That's a negative not a positive, He can't have the golden armour unless he has taken a beating. The spikes won't come out until he fails to block all the attacks. He cant go into speed mode unless he is constantly out manoeuvred. There is still limits to it but it's mostly a base point for future development. He has very little control at the moment. He can bring on the exo-suit but that's it.
I mean being able to cover any weakness but Magneto is a bit... strong. Maybe if he had no way to attack, like an immovable object? You'll have to negotiate with the Boss tho ^-^
@Dynamo Frokane Just so I know before I go in and try to make a lil character, are any of the following powers too OP or off limits? Not like I'm going to give all these powers to one character, I'm just seeing if any of my ideas for a character are not okay due to an OP power. Anyway here goes:
- Astral Projection - Water Manipulation - Sleep/Dream Inducement - Very weak/temporary possession
Name: Eliott Reider / Seven Quote: "I have learned things in the dark that I could never have learned in the light, things that have saved my life over and over again, so that there is really only one logical conclusion. I need darkness as much as I need light." - Barbara Brown Taylor Alias: Blackout Age: 21 Gender: Female Occupation: Student / Waitress
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Abilities: Shadow Rending - The manipulation of shadows, specifically to help mask oneself. Eliott can conceal her body in complete darkness, silence her footsteps, and make occasional bursts of speed in an anointed direction. Weaknesses: Physically Weak - Although Eliott is pretty well-trained, she isn't all that powerful. In terms of offence and defence she can't hold her own, unless she's running away or hiding. She desperately wants to learn some kind of self defence with her power, however isn't sure if it is even possible. Heat Detection; Scent Detection - She's invisible to sight and sound, not smell and touch. She is especially wary of the police because of this. Equipment: Military knife, stun gun, two smoke grenades (on her person), and a 9mm pistol.
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Bio: Until ten years ago, Eliott Reider didn't actually exist. There were no records, no parents, and nobody that went by that name. However there was a girl who looked a lot like Eliott. Her name was Seven.
Like all people in this world, Seven was conceived and born the human way. Her mother adored her, her father loved her, yet neither love nor adoration can save you in a car crash. She was orphaned at two years old, being one of the unlucky babies not chosen for adoption. She stayed an orphan for two more years, till she was adopted by an elderly scientist, a man who would later call himself "Father John". A man who would erase the name she once knew, and give her the name she now knew best: Seven.
There were twenty-seven more children in the building with white walls, white coats, white doors, each only slightly older or slightly younger than Seven. She connected with three others: Eleven, Four, and Eighteen. Eleven and Four were boys, Eighteen being another girl. Despite how different each of them were, they shared a common denominator which made each of them identical in the eyes of Father John and his team: They were Gaps. Gaps being those that fit neither mutant superhuman nor regular human. They were rare children afflicted with a rare condition which resulted in a lack of genetic code for superpowers. In other words, for them there wasn't an "on" for mutant powers or an "off" for standard human written in their genetic code. There was a gap.
They were tested on because of this. Gifted the powers of extraordinary humans through genetic manipulation, the children were subject to tests. Tests, false promises of painlessness, and heartbreak. Many former friends died when exposed to their inherited power. Technology had not advanced far enough to save the unlucky or unfit. However, those that survived were much stronger than their former selves. They could do things no normal human could. They became incredibly powerful.
For six years they withstood the tests. Numbers were counted down, till those that remained could be counted on your fingers. Seven, Eleven, Four, Eighteen, Thirteen, Twenty-Two, Twenty, Nine, Twelve. Eventually, Seven broke out. Along with her friends, they ran and ran and never looked back, using their powers to escape. They hid in LA, survived in LA, became people again in LA. They went to school, got adopted by good folk, and lived their lives like normal people. But they weren't normal. The guilt of leaving those behind, forgotten, ate away at them
Four years ago, Ark was created. Today it resurfaces to bring about what it couldn't in LA after its year-long run. To make sure the same mistakes are not repeated, Seven has started the operation alone, her only friends gone after losing Eighteen. This is to make sure nobody gets hurt. That the only one who could be held responsible being herself. To make sure nobody she cares about dies again. Ark will succeed in its mission. It will scare and terrorise, but never kill. It will get what it wants before injustice can be dealt. It needs to succeed this time.
