[End Crisis] A Marvel / X-Men Game Recruiting

[Amarlo]

Maybe he was once a class 3, but maybe after his mind-wipe, he became a class 4.  ::nod nod::

When you get an opportunity, I'd like to briefly discuss their dark history.

Pop me a pm, let me know what ideas you might have! I'm pretty open and friendly, even if my characters aren't always the same.

[VonDoom]

I uh, have never actually read any comic with Nocturne in it. That's uh, why she's reimagined. :)

I highly recommend Exiles volume 1 and 2. I ... think after that was when it started to decline, but it's been awhile. The 'nuff said issue was particularly memorable to me because ... well, I think it was the best issue of that no dialogue month thing, period.

No worries, though! She's adorable either way!

[Wispyr]

D&D ran crazy long today so I was not around to update stuff like I had intended. Sorry about that! Will get things organized tomorrow.

Also will respond to PMs tomorrow since I wasn't about today to do it. Thanks!

Also also... If you're watching and interested you should still definitely come join us!

[Wispyr]

GM Announcement

We have reached sufficient interest to go ahead and move to the next stage of this. So I present to you... The character sheet! Go ahead and fill this out and submit it to me via PM. Please submit your sheet with the subject line: End Crisis - Character Name. A quick "number guide":

Veteran's start with 1 in each stat.
Rookie's start with 1 in a stat of their choice.
Class 5 gets +1 fighting. You get 6 points to divide however you want. Stat cap is 6.
Class 4 gets +1 fighting & +1 power. You get 7 points to divide however you want. Stat cap is 7.
Class 3 gets +1 fighting, +1 power & +1 willpower. You get 8 points to divide however you want. Stat cap is 8.
Class 2 gets +1 fighting, +1 power, +1 willpower & +1 of their choice. You get 9 points to divide however you want. Stat cap is 9.

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[b][u][size=12pt]General Information[/size][/u][/b]
[b]Character Name:[/b]
[b]Alias:[/b]
[b]Status:[/b] Veteran / Rookie
[b]Class:[/b]

[b]Age:[/b]
[b]Height:[/b]
[b]Weight:[/b]
[b]Eye Color:[/b]
[b]Hair Color:[/b]

[b]Birthday:[/b]
[b]Hometown:[/b]

[b]Faceclaim:[/b]

[b][u][size=12pt]Personal Information[/size][/u][/b]
[b]Sexual Orientation:[/b]

[b]Hobbies:[/b]

[u][b]Family[/b][/u]
[i]If an untraditional family, detail it here.[/i]
[li][b]Mother's Name | Status:[/b] [i]Basic info, particularly location.[/i][/li]
[li][b]Father's Name | Status:[/b] [i]Basic info, particularly location.[/i][/li]
[li][b]Sibling's Name | Status:[/b] [i]Basic info, particularly location. Delete if unneeded, add again if more than one.[/i][/li]

[b]Personality:[/b]

[b]History:[/b]

[b][u][size=12pt]Power Information[/size][/u][/b]
[b]Fighting:[/b]
[b]Power:[/b]
[b]Willpower:[/b]

[b][u]Powers[/u][/b]
[li][b]Power Name:[/b] [i]Description.[/i][/li]

[b]Abilities:[/b] [i]Non-power related skills, knowledges, talents, and what not.[/i]
[b]Equipment:[/b] [i]Non-general equipment possessed by the character (subject to approval, in this setting consider that even someone like Iron Man has somewhat limited resources).[/i]


Recruitment will continue, and remain open as it's always possible for the resistance to discover new allies... So I'll update the tracker shortly.

If you have any questions, poke here in this thread.

[Orange Marmalade]

Wooooot time to get to work

[Viper]

YASSSSS! *begins the profile madness*

[RedPhoenix]

Could we have like a reference for what the number levels mean?

[Wispyr]

Could we have like a reference for what the number levels mean?

How do you mean? The numbers section of the creation post has details on this. Be certain to read the 'spirit of powers' thing in red.

If you're asking for "what fighting does Hulk have", the answer is "whatever the person playing hulk puts him at". The numbers are not meant to correlate to specific breakpoints of achievement.

[RedPhoenix]

I mean like, what's the difference between a class 5 v a class 4? Who would be that in say the current movies or comics?

[Orange Marmalade]

How do you mean? The numbers section of the creation post has details on this. Be certain to read the 'spirit of powers' thing in red.

If you're asking for "what fighting does Hulk have", the answer is "whatever the person playing hulk puts him at". The numbers are not meant to correlate to specific breakpoints of achievement.

If I'm reading it right: The 'tiers' of Marvel don't necessarily apply here, so your character can be a 9 or a 1, regardless of where they are in Canon.

Captain America in the comics would be a top tier Fighting ability guy in Canon (probably the max for his Class in this game). However that doesn't meant you need to put him there for this game.

But I think I see why some people might still have some confusion since you (Wispyr) do state that the intent of the power matters and we'll try to remain true to that vs the numbers on the sheet. So, for example, if I made Pyro... what's the difference between the fire he could create at Power 3 vs Power 6? It might not even matter much in this game, but I think that might be where the confusion arises.

For myself... I'm just spitballing mine and calling it good, figuring Wispyr will adjust it if it seems skewed :)

[Wispyr]

I mean like, what's the difference between a class 5 v a class 4? Who would be that in say the current movies or comics?

