look at the bright side. could've been worse. at least I didn't name him Logan Wayne (doh!)

c'mon guys, help out the n00b. nobody else has anything for their characters? no theme music? nothing? this should be an easy one.

I just started off with music because that's usually a decent icebreaker, so what types of music do you (and them) prefer?

I'd like to know more about my fellow players and their characters, so let us know what interests and personal tastes consist of (yours and theirs).
This message was last edited by the player at 10:55, Fri 01 May 2009.

In reply to Harley Logan (msg #5):

All right. I'll give this mushy stuff a try.

The Inner Dr. Zero, revealed!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZZivl5iKCo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPVlljVWqBg

Alright, here's Imp when he hasn't been laid in a long while (several hours):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...&feature=related

squeeze all that sex appeal into one guy, make the clothes even more awesome then multiply by 10 and that's him.

here's Imp's soundtrack when he's picking up the ladies when feeling mellow:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QHL_JkVgj8

also

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...&feature=related

more to come
This message was last edited by the player at 18:35, Fri 01 May 2009.

Hrm.  I've never really gone in for "theme music."  Always feels less evocative and more self-indulgent to me.  My character has a bio, after all.  I can, however, use this thread for interesting and Aberrant worthy material I uncover.

When thinking of Comstock, for instance, one should keep in mind places like Rhyolite (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhyolite,_Nevada) and Leadfield (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leadfield,_California).  Why does Comstock have decent wits and subterfuge?  Because he and almost everyone he grew up with are the descendants of liars, cheats, explorers and risk-takers willing to head into the middle of nowhere.

Another good resource which I will advertise for but, alas, cannot just fork over, is "Beneath the Neon: Life and Death in the Tunnels of Las Vegas."  (Channel 8 News Story here http://www.shoplva.com/product....cfm?itemnumber=1495)  The 300+ miles of drainage tunnels for flood control provide wonderful ambiance (and make World of Darkness, Las Vegas really simple).  Rogue Novas could be under there for all we know, digging deeper or raising cults.

I would also point people to some living people with superhero-esque abilities (http://oddee.com/item_91848.aspx).  Good for discussion.

self-indulgent, yep, that's me, yup *sadface*

heh, good stuff, except barney *shudders* fear the barney
This message was last edited by the player at 19:57, Fri 01 May 2009.

Than fear Zero! Fear it's true face!

Dr. Frankenstein, eat your heart out

*cringe*

Aw, now I feel bad.  Here, I'll buy in.  I've found something decidedly "Comstock."  ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGssb5YKaNM )

Beneath Dr. Zero's mask lies the heart of a warrior and the physique of a purple dinosaur.

Edit: Fixed the link.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:42, Sat 02 May 2009.

Solitaire when you wake her up in the morning.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5S0dkLZoTg

In reply to Solitaire (msg #13):

Ha! Lol. I like that.

Her normal personality is something of a combination of
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...amp;playnext_from=QL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCBUzzBm4cg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcEEAjGtAkY

When you actually manage to piss her off, its more like
http://video.google.com/videos...&emb=0&aq=f# (click the second one, which should be the actual version, not the live one.)

And when you manage to piss her off and she not smiling anymore
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6xaIPszwpo

So,
talking with Harley has got me thinking that the best way for me to get a handle on Imp is to think about where I want him to be in a real world year's time (as in, around 400xp) both personality and dot wise.  This is my plan as of now, it is subject to change depending on story development, I don't know how many years will have passed in game time.
True to his mission of becoming the most perfect specimen of himself that he can be he will have big fat amounts of dots in his epics.  Probably at least 3 in all of them, 5s or 6s in many of them.
He will have absolute mastery over locomotion, momentum and kinetic energy.  This will mean flight, hypermove, momentum mastery, q bolt perhaps, force field.
He will probably be able to fold space as he realizes that at certain speeds all space becomes one.  this may translate into temporal powers as well.
He will be very much different from the man he is now, far further from baseline.
His taint will make it very difficult for him to relate to the average Joe.  He will unconsciously inspire outright lust in almost every baseline he meets, male or female, but since he will no longer be as hormonally driven, he will find this to be painful and seek to spend time solely around his fellow novas.

