X-Men: Apocalypse (Freeform) [Closed]

[Kuroneko]

I'm just going to drop faceclaims in case we get the green light: Claudia Black and Billy Wirth ;-0

[Nowherewoman]

Tess Hellfeuer for mine.

[Armphid]

For my face claim, it's an easy call.  A young(er) James Marsden for Cyclops.  He really looked good as Scott, even if movie Scott was a God damned travesty.  Not getting up on that soapbox though!

Considering if I want to do a second character.  I usually stick to just one but with the possibilities here, it's tempting to branch out.

And, because it's me, more questions!

If the X-Men are public knowledge, is the make-up of the team(s) public as well?  Do they use codenames at all or is it just their real names since they were, originally, a government entity?  Since they work with the government now, though aren't a part of it, are their missions alongside military/government personnel or do they just supply info to the team, who then coordinates logistics and is the acting force?

With the X-Men being public knowledge, even if controversial, is there merchandising or fictional media?  To what extent?

Is the connection between Xavier's school and the branches worldwide to the X-Men common knowledge as well?  A conspiracy theory that happens to be true?  Or one of those poorly kept secrets that lots of people know/assume but has never been publicly proven/stated?

[Totoro]

For my face claim, it's an easy call.  A young(er) James Marsden for Cyclops.  He really looked good as Scott, even if movie Scott was a God damned travesty.  Not getting up on that soapbox though!

Considering if I want to do a second character.  I usually stick to just one but with the possibilities here, it's tempting to branch out.

And, because it's me, more questions!

If the X-Men are public knowledge, is the make-up of the team(s) public as well?  Do they use codenames at all or is it just their real names since they were, originally, a government entity?  Since they work with the government now, though aren't a part of it, are their missions alongside military/government personnel or do they just supply info to the team, who then coordinates logistics and is the acting force?

With the X-Men being public knowledge, even if controversial, is there merchandising or fictional media?  To what extent?

Is the connection between Xavier's school and the branches worldwide to the X-Men common knowledge as well?  A conspiracy theory that happens to be true?  Or one of those poorly kept secrets that lots of people know/assume but has never been publicly proven/stated?

I think he looked good in the role too and there's a lot of value in having the images with the goggles on.



There is one team and one 'X-Men' they just don't all go on the same missions at the same time. Different groups respond depending on availability and the nature of the problem. So, no separate codenames. X-Force exists but it's a separate organization also connected to the government but a lot more clandestine. (X-Force's members being Cable, Deadpool, Grizzly, Kid Omega, and Deathlok.)

X-Force is led by Cable who's actually trying to form a team who'll do anything necessary to stop Apocalypse in this timeline but under the guise of helping the government deal wtih mutant threats. He hasn't approached the X-Men because 1. He feels Charles's morals will pose a barrier to doing anything no matter the cost and 2. He worries about informing too many people about the potential future and inciting a panic that makes it worse.

There's not a lot of merchandising or fictional media. Charles veers sharply away from any efforts to make the X-Men a 'brand' or financially-focused organization.

The connection between the other schools is public knowledge to anyone/everyone. The schools are aware of one another and visit one another at times etc.

All the schools have their own teams but they are smaller than the X-Men and generally lower in power level. This is because Charles's experience means most high-level mutants who want education end up at Xavier's. I'll expand on the other schools over time but mostly with OC's to avoid taking up too many canon characters. I'll try to include at least one lesser-known canon at each school.

[Armphid]

So just to clarify, in this universe, Cyclops isn't called Cyclops because there aren't codenames, he's Scott Summers and his identity as an X-Man is public knowledge.  Same for the other team members.

Thank you bearing with me on all this!

[Totoro]

So just to clarify, in this universe, Cyclops isn't called Cyclops because there aren't codenames, he's Scott Summers and his identity as an X-Man is public knowledge.  Same for the other team members.

Thank you bearing with me on all this!

No separate codenames for teams. No X-Factor, X-Statix etc.

Absolutely he's still 'Cyclops'.

Whether identities are public or not is case-by-case. Someone who makes an active effort to conceal their identity might be able to but the X-Men don't wear face masks. So it wouldn't be very easy to hide your identity long-term. Scott would probably have the easiest time doing that as he permanently has to wear a significant face covering.

