Heroes virtual season?

[Triligors]

I thought that this might be a good idea. Also allow a lot of writers to flex their writing talents. The virtual season would encorporate, but at the same time not be the show- exactly. It would have a similar concept and be set in the same world. Basically the writer gets to make their own hero and set that hero's character arc. These heroes may or may not get in contact with each other all the time or perhaps never- I don't know yet. But, thought that this might be an interesting concept for a virtual season. If anybody is interested, let me know. Also- don't know if this is in the right forum or not.


Example:

My hero (to be developed)

Name: John Abraham
Location: Greenwich, New York near Manhattan
Power: Strength, agility, flight
Background: Normal teenage guy, not athletic. Attains super powers gradually. Recruited into football team. Has difficulty learning and accepting the responsibility of his powers. Wants to tell 'the girl of his dreams' but is afraid of what she might think because of the recent news scattering around that mutants may be dangerous. Afraid to tell his parents the truth. Life is in constant turmoil and confusion as he progresses through his Sr. year of high school.
Age: 17
Grade Point Average: 4.0
School Activities: Football, School Paper
Father: Walter Abraham- Real Estate
Mother: Shannon Abraham, Maiden name: Christophers- Stay at home Mom

[Threshold]

Name: Elliot Rhodes
Location: Chicago, Il.
Power: Speed
Background: College senior, a skiing accident caused irrepairibable damage to his knees. He went into extensive physical therapy until one day his knees were miraculously healed and he had the ability to move faster than anyone else in the world. His father is a scientist who tries to help Elliot, but may have ulterior motives that Elliot is yet to become aware of. Despite the trials and tribulations of having ultrafast speed, his biggest worry is what he is going to do when he gets out of school.
Age: 21
GPA: 3.0
School Activities: Theatre and Track
Father: Jeremy Rhodes - Science Researcher
Mother: Eleanor Kennet-Rhodes - Deceased

[Cmill216]

Name: Chris Miller
Location: Orlando, Florida
Power: Hydrokinesis
Background: College freshman trying to find his place in the real world. On his first day of classes he awakes to find himself endowed with the power to control water molecules and manipulate the water around him. He can speed water molecules up to form vapor, or slow them down to form ice, and then use them to his advantage. He becomes a reporter for his university community paper, tackling issues of corruption and crimes in the town, often using his abilities when they are needed the most.
Age: 18
School Activities: Newspaper and Physics Lab Assistant
Job: Water Theme Park employee
Father: Chip Miller - Firefighter
Mother: Mary Miller - Schoolteacher

[Hudson]

My hero (to be developed)

Name: John Abraham
Location: Greenwich, New York near Manhattan
Power: Strength, agility, flight
Background: Normal teenage guy, not athletic. Attains super powers gradually. Recruited into football team. Has difficulty learning and accepting the responsibility of his powers. Wants to tell 'the girl of his dreams' but is afraid of what she might think because of the recent news scattering around that mutants may be dangerous. Afraid to tell his parents the truth. Life is in constant turmoil and confusion as he progresses through his Sr. year of high school.
Age: 17
Grade Point Average: 4.0
School Activities: Football, School Paper
Father: Walter Abraham- Real Estate
Mother: Shannon Abraham, Maiden name: Christophers- Stay at home Mom

I'm sorry, but.. that sounds like Clark Kent in Smallville:confused:

[Cmill216]

I'm sorry, but.. that sounds like Clark Kent in Smallville:confused:

:D Ya know, I just read that again. It sounds EXACTLY like SV.

[Triligors]

Somewhat similar to CK. But, when I was writing it- and the tone of it- don't know if anyone remembers this show was more along the main character from ClubHouse. Also mixed in with an original hero that I made about five years ago- that I still have plans for and wanted to expand. So, yeah- some similarities. But, overall not the same.

Also the difficulty of telling the truth of his powers could go for any mutant. Since, should have made this more clear, he doesn't want to tell ANYBODY. This is dark, but it happens with those who feel like their "outsiders" contemplating suicide even. It goes from 'awesome' to depression gradually and then it's about getting out of that and accepting who he is. Don't know how far I'm going to make it, but aiming for something really realistic. Whereas CK had his parents, John has NOBODY. It would kind of be like a guy confessing to his parents that he's gay. Is mutants is something that defines you as being different and when that difference is, at first, probably looked down upon and called 'dangerous' then that transition can be really painful and it's taking a real life look at what that can do and how to overcome that.

Also Senior year is a hard enough time of transitioning, adding super powers ontop of that. A slogan that I just came up with today (wouldn't be used- of course). Senior Year is hard, Senior Year with powers is- impossible. So, that's another angle of the character. This massive transitional period, with these powers ontop of that and seeing what that does to the character.

[The Squirrel]

Edited.

[giggs11uk]

Name: Terrorist sounding name
Location: Middle-East
Power: Can generate an explosion around his body that varies in intensity(like the guy in Daredevil:Underboss)
Background: Middle eastern man whose family was kidnapped by terrorist. The terrorist will kill his family if he dosn't assainate certain government officials.
Age: 20s

[SapphirePrima]

Is this like roleplay?

[Triligors]

No, once everything is set up it will be fanfiction. A virtual season of the show, with new and unique heroes &/or villains, but in fanfiction format. But you can choose whether to write in prose or in script form.

[SapphirePrima]

So will be like writing are own pieces of epps that like link together?

[Cmill216]

Name: Terrorist sounding name
Location: Middle-East
Power: Can generate an explosion around his body that varies in intensity(like the guy in Daredevil:Underboss)
Background: Middle eastern man whose family was kidnapped by terrorist. The terrorist will kill his family if he dosn't assainate certain government officials.
Age: 20s

Give him a name.

[Cmill216]

No, once everything is set up it will be fanfiction. A virtual season of the show, with new and unique heroes &/or villains, but in fanfiction format. But you can choose whether to write in prose or in script form.

Ah, cool. This should be awesome.

I'm thinking about changing my character's power...we'll see.

EDIT: My character's been reworked a bit.

[The Squirrel]

Edited.

[Cmill216]

Hey, The Squirrel, are you going to have all these different characters or are you going to keep just one to develop thoroughly?

[The Squirrel]

Hey, The Squirrel, are you going to have all these different characters or are you going to keep just one to develop thoroughly?


I'm not sure.

Right now I'm just tossing around ideas. Trying to find one that I really like, that is still somewhat original.

[Atomicchuck3k]

Name: Ralph Kramden

Location: Sweetwater, Texas

Power: Sleep (The ability to put anyone or everyone within a 30' radius to sleep)

Background: Ralph was an orphan that had to be put onto the streets at the age of 5 because of the difficulty the orphanage had in trying to raise him. Not because he misbehaved, but because no one could get close enough to take care of him do to Ralph's inability to control his power. Ralph grew in a rough and harsh world on the streets where he learned quickly to control his abilities. After falling in with gangs and other criminal elements at the age of 22 Ralph was know worldwide as a onstoppable assasin. He rapidly gained the reputation of a man that could "get to anyone at any time". Using his reputation as an assasin and his knowlegde of the criminal underworld Ralph has become one of the top crime bosses in the world today.

Age: 48

Occupation: Crime Kingpin

Father: Unknown

Mother: Unknown

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[Cmill216]

Hey, Triligors. I was thinking that this will be really awesome and really work well if we setup a couple of rules:

#1: Powers should be curtailed or "focused", meaning we shouldn't have characters who can do multiple/various things (i.e. like Superman with strength, speed, flight, etc.)

#2: We need a good stable of not only "good guys" but also "villains" (like Atomicchuck has created)

#3: Users must settle on one character and one character only.

Just some ideas.

[Cmill216]

Name: Elliot Rhodes
Location: Chicago, Il.
Power: Speed
Background: College senior, a skiing accident caused irrepairibable damage to his knees. He went into extensive physical therapy until one day his knees were miraculously healed and he had the ability to move faster than anyone else in the world. His father is a scientist who tries to help Elliot, but may have ulterior motives that Elliot is yet to become aware of. Despite the trials and tribulations of having ultrafast speed, his biggest worry is what he is going to do when he gets out of school.
Age: 21
GPA: 3.0
School Activities: Theatre and Track
Father: Jeremy Rhodes - Science Researcher
Mother: Eleanor Kennet-Rhodes - Deceased

This is a rock solid character. Love the father/scientist dynamic you've got. :up:

[The Squirrel]

#3: Users must settle on one character and one character only.

I agree. I deleted my other ones to come up with a solide ONE character that I would actually enjoy working with.

[Threshold]

Power: Waterkinesis (?)

It would probably be called "hydrokinesis".

[The Squirrel]

My final, permanent one.

Name: Jeremiah Tremaine
Age: 21
Location: Dallas, Tx.
Power: Engergy absorbson and expulsion.
Background: His power isn't that noticable at first. But he begins to notice more and more. He has the power to absorb pure enegry. At first it will start out small. Only small amounts from the sun. But by the time his powers fully evolve, he can absorb energy from life itself. Being able to pull it out of humans, animals or plants.

He can put out as much energy as he pulls in. Being able to run his motorcycle without having to put gas in it, or in energy beams that can deal damage to his foes.

[Triligors]

Cmill, while I agree on part of #1.... strength and agility, for example are common powers and can be used with any other ONE power.

Powers: telekinetic, control water, control metal, flight, control fire, teleportation, etc.

Also, I have been thinking about doing this in parts. Since each writer will be writing for their own hero or villain. Meaning that the character's don't neccessarily have to meet. But, it will all be in the same time frame which is yet to be put together. With similar shows, sometimes the character's don't meet at all giving a more global effect type tone of the story. If two writers want to have their characters meet at some point or another, that is ok.

I know that this is a different way of putting together a virtual season. But, it's also a different type of show than, let's say Smallville and Supernatural in which the story is contained. Here, in a show like this- a character can live in New York City while another lives in Miami, Florida- for instance. The show will be put together by telling parts of a story over the course of the episodes. One hero or villain may be featured prominently one week, with breaks in between for other characters, while another the next.

[Cmill216]

Cmill, while I agree on part of #1.... strength and agility, for example are common powers and can be used with any other ONE power.

Powers: telekinetic, control water, control metal, flight, control fire, teleportation, etc.


I understand. It all depends on what type of strength you are talking about. If you are talking about above-human strength, then that's not bad. But if you are talking about strength like Ben Grimm COMBINED with other abilities, I feel like that's just too much for one character. JMO.


Also, I have been thinking about doing this in parts. Since each writer will be writing for their own hero or villain. Meaning that the character's don't neccessarily have to meet. But, it will all be in the same time frame which is yet to be put together. With similar shows, sometimes the character's don't meet at all giving a more global effect type tone of the story. If two writers want to have their characters meet at some point or another, that is ok.

I know that this is a different way of putting together a virtual season. But, it's also a different type of show than, let's say Smallville and Supernatural in which the story is contained. Here, in a show like this- a character can live in New York City while another lives in Miami, Florida- for instance. The show will be put together by telling parts of a story over the course of the episodes. One hero or villain may be featured prominently one week, with breaks in between for other characters, while another the next.

Sounds good. I want for characters to meet, but at the beginning, most should be seperate to allow for a bit of early development.

[Triligors]

Yeah, I can see where you got the idea of strength as a power. More Hulk & The Thing than Daredevil & Spider-Man.

Whether or not characters meet are up to the writers.

Say for example. #1 wants his hero to meet #2 hero, if #2 agrees- then they meet, if #2 does not agree then they don't.

Meaning the writers are not forced to have their character meet, if they don't want to. Your hero or villain can remain a solo or you can come on with another writer to do a co-write of the 'meeting'.

[Cmill216]

Well, I'd love to meet others. ;)

[Triligors]

For me, my hero has a really self contained story in New York City.

If your hero or villain is in another location as another hero and villain, then there needs to be an understanding of how things are going to work. For example- politics.

If you're in an isolated area. Then you're free to come up with the situations the politics goes through... for example an act of mutant terrorism may cause an effect for California, but not an effect for New York. Because it's two different states.

All writers will come together to come up with what presidential political debates or US attacks are taking place that would effect everywhere. If your character is not in the United States and that is a country not being used by any other writer, then you can also come up with top government policies on the emergance of mutant powers for that country.

Any questions?

[Cmill216]

Any questions?

Can my character kill Bush? ;)

J/K....or not?? :D

[Triligors]

That is a possibility. BUT not Bush. A fictional president. Perhaps in the PILOT episode we will find out what the president's name of the series is. Since the President will probably be also be an orchestral part of the actual series.

[Cmill216]

That is a possibility. BUT not Bush. A fictional president. Perhaps in the PILOT episode we will find out what the president's name of the series is. Since the President will probably be also be an orchestral part of the actual series.

