Just a note about Chichi

[princesschichi]

I've been struggling for some time about role playing my favorite character of all time Chichi. The reason is because I really want to focus on her persona/character. She does have a family, which is alright for me and it is totally acceptable. Chichi adores her family, but at the moment, I want to develop her as a character. It is okay for some aspects, but in general I want to focus on "her" as an individual by allowing her to explore more than just the norm of the show.

You probably don't know what I am referring too, but I would go into more details if more people respond to this topic. I think some changes do need to be made in order for this forum to survive and be successful.

If I cannot freely explore Chichi as a character, I will move onto my custom and probably leave her behind. As much as that is shocking, I think it would be best for myself if things don't change within the next week or so.

I'll still be rping Chichi for the meantime. If I get bored or don't develop her as I want, then I will retire from her and move onto my custom.

Anyway, that is all.

[REN]

I could recommend a mini saga. Though I don't know exactly how you want to develop her, I think mini saga would be the best option to removes shackles. So what is a mini-saga and how does it differ from a regular topic? Well Mini-saga is a saga which affects only one, or a group, of character's storyline, rather than all, or the storylines, well, storyline. Of course, I assume you know all this, but I'm just trying to be detailed, and just in case, if I'm the only one that defines it as such. Now how does it make it different from a regular topic? Well let's just say that, like a saga, it involves many topics rather than one.

Let's say you want to make her evil. One topic you make, let's say, Goku betray you, or you think he does. Of course one minor event isn't enough for a grown woman. Then we build more from that. At the end, he will come with the desired, you know what. Anyways, as you stated, I believe more information would be needed. I don't mind helping, as you know, so don't mind asking (as you've done).

[Krillin]

I must say first off, you RP a great Chi Chi, and it would suck if you had to retire her. Not only have you been RPing the most with her, but you have also pushed along other characters in development and plot (like with Goku and Gohan). It’ll be nice to keep the whole Son family in tact as well, they need a mother to keep them in line xD.

However I do understand when there is a limitation and you’re stuck, the motivation starts lacking. Really you are free to do whatever you want with Chi Chi as long as it’s within reason, we allow that much freedom here. If you can’t see yourself continuing your plot without clashing/altering another plot or something, perhaps maybe do a flashback kind of RP where it fills in the gaps of things that happened off screen. As Ren said, possible a mini saga centred around Chi Chi would be appropriate to pick things up and continue your storyline with her.

While reading through, I had an idea. I am aware that you made Chi Chi strong and more warrior like, so let’s go from there. How about a normal tournament? Nothing like a World Martial Arts one but a more local one that consists of mostly human competitors, throw in a few weirdos/aliens into the mix to make it interesting. You could have people NPC the opponents, or have other player characters join in (say Krillin or Malachi for example), it could be fun xD. Throw in a few plot twists like I don’t know, the tournament being a set up for something bigger and you got an engaging plot going.

[Mist]

Well, if it makes you feel any better...with Gohan's silence in the "Scouting" Thread, Ive decided to move onto attacking Chi-Chi to keep her from helping her father. This allows for a rivalry/hatred for the Makyojin as well as forcing her to push beyond her normal limitations as a character. No longer just a person who can help in the background I'm going to force Chi-Chi to fight back in the form of Saving the Earth.

That being said, I have some ideas that might assist in your drive with Chi-Chi, some I'd like to keep private if that's alright. You can PM me if you'd like to know more...but I think I know how to spur some lively fun out of your desire to play with earth's most dangerous mother.

[princesschichi]

Thanks for the helpful replies guys. I really appreciate it. I have done a mini saga for Chichi already where she was seen as a warrior against a character named Torn, but it is these two weeks that have been extremely painful to rp because Goku wanted Chichi to have Bardock Jr. as another character, therefore, I have been stuck with the same dilemma.

At the moment, it would be impossible for Chichi to fight Mist in her current state. It is why I have had a difficult time posting in all the topics. The fact that the pregnancy issue has been hard to rp both on a personal level and a physicological level.

Either way, I am trying my best to keep her as involved as possible. This is what I was afraid of when I first rped Chichi. It happened on the last site I was on 7 years ago where there were like 5 or 6 children for Chichi. It really puts a hinder on her I guess. When Chichi is around in pictures or whatever, it consistantly revolves around Goku, and I don't really like that. I mean you can look for pictures of her and he is ALWAYS there in every picture.

