Loot: The Eternity Dungeon (Planning Thread)

[Marvelous Miscreant]

There exists a dungeon, unearthed by a group of explorers decades ago. Since its discovery many have been lost to its mysterious rooms and corridors. Not one living soul that has entered has ever left, due its labyrinthine nature and powerful curses. Once a being enters the so called "Eternity Dungeon" they are trapped there till they die.

Sorcerers, Alchemists and Mages from the four corners of the world came together in intrigue of this Dungeon and were the first to participate in a grand idea. Using their respective magics and some ingenuity they turned the Eternity Dungeon into the world's greatest pastime. Together they created avatars to be magically controlled by Adventurers that would enter the Dungeon in their stead. These avatars, dubbed Looters, were perfectly generic beings that could be customized by adventurers to reflect their style. Once they are customized and connected to their player, the Looters enter the dungeon in parties and begin the greatest quest to fight monsters, and collect amazing loot until the players quit or their Looter dies.

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For this RP you will each have your own Looter. Basic Looters begin looking like this:



Their skin color and eye color can be changed by you the player. You may also add tattoos, scars or other dermal variations as you see fit. Once you are happy with your Looter, choose a starting weapon. Your starting weapon is merely a means to help you kill your first few monsters, it is not a binding choice as you may find and equip other weapons of different varieties and powers at anytime. You have your choice of a Short Sword, Bow, Staff, Broadsword, Dual Daggers or Club.

     

As you progress through the Eternity Dungeon an image of your Looter will be used to represent any gear you have equipped. In the Dungeon you will find a plethora cool gear and loot with enchantments, powers and effects. Once equipped these will be displayed on your Looter Profile Image.

Looter Profiles:

Gentleman Vaultboy - Star Platinum:


Items:
Improved Longsword - *Sharper Enchantment*
Rusty Pauldron
Leather Belt
Hatchet
DDDD Manual
Rusty Full Helm
Rusty Medallion - *Never Thirsty Enchantment*
Dusty Light Platemail - *Energetic Enchantment*
Ornage Petal Flower

Zaleramancer - Name Goes Here


Items:
Basic Bow
Basic Arrows
Brown Robe Bottom - *Increased Smell Enchantment*

Philote:


Items:
Basic Staff
Tattered Scarf
Rusty Bangle
Old Pack
Tattered Boots
Info Tag
Florescent Barb
25 Gold
Few shredded scraps of metal
Odd purple stones
Intact skull of some unknown critter (Now with golden aura included)

Shadowulf - Xlprq Jr.:


Items:
Dual Basic Daggers
Tattered Boots
Tattered Shorts
Green Vest
Bone Dagger - *See Bones Enchantment*
Bane Dagger - *Cancel Immunities Enchantment*

Smackgiver - Praosk


Items:
Sling
Dark Boots - *Speed Enchantment*

Dryad - Saki:


Items:
Basic Longsword

Mik Hael - Mark For Termination


Items:
Basic Staff

Over the course of the RP players may deem it necessary or fun to "create" their own items from materials or loose items about the dungeon such as sticks, rocks, debris, creature parts or decorations. This is a totally viable option.

For instance, A player enters the dungeon and loses his or her weapon. To defend themselves, the player decides to pick up and wield the skeletal arm of a fallen creature. The arm has now become a weapon and as such an image will be created to represent it and it will be added to the inventory. It is now considered an item for all intents and purposes.

[Zaleramancer]

My attempts at altering the Avatar were quite futile.

[Marvelous Miscreant]

No problem. Let me know what you're looking for and I'll help you out. I'll also manage Looter Profile Images for anyone who wishes me to. This RP is not only gonna be fun times, but Art practice for me.

[Marvelous Miscreant]

I will try to create several themes to apply to random pieces of Loot so that if anyone is so inclined they may attempt to collect items that are of the same theme so that their character can be color coordinated or have a more unified look.

If you have any ideas for themes you'd like to see show up, let me know.

[Gentleman Vaultboy]

I will be referring to this little guy as Star Platinum until I come up with a proper name.

[Marvelous Miscreant]

Excellent, If you wish I can clean up the image for you. Either way I'll keep records of everyone's Looter as we progress so that nothing is forgotten. I've already set up a Flash Document in which every item and Looter I've created so far is being kept.

