[CENTER][SUB][b][color=f26522]The Good Guys[/color][/b] is a story based on My Hero Academia, but will take elements from the My Hero Academia spin off, [color=f26522]Vigilantes[/color], and a series I've binged and started reading, [color=f26522]The Boys[/color]. Those who'll be participating in this will play teenagers on the older side, who aspire to become professional heroes, but lack the means and resources to pursue such a dream. I don't mind your reason, it just has to make sense; be a delinquent, a vigilante, or whatever. They also have to be exceptional, that's why they were chosen. They will be under the guidance of a named individual who has just enough influence to convince the government to allow her to start a program that targets the underprivileged but talented. 

What'll differentiate this from other stories based on the same source materials, to start off, would be the focus on "being a hero", "building and molding one's reputation", along with the repercussions of carelessness and collateral damage. Aside from that, we'll have the standard training, rivalries, villains, and whatnot.[/SUB][hr][hr][img]https://i.imgur.com/Wp1nq8X.png?1[/img]
[sub][COLOR=RED]This RP will contain SPOILERS. I won't mention which ones are though, just wanted those who aren't updated with the manga to know.[/COLOR][/sub][hr][hr][/CENTER][INDENT]All individuals are not created equal. Some beings were born with gifts that others don't possess. These gifts, are referred to as quirks. The first incident, the first occurrence of quirks, was in China. An extraordinary infant was born with a unique power and came to be known as the Luminescent Baby. Then, as time passed, similar phenomena had happened all over the world, and soon, the majority of the population had obtained superhuman powers. 

We've became a Superhuman society. Our streets became scenes from comic books as cities were plagued with chaos and confusion as a new profession began to dominate the world, Heroes. With the rise of superpowers came an explosive global increase in criminal activity. While governments tried to figure out how to reform laws with quirks in mind, courageous people began performing acts of heroism to keep our cities safe. Protecting us against villains who abuse their powers for evil. With overwhelming public support, heroes found an official place as peacekeepers overseen by the government. 

The best, the most popular, the ones with all the t-shirts, and those on all the posters, were paid the most, and get all the fame and glory. Aside from their abilities and contributions to society, a Hero's career also depended on their ability to stay relevant, hence it is rather common for some to become glory-hounds, and egotistical. In a way, they became the new celebrities. And everyone wanted to be one. This social norm that the world had adapted made the hero career more accessible for exceptional students with equally exceptional quirks. Prestigious schools opened their doors to the youth of the world, aiming to train and mold the budding heroes of tomorrow.

[Hider=Introduction][INDENT][color=f7941d]Peace died a decade ago. Or at least, Toshinori Yagi did; peace simply crumbled with his absence.

He was better known as All Might, the Symbol of Peace, the Number One Hero, and a dozen other names. He was the greatest the world had ever seen, and he alone ushered in the Golden Age of Heroics. The Age of Peace. The Age of All Might. Sadly, all that he had established began to fall apart.

All Might's death remains a mystery to the public to this day. Some say that over a hundred villains overwhelmed and subdued him. While others, well, they had wilder speculations. However, nobody has advanced a credible claim for this darkest of deeds, and nobody has ever been charged.

Society has tried to adapt. Endeavor, despite his age, remains the number one hero for the past few years, but has been pushed ever further by the death of All Might, forever struggling to become the new Pillar of Peace. Crime and villainy have sky rocketed and the number of heroes that have fallen have significantly increased as the old days, and everything bad about it, came rushing back. [/color][/INDENT][/Hider]
[HIDER=The Deika Incident][INDENT][color=f7941d]It was a tragedy of a once tranquil city known across Japan. The perpetrators were a group of twenty men and women who held a grudge against heroes and what they stood for. By falsifying reports of organized crime, they drew the heroes out of the city before beginning their assault. The purpose behind their actions were unclear and appeared too well planned out to just be acts of violence. However, regardless of their reasons, in response to the sudden onslaught they had brought, the citizens of Deika City took up arms in order to defend themselves. Soon after, realizing that they had been duped, the heroes had returned to join the fight. After a fierce battle in which many innocent citizens lost their lives, the deaths of all twenty criminals were confirmed. Some argued that the use of quirks by the untrained contributed to the death toll, but the public largely proclaimed these decisive actions of the citizens as nothing but heroic.

