Stacy's Blog

[Nyanki]

Welcome to my blog. Thanks for stopping by. ^_^

OK, I want to do something different. I want my first post to contain the links to all my blog posts, so that people can find them easily.

08-18-10 ~ Half Way There. Woh-ohhh! I Don't Wanna Go Back to School D:
01-26-10 ~ Japanese Journal #1
01-18-10 ~ Pink Arigatou
11-02-09 ~ Busy, Busy, Busy...Build!
07-14-09 ~ Thanks Bugs, I Hate You Too
06-16-09 ~ Pieces of Me in the RPG
06-09-09 ~ It Starts....

[Nyanki]

It Starts....

Hmm, let's see. How do I want to start this? I guess an intro works.

I'm Stacy. I'm a university student, majoring in computer science. My dream is to make video games. As expected with someone of my major, I'm good at making things with computers, but I would say I'm good at making things in general. Drawings, props, snow sculptures, etc. As I've said to people before, "If I can see it, I can make it." I'm referring to what I see in my mind's eye. If I can't see it there, then I have a problem.

OK, maybe I can't make something like a car engine, but mechanical stuff is different...although I've never tried to....Hmmm.....

Here on TN, I'm an RPG mod, or a Pinky as we're often called. I flipping love the RPG section. I will probably end up mentioning it often. I'm not sure how it is with the other mods and the people they moderate, but I'm pretty close with a lot of the RPers. If it wasn't for that, I probably wouldn't have the drive to do a lot of the things I do. xD But at the end of a stressful day, they always try to cheer me up. I'm glad I can talk to them on a pretty equal level, and they're always glad to help me when I need it. They're my buddies, along with the other Pinkies.

OK, I'm about to break into what'll make my blog different from the rest (besides the opening post lol). I've been working on this all day, so check it out. It's my try at playing the classic Naruto opening, "Go!", better known as "Fighting Dreamers," on my harmonica. That was the best recording of today's bunch. And yes, I figured out all the notes myself and am doing it by memory. Man, my lips are tired....

So yeah, I'm a musical person as well. I played trumpet from 5th to 12th grade, except for my 6th grade year where I played French horn due to the needed spot in my middle school's band and my issues lugging my trumpet to school. But yeah, after that, I couldn't stand not having my trumpet. I'll probably go into my instrument history another time.

Let's see, some more things about me. I'm a clean-minded person, and I don't swear. I don't for multiple reasons, with one of them being that I just can't see myself doing it, so I don't think it suits me. I'm not very fond of interacting with people, or at least people I don't know.

Example: I once considered getting a paper route. When I found out I'd have to collect the money for the papers myself, I changed my mind. >_<

I think I never grew out of that, let alone what shyness I have, due to always being the oddball in a group. I'd often end up working by myself at school, at least until a skill of mine was necessary for an assignment or something. To other people, I was always a weird one. I always seemed to like something no one else really cared about, and the things other people liked, I didn't really care about myself. But luckily for me, I was never considered the weirdest one, lol. But yeah, I got picked on from time to time. However, I was never one to follow the crowd. No matter what, I was always me. I still am that way.

I guess I'll end it at that. Off to sleep.

[Zeeexito]

Example: I once considered getting a paper route. When I found out I'd have to collect the money for the papers myself, I changed my mind. >_<

I do things like that. XD
If I have to talk to people I don't know, then there's no chance I'll do it.
Hahaha.

Ahh, I've never actually talked to you.
But I've heard good things about you from people. :]
It's nice to know a bit about you!

[WhiteFang]

I think I never grew out of that, let alone what shyness I have, due to always being the oddball in a group. I'd often end up working by myself at school, at least until a skill of mine was necessary for an assignment or something. To other people, I was always a weird one. I always seemed to like something no one else really cared about, and the things other people liked, I didn't really care about myself. But luckily for me, I was never considered the weirdest one, lol. But yeah, I got picked on from time to time. However, I was never one to follow the crowd. No matter what, I was always me. I still am that way.

I guess I'll end it at that. Off to sleep.

Yay! You decided to post a blog too! Wonderful indeed.

I've quoted this para because I especially love it. I can relate so much to it, its difficult to describe in words. Way to go Stacy! I always knew you were a great person, but this is truly epic. Just be this way forever. <3 Though we're really far apart and I don't know you in RL, you are beyond awesome. You are someone very close to my heart. I mean that. I really wish I could meet you someday.

Eagerly awaiting more...