Okay. Cool.

And, just checking...

Here are the characters we've got so far:

"Good"
-John Abraham (Triligors)
-Jeremiah Tremaine (The Squirrel)
-Chris Miller (cmill216)
-Elliot Rhodes (Threshold)

"Evil"
-Ralph Kramden :confused: (Atomicchuck3k)

[Triligors]

Yeah. I think with just a couple of more we'll be good to go. Can't remember off head, but how many 'main' characters does the actual show have?

[Cmill216]

Yeah. I think with just a couple of more we'll be good to go. Can't remember off head, but how many 'main' characters does the actual show have?

Gotta be at least 7 or 8. But it might be more (I doubt it's less).

[Cmill216]

Triligors, I forgot to ask: what is John's main power?

[Triligors]

Flight.

[Cmill216]

Flight.

Okay, cool. :up:

[Atomicchuck3k]

Okay. Cool.

And, just checking...

Here are the characters we've got so far:

"Good"
-John Abraham (Triligors)
-Jeremiah Tremaine (The Squirrel)
-Chris Miller (cmill216)
-Elliot Rhodes (Threshold)

"Evil"
-Ralph Kramden :confused: (Atomicchuck3k)

Yeah, I got to work on the name. I think I'll give him a underground name to go by like "The Sandman".......Ooooops, forgot about Spidey 3.

[Cmill216]

Yeah, I got to work on the name. I think I'll give him a underground name to go by like "The Sandman".......Ooooops, forgot about Spidey 3.

Dude, I love the character concept. New name? Much needed. ;)

The Sandman....something like that for an alias. But needs a "Tony Soprano" kinda name.

[Atomicchuck3k]

I think a "Tony Soprano" thing would be to Cliche. Ralph is a more unsuspecting, Kramden was just because I like the Honeymooners. The character is someone that you wouldn't think to look at twice but once you learn who he is the only thing you can think to say is "OH S**T"

[Cmill216]

I think a "Tony Soprano" thing would be to Cliche. Ralph is a more unsuspecting, Kramden was just because I like the Honeymooners. The character is someone that you wouldn't think to look at twice but once you learn who he is the only thing you can think to say is "OH S**T"

True.

[The Squirrel]

Jeremiah has the potential to be both good and bad. I mean when his powers fully develop he can kill you by draining your.... life.

It is going to be interesting working with him.

[Cmill216]

I'm gonna own the waters, b****es. Which makes me think: if someone were to control my character's powers, he could literally eradicate the world's water supply....

[Atomicchuck3k]

Name: Chris Miller
Location: Orlando, Florida
Power: Hydrokinesis
Background: College freshman trying to find his place in the real world. On his first day of classes he awakes to find himself endowed with the power to control water molecules and manipulate the water around him. He can speed water molecules up to form vapor, or slow them down to form ice, and then use them to his advantage. He becomes a reporter for his university community paper, tackling issues of corruption and crimes in the town, often using his abilities when they are needed the most.
Age: 18
School Activities: Newspaper and Physics Lab Assistant
Father: Chip Miller - Firefighter
Mother: Mary Miller - Schoolteacher

Your character is the Shiznit! I wouldn't change a thing. He sounds like a very powerful individual. Are you going to place limitations on his abilities? Meaning will he be able to control an ocean or be just powerful enough to control a pond? The age will make for interesting drama.

[Cmill216]

Your character is the Shiznit! I wouldn't change a thing. He sounds like a very powerful individual. Are you going to place limitations on his abilities? Meaning will he be able to control an ocean or be just powerful enough to control a pond? The age will make for interesting drama.

Thanks. :up: :up:

As far as his power goes, he's going to be limited to small "bodies" of water at first as he learns about his abilities. But as he progresses and his emotions start entering into confrontations, he'll become more powerful (and as I hinted at, a "brainwashing" incident could be deadly :eek:)

[Cmill216]

Honestly, I would love to work with Threshold and his character.

[Byrd Man]

hello, i'm new to the forum been reading for awhile now posting for the first time since this thread intriges me don't know if it's too late to post a character

Name: Alfonso James (AJ) Byrd
Powers: flight & semi-super strength
Age: 19
Height: 6'3
Weight: 210
Location: Washington DC
Mother: Denita Williams, police officer
Father: Henry Bryd, cabbie (missing, presumed dead)
Profession: Student/Basketball player, Georgetown University

Bio: AJ lived in the Gabrini Green projects of Chicago his father went missing when his mother was 8 1/2 months due with him. Denita vowed that she would raise her baby on her own and make him into somebody, his athletic abilites shined at local Carver high school where he was a three star athlete and and earned a basketball schorlship to Georgetown and last year lead the Hoyas to a final four as there starting point guard. unbeknowest to anyone, even AJ's mother, AJ has special powers and moonlights as a guardian to DC's housing projects and ghettos on top of basketball practice and school work. and as he grows older and matures he get's stronger and faster all the time.

[The Squirrel]

Sounds cool.

But we already have a guy with that.

Though we could have two, the characters share differnt personalites.

As long as they don't get redundant.

[Cmill216]

hello, i'm new to the forum been reading for awhile now posting for the first time since this thread intriges me don't know if it's too late to post a character

Name: Alfonso James (AJ) Byrd
Powers: flight & semi-super strength
Age: 19
Height: 6'3
Weight: 210
Location: Washington DC
Mother: Denita Williams, police officer
Father: Henry Bryd, cabbie (missing, presumed dead)
Profession: Student/Basketball player, Georgetown University

Bio: AJ lived in the Gabrini Green projects of Chicago his father went missing when his mother was 8 1/2 months due with him. Denita vowed that she would raise her baby on her own and make him into somebody, his athletic abilites shined at local Carver high school where he was a three star athlete and and earned a basketball schorlship to Georgetown and last year lead the Hoyas to a final four as there starting point guard. unbeknowest to anyone, even AJ's mother, AJ has special powers and moonlights as a guardian to DC's housing projects and ghettos on top of basketball practice and school work. and as he grows older and matures he get's stronger and faster all the time.

First of all, that is a great character. Wonderful background and with the potential for some great stories.

However, I do agree with The Squrrel, Triligors took the flight thing already, and personally I think you can find an even more unique and interesting power for your character. If you can do that, I think you'll have a winner here. :up:

[Byrd Man]

hello, i'm new to the forum been reading for awhile now posting for the first time since this thread intriges me don't know if it's too late to post a character

Name: Alfonso James (AJ) Byrd
Powers: advanced hand to hand comabt skills & laser vision
Age: 19
Height: 6'3
Weight: 210
Location: Washington DC
Mother: Denita Williams, police officer
Father: Henry Bryd, cabbie (missing, presumed dead)
Profession: Student/Basketball player, Georgetown University

Bio: AJ lived in the Gabrini Green projects of Chicago his father went missing when his mother was 8 1/2 months due with him. Denita vowed that she would raise her baby on her own and make him into somebody, his athletic abilites shined at local Carver high school where he was a three star athlete and and earned a basketball schorlship to Georgetown and last year lead the Hoyas to a final four as there starting point guard. unbeknowest to anyone, even AJ's mother, AJ has special powers and moonlights as a guardian to DC's housing projects and ghettos on top of basketball practice and school work. and as he grows older and matures he get's stronger and faster all the time.

changed it a little

[Triligors]

That sounds cool. By laser vision do you mean a Cyclops type power?

[Byrd Man]

yeah kinda but he has control over firing it

[AnimeJune]

Sounds like an awesome idea. I'll join and make it a little international.

Name: Daniel Leon, aka "Danny Tiger"
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Power: The ability to manipulate his physical age in whichever direction he desires.
Background: Currently a drama teacher at St. Barnabus High School, Daniel Leon was a former '80s teen heartthrob with the screen name "Danny Tiger", who starred in two highly successful American teen movies ("Tick-Tock", and "High School Angel"). He was forced to drop out of the limelight in order to deal with familial problems, and now goes by his birthname, Daniel Leon. He discovers his powers while at a bar, when he inadvertantly allows himself to appear 21 when he tries hitting on a young woman the same age.
Age: 40
Occupation: Part-Time Drama Teacher
Father: Arthur Leon - abandoned family when his wife contracted the bone cancer that required Daniel to return to Canada to take care of her. Subsequently sent Daniel a few letters requesting money, all of which Daniel ignored.
Mother: Emelia Leon - deceased.

[Cmill216]

Sounds like an awesome idea. I'll join and make it a little international.

Name: Daniel Leon, aka "Danny Tiger"
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Power: The ability to manipulate his physical age in whichever direction he desires.
Background: Currently a drama teacher at St. Barnabus High School, Daniel Leon was a former '80s teen heartthrob with the screen name "Danny Tiger", who starred in two highly successful American teen movies ("Tick-Tock", and "High School Angel"). He was forced to drop out of the limelight in order to deal with familial problems, and now goes by his birthname, Daniel Leon. He discovers his powers while at a bar, when he inadvertantly allows himself to appear 21 when he tries hitting on a young woman the same age.
Age: 40
Occupation: Part-Time Drama Teacher
Father: Arthur Leon - abandoned family when his wife contracted the bone cancer that required Daniel to return to Canada to take care of her. Subsequently sent Daniel a few letters requesting money, all of which Daniel ignored.
Mother: Emelia Leon - deceased.

Very interesting character.

But, man, we need some female characters, pronto. :(

[Cmill216]

AnimeJune, have you thought of just making your character female?

[AnimeJune]

AnimeJune, have you thought of just making your character female?I'd be against it, myself - the emotional dynamics of aging (and presumably, the manipulation of aging) would be different with a woman then they are with men.

Also, the character of Daniel is rather lecherous. If I made him into "Daniella Leon", I'd be afraid it would be too Sharon-Stone-Man-Eater-ish for my tastes. I'll take it into consideration, but don't hold your breath.

[Byrd Man]

we do need more minorities like women, latinos etc.

i got a ? when do we get started?

[Trevor Goodchild]

I might've have an idea for a female character.
Let me just stitch the profile together and I'll have it up here in a few minutes.

[Cmill216]

we do need more minorities like women, latinos etc.

i got a ? when do we get started?

I believe we are building up a roster of characters now, and we'll begin as the actual show gets closer.

[Cmill216]

I might've have an idea for a female character.
Let me just stitch the profile together and I'll have it up here in a few minutes.

You better bring something good. I KNOW YOU! ;)

[Triligors]

Feel free to also come up with supporting mutants (characters) to fit your world/ story/ state.

Name: Ronnie Jacobs (African American)
Power: Everything in his hands is a weapon, perfect aim, charges objects (like Gambit)
Age: 19
Introduction: A sizzling baseball pitch that sends readers into question
Attends the same high school as John. He is the first one that discovers John's powers. John and Ronnie become close friends, but imagine a Prof X & Magneato type friendship. Ronnie's parents find out the truth and send him to military school, they don't want to believe that Ronnie is their son anymore. He scares them. This will act as a major character arc building character in John's story. He doesn't go bad- but the Magneato part comes back way LATER if we get that part- when he returns he's a changed man. His powers allow him to be the perfect 'killing machine.'

Name: Will Cain
Power: Fire, strength
Side: Bad
Age: 19
Goes to John's high school. Character comes into play when the 'mutant scare' begins. Rallys up the side of the 'bad' of the high school and causes more mass panic.

[Trevor Goodchild]

Name: Catherine Sims
Location: If you don’t mind I would actually like to be with one of the other characters because 1) I don’t live in America and 2) I feel more confident in collective fiction works when someone else’s character is friends with my own.
Power: She has the ability to control other people’s emotions. She can make people fall in love with each other or set one another against them with anger. She can make people cheer and laugh or suddenly fear something for no reason.
Background: Born in a not so wealthy family, she had a not so cheerful upbringing from the very beginning. With her parents divorced when she was 5, it became even harder to live alone with an alcoholic mother. When she was 16, her only best friend, who’s been neighbours with her all their childhood, David, rejected her for not being popular enough at school. All that beat up her soul till it became a grey impenetrable shell.
Soon after she hit 18, Catherine and her mother moved to a smaller house. She feared coming to a new school. With no one to talk to she lacked the compassion, desired by her a lot at that moment. But once invited to a party by a bunch of class mates she noticed that everyone was very open to her, everyone as if understood what she felt. Thinking they were just that good of a people, she began to feel confidence among them. Everyone she talked to would instantly become her friend and would listen to her with much intended interest. Quickly in the first few months of school she found herself a boyfriend, Mathieu. Her mother became proud of her. Teachers would give her higher grades just because they found her to be a charming young lady. She became the most popular student in school. Everything was looking great for her until Mathieu’s ex girlfriend, Natalie, approached her and began lashing at her for stealing Mathieu from her. Frustrated, in a few moments she found Mathieu furiously beating down Natalie and the pour girl pushing herself into a corner, screaming in pain and fear.
After the incident it left Natalie in a hospital and Mathieu expelled and sued upon. Catherine desired to be left alone and no one would pay attention to her anymore. She suspects but doesn’t yet fully grasp on what she is really capable of.
Age: 18
Grade Point: pretty good (false); average (real) (whatever is your grade system people)
Father: Gregory Brond. He didn’t maintain contact with his family after the divorce. Location and status unknown.
Mother: Francesca Sims. Suffering from an alcohol habit she finds it extremely hard to maintain a steady job and satisfying her daughter’s needs at the same time.

