The "World of Heroes" DC RPG Season IV Signup/OOC Thread

[Sentry2005]

well, if i know Guy isn't going to be used by anyone and i can come back to him in the middle of the new or next season after, i wouldn't mind switching to dr light or black adam to bulk up the villain ranks

[Red]

She isn't saying that at all. Doesn't mean she can't have an opinion on those RPGers. I'm not the greatest RPGer in the world either, but I've been in the RPG game a while, and got my own judgements about just about all of you guys.

Maybe that was a bit harsh, but most of the people are only starting out RPGing.

[Spike_x1]

i can show you the PM.Alright, now you've got me interested.

[Harlekin]

I think we're quite stocked up on villains, really. Just look at what the Dark Alliance was capable of in S3. Some more wouldn't hurt though. But that counts for the heroes too.

[Batman]

Okay,new question.

Is there a chance that Savage will be back sometime this upcoming season,though?

Because if so...I could drop Harvey,for now,and take over as The Flash,until Savage has returned,in which case I'll be completely happy to hand the role back to him(After all...The man IS The Flash,as far as this game goes.).Then,If Two-Face is taken by the time I'm out of the role,I could sign up as Martian Manhunter.And if both are taken,then...Well,I'm screwed.

But if we really,really need a Flash,I'd be willing to give it a shot...

[Charlie No-One]

i can show you the PM.

No you can't. That is against hype rules. Some guy did that in the Marvel RPG and got in trouble.

[Nightwing]

This is my first RPG might I add,so I hope I do well.

[Spike_x1]

I still think he must've been talking out of his ass. There's no way in hell this RPG can realistically be called unorganized or underdeveloped. Every little detail seems to be plotted out for every arc and we've come lightyears from where we were at in Season 1.

I'd like to see the game that he thinks is developed and organized.

[batnkevlar]

Oh, Captain Cold would be cool...

[Franklin Richards]

This is my first RPG might I add,so I hope I do well.

Solomon Grundy want to do well too.


:marv: :marv: :marv:

[Nightwing]

Solomon Grundy want to do well too.


:marv: :marv: :marv:

You've played before?

[Franklin Richards]

sure... I am the original Wonder Woman.

:D


:marv: :marv: :marv:

[Red]

No you can't. That is against hype rules. Some guy did that in the Marvel RPG and got in trouble.
i can still foward it.

[Charlie No-One]

You can't show it to anyone unless the original poster agrees. Hence the name PRIVATE message.

Quote from the rules-

Private messages between two people must be kept private unless both parties obtain written permission. (Written permission must be provided in case of any discrepancy.) Violation of this rule results in deletion of the post/s, a warning, and/or possible probation. Repeated violation of this rule may result in another probation, prolonged probation, or banning.

[Red]

You can't show it to anyone unless the poster agrees. Hence the name PRIVATE message.

Fair enough, you will have to take my word for it.

[Charlie No-One]

I was just saying, because I don't want anyone getting into trouble.

[Franklin Richards]

Solomon Grundy,
Born on a Monday,
Christened on Tuesday,
Married on Wednesday,
Took ill on Thursday,
Worse on Friday,
Died on Saturday,
Buried on Sunday.
This is the end
Of Solomon Grundy.
Solomon Grundy,
Born on a Monday...


Can't get words out of Grundy's head. The pain will help. It always helps. Help Grundy to forget. Must cause pain. Yes.


...but not now. Must grow strong. Must take the power of these sewers. This swamp. Then Grundy will cause pain. Then Grundy will forget.


Soon...


Solomon Grundy,
Born on a Monday,
Christened on Tuesday,
Married on Wednesday,
Took ill on Thursday,
Worse on Friday,
Died on Saturday,
Buried on Sunday.
This is the end
Of Solomon Grundy.
Solomon Grundy,
Born on a Monday...

:marv: :marv: :marv:

[Red]

Anyway on the subject of some people wanted more super powered villains, superpowers are not what make villians great, after all a old man could take superman down it he had some kryptonite. Seems to be there's a demand for superpowered villians so the heros have someone to fight.

[Franklin Richards]

I agree. Lex and Joker are pretty formidable. But we've still got a few titans hangin around too.

I'm an undead zombie that can go toe to toe with Superman. I can never truly perish because even if you take me down, I'll rise again.

Let's not forget oh... I dunno... DARKSEID.

Who else off the top of my head? Hmmmm... SINESTRO!

Heh. You best watch your butts heroes. We're coming for your children and your souls.

BWAHAHAHA


:marv: :marv: :marv:

[The Question]

Well, Grundy can't always go toe to toe with Superman. His powers fulctater after each resurection. Sometimes, he's so weak that Batman can beat him with the proper use of gadgets, and sometimes he's strong enough to take on the whoke JSA by himself.

[Franklin Richards]

Well guess what's happening in this resurection? Heh.

Think his power level in the JL cartoon. Heavy hitter this incarnation. Besides. Would you want it any other way? I'm a good power player. I'm a good action writer. I'm sure the big brains can provide the drama. I'm gonna bring the noise. :D


:marv: :marv: :marv:

[The Question]

Yes. And meets Grundy, I'm going to writre an acurate protrayal of a non powered hero. Run like hell and call the cops.

[Johnny Blaze]

I agree. Lex and Joker are pretty formidable. But we've still got a few titans hangin around too.

I'm an undead zombie that can go toe to toe with Superman. I can never truly perish because even if you take me down, I'll rise again.

Let's not forget oh... I dunno... DARKSEID.

Who else off the top of my head? Hmmmm... SINESTRO!

Heh. You best watch your butts heroes. We're coming for your children and your souls.

BWAHAHAHA


:marv: :marv: :marv: Actually, our Darkseid switched to Superman. :up:

[dtorn4]

sorry i never replied to your post twy. do i need to post another application as nightwing or am i good for next season?

[Twitch]

So is Robin approved? :confused:

[batnkevlar]

Actually, our Darkseid switched to Superman. :up:

Mst3k4ever is now Darkseid...

[Johnny Blaze]

Mst3k4ever is now Darkseid...
That's right. I forgot. :o

[Sawyer]

So this is the best the RPG's at hype have to offer. Who do you guys need heroes & villians?

[Hyper Venom]

Well guys, I know you have a rule against signing up for two different characters, but I'd really like to ask if you could bend the rules for me just this once. First, my first application, which I think is pretty obvious.

DC RPG Season IV Application:

Screen Name: Hyper Venom

Character you would like to play: Zoom

Powers: Manipulation of time, thus giving the illusion of superspeed

Group your character is aligned with (if applicable): Um...I suppose you could say the Society

Three reasons why you have chosen that character:
1. He's evil but he thinks he's good.
2. I never finished the story I started with him last season.
3. He's mine, damnit!

Write two complete sentences using proper English grammar explaining what you think you can bring to the RPG:

I can bring complete and utter mayhem to the RPG. Forget what you saw last season, because Zoom's returning with a vengeance this time.

How many times do you intend on posting a DAY IN the RPG: 5 times a day, hopefully

Color and font you plan on using for your characters speech (Might not be applicable but it makes the roster pretty): This one!

How did you find out about this game, Recruitment thread/word of post/seeing the RPG OOC/IC thread? I saw the links in a bunch of peoples' sigs. Figured I'd see what all the hubbub was about.


And now, if you guys don't mind, I'd like to apply for my second character.

DC RPG Season IV Application:

Screen Name: Hyper Venom

Character you would like to play: The Narrator

Powers: The ability to get the audience to tune into next week's episode.

Group your character is aligned with (if applicable): TV executives?

Three reasons why you have chosen that character:
1. It's funny.
2. It hasn't been done before.
3. I think I was high when I came up with this idea.

Write two complete sentences using proper English grammar explaining what you think you can bring to the RPG: I honestly don't know. I was just watching some old episodes of Super Friends and it sounded like a funny idea. Twy and I joked about it and then I thought maybe I should actually do it.

How many times do you intend on posting a DAY IN the RPG: Once. At the end of each day (or, at the end of each "episode", if you will). Possibly in the middle of the day as well (the "commercial break").

Color and font you plan on using for your characters speech (Might not be applicable but it makes the roster pretty): I guess I'll use the normal font and color. Might use italics for anytime I feel like being particularly melodramatic.

How did you find out about this game, Recruitment thread/word of post/seeing the RPG OOC/IC thread? See above.


What do you guys think? How 'bout it?

[Hyper Venom]

I also want to see The Flash and Zoom return!
You and me both, brother!

Waitaminnit...holy...! Zoom's back! :D

I PMed Savage a while back, but I don't think he's been on the Hype for about a month now. He played a great Flash, too. Here's hoping he comes back.

[The Question]

So this is the best the RPG's at hype have to offer. Who do you guys need heroes & villians?


Anyone you'd be keen on playing. A good villain would be nice. Mabey one of the Flash Rogues.

[Batman]

The Narrator?

...


...THE NARRATOR?

...




....Actually,that doesn't sound so bad,for some reason. :confused:

Of course...I watched the Adam West Batman,and I was one of the few that enjoyed The Superfriends,so...My opinion is biased. :o

[rex26]

DC RPG Season IV Application:

Screen Name: rex26

Character you would like to play: Slade Wilson aka. Deathstroke the Terminator

Powers: Superhuman mental capacity, near instantaneous reflexes, regeneration, immortal, super strength, stamina, artificial eye sees in infrared vision

Group your character is aligned with (if applicable): Teen Titans Villain

Three reasons why you have chosen that character:
1) He can never die
2) I played him last season
3) My storyline with Slade is just getting started

Write two complete sentences using proper English grammar explaining what you think you can bring to the RPG: I can bring a ruthless, cut-throat mercenary who stands on the fence between good and evil. What I enjoy most about writing Slade is that he's totally in it for himself, he doesnt feel like he has an obligation to either side.

How many times do you intend on posting a DAY IN the RPG: As many as necessary.

Color and font you plan on using for your characters speech (Might not be applicable but it makes the roster pretty): Deathstroke...unless someone has any suggestions?

How did you find out about this game, Recruitment thread/word of post/seeing the RPG OOC/IC thread? Started out in Marvel and eventually made my way over here.
http://www.titanstower.com/assets/recroom/posters/deathstrokepos.jpg

[Red]

rex is back?

[twylight]

sure... I am the original Wonder Woman.




The original disappearing Wonder Woman. :p


If your name is on the roster, you're accepted.

