Devil Survivor: The Manhattan Lockdown

[Pir8Heart]

There are no gun attacks in Devil Survivor, just the all-inclusive Physical. There also are no wind attacks. In the Devil Survivor subset of Megami Tensei games there is Physical, Force (Zan spells), Fire (Agi spells), Ice (Bufu spells), Elec (Zio spells), Curse, and Holy. You really can't resist Holy (That's reserved for key characters and demons), and repel isn't a high level thing, but a starting demon should probably just resist things.

Eek, I was thinking of SMT IV. >^<

There's no reason we can't include other elements and gun attacks would simply translate to literal guns and things like Basilisk's spikes.

Wait, literal guns as in...

 

[CuriousHeartless]

Well Izuna used a gun for physical attacks, so there is an in-universe precedent. And in wider canon: Naoto's guns in Persona 4 are physical. Sure there are games where gun is an attack, attribute, but this is Megami Tensei so things fluctuate a lot and it doesn't neccessarily mean there should be. It is your RPG, so your choice, but it feels unneeded.

Anything I need to change inmy SU? Other than adding history, I mean.

 

[thesilverwolf]

EDIT: DONE

Name: Vincent Troy

Age: 19

Gender: M

Appearance:
Vincent is not very tall. He is slightly under six feet tall. His hefty physique would give you the impression that he was an accomplished athlete, but that isn't the case. He seldom plays sports, but he does enjoy physical activities from time to time. Vincent instead gained his build from intense martial arts training and exercise. His most prominent traits are his broad shoulders and sturdy legs. He has a medium brown complexion, and his skin is in decent condition. Vincent's face is mostly round, and so are many of his features. His rich brown eyes are rather large and expressive; they are framed by a pair of thick eyebrows. His eyes often look tired due to the slight bags under his eyes. Vincent eyes give an impression that he is gentle. He often looks as if he is lost in his thoughts, which typically is the case. Vincent's mouth is quite wide and he has a thick set of lips. His has rather squishy cheeks that give him a boyish charm. The absence of facial hair adds to this boyish appeal. Vincent has black hair that is naturally curly. It is styled into a crew cut at the moment.

Vincent isn't afraid to experiment with fashion. He views his clothes as an extension of himself and a form of expression. Currently, he is wearing a brown leather jacket over a white v-neck shirt. He is also wearing a pair of dark blue denim jeans that are cuffed. The cuffs sit comfortably above a pair of dark brown boots. He carries around a black backpack. There is a red "V" stitched onto one of the straps. He doesn't just use the bag for school. He also uses it on a daily basis. A majority of his items are stored within the bag.

Personality:
Vincent grew up as a very independent and private person. This was mostly due to being the only child his parents raised. He is content with keeping to himself, but he'll talk when necessary. He has a curious mind, so he often question a lot of things that he encounters. This isn't to say that he is unnecessarily skeptical, he is just an inquisitive person. He isn't easy to fool, and he primarily follows his instincts. He is more confident in his instincts than his logic, but his intelligence is decent as well. If something doesn't "feel" as if it is right, then he goes against it. Vincent has never given his intuition a second guess, because it has served him well so far. As a result, he is a quick thinker and adapts to situations easily. Vincent is an emotional person. He feels things deeply and often. He is sensitive to the feelings of others, and so he chooses his word deliberately when he speaks. When he is passionate about something, it is easy to distinguish through his eyes.

Vincent is very much focused on developing himself, so he likes to take on challenges that he can learn from. He also volunteers a lot and does other service oriented tasks. He is an idealistic thinker, so he always looks for the best in others and tries to do his best. He is a firm believer in the mantra, "Treat others how you would like to be treated." Vincent's idealistic nature can lead him to setting his expectations too high for himself and others. When they aren't met, he can become melancholy. When depressed, he becomes lethargic and procrastinates a lot. The best way for him to cure this is by meditating, which he does often to center himself. He views meditation as a way to look within himself and strengthen his spirit. He has a tremendous amount of discipline, but it does falter under certain conditions. Vincent is interested in many art forms. This is one of the reason why he was admitted into a university. He is a great musician. He plays the violin, piano, and guitar. He spends most of his time reading, watching movies, or practicing with his instruments, but he isn't sure if he wants to be a musician.

