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AllStarGP
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OK, so some of you might be wondering what this is all about. Well, here's the deal everybody. What I'm here to propose is a DC Comics roleplay, inspired by such works as Stan Lee's Just Imagine series from the 90s, Dc's Tangent line from the 90s as well as the Gods and Monsters animated movie by Bruce Timm. So, you might very well be asking, whats would this game be about if this is the case. Well, The premise is actually kind of simple. Basically we all know the superheroes and villains of the DC Universe by what we've seen through countless comics, movies, TV shows, etc, right?
So, what if we threw away most of the things we know about these heroes, keep the names and start all over again from scratch?
Yes, in the same line of thought expressed by the aptly named "Tangent" imprint, this group roleplay would take place in a corner of the DC multiverse where familiar code names are attached to VERY unfamiliar characters both good, evil and neutral. Where they are, who they are (including names and secret identities), what their origins are, what their powers are and what they look like are entirely up to you. The only thing that stays are the names attached to the costumes (with the exception of non powered civilians who's names would still stay regardless.) Everyone from Superman, Flash and Blue Beetle to Joker, Captain Cold and Mr. Mind, pretty much anyone from the dc universe (within reason) is yours to remodel and reshape into whoever you want. Like Tangent and Gods and Monsters, you can use existing rel names to go with your character's costumed moniker (Tangent Superman is called Harvey dent for example) or you can create a name of your own. (ala G&M's Hernan Guerra aka that timeline's Superman.)
As for locations, Well maybe they've changed as well. Maybe the Daily Planet isn't the beacon of journalistic integrity we know it as in the main DCU. Maybe Gotham is actually pretty great overall. Maybe Arkham Asylum is a research facility or a Church. Once again,, it's all up to you, the players.
(That being said, those bearing the names of heroes would still be the good guys and so it'd go for those with the codenames of evildoers.)
As for the main story for this game, it would probably involve the formation of the Justice League to fight off a larger than life, Earth shattering threat of some kind. What the threat should be or whether or not we should have that story or have the League already established can be discussed here too. If the game really starts to take off, we might touch upon things like the Justice Society The Teen Titans and even some interesting character arks and relationships. In conclusion, If anyone is interested in this idea, please feel free to say so. Also feel free to ask any questions you have regarding the game and if you have any ideas, don't feel shy about sharing them. Any ideas you might have that could build upon this idea would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading. :)
So, what if we threw away most of the things we know about these heroes, keep the names and start all over again from scratch?
Yes, in the same line of thought expressed by the aptly named "Tangent" imprint, this group roleplay would take place in a corner of the DC multiverse where familiar code names are attached to VERY unfamiliar characters both good, evil and neutral. Where they are, who they are (including names and secret identities), what their origins are, what their powers are and what they look like are entirely up to you. The only thing that stays are the names attached to the costumes (with the exception of non powered civilians who's names would still stay regardless.) Everyone from Superman, Flash and Blue Beetle to Joker, Captain Cold and Mr. Mind, pretty much anyone from the dc universe (within reason) is yours to remodel and reshape into whoever you want. Like Tangent and Gods and Monsters, you can use existing rel names to go with your character's costumed moniker (Tangent Superman is called Harvey dent for example) or you can create a name of your own. (ala G&M's Hernan Guerra aka that timeline's Superman.)
As for locations, Well maybe they've changed as well. Maybe the Daily Planet isn't the beacon of journalistic integrity we know it as in the main DCU. Maybe Gotham is actually pretty great overall. Maybe Arkham Asylum is a research facility or a Church. Once again,, it's all up to you, the players.
(That being said, those bearing the names of heroes would still be the good guys and so it'd go for those with the codenames of evildoers.)
As for the main story for this game, it would probably involve the formation of the Justice League to fight off a larger than life, Earth shattering threat of some kind. What the threat should be or whether or not we should have that story or have the League already established can be discussed here too. If the game really starts to take off, we might touch upon things like the Justice Society The Teen Titans and even some interesting character arks and relationships. In conclusion, If anyone is interested in this idea, please feel free to say so. Also feel free to ask any questions you have regarding the game and if you have any ideas, don't feel shy about sharing them. Any ideas you might have that could build upon this idea would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading. :)