People like Charles and Jean are definitely known to the public.

[Armphid]

Oooh, okay.  The other teams don't have their own names, but the operative X-Men still use codenames.  Got it, okay.  Sorry, I can be dumb!

[Totoro]

Oooh, okay.  The other teams don't have their own names, but the operative X-Men still use codenames.  Got it, okay.  Sorry, I can be dumb!

The only other teams would be X-Force, the teams at the other schools and then villainous/government teams.

So the teams within the X-Men themselves don't have separate names because doing that would isolate small groups of characters together for the course of the entire game meaning certain people never get to take part in missions together and limiting choice of missions. It does potentially dampen the opportunity for togetherness and tight-knit groups but that would foster cliques which doesn't seem like a wise choice so I'd rather aim for a sense of togetherness between the whole of the X-Men.

[Armphid]

That's good reasoning.  I'm down, boss.  We're all one big, happy (?) mutant family!  I can absolutely see Charles, Jean, and Hank being against clique formation and taking steps to reduce the chance of it happening.

At risk of being a bit too Magneto, that's homo sapiens stuff.  We can do better than that. 

Fluid team/social structures are also more fun!

[Totoro]

That's good reasoning.  I'm down, boss.  We're all one big, happy (?) mutant family!  I can absolutely see Charles, Jean, and Hank being against clique formation and taking steps to reduce the chance of it happening.

At risk of being a bit too Magneto, that's homo sapiens stuff.  We can do better than that. 

Fluid team/social structures are also more fun!

That was more OOC-logic against clique-formation, really. IC explanation is that mutants are too varied to really just set up 'these five are this team' unless they were all particularly high-power and versatile. That and spreading the experience out. All missions will definitely require at least a couple of senior X-Men on board.

[Wyatt]

I would be interested in playing an Original Character with a power set similar to comics Jessica Jones, albeit mutant born, not chemically induced, with a little homage to Netflix Jessica being a little grittier and rough around the edges.  Thinking more chain-smoker than heavy drinker and with a minor ability to change her hair and eye color and maybe hair length as the only features she can alter at will and with effort, fitting for a PI type persona.

A sometimes gender bending Kristin Stewart face-claim.

Would she fit and what classification?

[Totoro]

I would be interested in playing an Original Character with a power set similar to comics Jessica Jones, albeit mutant born, not chemically induced, with a little homage to Netflix Jessica being a little grittier and rough around the edges.  Thinking more chain-smoker than heavy drinker and with a minor ability to change her hair and eye color and maybe hair length as the only features she can alter at will and with effort, fitting for a PI type persona.

A sometimes gender bending Kristin Stewart face-claim.

Would she fit and what classification?

Heya,

Sounds like a great fit to me.

Classification is going to depend on how strong she is. If she always has perfect control of her shapeshifting abilities and her strength is at a high level she might be alpha.

If her strength is not much past human then possibly delta but would have to be very low-level strength for that.

If she has some flaws to her power like occasional unintentional shifts then she may be Beta.



With that I'm going to say this game is now recruiting so feel free to work on CS's and get them sent in.

I have just updated the CS with an additional section for 'Traits'. Should be fairly easy to fill out. I have also added 'Relationship Status'.

If you have worked on a CS prior to the inclusion of 'Traits' and 'Relationship Status' please make sure these sections are edited in, thank you.

[Wyatt]

Heya,

Sounds like a great fit to me.

Classification is going to depend on how strong she is. If she always has perfect control of her shapeshifting abilities and her strength is at a high level she might be alpha.

If her strength is not much past human then possibly delta but would have to be very low-level strength for that.

If she has some flaws to her power like occasional unintentional shifts then she may be Beta.

I am thinking lift an SUV out of a ditch strength, but not throw the SUV or heft it above her head strength, and can take a  punch pretty well, but is far from impossible to injure.  Her flying would be short stints, like a city block at most and with limited height, like a three story building (30 feet).  She can go farther and higher, but only with much rougher landings and other problems so a major trade off to try that when absolutely needed.  The shapeshifting she can control when she tries, but also manifests unconsciously, perhaps emotion drive.  Where someone else might blush, her hair might turn reddish, or blonder when she feels especially amorous and she might be outed as a mutant when this happens at unintended times.  I love balancing strengths with flaws, so very high metabolism that makes her ravenous after using her powers to any significant extent. 