Sorry, who made you the greatest RPGer ever?

No one? :confused: I never said I was...I've even named off who I think are the best.

Everyone has the potential to be good RPGer. However some are on the learning level, and the better RPGer's can guide them along, but when we try to we get stuff like you said.

I mean I hope we did okay helping you along. You've really grown as an RPGer since you first started.
I hope all my PM's to you weren't wasted. :p

And they weren't.

If he actually said that, then he's talking out of his ass. Hell, sometimes I think we're a little too organized.

*ouch* :(

We aren't that organized..we keep the roster and that's about it...we aren't leading the stories at all.

Also I think he was used to more structure, meaning the fights went on for day's giving everyone a turn to post.

[rex26]

rex is back?

Back for keeps...only in DC though.


I feel bad about how things turned out at the end of the season buddy. Im sorry for bailing without notice but sometimes life just gets in the way, ya know?

[Sawyer]

Anyone you'd be keen on playing. A good villain would be nice. Mabey one of the Flash Rogues.

But there's no Flash right?

I think I will go for a hero, any suggestions?

[Red]

Back for keeps...only in DC though.


I feel bad about how things turned out at the end of the season buddy. Im sorry for bailing without notice but sometimes life just gets in the way, ya know?

Its ok, alot of the time life's more important.

I hope the bunnying of deathstroke was ok.

[Batman]

But there's no Flash right?

Not yet,anyway...

I think I will go for a hero, any suggestions?

Aside from The Flash himself,There's Martian Manhunter,Green Lantern(John Stewart),Superboy(Conner Kent),Kid Flash,Plastic Man,Elongated Man,Metamorpho,The Atom,and Red Tornado,just to name a few.

[Batman]

...Man,it'd be hilarious if someone signed up as Plastic Man.

[Red]

I wouldn't mind seeing Orion since we have Darkseid.

[Batman]

...I KNEW I forgot someone...

[twylight]

I wish we had more non-'super' villains.

The poor non-powered Heroes have no chance. :(

OH! BnK Your turn then we're done for the season.

[Batman]

Okay,new question.

Is there a chance that Savage will be back sometime this upcoming season,though?

Because if so...I could drop Harvey,for now,and take over as The Flash,until Savage has returned,in which case I'll be completely happy to hand the role back to him(After all...The man IS The Flash,as far as this game goes.).Then,If Two-Face is taken by the time I'm out of the role,I could sign up as Martian Manhunter.And if both are taken,then...Well,I'm screwed.

But if we really,really need a Flash,I'd be willing to give it a shot...

Ohcomeon,noopinionsonthis?Iatleastexpecteda'thatst he****iestideaIveeverheard'fromoneofyouguys.

[twylight]

Ohcomeon,noopinionsonthis?Iatleastexpecteda'thatst he****iestideaIveeverheard'fromoneofyouguys.


*shush* ;)


Why don't you PM and ask him?

[Keyser Soze]

Just a few points.

First - OMGZ! Teh Hyper Venom izz bakk! TEH AWESOME!!!!111

Second - Master Bruce, I have to say I was looking forward to seeing your portrayal of Two-Face. It would be nice getting to work together rather than always being arch enemies.

Third - I'm quite surprised at all the talk of there not being enough villains. I was laying out the groundwork for my arc this season (as I usually do around this time) and I was very impressed not only with the roster of villains we have, but the veteran players we have RPing as them. If anything, we need to be on the hunt for more heroes!

[Red]

I know Red X isn't a big hitter, but i think he deserved a mention in the prologue.

[twylight]

Actually in terms of Villains we have more than enough I just hope that the non-powered ones will fight. *me specifically* :D ;)

[Batman]

Just a few points.

First - OMGZ! Teh Hyper Venom izz bakk! TEH AWESOME!!!!111

Hahahaha...:D



...Why do I find that humorous? :o

Second - Master Bruce, I have to say I was looking forward to seeing your portrayal of Two-Face. It would be nice getting to work together rather than always being arch enemies.

You may get to,actually.

I sorta jumped the gun when I expressed intrest in playing The Flash,cause I was under the impression that Savage hadn't even been on the Hype for MONTHS.I checked,though,and he was just on a little over a week ago.

I PM'ed him about Flash(After taking twy's advice,like I should've done.),explaining my idea,asking him if it would be okay,ect.

But...The Flash thing isn't a definate.It's just sort of a slight possibility,at this point.Even if I do get the approval to take over as Wally from Savage,I'm only going to be The Flash for a very limited time,until Savage returns.(After all,He'd be better at this than I would.)

So...Right now,I still am going to be Two-Face.I just wanted to help the game out,since it seemed like The Flash was really needed,here.

Oh,Btw...

...I'd Blow Your Brains Out Anyway,Clowny!

[twylight]

I guess an 'official' announcement is in order.

Season IV Playing thread is UP!

Link to the portal of Never Never Land (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214762)

[Twitch]

So is Robin approved or do I have to resubmit my form with a few details changed?

[twylight]

Resubmit. ;)


We'll have you on the roster as soon as we can. :)

[Johnny Blaze]

But there's no Flash right?

I think I will go for a hero, any suggestions?
All the suggestions that Master Bruce gave are some good heroes, but the main thing is being a character who you'd know and feel comfortable playing. :up:

[Harlekin]

So what did you all think of the return of Deadshot? :D

[Red]

I know Red X isn't a big hitter, but i think he deserved a mention in the prologue

[Harlekin]

So what did you want to see of Red X in the prologue? In the main storyline, all he did was join the Unity, if I recall correctly.

[Red]

Nothing major perhape's that he became Deathstrokes apprentice.

[Keyser Soze]

Okay, that's my first Joker post up. Here's to a great Season 4!

[Spike_x1]

*ouch* :(

We aren't that organized..we keep the roster and that's about it...we aren't leading the stories at all.

Also I think he was used to more structure, meaning the fights went on for day's giving everyone a turn to post.Offended again :confused:? I thought for sure that I was complimenting your's and the other GMs' efforts, more or less. Even though I gladly quit my GM duties, I must admit that the game is a model of efficiency when it comes to how well it's kept. But there are times when there's too much efficiency in the gameplay.

We're so organized in the gameplay that my permission seemed to be needed before anyone even attempted to do anything to the Parasite in the Fortress of Solitude. The way that things should be played in fights are to RP your own character's actions, and then let the recipient of those actions decide how it effects their character, or if their character is even effected at all, especially if the recipient of the action is perfectly capable of negating the effects of the first player's actions in some way.

For instance (purely hypothetical situation in no way based on our players), if Batman and the Flash fought, and the person playing Batman threw a batarang at the Flash, then Batman's RPer should not write in his post that his batarang hit the Flash and caused damage unless it was priorly discussed between the 2 players. He should let the Flash's RPer decide what happens with the 'rang in relation to his character. Perhaps Flash merely dodges it, or maybe he plucks it out of the air and finds a way to use it as a weapon. The point is that it should be the Flash's choice in how it effects him. Hopefully it would be in a responsible way that doesn't dumb down Batman's capabilities but still keeping in line with what Flash's superspeed enables him to do. Once again, a purely hypothetical scenario.

Gameplay such as that should be routine during fights, but it doesn't seem to be. During such fights as the FOS battle, the battle in Metropolis, and a couple other instances, I received a number of PMs asking if it would be okay to do to the Parasite. And there were other times, when an action actually [i]changed the plotline, where I wasn't asked about it at all, forcing me to grit me teeth and run with an uncharacteristic speech or (lack of) action.
Now, if it were something that would change the course of the planned plot entirely, then yes, permission should be asked, but if it's something that commonsense would dictate the Parasite would be able to shrug off, then no permission should be needed. If Rudy has WW's invulnerability and Jay Garrick's speed, then commonsense would signify that you shouldn't need my permission before trying to poison Rudy, shoot him, etc, unless it's a complete K.O. hit.
And even if you do write something that you thought was a seemingly minor action, but the recipient has a problem with it and asks you to take it back, then it shouldn't be much of a hassle to make appropriate edits.

That's what I meant by too organized. Constant asking for permission when it's concerning very trivial actions (should you ask Superman's permission before shooting regular bullets at him? No). There are some things that just don't require permission, but if it's something that will change the plot entirely, then permission should definitely be asked, or if it's too late and you've already posted your actions, then it's not too much trouble to edit.

[Batman]

Things are off to a pretty good start,so far.I've enjoyed reading everyone else's posts.(Harlekin's,twy's,LibrianThorne's,and Keyser's.)

[Keyser Soze]

Yours got off to a good start as well. I'm liking your characterisation of Two-Face.

[Nightwing]

I have no clue as to how to start with Green Arrow.

[Keyser Soze]

Well, for an opening post, there is no need to start a major arc or interct with other players. I always think the best kind of opening post is a little self-contained story that introduced your character in a memorable way. Kinda like the pre-credits sequences in the Bond films.

For example, look at my first ever post in the Marvel RPG, where I am Bullseye. It involved Bullseye attending a baseball game, and killing the star player with a well-aimed baseball thrown right from the back of the audience. Had nothing to do with the story in the RPG, but was good for introducing Bullseye, and getting people's attention. So think about doing something ike that.

[Batman]

I have no clue as to how to start with Green Arrow.

HOLY MOTHER OF-:eek:-Okay,spill it.How did you get that username?I demand to know.TALK,YOU! :mad: :p

[Nightwing]

Well, for an opening post, there is no need to start a major arc or interct with other players. I always think the best kind of opening post is a little self-contained story that introduced your character in a memorable way. Kinda like the pre-credits sequences in the Bond films.

For example, look at my first ever post in the Marvel RPG, where I am Bullseye. It involved Bullseye attending a baseball game, and killing the star player with a well-aimed baseball thrown right from the back of the audience. Had nothing to do with the story in the RPG, but was good for introducing Bullseye, and getting people's attention. So think about doing something ike that.

Well its cause Ive been told that Black Canary gave her life to save Green Arrows and that Ollie is mourning about it.So I wanted to continue it from there,but considering this is my first RPG,I want to give it my all.

[Nightwing]

HOLY MOTHER OF-:eek:-Okay,spill it.How did you get that username?I demand to know.TALK,YOU! :mad: :p

I asked a mod to give me the actual Batman name considering the person who had it last visited in 2004.So first I got the all Caps one as you noticed and had the underscore removed.Then I asked for the privalege to have the real Batman name of the Hype.And I got it luckily and was told Im Batman now. :)

[Batman]

Yours got off to a good start as well. I'm liking your characterisation of Two-Face.

