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Jaime Reyes has been accepted!

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

POST CHECK-IN:

Good morning everyone,

We've been in a bit of a lull lately, myself included but fear not! Once everyone settles into their new routines I'm positive focus will return here. That said until we regain momentum, I will be keeping the post check-ins suspended. I don't feel like pinging people to remind them to post is the best motivator when people are feeling overwhelmed, depressed or unmotivated. Nor do I feel like I can realistically enforce something I'm also currently breaking.

That all said, I am still 100% committed to this game and as I mentioned on the Discord, I've been having a busy couple of weeks but my schedule is now opening up. So you should see a post or two from me later this weekend.

Thank you to everyone for continuing to be involved in Absolute Comics and I look forward to reading all of your posts!
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Somewhere without extradition I assume?


Well, I'm in Spain now...


Mallorca in fact...

It's probably my national duty to make sure bankrupt douchenozzle Christopher Skase really is dead, and if he faked it drag him back kicking and screaming to his debtors like some kind of downunder Dog the Bounty Hunter...
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I've elected to lurk around a while rather than jump right into applying. I have a few characters I'd enjoy playing -- and two CSes nearly finished up, sans sample posts -- but I don't really have any stories to tell at the moment. I'd rather be a passive observer and watch what y'all are up to, rather than jump in feet-first without a plan, eventually get stuck, and then vanish when the shame of being unable to write overtakes me.

So I guess consider this my Uatu application?
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I've elected to lurk around a while rather than jump right into applying. I have a few characters I'd enjoy playing -- and two CSes nearly finished up, sans sample posts -- but I don't really have any stories to tell at the moment. I'd rather be a passive observer and watch what y'all are up to, rather than jump in feet-first without a plan, eventually get stuck, and then vanish when the shame of being unable to write overtakes me.

So I guess consider this my Uatu application?


Eddie the Watcher is accepted.
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Eddie the Watcher is accepted.


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Good Lord... @Eddie Brock is bringing "What If?" to the Absolute Comics universe...
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It's true. I've been Jeffrey Wright this entire time.
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Unfortunately, I probably should have done this awhile ago, but I was so determined that I'd eventually get past my current funk and get to writing what I thought was a really good story. But it's come to the point where I can't count on when or if I'll get past whatever's stopping me from writing to get regular with Captain America, so with a heavy heart, I'm bowing out of the game. I sincerely apologize for doing this to yet another game, but sometimes my headspace can just be a bitch when it comes to cramming narrative writing in there, and I don't see myself doing it anytime in the near future. Whoever wants to pick up Cap, feel free to disregard my app and start with a clean slate after webboysurf's Season 1 ender.

My thanks to @Lord Wraith for giving me the shot in the first place. Sorry I let you guys down.
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Unfortunately, I probably should have done this awhile ago, but I was so determined that I'd eventually get past my current funk and get to writing what I thought was a really good story. But it's come to the point where I can't count on when or if I'll get past whatever's stopping me from writing to get regular with Captain America, so with a heavy heart, I'm bowing out of the game. I sincerely apologize for doing this to yet another game, but sometimes my headspace can just be a bitch when it comes to cramming narrative writing in there, and I don't see myself doing it anytime in the near future. Whoever wants to pick up Cap, feel free to disregard my app and start with a clean slate after webboysurf's Season 1 ender.

My thanks to @Lord Wraith for giving me the shot in the first place. Sorry I let you guys down.


No worries my man! Happens to all of us from time to time and you will always be welcome here if you change your mind or have a strike of inspiration for someone new.
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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


HOWARD LONGNAMEOVICH INTERDIMENSIONAL INSURANCE AGENT THE MULTIVERSE PECK PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE, INTERDIMENSIONAL FIRE & LIFE DIVISON
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"Jesus Fucking Christ, what is this idiot doing now?"
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Inspired by stuff like Doctor Who, H2G2, and the Howard the Duck comics, I want to tell some comedic sci-fi stories and that's pretty much it.

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:

Howard wants to become the multiverse's A-#1 insurance agent. Call me now for a quote on everything from uninsured motorist to retcon insurance. Lost your house in an attack from space invaders? You're covered! Got maimed by a time-displaced caveman? You're covered! Subjected to a shitty reboot where the words "Fuck Batman" actually come out of your mouth? You're covered! I'm here to help you!

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

CAST

Vandal Savage (Earth #21099) -- Uninsured interdimensonal conqueror. Major asshole. Doesn't even leave a courtesy note when he wipes out a planet.

Bruce Banner/The Hulk (Earth #0002) -- An older, greyer (pun) Hulk who has reached the end of his superhero days and is now transitioning to a second career. Howard's intern. Hulk smash lunch order.

The Despair (Earth #2292) -- Hive mind that is bent on utter and complete assimilation of their dimension's inhabitants. One of Howard's best clients.

Zeus Bain/Flying Squirrel Man (Earth #798) -- Superhero and member of the Righteous Guild. Inhabits an earth that couldn't afford the rights to licensed characters.

The Phillie Phanatic (Earth #090995) -- Serial killer/baseball mascot. Got absolutely washed by Tommy Lasodra one time.

