"From The Pages Of..." Comics Universe RPG: Season I Signup/OOC Thread

[wiegeabo]

I think RGDurant was still playing Durant.

 

[NiteMare Shape]

Ok, so obviously the roster is in some serious need of updating then.

Wieg plays Chuck and Kirk.

Byrd's got Rorschach and Bones.

Nitemare Shape has Spike.


Is that the only active PCs there are now or are there more?

As far as I know, that's about it. RDurant was Jason Voorhees, Cats was Angel and GL was Buffy...but nobody's been playing in awhile...but who knows, maybe once we get to posting again they'll come back

 

[Johnny Blaze]

Screen Name: Johnny Blaze

Character you'd like to portray: Raymond "Ray" Stantz

Superhuman powers, traits, other attributes of interest: None; though Ray is an expert in parapsychology and all things supernatural as well as equiped with high tech gadgets made for capturing ghosts, such as carrying an unliscensed nuklear accelerator on his back

Originally appearing from (which comic, and company?): Ghostbusters (IDW)

Fictional history of the character (as you're going to interpret it): In a nutshell, after the Ghostbusters stopped Vigo and saved New York (again), Ray and the gang have seen a slow decline in business. Especially since the government's denial of all things magical and supernatural.

Ray still runs his bookstore and keeps in contact with the rest of the guys. Every now and again both he and Spengler have been called in by the BPRD to help out in a case, and each time Ray hopes that the Ghostbusters can be incorporated into the Bureau.
But each time his hopes are dashed as the BPRD refuses to accept Doctor Venkman into their ranks.
And since it's an all of us or none of us stipulation on their end, the Ghostbusters remain primarily on the sideline.

But a recent resurgence in supernatural activity has brought the gang back together from their hiatus. Returning to 55 Central Park West, the famed Ghostbuster Building, Ray Stantz and the Ghostbusters are back in business once again.
And business is booming...

Hero, Villain, or Walking the line?: Hero

List a few reasons why you chose this character: Out of the four Ghostbusters, Ray is my favorite. And this RPG could use another PC, so here I be.

How will this character differ from it's original incarnation?: Not much, only that the Ghostbusters in this world have branched off to go after all supernatural entities, not just ghosts.

Write two complete sentences explaining what you can bring to this RPG: I can bring experience in RPing and a good character to the game.

How many days a week you intend on posting in the RPG: As many as need be, life permitting.

Please provide a small sample post as your character, at least three paragraphs and one line of dialogue in length:

Ray sat down on the rock and lit up a cigarette. Taking a big drag and slowly exhaling, Raymond Stantz had a satisfied look on his dirty face as he surveyed the scene.

It was night on the fields of Gettysburg, where the most memorable battle of America's bloody Civil War took place.

"You know, George Pickett marched his men right through this very field", Ray said in a nastalgic tone.
"Right into the teeth of the Union army. He knew, too, that there was no way he'd pull it off. That the order Lee gave him was a suicide mission. But still the man attacked."

"Gotta admire that", he finished as he took another puff of the Marboro hanging from his lips.

"Yeah, Ray, I know", replied an annoyed Venkman.
"We just had an up close view of Pickett's charge, and I have to say...I'm not impressed", Venkman said as he stepped over a small fire smoldering in the grass.

As it did in 1963, the fields of Gettysburg looked like a warzone once more. Large craters made the field look like a big piece of Swiss cheese, flames still burning inside a few of them. Trees along the outskirts of the field were blown apart and splintered.
Though no dead bodies littered the place, dozens of traps sat in a pile next to Winston Zeddemore and Egon Spengler.

"Ah, c'mon Venkman", smiled Ray as he looked out over the damage caused by their battle against an undead Confederate brigade.
"This is history, right here, in front of us."

"No, this is history right here", replied Peter as he kicked one of the many traps, causing a small ripple of purple energy to crackle across it.

Ray simply sighed and shook his head. Taking a final drag of his cigarette, Ray flicked it into a nearby hole and stood up and cracked his back.

"Ok, let's get these Rebs back to New York. Don't know about you guys, but I can sure go for a pie."

"Yeah, but no anchovies this time", said Winston with a look of disgust upon mentioning the tiny fish.

"You're loss, pal", smirked Ray as the gang went about collecting their traps.

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[Catman_prb]

That's me isnt it? Approved.

 

[Johnny Blaze]

That's me isnt it? Approved.

What's you? Peter Venkman?

