Magic People vs. Humans? (Interest Check)

So originally, I thought of this as a book idea. But the more I thought about it, the more I saw that it was better as an RP idea than anything.

The Basic Storyline: So pretty much, we see in a lot of films and books that magic is good and that the humans have been ridiculing the magic world and fearing it so long. I was thinking to twist that image around; the magic people fear the humans and wage war on them. So I was thinking there has been a war for a long time and we're coming close to the end of the war. The humans are almost extinct, it looks like the magic people have the upper hand, and then something changes the tide. Don't know what exactly though, and I guess we can come up with that as we RP. Maybe they won't come up with it at all.

The Catch: Humans CANNOT have any magical properties whatsoever. They can't wield a magic sword, any magic relics, nothing related to those things because they don't have that ability. Think of it as like the nonbenders in Avatar: The Last Airbender or Legend of Korra. They can make things to make it look like they can do magic, but they can't. (Also think of Wizard of Oz where the "wizararound.

My Questions: So yeah, I have a lot of questions. If you can answer them in the post instead of saying "Oh yeah, this idea is great, sign me up" Lemme know how this would be a good idea in the first place so I know what the hell I'm doing. xD

• Should we just focus on the humans and their survival? Or should we focus on both sides?
• If we focus on both sides, should we have slots to limit how many people can sign up for each side?
• Should we start at the beginning of the war? Or near the end of the war as I said in the Basic Storyline?
• Do you think this would go in the advanced RP section? Regular? And why.
• Should we keep the restrictions on the humans not being able to use anything magic? Or let them have some freedom to flex and stay alive...? Actually now that I think about it, it might be more diabolical to just not let them use anything magical at all. lol.
• Is it going to be up to me to completely run the whole story? Or should we make it all together and rely on each other instead of depending on the creator to move us along?
• Are you interested in this story?
• Do you have any ideas to add on to what I have? Or have anything to completely change the story? Should I completely change the story? Or change it just a bit? And how.

Thank you so much for your time and input in advance!

 

-I believe you should focus on both sides. Each side sounds interesting to be in. Though if you already have a conclusion set out, then you may start to play favorites (see end)
-Slots shouldn't be limited unless you don't want the cast to be extremely large.
-Starting at the beginning may take too long. On the other hand, the end of it may feel rushed. A middle start should suffice.
-Unless you're gonna incorporate lots of RNG stuff, stats, ect, this should fit fine in the normal RP section
-I agree. You make it seem like the humans are inferior in EVERY way possible (talk about nonchalant godmodding lol). I think maybe a different story plot is needed or at least modified

On the first two points (and the last point), RPs should be created along the way (in my opinion). If you already have a set of plans, then you'll be forced to make decisions some people wouldn't be favorable of. RPs should be flexible and everyone should have a large part in influencing the story of the RP.

For the story, it has some flaws. You make the humans sounds REALLY crippled and I'm assuming a random plot twist is gonna change this around (plox no gritty plot twist ><). I like the war idea, but using the Oz theme won't really work in my opinion. This story seems like it needs a lot of plot throws to keep it interesting.

As an alternative change would be superior weaponry. Since magic users have no needs for weapons due to magical strength, they don't use highly advanced weapons or vehicles. Humans, however had to adapt to this large difference and are far better equipped in terms of powerful weapons. Even then, that's not enough to carry this RP. A war setting is kinda overused. It's gonna need an interesting plot to follow like a third party coming in and changing the course of the fight or maybe a greater enemy arrives and the two groups are forced to join forces in order to remove this threat.

Sorry if I sound too stern. I don't mean it XC
And don't take my words to heart. These are suggestions I learned on my long journey on this site.

 

The humans don't need to be that underpowered and weak. They can be given a small glimmer of hope to fight back with. It'll be all the more satisfying for the magic people once that hope gets taken away from them.

Unless things end up completely one-sided, slots shouldn't be necessary.

I think either starting from the middle or end should work fine. Though that depends on what you have planned.

