@Zapdos I might consider joining. Looks like a good RP.
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@Zapdos I might consider joining. Looks like a good RP.
Cool! The CS is in the first post of this thread. Let me know if you have any questions!
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Hey all! I saw the interest check and I'm very interested in what you have going on here. I'd love to join if this is still open.
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@Jarl Coolgruuf hi! It is still open, yes. If you have any questions, let me know. Otherwise, the CS template is in the first post of this thread.
I look forward to seeing your CS!
I look forward to seeing your CS!
A Hero RP that isn't dead? Well gosh darn, sign me on!....That, and I really dig the variety of abilities in the cast that I've read, even if it makes me a bit concerned I won't come up with somethin' that good lol. Oh well! Regardless, I'll see about posting up a CS sometime soon-ish
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A Hero RP that isn't dead? Well gosh darn, sign me on!....That, and I really dig the variety of abilities in the cast that I've read, even if it makes me a bit concerned I won't come up with somethin' that good lol. Oh well! Regardless, I'll see about posting up a CS sometime soon-ish
We aren't dead, but the post rate is pretty slow :P We do have a great cast though with a variety of abilities and @MagratheanWhale did rejoin us yesterday (99% of the OOC chat here is on our Discord server, which I provide to everyone who is accepted) so I'm confident in the long term success of this RP.
The main thing to remember for powers is that these are new heroes, not ones with a ton of experience, so you aren't going to be a pro with your powers right out of the gate. Keep that and the rules in the OOC in mind and you should be good to go, and as always, let me know if you have any questions!
@Zapdos I hope my gooey friend here will be up to snuff! :)
Name: Pete Coney
Hero Name: Slime
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Family: Jameson Coney (Workoholic, overbearing dad who works at the local newspaper outlet as Publisher and Editor-in-chief), Priscilla Coney (Stay-at-home mom, enthusiastic baker and all-around great parental figure), Jessica (Jess) Coney (Older sister who left Lafayette for some abroad opportunities; inherited dad's work policies, but is a bit nicer. A bit.)
Occupation: Works on the clean-up crew for a movie theatre; occasionally fills in for concessions as well (though he's prone to digging into said concessions....)
Appearance: You know the saying 'don't judge a book by its cover'? Well....Maybe this book is a bit shallower than most. What you see is what you get with Pete Coney, from his horribly dated choice of beanies to his cheesy Star Wars tee. Finish it off with some crappy beige cargo shorts and wearing crocs and you can tell he's out of touch. As far as his actual physical appearance goes, he ain't much to look at, either. He's a wiry guy, probably only weighing a little over 130 lbs., and stands at a fairly average 5'8...Though that might be because he slouches so much. Beyond that, he's got pale white skin (pale enough to make it clear he oughta spend more time outside), murky blue eyes that make it seem like he's never quite all there (which, to be fair, he often isn't), and his large nose that people poke fun at pretty often, but he's good at letting it slide.
Superpower:
Slime Body - Pete possesses the ability to morph either parts of his body or his whole form into that of an amorphous, slime-like material. The slime is resilient to most forms of damage, either simply bouncing it off, or, if the assault offers too much resistance, merely splits apart and reforms later (though he still feels it somewhat, so he's never eager to get blasted into bits). The slime is also flexible, and capable of immense amounts of stretching, though he's quite bad at doing that manually as of right now....
Beyond that, the slime's composition is unique in that it can be subtly altered by the user. He doesn't realize this as of now, as it's a rather complex piece of this puzzle, but he unconsciously utilizes it by changing the slime to have more sticking power from time to time, allowing him to cling to and climb surfaces, as well as snare up baddies with his whole 'bod.
Lastly, his slime has a notable regenerative quality, though when possible, prefers to merely reconstitute itself from existing parts if possible. As such, if part of his slime body is torn apart, blasted away, etc., it's more likely the bits will find themselves once more and merely reform into a proper body, rather than try to remake the whole thing.
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Skills:
Equipment: He takes his skateboard most places, and a cheap camcorder as well, because he likes to record when funny or interesting things happen. That's been happening a lot more often recently. Also, he has an iPod, because he thinks they're cool and doesn't like more modern phone crap. It shits out at least twice a week.
Personality: Pete is a very laid-back dude, never sweating the details, chillaxed and cool. Probably because he's a bit of a pothead. Still, he's a likeable enough guy, if more than a bit impressionable and naive, not to mention a little too talkative for his own good...But he's got a good heart, even if he might be taking the idea of heroics lighter than he ought to.
Anything Else: Pete's favorite Electric Pokemon is definitely Stunfisk. I mean, just look at it! What a funny little guy.
Hero Name: Slime
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Family: Jameson Coney (Workoholic, overbearing dad who works at the local newspaper outlet as Publisher and Editor-in-chief), Priscilla Coney (Stay-at-home mom, enthusiastic baker and all-around great parental figure), Jessica (Jess) Coney (Older sister who left Lafayette for some abroad opportunities; inherited dad's work policies, but is a bit nicer. A bit.)
Occupation: Works on the clean-up crew for a movie theatre; occasionally fills in for concessions as well (though he's prone to digging into said concessions....)
Appearance: You know the saying 'don't judge a book by its cover'? Well....Maybe this book is a bit shallower than most. What you see is what you get with Pete Coney, from his horribly dated choice of beanies to his cheesy Star Wars tee. Finish it off with some crappy beige cargo shorts and wearing crocs and you can tell he's out of touch. As far as his actual physical appearance goes, he ain't much to look at, either. He's a wiry guy, probably only weighing a little over 130 lbs., and stands at a fairly average 5'8...Though that might be because he slouches so much. Beyond that, he's got pale white skin (pale enough to make it clear he oughta spend more time outside), murky blue eyes that make it seem like he's never quite all there (which, to be fair, he often isn't), and his large nose that people poke fun at pretty often, but he's good at letting it slide.
Superpower:
Slime Body - Pete possesses the ability to morph either parts of his body or his whole form into that of an amorphous, slime-like material. The slime is resilient to most forms of damage, either simply bouncing it off, or, if the assault offers too much resistance, merely splits apart and reforms later (though he still feels it somewhat, so he's never eager to get blasted into bits). The slime is also flexible, and capable of immense amounts of stretching, though he's quite bad at doing that manually as of right now....