Hope she’s alright for you all.
I left the ‘good or evil’ part open for the time being. ;)

[Cmill216]

Name: Will Cain
Power: Fire, strength
Side: Bad
Age: 19
Goes to John's high school. Character comes into play when the 'mutant scare' begins. Rallys up the side of the 'bad' of the high school and causes more mass panic.

So I'm guessing firekinesis, right?

[Cmill216]

Name: Catherine Sims
Location: If you don’t mind I would actually like to be with one of the other characters because 1) I don’t live in America and 2) I feel more confident in collective fiction works when someone else’s character is friends with my own.
Power: She has the ability to control other people’s emotions. She can make people fall in love with each other or set one another against them with anger. She can make people cheer and laugh or suddenly fear something for no reason.
Background: Born in a not so wealthy family, she had a not so cheerful upbringing from the very beginning. With her parents divorced when she was 5, it became even harder to live alone with an alcoholic mother. When she was 16, her only best friend, who’s been neighbours with her all their childhood, David, rejected her for not being popular enough at school. All that beat up her soul till it became a grey impenetrable shell.
Soon after she hit 18, Catherine and her mother moved to a smaller house. She feared coming to a new school. With no one to talk to she lacked the compassion, desired by her a lot at that moment. But once invited to a party by a bunch of class mates she noticed that everyone was very open to her, everyone as if understood what she felt. Thinking they were just that good of a people, she began to feel confidence among them. Everyone she talked to would instantly become her friend and would listen to her with much intended interest. Quickly in the first few months of school she found herself a boyfriend, Mathieu. Her mother became proud of her. Teachers would give her higher grades just because they found her to be a charming young lady. She became the most popular student in school. Everything was looking great for her until Mathieu’s ex girlfriend, Natalie, approached her and began lashing at her for stealing Mathieu from her. Frustrated, in a few moments she found Mathieu furiously beating down Natalie and the pour girl pushing herself into a corner, screaming in pain and fear.
After the incident it left Natalie in a hospital and Mathieu expelled and sued upon. Catherine desired to be left alone and no one would pay attention to her anymore. She suspects but doesn’t yet fully grasp on what she is really capable of.
Age: 18
Grade Point: pretty good (false); average (real) (whatever is your grade system people)
Father: Gregory Brond. He didn’t maintain contact with his family after the divorce. Location and status unknown.
Mother: Francesca Sims. Suffering from an alcohol habit she finds it extremely hard to maintain a steady job and satisfying her daughter’s needs at the same time.

Hope she’s alright for you all.
I left the ‘good or evil’ part open for the time being. ;)

I'd love to be her friend. ;)

Nice work. Another character I'd like to team up with.

[Trevor Goodchild]

Heh, thanks, but, hey, you don't know that yet, you might end up fighting against her. :gg:

[The Squirrel]

Wow, bot Spider-X's and Anmie's characters are really cool sounding.

[Cmill216]

Heh, thanks, but, hey, you don't know that yet, you might end up fighting against her. :gg:

Well if we do end up fighting, tell her not to let the battle go near a lake. She might have a problem if we do. ;)

[Trevor Goodchild]

Like what? You might threaten her with <3 signs on the water or wet her closes with a splash as you dive away for your own life out of fear?

[Cmill216]

Like what? You might threaten her with <3 signs on the water or wet her closes with a splash as you dive away for your own life out of fear?

Or I could manipulate the water into dagger shaped icicles and send them flying into her, or hit her with a tidal wave. Whichever way she likes to swing. ;)

[Trevor Goodchild]

You'll be reading her poetry before you know it.

[Cmill216]

You'll be reading her poetry before you know it.

:D :D Yeah, yeah, yeah.

But if her cupid skillz wear off, and she tries to kill me.....DROWN!!! :ghost:

:)

[Byrd Man]

I believe we are building up a roster of characters now, and we'll begin as the actual show gets closer.


good can't wait already written a bunch of things

[The Squirrel]

If water gets going at a fast enough speed/pressure it can cut through skin.

Without being ice.

Oh, and my character could shoot a hole through her chest with a good energy blast.

So I hope we are friends.

[Cmill216]

If water gets going at a fast enough speed/pressure it can cut through skin.

Without being ice.

MWAHAHAHA!! Thanks for the tip.

Oh, and my character could shoot a hole through her chest with a good energy blast.

So I hope we are friends.

Ah....Jeremiah. :up:

[Cmill216]

good can't wait already written a bunch of things

Awesome. You've got a unique character to work with, as well.

[Byrd Man]

thanks i noticed there aren't to many brother's out there fighting the good fight so i made my own

[Trevor Goodchild]

But if her cupid skillz wear off,
NEVAAAH!!! :D

Heh, if you think about it seriously, her power would be more effective on younger impulsive people as opposed to disciplined adults who have learned to control their emotions.
If she becomes evil, imagine her death scene a la Wolverine vs Jean from X3.
The hero would comprehend that his love for her is an illusion and in true passionate cries and tears would strike the final blow. And what if the feelings she forces upon you never fade away?

[Cmill216]

thanks i noticed there aren't to many brother's out there fighting the good fight so i made my own

Don't worry. You're not alone. ;)

[Cmill216]

NEVAAAH!!! :D

Heh, if you think about it seriously, her power would be more effective on younger impulsive people as opposed to disciplined adults who have learned to control their emotions.

Very true, which makes her deadly around the people of her age....like...me. :eek: :D

[Trevor Goodchild]

MHUAHAHAHAHAHA!!! :gg:

Fear her! You must fear her! :venom:

That is, if she ends up evil of course...;)

[The Squirrel]

My final, permanent one.

Name: Jeremiah Tremaine
Age: 21
Location: Dallas, Tx.
Power: Engergy absorbson and expulsion.
Background: His power isn't that noticable at first. But he begins to notice more and more. He has the power to absorb pure enegry. At first it will start out small. Only small amounts from the sun. But by the time his powers fully evolve, he can absorb energy from life itself. Being able to pull it out of humans, animals or plants.

He can put out as much energy as he pulls in. Being able to run his motorcycle without having to put gas in it, or in energy beams that can deal damage to his foes.


Some more information:

Junior in college majoring in Film Studies.
Has been going steady with his girlfriend Jean for two years.
Works as a waiter. (This may change.)

[Triligors]

This is moving along alot faster now.... can somebody put a new list together of all the mutants we've got so far. I would say 9 or 10 tops for now.

The first step after that would be to begin writing an epic, or collaborate on an epic story with another writer. I personally will be writing a solo epic around my character. Whether you want to or do not want to work with another writer is up to you, if you do get together with that writer and start planning things out.



Before reading the below, I should reiterate what I said in the beginning, since the series will probably have a different type of story telling format than episodal television that will also be the storytelling format for the VS.

What's the next step?

A long conversation, debate and so forth on the politics of the United States during this time. How does the world respond to mutants? (more than likely fear due to a lack of understanding- most realistic and brings forth great drama). Are there going to be any attacks on the President? And so forth. We need to start debating about this 'stuff' now. It's important create a cohesive whole before launching into your state politics. If you are in a state that no writer is writing about, then you write and create the politics and events for THAT state. If your character is in another part of the world that no other writer is handling, then you write the politics and everything for that part of the world.

How will the episodes be formed?

After every story is completed, chronologically stories will be put together with parts of other stories. This is probably the type of story telling that Heroes will have, Surface also had a similar story telling lay out. In which multiple parts of stories come together to fill one cohesive whole.

If you have any questions on the above, ask away.

What will the format be?

I'd like to aim for the whole thing being script format, so that it all flows together. Since the story telling of the series is taken in different parts (most likely) and the VS will work the same way, it might seem a bit much to have switches from script to prose back to script and so forth. Thus, it would be nice to have it all be in script format so that it flows nicely. If you have difficulty writing in script format- no problem. Once you are done a script writer will be brought on to help you transfer the story into script format- this is how my current virtual season revolving around the hit now CW show 'Supernatural' show is being put together.

Nothing will be lost in the transfer from prose to script. Only technicalities- such as Int. & Ext. (Interior & Exterior 'notifications') will be added. Dialouge will be put into script format and thoughts & or scene description and action will still be used exactly as is.

Once again, if there are any questions ask away.

Note: It will be in script format because that is the format that the actual writers of the show use.

This is a long process, especially now that we need to look at the politics POV. But it's also very important to have each story flow and not be really different than the next. So, it will take a long time to make. But, in the end- I believe the final product will be worth it.

[Byrd Man]

when you mean politics do you mean mutant issues or all issues?

[Triligors]

mutant issues.

Is a cure being made? Is a cure being issued?
Is there going to be a need to 'register' mutants?
Is the President neutral? Is the President anti-mutant?
What exactly is the politics of the issues at large? Etc.

[Triligors]

Our Assembled Cast of Characters

At this point, I would say there is no more need for additional heroes and villains. The actual series looks to have 8 major characters. We have 9. Which, for now is enough- for combining all of these stories in the end might become tedious and difficult if we add more. Those already with a hero, feel free to come up with supporting characters in your story that have mutant powers.

*= Confirmed VS characters

Heroes

*JOHN ABRAHAM Flight NYC DEAN5339
| Supporting Characters
- Ronnie Jacobs. TBD. Good&Bad
- Will Cane. firekinesis. Bad.

ELLIOT RHODES speed Chicago THRESHOLD

*CHRIS MILLER hydrokinesis Florida CMILL216

*AJ BYRD advanced hand-to-hand combat & laser vision Washington DC BYRD MAN

*DANIEL LEON aging Canada ANIMEJUNE

CATHERINE SIMS Control others emotions TBD SPIDER-X-TREME

BIFFTON "BIFF" MCBAIN TBD Miami BLACKHARDKNIGHT

Good &Bad

*JEREMIAH TREMAINE energy absorbtion & expulsion Dallas, TX SQUIRREL


Villains

*ARAS BASRA generate explosion around body Middle-East GIGGS11UK

RALPH KRAMDEN sleep Sweetwater, Texas ATOMICCHUCK3K

BRUTUS MANN TBD Miami BLACKHARDKNIGHT

[Triligors]

Also, if anyone on here knows how to build a website to function as the official page for the VS that might help alot with putting ideas together and the like. Since some of this stuff many writers will probably want to keep quiet until release date.

So. If you know how to build a site. Contact me and we'll set something up. Then later on, we'll find an official 'fan site' that can host it.

[Triligors]

I grabbed the below from a poster over at imdb that saw the Pilot.

I saw it the other night. It's pretty good. It shares equal time following a bunch of different characters as they discover/investigate their abilities. Most of the characterizations stay away from the worst cliches and there were a lot of different ethnicities represented, which was refreshing. The tone is less Spiderman or Superman and more Unbreakable (not that there isn't any action thrown in). More dark and methodical than light and fluffy. The acting was pretty all-around good as well.

My only gripes were with some of the infrequently used FX, which looked a little weak.

As far as the music, I don't think there was any sort of opening theme attached to the version I saw, but the recurring in-show theme was a slow, dark orchestral piece that sounded really good.

See a preview for the show!!!

NBC Heroes (http://www.nbc.com/NBC_First_Look/Heroes/)

[Triligors]

Created a new page and sent all writers a PM. If you didn't get the PM, notify me and I'll send you the information.

No spoiler information is to be posted on here. The headquarters has a message board for you to write, debate and so forth and post parts of your story as it continues to develop to retrieve feedback from the other writers of the team.

The virtual season will be released on a date to be decided on at a later date.

[AnimeJune]

I'd love to be her friend. ;)

Nice work. Another character I'd like to team up with.Danny probably wouldn't want to be her friend - the power to manipulate emotions is extremely invasive and powerful. It's a power that non-powered people would fear above all else.

He'd still hit on her, though. :) Not due to any cupid-powers, just because he's like that.

Is there really going to be a political element, though? I got the impression from the descriptions of the show that the "heroes" would be a smallish group of completely random people, like Unbreakable, rather than a worldwide epidemic of mutation like X-Men.

[Cmill216]

I got the impression from the descriptions of the show that the "heroes" would be a smallish group of completely random people, like Unbreakable, rather than a worldwide epidemic of mutation like X-Men.

