Ashtver

Ashtver began to back off, clutching his spear close to him, as Takao told him to consider falling back. He almost seemed to be hesitating a bit - was he stifling a laugh? Then again, Ashtver probably would have done the same in that situation, even though it was cruel.

However, he was surprised when Takao released the boar and got in the way of the two, suggesting he act as a meatshield. As much as Ashtver wasn't that happy with the idea, it was the best way to kill the boar and not die in the process. Nodding, he crouched behind Takao, spear poised for a third time.

The oversized pig made a mad run for the duo. Before Ash could react, the creature slammed its skull into Takao's gut, chipping away a very small portion of his health. Reacting faster this time, Ashtver struck our for the boar's unguarded shoulder, piercing through. The pig gave one last squeal before exploding into blue, crystal-shaped data. The spearman stood up and faced his protector, putting his fist out towards him.

"Third time's a charm, eh?" he repeated, a triumphant grin on his face.

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ID: 24042

BD: 7 = Success

MD: 6 = Success

Stats:

Ashtver: 3/7 HP

Boar: DEAD

Takao: 24/25 HP

Ashtver watched as Takao jumped in between the battle, expertly blocking the boar's attack and locking its tusks in place with his sword. I wish he didn't have to save my ass, he complained bitterly. He enthusiastically took up the offer to take a second stab at the large pig. He picked himself up and readied his spear again.

"The centre of the mass? Right!" he confirmed, and approached the boar from the side, readying his spear to stab at it...

Even creatures that are locked seem to be able to dodge and retaliate too. As Ash went to stab, the boar sat it's rear down, dodging the strike, before pushing up and knocking the spear upwards, pushing Ashtver off balance. While he was down, the boar swung it's back end over him and stomped both it's sharp hooves into the spearman's chest, winding him. Hurriedly and clumsily, breathing raspy, Ashtver dashed away, and took another pained glance at Takao. He have an even more embarrassed smile.

"Third time's a charm?" he quoted shakily.

(DAMN THESE CRAP ROLLS)

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ID: 24040

BD: 5 = Fail

MD: 10 = Critical Success +2 Damage

Ashtver: 3/7 HP

Boar: 2/5 HP

"Level 11?" Ash asked, astonished.  Wow, it was crazy that people were already getting to those levels...

When Takao mentioned how ironic Ash's mention of his life being hell, Ash flashed a small smirk back, "Yeah, you're right.  It is quite ironic," and he gave a slight chuckle at the end.  Takao commented on  Ash's weapons of choice, "Yeah, they are pretty opposite, I know, but that's the reason I like them I guess.  The spear allows me to attack from a distance, but I can't really slash with it as much as I would like, while the dagger may be a close-up weapon, but it's the easiest to maneuver, allowing for quicker strikes," he finished with his description, while looking into the blue sky, before shaking his head and flushing slightly red, "Oh, sorry for rambling on like that!  I have a sort of... fascination with weaponry, so I guess that's something else that drew me into SAO," Ashtver apologized.

Ashtver nearly jumped for joy when Takao agreed to help, and his heart began to beat faster at the fact that he was about to participate in combat for the first time.  He stood back and watched in awe as Takao drew his sword.  Damn, he looks like a badass, Ash thought, impressed.  He couldn't tell whether the boy was trying for that kind of look or if it was natural, but he Ash couldn't care either way.

He watched as the oversized pig missed its charge, Takao easily sidestepping, before giving it a kick and a stab.  He stepped back and allowed Ash to jump in, which he did enthusiastically.  He drew his spear from its sheath and readied it at his right, left foot planted forwards and left hand near the head of the spear.

Without warning, the boar charged at Ashtver, and his wits became mixed up.  Should he dodge? Or block?  Or attack?  He decided on the third option, and went to stop the creature in its tracks, but completely missed in his panic, allowing the boar to push its tusks into the boy's stomach, sending him flying back.  He winced as he got back up into a kneeling position, gripping his spear tightly.  He looked to Takao and gave him an embarrassed smile.

"Do I get a round two?"

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ID: 24015

BD: 4 = Fail

MD: 8 = Success

Ashtver: 6/7 HP

Boar: 2/5 HP

"Wait, third floor?" Ashtver was smitten, "What Level are you?" he questioned.  If this boy was at the third floor, he must have been over Level 5.  The quality of the food was divine, even if only floor three quality.  Compared to the bread, the sandwich was heaven.  When Takao asked if Ash was just getting started, he already had his reply, "Yeah, got this game just this morning to escape the hell that was my real life," he answered the boy.  He probably sounded rather melodramatic now, "Man, if I thought my life was hell, I shouldn't have put that NerveGear on, hey?  That prick, Kayaba..." Ashtver shook his head to clear his train of thought, "So yeah, the answer's yes, I am just getting started," he gave Takao a wide grin.

