The "Dawn Of Marvels" RPG Signup/OOC Thread

[JinnSato]

Thank you. So is it approved?? =]]

 

[Electro UK]

Apologies in advance for anything "off" in terms of spelling, keyboard's fecked up.

Screenname: Electro UK

Character You Would Like To Play: The Punisher

Powers: While possessing no super-human powers, Frank Castle is in tip-top physical condition. A master of hand-to-hand and weaponry, it takes aot to bring him down, a whole lot.

Basic History Of The Character (Up until this point): Frank Castle always wanted to be Captain America. He wantedto fight in agreat war, he wanted to be a great soldier, he wanted to be loved. In Vietnam, he got that chance. Those cold years change Frank's life, and what it was to be a hero. Covered in mud and crap, losing a few more of his friends everyday, hurting innocents, and being treated like the enemy back home.

Frank came back home, a changed man. There was no glory in war, no love, no greatness. Determined to change Amerca for the better, he became a Policeman almost as soon as he retuned home. He spent his first days taking on light stuff, muggings, unarmed roberries. On patrol one night with his partner, they recieved call of a shooting, at an apartmen block.

Heading over there asap, Frank pounded up the stairs after his friend, Benny. Smashing the door down, they quickly and efficently cleared the first room. It didn't see like the shooter was still round, until he popped his head out of a doorway, and planeted a bullet in Benny's head. Frank screamed, fashes of 'nam coming back to him as he belted bullets back at the door. One managed to dis-arm the shooter, the other sunk into his knee.

It took all of Frank's effort not to put a bullet in the shooter's head. He was so young, so stupid. He manged to resist, instead givin him a swift kick to the chest before securing the weapon. He wanted to run to Benny's side, but thiswas a shooting, and he was likely to stumble upon another body soon. Ducking out into the hallway, he marchd down to the bathroom, kicking the door down in fury. What he saw next, changed his life forever.

A woman, young, beautiful, with a bullet hole in her head. She was pregnant. At that point, something snapped inside Frank, he turned, ran, and slammed his foot into the back of the shooter's head, and he kept kicking and punching until he had shredded his knuckles. As silence finally fell, Frank got up, and wrecked the room, smashing everything in sight.

Back-up officer's arrived immeadiately after, finding Frank in an all too suspicious postion. He was suspeneded for his treatment of an un-armed suspect. He went home that night, and pulled a gun to himself.

That's when he spotted the mugging in the alley below. A piece of *****, holding a knife to a defenseless girl. Frank made his way down, the rain starting to pour. His first shot spun the knife out of the mugger's hand. As the kid raised his hands, the second shot fired and went into his forehead.

"You... you didn't have to kill him." a trausmatised girl spat out.

"He deserved it." Frank replied.

That wasn't the night Frank became The Punisher. With enough support from friends and co-workers, he found his feet again. He even got married to a beautiful wife, and had a beautiful kid.

Lightening strikes twice. Frank and his family were walking down the street, the same street holding the apartment block he'd lost Benny all those years ago. An alarm sounded, a mugger made hisway out of a building. Frank pushed his family aside, desperate to get them out of danger. Police units arrived. Their lights revealing the mugger for all to see.

That face... it was the shooter. Benny's killer. The same stupid fool, out of prison, no more than afew years after commintin that... monstrocity. Quick to react, the police opened fire in fear, riddeling the mugger with bullets. When silence fell, Frank realised where the panic fire had gone. His wife, his son, hit by strays.

That, was the birth of the Punisher. No more. No more could he let murderer's get back out on the street, trust the police to do their jobs, Frank would take it into his own hands.

He trained. Hard. Pushing his body to maximum physcial condition. He started buying up weapons, left, right and centre, armour proof vehicles, body armour. And now, he plans, and waits. His first night will be soon, he won't show mercy, he won't show regret. Law breakers would die, by The Punisher's hands. They would be punished.

Three Reasons Why You Have Chosen That Character:

1. I'm soon to play him in the Marvel RPG, so this would serve as great practise.

2. He's a character that's been written hundredsof different ways, I want to try a more lighthearted approach, despite his dark history

3. Do I need a 3rd reason? Its the mother f**king Punisher.

What Do You Plan On Doing With This Character As A Person (IE: How are you changing him or her?): I've given his background a bit more depth, a bit more grittiness, so I can use it to try and bend the way Punisher thinks, his approach to stuff, how far he'll go, how he may impliment humour, etc.

