X-Men: Apocalypse (Freeform) [Closed]

[Bibliophilia]

I just realized there is a list of classes already.  -blush.-  Right, well...I'll pick from there.

[CandyLips]

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!

If my character gets approved, Scott is not gonna like her being around him. Lol

[Armphid]

Oh?  Why is that?

Also, bold of you to assume that he likes being around anyone.  He's a socially awkward guy.

[CandyLips]

Well, for one, she is not socially awkward.

And secondly, her power is to amplify the powers around her. So, if he still struggles with control on his, it's gonna be that much worse around her.

[Armphid]

Oh?  Ohhh.  Oh.  Yeah, he'll be very worried about her power.  Until they team up to use it and ruin someone's day.

BWA HA HA HA!

[Bibliophilia]

Sun, do you want us to stick to only one class for our teachers, or can they teach a couple?  Like, for Gambit I was thinking Physics and Advanced Energy Manipulation.  So, one academic and one mutant class.

I was potentially leaning Basic Hand-to-Hand and English Lit 101 for Flexi.

[Totoro]

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.

Kinesiology is fine however it's niche and you may struggle to find students. I would suggest considering sports science.

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!

That works fine.

I just realized there is a list of classes already.  -blush.-  Right, well...I'll pick from there.

The class lists are def. not exhaustive.

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.

I would say that combination may suit running a self-defense club or, if more hardcore, advanced hand to hand.

Well, for one, she is not socially awkward.

And secondly, her power is to amplify the powers around her. So, if he still struggles with control on his, it's gonna be that much worse around her.

Unfortunately, I'm very, very cautious around any powers that manipulate other powers in any way. I'm happy to look at the CS but it may be an issue. I have realized I haven't got a list of problematic powers together. It may be possible still but it'd need to be a more minor power and she'd have to have some ability to be useful in isolation.

Sun, do you want us to stick to only one class for our teachers, or can they teach a couple?  Like, for Gambit I was thinking Physics and Advanced Energy Manipulation.  So, one academic and one mutant class.

I was potentially leaning Basic Hand-to-Hand and English Lit 101 for Flexi.

They can do a couple. I'd say anyone who is both a teacher and an X-Man probably does do a couple or at least fill another role like groundsman.



Also - I have 8 CS's to look through already. Which is amazing but also may take a sec. I'll try to get through it all ASAP.

If I miss a PM or a message here it's because there's quite a bit to scan through. Important stuff may need repeating if I didn't respond to it first time. I'm not intentionally ignoring anything.

On another note so far these CS's are about 6-2 in favour of teachers. Normally I've found X-Men games end up with more students. Definitely need a few more inexperienced types so that there are people to teach.

Edit: I think I replied to everyone. If I missed you, my bad. Please let me know!

Edit 2: Also just realised we're 7-1 in favour of females. In dire need of some male teachers and students of either gender.

[CandyLips]

Darn! Well, I’ll try to finish up my CS today and see what you think. My goal seems to always make the worst X-Men characters. Not worst as in least creative, but worst as in most problematic as an X-Men. Lol

Also, you missed my question prior to that, I think. Would someone be able to just look up the school and stroll right up on their own, without being invited?

[Totoro]

Darn! Well, I’ll try to finish up my CS today and see what you think. My goal seems to always make the worst X-Men characters. Not worst as in least creative, but worst as in most problematic as an X-Men. Lol

Also, you missed my question prior to that, I think. Would someone be able to just look up the school and stroll right up on their own, without being invited?

I'd say basically if you're envisaging it as doubling other people's effectiveness then the issue is it feels cool at the time but 1. She's a force multiplier so say there's four others + her then she actually makes there effectively eight people's powerlevel. Or she only doubles one person at a time meaning you'll be very relient on that other person and that other person's PC may just 'solo everything' while she stands around as a human energizer bunny. and 2. It feels awful when she's away elsewhere again and their power drops back to normal.

So if she's a slight boost in an area that can sometimes increase but not reliably and also has some use on her own that's the most workable version of that concept.



Sorry I missed the other question!

So, yes you can just walk up to the gates but they're usually kept locked and have an intercom so that people can enter/leave. Known criminals would obviously be met by the entire X-Men as would anyone clearly armed. If anyone approached looking threatening they'd probably be knocked unconscious by Jean or Charles before they got close, if Jean/Charles were able to.

It's not possible to wander the grounds or get to the front door without jumping/breaking the walls/gate.

Someone approaching with good intentions would want to buzz the intercom and explain why they're there, then they'd be met by a teacher/senior X-Man.

[CandyLips]

The way I’m picturing it is that she’d give a decent but not incredible boost to someone’s powers. And it would be a field around her, amplified more the closer you are and fading out the further you get. Does that make sense?

