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OmniChaos

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Which characters?? I want to see this Smiling Man. Nuff said there.

All of them.

And you can either wait for him to show up or call him out and, maybe, he will appear.

Anyway, I've got a post planned out and will try to get around to it tonight when I get off.
 

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No, not this roleplay. He will make a few appearances—already has made one—but he will largely play spectator on this one. When I said wait for him to show up, I meant wait for him to make an appearance in another roleplay. Otherwise, you could always call him out on a challenge and he might decide to show up.
 

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I've heard the same thing too many times from too many role players so I'm not even going to have this argument or start it. I just smile when somebody tells me they have a character who can trump all my character ideas/concepts. If the Smiling Man is that epic, he should be calling others out as I have done. Not the other way around.
 

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"Reality is but a prison...or some shit, wheres my cigs?"

Name: Justin Black

Age: 25

Gender: Male

Abilities: Black Justice

Justin is a simple man with a talent for gambling, his pokerface is usually dead on, but whats most intriguing is a string of calculations he compiles that enter scenarios. He's incredibly good at guessing the outcomes of objects he'll utilize in an area to cause all sorts of things to happen. Though this is more of a talent and practice of theory on his part. Truthfully Justin is a killer, an autonomous weapon who fits the traits and characteristics of a human-form weaponized of "Medieval Torture and Execution".

It is strongly hinted that he is an autonomous weaponized format of a guillotine, swinging pendulum, and torture table since these are his most common killing moves used. It was odd to explain at first, but a mild use of reality is spawned about a meter in circumference around him. He is able to summon chains, frames (can be adjusted to lock head and hands if necessary) and most importantly a variety of angled blades (his favorite is when they're shaped like pendulums). At a time he can extend no more than ten individual extensions at one time, he is also capable of modifying his limbs to jettison a chain, frame, or blade.

Justin can also torture people in the most horrific of extremes. Changing a frame into a table, or any shape to fasten victims to, he is able to induct crucifixion, garrote (or strangle), stretching, or mutilation (ie: dismemberment) and impalement.

Appearance: Justin is about five feet and nine inches in height. He has really short hair, a dirty-blonde in color, and a messy look but tamed to somewhat of an oval appearance. He is a Caucasian male that is 12% hawaiian, 12% native american, and the other is divided into his nationality of German, Irish, and Italian.

His build is toned in the mid section, his arms are long and of adequate extensions and smooth. Both of his eyes are a stunning gray color, at a distance mistaken for blue eyes. His disposition is very dull and boring, at times occupied by a cigarette and a layback, yet sardonic attitude.

He wears a rosary of christ around his neck, because occasionally he prays for himself, but he gives a say on to God for his victims and torture subjects. Bearing a black jean jacket, a navy blue thermal, beneath a dark grey shirt. His bottoms are thick black jeans, a chain is suspended from the belt loop and side pocket just as an accessory. On his fingers, he wears a ring with a crucifix upon it on his right ring finger. On the left hand a wrist band, and two finger bands between his pinky and index finger.

Personality: "Lets cut the crap here, I don't care about you, your family, someone pays me and then that person either has prolonged suffering or disappears. I think thats everything you need to know." -Justin

Justin is dull boy, well, young man. His fascination at a young age with over-exposure to violence and films set back in the medieval era in particular equiped him without mercy, but respect for the utmost and callous of cruelty. He seems very deep at times, namely exploring his overwhelmingly apathetic and dark nature. Fairly sardonic at times, but he's also a brilliant mind on the terms of prudent planning.

Biography: Justin originally held an steady career as a medical student, he actually got his masters when he was twenty-two years old. He specialized in the areas of the bones, the skin, the nerves, and the brain. Dissecting and ascertaining the body admittedly became a guilty pleasure of his. His father was a butcher (go figure) and often demonstrated to Justin while he was young, in what areas to dismember the limbs.

As a young adult today, Justin works as a private detective. There is an ad for his services in the New York Times. He takes on odd jobs, usually to find missing persons, however its far from noble work. Justin's disclaimer is that he is a private detective, but he doubles as a hired hitman. It isn't too often in the state of New York where the resident would love to see some scumbag disappear, thats what Justin does, he tortures them to within an inch of their lives, then he kills him.