Two Complete Sentences In Proper English Explaining What You Can Bring To This RPG (As A Player): A new Punisher. One with just as much violence, but less of a depressive sense around him. In others words, one more fun to read.

What Fonts Do You Plan To Use For Your Character’s Speech? (Makes the roster look better): "Just god ol' bold does me fine thanks."

Please Provide A Small Sample Post In The Format You Wish To Portray Your Character In: I should be a god damned comedian. Forget what I'm doing now, obessively tuning up this AK, while polishing this PSG-1, I need to go on Leno, or Letterman, make people laugh, and make millions. I swear, whatever goes on around me, partners being shot, family being murdered, I find the perfect line to say, just never blurt it out.

But that's not what I want to be seen as. I may be insane, but I want to send the message of "Commit a crime, and you're dead." not "Sorry, but if you do naughty things, I'm going to have to come and give your ass a kickin'!" maybe no difference to you... who ever's reading this, but a world of difference to me.

Okay, scope's tuned up, silencer's equiped to the PPK, Raging Bull in my pocket (heh heh), looks like I'm all ready to paintthe town blood red. I cock my shotgun. "Let's lock n' load." It's punishing time.

Do You Know How To Post Pictures On The Hype?: You know I do, don't ask me.

 

[Batman]

Approved, you gun-toting bastard.

Also, Jinn, if you wouldn't mind... could you PM me exactly how Ben becomes the Scarlet Spider? Just for reference, and all.

 

[Batman]

IC thread (and my first post) is up.

Let the games begin.

 

[Blacklight]

How many characters are we allowed MB?

 

[Eddie Brock]

I know I'm going to go into RPG overload and regret this, but can I reserve Ghost Rider until I have time to make an application?

 

[Byrd Man]

Sure thing, that'll be 20 Hype Bucks*

*Note, 1 Hype Buck equals 100 dollars US.

 

[Charlie No-One]

All the X-Men are recruited at the same time. Xavier is recruiting mutants due to the fact that he hears that a mysterious man known as Magneto is planning something big. He does not know that Magneto is his old friend, Eric Lensherr.

Mutants are the next step in evolution.

 

[Eddie Brock]

Actually, let me think for a minute...cancel the GR reservation. If I'm going to force myself into another RPG, I'm going to make sure that I have a character I can be completely dedicated to.

 

[Byrd Man]

All the X-Men are recruited at the same time. Xavier is recruiting mutants due to the fact that he hears that a mysterious man known as Magneto is planning something big. He does not know that Magneto is his old friend, Eric Lensherr.

Mutants are the next step in evolution.

Coolio. I'll have a Cy post up sometime tommorow I hope.

 

[Eddie Brock]

Alright, I've narrowed it down to:

A. an X-Man
B. a Spider-Man rogue
C. Johnny Storm

Methinks I should narrow it down further...

 

[Byrd Man]

Alright, I've narrowed it down to:

A. an X-Man
B. a Spider-Man rogue
C. Johnny Storm

Methinks I should narrow it down further...

Why not an Iron Man villian?

 

[Eddie Brock]

Why not an Iron Man villian?

Because I don't know any...? Other than Mandarin and Iron Monger, of course. But I only know of them because of movie hype/Ultimate Alliance.

I'm thinking Johnny Storm or Norman Osborn.

 

[The Question]

Well, if you choose Storm, you should talk to me. I'm Doctor Doom, and I had some ideas for Doom and Reed's back stories that would affect Johnny.

 

[Feature]

Hey guys.

Well... if EBJ ain't gonna take 'im... I AM!

Please reserve Ghost Rider for me. I should have an app up tomorrow.

Eat it, EBJ! EAT IT!

 

[Eddie Brock]

Hey guys.

Well... if EBJ ain't gonna take 'im... I AM!

Please reserve Ghost Rider for me. I should have an app up tomorrow.

Eat it, EBJ! EAT IT!

Well, that makes my decision easier.

Truth be told, I only wanted GR so I could modernize him by making him a BMX rider. Other than that, I didn't really have plans.

 

[Blacklight]

We still don't have any of the F4 covered.
Maybe I could take Sue or Ben or Reed instead of Magneto, but me and the question have plans for him.....

so confused........................

 

[JinnSato]

Approved, you gun-toting bastard.

Also, Jinn, if you wouldn't mind... could you PM me exactly how Ben becomes the Scarlet Spider? Just for reference, and all.