If I think of any ideas, I'll let you know.

 

• Should we just focus on the humans and their survival? Or should we focus on both sides?

I like the idea of both sides being explored. One side would be these victors, and their battle to keep things in their favour and the other side could be the struggle to stay alive?

• If we focus on both sides, should we have slots to limit how many people can sign up for each side?

Initially, probably not. If you limit it, maybe if one side is completely slaughtering the other? I'm fine either way with it, but that's just my opinion.

• Should we start at the beginning of the war? Or near the end of the war as I said in the Basic Storyline?

Really either one would be good, I think, but if you had to choose one I personally would rather near the end of the war. I feel like I'd rather rp the struggle rather than just one massive battle :P

• Do you think this would go in the advanced RP section? Regular? And why.

I get the feeling it could fit in either one. RPs like wars don't always fit into a particular one of them, but given the whole context it seems like it would fit more into advanced? I don't know, half asleep as i'm writing this sorry!

• Should we keep the restrictions on the humans not being able to use anything magic? Or let them have some freedom to flex and stay alive...? Actually now that I think about it, it might be more diabolical to just not let them use anything magical at all. lol.

Well the whole vibe you gave off was humans at a massive disadvantage, and that was the main reason they're being beaten and I'd love to see that stay. So, no magic would be nice.

• Is it going to be up to me to completely run the whole story? Or should we make it all together and rely on each other instead of depending on the creator to move us along?

In my opinion it shouldn't be solely up to the creator usually to move a RP forward, but it's hard not to when it's a completely original story/setting really, so probably up to you.

• Are you interested in this story?

No it seems totally boring hence why I decided to take the time to respond to this. In all seriousness, I like the idea of it and would love to see it turn into a RP XD

• Do you have any ideas to add on to what I have? Or have anything to completely change the story? Should I completely change the story? Or change it just a bit? And how.

I think it's fine as is, why would you want to change it completely? Just go with what you've got, it sounds great.


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Thanks you guys. :3 a new idea came into my head though. What if there was a curse cast on this civilization, and the majority of the population turns into demons/creatures. The ones who weren't affected by the curse find an urge to kill those that have it? What do you think?

 

I much preferred the other idea, but this one certainly sounds interesting too. Would there be a reason why the remaining humans were unaffected by the curse?

 

Uh... They were in a nuclear bunker? XDX or maybe one village was affected, and the sister village found their allied village to be affected?

I dunno, I came up with this because PoH said it the war rp based stuff are over used... Which is true. XD

 

This does sound interesting. Give the already weaken group something more to deal with. Though I get the feeling that the mages wouldn't be as active as they would be in the war idea since they could just let the humans kills each other off and pick off the survivors.

 

Random input: What if it was a curse from ancient times and as the years went on the curse became dormant and others lost it all together, but something happens (idk) and it awakens the gene in the humans that had it and activated the curse. Or something like that.... It's just an idea, so you know whatever.

 

• Should we just focus on the humans and their survival? Or should we focus on both sides?

I think we should focus on both sides. It gives up a bit more indepth look at the thoughts of each side

• If we focus on both sides, should we have slots to limit how many people can sign up for each side?

I dont think so, as long as they can keep up

• Should we start at the beginning of the war? Or near the end of the war as I said in the Basic Storyline?

I'm leaning towards the end

• Do you think this would go in the advanced RP section? Regular? And why.

Depends, really, on the RPers

• Should we keep the restrictions on the humans not being able to use anything magic? Or let them have some freedom to flex and stay alive...? Actually now that I think about it, it might be more diabolical to just not let them use anything magical at all. lol.

Yeah, I think we should keep the restrictions.

• Is it going to be up to me to completely run the whole story? Or should we make it all together and rely on each other instead of depending on the creator to move us along?

I'll leave that up to others

• Are you interested in this story?

Yes

• Do you have any ideas to add on to what I have? Or have anything to completely change the story? Should I completely change the story? Or change it just a bit? And how.

None so far.