 

[Catman_prb]

My cue to approve you, you alcoholic ass.

 

[Johnny Blaze]

My cue to approve you, you alcoholic ass.

I'm not an alcoholic, they go to meetings. I don't, so I'm a drunk. Get your **** straight.

 

[Catman_prb]

The reason you don't go to meetings is cos you're so pissed you can't find where they meet.

 

[Johnny Blaze]

The reason you don't go to meetings is cos you're so pissed you can't find where they meet.

**** that. Meeting are all about quitting. Only kind of meetings I do are at the bar. Go there to meet my buddies Jack, Jim, Jose, Jameson, and the Captain.

Besides, everybody knows that anything that takes 12 steps isn't worth doing.

 

[NiteMare Shape]

Like I said earlier, I'll get a Spike post up sometime this week. Not sure exactly when just yet, but maybe tomorrow as I have the day off

 

[Catman_prb]

From The Pages Of... RPG APPLICATION

Screen Name: Catman_prb

Character you'd like to portray: Randall Flagg

Superhuman powers, traits, other attributes of interest: Some serious ****. Immortality, and some fairly huge reserves of magical power, the limits of which are unknown.

Originally appearing from (which comic, and company?):
The Stand (Novel by Stephen King, comic series from Marvel Comics)

Fictional history of the character (as you're going to interpret it): Much of Flagg's past is unknown, even to himself.

Hero, Villain, or Walking the line?: Villain

List a few reasons why you chose this character: We need to kick start this mother****er, so multiplayer arc anyone?

How will this character differ from it's original incarnation?: Well I've only ever read The Stand, not The Dark Tower series, so I'll be sticking with what I know. There's also the fact that he's playing on a larger field this time; the population hasn't succumbed to Captain Trips ala the book.

Write two complete sentences explaining what you can bring to this RPG: Penis. Penis two.

How many days a week you intend on posting in the RPG: As many as I have to.

Please provide a small sample post as your character, at least three paragraphs and one line of dialogue in length:
A small service station on the side of Route 51, somewhere in Missouri. It didn't much matter where, because the Walking Dude was used to following his feet where they wanted to go. And this fine day they had chosen well. He pushed open the door and walked into what was essentially a rural bar. They even had a jukebox blasting out his favourite song. Why, it was almost fate. He grinned wolfishly at a young waitress, who blushed and scurried away. He knew who he was looking for.

The man in question was sitting at the bar, looking vaguely dejected. The Dude sat on the barstool next to him, looking intently at the man as though he was waiting for him to burst into flames.

"Can I help you?" the man asked, straightening his fedora hat on top of his head.

"Randall," the Dude said, sticking out a hand, which the other man took with a frown.

"Whistler," Whistler said, turning back to his drink.

"Whistler? Say I've heard that name before," the Man In Black said, putting his denim clad hand to his chin. Whistler turned and glared at him, now obviously pissed off.

"Listen pal, why don't you just **** off, there's a good boy, eh?" he said, drinking heavily from the bottle in front of him.

"No seriously, I've heard of you!" the Dude said, pounding his fist on the table with joy, before his face fell serious "Shouldn't you be heading up Alaska way?"

Whistler stood up, bristling.

"I wouldn't shirk your job if I were you, boy. The Powers giveth, the Powers taketh away,"

"Just who the **** are you?" he growled.

The Dark Man stood up and gripped Whistler's face, looking for all the world as if he were about to kiss him. The Dude stared deep into the reformed demon's eyes and grinned his wolfish grin.

"Why don't you tell me, boy?"

The screaming was heard a half mile away.

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[Catman_prb]

That raises a point - is JB an official GM yet?

 

[Johnny Blaze]

That raises a point - is JB an official GM yet?

If I was, you'd be approved by now. t:

 

[Red_Robin77]

Quite interested in rejoining again, so does anybody know the history of Hellboy in this game, or is there not much to say?

 

[Catman_prb]

Aw hell with it, as the last GM who's actually still around, I feel it is my solemn duty to pronounce JB as the games newest GM. If anyone really has a problem with that, you know where to find me.

 

[Johnny Blaze]

In that case, consider yourself approved.

Quite interested in rejoining again, so does anybody know the history of Hellboy in this game, or is there not much to say?

Far as I know, not much. I know the whole ordeal with Broom's death and Rasputin already happened in his continuity.
Hellboy started off in the game by slaying the Jabberwocky, then met with Ray Stantz at his supernatural bookstore to pick up something. He heard about "frogmen" in the sewers from Ray, and was going to have a run-in with the Ninja Turtles when Ferret dropped him.