EDIT:

My youtube finally loaded and I heard your recording. Its really awesome. I could sing along. xD. And since I once actually tried playing Harmonica, I understand how tough it is, but you've done a mighty good job. Plus, this is my favorite Naruto Opening after Hero's Come Back!!! ^_^

[Kuro Nagashi]

Well Stacy I truly love your blog. Though I talk to you all the time, I think I learned something. The part about you having to play the French horn. Though the rest, I had bits and pieces of. Great job on your "Fighting Dreamers." This was truly inspiring, and glad we RP buddies could help =].

So I'm looking forward to the next addition, and see all the wonderful things I will get to learn about Stacy <3 <3.

~~Kuro out

[Nyanki]

@Zeeexito: xDDD Cool, you know how it is. And thanks for stopping by. ^_^

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@Fang: Awwww I promise I'll stay this way Stacy will continue to be Stacy. And you're a close friend to me too, Fang. Sure, we should meet someday. I could come over there, you could come over here, or we could meet somewhere halfway. xDDD But someday. How's that sound?

Until then, remember the quote I claimed (one of my favorites):

"Opportunistic relationships can hardly be kept constant. The acquaintance of honorable people, even at a distance, does not add flowers in times of warmth and does not change its leaves in times of cold: it continues unfading through the four seasons, becomes increasingly stable as it passes through ease and danger." -- Zhuge Liang aka Sleeping Dragon

And thanks for the harmonica comment. It means a lot, and it's cool you understand. The forced breathing of the thing is what really makes it hard....

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@Kuro: Last, but most certainly not the least.

Awwwwwwwwww <3

^That basically sums up my thoughts on your post

[Jackums]

It Starts....

Hmm, let's see. How do I want to start this? I guess an intro works.

I'm Stacy. I'm a university student, majoring in computer science. My dream is to make video games. As expected with someone of my major, I'm good at making things with computers, but I would say I'm good at making things in general. Drawings, props, snow sculptures, etc. As I've said to people before, "If I can see it, I can make it." I'm referring to what I see in my mind's eye. If I can't see it there, then I have a problem.

OK, maybe I can't make something like a car engine, but mechanical stuff is different...although I've never tried to....Hmmm.....

OHMY. You have some talent Stacy.

Really, it's pretty impressive. I mean, how many people can make good snow sculptures?

Here on TN, I'm an RPG mod, or a Pinky as we're often called. I flipping love the RPG section. I will probably end up mentioning it often. I'm not sure how it is with the other mods and the people they moderate, but I'm pretty close with a lot of the RPers. If it wasn't for that, I probably wouldn't have the drive to do a lot of the things I do. xD But at the end of a stressful day, they always try to cheer me up. I'm glad I can talk to them on a pretty equal level, and they're always glad to help me when I need it. They're my buddies, along with the other Pinkies.

And you do a damn good job at it.

I'd like to say that you're one of the most hard working mods the RPG section have had since I've been here, imo. Along with Brian. I'm grateful for what you add to the section. Even if you have to be quite strict, I'm thankful for it.

You're great, Stacy.

OK, I'm about to break into what'll make my blog different from the rest (besides the opening post lol). I've been working on this all day, so check it out. It's my try at playing the classic Naruto opening, "Go!", better known as "Fighting Dreamers," on my harmonica. That was the best recording of today's bunch. And yes, I figured out all the notes myself and am doing it by memory. Man, my lips are tired....

OHMAN. That was awesome!

It really was. You're quite unique, have I ever told you that?

I think you deserve a +rep for that.

So yeah, I'm a musical person as well. I played trumpet from 5th to 12th grade, except for my 6th grade year where I played French horn due to the needed spot in my middle school's band and my issues lugging my trumpet to school. But yeah, after that, I couldn't stand not having my trumpet. I'll probably go into my instrument history another time.

See! Unique.

I like to meet people that have different qualities, like you.
All I can play is piano. You seem quite diverse in your musical aspects.

Kudos to you.

Let's see, some more things about me. I'm a clean-minded person, and I don't swear. I don't for multiple reasons, with one of them being that I just can't see myself doing it, so I don't think it suits me. I'm not very fond of interacting with people, or at least people I don't know.

Example: I once considered getting a paper route. When I found out I'd have to collect the money for the papers myself, I changed my mind. >_<

I think I never grew out of that, let alone what shyness I have, due to always being the oddball in a group. I'd often end up working by myself at school, at least until a skill of mine was necessary for an assignment or something. To other people, I was always a weird one. I always seemed to like something no one else really cared about, and the things other people liked, I didn't really care about myself. But luckily for me, I was never considered the weirdest one, lol. But yeah, I got picked on from time to time. However, I was never one to follow the crowd. No matter what, I was always me. I still am that way.

I guess I'll end it at that. Off to sleep.

There's nothing wrong with being different.