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-Justin can speak English, German, Chinese, Italian, Gaelic, and Russian.
-He's cynical about all religions, and usually makes mocks his faith heavy victims in some way, shape, or form.
-Actually has a medical license
 

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Alright, you're character has been accepted. And the front page list has been updated.
 

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By the way EWS, for some reason when you post parts of it are white/invisible. Why do you do that? It makes it really hard to read without highlighting the whole thing.
 

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Looks like I blew it (sort of). Didn't check my schedule since the last time I logged in and I got caught up in a few things. My template was posted in an edited post two pages back. Guessing it wasn't seen so...yah, if you'll still have me:

"Reality is a prison and well...I don't do well in it."

Name: Leon Terch

Age: 19

Gender: Male

Abilities: "Volatility"
Leon possesses the ability to consciously (which comes through the development of his powers) manipulate nearly any source of kinetic energy including his own. For example, in the event of a physical confrontation in which Leon is at a severe disadvantage (let's say an 8 foot, 325 pound muscle-clad individual) his ability will allow him send an opponent flying with extreme force. This ability can also be used as a transportation utility, an example being him using his powers to allow him to clear a leap from one building to another at a nearly impossible distance without such powers or amazing athletic capability. Ironically, several complications that come with Leon's abilities that demand self-discipline and insight. First, his powers carry a rather heavy physical strain that is at a minor disproportion to the magnitude and frequency of instances of "volatility" to the point where conditioning and exercise are a must if he wishes to continue developing his abilities. At the same time, his abilities carry an ever-present neurological risk that cannot be ignored. In the event of overexertion, Leon has the potential to give himself concussions, temporary paralysis, causing himself to go unconscious and at an extreme, putting himself in a coma. Coupled with all of this, his abilities are highly vulnerable to his emotional state and depending on situation, his powers can be outrageously destructive, relatively stable, or brutally useless. With time, however, Leon will learn to balance his chaotic gift.

Appearance: Leon's features are the direct inheritance of a highly diverse family tree line. In tune with an intriguing milk chocolate skin tone that blends well with the change of the seasons, Leon has sharp dark brown eyes, a lean semi-athletic body (the direct fallout of refusal for recurring exercise) that stands at a generous six feet and a considerably big soft black afro (that he spends a serious amount of time perfecting). Most of the time, he can be seen wearing casual urban clothes that prioritize comfort over popularity complimented by an almost mischievous demeanor that promotes good intentions.

Personality: For the majority of Leon's life, his easy-going (and sometimes overly casual) impish nature has taken away from his brilliant, expansive mind. A natural troublemaker, Leon's love for sarcastic, slightly insulting sense of humor has contributed to an almost permanent alienation from his peers that spawns a small closed circle of friends. Strangely, however, Leon holds a steadfast sense of right and wrong that normally makes him want to play the "hero" but ultimately abandons the idea when recollecting on negative events in his life caused by his behavior. He maintains an awkward attitude of pessimism, defending it by believing that in always darkening everything, he can appreciate his life n comparison to the hardships of others, a motto being "It's always worse for someone else." Academically, he's quite a force to be reckoned with...when he finds to be worth the trouble. This sliver of arrogance manifests itself in fluctuating grades that generally bring themselves up only when it's time to get serious. In these times though, Leon reveals himself to be a focused, almost cold individual that gets the job done even at the risk of sleep deprivation and pseudo-starvation. Privately, he loves to indulge himself in digital exploits from video games...even if it comes with negative consequence. Overall, Leon is a functioning dysfunctional that can do so at a high level.

Biography: The son of a highly ambitious Guayanese immigrant mother and a rather unmotivated (but accomplished) father, Leon was immediately given the advantage of present mother at the normal disadvantage of an absent father (due to promiscuity and convenience of having one son out of the country (Leon)). Born in Detroit to a generally well-known and respected lawyer, Leon's life was primarily centered around his education and he was always the first to know of his mother's disapproval for his antics in school as they distracted from his performance...and took away from his mother's wallet. His behavior would eventually place him into a highly inappropriate label as one who suffered from some kind of disorder and from his second year in elementary school to his junior year of high school, Leon became accustomed to weekly visits to therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists that would expect an accepted diagnosis only to be met with brilliance.

