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i can dig on that, chosen by a higher galactic power angle. but we're not yet aware of that, right? except maybe Skyrider.
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Originally Posted by Philly_Guy
Hmm, Galactic Congress ... Maybe we were all chosen by some higher "galactic" power for a reason? And thanks on the compliment on GB's story. I went the Greatest American Hero route with that one lol
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Or we could go the HellBoy route and be a secret unit of the government that specializes in dealing with extremely tough meta-humans and other beings deemed to tough to handle or out of Paragon City's jurisdiction .
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I agree about the lack of originality with all the toons and groups out there . Either your a orphan , from another planet , wear a special suit etc its hard not to be like everyone else , but I like to think when in character , that our group is different and is the only hope to deal with the increase of Meta-Humans , robots and other uglies that populate Paragon . We could use the City Hall rep as kind of an Oracle that provides special assignments that only we can handle . These ideas are just off the top of my head btw |
Originally Posted by Tramontane
I'd kind of like something a bit more than that. Some sort of unifying theme. A calling, or a particular set of circumstances, or some common event in our backstories, or some common enemy... something. If only because there's five billion SGs out there that are just generic "Many different heroes come together to Fight Crime!" as their theme.
ETA: Also, we should figure out stuff like, what origin are we predominantly, what themes does the makeup of our characters really suggest? If nothing else, we ought to figure out such a theme if only so we can link our concepts to (if we intend to build one) a base. ... Not that I've put a lot of thought into this sort of thing. Not at all. >.> <.< |
You guys are good 
Way more imaginative than I am.
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I noticed last night that we had three naturals (all the aliens), three science origins, a magic, and a technology. Don't know how that fits into the mix, but I thought I'd throw the info out there.|
Originally Posted by Tramontane
ETA: Also, we should figure out stuff like, what origin are we predominantly, what themes does the makeup of our characters really suggest? If nothing else, we ought to figure out such a theme if only so we can link our concepts to (if we intend to build one) a base. ... Not that I've put a lot of thought into this sort of thing. Not at all. >.> <.< |
That many aliens isn't a big problem at all. If you look at the animated Justice League, J'onn J'onz, Superman, and Hawkgirl are all aliens, Batman is another natural (or maybe tech), GL and Flash are science, and Wonder Woman is Magic.
Another question to ask is what role (outside of archetypes) do people see their character's taking in the party? I see Crystal as being the heart of the team. The ultimate optimist, and team mom, for lack of a better term.
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Originally Posted by David Smith
I noticed last night that we had three naturals (all the aliens), three science origins, a magic, and a technology. Don't know how that fits into the mix, but I thought I'd throw the info out there.
That many aliens isn't a big problem at all. If you look at the animated Justice League, J'onn J'onz, Superman, and Hawkgirl are all aliens, Batman is another natural (or maybe tech), GL and Flash are science, and Wonder Woman is Magic. Another question to ask is what role (outside of archetypes) do people see their character's taking in the party? I see Crystal as being the heart of the team. The ultimate optimist, and team mom, for lack of a better term. |
that's a really good question i hadn't considered. i don't rightly know what role Unaitus will play, but i imagine it will be strict and disciplined.
Rumble rock is definately the loose cannon of the group , but I can tell he really cares , he just wears his emotions on his sleeves .
I see Ke'ros in kinda of a spock role , very analytical but more than willing to get in the mix when the team is in trouble .
Gleaming Bolt seems for the moment unsure of his natural leadership abilities but running the team will bring this quality to the fore
Crystal is definately as described
Those are just my observations , so it will be interesting to see how this all plays out 
GB is still new to this whole thing. He's a regular guy, and being a leader in his everyday job in no way qualifies him to lead this group. He has taken up the leadership role reluctantly. I say reluctantly only because he doesn't want to cause harm to his teammates. Having never dealt with aliens before in his life (even in Paragon City, he's never seen a Rikti ever), he is a bit ... um, nervous and cautious in his treatment of these teammates. He has great respect for the whole team and it shows in his actions, I hope. And his confidence in them will grow quickly, especially if last night's run is any indication of how well they can be together.
