuracy.

I confirm that I have read and agreed to the Rules of Conduct.
(I do hope everything is in order)

In the near future, I have the hope to return to Darkshire and help to initiate a reform movement within that slowly faltering city, and I hope that there are other, well-meaning and noble primes who will join me in this endeavor to turn dreary yet darling Darkshire into a strong and powerful force in the verse.

I hope to, with the help of you, my fellow noble primes, and some reformist elements in Darkshire, to sweep aside some of the 'old guard' that has put this city into its downward spiral since the end of the war with Diablo.

There is hope for a brighter Darkshire, and I hope that you'll be happy to join me, Shang Tsung, after I return from my meeting with the creature this world calls Omni. Together we can create a brighter and stronger Moors, free from fear of monster or the yoke of inter-verse politicking.

She exited the mortal and fell to the ground. She is still not used to these things. She fell to her knees, a little shaky from the transport. The wind roared as the fiery sand blew with it. What hellish world was this place? She stood up after grabbing a hand of the sand and letting it fall from her hand. She walked a little through the sand. She didn't really know where she was going, but she had to find somewhere to go. Many thoughts of her sister, Aria, ran through her mind. Why did she do what she did? Why did she make that pact? Why did she take away their family? Raina's thoughts clouded her mind until a violent dust storm raised up in front of her. She saw on the ground a magic circle and instantly felt the fear strike her. "Noo! I didn't do this!" Out of the circle stepped the sinister face she knew so well. Aria.

"Greetings, Sister? Did you need a hug? Or maybe just wanted me to finish what I started?" She said as she smiled with clear malice in her expression. She raised her sword and swung down fast. Raina barely had time to dove out of the way of the blade. "Oh come on, Raina, Dear. Don't you want to be reunited with Mother and Father? Don't you want to be at peace with them?" She said as she laughed maniacally. Aria stood at 5'5 with her reddish edgy cut hair falling to her shoulders. She wore skimpy black leather armor that left nothing to the imagination and long thigh high greaves that sparkled with the light. Aria used to be such a happy girl, with many lovers and admirers from across the dimensions, but the lack of an affinity for magic caused Aria's heart to become tainted by evil.

"Aria... Please.. I don't want to have to fight. Can't we just get you help? I can try and heal the corruption from you! Please let me help!" Raina pleaded with her older sister. She didn't want to fight, especially not against her sister! This wasn't right. Siblings should not have this much bad blood between them. Raina stood up and tried to get through to the sister she once had.

"You really think sweet words and a plee from you will get me to not attack you? My body craves Mana and it wants your's, little sister!" She screamed as she ran after Raina. Raina sighed and calmed herself before she cast a magic circle in front of her. She slammed her fist into in smashing the circle and screamed, "SMITE!" A blast of searing light 3 feet in diameter slammed into Aria's chest sending her flying to the ground. "Aria! Oh no! I am so sorry!" Raina called out.

"You little bitch!" Aria called out. She got up and channeled her dark power into a black flame that ignited over her blade. She charged at her and blasted Raina with her dark flame. "Ahhhhhhhh!" Raina screamed as she fell to the ground. Aria charged at her preparing to strike the finishing blow. Raina raised her hand and formed another circle. "Aria! No!" She called as her sister tried to strike her down. Raina slammed her fist into the circle and called out, "Drown!" A blast of water slammed into Aria knocking her to the ground. She cringed a little as she stood up. "This is not over, Sister!" She said as she disappeared into the portal.

Gotta love things you do in the past that resurface. Found this recording of me in music class and thought I'd share it with the lovely people of the Omniverse.

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Love it, Hate it... blah blah blah

Inspired by that other blog, I've decided to open an ask thing.

Unlike that other blog which I'm totally not ripping off, the advice given here should not be taken seriously. This is just for fun.

Anyways, give me a name and a comment and I'll answer!

Quote:Hope Agnes is okay with me doing this. Not trying to steal her thunder. Just thought this would be fun to do!

Darkness... A vast sea of darkness. Surely this was just someplace for her to travel through to enter what she thought was man's world. She floated through with her hands placed over her exposed breasts. Naked as the day she was born, it was not something new to her. Angels had little reason to be modest about their forms.Her long sakura colored hair flowed behind her as she look into the light of the glowing silhouette. The silhouette explained this place to be the Omniverse and explained about Omnilium. Raina held the glowing orb and placed it close to her heart. A few words from the glowing figure stayed in her mind. "Do Not Fear Death."

She woke up in a beautiful lake almost like the Seraphic Gardens back home, but she instantly knew this was not her home. The blank void expanded as far as she could see. She sat up from the water and let her wet hair fall down her nude form. She placed her hand over her eyes remembering the events that led to her here.

Her sister Aria had finally let her jealously get the best of her and made a pact with an ancient demon. The demon granted her the power to absorb Mana from living beings, but at the price of their life. She struck down their Mother, Father and whole court. All was left was Raina. Aria turned to strike down her sister but was met with an elemental circle in front of her. "Smite!" Raina called out as she punched the circle hard blasting her now evil sister with a burst of holy light. Raina then escaped into the Seraphic Gardens and ran through what she thought was the portal to Man's World.

She stepped out of the fountain and looked around wondering what her next move should be.