Beyond that, the slime's composition is unique in that it can be subtly altered by the user. He doesn't realize this as of now, as it's a rather complex piece of this puzzle, but he unconsciously utilizes it by changing the slime to have more sticking power from time to time, allowing him to cling to and climb surfaces, as well as snare up baddies with his whole 'bod.
Lastly, his slime has a notable regenerative quality, though when possible, prefers to merely reconstitute itself from existing parts if possible. As such, if part of his slime body is torn apart, blasted away, etc., it's more likely the bits will find themselves once more and merely reform into a proper body, rather than try to remake the whole thing.
Strengths:
- Due to the slime's ability to reject or nullify most forms of harm, and reform itself under real damage, they are an incredibly resilient and annoying combatant, if nothing else.
- The adhesive properties Pete unknowingly activates on occasion are incredibly strong, and if he can get his full body around an individual, it could even stop individuals with fair levels of Superhuman Strength, among other things.
- Thanks to the slime's insane amount of stretchability, it is extremely resilient to any form of blunt force. Not to mention, if he can learn how to manually stretch himself, it will open up a wide window of possibilities.
Weaknesses:
- His raw strength with his slime body is....Very lacking. In fact, due to an absence of real musculature, he's quite weak as far as that goes. This can be amended through clever use of his stretching and adhesive qualities, but that will take time to master.
- While the slime body can reform itself even under dire circumstances, it takes time for it to recollect all of the missing mass, and until it does, Pete's head is a scrambled mess, and he's effectively helpless.
- It's an odd weakness, but due to how lightweight and flexible his slime body can be, it means that an effective way of neutralizing him is merely to find a way to contain him. And since his slime body can compact itself rather easily, the size of said container won't matter either. He's had an embarrassing encounter with a vacuum before...
- Not quite a weakness per se, but definitely an annoyance, is that his clothing doesn't work well with turning into a slime dude...So he usually takes it off before changing, which means after the cool battle's over he has to slink off and find his clothes again. Maybe eventually he'll figure out a trick to avoid this.
Skills:
- While he wouldn't call himself an expert, he's not bad at baking things (which has absolutely no correlation to another pastime of his. None at all...)
- He's gotten really good at cleaning things up thanks to his job at the theatre. I mean really good....It also might help that his slime body can dissolve most stuff he puts in it. Maybe.
- He likes to skate sometimes. He isn't good. But hey, he likes it, and he's getting....A little better.
- He's been talked into doing very dumb things quite a few times, and the only reason he's made it out of those situations without something broken (or worse) is because he's a bit more dexterous than you'd expect, and can do a bit of honestly impressive parkour, even before he became a slime monster.
Equipment: He takes his skateboard most places, and a cheap camcorder as well, because he likes to record when funny or interesting things happen. That's been happening a lot more often recently. Also, he has an iPod, because he thinks they're cool and doesn't like more modern phone crap. It shits out at least twice a week.
Personality: Pete is a very laid-back dude, never sweating the details, chillaxed and cool. Probably because he's a bit of a pothead. Still, he's a likeable enough guy, if more than a bit impressionable and naive, not to mention a little too talkative for his own good...But he's got a good heart, even if he might be taking the idea of heroics lighter than he ought to.
Biography: Pete always was sorta lost with what to do with himself. From a young age, his father pressured him into being decisive about what he wanted to be when he grew up, and it had the opposite intended effect; the guy could never settle on anything, and he thought it'd finally catch up with him once he got outta high school just last year. Sure, he had a job, but it wasn't exactly worth a life career, and even then, he burnt most of it on weed, which he then also proceeded to burn. Needless to say, he saw the place his life was heading towards...And couldn't muster the energy to care.
That changed.
The meteor landed. He thought that was a pretty crazy thing to happen, but it got wilder soon after. The same night after the crash, when he was cruising on some special brownies and takin' a trip, he came back to semi-consciousness with a...Notably lower field of vision. Namely, flat on the ground. In fact, he felt quite flat. When he tried to move, all he could feel was a strange wobble, and as he moved his eyes around his new form, he realized he was a puddle of slime on the floor.
If he wasn't baked off his mind, he probably would've screamed.
Instead, he simply thought 'Huh. Cool.' And kept lying there without a care in the world. It was only the day after when he realized that wasn't just some fever dream; it really happened. He tried experimenting with his new ability, changing parts of his body into that strange goo, getting a feel for the experience. Honestly? He thought it was pretty cool. Then a thought cropped up in his head. His life was on a one-way track to Nowhereville until now, but hey, y'know what they say? If you got it, flaunt it. Thus, for reasons probably not quite as noble as some, Pete decided that it'd be way more interesting to try being a hero in a hero-less world than being a nobody sitting in his parent's basement smoking joints.
That changed.
The meteor landed. He thought that was a pretty crazy thing to happen, but it got wilder soon after. The same night after the crash, when he was cruising on some special brownies and takin' a trip, he came back to semi-consciousness with a...Notably lower field of vision. Namely, flat on the ground. In fact, he felt quite flat. When he tried to move, all he could feel was a strange wobble, and as he moved his eyes around his new form, he realized he was a puddle of slime on the floor.
If he wasn't baked off his mind, he probably would've screamed.
Instead, he simply thought 'Huh. Cool.' And kept lying there without a care in the world. It was only the day after when he realized that wasn't just some fever dream; it really happened. He tried experimenting with his new ability, changing parts of his body into that strange goo, getting a feel for the experience. Honestly? He thought it was pretty cool. Then a thought cropped up in his head. His life was on a one-way track to Nowhereville until now, but hey, y'know what they say? If you got it, flaunt it. Thus, for reasons probably not quite as noble as some, Pete decided that it'd be way more interesting to try being a hero in a hero-less world than being a nobody sitting in his parent's basement smoking joints.
Anything Else: Pete's favorite Electric Pokemon is definitely Stunfisk. I mean, just look at it! What a funny little guy.
