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Unlikely Heroines [M&M3e] (OOC Chatter) (Miss Eleanora, Evendur, Penny, Ahlanna, Corinthi, Ironuyh, The Harbinger)

Campaign Information
Welcome to Freedom City, brave heroines!


This campaign will be taking place in the Freedom City setting. Here is some information about the city:


Freedom City Visitor's Guide - LINK

Your characters are students at Freedom College. Founded in 1799, the college was once the equal of any Ivy League school, though it has not withstood the test of time especially well in that regard. Known these days as more of a party or sports school, there have been some recent efforts to improve its academic programs. Generous financial donors have provided the funding to help the school carve out some top-notch programs in a few specific fields.

Recent News of Note

Over the last three months, a villain named Wildcard has taken credit for three attacks in three different cities across the country. Known for his signature "Chance-Themed" escapades against heroes, these recent activities have seemed very out of character for him. On all three occasions, seemingly random women were attacked and injected with some form of serum. All of the victims transformed in strange ways and went on rampages before being captured by the Sentinels in Emerald City, AEGIS Agents in Miami, and the hero Gatekeeper in San Francisco.


The camera turns to the familiar face of Charles Maxfield, long-time Anchorman for Channel 5 news. He takes a moment to adjust his signature grey tie, worn over a black Oxford shirt.

"And, in Miami, the last of the so-called Draw Cards, Cara Adams, was apprehended today. Thanks to tips from concerned citizens, the former WNBA player was cornered in the suburban community of Coral Gables," he says and then pauses for a moment.

The image on the screen changes, showing security footage from a Starbucks cafe. A woman in jogging attire suddenly pushes past the customers in line to enter the store. She opens her mouth, screaming, and a blast of energy shoots from between her lips. People are knocked aside and it smashes a line of wreckage through the beverage counter before the camera is destroyed.

"Like all of those who have fallen victim to Wildcard's despicable serum," Charles continues when the footage returns to him, "Miss Adams became a savage and feral version of herself, but also a powerful one. Friends and family alike report that she was a kind and generous woman. They cannot imagine her attacking innocent people."

"AEGIS Agents were able to arrive on the scene and capture her, though not without cost. Three operatives are reported to be in critical condition, though stable. Miss Adams is being taken to Buckner Ridge Penitentiary for containment."

Adams Arrest.png

Starting Locations

There will be two starting locations for the campaign. Each player can choose where their character will be, with the only restriction that there can be a maximum of four characters in either place. The locations are:

1. Applebuddy's Restaurant. LINK to Join Thread

Yes, it's a blatant ripoff of Applebee's. Yes, typically, the food it serves was recently in a freezer. Yes, the staff can play a little fast and loose with health regulations. It is still a favorite hangout for Freedom College students, in part because of its substantial discount for students and in part because of its lax policy regarding the serving of alcohol.

When it isn't closed down as the result of a health inspection or underage drinking sting operation, the vaguely run-down restaurant is usually pretty busy. This evening, the place is a little slower than usual. There is an event over at Freedom City University that seems to have drawn away some of the regulars.


You are welcome to come up with whatever explanation you would like for why your character is here, and to roleplay your arrival to the restaurant (along with any other typical restaurant guests/employees that would make sense).

2. Freedom College Gymnasium - LINK to Join Thread

The athletic programs at Freedom College are pretty successful. For a basketball game, the gym would be packed to the rafters with cheering fans. For this event, however, a much smaller turnout is expected.

The Student Government Association is hosting a debate regarding the legal and moral question of government-mandated vaccination. City Councilwoman Lila Simmons, Democrat is scheduled to attend and debate State Representative Darren Collins, Republican, on the issue.

At the time we begin, neither speaker has arrived, though you are welcome to engage with (or be) student representatives from the Student Government Association. Alternatively, you could be at the gymnasium for entirely unrelated reasons of your own, like using the workout facilities or practicing on the court until the debate begins.

 

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Sorry for the short post, just is a conversation and there wasn't too much for her to say in it.
 
No worries, as long as people are posting, the story gets moved along. At least, that's my view on it. Hopefully the more punk/scary looking Ayla can help Addison scare off this creep!