I'm not sure, it could be a mix of both.

BTW, love the "Defender of Topher Grace". I highly agree, I think he looks good as Eddie from the pics we've seen.

[AnimeJune]

I'm not sure, it could be a mix of both.

BTW, love the "Defender of Topher Grace". I highly agree, I think he looks good as Eddie from the pics we've seen.Thank you - I got slagged by Symbiotica back at the "Will Venom Suck" threads. It's nice to hear some positive feedback.

And the preview for "Heroes" looks great! But what is script format? Is there a page that could tell us the basics - I'd rather do it myself then have someone else do it for me. No offense intended.

[Cmill216]

Thank you - I got slagged by Symbiotica back at the "Will Venom Suck" threads. It's nice to hear some positive feedback.

Put her on your ignore list. It'll benefit you. :up:


And the preview for "Heroes" looks great! But what is script format? Is there a page that could tell us the basics - I'd rather do it myself then have someone else do it for me. No offense intended.

Something like this (Triligors actually wrote this a long while back):


EXT. MID TOWN HIGH SCHOOL- SENIOR LOT

The parking lot was circumnavigated by a tall rusting gate, students were currently gathered around a fight going on between Peter and Flash. Flash sends his fist forward and towards Pete, Peter dunks under the arm as though it was nothing. Peter catches Flash’s fist in his hand, and Flash begins to feel pain beyond his beliefs and then all of a sudden he is knocked back.

NORMAN (V.O.)
Far beneath you.

Flash’s body goes flying and against the windshield of a car. Peter looks towards Flash in almost sadistic eyes, his eyes darting back and forth between the witnesses.

INT. OSCORP- BASEMENT- SUPPLY LINE

A balcony looking down into a room which was filled with a supply line making dozens, upon dozens of NEWS HUNTERS. Oscorp employees working on the ground below.

NORMAN (V.O.)
Don’t be afraid, you have no reason to be afraid… not anymore…

Norman and J.J JAMESON can be seen standing on the balcony looking down towards the manufacturing. Norman pats Jameson on his back.

NORMAN
I see this as being the start of a beautiful friendship.

EXT. ROOFTOPS- NIGHT- RAINING

Thunder was rumbling in the background and rain fell from the night sky above, crashing down upon his head… a shadow can be seen kneeling on the edge of the narrow rooftop looking down towards the city below.

NORMAN (V.O.)
You’re free, free to be yourself… it is your time, it is your time for the hunt… live!

A lightning bolt strikes… and for the first time Spider-Man can be seen looking down upon the city… ready to become its protector.

[FADE TO BLACK]


But make sure you write everything in present tense.

[AnimeJune]

Put her on your ignore list. It'll benefit you. :up:



Something like this (Triligors actually wrote this a long while back):



But make sure you write everything in present tense.Fair - so I describe the camera shots and everything? Okay - but do you happen to know what VO means?

[Triligors]

Well, not politics per say. But we will need to know what the president feels about what's going on and etc. Is there a mutant scare? Etc. The President is typically involved in everything and a new development such as this is bound to catch the attention of the Government. So, it's not much Presidential speeches and inside the White House as it is just knowing what is going on.

For all writers that are 'novice' writers- if there are any on here- don't be afraid to go through as many drafts as needed. That's another reason why I think the peer help and constructive criticisms will be essential to making a good season. Also, everybody can 'beta-read' another's works (check for grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.) so that by launch time it's our best work.

For writing a script, I'm sure there are alot of sites out there... but found this one the fastest:

How to write a Script (http://www.scriptwritingsecrets.com/contents.htm)

If the process of writing a script seems too complex. Don't worry. Write it in prose and later someone will help you transfer it over to script format.

[Cmill216]

Fair - so I describe the camera shots and everything? Okay - but do you happen to know what VO means?

No. No need for camera shots (unless you are a adept screenwriter and want to).

VO = Voice Over.

[Triligors]

VO= Voice Over

OC (as far as my knowledge)= Over communication

OS= Off Screen

Int. = Interior Shot

Ext.= Exterior Shot

(beat)= change in mood of dialouge

[AnimeJune]

Well, not politics per say. But we will need to know what the president feels about what's going on and etc. Is there a mutant scare? Etc. The President is typically involved in everything and a new development such as this is bound to catch the attention of the Government. So, it's not much Presidential speeches and inside the White House as it is just knowing what is going on. Thanks for the script help.

While I do think politics will become involved eventually - I think the heroes would have be out and doing things for a while before people start to take notice. With X-Men - it's hundreds of people throughout the world who suddenly have powers, and they're all angsty teenagers. With Heroes - it's one or two people a state, so it might not come to public attention until something big happens.

[Cmill216]

Well, not politics per say. But we will need to know what the president feels about what's going on and etc. Is there a mutant scare? Etc. The President is typically involved in everything and a new development such as this is bound to catch the attention of the Government. So, it's not much Presidential speeches and inside the White House as it is just knowing what is going on.


I really don't want them to be referred to as mutants (unless that's what they are doing on the show). Too X-Men.

[Triligors]

Don't need to put camera angles. Forgot if I had any in that passage. If you see my putting in camera angles it's because I look at things more from a director's vision than a writer's.


Also. News on Spider-Man: The Series. Since it came up. Still planning to pitch the series. And I will probably have a contact to Marvel Industries- Avi Arad- since he is an alumni of Hofstra University (where I am going next year). So, things on Spidey's front are looking really good.

[Cmill216]

I know I'll be delving into the politics of it a tad bit, because one of the supporting characters in my character's world is the mayor of Orlando (not the real mayor, of course, but my fictious mayor). My character and a supporting character will be confronting the mayor often because we are budding young journalists, but the mayor also has....a "secret" himself. ;)

(Read my character's profile on the Official VS Board for that)

[AnimeJune]

I know I'll be delving into the politics of it a tad bit, because one of the supporting characters in my character's world is the mayor of Orlando (not the real mayor, of course, but my fictious mayor). My character and a supporting character will be confronting the mayor often because we are budding young journalists, but the mayor also has....a "secret" himself. ;)

(Read my character's profile on the Official VS Board for that)I have the feeling the only thing being fought over in Canada is whether the heroes should have biligual names....The Avenger/L'Avengeur! *lol*

[giggs11uk]

I tried posting in the new forum i screwed up somehow, but heres my character after i made some changes.

Can someone please post this in the official forum

SPOILER WARNING










Name: Aras Basra
Location: Middle-East
Power: Can generate an explosion around his body that varies in intensity,because of his lack of control.(like the guy in Daredevil:Underboss)
Background: Middle eastern man whose family was kidnapped by terrorist. The terrorist will kill his family if he dosn't assainate certain government officials. The terrorists gave him a list of names and he must exacute each one to get his family back. He is not realy a bad guy, but he cares to much about his family to stop.
Age: 20s
Possible meet up situation: He goes to America to assasinate the president and gets stopped by another one of the heroes. He explains the situation with his family and the hero(S)try to help. Aras refuses but the reluctant hero combats the terrorist anyway. Aras family dies. I don't want this to happen till sometime in the middle of the story.

I think it could work if after a terrorist bombing in some big city a hero goes to Washington to stop (either exacution or Registration plan)and meets up with Aras

[Triligors]

I think mutants will probably be used in the series, because it's become a known term. Also, I forgot, but wasn't one of the characters in Heroes a comic book fan? Thus, the term could travel around. Using it depends on whether you want to or not. The president though would probably not use the term.

Presidential attention will not be immediate. But, I think with strange happenings it is eventually bound to catch his attention. Somewhere it will 'spill' and word will be out. All depends on how the Pilot of Heroes handles it or is even mentioned at all. Possibly when the convict character wakes up outside of his cell the security camera (if there is one) catches something?

For a while, unless the series states otherwise, it will be an isolated incidence. So, like Unbreakable it would probably be "What the heck? There is no such thing!" While other characters, like Mr. Glass will be "You're a mutant. You have powers. It exists."

So, since I think this is modern day. Reality. Marvel and DC comics are in the world, thus the obvious terminology mutants. But, probably not used on presidential speeches (if ever...?)

[AnimeJune]

I think mutants will probably be used in the series, because it's become a known term. Also, I forgot, but wasn't one of the characters in Heroes a comic book fan? Thus, the term could travel around. Using it depends on whether you want to or not. The president though would probably not use the term.

Presidential attention will not be immediate. But, I think with strange happenings it is eventually bound to catch his attention. Somewhere it will 'spill' and word will be out. All depends on how the Pilot of Heroes handles it or is even mentioned at all. Possibly when the convict character wakes up outside of his cell the security camera (if there is one) catches something?

For a while, unless the series states otherwise, it will be an isolated incidence. So, like Unbreakable it would probably be "What the heck? There is no such thing!" While other characters, like Mr. Glass will be "You're a mutant. You have powers. It exists."

So, since I think this is modern day. Reality. Marvel and DC comics are in the world, thus the obvious terminology mutants. But, probably not used on presidential speeches (if ever...?)There could still be different terms - I've heard "metahumans", "superhumans", and "freaks" used - any one of them would be a suitable substitute.

[Triligors]

Note: Both forums can be used for general conversation.

But, most importantly if you do write scenes and want to put somewhere for the other writers to see- do not post on here, post on the web page.

Don't know what the problem could have been. What did it say? Or, what happened?

[Triligors]

Yeah, freaks is an obvious one. But, any term that has been coined for the homo superior- use it. Because, comic books exist in the world and it's probably going to use several known terminologies.

[AnimeJune]

Yeah, freaks is an obvious one. But, any term that has been coined for the homo superior- use it. Because, comic books exist in the world and it's probably going to use several known terminologies.True - but you'll notice in other superhero/mutant shows, they mention comic books, but not existing characters or terms. Clark in "Smallville" doesn't reference Spider-Man, for instance. They all happen to convenienty exist in alternate dimensions where X-Men, Spider-Man, and Batman don't exist.

[Cmill216]

There could still be different terms - I've heard "metahumans", "superhumans", and "freaks" used - any one of them would be a suitable substitute.

Superhumans is a good generic term, and the one that I'll probably be using the most.

Metahumans sounds SO flippin' cool, but I'm pretty sure it is mainly a DC term.

[Byrd Man]

I tried posting in the new forum i screwed up somehow, but heres my character after i made some changes.

Can someone please post this in the official forum

SPOILER WARNING










Name: Aras Basra
Location: Middle-East
Power: Can generate an explosion around his body that varies in intensity,because of his lack of control.(like the guy in Daredevil:Underboss)
Background: Middle eastern man whose family was kidnapped by terrorist. The terrorist will kill his family if he dosn't assainate certain government officials. The terrorists gave him a list of names and he must exacute each one to get his family back. He is not realy a bad guy, but he cares to much about his family to stop.
Age: 20s
Possible meet up situation: He goes to America to assasinate the president and gets stopped by another one of the heroes. He explains the situation with his family and the hero(S)try to help. Aras refuses but the reluctant hero combats the terrorist anyway. Aras family dies. I don't want this to happen till sometime in the middle of the story.

I think it could work if after a terrorist bombing in some big city a hero goes to Washington to stop (either exacution or Registration plan)and meets up with Aras


sounds intresting since my charcter lives in DC

[giggs11uk]

thats Kick A$$ our characters will meet up then

[AnimeJune]

Name: Aras Basra
Location: Middle-East
Power: Can generate an explosion around his body that varies in intensity,because of his lack of control.(like the guy in Daredevil:Underboss)
Background: Middle eastern man whose family was kidnapped by terrorist. The terrorist will kill his family if he dosn't assainate certain government officials. The terrorists gave him a list of names and he must exacute each one to get his family back. He is not realy a bad guy, but he cares to much about his family to stop.
Age: 20s
Possible meet up situation: He goes to America to assasinate the president and gets stopped by another one of the heroes. He explains the situation with his family and the hero(S)try to help. Aras refuses but the reluctant hero combats the terrorist anyway. Aras family dies. I don't want this to happen till sometime in the middle of the story. I like his name now much better than I did the last one - calling him "Terrorist-Sounding Name" was offensive on so many levels I can't even begin to name them.

[giggs11uk]

I like his name now much better than I did the last one - calling him "Terrorist-Sounding Name" was offensive on so many levels I can't even begin to name them.

Yeah i know i just wrote down what i was thinking at the time

[The Squirrel]

Do we know that the characters on the show are going to be announcing their powers to the world?

How could the President be for or agianst them if he doesn't even know they exist?

In the 4400 it got around to the public that they were returned with powers.

But do we know that Heros will make it public knowledge?

