There is no thin line between a lie and the truth.
Sure, you can skew a truth halfway, but it is still the truth. You can skew a lie and make part of it fit into the whole picture, but it is still a lie you want them to believe in.
There are lies in this reality that the entire world believes in. There are plenty of truthful stories that many deter from.
However, it must be said that people desire the lie more than the truth in this world.
Lies can be seen as the better of the two. It gives us a false sense of security, it helps makes us ignorant to the dying world around us.
Criminals use lies to try to lessen their punishment. Policemen would use lies in order to corrupt a trial. Everyday citizens would lie about anything, everywhere, everytime. Anyone could lie. Just about anyone could lie.
Yeah, let's not try to stretch the purpose any longer.
Even your idolized beings could lie. Ultimates, as we call them.
Ultimates are still human beings, only intelligent in one certain area and average at the rest. They only excel at a certain area because they are obsessed with that job of their's. It is to be said that these Ultimates are still teenagers, still kids, still humans.
Humans could lie. Ultimates could lie.
There is no way around it. Stop idolizing these teenagers as if they are meant to be Gods. They are children, pawns to the world.
And I'll show you. These children are capable liars, capable sinners. These children are capable of doing the most brutal things mankind could dare to see.
The most brutal humans dare it to be? Yes, that is murder.
Haven't you heard of stories of children who murdered their own families? Who tortured their own siblings simply for the sake of it? These were children who committed these acts. These were children- children who were supposed to be considered innocent and pure.
If children could kill, why couldn't teenagers kill? Teenagers are bound to be stressed out. They are bound to scream bloody murder at someone.
Humans are naturally selfish. If they cannot accept the fact that Ultimates, mind you, teenagers, cannot kill, I might as well prove the world wrong.
So, let yourself indulge into this messy world where sixteen Ultimates will battle in a trial of life and death.
General Idea of the Story:
Hello, my name is RioA, but just Rio is fine with me. I want to use the ideas of truth vs. lies in this story, so the excerpt up here has the central topic on liars. Anyways, let me talk about what I plan to do with the story. For starters, I am thinking about making this story dark as I could make it, so I may bump the rating of this to Mature if it comes down to it. This does take place in a high school building (how creative), but trust me that I will try to make this story as suspenseful and eye-catching as possible.
Anyways, Minori here will be the protagonist. His talent, Pseudologist? Well, I'll have to explain everything later, just not right now...
Rules:
1. Like every other SYOC, I will not accept any Mary Sues or Gary Sues. Perfect characters ruin any chance of them having character development and may as well ruin Monokuma's plan to plot a killing game altogether.
2. I want these forms to be answered in detail and with a lot of thought behind such. I won't accept first come, first serve. Instead, I will be waiting till I feel like I gain enough characters and I feel like I rounded the cast well. EDIT: Since I am getting a lot of submissions than I would've thought I would say the due date is around November 10.
3. I would like the talents to be original and creative. Of course I am not asking for insane talents like Ultimate Weeb and whatnot, but creativity is always welcomed! You could reuse talents such as Ultimate Detective, but the character would have to be exceptionally well for me to accept it or that they fit into the story really, really well.
4. You can submit up to three characters! I don't mind if you submit in characters who weren't accepted in other SYOCs either.
5. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. I am generally warm and friendly, so don't be shy!
-General Form-
Name: (First and last name.)
Nickname: (If they prefer to be called by their nickname state so as well.)
Gender: (Are they male or female?)
Age: (I'd say to make it 15-18.)
Talent: (I'd like some unique talents.)
Height:
Weight:
Sexuality: (I'm honestly open for anything.)
Nationality: (I'd prefer if they were Japanese since I will accept few foreigners, but if you want to test your luck go right ahead!)
-Past-
History: (I would like this to be one of the more detailed from the form. I would like to know about their basic past and how they came to get their power as well as what drove them into nurturing that talent (or not) and becoming a renowned Ultimate. I don't mind some dark back stories here and there, but stories that are perfectly normal are fine as well.)
Family Ties: (Just tell me their basic relationships with their family and if they are faring well with them. Tell me who they're closest to and who they aren't possibly fond of.)
Others: (Are there friends or neighbors that your character seems to hate or are fond of? If so, tell me right here and explain their relationship.)
-Appearance-
Physical Appearance: (I don't mind diversity. Skinny to muscular people, anyone would work! As long as they fit their talent and make sense to their height/weight. Tell me the more detailed features, such as the shape of their eyelids and their body shape.)
Clothing: (Their clothing should make sense, for both an Ultimate and a high school student. No student would wear revealing clothing nor would the Ultimate Attorney wear a maid outfit. Though there could be a lack of care for clothing that the character has for their appearance, it should still make the least bit sense.)
