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Are you tired of saving the world? Are you looking to play the characters who are slightly awkward, maybe a bit clumsy, and definitely not the main event?

Welcome to X-tras, a game where you play the other young mutants, the ones who don't get the cool jet, the ones who get assigned to cleanup duty, and the ones who might just stumble into an accidental save.

We are looking for a small group of enthusiastic players ready to dive into a darker, more grounded, and lower-power take on the X-Men universe.

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This game will use the Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game (MMRPG) system.

• Rulebook: The Core Rulebook PDF is available for download here: Marvel Multiverse RPG PDF

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This is an Alternate Universe grounded in the classic X-Men themes of fear, prejudice, and community.

• A New Name, An Old Home: The Jean Grey School for Higher Learning is the successor institution, operating out of the same facilities as the former Charles Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. It serves as both a secret haven and a training facility.
• No Krakoa: Mutants remain largely hidden from the public eye. Though some governments and anti-mutant organizations are aware and actively hostile, the world has not fully accepted Homo Superior.
• Legacy of Loss: The age of the greatest heroes is over. Jean Grey died saving the world as the Dark Phoenix, a moment cemented in mutant memory as a heroic sacrifice. Charles Xavier is also deceased.
• Leadership: Dr. Hank McCoy (Beast) now serves as the Director, balancing the school's safety with his political obligations to the few allies they have.
• Your Role: You are new, low-ranking students at the school, navigating classes, awkward teen life, and the ever-present threat of human prejudice and mutant villains.

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We are building a team of true beginners. Please note the following restrictions and modifications for this game:

1.  Age: All Player Characters (PCs) must be between 13 and 16 years old.
2.  Rank: All PCs must be Rank 1.
3.  Origin: You must select the Mutant Origin.
4.  Occupation: You must select the Student Occupation.
5.  Tags & Traits Modifications:
   

   
• Krakoan Tag: The Mutant Origin naturally grants the Krakoan Tag. In this AU, you do not have this Tag and are free to choose any other Tag that makes sense for your character's background or power (Tags are generally "free" and flexible).
• Quick Learner Trait: The Student Occupation provides the Quick Learner Trait. You may freely replace this Trait with another Trait of your choice, provided the new Trait meets any stated MMRPG requirements for replacement.

If you are having trouble creating a character concept or navigating the rules, please don't hesitate to reach out! I am happy to help with concepts, powers, and rules.

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To ensure a smooth and fun game for everyone, please be aware of these required guidelines:

• Age Requirement: All players must be 18 years of age or older, even if the Player Characters are minors.
• Posting Pace: We expect a minimum of 3 posts per week from each player to keep the story moving. If you need to step away for a period, please communicate this to the GM.
• Respect: Maintain a respectful and positive atmosphere in out-of-character (OOC) chats.
• Content Warning: The game content may explore adult and dark themes (violence, prejudice, difficult decisions).
• Romance Restriction: Since all PCs are minors (13-16), any romantic content will be kept strictly PG-13 maximum, focusing on crushes, hand-holding, and general teenage drama, not explicit situations.

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If you are interested in joining The X-tras and have read all the rules, please reply below.

To help us gauge interest and fit, feel free to fill out the optional form below:



1. Posting Commitment:
Are you confident you can meet the minimum commitment of 3 posts per week? (Y/N):

2. Character Concept Idea:
(Provide a brief description of your character idea, including their name, age, and a summary of their mutant ability. Remember, they should be Rank 1, age 13-16, and an X-tra!):

3. Other Thoughts:
(Anything else you want to mention about your experience with MMRPG, PBP, or your general excitement for the setting?):

Subject: A Warm Welcome to the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning

Esteemed Young Scholars,

It is with profound pleasure and great optimism that I officially welcome you to our institution. As you settle into your dormitories and familiarize yourselves with the grounds, I trust you feel the weight of history and the promise of the future contained within these walls.

This school, formerly known by Professor Xavier's name, now honors the memory of Jean Grey, a peerless intellect and hero who embodied the very best of Homo Superior. Her sacrifice inspires our mission daily: to nurture your developing abilities while ensuring you receive a world-class education that prepares you not just for heroics, but for a world often unprepared for you.

You are here to learn control, discipline, and discretion. The outside world remains volatile, and your presence in the surrounding Westchester County requires the utmost confidentiality. We must ensure your integration into the community, especially during your daily attendance at Salem Center High School, remains completely seamless. Our schedule is intentionally rigorous, balancing your academic pursuits in Salem Center with practical training and accelerated instruction here in the sciences and humanities, including sessions in the Danger Room. Every lesson, whether in quantum physics or social concealment, is designed to serve a singular purpose: survival and coexistence.

You are at the very beginning of your journey. Embrace the discomfort of learning, seek wisdom from your instructors, and, most importantly, look out for one another. You are not just students; you are the next generation of protectors, and your potential is limitless.

Should you require anything, my door, or at least the door to my lab, is always open.

Sincerely,

Dr. Hank McCoy

Director, The Jean Grey School for Higher Learning

Tentatively interested.

