[CENTER][center][h2][color=e59d36][b]DC UNIVERSE: GENESIS - JUSTICE FOR ALL[/b][/color][/h2][/center]
[IMG]https://i.imgur.com/EHy4Kbo.png[/IMG][/CENTER][CENTER][B][color=black]♦   ♦   ♦   ♦   ♦  [/color] A YEAR ONE DC COMICS ROLEPLAY [color=black]  ♦   ♦   ♦   ♦   ♦[/color][/B][INDENT][hr][/INDENT][h2][sup][sup][sup][color=e59d36]◼   [b]G M (s):[/b]   [i]Master Bruce, Hillan & HenryJonesJr[/i][/color]   [color=e59d36]◼    [color=e59d36]◼   [b]G E N R E:[/b][/color]   [i]Superhero/Fandom[/i]  [color=e59d36]◼   [b]T Y P E:[/b][/color]   [i]Sandbox with linear and Collaborative Arcs[/i]   [/color][/sup][/sup][/sup][/h2][/CENTER]
[COLOR=e59d36][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H2]I N T R O D U C T I O N:[/H2][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][/COLOR][INDENT][INDENT][COLOR=SILVER]Welcome, fans of the DC Universe. [b]DC UNIVERSE: GENESIS[/b] is a sandbox based RP that seeks to allow you to tell the story of the world's greatest heroes from the very beginning. The idea behind this RP is not to embody our favorite heroes to simply retell iconic stories and origins but to take these characters and make them our own. In fact, the goal of the RP is for players to take their favorite characters and re-imagine them to tell their own stories. We only ask that the core of the character remains the same.  Players will take the roles of their characters and tell stories either alone or in collaboration with other players in order to develop and grow the world.[/COLOR][/INDENT][/INDENT]
[COLOR=e59d36][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H2]T H E  SET-UP:[/H2][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][/COLOR][COLOR=SILVER][INDENT][INDENT]It is the year 2020. Thanks to the swift action of President Lucas Carr and other world leaders working in tandem, the world has just started to recover from a viral pandemic, originating from the nation of Markovia, that would have otherwise left the worldwide economy crippled. But this regained sense of freedom and return to civilized life comes a dire cost: rampant crime. In major metropolitan cities like Midway, Coast, the twin cities of Central and Keystone, and St. Roch, some of those left financially impacted by the virus have become desperate, and others look to capitalize on the growing sense of paranoia by targeting the defenseless. While the police are militarized in some areas where crime has affected the populace the largest, non-violent citizens are often becoming the victim of oppression from those sworn to protect them, prompting a wave of backlash threatens to dismantle efforts towards peace on both sides of the political spectrum. Now more than ever, the world needs a new type of hero to stand above these ideologies and make the world a better place.

A few select individuals are ready to step up. A young man of Metropolis looks to utilize his vast array of superhuman abilities to stand between the very sources of good and evil. An ageless demi-goddess, meanwhile, draws upon a life of warrior's training to bring peace to a world she has yet to fully understand. Another young man, spurned on by the memory of his murdered parents, takes to the streets of Gotham as a vigilante. And then there are the budding stories on social media that speak to a crimson blur, leaving behind a trail of unconscious purse snatchers and hostile criminals in it's wake. A glowing green light emanates from the heavens, striking down those who would cause harm to the innocent. The seas find themselves protected by a new guardian, who seems to be controlling the marine life at will to prevent pollution and piracy, among other crimes against nature. And there is even the fringe conspiracy theory that we are not alone, given new life by supposed first-hand encounters of a figure that is unlike anything humankind has ever seen.

Will these men and women, or otherwise, become Earth's greatest champions? Or is there a different destiny in store for those who would be called upon to don symbols of their own making, uniforms of a starkly different era, and disguises that allow these heroes to work anonymously? Their ultimate place in this world lies with you. 

This is the dawn of something new - the [b]genesis[/b] of something yet to come.[/INDENT][/INDENT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=e59d36][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H2]C O M M U N I C A T I O N:[/H2][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][/COLOR][COLOR=SILVER][INDENT][INDENT]
All official discussion and announcements will happen through the OOC, however, for those who prefer a faster-paced place of discussion, or just enjoy getting to know your peers, the game can also be discussed in the former Discord channel for the Absolute Comics RP. 

