Kobold King he/him Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 I was going to say the other way, David is mirrorverse!Prof from a universe where his metaphors actually make sense. "I'm like a guy vaporizing bullets!" "I fixed your broken computer, like a guy who can heal himself gifting his power to another guy who can't!" "It's cramped in here--feels like being squished in a tiny force field." 4
Curious Anamaximder he/him Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 I had a awesome idea for a new RP thread. I not sure if I should put it here but feel free to tell me that this a horrible idea . What happened in Springfield: The Council ( rulers of Springfield) Harvester, King of Springfield: First Power: Instant killing. Harvester can kill a person just by looking at them. He can do this to large amounts of people. Secondary Power: Harvester has the ability to fly at over 100 mph. He can levitate and project blast of wind. Passive: Impervius skin. Powerhouse: First Power: Electrokinesis. Powerhouse can create, manipulate and shoot electricity. He can charge objects (like Conflux) Second power: Force Fields. Powerhouse can create and manipulate force fields. He has a constant force field clinging to his skin. Tribune, head of military: First power: Tribune can form any weapon or armor in his hand and body, from swords to Ak-47s. Secondary power: Tribune has the capability to lift 10 tons, and can survive a bus being dropped on him ( it happened) Allsight, head of Intelligence: First Power: Allsight can absorb data in a 500 meter, including names, passwords, files and memories. Secondary Power: Allsight can levitate. Passive Power: Prerecognition. Other Epics: Target: Superhuman accuracy and dexterity. Military. Titan: grows in size and strength. Military. Ricochet: bounces off anything. Military. Gatling: When firing machine gun, it never runs out of bullets. Military. Cardiac: Slows down heart rate. Military medic. Sabercat: Superhuman senses and strength, hands eject bone claws. Military. SteelSkin: Alters weight and density. Molder: Can Mold into a person or group, becoming intangible and invisible. Cannot attack people in that form. Intelligence. Specter: Illusions and personal invisibility. Antwoman: She can shrink size, while retaining strength. Intelligence. Reuse: can transform garbage into food. Civics. Terabyte: Can remember over 200 times the human memory. Civics. So my idea was that one of the Epics could be planning a coup, and players on this could join sides. Thoughts? (I know I'm new so you can just disapprove it) 4
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted June 2, 2015 Author Posted June 2, 2015 It might be better to make it What Happened in Eugene instead, because 17 Epics for one semi-incorporated town seems a little steep. So far as Harvester goes, his powers make him pretty dang strong—I'd say he's at least on Steelheart's level, what with the ability to fly faster than most speed limits and weaponize wind, as well as kill large numbers of people with a glance. Add in the impervious skin, and it seems more likely that he'd be the ruler of the entire state, not one good-sized city somewhere. 2
Kobold King he/him Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 I had a awesome idea for a new RP thread. I not sure if I should put it here but feel free to tell me that this a horrible idea . What TwiLyght said, but I'd also add that these threads seem to do the best when there's a lot left for the other players to create and worldbuild for their own. Starting a thread with seventeen already-established Epics would be a hefty lore overload right from the onset, creating a stumbling block for players looking to join the thread. I like the ideas, it just doesn't quite work with the overall setting of Oregon or the unwritten guidelines of the RP. 2
Edgedancer he/him Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 More proper thoughts when I'm at a proper computer but the Problem I See is that it is more of a random batch of very powerful Epics (one of which I want to call flying Corpsemaker) than it is an actual setting. 3
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted June 2, 2015 Author Posted June 2, 2015 More proper thoughts when I'm at a proper computer but the Problem I See is that it is more of a random batch of very powerful Epics (one of which I want to call flying Corpsemaker) than it is an actual setting. Exactly. And there are some good ideas on that list, but maybe they'd be better placed in the ideas doc? 1
Kobold King he/him Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) More proper thoughts when I'm at a proper computer but the Problem I See is that it is more of a random batch of very powerful Epics (one of which I want to call flying Corpsemaker) than it is an actual setting. Agreed. Our threads are usually centered around a single intriguing concept, with Epics and other characters added afterwards. The Dalles was conceived of as a military town run by vanillas. Corvallis was conceived of as an isolated Epic paradise. Astoria was conceived of as a battling ground for severely overpowered Epics, and Salem was conceived of as a literal Colosseum. The point is, an effective setting needs a good hook. Edited June 2, 2015 by Kobold King 2
Curious Anamaximder he/him Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 Okay. Thank you for the comments. How bout an Epic Civil War. We divide the Epics ( minus a few) and divide half the town. Harvester cannot fly, and he must focus on 1 person at a time.
