[RWBY] RWBY Shorts

[AndrewJTalon]

You've got Ren in Volumes 3-4 in one tier, but unlike with the other time a conditional thing is there he's not in a second spot. Is that just a typo, or did you plan on showing him with an evolved Semblance that bumps him up or something?

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Yes. I just picked some random examples.

 

[Dragon Bob]

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The only issue with this ranking is that it relies to much on potential. No one cares about how much potential power you have, when the fight is happening right now. At the very least you are using the word potential wrong.
More generally I doubt people care as much about semblances and aura totals when it comes to power levels. Ren has a semblance that's useless against humans while Pyrrha has a semblance that's useless against Grimm. But neither would really be ranked low because of it.

Ranks would probably be based on something more concrete, like Grimm, rank E would lose a fight to a Beowulf level Grimm, D can kill Beowulf level grimm 9 times out of 10 even in groups. C can kill groups of alpha Beowulf or Ursa Major level Grimm, B rank can kill Grimm like Goliaths, A rank can kill Grimm like the Nuckelavee, and S rank can kill something like Kaiju class Grimm.
Basically the system from Jujutsu Kaisen.

 

[mgl1206]

You know, for something based on shonen anime it is strange RWBY never had a ranking system for... Anything, really. The earliest example I can think of is power levels in Dragonball Z-And yes, that was meant to deconstruct the idea of power levels that fans were assigning and show that they weren't the end all be all of how strong a character was. That was up to the character (and the narrative). But some kind of ranking system for Hunters would have been a good idea as narrative shorthand: It can demonstrate how strong or weak an opponent is, it can be defied, it can be set up to measure several things and give an overall idea of how strong a character is and in what ways.

It's not like you have to drop an entire RPG guidebook's worth of info in every episode-Indeed, you shouldn't. But it's a helpful way for fans to interface with the universe, better understand it, and improve immersion. So, here's a quick and dirty system I devised:

The Woggle Bee Scale is used as a standard metric for the strength class of Hunters and other Aura Activated Individuals, and assigns ranking based on overall metrics from Aura Strength, Semblance, Intelligence, Strength, Speed, Utility, and other factors. These Ranks are not permanent: Hard training, Semblance evolution, technological assistance or other skills and assets can increase an individual's ranking. And within the rankings there can be different degrees. A rating of C-1 would be stronger overall than a ranking of C-10, as an example.

E Rank

Individuals whose Aura, while unlocked, is too low for significant combat potential. High intelligence and training can improve this rating but the majority of people with no Aura or low Aura are E-Ranked.

Examples: Saphron Arc, Athena Nikos, Lisa Lavender, most civilians.

D Rank

Individuals with below average potential even with Aura unlocked. Having a viable Semblance is the basic requirement to be at D-Rank but its combat or utility potential is low. Usually become support personnel such as mechanics, Aura healers, scouts, etc. Can fight regular humans/faunus just fine but aren't anywhere near the level for entrance into an elite Academy.

Examples: Aura unlocked White Fang Henchmen, Local militia members, standard members of the military.

C Rank

Individuals with average potential. These make up regular Huntsmen forces and fill out PMCs. With hard work they can get into an Elite Huntsman Academy. Have a combat viable Semblance or combat potential to let them fight well or serve as support.

Examples: Most of Beacon's background students, combat medics, higher level members of military forces, Team CRDL, Team BRNZ, Jaune Arc in Volume 1-2.

B Rank

Individuals with above average potential. They have strong Aura reserves, a good Semblance, great talent or training with advanced weapons or some combination thereof. These tend to go to Elite Huntsman Academies, Military special forces, or the highest levels of PMCs. Many can become Hunter Captains with hard work.

Examples: Team RWBY, Jaune Arc, Nora Valkyrie, Lie Ren in Volume 3-4, Team CVFY, Team SSSN, Professor Peach.

A Rank

Individuals with well above average potential. Incredible Semblances, great fighting ability, fantastic support skills or training, weapons mastery-These tend to be among the most elite fighters or support. Easily tops at Elite Huntsman Academies, military special forces, PMCs, or other special outfits.

Examples: Pyrrha Nikos, Cinder Fall pre- Full Maiden powers, Penny Polendinia in Volume 1-3), Mercury Black, Taiyang Xiao-Long (Present), Roman Torchwick.

S Rank

Individuals who are the top tier period. The most powerful, most skilled, best armed, best trained, and most dangerous. The best of the best of the best, and most formidable in combat or support.

Examples: Qrow Branwen, Raven Branwen, Summer Rose, Taiyang Xiao-Long (In his prime), Penny Polendinia (Volume 7 onwards), Cinder Fall (Full Maiden powers), Isabel Arc, Glynda Goodwitch, Winter Schnee.

Note: Isabel Arc is S-Rank but that doesn't mean she can fight on the same level as Glynda. Her Semblance and healing skills just make her that exceptional for support.