Byrd picked him recently and had him sent up to Alaska to where the vampire attack is going down. Last post he was walking towards town with Abe.

 

[Red_Robin77]

Cheers Johnny, how many characters are we allowed each?

 

[Catman_prb]

Two.

 

[Byrd Man]

Cheers Johnny, how many characters are we allowed each?

It would be nice to see a Kyle Rayner post in DC. Seeing as how there was a ****ing insane space battle on Oa with Red Lanterns....but that's just me.

 

[Red_Robin77]

It would be nice to see a Kyle Rayner post in DC. Seeing as how there was a ****ing insane space battle on Oa with Red Lanterns....but that's just me.

Sorry Byrd, will get on it now. Will try and get some apps up for here afterwards.

 

[Johnny Blaze]

Sorry Byrd, will get on it now. Will try and get some apps up for here afterwards.

Right on. Be nice to have a PC Hellboy.

 

[Byrd Man]

I really hate to do this to Wieg...but I'm dropping Bones!

From The Pages Of... RPG APPLICATION

Screen Name: Byrd Man

Character you'd like to portray: Roland Deschain/The Gunslinger.

Superhuman powers, traits, other attributes of interest: None, though Roland has been trained from birth in a variety of diffrent combat styles, horseback riding, and he knows how to sling a gun or two. He also has extensive surival training and knows a bit of magic.

Originally appearing from (which comic, and company?): The Gunslinger Born (Marvel)

Fictional history of the character (as you're going to interpret it):

A 30th-generation descendant of his world's version of King Arthur, Arthur Eld, Roland Deschain was born in Gilead in Mid-World.

Roland becomes a gunslinger at the unheard-of age of 14 after being manipulated into taking the "trial of manhood" by Marten Broadcloak, his father's adviser and incarnation of Randall Flagg. Marten has an affair with Roland's mother and makes sure Roland finds out about it, prompting Roland to request his trial in order to gain his guns and exact revenge on Marten. In the trial, Roland must defeat his teacher, Cort, using a weapon of his choosing. He chooses a hawk named David and defeats Cort. Despite Roland's victory, Cort and Roland's father convince Roland to bide his time before seeking retribution.

Not long after, Roland's father sends him on a mission to the town of Hambry in the Outer Barony of Mejis with his friends Alain Johns and Cuthbert Allgood, who will form the basis for his first ka-tet. While there, he comes into the possession of a pink crystal ball, one of 13 magical artifacts referred to as "Maerlyn's Rainbow." It was while looking into this artifact that Roland first discovered his destiny to quest for the Dark Tower.

Fifteen years later, Roland's world has moved on and he is the last Gunslinger. He sets out on his mission to save his world and fufill his destiny at the Dark Tower. As he travels towards the Dark Tower, his world starts to overrlap with other worlds.

Hero, Villain, or Walking the line?: Hero

List a few reasons why you chose this character: I love the Gunslinger and the Dark Tower series. I got to barely play Roland in the Multiversers RPG. Now is my chance to shine.

How will this character differ from it's original incarnation?: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. He'll be pretty close to what he was in the books and comics.

Write two complete sentences explaining what you can bring to this RPG: I can bring a decent RPGer with a love of the Dark Tower. I can also bring a complete badass. If anyone has a problem with it, then deal with it...we deal in lead.

How many days a week you intend on posting in the RPG: Much as needed.

Please provide a small sample post as your character, at least three paragraphs and one line of dialogue in length:

The Gunslinger fell out of the saloon's batwing doors, barley avoiding the knife that was aimed for his heart.

"Interloper!"

The piano player tried to leap on him. The Gunslinger responded with hands that had been trained to kill from birth.

BLAM!

His hands were faster than lightning, as he pulled out one of the big guns with the sandalwood grips, they claimed the guns were forged from Arthur Eld's ancient sword, it was also Roland's birthright.

The bullet entered the piano player's head and pushed his brains and skull out the back. What was left of his brains splattered inside the saloon. But it was too late, the trap had been sprung as the whole town of Tull came to life.

"INTERLOPER!!!"

"KILL THE INTERLOPER!"

Every man, woman and child in the small town of Tull had descended upon him. They were about 120 strong and armed with sticks, rocks, and gardening equipment. They didn't have a chance.

The Gunslinger quickly sprung to his feet, removing the other big gun and aiming at the mob. The word's of his teacher, Cort ringing in his ears.