He won't hold baselines in contempt, any more than your average person holds less evolved animals in contempt, but he will be beyond their comprehension in may ways.  He may very well become a terat, or perhaps still working at Utopia, but they will have almost nothing to offer him, and Pax's hubris will become trying indeed.  If he stays it will be because of his loyalty and friendship with his teammates.  If they leave, or he convinces them to leave, he will walk away without hesitation.
He will still be kind and helpful, very willing to pitch in and use his powers to aid others, nova or monkey, but probably won't be taking orders from anybody (this will probably sit poorly with Shelby) and certainly won't do it for money.
that's all I've got right now.

That's some pretty good stuff.

I could see Zero going in a lot of directions. A lot of them involving the infighting of the Teragen, if the group progress as canon has it. It also has some personal issues to hash out. Assuming Zero does become a Pantheon member, I'm not sure how it will reconcile it's conflicting interest in Utopia, or how Utopia will react when it learns of Zero's "other friends." It might be one of the Terats who "jump ship" during the Night of Long Knives and join the Aberrants, depending on how Mal & the PC interact in person. Still, it's teammates' mean quite a bit to the Good Doctor, and their decisions and opinions on matters will weigh heavy on these decisions.

The Doctor's main interest is the evolutionary course for humanity, something that Utopia and Teragen don't like to touch on, with most Terats concerned with personal/Nova evolution, and Utopia more focused on making baselines & Novas cooperate and damage control. The Doctor sees both as getting part of a bigger picture, and would like to try to bridge the opposing views, but success will depend greatly on how those groups will view the Doctor and how it spins it's agenda.

One thing it has realized it needs to make it's dreams come true is power and leverage. It needs control of things the other groups want and need to be able to strong arm it's agenda when it needs to.

I don't think it will like the Null Manifesto, but it won't be sure what exactly to do about the charismatic powerhouse that is Mal when he joins. There will be a lot of envy and possessiveness, and genuine concern and moral revulsion over the course of the little philosophy group that becomes the Teragen.

And then there is the whole 'Wold Domination' issue.

It has been getting some ideas from Impetus, though, which may help it's plans come together quite nicely...
This message was last edited by the player at 13:54, Wed 13 May 2009.

Here's one of the themes to Sam's personality:

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaVXfHZv50Y)

And I believe this song fits the nature of novas in general:

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuK2A1ZqoWs)

So, a question.  I'm trying to play Imp as pushing his limits very hard, perhaps to hard.  He's maxed hyperflight, forced qbolt to develop, forced his flight abilities to develop, pushed until he bled... I'm thinking about taking the 5th dot of quantum tainted, but doing so would only kick me to taint 3 (1 from node, 1 from Q5, 1 from buying it tainted) but i think it'll be very interesting to see what happens when the beauty that Imp values so much become a huge problem as his powers of seduction are always active.  Being unearthly beautiful is kinda boring, i think having the always on flaw for his mega app would be far more interesting.  Any thoughts?

Only that aberrations don't pop up until Taint 4.

Indeed, but to get things like perma power I'd need taint 6, iirc.  I don't know how I'm going to acquire taint, or when, but I'm planning for the future.

All things come in their own time, subject to the needs of the story.

I have had similar thoughts on 'Z.' Here is one possibility. Give the Enchantment a Flaw that works like the Permanent Power Aberration.

Second idea. Ask if you can take the Aberration as a Flaw after Character Creation.

Adding aberrations as flaws is acceptable, though if you go over your flaw pt limit you don't get points for it.

Otherwise, a slight progression as taint builds would be fine, or some sort of backlash from mega-atts/powers... You might give the Mega-Social fan supplement a look see.

))))

Same principles for Zero, though you might look in Brainwaves.

))))

It would be nice if eonline would finish up with the mega-str book, but there are almost no people left working on it any more.  Sad.  I tried joining the community over there to offer help, but I don't even think they check on the admin's pm's anymore, as I never got authorization, or even an email from them.  Still some good stuff on there though.

