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Welcome to DCL! This blog is to post about my original setting, with influences from all over. You'll find posts about lore, items, stories, and even more! We love hearing about OCs, liking art that is of your OC! If you'd like to play in a later version of this setting, after all I have developed, consider @of-everything-orbz-star-rpg! Made by me and with the help of some friends, everyone is welcome (even if you don't want to play the game part or learn about DCL, and just want to roleplay in a community!)

I'll tag most posts that help understand with #information, allowing you to find them easily on my profile.

Side projects will be mentioned when relevant to the characters, but the focus is on DCL. Cross-overs are included in this, as I love to focus on the original aspect of things. All the ones I have are pushed to archive, for now, and most even repurposed as locations within DCL!

Here are some terms I use, which are important to understanding!

Users- "IRL Humans" "Writers" Whatever you want to call it. I may be named The Orbz because the account has a focus on that character, but I still have a human user. Sparks- These are characters, they may have tons of character depth or a little. User inserts may be considered a spark or a user, depending how you use them. NPCs: Characters with little focus, they normally do not get names and fill basic roles. It is never a bad idea to promote an NPC to a Spark.

It is typical for characters to not be aware of users, as is often encouraged to not break the 4th wall. Some characters are "user aware" or "pseudo user" User Aware means the character knows of users. Pseudo user means the character can do things a user can do, such as run a Tumblr or Discord account.

Important Users and User awares are:

PuppetWhisperer(User, It/He): Original creator and continues creation. He is a messenger.

Spartan Roman (User, He/Him): Original creator on a smaller scale (Imagine DCL starting as a game for him to play, he was the player and Puppet the GM)

The Orbz (Pseudo User, He/Him): A character who gained power through his orbs that could copy abilities. He became user aware through powers copied, and other things.

Illusionist (User Aware): Illusionist is the highest level god in DCL. In any roleplay server he keeps all his memories as if there is only one Illusionist. He has retired, as of the Everything Age.

Asks are always open to communicate with a character, if the character is not user aware you may have The Orbz talk to them for you. He may even do actions if you ask, like pat the blorbo.

This post will have a tag with mentions to past important users or people who contribute.

Info Tags: #oc introduction #location info #magic info #item info #tech info

Characters will also have their name and intro added (such as #Illusionist Intro), same with locations and companies.

#dcl #my ocs #oc rp #roleplay #intro post #information

The harm of Scope and a struggle for bosses.

Ever struggle with working on a project, or even completing it? Scope may be your problem.

Another post split into two (or if you follow my blog, the first. Some will be community exclusive for indie-ttrpgs). Here I discuss the harm of scope and a little something about my system, @of-everything-orbz-star-rpg

Scope

Well, what is scope? Scope is simply defined as how 'broad' your project is. If you picked up a lens and looked at your project through it, what would you see? Trying to get what is within that lens is important as it is what players interact with- building the lens is something else entirely.

What is the danger of scope? Scope creep: When you keep wanting to add to that lens until you have too much; Scope deficit: When you don't have enough for your scope, causing a loss of motivation. These two things follow the same idea, how big is your scope? Too big and you may never complete your project, and you'll lose motivation. Too small and you won't be encouraged to work on it. You might be able to get through it, but will it be the same as if you put in your whole heart?

Motivation is important, and working on things that motivate you is the best way to keep your creative flow going. Building more is easier, you look to media that inspires you and what you want to add. But preventing creep is its own issue. You have to set boundaries, deadlines, and goals. When do you want to be done with this part- whether it is as simple as pre-generated characters or as vast as a dungeon- you have to choose a deadline to motivate yourself to get it done. This will also come with a sense of accomplishment, which motivates your further to keep going for the next major goal. And don't feel stressed, balance changes could make you come back to these, but that's not what matters. Simply having it down on paper (or a document) gets you further than that first "The".

Looking at other things might not be enough for some. I struggled with boss creation despite having inspiration around me, a fear of repeating abilities or making a boss uninteresting- my love of the first boss I created caused me to set myself a standard too high, I got decision paralysis. However, all it really took was a want to get started. I typed one ability, then another, and next thing I know those help build the basis of not just the two bosses, but their dungeons. And even if they're not completed, I have something to start with, not just the first word.

One last thing that can help is theme and storytelling. What story do you want to tell with what you are creating? Are you giving an example of people in the world? Revealing an ancient civilization? Something else entirely? Knowing what you want to achieve can give you guidelines and inspire yourself with your own creativity, a want to flesh out the world. Building dungeons around a mechanic a boss might have- such as giving a lich shadows and having it traverse them, then giving its supporting skeletons bonuses while they're in the dark, enhancing them- find something to build around, and the ideas may come naturally.

