I am going to put my CS in a few minutes but I wanted to say something to the OP about the plot.

In my opinion (and just my opinion, maybe you ALL want something different), the Outworld should be winning this tournament by a landslide. And let me explain what I mean. In order to make a nice and fluid MK RP we could go ahead and follow the actual storyline: have Shao Kahn defeated by the Earthrealm defenders and follow to 3. BUT, what if we twist the plot and have the invasion begin with our defenders weakened by their lose at the Outworld? Maybe this brings new alliances since Shao Kahn will surely step in to claim the Earthrealm, using EVERY method possible to convince his allies (Reptile with Zaterra, for example) to help him. With this, some good guys can even turn bad and vice-versa. We will have a good plot because it will be a new one and we can always discuss where to take it. After all, we are re-writing MK's plot and giving Shao Kahn a bit of advantage, after all...he is definitely stronger in the Outworld.