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Post by Classy on Jul 28, 2023 3:05:49 GMT
Entrance Exam: Cold Front |
 "If you feel yourself hitting up against your limit, remember for what cause you clench your fists" |
Grounds Beta became the quietest of war zones, the din of far off battles muted by the raging winds. The occasion pop pop pop of bullet fire and the brief booms of faraway explosions were all that might reach Sora or Leo, the former student far behind the rest of the examinees and the latter far ahead. Yama would come across the mechanical carcasses Leo left behind. One more machine, the one left behind at the entrance of the exam had given chase. To its own detriment it appeared, as Yama turned and cut the robot down just as he had the previous three. Then, he was off again, trailing Leo's wake.
Back near the entrance, Sora's journey to to the first civilian bot would go uninterrupted. It was her exit that would be met by the enemy. Just as she exited the building, three smaller villain bots, almost human looking and wielding rifles (also using stun rounds), marched up to the entrance. Several meters behind them, a single Imperial bot loomed, slowly approaching. The civilian bot Sora escorted began to cry out in fear, mimicking a human's pitch perfectly. The three humanoid bots would open fire, while the Imperial bot continued its approach. If it found itself close enough to Sora, it would swing its two large tails in an attempt to swat her into the building.
Leo, on the other hand, ran a course fraught with peril. His mad dash toward the storms heart garnered the attention of many a foe. Though he dusted them with his extreme speeds, four villain bots including two Victory types and two Venators gave chase. On the occasions they came within range, the Victories would fire their stun round machines guns, and the Venators would launch small concussive explosives in his direction. Distance was on his side, but if he didn't face the threat before reaching his target, they would inevitably reach him once he did.
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Sora has exited the building with the civilian bot to find three humanoid robots wielding rifles and one Imperial bot blocking her path. The humanoid robots are to mimic common thugs so their materials are made to simulate your average Joe crook. That said, she is outnumbered and the Imperial bot will hit hard if the blow does land.
Leo on the other hand has two Victory bots and two Venators chasing him since he's plunging further into the city. They aren't likely to catch up to him, but if he engages with any of the bigger bads without dealing with the bots, he'll find himself greatly outnumbered later.
Yama is basically running down the same path as Leo, but hasn't reached the above mentioned bots yet. Once more, proceed as you wish! template by Magpie of Adoxography |
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Post by Classy on Jul 10, 2023 3:41:58 GMT
Entrance Exam: Cold Front |
"If you feel yourself hitting up against your limit, remember for what cause you clench your fists" |
And so in spite of their fears, and with courage in their hearts, the latest group of UA Entrance Examinees pierced the curtain of the unknown and plunged into the frigid depths of Grounds Beta. With only the freezing cold to greet them just outside the gates, the young hero aspirants were free to take off into whichever direction they so wished. A few speedsters raced off to the closest cries of a civilian dummy. One of the more ardent examinees, surrounded by fiery sprites, charged toward the a villain bot in the distance. With the flush of his arm, the fire sprites barrages the bot, melting some of its armor. The fight took them around a street corner and out of sight. Kubo spearheaded the forward charge. He wasn't the fastest of the examinees, but where others split off, he continued down the same main avenue as May & Ren, only about one block ahead. There, he would find five villain bots, three Victory types and two Venators attacking a storefront where several civilian dummies were taking holed up. "Such simplicities are a waste of time," he muttered, leaping into the air and unleashing a single arc of black lightning on one of the Venators.
That would earn him a few points, but the surest way to pass this thing was to eliminate the true villain, Glacier. He would defeat and apprehend the pretend villain before any of the others even reached him.
Meanwhile, the machines formed a circle in search of their attacker. One of the Victory times found the correct target, giving Kubo chase, while the Venator called attention to the others still advancing from the starting gate. One Victory type would begin to charge, firing the Gatling gun that comprised the bots' right arms as it closed the distance, and using the shield of its left arm to defend itself or otherwise swat at the examinees if the distance was closed. The Gatling gun fired stun rounds that possessed surprising stopping power and would numb any part of the body they hit. Take too many hits and the victim would be paralyzed temporarily - essentially considered "dead" for the purpose of the exam. Meanwhile, the Venator would launch explosives from its back. Like the Victory bot's weapon, these explosives didn't possess enough concussive or chemical force to easily kill by themselves, but they would send any nearby targets flying, and cause heavy damage. However, the explosives were launched behind the two examinees to deny them the chance to retreat. The last of the Victory bots would continue cleaving at the storefront in an attempt to reach the civilian dummies within.