It has to.
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Relationships: Four - One of Eliott's only friends. Shes known him since childhood through inconvenient circumstances. He's rather serious and a little cold, though warms to those he's close to. Current whereabouts are unknown, presumed outside Maximum City.
Eleven - Another of Eliott's childhood friends, also known through difficult circumstances. He's very open and talkative, often speaking a little quicker than most can understand, unless you've known him a long while. Also presumed out of Maximum City, unknown location.
Name: Yao-"Zhen" Khan Quote: "Courage is not the absence of fear, but action in the face of it." Alias: 仮面浪人 - The Masked Ronin Age: 20 Gender: Male Occupation: Student; College | 自警団 (Jikei-dan) - Vigilante
Abilities: Master Martial Artist - From the moment he could comprehend knowledge, he was trained in Kenjutsu, Kyokushin and Shotokan Karate to their fullest degree. Although well-versed in Ninjutsu, his family's variant is more focused on the sword and samurai like weaponry. He also possesses his own fighting style which is very reminiscent to Iaido. This is possible with the weapon he has as his slightly enhanced physical prowess allowed him to quick draw the blade as though it were a Uchigatana.
Enhanced Athleticism - Yao-Zhen was born with physical traits above those of typical humans, as continually passed down to him through his family line. These abilities have been further enhanced with his father's training him complementary to his particular skill set.
Peak-Human Strength - While not necessarily on the same comparable level as his other enhanced areas, he is as strong as an ordinary human can get through training their body.
Peak Human Speed - He is fast as a human can be, able to run up to 30 mph. He could catch-up to some moving vehicles but not outrun or more faster than them on his own speed alone.
Avid Free-Runner - Although not a superpower, nor necessarily applicable for combat situations, this was a skill that Yao-Zhen turned into a hobby to maintain his physical body.
Enhanced Learning Capacity - By no means is it a heightened level of intelligence per se, but more so an ability to allow him to naturally learn more in a smaller time frame.
Weaknesses: Although very elusive, he is not necessarily more durable than an average human can handle. His endurance can allow him to work through pain and injury, but, he will eventually succumb to them. Further, he is not immune to other typical human weaknesses, such as starvation, dehydration, suffocation, poison, sickness/disease, impalement, extreme pressures, or telepathic abilities.
Equipment: Although his father's arsenal of Bushi weaponry is within his grasp, Zhen can only take several things into battle with him. His preference lies in:
Tachi Sword - Passed down from generation to generation. According to his father's explanation of their history, it was passed down from the clan of Shinobi-esc Ronin that their family originated from, known as "The Masked Devils". On the blade itself, just above the habaki is inscribed "悪霊" or "fiend". The guard is larger and the handle is extended to the point where it is a little below a Nagamaki. This is his main weapon, and it seems to be made of some unknown material that prevents it from fracture or bending. This material, though, also prevents it from being sharpened any further. The origins of the Devil Sword's creation remain unknown.
Smoke Pellets - To go along with the shtick of actually being a demon, The Masked Ronin carries smoke pellets of varying degrees of distance to make entrances and disappearances. These are often used as a diversion, getaway option, and means to draw fear in the hearts of enemies.
Dual Tanto - Essentially two curved knives in a design similar to Wakizashi and Katana.