Thanks.I was hoping I didn't screw up,considering that's the first 3rd person RPG post I've made in quite some time.

BTW,quick question...I seem to recall a post last season where Harvey deduced that Bruce Wayne was Batman.Is that still valid,or did he lose his memory in some way?

[Batman]

I asked a mod to give me the actual Batman name considering the person who had it last visited in 2004.So first I got the all Caps one as you noticed and had the underscore removed.Then I asked for the privalege to have the real Batman name of the Hype.And I got it luckily and was told Im Batman now. :)

...

I should've thought of that...

Well,congratulations anyway. :up:

Use the name wisely...

[Nightwing]

...

I should've thought of that...

Well,congratulations anyway. :up:

Use the name wisely...

Haha,I was way ahead of that.

And I will,so far I think Ive been doing a bang up job,proving my points on some thread and etc....

[Keyser Soze]

Thanks.I was hoping I didn't screw up,considering that's the first 3rd person RPG post I've made in quite some time.

BTW,quick question...I seem to recall a post last season where Harvey deduced that Bruce Wayne was Batman.Is that still valid,or did he lose his memory in some way?

Nope, still valid. However, if you don't want to go along with that idea, remember that he discovered Batman was Bruce Wayne back when he was still Harvey Dent. So maybe the Harvey side is keeping that knowledge hidden from the Two-Face side?

[Batman]

Nope, still valid. However, if you don't want to go along with that idea, remember that he discovered Batman was Bruce Wayne back when he was still Harvey Dent. So maybe the Harvey side is keeping that knowledge hidden from the Two-Face side?

Hmm...interesting idea...

[glfan83]

I still think he must've been talking out of his ass. There's no way in hell this RPG can realistically be called unorganized or underdeveloped. Every little detail seems to be plotted out for every arc and we've come lightyears from where we were at in Season 1.

I'd like to see the game that he thinks is developed and organized.

Alright, first of all, let's get my name right - I was born in '83, not '92...hence my screenname of glfan83. I have been on since November and have been keeping tabs on the RPG but never saw a suitable place to jump in.

Second, I only talk out of my ass when I eat Mexican food. And I didn't have any when I was PMing Red X. I had Greek that day. My comments are more in regard to what seems to be constant bickering and in-fighting amongst AGMs and members. I don't need to add extra drama to my life on a message board RPG, for God's sakes. Now, if I have the wrong idea or if I've simply misread some things, someone please feel free to correct me.

The one thing that I do still stick by, however, is my judgement about the maturity of this group. Granted, there are many members who play as they should and with great writing and creativity. That I enjoy. Then there are others who do not seem to play in a manner such that I would enjoy playing with them. Unfortunately, Red X is my example in this case: the private conversation that we had should've stayed just that - private. If I felt the need to share my opinions on the RPG publicly, I would've done so. I do not appreciate what I intended to be privately held opinions spread across the board for all to see. In fact, I was waiting to see if the RPG was actually improving in my eyes and I was thisclose to signing up again...until I saw Red X's post.

I understand that this is not a situation where you need players so bad that you have to kiss my rear to get me to sign up (although if you do, I may talk out of it), but this situation just further solidifies in my mind that I may not be right for this RPG. I am open to suggestion and discussion, however. As you can see, I am an agreeable and understanding person and I'm not angered by any of this. Please feel free to contact me about any of this, although know that if I send you PMs, I don't expect their contents to be repeated.

Thanks! :)

[MaskedManJRK]

First Bats post up! Yay! :D

[Batman]

Whoah.You covered just about every member of the Batsquad,with that one.

...Now I see why you're playing Batman...(Not that it wasn't apparent before,but DAMN,man...That actually made me feel like I was reading a comic book with no illustrations.)

[twylight]

Offended again? I thought for sure that I was complimenting your's and the other GMs' efforts, more or less. Even though I gladly quit my GM duties, I must admit that the game is a model of efficiency when it comes to how well it's kept. But there are times when there's too much efficiency in the gameplay.

We're so organized in the gameplay that my permission seemed to be needed before anyone even attempted to do anything to the Parasite in the Fortress of Solitude. The way that things should be played in fights are to RP your own character's actions, and then let the recipient of those actions decide how it effects their character, or if their character is even effected at all, especially if the recipient of the action is perfectly capable of negating the effects of the first player's actions in some way.

For instance (purely hypothetical situation in no way based on our players), if Batman and the Flash fought, and the person playing Batman threw a batarang at the Flash, then Batman's RPer should not write in his post that his batarang hit the Flash and caused damage unless it was priorly discussed between the 2 players. He should let the Flash's RPer decide what happens with the 'rang in relation to his character. Perhaps Flash merely dodges it, or maybe he plucks it out of the air and finds a way to use it as a weapon. The point is that it should be the Flash's choice in how it effects him. Hopefully it would be in a responsible way that doesn't dumb down Batman's capabilities but still keeping in line with what Flash's superspeed enables him to do. Once again, a purely hypothetical scenario.

Gameplay such as that should be routine during fights, but it doesn't seem to be. During such fights as the FOS battle, the battle in Metropolis, and a couple other instances, I received a number of PMs asking if it would be okay to do to the Parasite. And there were other times, when an action actually [i]changed the plotline, where I wasn't asked about it at all, forcing me to grit me teeth and run with an uncharacteristic speech or (lack of) action.
Now, if it were something that would change the course of the planned plot entirely, then yes, permission should be asked, but if it's something that commonsense would dictate the Parasite would be able to shrug off, then no permission should be needed. If Rudy has WW's invulnerability and Jay Garrick's speed, then commonsense would signify that you shouldn't need my permission before trying to poison Rudy, shoot him, etc, unless it's a complete K.O. hit.
And even if you do write something that you thought was a seemingly minor action, but the recipient has a problem with it and asks you to take it back, then it shouldn't be much of a hassle to make appropriate edits.

That's what I meant by too organized. Constant asking for permission when it's concerning very trivial actions (should you ask Superman's permission before shooting regular bullets at him? No). There are some things that just don't require permission, but if it's something that will change the plot entirely, then permission should definitely be asked, or if it's too late and you've already posted your actions, then it's not too much trouble to edit.

No, not offended, I'm too tired to be. :)

The thing with asking permission was because a Season ago we had people butting into fights that other people wanted to keep just between themselves.

I agree that somhow it's been taken very literally, however the One Universe RPG seems to have it down pat.

Also..I didn't read all of your post, sorry, *I HATE school* but I'm gonna be general and say I agree. :up: :)


Alright, first of all, let's get my name right - I was born in '83, not '92...hence my screenname of glfan83. I have been on since November and have been keeping tabs on the RPG but never saw a suitable place to jump in.


My Fault! :O

And I know how you feel.

It's a 'y' not an 'i'! :eek: :mad: ;)

[Ash Loomis]

Keyser Soze, are you planning anything particular with the Joker in the sewer? Or can I encounter you while investigating the recent disappearances (as a result of the monster,) and following the clues to the Gotham sewage system?

[The Question]

First post up. What do ya'll think?

[Spike_x1]

Alright, first of all, let's get my name right - I was born in '83, not '92...hence my screenname of glfan83. I have been on since November and have been keeping tabs on the RPG but never saw a suitable place to jump in.

Second, I only talk out of my ass when I eat Mexican food. And I didn't have any when I was PMing Red X. I had Greek that day. My comments are more in regard to what seems to be constant bickering and in-fighting amongst AGMs and members. I don't need to add extra drama to my life on a message board RPG, for God's sakes. Now, if I have the wrong idea or if I've simply misread some things, someone please feel free to correct me.

The one thing that I do still stick by, however, is my judgement about the maturity of this group. Granted, there are many members who play as they should and with great writing and creativity. That I enjoy. Then there are others who do not seem to play in a manner such that I would enjoy playing with them. Unfortunately, Red X is my example in this case: the private conversation that we had should've stayed just that - private. If I felt the need to share my opinions on the RPG publicly, I would've done so. I do not appreciate what I intended to be privately held opinions spread across the board for all to see. In fact, I was waiting to see if the RPG was actually improving in my eyes and I was thisclose to signing up again...until I saw Red X's post.

I understand that this is not a situation where you need players so bad that you have to kiss my rear to get me to sign up (although if you do, I may talk out of it), but this situation just further solidifies in my mind that I may not be right for this RPG. I am open to suggestion and discussion, however. As you can see, I am an agreeable and understanding person and I'm not angered by any of this. Please feel free to contact me about any of this, although know that if I send you PMs, I don't expect their contents to be repeated.

Thanks! :)Alright, I understand your reasoning now, and I actually do apologise for my outburst since it wasn't for the reasons that I thought it was for.

And another thing, you shouldn't feel "extra drama" from what players say to eachother in this thread. Sure, I've made friends and also gotten a couple people upset at me, but I rarely take what people say about me personally in here too seriously. If I put an hour or two's worth of work into a post and some of the other players don't like it, no big deal. I'm not going to cry myself to sleep or think about quitting because I still have fun posting. As you said, it's a messageboard. I'm never going to meet any of my fellow players in person, so I don't really worry about their opinions of me too much. As long as their hate doesn't effect our working relationship in the RPG and I still enjoy posting, then there's no reason to give a sweat about it.

But when I got wind that you had possibly called the RPG unorganized, then yeah, I admit that I got pissed, because that's not personal, but rather against the whole game in general and the work we've put into it. Underdeveloped? I misinterpreted that, I guess. I admit that I bicker with Twy occasionally, and I don't know about her, but I don't take most of what we write too seriously. It is a game, after all, and the point is to have fun.

[Batman]

I don't know much about The Question,really.I didn't even know Vic had a job,outside of crimefighting.But cool post regardless. :up:

[batnkevlar]

Why did we start Season IV when Season III hadn't been wrapped up yet?

[Ash Loomis]

I don't know much about The Question,really.I didn't even know Vic had a job,outside of crimefighting.But cool post regardless. :up:

Did you think he got money to live from whoever gives the Ninja Turtles their cash? :D

[twylight]

Why did we start Season IV when Season III hadn't been wrapped up yet?


You were the only one who needed to post and the natives were restless.
I figured a slight overlap wouldn't hurt.

Also empty your PM box.

