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Player Information
Player: Hibiki.
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Character Information
Character: Monkey D. Luffy (Luffy is his first name, however even he introduces himself in this format).
Canon: One Piece (LA), end of Season 1.
Age: 18-19 years old.
History: Link
Possessions: One straw hat. He travels light.
Weapon: None, Luffy uses his fists and feet to fight.
Powers/Abilities:
After eating the Gum-Gum Devil Fruit, Luffy's body took on the properties of rubber. When someone eats a devil fruit it is said the ocean turns its back on the eater, which means not only does Luffy have rubber properties, but is weak to salt sea water; it renders him weak and should he fall into the ocean he would simply sink to the bottom and be unable to move. If he is sprayed with seawater it will also weaken him temporarily. Luffy uses his rubber abilities to put more impact into his attacks which he calls out in the belief that all good fighters call out their attack names:
• Gum Gum Pistol: A stretched out long range punch.
• Gum Gum Whip: A stretched out long range kick.
• Gum Gum Bazooka: A stretched out two handed slap/shove.
• Gum Gum Gattling: A flurry of punches
• Gum Gum Battle Axe: Stretched out heel kick.
• Gum Gum Rocket: Catapulting himself at the enemy.
Luffy has also been seen to bounce bullets back at pirates or deflect attacks, such as when Alvida fought him, inflate his body like a balloon to bounce back cannonballs, and has a haphazard style of dodging attacks and fighting. There is no current limit shown as to how far Luffy can be stretched; at one point he was being stretched on a rack by Buggy the clown and showed little signs of concern or discomfort.
Also it's worth an honorary mention that Luffy’s sense of smell is quite impressive. If he smells food he’s able to follow his nose to determine the location of it with success and can seemingly identify individual ingredients.
Failure rate: For this I would absolutely love to incorporate a moderate to high failure rate. Any time Luffy stretches, he risks the chance of not being able to snap back into place, meaning he may have noodle arms for an hour or more. Alternatively, it may just not work at all and he's stood shouting his attack names out with nothing happening, or if he's zapped with electricity / shot / falls from a great distance then the chances are he doesn't repel, bounce, or shrug it off. I would like him to be aware of the fact that this impulsivity could actually hurt him, or worse.
Application Questions
Who is the most important person in their life and why? What might be different if this person hadn't been around?
Luffy loves his crew, the Strawhat Pirates, wholeheartedly. But when it comes to the life-changing person in his life it would have to be the Red-haired Pirate Shanks. Shanks and his crew would often set up port at Windmill Village, where Luffy grew up. Luffy became so enamoured by Shanks and his crew he would tick down the days on his wall until they came back. Shanks would often share bits of wisdom where he could, and often decline Luffy's offer of joining said crew.
If Shanks had not visited one time with a certain fruit, or declined to fight an unruly patron in the bar where Luffy would tell him off for being weak, then Luffy would never have eaten the gum-gum fruit in protest. Not only that, but Shanks instilled a sense of justice, comradeship and unity in Luffy that persists even now. "You can hurt me, but you will never hurt my friends" is quoted a few times. Luffy is fine being messed with, but the moment that extends to his own crew is the moment the real fight starts.
Ultimately Red-Haired Shanks is the reason Luffy even wanted to become a pirate, letting a young boy see there is more to the world than the village he grew up in. Adventures and treasures to be had! When finding out that Shanks would be setting out to the Grand Line and never coming back, it had been heart breaking but also a moment where Luffy finally understood himself. He's gifted Shanks' straw hat, and Luffy makes the promise that not only will he become a Pirate Captain, but that he will outdo Shanks and will let him know when they finally cross paths again.
Shanks could be considered Luffy's North Star, even if that slowly begins to change a little by the end of season 1 to his own crew taking on that position. Every thing Luffy does, for the most part, is based on "What would Shanks do?". Would Shanks stand up for his friends and crew? Would Shanks take prisoners or let them go? Would he put up with someone robbing another person and turn his back on them? Absolutely not, and Luffy embraces that wholeheartedly, declaring to anyone who will listen that he's a good pirate.