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@Mintz your CS is interesting and I can tell you've put some thought into it. That being said, I think the power will need to be nerfed. Just a few things I noticed:
1) Peter lacks muscle, but he also has incredibly strong adhesive properties that can even beat people with super strength and can nullify most forms of harm, which seems to negate that weakness.
2) If the slime can reject/nullify most offense against it, how does one win against him?
3) If the slime can dissolve most things, it makes any physical weaponry effectively useless.
I don't know how much of the IC you've read so far, but something I've tried keeping consistent are that these are rookies who are facing real stakes. I won't spoil too much, but right now they're in the hospital after their first battle. If Peter can just regenerate himself fairly easily, a lot of the tension is effectively gone.
What I think could make sense is Peter being able to turn his arms and legs into slime and manipulating them, but not the rest of his body. That way Peter still has a variety of techniques he can use and it keeps the substance of the slime power in tact, but it brings the "power level" down to a more manageable level and there are real stakes for the man every time he fights. I think the adhesion is fine too if it's a little more grounded, so to speak; for example, he could stretch his slime to the ceiling to swing from it like Tarzan, but he can't envelope a super strength villain with it. Maybe he can harden the slime to the density of a normal human body so he can do stretchy punches with it too. I'd say the slime would have to have some vulnerability as well; something like if one bullet goes through it, it's fine, but if a slime arm gets sliced by a sword, it's gonna detach from Peter's body.
Does that make sense? I tried keeping everything organized but I feel like I rambled a bit there. What are your thoughts?
That all being said, the character's background and biography are great and I think the slacker dynamic would be an interesting fit with the team. It could be explained that Peter was really high the night everyone else fought Thundercloud, and so missed the battle :P
1) Peter lacks muscle, but he also has incredibly strong adhesive properties that can even beat people with super strength and can nullify most forms of harm, which seems to negate that weakness.
2) If the slime can reject/nullify most offense against it, how does one win against him?
3) If the slime can dissolve most things, it makes any physical weaponry effectively useless.
I don't know how much of the IC you've read so far, but something I've tried keeping consistent are that these are rookies who are facing real stakes. I won't spoil too much, but right now they're in the hospital after their first battle. If Peter can just regenerate himself fairly easily, a lot of the tension is effectively gone.
What I think could make sense is Peter being able to turn his arms and legs into slime and manipulating them, but not the rest of his body. That way Peter still has a variety of techniques he can use and it keeps the substance of the slime power in tact, but it brings the "power level" down to a more manageable level and there are real stakes for the man every time he fights. I think the adhesion is fine too if it's a little more grounded, so to speak; for example, he could stretch his slime to the ceiling to swing from it like Tarzan, but he can't envelope a super strength villain with it. Maybe he can harden the slime to the density of a normal human body so he can do stretchy punches with it too. I'd say the slime would have to have some vulnerability as well; something like if one bullet goes through it, it's fine, but if a slime arm gets sliced by a sword, it's gonna detach from Peter's body.
Does that make sense? I tried keeping everything organized but I feel like I rambled a bit there. What are your thoughts?
That all being said, the character's background and biography are great and I think the slacker dynamic would be an interesting fit with the team. It could be explained that Peter was really high the night everyone else fought Thundercloud, and so missed the battle :P
@ZapdosI think I might've mis-stated some things. Firstly;
1: Pete doesn't have much control over said adhesive quality at the moment, and even once he does, it won't change the fact that as far as stopping power goes, he's very lacking; he's only good for stalling adversaries unless he can put his noggin together for a creative solution, which he...Understandably struggles doing. Or assist other people, but in general this team lacks much stopping power right now lol.
2: I mentioned it rather simply. While killing him is a questionable prospect, if you can force him into something, like a jar or the sort, his liquid-like form will shape to fit the new home, and while he's stuck like that, he'll be unable to change back until he can re-assume at least a human-like shape in his slime form. Also, while he won't be dead, it's possible to tear/blow his slime body into pieces, making him take time to reform, which can take several minutes; a lot of valuable time to be effectively out of commission in a combat scenario.
3: This was just me overstating a bit; it can dissolve most things with time. Such as him absorbing theatre garbage and letting it stew for a couple of hours. It is by no means an instantaneous process, and things that strike at him aren't at any risk of being liquefied (until he can figure out how to concentrate that acidic quality some more).
Point is, yeah, he himself isn't under too much risk (unless he acts stupid....Which he certainly will), though he's vulnerable outside of this form. Not to mention, the tension is still there for him; while he's had a few times of being torn apart and put into pieces since his powers manifested, he isn't certain of the limit, nor is he eager to test it, whereas plenty of baddies would be happy to. And sure, maybe he won't have as much personal, bodily stake as some of the other heroes, but that means his stake is his fellow heroes. As the one guy both willing and able to put himself in harm's way, it falls on him to be the frontman of the group, so to speak, and any harm the others might take, he would likely feel falls onto him as the one who should be bearing that weight.
But overall, if I can't get this by, I'll shoot a different concept instead. Sometimes ya got the image in your head, and thinking of it any other way sorta scuffs the whole thing, ya feel? So I'll leave this in your hands.
1: Pete doesn't have much control over said adhesive quality at the moment, and even once he does, it won't change the fact that as far as stopping power goes, he's very lacking; he's only good for stalling adversaries unless he can put his noggin together for a creative solution, which he...Understandably struggles doing. Or assist other people, but in general this team lacks much stopping power right now lol.
2: I mentioned it rather simply. While killing him is a questionable prospect, if you can force him into something, like a jar or the sort, his liquid-like form will shape to fit the new home, and while he's stuck like that, he'll be unable to change back until he can re-assume at least a human-like shape in his slime form. Also, while he won't be dead, it's possible to tear/blow his slime body into pieces, making him take time to reform, which can take several minutes; a lot of valuable time to be effectively out of commission in a combat scenario.
3: This was just me overstating a bit; it can dissolve most things with time. Such as him absorbing theatre garbage and letting it stew for a couple of hours. It is by no means an instantaneous process, and things that strike at him aren't at any risk of being liquefied (until he can figure out how to concentrate that acidic quality some more).