This event set aflame the hearts of many. With the surge of crime and the number of heroes spread thin, many took it upon themselves to intervene. Reports of vigilantism exploded all over, but despite their honest intentions, such deeds were still deemed illegal. 

So, what was one to do in such a chaotic time? Well, let's find out.[/color][/INDENT][/HIDER]
[HIDER=Prologue][CENTER][IMG]https://i.imgur.com/69oPJ91.jpg?1[/IMG][/CENTER]
[INDENT][color=f7941d] All Might's absence has exponentially led to an increase in crime, and along with this, the rise in the mortality and morbidity rate of not only civilians,  but heroes as well. Despite the prestige and wealth that was linked with the profession, the danger and responsibility made many hesitate to pursue work as a hero. This trend soon resulted into constant reports of vigilantism and bystanders needing to intervene as the current pool of heroes was spread out too much. Seeing this as an opportunity, the Big Sister Hero of Japan, Michiko Nishiwaki, submitted a proposition regarding an initiative that aimed to not only increase the number of existing heroes, but also address concerns regarding vigilantism and scouting of powerful quirks. 

This would be done through offering these individuals, an alternative option. Regardless of one's talent, in today's society, not all possess the same privileges and resources. Only a handful have access to the best facilities and those who don't are simply ignored by society. Villains like the Toxic Chainsaw could have been outstanding heroes if discovered earlier and given guidance. The next All Might could be somewhere out there, we just don't know it and choose to remain ignorant. 

This proposal held promise and convinced the government, but it was not without skepticism. Michiko was given the authority to carry out her plans, but with certain temporary restrictions. So, this is where you come in. Personally scouted by Michiko herself, you have been invited to join her team of plucky aspiring heroes. During the your time under her guidance, not only will your quirks develop, but also your virtues as a person and a member of society. Hopefully, you'll survive and make it through this into the world of heroics.

