Just so you guys know when you update the roster next, the Batman sheet still links to Half Pint's post opposed to Gowi's. I've also found that Wolverine links to War Bird.
What, didn't you know Carol Danvers was a short king?
A B I L I T I E S ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ ◼ Prehensile Tail Squirrel Girl had been born with a squirrel-like tail, which has since grown in size to about three foot in length. The tail is warm and fluffy, and is also capable of being used as an extra limb to grasp and bounce with. It gets tucked away when she needs to assume a civilian identity, which, in her own words, gives her "a conspicuously awesome butt".
◼ "Squirrelese" Her squirrelly nature allows Squirrel Girl to communicate with squirrels. She can mimic their sounds and even direct their actions, including in combat if she so wished.
◼ Superhuman Attributes Squirrel Girl can lift up to twenty five tons and can easily leap several stories. She also has superhuman jaw strength, though chewing through your problems is the least of your worries when you're leading an army of squirrels.
◼ Eyesight Like squirrels, Squirrel Girl has better eyesight than most. Her eyes even have excellent night vision, and are often seen "glowing" red in the dark.
◼ Healing Factor Squirrel Girl can heal somewhat faster from injuries than other people, but not as quick as Wolverine, Deadpool, or any other hero that might also have a strong healing factor. -
T O O L (S) ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ ◼ Monkey Joe (& Co) The squirrels that Squirrel Girl commands (and is best friends with). Monkey Joe has been by her side since the beginning, and the other squirrels came along later on. Experts at subterfuge, they can swarm quickly and are dangerous in number.
◼ Spikes & Claws Squirrel Girl's gloves have sharp claws built into them. She also has a retractable knuckle spike that can carve through solid wood.
◼ Utility Belt Though the belt has many pockets for tools and other hero gadgets, it primarily contains various types of nuts. Pistachio, hazelnut, walnut, peanut and more; Squirrel has them all. -
N O T A B L E S K I L L S N O T A B L E S K I L L S
S K I L L (S) ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ ◼ Martial Prowess While Squirrel Girl is obviously not as skilled as Captain America or similar heroes, she has had her fair share of bouts. Her style is primarily unorthodox mixed in with some moves learned from online tutorials. -
T H E S T O R Y S O F A R... T H E S T O R Y S O F A R...
Doreen Allene Green has always been a bit of an oddball.
Born with a squirrel tail, she found it difficult to fit in with others. Even in a world of superheroes, kids are and can still be total dicks. A family doctor declared that she wasn't a "mutant", but even he couldn't explain the squirrelly features that Doreen had.
Well, thanks, doc. It's always helpful to tell a kid that you don't know what makes you "you". You, your bushy tail, superhuman attributes and... the ability to communicate with squirrels?!
Yup, you've heard that right. After Doreen saved the life of a neighborhood squirrel from a vicious dog, things got a little weird, and a little heroic, too. Grateful for her help, the squirrel, known as Monkey Joe, encouraged the youth to use her abilities to help others like she had done for him. The words stuck in Doreen's head.
Heroism—being a hero.
Golly gee, it sounded fun.
And so, with Monkey Joe now at her side, Doreen set out for a heroic life of "kickassery". She found herself idolizing the heroes that she read about online in articles. Captain America, among other heroes. The greats that constantly changed the world (for better or worse). Doreen wanted to be with them. To be by their side, kicking evil villain butt right along with them.
Problem is, when you're stuck in nowhereville, there isn't much butt kicking to go around—just some small town fry. But, hey, every great hero had to start somewhere, and if keeping the local store from being robbed is her start, then so be it!
P L O T ( S ) & G O A L ( S ) P L O T ( S ) & G O A L ( S )
Put simply, I'm a sucker for Squirrel Girl. I'm totally not a one-trick SG lord in Rivals, no siree. You've got the wrong roleplayer, I tell ya.