"No, I've just been trying to find a fitting weapon.  The best for me, I think, is this spear.  Daggers come a close second, I reckon," Ash informed Takao in reply to the latter's question of fighting anything yet, "Now that I've got at least a half-decent weapon, I reckon I could probably give fighting a shot.  Mind helping me out a little?" he asked, giving Takao another goofy grin.

(I believe you should be the first to spawn a Mob and show Ash a couple of basic maneuvers so that you use the dice to include the Mob's movements in your post, and then I spawn it so I can use the dice so I can use the Mob's movements in mine :P)

Ashtver heard a male voice behind him, and he tilted his head back, seeing the brown-haired boy upside-down.

"Yeah, you bet," he gave the boy a smile.  Thank goodness those tears were gone by now.  He sat up as the boy sat down beside him, and offered him a square package.  Ashtver took it curiously and unwrapped it.  It was a small sandwich.  It looked simple, but way more appealing than the bread he received in the starter kit.  He turned to the boy, "Are you sure this is-" but he didn't need to ask any further, as the boy's smile gave him all the permission he needed.

Ashtver finished unwrapping the sandwich and took a huge bite out of the sandwich, and artificial flavour created by the NerveGear flowed into his mouth.  He could taste tomato, lettuce and some kind of meat, possibly from one of the boars or wolves on this floor.  While he was eating, the brown-haired boy beside him introduced himself as 'Takao'.  Ashtver gulped down the piece of sandwich he had stuffed in his mouth before extending his hand out to his companion.

"The name's Ashtver, but you can just call me Ash.  Nice to meet you," he greeted him with an equally friendly smile.

A red light skimmed through the open air in a slashing motion, held by a boy with brown hair that opened to the sides like a set of curtains. He brought the dagger back, the blade glowing blue, and thrusting forwards, sending the knife piercing forwards in the air. Ashtver's hair was a mess, and he was already puffing.

"Too flimsy," he told himself, opening up his menu and stashing the dagger. He then brought out a sort of scimitar, lifting it up over his shoulder. The blade glowed orange, and he thrust forward, sending his whole body two meters forwards across the lush grass, leaving an orange trail of light behind for a moment. He slashed across a few times, before bringing the menu up once again and stashing it. He looked rather irritated as he spoke to himself again, "Too unwieldy," he complained. He made sure not to grab too much, or he would be blowing the limits of what he could carry. He was down to his last weapon - a long spear.

Ashtver stood back and poised the polearm at his side, the tip glowing purple. He thrust forwards, before turning back around, the shaft glowing red, and striking out with the butt of the spear.

"Might not be the best weapon," he mumbled, "but it'll suffice,"

Finding a fitting weapon and fitting equipment was the best thing for Ashtver to do at this point in time. Why is that you ask? Akihiko Kayaba, the creator of SAO, has just informed the entire SAO population that death is now a reality in this game, and there is no other way to exit than beating all 100 floors of Aincrad, the giant castle-setting of the game.

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Unlike many others in the starting city at the time, Ashtver was more angry than panicked. In fury, he threw the mirror that he was given, all players received one, and their real life appearances took over their avatars, at the giant figure in the red cloak that was supposed to be Kayaba, and shouted at him.

"You're bullshitting us, right? You can't just do something like that! When the news and police find out about this, you'll be out of business in no time, and we'll all be out of here, you hear me?!" but he was quickly shut down when Kayaba had mentioned the fact that if the NerveGear was removed or power was disconnected, the microwave inside would destroy their brains. Ashtver's eyes began to shake, and he dropped to his knees.

And he thought his real life was hell.

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Ashtver slid his spear in the sheath on his back and laid down on the grass, looking up to the azure sky above. It wasn't as uncomfortable as one would think, but still not exactly a favourable position. Oh, well, he told himself, it'll do. He began to search through his menu, and pulled out a piece of bread and a bottle of water. He took a large bite out of the bread, and tears began to well in his eyes.

This tastes like crap.

Are we allowed to include cursing and/or swearing in posts?  If not, I can easily trade out words in the post I've made.

Profile
» Username: Ashtver
» Real name: Ashley Gantver
» Age: 16
» Gender: Male
» Height: 5'7''



About: History/personality
Ashtver was born and raised in Australia, a country you don't commonly find on the online gaming news. He led a rather good life, going to a normal primary school, then a normal high school. His friends were more exceptional than he, though. However, his life took quite the spin when his parents split away. Life became hard, having to adapt to a new household with new rules for half his time. Life became hell.

Until he learned of the VRMMORPG, Sword Art Online. Since he was five or so he had a passion for gaming. He would be able to explain how to get through a level easily on platformer games by age six. Sword Art Online was going to be his relief from hell. He waited and waited in cruel anticipation, trying to bear with the cruel world he was living in.

Then it came. He purchased SAO as soon as he got his chance (and the NerveGear too, of course) and without giving a noise went into his first Dive.