This is hard, if not impossible, to answer - because it is absolutely meant to not correlate to that at all. The entire purpose of this setting was so that people could play characters are whatever point they wanted. If Orange wanted to play a baby Magneto who was just discovering his powers (thus class 5 rookie), he could. Magneto doesn't need to be the experienced leader of the brotherhood powerhouse that he is. Different story, different timeline, different circumstances, etc.

Taking what Orange said (thank you, that's very well said!) with someone like Pyro... On the "outside" the difference between a power 3 vs power 6  is virtually nothing. On the "inside", behind the scenes, would be the strength of the attack. Who could absorb it? Who can deflect it with their own. If Iceman and Pyro have a showdown, who wins? Well that's a result determined by power (and other factors). It's also how I expect players to limit themselves and the use of their power. A character with a power 3 might only be able to use it semi-limitedly, or have awkward control of it - or however they want to play it. A character with a power 6 has more 'uses' than the other, more practice utilizing it effectively and efficiently.

Remember that class is meant as a very basic balancing scale - it should be assumed that any character of the a class has a 50/50 chance against another character of the same class, regardless of numbers. The numbers are purely a behind the scenes point of reference for me that allow me to make informed judgement calls and improve characters in a notable way.

There's a bit in there about "not over-thinking" the numbers, and I urge people to rely on that. More is better. This is not meant to be a detailed in depth system and analysis of power and if we try to apply that to it, it will fall apart quickly. The stats are used for me to make determinations behind the scenes, while maintaining the spirit of a power, without letting things get bat shit crazy like they do in the comics.

[Viper]

This is hard, if not impossible, to answer - because it is absolutely meant to not correlate to that at all. The entire purpose of this setting was so that people could play characters are whatever point they wanted. If Orange wanted to play a baby Magneto who was just discovering his powers (thus class 5 rookie), he could. Magneto doesn't need to be the experienced leader of the brotherhood powerhouse that he is. Different story, different timeline, different circumstances, etc.

Taking what Orange said (thank you, that's very well said!) with someone like Pyro... On the "outside" the difference between a power 3 vs power 6  is virtually nothing. On the "inside", behind the scenes, would be the strength of the attack. Who could absorb it? Who can deflect it with their own. If Iceman and Pyro have a showdown, who wins? Well that's a result determined by power (and other factors). It's also how I expect players to limit themselves and the use of their power. A character with a power 3 might only be able to use it semi-limitedly, or have awkward control of it - or however they want to play it. A character with a power 6 has more 'uses' than the other, more practice utilizing it effectively and efficiently.

Remember that class is meant as a very basic balancing scale - it should be assumed that any character of the a class has a 50/50 chance against another character of the same class, regardless of numbers. The numbers are purely a behind the scenes point of reference for me that allow me to make informed judgement calls and improve characters in a notable way.

There's a bit in there about "not over-thinking" the numbers, and I urge people to rely on that. More is better. This is not meant to be a detailed in depth system and analysis of power and if we try to apply that to it, it will fall apart quickly. The stats are used for me to make determinations behind the scenes, while maintaining the spirit of a power, without letting things get bat shit crazy like they do in the comics.

I posted this with my interest check, maybe it will help?

Fighting: 3 (2+1 for class 5)
Power: 1
Willpower: 3

If I understand correctly, If I dont put 1 in for power that will make me as weak as a average human? Since I placed her background as Marine/SWAT I would (in all common sense) need to put one point in power. I really want her to be able to fight off mind attacks due to her personality, hence the Willpower being so high. Shes very abrasive and isnt easily persuaded against her point. I placed 2 points in fighting which would explain her knowledge due to military and worldly experience and her class just adds a bonus to it which rounds out my character.

[Wispyr]

If I understand correctly, If I dont put 1 in for power that will make me as weak as a average human?

You did a great job detailing things out here except for this one little part. A character could absolutely have a power of 0. You'd still have your mutant gifts and be able to use them. 0 Just tells me that they aren't trained or developed at all, and are fairly weak. They don't size up well against other powers at all. Which is knowledge I'll use at various points of resolution during the game. It doesn't mean she'd be powerless.

[Viper]

Can we know where the Iron compound is actually located?

[Wispyr]

Can we know where the Iron compound is actually located?

It is located underground, in southern California - near the Riverside area to be very specific.

[la dame en noir]

Uh oh. Now it's time to fill out Wispyr's character sheet.

[Wispyr]

Uh oh. Now it's time to fill out Wispyr's character sheet.

Oh please... That's like the worlds most basic character sheet. ><

[MetaAugustus]

Phase 2: the hype swells

[RedPhoenix]

Sent in my sheet for Nocturne! :)

[Wispyr]

Sent in my sheet for Nocturne! :)

First.

[Kuroneko]

Sent in Marrow

[Wispyr]

Sent in Marrow

Yaaaaay. Welcome. Excited to read her!

[Kuroneko]

Danke

[RedPhoenix]

First.

Yay! I claim victory over all but specifically Amarlo! <3

Sent in Marrow

This is the happiest day of my life!

[Wispyr]

Please... Please... Please... Please... Please... PLEASE... label your character submissions properly. Subject line: End Crisis - Character Name.