And thanks, London is her name.

[Totoro]

I am thinking lift an SUV out of a ditch strength, but not throw the SUV or heft it above her head strength, and can take a  punch pretty well, but is far from impossible to injure.  Her flying would be short stints, like a city block at most and with limited height, like a three story building (30 feet).  She can go farther and higher, but only with much rougher landings and other problems so a major trade off to try that when absolutely needed.  The shapeshifting she can control when she tries, but also manifests unconsciously, perhaps emotion drive.  Where someone else might blush, her hair might turn reddish, or blonder when she feels especially amorous and she might be outed as a mutant when this happens at unintended times.  I love balancing strengths with flaws, so very high metabolism that makes her ravenous after using her powers to any significant extent. 

And thanks, London is her name.

I think I'd say Beta based on that since she's liable to out herself as a mutant without meaning to. E.g. if she tried to hold down an office job she'd wind up at some point reacting to something and shifting. I think that may be a good way to look at the passing. If they could hold down an office job for three months wihout getting outed as a mutant, they don't have flaws that really limit them.

[Wyatt]

I think I'd say Beta based on that since she's liable to out herself as a mutant without meaning to. E.g. if she tried to hold down an office job she'd wind up at some point reacting to something and shifting. I think that may be a good way to look at the passing. If they could hold down an office job for three months without getting outed as a mutant, they don't have flaws that really limit them.

Agreed, London's emotions will often get the best of her and I don't see her trying to hide what she is as much as having an "Eff you" attitude towards those who try to judge her for it.  Born with the name London, it sounds to a lot of people like a code name, but really isn't.  Cool and thanks!

[Totoro]

Agreed, London's emotions will often get the best of her and I don't see her trying to hide what she is as much as having an "Eff you" attitude towards those who try to judge her for it.  Born with the name London, it sounds to a lot of people like a code name, but really isn't.  Cool and thanks!

Sounds good! Looking forward to seeing her.

[Armphid]

Hey, Sun!  Guess what?  I have another question!  What is "Combat Operating" in the class lists?  I also assume that "Flight" means flight using your powers rather than piloting aircraft, correct?

[Totoro]

Hey, Sun!  Guess what?  I have another question!  What is "Combat Operating" in the class lists?  I also assume that "Flight" means flight using your powers rather than piloting aircraft, correct?

Combat operating refers to military-style operating. It covers a pretty wide ground. I may make more niche classes if the game gets big but for now that one would cover everything from wetwork to bomb defusal. Just all the things that would make an extremely well-rounded military-esque set of training.

And yeah, flight refers to mutant flight.

[CandyLips]

Working on my CS. Her name is Hype Girl.

FC: Michele "Mia" Alves

[keyotess]

Working on my CS :)   face claim: Hope Beel.

@Sun Wukong:  Hey Sun, I would like MC to be learning or teaching Kinesiology, the study of movement.  It is good for athletes and rehabilitation or injuries.  Which do you prefer?  MC's age will be about 24.

[Bibliophilia]

Okay, working on my two.  I've gotta figure a good class for Flexi to teach.

Gambit is teaching Physics and, because it was apparently a thing in the comics and amused me, Sex Ed.

[Kuroneko]

Proposing to teach for character one (with approval) Advanced Hand to Hand and/or Advanced Combat Training,
Proposing to teach for Forge: Mechanics/Engineering and/or be responsible for Maintenance of the school's equipment, security systems, computers, etc.

[Bibliophilia]

I think I'm going with Jiu Jitsu, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai for Flexi's classes.  I want her to be more martially focused than Gambit, which makes sense given their powers.

[CandyLips]

Question: Let's say, hypothetically, a character didn't know they were a mutant and got the slightest hunch via an extensive online search that it was a possibility. Could that character just show up at the school and be like "Can I be tested? Is that how this works?"

[Armphid]

I'm going to propose Scott for Mathematics 101 (assuming that's where geometry is), Basic Hand-to-Hand, and Basic Combat Operating, if that works.  Willing to share or bow to others if they want to take one of these, though!