Point is, yeah, he himself isn't under too much risk (unless he acts stupid....Which he certainly will), though he's vulnerable outside of this form. Not to mention, the tension is still there for him; while he's had a few times of being torn apart and put into pieces since his powers manifested, he isn't certain of the limit, nor is he eager to test it, whereas plenty of baddies would be happy to. And sure, maybe he won't have as much personal, bodily stake as some of the other heroes, but that means his stake is his fellow heroes. As the one guy both willing and able to put himself in harm's way, it falls on him to be the frontman of the group, so to speak, and any harm the others might take, he would likely feel falls onto him as the one who should be bearing that weight.
But overall, if I can't get this by, I'll shoot a different concept instead. Sometimes ya got the image in your head, and thinking of it any other way sorta scuffs the whole thing, ya feel? So I'll leave this in your hands.
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@ZapdosI think I might've mis-stated some things. Firstly;
1: Pete doesn't have much control over said adhesive quality at the moment, and even once he does, it won't change the fact that as far as stopping power goes, he's very lacking; he's only good for stalling adversaries unless he can put his noggin together for a creative solution, which he...Understandably struggles doing. Or assist other people, but in general this team lacks much stopping power right now lol.
2: I mentioned it rather simply. While killing him is a questionable prospect, if you can force him into something, like a jar or the sort, his liquid-like form will shape to fit the new home, and while he's stuck like that, he'll be unable to change back until he can re-assume at least a human-like shape in his slime form. Also, while he won't be dead, it's possible to tear/blow his slime body into pieces, making him take time to reform, which can take several minutes; a lot of valuable time to be effectively out of commission in a combat scenario.
3: This was just me overstating a bit; it can dissolve most things with time. Such as him absorbing theatre garbage and letting it stew for a couple of hours. It is by no means an instantaneous process, and things that strike at him aren't at any risk of being liquefied (until he can figure out how to concentrate that acidic quality some more).
Point is, yeah, he himself isn't under too much risk (unless he acts stupid....Which he certainly will), though he's vulnerable outside of this form. Not to mention, the tension is still there for him; while he's had a few times of being torn apart and put into pieces since his powers manifested, he isn't certain of the limit, nor is he eager to test it, whereas plenty of baddies would be happy to. And sure, maybe he won't have as much personal, bodily stake as some of the other heroes, but that means his stake is his fellow heroes. As the one guy both willing and able to put himself in harm's way, it falls on him to be the frontman of the group, so to speak, and any harm the others might take, he would likely feel falls onto him as the one who should be bearing that weight.
But overall, if I can't get this by, I'll shoot a different concept instead. Sometimes ya got the image in your head, and thinking of it any other way sorta scuffs the whole thing, ya feel? So I'll leave this in your hands.
Thanks for clarifying those points. While I do think that you addressed most of my concerns, the big one that remains is that a lot of the stakes disappear if Peter can't be killed. I'm not opposed to "tanky" characters if done right, but I think even limited invincibility is too much, so I have to reject the concept as it is. I understand not wanting to change the concept you have laid out, but I do encourage you to try the other concept you had in mind. As I said, Peter's biography was well done, and I enjoyed reading the CS.
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And there we go! He's all done
::NAME:: Daniel Schaefer
::HERO NAME:: Calamity
::AGE:: 24
::GENDER:: Male
::OCCUPATION:: Construction Worker
::FAMILY::
Valerie Schaefer (Mother, 56yo, senior 7/11 manager, sweeter than a sugar cube)
Gregory Schaefer (Father, 54yo, retired plumber, stern and stoic but caring in his own way)
Alexander Schaefer (Younger Brother/Roommate, 20yo, full-time student, decent student but also a notorious party animal)
Terrance Schaefer (Younger Brother/Other Roommate, 20yo, full-time student, fraternal twins with Alexander, more bookish than his twin but often goaded into participating in his antics)
Jackie Nguyen (Ex-Girlfriend/Baby Momma, 26yo, part time waitress and part time "illicit pharmacist", throws things when she's upset which is often)
Kayla Schaefer (Daughter, 8yo, 3rd grader and aspiring black belt martial artist, kicks way too hard for someone with such a nice smile)
::APPEARANCE:: A man of decent bulk standing just over 6' with rough, perpetually dirty hands. His clothes are often frumpy and wrinkled with various stains and tears adoring everything he owns. He practically lives in jeans and ratty flannel shirts and doesn't put too much stock into his appearance. His face tends to have anywhere from a few days to several months of beard scruff he periodically and randomly decides to shave. That being said, his personal hygiene is surprisingly good. He brushes his teeth every day, showers every day, uses deodorant, the whole nine yards. He might look a bit dingy but he never smells bad.
When doing his superish-hero thing, he wears a pair of mechanic's gloves to minimize cuts and scrapes along with elbow and knee pads and his old football helmet from high-school. Go Eagles!
::SUPERPOWER:: Strength. Simple, brutal, unwieldy strength. He can pulverize bricks into sand with only grip strength, flip trucks with mild effort, crack solid asphalt with a stomp, and snap steel chains like they were made of wet paper. The catch is that he doesn't know how (or if he even can) tone down this incredible power. He now lives in a world made of tissues and glue and even the smallest, most mundane activity becomes difficult or even impossible. Opening a door takes him several long moments to ensure he doesn't crush the handle or tear it off its hinges. Getting dressed in the morning is still a work in progress and he's turned several shirts into dish rags. Holding pencils? Forget about it. A hug? He wouldn't inflict that on his worst enemy. Daniel hasn't so much as touched his daughter in weeks for fear of outright killing her.
Any sort of combat is a delicate balance between not immediately turning his opponent into extra chunky People Salsa™ and not getting himself killed in the process. For all his strength, he's not invulnerable and would be just as dead as anyone else if he was shot or stabbed in a vital area or hit by a car or shocked by an electric pokemon.
::SKILLS:: Years of experience have made him a skilled tradesman in the construction of commercial buildings and he can operate a wide variety of tools, both powered and manual, with great efficiency. He's also worryingly good at carnival games and has a knack for party games such as corn hole and beer pong. Daniel also plays a mean game of Texas Holdem.
