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This interest check is for building a universe based on a familiar set of archetypes. The idea is to build a universe but not necessarily a team right off the bat unless the lot of you wants to. We could just as well base the team off of the Justice League, however I think the Avengers gives us a lot more archetypes to toy with. The cast will hopefully be around 7-9 players or so, with any major archetypes lacking in the RP to be created by the rest of the group. So if we go with a Justice League set of archetypes and we need a Superman to kill off I can toss a name out there, somebody could come up with a power set resembling Supes’ to a degree, a few of us could all have a hand in the backstory. Same thing could be done with an Avengers set of archetypes if nobody takes the Thor/God archetype. The idea is to create a universe together right down to the supporting super-characters in need.

Here are a couple of Avengers offshoot teams created by DC. First off ‘the Maximums’ based on the Ultimate Avengers aka the Ultimates:



Here’s another with a much larger cast based on the larger Avengers line-ups of recent relaunches:



The general idea is to build a universe similar to how the big two comic book companies have done with heroic crossovers, fights between them, and team-ups leading into the eventual founding of a superteam within the game. Now, that isn't saying you HAVE to join a superteam. Originally in the comics the Hulk only joined the Avengers long enough to take down Loki. When looking at the building blocks of a more connected universe I look to movies and story lines like Batman vs Superman, Civil War, the Avengers, Justice League War [the animated retelling of the new52 JL origin], Hulk vs. the Thing, Secret Invasion, etc. There are a lot of teams and concepts involved, but not everyone's characters will be team players or want to be. And I get that. There will always be the option no matter which universe we take ques from to have a 'Wildcard' which is exactly what it sounds like. Can be anything and not even based on an existing archetype. Maybe you wanna create something of an amalgam of Hawkman and the Punisher and toss into a DC themed universe as a vigilante w/superpowers? That can still happen. I'm looking at using a Green Lantern archetype or a Black Panther archetype myself.

I'm also going to be one of those people who insist this is a High Casual RP. I'm not exactly looking for Advanced level length posts, I just don't want to have to assist everyone with their own individual stories because that isn't what this game is about. Two or three players could be working on their own thing in the game while I'm mimicking a battle like Hulk vs Thing or Superman vs Batman with another player in the background. If we lack a Superman or Capt. America type character, then the group can have dibs on collectively making them like I mentioned above.

I won't bother posting a Character Sheet template or anything yet, this is just to test the waters with a new original universe concept since the two games I GM have both slowed down. Looking for 7-9 players or so to begin. You can make a hero or villain. I also need everyone's opinions on which universe to take notes from, DC or Marvel. Again, I think Marvel gives us more archetypes to play with... and I'm a huge DC fan. We'll also likely come up with an original universe equivalent of NYC or Astro City so that most of the heroes can be neighbors somewhat defending smaller areas of a much larger city.

So, who's got heroes? And who potentially wants to co-create other supporting heroes and villains with the rest of the group? If enough players show interest I'll get the Character Sheet template up sooner than later.

~KL~
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I always prefered Squadron Supreme to the Maximums. XD Especially that one old series where they take over the government.

...Anyways um that sounds pretty cool I guess. I'll say I'd prefer to work with Marvel-based stuff, but knowing me I'll probably just try and rip off a Kamen Rider or something really. XD
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I think that's where Marvel took notes from the Authority characters originally in Wildstorm then thrown into the DCU. The Squadron Supreme and Authority should've been pictured above too, but right now I'm cleaning house and de-cluttering a couple rooms...

Already got the CS template worked up if anybody else is interested in something like this.

~KL~
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I think as long as some general overreaching themes are established, you could accomplish what you're trying here.
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Sounds like a good time. I'd like to join if you'll have me!
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Tentative interest
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Possible interest.
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I'll get the CS template up in just a bit. I'm gonna go ahead and assume we'll be going with a more Marvel themed universe like the two universes pictured in the OP....

~KL~
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I'll get the CS template up in just a bit. I'm gonna go ahead and assume we'll be going with a more Marvel themed universe like the two universes pictured in the OP....

~KL~


I'm cool with either.
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Watching for now, undecided about joining. We'll see how many people pop up.
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Okay guys, here's the CS template. I haven't used any coding or anything. I also provided a list of Archetypes as well as Marvel examples of each in case you need any kind of reference. As far as what sorts of characters fall into the category of Wildcard I'm looking at characters like Ghost Rider, Daredevil, Iron Fist, Jessica Jones, Moon Knight, Human Torch, Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Falcon, Spiderman, etc...

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Archetype:
Name:
Alias:
Age:
Powers:
Weaknesses:
Alignment: [hero or villain, or walking the line]
Personality: [5 words best describing your character]
Appearance: [pic or description]
BRIEF Bio:
Storylines: [which stories would you like to adapt with OC's?]
Notes: [anything else you need to tell us?]

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Available Archetypes include:

Super Soldier [Capt. America, US Agent, Captain Mar-Vell]
Demi-God/Goddess [Thor, Wonder Man, Sentry, Storm]
Advanced Techno [Ironman, Black Panther]
Feral Man/Woman [Wolverine, Tigra, Beast]
Archer/Sharpshooter [Hawkeye, Punisher]
Size Manipulator [Ant Man, Giant Man, Wasp]
Big Man/Woman [Hulk, She Hulk, Thing]
Wildcard 1
Wildcard 2
Wildcard 3

~KL~
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Hmmm, need to decide between techno, size manipulator or a magic user I guess. Also no way is their personality going to be only five words since honestly I don't think you can get a good idea of what a character's like at all from just a bunch of buzzwords but hey, that's just how I see it. ^^;
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[Calm, confident, honest, compassionate, trustworthy]

^^^That sums me up pretty well most times. I just don't want anybody saying their character is quiet and shy but then once we get into the RP they're cracking jokes and being anything but quiet and shy. It happens a lot more often than I imagined. It's one thing to evolve a character in-game, but you gotta start somewhere.

~KL~
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Yeah, I still don't agree with you but let's just leave it at that. XD
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I'm looking at the Feral Man/Woman archetype since I had Black Panther in with the techno archetype and I don't want tech. Something like this, just with red fur...



~KL~
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I'm thinking of going with either advanced Tech or Demi-god.

I've been thinking about going with a guy kinda like Booster gold from the future who just wants to be a hero for the fame and money but also has alternative motives.
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I'll play if your ok with the character you've seen me using in the other RPs, IE toonforce powerset. Basically a regen tank/bruiser. xD
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@Archmage MCNo offence, but you always seem to use that. ^^; I'm not sure why you're not taking the chance to try something different for once, really.
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@Archmage MCNo offence, but you always seem to use that. ^^; I'm not sure why you're not taking the chance to try something different for once, really.


Its a char I like using in actual stories, so its fun to pitch into RPs to develop story. I just don't get much of a chance for the most part :(.
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Needs to be a new inspired OC for this RP.

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