Is there an event in your character's life that they'd do differently? How so and why?
Luffy is the kind of person who lives in the moment. There's little time for looking back and regretting things, or wondering if they could have changed something and made it better. He's done many things that could have been done much better or not done at all; Luffy should never have eaten a gum-gum fruit that wasn't his, or gotten himself kidnapped and needed to be rescued by Shanks. When he set sail on his first trip his boat sank within hours, and when leaving Alvida's ship of pirates it could be seen in the background on fire and exploding.
He doesn't look back because Luffy is always taking stock of the now, or looking forwards to achieving his, and the crew's, dreams. He even says as much to Sanji in the Baratie that he doesn't regret, there's no room for it in Luffy's mind and so he simply refuses to wish how things could be different. If they were different he wouldn't be where he is now; he would never have become a wanted pirate, or met his crew, received the Going Merry or set out to sail to the Grand Line. Luffy's belief in himself is enough that he knows he's doing the right thing, even if it shapes out negatively for a while, like when he urges Zoro on to achieve his swordsman dream and it ends up with the swordsman being struck down by Mihawk.
If there is one thing that does make Luffy pause when looking back, it's the fact that Shanks lost an arm when rescuing a young Luffy from a kidnapping ruffian. That had been upsetting, with Luffy claiming it was his fault, but Shanks declares that it's "only an arm", and is seen to be getting on fine with it. If Shanks is fine then so is Luffy. Anyone else would feel guilt ridden for some time knowing their own foolishness caused someone else to lose an arm.
What's the greatest challenge you foresee your character facing in the setting? How might this impact their ability to adapt and in what ways will they confront this challenge?
Technology adapting: The technology in this world is wholly different to that where Luffy comes from. There are a few similarities, but Luffy's world is inconsistent with what level it is at. Some places will have torches and flames, whilst others are lit up with electrical lighting. Luffy grew up in a small village, and due to this his technological skills are low to none. To him if something works he doesn't need to know why it works, just that it does, and he does not have the patience to be reading instruction manuals either. So a lot of his time will be spent being impressed by things, but unable to master them due to his impulsivity and lack of understanding. Cars have brakes? They need maintenance? What does this button do? All of it adds up to a chaos that Luffy will bring where things are best left out of his hands for fear of them being broken or used in the wrong way.
He's still going to press all the buttons, or stick his hand in things. His belief that you miss all shots you don't take can only rebound spectacularly.
Impulsivity: As mentioned above, Luffy is a creature of impulse. If he sees someone needs help he will jump in first, ask questions later, even if it's something dangerous to himself. If there's a big button with a sign saying "do not push", you can bet he's standing there, being held back by his crew so he doesn't push said button. Restraint is not a word in Luffy's vocabulary.
He'll be out exploring, regardless of what any forecasts may or may not say, swiping things that may seem like treasure, and getting himself into trouble, or throwing himself into matters that don't concern him where things are being unfair or unjust against another. This may also be worse than normal when the realisation that they are unable to achieve their dreams whilst in this place kicks in. To him diffusion zones are just there to go into, to look around and see what's interesting! That being said, he'll also probably be the first to default on his loan as the concept has not sunk in for him......
What's the easiest thing you foresee your character adapting to in the setting?
Luffy is an easy going person in regards to meeting new people and dealing with no things. There's little anxiety towards the unknown; it's all an exciting adventure to him so being in this new place will be treated as such. The thrill of adventure cannot be quenched and Luffy will delight in finding new things, exploring nooks and crannies (even the ones he shouldn't be in), and being pleased to find new foods to enjoy. Like the meat trees. People are grossed out by those, but Luffy thinks it's the best invention ever, and he needs at least four of those trees.
Everyone Luffy meets will be treated as a friend until they prove to be otherwise. He will most likely offer spots on his crew as well, as he believes they are still one even without a ship. There is an innate belief there is good in most people, and this pirate captain will be the first in line to help those in trouble too. If they stay still long enough, they'll be listening in to a speech about pirates, adventures, being a good pirate, and how amazing one's crew is.
Player: Hibiki.