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To summarize the above, May & Ren have one Victory bot charging them while firing stun rounds, and will swing its shield arm if it gets close. There is a Venator bot bombarding them as well, albeit a bit behind them to cut them off from retreat. Another Victory is trying to cleave its way into a barricaded store to reach some civilian dummies, and the final Victory bot on the street is chasing Kubo who is probably about two blocks ahead of May & Ren now. Boji so far is safe since he's near the start gate, but if he pushes down the main avenue he'll encounter the above scene. Otherwise, he is free to explore. As a reminder, feel free to call shots on the villain bots and take them down at your own discretion. Just try to leave some for the rest of those partaking in the encounter (though also feel free to add reinforcements if you wish). template by Magpie of Adoxography |
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Post by Classy on Jul 3, 2023 18:24:37 GMT
Entrance Exam: Cold Front |
"If you feel yourself hitting up against your limit, remember for what cause you clench your fists" |
UAU's Entrance Exams. Hundreds had applied to Japan's greatest Hero University, but only a few dozen were offered a chance at the exam, and far fewer were expected to pass. Kubo stretched at the front of the room, readying for the challenge ahead. Where others sought their courage or fell before their fears, he stood confident. He was ready - had been training for years now. This exam was all that stood between him and the prestigious of hero academies. How much longer now before the esteemed university clued them in on the particulars of the coming exam? Or had the test already begun? Was the wait simply one more measure with which to separate the wheat from the chaff?
Finally, the large screen at the head of the room flickered on. It framed one of UAU's more famous heroes, SuperNova, rumored to be one of the greatest pyrokinetic types in the nation. This wasn't the first time he'd given this little speech and wasn't likely to be the last. Still, he firmly believed in its worth.
"Greetings, hero-aspirants! I hope you're all ready, for the exam is about to begin," he would stop with a brief pause. "I won't hold you up with many words of wisdom and inspiration today. You know why you're here. It's up to you to prove you have what it takes, not only to us, but yourselves, to become heroes. Now, let's get to it. Beyond the gates, you'll find Grounds Beta, a mock city of substantial size. For the purposes of this exam, the city has been hit by a cold front of villainous nature. You are the first responders, and as such, have been tasked with rescue operations and villain containment," SuperNova would pause again, allowing the applicants to digest the first details.
"As I said, behind this storm is a villain, Glacier, who has initiated an all-out attack on the city. You'll find enemies of robotic nature and otherwise playing the part of our main Glacier's underlings, all looking to cause damage and bring harm to the people. Speaking of which, you will also find a number of robotic dummies and actors in need of rescue. Defeating villains, both high and low, and rescuing civilians will earn you a varying number of points by which you shall be judged. Rescued civilians must be returned to the marked area just beyond the gates which shall act as a safe zone," SuperNova would give the students another moment. Through various cameras and sensors, he could see each and every one of them. Some appeared ready to vomit. Others were hopping in place, prepared to dart straight into the thick of it.
"At any point, you may return here to conclude your participation in the exam, but remember that your fellow UAU applicants may be out there accumulating more points by performing heroic actions, and there are only so many points to go around. There are no requirements to see the exam completed other than to do your best, but those that score below a certain threshold - shall fail. Remember why you're here. Whatever it is that drove you to UAU's gates, clutch it close. Draw strength from it. Give it your best, and go beyond Plus Ultra!"
Without another word the gates would open, marking the beginning of the exam. Half the students, Kubo included, immediately poured out of the waiting area and into the frigid cold of the mist beyond. Dusting snow had covered the interior of the city, while the outer edges were accosted by frigid winds. Power lines were blown over into some of the mock buildings, within which there were dummy androids calling out for help. Various villain robots patrolled the streets looking to stir up some trouble, and deeper within the storm there were Glacier's ice clones lining the rooftops of some of the buildings.
The exam had begun.
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"Everything is theoretically impossible until it's done." Hey all! So here's a quick summary of the details covered above. There is one "big villain" in the city, but you are not required to defeat him to pass the exam (he's designed to be pretty difficult). Likewise, there are robotic villains, like in the source material's exam, that are causing trouble as well as some of Glacier's ice clones. That said, there are far more dummies and actors throughout Grounds Beta that are just acting as civilians in need.