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted June 2, 2015 Author Posted June 2, 2015 Okay. Thank you for the comments. How bout an Epic Civil War. We divide the Epics ( minus a few) and divide half the town. Harvester cannot fly, and he must focus on 1 person at a time. That's…almost exactly what CorpseMaker does, over in the Portland thread. If not exactly the same.
Kobold King he/him Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 Okay. Thank you for the comments. How bout an Epic Civil War. We divide the Epics ( minus a few) and divide half the town. Harvester cannot fly, and he must focus on 1 person at a time. That, I'm afraid, makes him essentially a carbon copy of CorpseMaker. It'd be best to make him a bit more unique, I think. In addition I think players should be able to create their own characters, rather than be made to choose from a list of pre-generated Epics.
Comatose he/him Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 I agree with what has been said above. I feel like there are some really cool ideas here, and can see why you want to write about them, but given the amount of thought and world-building you seem to have put into things, it seems difficult for other players to become involved. You've got some interesting power-sets here, but the RP is a lot more than just epics fighting each other (even in Salem). Right now it seems like the only way for other epics to get involved is to challenge your council, which given their wealth of in-vulnerabilities, seems like a moot proposition. If you wanted to make a more workable RP setting (provided the other members agree), I'd suggest cutting down your cast to one or two characters, and then leave the other slots open for other players to fill. This worked well for me in Corvallis, so I would highly recommend it. Then, as Kobold suggests, look for a hook. In Salem, the hook is the fighting pits, simple enough. In Corvallis, it's the instability caused by Euphoria's disappearance that starts a lot of the action, and the devotion of a supposed paradise into chaos. In Astoria (which may be the most similar to what you have in mind) we have a wealth of powerful epics, whose leader has left. The Metal and Mary's efforts to keep the city under control and defend it from invaders is made more interesting because of Lucentia's absence. I confess to not really knowing what the hook is in Portland, since I have only read the start and ending of the thread, but from what I have read, it seems like the focus is on Funtimes arrival and the chaos she brings with her, and on the conflict between the MEE, the Empire of Light, The Dominion, and Thoughttown. If you don't want to make any changes, or to find a distinctive hook like the ones in the other threads, I'd suggest just going for it and making a solid piece of fan-fiction. That way you can enjoy your story as you want to make it, and don't have to worry about other people mucking it up. 5
Curious Anamaximder he/him Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 Yes. The fanfiction will be published on Fanfics of Oregon. :D :D 2
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted June 2, 2015 Author Posted June 2, 2015 I agree with what has been said above. I feel like there are some really cool ideas here, and can see why you want to write about them, but given the amount of thought and world-building you seem to have put into things, it seems difficult for other players to become involved. You've got some interesting power-sets here, but the RP is a lot more than just epics fighting each other (even in Salem). Right now it seems like the only way for other epics to get involved is to challenge your council, which given their wealth of in-vulnerabilities, seems like a moot proposition. If you wanted to make a more workable RP setting (provided the other members agree), I'd suggest cutting down your cast to one or two characters, and then leave the other slots open for other players to fill. This worked well for me in Corvallis, so I would highly recommend it. Then, as Kobold suggests, look for a hook. In Salem, the hook is the fighting pits, simple enough. In Corvallis, it's the instability caused by Euphoria's disappearance that starts a lot of the action, and the devotion of a supposed paradise into chaos. In Astoria (which may be the most similar to what you have in mind) we have a wealth of powerful epics, whose leader has left. The Metal and Mary's efforts to keep the city under control and defend it from invaders is made more interesting because of Lucentia's absence. I confess to not really knowing what the hook is in Portland, since I have only read the start and ending of the thread, but from what I have read, it seems like the focus is on Funtimes arrival and the chaos she brings with her, and on the conflict between the MEE, the Empire of Light, The Dominion, and Thoughttown. If you don't want to make any changes, or to find a distinctive hook like the ones in the other threads, I'd suggest just going for it and making a solid piece of fan-fiction. That way you can enjoy your story as you want to make it, and don't have to worry about other people mucking it up. The "hook" in Portland was mostly "We need a place for all of our characters to meet" "Where?" "Portland sounds good" "Yeah, Portland!" 2
Comatose he/him Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 I've gathered that was its inception, but I'd argue that hooks can be found retrospectively, even if they were not originally intended. Overall, it seems Portland best exemplifies the "turf wars" that Megan claims tore Oregon apart.