History:
Vincent was born in a small town in Indiana. His parents were very caring and raised him adhering to a core set of values that he still holds on to today. His father was a personal trainer for many years before opening his own fitness training center. His father was very adamant about being healthy, so he made sure to teach his family about the benefits of healthy living. When Vincent was around the age of seven, his father brought home several pamphlets for sports leagues around the neighborhood, but Vincent didn't really like any of them. Instead, he ventured out on his own to investigate martial arts. His father didn't mind him doing martial arts, so he signed him up for lessons. The martial arts lessons, enabled Vincent to find a sense of confidence within himself that many other children his age didn't possess. He practiced martial arts well into his teen years, but as he began to focus on his music, he didn't have enough time to balance school, martial arts, and music. At this time, he was offered a scholarship based on a song that he composed during high school. He decided to give up martial arts to focus on music, but he kept the teachings that he gained from martial arts with him. It was tough decision, but it was his only chance of paying for college at the time.

Vincent's mother was a teacher with an interest in non-profit organizations, so she would often sign-up the family to work on different service projects. Vincent enjoyed doing this type of work, and it helped his chances of getting into college. After graduating from high school, Vincent moved to Manhattan to attend college. During this time he was focused mostly on nourishing his musical talents. The program that he was enrolled in was intense, so it consumed most of his free-time. Not to mention, he was working part-time at a bookstore to ensure that he had spending money. Now, it is his second year of college, and he has been second guessing his decision to follow music. Around this time the lock down occurred. Vincent saw this as both a blessing and a curse. The positive was that he now had time to think, but the negative was...well, thee entire city of Manhattan was on lockdown.

- Demon -

Race: Angel

Nickname: Celes

Appearance: Celes is a divine demon and looks very much how you would expect her to look. She is a pale woman. This is made even more apparent by her contrasting wavy locks of navy. She is a petite woman. Draped over her lithe frame is a flowing white dress that stops near her ankles. She doesn't wear shoes, and prefers to go barefoot. This makes more sense when you consider the fact that she is constantly levitating because of her large wings. The wings are a pristine white color and soft to the touch, but they are incredibly strong. Her wingspan appears to reach eight feet. Celes has a pair of amber colored eyes that portray an intensity that contrast with her gentle image. Her stare can be very intimidating.

Abilities: Celes is a low-ranking Divine demon. She has a predictable set of abilities, but she uses them effectively. She is able to heal minor wounds and injuries. The injuries and wounds seem harder to heal the longer that they are sustained. Celes is also able to manipulate wind to strike enemies. She usually does this by giving a mighty flap of her wings, summoning a strong gale to slash at her enemies. Obviously, she has the gift of flight. This allows her to fly at speeds near that of a small car. She is weak to Force abilities, but she has a resistance to Ice abilities.

 

[Manaphy Mare]

@Manaphy Mare: Leanan Sidhe is a mid level demon, but if you want to have her stick around and level up as we, go, I'll allow it if you start her off around the same level as everyone else's initial demons.

That was kinda the idea I had.

 

[*Jean Grey*]

Damn, looking at all the SUs, the possible Team Mom is very much a bad influence...and isn't even a little bit domestic. XD

 

[TheSequelReturns]

As a general rule, I'm going to have to ask that players don't try to answer each other's questions unless the answer was already given by me at some point. The more voices there are calling out rules and information, the more confusing things will be for newcomers. And I do not want to scare anyone off by making things look too complicated or making people feel they need to be an expert in the source material. This is my RP, I'm more than capable of answering any questions that come up and if you guys can be patient I promise I'll answer everyone in turn. This isn't going to be exactly like the games in every detail. The games were fantastic, but this is a different medium. With different limitations and advantages. Some liberties will be taken.

Also, there's no need to post incomplete sign-ups. It just makes things more cluttered here, especially if someone decides not to finish theirs. Its totally okay to post interest, but please, only post a sign-up once its complete.

That said...

@Kanima: I'd just like a better picture of his worldview.

