Reply With QuoteQuick question: Justice League, does it exist?
Or is this going to be all of us running into each other randomly?
Seven decades after the emergence of superhumans, the world - as we know it - became a grim and increasingly paranoid place to live in. It was 2012, and with threats of nuclear war between rival countries brewing, fascism and corruption slowly making it's way back into the modern era, and crime at an all time high around the world, many people cried out for salvation from their then everyday perils. The days of The Justice Society were gone, and a new era of superheroes was needed more than ever.
The call was answered. The world reacted.
In the bright and millennial Metropolis, people now speak of the man who defies gravity. The figure who, donning a crimson cloak, patrols the skies of The City Of Tomorrow with a watchful eye. Some, such as the optimistic, believe he's friend. Others, such as the powerful and profiteers, believe he's foe. But the world can only think of one word to describe him: Superman.
Within the grim and festering towers of Gotham City, it could not be more opposite. Citizens, both guilty and innocent, now live in fear for an entirely different reasons than the mob. They live in the shadow of a fearsome protector, a seemingly inhuman vigilante who's wanted by both law enforcement and the criminal underworld. Criminals, superstitious and cowardly, are his primary prey. They call him The Bat-Man.
The bolstering whirlwind of streets belonging to Missouri's Central City are not immune to this sudden trend, either. Though he can only be spotted through a blur, or the occasional gust of wind, a force of nature has arrived and made it's presence known in a big way. The scourge of criminals and champion of innocents, the young crimefighter has christened himself after the moniker of a former hero - now returned to glory. He is The Flash.
And even still, in the present day of 2012, there are heroes to be found in the unlikliest of forms. A woman dressed in ancient battle armor, protecting her 'sisters' from the wrath of pariah's world. An alien warrior that has taken the form of man, using the memory of his distant homeworld to begin anew. A member of an intergalactic peace force, designated by his rank to protect Earth at all costs. These are the myths of Earth's heroes.
But what sinister figures will their exploits inspire? Will it be enough for good to ultimately triumph over evil? And what will the world at large demand of hero and villain alike... if each truly can find a place within this brave and bold society?
This is the Ultimate DC Universe. And the answers to these questions lie with you.
This RPG is based off of a player-created continuity, similar to Marvel's Ultimate imprint. Outside of the above, and what the players themselves create, there is no pre-established continuity.
As players, it will be your job to take the basic ideas and characters of the DCU, and accordingly, reinvent them into however you see fit. Though it is your choice of how drastic the alterations should be, you are free to customize everything from a character's origin to motivations, identity, mannerisms, costume, powers, and world. Let your imagination run wild.
To apply for a character, fill out the application supplied below. If your application is rejected, do not despair! Simply rework what the Gamemasters tell you is wrong with it, or in the case of multi-applications, choose another character. All players are welcome, regardless of membership status or postcount.
RULES:
1. You may choose any character appearing in the DC Universe, or an imprint of DC Comics (IE: Vertigo, Wildstorm), and revamp them for Ultimate continuity. Any character appearing outside of DC, such as Marvel or Image characters, will not be allowed.
2. You are allowed a maximum of two characters. Though it is advised that you stick to one, especially at first, you will be allowed a second if you believe you can handle the responsibility.
3. You must post at least once every week, though it is preferred you post more, or your character will be up-for-grabs. Failure to post after a month will result in removal from the roster.
4. PC's are not to be killed without permission. Nameless NPC's are fine, but PC's or important NPC's will require authorization. Don't do anything random, such as destroying the universe, either. Such behavior is frowned upon.
5. Several storylines can be going on at once, in order to interact with other players. If a player's character does not want to be involved in another's storyline, they do not have to. Consultation and communication are the keys to a good PC-to-PC interaction.
6. Sidekicks and legacy characters will be required to be permitted by the player orchestrating the mentor's role in UDC. For instance, if you want to play Superboy or Robin, your acceptance will hinder on the player playing Superman and Batman, and their thoughts.
7. You can travel anywhere on Earth or off-planet, provided it is within your character's means. Time-travel is forbidden, unless it is specifically required of your character choice. (IE: Booster Gold, Rip Hunter, The Legion of Super-Heroes)
8. You are your character, so act like them. Create or portray their mannerisms, powers, and ideals to how they have been established in the game. BE the character - do not, under any circumstances, play yourself as the character.
