[OOC] ▲ OVERWATCH: A New Era. ▼ (Overwatch Roleplay)

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@Jacobite Oh this is so Winston's pet. Winston's Lucky Space Dog. Yes, that's a thing now, shut up XD

[Jacobite]

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@Jacobite I like Lucky even better now! Now that I think of it, I think she's better off with Jack than Winston, even though it was more or less of a funny but kinda cool "joke" (I mean a Gorilla and a dog together? Who doesn't wanna see that?).

It reminds me of another dog-like OC that I've seen on a reddit page. I believe its this one.

[Jacobite]

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@Lmpkio Ya, I stole a lot from that one, lmao! I remember seeing it quite a long while back.

I was flip-flopping between those ones or something stealing from Tracer's abilities, but I eventually decided on bullshitting them.

@Jacobite

I figured as much lol though your design looks better and actually a combination of both realism and slight comic effect.

It's a good bullshitting move lol the abilities fit.

[Solo]

@Jacobite *quiet gasp*

Jack has a doggo. You crush my heart.

Oml

Also, that song was really good. Not gonna lie, I was sobbing near the end. Dogs get me man. They just... hit me in the gut like really hard.

"Friend to the stars; pet of the sun." was where I broke.

[MarshiestMallow]

@Jacobite
Hi mate!

I'm a little confused, what happened to Lucky to...not age for a good, what, 57 years? and even at 2002, by 2017, she'd be 15 odd years old, an old age for a big dog, right? just curious! XD

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And "all dogs go to heaven"

Damn you.

Making me wantto watch that moive.

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@Caits

This is total speculation, rereading the sheet again, but perhaps something to do with Einstein's Theory of Relativity?

But, ah, explaining it might defeat the purpose of the vagueness kept in the sheet, so I won't push hard into it. Especially since it's not my character.

[Jacobite]

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[Sodomite]

That took too long...

It's probably the games I picked up in a Steam sale which caused me to procrastinate my love of the character and desire to do him justice that made it take much longer than Hanzo. Still, here he is.

Reinhardt Wilhelm

"Let me show you how it's done."

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G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N

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N A M E
Reinhardt Wilhelm

N I C K - N A M E
'The Lion'

G E N D E R
Male

S P E C I E S
Human

A G E
58

D A T E O F B I R T H
13th of April, 1959

S C E N T
Strong ale and armour polish

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R E L A T I O N S H I P I N F O R M A T I O N

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R E L A T I O N S H I P S T A T U S
In Mourning

S E X U A L I T Y
Heteroromantic Asexual

F A M I L Y
Torbjörn - 59, Brother-in-arms, Living
Brigitte - 20, Apprentice, Living
Ana - 60, Life Partner, Deceased (?)

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P E R S O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N

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▹Chivalrous◃ ▹Sensitive◃ ▹Unyielding◃ ▹Quixotic◃

P E R S O N A L I T Y

Reinhardt Wilhelm likes certainty. He likes knowing what he's doing and that it's the right thing to do. Where most people drift through life in a haze of indecision, indeterminate angst or existential dread, Reinhardt has always been certain of what is right and what to do. He knew that he should help his fellow man, that he should join Overwatch, that the Omnics needed to be stopped. On a more personal level, he was sure that he loved Ana Amari, that she was the only one for him and that he was content in the knowledge she loved him. In fact, there was little Reinhardt was not certain of during those days of black and white, when the greatest threat to the human race reared its head. It was a simple time and one that suited Reinhardt's unflinching honesty of purpose.

Of course, things have changed.

Nowadays, the world is painted over in shadows, blurs and greys. It is hard to be certain of anything in these uncertain times, when old friends become enemies and the dead don't stay down. There are Omnics rising again but also those that wish only for freedom and peace. But then there are humans who seem to want neither, some that operate without regard to consequence for humans or Omnics. For a man used to an obvious enemy he can fight on an open field with stalwart warriors at his side, this lack of clarity has robbed Reinhardt of his once legendary vigour. He is often more withdrawn and tired than the days of old, rousing to his former ferocity when there is a task worthy of a Crusader, one of uncomplicated right and wrong.