Biography: Zhen was born of Yashida and Miya Khan, the latter of which died in childbirth. He was the youngest in a family among the infamous criminal organization known as the "Yakuza". It warred with the Triads in Little Asia for many years are around and they wanted Zhen to be part of it. His father, Yashida was a world-class assassin known only as 'Kamen Ronin' or 'Mask Ronin' in Japanese. He had taken his youngest son, Zhen, and trained him in the ways of Ninjutsu. It was his family tradition to maintain its honor, as their clan of Ronin had long died out as a group, to only being in their family line.
Becoming a father had changed Yashida's mindset, not wanting the life he had for his son. Though, he was in much too deep with the Yakuza Clan by this point. Attempting to leave it all would be suicide. Despite this, he tried to make the best of a bad situation by raising his son to be virtuous and a positive contribution to society, thus raising him in the virtues of Bushido.
Zhen had always looked up to his father, even if he was once a willful murderer. Yashida Khan was killed in a battle with the villain known to be Nightslash, three years ago. It was not too long after his father's death, that he had discovered his father's arsenal of thes clan hidden in a shrine within his father's old room. Among the items was his family's heirloom, a Tachi named the "Fiend". He had never actually touched it before, but it was stated that this was cursed by Izanami to his family. Zhen trained himself in how to use the weapon in tandem with his training, creating his own fighting style with it.
Still, he because of his father's loss, Zhen didn't want to take up the mantle and often resided in sadness. He didn't believe that he could ever live up to the legacy of his family, and it was a rather crushing blow for him. So, he fell into the lap of the Yakuza, and merged into a boarding school for them to try gaining influence there.
With his father gone, however, the fear of The Masked Ronin seemed to have went with him. The violence and death had increased dramatically. Innocent people were getting caught in the crossfire. Zhen had never forgotten his father's teachings as he continued growing among the Yakuza. He decided that he was going to aid the city by doing what he was trained to, using his skills to fight against the criminals.
Something else that he also learned, was the keep his identity secret. That way, no one that he loved or cared about got hurt. That was a year ago though. The return of the Masked Ronin, along with his increased energy and inspiration wouldn't go unnoticed by higher ups of the Yakuza...
I mean being able to cover any weakness but Magneto is a bit... strong. Maybe if he had no way to attack, like an immovable object? You'll have to negotiate with the Boss Daddy tho ^-^
@DC The Dragon Demon blood is a little bit too 'fantasy' for this modern urban RP, Id be okay with genetically enhanced or some sort of super serum that they call demon blood though.
@Dynamo Frokane Just so I know before I go in and try to make a lil character, are any of the following powers too OP or off limits? Not like I'm going to give all these powers to one character, I'm just seeing if any of my ideas for a character are not okay due to an OP power. Anyway here goes:
- Astral Projection - Water Manipulation - Sleep/Dream Inducement - Very weak/temporary possession
They are all viable to an extent, for Astral projection id want to know what the abilities would be of the 'soul' that has left the body?
Water Manipulation is absolutely fine, Sleep Dream inducement along with possesion would need to have its limits and also be able to be resisted up to point.
@Stern Algorithm Also now that your character is approved would you like to suggest a new location the city? Maybe an office complex she works in or even a coffee shop she likes to attend?
@Dynamo Frokane So, magical power and things of that sort just don't exist then? As in this is strictly a sci-fi universe?
I'm asking this, as Blade is a magical vampire character set in a city in the Marvel where he often has encounters with Spider-Man and other urban heroes to that effect without going on a tangent of fairies and orcs or anything like that. Another, fairly new in popularity, would be of Iron Fist, going to a separate dimension and learning the mystical art of the Iron Fist chi-techniques.
I will note that I did borrow the particular term from Supernatural, but even that was just a loose term without using really any of the abilities Sam gains in the show. It was to simply explain the effect I was looking for.
I ask this not necessarily to argue, but to know if I'm effectively scrapping this character idea to try something else more attuned to what you're looking for.