If he thought his life was hell, he shouldn't have put that helmet on.

Virtues:

Honest: Ashtver hardly ever lies to people, unless telling the truth would put those close to him in peril. This makes him highly trustworthy when someone needs to be able to rely on someones' words and actions.

Trustworthy: If you want to entrust something to someone, Ashtver is one of the best people to go to. Tell him a secret, he'll keep it. Give him a valuable item, he'll defend it with his life. Ashtver will do everything he can to make sure that anything special given to him is kept safe.

Hardworking: Ashtver tries his hardest at anything he's asked to do, whether he knows he can do it or not. He will work long hard hours if he has to, or do other strenuous activities, especially if it means helping someone close to him.

Kind: Ashtver is kind to most people, sometimes even kind to those he dislikes. He makes sure to be polite with his words (unless instructed otherwise) and does everything to make people feel comfortable around him.

Helpful: Ashtver is happy to lend a hand if someone needs it. If he sees someone having trouble moving somthing or trying to figure out a problem, he would kindly give up his free time to help out.

Flaws:

Gullible: Ashtver is a very trusting person. Most of the time he can tell the difference between the truth and a white lie, but he is often found being skeptical of the truth or trusting of a lie. This could lead to him getting stabbed in the back by those he thinks are his friends.

Has a Dislike of Groups: Ashtver has never liked groups, small or big. It's not just because he wants to be a lone wolf. No, the main reason is how cramped they make him feel. When in large groups, he feels claustrophobic and feels like he can't breathe. Even in groups of only three or four he feels slightly boxed in, thus his tendency to go off as a lone wolf.

Lacks Common Sense: Ashtver is something of a klutz, slightly off when it comes to making decisions. He always aims for the hardest solutions to problems rather than the quick route as most people would do. This would offer an opponent or monster many chances to take his life.

Proffession: None

Skills
Non-combat:
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Passive:
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Combat:
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Weapon skills:
» Two-Handed Assault Spear:
Points Used: 2
Rank: Novice
 

Inventory
Weapons/Tools:
» Basic Two-Handed Assault Spear: Ashtver's basic spear looks rather basic, as you would expect of a starter weapon. A 2.5 meter long wooden shaft with a 12 inch head, shaped somewhat like a teardrop.

» Used Begginer's Pack: 7 bread, 12 water, 1 Basic Weapon, Cloth Clothing

Roleplays
» [No Respawns?!] - In Progress - OP
[Predator and Prey] - In Progress - SP

[The journey of a thousand miles. . .] - In Progress - OP
 

Relationships

Takao: Takao was the first player that Ashtver met nad taught him how to fight, helping him get his first monster kill.  Soon after, he went with Ashtver and two others, Goldenarroz and Emblem, to fight Cyclopses in a cave.
 

Goldenarroz: After Ashtver's first kill, this seasoned player had come over to the two boys and suggested going to fight something, and travelled with them to the cave.  At a later point, Ashtver bumped into - or more so snuck up on - Golden, who was introducing himself to a new player.

Emblem: A boy who prefers to be called Ren came along soon after Golden and also came with to the Cyclops cave.  Emblem also happened to be near Golden and Ashtver at the time of their introduction to the new player.

Haseo: A socially awkward boy that Ashtver, Golden and Emblem introduced themselves to, before he fought a boar.

Klick: Another socially awkward player who approached the group (Ashtver, Golden, Emblem and Haseo) and asked if they were in a party.

Hasai: A blacksmith girl that Takao suggested Ashtver go see after he transferred crafting materials to the latter.  However, Ashtver didn't get the chance to meet her before his death.
 

Story Thus Far
Ashtver was determined to fight his way to the top floor when he heard that SAO was a death game.  Not for himself but for those who led better lives than himself.  As he was testing weapons, he was approached by a higher level player, Takao, who taught him how to fight and helped him get a kill.  Soon after, a veteran player by the name of Goldenarroz, followed by Emblem, approached the two and suggested they go take on Cyclopses in a cave.  They managed to find a treasure chest in the end, and later Ashtver left. 

The next day, Ashtver bumped into Golden and Emblem again and introduced himself to a new player, Haseo, followed by Klick, and he helped the two out with some mob farming.  Later that day, he encountered a few mobs, before being ambushed at low health by a parent and a baby Wolf, ultimately leading to his death.
 

I just remembered something else I was going to ask if I couldn't use a scythe: could I eventually get a trident as a weapon in the Assault Spear category, or at least a weapon styled like a trident?

I have two questions I'd like to ask before character creation: first of all, what weapon would a Scythe be classified as? Assault Spear or Battleaxe, or would that be something to put in the suggestions as a locked skill? Second, when I create my character, have it accepted and start roleplaying, would I be able to roleplay having my character test out a few different weapons before settling only on one?

Thanks!

~Ash