Well I sent it to ya.

 

[Feature]

'DAWN OF MARVELS' RPG Application

Screenname: Feature

Character You Would Like To Play: Johnny Blaze - The Ghost Rider

Powers: Superhuman strength ... invulnerability to fire ... able to conjure blasts of fire and Hellfire ... can summon a flaming motorcycle ... wields a magical chain and a shotgun that shoots Hellfire

Basic History Of The Character (Up until this point): Johnny Blaze is eighteen. He lives with his mother (Naomi Kale) and his step-father (Craig Simpson). To earn a place to sleep, Johnny rides his motorcycle in Craig's stunt show. He's the star performer. Filled with hate for his abusive step-father, Johnny is preparing to do whatever it takes to free himself and his mother...

Three Reasons Why You Have Chosen That Character:

1. I was going to pick him up in the 616 Marvel RPG, but this way I don't have to deal with all the convoluted history.

2. I love playing the tragic heroes. Their hearts are in the right place, but they never seem to get it exactly right.

3. I'm a sucker for gothic imagery. Flaming skulls, cemeteries, deals with the devil... You'll be seeing alot of that from me.

What Do You Plan On Doing With This Character As A Person (IE: How are you changing him or her?): Well, as I mentioned in the character's history... Johnny is going to be a teenager. Craig Simpson will be his step-dad. And Johnny's deal with Mephisto ain't gonna be so good natured...

Two Complete Sentences In Proper English Explaining What You Can Bring To This RPG (As A Player): I've been RPing for over a year and I don't get many complaints. I'm reliable and crafty.

What Fonts Do You Plan To Use For Your Character’s Speech? (Makes the roster look better): Century Gothic... RED!

Please Provide A Small Sample Post In The Format You Wish To Portray Your Character In:


Johnny Blaze staggered back a few steps, but refused to collapse. He was going to take this beating like a man...

"Come on, boy! All you ever do 'round here is talk! Ain't you gonna show me you can back it up?"

Johnny stared at his step-father. Hatred fueled his gaze.

"I ain't got nothin' to prove to an old drunk like you!"

A hard right hook caught Johnny in the jaw. He fell back into the wall but refused to go down. He wiped the blood from his lip and stood his ground.

"Goddamn it, Craig! That's enough!"

Johnny's mother drove herself between her son and her husband, tears rolling down her cheeks.

"Well hell, Naomi! Maybe if you taught that good fer nothin' boy some manners, I wouldn't have ta do this!"

Johnny shook his head and scoffed.

"How's this fer manners, you old goat? I ain't ridin' tomorrow!"

Johnny stormed out of the house, slamming the door behind him. Craig Simpson seethed with rage.

"Naomi... you git out there and you find that boy! If he don't ride tomorrow... there's gonna be Hell ta pay!"


Do You Know How To Post Pictures On The Hype?:

 

[Eddie Brock]

Y'know what...I'll try the street-level hero one more time...put me down for Iron Fist.

I'm going to get started on the app, but it's late so I probably won't finish.

 

[Eddie Brock]

'DAWN OF MARVELS' RPG Application

Screenname: Eddie Brock Jr.

Character You Would Like To Play: Daniel Rand, the Immortal Iron Fist

Powers: Danny wields the power of the Iron Fist. This allows him to focus his chi and, in essence, harden his fists like steel. The Iron Fist power also allows Danny to hypnotize, project light, and even heal - but it will be quite some time before he masters those abilities. On top of that, his stamina is greatly increased. Add all that up, throw in some major martial arts skills, and you've got the Iron Fist.

Basic History Of The Character (Up until this point): Danny Rand is the son of a wealthy industrialist. From the time he was born, Danny has been raised as the 'heir.' His father only taught Danny what was necessary to run the company, and Danny became sick of it.

When he was 18, Danny left his family. He sought refuge with the K'un-L'un, a mystical gang who claimed to have mastered an ancient power. Danny quickly proved himself as one of the strongest students. In fact, he even drew the attention of Shou-Lao the Undying - the leader of the K'un-L'un gang. Danny fought and defeated Shou-Lao. In return, Shou-Lao made Danny his apprentice.

Shou-Lao taught Danny about the Iron Fist power. Every generation, a new Iron Fist is chosen by the gods. Shou-Lao was the current Iron Fist. One day, Shou-Lao was mortally wounded in an attack from a rival gang. He instructed Danny to absorb his chi. Danny did so, and thus became this generation's Iron Fist.

