This is a Marvel game based on super heroes. We do not accept characters from
other genres, the Ultimate comics, other comic books, television shows, etc.
Just because things work a certain way in the DC universe does
not mean they work that way in Marvel. For that reason, keep your concepts to
Marvel's universe, whether it be a Feature or Original Character. Keep in
mind everything from Marvel theology to their own legends/history. We do not
accept obvious types from D&D, Highlander, or anime since they do not fit
with the Marvel World. If in doubt, check +staff and page an on-duty staff
member to find out if your concept would be appropriate here.
Every PC should have at least one flaw. It is preferred that they balance
out a bit more evenly than that but at least one must be there, in relation
to the powers themselves. There are no absolute powers. Everything has to
have a limit to guide role play. If these limits aren't clearly defined in
your application, expect a rejection requesting them or asking for more
detail. Additionally, do not apply to have more than one restricted power.
The restricted powers are detailed in the following news files. They are
Androids / Artificial Intelligence
Power Maximum
Magic / Mystic Origin
Shielded against Physical
Character Backgrounds
Cyborgs
Martial Artists / Ninja
Computer Hackers
I Can Do Everything
Darkforce
Psionic / Mental Powers
Luck Powers
Healing / Regeneration
Shape Shifting
Androids / Artificial Intelligence - These types of entities would be
extremely rare, even in the Marvel Universe. At this point they are not
banned. However, much like magic, this type of application will be
scrutinized in great detail. We expect _very_ high quality applications for
these types of characters. They should be creative, thought provoking, and
require a canonly accurate way of creating the android or artificial
intelligence, without breaking the banned rule in regards to Alternate
Universe types (as written in full). We prefer a completely original
approach. Additionally, there are some strict limitations, including no
Sentinel or Nimrod type creations. Every tech and ability will have to be
spelled out fully, in detail. Be willing to work with staff a lot if you
decide to attempt such a concept.
Maximum of Three Powers - Original characters may have a maximum of three
powers (or power slots). These powers must have some coheasive train of
thought to them. Enhanced physical traits also considered powers. Each power
comes with a default slot/stunt. Additional slot/stunts count as additional
powers.
Examples Below.
(D) is Default Stunt/slot
(#) is number of power slots counted
Example #1
Flame Manipulation(1)
-(D)Flame Projection
-(2)Flame Sheath
-(3)Rocket Flight
Example #2
Weather Control (1)
-(D)Call Rain
-(2)Call Lightning
Wind Control(3)
-(D)Gust Projection
Example #3
Light Projection(1)
-(D)PewPew Laser
Body Transformation(2)
(D)Photon Body
Flight(3)
Generic Control, Energy Manipulation, Matter Control, and broad categories
will not fly. You must specify a specific about the material/energy, and all
of the things the character can and cannot do with them.
A power stunt is an ability one can do with a power. For example, a character
may have the power of Fire Manipulation. A stunt of that power would be
Fire Projection.
Magic - Magic based characters will be seriously scrutinized for this is not
a fantasy based game but a super hero comics site. Feature Characters with
magical powers are welcome (if they are not on the Plot Device list), as long
as they are well written, defined completely (meaning every single spell and
its effects must be outlined in the traits) and are not as powerful as gods
(such as Odin or Hela). It is unfortunate that most people who write up
applications for magic based characters, be they Features or Originals, tend
to go for too much and are far overpowered in relation to the rest of the
site. You can try for these types of characters but be prepared for a lot of
work and do not be surprised if they are rejected needing more explanation or
simply for being too powerful.
Shielded Against Physical Attacks - This refers to those people who want
shields that will protect them against any and all physical attacks. Many
people have applied for shields of some type on various games, even when it
is a stretch in their chosen power framework, to simply avoid getting damage
in RP. This is not all people, of course, but there have been such a high
level of these types of things approved that the staff has had to restrict
them severely. If it is reaching for your character to have such an
ability, then don't apply for it. You must come up with a very good
explanation for it or it simply will be rejected.
Character Backgrounds - A background needs to reflect the years that the
character has been alive. This applies even for a teen-aged character.
Backgrounds can be Bullet pointed.
Cyborgs - This character type is restricted and will be heavily scrutinized
by application staff. The Marvel Universe already has many of this character
type.