At other times, it seems that he has given ground to the uncertain present and retreated to the surety of the past. On some days, you could be forgiven for thinking he had slept through the thirty years since the last Omnic war, what with his upbeat demeanour and jovial references to those long in their graves; his commander, his friends, his love. And in a sense, he has. In order to keep sane, to keep fighting, Reinhardt has sacrificed surety for self delusion, fooling himself that the old days never died. Whether he allows himself to know how much things really have changed and how much has been lost varies from day to day, swinging with his mood.

L I K E S
♘ Drinking good drinks with good friends
♘ Telling tales of the good old days
♘ Using his might to fight for what's right

D I S L I K E S
♞ The dour, the dull and un-fun
♞ Reliving the less nostalgic parts of his past
♞ Marzipan, candy and sweet thing

H O B B I E S
Few that don't relate to tinkering with, repairing or polishing his aged suit of Crusader armour.

S T R E N G T H S
♖ Indomitable Will; When Reinhardt sets his sights on a goal, he doesn't stop. Ever.
♖ Incredible Strength; Without his armour, Reinhardt is still one of the world's strongest beings, in more ways than one.
♖ Lightener of Loads; When in a good mood, Reinhardt is infectiously fun to be around, coaxing a smile from the grimmest of lips.

W E A K N E S S
♜ Ponderous; Reinhardt's size and single-mindedness make change, of direction or thought, slow to implement.
♜ Delusional; When it comes to facing the darker reality he lives in, Reinhardt would rather relive the past.
♜ Old; Gene-therapy or not, the lion has some grey in his mane and crackle in his joints.

B R I E F B I O G R A P H Y

Born in Berlin, the capital of Germany, Reinhardt was raised on the stories of ancient chivalry that distracted him from the perils and hardships of the present. He grew up dreaming of slaying dragons and leading charges, rather than worrying about the dire straights his country was in. But unlike most young men, the teenage Reinhardt did not abandon those childish dreams but worked on them. He trained his body, running for stamina, lifting for strength. He trained his mind, studying ancient books on tactics and the art of war, honing his brain and his brawn to work as one engine.

Upon his eighteenth birthday, his parents were unsurprised to learn that he would enrolling in the military and bade off an excited son with pride. He excelled in basic training, outstripping his contemporaries with ease but always slowing down enough to give them a helping hand. It was these qualities combined that brought him to the attention of the UN Advanced Research Division, the department that would one day spawn such wonders as the biotic grenade, the caduceus staff and Winston. They asked him to undergo a series of Genetic Therapies that they claimed would make him a better soldier in every way. Eagerly, he accepted.

The program was a resounding success, turning an already above average man into a hulking titan. He towered over most mortals and had strength enough stop a charging rhino with a single punch. In the years to come, he would also find that it had slowed down his ageing process, making sure he would be able to fight effectively for decades to come. It was then that Reinhardt became a founding member of The Crusaders, Germany's first line of defence. They were a heavily armoured legion of warriors that styled themselves on the Knights of old, much of which was due to Reinhardt's creative input.

They were not long formed, however, before they were rent asunder but the fury of the Omnics. The Crusaders were one of the first casualties of the Crisis, all but a handful dying to defend crucial choke-points and evacuation routes from the mechanical threat. They were dark days but the Crusaders proved themselves up to the task, never failing to hold the line or stand in front of a hail of bullets for a non-combatant. It seemed that Reinhardt would have no one to stand alongside, for a time, before a new organistion rose to face the Omnics; Overwatch.

The following days where the happiest of Reinhardt's life. He fought alongside heroes, comrades and friends to save the world, never falling but to be helped up and never advancing but with someone beside him. He met the love of his life, Ana Amari and, for a time, he was happy in his place in the world. He was a knightly hero. But then the war ended and although he celebrated with the rest of them, a sense of unease stole over Reinhardt. What happens to sodliers when the war ends?

He found that they are expected to retire or be quiet and neither was in his nature. Overwatch went from a pantheon of heroes to mess, Blackwatch taking over a large chunk of their operational purview and beginning to turn public opinion against them. It seemed that wherever he turned, things were souring; Reyes and Morrison were constantly bickering, Ana was more and more distant and now Omnics seemed to be making a subtle return into the spotlight. And then the hammer fell.

Overwatch was fallen, along with Jack, Ana and Gabriel. Those operatives who survived the tragedy were left to mourn in peace but were clearly informed that they were not to return to the field; those days were done. A part of of Reinhardt wanted to rail against the decision but there was too sorrow in his soul for anger to get any traction. With a heavy heart, he turned his back on the battlefield and went into a journey of solitude and regret.