Meanwhile, Danny's father died of a stroke. Danny has returned to take his place at the head of Rand Corporation, while also secretly working as the Iron Fist in the criminal underworld.

Three Reasons Why You Have Chosen That Character:

1. I can get down and dirty.

2. Heroes for Hire, anyone?

3. I want to portray him as more of an assassin.

What Do You Plan On Doing With This Character As A Person (IE: How are you changing him or her?): Like I said, he will become an assassin, and practically be elevated to urban legend status. Even if I form Heroes for Hire some day, I plan on keeping it an underground operation.

Two Complete Sentences In Proper English Explaining What You Can Bring To This RPG (As A Player): Well, I like to think of myself as a reliable, innovative poster. Whether or not that's true, I don't know. But I like to think it.

What Fonts Do You Plan To Use For Your Character’s Speech? (Makes the roster look better): Green Impact

Please Provide A Small Sample Post In The Format You Wish To Portray Your Character In:

"You've been gone a long time, Daniel," Mother reminds me. "Soul-searching, was it?"

I nod. "Something like that." I look into my father's casket. There lies the cold, motionless body of the man who raised me. As a kid, I always felt that nothing was ever good enough. My father pushed me harder and harder. It wasn't until I was older that I realized that he was preparing me to take his place some day. That day was approaching.

"Hard to believe he's gone, y'know? He always seemed so immortal," I say to my mother. She's being suprisingly strong for someone who's lost her husband.

"A part of him died when you left. He did love you. No matter how it seemed, he did," she assures me.

I put a hand on her shoulder. "I know he did, Mom. I just hope that he knew that I know."

A tear rolls down her cheek. "I wish I could tell you. But you know him. He'd never open up."

I nod as I feel the tears well up inside. I remind myself that I must be strong. I must be strong for Dad, for Shou-Lao, for all the Iron Fists that time has taken...that's what Father would want.

"I'm sorry, Dad."

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[Byrd Man]

'DAWN OF MARVELS' RPG Application

Screenname: Feature

Character You Would Like To Play: Johnny Blaze - The Ghost Rider

Powers: Superhuman strength ... invulnerability to fire ... able to conjure blasts of fire and Hellfire ... can summon a flaming motorcycle ... wields a magical chain and a shotgun that shoots Hellfire

Basic History Of The Character (Up until this point): Johnny Blaze is eighteen. He lives with his mother (Naomi Kale) and his step-father (Craig Simpson). To earn a place to sleep, Johnny rides his motorcycle in Craig's stunt show. He's the star performer. Filled with hate for his abusive step-father, Johnny is preparing to do whatever it takes to free himself and his mother...

Three Reasons Why You Have Chosen That Character:

1. I was going to pick him up in the 616 Marvel RPG, but this way I don't have to deal with all the convoluted history.

2. I love playing the tragic heroes. Their hearts are in the right place, but they never seem to get it exactly right.

3. I'm a sucker for gothic imagery. Flaming skulls, cemeteries, deals with the devil... You'll be seeing alot of that from me.

What Do You Plan On Doing With This Character As A Person (IE: How are you changing him or her?): Well, as I mentioned in the character's history... Johnny is going to be a teenager. Craig Simpson will be his step-dad. And Johnny's deal with Mephisto ain't gonna be so good natured...

Two Complete Sentences In Proper English Explaining What You Can Bring To This RPG (As A Player): I've been RPing for over a year and I don't get many complaints. I'm reliable and crafty.

What Fonts Do You Plan To Use For Your Character’s Speech? (Makes the roster look better): Century Gothic... RED!

Please Provide A Small Sample Post In The Format You Wish To Portray Your Character In:


Johnny Blaze staggered back a few steps, but refused to collapse. He was going to take this beating like a man...

"Come on, boy! All you ever do 'round here is talk! Ain't you gonna show me you can back it up?"

Johnny stared at his step-father. Hatred fueled his gaze.

"I ain't got nothin' to prove to an old drunk like you!"

A hard right hook caught Johnny in the jaw. He fell back into the wall but refused to go down. He wiped the blood from his lip and stood his ground.

"Goddamn it, Craig! That's enough!"

Johnny's mother drove herself between her son and her husband, tears rolling down her cheeks.