I have a rather odd sounding request: now that I've got all the epics I'm going to be buying up some enhancements that mirror what those around him believe to be the pinnacle of human.. hmm, can't think of the right word here, aspirations?  potential?  Evolution? Something....
For example, I am looking at the synergy enhancement from mega wits since Imp believes that humanity is perhaps at its best when we work with each other to become something greater than we can alone.  I took precision because Imp (subconsciously) thinks that the ubermensch uses only as much force as is required, doesn't waste energy needlessly, has total control over the forces at his/her command etc...
So, If you were to pick a half dozen or so enhancements that sort of fit this theme of a) conforming to the ideals of those around him (i.e. his teammates) and b) best represent the magnificence that humanity believes novas capable of.
I'm not going to buy them all right away, but I do plan on buying many of those that you recommend.
Remember, magnificence, marvelous, all that jazz, not monstrous or malign.
thx in advance.
Imp

Commercial opens: Comstock, metal out and in a more colorful uniform than he usually wears, stands triumphantly on a scenic rock at Red Rock Canyon.

"Hey Las Vegas!  I'm Comstock, from Team Tomorrow."

Cut to helicopter footage of rolling hills, farms, mines, military bases with smiling personnel and the Hoover Dam with Comstock, sans metal, lifting all kind of heavy things and interacting with people in each shot.

"Nevada's always been a state of opportunities.  From Henry Comstock's silver rush to the Hoover Dam, we've worked hard and played hard."

Cut to the Fremont Street Experience: Comstock walks ahead to create the illusion of progress.

"We've always been on the cutting edge, building the cities of the future today.  Now the future's finally here, and Nevada's ready for it."

Cut through scenes of board rooms, swimming pools, Lake Mead, and people in a park.

"Together, we've made this desert bloom.  Come on down and see.  Whether you're looking for business opportunities, a place to raise your kids, or something new, Nevada has it all."

Cut to Comstock, metal out again, holding up an enormous, 50 ton iron replica of the state seal with about half of the Strip's most famous entertainers standing in the middle.

"So come on world: give us your best shot."


---


"So that's it?  That's the script?"  He read over it a second time.  "And you need me to make a ... giant Nevada State seal?"

"It doesn't have to be perfect.  Camera takes away the imperfections and we can always get a crew to detail it before we give it to the state."  Laura Richards, a mirage of blond hair, sharp suit and four-inch heels, sat down with her coffee.

"Well, I could do it, but does it have to be fifty tons?  I mean, where are we going to find like 50 tons of iron just sitting around?"

"There's a tailings project about 8 miles outside of reno with mountains of useless material.  It doesn't have to be real iron, either, if you could do it with waste materials that would otherwise have to be buried that would really shore up the recycling and conservation message your Utopia friends said they wanted to see."

Dillon ran a hand over his head.  "I guess I could try.  I mean ... fifty tons isn't that big."

"You should really try.  A monumental project like that would create a tourist attraction and really boost your image.  'Dillon Comstock, the Metal Man.'  That reminds me, how do you feel about music?"

"Oh I do not like where this is going."

"You'll learn to like it.  That is ... if I've got the job."

Dillon looked over the woman's resume again.  "Look, Ms. .... Ms. Richards.  First, it's either Dillon Amargosa or Comstock.  Gotta have them separate, I don't really care what marketing or experience says.  It's just something for me and my comfort.  Second, uh, second ... second I want to know how you got all this stuff together?  I mean, I wrote maybe two letters to the Governor and Oscar Goodman while I was out in Africa and when I get back you've got this whole commercial deal figured out, scripts, shoot-dates, everything.  I mean ... I mean is this how you always work?"

Laura smiled back.  "The way I see it, if you decide to hire me my implied authority as your agent makes all these deals legal, and if you don't then you'll have to counter-sue me for false representation and a host of other crap and still might not escape the blame."

Dillon frowned.  "Those are pretty big words.  Utopia's got some mean lawyers, and my friend Zero gave me a card for his agent.  Are you sure you want a fight?"

"I spoke with him on the phone.  He's swamped.  And if you want to make something of it, tell those Utopia lawyers to bring it on."  She sipped calmly.

Dillon nodded slowly.  "And you'll fight that hard for me just to get your percentage?"

Laura laughed.  "Mr. Amargosa ... novas are big business.  Moving back here and working for you, I'll make more this decade than I could have in a lifetime.  In a year, you'll be swimming in money and my sons will finally get into private school.  You just need to sign some papers, make a few appearances, and leave the rest to me."