The Discord link can be found [URL=https://discord.com/invite/N3bwCfH]here[/URL].[/INDENT][/INDENT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=e59d36][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H2]THE RULES:[/H2][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][/COLOR]
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[*]All players will initially be allotted one Character Concept, to begin with. This concept may be any character from a main stream comic book. If applying as a 'Team Concept', a combination roster may be allowed at the scrutiny of the GM Team. Characters originally appearing in Competing Comic Imprints, Manga or Anime are heavily discouraged because of their incompatibility with western superhero comics. We will judge all properties from outside of the DC Universe (IE: Vertigo and Wildstorm) on a case-by-case basis provided they fit the themes and tones of the game, but the above limitations are definitive.
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[*]We will grant a second character concept to players who demonstrate a commitment to the game and a consistent posting schedule.
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[*]Players can compete for characters if an application for your desired character is posted ahead of yours and has not yet been accepted. To compete for a character, you have a twenty-four-hour window to state your intent to compete. The GM Team will then judge the competing applications. 
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[*]In terms of character creation, you are free to overhaul and redesign any canon character from one of the aforementioned publishers. This means you can tell the story of the character how you believe it should be told. However, there is one major limitation, the heart and soul of the character must stay intact. The character should not be changed so much that they're unrecognizable. This means that Superman can't be a cold-blooded killer any more than Green Lantern can be a rich, well off and arrogant playboy. Every aspect of the character that isn't a key to their major identity is malleable, this can even include sex and abilities if so desired.
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[*]Player characters are claimed on a first-come, first-serve basis. If the parent character (i.e. Batman to Robin), hasn’t been claimed, the legacy is just as available. If another player comes along and asks about playing the parent, it’s requested that both players be as accommodating as possible to allow the other to express their vision. It is understandable that sometimes two visions will not mesh, and in this case, we will give the player who came first precedence. If a GM needs to step in as a mediator or an arbiter, we can arrange this in a group PM. 
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[*]The 'parent character' or 'acting parent characters' have a say in any further legacies being applied for. For instance, if you were playing The Flash, and another player applied as Wally West, as the established 'parent' character, you are able to voice if the concept compliments your own, or if you would rather the character not be accepted. The GMs will take this into consideration before moving further ahead with any legacy application. 
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[*]Absolutely no 'OOC' chatter in the In Character Thread. If you have a question or anything to explain there is an Out Of Character Thread provided. You have no excuse to make an 'OOC' comment in the IC and if done it will be heavily frowned upon. If you require a more immediate answer, don't hesitate to directly ask the GM Team or relevant player in the Discord. 
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[*]Writing expectations for this roleplay are at least two (2) well-developed paragraphs as a minimum per post. Three (3) to five (5) paragraph posts, however, would be awesome so long as you're not simply chewing the scenery. Proper spelling and grammar is also expected but small mistakes here and there are understandable. Blatant offences will be called out.
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[*]You are required to post at least once per character within a fourteen (14) day period. There will be a post-check-in, once per week performed by the GMs in order to ensure the IC is moving consistently. Extensions will be given in extenuating circumstances. Please recognize your limitations before joining the RP, if you are unable to post once every ten days, then it's highly likely that you do not have enough time to keep up with the RP. In the event that you do miss the deadline, your character will be listed as 'inactive'. After a further week of inactivity, your character will be expelled, and dealt with as necessary in the IC, whether killed or used as needed and then discarded. This whole process is simply easier if you just let the GM know if you're unable to keep up or simply have lost interest in the RP. If you find yourself in a plot with another player and they disappear, do your best to move on without them and quickly finish the arc to the best of your ability, or ask for the help of a GM.
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[*]This is a Character-Driven RP, and as such you are encouraged and expected to take charge of your character's sub-plots and storylines. There will be a heavy emphasis on collaborative activities and team building as well. The GMs will be developing a driving plot that will ensure the RP keeps moving and player interaction can become more convenient - however, we do want to see you develop your characters and produce your own plots. That being said, we also don't want to see you lock your character out of interaction and focus solely on your character and their 'world'. Like with all pleasurable activities, no one enjoys watching you play with yourself. It's always better to let someone else join in on the fun.[/list]
[i][CENTER][COLOR=e59d36]Rules, OOC and Character Application formats created by [@Lord Wraith] and [@HenryJonesJr][/COLOR][/CENTER][/i]