You do not need to interact with the applicant NPC, Kubo, unless you wish to. He's really only here for me to interact with you on the applicant side if needed. That may come in the form of help or hindrance. There are also other student NPCs that you may use to some degree (just don't go having them do illogical things like throw the exam just to help your character or anything else that ridiculous).
As for the environment, there is a thick, frigid fog wafting around Grounds Beta and bringing with it some heavy winds. Snow is beginning to dust the inner parts of the city. As stated above, rescued civilians need to be returned to a designated "safe zone" just outside the gates that lead into the grounds from the waiting area. Feel free to call hits on robotic villains or any smaller threats. If you have any other questions, feel free to DM me or drop a message in our group chat. The exam should feel difficult ICly, but I'm always willing to change things up to accommodate your cool scenes and character moments as long as it's nothing outlandish (no displaying All Might levels of strength in an entrance exam xD). Most importantly, have fun!
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AFFILIATION: "Villain"
QUIRK RANK: S- (mostly utilizing it for the cold front, will go up to A+ in combat)
QUIRK OVERVIEW: "Cryomancy" is a cold quirk that allows the user to summon ice and a thick, chilled fog. He can use this to fire projectiles or create weapons and armor. Additionally, he can create ice clones of himself. As an ultimate move, he can become an ice golem where his strength, endurance, and icy "firepower" are increased.
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CHARACTER OVERVIEW:Though he'd rather be out in the field, Glacier has volunteered to play one of the villains as UAU's request for this exam. Too lazy to come up with an alternate name, Glacier is just using his hero alias as a villain name. His preferred method of attack is to beset his enemies in his frigid fog, which he can sense them through, to slow them down and dampen their senses, then strike hard and fast with his ice clones. AWARENESS: B- (A+ within the cold front) CONSTITUTION: B- (A as Golem) DEXTERITY: B- (D+ as Golem) PRESENCE: C+ SPEED: B- (C- as Golem) STRENGTH: B- (A as Golem) CLOSE RANGE COMBAT: A- 
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AFFILIATION: UA applicant
QUIRK RANK: B
QUIRK OVERVIEW: Kubo's quirk, Umbral Arms, allows him to manifest dark gauntlets around his arms, with which he can utilize extremely powerful black lightning attacks. Even after firing this black lightning, Kubo maintains limited control over the attacks, allowing him to change their trajectory to some extent. Additionally, by clapping his hands together, he can cause a small yet incredibly powerful shockwave AoE around himself.
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CHARACTER OVERVIEW:Kubota Kohaku, or Kubo, is a driven and cocky hero aspirant that attended one of Japan's many Hero Prep schools. His prior education in heroics has left him quite confident, believing himself far and ahead of the rest of his cohort. That said, he will work with others if it serves to benefit himself. Otherwise, he's just as likely to be a hinderance. AWARENESS: B- CONSTITUTION: C- DEXTERITY: C PRESENCE: C SPEED: C+ STRENGTH: C CLOSE RANGE COMBAT: B- |
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Post by Classy on Jun 29, 2023 4:02:55 GMT
Entrance Exam: Cold Front |
"If you feel yourself hitting up against your limit, remember for what cause you clench your fists" |
And so in spite of their fears, and with courage in their hearts, the latest group of UA Entrance Examinees pierced the curtain of the unknown and plunged into the frigid depths of Grounds Beta. The first of many villainous robots that greeted the hero-aspirants fell to Sora's fire, while Leo blazed a trail between the robotic line and ventured towards the heart of the city. Three more of the five remaining villain bots left to greet the students fell to a green ghostly blade and the skeletal arm that wielded it. Yama's Oni was just as swift to fade as it was to form. Then, he too took into the city.
The rest of the students near and around Sora would disperse. Some chased the simulated cries of civilian dummy-bots while others went hunting for Glacier, Prophet, and the many minor villains plaguing the Beta Ground's streets. Sora would soon find the first street mostly devoid of life, a singular cry emanating from the building she approached.
Meanwhile, Leo would find the treacherous, howling winds of the storm grow fiercer and fiercer as he paved the way ahead. Three villain-bots would take aim with their ranged armament, armed with stun rounds, and fire the speedster's way. What's more, his every move through the storm was felt by hurricane's architect.
"Now that is a bold one," he'd muse, sitting atop a spire at the mock city's heart.