And hey, don't be afraid to re-use ideas. Of course two different dragons can do a flying spray attack ;p

#ttrpg #indie ttrpg #orbz star rpg

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Welcome to Of Everything (Orbz🌟RPG)

Come explore a mechanically focused Sci-Fantasy Play-by-post (PBP) RPG! Whether you prefer exploring the world and dungeons, hanging around and doing whatever in a community, or even PVP, we have a place for all! Play-by-post means you can play it right on Tumblr, post by post. Have little time? No worries! Long form roleplay (taking hours, even days between posts) are equally as accepted as mini sessions (Posts within the hour! Even faster in non-combat.)

Customize your character with your own abilities, ultimate, and resource, with the variety of formats and approach to character building, roots in Wargames, inspiration from MMOs and MOBAs, this combat focused system has room to explore your character and potential team's full potential.

I, @the-orbz, serve as your Lead Game Master, creating customized character sheets with you and leading you through aspects of this world! It takes place in the post modern era of DCL, where they have explored the magical tech era, and now deal with the consequences and true meaning of duality- where not even utopias could last forever. Other GMs join me in this world, and you, the players, will shape it just as much as them.

Want to play? Message @the-orbz to begin the character creation process right after reading our Quick Start Post! https://www.tumblr.com/of-everything-orbz-star-rpg/794599335864270848/quick-start-character-guide?source=share

For the full system: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y0FxP54ao-diKwTQIAwrwd5N62cvxOvf6GNMyMUW3dY/edit?usp=sharing Want to learn more about our formats? Consider reading these posts:

PVP: https://www.tumblr.com/of-everything-orbz-star-rpg/793908239939092480/pbp-interest-check-pvp?source=share Dungeon/Session: https://www.tumblr.com/of-everything-orbz-star-rpg/793907831089823744/pbp-interest-check-session-play?source=share Free Play: https://www.tumblr.com/of-everything-orbz-star-rpg/793907245557645313/pbp-interest-check-free-play?source=share

the-orbz

Check out my TTRPG! Please! XD

I'm working heavy on PVP maps and campaign content as we speak!

#ttrpg #ttrpg community #indie ttrpg #moba game #writing #my ocs #oc rp #orbz star rpg #dcl

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Where should I reblog OC Art?

@the-orbz

@of-everything-orbz-star-rpg

Both

Don't

Voting ended onSep 14, 2025

I still intend to reblog some art when it matches the vibe of a pregenerated character (Now with intents to ask the artist if I can use that art on the doc!), as well as a new project that involves turning some reblogged art into something for the system (a short story, perhaps.) But I was curious how my followers feel? Is this blog better being ONLY its purpose? (The RPG for @of-everything-orbz-star-rpg, and DCL for @the-orbz)

#reblog #tumblr polls #oc art #oc artwork #art

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PBP Interest Check: Free Play

Interested in a Play By Post community? Try Orbz Star! (See some info here: https://www.tumblr.com/of-everything-orbz-star-rpg/785010137152831488/welcome-to-of-everything-orbz-rpg?source=share)

Comment on this post or direct message @the-orbz with your interest, and a create session for YOUR character will be scheduled and done. This will include an ability creation section as the PRIMARY part, and individual quests as a SECONDARY part, as those can be made along the way as well.

Free Play has no expectations to join groups in any main stories. Boss fights will be limited to that of special events and other bosses who are balanced to your level. The main story has non dungeon parts with large amount of roleplay that your character would be suitable in as well, so no one will be excluded from another. Unsure about committing to anything long term and want to just learn the system? Free play is for you!

Please spread the word if you can, a Reblog is always appreciated.

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Versus a Knight [Of-Everything]

The open land echos with the storms outside the barrier. It was quite a struggle for the Knight to even break through it, but such a focused source of power can get through anything with enough time. And with how distracted those at this base are? They had plenty of time. Yet, they still find it shocking how fast someone can arrive, even with all the distractions. Draughtlik, the Shadow Knight Seeking a Soul: "Well, Creator, surprised you're here. Is my ally not shredding through the others enough? This barrier really held up- hell, even your manual barrier kept me the fuck in. But enough of this, you know what I want, shall we duel honorably? One on one? Even if we both function better with our allies?" They grip their sword firmly, holding it out against his chest. "Or are you a coward? You get first strike."

the-orbz

The Creator: "It is MY country, of course I would defend it. You're not getting to the next generation of adventurers." Without hesitation he conjures his energy sword, building up power. He swiftly strikes forwards, 4 energized strikes in quick succession , 2 from each hand, all building up an energy shield before backing away. "I have fought the darkness before, you know."