His reasons for coming to Pleasington are rooted in the deteriorating economy of the city he adores and the effect it had on his mother's salary and their financial well-being. Due to her free practice of law, his mother's payment directly depended on the speed of courts hat would supply her with checks that would designate her as middle class. With the slowing of the court's ability to pay attorneys, things would come to the point where relocating to a new area equated consistent checks. Eventually, a colleague informed Leon's mother of opportunities at a law firm in Pleasington that paid relatively well. This, however, directly conflicted with Leon's education as he would have to attend a new school at one of the most inconvenient times in his high school career: his senior year of high school. His new life in Pleasington was rather casual. He managed to maintain a low profile, despite his typical behavior. However, some strange things have started to go on and Leon is starting to wonder how long he can go without causing some kind of trouble.

Extra: Coupled with a strained relationship with his mother, and lack of contact with his father, his relationship with his younger brother (born from the same mother, but different father), Mario, reflects this on a consistent basis.

Leon's favorite beverage is Coca-Cola and virtually all other Coke products (as a substitute).

Despite his current appearance, Leon has a strong background of martial arts from training in Tae Kwon Do since he was ten years old, securing a the belt ranking of 1st Gup (the designated rank for those who are just below a black belt.

Leon has acrophobia (fear of heights) and gets highly uncomfortable in high areas.
 

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Elemental Manipulation/Nether Infusion
Erebos' atomic structure is different from other individuals, whereas most organisms and life forms have a solid atomic structure, his atoms continue to split apart and then reform at an accelerated speed which produce energy to be used by Erebos to both manifest and control numerous forms of elemental energy from his body. Erebos can use it to fly at high speeds and even convert one type of elemental energy into another. IE: A flow of lava could be converted into a freezing wave of snow. He manipulates elemental forces to mold atoms and thus controls solids, liquids, gases and plasma. He often uses this power to produce varying meteorological effects. Regardless of the different effects his abilities can generate, the more complex the manipulation or size of the manifestation of energy used, Erebos can end up drained very rapidly. It is imperative that he pays attention to the flow of energy and how it is used as to not over extend his own stamina and functions.

Erebos' body may appear to be largely physical in nature but a large majority of his being is in fact infused with the essence of Nether. Nether is a spiritual force that stems from the Underworld, so even though it can act as both different types of energy or matter, it is neither of these things. Erebos hasn't really delved into this power of his other than to stabilize his atomic structure. As he continues to further infuse his being with this force Erebos has great potential to both transport his entire being into the Nether realm and generate darker forces that he can't produce using natural manipulation while giving up the previous abilities.

As a side effect from elemental manipulation, Erebos has a sensory system that allows him to read energy, so he can read radio waves and other related transmissions such as a cellular waves.

Appearance: <-----
At first sight, one might glance at Erebos and mistake him for a teenager. He definitely has a baby face and there's no denying it. The look of his face is even more subtly defined in this manner because Erebos likes to stay clean shaven and not leave an inch of exposed facial hair other than his eyebrows which though a tad bushy are perfectly groomed, which sets off the red-hue pigment of his eyes. Homer's hair isn't too long but often is kept in a slicked back style or other random gelled style.

The lithe and lean build that Erebos has accentuates his 6'1 height in the perfect way, there isn't an inch of obvious fat anywhere on his body other than right below his waist, which as a bi-sexual man he prides himself in a great deal. He's also chosen to keep his flesh clean of any piercings or tattoos.

Often, there is a specific set attire for Erebos to adorn as he enjoys eloquent fashion, which is why his wardrobe tends to be so full of suits. There is a certain item than is always the same however and that would be varying pairs of Andrew Christian underwear.

Personality:
Diligent of course, not rushing into to anything per say and allotting life to go as it does with both God and Daaku's help, a notion that good and better things come to those whom wait, but also to strive feverishly to get a goal accomplished and not to fall back when an obstacle gets in his way. A far cry from lazy, if that the opposite; Erebos never guards his ideals with heavy convictions and believes full heartedly that the Lord is his Sheppard and though a merely a lamb he attunes and has no problem reveling in the intensity of zeal that encompasses his everyday actions. Erebos is downright courageous and happy beyond all of this. Certain things make him feel like a hypocrite at times though. His link to the Nether Realm is one of these.

Biography:
W.I.P.

Extra:
W.I.P.
 
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That's even worse than the last one in OPness... At least Courtney can only teleport, telekinesis, etc, this guy could literally destroy or create ANYTHING. That makes him even more powerful than Chris - since HE doesn't know about his powers and probably never can.
 