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Sora's path is currently clear of villains, but she's also alone to face whatever threat may lie between her and the civilian she hears calling out. Leo is being fired upon by three villain-bots, and Glacier is aware of his movement. Yama is moving deeper into the city. Continue as you wish! template by Magpie of Adoxography |
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Post by Classy on Jun 22, 2023 8:18:35 GMT
Entrance Exam: Cold Front |
"If you feel yourself hitting up against your limit, remember for what cause you clench your fists" |
UAU's Entrance Exams. Hundreds had applied to Japan's greatest Hero University, but only a few dozen were offered the exam, and far fewer were expected to pass. Yama sat in the back of the waiting area, watching the other students find their courage or break under pressure. He was ready. Had been training for years now. His plague was impatience. Just how long did the esteemed university plan to hold them here before cluing them in on the particulars of the coming exam. Or had the test already begun? Was the wait simply one more measure with which to separate the wheat from the chaff?
Finally, the large screen at the head of the room flickered on. It framed one of UAU's more famous heroes, SuperNova, rumored to be one of the greatest pyrokinetic types in the nation - now delivering a practiced speech, though it was one he truly believed in.
"Greetings, hero-aspirants! I hope you're all ready, for the exam is about to begin," he would finish with a brief pause. "I won't hold you up with many words of wisdom and inspiration today. You know why you're here. It's up to you to prove you have what it takes, not only to us, but yourselves, to be a hero. Now, let's get to it. Beyond the gates, you'll find Grounds Beta, a mock city of substantial size. For the purposes of this exam, the city has been hit by a cold front of villainous nature. You are the first responders, and as such, have been tasked with rescue operations and villain containment," SuperNova would pause again, allowing the applicants to digest the first details.
"As I said, behind this storm is a villain, Glacier, and his partner, Prophet, who have initiated an all-out attack on the city. You'll find enemies of robotic nature and otherwise playing the part of our main two villains' underlings, all looking to cause damage and bring harm to the people. Speaking of which, you will also find a number of robotic dummies and actors in need of rescue. Defeating villains, both high and low, and rescuing civilians will earn you a varying number of points by which you shall be judged. Rescued civilians must be returned to the marked area just beyond the gates which shall act as a safe zone," SuperNova would give the students another moment. Through various cameras and sensors, he could see each and every one of them in the room. Some appeared ready to vomit. Others were hopping in place, prepared to dart straight into the thick of it.
"At any point, you may return here to conclude your participation in the exam, but remember that your fellow UAU applicants may be out there accumulating more points by performing heroic actions, and there are only so many points to go around. There are no requirements to see the exam completed other than to do your best, but those that score below a certain undisclosed threshold shall fail. Remember why you're here. Whatever it is that drove you to UAU's gates, clutch it close. Draw strength from it. Give it your best, and go beyond Plus Ultra!"
Without another word the gates would open, marking the beginning of the exam. Half the students, Yama included, immediately poured out of the waiting area and into the frigid cold of the mist beyond. Dusting snow had covered the interior of the city, while the outer edges were accosted by frigid winds. Power lines were blown over into some of the mock buildings, within which there were dummy androids calling out for help. Various villain robots patrolled the streets looking to stir up some trouble, and deeper within the storm there were Glacier's ice clones lining the rooftops of some of the buildings.
The exam had begun.
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"Everything is theoretically impossible until it's done." Hey all! So a quick summary of the details behind this exam. There are two "big villains" in the city, but you are not required to defeat them to pass the exam (they are designed to be pretty difficult, especially if tackling either one alone). Likewise, there are robotic villains, like in the source material's exam, that are causing trouble as well as some of Glacier's ice clones. If you approach Prophet, you will also find that some of the actors and robot dummies playing civilians may also be hostile, simulating Prophet's quirk. That said, there are far more dummies and actors throughout Grounds Beta that are just acting as civilians in need.
You do not need to interact with the applicant NPC, Yama, unless you wish to. He's really only here for me to interact with you on the application side if needed. That may come in the form of help or hindrance. There are also other student NPCs that you may use to some degree (just don't go having them do illogical things like throw the exam just to help your character or anything else that ridiculous).