@Dark Light Wanna be classmates, mah dude? :D Something to add to "relationships"? ^-^
EDIT: Sheet is basically done if you wanna look at it, Boss :D
EDIT x2: And yes I am going to clarify a great many things about Eliott in PM, including a full description of her backstory, motives, alignment, possibly more equipment, etc. I'm hoping we can discuss the important stuff and make her a solid contribution to the RP c: Though if possible I'd like to retain a mysterious feel to her, so I'll need your advice on that.
@Dark Light Wanna be classmates, mah dude? :D Something to add to "relationships"? ^-^
Hi Delta, how's things? I see you around all the time but can never recall what games from? Maybe it's just all the applications I get rejected from :/ I would be classmates but I'm still effectively stuck in the too OP space. And I don't know how much I'm willing to argue for my own weakness and character development opportunities. I mean if something I imagined and created doesn't work the way I say I imagined and created it to, well I seem to have lost control of my own intentions and there's nothing left for me to argue.
His power is, this creature temporarily mutates his physicality into an alternate form capable of handling the situation. It can stretch and grow, increase his durability, speed or strength and even form into mundane weapons and items.
As stated, That's his power! It's not limitless strength, flying, telekinesis complete immunity or magic rays. It's a simple physical buff. And one that isn't always active and he can't even pick or choose when it activates. It's a bit of Blue beatle without flight and lazers. Venom without the webs. Not even as strong or as durable as colossus when at its best.
Gee ppl, regardless of the power I know how to play a non OP character.
But yea long rant short. I just need a simple yes or no. (And I think I got a no.)
Hi Delta, how's things? I see you around all the time but can never recall what games from? Maybe it's just all the applications I get rejected from :/ I would be classmates but I'm still effectively stuck in the too OP space. And I don't know how much I'm willing to argue for my own weakness and character development opportunities. I mean if something I imagined and created doesn't work the way I say I imagined and created it to, well I seem to have lost control of my own intentions and there's nothing left for me to argue.
His power is, this creature temporarily mutates his physicality into an alternate form capable of handling the situation. It can stretch and grow, increase his durability, speed or strength and even form into mundane weapons and items.
As stated, That's his power! It's not limitless strength, flying, telekinesis complete immunity or magic rays. It's a simple physical buff. And one that isn't always active and he can't even pick or choose when it activates. It's a bit of Blue beatle without flight and lazers. Venom without the webs. Not even as strong or as durable as colossus when at its best.
Gee ppl, regardless of the power I know how to play a non OP character.
But yea long rant short. I just need a simple yes or no. (And I think I got a no.)
Honestly, if it's a strictly physical buff I'm sure you'll be fine. But consider a few weaknesses. Like a weakness to extreme heat, or cold. Something that can cause your body symbiote to retreat. Also, consider explaining how the symbiote works a bit more. At the moment your characters backstory and what not is very bare bones.
Would it be necessarily OP to have an individual who can temporarily deactivate powers with avoidable ranged attacks?
I was thinking a small little squad of people who use their powers to uphold the law against dangerous criminals and may have certain villains and gangs on their watch list. The leader would be able to put a lock on superhuman powers by affecting the genetical codes that allow it for a short amount of time.
All anti-heroes though.
If you guys think it is too op I can just tone her powers down to normal shock-based abilities.
Honestly, if it's a strictly physical buff I'm sure you'll be fine. But consider a few weaknesses. Like a weakness to extreme heat, or cold. Something that can cause your body symbiote to retreat. Also, consider explaining how the symbiote works a bit more. At the moment your characters backstory and what not is very bare bones.
I'm liking the idea of extreme cold hindering it as it will probably exist primarily in a liquid state (it's natural form) but I'm not going to put too much more effort into it as he's getting a lot of criticism, especially for a sandbox. We could of had a really fun rivalry too. I could set of your arc and you could answer a lot of questions my character had. I was just really looking forward to the scenes were he was expected to do something super hero-ish like kicking open a door or leaping from roof but without pressure, danger or urgency he performs hopelessly.