I might suggest that since you like to save your PM's..just DL the ones you want and then delete them.

[twylight]

I admit that I bicker with Twy occasionally, and I don't know about her, but I don't take most of what we write too seriously. It is a game, after all, and the point is to have fun.


That's the best thing I've heard all night!

*cries* I was so worried you hated me :(

[Spike_x1]

Oh no. We've had a few disagreements, sure, some varying in scope and others can be the simple matter of perspective, but that's no reason to hate or dislike somebody at all. I enjoy working with just about everyone here quite a bit.

[SuperFerret]

Um.... hey guys.... um... I've been reading this RGP thing you've been doing for a while and I was... um... wondering if you'd be so kind as to let me play too.. I know nobody's ever heard of me before, but I swear I'm a good writer and stuff, and I have a decent imagination too... so I'll just put up one of those application form things and just pray for some kind of acceptance from all of you super-cool dudes and dudettes. :up:






Screen Name: The great and powerful Oz!!!

Character you would like to play: Gorilla Grodd

Powers: Super-Strength, telepathy, telekinesis, and stinky gorilla body odor.

Group your character is aligned with (if applicable): Himself.

Three reasons why you have chosen that character:

1) I've gotten some ideas for a story! Huzzah!! (Much thanks to Keyser Soze for some inspiration.)

2) I've been thinking of playing a villain here for a while, and I like Grodd.

3) Two words: Talking Gorilla

Write two complete sentences using proper English grammar explaining what you think you can bring to the RPG: I’ve brought quite a bit to these games. I’ve played (and played well) characters like Dr. Strange, Beast, Superman, the Riddler, the Lizard, Wonder Woman, Mr. Immortal, the Silver Surfer and Loki. That’s a hell of a resume if I do say so myself.

How many times do you intend on posting a DAY IN the RPG: Once. Maybe more, but given my current situation, that’s about it for a while.

Color and font you plan on using for your characters speech (Might not be applicable but it makes the roster pretty): I will use Dark Red coloring and Arial Black font.

How did you find out about this game, Recruitment thread/word of post/seeing the RPG OOC/IC thread? Wayyy back in Season I of the Marvel game, Silver Sable let me in on this little bit of Hype phenomenon and I’ve been here since.


If you're surprised that I'm back so soon into my "retirement", then you obviously don't know me too well.

[batnkevlar]

I say he's all right...

[SuperFerret]

I agree.



(I still can approve people even though I'm an "honorary" GM, right?)

[Watchman]

First Scarecrow post up...what do you think?

[Red]

Alright, first of all, let's get my name right - I was born in '83, not '92...hence my screenname of glfan83. I have been on since November and have been keeping tabs on the RPG but never saw a suitable place to jump in.

Second, I only talk out of my ass when I eat Mexican food. And I didn't have any when I was PMing Red X. I had Greek that day. My comments are more in regard to what seems to be constant bickering and in-fighting amongst AGMs and members. I don't need to add extra drama to my life on a message board RPG, for God's sakes. Now, if I have the wrong idea or if I've simply misread some things, someone please feel free to correct me.

The one thing that I do still stick by, however, is my judgement about the maturity of this group. Granted, there are many members who play as they should and with great writing and creativity. That I enjoy. Then there are others who do not seem to play in a manner such that I would enjoy playing with them. Unfortunately, Red X is my example in this case: the private conversation that we had should've stayed just that - private. If I felt the need to share my opinions on the RPG publicly, I would've done so. I do not appreciate what I intended to be privately held opinions spread across the board for all to see. In fact, I was waiting to see if the RPG was actually improving in my eyes and I was thisclose to signing up again...until I saw Red X's post.

I understand that this is not a situation where you need players so bad that you have to kiss my rear to get me to sign up (although if you do, I may talk out of it), but this situation just further solidifies in my mind that I may not be right for this RPG. I am open to suggestion and discussion, however. As you can see, I am an agreeable and understanding person and I'm not angered by any of this. Please feel free to contact me about any of this, although know that if I send you PMs, I don't expect their contents to be repeated.

Thanks! :)

….You know I’ve always treated you with respect, when you wanted Marvel I didn’t cause a fuss, I stepped down and I think you did very well as him. When I PMed you I was inquiring as to if you returning. When people asked if you were coming back I simply answered with what you told me.

I really enjoy this RPG, there are great writers here and I would like to see you return. I don’t know how my maturity is a problem, when I was just reiterating what you said, I didn’t disclose the message.
But if i was out of line in your opinion then I apologise

[Keyser Soze]

Keyser Soze, are you planning anything particular with the Joker in the sewer? Or can I encounter you while investigating the recent disappearances (as a result of the monster,) and following the clues to the Gotham sewage system?

Well, right now I'm looking for Solomon Grundy, as the end of my post may suggest. But by all means come looking for me. Perhaps we can have a little confrontation, then Solomon Grundy appears to break it up...

[Sawyer]

DC RPG Season IV Application:

Screen Name: Cast your gaze left

Character you would like to play: Doomsday

Powers: Superman-level endurance, reflexes, and strength. Very limited intellect, but high willpower. Regenerates after death, immune to whatever circumstance killed it.


Group your character is aligned with (if applicable): None.

Three reasons why you have chosen that character:
After years of hearing about how kryptonite was the one thing that could kill Superman, he was finally killed by pure power I want to bring that beast back for round 2.Few can stand against him.You said you wanted powerful villains

Write two complete sentences using proper English grammar explaining what you think you can bring to the RPG:

Well I have experience with RPG’s on other sites mostly Star Wars and I think I can help make this a good season. I can also offer advise if it’s needed to others.


How many times do you intend on posting a DAY IN the RPG: 1.

Color and font you plan on using for your characters speech (Might not be applicable but it makes the roster pretty):
Doomsday

How did you find out about this game, Recruitment thread/word of post/seeing the RPG OOC/IC thread? I saw it on a sig.

[glfan83]

….You know I’ve always treated you with respect, when you wanted Marvel I didn’t cause a fuss, I stepped down and I think you did very well as him. When I PMed you I was inquiring as to if you returning. When people asked if you were coming back I simply answered with what you told me.

And don't think I don't appreciate that. That's why I was somewhat surprised by the events that followed...

I really enjoy this RPG, there are great writers here and I would like to see you return. I don’t know how my maturity is a problem, when I was just reiterating what you said, I didn’t disclose the message.But if i was out of line in your opinion then I apologise

There's a difference between answering their questions and exactly stating what I said. There wasn't a need to share my specific reasons for leaving - it would have been sufficient to say that I had and leave it at that. Repeating what I said is just starting trouble....

Regardless, I am not upset or angry and I don't hold any grudges. I am, however, just slightly busy and kinda sick. So if I am to post an application, it won't be just yet. I need some bounce-back time...

[glfan83]

Alright, I understand your reasoning now, and I actually do apologise for my outburst since it wasn't for the reasons that I thought it was for.

And another thing, you shouldn't feel "extra drama" from what players say to eachother in this thread. Sure, I've made friends and also gotten a couple people upset at me, but I rarely take what people say about me personally in here too seriously. If I put an hour or two's worth of work into a post and some of the other players don't like it, no big deal. I'm not going to cry myself to sleep or think about quitting because I still have fun posting. As you said, it's a messageboard. I'm never going to meet any of my fellow players in person, so I don't really worry about their opinions of me too much. As long as their hate doesn't effect our working relationship in the RPG and I still enjoy posting, then there's no reason to give a sweat about it.

But when I got wind that you had possibly called the RPG unorganized, then yeah, I admit that I got pissed, because that's not personal, but rather against the whole game in general and the work we've put into it. Underdeveloped? I misinterpreted that, I guess. I admit that I bicker with Twy occasionally, and I don't know about her, but I don't take most of what we write too seriously. It is a game, after all, and the point is to have fun.

Please allow me to clarify myself even further - by no means have I underestimated the amount of work and effort that goes into something like this. I don't think it's trivial and I don't think you all are simply puttering around either. I suppose my expectations were set just a bit too high to begin with, which really isn't fair and I realize that.

So my thought is: apologies all around - water under the bridge.

[Red]

First Ra's Al Ghul post up let me know what you think.

[Batman]

So far so good,X.I considered being him one season,and I know you're already doing a better job than I would have. :up:

[SuperFerret]

Anyone know if I'm cleared to land?

[Johnny Blaze]

Anyone know if I'm cleared to land?
Yes, you're approved... :mad:





...is what I'd imagine they will say. :p

Seriously though, aren't you a honorary GM? Just approve yourself. :D :up:

[Johnny Blaze]

Back for keeps...only in DC though.


I feel bad about how things turned out at the end of the season buddy. Im sorry for bailing without notice but sometimes life just gets in the way, ya know?
You should make it known to the folks in the MU RPG that you're no longer going to be playing Doom or Tony.

[SuperFerret]

I did, but just wasn't sure if that was valid. Anyways, I'll be putting up my first two Grodd posts (you see why there are two soon) now.

And if anyone complains, I'll just blame you, Johnny.

[twylight]

Oh no. We've had a few disagreements, sure, some varying in scope and others can be the simple matter of perspective, but that's no reason to hate or dislike somebody at all. I enjoy working with just about everyone here quite a bit.

YAY!

And after I for LT's shoulder all wet. :(

Yes, you're approved... :mad:

Don't assume to much Johnny, just because you're in be...on IM with a GM....:p ;)

Um.... hey guys.... um... I've been reading this RGP thing you've been doing for a while and I was... um... wondering if you'd be so kind as to let me play too.. I know nobody's ever heard of me before, but I swear I'm a good writer and stuff, and I have a decent imagination too... so I'll just put up one of those application form things and just pray for some kind of acceptance from all of you super-cool dudes and dudettes. :up

As for you..I need SSN, Height, Weight, phone number you can be reached at.


You're accepted. ;)

As for Sawyer's application, The Mod's are discussing it. :)

[batnkevlar]

Twy, check your PM box and let me know what you think... or online later on in the day...

[Red]

That was alright me killing the President by the way?

[SuperFerret]

I don't see why not. Ra's would take every advantage to put the world into further disarray so he could take control once the world's population was at a more "managable" size. A Presidential assassination right on the heels of the Unity crisis would do just that.

[Spider-Man9X17]

OK, first Kyle post up

[twylight]

Awesome post RX!

:up:

I'm so impressed! ^_^

You've come so far..*tears up*

We all have actually...remember the first season?