As for the environment, there is a thick, frigid fog wafting around the mock city and bringing with it some heavy winds. Snow is beginning to dust the inner parts of the city. As stated above, rescued civilians need to be returned to a designated "safe zone" just outside the gates that lead into the grounds from the waiting area. If you have any other questions, feel free to DM me or drop a message in our group chat. The exam should feel difficult ICly, but I'm always willing to change things up to accommodate your cool scenes and character moments as long as it's nothing outlandish (no displaying All Might levels of strength in an entrance exam xD). Most importantly, have fun!
template by Magpie of Adoxography Glacier Junichiro Sugiyama
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AFFILIATION: "Villain"
QUIRK RANK: S- (mostly utilizing it for the cold front, will go up to A+ in combat)
QUIRK OVERVIEW: "Cryomancy" is a cold quirk that allows the user to summon ice and a thick, chilled fog. He can use this to fire projectiles or create weapons and armor. Additionally, he can create ice clones of himself. As an ultimate move, he can become an ice golem where his strength, endurance, and icy "firepower" are increased.
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CHARACTER OVERVIEW:Though he'd rather be out in the field, Glacier has volunteered to play one of the villains at UAU's request for this exam. Too lazy to come up with an alternate name, Glacier is just using his hero alias as a villain name. His preferred method of attack is to beset his enemies in his frigid fog, which he can sense them through, to slow them down and dampen their senses, then strike hard and fast with his ice clones. AWARENESS: B (S- within the cold front) CONSTITUTION: B (A+ as Golem) DEXTERITY: B (C as Golem) PRESENCE: B- SPEED: B (C as Golem) STRENGTH: B (A+ as Golem) CLOSE-RANGE COMBAT: A 
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AFFILIATION: "Villain"
QUIRK RANK: S (Will be using it up to about B- persuasion and can be resisted or broken over time even if under ranked)
QUIRK OVERVIEW: "Soul Sway" is a quirk that allows for the user's words to resonate in the souls of whoever hears them. Those caught by his quirk feel the compulsion to enact whatever commands the user gives, even if it contradicts their own desires. The closer he is, the more inclined they'll feel to follow his orders. (Acts on and against Presence)
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CHARACTER OVERVIEW:For the purposes of this exam, Prophet is acting as a villain who is known for using his quirk to manipulate others into performing crimes on his behalf. In addition to his natural charisma, Prophet is easily able to bend people to his will and he is more than comfortable with weaponizing others to fight for him. In fact, it's his favorite deterrent for dealing with opposition. Additionally, at Prophet's side there will at least be various C+ rank quirk wielders that he has manipulated into defending him via Soul Sway. The particulars of their quirks will be revealed if approached.AWARENESS: A- CONSTITUTION: B- DEXTERITY: B+ PRESENCE: S SPEED: B STRENGTH: B CLOSE-RANGE COMBAT: B Fun Fact: He is actually the pro hero known as Sway. 
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QUIRK RANK: B
QUIRK OVERVIEW: Yama's quirk, UnReality, allows him to summon illusionary constructs of great strength that can very much interact with the world. These constructs may take on some aspects of his opponents fears if he makes eye contact with them, otherwise they are of Yama's imagining, usually taking the form of a demon, ogre, or oni.
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CHARACTER OVERVIEW:Yamashiro Masato, or Yama, is a driven hero aspirant that attended one of Japan's many Hero Prep schools. He is as confident as he is quiet. A true loner. He's also just as likely to hurt as he is to help in the context of UAU's entrance exam. After all, there are only so many points to go around. AWARENESS: B CONSTITUTION: D+ (B Illusion constructs) DEXTERITY: C+ PRESENCE: C SPEED: C STRENGTH: C- (B- Illusion constructs) CLOSE-RANGE COMBAT: B- |
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Post by Classy on Jun 22, 2023 5:11:17 GMT
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Post by Classy on Jun 20, 2023 5:47:30 GMT
Entrance Exam: Cold Front |
"If you feel yourself hitting up against your limit, remember for what cause you clench your fists" |
UAU's Entrance Exams. Hundreds had applied to Japan's greatest Hero University, but only a few dozen were offered the exam, and far fewer were expected to pass. Kuro sat in the back of the waiting area, watching the other students find their courage or break under pressure. He was ready. Had been training for years now. His plague was impatience. Just how long did the esteemed university plan to hold them here before cluing them in on the particulars of the coming exam. Or had the test already begun? Was the wait simply one more measure with which to separate the wheat from the chaff?
Finally, the large screen at the head of the room flickered on. It framed one of UAU's more famous heroes, SuperNova, rumored to be one of the greatest pyrokinetic types in the nation.
