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Then again, who knows? Maybe you're being extra sneaky.


Me at the end of the season:

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Me at the end of the season:



God I wish Cyborg Doakes was real.

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Cyborg Doakes


Stop spoiling my Titans plans.
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Hey, is anyone planning on using Wade Eiling along with Captain Atom?
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Hey, is anyone planning on using Wade Eiling along with Captain Atom?


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I had some ideas to bring other former Charlton characters into the game as supporting NPCs, but Captain Atom wouldn't mesh well with the Question so I was planning on leaving him out.
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I had some ideas to bring other former Charlton characters into the game as supporting NPCs, but Captain Atom wouldn't mesh well with the Question so I was planning on leaving him out.


Heh. Don't rush me.
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Hope you guys like Wonder Woman's Season One epilogue! Here's the sheet. Sorry if it seems short.


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C H A R A C T E R C O N C E P T P R O P O S A L
S T E V E R O G E R S


ā™¦ ...S T E V E N G R A N T R O G E R S...ā™¦...V E T E R A N / R E T I R E E / L I V I N G L E G E N D...ā™¦...
...W H E A T O N , N E W J E R S E Y... ā™¦ ...( F O R M E R L Y ) S . H . I . E . L . D ... ā™¦

C H A R A C T E R C O N C E P T:


"The price of freedom is high. It always has been. And it's a price I'm willing to pay."

At this point, the foundation of who this version of Steve is wholly belongs to @webboysurf's fantastic work all throughout last season. I only want to build on what he's established and use it to push Captain America forward. At the end of season one, especially, he had to do alot of things that would completely break a lesser man. Murdering two villains fits that bill. While not broken, Steve is definitely lingering into this season with some considerable scars. Even a man of action needs some time to re-evaluate and figure out his place when things go that dark for him, and Steve's intent is to learn from what he considers to be compromises in order to discover if there's a better way. It'll be a road that'll last all season, and I'm not content to put him back in the stars and stripes immediately. He'll have to earn that, but I hope that in the journey there, I can help build Steve Rogers into the Captain America of today rather than keep him as the Captain America of yesteryear.


After the series of events that disillusioned him with both S.H.I.E.L.D. and the world that he once thought he knew, but learned he never really did, Steve Rogers left New York three months ago and retreated west. He now lives in partial isolation, taking up residency in the small town that was once home to his training camp in 1942. The locals don't ever really recognize him, and if they do, they keep it to themselves as he spends his days repairing an old house that belonged to a dear friend, and spends his nights catching up on every significant world event that transpired between 1945 and 2019 to observe, learn from, and form his own conclusions on modern society as it took shape without the bias of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s files to blanket everything under the global peacekeeping organization's version of events.

But while Cap remains benched and unauthorized for field duty, Nick Fury and his Commandos have been struggling to balance the fallout of the Metahuman Supremacy Front's attack on New York and shutting down the machinations of the newly reformed HYDRA as they operate under the command of The Red Skull, seizing power away from Baron Zemo's personal vendetta to set a course for destruction on a worldwide stage. And while Fury himself may not think much of turning away a liability like Captain Rogers, there are those on the team - some likely, some very unlikely - who feel as though the fight with HYDRA only ends when Captain America returns.


C H A R A C T E R M O T I V A T I O N S & G O A L S:


Captain America is one of the highest echelon of characters in comics, not because of how long he's been around, but because of how writers have shaped him over the nearly 80 years of his existence. He's one of the few characters that I'd consider it an honor to play. My motivation beyond that is whenever webboysurf indicated that he'd be retiring the role, I went back and read his stuff out of curiosity. Rather than finding myself bogged down by another person's continuity, however, I really found myself envisioning his next chapter as the stories played out - to the point that as his run wrapped up the first season, everything fell into place organically to tell my story entirely unaltered. Now I just have to carry it out while trying to keep true to the established character, weaving both webb's continuity and the larger mythos of Cap's history together into a tapestry of my own.


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S A M P L E P O S T:


Normandy, June 1944 - D-Day

The humidity of a hard-fought battle finally gives way to the smell of gunpowder. Corpses of both allies and enemies line the sands of the beach. Distant gunfire and bombs pop off, filling the air with a metaphorical symphony of cataclysm. For the soldiers that stand, the hope is that it's the cataclysm of German forces and their stranglehold on the area. For those that want to go home, see their families again, and put aside the ever-looming threat of a violent end in service of a greater sacrifice. But for the man standing on the hill, just overlooking the parameter that leads directly from Omaha Beach into the Nazi-occupied city of Bayeux, the hope is that his men come back with good - hell, any news about the subsequent strike against Erwin Rommell's forces. Commanding the 107th battalion, the figure clutching at the hunk of metal strapped to his wrist had ordered that his personal strike team go ahead without him as he personally dispatched six enemy tanks that were flanking every direction. And yet Captain America's primary concern, amongst the dead and barely living, was that he hadn't made a grave error in sending these hundreds of an overall twenty-four thousand man operation directly into Hitler's clutches.

