[OOC] Justice League: Legacy

[Hillan]

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Ha...

No if anything, I'm more Marvel than DC, but even still, I don't recognize any of those names except for a few of them. I don't read lots of comics unless I happen upon them somewhere. Part of the reason I wanted in on this was because I thought that people would be going more along the lines of the OC route, but it seems like people wanna do established characters or gender-swapped ones and I'm not sure I can keep up

@FantasyChic

Me and Kindred are both making OC's, who have ties to the Superman mythos. So, there's really nothing too crazy going on there. Like everyone else have, just because you feel like you don't 'know' anyone, is no reason not to be discouraged! Just ask! Or Google! Or both!

Also, be Hillan, kids. He's a great guy.

[An Outsider]

@obisemkenobi Yup, you can make an OC, or redesign a canon. And just to be clear, that canon doesn't have to be a C-lister. Wraith's got an app for Nightwing in process, and he's probably one of DC's most popular heroes. The only characters that are officially off-limits are Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), The Flash (Barry Allen), Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, and Cyborg.

[Weird Tales]

I'm stuck between choosing an oc or a canon character

[obisemkenobi]

Also, @BlackSam3091 (sorry about all the questions), what kind of age/continuity are we in? The reason I ask is because there's quite a few differences between traits for certain races (like Atlanteans) in different continuities.
For example, do they have trouble above water? The New 52 Aquaman and some incarnations before that didn't seem to be having any problem with staying above ground for longer periods of time (you even have that moment where an angry Mera says "we don't need water, you do", before she continues to use her powers to effectively dehydrate some poor local cop), but some of the earlier versions couldn't stay out of water for very long before becoming weak. Kryptonians have had any range of different sets of powers. Same goes for Amazons.

So how do we go about that in this RP?

[Lord Wraith]

Man I have to say I never expected this RP to blow up like this. Sam has the magic touch.

[An Outsider]

@obisemkenobi Pick the traits you're happiest with and put them in your sheet, preferably in the powers or notes section. So if you like for your Atlantean's to have trouble becoming dehydrated upon land then mention it in the sheet. If otherwise, state that too. Personally I think that Atlantean's should become weaker the longer they go without water, but can still survive about three days without. The only exception to that rule would be half breeds like Aquaman.

[An Outsider]

Man I have to say I never expected this RP to blow up like this. Sam has the magic touch.

@Lord Wraith

Course I do. Just ask all my victims.

[Polyphemus]

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I've read a few different comics on him, but it's been too long to really differentiate them... was that the one where he was trained by Lady Shiva after nearly/not-so-nearly dying with all the mysticism and stuff? I wasn't a particular fan of that story arc, but the character was still really nicely done.

I'll admit I fell in love with the (rather goofy) JL:U version of his character and he is still quite possibly my favourite superhero ever (especially since he wasn't so goofy near the end), but the character as a whole is really strong. I just never imagined he was that popular.

Really looking forward to see how you wield him!

@obisemkenobi

That's more or less it- Lady Shiva beat Vic up, then dropped him off with Richard Dragon to train Vic up to "worthy opponent" status. I left that bit out of my version of his origin just to streamline things a little. Stylistically, I'm borrowing a lot from that storyline, especially the urban blight and the philosophical bent of the character. I think it makes sense for him to be wrestling with questions of ethics and why things are the way they are- if you're fighting crime in a polluted, corrupt hellhole like Hub City and seeing nothing change, anyone would start thinking about those issues. At least, that's my take.

STUPID INTELLECTUAL STUFF WARNING: As a student of philosophy (yes, really, I even have a pretentious hat) I can't help but see The Question as Camus' "absurd hero", a man who sees his work is pointless and doomed but keeps trying anyways.

I hate to sound like a hipster *sips PBR* but I was a fan of The Question before JLU came on the air, so that particular version (while great fun) isn't the one that comes to mind for me, if that makes sense.

[obisemkenobi]

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That's more or less it- Lady Shiva beat Vic up, then dropped him off with Richard Dragon to train Vic up to "worthy opponent" status. I left that bit out of my version of his origin just to streamline things a little. Stylistically, I'm borrowing a lot from that storyline, especially the urban blight and the philosophical bent of the character. I think it makes sense for him to be wrestling with questions of ethics and why things are the way they are- if you're fighting crime in a polluted, corrupt hellhole like Hub City and seeing nothing change, anyone would start thinking about those issues. At least, that's my take.

STUPID INTELLECTUAL STUFF WARNING: As a student of philosophy (yes, really, I even have a pretentious hat) I can't help but see The Question as Camus' "absurd hero", a man who sees his work is pointless and doomed but keeps trying anyways.

I hate to sound like a hipster *sips PBR* but I was a fan of The Question before JLU came on the air, so that particular version (while great fun) isn't the one that comes to mind for me, if that makes sense.

@Polyphemus

Yeah, that's the one :) We all have our own stories of how we come in contact with a certain hero, so we all have our own preferences, but I'm just glad the Question is going to get some well deserved attention from someone who knows his shit :D

@BlackSam3091 I have to go to bed now, I'll finish my character sheet in the morning, will that be ok? I am currently going for a battle-hardened royal guard looking to find his king back. Will send you the full thing as soon as it's done.

[Blue Demon]

@Lord WraithIt's official. I'm bailing on the Kori ship. If Sam says we can play two I'll more than likely pick her up, but with just one I'm gonna stick to Stargirl.

That said, @BlackSam3091 does the JLA JSA* exist in this universe? Or any of the other Golden/Silver age characters? Because Courtney is deeply routed in them, and if not there's some serious work I need to do to her backstory.

*durrr. Someone's stupid today ._.

[An Outsider]

@obisemkenobi That sounds interesting mate, I look forward to seeing it.

@Blue Demon Yes, the JSA exists in this universe, though the older members (Jay Garrick, Alan Scott, Ted Grant etc) have taken a far less proactive stance in superheroing, preferring to let the Justice League handle the heavier lifting while choosing to mentor the younger generation, passing their skills forwards as it were. Not that they don't still get involved with real hero work of course, just that they're enjoying a state of semi-retirement. Does that work for you? Like I said, this is as much your game as it is mine, so if you have any specific wants for the JSA to have them work better with Courtney let me know and we can see about working them in.

[Mr_pink]

@BlackSam3091 Finished my app on page 4!

[Blue Demon]

@BlackSam3091That right there is good enough for me. It also provides Courtney the motivation to go to the JL and not stick with the JSA.

[Weird Tales]

@BlackSam3091 how many characters can we have?

[Blue Demon]

@BlackSam3091 how many characters can we have?

@Weird Tales

One.

[Lord Wraith]

@Lord WraithIt's official. I'm bailing on the Kori ship. If Sam says we can play two I'll more than likely pick her up, but with just one I'm gonna stick to Stargirl

@Blue Demon

Booooo lol

[Blue Demon]

@Lord WraithStop making me second guess my choices.

[Lord Wraith]

@Lord WraithStop making me second guess my choices.

@Blue Demon

My work here will not be done until you drop Courtney for the redheaded alien powerhouse princess.

[An Outsider]

@Mr_pink Sheet looks good mate, no complaints. Consider it accepted.

[HalfOfLancelot]

You lot are bringing up Teen Titans feels.

I'm swaying my vote for Kori, if it counts. >_>