"Greetings, hero-aspirants! I hope you're all ready, for the exam is about to begin," he would finish with a brief pause. "I won't hold you up with many words of wisdom and inspiration today. You know why you're here. It's up to you to prove you have what it takes, not only to us, but yourselves, to be a hero. Now, let's get to it. Beyond the gates, you'll find Grounds Beta, a mock city of substantial size. For the purposes of this exam, the city has been hit by a cold front of villainous nature. You are the first responders, and as such, have been tasked with rescue operations and villain containment," SuperNova would pause again, allowing the applicants to digest the first details.
"As I said, behind this storm is a villain, Glacier, and his partner, Prophet, who have initiated an all-out attack on the city. You'll find enemies of robotic nature and otherwise playing the part of our main two villains' underlings, all looking to cause damage and bring harm to the people. Speaking of which, you will also find a number of robotic dummies and actors in need of rescue. Defeating villains, both high and low, and rescuing civilians will earn you a varying number of points by which you shall be judged. Rescued civilians must be returned to the marked area just beyond the gates which shall act as a safe zone," SuperNova would give the students another moment. Through various cameras and sensors, he could see each and every one of them in the room. Some appeared ready to vomit. Others were hopping in place, prepared to dart straight into the thick of it.
"At any point, you may return here to conclude your participation in the exam, but remember that your fellow UAU applicants may be out there accumulating more points by performing heroic actions, and there are only so many points to go around. There are no requirements to see the exam completed other than to do your best, but those that score below a certain undisclosed threshold shall fail. Remember why you're here. Whatever it is that drove you to UAU's gates, clutch it close. Draw strength from it. Give it your best, and go beyond Plus Ultra!"
Without another word the gates would open, marking the beginning of the exam. Half the students, Kuro included, immediately poured out of the waiting area and into the frigid cold of the mist beyond. Dusting snow had covered the interior of the city, while the outer edges were accosted by frigid winds. Power lines were blown over into some of the mock buildings, within which there were dummy androids calling out for help. Various villain robots patrolled the streets looking to stir up some trouble, and deeper within the storm there were Glacier's ice clones lining the rooftops of some of the buildings.
The exam had begun.
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"Everything is theoretically impossible until it's done." Hey all! So a quick summary of the details covered above and in our group channel. There are two "big villains" in the city, but you are not required to defeat them to pass the exam (they are designed to be pretty difficult). Likewise, there are robotic villains, like in the source material's exam, that are causing trouble as well as some of Glacier's ice clones. If you approach Prophet, you will also find that some of the actors and robot dummies playing civilians may also be hostile, simulating Prophet's quirk. That said, there are far more dummies and actors throughout Grounds Beta that are just acting as civilians in need.
You do not need to interact with the applicant NPC, Kuro, unless you wish to. He's really only here for me to interact with you on the application side if needed. That may come in the form of help or hindrance. There are also other student NPCs that you may use to some degree (just don't go having them do illogical things like throw the exam just to help your character or anything else that ridiculous).
As for the environment, there is a thick, frigid fog wafting around the mock city and bringing with it some heavy winds. Snow is beginning to dust the inner parts of the city. As stated above, rescued civilians need to be returned to a designated "safe zone" just outside the gates that lead into the grounds from the waiting area. If you have any other questions, feel free to DM me or drop a message in our group chat. The exam should feel difficult ICly, but I'm always willing to change things up to accommodate your cool scenes and character moments as long as it's nothing outlandish (no displaying All Might levels of strength in an entrance exam xD). Most importantly, have fun!
template by Magpie of Adoxography Glacier Junichiro Sugiyama
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AFFILIATION: "Villain"
QUIRK RANK: S- (mostly utilizing it for the cold front, will go up to A+ in combat)
QUIRK OVERVIEW: "Cryomancy" is a cold quirk that allows the user to summon ice and a thick, chilled fog. He can use this to fire projectiles or create weapons and armor. Additionally, he can create ice clones of himself. As an ultimate move, he can become an ice golem where his strength, endurance, and icy "firepower" are increased.