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They deflect one hand with ease, getting increasingly angry at their singular sword. "You know, if I wasn't told to hold back, you'd be dead, a sword instead of an axe, and not even the shield with it..."

A bright aura surrounds them as the mantle covers them, a shadowy dash with a pure light plunge to follow through with it, causing the mantle to grow. "And you are NOT the only one who can generate some defense. The only difference is, your attacks don't penetrate my armor regardless." They swiftly turn around to back stab him. "Give up now."

OOC: ((Hard to operate two users at once, be right back, something came up))

the-orbz

"Too fucking fast." He braces for impact as the knight moves through him, letting the shield do most the work until it shatters all at once. "DAMN you hit hard, how the hell-"

He quickly turns around, releasing a pure energy blast from the damage, hitting as hard as he possibly can. "If that doesn't dent you, then... No retreat." With the light emanating from him, he restores some shields and incinerates the knight to cool down. "BACK OFF."

#orbz star rpg #oc rp #my ocs #ttrpg #writing #ttrpg community #indie ttrpg

of-everything-orbz-star-rpg

Versus a Knight [Of-Everything]

The open land echos with the storms outside the barrier. It was quite a struggle for the Knight to even break through it, but such a focused source of power can get through anything with enough time. And with how distracted those at this base are? They had plenty of time. Yet, they still find it shocking how fast someone can arrive, even with all the distractions. Draughtlik, the Shadow Knight Seeking a Soul: "Well, Creator, surprised you're here. Is my ally not shredding through the others enough? This barrier really held up- hell, even your manual barrier kept me the fuck in. But enough of this, you know what I want, shall we duel honorably? One on one? Even if we both function better with our allies?" They grip their sword firmly, holding it out against his chest. "Or are you a coward? You get first strike."

the-orbz

The Creator: "It is MY country, of course I would defend it. You're not getting to the next generation of adventurers." Without hesitation he conjures his energy sword, building up power. He swiftly strikes forwards, 4 energized strikes in quick succession , 2 from each hand, all building up an energy shield before backing away. "I have fought the darkness before, you know."

#orbz star rpg #oc rp #my ocs #ttrpg #writing #ttrpg community #indie ttrpg

of-everything-orbz-star-rpg

Versus a Knight [Of-Everything]

The open land echos with the storms outside the barrier. It was quite a struggle for the Knight to even break through it, but such a focused source of power can get through anything with enough time. And with how distracted those at this base are? They had plenty of time. Yet, they still find it shocking how fast someone can arrive, even with all the distractions. Draughtlik, the Shadow Knight Seeking a Soul: "Well, Creator, surprised you're here. Is my ally not shredding through the others enough? This barrier really held up- hell, even your manual barrier kept me the fuck in. But enough of this, you know what I want, shall we duel honorably? One on one? Even if we both function better with our allies?" They grip their sword firmly, holding it out against his chest. "Or are you a coward? You get first strike."

the-orbz

The Creator: "It is MY country, of course I would defend it. You're not getting to the next generation of adventurers." Without hesitation he conjures his energy sword, building up power. He swiftly strikes forwards, 4 energized strikes in quick succession , 2 from each hand, all building up an energy shield before backing away. "I have fought the darkness before, you know."

#orbz star rpg #oc rp #ttrpg #my ocs #ttrpg community #writing

goldfyshie927

A conversation I don’t think yall are ready for yet is that you can love a character sooooo much and relate to them and see yourself in them but at the end of the day they’re still fake and that’s why someone else’s take on them or headcanon about them isn’t a direct message about you or insult to your identity. If your identity is so wrapped up in a character that you can’t distinguish between reality and fiction, then you are the problem. Not some random person online who interprets the character differently than you.

gaypiratebrainrot

this also goes for when you hate a character soooooo much and relate them to every person who hurt you and see everyone you hate in them, at the end of the day they're still fake and someone else's love for them is not a commentary on your trauma

#an important distinction #not me thats for sure #;)

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Grey.

H.Deth: "Grey grey grey." He disconnects from the systems, smiling. "Arthas... Now, The Creator may have not installed my memory, but I can look back at history and see I am at least modeled after the Hacker Arthas Hedt. Oh, how he caused problems in Nelchgotoy, taking control of everything but having the same admin privileges. The government demanded that C-Tek separate and not be able to control their entire country- but look at me now, [Your Character's name], watching over Nelchgotoy with those same systems."