I'm glad you're happy being who you are. I like your rebellious attitude

I haven't talked to you much lately, but I'm glad you're my friend.

I enjoyed reading this Stacy. Keep writing more.
I'm looking forward to it.

[Nyanki]

@Jackums:

Spoiler

Ah, gee. Thanks. And it means a lot when I know I'm doing a good job. I feel good when I know I'm helping someone.

And we should try to talk more then, huh?

Pieces of Me in the RPG

Well, I've been trying to think of what to write next. I could talk about my school life, my instrument history...so many things. I wasn't sure what to choose. Well, today it came to me.

There's this RPG character I began months ago, back in March. I will admit, I haven't been working daily on it, but I think about it a lot. Only a select few have seen it. Either way, it's been coming along well, just slowly. Very slowly. Mainly due to most of the jutsu being custom-made by me to suit the style of fighting.

Anyway, Ryan brought said character up yesterday. I leaned back and looked at why it wasn't done yet. For one, since people have been asking me to make chars for other RPGs and stuff, I've had to switch my attention to them. Also, I've been working on developing the bios of the characters I do already have.

So, I began to look at the characters of mine in my head, and it came to me. "That's what I'll write about, how I feel about my characters." And that's what this entry is about, or at least my Naruto ones. If you aren't interested, turn back now. xD


Shigeko

Spoiler

Name: Hashimoto, Shigeko (base of bridge, exuberant)

Age: She won't say, but it must be between 26 and 4---------------------- *blood seems to be stained across the rest of this line xDDD*

Gender: Female

Rank: Tokubetsu Jounin (Special Jounin)

Village or Land: Konohagakure (Hidden Leaf)

Clan: Of Konoha's Hashimoto family. This family holds possession of the falcon summoning contract. Other than that, there's nothing particularly special about them.

Clan Specialty: Making use of their falcon summons to assist them in battle.

Primary Weapon: Crossbow

Other Weapons: Regular ninja gear

Jutsu: Seems to not know much more than the textbook jutsu (the common techniques taught to all ninja)

~Kuchiyose/Summon: Majimaru (true wind) the Gyrfalcon (image, info)

Spoiler

Majimaru is Shigeko's talking falcon summon, wearing a black bandana with 真風 (Maji) written on it around his neck. He can fly high and scout the area and deliver messages. When Shigeko runs low on ammunition, Majimaru can spot still-good arrows from the sky, due to the sun gleaming off of them. He can read the wind very well, giving speed and direction calculations so Shigeko can aim her arrows more accurately.

In battle, he acts as a second set of eyes, sometimes remaining perched to Shigeko but usually taking to the skies. He can whip up a harsh breeze, which he calls Kazeokoshi (Stir Up Wind).

Majimaru is built for speed, not strength. He can carry Shigeko in short bursts at best due to this, usually using his ability to make powerful gusts of wind to help if need be. He tends to act more like a hang-glider, since it requires less actual strength.

Majimaru proclaims himself as the fastest bird in the land, hating to hear the mention of his cousin species, the Peregrine Falcon. He loves snacks of all kinds, as long as it's not spicy.

Strengths:
-Strategy. From infiltration to teamwork, Shigeko knows how to make a plan and work with what she's got.
-Her good aim, which is probably why her weapon of choice is the crossbow.

Weaknesses: Her skill level in most areas is that of a Chuunin

Likes: the saying "Jack of all trades--master of none" (it's what she says to mean Jounin, see dislikes), playing darts, technology, games involving strategizing

Dislikes: Butterflies who come too close (long story....), those who look down on her for not being a full Jounin

Appearence: My attempt at coloring line art. Has short purple hair and grey eyes. She wears a jade-colored reversible cloak/cape (like those in 1st movie) with a white underside. Beneath the cloak, she wears the standard Konoha uniform. Her headband is worn normally on her head.

Personality: Determined and hard working, but easygoing if the situation permits. Shigeko is a people person when she wants to be, easily flipping over to a jerk if someone "was asking for it," as she says. She is quite proud of being a Tokujou, defending herself when people belittle her for it.

History: Daughter of Hirohito and Koujun

Spoiler

Academy Years - Shigeko was an A student paper-wise, B student technique-wise. She was very good at memorization, which is probably why she did so well on her tests. Also, she was good and often lucky with making educated guesses. However, her fighting abilities were just above average, with her Taijutsu being her best area. She graduated at the age of 12.

Genin - In the 3-man-cell she was put in, the other two being Watanabe Ichirou and Machida Numa, Shigeko was often the plan-maker. It was during these years on Team 4 that she really began developing her strategizing skills due to actually being out on the field. With her lack of skill in Ninjutsu and Genjutsu, she began taking an interest in using tools, with the crossbow eventually becoming her favorite. Use of tools only complemented her strategizing abilities. Her team members then took up the role of the fighting force.