[giggs11uk]

The gov won't know at first but i think they will eventualy after various news reports

[spartin2008]

Name: John Jackman
Age: 19
Location: Clevland, Ohio
Powers:Thermokinesis, enabling local and body temperature reduction, Hydrokinesis(basicly like Iceman from Marvel)
Backround: John Jackman was a sophmor in high school when he learned about his powers. His father died when he was 3 and that is who caried the "power" gean. His mother and him now live in the same house they always have and John has just graduated.


So what do you think?? I chose this cause you dont see that many GUY telekonisis characters.

[SoulManX]

Name Biffton "Biff" McBain (Irish/Latino)
Job Detective in Vice at Miami PD
Power Superhuman power do to a drug called Alt
Age 33
Father Angus McBain
Mother Selena Lopez

Background- Highly respected vice cop wound during a raid in South Beach of Lena "The Ice Queen" Gupo. Shot in the back near the spine by her, Biff would never walk again till a young doctor told him of a new drug. They were looking for people in the test stages. McBain never a drug taker had given up on life, join the test. His body and mind were at superhuman levels after the first cocktail. Biff now rejoins the force after 3 years in a wheel chair.

[SoulManX]

Name Brutus Mann
Location Miami, Nyc
Power Superhuman power at thier peak
Age 33
Job Thug soon to be crime boss

Background: Not much is known about this villian but he has shown up just recent. He has superpowers like a superjump and enegry coming out of his hands. He tough to handle and he is taking out most of the gangs. It seems he wants the head crime bosses to fear him, if it is the east coast is in real trouble.

[Spider - Man]

Name Biffton "Biff" McBain (Irish/Latino)
Job Detective in Vice at Miami PD
Power Superhuman power do to a drug called Alt
Age 33
Father Angus McBain
Mother Selena Lopez

Background- Highly respected vice cop wound during a raid in South Beach of Lena "The Ice Queen" Gupo. Shot in the back near the spine by her, Biff would never walk again till a young doctor told him of a new drug. They were looking for people in the test stages. McBain never a drug taker had given up on life, join the test. His body and mind were at superhuman levels after the first cocktail. Biff now rejoins the force after 3 years in a wheel chair.





Blue Hell? You must be in Chapel Hill, then! I'm a Heels fan,myself and currently living in Blue Hell (Bull City), NC! Guess it's all relative!

Ok, here's another baddie (seem to be a bit short on those):

Name: Christy Loveless
Age: 15
Power: redirect any mutant power.
Father: Geoffrey Loveless - owner of IEO International, a huge Import/Export/shipping company.
Mother: Sandra Hunt Loveless - Former Adult film star/model - disappeared mysteriously

Feeling her father had something to do with her mother's disappearance, Christy ran away from home at age 13 and adapted to life on the mean streets of Chicago with surprising quickness. On the streets she learned to use her fists. Having her father's shrewd common sense and her mother's looks and charisma helped her to not only survive but quickly make the right connections on the street to take her to the top.

Now in the employ of the biggest crime lord in the city, she is used as a weapon against other superpowered enemies who might try to take what her boss possesses. As her powers are needed so seldomn, Christy spends the majority of her time trying to piece together clues that will lead her to her mother.

All the while, her father is sparing no expense in finding his daughter...

[Cmill216]

Ok, here's another baddie (seem to be a bit short on those):

Name: Christy Loveless
Age: 15
Power: redirect any mutant power.
Father: Geoffrey Loveless - owner of IEO International, a huge Import/Export/shipping company.
Mother: Sandra Hunt Loveless - Former Adult film star/model - disappeared mysteriously

Feeling her father had something to do with her mother's disappearance, Christy ran away from home at age 13 and adapted to life on the mean streets of Chicago with surprising quickness. On the streets she learned to use her fists. Having her father's shrewd common sense and her mother's looks and charisma helped her to not only survive but quickly make the right connections on the street to take her to the top.

Now in the employ of the biggest crime lord in the city, she is used as a weapon against other superpowered enemies who might try to take what her boss possesses. As her powers are needed so seldomn, Christy spends the majority of her time trying to piece together clues that will lead her to her mother.

All the while, her father is sparing no expense in finding his daughter...


Thank god. Another female character. We needed one. :up:

I'm confused about her power, though. What is it? :confused:

[Cmill216]

Name: John Jackman
Age: 19
Location: Clevland, Ohio
Powers: Can absorb the electricty or energy from the sun and use it as Telekonisis. His ablitys are-sheild generation, lifting objects 50 tons or lower(including himself), attacking with force fields.
Backround: John Jackman was a sophmor in high school when he learned about his powers. His father died when he was 3 and that is who caried the "power" gean. His mother and him now live in the same house they always have and John has just graduated.


So what do you think?? I chose this cause you dont see that many GUY telekonisis characters.

Well, I know we are in need of more female characters, actually.

The character itself sounds decent enough. It'll be interesting to see how you expound on this mother/child relationship, especially considering they are living together.

[Cmill216]

Name Biffton "Biff" McBain (Irish/Latino)
Job Detective in Vice at Miami PD
Power Superhuman power do to a drug called Alt
Age 33
Father Angus McBain
Mother Selena Lopez

Background- Highly respected vice cop wound during a raid in South Beach of Lena "The Ice Queen" Gupo. Shot in the back near the spine by her, Biff would never walk again till a young doctor told him of a new drug. They were looking for people in the test stages. McBain never a drug taker had given up on life, join the test. His body and mind were at superhuman levels after the first cocktail. Biff now rejoins the force after 3 years in a wheel chair.




Name Brutus Mann
Location Miami, Nyc
Power Superhuman power at thier peak
Age 33
Job Thug soon to be crime boss

Background: Not much is known about this villian but he has shown up just recent. He has superpowers like a superjump and enegry coming out of his hands. He tough to handle and he is taking out most of the gangs. It seems he wants the head crime bosses to fear him, if it is the east coast is in real trouble.



Clarity and some grammar correction would make this a lot easier to understand and appreciate.

[AnimeJune]

Clarity and some grammar correction would make this a lot easier to understand and appreciate.:batman: GrammarBatGirl - Indeed. This is to be a writing project, so proper usage of the English language is key.

[Triligors]

I will include the recent charaters. But, from here on out- anymore and this will really become a pain in the neck for me to piece together. So, after this point NO MORE characters.

Reminder note to those just joining: This is a VIRTUAL SEASON, not roleplay. Thus, these will be fanfics put together in a similar way that heroes is. This is why I have been sending confirmation notices out- this board isn't for just coming up with characters and leaving it at that. It's coming up with unique, interesting characters that you plan to write a fiction either in prose or script form (but, the final product will be script form) for the virtual season for.

[Spider - Man]

Thank god. Another female character. We needed one. :up:

I'm confused about her power, though. What is it? :confused:

She can redirect a mutant's power back against them or someone else. Sort of like she's mirroring their attack. Purely defensive. But as time goes on, she MAY discover more depth to her power and how to use it offensively...

[Triligors]

It is IMPORTANT for every writer that wants to participate to CONFIRM whether or not they are planning to write a fiction for the character they came up with. Confirmation is MANDATORY for anyone who wants to participate, because there may be those who posted who have no intention of developing their character for the Virtual Season.

*= Confirmed VS characters

Heroes

*JOHN ABRAHAM Flight NYC DEAN5339
| Supporting Characters
- Ronnie Jacobs. TBD. Good&Bad
- Will Cane. firekinesis. Bad.

ELLIOT RHODES speed Chicago THRESHOLD

*CHRIS MILLER hydrokinesis Florida CMILL216

*AJ BYRD advanced hand-to-hand combat & laser vision Washington DC BYRD MAN

*DANIEL LEON aging Canada ANIMEJUNE

*CATHERINE SIMS Control others emotions TBD SPIDER-X-TREME

JOHN JACKSON Telekinesis Cleveland SPARTIN2008

*BIFF MCBAIN TBD BLACKHARDKNIGHT BLACKHARDKNIGHT

Good &Bad

*JEREMIAH TREMAINE energy absorbtion & expulsion Dallas, TX SQUIRREL


Villains

*ARAS BASRA generate explosion around body Middle-East GIGGS11UK

RALPH KRAMDEN sleep Sweetwater, Texas ATOMICCHUCK3

*BRUTUS MANN TBD Miami BLACKHARDKNIGHT

[Cmill216]

She can redirect a mutant's power back against them or someone else. Sort of like she's mirroring their attack. Purely defensive. But as time goes on, she MAY discover more depth to her power and how to use it offensively...

So like a mirror/counter thing.

Hmm...that's pretty neat.

[AnimeJune]

Name Biffton "Biff" McBain (Irish/Latino)
Job Detective in Vice at Miami PD
Power Superhuman power do to a drug called Alt
Age 33
Father Angus McBain
Mother Selena Lopez

Background- Highly respected vice cop wound during a raid in South Beach of Lena "The Ice Queen" Gupo. Shot in the back near the spine by her, Biff would never walk again till a young doctor told him of a new drug. They were looking for people in the test stages. McBain never a drug taker had given up on life, join the test. His body and mind were at superhuman levels after the first cocktail. Biff now rejoins the force after 3 years in a wheel chair.


Hmmm....I got the impression from the "Heroes" details that there aren't supposed to be any immediately identifiable reasons why these people developed powers - that seems like it might be one of the mysteries of the show. You might want to wait before writing in a reason for powers in your contribution

[Trevor Goodchild]

^Indeed, I second that.
Also, that’s why I would refrain from calling those people mutants for now.
Of course however they will be called in the show works for me but I consider ‘mutant’ to be more suitable to physical irregularities in one’s body, which wouldn’t necessarily benefit the subject.
I always liked homo-superior much better.

And as far as politics go, again however it will be touched by the show goes, but in my opinion we should concentrate more on establishing concrete individual character stories first before delving into the global view of the rest of the world.

But I don’t know, maybe I’m just missing something here and you people know more than I do at the moment.

And btw, S-M, your character’s powers are not bad but I would have a few points of criticism about her:
1) Don’t you think 15 is too young for a mafia goon? I don’t know, maybe I’m underestimating the youth of today but to me it sounds like she would be more used as a weapon rather than be a fully respected member of the gang.
And 2) I presume you’ll start your story as the mafia only just had discovered her from the necessity of protecting itself from the superpowered threat that has only just began appearing on the streets, maybe even much earlier than that. Otherwise, who would a 15 year old kid be protecting the mafia boss against, if people have only just begun gaining their powers recently, including her.

Just wondering if you could clarify that for me, that’s all.

[AnimeJune]

I agree completely, Spider-X-Treme. Focusing on the individual stories will also keep it from becoming another X-Men, or Mutant X clone.

[Cmill216]

Couldn't agree more (about the greater focus on individuals and their lives). That's why I gave my character such a large world (as seen on the official VS board).

[Triligors]

Yeah, my character also has an expansive world that will be created as it goes along. But, I view this more as a 'life' of the character. Into even thinking maybe having flashbacks with my character since he gets his powers early. He witnesses certain things and in history class is the civil right movement and so on. For me, it's making this character as real as possible. Which brings with it the dark harsh tone of reality. Also the main reason I'm writing this character solo (John will not meet any other hero or villain other than supporting mutant characters)- because I know exactly how I want to breathe life into the character. And meeting others just for the heck of it, I believe would be detrimental in my world.

But, up to you whether you want to meet or not. But, if characters do meet make sure there is a purpose and not just for the heck of it.

[spartin2008]

I know this will sound bad an i know i have been sent this but if its not like an RPG then what exactly is it...i would like to participate but what exactly are we doing???

[giggs11uk]

I have started alot of work on my characters story and for the first episode I think i figured out a way of introducing all the main characters. Add on to the script with your character and make the scene lead into another characters life (ex. your character is passed by the character who can control emotions and kisses the girl your character was just fighting with)

well here it goes

HEROES

Fade in:

We see a crowded Middle-Eastern market place; Aras and another man are arguing

Aras
"This is bull*****. I'm not paying for this. Screw you."
Aras walks away

Man
"Fine you Islamic peice of *****, walk away"

Aras walks up to the man grabs him by the neck. Then a giant explosion happens.
The scene zooms out to a television screen were a news caster is reporting

News Reporter
"A dozen people were killed today in a croweded market place, just outside of Baghdad, by a suicide bomber. Experts expect this to be the work of the Al-Husam terrorist group."

(insert hero name) turns off the tv

[Byrd Man]

cool but you should have posted it in the seperate site instead of here intriging just the same

[giggs11uk]

i tried but i can't get the site to work

[Byrd Man]

hmm, that's weird works fine for me

[spartin2008]

I made one minor change to my characters powers.

[SoulManX]

Sry for the gammar I was in a rush...I will redo it over.

[Triligors]

Good idea and all. But this will NOT work. Characters passing other characters, first they are from different areas. The script will be put together after every writer has finished their story then it will be pieced together.