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CHARACTER OVERVIEW:Though he'd rather be out in the field, Glacier has volunteered to play one of the villains at UAU's request for this exam. Too lazy to come up with an alternate name, Glacier is just using his hero alias as a villain name. His preferred method of attack is to beset his enemies in his frigid fog, which he can sense them through, to slow them down and dampen their senses, then strike hard and fast with his ice clones. AWARENESS: B (S- within the cold front) CONSTITUTION: B (A+ as Golem) DEXTERITY: B (C as Golem) PRESENCE: B- SPEED: B (C as Golem) STRENGTH: B (A+ as Golem) CLOSE-RANGE COMBAT: A
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AFFILIATION: "Villain"
QUIRK RANK: S (Will be using it up to about B- persuasion and can be resisted or broken over time even if under ranked)
QUIRK OVERVIEW: "Soul Sway" is a quirk that allows for the user's words to resonate in the souls of whoever hears them. Those caught by his quirk feel the compulsion to enact whatever commands the user gives, even if it contradicts their own desires. The closer he is, the more inclined they'll feel to follow his orders. (Acts on and against Presence)
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CHARACTER OVERVIEW:For the purposes of this exam, Prophet is acting as a villain who is known for using his quirk to manipulate others into performing crimes on his behalf. In addition to his natural charisma, Prophet is easily able to bend people to his will and he is more than comfortable with weaponizing others to fight for him. In fact, it's his favorite deterrent for dealing with opposition. Additionally, at Prophet's side there will at least be various C+ rank quirk wielders that he has manipulated into defending him via Soul Sway. The particulars of their quirks will be revealed if approached.AWARENESS: A- CONSTITUTION: B- DEXTERITY: B+ PRESENCE: S SPEED: B STRENGTH: B CLOSE-RANGE COMBAT: B Fun Fact: He is actually the pro hero known as Sway. 
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AFFILIATION: UA applicant
QUIRK RANK: B-
QUIRK OVERVIEW: Kuro's quirk, ARM-ORY, allows him to grow an incredibly strong biomass from his back. This mass is black and red in color and may grow into new appendages like several arms or even encompass Kuro's body to increase his durability. Furthermore, Kuro can detach and launch this biomass at his enemies, though this use of his quirk can be quite taxing.
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CHARACTER OVERVIEW:Kuronuma Sosuke, or Kuro, is a driven hero aspirant that attended one of Japan's many Hero Prep schools. He is as confident as he is competitive, and a true loner. He's also just as likely to hurt as he is to help in the context of UAU's entrance exam. After all, there are only so many points to go around. AWARENESS: B- CONSTITUTION: C- (B- Biomass) DEXTERITY: C+ PRESENCE: C SPEED: C+ STRENGTH: C (B- Biomass) CLOSE-RANGE COMBAT: B- |
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Post by Classy on Jun 16, 2023 7:21:49 GMT
Entrance Exam: Cold Front |
"If you feel yourself hitting up against your limit, remember for what cause you clench your fists" |
UAU's Entrance Exams. Hundreds had applied to Japan's greatest Hero University, but only a few dozen were offered a chance at the exam, and far fewer were expected to pass. Kubo stretched at the front of the room, readying for the challenge ahead. Where others sought their courage or fell before their fears, he stood confident. He was ready - had been training for years now. This exam was all that stood between him and the prestigious of hero academies. How much longer now before the esteemed university clued them in on the particulars of the coming exam? Or had the test already begun? Was the wait simply one more measure with which to separate the wheat from the chaff?
Finally, the large screen at the head of the room flickered on. It framed one of UAU's more famous heroes, SuperNova, rumored to be one of the greatest pyrokinetic types in the nation. This wasn't the first time he'd given this little speech, and wasn't likely to be the last. Still, he firmly believed in its worth.
"Greetings, hero-aspirants! I hope you're all ready, for the exam is about to begin," he would stop with a brief pause. "I won't hold you up with many words of wisdom and inspiration today. You know why you're here. It's up to you to prove you have what it takes, not only to us, but yourselves, to become heroes. Now, let's get to it. Beyond the gates, you'll find Grounds Beta, a mock city of substantial size. For the purposes of this exam, the city has been hit by a cold front of villainous nature. You are the first responders, and as such, have been tasked with rescue operations and villain containment," SuperNova would pause again, allowing the applicants to digest the first details.
"As I said, behind this storm is a villain, Glacier, who has initiated an all-out attack on the city. You'll find enemies of robotic nature and otherwise playing the part of our main Glacier's underlings, all looking to cause damage and bring harm to the people. Speaking of which, you will also find a number of robotic dummies and actors in need of rescue. Defeating villains, both high and low, and rescuing civilians will earn you a varying number of points by which you shall be judged. Rescued civilians must be returned to the marked area just beyond the gates which shall act as a safe zone," SuperNova would give the students another moment. Through various cameras and sensors, he could see each and every one of them. Some appeared ready to vomit. Others were hopping in place, prepared to dart straight into the thick of it.