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I think the ranking system should instead represent how valuable a hunter is first with combat power being a different class.

For example, a healer will always be more valuable than a single huntsman even if the healer is lower in combat power. That way if you want to include benefits to the ranking system you can then judge each based on how useful they are. Which of course is unfair to the combat focused huntsman but if you have huntsman who can empower others or heal them? That makes them an invaluable force multiplier. And if they are exceptional in combat on top of that as well? Then you have someone that is possibly the most valuable piece in your arsenal.

 

[AndrewJTalon]

• Name: Rufus Winchester
• Allusion: Perun, Slavic God of Storms, Gimli from Lord of the Rings, Commander Adama from Battlestar Galactica
• Naming Process: The name Rufus is of Latin origin, meaning "red-haired." The name Winchester is of English origin, derived from the city of Winchester in Hampshire, England. It comes from the Old English words "ventaceaster," meaning "dweller at the Roman fort," and is linked to the city's historical significance as a Roman settlement known as Venta Belgarum.
• Age: 50s
• Background: The Winchester family can trace its roots all the way back to the founding of Vale, and were minor kings in Arminius before their dynasty fell and they were taken in by Vale under the Emerald Emperor. They were loyal knights who served well, and fought alongside the Vale. They did intermarry with other nobles across Sanus, and had several members who fought alongside the Gallians, Albions, and other great nations of the continent. But their primary family was in Vale, and they served the Emerald Emperor well. In the Great War, the Winchesters acquitted themselves well as frontline fighters and generals, and helped bring about victory. Absalom Winchester was a great military commander, whose victory at the Battle of Saranto is still studied in military academies to this day. However, in later years Absalom was appointed to deal with the Faunus Revolution. This did not go well, as the old war horse was stuck in old fashioned ways of thinking. While not personally known to be prejudiced against Faunus, he ordered brutal attacks on Faunus population centers to flush out their troops and was branded the Butcher and was blamed for the Albus Pass Massacre. While the Faunus revolution was not as bad in Vale as it was in Atlas and Mistral, this appelation still stuck with him after he was removed from his position and retired. He was then killed by a Faunus assassin in the family mansion. His only surviving son, Rufus, took up leadership of the family at the age of 17, when he entered Beacon Academy. He excelled in all his studies, particularly in law and military history, and graduated first in this class. He became a Hunter Captain and lead several operations against terrorist enclaves, supporting military operations against major Grimm, and in the Vytal Games he was appointed Master of Ceremonies, a very prestigious honor. He retired and entered law school at the age of 24, graduating and starting his own law firm. By age 32, he successfully ran for city council, and won. Over the next decade he worked hard in politics and law, before he was elected to the High Council of Vale by age 40. He became popular among Hunters, the military and native Valeans, but his grandfather's past has always been used against him by his political rivals. Rufus has been skeptical of any Faunus right initiatives that involved the White Fang, and has spoken out against formal diplomatic ties with Menagerie until they disavow the White Fang entirely. He has raised his children to live up to the ideals of their family and Vale, and to serve the nation proudly. To protect all their citizens, human or faunus, but not everything translates properly. And while he loves his son, he has made mistakes in how he raised him.
• Race: Human
• Emblem: Double Axes
• Weapon: "Judgement": A double-headed great axe with Dust Slot enhancements, delivering high powered Dust blasts with every blow. Has four smaller single-headed axes he throws, called "The Jury".
• Semblance: "Focus Aggression"
  • Rufus is able to focus his negative emotions and pulse it, attracting all Grimm within a set area towards him. This allows him to act as a decoy and pull all Grimm attention on him and not on anyone else. He has used it to lure Grimm hordes away from targets or into ambushes, and to split up enemy hordes.
• Appearance: Stout, muscular middle aged orange haired man with a bushy mustache and beard. Tall with a bald head.
• Outfit: Dark green and teal suit with a red tie as a councilman. Usually wearing a Huntsman pin from Beacon on his broach.
• Personality: A bit of a blowhard and prone to argument and debate, Rufus is nevertheless an intelligent and cunning lawyer and politician. He is unafraid to speak the truth and hates subterfuge, but knows how to make himself appear less intelligent than he really is. Can lose his temper and be quite fierce, but is able to be talked down. His honest and direct approach has won him many fans among the working class and Huntsman, but many enemies among the political elite. He prefers direct action over subterfuge, but knows how to play the game. Does love his children, but was hard on Cardin to ensure he grew up strong. And sometimes doesn't know how to speak on his feelings with those he cares most for.
• Notes: Prunella Glocken's enemy and antithesis, and Cardin's father. He's not a paragon, mind you. But he is a badass and a forthright politician, though it has cost him a great deal. He is nevertheless someone Ozpin can trust, even if he will argue with him on multiple points.

 

[SharkCultist]

So I had a crack idea for a alternative ironwood Semblance (inspired by a anime that used to be on MTV)

Ironwood calls his Semblance Glory Days.