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Originally Posted by Philly_Guy
GB is still new to this whole thing. He's a regular guy, and being a leader in his everyday job in no way qualifies him to lead this group. He has taken up the leadership role reluctantly. I say reluctantly only because he doesn't want to cause harm to his teammates. Having never dealt with aliens before in his life (even in Paragon City, he's never seen a Rikti ever), he is a bit ... um, nervous and cautious in his treatment of these teammates. He has great respect for the whole team and it shows in his actions, I hope. And his confidence in them will grow quickly, especially if last night's run is any indication of how well they can be together.
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Originally Posted by David Smith
Another question to ask is what role (outside of archetypes) do people see their character's taking in the party? I see Crystal as being the heart of the team. The ultimate optimist, and team mom, for lack of a better term.
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Leader: Glimmer Bolt
Lancers: Skyrider, Rumblerock
Big Guy: Unaitus
Smart Guys: Ke'ros, Radioluminescence, Imperiana
Chick: Crystal Sunbeam
(Note, I'm just describing their role as per the trope page. Don't read too much into it.)
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Originally Posted by Nicodemus
i can dig on that, chosen by a higher galactic power angle. but we're not yet aware of that, right? except maybe Skyrider.
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In seriousness, I don't know how I feel about the Alien focus. I think it seems far more plausible that the Aliens gathered from across the galaxy to face whatever impending threat it is. Rikti and Lost aren't really in the "Holy war" category- most Religious archetypes would be more interested in healing and saving them than in smiting them with holy glowy smitingness.
Personally, I'm seeing something along the lines of an impending doom, possibly one of which the characters are only vaguely aware. (Related to the Coming Storm, perhaps, or possibly something to do with maintaining timelines or dimensions or whatnot?)
Ice/Ice Blaster. Dedication to concept is an ugly thing.
Claws/WP Brute. Sex without the angst.
Every CoX character lies somewhere on this spectrum.
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Originally Posted by Tramontane
Hmm. Are you suggesting that Skyrider's encounter with the divine was really just an alien abduction? :P In seriousness, I don't know how I feel about the Alien focus. I think it seems far more plausible that the Aliens gathered from across the galaxy to face whatever impending threat it is. Rikti and Lost aren't really in the "Holy war" category- most Religious archetypes would be more interested in healing and saving them than in smiting them with holy glowy smitingness. Personally, I'm seeing something along the lines of an impending doom, possibly one of which the characters are only vaguely aware. (Related to the Coming Storm, perhaps, or possibly something to do with maintaining timelines or dimensions or whatnot?) |
hehe, i was simply stating that i think God is a being that i would qualify as having "galactic power" (at least!) =)
i guess there was thinking that a variety of cosmic powers had gathered their chosen champions and brought them together to face a coming threat (and journey together and grow together.) though we don't really know that (though sky might since she would be the one with the closest contact to her "power".)
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Skyrider's really in the dark about the whole thing. Mostly she encountered the Archangel Michael by chance and he chose her to be his Champion. It doesn't exactly come with a running commentary on how to use it.|
Originally Posted by Nicodemus
hehe, i was simply stating that i think God is a being that i would qualify as having "galactic power" (at least!) =)
i guess there was thinking that a variety of cosmic powers had gathered their chosen champions and brought them together to face a coming threat (and journey together and grow together.) though we don't really know that (though sky might since she would be the one with the closest contact to her "power".) |
But that seems a lot better to me, the whole "Brought together by fate to protect the (world/reality/cosmos) from (insert-danger-here). And by a stunning coincidence, the term Celestial manages to describe both heavenly activities and astronomical ones.
So I vote we go with some theme involving the Celestial concept. And possibly the word Celestial.
Man, I'm all excited now. >.>;;
Ice/Ice Blaster. Dedication to concept is an ugly thing.
Claws/WP Brute. Sex without the angst.
Every CoX character lies somewhere on this spectrum.
Those all sound good , some impending doom that could destroy Paragon . Next Wednesday we get temp powers for those that need them and take down Frostfire and his crew . By the way if we can avoid the COT , that would be great .
ok, sounds like we're on a good track. so i'm just gonna start tossin' stuff out there and see where it leads. please chime in.
The Celestial Congress
The Celestial Conclave
The Celestial Senate
The Celestial Corp
The Celestial Mission
(The) Celestial Heroes
The Celestial League
The League of Celestials
Celestial Sons
Sons of the Celestial (I know there are women in the group, but there were also women in the Midnight Sons)
Interesting names and concepts
Nova, Tram and I have been sending names back and forth in PM's here. We'll bring them all up at Wed's meeting and we can all vote on them. Sound good to everyone?
