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The "Canon" Hero?
vorshoth
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So I've been thinking about Quests recently, and realised something. While most of us segregate gameplay from plot, you start noticing odd things in the game that make no sense unless your character is capable of very specific criterion to their existence and abilities.
For example: in Canada and to a lesser degree Demonflame, your character does appear to have at least a basic idea of magical rituals. At multiple points in Millenium, your character hacks computer terminals. In Vibora, you get bitten by so many vampires without much effect.
The desert, you're jacked up on so much Radiation Of Greenish Nature that you probably should have started to become like an irradiate already.
You can take knives, psychic takeovers, and even particle disintegration bombs in the face with little effect.
The game does not really assume you can fly at any point, and is designed for players who can stick to the ground mainly, except in specific vehicle situations.
So... What is the "canon" character the game's quests and setting assume we are as a default?
It's not some Mary Sue god mode Superman expy. The game clearly makes it out that we are very much human, and even relatively unknown despite connections to the Champions and a small fan base.
We're disliked by those who have connections to any Mook organisation in general, and the Champions, amongst other superhero entities, seem to consider you slightly detachedly, as though you're not quite up to their standards, but are still pretty competent.
You're like the Spiderman of the setting, not a cosmic battler, but you're just kind of there when the chips go down and you're needed.
You know magical abilities, and can do complicated multiple stage rituals, implying some magical education.
And you can do technological tinkering of great ability.
You can jump a minimum of a person's head height, and your running is faster than the normal citizen at default running speed.
It's an interesting thought experiment to try and work out what kind of character would fit within the criterion of the storylines of the game.
So, what do you all think? What would a character that completely fits within the quests 100% be like?
For example: in Canada and to a lesser degree Demonflame, your character does appear to have at least a basic idea of magical rituals. At multiple points in Millenium, your character hacks computer terminals. In Vibora, you get bitten by so many vampires without much effect.
The desert, you're jacked up on so much Radiation Of Greenish Nature that you probably should have started to become like an irradiate already.
You can take knives, psychic takeovers, and even particle disintegration bombs in the face with little effect.
The game does not really assume you can fly at any point, and is designed for players who can stick to the ground mainly, except in specific vehicle situations.
So... What is the "canon" character the game's quests and setting assume we are as a default?
It's not some Mary Sue god mode Superman expy. The game clearly makes it out that we are very much human, and even relatively unknown despite connections to the Champions and a small fan base.
We're disliked by those who have connections to any Mook organisation in general, and the Champions, amongst other superhero entities, seem to consider you slightly detachedly, as though you're not quite up to their standards, but are still pretty competent.
You're like the Spiderman of the setting, not a cosmic battler, but you're just kind of there when the chips go down and you're needed.
You know magical abilities, and can do complicated multiple stage rituals, implying some magical education.
And you can do technological tinkering of great ability.
You can jump a minimum of a person's head height, and your running is faster than the normal citizen at default running speed.
It's an interesting thought experiment to try and work out what kind of character would fit within the criterion of the storylines of the game.
So, what do you all think? What would a character that completely fits within the quests 100% be like?
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Since this game doesn't have different paths for science-, tech-, magic-, human-, alienhero. Or different solutions for compleating a mission. Robotwarmachine can perform a magical rituals to shut down dimensional portal. Mage uses a hammer (a non magical one) to fix the mythical idol.
All of them are smushed together.
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That character would be The mighty Nepht . Not being an egotist, well I am but thats besides the point. Its obvious I am the canon hero. Though I would have to add I far surpass that so called "Champions" super group.
Did I tell you all of how modest I am. I'm modest like a boss \o/
Nepht and Dr Deflecto on primus
They all thought I was out of the game....But I'm holding all the lockboxes now..
I'll......FOAM FINGER YOUR BACK!
We all know the true main character is the Nightmare and the Nightmare is really tricking you weaklings into thinking he's a hero.
MWAHAHAHAHAHAH!
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