Dillon nodded.  "... alright.  You're hired.  Just make sure you talk to Utopia and get their schedule for my public appearances through them.  And I'm not going to be swimming in money, Ms. Richards: after I get my cut, the rest of the money from this is going into a fund.  I'll need you to manage it or find me someone who can.  We're building this state some new schools and finding a way to pay for more teachers, alright?"  He stood, feeling weirdly empowered.  "And one more thing ... I don't know what I have to do to make sure this happens but ... is there a way to keep my parents out of this?  I don't want them bothered."

---

By mid-2002, the Amargosa Charitable Foundation had enough money to build six new public schools, one for each town in Mineral County.  Comstock helped build the steel frames for each of them to save on contracting costs and put in another set of public appearances.

"This is junk." The Doctor threw it's little toy replica onto the table unceremoniously. Or at least three pieces that used to make up the figure. The Nova flopped down into the chair opposite it's representative in McFarland Toys, Steve McGuire. "I love the detail, but it broke in five minutes."

"Well, perhaps it is just a fluke. I can have another sent over..."

"Nah, don't bother. I've been looking at the entire series, and they all suck. Poor articulation and the most crap-tastic plastic I've ever seen. I need something that lasts." The Doctor paused for a moment. "I'm being an ass. I'm sorry, Steve, but I've been bitching about this for a while, and I'm getting the impression the guys in charge here are just humoring me until the release of the series. Kids are rough, and smart. If we give them the quality, they'll keep coming back."

Steve looked long and hard at the broken thing on the table. "You know, if I can speak off the record, I don't think we're going to be able to give you what you want. The chief just said no to Pele about her figure for the exact same reasons, and her rating have been consistently high for months. I think we're more in the business of cheep, but good looking models and statues, and just want to call them 'toys.'"

The Doctor looked hard at Steve for while. "You wanna jump ship?"

"What?"

"Jump ship. Sign up with me. I've just decided to go solo. I've been making friends. It'll be fun! I need an straight-shooter like you. A guy who can listen to Nova's endlessly bitch and whine about their plastic little statues."

Steve laughed hardily. "You big jerk. Have you been testing me?"

"Yeah. It's a guilty pleasure. I heard great things about you, and wanted to know if you could handle the kind of egos only Novas can have. Common. It'll be fun. You remember fun, right? You mentioned it was what got you into this gig. You've got great ideas, and are a great handler. We'll make a fortune making silly plastic idols of super people. It'll be a ball. I think I can get Pax to sign on. I showed his this ridiculously serious model of him, with this huge chin and shoulders, and he thinks it's dignified! The kids'll love it."

Steve laughed and smiled broadly. That was the thing Zero liked about Steven the most. He'd been abused by the biggest jerks in Nova-dom, and still found his job fun. Zero needed that quality in a growing business, badly. The man was simply unflappable. "I don't know... You are tempting me to high treason, though."

Zero rose out of it's chair and held it's shaking fist at eye level. "Join with me, Steven McGuire, and we shall rule the world of toys! With your insight and experience, and my hamming, we will be unstoppable! We will defeat even the likes of Hasbro, and dominate the playtime of children across the world! Join me..."

"Besides, I'll buy out your contract. Be my partner."

Steve stared at Zero for a second.

"OK."
This message was last edited by the player at 15:06, Wed 05 Aug 2009.

Sooo... I searched "Girl Monster" on google looking for potential picks to post here.  It went poorly, much adult material.  But, I found an interesting mate for zero in the process.  Super mild nsfw:
http://images.google.com/imgre...6sa%3DN%26start%3D36

I will have a few more things to put here shortly.

Phone conversation:

"So you're telling me I should join your toy company why?  Hasbro offered me a pretty good contract, and they're even talking about hooking me up with a collectible card game..."

"I've been looking at the entire series, and they all suck. Poor articulation and the most crap-tastic plastic I've ever seen. I need something that lasts.  And so do you. Do you want your image to be maligned by cheap plastic, and broken toys?  Children crying over your broken proxy body, tears staining the sand?  And I can make you more money."

"Hmmm.  On one condition...  I want to perform with you in your band.  I always wanted to be a rockstar."