By the way, there are others things that you'll be doing but we can't talk about it here. We can't let the public know. Don't worry though, you'll understand everything eventually.[/color][/INDENT][/HIDER][/INDENT]
[hr][hr][CENTER][H2][b]The Setting[/b][/H2][sub]Just to give you a brief idea on what we’re working with and how we’ll be doing handling the story.[/sub][/CENTER]
[INDENT][HIDER=The World][INDENT][color=f7941d][LIST][*]This RP is set in the Hosu City, a ward located in Tokyo, Japan. This will be an alternative universe where All Might has died, and Endeavor has retired due to both age an accumulation of injuries. Outside of these characters, there will be no others from the source material. Location-wise and in terms of institutions, all still exist in this story. That would include Tartarus, Musutafu, U.A. High School, Shiketsu High School, and Ketsubutsu Academy High School, to name a few.
[*]Instead of numbered ranks, with exception to who society deems as the best and number one, heroes are categorized by class, ranking from C Class to S Class. This classification does not necessarily correlate with one’s strength, but is a measure of a hero’s merit, contribution to society, and popularity.
[*]Even though they work under the government, the general public sees licensed quirk-users to be not only heroes, but celebrities and influencers in their own right. Aside from their work as heroes, they are also allowed to be sponsored by businesses or larger corporations. 
[*]In the advent of social media, heroes often find it troublesome to act accordingly since their actions are easily misconstrued or interpreted in a different way, causing public backlash and at times, leading to their retirement. Laws have been established regarding the slander and defamation of heroes but aren’t made as strict as heroes would prefer since social norm has, in a way, decreased the number of civilian casualties and reduced the extent of collateral damage usually seen in confrontations of superpowered heroes and criminals.
[*]Aside from Professional Heroes, under the government’s command, are the Japanese Police Force. Previous laws did not allow the enlisting of any officers with Quirks because they feared the superpowers may be used as weapons. However, due to the present dilemma that they face regarding the decrease in number of heroes, quirk-users were slowly accepted into their ranks. Police Officers are no longer limited to providing general support, low-level crimes, or simple arrests of criminals that have been subdued by Pro Heroes.
[*]Lastly, quirks manifesting in animals isn’t as uncommon as it was and at present, the prevalence of this occurring is gradually increasing.[/LIST][/color][/INDENT][/HIDER][/INDENT][hr][hr][CENTER][H2][b]The Rules[/b][/H2][sub]By choosing to make a character, we will assume that you've read and accepted all the rules below.[/sub][/CENTER]
[INDENT][HIDER=Character Creation][CENTER][H2]Character Creation[/H2][/CENTER]
[color=f7941d]In terms of characters, I'll be keeping an open-mind as long as it fits the setting of the world we're going with
[LIST][*]Given that this RP will be based on My Hero Academia, I hope that we can replicate the tone they set for the series. We'll be a bit less lighthearted and expect the occasional sense of realism.
[*]Potentially, there's are a large amount of powers/quirks you can choose from, as long as they're within reason. Just remember that Quirks are inherited genetically and typically manifest in children by the age of four, at the latest. They're basically an extension of one's bodily functions, so make sure to not go overboard. You can read more about them [url=http://bokunoheroacademia.wikia.com/wiki/Quirk]here[/url].
[*]Currently, quirks that you should stay away from would include anything that delves into the concepts of character control, time manipulation, reality bending/warping, and absolute energy manipulation. 
[*]An image for your character is a requirement. It helps both myself and your fellow participants when coming up with posts involving your character. The image that you use for your appearance can either be anime or in a more cartoonish style; no real-life or realistic images. Here are some examples: [url=http://i.imgur.com/AKsm1mv.jpg][1][/url], [url=http://i.imgur.com/mYuZr0n.jpg][2][/url], [url=http://i.imgur.com/ZC4h75s.jpg][3][/url], [url=http://i.imgur.com/D6PHbYb.jpg][4][/url], [url=http://i.imgur.com/kRzxHFv.png?1][5][/url], [url=http://i.imgur.com/DiiwAJd.jpg][6][/url].
[*]In a nutshell, just make a character that fits, and you're golden.[/LIST][/color][/HIDER]
[HIDER=OOC][CENTER][H2][b]The OOC[/b][/H2][/CENTER]
[color=f7941d][LIST][*]As sappy as it sounds, what'll fortify and make this RP a success is gonna be cooperation from everyone who'll participate in it. I'm pretty sure that you all know that the only way this is going to work is through collaboration and having some sort of mutual respect towards each other. Any disputes between players should be taken to PMs. Hopefully, we don't see any form antagonistic behavior towards other players in the OOC. As long as we all keep our cool, then we're all good.