It lasted for around five years before he woke. He was Reinhardt Wilhelm, a warrior, a knight, a crusader. While there good deeds to do, he would do them. He joined forces with a talented engineer named Brigitte, who he playful referred to as his squire, and turned a lonely journey into a bright new crusade. Many injustices were set to right and many tyrants toppled by the giant and his squire, much light brought to a dark world.

And now Overwatch has been born again. Cautiously, Reinhardt has agreed to accept membership once more, telling Angela Ziegler that she could call on him when he was needed, but has not stopped his crusade. Rather than join them in the new HQ, the old Lion still walks the earth, looking for battles most worthy and monsters to slay.

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A F F I L I A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N

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O R G A N I S A T I O N
Overwatch

B A S E O F O P E R A T I O N S
Mobile, wherever the front-line is currently

P R E V I O U S B A S E O P E R A T I O N S
Overwatch HQ, Switzerland
Eichenwald, Germany

B A T T L E T Y P E / R O L E
Tank

O C C U P A T I O N (CURRENTLY)
Adventurer and Part-time Overwatch Agent

O C C U P A T I O N (PREVIOUSLY)
Crusader

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A B I L I T I E S

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A B I L I T I E S
♚ Charge

Using the large booster on the back of his Crusader armour, Reinhardt hurtles forward with one shoulder dropped and his hammer cocked back for an immediate swing. While he can't really alter his course once the charge starts, the colossal force and weight of the charge will destroy all but the toughest of foes.

♚ Firestrike

Using the Rocket Hammer's jets to generate a fireball, Reinhardt swings his weapon to launch a projectile that, due to its gaseous state, passes directly through shields or other energy barriers to deal damage to those behind them.

♚ Barrier Field

From a Lion's head insignia on his left wrist, Reinhardt is able to project a large shield, to protect himself and any comrades from long range attacks. There are certain energy based weapons that can penetrate it with ease though, and the field has a limited durability. After that is exceeded, causing iot to shatter, the field takes some five seconds to reform.

W E A P O N S
♚ Crusader Armour

Even without his suit, Reinhardt is one of the strongest beings on the planet. With it, he becomes a titan of myth, able to withstand a hail of gunfire without flinching and the shatter walls with a single punch, to say nothing of the charge booster or Rocket Hammer.

♚ Rocket Hammer

The symbol of warriors and builders both, a hammer can normally be a scary enough weapon. This hammer is wielded by a mechanised behemoth and powered by a small jet engine, letting every strike feel like a meteoric blow.

U L T I M A T E A B I L I T Y
♛ Earth Shatter

Bringing the Rocket Hammer down with incredible force, Reinhardt creates a mini earthquake, cracking the ground and destabilising anyone caught in its radius. Those who are airborne are unaffected but anyone on the ground is invariably thrown to the floor for the handful of seconds it takes to recollect themselves and regain their feet. And as any veteran can tell you, a handful of seconds makes all the differences in a battle.

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O T H E R I N F O R M A T I O N

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O T H E R
Loves currywurst more than any food on the planet.

T H E M E S O N G
Nightrocker - David Hasslehoff

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@Sodomite

*Attempts to argue that its not Reinhardt*

*Fails, because of the actor being Ibris Elba*

*Likes Ibris Elba*

*Confident he'll 'face the monsters at our front door' and 'Cancel the apocalypse' with a single 'Hammer Down!'.*

*Does NOT disappoint*

[Tominas]

@Lmpkio@Sodomite
I mean, this rp does take place in a universe where the omnic crisis happened back in the 70's and future tech is attainable in 2017. I had the same initial reaction, but if Reaper has a daughter, Morrison has a son, Hana is Jack's son's adopted sister, and junkrat cares about other people I wouldn't say it's all that crazy to have a black Reinhardt. ...Also, it's Idris Elba. You can't say no to Idris Elba.

Also, while I'm here, does anyone have a claim on Zenyatta yet? If not, I wouldn't mind taking a whack at the omnic cinnamon roll

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@Lmpkio@Sodomite
I mean, this rp does take place in a universe where the omnic crisis happened back in the 70's and future tech is attainable in 2017. I had the same initial reaction, but if Reaper has a daughter, Morrison has a son, Hana is Jack's son's adopted sister, and junkrat cares about other people I wouldn't say it's all that crazy to have a black Reinhardt. ...Also, it's Idris Elba. You can't say no to Idris Elba.