I already put together the official opening that CMILL and I have been discussing on PMs. For example see the John Abraham post. The VS will start on an EMOTIONAL bang that is similar to the bang of X3. Then it will go into one of the show's characters (the scientist) talking about what is happening and then go into another characters. All will be pieced together.

Each writer is writing for their own character. Note: This is not roleplay. Treating it as such will not lead to a good finished product. This is a Virtual Season and to put it together after each writer is FINISHED with their character only then will I and CMill (now appointed 2nd co-creator since he has been with this project since the beginning) will put everything together. Piecing parts of the stories together in chronological order. Having one writer write a transition into the next will seem like it's just there for a transition and seem cut and paste- I know that's a paradox, since we will be doing that, but it will be a fluid movement.

So, the above by gg was NOT the 'official' word on the VS. Good idea, but won't work.

Thus, I have deleted the 'script' forum by GG (on official headquarters) which had originally brought forth the idea. It was a good idea, but ultimately just an idea. CMill and I will be editing the episodes together. Your job as writers is to work on your own fiction, if you want to work with other writers for a character encounter that is up to you. Just alert us on the headquarter boards if and when characters will meet. Official word will be given by Cmill or myself. Anything else is just ideas until it is made official.

Post your script in your character profile forum.

[Trevor Goodchild]

Not to question but just clarify this for me please:
Other than the advantages of an easy and quick read and the ‘piercing’ process, why script format?
It’s not like we’ll be applying our ideas to the show.
And in my opinion a ‘style conflict’ would only benefit to the read.
Make it more colorful and interesting, no?

[Byrd Man]

^ i agree

[Cmill216]

Not to question but just clarify this for me please:
Other than the advantages of an easy and quick read and the ‘piercing’ process, why script format?
It’s not like we’ll be applying our ideas to the show.
And in my opinion a ‘style conflict’ would only benefit to the read.
Make it more colorful and interesting, no?

Not really. It makes it look very unorganized and unappealing when you've got some people writing in standard prose and others in script format.

Trust me, script format is not harder. In fact, it is the same thing really. For example:



Michelle and Bonnie walk into a bar, and Michelle looks at Peter who is behind the bar.

"Oh, hey, Pete" says Michelle.

Pete grins back, "Hey Michelle."





INT. BAR - DAY
Michelle and Bonnie walk into a bar. Michelle looks at Peter who is behind the bar.

MICHELLE
Oh, hey, Pete.

PETER
Hey, Michelle.

[Trevor Goodchild]

Not really. It makes it look very unorganized and unappealing when you've got some people writing in standard prose and others in script format.
What I meant is, if we all write in prose, I don’t believe our writing styles will be that confusing.

Trust me, script format is not harder. In fact, it is the same thing really. For example:
Who said it was harder?
If anything, I think it is much easier…and drier…

Just a thought, I don't mean to rebel.

[Byrd Man]

i'm not trying to knitpick either but with script format you really can't convay a charcters thoughts, any way i hope you guys can help me convert it to script, just had to say that and i'm still in anlooking forward to it

[Cmill216]

What I meant is, if we all write in prose, I don’t believe our writing styles will be that confusing.


It's not really that. It's really the fact that when people start collaborating with one another, it becomes very difficult to do so when you have different voices (literary voices) and different styles in prose. Script format makes that much much easier.


Who said it was harder?
If anything, I think it is much easier…and drier…

Just a thought, I don't mean to rebel.

Good scripts are just as fun to read as good novels. Problem is, it is REALLY hard to write good, descriptive prose. JMO.

You're such a rebel. :p :D ;)

[Triligors]

If you can't write in Script format, someone will help you transfer it to script format after you are done writing it. This word is official.

The reason for this, as CMill stated is that it will look disorganized since it will be going from character to character. The prose will look out of place. Both won't look right if it were to change around in formats. It wouldn't flow.

Quick example. I just wrote this in a minute, so it's not great... but, you'll get the point in why it's a unified format (script) only. The following is inspired by X-Men: Evolution.

INT. BAYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Kurt Wagner looks around and notices Kitty sitting alone.

KURT
What's the problem Kitty?

KITTY
I have a history test next period, and I am like no where near prepared.

Kurt nods

KURT
I know the feeling

INT. X-MANSION

Cyclops looks around and sees Jean walking down the hall. "Hey," Cyclops says as Jean passes by him. Wo, she must still be made about the other day. Logan approaches him "Tough luck pal, she won't get over it that easy.

INT. BAYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL- CLASSROOM

Kitty looks down towards the test.

BOY
Pss.

Kitty notices

KITTY
Yeah?

Boy hands her the answer sheet.

KITTY
Thanks.

BOY
No problem.

Etc.

See it just looks off. Script, then prose, then script. It doesn't flow as well. This is why it's one format. And that format is script. Because prose can easily be transfered to script format, but not vice-versa.

[Cmill216]

i'm not trying to knitpick either but with script format you really can't convay a charcters thoughts, any way i hope you guys can help me convert it to script, just had to say that and i'm still in anlooking forward to it

Look at what I wrote in that second quote. That's solid script format. Not hard at all. Very easy, in fact.

[Triligors]

Also scripts can convey emotion. When I write scripts I convey emotion. It's not as always clear cut as conscious thoughts as it is in prose. But through dialouge, action, and sometimes through italics to express a character's thoughts periodically (part of my own style) it is very easy to have the same effect.

Not every script writer is a prose writer. Prose is much harder, but can be transfered into Script format easily. Script format would take a longer time and be alot more demanding translating it to prose. For instance, I write script- but not prose. Script is much easier to read, in my opinion, and is much easier to write. Also script is the format of TV and film. If you think you can't convey style in script you haven't read alot of screenplays or seen alot of films &/or TV. For instance, compare the screenplays of superhero, action, horror, or comedy films (etc.) and you'll find that each has it's own unique voice in action, setting and dialouge. So, unified style? That would be almost impossible, I believe.

[Byrd Man]

that was the only problem i had and now im ready to get it going

[Cmill216]

Oh, yeah. And I do plan on converting each episode into nice PDFs for easy distribution.

[Trevor Goodchild]

See it just looks off. Script, then prose, then script. It doesn't flow as well. This is why it's one format. And that format is script. Because prose can easily be transfered to script format, but not vice-versa.

Ugh, cmill! I blame you for confusing people now!
I never proposed to mix formats nor transferring to prose from script.
Just was wondering if we couldn’t simply all write in prose.

It's not really that. It's really the fact that when people start collaborating with one another, it becomes very difficult to do so when you have different voices (literary voices) and different styles in prose. Script format makes that much much easier.
Well, while in a script we would transit from scene to scene, in prose we would change author from chapter to chapter, not from paragraph to paragraph.

Good scripts are just as fun to read as good novels. Problem is, it is REALLY hard to write good, descriptive prose. JMO.
That’s true. But where lays more effort - script or prose? ;)

So, unified style? That would be almost impossible, I believe.
Exactly, hence my ‘more colourful’ opinion from before.

Hey, suit yourself, I'll do as you say, just stating my opinion.

[Triligors]

Please don't misquote me. Or at least it sounded like you did. Here's my post in full, in which I state clearly that scripts do have their own unique style that makes different than the next.

For instance, compare the screenplays of superhero, action, horror, or comedy films (etc.) and you'll find that each has it's own unique voice in action, setting and dialouge. So, unified style? That would be almost impossible, I believe.

And still no. The official word: Everything is in script, NOT prose, if you need help transfering it then you will be helped by either myself or CMill.

[Cmill216]

that was the only problem i had and now im ready to get it going

Good. You've got one of the characters I'm most intrigued to see be developed. Very good stuff.

[Byrd Man]

Good. You've got one of the characters I'm most intrigued to see be developed. Very good stuff.

what's so intresting? he seems kinda plain to me but i'm my worst critic

[Cmill216]

what's so intresting? he seems kinda plain to me but i'm my worst critic

You are being your worst critic! :D

Come on! He's an all-American basketball player, leading Georgetown?! And he has powers and has to balance a life of national fame and discovering what he can do and what to do with it? That's great stuff. :up:

[Trevor Goodchild]

Yes, I apologise for that one.
For some reason that last line made me think that you were in fact talking about the improbability of a unified style in prose (which I only agreed with) instead of it in script (which you intended and I misread). Most probably I misunderstood because you mention different styles as in different genres and we are in fact writing one genre mostly - superhero, right?

And still no. The official word: Everything is in script, NOT prose, if you need help transfering it then you will be helped by either myself or CMill.
I am not proposing that we should.
I am simply trying to comprehend if there is any other reason behind the desired script format other than fast reading and facilitated different author scene stitching.
So it’s your personal preference, fine, shish.

[Triligors]

Every writer is their own worst critic. After I write something I can't read it over again because I'll nitpick at every line of dialouge, action, and so on... this is for EVERYBODY.

Bryan Singer once stated:

When do you feel like you're finished with a movie?

"A movie is never finished. It's merely abandoned."

If you could, would you pick at it?

"Forever. Of course, yeah. You'd have to take it from my cold dead hands. [laughs]

[Byrd Man]

Every writer is their own worst critic. After I write something I can't read it over again because I'll nitpick at every line of dialouge, action, and so on... this is for EVERYBODY.

Bryan Singer once stated:

When do you feel like you're finished with a movie?

"A movie is never finished. It's merely abandoned."

If you could, would you pick at it?

"Forever. Of course, yeah. You'd have to take it from my cold dead hands. [laughs]


exactly back in HS i won an award for best short story and i thought it was a peice of sh#t

[Triligors]

I made a short 2 minute film for NYFA and it's hard watching it because every time I watch it I go "I shouldn't have used that angle" or "I should have got a close up of that"- it's just hard looking back at your work no matter what it is and how longer ago it was.

[Triligors]

Expansion on earlier statement:

If anyone has a strong mutant that uses various 'powers' inside of what they have powers for, then it's ok to use more than one power.

Another possible pair-up, for possible supporting character that is open for use (I will not be using)

'ultimate weapon'

Charge objects, perfect aim, everything in his hands is a weapon

There are other mutant abilities that are similar. But do not focus on the abilities, the main focus should be on the characters. Thus, if you do use a mutant with a combo powers as a supporting character- do not make this into a special effects spectacle.



Also stated on the post is the ending and what that may possibly lead to. Note: This ending, everyone is free to insert their character- no matter which side they are on. If your character will be part of the ending I have planned (you can have your own character 'ending') just state such on the forum (on the headquarters).

Note: Not every detail of the 'final' scene are official, most is subject to change.

[AnimeJune]

Reading the Heroes NBC Discussion thread - the creators are saying that the focus will not be on the superpowers (they aren't going to be donning masks or saving babies from tigers or anything) but on how they personally deal with their powers and fit them into normal life.

Just thought I'd reiterate that - so that there's no Super-Naming or Justice-League-ing going on.

[Cmill216]

If anyone has a strong mutant that uses various 'powers' inside of what they have powers for, then it's ok to use more than one power.


See, this is the one thing I've had a problem with. As I look at the "power profiles" in the Discussion thread for the actual show, no one on there has multiple powers (i.e. flight, strength, and agility). They all have one, unique gift.

I just think some people who give themselves these "multiple powers" will find it too tempting to focus on their multiple abilities and how the character uses them in conflicts, instead of focusing on the character themselves. Is there really a need for someone to have an array of abilities? Not really. This way, people can come up with more unique single abilities, instead of making themselves into mini-Supermans.

Having characters with one individual, but distinct ability makes it much more interesting if you ask me. When you start getting into people being able to fly, but also having laser vision, or super strength, it just starts getting ridiculous. I like some of the abilities I'm seeing so far (aging, controlling emotions, generate explosions, absorb pure energy). Good stuff.

For example, when I started thinking about my character, I had that idea of wanting him to be able to control fire and electricity and water. But then I started realizing as I was writing, that I kept focusing on his powers and what he does with them, instead of the character and the very nature of the power. So, I scrapped it all, and started focusing on the water. And I found myself becoming fascinated by the very concept of someone being able to control and manipulate the water around them. I started researching water and water molecules and just found some truly engaging information. Now, I have one single power that I can truly expound upon and explore deeper, but it doesn't overshadow who my character is.

The thing is, I just don't think it makes sense in this Heroes world to have someone who can read minds AND move objects with their mind. Why not be able to just read minds, and explore the very nature of that type of gift? When you start getting into these multi-powered people, you start delving into superhero territory, and that's not really what we are going for here or what Heroes is going for, right?

[Triligors]

If you check the profile of Ronnie Jacobs- the updated one on headquarters. You'll notice that he doesn't show his potential powers until the VERY last scene of the VS. There are going to be powerful mutants. But, if you can't handle a mutant with multiple powers (that are unified specifically, not jumbled and mixed a la Supes) because you're afraid that you will focus on powers rather than character- don't do it. But, if you naturally focus on psychological and character and not so much on action.... then you're free to go.

