Melaina Tien-Bastet
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Always moving on, never looking back. That's just the way it is.
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Post by Melaina Tien-Bastet on Nov 29, 2008 2:12:53 GMT -5
Julie and I have been collaborating on this idea a bit, and we'd like to do it sometime after the holidays, when we'll actually be able to handle it.
It's kind of a "sequel" to Natalia's recent storyline, along with the Sorceress Adel events of Final Fantasy VIII. There are hints that Adel managed to project her thoughts from her "tomb" in the game, so we thought it would be interesting for her to come back... in a sense.
I'll leave the rest for Julie to explain.
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Post by Julie Loire on Dec 11, 2008 21:49:50 GMT -5
I'll get around to it. Really. A few basic points if we end up doing this: - Adel's thoughts are involved, but she is not. So we're not reviving her or anything.
- The Loire family will be targeted. Including the ones everybody forgets/ignores... to some extent. (Whether Rainii is involved or not will determine certain parts.)
- Sorceresses will be involved on both sides. Melaina's in charge of an infiltration sidestory involving undercover "good" sorceresses.
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Post by Julie Loire on May 7, 2009 14:15:00 GMT -5
Just so everyone knows... I would still like to do this at some point.
Lucia/Melaina's a bit busy at the moment, so we won't be able to run this until she gets back and I know whether or not I'll be able (time-wise) to run something like this.
I'm still keeping most of this pretty secret, but there are some names that I'll mention for minor characters involved...
Ellone. Squall. (The aforementioned "forgotten/ignored" Loire family members. ^_^)
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Klytië
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Post by Klytië on May 16, 2009 1:13:46 GMT -5
Hm... looks like we have a new sorceress character. One not played by Natalia. (Can we do that? ) Yes, Klytië is a significant part of the upcoming storyline. Her profile creation can only mean one thing... we're getting ready to start. We just need Rainii back (possibly this coming week), and some time to clear out of Lucia's schedule (also possible within a few days). I may hold off on bringing Julie back... or I might do a little storyline intro piece with her. Oh, and in case I haven't made it clear before, this storyline is entirely exclusive to the FF8 world. I'm debating whether or not it can possibly spread, but we'll say "no" for now. ... And now, we open up the topic for feedback. What do you guys say? Any interest? Comments? Questions? Suggestions? Or am I just being too vague here?
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Post by Lillith on May 16, 2009 1:16:58 GMT -5
You can't not have Julie. This is her first chance to "star" in an SL. Let the poor girl have her moment!
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Klytië
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Post by Klytië on May 16, 2009 1:22:42 GMT -5
Oh, she's starring all right. Lucia and I literally came up with this storyline to really push Julie and Melaina into the spotlight. Finally.
What I'm debating is bringing her back before we start things up...
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Post by Lillith on May 16, 2009 1:48:56 GMT -5
Well according to our last SL (Autumn Harvester) bringing in your "main" character at the start isn't such a bad idea. I like to think that one was the one with the best format as far as the ones on this site.
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Klytië
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Post by Klytië on May 16, 2009 2:06:50 GMT -5
Hm... you inspire me. ^_^
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Post by Lillith on May 16, 2009 2:29:26 GMT -5
How so?
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Klytië
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Post by Klytië on May 16, 2009 2:38:18 GMT -5
Think about every Final Fantasy game. They (almost) always start with the main character alone.
It makes sense as a way to reintroduce Julie. So I probably will do the introductory part before opening up the SL.
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Post by Ierys on May 16, 2009 2:47:00 GMT -5
Think about every Final Fantasy game. They (almost) always start with the main character alone. FF1 - Starts with the 4 warriors of light together. FF2 - Again, main charecters together. FF7 - The opening FMV perhaps but right after that you meet up with the members of Avalanche, theres only one battle between. FF8 - Squal v Seifer, straight to a conversation with whats-her-face(its been far to long to remember) then Quistis comes in. FF9 - Ok, yeah alone. FFX - Yep alone. FFX-2 - "Y, R , P, In position." Need I say more? & XII I dont count cos it sucks. & I havent played any others. So there goes that theory but please ignore me, I'm just too nosey for my own good.
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Klytië
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Post by Klytië on May 16, 2009 2:57:22 GMT -5
To add a bit: FF - 4 Warriors of Light FFII - 4 Main Characters (one rotates through later) FFIII - Four main characters, but the remake starts with only one FFIV - If I remember correctly, starts with Cecil and quickly adds more to the party FFV - Starts with Bartz alone FFVI - Starts with Terra/Tina with two minor characters FFVII - Starts with Cloud, quickly adds Barret FFVIII - Starts with Squall, but adds Quistis before getting far enough for even a battle FFIX - Starts with Zidane, but I'm pretty sure adds some minor characters in... haven't played in a while FFX - Starts with Tidus, but quickly adds others FFX-2 - Pretty much always the three main characters. (*cough*spinoff*cough*) FFXI - Doesn't count. FFXII - Starts with Vaan, I'm pretty sure Penelo got thrown in there early FFXIII - Don't know yet. ^_^; Edit: Yeah... I've played 'em all. Except 11 and (obviously) 13. I used to have so much free time.
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Post by Lillith on May 16, 2009 3:00:41 GMT -5
But since you're here Ierys, you want in on this one?
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Post by Ierys on May 16, 2009 3:08:15 GMT -5
Ahh, I see I stand corrected ^^ fair enough.
Hmm, seems really interesting, but you have to wonder if Ierys will fit. Rather tachnically shes not a sorceress, and she doesnt even realise that the teleportation is an inate ability & the GEM is a restricter.....Yet. =P
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Post by Lillith on May 16, 2009 3:13:26 GMT -5
That's the beauty of role-playing. You get to think of a reason. Maybe it's when she's a little older, and Lillith sends her on assignment. Her older students are technically SeeD's after all.
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Klytië
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Post by Klytië on May 16, 2009 3:15:58 GMT -5
There will actually be three separate campaigns: One, the main battle party. No sorceress ability required. This is where Julie will be involved. Two, the infiltration party. That one, you'd need a sorceress, or someone who can pass as one. Melaina Tien-Bastet is a half-Esper, which I would guess registers as a sorceress to the FFVIII world. Three, the puzzle-solvers. Laguna and Alyene (Rainii's and Julie's parents) are the main characters here. I don't know if I'll even need any others yet.
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Klytië
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Post by Klytië on May 16, 2009 3:17:57 GMT -5
That's the beauty of role-playing. You get to think of a reason. Maybe it's when she's a little older, and Lillith sends her on assignment. Her older students are technically SeeD's after all. Stop messing with the timeline!!! (Seriously. It was fine until you came along. )
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Post by Ierys on May 16, 2009 3:22:59 GMT -5
Hmmmm the only thing I can think of (that doesnt mess up the timeline) is her getting dragged into it somehow, she does have a habbit of getting herself into situations that arent exactly...advisable. She's at Leah Garden so no doubt, either one side or the other would go to them for help and thats where I go blank. I mean, Ierys is completely hot-headed and always wants to help people (Just look at Clive) so she may try to sneak off to help them, or she may just get dragged into it somehow, Im undecided.
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Klytië
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Post by Klytië on May 16, 2009 3:27:03 GMT -5
Let's just say I have plans that will definitely give you the opportunity to join in, if you so desire.
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Post by Ierys on May 16, 2009 3:33:56 GMT -5
Oh I wanna join in! Im ready to be doing something important, besides putting Clive in his place that is ^^ Which is always important
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