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Linda Danvers, 13 (b. 1955*)
Vigilante based in Metropolis, Delaware
Active since approximately Summer 1967









I’ve wanted to work out the Supergirl stories I have had in my head for a few years now, but either I’m the unluckiest asshole around or I’ve just had bad timing. Whichever the case may be, I think this could be the best option to start her off without stepping on any of the toes of the prospective Superman player because at the end of the day Kara-El is one of my favorite characters in comic books.

In this version of Supergirl, I’ve looked back at my unfinished concepts from previous roleplays and transplanted them to a world that would probably make an interesting foil to the strong-willed, independent, and pragmatic interpretation of Kara’s character. As the antithesis to the stories I want to tell with Batman, here is a character that represents the direct opposite during a more oppositional time. Not only is there a divide in America with rampant racism, the bigotry extends towards women as much was evident with the rise of the second wave of feminism during this time. With Kara being Kara this provides an interesting dynamic that I hope I won’t interpret poorly.

At the start of the RP in 1968, Kara is still getting her feet wet as a superhero—she’s only worn the cape for a little over a year, and a lot of responsibility is being pushed down on her from the superhero community, the friction with the government, and her civilian responsibilities as well. So essentially this is still a very “green” Supergirl; she doesn’t have the experience her peers have and as a result hasn’t developed very much of a rogues gallery. The stories I’ve yet to write down are very much the opposite of superhero contests and represent more of a teenaged adolescence, so it is by that measure I want to have Kara interact in her school setting with her friends and the mentality of wondering how far she can trust them with the identity she is keeping from them.
















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@Gowi I'll start editing the character sheet with the necessary clarifications. I'll make his weapon a simple oversized anime Pike and remove the special effect. And yeah, I didn't totally understand what you meant with the benchmarks- I'll clarify some key things, mainly how he came by Tough Skin and Executioner. I do have one question: since I can't really think of how one would come by a lifesteal effect in a 'natural' way, what if the effect was applied by, say, drinking a special elixir? It would require that he have a fairly reliable source of potions, but it makes a little more sense in the context of Pariah as I understand it. And would also promote a little more dependence on other characters/NPCs.

Wouldn't that just make it an item he has in his inventory at that point? A potion and not a benchmark?

EDIT: I suppose he could have something in there to do with extensive potion ingesting changing how his physiology treats things? idk
As concerning benchmarks, I admit I was having a hard time categorizing things as either mental or physical. I knew what I wanted them to be, but was noticing that she leaned more towards one side than the other. I hope because I didn't do anything to overpowered or game changing that it was alright.

I just noticed it— but no it seems perfectly fair as far as my eye goes and that isn’t nepotism speaking.


@MissCapnCrunch


This will be quick (not because you are my friend, but this is pretty simple and easy to work with), heh.

Background: A bit stylistic in choice, but explains how the Pariah connection reached her.

Profession: What do you mean out of woodswork? If you mean cutting and tending to wood then might I suggest fletcher? If not the only other options I could think of are hunting and foraging (which I suppose would equate to hunter, ranger, or something similar). Think of profession as a pseudo-class title!

Benchmarks: Some crossover in benchmarks, but otherwise fine.

Unless Narc has some points of contention, I'd say with a clarification on Profession and you are as good as gander.
@Superboy


First point— I’ve fixed my CS for you. I’m rather finicky with it, as you can tell. Uniformity is really important to me unless you completely fancy-ify a CS.

Quote: There is no 'Need or Greed' system. More fantastical simulator with RPG elements than the other way around. :F

Avatar: Oh man, the edddddge.

Personality: Fixed one typo! Also, man do I love the duality and nuance of his personality here— it’s always good to see characters that have this rigid surface and see that the insecurities behind it beyond the usual edgelord for edgelord’s sake affair. As Chris Hardwick says, “Points!”.

Background: The depth behind his experiences behind his first MMO is interesting, but what opened the door for him to be interested in Pariah? What drove him to an incredibly niche, esoteric, and likely expensive module? Given his income status I am very interested why he invested a lot of money on essentially an obtuse virtual reality peripheral? These are questions to consider.

Profession: Not what I was initially looking for with profession but you validated it fairly well that I won’t refute it. A very challenging profession to take for sure. Interesting to see how other players react due to the reputation such a profession would entail.

Weapon: I’d rather not have weapons that are effectively unique or iconic items. If you look at my example sheet (and my character) you can see I kept it as simple as ‘spear’ without any mention of effects or abilities. Rule of thumb, keep 90% of things simple to maximize fun and depth of content through the RP. You can keep the name “Bloodletting Pike” if you prefer, but I’m going to ask the effects and description pretty much be reduced.

Benchmarks: Honestly, your mental benchmarks are perfectly fine (unless Narc has input to suggest they might not be)— it’s really the physical benchmarks that concern me. There are some key points to consider which I will accent with quotes from the discussion thread.

Here’s the thing— this whole misunderstanding of the benchmark system is not meant to be the equivalent of achievements in World of Warcraft. There are no leaderboards in Pariah, there are no atypical statistics in Pariah, and there is definitely nothing that is arbitrary. The benchmark system rewards accumulated experience; if you keep working to get stronger it will show. It is as described by McHaggis a “virtual reality with game influences” and not the other way around. Ultimately we are reflected on focusing on the characters and what makes them. Their personalities, experiences, tensions, griefs, anxieties, fantasies, and goals.

I’m looking for benchmarks that were attributed to characters as passive gains rather than special abilities. Perhaps I should’ve explained this more clearly in the ‘Progression’ section of this OOC’s first post, but I’m going to amend that issue going forward. This review shows me I made a mistake in glossing that over. The physical benchmarks that I don’t have issues with are Enhanced Strength, Executioner (but I need a reason how he achieved this benchmark, see Rael’s CS for examples of how I did it), Tough Skin (though I am not sure how having a lack of armor creates a hardy constitution) and Blood in the Water.

So I guess I am really only am iffy about Vampiric Warrior.

Perhaps rephrasing it and keeping all of the above in mind for a reapproval is all you need to do. Why does he have lifesteal (I feel like this would be more of a weapon effect)? How did he achieve this benchmark to the point the system allocated it to him?

Rough Virtual History: No leaderboards. No iconic weapons (yet). I think from my review you will know what to rephrase here. Also, hit the enter button more often man!
Expansive NRP: The scale of the planet is the map we're using, so both poles are visible. Every country has a drastically different culture due to their size and distance. Characters will have all kinds of naming conventions, drink, dress, and fight differently. I don't think there are any shows that go to this scale. Marco Polo, I guess? Rome?

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tfw I need Narc to be online and he logs off at the exact worse moment.
All jokes aside, I’ve gotten Hanako / Rael finished sans for her backstories— so feel free to gauge that for mental/physical benchmarks to see what I’m looking for. Reviews will begin again shortly.
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