[REN]

It's seems that your conflicted with the idea that Chichi is married. I might be wrong though. It also seems that you don't like the idea of having children. Again, I might be wrong. Now the dilemma arises. I got to go, but I'll finish this later.

[npc]

Nah, it's not about her being married. IT was never the issue. The issue is activity and it''s about her existence having to depend on Goku. She can have children that isn't the issue. The issue is that Goku has been gone for a long time making it impossible for my character to move along. I know he is busy, but at the moment, if he is going to be busy, I don't see the reason for her to have to have another kid.

Goten is a given, but at the moment, I am limited to what I could do. Either way, I want CHichi to have like a persona of her own that isn't just dependent on Goku's presence. Goku is busy and that's why I understand. However, I want the forum to be able to move along when he goes missing or anyone else for that matter.

This just doesn't for for Chichi. In that sense, when Goku does go missing for time periods, eveything can keep moving rather than hault as it has done right now.

[REN]

I guess the first question you should ask yourself is who is Chichi. Of course it might be a dumb question, but that is what, I think, leads you to your dilemma. Of course I was going to put this all in my previous post, but you confirmed some aspects of what I wanted to know, so it somewhat altered.

Think about it, what is her goal, what is her purpose to life on? Truth be told, I can't think of much except for one reason. So I think, personally, that if you answer that question, or write an answer that isn't truly hers, yet it is, you will find purpose. Of course that might be the reason why you created this topic in the first place, and might be pretty much pointless all together. Just to throw a flow of thought to you, I don't know if it will help or not, but think of it this way.

Akira created Chichi for a subtle romance towards Goku. Goku truly didn't care much about Chichi, but for Chichi, it was quite the opposite. Chichi's wanted to be a bride, fall in love, be with Goku, etch. After that was all done, Akira got rid of her, because really, she's just a support Character. Though at times, when he needed a new face, he allowed Chichi to give birth. There we go. There isn't quite that much information on Chichi's role to DBZ other than that is there? If there is, I really can't recall due to it being years that I have watched the series.

With that noted, I haven't really seen how you RP, nor will I attempt to. I do not know anything about your character (in this RP), other than the basic DB information. To be honest, the shackles of marriage is quite troublesome for a support character. I really don't know what else to add, maybe due to my empty mind tonight. Anyways, feel free to comment to stimulate my mind.

[npc]

The thing is I've studied Chichi's character for years and know all her scenes very well. Most women/supportive characters in dbz were put to the side once they started families such as Chichi, Krillin, Android 18, Videl, etc. If you read the manga, Master Roshi flat out says that Chichi is a good fighter. He doesn't say that about anyone unless he truly means it. The fact that she is a good fighter and put her effort to work hard at something is BEYOND my comprehension why in DBZ she was against using it. The filler anime scenes that they put in doesn't make the case any better. She is completely focused and in meditation. Her only downside was that she did not learn how to manipulate Ki like the others or else I am pretty certain she would have been someone to contend with.

I know what her personality is and what she was supposed to be because of studying beyond DBZ. I watched her persona in journey to the west, I've watched it in video games such as Super DBZ, and in the anime/manga. When she is made as a playable character in dbz, she is seen as someone who isn't really afraid of anything (other then monster/creatures.) She is very confident in her abilities.

Goku does eventually fall in love with Chichi throughout the anime/show, but Chichi's character does show a lot in those few scenes that she is in. She isn't someone who bends to his every will like a lot of other characters do. She is stubborn, independent thinker, doesn't care too much about the general population other then her family's needs, is serious about martial arts, has had a tough childhood because her father was a murderer, hides her true feelings when it is all said and done, but overall has a good heart underneath everything despite her terrible past. It's the reason why her like goku can ride on the nimbus.

[REN]

Maybe you can create a Rival character for her. Just a thought. Think about it, getting someone to compete with, which is human nature, usually is the motivation for why we do most things. Example, me wanting to be the strongest, so I Rp a lot. Though I'm a lurker, you know what I meant. Though I don't think I can bend Chichi's will, I think you can find a way to do such. Of course the reason should be essential, for if it is strong, it allows a stronger will on your character. Rival could go two ways, friendly, or, in a more serious case, unfriendly. I prefer unfriendly, such as said person kills someone close, your too weak to do anything about it, you feel powerless, and want revenge or something like that. Maybe someone got kidnapped, and your on a quest to search, and everything you get close, you lose the only thread of hope you had, and feel powerless to the point of wanting to surpass your current self. Just random thoughts. Hope that helps.