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❄ Permissions ❄
Jan. 1st, 2013 10:04 amGeneral Permissions
Threadjacking/threadhopping?: Absolutely!
4th-walling?: THIS ONE IS KIND OF WEIRD so here we go:
Because a large part of Jack's existence is based on belief IN him, recognizing him AS a "fictional/mythological" character per the legends of Jack Frost are fine, that is, any depictions that would be considered "media" in YOUR character's world. So for example, saying that your character watched the 70's era claymation as a child is perfectly good. (Jack himself, has never seen it.) The only 4th-walling I want to avoid is, "oh you're that character from that 2012 movie that came out".
Backtagging: Hell yes.
Fighting/maiming?: Jack's pretty resilient but I'm good with anything planned out in advance.
Death?: Welp.
Kissing/hugging/badtouching/etc?: Go for it~
Relationships: He's taken in game!
Telepathic Contact: Jack tutored under Kyle Rayner for learning how to mentally shield his mind, resulting in very few people who can get more than surface thoughts without his explicit consent. If you'd like to plot something in this vein, please contact me!
Canon Permissions
As a Spirit of Winter, Jack has some canon abilities which may come into play ICly.
I BELIEVE: In the movie, Jack was invisible and intangible to everyone because he was not believed in. We also saw that even the Guardians can be rendered back to that state if enough children stop believing, as what happened to Bunny. For RP purposes, this leaves people with three general options:
IMPORTANT! Ultimately it is that player's choice as to how they want to approach playing out this aspect. A character's belief evolves (or declines) as they spend time in game, so picking one option now doesn't limit your character to being permanently stuck in that state. This is only a guideline and can be adapted to each player's individual preference, since all options bring great variety to his CR!
• Permission to be tangible/intangible upon meeting?
SNOW GLITTER: Jack can enchant his snow to affect people and give them a little extra "boost of fun". In the movie it's seen to make even the most grouchy child have a total shift of attitude and join in with the other kids. For RP, the person will basically be hit with the sudden urge to cut loose and be a kid again. It can be resisted, but who wants to stay grumpy when everyone else is having fun?
Note: Those with strict mental control or firm willpower, or otherwise mentally or psychically shielded, will likely not be affected (unless player chooses them to be). It's been clarified in game that Jack's magic cannot outright control someone who does not want to be regardless of their level of willpower and that the magic is more like... mental entreaty than control.
• Permission to temporarily release your inner child?
Threadjacking/threadhopping?: Absolutely!
4th-walling?: THIS ONE IS KIND OF WEIRD so here we go:
Because a large part of Jack's existence is based on belief IN him, recognizing him AS a "fictional/mythological" character per the legends of Jack Frost are fine, that is, any depictions that would be considered "media" in YOUR character's world. So for example, saying that your character watched the 70's era claymation as a child is perfectly good. (Jack himself, has never seen it.) The only 4th-walling I want to avoid is, "oh you're that character from that 2012 movie that came out".
Backtagging: Hell yes.
Fighting/maiming?: Jack's pretty resilient but I'm good with anything planned out in advance.
Death?: Welp.
Kissing/hugging/badtouching/etc?: Go for it~
Relationships: He's taken in game!
Telepathic Contact: Jack tutored under Kyle Rayner for learning how to mentally shield his mind, resulting in very few people who can get more than surface thoughts without his explicit consent. If you'd like to plot something in this vein, please contact me!
Canon Permissions
As a Spirit of Winter, Jack has some canon abilities which may come into play ICly.
I BELIEVE: In the movie, Jack was invisible and intangible to everyone because he was not believed in. We also saw that even the Guardians can be rendered back to that state if enough children stop believing, as what happened to Bunny. For RP purposes, this leaves people with three general options:
- Full Belief: You believe that a person can be the personification of a literal season or concept (not necessarily HIM specifically, just that a being is capable of filling that role). Spirits who control elemental and abstract concepts (seasons, time, luck, etc) or at least represent them, are understood to be real. Those in this category will most likely be able to see, hear, and physically touch Jack.
Partial Belief: You already believe in supernatural/magical figures, or the concept of magic in itself. The concept of embodied spirits may be considered far-fetched, but you allow it as a possibility, or might accept it if presented more evidence. Those in this category will most likely be able to hear Jack (whether in person or on the network) but perhaps not see or be able to touch him.
No Belief: You are a straight-laced, scientific-fact-only type, and magic is a silly fantasy! Evidence of extraordinary things are met with skepticism and challenged for hard evidence. Those in this category will most likely not be able to see, hear, or interact with Jack at all, though they may experience a brief chill if they move through any part of him. For network messages, it will mean they only see and/or hear what appears to be empty background.
IMPORTANT! Ultimately it is that player's choice as to how they want to approach playing out this aspect. A character's belief evolves (or declines) as they spend time in game, so picking one option now doesn't limit your character to being permanently stuck in that state. This is only a guideline and can be adapted to each player's individual preference, since all options bring great variety to his CR!
• Permission to be tangible/intangible upon meeting?
SNOW GLITTER: Jack can enchant his snow to affect people and give them a little extra "boost of fun". In the movie it's seen to make even the most grouchy child have a total shift of attitude and join in with the other kids. For RP, the person will basically be hit with the sudden urge to cut loose and be a kid again. It can be resisted, but who wants to stay grumpy when everyone else is having fun?
Note: Those with strict mental control or firm willpower, or otherwise mentally or psychically shielded, will likely not be affected (unless player chooses them to be). It's been clarified in game that Jack's magic cannot outright control someone who does not want to be regardless of their level of willpower and that the magic is more like... mental entreaty than control.
• Permission to temporarily release your inner child?
