User:RachelS~enwikiversity

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Statement of Intent
I would like to develop a new character idea for an MMO. This idea will include a new race, class, items and also a background story. I would like to have this project done by the end of the quarter. I’m hoping to do some concept art to go along with it. Ever since I was twelve years old and played my very first MMO, EverQuest! I always wanted creators to produce a mermaid playable character, but it never happened and still has never happened. I hope to change that when I break into the video game industry.

Overview
Create a new character race, class and possible items for an MMO

Rationale
I would like my idea to be used in a real MMO.

Publication/Presentation
Required: Posted at Wikiversity. Options: Zine, recording, or publication.

Schedule
-	Research why MMO’s have not done a mermaid playable character. -	Do a write up on the topic. -	Write a background story -	Make up new items with their details on how they work. -	Invent a new class for the mermaid race. -	Discuss ideas with friends, peers, and family members so I can have a better idea of what consumers would like in a playable character. -	Revise information and character ideas. -	Work on concept art. -	Continue on concept art. -	Finish any loose ends. -	Compile work. -	Reread everything. -	Prepare for final presentation. -	Present work.
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Anticipated Problems
I’m worried certain subjects that I’m researching will take longer than others and I’ll fall behind. I’m also worried no one will like my idea and I fail miserably.

Week 6 Project Review
Rachel Smith ENG101 8AM-NOON. Midterm assessment:

The subject I chose I thought would be easy, but it turns out I stand corrected. I guess that’s why it takes game companies two or more years to create a video game. Trying to create a playable Mermaid character hurts my brain, but is an awesome challenge. It has been a challenge trying to stay on track with my schedule. I most defiantly am a procrastinator, the last week and a half I’ve been playing catch up. I did get sick, which makes it difficult to even want to do anything. I think having this much freedom is a double-edged sword. It’s totally great to create something that I’m interested in, but not having a weekly assignment makes it easy for someone like me to fall behind. I feel like if I continue to do extra work on my project this week I will be completely caught up and I might even be a head of schedule. That would please me greatly considering my 3D class takes up most of my time and it’s always great to have more time to practice. I also hate using Wikiverity.

Reader's Report
What you read, and what was important to you about it. 100-200 words.

Project
Rachel Smith English 101 Character development for MMOG

Within the last standing City, the bookcases are filled with records of before the flood. Times were filled with blooming nations and conflicting powers of the world.

On one day long ago, when the flood came from the southern parts of the world. The frozen Arctic’s collapsed and released the torrents of nature's wrath. The grand civilizations of the world were lost upon nature’s awakening.

Those that could make their way to the peaks of the mountaintops were the ones that would be tested by nature.

The unfortunate ones were lost in the ruthless tides of the frozen ocean. Nature had intended the forgotten people to evolve and adapt into their new watery wasteland. It was said that the forgotten and lost emerged from the ocean and discovered they no longer had legs but instead replaced with scales.

The land walkers feared the ocean and its mysterious sorcery. The forgotten loathed and envied the land walkers. The war between land and water had begun and the hatred became infinite. Which side will you choose?

Character: Mer-people Unlucky omens. They are able to swim in the ocean and freshwater lakes and rivers. Gills behind the ears allow for changing water into oxygen and hydrogen. The oxygen is utilized by the body as their ancestors that walked the land had done with air. The hydrogen is used in other chemical changes and the waste product carbon dioxide is released into the ocean alone with unused salt.

Mermaid: Daughters of the sea. Mortal and has no soul.

Merman: Sons of the sea. Mortal and has no soul.

Class

Siren: Spell caster. A dangerous creature as much as she/he is pure sexual attraction. They are able to use song and instruments to lure foes’ to their deaths. The melodies cause feelings of being overwhelmed, amazed, and frightened by the profound intensity of the casters power overcome the victim. Do not use melee weapons.

Defender: Melee damage. A muscular creature able to wield heavy weapons in defense of his/her clansmen. Is able to sing songs but not able to use instruments.

Weapons:

1) Triton: three prong spear type weapon causing melee damage.

2) Spear gun: shoots chain linked to a spear that pulls the "mob" back to the user.

Instruments:

1) Harp: Healing per second played of instrumentalist and party members, if played for long without stopping can cause high threat rating of mob. Only used by spell caster class.

2) Flute: damage per sec played. Only used by spell caster class. Because of low damage at a time it causes a very low threat rating of mob.

3) Vocals: singing songs can cause damage over time or single damage attack depending on song sung. Songs can cause effects other then damage. (see song types)

Spells: - All spells are usable both in water and out.

1) Enchant - The foe becomes enchanted - Creates a dazed feeling over the foe - Slows the foe by 70% for 10 seconds

2) Charm - The target becomes the casters pet - The caster controls the target for 2 minutes - When the charm ends the target attacks the caster. - Ten minute spell reset time. (Unable to recast till spell resets) 3) Reap - Takes 10-35 damage from the target and transfers that damage as health to the caster - Instant cast - Three minute spell reset time. 4) Heal - Heals the caster for 40-100 health points.

5) Lore (only works on opposite sex) - Creates a melody that pulls the foe toward you - Damage 5-10 hit points every 3 seconds for 10 seconds.

6) Fade - character vanishes from view to avoid foes - Hiding lasts until discovered by a foe, attacking, or deselecting the spell. 7) Walk of the Landlubber - Must be level 12 or higher to use - Transforms your tail into legs - If legs get wet, the tail returns instantly

Songs: Love of the Sea: shields singer from damage for 10 seconds Heart of the Sea
 * heals the target for a specified amount every 3 seconds, if caster moves the song stops.

Charge of the Sea
 * Hurrles a wave of water at the target causing them to be pushed back 10 paces and stunned for 3 seconds. Not useable out of water.

School your fishes
 * Casuses nearby "harmless" fish to attack the target for 10 seconds. Damage depends on number of fish responding and level of the song known. Not useable out of water

Mounts: - Animals that are ride-able for faster movement. - If rider is level 20 or higher, the speed is increased by 25%, if rider is level 40 or higher the speed is increased by 50% of regular swim. 1) Seahorse: - A sleek and multi colored animal - Only useable in water - Can not travel above water - Most affordable mount 2) Sea Turtle: - A large green and brown colored animal - May move on land but sleep increase is only 5% that of regular swim. 3) Dolphin: - A medium sized gray colored animal - Can travel above water - Can not go on land 4) Salt water Alligator: - A medium sized, green colored animal - Is able to travel on land at same speed as in water - Most expensive mount