Character Creation Suggestion's

Hi guys,

I realise I have not been here long and have not even put in my character application, But I have thoroughly read the site's past roelplay and other character applications. And I would like to make a few suggestions:

I think there needs to be stricter guidlines in regards to character generation. The variance in powerlevel's between characters is sometimes very great. Which as we are all building characters with the same points should not really happen.

I also believe that there needs to be a set power grid in play as to what power level means. That way we will all be working from the same sheet. I offer up the following as a suggestion:

Intelligence
The ability to think and process information
1 = Slow / Impaired
2 = Normal
3 = Learned
4 = Gifted
5 = Genius
6 = Super-Genius
7 = Omniscient

Strength
he maximum ability to lift (press) weight over one's head (under optimal conditions)
1 = Weak: cannot lift own body weight.
2 = Normal: able to lift over own body weight, up to twice own body weight.
3 = Peak human: able to lift over twice own body weight, up to 800 lbs.
4 = Superhuman: Able to lift over 800 lbs., up to 25 tons. This range includes "enhanced human" (800 lbs to 2 tons), Class 10 (2 tons to 10 tons) and Class 25 (10 tons to 25 tons).
5 = Superhuman: Able to lift over 25 tons, up to 75 tons. This range includes Class 50 (up to 50 tons) and Class 75 (up to 75 tons).
6 = Superhuman: Able to lift over 75 tons, up to 100 tons.
7 = Incalculable: Able to lift in excess of 100 tons.

Speed
The ability to move over land by running or flight (If the character possess's flight the speed applies to both running and flight speed unless specified by the author)
1 = Below normal
2 = Normal
3 = Subsonic Superhuman: peak velocity below Mach-1 (approximately 760 miles per hour)
4 = Speed of sound: peak velocity between Mach-1 to Mach-2
5 = Supersonic: peak velocity between Mach-2 to Orbital Velocity approximately 17,000 mph)
6 = Speed of light: peak velocity up to 186,000 miles per second
7 = Warp speed: transcending light speed or a teleporter(instantaneous travel)

Durability
The ability to resist or recover from bodily injury
1 = Weak
2 = Normal
3 = Enhanced
4 = Regenerative
5 = Bulletproof
6 = Superhuman
7 = Virtually indestructible

Energy Projection (This also covers Misc powers like healing factor)
The ability to discharge energy
1 = None
2 = Ability to discharge energy on contact
3 = Short range, short duration, single energy type
4 = Medium range, medium duration, single energy type
5 = Long range, long duration, single energy type
6 = Able to discharge multiple forms of energy
7 = Virtually unlimited command of all forms of energy

Fighting Ability
Proficiency in hand-to-hand combat
1 = Poor
2 = Normal
3 = Some training
4 = Experienced fighter
5 = Master of a single form of combat
6 = Master of several forms of combat
7 = Master of virtually all conventional forms of combat


And I think that perhaps we start with too many points which gives people the scope to create world destroying characters. Within comic's hero's normally specialise within one field (I do realise their are differences and exceptions but Superman and Thor are few and far between)

Like for example Crimson Ghost made a character apllication for his self named character, and wanted to create a batman like character. But simply had too many points and ended up with a superhumanly stong, tough and agile character. Where as if he has less points after buying a high fighting skill and intellect he would have just enough to purchase peak human characteristic's

On the whole I dont think that it would affect character's too much it would just wheel the power level back a touch. Like a character like a Hulk type character with Str 6 and Dura 6 while he could get get his stats to that high a level he would suffer for being a crap fighter, dumb, no energy emission and no flight to compensate, where as now people can max two powers and still have enough for their characters not to be particularly weak in any aspect (Ie Nuke)

I do believe that many sites like this Mod's have more points and people can quest to bring their power up.

So what do you think?

That is an exact mirror image of what me and Slam pictured.....I love you.

I do love this Sentinel and are rapidly earning yourself mod status, but I think the gaps in speed are too much though. It jumps from being normal to just below the speed of sound. I think we may revise it a little, but other than that I appreciate the work you put into this.

