Name: Titan Industries
Currently Recruiting: Yes!
RP Level: Moderate to heavy. This is an rp vg; our members are generally looking to share stories together, both in-game and on the forums. We have an OOC channel, but teams and sg chat should be considered IC unless indicated otherwise.
PvP Level: Player's choice. The group doesn't pvp, but individual members are free to pursue it as they like.
Theme/Concept: Established in 2009 by Brooklyn Cale, Titan Industries is an acquisitions and problem-solving firm. The company operates out of a secure facility in St. Martial in the Etoile Isles and specializes in the quick, discreet resolution of problems. Employees are free to pursue their own interests, cultivate their own clients, and work on their own agendas. In order to find and perform jobs, each operative has access to the human, electronic, and financial networks provided by the company. In exchange, employees give a small percentage of their incomes to Titan Industries and occasionally carry out an assignment given to them by the firm. Jobs assigned to operatives by the company pay extremely well once they are successfully completed. Good performance and loyal service tend to result in better assignments, bigger paychecks, and more perks.
Most backgrounds and all origins are welcome, though there are a few concepts that probably wouldn't fit in too well. (For example, Arachnos loyalists or anyone under the age of 18.) Regardless of background, any character who is admitted to the group will need to be interested in making sure Titan Industries is a successful business. Different motivations for joining the company are expected, but overall, we tend to admit characters who will fit in well with an environment that encourages professionalism, efficiency, and discretion. The mentality is that operatives who protect the company's operations will find themselves well-rewarded in terms of benefits and money. Finally, characters are recruited into the group, so there's no way to apply IC. Players are certainly welcome to ask about joining though!
Activity: We currently have a nice group of about 15-20 experienced roleplayers. We tend to be active after about 8-9 PM, EST, though there's a few of us who pop on during the afternoons. We have in-game teaming and rp (including a weekly team night), as well as forum-based rp. Members are not required to use the forums for storytelling, but they are certainly encouraged to do so.
Requirements for Membership: There is no minimum level to join, but anyone who's interested in applying will need to fill out an application at our website. We expect members to be mature, thoughtful, and active.
Leadership: Titan Girl - Director; Shock Torrent - Captain; Tommy Cortex - Captain
In-Game Contact(s): @Andy, @Anhedonia1, or @Kalen.
Out-of-Game Contact(s): You can pm Andora on the main CoH forums, send a tell to any of the officers in-game, or leave a message for us at our website in the application section.
Coalitions: Anathema
URL: www.titanindustries.guildportal.com
You can also check out our Virtueverse page here.
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Name: Entropy Legion
Currently Recruiting: Always looking for people to join the Legion that is looking for RP.
RP Level: RP-friendly; RP-intensive, 95% IC spatial with an OOC Channel for the group. Willing to take risks with characters and not just play "I'm EVIL!!" characters, but more of losers.
PvP Level: Casual to none, but not discouraged
Theme/Concept: Entropy Legion is a silver-age style group of villains bent on the usual "conquer the world" or "the greatest heist" concept. We are a lot like the Legion of Doom, in where one member will come up with a Plot (created in AE) and the rest of the Legion will then help that Plot in order to have the Legion be victorious.
Of course, being the people that villains usually are, we mess up and are a bit screwed up. We are enjoying the RP of what it would be like if severely quirky and dysfunctional people were stuck in a room together.
Activity: We have scheduled nights that run on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, but there is usually a few Legion people online at any point.
Requirements for Membership: out-of-game communication on guild forums (see below).
Leadership: Radium Blight currently leads the Entropy Legion, with Mad Manta, Miss Ultimate, Blood Widow Ricki, and Dark Lies Made Real acting as officers.
In-Game Contact(s): @davpa can be considered the main contact
Out-of-Game Contact(s): You can also get in touch with our officers and Henchmen from our website on the Roster page.
URL: http:entropylegion.guildportal.com
Coalition(s): we have a few coalitions, but we stay pretty much self-contained. But always looking to add friends to the Rogue Isles.
Other Details: We like to think of ourselves as a fun group that has a good "family" core of players that are always looking out for each other. We play Red and Blue side together and support each other with story ideas, RP interaction, and just a good laugh or two.
Currently, our RP has been taking our members into interesting areas. The Legion is in league with an NPC group called the Union of Dire Ambition, which acts as an umbrella organization. We've had to fight not only Heroes and Praetorians, but other extra dimensional threats as well as rival villainous gangs.
As for what we do as a group, we do a variety of events. We run Strike Forces, Tips, and Missions as well as create our own in AE. Any mission we do is always in an RP context. We do not follow traditional IC vs OOC format, but rather we follow Continuity vs Non-Continuity in regards to missions. We recently had a "Secret Origins Festival" where members created AE missions that focused on their character's past in some aspect. Next story arc approaching is:
so lots going on in the Entropy Legion. Visit our GuildPortal site to see more
Name: United Underworld
Currently Recruiting: Always looking for quality members--details on qualifications and restrictions exist on our web site and Virtueverse pages.