The dozens of screens show many parts of Nelchgotoy, from their space port to the sky, doubling as a wall, to some major tourist locations, to even their center capital. Of course, as you've seen before the news, Neotoid has only used this to fight Blucrum invaders.

H.Deth: "Hmm? Worried about being able to see into their government? Ah, that should be the least of your concerns. I mean, you know we help them- but the tech is OURS and they decided to throw us out. After all, how could I do this if it wasn't?" *He attaches a hand to the system and opens their energy shield for a moment, the protective barrier that was installed back when he was still a fleshling.* "Don't worry, only a moment. I doubt they know it was me- are you going to help when we take our technology back? No killing them, just getting our tech."

#orbz star rpg #dcl #oc rp #my ocs #writing

the-orbz

Introducing: Magi

The man behind C-Tek. Not far off from Orbz, in-fact the C-Tek suits is what helped Orbz, and they even work on upgrading Orbz's suit from time to time. Magi is a scientist above other things, his leading and fighting abilities are questionable but he has still done well. He is considered the most mature of the top leaders, as the user behind the UNSC does not have the ability to do a fully mature character, Lucy is a bit younger and reckless, and Xile is unfit.

Magi is a Legendary blessed with the ability of... intelligence. Not as useful as the others but Nelchgotoy just does that sometimes.

He is calm and focused, rarely getting mad and just keeping his cool in battle, some of this comes from just not caring, if he dies he dies attitude. This focused and not caring attitude does put him in danger a lot, being very distracted. This also affects his relationships, though he may have the advantage of being a good looking scientist, he just doesn't focus on the friends in his life. This is why Voel was great during her time of recovering, she was clueless and didn't mind when he was focused on his work, she just appreciated the time they did spend.

Magi goes out on the field pretty often to study his technology, and has even done big events such as disabling fighting in Nelchgotoy areas. A very successful man, and he is not even at the limit of what he can do! He is the only one who has used KingSlayer and is only improving it, though a case to use it lacks.

Magi is also known as the pioneer of new terrains, exploring and bringing Medar into the loop, and plans to bring more.

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Introducing: The Creator

As the era changes and old heroes die, some don't want to stop. You've heard the saying, "Either die a hero, or live long enough to become the villain." To many, he did. Some even want to say that The Creator isn't Magi, but his personality, his soul, it is all the same. Did he become a villain though? He ruled Nelchgotoy while just a fleshling for most of his life, bringing positive change on the planet, including protecting Nelchgotoy and advancing its military, providing for the poor, and boosting the economy by forcing the rich to take risks. Of course, not great for the rich, who end up funding Magi's company, C-Tek. All around was provided for, yet people still found a way to be mad about space expeditions and adventure funding despite the jobs and escape it provided.

The Creator literally has Magi's soul. It was a secret that the robots use souls, but eventually it was figured out. This caused more people to turn away, being so accustomed to soul magic being a sin, wanting to believe Magi only used energy magic. Others continued in the name of progression, citizens of Neotoid, Pro-Stars, or Proctors.

Different from Magi, The Creator cares more, installing a way to swiftly be summoned if any of the other Nelchtoid robots are in grave danger. He still fights until torn apart, but with intention to make it to another day and keep protecting and progressing.

He funds adventures a lot more now, using the foreign metals and resources to help construction of GRASPROCT, as there are always new ways to fight. Each day of his consists of traveling and constructing, creating more. Still, he finds time to advise his close circle, or mentor adventurers who train under him.

The Creator exists across two armors, the Nelchgotoy C-Tek themed King Slayer:

And the GRASPROCT Themed God Slayer:

The pixels were murded oml lol

They use his old Kingslayer and Godslayer armors, and are just as powerful, if not more powerful. As with the name, some say they even let him rival gods...

#my ocs #dcl #oc artwork #art

GRASPROCT, ProStars, and Agent Seeker

GRASPROCT, or Proct for short, (or even GEN: Robot Ability Serendipity Program Restored Original Crystal Technology for long), is what grew out of C-Tek when Magi became The Creator. Proctors are supporters of it, and Pro-Stars (Prostars) are fleshlings who support where Proct has moved, Neotoid.

Proct expanded past what was traditional as it was freed from Nelchgotoy. Even this suit, as well as external weapons, were developed while a part of Nelchgotoy. This *under* suit solved a major problem people had with the original C-Tek Energy Body Suits- YOU COULDN'T BE STYLISH! Seeker helped with the design, figuring out what the minimal part that still helped the most would be.

Just look how stylish she is! The new design lets someone where an outfit that is pretty normal on Nelchgotoy/Neotoid.