Getting Maji - For her 14th birthday, her father took her to the land of his falcon summons to pick out her own personal bird from the head falcons' hatchlings. Shigeko picked the one that took the most interest in her, which was the smallest of them all. This was Majimaru. When the hatchlings reached their flying age, Majimaru became the only one unable to fly. Shigeko personally helped him until he finally got it. However, she still did not know Kuchiyose.

Chuunin Exams

Spoiler

Shigeko first took the exams at the age of 14. However, her team was eliminated due to unluckily only getting scrolls that were the same as theirs.

However, when they returned the following year, Shigeko had things all planned out. She brought the materials to make fake scrolls. Numa would run by a lone team with the look-a-like scroll, telling them what scroll she had. If interested, they were in for a surprise.

The second team Numa approached gave chase. Numa led them to an area where she appeared cornered. She willingly gave up the scroll, and the other team took it, no questions asked. However, Team 4 kept tabs on their whereabouts throughout the day.

When the ninja began to go to sleep that night, Team 4 closed in. Shigeko did a seal and KABOOM! The fake scroll exploded, but it was a small one, just enough to destroy the bag it was in. Since they placed both scrolls in the same place, the scroll they had was blown into the air, with Numa using her speed to nab it. Then the team made a break for it. And that's how the forest area was passed.

In Shigeko's first match, she was pitted against a ninja from Takigakure. Shigeko outwitted the opponent, tricking her into using up all of her chakra. In the second fight, Shigeko lost to her teammate Ichirou. Since Ichirou knew Shigeko well, he knew most of her tricks, and in the end, although Shigeko had the upper-hand, she was just too worn out to continue. She surrendered. However, she had proven herself worthy of the rank of Chuunin and was granted a pass.

Chuunin - As a congratulatory present for passing, her father Hirohito allowed Shigeko to sign the falcon summon contract and taught her Kuchiyose no Jutsu. Since that day, her and Majimaru trained together, with Shigeko integrating Majimaru into her plans. Through the training plan she made for Maji, he became a speedy flier, soon surpassing his siblings, the other birds, and even his parents. Like Shigeko, Majimaru had a specialization.

It wasn't much longer afterwards that both of Shigeko's parents were killed. She was 16 at the time. It was during these times she turned to Maji's parents, Mama and Papa, for guidance, visiting their summon land occasionally when she could muster the chakra to.

Tokujou and Sensei - Some years later, Shigeko was promoted from Chuunin to Special Jounin due to her strong ability to strategize, especially when it came to making use of the different strengths of different people.

A few years after her promotion, the Hokage thought it would be a good idea for Shigeko to train a group of Genin. The Hokage hoped that by doing so, her skills would be passed down, and a "trying to be helpful Jounin" who pushed for the plan thought Shigeko might develop her other skills enough to become a full Jounin.

These Genin were Briato Uzumaki, Riyo Hylain, and Pinta Haruno. Shigeko admired their wide variety of strengths and did her best to prevent any competition among them that wasn't for pure fun. She taught them how to combine their strengths to cover each other's weaknesses.

Other: Shigeko was taken from Shigeru Miyamoto's name, due to the Legend of Zelda influences in Brian's characters. Hashimoto's meaning, "base of bridge," made it chosen because I felt the sensei would be the base of how the team became so connected.

Although Shigeko was my second character technically, I consider her my actual first. It was with this char that I first began really getting involved in the section. And she is probably my favorite of all the characters I have made so far. In all honesty, I don't think I could make a character I could like more.

I remember, I was having a bit of trouble getting involved, getting started. Brian suggested I should make a sensei for his team of three characters. I was a little uncertain at first. I mean, his characters were already well-developed and had a certain teamwork to them. I had to read through every bit of info on them and understand the fighting layout Brian had come up with for them. After understanding that, I had to think backwards...how did Briato, Pinta, and Riyo get to where they are now? How could a sensei have helped?

That's when I noticed that each one of them had a specialization, and it was like they had configured themselves to work together in a perfect jigsaw-puzzle fit. I decided that's what I wanted to come up with. A character that helped them come to that.

Like most of the characters I have, I get an idea and come up with a name. I like being able to call them something while I think. After deciding to make this character a woman, since I felt Pinta could get away with beating up on Briato due to that, I began to ponder. I noticed the strong Legend of Zelda influence on the team and decided to pick from that. I grabbed the first name of major Nintendo rep Miyamoto Shigeru and modified it. I dropped the "ru" and replaced it with "ko," which I knew was a common thing with female names in Japanese. I even double-checked my name on the net and, sure enough, it was an existent Japanese name. More info on that later.