[Totoro]

The way I’m picturing it is that she’d give a decent but not incredible boost to someone’s powers. And it would be a field around her, amplified more the closer you are and fading out the further you get. Does that make sense?

That makes sense. As long as it's close range it's fine. Can she actually control who it affects?



Side note:

I've almost definitely contradicted myself at some point while expanding on world building. I'm trying to clear up / snip any obvious screw-ups but I doubt I'll catch them all.

I'm working on a world information thread and an NPC archive. The world information includes some notable nations that are fictional as well as groups and some landmarks. The NPC archive will be for notable NPC's who show are either very important or will show up a lot.

One inconsistency I think exists is that Genosha is no longer a haven for mutants and no longer home to Elixir. Genosha is a state that enforces mutant slavery / forced labour.

Krakoa is more of a mutant haven.

[Kadigan]

Working on an x23 later today. Throwing out a dibs for Summer Glau as a FC

[Totoro]

"Academic classes are part of traditional education. They begin with 101, then the main course. Students can study up to two courses at a time unless they are extremely superhumanly intelligent. Teachers usually teach just one academic class but sometimes may teach one class and a 101.

Mutant studies are a mandatory part of being an X-Man. All Junior X-Men must pass all courses that apply to them. They take three years in total. You do not need to list them as a part of classes taken because it is assumed all Junior X-Men are taking all courses that apply to them."

Added the above information. Sorry for any confusion.

[CandyLips]

That makes sense. As long as it's close range it's fine. Can she actually control who it affects?

Not at all! She’s the worst. She causes mutants without control to hate her and is a nice little tool in the wrong hands. She’s awful and I love her.

[Totoro]

Not at all! She’s the worst. She causes mutants without control to hate her and is a nice little tool in the wrong hands. She’s awful and I love her.

Yeah that's definitely a giant potential risk. Expect any villain who works that out to set a big target on her head.

[Wyatt]

I can shift London from Teacher to Student to help the balance.  That was a part of her CS I was not strongly committed to, if that helps it would be an easy change.  It was basically a coin flip call for me when doing the CS anyway (and I too thought more people would pick students, hence my teacher decision).

[Totoro]

I can shift London from Teacher to Student to help the balance.  That was a part of her CS I was not strongly committed to, if that helps it would be an easy change.  It was basically a coin flip call for me when doing the CS anyway (and I too thought more people would pick students, hence my teacher decision).

Right now it would help but as is the way of the universe it's a coinflip as to whether we end up with a bunch more students soon. Typically I find things lean student heavy so I'm actually fine with having more teachers at the start because it'll help the problem of a bunch of people needing teachers and there not being enough.

Feel free to keep her as-is unless you want to change her, in which case that's fine too.

[Bibliophilia]

Oof...an AoE power booster that boosts both the good guys and the bad guys indiscriminately is a bit scary.  Doesn't that kinda make her a liability on missions?

[Totoro]

Oof...an AoE power booster that boosts both the good guys and the bad guys indiscriminately is a bit scary.  Doesn't that kinda make her a liability on missions?

Definitely, a liability and one that would be used with caution. Probably ideally on missions that don't involve mutant threats. Or at least kept away from Magneto.

[CandyLips]

That’s the plan. I have her as “N/A” when it comes to whether she’s on the X-Men or not. She’s not good at anything and can’t really defend herself. Just a cheerleader, for the most part. Lol

[Armphid]

Definitely, a liability and one that would be used with caution. Probably ideally on missions that don't involve mutant threats. Or at least kept away from Magneto.

And makes her a very sought after mutant by Magneto and other mutant baddies.  She's a hot item in the overall fight, whether she knows it or not.

Though could you imagine what Charles or Jean could do if boosted by her?  Yowza!

[CandyLips]

And makes her a very sought after mutant by Magneto and other mutant baddies.  She's a hot item in the overall fight, whether she knows it or not.

Though could you imagine what Charles or Jean could do if boosted by her?  Yowza!

Honestly, when I started writing her up, I laughed about her having a permanent seat in Xavier’s office. Lol

[Totoro]

That’s the plan. I have her as “N/A” when it comes to whether she’s on the X-Men or not. She’s not good at anything and can’t really defend herself. Just a cheerleader, for the most part. Lol

That probably makes sense. She can maybe attend particular missions if they're safe.

Honestly, when I started writing her up, I laughed about her having a permanent seat in Xavier’s office. Lol

I don't think Charles wants to be any stronger. He probably finds it hard to be near her. Jean might also. Neither of them want more power than they're already shouldered with.

[Armphid]

Thinking about it, it's not their strength but their composition that lets the ruby quartz devices contain Scott's beams...so he might be more comfortable around her than expected.  Until there's an accident, at least.  Then nope!  Nope, nope, nope.

[Nowherewoman]

Hope to have my sheet to you by tonight, Sun, but it may be tomorrow.