You do not aim with your hand. He who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. You aim with your eye.

His hands were like blurs, as he fired round after round into the people of Tull, slowly moving back as they stepped over the mounting bodies infront of him.

You do not shoot with your hand. He who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father. You shoot with your mind.

Face after dirty face came to the front, only to meet their demise at his hands. His finger tips were sorched with the hot bullet shells he was quickly emptying and reloading.

You do not kill with your gun. He who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father. You kill with your heart.

And just like that, silence. The whole town of Tull laid infront of him. Each and everyone as dead as the ground they laid on. Every man, woman, and child dead. They had moved on to the clearing at the end of the path. Gone, just like his father, his mother, his friends Alain and Cuthbert. Gone like his only love Susan, and the baby that was in her belly as she was burned alive at the stake.

He breathed heavily as he holstered his guns. They were truly gone, his world had moved on and only he remained. The last Gunslinger.


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[Catman_prb]

The man is approved.

 

[UltimateRPGs]

Okay, the roster should be up to date now. If there's any problems, kindly piss off.

 

[Red_Robin77]

Screen Name: Red_Robin77

Character you'd like to portray: Hellboy

Superhuman powers, traits, other attributes of interest: Hellboy is a demon with superhuman strength and has some invunerability to physical injury. His most notable attribute is that he has an oversized right fist made of red stone, and is overly strong and is invincible, and is used as his main weapon, before his Samiritan and over weapons.

Originally appearing from (which comic, and company?): San Diego Comic Con Comics #2 (August 1993)

Fictional history of the character (as you're going to interpret it): On Tarmagant Island off the coast of Scotland, something was brewing in the final months of the Second Great War. Rasputin, the russian villain, was commissioned by the Nazis to give the Germans an advantage. So, he summoned, or maybe even created, a creature that would be known as Hellboy. Later, on the day before Chistmas Eve, Hellboy appeared in a ball of fire at a church in East Bromwich, England. He is found by Professor Trevor "Broom" Bruttenholm who names him Hellboy. The demon grew up in an Air Force Base in New Mexico until as an adult, he becomes the lead agent for the B.P.R.D. Now, Hellboy continues to save the world from all demons that try, with his team.

Hero, Villain, or Walking the line?: Hero

List a few reasons why you chose this character: When I saw the film of Hellboy, I instantly loved the character. After I saw the film I read some of the books and that just made me like the character even more. He's the perfect guy, stuck in the body of a demon, which adds a lot more depth to him, plus there's some many stories you could have with him.

How will this character differ from it's original incarnation?: This'll be classic Hellboy, through and through.

Write two complete sentences explaining what you can bring to this RPG: I can bring a player brimming with ideas for his character. Also, I can bring somebody willing to interact with people and wanting to bring this RPG back.

How many days a week you intend on posting in the RPG: Everyday I hope.

Please provide a small sample post as your character, at least three paragraphs and one line of dialogue in length:

Sewers. Great. I could be watching TV. Ah, it's a Wednesday. Wednesday night makes Daytime TV look amazing.

"Where the hell is this thing?"

"Patience, Red."

"Patience? Jeez, I've been patient for the last 3 hours.This thing is not-"

Suddenly I stop, as I feel something drip onto my head. I wipe one of my left fingers across my head and look at it. Yellow. I look up suddenly as a huge mass falls down onto me, knocking me down. I try to focus on the thing, finally making out three huges red eyes and a mouth with large teeth, yellow spit drooling out.

"Why Grandma, what big teeth you have!"

I throw my huge stone, right fist into the face of the creature, sending it firing up through the ceiling of the sewers and out into the open.

"Not again..." I hear Abe mutter as I leap up into the open street, the cool night breeze blowing at my face.

A taxi breaks suddenly next to me as I look around for the creature. It was there a second ago. Suddenly, a feel as something large charges into my back sending me flying onto the path.

"Oh...there you are...there was me hoping you'd have an early night..."

I swing around and smash my large fist into it's face. before it can recover I grab it and slam it into the wall next to it, making yellow liquid squirt out. In one rapid motion I pull out my Samaritan and fire one of the large shells into the back of it's head. Slowly the head began to swell, and I slowly walk backwards before the head explodes, firing yellow goo everywhere, and the body slumped to the floor. I wipe a lump of the goo off my face and turn back to the hole in the road where we came from.

"Abe...make a note...that thing and silver shavings don't mix."

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