Contact: PM, or
spiciestAre you over 18?: I am 30+.
Character Information
Character: Monkey D. Luffy (Luffy is his first name, however even he introduces himself in this format).
Canon: One Piece (LA), end of Season 1.
Age: 18-19 years old.
History: Link
Possessions: One straw hat. He travels light.
Weapon: None, Luffy uses his fists and feet to fight.
Powers/Abilities:
After eating the Gum-Gum Devil Fruit, Luffy's body took on the properties of rubber. When someone eats a devil fruit it is said the ocean turns its back on the eater, which means not only does Luffy have rubber properties, but is weak to salt sea water; it renders him weak and should he fall into the ocean he would simply sink to the bottom and be unable to move. If he is sprayed with seawater it will also weaken him temporarily. Luffy uses his rubber abilities to put more impact into his attacks which he calls out in the belief that all good fighters call out their attack names:
• Gum Gum Pistol: A stretched out long range punch.
• Gum Gum Whip: A stretched out long range kick.
• Gum Gum Bazooka: A stretched out two handed slap/shove.
• Gum Gum Gattling: A flurry of punches
• Gum Gum Battle Axe: Stretched out heel kick.
• Gum Gum Rocket: Catapulting himself at the enemy.
Luffy has also been seen to bounce bullets back at pirates or deflect attacks, such as when Alvida fought him, inflate his body like a balloon to bounce back cannonballs, and has a haphazard style of dodging attacks and fighting. There is no current limit shown as to how far Luffy can be stretched; at one point he was being stretched on a rack by Buggy the clown and showed little signs of concern or discomfort.
Also it's worth an honorary mention that Luffy’s sense of smell is quite impressive. If he smells food he’s able to follow his nose to determine the location of it with success and can seemingly identify individual ingredients.
Failure rate: For this I would absolutely love to incorporate a moderate to high failure rate. Any time Luffy stretches, he risks the chance of not being able to snap back into place, meaning he may have noodle arms for an hour or more. Alternatively, it may just not work at all and he's stood shouting his attack names out with nothing happening, or if he's zapped with electricity / shot / falls from a great distance then the chances are he doesn't repel, bounce, or shrug it off. I would like him to be aware of the fact that this impulsivity could actually hurt him, or worse.
Application Questions
Who is the most important person in their life and why? What might be different if this person hadn't been around?
Luffy loves his crew, the Strawhat Pirates, wholeheartedly. But when it comes to the life-changing person in his life it would have to be the Red-haired Pirate Shanks. Shanks and his crew would often set up port at Windmill Village, where Luffy grew up. Luffy became so enamoured by Shanks and his crew he would tick down the days on his wall until they came back. Shanks would often share bits of wisdom where he could, and often decline Luffy's offer of joining said crew.
If Shanks had not visited one time with a certain fruit, or declined to fight an unruly patron in the bar where Luffy would tell him off for being weak, then Luffy would never have eaten the gum-gum fruit in protest. Not only that, but Shanks instilled a sense of justice, comradeship and unity in Luffy that persists even now. "You can hurt me, but you will never hurt my friends" is quoted a few times. Luffy is fine being messed with, but the moment that extends to his own crew is the moment the real fight starts.
Ultimately Red-Haired Shanks is the reason Luffy even wanted to become a pirate, letting a young boy see there is more to the world than the village he grew up in. Adventures and treasures to be had! When finding out that Shanks would be setting out to the Grand Line and never coming back, it had been heart breaking but also a moment where Luffy finally understood himself. He's gifted Shanks' straw hat, and Luffy makes the promise that not only will he become a Pirate Captain, but that he will outdo Shanks and will let him know when they finally cross paths again.
Shanks could be considered Luffy's North Star, even if that slowly begins to change a little by the end of season 1 to his own crew taking on that position. Every thing Luffy does, for the most part, is based on "What would Shanks do?". Would Shanks stand up for his friends and crew? Would Shanks take prisoners or let them go? Would he put up with someone robbing another person and turn his back on them? Absolutely not, and Luffy embraces that wholeheartedly, declaring to anyone who will listen that he's a good pirate.