"Come on, Buck.", he silently whispered. "Don't do this to us. Not today, not now."

Five agonizing minutes went by without so much as a shot, signaling a change of course in the battle. Placing his battle-worn helmet atop his leather cowl, the Captain had finally ran out of patience. Of the many still stationed to watch the coast, Rogers counted fifteen who weren't visibly damaged or cut apart by enemy minutes. He'd need more to truly be able to breach the Nazi's wall and get into Bayeux to find his Howling Commandos - or what was left of them, at least - before it was too late, but he didn't see waiting as a viable option anymore. The wounded were being treated to, as were the dead. His job on this front of the war was finished. Now it seemed that a rescue op was in order. In an effortless motion, he removed the shield clinging onto his gauntlet and placed it on the satchel attached to his back. For the men below, it was an awe-inspiring sight. Even with the colors muted from a bright red, white, and blue into a virtually maroon, gray, and black uniform, Captain America still looked uncharacteristically fictional among the very grim reality that surrounded him. Like something out of the pictures or the pulps had sprung forth into their reality.

"Corporal?"

Turning his head as an armed soldier approached his six.

"Tell the others to gear up and prep for a run. We're going after the missing."

The color from the soldier's face nearly cascaded out of existence. But over the past few months, the man had grown to know better than to question a direct order from the man who was almost assuredly going to drive his fist through Hitler's jaw.

"Consider it done, sir."

Emptying the magazine from his side-arm, Captain Rogers removed another clip and placed it into the chamber. He had already practically spent every ounce of his super-soldier serum given strength and agility to take out those tanks, and yet any hesitation to head back into battle never appeared in his mind. But even he knew that there was a chance that this could be their last stand. His enhancements gave him a clear edge, but he wasn't invincible - at least, literally speaking. He could never tell that to the men who stood even less of a chance surviving the through the day.

"We charge for the city walls in..."

A deafening explosion knocked several of the soldiers off of their feet, as Captain America found himself interrupted. He turned, shield raised, to the North and braced for something to hit. An enemy band of troops sent to scout for survivors. German planes looking to incinerate the shores. At this rate, Rogers was half-expecting some metal monstrosity straight out of the adventure books he read as a child to emerge, with big claws and a beam from outer space.

Instead, he lowered the shield upon hearing his own troops begin to cheer. Cap looked again to the North, watching as a German tower crumbled onto itself like a sandcastle on the very beach beneath his feet. Brick and dust shot out of the side of it followed by a gust of fire. Steve could hardly believe his eyes, but the grin on his face was no less visible.

"THEY DID IT!", one of them cried. "SON OF A GUN, THEY ACTUALLY KICKED THAT GERMAN'S TAIL!"

This was the sign that Bucky had told him they'd give upon victory. They were alive.

How many, of course, was yet to be determined. But they were alive.

And that meant that they were going to see another fight, bringing the War even closer to the finish line.

"At ease, soldiers!", Cap shouted, looking over his shoulder. "Lieutenant Barnes and his fleet have done the hard work. Now it's up to use to clean up the mess. So let's make sure that bastard Rommell never sees the light of day!"

The soldiers gave an even louder cheer, raising their guns as they ran forth to join Captain America while he marched ahead.

He felt a hand clasp onto his shoulder, forcing him to stop.

"Captain?"

Steve spun around, seeing a familiar face greet him. But he felt the pit of his stomach immediately turn, and the hairs of the back of his neck stand on end. The figure that stood infront of him was familiar, sure, but it was one that didn't belong. The face of a blonde, hazel-eyed woman that smiled back him. A person that had never been alive in the year 1944. And one that he would never see again after 2019.

"God..."

Cap removed his helmet, his eyes widened in fear.

"Sharon?"

Sharon Carter evaporated just as quickly as she appeared, torn apart yet again by Zemo's horrid machine. Steve reached out, realizing that he had failed to grab onto her a second time. His heart stopped, and he immediately became aware of his surroundings. He wasn't in 1944, and this wasn't D-Day. As he looked back at the soldiers heading into battle, they began to evaporate too. Leaving him alone with their ghosts.