*laughs to herself*

[Keyser Soze]

Well done, Red X. Your opening post as Ra's al Ghul is, without a doubt, the best RPG post I have seen you write. A big improvement on your Red X, and even better than your Hulk. I can tell Ra's al Ghul will be a great villain this season.

As for killing the President, I wouldn't worry about it. Over in marvel we've been through about 4 Presidents already, and killing off the current President will actually help further the devious schemes The Joker is cooking up this season...

[Keyser Soze]

On another note - Johnny Blaze, I really liked your opening post as Mirror Master. Awesome way to introduce him into the story. However, speaking as someone who comes from Glasgow, Scotland, I have to say there were a few examples of misplaced dialect.

For example, we Glaswegians don't say 'tis. It's will do nicely. However, we do say tae instead of too...:)

[Franklin Richards]

Ok guys. First Grundy is on the way.


:marv: :marv: :marv:

[Johnny Blaze]

On another note - Johnny Blaze, I really liked your opening post as Mirror Master. Awesome way to introduce him into the story. However, speaking as someone who comes from Glasgow, Scotland, I have to say there were a few examples of misplaced dialect.

For example, we Glaswegians don't say 'tis. It's will do nicely. However, we do say tae instead of too...:)
Yeah, I know I didn't nail the speech down. I still had yet to go over some of the Flash issues I've got when I wrote that post. :o

But, thanks for the compliment. Really been enjoying your opening posts for the new season.

And that goes for everyone as well. So far this season has started off excellently. Kudos peeps. :up:

[Keyser Soze]

Nice opening post, Franklin. I really like your Solomon Grundy. Maybe him and The Joker can meet up in the sewers soon...

[Franklin Richards]

Poor Sally...

:up:

Heh! I'll be seeing ya soon, Mr. J.

:marv: :marv: :marv:

[Spike_x1]

Please allow me to clarify myself even further - by no means have I underestimated the amount of work and effort that goes into something like this. I don't think it's trivial and I don't think you all are simply puttering around either. I suppose my expectations were set just a bit too high to begin with, which really isn't fair and I realize that.

So my thought is: apologies all around - water under the bridge.I'm perfectly fine with that proposal. :up:

[Ash Loomis]

Well, my first post is up! I hope you all enjoyed my little Army of Darkness reference!

[Keyser Soze]

Nice post. Mind if I join the party?

[Ash Loomis]

Nice post. Mind if I join the party?

I'd love you to do so!

[Nightwing]

Im still working on my Green Arrow beginning.Im going to start it off withhim going down to Star City harbor and work it up from there

Is there a specific time limit to when I have to make it?

[The Question]

Well, if you don't post for two weeks your charactr becomes up for grabs. Other than that, take your time.

[Nightwing]

Well, if you don't post for two weeks your charactr becomes up for grabs. Other than that, take your time.

Excellent.

[Keyser Soze]

I hope having The Joker kill a child wasn't too evil. Then again, is it really possibly for The Joker to be too evil?

[Batman]

The Joker did kill Jason Todd...

[Keyser Soze]

Actually, I believe my kiddie kill-count in this RPG is now at 4...

[Batman]

Actually, I believe my kiddie kill-count in this RPG is now at 4...

...

...And you're worried about being too evil? :o

[batnkevlar]

Well, when I read that he killed the girl, I imagined it... it wasn't pretty...

[Ash Loomis]

I hope having The Joker kill a child wasn't too evil. Then again, is it really possibly for The Joker to be too evil?

It was a disturbing post, but there's nothing too evil for the Joker.

[Ash Loomis]

Oh, guys, my last post was being written at the same time as that other one. I'm going to go and edit it so that it will make sense with Franklin's post.

[Franklin Richards]

I hope having The Joker kill a child wasn't too evil. Then again, is it really possibly for The Joker to be too evil?

Hey! I was about to eat her brain. :eek:


:marv: :marv: :marv:

[MaskedManJRK]

Big unhuman creature takes a hot chick who was part of a group that wanted to take him down/control him?

...

You've been to the movies lately, haven't you? :o

[Spike_x1]

My posts might not be too frequent for the next few days. I just bought FarCry and it's pretty addictive. I'll post as often as time permits, but I make no guarantees about regularity for a couple days.

[SuperFerret]

How am I doing? I'm still a bit clunky with this whole creative drought thing I'm going through, so I'm not confident about my posts.

[Ash Loomis]

Relax, you're doing fine. Better than I could ever hope to do.

[SuperFerret]

Don't say that, you're doing well. I like your Beetle, and despite starting off against the Joker and Grundy (both played by two of our better players) I'd say you're keeping up just fine.

[SuperFerret]

My goals for Season IV

1) to turn Grodd into the Lex Luthor of Gorilla City.
2) kill/maim at least one major NPC/PC
3) throw poo at least once

[The Question]

Poo is awesome. :up:

[Johnny Blaze]

"Pretty Eyes will be ok. Solomon Grundy will protect her. Solomon Grundy will hug and squeeze her. She am pretty."
Heh, that made me think of the Abominable Snowman from the old Bugs Bunny cartoons. :D

[Harlekin]

Gotta say guys, some excellent posting going on here.

[LibrarianThorne]

People had said they were disappointed with my first post, so I thought I'd make my second one better. Was it?

[Johnny Blaze]

Personally, I haven't seen a bad post yet this season. But, I do think your recent post is your best thus far. :up:

Gotta say guys, some excellent posting going on here. Yeah, definitely. This season has really started off on the proverbial good foot. Should be a fun and entertaining ride. :up:

[batnkevlar]

What about my post?

[batnkevlar]

Hey Question, will Beast Boy be framed for murder?

and what about Beast Boy on the Outsiders?

[Keyser Soze]

My goals for Season IV

1) to turn Grodd into the Lex Luthor of Gorilla City.
2) kill/maim at least one major NPC/PC
3) throw poo at least once

I fully intend for The Joker to achieve goal 3 before Grodd does. :joker: :up:

[The Question]

Hey Question, will Beast Boy be framed for murder?



What? Oh no, sorry. Didn't even see the possible connection, actually.

[Ash Loomis]

I'd appreciate it, if we gave Beetle a chance to save the boy from the Joker, Harley and Grundy. He needs a chance to redeem himself after letting that little girl die.

[Harlekin]

Your Beetle is good Ash but could you lay off the big size formatting?

[Johnny Blaze]

What about my post?
So far you've been doing pretty good. I think you made a good choice switching from Hal to BB. :up:

[Red]

Sorry i haven't put a second Ra's up yet, just haven't had the time.

[batnkevlar]

I'm gonna dive in get Beast Boy into a party... we'll see how that works out for him... I mean, he is a teen after all...

[Harlekin]

Well... 19. But your Beast Boy's good.

[twylight]

People had said they were disappointed with my first post, so I thought I'd make my second one better. Was it?

What about my post?

Howzabout my post?!?!



:p

[Spike_x1]

Hey Question, is the green-colored villain in your posts Banshee?

[MaskedManJRK]

Howzabout my post?!?!



:p

Let me guess...

Mia as Black Canary?

[SuperFerret]

I fully intend for The Joker to achieve goal 3 before Grodd does. :joker: :up:

That should be interesting.

[batnkevlar]

How's my newest post? Does it live up to Beast Boy?

[The Question]

If your post were the sony PSP, then my response would be as such:


"PSP. Hells yeah."

[batnkevlar]

Thanx... I tried...

oh, btw, in the newest issue of Teen Titans, were Beast Boy and Raven kiss, he looks like me. I know it's funny for me to say that, as I am a good looking guy, but I do look like him, except with brown skin. Cool huh?

[MST3K 4ever]

Hey gang I have been playing Darkseid for onely a few days and already I have had a couple of complaints about how I am playing him. Therefore I have a question...do you all wnat me to continue using him....or should I go ahead and switch to another character...if I do switch characters I have already deicided which character that I will switch to. I think Captain Marvel would be a welcomed addition to this party....but his only if you all want me to switch....I am open to suggestions.

[Harlekin]

Well, I'll be honest and say I don't like your Darkseid. It just doesn't ring true to me.

[wiegeabo]

Ah, finally caught up on the reading. Expect Sinestro to finally appear soon.

This season has started out really well. Some of the best posts I've read in the last 2 seasons. I think this one's going to be really good.

Oh, and one thing that keeps sticking out for me is Joker singing 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.' I laugh everytime I think about it. Thinking of the lyrics, it's got to be Joker's favorite song. It's exactly his philosophy.

"Life's a piece of ****
When you look at it
Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true.
You'll see it's all a show
Keep 'em laughing as you go
Just remember that the last laugh is on you."

[MaskedManJRK]

I hope to God someone gets my little reference in threatening Deadshot. :o

[Johnny Blaze]

It does sound really familiar...

Oh yeah...now I remember: Sin City.

[batnkevlar]

I got White Howling to come back... he'll post his signup when he can (i think four hours)...

[Keyser Soze]

Ah, finally caught up on the reading. Expect Sinestro to finally appear soon.

This season has started out really well. Some of the best posts I've read in the last 2 seasons. I think this one's going to be really good.

Oh, and one thing that keeps sticking out for me is Joker singing 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.' I laugh everytime I think about it. Thinking of the lyrics, it's got to be Joker's favorite song. It's exactly his philosophy.

"Life's a piece of ****
When you look at it
Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true.
You'll see it's all a show
Keep 'em laughing as you go
Just remember that the last laugh is on you."

Thanks for the compliment! And you never know, I may end up using the song in its entirety later on...:joker:

[The Question]

Thanks for the compliment! And you never know, I may end up using the song in its entirety later on...:joker:



Yeah, that song is good for The Joker. Although, I must say, I always thought that many of Queen's songs would be good for The Joker. Don't Stop Me Now, Good Old Fasioned Lover Boy, I'm Going Slightly Mad, all seem like great Joker songs.

[MST3K 4ever]

DC RPG Season IV Application:

Screen Name: MST3K 4ever

Character you would like to play: Captain Marvel/ Billy Batson

Powers: Wisdom of Solomon, Strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zues, the courage of Achilles & the speed of Mercury.

Group your character is aligned with (if applicable): Works occasionally with the JLA

Three reasons why you have chosen that character: 1) He has some great powers, 2) He is a far-cry from many of the heroes here in the sense that he is very much an innocent at heart 3) He is this great powerful hero and yet he views himself as lesser than say Superman. He is very much in awe of those he works with.

