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

[Twitch]

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

 

[twylight]

Resubmit.


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

 

[Johnny Blaze]

But there's no Flash right?

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

All the suggestions that Master Bruce gave are some good heroes, but the main thing is being a character who you'd know and feel comfortable playing.

 

[Harlekin]

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

 

[Red]

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

 

[Harlekin]

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

 

[Red]

Nothing major perhape's that he became Deathstrokes apprentice.

 

[Keyser Soze]

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

 

[Spike_x1]

*ouch*

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

[Batman]

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

 

[Keyser Soze]

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

 

[Nightwing 52]

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

 

[Keyser Soze]

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

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

 

[Batman]

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

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

 

[Nightwing 52]

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

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

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

 

[Nightwing 52]

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

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

 

[Batman]

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

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

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

 

[Batman]

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

...

I should've thought of that...

Well,congratulations anyway.

Use the name wisely...

 

[Nightwing 52]

...

I should've thought of that...

Well,congratulations anyway.

Use the name wisely...

Haha,I was way ahead of that.

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

 

[Keyser Soze]

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

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

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

 

[Batman]

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

Hmm...interesting idea...

 

[glfan83]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks!

 

[MaskedManJRK]

First Bats post up! Yay!

 

[Batman]

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

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

 

[twylight]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Fault!

And I know how you feel.

It's a 'y' not an 'i'!