Everyone else calls it battle shota.

Ironwood can cause himself to seemingly revert in age with the farther back he goes the faster and stronger he gets. (The youngest he can make himself being 10 years old).

Afterwards he grows back to his former age by about one year of age every 24 hours.

Despite its obvious power (being one of the few Semblances that'll actually continue to get stronger even after you retire) ironwood hates to use it.

 

[Gur40]

Continuing Shitty Kitty Writing terrible smut of everyone

Spoiler: The only natural response

I Love how Ruby Yang and Jaune have no hesitation on killing

Spoiler: Ruby collection

 

[The Brotherhood of Steel]

View: https://youtu.be/AO3XTGBbZkY?si=nl8u7lAcaGpGWgG6


inspired by the new zzz movie event.


Besides the pumpkin pete hoodie Jaune also got a vip movie pass allowing him and a plus one to watch movies for free. Cue Jaune going on movie dates/hangouts with everyone.

So the question is what's everyone's movie preference?

 

[Gur40]

i hope Ruby reconnects with Jaune and truly take after her mom and get a throuple

Spoiler: If Ruby doesn't Join Weiss Harem

Whom fits of these 3?

Spoiler: classic prank

 

[cavalal386]

View: https://youtu.be/AO3XTGBbZkY?si=nl8u7lAcaGpGWgG6


inspired by the new zzz movie event.


Besides the pumpkin pete hoodie Jaune also got a vip movie pass allowing him and a plus one to watch movies for free. Cue Jaune going on movie dates/hangouts with everyone.

So the question is what's everyone's movie preference?

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ok, i have to ask what the hell is zzz and what does it have to do with rwby?

 

[IvanR1314]

ok, i have to ask what the hell is zzz and what does it have to do with rwby?

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people in this thread came to the conclusion that Zenless Zone Zero is practically RWBY if it was written by competent people. this also leads to them looking at the game to draw inspiration for RWBY fanwork stuff.

 

[cavalal386]

people in this thread came to the conclusion that Zenless Zone Zero is practically RWBY if it was written by competent people. this also leads to them looking at the game to draw inspiration for RWBY fanwork stuff.

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ok that explains "what does it have to do with rwby" part, now explain what is Zenless Zone Zero. is it like that geisha impact thing that's been going on the past few years?

 

[AndrewJTalon]

Also, happy Monday, folks. Here are some prompts:

-In "Why Jaune Shouldn't Use a" series, what happens when he gets to sit in the center seat of an Atlasian battleship? Does he go full Captain Kirk or Grand Admiral Thrawn?

-Pyrrha is terrible at video games. Like, just the worst... But she's also very, very competitive and so she demands Jaune and Ruby train her to game properly. Hilarity ensues.

-Yang and Jaune go on a double date with Ren and Nora-Just to help them relax and so they won't be all alone. Yang and Jaune do actually have some experience in dating, unlike the rest of their teams. However, it starts to awaken some genuine feelings in Yang and Jaune as they keep going with Ren and Nora...

-Sun learns about Weiss drawing him, and draws his own sketch of her. Flustered, Weiss draws a better picture of Sun in turn, and it continues to escalate. Blake... Is irritated.

-How about we revisit Beacon Academy Babysitters? How do the other members of JNPR and RWBY get on with the children of the staff?

-More ideas for Isabel Arc's Therapy Sessions.

-More ideas for Zenless Zone Zero crossovers.

 

[IvanR1314]

ok that explains "what does it have to do with rwby" part, now explain what is Zenless Zone Zero. is it like that geisha impact thing that's been going on the past few years?

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Zenless Zone Zero is a Free2play Gatcha Video Game by Hoyoverse that has a surprisingly good story and characters, the plot is that it's the PostPost Apocalypse and humanity generally rebuilt, but there are still monsters, freaky occurrences and different dimensions as a ever present danger. sound familiar?

 

[Handspan]

"Why Jaune Shouldn't Use a" series, what happens when he gets to sit in the center seat of an Atlasian battleship? Does he go full Captain Kirk or Grand Admiral Thrawn?

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General Ironwood: Mr Arc I need to ask you and don't laugh. But I need to ask you, how the hell did you get the ship pregnant?

 

[TheFabulousCustodes]

-In "Why Jaune Shouldn't Use a" series, what happens when he gets to sit in the center seat of an Atlasian battleship? Does he go full Captain Kirk or Grand Admiral Thrawn?

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If he goes Kirk, Winter gets seduced. Thrawn, he defeats Cinder with a spork from the ships mess hall.

 

[SharkCultist]

-Sun learns about Weiss drawing him, and draws his own sketch of her. Flustered, Weiss draws a better picture of Sun in turn, and it continues to escalate. Blake... Is irritated.

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*Que Greek style marble statues appearing in the beacon lawn*

Blake: how did you even get permission for this?

Weiss: bribery.

Sun: permission?