Roll Them Brains: Superhero Asylum!
Roll Them Brains (RTB) is a branch of the classic RTD, in which there is a tweest.
You don't get to choose how your character behaves. Well, for the most part.
In the end of every turn, a die is rolled for each character. Depending on the roll, that character must act differently the next turn.
[1]: Omnicidal Maniac - kill things left and right without so much as a purpose
[2]: Ax Crazy - be overly violent and sadistic
[3]: Anti Hero - do good things in an evil way, or vice versa
[4]: Heroic Neutral - be yourself
[5]: The Messiah - go out of your way to help every possible person
[6]: Destructive Savior - use excessive force in resolving any problem
You should do your best to comply to the description of your behavior. I may impose a penalty if you don't. Alternatively, I'll just alter your action to fit the behavior pattern if I think it's not fitting enough. I want this to be a slightly more deranged RTD.
Now, the intro.
========== < NEWS FLASH > ===========
Earlier today, a mass escape of supervillains was reported from the Gradopolis Supervillain Asylum.
Despite truly heroic efforts by the local force of superheroes, the breakout could not be contained.
As of now, the city is under complete control of the villains, and having no other alternative to deal with the threat, the government has issued an order.
The Gradopolis Superhero Asylum has offered parole to every Superhero in its care who would step out to defeat the villains.
The heroes are offered free insurance in the case of their deaths. We will monitor the situation, and come back with a detailed report when the situation changes.
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With that out of the way, rules.
The play will have the standard RTD proceedings, arranged for clarity. First action rolls and accompanying rolls, then Dodge if applicable, then Damage if applicable, all following standard RTD conventions.
Five players may join, by filling out the form at the bottom of the post.
No skills or powers may be gained during play, what you start with is all you get. Items are another story though.
Permadeath is in effect, of course. The waiting list, if it happens, will cycle in as the playing cast shuffles off.
The villains you will be facing are:
The Asbestor!
The Bowlerator!
The Fistula!
The Scarecrow!
The Xeros!
The Negatoeater!
The Alloyer!
The Abrasion-man!
The Fann!
and...
The Vasculator!
Ten villains, five players. Fair game. No, you don't know anything of them beside the names. Each villain supposedly occupies one part of the town.
Fill out this form to join:
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Hero Alias:
Real Name:
Superpower(s):
Equipment:
Weakpoint:
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Some details on the above.
Anything goes for names, funny and inventive names encouraged.
For superpowers. You're no Supermen. Choose one or two powers, none of the factors of which (attacks, etc) can exceed corresponding equipment limits below.
Equipment has the following limits:
Ranged weapons - must be able to kill a single person in a crowd without killing those around him, or be severely limited in use and/or ammo.
Melee weapons - cannot be longer than you are tall, must be stoppable(or at least defendable against) by a common forcefield, cannot be used as a projectile weapon unless thrown, otherwise has use limits.
Armor - cannot increase strength more than twofold, cannot make you invulnerable, otherwise has use limits.
Support equipment - cannot provide power to more than a city, cannot move objects heavier than one thousand tons, cannot launch things to other planets, and is generally subject to revision.
Weakpoints need not be linked to your power in any shape or form, but they need to be something that can be found within Gradopolis.
Once you submit the stuff, I'll revise it, quantify it (that is, stick bonuses/penalties to it) and have your status up.
In general, be inventive and funny. Remember, you're superheroes who were stuck in an asylum.
First five players will be accepted. Let the fun begin.
prepost-edit: As an additional deviation from my normal routine, NPC and enemy actions and rolls (heck, even their exact abilities) shall not be revealed unless absolutely unavoidable. The details about the villains will have to be collected from the world.
Aand obligatory pessimist comment - I'm not sure how the funk this will line up with my ongoing games, but I need a creative distraction. RtDX will be currently suspended, that idea proved less interesting than it promised to be.
Recap:
The limit is 5 people at once.
You need to post a hero name, a real name, superpowers, equipment, and weakpoints, if you want to join. Remember to have fun.
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