Of course, this is an under suit, and only serves to enhance the actual suit. Additionally, Seeker and many others choose to have those extra blue ports in their skin, letting them use energy better, mixing with their normal magic.

The actual Energy Suit still looks like the older designs, only enhanced in what it does with the under layer.

Back in the days of C-Tek, except for the helmet, people would wear this semi-skin tight suit underneath their primary clothes (Shirts, pants, jackets, etc.) While they still can now, they have the choice of style while still having protection, often leaving soldiers to have the suit style (or even militia people.)

However, GRASPROCT goes beyond. Using metals from outside their planet of Altessa, they designed an official outside suit rather than just embedding into existing armors. It isn't quite power armor, being slightly cheaper and more slim, but it mixes in the magical technology well while still allowing easy connection to their other equipment, including weapons.

Depicted is Agent Seeker, the CEO while The Creator is busy doing whatever he does, inventing, helping adventurers, saving others from near death, you know, the usual. She is an NPC in @of-everything-orbz-star-rpg, but often does not fight.

#oc artwork #dcl #my ocs

Neotoid and Base NeoToidStar and their supporters

Neotoid was started as the base, NeoToidStar. It is the main base of operation for @of-everything-orbz-star-rpg, as The Creator selling weapons allows him to fund the adventurers, as well as providing what is needed itself.

The base doubled as a ship, but was constantly being worked on and expanded. New segments would be added, sub ships that can dock on the exterior and be a part of it, holding less important functions, would become a crucial part of this. Each segment of the ship had its own crystal core generator, made at the cost of extremely valuable materials. It holds the ability to use space folding and rapidly travel, though traveled less and less as Neotoid was built around it.

Neotoid itself was built ready to escape, an emergency escape ready to take the whole city-state away if needed, while the same energy generators that once protected Nelchgotoy now remade here, and stronger than ever with their original creator. Neotoids, the robots themselves, as well as fleshlings, all live here. The fleshlings who support Neotoids are known as Pro-Stars, or just Prostars. They're treated as equals, despite how the Nelchgotoy anti-stars treated the Neotoids.

All of this technology was created by GRASPROCT (Gen Robot Ability Serendipity Program Restored Original Crystal Technology), developing out of C-Tek (Crystal Technology). GRASPROCT separated as Magi died, the people of Nelchgotoy not wanting their country and C-Tek to be ruled by Neotoids, not knowing Magi was The Creator. Supporters of GRASPROCT are called Proctors. Many Prostars are also proctors, donning the technology themselves too.

Separated from C-Tek and Nelchgotoy, The Proctors dug deeper into the planet, being in The Danger Zone of Altessa, subjected to terrible weather, they had room to go deep while Nelchgotoy tried to re-industrialize. Only Blucrum stood in their way, capable of spying and going through the harsh weather with their power armor. Their ship was able to be put in the long way, though they only let robots down in the thruster and core engine areas due to heat.

More information on GRASPROCT and the Proctors eventually.

#dcl #nation and team info #orbz-star-rpg

pythosart

Perils of the Warp

Something a little experimental and unpolished to try out some effects, with Lark as my guinea pig

#so cool had to reblog

sikoi

#deal

vacuouscanyon

Rita Wondress (placeholder family name)

Dual persona, princess of school / violent warrior

hobby: (empty)

She's from a knight family. She received her Noor's gulper sword from Oliver, her beloved fiance. Rita is a perfect student on the surface, but she vents her emotions with violence when she fights demons alone (funny violent introspections). That includes jealousy as she's possessive over Oliver, she cannot stand it when he suddenly becomes close with Miata (classmate rivalry with Miata). She believes in social rules as those are what bring her and Oliver together, which is why she says that if Oliver is going to run away from responsibilities, she'll bring him back. Although she's not showing it, she's experiencing the same pressures as Oliver. She's strong-willed but she'll slowly find out that keeping up the perfect performance and her own happiness with Oliver at the same time is exhausting.

#so cool had to reblog

joey-wheeler-official

i’m enough of a nerd to see when a weapon would be impractical but not enough of a nerd to give a shit

curiooftheheart

Scythe Wielder: *Shows up in a media*

Me: You know, scythes were designed for reaping grain, not combat. Yes it is bladed so it could be a weapon but not a very efficient one.

Scythe Wielder: *Does that badass scythe stuff*

Me: Hot damn that’s cool.

the-orbz

Gets reminded of all the work I did today and yesterday regarding RPG weapons. (I do try to go for realism, making scythes harder to hit with/less effective while keeping the cool factor.)

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