@AJ2000 If you want to call a 2nd initial demon, it should be around the same power level as your first. Griffon is a mid-level demon, but like Basilisk he is one that is open to nerfing down to a lower level. Set his power level appropriately and there's no issue.

@Pir8Heart: Well, guns didn't just up and vanish. Lol.

And no worries. I'm not going to beat people over the head with a rule book. I'm open to using any sort of skill that has an SMT precedent, guns included.

@ManaphyMare: Ok then.

 

[thesilverwolf]

My sign-up is completed. Let me know if anything needs to be changed.

 

[Pir8Heart]

@Pir8Heart: Well, guns didn't just up and vanish. Lol.

Gotta' use something to "keep peace" in the lockdown. XS

... Crap, I forgot Judith's skin color! >^< Just imagine her as pale-white, I've already edited it into the SU.

 

[rotrum]

Never played SMT. Poked around the wiki and noticed that Alice in Darker than Black utters the line "Die for me" (I looked at the page for Alice in SMT after you mentioned it earlier for the heck of it.) Subtle referencing, perhaps. Just thought I'd mention it.

Name: Salem Jeremic

Age: 17

Gender: M.


Appearance: Standing at a mere 5'3, Salem is not exactly an impressive man and often enough finds himself looking down, instead of up. No chins held high, his steps are careful and controlled, although he does end up bumping into people sometimes. To go along with his stature is a lean, skinny body that gives a rather pathetic impression off, as well as makes his apparent age a bit younger. He's actually quite strong relative to his light body, with a surprising flexibility that wouldn't win him a place in the cheapest circus, but perhaps still captivate the average person.

His heritage would appear to be Asian, but it's rather foggy from there. Theoretically at least 50% Caucasian from his father's blood, potentially moreso due to his mother's questionable family tree, but his outer traits all seem to take after his mother, of mixed Asian blood. His black hair, messy and uneven, with bangs that often fall over his right eye, rarely his left, and even rarer, both, with hair that covers half his neck in the back and just under his ears on the side. His skin is tan enough to show both his genetics and the fact that he's outside a surprising bit for a bookworm. His eyes, when visible, are a dark brown, blending into his pupils if you don't look close.

He has no sense of fashion and doesn't pretend to. His favorite color is blue, but he's also partial to black, and tends to wear a combination of both. Coming into Manhattan with no storage of clothing, perhaps thievery or, in some off act of normalcy in this disaster, a purchase, will change his outfit, but as it stands, his clothing selection is limited to what he brought. A waterproof black trenchcoat, brought just in case, is the outermost layer, the most visible as it hides everything but his pure black skate shoes; worn for durability and having absolutely nothing to do with skateboards. Beneath his trenchcoat is a dark blue pullover hoodie, although thin and lightweight as opposed to the thicker, warmer, more prevalent design. He isn't wearing anything under this because he dislikes the heat. His clothing "style" is just what comes across as most practical to him, a lightweight waterproof garment in case it rains, a lightweight shirt with a hood and a large pocket, and then his last clothing item which are dark blue cargo shorts that extend past his knees. He'll usually carry a large amount of things in his cargos and hoodie, but when wearing the trenchcoat he'll generally transplant them into the inner pockets of that. He is most often seen with at least one book, and at the moment that book is a hardcover The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. His COMP can also be seen silhouetted in his pockets, other items being too small or hidden by these two blockier object to be seen outwardly.


Personality: A soul-less figure with a dull glare, always looking for the most rational answer. From outside he would certainly seem like this; never letting anyone in, rarely speaking, and often quite logical when he chooses to open his mouth. Underneath this façade crafted by sheer lack of interest is an imaginative spirit desperate for adventure; for the times of thousands of years ago where the world was unknown and full of infinitely varied traditions, secrets, and wars. Having long since abandoned the fairytales of being whisked away by Peter Pan or being washed away to Atlantis, he simply floats through life, taking the path of least resistance. His dreams reduced to lines and curves.