Write two complete sentences using proper English grammar explaining what you think you can bring to the RPG: 1) Creativity, I feel I can contribute to storylines 2) Previous experience, I have been in both of the RPGs and I repsect both RPGs and I believe that respect is evident in my posts.

How many times do you intend on posting a DAY IN the RPG: Once if not more....worse case every other day.

Color and font you plan on using for your characters speech (Might not be applicable but it makes the roster pretty):I think this works for the big red cheese

How did you find out about this game, Recruitment thread/word of post/seeing the RPG OOC/IC thread? Already playing.

[MaskedManJRK]

It does sound really familiar...

Oh yeah...now I remember: Sin City.

Yep, The Big Fat Kill. :D

DWIGHT: Hi, I'm Shellie's new boyfriend and I'm out of my mind. You so much as talk to Shellie again, you even think her name, and I'll cut you in ways that will make you useless to a woman.
JACKIE BOY: You're making a big mistake, man. BIG mistake.
DWIGHT: Oh yeah? You made a big mistake yourself...you didn't flush.

:up:

By the way, you don't mind that I potentially crippled you, right? :o

[Quantum_Goddess]

Is it too late to join?

[The Question]

Not at all.

[SuperFerret]

No, it's not. It's never too late to join.

[Harlekin]

Yep, The Big Fat Kill. :D

DWIGHT: Hi, I'm Shellie's new boyfriend and I'm out of my mind. You so much as talk to Shellie again, you even think her name, and I'll cut you in ways that will make you useless to a woman.
JACKIE BOY: You're making a big mistake, man. BIG mistake.
DWIGHT: Oh yeah? You made a big mistake yourself...you didn't flush.

:up:

By the way, you don't mind that I potentially crippled you, right? :o
I have done it to you too, so I'll let it slide. Just don't think you'll get out of this one too easy, JRK.

[White_Howling]

Screen Name: White_Howling

Character you would like to play: Superboy (Conner Kent)

Powers: Tactile Telekinesis which creates a Telekinesis field around him enabling him to stimulate Superman’s powers; super-strength, invulnerability, heat vision, x-ray vision, while being able to use his telekinesis to bend objects to his will.

Group your character is aligned with (if applicable): Teen Titans

Three reasons why you have chosen that character:
1. While the world’s heroes fight evil in all its forms he stays at home and helps out on the farm.
2. The burden of being Superman’s successor weights heavily on him.
3. After the events of losing control and being controlled by Luthor, he now questions his ability to do Justice.

Write two complete sentences using proper English grammar explaining what you think you can bring to the RPG:
Connor has been in a slump since Luthor took control of him. I’ve been out of a slump since I’ve transferred colleges. I’ll try to take Connor to new levels by having him deal with his problems by helping out other heroes in need. Proving to himself that world still needs a Superboy.



How many times do you intend on posting a DAY IN the RPG:
Once a day or depending on the current status of events in the world of heroes.


Color and font you plan on using for your characters speech (Might not be applicable but it makes the roster pretty): Navy blue regular font

How did you find out about this game, Recruitment thread/word of post/seeing the RPG OOC/IC thread? Played last season but flaked out due to work.

[wiegeabo]

Nice post Question.

It gave me the idea that you could really do something with that situation. What if the sacrifice wasn't to bring something into the world, what if it was to keep something from coming over. And now that Q's interrupted it...

[Harlekin]

Another time Batty boy, another time and we'll finish this. ;)

[The Question]

Nice post Question.

It gave me the idea that you could really do something with that situation. What if the sacrifice wasn't to bring something into the world, what if it was to keep something from coming over. And now that Q's interrupted it...



Interesting idea. Has Outsiders arc potential.

[Keyser Soze]

I think its a shame that MST3K 4Ever had to quit as Darkseid. Personally speaking, I had no problem with your portrayal of Darkseid. In all honesty, I think the problem may be less to do with you and more to do with the character in general.

Yeah, everyone says we need more heavy-hitters on the villain roster. But the problem that comes with pretty much any cosmic villain in these RPGs is that they have to ALWAYS be the main focus of the game. The threat of any other villains becomes null and void, because a guy like Darkseid is so big a threat. And with much of the long-term plans for this season based around the schemes of various Earth-bound villains, Darkseid may not have been the best fit.

But don't let it discourage you, MST3K 4Ever. When it comes to RPing, you've clearly still got it.

[MaskedManJRK]

I have done it to you too, so I'll let it slide. Just don't think you'll get out of this one too easy, JRK.

I'd be disapointed if you didn't try anything.

As a lot of you can tell, I like putting Bats through hell. :o

[Harlekin]

I'd be disapointed if you didn't try anything.

As a lot of you can tell, I like putting Bats through hell. :o
Yeah, I know. This is just a prelude to more madness coming your way Bats, after me and Blaze's arc.

[LibrarianThorne]

I think its a shame that MST3K 4Ever had to quit as Darkseid. Personally speaking, I had no problem with your portrayal of Darkseid. In all honesty, I think the problem may be less to do with you and more to do with the character in general.

Yeah, everyone says we need more heavy-hitters on the villain roster. But the problem that comes with pretty much any cosmic villain in these RPGs is that they have to ALWAYS be the main focus of the game. The threat of any other villains becomes null and void, because a guy like Darkseid is so big a threat. And with much of the long-term plans for this season based around the schemes of various Earth-bound villains, Darkseid may not have been the best fit.

But don't let it discourage you, MST3K 4Ever. When it comes to RPing, you've clearly still got it.

I disagree. Big villains can be RPed, and rather entertainingly, but the problem exists in keeping them in the game for a long time. I like the way Johnny Blaze is handling Thanos over in the Marvel RPG, and not to pat myself on the back, but the way I'm handling Darkseid in the One Universe RPG. THey're kept out of the limelight so other major events still happen, but observers will notice the touch of their schemes and plots.

Darkseid is a major, catastrophic entity of a threat, true enough. Making him a fun character and enabling the other villains to have their time to shine is the trick.

[Johnny Blaze]

Thanks for the compliment, Thorne. I appreciate it. :up:

Yep, The Big Fat Kill. :D

DWIGHT: Hi, I'm Shellie's new boyfriend and I'm out of my mind. You so much as talk to Shellie again, you even think her name, and I'll cut you in ways that will make you useless to a woman.
JACKIE BOY: You're making a big mistake, man. BIG mistake.
DWIGHT: Oh yeah? You made a big mistake yourself...you didn't flush.

:up:

By the way, you don't mind that I potentially crippled you, right? :o
Um, I take you were talking to Harl about the crippling thing, right? :confused:
Otherwise, it would be something to see Bats try and cripple McCulloch across half a dozen states from Gotham to Keystone. :p

[MST3K 4ever]

I think its a shame that MST3K 4Ever had to quit as Darkseid. Personally speaking, I had no problem with your portrayal of Darkseid. In all honesty, I think the problem may be less to do with you and more to do with the character in general.

Yeah, everyone says we need more heavy-hitters on the villain roster. But the problem that comes with pretty much any cosmic villain in these RPGs is that they have to ALWAYS be the main focus of the game. The threat of any other villains becomes null and void, because a guy like Darkseid is so big a threat. And with much of the long-term plans for this season based around the schemes of various Earth-bound villains, Darkseid may not have been the best fit.

But don't let it discourage you, MST3K 4Ever. When it comes to RPing, you've clearly still got it.


Thanks Keyser.

The reason I went in the direction I did with Darkseid was that in all of the research I did with DC & various other internet sources they all kept saying over and over how Darkseid was in-debted to Superman at various points and that Superman did beat him in a straight-up fight last time they fought. I figured that he would be tired of being in his debt and that would set-up some killer battles with Supes. Oh well...now it's time to wait for approval on Captain Marvel.

[Electro UK]

DC RPG Season IV Application:

Screen Name: Electro UK

Character you would like to play: Black Mask

Powers: None. Burnt face due to a mask burnt onto his face being torn off.

Group your character is aligned with (if applicable): Uhm...villains?

Three reasons why you have chosen that character:
1. I played as him last season, but it got way too confusing for a man with only limited Batman knowledge. I wanted a fresh start.

2. I want a 2nd chance with Black Mask, I felt I played him pretty well last time. This time around, I'm slightly more knowledgeable (if that's a word) in the world of Batman.

3. There are some aspects of this RPG that the Marvel RPG doesn't have (e.g. a darker world). I want to experience these aspects.


Write two complete sentences using proper English grammar explaining what you think you can bring to the RPG:
A dark and vicioud character that might in some ways scare people, but still enjoy to read his posts. A reborn villain, not the Black Mask that you see in the comics but one that's been evolving slowly into a darker world since season 3.

How many times do you intend on posting a DAY IN the RPG: I usually reply as soon as I see something to reply to.

Color and font you plan on using for your characters speech (Might not be applicable but it makes the roster pretty): "Black and bold, like my burnt mask"

How did you find out about this game, Recruitment thread/word of post/seeing the RPG OOC/IC thread? Previously played.

[Keyser Soze]

MST3K 4Ever and Electro UK, you are both approved!

Hang on, I'm not a GM. :confused: Oh well, you have erm, a thumbs-up from me!

But seriously, glad to see you back in the DC RPG, Electro UK. I'm really liking your Deadpool over in Marvel, and I loved your Black Mask last season.

[The Question]

Both of ya'll 're aproved, I'd ay.

[MaskedManJRK]

MST3K 4Ever and Electro UK, you are both approved!

Yes, I just copyed/pasted from Keyser's post. Yes, I'm lazy, if you don't like it, you can suck a f**k. :o

[The Question]

MST3K 4Ever and Electro UK, you are both approved!

Yes, I just copyed/pasted from Keyser's post. Yes, I'm lazy, if you don't like it, you can suck a f**k. :o



Ahem:


Both of ya'll 're aproved, I'd ay.


Pwned.

[White_Howling]

ahhhhh was i approved or not? kind of skipped over me

[twylight]

You're approved. :)

[White_Howling]

You're approved. :)

thanks :up:

[twylight]

thanks :up:

What are GM's for? :p


As for your sig....yes. ;)

[White_Howling]

you made that quite easy.. i didn't even have to get you a ring :O

[MaskedManJRK]

What are GM's for? :p


As for your sig....yes. ;)

:eek: :mad:

[MaskedManJRK]

Ahem:





Pwned.