Now, for the surname. I knew this would be more difficult. I searched around until I found a list of them. I read through each of them and their meaning until one felt right.

Means "base of bridge" from hashi meaning "bridge" and moto meaning "base."

It sounded perfect. I was trying to make a character that explained how the three were connected, and that's what a bridge does, doesn't it?

With the name done, now it was time for the character. What to do? I read through the other lines I needed to fill out for the character template, trying to jog an idea. It didn't take too long for the idea to hit me that I should make her a Tokujou. A Special Jounin. It was a perfect fit. I actually had to bring up her rank to the RPG staff since no Special Jounin existed, so there wasn't a point worth set for them.

I'm not going to go into too much detail on the rest, they just came to me. However, I was nervous. I was not used to fighting by myself in an RPG. In TW, I always had my foxes fighting alongside. Brian brought up the idea of a summon, which I had been thinking about. I knew I didn't want to do foxes again, I wanted to do something different. After some thinking, I came up with Majimaru, probably one of the greatest additions to any character I have ever thought up.

Now, for that picture....One night, it was like 2 or 3 AM and I was bored out of my mind. The image came to me, and I just had to draw it. I don't remember why I was up so late, just that I was and probably shouldn't have been. It wasn't perfect, but it was a nice little sketch. I remember taking a pic of it with my cell phone and randomly PMing it it Brian. It would be over a month later that I would try coloring it to what it is currently.

Probably though, what makes me like Shigeko so much is that she's very easy for me to RP with. Her personality is close to mine, although she is a lot bolder. Her style of speaking is an exaggeration of the way I talk sometimes, adding a "ya know?" to the end of many of the things she says and cutting off the g in "-ing" to be "-in'" every now and again.

She does have her differences, to the point where after I look back at the old posts I've made, I hope to God no one ever sees them due to the what's said. xD But ask any of the RPers I've interacted with, that once I step in her shoes and act as her, I really get a view of the world through her eyes. I've actually gotten very angry at people for hurting characters close to her. xDDD Oops. (Seriously though, what kind of medic doesn't use painkillers?)

And the rest...well, that's history, in every sense. She's become meshed into the Naruto RPG world, in ways I never imagined. She's flippin' engaged. Who would've guessed?

It wasn't that long ago I did a major update to her background. Before that, it only gave the couple paragraphs detailing her becoming of Special Jounin. The rest is all additions I came up with later.

Her parents? They're named after the parents of a Japanese princess by the name of Shigeko. And the rest, well...how about I just leave it as foreshadowing? And I'll leave my discussion of her at that.


Kinyoubi

Spoiler

Name: Kinyoubi (meaning: Friday)

Age: about 24-30

Gender: Male

Rank: S-Class

Village or Land: Labeled Missing-nin from Iwagakure (Hidden Rock)

Clan: Unknown

Kekkai Genkai or Clan Specialty: None

Primary Weapon: Hitokage no Tsurugi (Salamander's sword)--A double-edge broadsword with a spike at the bottom of the handle. Etchings of salamanders run down both flat sides of the blade.

Other Weapons: Shuriken

Elemental Chakra: Katon and Suiton (fire and water)

Jutsu:

Spoiler

Hitokageryuu: This is what Kinyoubi calls his fighting style. Literally "Salamander Style," it also has some possible puns, one of which is a special jutsu of his. This style is made up of these traits:
--Katon jutsu: symbolizing the fire element associated with the legend of salamanders
--Suiton jutsu: symbolizing how the salamander is truly a water creature
--Burrowing: used mainly for escape purposes; is a salamander trait
--Shifty Eyes: eyes look in different directions in rapid motions; occurs when thinking
--Force Fall/Let Loose: the ability to allow oneself to just fall, usually landing flat on the stomach or back; good for dodging

~Katon: Endan (Fireball) -- Expels a fireball from his mouth
~Katon: Dai Endan (Great Fireball) -- Expels a larger fireball from his mouth
~Fire Fist -- He sets his hand aflame, increasing punch damage when used or to make a block painful to the opponent.
~Mizu Bunshin no Jutsu (Water clones)
~Suiton: Mizurappa -- Expels a jet of water from his mouth
~Suigadan (Water Fang Projectile) -- After several hand seals, water will rise from a nearby source and create a drill
~Horu Horu Horu (Dig Dig Dig) -- Requiring several hand seals and to be sprawled out on the ground, this allows him to submerge underground.
~Katon: Hitokageryuu -- S-Class jutsu. Secret....Only those who have fallen to it have witnessed it.