Ronnie brings about a MAJOR action scene at the very end that is a cumulation of everything and forces John into a difficult situation. Thus, Ronnie is in there to be a very challenging opponent. Someone with a history and we see how that history with John develops and where it goes to from there. Can't say any more on these boards. But, if you can handle multiple powers- for instance controlling the 4 elements- and will focus more on character, go for it. If you are hesitant that the powers may lure you away from the character at hand, don't do it. At the end it's up to the writer and what they're comfortable with.


The choice is up to the writer. I do not wish to place any limitations, however I will issue a guideline:

In using multiple powers, if the powers at hand distract you from delving into the psyche of the character- don't do it. If you feel comfortable in using multiple powers and know that multiple powers will NOT be a distraction, then go for it. But, the powers come at the very last. The top priority is character. I personally wrote a 500 paged (trilogy) epic before delving into a heroe's psyche and life. So, I'm used to it. Having a deep dark psychological core with an epic feeling, yet it all comes from the result of the character- not the powers themselves. Thus, do what YOU are comfortable with.

The choice is up to each writer. Last thing I want to do is put down multiple rules that put restrictions on the writer.

[AnimeJune]

Gah! I'm sorry - I just can't help but wince whenever someone says "mutant". For one thing, we don't KNOW why they have powers - it could be magic, for all we know...Second - it brings to mind X-Men.

[Cmill216]

Well, we'll find out what they'll be called on the series sooner or later.

I too hate "mutant" because I IMMEDIATELY think X-Men.

"Superhuman" works for me, and "metahuman" sounds SO awesome, but it's a DC term.

[Triligors]

It depends on what the writer wants to use. Teenage guys who have probably grown up reading comics (comics in the world) would call those with powers the most coined term- mutant. To me it sounds alot more scientific than superhuman (reckoning to the term super hero, and it can't really be used. Mutant is an easy word to use and doesn't sound- off. "I'm a superhuman" "I'm a metahuman" "I'm a homo superior" vs. "I'm a mutant"- even though I'd probably just use "I'm different".) Mutant, dialouge wise sounds alot more flowing and not cheesy or too scientific. Every other term stated sounds way to much like it came from a comic book, mutant is so common now that it's become a much general terminology.

Official word: Each writer gets to have their character refer to themselves with any term of their chosing. I will lay no guidelines or anything of the sort. It's up to the writers. I want there to be as few restrictions as possible.

It's more than likely the creator of the show is NOT going to use magic. That would be a 'cop out' or 'what the hell?!' and aliens would make people go- 'so it is 4400'. More than likely it is the time in which we are slowly beginning to evolve. The creator stated Unbreakable as being a huge inspiration on the show. Thus, I would really doubt he would go in a much different direction and make it because of a magical spell, alien influence, or the world changing because that would beckon the question "why only these characters?" in all situations. So, I'm 88% positive that this is people with abilities and not some 'it's not because of genetics' type thing when they have a scientist researching it and will probably find the ___fill in space___ gene.\\\

Also, I don't know if comics coined the term 'mutant' or just used it in regards to people. But, it is also now a scientific term (not just comic book) you can check on wikipedia. The following is an excerpt: A mutant (also known to early geneticists as a "monster") is an individual, organism, or new genetic character arising or resulting from an instance of mutation, which is a sudden structural change within the DNA of a gene or chromosome of an organism resulting in the creation of a new character or trait not found in the parental type. In an organism or individual, the new character or trait may or may not be trivial, may occasionally be beneficial, but will usually result in either a genetic disorder or have no phenotypic effect whatsoever. The natural occurrence of genetic mutants is integral to the process of evolution. Thus it is actually the less comic book of the terms, even though not as scientific as homo-superior, it does cary alot more weight with it. Since it is a common term in science, not just comic books.

[AnimeJune]

Hey - "different" - that's an idea. I'm serious. The getting of powers would be so weird, so unprecedented, and so rare that people might not immediately want to come up with a word for it - "different" would be a gentle side-stepping euphemism.
Like referring to the mentally challenged as "special".

[Triligors]

Writers can call their character whatever they want. Mutant one of the many possibilities. It's all up to the choice of the writer.

[Cmill216]

Hey, are we going to be using that chatroom?

[spartin2008]

I hope nobody gets mad at me for this but this idea kind of came from thsi thread...and for those who thought it was an RPG(like me) plz check this out...and if the starter of this thread dont want this hear i will deleat it!


Create-a-hero RPG (http://superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234433)

[Trevor Goodchild]

Well, I already stated my opinion about ‘mutant’ a while back.
To elaborate, thing is, hey, yeah whatever works for you people but easier to pronounce or not, while ‘mutant’ is commonly used to describe physical uniqueness of an individual in a species in the real world, what would you call a person who suddenly can manipulate water, read minds or even levitate? This isn’t a mere irregularity, that is an unprecedented phenomenon and needs a term of it’s own, which would be indeed synonym to ‘special’ and ‘superior’ instead of simply ‘different’. Those are just my two cents.

[Cmill216]

Well, I already stated my opinion about ‘mutant’ a while back.
To elaborate, thing is, hey, yeah whatever works for you people but easier to pronounce or not, while ‘mutant’ is commonly used to describe physical uniqueness of an individual in a species in the real world, what would you call a person who suddenly can manipulate water, read minds or even levitate? This isn’t a mere irregularity, that is an unprecedented phenomenon and needs a term of it’s own, which would be indeed synonym to ‘special’ and ‘superior’ instead of simply ‘different’. Those are just my two cents.

Well, that's why I personally decided on using "superhuman" for my stories. I just don't really like mutant. Others may use it, and that's cool. But I'll be using "superhuman" to describe them.

[Trevor Goodchild]

I have a particular 'secondary' character who I would love him to use the word 'superior'.

[Triligors]

As for the chat room. I thought that would be alot busier than it is. Because it seems like a lot of posters are on here at once. No specific times aside.

[Byrd Man]

tried my hand at script writing, posted something on the site thanks Triligors those movies you suggested helped alot

[Byrd Man]

and on the mutant front i like the word "genetically enhanced" seems kinda PC to me and that's what i would like to be called if i was like that

[Trevor Goodchild]

^Only problem is - who enhanced you then?

[Byrd Man]

fate or a higher being

[AnimeJune]

Yeah - especially with powers like flight. You can't "enhance" something you've never had in the first place.

[Cmill216]

I'm going to be hanging in the chatroom over in the official site if anyone wants to join me to talk about ideas/collaborations and such. :up:

[Byrd Man]

i meant enhanced in the sense of enhanced more than your average homo sapien

[Triligors]

It is IMPORTANT for every writer that wants to participate to CONFIRM whether or not they are planning to write a fiction for the character they came up with. Confirmation is MANDATORY for anyone who wants to participate, because there may be those who posted who have no intention of developing their character for the Virtual Season.

*= Confirmed VS characters

Heroes

*JOHN ABRAHAM Flight NYC DEAN5339
| Supporting Characters
- Ronnie Jacobs. TBD. Good&Bad
- Will Cane. firekinesis. Bad.

ELLIOT RHODES speed Chicago THRESHOLD

*CHRIS MILLER hydrokinesis Florida CMILL216

*AJ BYRD advanced hand-to-hand combat & laser vision Washington DC BYRD MAN

*DANIEL LEON aging Canada ANIMEJUNE

*CATHERINE SIMS Control others emotions TBD SPIDER-X-TREME

JOHN JACKSON Telekinesis Cleveland SPARTIN2008

*BIFF MCBAIN TBD BLACKHARDKNIGHT BLACKHARDKNIGHT

Good &Bad

*JEREMIAH TREMAINE energy absorbtion & expulsion Dallas, TX SQUIRREL


Villains

*ARAS BASRA generate explosion around body Middle-East GIGGS11UK

RALPH KRAMDEN sleep Sweetwater, Texas ATOMICCHUCK3

*BRUTUS MANN TBD Miami BLACKHARDKNIGHT

[spartin2008]

I still dont understan what exactly we are doing if its not RPG like, plz explaine...im slow and stupid!

[Triligors]

Wikipedia: Virtual Season

A virtual season is a collection of fan fiction stories, often by various authors, that continue a television show.

Each story can usually stand on its own, but borrows from canon and previous stories in the season, and quite often, strongly from its style, as well. Some, but not all, virtual seasons introduce new characters who become integral parts of the virtual season's storylines.

The process in which stories for a virtual season are made is much like it is with real television shows. Fans assume the roles of show runner, executive producers, editors, and writers all working together to provide fellow fans with an enjoyable end product.

In this case, I would be the show runner and the executive producers would be CMill and myself. All who participate will be writers.

For many sites, the process of running a virtual network holds a lot of similarities as real tv networks - with development and pitches designed to attract the attention of the senior members. However, unlike real networks, the pitched shows get a lot more support and are encouraged to improve - rather than being promptly cancelled.



Hope that helps explain.

[spartin2008]

So we basicly write a story, in the form of a tv show and we turn it into one big project?? Ok it makes sence now but how do we interact with other players/writers???

And thanks for the explanition.

[The Squirrel]

Okay here's a question.

Is each author writing an entire episode for his character? Or just parts of an episode with each episode focusing on more than one author's character?

[Cmill216]

Okay here's a question.

Is each author writing an entire episode for his character? Or just parts of an episode with each episode focusing on more than one author's character?

The latter. Essentially, you'll be writing your ongoing storylines for your character, and they will be combined with the ongoing storylines of the others, and will form the episodes. They will be cohesive when we put them together.

[The Squirrel]

The latter. Essentially, you'll be writing your ongoing storylines for your character, and they will be combined with the ongoing storylines of the others, and will form the episodes. They will be cohesive when we put them together.


Ok. Cool. That was what I was hoping for.

[Triligors]

More detailed: "we"= CMill & I- more information is also below.

To Spartan:

Unless your expecting your character to meet up with another character, you don't really need to. Up to you. Just don't make any major event that would cause the President's attention and you're free to go. I will send you the link the headquarters message board.

If you do not know script format, write it in prose and either CMill or myself will help you transfer it at a later date.

The episodes will come together through carefully editing made be CMill and myself, taking parts from the 'stories' presented and editing these parts together to create an episode. The role of the writer is to just write their heroe's story, CMill and I will put together the episodes. Since this is more serial, expansive characters over states, show than a series (same characters, and so on).

[spartin2008]

More detailed: "we"= CMill & I- more information is also below.

To Spartan:

Unless your expecting your character to meet up with another character, you don't really need to. Up to you. Just don't make any major event that would cause the President's attention and you're free to go. I will send you the link the headquarters message board.

If you do not know script format, write it in prose and either CMill or myself will help you transfer it at a later date.

The episodes will come together through carefully editing made be CMill and myself, taking parts from the 'stories' presented and editing these parts together to create an episode. The role of the writer is to just write their heroe's story, CMill and I will put together the episodes. Since this is more serial, expansive characters over states, show than a series (same characters, and so on).

Ok, well what script forman, and prose??:(

[Triligors]

Have you ever wrote fanfiction before? Or just roleplay?

[spartin2008]

nope:(

[Triligors]

Ok then, to make the transition- how does roleplay work exactly?

This will help me determine what type of writing you have experience in already and how it's different and similar to script and prose.

[spartin2008]

Well you play a character and act like him...you go through his life and fight battles of all kinds, i can give you an exampe from my posts in the Amalgam universe RPG as i am Iron Lantern(an Amalgam of Iron Man and the Green Lantern):

(Iron Lantern)

I am flying through the city when i reach my mansion. I go in and check it out more throughly. I find some inventions and sketches of guns and weapons and stuff.

"I must have designed these"

I try to take of my helmet but it is latched on there and i cant get it off. I sit down at a desk in my room...

"Who were those two back there. The one with the claws seemed familiar, like i have known him before. I don't know. And what was up with that freak that got crushed in the sewers. And who is this Thanoseid, I don't believe i remember him. There is some strange stuff going on lately. I think i got to go check some stuff out."

I fly right out of my window and start to go up and down the streets. There is nobody around...well it is late. When i go past a jewelry store and i see a window smash out. I fly down to investigate when i see 3 rather buff men inside and a women out the door. They don't see me yet. I shot my beam at a near by trash can and turn it into a smoke grenade. I pick it up and through it in there. The smoke starts to get bad and i see the people run out. I fly down in front of them and say...

"Is there a problem here?" No sooner than i say that a 4th and way more buff dude comes up from behind me and hits me with a baseball bat. I fall to the floor and feel like i barley got hit, but i still went down.

"C'mon guys, we should get out of here. I don't know what the point of this piece of scrap metal was, but...