[Gentleman Vaultboy]

Sure, if you like. But leave those little white outlines inside its eyes alone, I like those. They add character.

[Zaleramancer]

My main wish is for green eyes and blue geometric tattoos of some sort, preferably triangular. My attempts were... um... less than satisfactory.

[Marvelous Miscreant]

You got it. I'll post it with some other concept work I'm doing later.

What I need to do is find a way to make character creation easier on anyone who wishes to color their character themselves. Perhaps a program on the web might help me. if anyone has any ideas please let me know.

[Marvelous Miscreant]

I'll see if I can create something to your satisfaction. Any other preferences?  Location on the skin? Complexity? Thickness? Also, you said the tattoos were blue but what of the skin color? Base White? or another custom color?

I'll guesstimate colors, but if you have a particular shade in mind you can send me the hexadecimal code or a sample. I cater to you the player. Your wish is my command.

This is already a ton of fun for me.

[Zaleramancer]

Currently buzzing through post.

I'd be happy with basically anything, but if you really want, just think Pictish Tattoos brought to you by Tron. Base white is perfectly fine.

Tattoos would preferably be in locations that even after a long time playing, not all of them will be hidden by equipment.

[Marvelous Miscreant]

I shall try my best!

Tomorrow I'll post it with GV's character in the Top post where I'll keep Looter Profiles. I'll also show some ideas of gear you'll be able to get once (or if) we start so you guys can get an idea of whats to come and help me nail down some design ideas for later on.

[Philote]

I think I'm going to go with the Druid feeling I've been having lately and see what that grows into during the RP. I'll also take the Quarterstaff you have there in the character select. I'll try to think up some more details later as it is a little late now.

If you really want a challenge, you could do all your art over a base like this

[Marvelous Miscreant]

Ugh, that would be a challenge. Too much of one really. I'm nowhere near that good. My skills are mostly to more cartoonish things.

[Philote]

Alright, so for a starting character, we can only change the appearance/coloration of our avatar right? Nothing like adding clothes or features right?

For mine, I think I'm going to go for the quarterstaff and have a wooden appearance. Then have some glowing green avatar-state like eyes and some root-like tattoos coming from the eyes with the same glow.

[Marvelous Miscreant]

Sounds good, I can draw it up with Zales and GV's. If you have any specific colors in mind let me know.

For awhile I considered allowing the addition of features, but I dismissed it because it might make awkward to "equip" certain gear if parts were sticking out behind the image. And clothing will be some of the first "armor" you find in the dungeon.

[Marvelous Miscreant]

Updated first post with tentative Looter Profiles.

GV: I tried to keep the white around his eyes for you, let me know if its too thin. Also, I wasn't sure if the points on the stars were intentionally rounded or if that was just a fluke of whatever program you used so I guessed. Let me know if that's wrong.

Phi: I hope I pulled off the wooden look, but I can darken it or lighten it if its not to your liking. I wasn't entirely sure what you meant by root-like tattoos so I guessed. I can remove the black lines around them if you want.

Zale: I hope the tattoos are to your satisfaction. If not let me know if their too thins, to small, wrong color, wrong design, too many or not enough. Anything. Just let me know. I can also take off the black outlines if you want. Also, I don't think you ever chose a starting weapon. If there isn't one up there you like we can discuss alternatives. That goes for everyone actually.

[Philote]

Impressive. I really like Zale's outcome.

I think I would like to see a version where the green was lighter and the wood darker, but that is just me being curious how it would look since it is perfect for what I wanted now.

Question: Do we have Nose/Mouth/Ears/Etc? I like how they are drawn without them now, but I'm just curious if they exist.

[Marvelous Miscreant]

They have physical mouths, I've chosen not to render them because it looks weird. But they are able to hear, speak, smell, taste, and feel as they are avatars for explorers.

Check the top post for the darker version against the lighter version. Tell me which you prefer.

[Marvelous Miscreant]

BTW, If y'all could start thinking of cool weapons, items, and gear as well as effects, powers, enchantments and abilities to apply to gear that would be great. I've got a running list of things already, but it wouldn't hurt to add to it with some fresh input.

I'll post the list soon.