RP Level: Strongly devoted to RP and in-depth characterization. Mediums such as an OOC channel exist for casual talk or OOC planning.
PvP Level: Casual PvP level--while not necessarily PvP focused, it is one of the obvious forms of resolving RP and stories dealing with conflict
Theme/Concept: United Underworld is a criminal organization in the rogue's gallery style of costumed villainy. While working out of the Etoile Islands it seeks to extend its influence into Paragon City and perhaps the world. It is composed of all manner of nefarious villain types whose ambitions might range from the pedantic, to the conventional, to the truly bizarre. By combining their talents with the promise of attaining all their mutual and individual goals, they stand as a vital threat to all law-abiding citizens everywhere, especially the good people of Paragon City and their super powered protectors.
Perhaps what makes UU stand alone among villainous organizations is its unique and dynamic system of leadership, allowing for a free transfer of power to the position of Supreme Leader to anyone who can gain the majority of votes within the leading body politic, the Council of Chaos. This leader is then obligated to submit a plan of action to the rest of the group, who will then follow it willingly for the mutual acquisition of power, wealth, or destruction of the group's enemies.
We are strictly Bronze/Silver Age themed in terms of style.
Activity: The group boasts about 20 members with few alts, and tends to remain consistently active most evenings. Event nights are usually Thursday and Sunday and consist of a variety of in-game activities.
Requirements for Membership: Requirements for membership are meticulously detailed on the web site and Virtueverse page, which include character qualifications as well as agreed upon behavior by the player.
Leadership: The Primary Council is currently made up of Becky Beatdown, Dominatriea, Maestro Fortissimo, Nine-Ball, Seismecca, and Wild-Time
In-Game Contact(s): @Drimble Wedge, @Blightrix, @RobotoHQ
Out-of-Game Contact(s): Our web site provides a system of sending messages
URL: unitedunderworld.guildportal.com -- also http://www.virtueverse.net/wiki/United_Underworld
Coalition(s): None
Other Details: United Underworld's leadership and ranking system is RP-driven and drives RP! We have had three very successful cross-group events at the time of this writing, along with many group events, all of which have made good use of the AE system, game mechanics, and PvP engagements. We have enjoyed villain/hero confrontations with groups such as "The Challengers" that have been appreciated on both sides, and look forward to expanding our sphere of contact with appropriately themed groups! Ask around--United Underworld equals fun!
We are also currently looking for skilled base-builders to help us spend our prestige on something appropriate for the group!
Name: Father Gerard Henri's Home for Wayward Youth
Currently Recruiting: Currently seeking like-minded RPers to fill our ranks.
RP Level: RP-Intensive? That sounds nice and professional. So... yes... RP-Intensive. Like Intensive Care -- Wait.. That doesn't make-
PvP Level: None (Though you are welcome to kick as much heiney as you like privately)
Theme/Concept: We're a new redside RP-heavy group on the Virtue Server. But we're not villains -- instead, Father Gerard Henri’s Home for Wayward Youth focuses on orphaned or abandoned teens. While the home is filled with mostly normal orphans, a small group of them (PCs) are being trained secretly by the faculty in order to use their powers and skills to improve life in the lawless Etoiles.
Activity: We're seeking intelligent and respectful roleplayers who enjoy creating stories in nuanced situations (like living in the Isles but still trying to do the right thing). We want to avoid epic characters with staggering powers and colossal backstories -- we're gritty, we're down-to-earth, we're about the little details that make stories sing. Most importantly, we want people who are as invested in the group and the stories of others as they are in their own.
Activities include exploring the Isles and its hidden areas, running AE missions, and just enjoying each other's company. We want a community of RPers that share a common environment.
Requirements for Membership: Our environment and setting has been called unique by some. Others don't use such nice words. We expect our members to accept our environment/reality and help build it with us. We are a community that wishes to keep our stories from crossing over to a certain level of 'epicness'. Interested? Please look on our board for how to join.
Leadership: Theo Walker
In-Game Contact(s): @TheMindfulFool, @A-Muses
Out-of-Game Contact(s): MindfulFool is the OOC Contact area. However, you should try contacting from our boards at http://www.fatherhenrihome.com/forum/index.php.
URL: www.fatherhenrihome.com
Coalition(s): Always interested in meeting like minded individuals who care to share a common story!
Other Details: We mostly are just looking for people who want to RP within the setting we've established. We want storytellers, players, and (most importantly) nice and respectful individuals.
Name: Unkindness of Ravens
Currently Recruiting: Yes, we are currently recruiting. We are looking for Mature and Friendly players to fill our ranks and join in on the fun!
RP Level: Role playing in our Villain Group is welcome and encouraged. Although we understand not everyone who joins likes to Role Play as much as some of us do, and that is okay. You still have a place in our group. Although, if you happen to be in a situation where other members of the Villain Group are In Character all we ask is that you talk with "(( ))" around your words. So that the other members know you are Out of Character.