Is there an event in your character's life that they'd do differently? How so and why?
Luffy is the kind of person who lives in the moment. There's little time for looking back and regretting things, or wondering if they could have changed something and made it better. He's done many things that could have been done much better or not done at all; Luffy should never have eaten a gum-gum fruit that wasn't his, or gotten himself kidnapped and needed to be rescued by Shanks. When he set sail on his first trip his boat sank within hours, and when leaving Alvida's ship of pirates it could be seen in the background on fire and exploding.
He doesn't look back because Luffy is always taking stock of the now, or looking forwards to achieving his, and the crew's, dreams. He even says as much to Sanji in the Baratie that he doesn't regret, there's no room for it in Luffy's mind and so he simply refuses to wish how things could be different. If they were different he wouldn't be where he is now; he would never have become a wanted pirate, or met his crew, received the Going Merry or set out to sail to the Grand Line. Luffy's belief in himself is enough that he knows he's doing the right thing, even if it shapes out negatively for a while, like when he urges Zoro on to achieve his swordsman dream and it ends up with the swordsman being struck down by Mihawk.
If there is one thing that does make Luffy pause when looking back, it's the fact that Shanks lost an arm when rescuing a young Luffy from a kidnapping ruffian. That had been upsetting, with Luffy claiming it was his fault, but Shanks declares that it's "only an arm", and is seen to be getting on fine with it. If Shanks is fine then so is Luffy. Anyone else would feel guilt ridden for some time knowing their own foolishness caused someone else to lose an arm.
What's the greatest challenge you foresee your character facing in the setting? How might this impact their ability to adapt and in what ways will they confront this challenge?
Technology adapting: The technology in this world is wholly different to that where Luffy comes from. There are a few similarities, but Luffy's world is inconsistent with what level it is at. Some places will have torches and flames, whilst others are lit up with electrical lighting. Luffy grew up in a small village, and due to this his technological skills are low to none. To him if something works he doesn't need to know why it works, just that it does, and he does not have the patience to be reading instruction manuals either. So a lot of his time will be spent being impressed by things, but unable to master them due to his impulsivity and lack of understanding. Cars have brakes? They need maintenance? What does this button do? All of it adds up to a chaos that Luffy will bring where things are best left out of his hands for fear of them being broken or used in the wrong way.
He's still going to press all the buttons, or stick his hand in things. His belief that you miss all shots you don't take can only rebound spectacularly.
Impulsivity: As mentioned above, Luffy is a creature of impulse. If he sees someone needs help he will jump in first, ask questions later, even if it's something dangerous to himself. If there's a big button with a sign saying "do not push", you can bet he's standing there, being held back by his crew so he doesn't push said button. Restraint is not a word in Luffy's vocabulary.
He'll be out exploring, regardless of what any forecasts may or may not say, swiping things that may seem like treasure, and getting himself into trouble, or throwing himself into matters that don't concern him where things are being unfair or unjust against another. This may also be worse than normal when the realisation that they are unable to achieve their dreams whilst in this place kicks in. To him diffusion zones are just there to go into, to look around and see what's interesting! That being said, he'll also probably be the first to default on his loan as the concept has not sunk in for him......
What's the easiest thing you foresee your character adapting to in the setting?
Luffy is an easy going person in regards to meeting new people and dealing with no things. There's little anxiety towards the unknown; it's all an exciting adventure to him so being in this new place will be treated as such. The thrill of adventure cannot be quenched and Luffy will delight in finding new things, exploring nooks and crannies (even the ones he shouldn't be in), and being pleased to find new foods to enjoy. Like the meat trees. People are grossed out by those, but Luffy thinks it's the best invention ever, and he needs at least four of those trees.
Everyone Luffy meets will be treated as a friend until they prove to be otherwise. He will most likely offer spots on his crew as well, as he believes they are still one even without a ship. There is an innate belief there is good in most people, and this pirate captain will be the first in line to help those in trouble too. If they stay still long enough, they'll be listening in to a speech about pirates, adventures, being a good pirate, and how amazing one's crew is.