"Scrap metal" I say as i get up. "You just made a big mistake". I shot my beam at the bat and turn it into a snake. I wraps around the guy that was holding it and i shot it again, now turning it into a rope. I use the rope that continues to get longer and longer and i tie it around the 2 of the men and the woman. I look to the last one and he starts to run.

"Now don't move." I say to the people on the floor tied up. "Never mind, that joke was in bad taste."

I shot of using the boosters in my boots right after the guy running. I tackle him from behind and pick him up in the air flying high.

"Get your hands off me." He yells.

"Well you asked for it" I drop him right over an open dumpster only 15 ft. away from his partners in crime. I quickly shoot the trash and turn it in to wet cement. He plops down in it. "That should hold you."

I pull out a cell phone that one of the men drooped. I dial 911 and i talk to a cop.

"Yes, I'm a robber and me and 3 of my friends are over here at Jacky's Jewelry and we were steeling some jewel's. Would you come arrest us please. 3 of us are tied up and one is in a trash can full of wet cement."

I then grab a firm hold on the phone and crush it in my hand.

"Have fun in the jail cell. It should be more fun than that cement." I say as i fly of, "Just consider me the new hero in this town." I say as i take off toward home.

[Triligors]

NOTE TO ALL WRITERS: DO NOT MAKE YOUR POWERS BECOME PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE. THIS WILL MAKE THE END PROCESS OF PUTTING THE EPISODES VERY DIFFICULT. SO, POWERS- DO NOT BECOME PUBLIC INFORMATION..... (that is unless the President in the PILOT episode already knows)....

[The Squirrel]

NOTE TO ALL WRITERS: DO NOT MAKE YOUR POWERS BECOME PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE. THIS WILL MAKE THE END PROCESS OF PUTTING THE EPISODES VERY DIFFICULT. SO, POWERS- DO NOT BECOME PUBLIC INFORMATION..... (that is unless the President in the PILOT episode already knows)....


what about friends and family and maybe some rival enemies?

Because if not then I have to change the major storyline of my character.

[giggs11uk]

when is the first episode coming out for the VS?

are you going to wait untill fall to see the REAL show first?

[Byrd Man]

when is the first episode coming out for the VS?

are you going to wait untill fall to see the REAL show first?

i hope not

[Triligors]

Note on the above: by 'public' I mean, in a way that lots of people from the town see the powers in use. Friends and family can be trusted, they won't give away the secret. Rivals- up to you. But, for instance showing powers at a fundraiser where there are lots of people who would see your powers in use- is a "no can do".


Unless your expecting your character to meet up with another character, you don't really need to. Up to you. Just don't make any major event that would cause the President's attention and you're free to go. I will send you the link the headquarters message board.

If you do not know script format, write it in prose and either CMill or myself will help you transfer it at a later date.

The episodes will come together through carefully editing made be CMill and myself, taking parts from the 'stories' presented and editing these parts together to create an episode. The role of the writer is to just write their heroe's story, CMill and I will put together the episodes. Since this is more serial, expansive characters over states, show than a series (same characters, and so on).

Example of prose:

Prose example (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218308)

Example of script & how to write a script:

How to write a script (http://www.scriptwritingsecrets.com/contents.htm)

Example of a script:

Script example (http://superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=221730)

[spartin2008]

O, so is it alright if we wright Script cause i know that prety good, we had a 20 page DRAMA PROJECT REPORT due for school and we had to make it a Script, like a play or movie. Those examples helped, im stupid, i knew that just it didnt click right away.

[Triligors]

I have no idea when it will be released. I can say, however, that will definitely not show any earlier than October.

All depends on a couple of things:

1. How soon EVERY writer is finished. INCLUDING the possible transferring from prose to script.
2. How fast CMill and I can edit the episodes together. We will have the first episode premiere when we feel comfortable in how the episodes are coming along.

You must understand one thing. This is a long and complicated process that doesn't just develop in a matter of days. Pre-production (writing). Production (transfering & developing the page to host). And Post-Production (editing the episodes togehter). Takes time. This isn't something to rush through just so we run side by side with the show, if we did that the final product would not be that great. We will take however much time is needed and when CMill and myself feel comfortable in how the episodes are coming along, we will premiere the first episode. When this will be? I have no idea. Might be October, might be Christmas- latest would probably be a month after New Years. I don't know right now. Just time for every writer to feel comfortable with the work they submit and for the episodes to be put together. The last thing I want is for this to become a rush job.

[Triligors]

Yeah, write it in Script. Because script is the final format anyways. From your example, didn't want to put you through much of a writing transition if it wasn't needed. But, since you know Script- that's great, it makes you job and our (CMill and I) job alot easier.

[spartin2008]

THERE IS A SHOW ABOUT THIS????? I didnt know that.

[Cmill216]

THERE IS A SHOW ABOUT THIS????? I didnt know that.

:confused: You DO know what forum we're in, right? :D

[spartin2008]

LOL, yeah, I told you i was slow! what station is the show going to be on???

[Cmill216]

LOL, yeah, I told you i was slow! what station is the show going to be on???

NBC. Mondays at 9PM. (Not too sure what the date of the premiere is).

[spartin2008]

Thats when wrestling is, i will balance the time i guess!

[The Squirrel]

Just to warn you guys. I'm probably going to be wrting in prose. It's easier for me than script.

[Triligors]

Write in whatever you feel comfortable with. When you are done, CMill or myself will help you in the transfer from prose to script format with your approval on everything at the transfer is made.

[Triligors]

Guidelines

1. The mass public does NOT find out. Sharing with close friends and family and possibly rivals who would keep quiet- is allowable.
2. Your character does not become a superhero. In the sense of people looking up to the hero in the same sense as Spidey and Supes. Or looked down on a la Punisher. The hero CAN fight crime, but it is very isolated- just another article for the tabloids; not very believable.

[Trevor Goodchild]

But rivals can be supervillains, like kill, rape and rob, right?
That is not to say that the public will know their method of evil.
And of course we'll do without the costumes and names.

[Triligors]

To put it simply, in ALL characters (including supervillains):

You can have Clark Kent of Smallville© But you can't have Superman.

[Trevor Goodchild]

Ok wait, never saw Smallville (probably never will) but I did see Unbreakable.
So for this one I see the same characterization as Willis’ and Jackson’s characters, right?

[Triligors]

Bruce Willis' character was never publicly known, neither was Mr. Glass- but Willis fought crime and Glass (Samuel L. Jackson) was a great villain and a sort of terrorist- never being caught or known about, etc.

[Trevor Goodchild]

Exactly, so are we supposed to keep to those kinds of boundaries or ground it down even more?

[Byrd Man]

after the first season can we start to save cities and disable nukes and all that crap?

[Trevor Goodchild]

^If I understood right, I doubt it, unless the series includes it.

[Triligors]

1. Keep to those boundaries
2. If there is a 2nd VirtualSeason- yes, it will be more open

[Cmill216]

I know my character won't necessarily be "fighting crime", but he will be put in situations where he must save lives, without his powers being discovered.

[Byrd Man]

1. Keep to those boundaries
2. If there is a 2nd VirtualSeason- yes, it will be more open

i hope there is a second one sign me up for a three season deal :up:

[giggs11uk]

My characters entire story revolves around the assasignations of top middle-eastern government officials, because of my characters unique gift it will look like your typical run of the mill sucide bomber. The media/public/ government won't know of his powers

So this is sort of breaking your guidlines because this isn't some isolated crime this is some serious ****. Is this fine with you because THIS is what drive the storyline.

[Triligors]

Then it's ok. Also, you're also in another country. Just don't have them know about the powers and you should be set.

[giggs11uk]

ok thanks

[AnimeJune]

after the first season can we start to save cities and disable nukes and all that crap?Why? The boundaries of reality give us room for subtlety and character development.

Save one too many planes from crashing into a building, and it becomes boring. Living a perfectly average life except for desperate moments of heroism is AWESOME.

[Byrd Man]

ya got a point there i would just like to save the world at least once or twice before it gets old

[Cmill216]

ya got a point there i would just like to save the world at least once or twice before it gets old

How would you save the world?

[Byrd Man]

How would you save the world?

play some aliens in game of 21

[AnimeJune]

Plant a tree!

Teach kids to read!

Hooray! :up: :up: :up:

[Cmill216]

play some aliens in game of 21

Hey, at least that's in character. :D :D

[Byrd Man]

hey cmill head on over to the chat thing on the website

[droogiedroogie2]

Name: Bischoff
Age: As old as the hills, but as young as a grasshopper.
Location: Freeman, South Dakota.
Power: Superstrength, superfearlessness, and superrichness.
Background: Bischoff is a legend among the Mennonite youth of Freeman, South Dakota. When your down on your luck, Bischoff mysteriously appears to give you a few dollars, goes the legend. When your friends are bragging about the guy they know who can hold his breath for five minutes, all you need to do is tell them about Bischoff, who can hold his breath for six. Hell, sixty, if he felt like it. He's like Chuck Norris, only more badass. Yes, the world is Bischoff's oyster, and there's no telling when he'll strike next.

[Cmill216]

Name: Bischoff
Age: As old as the hills, but as young as a grasshopper.
Location: Freeman, South Dakota.
Power: Superstrength, superfearlessness, and superrichness.
Background: Bischoff is a legend among the Mennonite youth of Freeman, South Dakota. When your down on your luck, Bischoff mysteriously appears to give you a few dollars, goes the legend. When your friends are bragging about the guy they know who can hold his breath for five minutes, all you need to do is tell them about Bischoff, who can hold his breath for six. Hell, sixty, if he felt like it. He's like Chuck Norris, only more badass. Yes, the world is Bischoff's oyster, and there's no telling when he'll strike next.

Is that a joke?

[AnimeJune]

Is that a joke?As much as I'd like to hope so, if it was a joke, it wouldn't be a funny one.

Was it not announced that the Season already has all of its characters?

[Cmill216]

Was it not announced that the Season already has all of its characters?

I believe so. I think Triligors is just awaiting a couple more confirmations.

[AnimeJune]

Name: Bischoff
Age: As old as the hills, but as young as a grasshopper.
Location: Freeman, South Dakota.
Power: Superstrength, superfearlessness, and superrichness.
Background: Bischoff is a legend among the Mennonite youth of Freeman, South Dakota. When your down on your luck, Bischoff mysteriously appears to give you a few dollars, goes the legend. When your friends are bragging about the guy they know who can hold his breath for five minutes, all you need to do is tell them about Bischoff, who can hold his breath for six. Hell, sixty, if he felt like it. He's like Chuck Norris, only more badass. Yes, the world is Bischoff's oyster, and there's no telling when he'll strike next. YOU LIE!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v439/Animejune/chuck.gif

[Triligors]

Droogie as stated before, this goes for everyone also- there will be no more additional characters until further notice. I mentioned this a while back. So, while you have an interesting character- he will NOT be used. Perhaps if we have a second season, but as of now- even without confirmation we have ALOT of characters already.

We are still waiting for confirmation on others.

[Byrd Man]

He's like Chuck Norris, only more badass

no one is as badass as chuck norris the boogeyman checks under his bed for chuck norris

[theRedRider52]

You need a good villan, maybe someone who acts like a friend but is secretly destroying his life from the inside out

[spartin2008]

no one is as badass as chuck norris the boogeyman checks under his bed for chuck norris

Chuck Norris sleeps with a nightlight, not because Chuck Norris is afraid of the dark, the dark is afraid of Chuck Norris.:eek:

[The Squirrel]

Stop.

We don't need to turn this into another Chuck Norris thread.

[giggs11uk]

Chuck Norris sleeps with a nightlight, not because Chuck Norris is afraid of the dark, the dark is afraid of Chuck Norris.:eek:

that was my graduation speach

[spartin2008]

LOL, is Vulture actualy going to be in SM3???

[Cmill216]

LOL, is Vulture actualy going to be in SM3???

I don't know. Why don't you talk about it in the SM3 Forums? ;)

[Triligors]

*IMPORTANT* Start writing the bulk of your story after you've seen the Pilot episode. If anyone sees it leaked online sometime this summer alert me about it and I will send word. The four minute trailer shows that there is alot more to it than I originally thought. Thus, it would be best to halt progress until you see the Pilot episode. The Pilot will tell ALOT. Trailers for a show typically only show scenes from the Pilot episode, which we need in order to understand the solar eclipse and what that might mean. So, halt progress until you have seen the PILOT episode. At which time we will discuss where to go from there.

[spartin2008]

when will the pilot episode come out????

[AnimeJune]

when will the pilot episode come out????September, mostly likely. October if we're unlucky.

[Byrd Man]

So are we still doing this? The pilot gave me some new ideas and I'm gonna make some changes.