Ahem.

...

...

*stabs you with bullets*

[The Question]

Ahem.



...



...



*stabs you with bullets*



......how can you stab someone with bullets?

[MaskedManJRK]

......how can you stab someone with bullets?

You shoot them and the bullets STAB through your flesh, silly! :)

*slaps you playfully on shoulder*

...

*stabs you with more bullets*

[The Question]

.....no they don't. Stabbing is an action preformed by a person. Bullets pearce your fleash and rip through your body. No stabing involved.

[Ash Loomis]

Yeah, that song is good for The Joker. Although, I must say, I always thought that many of Queen's songs would be good for The Joker. Don't Stop Me Now, Good Old Fasioned Lover Boy, I'm Going Slightly Mad, all seem like great Joker songs.

This might be a little off-topic, but wouldn't it be groovyville if in the V for Vendetta film they played Queen's "The Show Must Go On" when Evey takes over the role of V?

[The Question]

Mabey. Might be a bit too poppy. Although, I'd love to see V having Queen CDs in the Shadow Gallary, along with Nat King Cole.

[Ash Loomis]

When I first heard that song the first thing I thought was "V for Vendetta!"

"I'll face it with a grin, I'm never giving in, on with the show,"

"Inside my heart is breaking, my makeup maybe flaking but still my smile stays on!"

[White_Howling]

hey what happened to Robin.. is he still the red hood? or is he magically good boy robin again

[The Question]

He's still The Red Hood, but he's joined Batman's new Outsiders, and Batman is being all "HEY! STOP BEIN' A WHINY LITTLE EMO PRICK! NOW GET IN THE KITCHEN AND.....AND MAKE ME SOME PIE!"

[MaskedManJRK]

He's going to be Robin again, and part of the Outsiders. Besides that:

He's still The Red Hood, but he's joined Batman's new Outsiders, and Batman is being all "HEY! STOP BEIN' A WHINY LITTLE EMO PRICK! NOW GET IN THE KITCHEN AND.....AND MAKE ME SOME PIE!"

That about sums it up.

[Ash Loomis]

I look forward to reading that line! :D

[SuperFerret]

As do I.

P.S. You can't use bullets to stab someone. If you are going stabbing bring something sharp, like a puppy.

[MaskedManJRK]

.....no they don't. Stabbing is an action preformed by a person. Bullets pearce your fleash and rip through your body. No stabing involved.

Pierce, stab, they're synonoms, duder. :o

[MaskedManJRK]

As do I.

P.S. You can't use bullets to stab someone. If you are going stabbing bring something sharp, like a puppy.

...I like the bullets, but I like the puppy even better.

*stabs Question with puppy*

[SuperFerret]

...I like the bullets, but I like the puppy even better.

*stabs Question with puppy*

Excellent. My plan is coming to fruition.

[SuperFerret]

Double post.

[SuperFerret]

I hate my computer.

[Harlekin]

Pierce, stab, they're synonoms, duder. :o
Nope, sorry. Stabbing does actually involve a person pushing a sharp object into another's body through direct contact.

[MaskedManJRK]

Nope, sorry. Stabbing does actually involve a person pushing a sharp object into another's body through direct contact.

So is piercing. I mean, how do you think they make it so you can have holes in any which body part to fit a ring/stubb in? By stabbing through the skin, making a small hole to insert said ring/stubb inside.

And why the f**k are we still having this arguement? If you have been paying attention, you would have saw that I'm stabbing Q with a puppy now. :o

[SuperFerret]

Just make sure it's a sharp puppy, like a greyhound, not one of those blunt ones like a pug or bulldog.

[Harlekin]

So is piercing. I mean, how do you think they make it so you can have holes in any which body part to fit a ring/stubb in? By stabbing through the skin, making a small hole to insert said ring/stubb inside.

And why the f**k are we still having this arguement? If you have been paying attention, you would have saw that I'm stabbing Q with a puppy now. :o
Nope. Piercing is not exclusive to the person directly inserting the sharp object. Bullets can pierce your skin. You can't stab with bullets.

Okay, move along now and continue your stabittity ways.

[wiegeabo]

Sure you can stab someone with a bullet. Just physically jab it into someone with your hand. Large calliber rifle cartridges are plenty large and sharp enough for that.

Would be a sick way to hurt someone. Jab a cartridge in their shoulder. Then with a hammer and spike like an ice pick, strike the back of the cartridge firing off the bullet through their shoulder.

Sounds like something Joker or Black Mask might do...;)

[Harlekin]

Okay, it is possible, but you ussually use bullets with a gun, therefore not making it a stabbing.

[White_Howling]

interesting i just noticed we had more villians than heroes

[Harlekin]

Yep, and some damn good villains too. Nice getaway Keyser. :up:

[Keyser Soze]

Thanks! I'm also enjoying your Deadshot. I'm not very familiar with the character, but thanks to you, I feel like I'm getting to know him.

[Harlekin]

Awww, shucks, that's pretty much the best compliment an RP'er can get. You really should read Ostrander's Suicide Squad if you get the chance, and Simone's Villains United.

[Red]

Guys i think i may have to drop Ra's.

[MaskedManJRK]

Guys i think i may have to drop Ra's.

...HOW THE F**K WHY?!!? :( :down

[Sentry2005]

my first guy post is up people... sorry it took a whlie. i've had net issues all week.

[Sentry2005]

ok, now the post with guy getting his powers back is up. as well as an explanation for all the blue lantern stuff from last season. just want to make sure no one hates the explanations or anything. let me know

[The Question]

Well, I utterly loath the yellow fear demon cop out with a burning white hot intensity that dwarfs the combined hatred that Lex Luthor has for Superman and The Red Skull has for Captain America. But, you're use of it was rather creative. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to write a scathing letter to Geoff Johns about how the yellow fear demon was utterly lazy writing on his part.

[Harlekin]

Yeah, liked the Guy post myself.

[Keyser Soze]

Master Bruce, a thought just occured to me:

Unless everything changed in the aftermath of The Unity Saga, Two-Face is the undisputed crime boss of Gotham City. In Season 2, Two-Face ran both Penguin and Black Mask out of town, taking all their territory. And in Season 3, Black Mask's attempt to win back his territory was brought to a halt by The Unity. So, technically, Gotham IS "Your city".

[The Question]

Which, I must add, is something I've never understood about Two Face. The whole thing about Harvy Dent is that he hates organized crime, and Two Face is willing to do whatever it takes to get what Harvy Wants, without caring about the consiquences. What Harvy wants is a crime free Gotham, and so Two Face kills mobsters. If Harvy wants to help the poor and homeless of Gotham, Two Face will rob a bank and give the money to charity. Stuff like that. And yet, writers often portray him as a mob boss himself. That never made any sense to me.

[Keyser Soze]

Which, I must add, is something I've never understood about Two Face. The whole thing about Harvy Dent is that he hates organized crime, and Two Face is willing to do whatever it takes to get what Harvy Wants, without caring about the consiquences. What Harvy wants is a crime free Gotham, and so Two Face kills mobsters. If Harvy wants to help the poor and homeless of Gotham, Two Face will rob a bank and give the money to charity. Stuff like that. And yet, writers often portray him as a mob boss himself. That never made any sense to me.

Depends on how he's written. When it's handled at its best, Two-Face becomes a crime boss himself because he believes that - with him as the sole head of organised crime in the city - he can keep it under control. Plus, if he has a monopoly over all the crime in the city, no more innocents will die in gang wars. And so what if he has to kill a whole bunch of people to get what he wants? It's all a means to an end...

[The Question]

I guess you have a point. With some of the gangs answering to him, he can make the city a little better. And with all of them answering to him, he can make it alot better.

[Keyser Soze]

Exactly. As Harvey Dent, he wanted to make Gotham City a better place by doing the right thing, by bringing down crime and replacing it with a system of law and order. That failed spectacularly when Two-Face was created. So now, he's going to try making Gotham City better by beating the crooks at their own game.

[MaskedManJRK]

Depends on how he's written. When it's handled at its best, Two-Face becomes a crime boss himself because he believes that - with him as the sole head of organised crime in the city - he can keep it under control. Plus, if he has a monopoly over all the crime in the city, no more innocents will die in gang wars. And so what if he has to kill a whole bunch of people to get what he wants? It's all a means to an end...

So, basically, he's like Bendis' DD as Kingpin? :o

[The Question]

Yes, but much more violent and more prone to mood swings.

[Red]

...HOW THE F**K WHY?!!? :( :down
I am relying on people to help my arc with Ra’s and that just involves a lot of waiting and few posts. Thats why I considered it, but it seems I may not have to wait for anymore…

[Sentry2005]

Well, I utterly loath the yellow fear demon cop out with a burning white hot intensity that dwarfs the combined hatred that Lex Luthor has for Superman and The Red Skull has for Captain America. But, you're use of it was rather creative. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to write a scathing letter to Geoff Johns about how the yellow fear demon was utterly lazy writing on his part.

preaching to the choir dude. fear demon negated what could have been some brilliant redemption storylines. sign my name on that letter; john's can write some stuff, but his Green Lantern is fanboy's attempt at best :down

[The Question]

Exactly. In the Hal Jordan Spectre series (which kicked so much ass, by the way), they had these great stories with Hal trying to redeem himself by actually defying the natural order of teh cosmos and turn The Spectre into an angel of redemption, rather than vengance. Now, all of that is meaningless because "a fear demon did it". WHile by that point Hal had been redeemed in the eyes of the readers, they could have had some great stories wwith him trying to redeem himself in the eyes of the Gaurdians and his fellow GLs and the Justice League. What made Kyle's series great is that it had major themes. Living under someone else's shadow. Carrying on a legacy. Trying to live up to the expectations of others. Hal's new series could have been great with themes of forgiveness and redemption. But alas, it is now nothing more than a generic super hero book.

[MaskedManJRK]

Sign my name to that letter too. I can't stand Hal. Just because a fear demon did it, he thinks he can be "Duex Ex Machina" Batman and punch people for the hell of it because of it.

[The Question]

Well, Batman was being pretty anoying in that scene, you have to admit.


But anyway, I just sent a letter to Wizard to put in their letters section about how Batman has been written to powerful recently (where I know a DC writer will answer it if they decide to print it). I'm fairly certain they'll run it because it's rather well thought out. After the next issue of Wizard (or the one after), I'll write one about the fear demon thing.