Anyway, Squirrel Girl has largely been a joke character. She exists to be "unbeatable", defeating the likes of Doctor Doom, Juggernaut, Thanos, and even Galactus. What I want to do is pull away from that aspect and focus upon a more realistic version of Squirrel Girl (at least, "comic realistic"). The jokes will still be there; it'll just be less zany cheese and throwaway gags. She may think she is unbeatable, but I don't want this to full of "press 1 and instantly win the game/battle" story beats.
So, to combat this, I'm going to start all the way at the beginning. Marvel Super-Heroes (Vol. 2) #8-like, wherein Squirrel Girl is a dumb kid and her squirrels trying to be jumpstart heroes. Essentially, what I intend on is a zero-to-hero type storyline, wherein Squirrel Girl works her way up to the ranks of the heroes she has grown to idolize.
As for other story beats or plot points that might come into play, I'm thinking:
- Is Squirrel Girl a mutant? This is left ambiguous; the writers say she is "distinct from a mutant" and that her genes had been modified by unknown means, but regardless people still debate if she is a mutant or a mutate. I think it'd be a fun thing to explore perhaps with a mutant/X-Men player(s).
- Will Squirrel Girl join any organization? Squirrel Girl has been in quite of a lot of teams or initiatives. The Great Lakes, US Avengers, etc. Perhaps an apprenticeship is down the line since she spends her time idolizing superheroes.
- Is Monkey Joe marked for death? Perhaps. Tippy Toe and the others are bound to show up, but whether or not our favorite squirrel pal will be crushed to death is up in the air. It could work for a great cliffhanger issue.
These are just some of the ideas I've had bouncing around in my head. I'm open to others, though I've never been big on DC so forgive me if your ideas are DC-inspired and I look at you clueless.
The Unbeatable Beatable Squirrel Girl is approved.
Going to be taking the baby on (what feels like) a world tour, since everyone wants to see him in his costume, so I'll be away from Friday until Monday again.
Going to be taking the baby on (what feels like) a world tour, since everyone wants to see him in his costume, so I'll be away from Friday until Monday again.
@Sep Being that you've been accepted as Spider-Man now, i need to ask if it's alright for me to use Ezekial Sims as Bailey's old mentor from when he was Spider-Boy and potentially using him later in the story? Bruce was ok with it, but need to make sure you are too or if i need to change that?
@Sep Being that you've been accepted as Spider-Man now, i need to ask if it's alright for me to use Ezekial Sims as Bailey's old mentor from when he was Spider-Boy and potentially using him later in the story? Bruce was ok with it, but need to make sure you are too or if i need to change that?
Don't see why it would matter much Baileys from another universe
When I submitted my sheet on the basis of 'I'm trying to re-discover my ability to write and enjoy this long-time hobby of mine, and I do not intend to collaborate or interact with other players/characters for at least the first entire arc of my story', I meant it. I've been very clear about my intentions with my participation, both to GMs and other players. If it's rubbed anyone the wrong way then I consider that a small price to pay for what has been, so far, a very successful foray back into a pastime I love dearly but have had steadily robbed from me for the past two-and-a-bit years and won't apologise for it.
For the record, I didn't mean to provoke this kind of response.
These games are hybrid games and attract different styles of hobbyist writers and that's okay. Do what you do, you. My opinions on the disparity between role-playing and traditional fanfiction writing aside, I obviously have enjoyed what you have done so far and hope you can use it as good momentum going forward with the hobby. We are old, we need to figure out ways to keep ourselves in rhythm. I do want to apologize for inciting any sour grapes. I prefer my grapes sweet. 😊
TBH these comic games have never been an interesting forum for character interaction for me; I prefer original settings and characters for that kind of thing. When it comes to re-inventing canon like we do here, the character I apply comes baked-in with a story I want to tell, and because of that I end up with little-to-no leeway for intrusion/interruption/diversion with or from other characters. I don't think I've ever successfully written in a comic game without turning up at the door with a fully-cooked story front to back; I need direction or I never get off the ground.
I think if I was going to submit an interaction-focused concept I would, again, pre-arrange it with whoever I wanted to interact with at the base level before even applying. Like, 'I have a story for X hero and I want someone else to play Y villain as part of that plan'. What's worse, using these games to host my fanfic, or to host my 1x1's?
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