Contrary to his Apathetic aloofness, he is surprisingly empathetic, and the people who surround him will often only notice that he isn't a heartless machine when they're hurt in some form or another. Still, as much as he did honestly care about other people, he found socialization to be horribly overrated, preferring the characters in the stories he'd read, in the games he played, or that he'd created himself than real people. Real people, at his age and when he was younger, were far too caught up in things that he detested. Grades, which he drew back to his own life as being sheerly for the purpose of impressing someone, or just vanity of some sort, or the endless bullies that persevered through the years, that he thought might fade away with time but never seemed to. Perhaps he might help them, but it wouldn't change a thing between them, he'd retreat into his shell, and they'd return to whichever clique would reaccept them now that they were composed. It was all horribly fake. Rather curious about if people were more expressive when older, all he's been met with so far are people who've given up simple pleasures for working, raising kids, trying to contribute to the world. Noble, perhaps, but obscenely boring. Still, he has his share of hiding who he is; as time passes, he still cannot help but believe quietly in magic, or the spirit of adventure. Faintly aware but rejecting the fear, danger, and death that certainly haunts such fantastical ideas. He brushes this hidden side of himself off, for the most part, and quietly and resolutely building his own worlds is his way of expressing himself, and he doesn't hide it from anyone that he finds it far more important than conventional things, like self-image, education, athleticism, or the "American Dream" or Nuclear Family that his father prattled about at times.

Raised by a conservative father and an Asian mother, one might expect him to be more straight-laced, conservative as well, more serious. Alas, it wasn't meant to be. He was allowed to raise himself with what money, housing, food, siblings that they gave him, and he certainly enjoys the freedom he's been endowed with. He does take it for granted, however, fully unaware of what it's like to lack it. Wholly disagreeing with his father's ideals, it's almost unthinkable to him that others don't experience his freedom, held down by chains of poverty, discrimination, meaningless rules meant to protect them from empty threats. While he's never been one to go out and date or have sex or whatever, if he wanted to he could have, and even without those interests he's managed to find his own reasons to be out late and come back scotch-free. You'd think a man would enforce the beliefs of his politics to his children, but as fate had it, he was free as a bird to fly across the night, although the older kids told him his parents were quite strict before he was born, they seemed to have given up when they were outnumbered.. Such is how he came to be in Manhattan that fateful day, some money and time that he knew he could get away with was all he required to go north three states and take a bit of a break and see the art, the history, the culture, the museums.

Thrust suddenly into a world of confusion, military technology, rampant rumors of demons, and the like, Salem of course dismissed the more supernatural elements, but it flared his curiosity. Soon enough he came across enough confirmation that he, for once, lost his composure. Overwhelmed by the thrill of magic, adventure, and secrets that suddenly made him emotive and excited, and the fear that he'd rejected so far, figuring he'd never have to deal with it...


History: Salem was born in Virginia, his father a young congressman who was always busy doing one thing or another in nearby D.C. or going around helping his constituents in some casework or somesuch. Boring, average political stuff. His mother was a biologist who did research with the National Institute of Health, and apparently was involved in a decent bit of biology herself, having a grand total of 6 kids, 4 boys and 2 girls. Salem was a middle child and rather liked being away from the spotlight, or, as he saw it, the searchlight. While his oldest siblings and youngest siblings all vied for attention from two busy parents who were quite convinced that their research or politicking would change the face of the world, he sat quietly on the sideline, equal parts bemused and annoyed by the spectacle. He spent his time immersed in various worlds, whether it was from extensive videogaming or hours of reading. He was calm and if he tried he probably could have pulled off the straight As that his siblings, intent on being impressive, worked so hard at without dedicating much time to it, but it didn't particularly interest him, and the sheer effort they put into it turned him off from even trying.

Goal-less and really just focused on keeping himself amused, he drew and wrote; avoiding such labor intensive things as sports and schoolwork, things he would find himself able to do if he tried. Creating his own worlds, imagery of letters or of lines, was casual and quiet. It went at whichever pace he set it at.

He was far too quiet and distanced to be approachable. He picked up some friends by circumstance; boredom or coincidence bringing him to it. His life, all in all, was simple, boring, and absolutely horrid for a creative and lonely soul such as himself. Dimly aware that he had a good life and a bright future if he'd just invest in it, he secretly longed to be involved in something exciting, to actually have to work for something rather than being handed it on a silver platter.

