TwiLyghtSansSparkles

This is true. Still, said hippie did let thousands of innocent people die, so Steelheart might enjoy that aspect. "See, proles? Even if you DO get a hero, he'll have to kill thousands of you just to take me down! Screw you, proles!"

And putting your character on a bus is always allowed. So here are the rules, as I've conceived them so far…. 1. Any character, human or Epic, is allowed, but realistic limitations are a must. 2. No god-modding (i.e., taking control of another player's character beyond small, essential bits for one's post). So something like "S/he said nothing, so Whatshisface went on" would be allowed, but narrating another character's actions, dialogue, and/or inner thoughts—beyond what the other player has already written—would not. (It probably goes without saying that killing another player's character without their express permission is not allowed.) 3. Keep in mind what you know of another player's character vs. what your own character would know. So if you've read that so-and-so is allergic to shellfish, but there's no way for your character to know that, having your character fly to the Indian Ocean just so he can find and throw a giant clam at so-and-so would not be allowed. (Unless your character is an Epic who can shapeshift into a giant clam, that's just too random. Of course, in that case, I'd have to ask why, out of all the powers in the world, you chose that one.) 4. Clear all plot twists with me and the characters involved. There's a good chance I'll say yes, because I'm more of the write-by-the-seat-of-your-pants type and I don't have a clear storyline planned out, but just make sure you get permission. Especially if it involves another player's character. 5. It is completely okay to join late in the story. Just make sure you have a good reason for it. (And since we're dealing with Epics here, "I saw the rest of you fighting and I want in because I LOVE FIGHTS" is a perfectly valid reason.) 6. Be respectful of other players. I want this game to be fun, so don't set a super-frantic pace. If a player asks for the rest to slow down so they can catch up, do it. If they need a recap and you happen to know what's been going on, fill them in. 7. Give your characters realistic goals and motivations. As stated before, Epic characters can have wacky goals and motives, but just make sure they exist. 8. Be creative. The plot line thus far is: 1) Characters meet in Oregon, 2) ?????, 3) Apocalypse. Fill in the question marks. I trust you guys. So….yeah. Any questions? Concerns? Insults? Let me know when you're ready to start, and if there's anyone else who might like to join.

"Sword? Armor?" TwiLyght sipped her beer. "Why no, I can't say I did get those. They sound lovely, though. Do go on."

All except Man of Steel, probably. I'd imagine Steelheart would be rather fond of a movie where Supes defeats his first villain by breaking his neck.

And the Emperor of Newcago says…. "Introducing Ben Affleck as Guest Corpse Number Three!"

Good question. As my summer class gets underway, I won't have as much time as I would like, so I'd like to set a more relaxed pace. The number of interactions your character(s) have with other players would depend on how involved in the plot you want them to be, but in the case of conversations and/or fights, players would be expected to wait on their partners to reply. And to wait patiently—so triple-posting to have a character ask repeatedly if his/her conversational partner was going to say anything would not be allowed. If you choose a character that won't interact with other characters much, you can always have him/her work behind the scenes to engineer a few plot twists. (Just clear all major ones with me and/or the players involved.) And if things are moving along too fast, you can always ask for us to slow things down so you can catch up. I want this to be fun, not a time-sucking commitment monster.

"Little Tyrants" by Anberlin.

((All tributes get free ice cream.))

((Starting a Reckoners/Steelheart world RPG, if anyone wants to join. It'll have a more cohesive narrative structure than a traditional RPG, with a stronger focus on characters and plot, so it'll be more like a group story than anything else. It's still in the planning/recruitment stages, so any input would be appreciated. Here's the link: http://www.17thshard.com/forum/topic/12274-question/#entry150678 ))

Wonder who went after the actors in Catwoman and Daredevil.

Hmph! Well I never-- Beer, you say? Well, I do enjoy a good beer as much as the next person…. I suppose I could stay….do you have huckleberry beer?

Awesome! Here's what we have so far: Narrative structure Reckoners universe Set in Oregon just before it was turned to rubble Realistic character limitations required (not just in terms of powers/weaknesses, but with what the character should logically know) Primarily Epic characters, but human characters are allowed Okay if I link to this thread in the Newcago Court?

Oh, this and that. I like to surprise people.

But of course! Kebab or jerky?

TwiLyght watched as Breath Taker plied the princesses with homemade beer. Stupid beer, she thought. Stealing my thunder—and at my own knighting ceremony! The nerve! She walked a few paces away, savoring the smell of delicately spiced yak meat. So far as she was concerned, Breath Taker would never taste it. ​There's no better combination than yak meat and beer, she thought smugly.

Yes, my Queen. Leftinch said I might be made Knight and Knitter. If it pleases the Queen, I shall give unto her a gift. The BLACK MAMBAAAAAAAAAAAAA, hand knitted from pure silk. (Every single ONE of those A's is necessary.) What say you?

That would make sense. Alternatively, we could list powers and weaknesses in character profiles, which all players have access to, but leave a gap between player and character knowledge. One of the cardinal rules would be against god-modding, so anyone who tailors their characters' attacks to weaknesses said characters should not know would be crossing that line. Leaving the door open to human characters escaping Steelheart's regime or those in similar cities, Epics who have fallen out of favor with their respective regimes, or Epics who might be taking Steelheart as an inspiration for their own regimes. Great idea. I like it.

Hey, there's no limit on what characters are allowed. So long as it's a character that can fit into a narrative-type structure, it's cool by me.

I apologize if this is in the wrong place, but here goes: On some other forums I've been to, we did play-per-post role-playing. It was more like the threads in the Clans/Guilds section, but more like a story, too. There was always a plot chosen at the outset (a Lord of the Rings RP had Melkor/Morgoth return several hundred years after the Ring was destroyed; a New Worlds RP focused on the villains of the story as they plotted a rebellion against a good king; etc.) with each post contributing to the overall storyline. Each player created and controlled a character or a handful of characters, responsible for their interactions with other players as well as description of their surroundings and development. So I suppose it was less like a traditional role-play and more like a chapter-or-paragraph-per-post group story. I was wondering if anyone would be interested in starting one like that set in the world of Steelheart. According to the "If You Were an Epic?" thread, a lot of people on here have fantastic character ideas, and I'd love to see them in action.

(((A few jabs between friends don't frighten me. I grew up with a brother and his friends who would sit around calling each other stupid. Plus, I'm from the Northwest, where our coffee-fueled rants can last for days.))) I suppose that rules out the Barney theme song, too….

The silent treatment? What about The Song that Never Ends? Or is that form of torture considered cruel and unusual in the Queen's Court?

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I would be honored to spy my humble knitting draped across the shoulders of our Queen. Of course, dear. The moment I get my hands on an ever-so-rare Discord lamp. They're impossible to find! I suppose I'll have to step it up, then.

How's this, darling? No worries. The beard comes in grey, blond, black, brown, and turquoise for all your knitted-beard-related needs. Knight and knitter, you say? Will I be permitted to finish my 100% silk Black Mambaaaaaaaa? It's all the rage this season.

Infiltrate? Goodness, no! I am merely an Epic who enjoys knitting and yak meat. There is never a wrong time for yak meat. Or knitting. Speaking of…. I made this for YOU.