Curious Anamaximder he/him Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 Just a note, if anyone would like to contribute to my series of Fanfics, please PM me. I've gathered that was its inception, but I'd argue that hooks can be found retrospectively, even if they were not originally intended. Overall, it seems Portland best exemplifies the "turf wars" that Megan claims tore Oregon apart. Yes. Very much. For the Cocoa Puffs fanfics, Megan has noted that there are no grocery stores in Oregon
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted June 2, 2015 Author Posted June 2, 2015 Just a note, if anyone would like to contribute to my series of Fanfics, please PM me. Yes. Very much. For the Cocoa Puffs fanfics, Megan has noted that there are no grocery stores in Oregon Awesome. Excited to see this! Not anymore. She mentioned this alongside Oregon not having things like homes, or streets, or even trees, so I think it's safe to assume she was simply reminding David that all of Oregon was a wasteland after the turf wars.
Curious Anamaximder he/him Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 Awesome. Excited to see this! Not anymore. She mentioned this alongside Oregon not having things like homes, or streets, or even trees, so I think it's safe to assume she was simply reminding David that all of Oregon was a wasteland after the turf wars. I'm sure. Will find the excerpt.
Kobold King he/him Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 Awesome. Excited to see this! Not anymore. She mentioned this alongside Oregon not having things like homes, or streets, or even trees, so I think it's safe to assume she was simply reminding David that all of Oregon was a wasteland after the turf wars. Fanfiction of fanfiction? Awesome. There aren't even waffle houses in Oregon any more.
Blaze1616 he/him Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 Fanfiction of fanfiction? Awesome. There aren't even waffle houses in Oregon any more. By "waffle house" do you mean the chain of restaurants named WAFFLE HOUSE or do you mean houses made of waffles? Isn't Funtimes making plenty of the latter? If not, then I have one question. Why not?
Kobold King he/him Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 By "waffle house" do you mean the chain of restaurants named WAFFLE HOUSE or do you mean houses made of waffles? Isn't Funtimes making plenty of the latter? If not, then I have one question. Why not? True story: when I was a little kobold, I saw WAFFLE HOUSEs in two different parts of town. Believing I was not old enough to understand that the same franchise could have two different buildings, my father told me that there was only one WAFFLE HOUSE, and that it wandered around town at night on a pair of giant mechanical legs. My point is, Funtimes could totally make that happen. 4
Curious Anamaximder he/him Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 Yes. But she would rather transform the Waffle House into a hamster instead. Funtimes: Fortutity, we do not touch Mr. Giant Hamsterface!
Redbird he/him Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 I just had an idea for a gentleman epic, at least in how he dresses and speaks. Name- Subject to change, but uptight is the best I have. Power- He can control the permeability (that is not the best word I just can't think of the right one.) of inorganic objects. So he could turn his suit into impenetrable armor, but also simply push his hand through a concrete wall. Although if he made something impervious, it could no longer flex. He wears a full suit, gloves, monocle and bowler hat, and speaks in a fancy english accent. 1
Comatose he/him Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 I thank Venture Mistborn for drawing my attention to the fanfiction thread, so that I could enjoy all the pony comics that I missed. There were some healthy lols...
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted June 2, 2015 Author Posted June 2, 2015 I thank Venture Mistborn for drawing my attention to the fanfiction thread, so that I could enjoy all the pony comics that I missed. There were some healthy lols... I should probably dig up the Fantomah comics I made and post them there.
the Gleeman he/him Posted June 2, 2015 Posted June 2, 2015 Ok, got a working mime epic. He will be an underling for Mannequin in Corvallis. Name: Mr. Mime Powers: Anything he mimes becomes real, whether it is a finger gun, safe, etc. The item will become real after a set amount of time. His body fits with the rules of cartoon physics allowing him to be mostly impervious. For example, if he were crushed by an airborne anvil, he would simply flatten out and then escape with no true harm. Weakness: Speaking: If Mr. Mime speaks at all, he will lose all powers and invulnerability. This includes screams of pain or other vocalizations, even if they are forced upon him by other's powers or abilities. Personality: Mr. Mime tends to act aloof and goofy as opposed to serious and does not place much thought into the consequences of his actions. As such, he tends to harm himself with his actions almost as often as he hurts his opponents. He is very observant of danger though and is often the first in a group to notice an issue, not that he can vocalize his observations. 4
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