[*]You can PM me your characters if you want them to be reviewed without the judging gaze of the other players, but they'll only be formally accept character sheets when they're posted in the OOC to give others a chance to give their input about them.
[*]You can also PM me any questions you have, ask them in the OOC, or join me on Discord. Just PM me for an invite to the RP's server.
[*]Also, Feel free to engage in general chatter in the OOC. It helps to establish that sense of community.
[*]Don't reserve any posts in the OOC or Character Tab for a WIP character.
[*]Lastly, make sure you keep us updated when it comes to activity. If you're leaving for more than a few days or going to be inactive, it would be nice if you notified us. Just so the RP doesn't stagnate.
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[HIDER=IC][CENTER][H2][b]The IC[/b][/H2][/CENTER]
[color=f7941d][LIST][*]It goes without saying, but to be sure, remember to avoid any god-modding, meta-gaming, power-gaming, et cetera.
[*]In regards to post length, just remember that quality is valued more than quantity. No need to write a lot, just make sure that what you write should advance the plot and not stagnate the RP. This is a Casual RP, so one-liners don't really have a place here at all.
[*]For post frequency, one post per week in enough. If you haven't posted in a week, and given no prior explanation as to why, your character will probably be turned into an NPC to be used by the GMs or players freely.
[*]Posting more frequently isn't frowned upon; just make sure to wait and only post after at least one other player has posted. This is just to give room for slower posters to catch up. For extended interactions, head over to PMs or the Discord Server and consider making a collaborative post.
[*]Not expecting it, but regarding romance in this RP, just keep it PG.
[*]If you have any story ideas, plot ideas or NPC ideas, feel free to tell me or discuss it in the OOC. This RP should be a collaborative effort and your contributions to the overall plot are much appreciated.
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[hr][hr][CENTER][H2][b]Character Sheet[/b][/H2][sub]Feel free to customize the character sheet, just make sure the relevant sections are present.[/sub][/CENTER]
[INDENT][HIDER=Character Sheet][CENTER][b][APPEARANCE][/b]
Refer to the Character Creation Rules[/CENTER][hr][b][NAME][/b]
[indent]Real name must be included; nickname is optional.[/indent]
[b][GENDER][/b]
[indent]Its one or the other? I won't judge an in betweens.[/indent]
[b][AGE][/b]
[indent]Let's go with between the ages of 16 - 19.[/indent]
[b][PERSONALITY][/b]
[indent]Give at least a few sentences about what makes your character tick.[/indent]
[b][BACKSTORY][/b]
[indent]Tell as much as you'd like about your character, as long as you include at least one element of their past life, a description of their present life, and at least one goal for the future.[/indent]
[b][QUIRK][/b]
[indent][b]Ability Name[/b] - Description. As you will be playing as teenagers, you will only have an intermediate grasp of your quirk, but don't be weak. Remember, your Quirk should be unique, not all powerful. They aren't superpowers; they are viewed as extensions/aspects of the user's body, with appropriate drawback which you should mention.[/indent]
[b][SKILLS][/b]
[indent][b]Skill[/b] - Description. Your character's talents don't only revolve around their quirk. Share with us what their good at.[/indent]
[b][SAMPLE POST][/b]
[indent]Include here a brief response/a few sentences on how your character reacted when they found out that they were chosen to be guided by Japan's Big Sister.[/indent]
[b][OTHERS][/b]
[indent]Anything else that doesn't fit into the rest of the sheet.[/indent][/HIDER]
[HIDER=Coding][CODE][CENTER][b][APPEARANCE][/b]
Refer to the Character Creation Rules[/CENTER][hr][b][NAME][/b]
[indent]Real name must be included; nickname is optional.[/indent]
[b][GENDER][/b]
[indent]Its one or the other? I won't judge an in betweens.[/indent]
[b][AGE][/b]
[indent]Let's go with between the ages of 16 - 19.[/indent]
[b][PERSONALITY][/b]
[indent]Give at least a few sentences about what makes your character tick.[/indent]
[b][BACKSTORY][/b]
[indent]Tell as much as you'd like about your character, as long as you include at least one element of their past life, a description of their present life, and at least one goal for the future.[/indent]
[b][QUIRK][/b]
[indent][b]Ability Name[/b] - Description. As you will be playing as teenagers, you will only have an intermediate grasp of your quirk, but don't be weak. Remember, your Quirk should be unique, not all powerful. They aren't superpowers; they are viewed as extensions/aspects of the user's body, with appropriate drawback which you should mention.[/indent]
[b][SKILLS][/b]
[indent][b]Skill[/b] - Description. Your character's talents don't only revolve around their quirk. Share with us what their good at.[/indent]
[b][SAMPLE POST][/b]
[indent]Include here a brief response/a few sentences on how your character reacted when they found out that they were chosen to be guided by Japan's Big Sister.[/indent]
[b][OTHERS][/b]
[indent]Anything else that doesn't fit into the rest of the sheet.[/indent][/CODE][/HIDER][/INDENT]
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