"At any point, you may return here to conclude your participation in the exam, but remember that your fellow UAU applicants may be out there accumulating more points by performing heroic actions, and there are only so many points to go around. There are no requirements to see the exam completed other than to do your best, but those that score below a certain threshold - shall fail. Remember why you're here. Whatever it is that drove you to UAU's gates, clutch it close. Draw strength from it. Give it your best, and go beyond Plus Ultra!"
Without another word the gates would open, marking the beginning of the exam. Half the students, Kubo included, immediately poured out of the waiting area and into the frigid cold of the mist beyond. Dusting snow had covered the interior of the city, while the outer edges were accosted by frigid winds. Power lines were blown over into some of the mock buildings, within which there were dummy androids calling out for help. Various villain robots patrolled the streets looking to stir up some trouble, and deeper within the storm there were Glacier's ice clones lining the rooftops of some of the buildings.
The exam had begun.
OOC
"Everything is theoretically impossible until it's done." Hey all! So here's a quick summary of the details covered above. There is one "big villain" in the city, but you are not required to defeat him to pass the exam (he's designed to be pretty difficult). Likewise, there are robotic villains, like in the source material's exam, that are causing trouble as well as some of Glacier's ice clones. That said, there are far more dummies and actors throughout Grounds Beta that are just acting as civilians in need.
You do not need to interact with the applicant NPC, Kubo, unless you wish to. He's really only here for me to interact with you on the applicant side if needed. That may come in the form of help or hindrance. There are also other student NPCs that you may use to some degree (just don't go having them do illogical things like throw the exam just to help your character or anything else that ridiculous).
As for the environment, there is a thick, frigid fog wafting around Grounds Beta and bringing with it some heavy winds. Snow is beginning to dust the inner parts of the city. As stated above, rescued civilians need to be returned to a designated "safe zone" just outside the gates that lead into the grounds from the waiting area. Feel free to call hits on robotic villains or any smaller threats. If you have any other questions, feel free to DM me or drop a message in our group chat. The exam should feel difficult ICly, but I'm always willing to change things up to accommodate your cool scenes and character moments as long as it's nothing outlandish (no displaying All Might levels of strength in an entrance exam xD). Most importantly, have fun!
template by Magpie of Adoxography Glacier Junichiro Sugiyama
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AFFILIATION: "Villain"
QUIRK RANK: S- (mostly utilizing it for the cold front, will go up to A+ in combat)
QUIRK OVERVIEW: "Cryomancy" is a cold quirk that allows the user to summon ice and a thick, chilled fog. He can use this to fire projectiles or create weapons and armor. Additionally, he can create ice clones of himself. As an ultimate move, he can become an ice golem where his strength, endurance, and icy "firepower" are increased.
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CHARACTER OVERVIEW:Though he'd rather be out in the field, Glacier has volunteered to play one of the villains as UAU's request for this exam. Too lazy to come up with an alternate name, Glacier is just using his hero alias as a villain name. His preferred method of attack is to beset his enemies in his frigid fog, which he can sense them through, to slow them down and dampen their senses, then strike hard and fast with his ice clones. AWARENESS: B- (A+ within the cold front) CONSTITUTION: B- (A as Golem) DEXTERITY: B- (D+ as Golem) PRESENCE: C+ SPEED: B- (C- as Golem) STRENGTH: B- (A as Golem) CLOSE RANGE COMBAT: A-
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AFFILIATION: UA applicant
QUIRK RANK: B
QUIRK OVERVIEW: Kubo's quirk, Umbral Arms, allows him to manifest dark gauntlets around his arms, with which he can utilize extremely powerful black lightning attacks. Even after firing this black lightning, Kubo maintains limited control over the attacks, allowing him to change their trajectory to some extent. Additionally, by clapping his hands together, he can cause a small yet incredibly powerful shockwave AoE around himself.
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CHARACTER OVERVIEW:Kubota Kohaku, or Kubo, is a driven and cocky hero aspirant that attended one of Japan's many Hero Prep schools. His prior education in heroics has left him quite confident, believing himself far and ahead of the rest of his cohort. That said, he will work with others if it serves to benefit himself. Otherwise, he's just as likely to be a hinderance. AWARENESS: B- CONSTITUTION: C- DEXTERITY: C PRESENCE: C SPEED: C+ STRENGTH: C CLOSE RANGE COMBAT: B- |
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