Strengths: Taijutsu, swordsmanship, climbing up and over obstacles quickly (like a wall)

Weaknesses: Genjutsu, Doton (Earth) jutsu

Likes: puns, money, the jingly sound coins makes, good food, fighting, relaxing, good jokes, singing in the shower

Dislikes: the Tracking-nin that occasionally chase after him, especially since they usually know Doton jutsu

Appearance: Pic 1, Pic 2 (minus the tattoos, bells, and feathers). The plate Kinyoubi wears on his headband is blank. He usually wears his sword on his left side, although sometimes he wears it on his back. Currently, he has switched over to wearing the INS uniform.

Personality: Kinyoubi seems to have two separate personalities. Outside of mission and inside of mission (aka Psycho Salamander). Outside of missions, he's rather kind and silly in action, but he keeps to his work and is often serious. When he switches persona, he seems like a different person, although he may still fade into his puns a bit. It has been a while since he has plunged far into the depths Psycho Salamander mentality. More to be revealed.

History: No one knows who Kinyoubi was before he began as a ninja-for-hire. He usually claims he is from nowhere, but has said to be from Iwagakure several times. However, Iwagakure does not seem to know who he is, but they labeled him as a Missing-nin as a precaution.

It is believed something drastic happened in his life beforehand, and he abandoned it and started anew. This is because he at first went by no name. He would work for anyone, sometimes being hired by the people he had recently been hired to attack. People began calling him, "The man who would work for someone this Friday, then for that one's enemy the very next." It wasn't long before he was simply referred to as "Kinyoubi," meaning "Friday."

He has been employed by every country and major villiage at least once in his current lifetime, except for Iwagakure, as they have sent Tracking-nin on him several times.

Now, character number 3. I remember I wanted to create a strong character, one I could actually go around and destroying things. An S-Class character, and he will probably be my last of these.

I wanted to make this character different, maybe mysterious. The thought came to me how cool it was how in the old detective movies, the detective was named Friday or something like that. So, that was the name I chose. Kinyoubi, Japanese for that day of the week.

But now, how could he have that name? People just aren't named after a day of the week, with no last name. And that's how he got the unknown past. The idea of the salamander fighting style began to form, and although part of me wanted to make it for a separate character, I merged it into Kinyoubi's buildup.

I probably got the idea for fighter-for-hire from both Turtle War and Rurouni Kenshin. In TW, I brought the idea up often of having them, but no one would try it. RK's character, Sanosuke, came up in my mind as I visualized Kinyoubi due to similarities of appearance.

It wasn't until later that I went more indepth with Kinyoubi's character, after I had walked around as him. I soon began to realize I felt a need to make plays on words as his character, so I made him a pun-maker. I also made him love money, which would explain his fighter-for-hire job. Ironically, the "Kin" in "Kinyoubi" means gold or money, so total lol@that. I then began to mention his love of the jingle sound of coins and started noting the sounds of the coins he carried as he moved, ran, and whatnot.

It wasn't too much later that I realized he had a split personality. There was goofy Kinyoubi, and then there was in-battle-serious-now crazy Kinyoubi, which became dubbed as "Psycho Salamander."

As I could imagine him fight, I began developing his fighting style more. Hitokageryuu, or Salamander Style, is very jujutsu-like, since I think the style makes him lizard-like. I began contructing jutsu that were puns. Only one of them is listed right now, but the rest are all under construction with the details.

It was very recently that I realized I had subconsciously based Kinyoubi off of the rendition of Gan Ning of the Bells from the Dynasty Warriors video game series, which I updated as his image for appearance. Heck, even having a Chinese broadsword and a jingling sound.

But still, Kinyoubi is one fun character. I can be goofy when in normal situations and crazy in the harsh ones. What could be better?

Also, with completion of this character, I realized: What's so fun about Kekkei Genkai?


Kantaro

Spoiler

Name: Saifu, Kantaro (採譜甲太郎)

Age: 19

Gender: Male

Rank: Chuunin

Village or Land: Otogakure (Sound)

Clan: The Saifu clan is an instrument-using Genjutsu clan in Otogakure. They use woodwind instruments. Through the years, they composed jutsu that targeted specific areas of the mind through the opponent's sense of hearing. The result is powerful Genjutsu and body-controlling Ninjutsu.

Kekkai Genkai or Clan Specialty: Specialize in using woodwind instruments to inflict Genjutsu and similar Ninjutsu upon opponents.