Martial Arts / Ninjas - While we do understand that the Marvel Universe has
used martial arts extensively in the comics, we also feel that this is a
concept that is very overused. Feature Characters with these skills will be
allowed but Original Characters will find themselves carefully scrutinized.
Keep in mind the age of the character in relation to their skill. Teenage
masters of five martial arts simply will not be passed. Try to be realistic
in requests. Perhaps a black belt in one martial art is possible for a
teenager but that would be the extent since it would require years of study.
Computer Hackers - Having some computer skills as a character is fine. Being
able to work a computer is almost a given in this day and age. However, there
have been a large number of people applying for teenage computer hackers who
are able to break into anything and everything out there. This simply won't
do. While we do admit there are some hackers out there of a young age, there
are simply too many of them that get applied for on games. Extensive computer
skills likewise will need to be explained in detail if they are going to be
passed. If you try for this concept, you need to explain fully in the
background how they came by their skills. For teens, more often then not they
would have very little other skills. As people get approved with this type of
concept, we will allow less of them in the future and this file will be
updated if we become overwhelmed.
I Have and Can Do It All Types - Basically, don't apply for sets such as mega-
rich, mega-talented, mega-teched Batman/Moon Knight types. These are also
extremely rare.
Darkforce - This too falls under the heavily scrutinized and restricted
banner. Ultimately with Darkforce one can do just about anything and therefore
it's approval chance is limited.
Psionic / Mental Powers - This would include such things as telepathy,
telekinesis, mental illusions, empathy, etc. While we will allow these
powers, there are several major restrictions involved in applying for them.
One may only have a single power framework if they choose to apply for mental
powers (Telepathy, Telekinesis, Illusions, etc) instead of being allowed two
frameworks as is normally permitted. A character may not have telepathy and
telekinesis together nor may they have telepathy and energy blasts or any
other second form of power. They would only be able to have a single
mental/psionic power. Power levels must be kept below those of the major
Feature Characters (such as telepathy, an Original Character should be below
the level of Psylocke). Flaws must balance out the powers equally, not
allowing multiple power stunts with minimal flaws. These applications will be
extremely difficult to get passed but if one is willing to work with staff
and be reasonable in levels, it is possible.
Healing/Regeneration/Healing Factors - The ability to repair oneself at an
enhanced speed is allowed however, this speed must be kept to a slower level.
We will not allow instant healing nor healing on level with known Feature
Characters with these abilities. Please note that these will also be very
difficult applications to get passed and the application will be gone over
with a fine toothed comb. Please do not be surprised if there are issues that
will need to be fixed or clarified upon applying. This applies to healing
self and others.
Luck Powers - Luck powers are also extremely difficult to play properly, and,
when they are played improperly, often appear to other players to be twinking.
If your concept relies on luck powers, we require an extremely detailed
explanation of how your powers effect you and the world around you, and we may
require a role play test to be sure that you can be trusted with these powers.
If so, please don't take offense — it's your concept, and you've been warned.
Shapeshifting - There are three types of shape shifters in the Marvel
Universe. These will be divided up for ease of understanding. You can only pick
one from the following three for your character.
1) taking the shape of others
2) taking the shape of objects
3) taking the shape of animals
1) These characters are akin to Mystique. The OC will be required to detail
what limits they are able to achieve. The character will no where be as
skilled as Mystique in this. Shape shifting does not entail gaining the
powers of the person imitating.
2) The character may take the shape of standard non mechanical (couch, chair,
table, ball, dress, pants, etc) or minor mechanical (bow, wheel barrow, wagon,
hinged door with frame, window with frame, etc) objects. This power can have
the stunt/extension of also taking the color of the shape. Other power
stunts include making of sharp objects or extensions of their person (think
T2000). Additionally this character can take the stunt of stretching or
elongation and become like Mr Fantastic.
3) The character is able to take the shape of animals or reproduce animal
like features. Think Wolfsbane or Catseye. These characters are considered
ferals or furries.
Typically these characters take additional power stunts in teeth, claws,
winged flight, extra dense fur or skin to resist damage, regeneration (lizard).
Original Character Ferals/Furries/Animal Shape Shifters are limited by number.
As seen in NEWS BANNED4.
The powers listed above are limited by the notation about Maximum Powers
obtainable in NEWS RESTRICTED2.