PvP Level: At this time PvP is not a significant focus in our group, although this is subject to change if there is a greater demand for it in the future.
Theme/Concept: Unkindness of Ravens was formed to help create a friendly close knit group of players that can help each other grow and further enjoy their experience while playing. Let's be honest, who really wants to achieve world domination all alone?
Activity: Our Villain Group is very small at the moment due to our recent founding. Although, this means we have more space for new members! And we would gladly like you to be one of them!
Requirements for Membership: Our only requirement is that our members are at least 14+ years of age and act with a good sense of Maturity and Respect. Our reason for having an age requirement is simply due to the fact that we are aware that our members will be of many different age groups and that we can't censor everything that is said. Also, I do not want to aid in the further corruption of our younger generation!
Leadership: Xzerx (VG Founder)
In-Game Contact(s): @Coldshadow
Out-of-Game Contact(s): If you cannot contact me in game. Please feel free to send me a PM on the forums. I will try to get back with you as soon as I can!
Coalition(s): None at this time. Although we are accepting new alliances if your group happens to be interested.
Other Details: If you mention this post during your recruitment you will be given Cake upon request. Also, unlike "Aperture Laboratories" our cake is not a complete fabrication!!!
Seems a bit... late, but since there's not a more current one...
Name: Spyglass
Currently Recruiting: Sort of. We're mostly taking people from Cordilon (see below) at the moment, but once things there are set up properly we'll be more openly recruiting.
RP Level: RP encouraged but not required. We've yet to work out the details, but /sg is likely to be in-character, and we have a global channel we'll use for non-RP.
PvP Level: Undetermined, but likely not a group focus.
Theme/Concept: Less about taking over the world, more about making a bit of money. A lot of money, actually. We specialize in infiltration, investigation, acquisition, tracking down missing persons, and so on. For money. I know, probably obvious, but I had to make sure. Character-wise, we don't really have much in the way of traditional comic book supervillains, aiming instead for a more muted aesthetic. Not really required though.
Activity: We're pretty small, and our activity is kind of random due to work, school, and work and school.
Requirements for Membership: You'll need to be on our forums, and we would prefer also being in Skype. In-character, you have to be at least pretty good at what you do, though not necessarily the best. Also, Zero has a thing about not liking kidnappers, better not to ask.
Leadership: Zero Presence (AR/Dev Blaster, Director), Roark Gale (MA/Nin Stalker, Second-in-command)
In-Game Contact(s): @Grey Mouse (ZP), @Calvina Moslin (Roark)
Out-of-Game Contact(s): GreyMouse, or Skype: thexare . Skype's going to be a much faster way to get in touch with me, but I do check forum PMs when I remember.
URL: www.cordilon.net - Yes, the main page is about a minecraft server we run. Gotta get Kaz to work on a system to add pages for other games. Just set up the forum part today though.
Coalition(s): None presently, interested in appropriate in-RP coalitions.
Other Details: We're Rogues. Villains are allowed since free players can't be Rogues, but overt villainy doesn't really fit the concept - we might have a seperate genuinely-villainous group set up later if our members express interest. Most of us have more mundane powersets - AR, Martial Arts, etc - but it's not required. Also, it should be noted that characters must at least have some basic RP concept, even if you don't plan to RP.
So what I thought I'd do is return and pretend I can focus on something.
Looks like it's time for a new VG listing! (Template copied from Grae_Knight's layout for Feb. '08 - June '08)
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Name: SG Name
Currently Recruiting: You are / are not accepting new members; not recruiting new members but looking for other players/SGs interested in RP; not looking for anyone new in any way but wanting to let others know you exist, etc.
RP Level: RP-friendly, RP-intensive, RP-lite, nonRP, /sg IC, 100% IC spatial, etc., what degree of immersion do you expect or require?
PvP Level: Casual, hard-core, arena, zone, etc..
Theme/Concept: Briefly describe your SG's theme and/or concept (Longbow or other NPC-oriented group, Single Origin, Single Archetype, etc.) or general raison d'être
Activity: How many unique members do you have, what times (of which time zones) are your members active, which days of the week do you see the most log on - when is your "prime time" (so to speak)
Requirements for Membership: Must be at least level #, out-of-game communication on guild forums (please also list URL forums if different from website), no alts in other SGs, no villains on Virtue, daily log-in, etc.
Leadership: Character name(s)
In-Game Contact(s): @Global for in-game contact(s)
Out-of-Game Contact(s): CoH's Virtue Forum handle(s) for PMs or email address(es) for those interested to seek more information when not logged in
URL: The group's website
Coalition(s): If you wish to reveal them here, you might also describe the nature of it: alliance, RP adversarial, functional, alt overflow, etc., or whether it is an IC or OOC associate.
Other Details: Feel free to add any other important information like base setup, frequency of TF/SF scheduling, prestige generation expectations / goals, or anything else of general but significant appeal.