9. Respect the Gamemasters. If they make a request of you regarding the game, listen to them. Failure to adhere to GM or moderator requests will result in expulsion from the game.
10. Be creative, and do not be afraid to try new and exciting things with old concepts. This is a new continuity - the laws of the regular DC Universe are not set in stone.
11. All regular forum rules apply.
12. And finally, the most important rule of all: Have fun. Never take the game too seriously, or you will have lost the point. Heated arguments between players can result in probation or infractions - do not ruin it for other players. It is only a game.
APPLICATION
THE ULTIMATE DC RPG
Character Application
Character you wish to portray:
Hero, villain, or walking the line?:
Powers and physical attributes:
Origin and backstory (as you see it):
The burning question - Why this character?:
How will this version of your character differ from others? How will it be Ultimate?:
What do you believe you can bring to the RPG?:
Provide a sample post as the character you wish to portray, two paragraphs or more and with at least one line of dialogue:
ROSTER:
COMING SOON
Quick question: Justice League, does it exist?
Or is this going to be all of us running into each other randomly?
Character you wish to portray: Beast Boy, Garfield Logan (I was thinking Young Justice version of him)
Hero, villain, or walking the line?: Hero
Powers and physical attributes:
Shapeshifter
Origin and backstory (as you see it):
He grew up in Qurac on an animal sanctuary with his mother, Marie Logan. After an incident which resulted in a blood transfusion from Miss Martian, his eyes became green, and over time his body became completely green and he acquired the ability to shape-shift.
Then it's a time skip to now
The burning question - Why this character?: It was quite difficult to choose who to play as a DC character, so after an extensive time of thought, I said "Hey, why not the trouble maker kid Beast Boy?"
How will this version of your character differ from others? How will it be Ultimate?: I'll add a lighthearted vibe.
What do you believe you can bring to the RPG?: I'm a strong writer. Casual to Advanced, depending on you know...life.
Provide a sample post as the character you wish to portray, two paragraphs or more and with at least one line of dialogue:
It was one of those slow, casual days and Garfield was bored, like the kid he was. He hadn't been assigned a mission that day, so he too the time to hone his skills. Okay actually to just play around.
Shape shifting into a mouse, he scurried his way through a room- Miss Martian's room.
Miss Martian had been too busy watching TV to notice the small green fur ball run across her floor. Beast Boy smirked and jumped on her bed, running across. "AHH~!" The Martian screamed, nearly jumping out of her skin. Then frowned realizing that the green fur ball was Beast Boy. "Dammit Gar! Stop doing that!" He returned to his human form and snickered. "But you fall for it every time!" The Martian frowned and kicked him out of her room.
Well...time to see who else he could bother.
(Let's hope this'll do...)
Thank you Lillian!
No Justice League yet. The way I pictured, all the heroes are maybe just a year into their career.Originally Posted by Sloth
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The only thing I could say maybe do different is the Miss Martian stuff, just because everyone is supposed to be just starting out. No teams exist yet.
Ehh, my idea was an early thirties Damian who had abandoned the League and became Batman during his late teens to early twenties. Regardless to say, Damian would be the most experienced of all the heroes no matter what I did with him, considering the League of Shadows training.
Of course, I could make him more in his twenties, but then some of the flavor of Batman and Robin would be lost, at least, to me. Plus, Batman never really was a "young" hero, know what I mean?
Oh it was just for the paragraph ^.^
Thank you Lillian!
You can still keep Damian as Batman and the League of Shadows, all that's fine. And he would still be plenty experienced and seasoned without actually being Batman yet.
In that case, you are approved.
Ehh, I don't see how it'd be a big deal, all it really adds is experience, he'd still get roflstomped if someone made Superman....(Plus, what's a DC RP without Batman? Kidding.)
Of course, the Batman name was going to be a la Begins, the thing he most feared before the training, taking it on as a symbol, etc.
Regardless, if it's that big of a deal, I'll think of someone else.
By all means, do what you want to with him. All I'm just suggesting is keep all the stuff about him being a former member of the League of Assassins and being older, but just that he's just recently decided to be Batman. As in, no more than a year and a half. He would be plenty experienced as a member of the League prior to being Batman, right?
Hmm.....very well, I think I can make something work, will probably be something to do with Wayne Enterprises....
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