::EQUIPMENT:: The less stuff he brings the less stuff he can break so he tries to not bring anything but his clothes.
::PERSONALITY:: Independent, talkative, and somewhat fatherly despite his age. Daniel used to caring for someone else be it his younger brothers or his daughter and will always lend a hand if he's able. He can be a tad stubborn and prefers to just power through a difficult situation rather than "waste time" trying to find a work around. Why work smarter when you can just work harder?
::BIOGRAPHY:: His early life was rather average save for his stellar record as a high-school football wide receiver. He met his daughter's mother at a party thrown by the quarterback and ended up dating Jackie for a few weeks before she ended up pregnant with little Kayla. Daniel made it his responsibility to step up and be a father and partner at the tender age of 16, much to his parents' dismay. His parents loved their sons dearly and didn't think Jackie was any good for him. In the following years they'd be proven right.
It was easy for Daniel to dismiss the odd bruises and cuts as him being clumsy. After all, who would think a boy of his size who goes to the gym for fun could be hurt like that by such a small woman? The police surely didn't think it was possible, so why would anyone else believe him? His parents realized his explanations didn't always make sense but thought nothing of it until it came out during the child custody case and only by the fact Jackie was also facing drug charges at the time did Daniel gain full custody of their daughter. Now a full time parent, Daniel finished high-school by the skin of his teeth and immediately went to work full time while living with his parents. Until his brothers left for college together and he moved into an apartment with them. The arrangement works for him in that they take turns watching their niece during the day while he earns most of the rent.
Daniel makes a point to not watch the news, believing that it only makes people miserable, so he didn't make the connection between his sudden ridiculous strength and the meteor until someone waiting at the bus stopped mentioned it while trying to make small talk with him. For Daniel, these powers are a curse and he wants nothing more than for things to go back to normal, but since that doesn't seem possible, he figures he might as well do some good in ways other people can't.
::HERO NAME:: Calamity
::AGE:: 24
::GENDER:: Male
::OCCUPATION:: Construction Worker
::FAMILY::
Valerie Schaefer (Mother, 56yo, senior 7/11 manager, sweeter than a sugar cube)
Gregory Schaefer (Father, 54yo, retired plumber, stern and stoic but caring in his own way)
Alexander Schaefer (Younger Brother/Roommate, 20yo, full-time student, decent student but also a notorious party animal)
Terrance Schaefer (Younger Brother/Other Roommate, 20yo, full-time student, fraternal twins with Alexander, more bookish than his twin but often goaded into participating in his antics)
Jackie Nguyen (Ex-Girlfriend/Baby Momma, 26yo, part time waitress and part time "illicit pharmacist", throws things when she's upset which is often)
Kayla Schaefer (Daughter, 8yo, 3rd grader and aspiring black belt martial artist, kicks way too hard for someone with such a nice smile)
::APPEARANCE:: A man of decent bulk standing just over 6' with rough, perpetually dirty hands. His clothes are often frumpy and wrinkled with various stains and tears adoring everything he owns. He practically lives in jeans and ratty flannel shirts and doesn't put too much stock into his appearance. His face tends to have anywhere from a few days to several months of beard scruff he periodically and randomly decides to shave. That being said, his personal hygiene is surprisingly good. He brushes his teeth every day, showers every day, uses deodorant, the whole nine yards. He might look a bit dingy but he never smells bad.
When doing his superish-hero thing, he wears a pair of mechanic's gloves to minimize cuts and scrapes along with elbow and knee pads and his old football helmet from high-school. Go Eagles!
::SUPERPOWER:: Strength. Simple, brutal, unwieldy strength. He can pulverize bricks into sand with only grip strength, flip trucks with mild effort, crack solid asphalt with a stomp, and snap steel chains like they were made of wet paper. The catch is that he doesn't know how (or if he even can) tone down this incredible power. He now lives in a world made of tissues and glue and even the smallest, most mundane activity becomes difficult or even impossible. Opening a door takes him several long moments to ensure he doesn't crush the handle or tear it off its hinges. Getting dressed in the morning is still a work in progress and he's turned several shirts into dish rags. Holding pencils? Forget about it. A hug? He wouldn't inflict that on his worst enemy. Daniel hasn't so much as touched his daughter in weeks for fear of outright killing her.
Any sort of combat is a delicate balance between not immediately turning his opponent into extra chunky People Salsa™ and not getting himself killed in the process. For all his strength, he's not invulnerable and would be just as dead as anyone else if he was shot or stabbed in a vital area or hit by a car or shocked by an electric pokemon.
::SKILLS:: Years of experience have made him a skilled tradesman in the construction of commercial buildings and he can operate a wide variety of tools, both powered and manual, with great efficiency. He's also worryingly good at carnival games and has a knack for party games such as corn hole and beer pong. Daniel also plays a mean game of Texas Holdem.
::EQUIPMENT:: The less stuff he brings the less stuff he can break so he tries to not bring anything but his clothes.
::PERSONALITY:: Independent, talkative, and somewhat fatherly despite his age. Daniel used to caring for someone else be it his younger brothers or his daughter and will always lend a hand if he's able. He can be a tad stubborn and prefers to just power through a difficult situation rather than "waste time" trying to find a work around. Why work smarter when you can just work harder?
::BIOGRAPHY:: His early life was rather average save for his stellar record as a high-school football wide receiver. He met his daughter's mother at a party thrown by the quarterback and ended up dating Jackie for a few weeks before she ended up pregnant with little Kayla. Daniel made it his responsibility to step up and be a father and partner at the tender age of 16, much to his parents' dismay. His parents loved their sons dearly and didn't think Jackie was any good for him. In the following years they'd be proven right.
It was easy for Daniel to dismiss the odd bruises and cuts as him being clumsy. After all, who would think a boy of his size who goes to the gym for fun could be hurt like that by such a small woman? The police surely didn't think it was possible, so why would anyone else believe him? His parents realized his explanations didn't always make sense but thought nothing of it until it came out during the child custody case and only by the fact Jackie was also facing drug charges at the time did Daniel gain full custody of their daughter. Now a full time parent, Daniel finished high-school by the skin of his teeth and immediately went to work full time while living with his parents. Until his brothers left for college together and he moved into an apartment with them. The arrangement works for him in that they take turns watching their niece during the day while he earns most of the rent.