"Well hell, Naomi! Maybe if you taught that good fer nothin' boy some manners, I wouldn't have ta do this!"

Johnny shook his head and scoffed.

"How's this fer manners, you old goat? I ain't ridin' tomorrow!"

Johnny stormed out of the house, slamming the door behind him. Craig Simpson seethed with rage.

"Naomi... you git out there and you find that boy! If he don't ride tomorrow... there's gonna be Hell ta pay!"


Do You Know How To Post Pictures On The Hype?:

'DAWN OF MARVELS' RPG Application

Screenname: Eddie Brock Jr.

Character You Would Like To Play: Daniel Rand, the Immortal Iron Fist

Powers: Danny wields the power of the Iron Fist. This allows him to focus his chi and, in essence, harden his fists like steel. The Iron Fist power also allows Danny to hypnotize, project light, and even heal - but it will be quite some time before he masters those abilities. On top of that, his stamina is greatly increased. Add all that up, throw in some major martial arts skills, and you've got the Iron Fist.

Basic History Of The Character (Up until this point): Danny Rand is the son of a wealthy industrialist. From the time he was born, Danny has been raised as the 'heir.' His father only taught Danny what was necessary to run the company, and Danny became sick of it.

When he was 18, Danny left his family. He sought refuge with the K'un-L'un, a mystical gang who claimed to have mastered an ancient power. Danny quickly proved himself as one of the strongest students. In fact, he even drew the attention of Shou-Lao the Undying - the leader of the K'un-L'un gang. Danny fought and defeated Shou-Lao. In return, Shou-Lao made Danny his apprentice.

Shou-Lao taught Danny about the Iron Fist power. Every generation, a new Iron Fist is chosen by the gods. Shou-Lao was the current Iron Fist. One day, Shou-Lao was mortally wounded in an attack from a rival gang. He instructed Danny to absorb his chi. Danny did so, and thus became this generation's Iron Fist.

Meanwhile, Danny's father died of a stroke. Danny has returned to take his place at the head of Rand Corporation, while also secretly working as the Iron Fist in the criminal underworld.

Three Reasons Why You Have Chosen That Character:

1. I can get down and dirty.

2. Heroes for Hire, anyone?

3. I want to portray him as more of an assassin.

What Do You Plan On Doing With This Character As A Person (IE: How are you changing him or her?): Like I said, he will become an assassin, and practically be elevated to urban legend status. Even if I form Heroes for Hire some day, I plan on keeping it an underground operation.

Two Complete Sentences In Proper English Explaining What You Can Bring To This RPG (As A Player): Well, I like to think of myself as a reliable, innovative poster. Whether or not that's true, I don't know. But I like to think it.

What Fonts Do You Plan To Use For Your Character’s Speech? (Makes the roster look better): Green Impact

Please Provide A Small Sample Post In The Format You Wish To Portray Your Character In:

"You've been gone a long time, Daniel," Mother reminds me. "Soul-searching, was it?"

I nod. "Something like that." I look into my father's casket. There lies the cold, motionless body of the man who raised me. As a kid, I always felt that nothing was ever good enough. My father pushed me harder and harder. It wasn't until I was older that I realized that he was preparing me to take his place some day. That day was approaching.

"Hard to believe he's gone, y'know? He always seemed so immortal," I say to my mother. She's being suprisingly strong for someone who's lost her husband.

"A part of him died when you left. He did love you. No matter how it seemed, he did," she assures me.

I put a hand on her shoulder. "I know he did, Mom. I just hope that he knew that I know."

A tear rolls down her cheek. "I wish I could tell you. But you know him. He'd never open up."

I nod as I feel the tears well up inside. I remind myself that I must be strong. I must be strong for Dad, for Shou-Lao, for all the Iron Fists that time has taken...that's what Father would want.

"I'm sorry, Dad."

Do You Know How To Post Pictures On The Hype?:

Both of youze is approved. Now I'm starting to regret not picking up Cage. I mean, who in their right mind thinks Iron Fist will get picked up?

 

[Cyrusbales]

Reserve me Mandarin.....

 

[Jono Starsmore]

Hey MB, I changed my mind about playing Beast, so you can take him off the reserve list. I am still playing an X-man, though.

I'll have my app. up soon

 

[Eddie Brock]

Ok, if I have time tonight, I'll make my first IF post. But I leave for vacation early tomorrow morning, so if I don't post tonight, don't take IF away from me. I'll be gone for two weeks.