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i'd like to be included in those PMs please.
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Originally Posted by Philly_Guy
Interesting names and concepts
Nova, Tram and I have been sending names back and forth in PM's here. We'll bring them all up at Wed's meeting and we can all vote on them. Sound good to everyone? |
I say stick with the Super Hero theme , but add these additional things ( celestial power , God ) to our bios or backstory if we want .
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Originally Posted by Nicodemus
i'd like to be included in those PMs please.
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Just kidding, I'll forward the names we have so far (minus the ones in the thread) to everyone on the team.
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I'm ok with using the celestial angle as an origin, and including it in the name. I don't think it needs to wholly define the team, though. Plenty of teams' origin hook is only their starting point. From there, they develop into their own entity. Once we deal with the original challenge that brought us together, we might just decide to stay together because we work well.
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Originally Posted by NovaFactor
I say stick with the Super Hero theme , but add these additional things ( celestial power , God ) to our bios or backstory if we want .
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GB's ties to a "celestial" background/origin will be a stretch, as in only his costume is of a higher power. His backstory is kinda a cross between The Greatest American Hero and Green Lantern. As in he got lucky to have the suit (GAH) which grants him all these cool powers, but also those who bestowed the suit upon him chosehim for a reason. (GL)
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that's not a stretch at all, that fits perfectly. =) the suit is celestial *and* you were chosen. =)|
Originally Posted by Philly_Guy
GB's ties to a "celestial" background/origin will be a stretch, as in only his costume is of a higher power. His backstory is kinda a cross between The Greatest American Hero and Green Lantern. As in he got lucky to have the suit (GAH) which grants him all these cool powers, but also those who bestowed the suit upon him chosehim for a reason. (GL)
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also, let's not forget that Earth is, like, in space.
humans are all aliens to, well, aliens. so we're a totally valid planet for selections in anything celestial as much as any other planet. just like GL joining the corp.
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I love that someone else here uses trope language!
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Originally Posted by Tramontane
Well, so far if we go with the Five Man Band archetype, extended slightly, it seems to break up as follows:
Leader: Glimmer Bolt Lancers: Skyrider, Rumblerock Big Guy: Unaitus Smart Guys: Ke'ros, Radioluminescence, Imperiana Chick: Crystal Sunbeam (Note, I'm just describing their role as per the trope page. Don't read too much into it.) |
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Ha! So my mashing them 2 together was kinda cool? Woot woot lucky me! 2 bonus points for that. Nico!
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Originally Posted by Nicodemus
that's not a stretch at all, that fits perfectly. =) the suit is celestial *and* you were chosen. =)
also, let's not forget that Earth is, like, in space. humans are all aliens to, well, aliens. so we're a totally valid planet for selections in anything celestial as much as any other planet. just like GL joining the corp. |
Personally, I feel that one of the best parts of the celestial thing is that it's rather ambiguous- it could apply to the angelic (Sky) the alien (The aliens) the mystical (Crystal), or simply anybody who was called upon as part of the group.
However, I do think we ought to determine things like a group symbol, if any, and whether we're arcane or tech or what, before we get into the name debate, just because I feel it's an issue that takes more thought and consideration- and may affect our choice of name.
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Well, of course!
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Originally Posted by David Smith
I love that someone else here uses trope language!
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Ice/Ice Blaster. Dedication to concept is an ugly thing.
Claws/WP Brute. Sex without the angst.
Every CoX character lies somewhere on this spectrum.
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i agree. choosing symbol though, i'd need to be in game to see them and suggest, so maybe later.|
Originally Posted by Tramontane
Personally, I feel that one of the best parts of the celestial thing is that it's rather ambiguous- it could apply to the angelic (Sky) the alien (The aliens) the mystical (Crystal), or simply anybody who was called upon as part of the group.
However, I do think we ought to determine things like a group symbol, if any, and whether we're arcane or tech or what, before we get into the name debate, just because I feel it's an issue that takes more thought and consideration- and may affect our choice of name. |
i do think that our group, much like the JLA, should be arcane, and tech, and natural, and whatever else. =) our group should be generally inclusive, and i think our symbol and themes should reflect that.
Hmm, Galactic Congress ... Maybe we were all chosen by some higher "galactic" power for a reason? And thanks on the compliment on GB's story. I went the Greatest American Hero route with that one lol