Daniel makes a point to not watch the news, believing that it only makes people miserable, so he didn't make the connection between his sudden ridiculous strength and the meteor until someone waiting at the bus stopped mentioned it while trying to make small talk with him. For Daniel, these powers are a curse and he wants nothing more than for things to go back to normal, but since that doesn't seem possible, he figures he might as well do some good in ways other people can't.
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@Zapdos Looks like this city just entered the Splash Zone! Hopefully he's to your liking. :)
Name: Whitley Cress
Hero Name: Big Splash
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Family: Amelia Cress, Age 40 (Whitley's hardworking, single mother who works at a law firm. She comes off as strict sometimes, but he knows she means well), Lily Cress, Age 10 (Whitley's adorable lil' sis! She means the world to him and his mom, though her extreme levels of curiosity gets her in a lot of trouble sometimes).
Occupation: Still getting through high school, on top of being on the swim team. Also takes the weekends to work as a lifeguard for the local water park. He's, uh, not exactly sure where he'll be squeezing 'insane heroics' into this schedule...
Appearance: Whitley is along the smaller side, standing at around 5'4, and weighing a little over 120 lbs. You wouldn't tell from a glance at him, likely due to his stature, but he's fairly athletic in no small part thanks to his time as apart of the swim team, and closer inspection will show some surprisingly defined muscle for his size. Beyond that, he has a soft white skin tone (though not so pale as some; he spends a fair bit of time outside in the sun), pale blue hair that spills out at ends and splits across his head, clearly not putting much care into its appearance, and sparkling sapphire-like eyes that nearly twinkle like the aforementioned gems, full of wonder and joy.
Clothing-wise, he keeps things simple more often than not; the most standout pieces of clothing he can normally be found wearing are his black turtleneck, and on occasion, a pale blue scarf during the cooler times of year, matching his hair. It was an old gift from his mom, so he still finds time for it.
Superpower:
Hydroforce - While currently an unimpressive and lame power (at least, according to Whitley himself), Hydroforce is the name he has granted his unnatural ability. Simply put, it allows him to project water from his hands (though, admittedly, he hasn't really tried anywhere else). That's....All there is to it. By Whitley's understanding so far, that is. He can currently fire a low-pressure stream of lukewarm water from his hands, the equivalent of a garden hose, if a comparison were to be drawn. Not very dangerous, and in fact, practically less than a nuisance. But, with enough clever application and training, it could reach heights he could never imagine...
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Skills:
Equipment: While it isn't much, he's come up with a basic set of gear for going out hero-ing. Firstly, a water bottle on hand for if dehydration strikes. Secondly, rubber boots, since his battles tend to get a bit wet, and he doesn't want to walk around with soggy shoes and socks. Third, but certainly not least, he was clever enough to come up with a way to weaponize his ability a bit more, if only a bit; he made small, grenade-like cannisters that he has filled with water he's made. Essentially water grenades. Maybe not the most dangerous, but they can be surprising and catch people off guard, among some other things. He usually has about three on hand at any given time.
Personality: Put bluntly, Whitley is a high school book nerd who wants to try and do some good with what he's got now. He knows the world is a scary place after what happened with the virus, so he wants to be a small part in alleviating that if he can, both for others, and even more importantly to him, his family. He's got a truckload of confidence issues, but biting back his own thoughts, he's taking the strides to become someone people can put their faith in. Hopefully he can find time for Whitley in-between the Big Splash moments...
Biography: Before the meteor, Whitley's life was pretty simple. Sure, he never stood out in school, but he never felt the need to. He got good grades, made his mom happy, looked after his little sister, and enjoyed the little things in his life, like swimming, reading, and occasionally writing up some stories of his own. He was content to live out this simple life, as long as he was happy with it.
But, like so many others, things changed when the meteor struck down.
He discovered his powers in a pretty innocent way; after the swim team had taken first place in a recent competition, he and some of the pals were messing around in the pool, basking in the glory of a victory well-earned. Well, while he was the only one who noticed it (or at least, he seriously hopes he was), when he splashed at one of the guys, he accidentally shot out a bit of water from his palm. Hell, even Whitley himself second-guessed what he saw and went about things as normal....Until, when curiosity got the better of him after the meet, he snuck off the bathroom and tried doing it again.
And he did.
It wasn't impressive by any means; it was like a water fountain spraying down into the bathroom sink. But, with powers having been thought to be wiped out, he was beginning to freak out. No matter how sad the ability looked, the point was he had one. How the heck did he have one?! After gathering himself from a few minutes of unadulterated panic, a different realization came to him. These powers are meant to be used. Not for petty things, or crimes, but to help others. To make the world a better place. So, while he himself even thought his powers were pathetic, it was in the clorine-reeked bathrooms of the school pool that Whitley resolved to do something better with this power.
...He hasn't found a good time yet, but in the meantime, he worked out his power as best he could. From when he originally used it, he can already tell it's improved a bit, though not by a very notable margin, but it was something! Between that, and having plotted out some must-have gear for going out and gettin' dirty, eventually, it would be the time for Big Splash's debut!
....Eventually.
Anything Else: Y'know, he's always been more of a Water-Type guy, but he guesses Electric-Types are pretty cool.
Hero Name: Big Splash
Age: 18
Gender: Male
Family: Amelia Cress, Age 40 (Whitley's hardworking, single mother who works at a law firm. She comes off as strict sometimes, but he knows she means well), Lily Cress, Age 10 (Whitley's adorable lil' sis! She means the world to him and his mom, though her extreme levels of curiosity gets her in a lot of trouble sometimes).
Occupation: Still getting through high school, on top of being on the swim team. Also takes the weekends to work as a lifeguard for the local water park. He's, uh, not exactly sure where he'll be squeezing 'insane heroics' into this schedule...