Also, from the other thread:
"Applebuddy's, Danny's, or IHOE?"
IHOE sounds like a very unfortunate name for a restaurant. XD

I assume the E stands for Eggs.
 
I mentioned having a phone, but I'm not sure if I'd actually technically have one, given I spent nothing on equipment. If that's the case, I can rectify my post. Also, I wasn't sure if it was necessary I posted, but I figure if we're trying to abide by a posting order of sorts, I should actually put something down, despite our separation.
 
I mentioned having a phone, but I'm not sure if I'd actually technically have one, given I spent nothing on equipment. If that's the case, I can rectify my post. Also, I wasn't sure if it was necessary I posted, but I figure if we're trying to abide by a posting order of sorts, I should actually put something down, despite our separation.
Don’t worry about that. Cell phones have become so ubiquitous that it would be not worthy not to have one. They’re like clothes now. They don’t need to be bought (in my campaigns).

Sorry for the short post, just is a conversation and there wasn't too much for her to say in it.
Don’t worry about it at all.

If we were in a traditional tabletop setting, all we would have gotten was the dialogue (plus body language).
 
My last post, obviously, doesn't move the story forward very much. I just wanted to make sure I gave @Ahlanna the opportunity for the big reveal that's been in the works this whole time. Feel free to post if you like in response, whether big or small, or to just let us know here there's nothing new for your character.
 
Hah, I kind of expected it would be somewhat ignored ... it was intended to be a Kaylee sort of thing: weird sort of plan that she defends more vigorously than is actually justified by its likely impact. Like most libertarians, she's tilting at windmills a little. ;)
 
Hah, I kind of expected it would be somewhat ignored ... it was intended to be a Kaylee sort of thing: weird sort of plan that she defends more vigorously than is actually justified by its likely impact. Like most libertarians, she's tilting at windmills a little. ;)
I am never perfect, of course, but I always try to let my players have the opportunity to do those sorts of things! They do a lot to develop the character!

To everyone, for your characters at this point, we're going to play things a little fast and loose as far as statistics go.

You've done an excellent job building up your characters and defining who they are at this point. So, for any stats that we need for this opening section, feel free to take a score between -1 and 2 as would fit how you've built the character. Becca, for instance, is naturally strong and agile from her time on deck. Addison is a martial artist so would likely have some fighting skill. Kaylee, as a cheerleader, would be agile. Gina and Lily... are present. ;)
 
Well, would ya look at that, it's all going down at Applebuddy's. Rolling was to be done by ourselves and left to the Honor System?
 
I don't plan to have Ayla try to do anything, as she's certainly not expecting John to get cracked in the head.
 
Yeah, same here. Elaine is turned away from the conversation blasting music. Even if she does decent on initiative, she'd probably pass since she's in her own world.
 
Well, would ya look at that, it's all going down at Applebuddy's. Rolling was to be done by ourselves and left to the Honor System?
Yes. Roll in whatever fashion you like and let me know what you get.

This is actually the first time I've been involved in a system-based play-by-post. So if you ever have any suggestions or thoughts to make things run better, I am always open to hear them.

I was thinking we would report initiative here in OOC to build the post order when appropriate?
 
So do gym folks want another round of posts before experimenter continues? If we do, I'll hold Kaylee's sign until her turn is up. If no one has anything they want to get done, I'll have her post now.
 
That being the case, Elaine's statline for the time being will be 0 STR, 1 STA, 1 AGL, 0 DEX, -1 FGT, 2 INT, 2 AWE, -1 PRE.

As such, Elaine ends up with an initiative roll of 10.
 
I do not think Addison has the chance to react to anything at this point either. She was starting to think it was time to go but not expecting this.

I believe Addison’s initiative at this point would be just base human? Or would her advantage be a thing?

It is 10 if not. 12 otherwise I believe
 
I do not think Addison has the chance to react to anything at this point either. She was starting to think it was time to go but not expecting this.

I believe Addison’s initiative at this point would be just base human? Or would her advantage be a thing?

It is 10 if not. 12 otherwise I believe
I think that the Improved Initiative advantage would make sense as something she had from before her powers. Time spent practicing martial arts would certainly make someone more ready for a fight than the average person.
 
Improved Initiative is a +4, so, if you're 10 without it, you should be 14 with it.
 
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