Hidden 8 yrs ago 8 yrs ago Post by Artifex
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[ Variance ]



Some call us superhumans, some call us enhanced, some even call us freaks of nature.

Over time, the ‘politically correct’ term has become Variant -- as in, a variation of the normal human genome. We’re said to have an anomaly in our genetic code that allows us to manifest certain powers or abilities.

No explanation as to how or why or where this came from...either way, it’s a major source of conflict in our world.

While the world struggles to figure out what to do with Variants, the Variants struggle to find their place in the world.

Apparently, a normal life isn’t an option for someone who can turn into ice or has armored skin or can read minds...too much to ask, it seems.

But with every struggle, there’s a story...and this is ours.




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Rules/Notes

- This is taking place in the year 2126 and the general vibe of the RP is more dystopian.
- We are basically going to be a ragtag bunch of vigilantes trying to fight crime in the city. Not all characters have to be vigilantes (i.e. NPCs), but they should be significant.
- Though there is a class for almighty powers, it does not open the door for OP characters. Please take caution if you plan on dabbling into this territory.
- If your character is unknown, the class and level of their powers still apply.
- Character limit is TBD.
- A good bit of our discussion will happen in Discord chat. Being active in chat will make sure you don't get left behind, so it is a must.
- Have fun!!!!!
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Can I join as a Class 2 though when I'm in human form it enchances my hearing and reflexes? If not I'll just join as a Class 2.
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Since the enhanced hearing and reflexes would be more or less a 'side effect' of what I assume is a transformation ability, it would still count as Class 2 because the transformation is the actual 'main' ability. So, yeah, that all sounds fine. :-)
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All good characters...all approved.

And, to me, Oscar's name is kinda perfect for a New Haven native. :-D
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I'll get a cs up pretty soon.
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Might make another character.
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Here's a thing. Tell me if shit is op or too grimdark or transhuman or edgy, I have a weakness for that. Reposting from a smurf account.

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I'm interested in this.
Do I just go ahead and put up a CS or?....
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Definitely interested, though what at the moment is Op?
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@General Scales - Tank and Don are good to go!

@Demous - Awesome! Excited to see what you come up with!

@CloseEnough - Needs notoriety, class/level and she'll be good! (Also...do eet!)

@Keksalot - If I'm being honest (and I always try to be), this character confuses me. I'm not quite sure I understand how this little boy turned into a 6 ft tall, 10 ft long, half-ton monstrosity, and I'm kind of wondering where he fits in this setting. It's not like a rejection or anything, I just need some clarification. As far as the powers go, the immunity to psychic powers and the 360 awareness might be a bit much.

@malmshodes - Yep, just go ahead and throw a CS up and I'll let you know if it's approved.

@MeowGoesKat - Because there are so many types of powers allowed (as I'm trying not to be too restrictive unless it's needed), it's kind of tough to pin down exactly what's OP without actually seeing it. It's more of a case by case basis. Just test the waters and see...you'll know if you might be going overboard.
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Got ya, and fixed it. Missing is aloud to be a Notoriety right?
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Seems like 'Missing' would be a subcategory of 'Watched' since it looks like she's been exposed as a Variant but her whereabouts are unknown. So, yes, 'Missing' could work. As a matter of fact, I'm gonna officially add it. (Also...I would put her powers at yellow level. ;-) )
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Oh, a little boy turned into this monstrosity because his power of "adaptive regeneration" is always-on and he pretty much abused it for several years by constantly damaging and mutilating himself in order to grow stronger - and because the adaptations get more and more extreme the more harm is inflicted.

As to where he fits in - well, I was thinking to explore the classic trashy transhumanism problems, powers separating Variants from normal people, changing them into something greater yet something less than human if they cannot control them, both mentally and in Uber's case physically.
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@ArtifexBetter Idea, can I just claim the generic invisibility? xD
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So, I moved Aurora over cause Manny can't say no to the bino. Already made her level Yellow.
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@Keksalot - Mmkay! He will definitely be an interesting character for sure...but yeah, I think he might need those few adjustments I mentioned, so that he's not stepping into OP territory. Also, I think he would be red level just based on how he looks and the fact that he spits acid.

@MeowGoesKat - Invisibility is completely fine. :D

@CloseEnough - You never know...that day might come... :P

On a side note to everyone: if your characters get approved, you can go ahead and move them over to the character section.
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If there is a day that Manny leaves the bino then you shall become the one who enjoys torturing characters, not me. XD
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Shit is about to get real.
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