Thanks guys, It's really no trouble. Yeh I was not sure on the speed myself. It does jump alot and does need some refining. I did post these guideline's with the scope that not everyone would take them at maximum level so making people who have stats at the same level a little different and creating a bit more variety.

For your viewing a few examples of characters with 16 points (18 without flight)


Real Name: Marcus T. Granger
Super Hero: The U.S Sentinel
Title: Super Patriot, Star Spangled Goody Two Shoe’s
Alignment: Hero
Age: 27
Gender: Male
Race: Human (Enhanced)
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Green
Height: 6’ 2”
Weight: 150lbs

Costume Description/Image:



Powers:

The U.S Sentinel Can lift 15 tons, Fly and run at speeds just over Mach 1, and is superhumanly durable.

Weakness:

The U.S Sentinel is an average hand to hand combatant relying on his heightened abilities and possesses an average intellect. He also has no Energy Projection powers.


PowerGrid:

Intellect 2
Strength 4
Speed 4
Durability 4
Energy Proj 0
Fighting Skills 2

So that is a character that can move just over the speed of sound, bench press 15 ton’s and is bullet proof. But at the same time he is not perfect. People could be faster, stronger, tougher. Also you could outfight him and outsmart him.

A Hulk style example (No flight)

Intellect 1
Strength 6
Speed 2
Durability 6
Energy Proj 0
Fighting Skills 3

So this character could lift up to 100 ton’s, Is amazingly tough and an above average fighter. But is slow and reheheheeeealy (Best Dr Cox impression) dumb.

I really do think this works as all character’s still are powerful. But they have more depth and scope to lose and should generate a more cohesive power level.

Feedback welcome.

I had a hard enough time getting Slamfist the way I wanted him with 22 points though. Plus EVERYONE would have to go back through and change their points and I would have to go and make a bunch of new grids. I do however think that you should get some sort of bonus for not using all of your points.

Also, you should get some bonus for weaknesses. Orginally, before we had powergrids, we usually got some bonus for our weaknesses. Now, nobody has weaknesses.

You just did what I was far too lazy to do. I love you. Do you wanna be a mod? Fool?

Shit I suggested this and didnt even realize it was already here.... This is from the marvel site.... just google Marvel Powergrids it should be the first one..... also pain u are retarded LOL a 1

Also guys.... you do not have to put 0 in energy proj. 1 is actually none at all lol.

I'm retarded? Go home. Don't take credit for suggesting something you never did, you're a douche, stop being one.

I wanted 1 to be more than just NONE. 0 is none but only for certain skills, such as EP, Fighting Skills (might change that one), and Intelligence .So at some point, either I or another admin will take this and edit it to match more of what we've got going on here. Though not much editing will be necessary seeing how we've always kind of followed the Marvel Power system.

No not you... I meant your character the character would be retarded by the marvel standards... bsacially a slightly lesser version hulk lol I suggested this when I just got back but I didnt know it was already posted here. I was just suggesting we use the marvel system but I was beat to the punch lol.

Yeah, I know Pain's dumb, which is why I want a 0 to be there for Intelligence, for people even dumber like the Hulk. It doesn't work for every skill though, I dunno, just let me do some more thinking before I make any decisions and make myself look stupid or more stupid than I already have.

Stop saying lol after every word Pokakaa. It's really annoying, I really doubt you laugh out loud after every thing you say, and if you do you are a conceited piece of shit. And how could you not know we were running off of the Marvel Power system? You have two seperate Power Grids...

You just did what I was far too lazy to do. I love you. Do you wanna be a mod? Fool?

If your serious you bet!

Shit I suggested this and didnt even realize it was already here.... This is from the marvel site.... just google Marvel Powergrids it should be the first one..... also pain u are retarded LOL a 1

It hasnt been here long to be fair and I never said I made it. I was just rying to help

I've been serious everytime I've said it. Once you get your character up I'm sure it'll happen shortly there after.

Saying lol at the end of my sentences is like un lol.....