Meryl Streep (Earth #321210) -- Hardened criminal. Most prolific bank robber in the multiverse. Just a real delight, crushes everything she does.

S A M P L E P O S T:

From a previous RPG:
Midtown Manhattan

Howard the Duck cleared his throat as he wheeled the office chair towards the microphone. The studio apartment he called home had been outfitted with acoustic panels, a high-quality mic on the desk right next to where his laptop sat. A pair of earbuds were plugged into those weird looking little ear holes ducks have. Google it, guys. "Duck ear holes." Seriously, they look weird. Just don't google "duck penis." I did and I regretted it.

"For forty years, there's been a terror looming across the country," Howard said into the mic. He wore a pair of black frame glasses. How they were staying on his face was anybody's guess.

"There's a killer is out there and he strikes without warning, without a victim preference. His hunting grounds are all the major cities in America. He's killed most often in places like Atlanta, Miami, and New York City. But he will occasionally kill in places like Chicago, LA, or even Kansas City. What do all of these cities have in common? They just so happen to have Major League Baseball teams in them. And at the time of every killing over the last forty years, the Philadelphia Phillies have been in town to play baseball."

Howard hit a button on his laptop and the ominous theme began to play underneath his introduction.

"Welcome to Phanatic, the one hundred and sixty-two part podcast series that examines the vast conspiracy inside Major League Baseball that has harbored a psychopathic killer mascot for four decades. On today's episode: A Dodgers double header mixed with triple murder, Chase Utley, and the 2008 World Series. We'll be right back after a word from our sponsor. This episode of Phanatic is brought to you by Turpentinebox, the subscription box that delivers to you monthly all the chemicals to produce your own homemade turpentine. I use Turpentinebox and I have to say--"

Howard was cut short as his apartment shook, sending his microphone off the table and on to the ground.

"Waugh!"

Standing, Howard waddled to the window. He saw bystanders racing away from something, a look of terror on their faces.

"So much for that Stamps.com ad..."

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Time's Square
A very short time and three dash marks later


From the rooftop of his building, Howard looked down at scene below. He was very fortunate that his apartment overlooked Time Square. It was also explain why he paid five thousand a month in rent for a studio apartment. On Howard's left hand was the Abundant Glove. Was it as powerful as the Infinity Gauntlet? No way. Could it also allow him to hold his own against super villains? Also, no. But with the powers of the Compassion, Laughter, Dance, Respect, and Second Dance gems, he could at least do his part while other heroes took care of Sandman. That was if they showed up. But, c'mon, this is New York we're talking about. There were as many costumed superheroes here as there were pizza places.

Harnessing the power of the two Dance Gems, Howard began to control the panicked crowd. They all came to a stop. Slowly, they all swayed their hips in time with each other. The pedestrians all began to gather together. Within a few seconds, three large conga lines had formed around Time Square, the people heading away from the carnage in an orderly yet rhythmic fashion.
Byrd Man

P O S T C A T A L O G:

TBA
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So, I absolutely hate having to do this, but life has taken its toll. A lot of my free time is being eaten away as of late with no sign of that changing any time soon, so my time to write has been severely restricted. So, I would like to formally drop one of my two characters since I just don't see myself having the time to write two.

I am formally announcing my dropping of Iron Man so that someone can do something fantastic with the character.

I'm still not entirely ready to drop Roy Harper yet, and am diligently working on writing some good Outlaws stories when I have the time. Just wanted to give an update since I've been quiet for a couple weeks.
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What a fowl concept. Byrd is accepted as the Duck.
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What a fowl concept.




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Posted, thanks to Bork for providing some Dakota City lore. :)

On the road so will probably edit my post a bit later tonight.
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As I've already informed Wraith, I will be dropping from this RP. After a couple of months of both IRL/personal things slowing me down, as well as just a general lack of motivation to continue the story I was writing, I think it's time I withdraw the Titans. While I love the concept I came up with, and I do have an interest in sharing the story I designed, especially the surprise hooks, I just haven't been able to sit myself down to write for them in almost two months. That's on me, and I'm taking it as a sign to move on. Good news is, as per usual with me, as I didn't interact with anyone else the Titans history can be voided if others want to pick up the characters.

There is a chance I may return down the line with a different character if I feel there is a story I am motivated to tell. If so, likely one faster-paced.

But, for now, I wish all of you the best of luck and I hope this game keeps thriving on and is around for my (hopeful) return in the future.
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I'm not gonna dampen the spirits with another post about leaving the game, so I'm just gonna say that I'm going to try and get a post up. My IRL life has been hectic as shit for the last week and I haven't had much time to just sit down and write. Hopefully, I'll have that post up soon. Not gonna set a deadline because I always miss it, though.
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bit later than anticipated but new job has kept me busy.
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should be back to basics now my time is all freed up
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As a precursor to Blue Beetle #4 (The Real BB) I've went back under advice and edit'd my Jaime posts to put the Scarab Speech into plain ol' English. I realise a lot was lost by what I felt would be a cool looking effect.

Issue#1: Blue Beetle?
Issue#2: Weapons Online
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