Primary Weapon: Alto Saxophone

Other Weapons: Standard ninja tools

Jutsu:
~Sound Slicer -- slicing sound waves blast from the saxophone's bell
~Tsuchi no Otoneko (Sound cats of earth) -- Creates cat-like creatures out of mud that Kantaro can manipulate using his music
~Magen: Kyakubaku Satsu (Demonic Illusion: Melody Binding Death) -- It appears that a music staff covered in the playing notes flows out from Kantaro's sax. It wraps itself around the opponent, making them immobile. It only lasts while Kantaro plays, or if he plays long enough to finish the entire lengthy piece. By this time, the melody is stuck within the target's mind, repeating itself, so he is free to stop. (This is a case where a song stuck in your head really is bad! xD) Under this Genjutsu, the target is vulnerable to outside attacks.
~Komoriuta (Lullaby) -- A soft and soothing tune, Kantaro uses this to put opponents to sleep.
~Junkyard Jazz -- Kantaro plays a string of squeaky, loud, and unpleasant notes. This Genjutsu can immobilize some people, while simply mildly distracting others. Either way, it puts the opponent through ear-splitting pain.
~Silent Serenade -- Kantaro acts as if he is actually playing, but the only sound that is heard is the clicking of the saxophone keys. This Ninjutsu causes the target to come toward Kantaro. This is especially useful for hiding targets, as they will come out.
~Black 'n Blues -- Similar to the Yamanaka clan's Shinranshin no Jutsu, this Ninjutsu causes the target to self-abuse themself. With multiple targets, they attack each other.

Strengths: Genjutsu, high stamina (instrument practice has strengthened his lungs)

Weaknesses: Ninjutsu, being separated from his saxophone limits his Genjutsu, bad against Taijutsu while he's holding his sax because it's hard to block

Likes: Blues, Jazz, Rock

Dislikes: Rap

Appearence: This, ignore the sword

Personality: Laid back, kind

History: Every member of the Saifu clan takes up a woodwind instrument. Kantaro chose the Alto Saxophone. His training growing up was both that of a ninja and that of a musician. His daily practice in music helped build his stamina, push his mind, and use clan techniques. Although he specializes in Genjutsu, with a few Ninjutsu that are pretty similar in effects, he fairs decently in Taijutsu if the situation calls for it.

Kantaro likes to kickback and play his saxophone. A lot of times, that's one of the first things he likes to do when visiting a village. It picks him up some extra cash and perhaps a few admirers as well. Kantaro likes express himself through his music, putting his emotions into the tunes that flow out of the sax's bell. He'll tap into past memories in order to have the same emotion as the song he plays. For instance, for a sad song, Kantaro will remember something sad. This is what makes his musical jutsu so effective.

Other:
Saifu (採譜) == writing/copying down a song in musical notes
Kan (甲) == high note
The cats are supposed to be a reference to the "cool cat," "hip cat," and all that from the Blues and Jazz ages.

Ah, Kantaro. TN went down for about 18 hours or so one time, and I was bored out of my mind. He is the only one of my current characters who's information hasn't been edited, so enjoy what that looks like.

Kantaro is very influenced from my musical background. I had never played a saxophone, but one of my best friend's played one, and our sections used to sit next to each other. I wanted to do a saxophone since A) trumpets wouldn't make a good Genjutsu inducer and B) a saxophone fit the kind of character I wanted to make.

So as usual, I dug through translations and made up his name. I filled in everything but the jutsu, which I took the time to make. Building off of my jazz knowledge, I came up with a cool idea: assigning a YouTube video of a song to each jutsu. Heck, I found one for when he was playing in Konoha for some extra cash. Either way, it's totally fun and adds a new dimension to the RP.


Muu

Spoiler

Name: Kurosawa, Mugen (Muu for short)

Age: 17

Gender: Male

Rank: Chuunin

Village or Land: Kirigakure (Hidden Mist)

Clan: The Kurosawa clan live within the black swamps of Kirigakure. They're known for being blacksmiths, crafting weaponry that allow for elemental chakra to flow through them. It is believed a possible kekkei genkai may exist for them to do so, but it is not known.

Kekkai Genkai: If the Kurosawa Clan do have one, it has not yet awakened within Muu.

Primary Weapon: Kaminari no Kyoku -- Kaminari for short, this is a pole blade that allows Muu to focus his Lightning chakra effectively into it. However, it alone is a good weapon. It is silver with one zig-zag blade at the end.

Other Weapons: Common ninja tools

Elemental chakra: Lightning

Jutsu: Mainly thunder-based techniques

Spoiler

Inazuma -- Flash of Lightning
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu; Supplemental
Range: Close-Mid (0-10m)
Hand seals: Tora, Tatsu
A blinding flash is created, momentarily blinding Muu's target.