"You shouldn't have let them die."

Sharon's voice was no longer tangible as human. It was all around him. In the skies above him, in the sands. Even the seas seemed to bellow out with disgust, as Steve dropped his shield into the mud. He dropped to his knees, closing his eyes and realizing that he was hyperventilating.

"You shouldn't have let me die."

It felt as if his asthma was back. Only a thousand times worse, as though his lungs were made of lead.

"But that's all that Captain America ever was, wasn't it?"

"No..."

Steve clutched at both sides of his head, Sharon's voice becoming illuminated even further by the sudden return of the ambience of a destructive conflict.

"A harbinger of death, painted up as a symbol."

The Captain fell onto his side, trying his best to block out the voice.

"Stop..."

But it wouldn't leave.

"Please... stop..."

It would never leave.

"You failed us all."


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I swear to God, I will never get used to the overly complicated formatting of this site...

It's fixed now.

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@Star Lord A good post introducing us to the struggles Wonder Woman is going to face this Season. The inclusion of Captain Atom definitely makes for some strong opposition. But, and maybe it's just me, isn't Wonder Woman rather quickly becoming the villain of her own story? I understand she's being treated unfairly and it's clear that there's an agenda against her but I don't understand why she is so adamant on staying in America. There are lives that need saving all over the world. She could just as easily begin operating in Europe and prove the American Government wrong about her without ever needing to come into direct conflict with them.

To a certain extent, I'm starting to think this version of Wonder Woman had succumbed to her arrogance that she's somehow above the law and that does make her dangerous. But that's just my interpretation! Be curious to see how you'll prove me wrong but so far Wonder Woman keeps ending up the victim. Both Aladdin and Stryfe have used her arrogance against her and I don't foresee that changing anytime soon.
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@Master Bruce Steve Rogers is accepted!
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@Bounce Awesome post! I really like how the identity if Jason Todd came together in the text. I think it works well and plays enough homage to the canon version. I also always especially enjoy when Dick reflects on the differences between himself and Bruce. It's interesting to see where he draws the line and how he views it as a slippery slope to becoming too much like the former Dark Knight. Will definitely be interesting if we eventually get a chance to introduce our characters to one another.
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Decided to take a mini break between seasons as I've had a lot on. Expect me back to normal this weekend!

Season 2 will actually have me finally use Strange quite a bit hopefully

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W E E K L Y A N N O U N C E M E N T S:

POST CHECK-IN:

We're one week deep into our second season so that means it's time for the first post check-in! As a reminder, post check-ins are not designed to be punitive, but just a method of reaching out and touching base with everyone to see where they are at. Of course, it can be punitive if you've missed the deadline but by doing these weekly check-ins, I'm hoping not to have to escalate it that far. For this Post Check-In, everyone has been given a clean slate from the start of Season Two so I'll only be going back as far as the opener.

ā—¼ @Stein as Baal - 7 Days Remaining

ā—¼ @Lord Wraith as Citizen Steel - 7 Days Remaining

ā—¼ @Roman as Daredevil - 7 Days Remaining

ā—¼ @Hillan as Flash - 7 Days Remaining

ā—¼ @HenryJonesJr as Guardians of the Galaxy - 7 Days Remaining

ā—¼ @Roman as John Constantine - 7 Days Remaining

ā—¼ @Natty as Magik - 7 Days Remaining

ā—¼ @DocTachyon as Soldiers of Victory - 7 Days Remaining

ā—¼ @DocTachyon as Spider-Man - 7 Days Remaining

ā—¼ @Retired as Teen Titans - 7 Days Remaining

ā—¼ @Moskau Spieluhr as Vixen - 7 Days Remaining
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Woo, thanks for the ping.

Talking to Bork at the moment to figure out what we're doing in Dakota City.
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As I mentioned to Wraith privately Iā€™m currently AFK and out of the country tomorrow until Friday. I have my notebook however and mobile access to my google docs so working on stuff in my downtime. Hopefully have something up this weekend.
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It's been roughly 20 days since I expressed interest in possibly playing Silk without feed back from the game's current Spider-Man player.

@Lord Wraith Should I wait a few more days to see if the player is still in the game?
Or should I go ahead and work on the CS, post it, and see what happens?

Alternatively, I've had an idea for the Huntress I've started toying with that I believe might by an interesting take on her using Helena Bertinelli and Kate Bishop.
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Doc's been busy, but around. Did you reach out to him?
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