The RPG Forums General Discussion Thread

[M.U.T.O.]

Boston-Philadelphia-Chicago combo?

[Godzilla The King]

If so, can we go with Central Diamond City? I mean that is the city in my stories but, it's just the name and look. It's not canon to any of my works.

[Vatarian]

I'm just saying, the supervillains would also be in hiding, since otherwise, heroes would also be out and about to stop them. Whatever is keeping the heroes hidden is also keeping the villains also in the shadows, and as the heroes emerge to clean up the organized crime, so to do the supervillains, with this game master being one of them , pulling the strings from the shadows.

That person would, by definition, be a villain, "super' or not, and it certainly wouldn't be a mob-boss. I think people like the veteran hero-villain juxtaposition idea.

[Demon Lord Gira]

Well, that person wouldn't be out in the limelight. They'd be using connections, phone calls, whatever they could to get their victims together without letting it be known "Hey guys, I'm the Big Bad!" Because then way too much attention on them, and so on.

But once heroes begin returning in the limelight, so too will the other villains who hid away those forced underground for various reasons.

[Vatarian]

....That was already made clear. And I was even thinking they might have powers related to manipulation.

[EdGojira]

If so, can we go with Central Diamond City? I mean that is the city in my stories but, it's just the name and look. It's not canon to any of my works.

Where is Central Diamond City located? Along a coastline or surrounded by land?

Well, that person wouldn't be out in the limelight. They'd be using connections, phone calls, whatever they could to get their victims together without letting it be known "Hey guys, I'm the Big Bad!" Because then way too much attention on them, and so on.

But once heroes begin returning in the limelight, so too will the other villains who hid away those forced underground for various reasons.

I think the idea was that the puppet master guy and the veteran hero's messages and signs brings the group together. It would be an enigma, I guess, but I'd imagine it would become a thing pretty early.

And, yes, I do like the idea of villains coming out of hiding when the heroes do.

....That was already made clear. And I was even thinking they might have powers related to manipulation.

Pretty much what Vatarian said. Powers related to manipulation sounds cool and unique.

[M.U.T.O.]

If so, can we go with Central Diamond City? I mean that is the city in my stories but, it's just the name and look. It's not canon to any of my works.

Where is Central Diamond City located? Along a coastline or surrounded by land?

Boston. In a Baseball Stadium. XD

If I recall, it's a coastal city.

[EdGojira]

If so, can we go with Central Diamond City? I mean that is the city in my stories but, it's just the name and look. It's not canon to any of my works.

Where is Central Diamond City located? Along a coastline or surrounded by land?

Boston. In a Baseball Stadium. XD

If I recall, it's a coastal city.

I like the idea of setting it in a coastal city and it seems like others do as well, judging from the mention of beach towns. In the case of this, I think was decided, there would be woodlands and some smaller settlements some distance away from it.

Which I am not sure meshes with the idea of the city.

[Vatarian]

I dunno, here in the west coast, we have HUGE cities with woodlands and stuff only a ways away. Not really unreasonable to say that's the case here.

[EdGojira]

I dunno, here in the west coast, we have HUGE cities with woodlands and stuff only a ways away. Not really unreasonable to say that's the case here.

Sorry, wasn't clear enough. I think a city with woodlands only a relatively short distance away is plausible but because it is named after a previous creation, I don't know if those who made Central Diamond City would approve of it being one of those cities.

[Godzilla The King]

I approve of Central Diamond being close to the forrest, maybe like...30 minutes away?

[EdGojira]

Does anyone disapprove of using Central Diamond (no error this time? Ha!) in this RP? If not, we can iron out the next aspect of the RPG.

[Vatarian]

I... Guess not? Works as a super-hero city name.

[EdGojira]

I just don't want any problems to spring from the decision to make it a Bostonian/Philadelphian/Chicagoan city named Central Diamond City.

Is there anything else we need to talk about?

[Godzilla The King]

I think a little bit more could be discussed. Just a bit.

[Vatarian]

Same. Maybe talk a bit about what characters we have planned before we make the thread? Establish a time-period?

[Godzilla The King]

Time-period, I assume an alternate history modern day kind of thing. Maybe 5-10 years in the future if someone wants a slight futuristic touch.

[Vatarian]

Works for me, much as I'm tempted to campaign for something slightly retro.

[EdGojira]

I guess I can bring this up...

A few films this year have involved conflicts between superheroes that result in fights between them. Should these at any point be allowed in the RP, or are they merely useless distractions?

Same. Maybe talk a bit about what characters we have planned before we make the thread? Establish a time-period?

Yes, that might be a good idea. I think our time period should be around modern times in the 2010s decade, like 2016-2020. With this being an alternate timeline, maybe integrate some "retro" touches.

My character is one that is inspired by Batman. He is a nighttime vigilante with no real superpowers, but goes around wearing a bullet proof helmet, costume and cape. His gadgets are restricted to his arms, with two gauntlets allowing him to cling to certain types of walls, but not all. Cables allowing him to get to the top of roofs are on his upper arms, under the idea that he would not be helpless if his gauntlets got taken off or damaged. His fighting technique is sloppy and unreliable and he is restricted by being merely a human, relying only on armor to not get killed during his first day.

Also, he's under confident, which can affect his performance. He's young and not fully prepared. The guy's not exactly a legend. Calls himself the Raider.
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I might work in a character with super strength and durability, and not much else. Kind of hard to keep themselves from accidentally crushing something, and this is an improvement from when the powers first manifested. Far more self confident than the guy above, but that can serve as a disadvantage. Can stand there and brag, putting them in danger of getting overwhelmed. Also dodgy in the morals, killing people bothers the character but not enough that there is a no killing policy.

Sort of "I am so strong, it's hard to not kill people. So what if I look dangerous? They're bad guys!" I haven't decided the character's gender. I'm thinking female.

[Vatarian]

I think conflict between meta humans who aren't strictly on opposite sides of the boards should definitely be a thing. But it should feel natural. We don't want to overdo it.