Appearance: Whitley is along the smaller side, standing at around 5'4, and weighing a little over 120 lbs. You wouldn't tell from a glance at him, likely due to his stature, but he's fairly athletic in no small part thanks to his time as apart of the swim team, and closer inspection will show some surprisingly defined muscle for his size. Beyond that, he has a soft white skin tone (though not so pale as some; he spends a fair bit of time outside in the sun), pale blue hair that spills out at ends and splits across his head, clearly not putting much care into its appearance, and sparkling sapphire-like eyes that nearly twinkle like the aforementioned gems, full of wonder and joy.
Clothing-wise, he keeps things simple more often than not; the most standout pieces of clothing he can normally be found wearing are his black turtleneck, and on occasion, a pale blue scarf during the cooler times of year, matching his hair. It was an old gift from his mom, so he still finds time for it.
Superpower:
Hydroforce - While currently an unimpressive and lame power (at least, according to Whitley himself), Hydroforce is the name he has granted his unnatural ability. Simply put, it allows him to project water from his hands (though, admittedly, he hasn't really tried anywhere else). That's....All there is to it. By Whitley's understanding so far, that is. He can currently fire a low-pressure stream of lukewarm water from his hands, the equivalent of a garden hose, if a comparison were to be drawn. Not very dangerous, and in fact, practically less than a nuisance. But, with enough clever application and training, it could reach heights he could never imagine...
Strengths:
- While the stream of water lacks much pressure behind it right now, a direct hit to the face that can stagger or briefly blind them, or using it to slip up a target, are valid and valuable tactics available to him.
- It's dangerous, of course, but everyone knows not a lot of equipment is waterproof, so if desperate times call for desperate measures, his power could cause something to surge out or explode. Obviously not ideal, but sometimes it's whatcha got, right?
- Even if the power isn't impressive right now, it's still pretty damn effective at stopping fire and the like, so that's something going for it. Heck, if some baddie uses fire or something, he could be the perfect counter!
Weaknesses:
- Well...No amount of spraying someone like they're a wild dog in your yard is gonna put them down for any real length of time. When it comes to actually stopping the baddies, he's woefully underprepared without some clever usage of his environment, or a bit of help from others.
- As are many people with powers, Whitley is only human. And his power is...Lacking in defensive applications, at least how he thinks of it right now. If a guy ran up and stabbed him, he probably wouldn't be able to stop it.
- Due to the low pressure of the water he shoots (for now), high winds are liable to make him miss his mark, and the spray could be blocked by something as simple as a trash lid, honestly.
- Last but not least, he can't just infinitely shoot water; the more he sprays out, the more dehydrated he gets. Granted, with how crappy the ability currently is, it isn't a concern that comes up often, but it's there.
Skills:
- As expected for a lifeguard and member of the swim team, Whitley is an excellent swimmer...Though he wouldn't admit it.
- While Whitley is no super genius, he works hard and smart, and is a consistent A-Grade student.
- Whitley finds it sorta embarrassing, and would never bring it up unless directly questioned, but he loves writing stories and novels, with no shortage of which being about superheroes and the like. Extending on this, he's also a huge bookworm when he finds the time to dig into a good novel.
Equipment: While it isn't much, he's come up with a basic set of gear for going out hero-ing. Firstly, a water bottle on hand for if dehydration strikes. Secondly, rubber boots, since his battles tend to get a bit wet, and he doesn't want to walk around with soggy shoes and socks. Third, but certainly not least, he was clever enough to come up with a way to weaponize his ability a bit more, if only a bit; he made small, grenade-like cannisters that he has filled with water he's made. Essentially water grenades. Maybe not the most dangerous, but they can be surprising and catch people off guard, among some other things. He usually has about three on hand at any given time.
Personality: Put bluntly, Whitley is a high school book nerd who wants to try and do some good with what he's got now. He knows the world is a scary place after what happened with the virus, so he wants to be a small part in alleviating that if he can, both for others, and even more importantly to him, his family. He's got a truckload of confidence issues, but biting back his own thoughts, he's taking the strides to become someone people can put their faith in. Hopefully he can find time for Whitley in-between the Big Splash moments...
Biography: Before the meteor, Whitley's life was pretty simple. Sure, he never stood out in school, but he never felt the need to. He got good grades, made his mom happy, looked after his little sister, and enjoyed the little things in his life, like swimming, reading, and occasionally writing up some stories of his own. He was content to live out this simple life, as long as he was happy with it.
But, like so many others, things changed when the meteor struck down.
He discovered his powers in a pretty innocent way; after the swim team had taken first place in a recent competition, he and some of the pals were messing around in the pool, basking in the glory of a victory well-earned. Well, while he was the only one who noticed it (or at least, he seriously hopes he was), when he splashed at one of the guys, he accidentally shot out a bit of water from his palm. Hell, even Whitley himself second-guessed what he saw and went about things as normal....Until, when curiosity got the better of him after the meet, he snuck off the bathroom and tried doing it again.
And he did.
It wasn't impressive by any means; it was like a water fountain spraying down into the bathroom sink. But, with powers having been thought to be wiped out, he was beginning to freak out. No matter how sad the ability looked, the point was he had one. How the heck did he have one?! After gathering himself from a few minutes of unadulterated panic, a different realization came to him. These powers are meant to be used. Not for petty things, or crimes, but to help others. To make the world a better place. So, while he himself even thought his powers were pathetic, it was in the clorine-reeked bathrooms of the school pool that Whitley resolved to do something better with this power.
...He hasn't found a good time yet, but in the meantime, he worked out his power as best he could. From when he originally used it, he can already tell it's improved a bit, though not by a very notable margin, but it was something! Between that, and having plotted out some must-have gear for going out and gettin' dirty, eventually, it would be the time for Big Splash's debut!
....Eventually.
Anything Else: Y'know, he's always been more of a Water-Type guy, but he guesses Electric-Types are pretty cool.
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@Jarl Coolgruuf I liked the CS! Biography wise, the only thing I'd say needs to be changed is him knowing other people have powers. The people whose powers were "awakened" weren't really visible until the fight with Thundercloud. It's a small detail though, so I'm not too worried about it.
As for his powers, as long as he isn't instantly OTKOing supervillains with his strength, I think it'd be fine. I like the lack of control, it makes things interesting. One thing to clarify though, how much defensive ability does he have?