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Age:
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Abilities:
Quantum Manipulation/Nether Infusion
Erebos' atomic structure is different from other individuals, whereas most organisms and life forms have a solid atomic structure, his atoms continue to split apart and then reform at an accelerated speed which produces massive amounts of energy to be used by Erebos in a multitude of ways. He is able to both manifest and control numerous forms of energy from his body and also absorb energy. Erebos can use it to fly at high speeds and even convert one type of energy into another. IE: A flow of lava could be converted into a freezing wave of snow. The extent and manipulation he has over the natural elements of the planet are undeniable. He manipulates elemental forces to mold atoms and fuse elemental properties in anyway he can think of, to controls solids, liquids, gases and plasma. He often uses this power to produce varying meteorological effects.

Erebos' body may appear to be largely physical in nature but a large majority of his being is in fact infused with the essence of Nether. Nether is a spiritual force that stems from the Underworld, so even though it can act as both different types of energy or matter, it is neither of these things. Erebos hasn't really delved into this power of his other than to stabilize his atomic structure. As he continues to further infuse his being with this force Erebos has great potential to both transport his entire being into the Nether realm and generate darker forces that he can't produce using quantum manipulation. while giving up the previous abilities.

As a side effect from quantum manipulation, Erebos has a sensory system that allows him to read energy, so he can read radio waves and other related transmissions such as a cellular waves.

Appearance: <-----
At first sight, one might glance at Erebos and mistake him for a teenager. He definitely has a baby face and there's no denying it. The look of his face is even more subtly defined in this manner because Erebos likes to stay clean shaven and not leave an inch of exposed facial hair other than his eyebrows which though a tad bushy are perfectly groomed, which sets off the red-hue pigment of his eyes. Homer's hair isn't too long but often is kept in a slicked back style or other random gelled style.

The lithe and lean build that Erebos has accentuates his 6'1 height in the perfect way, there isn't an inch of obvious fat anywhere on his body other than right below his waist, which as a bi-sexual man he prides himself in a great deal. He's also chosen to keep his flesh clean of any piercings or tattoos.

Often, there is a specific set attire for Erebos to adorn as he enjoys eloquent fashion, which is why his wardrobe tends to be so full of suits. There is a certain item than is always the same however and that would be varying pairs of Andrew Christian underwear.

Personality:
Diligent of course, not rushing into to anything per say and allotting life to go as it does with both God and Daaku's help, a notion that good and better things come to those whom wait, but also to strive feverishly to get a goal accomplished and not to fall back when an obstacle gets in his way. A far cry from lazy, if that the opposite; Erebos never guards his ideals with heavy convictions and believes full heartedly that the Lord is his Sheppard and though a merely a lamb he attunes and has no problem reveling in the intensity of zeal that encompasses his everyday actions. Erebos is downright courageous and happy beyond all of this. Certain things make him feel like a hypocrite at times though. His link to the Nether Realm is one of these.

Biography:
W.I.P.

Extra:
W.I.P.



That's even worse than the last one in OPness... At least Courtney can only teleport, telekinesis, etc, this guy could literally destroy or create ANYTHING. That makes him even more powerful than Chris - since HE doesn't know about his powers and probably never can.

lol you must really have a (personal) vendetta against this guy
 

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It's no vendetta, but do you propose that it is NOT OP AT ALL to be able to literally do absolutely anything: Lightning, Freeze someone, REDUCE THE ENTIRE PLANET TO MAGMA, and make pretty much anything he wants?
 

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Considering Chris just powerplayed the entire cast simultaneously with a reality shift, how does this even compare? You're looking for contrast, well I gave you some.

Creating objects or otherwise "matter" is completely different from a collaboration of creating matter + temporal progression/regression/stasis and repositioning matter (all three of these done simultaneously which is reality warping/shifting/etc.). And he has yet to post and you're already having a panic attack as if the character and all things related to that character immediately affects/applies to you on a whim.

The irony is, OmniChaos has already said his character The Smiling Man has already been elected the most nefarious and tyrannical character to grace this roleplay and we've yet to actually see his template. To whom is far greater than Chris (in rumor as it stands) I was surprised no one harassed me about my character...namely you, given you harassed Superb about Vandiken whom I created, like really bro? And you never respond whenever I bring it up, lol.
 