Kandoi -- Quake (also refers to TV and radio reception)
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu; Offensive
Range: Close (0-5m)
Muu jams the end of Kaminari into the ground, and lightning shoots up in the area between where he stands and a short distance away. However, it takes 10 seconds to initiate and only lasts that long as well. This is due to how hard it is to force the lightning through the ground. However, earth with higher contents of metal increases its speed of use and effectiveness. On the other hand, earth with fewer metalic content make the technique harder or impossible to use.

Kazap
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu; Offensive
Range: All
Emitting lightning from Kaminari. Can only be shot straight from the tip and cannot be controlled once fired.

Raijin no Eisou -- Thunder God's Sharp Spear
Rank: A
Type: Ninjutsu; Offensive
Range: Close-Mid (0-10m)
Lightning runs through to Kaminari's blade. It can cut just about anything, with the exceptions being mostly S-Rank defenses. However, it is very chakra draining for Muu to pull off.

Raitsume -- Thunder Claw
Rank: C
Type: Ninjutsu; Offensive
Range: Close (0-5m)
Muu makes a claw-shaped lightning extension on one or both hands. Can also do it to his feet.

Strengths: His pole techniques, Lightning-based jutsu, and footwork.

Weaknesses: Axes make a lot of trouble for him, along with Wind chakra.

Likes: Music, dancing, practicing his footwork, using Kaminari, ice cream sandwiches

Dislikes: Being bored, sour foods, desert weather

Appearence: Muu, MapleStory style. Has green eyes and short white hair. He wears a golden-colored jacket, buttoned down the front and pants that are a faded orange. A black headband bearing the symbol of the mist is tied around his right thigh. Tatami sandals with black straps are worn on his feet.

Personality: Can usually think rationally, but easily looses his temper. However, he has gotten better at catching himself doing so.

History: Muu was sent out to become stronger for some reason. Those who recognize his surname figure that it is to unlock the believed kekkei genkai of his clan. However, Muu refuses to give much information on the matter.

Other: Call him Muu, but don't make a cow reference.

Muu was my first character, made shortly after receiving my Pinky title. He was pretty much a toss-together. I didn't know what I was really doing, as I wasn't familiar with anything and barely anyone.

Ever since I first played Dynasty Warriors 3 and became a fan of the series, I became a fan of pole blades. With Muu, I saw the idea of a pole blade with the blade shaped like a bolt of lightning, and I knew what I wanted to do.

Although I made him first, I barely got any use in until recently. When I first used him, I wasn't sure what to do, and I didn't really get to. I think after just 4-5 posts, I quit using him. I made him leave Kirigakure, but then wasn't sure where to send him. So...Muu kind of disappeared.

As you can see, I gave him a KG. However, I later realized that it had already been done. I plan on taking a new perspective with this character. Rather than making him a prodigy, as many people like to do, he is going to be the fallen star....I don't plan on giving him his Kekkei Genkai. And although failed through looking from the clan/genius perspective, Muu is going to work hard with what he does have and become a great ninja in his own way.

There's some differences in his jutsu setup compared to the other chars, as he is the most recently updated. I'm working on updating all of my characters to be in a similar fashion.

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So, I guess that's it for now. I'm sure you've noticed, the more I've used a character, the more I can write/say about them. It's because I get to understand them better.

And it will always be a suggestion from me to new RPers that the first character should be somewhat based on yourself, as it makes everything easier.

Anyway...I should stop now....yeah.....Those who have read this far deserve a cookie.

[Dreamcast]

Yay I get a cookie!

But on a serious note how you came up with the ideas of building your characters is genius. And I think it's great that you put that depth and quality into your character creating, but going to take a detour from that and address your earlier blog entries. Wow that really gave me a boader out look on who you are, and that harmonica naruto song was great and all the other stuff made me appreciate you more as a person ^^ and keep up with the blog your writing their good! Back to topic anyway i find how you came up with the ideas of making your characters awesome and hopefully you make more interesting characters!

Cheers for Stacy!

I've actually gotten very angry at people for hurting characters close to her. xDDD Oops. (Seriously though, what kind of medic doesn't use painkillers?)

lol lots of them xD, but eh that's another story. But anyway lol nice job!

[Kuro Nagashi]

Stacy, I really liked this recent blog entry. It gave me a look at how you make your characters so well and how they all fit into parts of the RP. Espicially like Sunny said the way you make your characters is amazing. Also how you walk in their shoes for a while and then you seem to become the character when you are RPing with them. This was a great blog entry so keep up the great work, as I can't wait to read them.

Also I WANT MY COOKIE PLEASE.