Also, while I'm here, does anyone have a claim on Zenyatta yet? If not, I wouldn't mind taking a whack at the omnic cinnamon roll

@Tominas

Oh Im not saying its crazy, Im just calling it interesting really. Was expecting the original look, but this will definitely do just fine. All we need now... is a Doomfist. :P And like I said, I like Ibris Elba so... no complaints here.

I believe no... but IF you claim him. Make him SASSY AS POSSIBLE. Examples? Certainly:

Sassyatta

And there's certainly more where that comes from.

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Also, Ik it's past Christmas, but jeezus this is funny:

[Tominas]

@Lmpkio
Lololol, I love it. If I do end up running metal-monk best-monk, I'll keep it in mind. Also, I think I'm gonna have to figure out some backstory, since it kinda seems like Genji hasn't been mutilated in this timeline. Food for thought.

Also, just found out that my char is solid, so if anybody who's gonna work w/Talon wants to jam sometime, hit me up :D I'm pretty hype about this thing and wouldn't mind getting some wheels turning before we start, inter-character-wise.

Last thing for now, not sure if this is just a general roleplay thing or specific to each rp, but do we know/have written rules of engagement, or are they coming when we actually start? If it's the latter, I promise I'm not trying to rush @Vicier and @Caits, I'm just still new, still don't know what's going on at any given point in time :T I do look forward to interacting with other characters and the shipping and whatnot, but we do have active rivalries and nemeses between teams and written combat abilities. Part of me is stoked to see how that goes, especially with OC's and their shticks thrown into the mix

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@Lmpkio
Lololol, I love it. If I do end up running metal-monk best-monk, I'll keep it in mind. Also, I think I'm gonna have to figure out some backstory, since it kinda seems like Genji hasn't been mutilated in this timeline. Food for thought.

Also, just found out that my char is solid, so if anybody who's gonna work w/Talon wants to jam sometime, hit me up :D I'm pretty hype about this thing and wouldn't mind getting some wheels turning before we start, inter-character-wise.

@Tominas

It could be similar really. Maybe just close friends? Or Zenn bitch slapped a harasser of his with tranquility idk?

Also...

You like Raptors?

I like Raptors...

(Then again I have an idea for another character or two, OCs btw, one of which may be for Overwatch... and no its not a creature)

Also another Sassy Zenny:

[Tominas]

@Lmpkio Dude, I have seen Alpha in all his hangry glory, I assure you. Talon as of now is a horde of morally ambiguous stormtroopers, an angry cloud of hate and shotguns, his livid daughter, a gun for hire, a half-shaved hacker, an assassin who can't feel emotions, an angry robot who can't stop won't stop, an eerily cheery lightning woman, and a VELOCIRAPTOR WITH GUNS. I DON'T THINK WE COULD BE MORE METAL IF WE TRIED

...And just in case it didn't get through there, yes, I like raptors. I don't know how one couldn't.

Also, I don't mean to exclude anyone I forgot, I just copied off of the char sheet page and the three canon members of Talon :T

@Jacobite Dammit, just listened to the song. Wasn't gonna be sad rn but so much for that

*table flip*

[Lmpkio]

@Lmpkio Dude, I have seen Alpha in all his hangry glory, I assure you. a VELOCIRAPTOR WITH GUNS. I DON'T THINK WE COULD BE MORE METAL IF WE TRIED

@Tominas

What about four more?

I mean, if you look at his profile... he has FOUR... MORE... RAPTORS as his squadmates!

One as his second command and uses explosives...

Another who acts as a tank and has a mini turret on its back...

A medical raptor that carries medpacks...

And one last Raptor who is way more agile than the others... and can jump basically twice as high.

Yeah... ravenous, feathery, MAN-SIZED (genetically modified) bastards. I mean you know~

[MiddleEarthRoze]

So, well on the way of getting my first OC (Relative of Mercy) done! Hopefully it won't take as long as Sombra's did so I can move onto my next OC.

I am curious though - what are everyone's ships in Overwatch? I'm a fan or Junkrat/Roadhog (Can't imagine the latter being with anyone else unless it was just for sex or something) and definitely Reaper/76. What about everyone else?