For the most part though, those are fairly minor clarifications/changes. I think it's a good CS and with that clarity I'll be able to approve it.
@Mintz I like your CS! If his power ends up being underpowered, I think there's a lot of room to grow, and Whitley could become a strong waterbender-esque character in time. I'll go ahead and send you the link to the Discord, welcome aboard!
@Jarl Coolgruuf @Mintz something to think about is what your characters were doing the night Thundercloud attacked. I don't think it makes sense to retcon your characters into the Thundercloud fight, so it's just something to consider.
As for his powers, as long as he isn't instantly OTKOing supervillains with his strength, I think it'd be fine. I like the lack of control, it makes things interesting. One thing to clarify though, how much defensive ability does he have?
For the most part though, those are fairly minor clarifications/changes. I think it's a good CS and with that clarity I'll be able to approve it.
@Mintz I like your CS! If his power ends up being underpowered, I think there's a lot of room to grow, and Whitley could become a strong waterbender-esque character in time. I'll go ahead and send you the link to the Discord, welcome aboard!
@Jarl Coolgruuf @Mintz something to think about is what your characters were doing the night Thundercloud attacked. I don't think it makes sense to retcon your characters into the Thundercloud fight, so it's just something to consider.
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@Zapdos Thank you! And I'll adjust that detail in the bio
As for defensive ability, he essentially has net 0. He's immune to the effects of his own power but second order effects could still kill him. He won't get hurt by smashing that pillar but if big chunks of rubble fall on him he could be seriously injured or even killed; a major glass cannon.
OTKO is a possibility but the problem is he's constantly playing that arcade game where you try to hit the button just right but if he goes over someone gets turned into ground beef and he's not too keen on being a murderer so he often WAY under swings when trying to hit opponents
As for defensive ability, he essentially has net 0. He's immune to the effects of his own power but second order effects could still kill him. He won't get hurt by smashing that pillar but if big chunks of rubble fall on him he could be seriously injured or even killed; a major glass cannon.
OTKO is a possibility but the problem is he's constantly playing that arcade game where you try to hit the button just right but if he goes over someone gets turned into ground beef and he's not too keen on being a murderer so he often WAY under swings when trying to hit opponents
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@Jarl Coolgruuf no problem!
The explanation of his defensive power is good, so thanks for that.
Alright, that makes sense. I don't really care so much about random henchmen or w/e, but my concern is that a supervillain or some other major character gets super strengthed to death super quickly, which is just boring story telling. I think as long as you're careful with that, I'm good with it.
Your character is approved! I'll send you the link to our Discord server.
The explanation of his defensive power is good, so thanks for that.
Alright, that makes sense. I don't really care so much about random henchmen or w/e, but my concern is that a supervillain or some other major character gets super strengthed to death super quickly, which is just boring story telling. I think as long as you're careful with that, I'm good with it.
Your character is approved! I'll send you the link to our Discord server.
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Heyo! Pretty tempted here, but what I want to put in here may or may not work, because of the plot of the virus crossed with this has alot to do with time. A while back (I don't exactly remember when.), I started experimenting with a character whose life in crime-fighting was an experiment of the practical ups-and-downs of having time-related powers. (It was inspired by The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, among other things.) That was how I came to make Chronos, and then I made not only her alternate self (Timekiller), but a slew of other characters that were essentially the same person with somewhat-differently-nuanced time abilities and skills, each one hailing from another timeline where things are radically different. Because of the virus that killed off the supers, the time-related hero of this universe would've been killed, as well. So, unless you'd allow this one to have managed to use her power to 'skip' the virus, I dunno if I can use this one.
I could probably come up with something else, though, if we're lacking a particular dynamic. Let me know!
Heyo! Pretty tempted here, but what I want to put in here may or may not work, because of the plot of the virus crossed with this has alot to do with time. A while back (I don't exactly remember when.), I started experimenting with a character whose life in crime-fighting was an experiment of the practical ups-and-downs of having time-related powers. (It was inspired by The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, among other things.) That was how I came to make Chronos, and then I made not only her alternate self (Timekiller), but a slew of other characters that were essentially the same person with somewhat-differently-nuanced time abilities and skills, each one hailing from another timeline where things are radically different. Because of the virus that killed off the supers, the time-related hero of this universe would've been killed, as well. So, unless you'd allow this one to have managed to use her power to 'skip' the virus, I dunno if I can use this one.
I could probably come up with something else, though, if we're lacking a particular dynamic. Let me know!
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Heyo! Pretty tempted here, but what I want to put in here may or may not work, because of the plot of the virus crossed with this has alot to do with time. A while back (I don't exactly remember when.), I started experimenting with a character whose life in crime-fighting was an experiment of the practical ups-and-downs of having time-related powers. (It was inspired by The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, among other things.) That was how I came to make Chronos, and then I made not only her alternate self (Timekiller), but a slew of other characters that were essentially the same person with somewhat-differently-nuanced time abilities and skills, each one hailing from another timeline where things are radically different. Because of the virus that killed off the supers, the time-related hero of this universe would've been killed, as well. So, unless you'd allow this one to have managed to use her power to 'skip' the virus, I dunno if I can use this one.
I could probably come up with something else, though, if we're lacking a particular dynamic. Let me know!
Yeah, the bolded would be one reason I'd have to say no. Also, the PCs are are rookie heroes who are literally just starting out, not people who have been doing this a while, so it wouldn't be a fit with the rest of the cast. Plus the time power would likely be OP anyway.
I appreciate the interest though! I'm not sure we're missing anything, but the more the merrier. I will say we're already planning how to integrate the two new PCs with the cast though, so I'll have to close the RP to new entrants once that happens.
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Is it too late now, or can I pull out another? I've got the son of a villain mastermind (The villain has no powers. He's just mad.) who might work.
Is it too late now, or can I pull out another? I've got the son of a villain mastermind (The villain has no powers. He's just mad.) who might work.
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@FalloutJack I think you're good to post a CS for now, but I'll have to look at whatever biography you have to be sure it doesn't interfere/contradict with existing plot stuff.
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