Special Features: (Special features would include birthmarks, scars, etc.)
-Personality and Mentality-
Outdoor Personality: (This is how they present themselves in front of others. Do they act more refined than they usually do towards themselves and/or their closest friend? Do they come off more as rude because of their lack of social ability? State their outdoor personality here.)
Indoor Personality: (This is how they really present themselves. They should rarely show these to others other than their closest ones and themselves. If they act the same either way, just state so right here.)
Health/Mental Disorders:
Mentality (Before Killing Game/Murder Occurs): (This is what they would think before the killing game and/or before a murder actually occurs. They wouldn't think about the killing game being real, right? They would not have a 'fight or flight' mentality as of yet.)
Mentality (During Killing Game): (This is during the killing game. Now that they know the killing game is real, what will they do about it and how will they react? Will they slowly go insane or will they force themselves to lead the group?)
Expectations They Think People Have About Them: (This is what they think people would think about them, whether if their judgment is true or not.)
Expectations They Have For Themselves: (This is what they expect themselves to be. They desire to act a certain way towards others and focus on their goals.)
Speech: (This is how they speak. What is their tone? Do they sound arrogant or calm? Do they have a high-pitched or low-pitched sound of voice?)
Mannerisms: (This is how they act. Do they have habits they can't control such as tapping their foot or bowing to other people without needing to?)
Biggest Pet Peeve: (What is their biggest pet peeve? It can range from anything serious to anything comical.)
Biggest Fear: (What do they fear the most? Again, this can range from serious to comical.)
Biggest Secret: (The same as the upper two.)
Hobbies: (Give me around 3-5.)
Likes: (3-5.)
Dislikes: (3-5.)
People They Like:
People They Are Neutral Towards:
People They Dislike:
Relationship/Love Interest: (If you want your character to be in a relationship or be a possible love interest to another, state so here and what they look for in a person.)
Quotes: (Basic quotes on their introduction, examples of what they could say in a trial, etc.)
-During the Story-
Motive to Kill: (I would want at least two possible motives. This could range from anything to simply wanting to kill for fun to their parents being threatened.)
Victim, Murderer, Survivor: (Give me your own personal take on what your character could become. This may or may not come true during the course of the story, of course, especially if you want your character to be a survivor.)
Mastermind? If so, Why?: (If you do choose to want your character as a mastermind, you must explain their reasoning and history into becoming such.)
Character Arc: (An idea for character development would be nice, especially if they are going to become the main core to the protagonist later on.)
Free Time Event Ideas: (A basic few ideas on what my protagonist to talk to about with your character.)
When an Area is Unlocked: (How will your character react when an area is unlocked? During their free time, will they traverse the area alone or with a group? Will they care that an area is unlocked or will they stay in one place?)
-Trial Grounds-
When the Killing Game is Announced:
When a Murder Happens:
During the Investigation:
During the Trial:
Being Accused (Innocent):
Being Accused (Guilty):
Witnessing an Execution:
Execution Idea: (You do not have to give me one here, but it would be greatly kind if you do so.)
Other: (Is there anything I miss? State so right here!)
Submitted Talents:
Ultimate Pseudologist x1
Ultimate Egyptologist x1
Ultimate Psychologist x1
Ultimate Scholar x1
Ultimate DJ x1
Ultimate American Football Star x1
Ultimate Astrophotographer x1
Ultimate Masseuse x1
Ultimate Wedding Planner x1
Ultimate Kinetic Visionary x1
Ultimate Wedding Planner x1
Ultimate Bookworm x1
Ultimate Jeweler x1
Ultimate Stand-Up Impressionist x1
Ultimate Psychogeographer x1
Ultimate Body Broker x1
Ultimate Affluent Progeny x1
Ultimate Spirit Medium x1
Ultimate Marine Biologist x1
Ultimate Surgeon x1
Ultimate Thief x2
Ultimate Hypnotist x2
Ultimate ? x1
Ultimate Barista x1
Ultimate Slacker x1
Ultimate Lifeguard X1
Ultimate Mortician x1
Ultimate Master of Disguise x1
Ultimate Suit Actress x1
Ultimate Knight x1
Ultimate Con-Artist x1
Ulimate Street Fighter x1
Ultimate Ventriloquist x1
Ultimate Extraterrestrial Investigator x1
Ultimate Chocolatier x1
Ultimate Squash Player x1
Ultimate Stunt Double x1
Ultimate Horror Novelist x1
Ultimate Cult Leader x1
Ultimate Linguist x1
Ultimate Zookeeper x1
Ultimate Tactician x1
Ultimate Test Subject x1
Ultimate Rhetoric x1
Genders Submitted:
Male: x29
Female: x17
Roster:
Will be shown in updates and when the final cast is posted.