I am interested in playing a hero based off of the Monkey King.

Tentatively interested.

I am interested in playing a hero based off of the Monkey King.

Hey, great to have you interested! Have been loving our 1x1 games :D
This article can help you start thinking your character mechanics without diving into the full rulebook. fastcharacter.com/marvel/charactercre…

I'll also study here how you could nicely build this character!

Name: Mei Li
Code Name (?) : Monkey

Rank: 1 - Rookie
Origin: Mutant
Age: 15
Occupation: Student
Tags & Traits
*Hounded
*Supernatural (Replacing Krakoan)
*X-Gene
*Mentor
*Obligation -- School
*Trait -- Quick Learner
*Bonus Trait -- God Heritage

Mechanical Stats
Melee: 0
Agility: 2
Resilience: 1
Vigilance: 1
Ego: 1
Logic: 0

Powers
1. (Magic) Sense Supernatural: Detect location and status of nearby supernatural creatures, Ego check vs. Vigilance defense to sense resisting targets. (Gold-Colored irises)
2. (Basic) Evasion: Use Agility defense vs. Melee attacks instead of Melee defense.
3. (Basic) Additional Limb - Prehensile Tail: Gain edge in Melee and Agility checks.
4. (Martial Arts) Defense Stance: Attackers suffer trouble to close attack character.

Secondary Stats
Ability Combat Modifier (= ability score) : 1
Ability Non-Combat Modifier (= ability score, possibly modified by powers) : 1
Ability Damage Multiplier (= Rank, possibly modified by powers) : 1
Ability Damage Modifier (= ability score, possibly modified by powers)
Ability Defense Score (= 10 + ability score, possibly modified by powers) : 12
Health (= Resilience x 30; minimum 10) (like D&D physical hit points) : 30
Focus (= Vigilance x 30; minimum 10) (like energy points, or "mental" hit points) : 30
Health Damage Resistance (lowers damage effect due to certain powers such as Sturdy or Shield)
Focus Damage Resistance (lowers damage effect due to certain powers such as Uncanny)
Initiative Modifier (= Vigilance) ("E" = edge, kinda like D&D advantage) : 1
Speed (= base Run Speed 5 if Agility 0 to 4, or base Run Speed 6 if Agility 5 or more, possibly modified by Size) : 5
Climb, Jump, Swim Speed (= half base Speed rounded up, possibly modified by powers) : 2
Flight, Glide, Swingline Speeds (available only from powers) : N/A
Karma (= Rank only if character has the Heroic Tag, otherwise 0 if no Heroic Tag) : N/A

I reckon I'd like myself a ticket for this crazy train. Expect something sometime tomorrow.

Yaaaay! Great to have you as well! @rush99999

Quick Question, are we only allowed to pick powers from those listed in the rules or can we make up our own?

I'd say only those listed. You can re-flavor a power present in the rule-set, but since this is my first time DMing for this system, I'd rather everyone to go with the book.

Name: Drake Delores
Code Name: bad dragon (Mad dragon or Wyvern if that's too much)

Rank: 1 - Rookie
Origin: Mutant
Age: 16
Occupation: Student
Tags & Traits
*Hounded
*Clueless
*X-Gene
*Mentor
*Obligation -- School
*Trait -- Quick Learner
*Bonus Trait -- honest
*Young

Mechanical Stats
Melee: 2
Agility: 1
Resilience: 2
Vigilance: 0
Ego: 0
Logic: 0

Powers
1. Elemental control: fire
2. Might 1
3. Brawling
4. Elemental Burst: fire

Bio: l
Drake's ancient ancestors sealed away the soul of an evil dragon into a knight in their lineage. For generations the powers of the dragon occasionally popped up, but usually only showing up as inhuman resilience or strength. In the early 50s, Drake's grandfather was the first to awaken the full power of the dragon but so too did he become overcome by its presence. He abandoned the family, took on the role of a villian who battled with the likes of thor and doctor strange. His grandfather left behind his family who never knew of his powers or where he went. So when Drake was born, the family was unsuspecting of anything that may happen.

Around 8 Drake began to exhibit the earliest signs of his power. He was stronger than any kid had any right being, though his parents never questioned it much. He never did anything they could inherently refer to as super human. Was he strong, yes, abnormally strong even, but he was a normal eight year old in every other regard.

His mother drilled it into him that as a strong boy he had a responsibility to not abuse his strength and to use it to help others. Drake learned just how destructive he could be when he accidently broke a door off its hinges by slamming it. Since that day he was always careful and courteous around others.

He did, however, find an outlet in the form of football. Here it was ok to get hurt and his strength was venerated rather than concerning. When he got into high school he was quickly put into the varsity team, even as a freshmen. During these years his strength grew even faster, especially as he continues to work out and exercise. This was the height of his life. He had a girlfriend, tons of friends, and he was on a crash course to get a full ride through college through his football career. Unfortunately the talent scouts weren't the only ones watching him.