Who knew that his desire for adventure would be quenched on a quiet trip to visit, of all places, some museums? Deciding for no reason other than that he could get away with it, he planned a trip to New York City to see the museums. A cheap bus ticket later he was caught off guard entirely when the lockdown occurred.


- Demon -

I don't play or watch SMT so picking a demon was a crapshoot, and after I picked something that seemed notstrong I looked up the original lore and did it based on that.

Race: Heqet

Appearance: As an Egyptian goddess, she has two forms. One being a simple, green, normal-sized frog, and the other an elegant, slimbodied woman clad in a simple dress of white linen that loosens at the upper thighs and further at the knees to make room for some mobility, with a white shawl atop the sleeveless garment. Simple leather sandals protect the soles of her feet. The only thing off about her is the fact that her head is a frog's, sitting quite comfortable on the shoulders of a human. She stands at about 5'10

Abilities: Her mythos involves breathing life and governing water, and her powers reflect this in her abilities to heal wounds and mitigate or outright block damage. Her healing is still quite slow and limited, particularly on humans, and while she is known for resurrection she can not actually bring a human back from a grave wound, perhaps a powerful deity like Horus, and even then not by herself. Her powers can create water, however it dissipates after a half minute, leading her to prefer manipulating an existing source of water. Her abilities are purely defensive. She can create shields of pressured water, hot, obscuring steam clouds, or floors of ice to bind one's feet or just make it difficult to traverse.

 

[TheSequelReturns]

@thesilverwolf: I'm going to have to say no to Mahakala. As a deity and a unique demon, he's far too strong to be used as an initial, even with a nerf, unless you want to go one v one with a six-armed sword wielding god.

The rest is ok, just waiting on that. Remember you have to fight your initial demon all on your own when you first activate the Summoning Program.

Pending.

@Pir8Heart: There's a reason no one can get out of the lockdown. A lot of heavily armed reasons. Guns may not have an effect on demons unless the shooter has a COMP (the Harmonizing function), but they work just fine on people.

@rotrum: No worries, Heqet is a perfect initial choice. Ironically, its more accurate SMT-lore wise than most of the choices so far.

I'd like to see more detail in his personality. I know a lot about his dreams and his attitude... but that's about it. I'd like to get into his head a bit more, know how he sees others, what his views are like, morals, etc. Things like that.

Otherwise, ok. Pending.

 

[rotrum]

I tried a rewrite. Fingers crossed. I only changed the personality although I tied it in a lot more closely to his history, so rereading both may be in order.

 

[TheSequelReturns]

@rotrum: I asked for a bit more detail, and you more than double the length. Good, good.

Accepted.

 

[Schade]

I tried jucieing up my character's personality, is it acceptable?
I'll finish the History section later, perhaps

 

[cmats4020]

Okay, I didn't even sign up for this RP. That kind of scares me.

EDIT: Okay, I just changed my password.

 

[thesilverwolf]

All right, I changed the demon from Mahakala to Angel. Angel didn't seem to be too strong when I looked at her. I based her off of her appearance in Devil Survivor 2. Should I also include any resistances or weaknesses to elements that Angel has?

 

[TheSequelReturns]

@Kanima: Okay, but I can't accept an incomplete sign-up...

@thesilverwolf: Angel will work just fine. And only if you want to. If you don't, I'll just go with the standard.

Accepted.

 

[Zalck]

I just started playing Shin Megami IV on my 3DS. I would love to join! I'll be thinking about a character now; expect a sign-up tomorrow sometime or on Saturday!

 

[Niihyl]

Heya, Sequel! Just going to note my interest in this. I'm back to schoolwork, but I should have a sign-up for you within the week.

Thanks!

 

[Schade]

So. I am done with the history section. Not my best works, but I really suck at the history section soooooeh....
Which concludes my SU.

 

[TheSequelReturns]

@Zalck: Alright, noted.

@Niihyl: Figured I'd attract several of the Persona crew. :3

@Kanima: That'll do.

Accepted.