[MaskedManJRK]

Well, Batman was being pretty anoying in that scene, you have to admit.


But anyway, I just sent a letter to Wizard to put in their letters section about how Batman has been written to powerful recently (where I know a DC writer will answer it if they decide to print it). I'm fairly certain they'll run it because it's rather well thought out. After the next issue of Wizard (or the one after), I'll write one about the fear demon thing.

I don't remember that scene in perfect detail, so I can't say anything.

Can you show us your letter? I'm interested in reading it. :)

[The Question]

I'll PM it to you.


EDIT: They won't let me PM it, so I'll just post it here if no one minds.


Dear Magic words.....

Hi there. Now, normally, you guys probably get letters and e-mails asking questions or making statements about how cool a book is or how weak a book is. This falls into the latter category, after a fashion. I’m not here to complain about a single comic. I’m here to voice my opinion about how one character has been treated in the past several years. A character who’s been skewed and written poorly on many occasion in the past several years. Batman.

Now, before you start scratching your heads in confusion, I don’t think Batman has been written with no respect. Quite the opposite. I think he’s been written with far too much respect. Now, I know most fanboys right now are going "dude, why does this stupid kid hate Batman?". But you know what? I really don’t care. So hear me out.

Batman is supposed to be a human being with training. Therefor, you would think that the writers would portray him and his achievements somewhere within the realm of possibility. And, for a while, this was the case. With writers like Denny O’Neal and Frank Miller and Jeff Loeb, he seemed like a human being. A highly skilled human being? Yes. But a human being none the less. However, in the past ten to fifteen years, this has not been the case. We have seen him become the master of 127 martial arts on the planet, go up against four White Martians, Aquaman, and Wonder Woman in hand to hand combat (and not die), design and build a dart that can induce light speed seizures and a virtual reality device that can plug directly into the human nervous system, synthesize Red Kryptonite, chemically engineer a gas that can make you specifically afraid of water, and design and build a self aware satellite that can spy on any metahuman on the planet, judge what they are doing is moral or immoral, and then judge them properly and send the data back to Batman. Now, all of this would be understandable if it had been done by lesser writers. But no. These events were written by Grant Morrison, Mark Waid, and Greg Rucka. And those were just a few examples. Now, I don’t hate these guys. Hell, they’re three of my favorites. Animal Man is brilliant, Rucka has crafted some of the best Wonder Woman and Superman stories in years, and Legion is just great. And yet, when it comes to writing displays of Batman’s skill, all three of them, along with many other DC writers, seem to turn into sugar-high kindergardeners who want their favorite hero to be the most badass mofo in the universe.

Why, I ask? Why the need to make Batman appear superhuman in stature? Why the need to pit him against people who he logically would lose to in a straight one on one brawl, and then either dumb down the abilities of the opponents or have Batman pull some new ability out of his ass? His defeat of the four White Martians is a prime example of this. First of all, Batman based his whole master plan on a hunch. He had no solid evidence to go on that proved the Hyperclan were Martians. Really, he was risking his life on a gut feeling, instead of doing the smart thing which would have been to call in the reserves. Second, the fight. Martians are by nature, telepaths and shape shifters. Thus, they are nigh impossible to beat in head on combat. Grant Morrison himself even wrote that Martian Manhunter can read the mind of his opponent, judge what there next move is going to be, and alter his body accordingly. The White Martians as a militaristic race. Thus, the Hyperclan, whoI would think are soldiers since they are carrying out such a big mission, would be specifically trained in using their natural abilities in combat. Logically, the Hyperclan would have read Batman’s mind, realized that he was going to do the fire/gasoline trick, and would have then tore him limb from limb at super speed before he could do anything. But that didn’t happen. The powers and abilities of his oponents were dumbed down for the sake of Batman looking cooler. Is that right? Hardly. But it’s the way it’s been with Batman on many occasion. The same thing as happened with Batman VS. A.M.A.Z.O (courtesy of Judd Winick), Batman VS. Three O.M.A.C.s (courtesy of Greg Rucka), and Batman VS. Deathstroke (courtesy of Chuck Dixon). Do I think thsese writers are bad? NO! I think all the names I have mentioned are great writers. But they’ve all written Batman horribly at one point or another. I know DC wants one of their flagship heroes to look super cool, but enough is enough. Batman is supposed to be a human being with training. No human being could do all of the things mentioned here.

So, DC, I’m asking you to stop letting Batman be written like this. You’re not writing him like the pinnacle of what a human being could achieve with the proper training. You’re writing him like a bloody metahuman. I know some readers like these "WOW!" moments that make Batman look hella cool, but you have to see. Having Batman doing this crap isn’t cool. It’s lazy writing. It’s having a character do things he shouldn’t be able to do for the sake of making him look cool, instead of taking the time to figure out what he would actually be capable of in this situation and how he would handle it. That, in my opinion at least, would be FAR cooler. So please, DC, bring back the Batman that he was always supposed to be. Bring back the Batman who was a skilled, flawed, mildly crazy human. No more of this "bat god" who has come of late. I’m sick of him, and I know I’m not the only person who feels that way.

Thank you for giving me my say, Wizard.

[Spike_x1]

I agree with you wholeheartedly. If a character's main selling point among readers is that "he could be you or me because he's just a human being up against more powerful foes," it takes away from that so-called "human vulnerability" when his opponents are dumbed down for the sake of making Batman look cooler.

Good luck with the letter.

[Keyser Soze]

Just a note to Watchman,

I apologise for not acknowledging Scarecrow earlier. Just noticed that little detail in re-reading your Scarecrow post. I was going to have The Joker's gang head off to keystone City to visit a certain simian friend, but I'll have them take a detour to Bludhaven first...

[batnkevlar]

Well, I think White Martians are stronger with physical powers, as opposed to the Green Martians being good at telepathy... that is,m until Terror Incognita...

[The Question]

That's never been stated at all. And even if it were true, they still would have been able to read Batman's mind.

[batnkevlar]

Well, actually, in New World Order, Zum was fatser than J'onn, and the other guys were more powerful physically. BVut J'onn has always been the better telepath, even to the extent of defeating White Martians with mindspikes after they ate the brains in Terror Incognita...

And if the Scarecrow can make fear toxin, why can't Batman? PLus, the vibrabullets and VR devices doesn't have to be built by Bruce... Ra's stole the plans, I believe, and even then, Bruce could have had someone on Wayne Enterprises make it for him...

[The Question]

Well, actually, in New World Order, Zum was fatser than J'onn, and the other guys were more powerful physically. BVut J'onn has always been the better telepath, even to the extent of defeating White Martians with mindspikes after they ate the brains in Terror Incognita...

The Hyperclan are trained soldiers. J'onn was a scientist. It would make sense that the Hyperclan would have been psysicaly more powerful. And J'onn didn't make the mindspikes he stabed the white martians with. Protex did.

And if the Scarecrow can make fear toxin, why can't Batman? PLus, the vibrabullets and VR devices doesn't have to be built by Bruce... Ra's stole the plans, I believe, and even then, Bruce could have had someone on Wayne Enterprises make it for him...

1. Scarecrow is supposed to be an expert with halucinagens and how the mind works.

2. I don't think Scarecrow ever made a gass that made someone specifically afraid of a single thing.

3. Tower of Babel showed Bruce building the vibrabullet himself, and it was implied that he designed all the weapons in Tower of Babel himself.

[Spike_x1]

We saw Bruce building the vibra-bullet in the cave. Of course he built it.

And as for the possibility that some tech guys at Wayne Industries designed it for him, you need to know that in order to propose for his company to build something for him, the product would need a valid reason to be developed as a cover story for its true intended purpose. What cover story could a vibra-bullet or a neurological virtual-reality implant possibly have?

[batnkevlar]

The Hyperclan's trained soldiers, but J'onn is still stronger telepathically...

[The Question]

The thing is, they never showed that at all.

[The Question]

We saw Bruce building the vibra-bullet in the cave. Of course he built it.

And as for the possibility that some tech guys at Wayne Industries designed it for him, you need to know that in order to propose for his company to build something for him, the product would need a valid reason to be developed as a cover story for its true intended purpose. What cover story could a vibra-bullet or a neurological virtual-reality implant possibly have?


Mabey.....


"Mr. Wayne, why do you need us to create a dart that can induce lightspeed seazures and a neurologival virtual-reality implant?"

"Well......you see......some....old friends of mine from college are visiting my place for a party......and.....I.....I promised them the ultimate high, greater than any illegal narcotic they have ever tried before."

[batnkevlar]

The thing is, they never showed that at all.

ok, let's go with two possibly options for Terror Incognita: they are known to be stronger phsyically so they're either weaker of stronger mentally.

1) If they were stronger phsyically AND mentally, they wouldn't have lost to J'onn in the operation room.

2) If they were stonger physically and J'onn was stronger mentally, he COULD POTENTIALLY beat them (which he did)

[The Question]

ok, let's go with two possibly options for Terror Incognita: they are known to be stronger phsyically so they're either weaker of stronger mentally.

1) If they were stronger phsyically AND mentally, they wouldn't have lost to J'onn in the operation room.

2) If they were stonger physically and J'onn was stronger mentally, he COULD POTENTIALLY beat them (which he did)


I didn't say they were stronger mentally. I'm just saying that not all White Martians are weaker mentally than J'onn. The two he beat in the operating room may have been weaker than him, or may have been his equals. The two who were gaurding him may have simply underestimated him. Either way, it doesn't matter if they're weaker, as string, or stringer than J'onn in terms of psychic ability. They still whould have been able to read Bruce's mind.

[batnkevlar]

I didn't say they were stronger mentally. I'm just saying that not all White Martians are weaker mentally than J'onn. The two he beat in the operating room may have been weaker than him, or may have been his equals. The two who were gaurding him may have simply underestimated him. Either way, it doesn't matter if they're weaker, as string, or stringer than J'onn in terms of psychic ability. They still whould have been able to read Bruce's mind.

Ok then, think about this. If you come back from a tiresome day and right when you hit the matress you'll fall asleep. NOw if you turn your radio up FULL BLAST, you won't fall asleep. I mean, the Martians were worried about Batman... they didn't have the will to do anything telepathically... who knows...

[The Question]

.....what? How is the radio thing even an apt metaphor? Logically, the Martians would have read Batman's mind to see what he was up to. It's not like it's hard for them. It's like an extra sense to them.