For the first time in his life Drake's powers became a curse when he got dumped by his long term girlfriend. After 3 years of commitment and love she found another man and left him. Drake was devastated, and as angry as he was he knew better than to let it out. It bottled up inside him and mutated his powers further.

That day, Drake learned another aspect of his powers: fire breath. He couldn't stop it, any time he opened his mouth a flame expelled. It burned down the school. Scales started to form on his arms and legs and if matters weren't worse enough, His grandfather showed up. In the midst of the chaos the old man known as 'Dragoon' appeared. He brought Drake's ex to him, telling him of his origins and his powers. He explained that the covetous nature of the dragon was escaping and he should free it, to take her as his and embrace the draconic powers. Drake refused, and so a fight began.

Drake was outmatched in every way by his grandfather, but the old man had other ideas for this battle. He harnessed that rage and anger and used it to rapidly mutate his powers further. Flight, further strength and durability all came forth in the battle. The school crumbled and ultimately Drake was defeated.

It was fortunate that the x men appeared in time to save the day. Ice man dealt with fires, Shadowcat rescued survivors and the rest of the squad dealt with Dragoon. Seeing he was defeated, the old villain made his escape but not before claiming the fire was him. Even with all his evil intentions in a twisted way he did care about Drake.

The X men saw the inhuman abilities Drake displayed in the fight. They offered him a spot in their school, and he graciously accepted. Unfortunately learning was never his strong suit. Martial arts were a no go, any amount of actual schooling failed on him too. Drake was powerful but never seemed to be able to actualize his potential. As such, they dropped him into the Xtras

@Birdboy Oooh....
I have a feeling that the character dynamics between Drake and Mei are going to be interesting.

@LiLNasY Just in case you missed it, here is my attempt at the character sheet: roleplayerguild.com/posts/5640606
Let me know if you need me to change anything. I'm thinking over the backstory.

@Birdboy Oooh....
I have a feeling that the character dynamics between Drake and Mei are going to be interesting.

@LiLNasY Just in case you missed it, here is my attempt at the character sheet: roleplayerguild.com/posts/5640606
Let me know if you need me to change anything. I'm thinking over the backstory.

What makes you say that? I'm hoping to play a total himbo who's a sweat heart but struggles to control his strength.

Sorry for taking so long on my end. The real world, am I right? I'm still working on my character and I should be done soon. In the meantime, I'll fill out that optional interest form you mentioned.

1. Posting Commitment:
Are you confident you can meet the minimum commitment of 3 posts per week? (Y/N): Yeah I think I can do that.

2. Character Concept Idea:
(Provide a brief description of your character idea, including their name, age, and a summary of their mutant ability. Remember, they should be Rank 1, age 13-16, and an X-tra!): Samuel Miller (A.K.A. Channel Surfer), a thirteen year old former child TV star who can speak to machines with his mind. Unlike most other former child TV stars though, Samuel worked for everyone's favorite absurdist parody of network executives, Mojo.

3. Other Thoughts:
(Anything else you want to mention about your experience with MMRPG, PBP, or your general excitement for the setting?): This will be the first game I've ever played with MMRPG. I've played in plenty of PBP games using other systems though. And I'd say I'm reasonably stoked in regards to the setting we're gonna be playing in.

1. Posting Commitment:
Are you confident you can meet the minimum commitment of 3 posts per week? (Y/N): Realistically, no. It's ok if that's a deal breaker.

2. Character Concept Idea:
See above

3. Other Thoughts:
Lots of pbp experience, I have wanted to play mmrpg for a while but never found a group, a pdf or the energy. I am trying to return to the guild but it's slow going.

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What makes you say that? I'm hoping to play a total himbo who's a sweet heart but struggles to control his strength.

Awww! That's cute! X3

I was thinking about mythology when I said that. ^^"

I was thinking of Mei being in a similar situation as Drake that caused her to have the Monkey King's powers. In the lore, the Monkey King has befriended a few dragons, to simplify things.

So, I was definitely thinking that Mei and Drake may be friends, or possibly have a friendly rivalry.

What is her personality like? I assumed she is very tricky and mischievous. So, having Drake be frequently frustrated with her but in a sort of endearing way could be fun.

What is her personality like? I assumed she is very tricky and mischievous. So, having Drake be frequently frustrated with her but in a sort of endearing way could be fun.

I was definitely thinking that she would be tricky and mischievous. She'd have a Devil May Care attitude, but if Drake and Mei were childhood friends, then Drake would know that her carefree attitude hides a heart of gold. Mei does care about the people around her, but she doesn't show it in order to not appear weak. I was also thinking that once she sets her mind on a course of action, there's no stopping her.

I'm not sure how much it would make sense for them to be childhood friends. And the likelihood of two mutants with mythological past to know each other is unlikely to me. I kind of think it's better if they are just meeting.

I'm not sure how much it would make sense for them to be childhood friends. And the likelihood of two mutants with mythological past to know each other is unlikely to me. I kind of think it's better if they are just meeting.

Yeah, that makes sense. ^^”

I’m cool with them meeting for the first time in game. XD

Dude dipped off the face of the earth T_T