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Chris is meant to be a god, it's central to the plot. The rest of us are fairly limited: Chase has super speed, I have biomanipulation, Hua can see the history of an item, etc.

And which character did you create? The guy who turns into torture devices? That's not that OP, it's mortal. Melting the earth is not.

Also, you created Vandiken? Let's start with why I think he's OP:

1. He can create and/or control literally anything as long as it's the color red. ANYTHING.

2. He has lasers that can do anything, from healing to making things blow up.

3. He's nearly immortal, he nearly instantly healed every wound Courtney made to him
 

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Chris is meant to be a god, it's central to the plot. The rest of us are fairly limited: Chase has super speed, I have biomanipulation, Hua can see the history of an item, etc.

And which character did you create? The guy who turns into torture devices? That's not that OP, it's mortal. Melting the earth is not.

Also, you created Vandiken? Let's start with why I think he's OP:

1. He can create and/or control literally anything as long as it's the color red. ANYTHING.

2. He has lasers that can do anything, from healing to making things blow up.

3. He's nearly immortal, he nearly instantly healed every wound Courtney made to him

So default justifies what can appear to god-modding just because its for the purpose of plot and in addition to this, characters under them that are by their standard (in our case chris) are not meant be beyond that of either him or the smiling man? Better to leave us to despair with first aid kits and stretchers because we're going to get laid out quite FLAT by the defaults & plot-devices.

You have to look at it also in terms of the age of the character being important, I would expect the older characters to be stronger than the student characters, if just liason to say they're a bit more developed than we are. The nature of what they can do, reminds me of a theory if Liora were to fully develop her ability to manipulate space (from what I've seen Jezza has been doing Kat/Gravity Rush thus far). Sometimes you just have to trust the roleplayer is what it comes down to.

I made two characters. One that negates the effects of anomalies or physical conditions (how he healed David's cuts), but its on a level to weaken the former effects vs. neutralize both. The second character is a weapon hybrid, a human torture device, mild use of reality warping self-applied to transmogrify his own body into said devices.

1. The size is finite to two meters extending in a single direction, no longer than an inch wide. No such thing as lasers, you must be talking about spears the length of two meters. The area of effect is a circumfrence of 2 meters, easily 1 meter on each side from the center. Explosions are the same. The applications of creating objects are, of course, in the presence of ample amounts of light. A dark room, dimly lit room, or even moonlight is an insufficient amount of light to properly craft even something the size of a golf ball without it falling apart or not carrying the same impact as it would during the day. Obvious weakness, its light...think dark alley, night time, indoors, or underground to your advantage.

2. They heal and seal wounds made pertaining to the color (so this is room to say against the same color its not hostile), he cannot replenish fatigue or torn muscle tendons (but you knew that right?) You can repel his red beams simply by wearing red anywhere on your person. If it is constructed by some manner of light, if you gaze at red (ink/light) through a filter the light is absorbed and/or vanishes. Fact.

3. Got a red flash light? Got a red clothing shirt on? You won't get hurt by anything he throws at you. Argument void, manipulating things on people (conscious things rather) is a form of powerplaying because of that parameter the character can't go rip people's shirts off their backs just because its red. Stop ignoring the fact if you get hit you can just walk off a bruise or blow to the muscles or bones...you can't heal that.

This doesn't really require much thought dude, and all of the reasons I've given can be found inside the template if you would've bothered to read it. And lasers? The sensation felt by any of the blasts via the red light is equal to that of pressure(weight) it would feel more like a sticks and stones vs. being burned. (once again, this is also in the template)

I actually agree with you to a certain extent, I personally diddlying hate making and/or seeing characters that manipulate matter or time independently or simultaneously. I think Superb is brilliant to a point, but when provoked can and will use what he posts in a template to every extent possible, which leaves the recipient with little to nothing to do as a result because they've been so completely out-maneuvered (or they have no idea what he replied with honestly). It's however not your call to make, and honestly if I used Van in place of Superbia, i wouldn't have pushed you to go as far as you did with your character in that other roleplay. I just wish you would've communicated more as opposed to ignoring me trying to help you.
 
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Argentus, I totally get - and agree - with your apprehension and criticism, but don't pursue it beyond a single post. I did this in another roleplay and I'm almost certain it contributed to the thing dying off because it established an air of harsh criticism and hostility, thereby making people hesitant to get involved in it.
 
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