DH #13: The Millenium City 8

**Killer Shrike** · Sep 17th, '03, 12:40 PM

Originally posted by Hermit
Hey, let's not be hasty Lord Liaden. For all we know Commando Rubberbando's thoughts on her might be "I can't STAND the bi..." But not likely.

More like -- "I cant get a handle on her" -- she's too otherworldly for CR to grok where she's coming from. CR reads people and thats where a lot of his decision making comes from -- by knowing how people tick he knows how to deal with them and how to employ them. With Megaera, he cant get a reading on what motivates her, and that makes him hesitant to trust her -- he doesnt know what she's capable of morally or ethically, how willing she is to go the distance, or what her breaking point is.

***Hermit*** · Sep 17th, '03, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by Killer Shrike
Spoke too soon

Tsk, and Steadfast spoke so well of him.

***Hermit*** · Sep 17th, '03, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by Glen Sprigg
That about covers everyone, doesn't it?

Is anyone else getting an itch to start writing co-op stories about these characters? Or is it just me?

Glen

Heck, I often wish DoJ would do/allow more fiction, be it official stuff or fanfic (Though I understand gaming supplements don't need more than a sprinkling of it). Some of the writing at the "Super Hero Showdown" was quite good, and it would have been fun to see the characters with a few more pages.

**Killer Shrike** · Sep 17th, '03, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by Hermit
Tsk, and Steadfast spoke so well of him.

Yeah; CR likes Steadfast, but you gotta admit, to a hardened military man Steadfast is going to come off like a wet behind the ears newb. Once he's hardened up a little bit and developed a little salty crust of his own -- proven himself to CR as it were -- he'll get a lot more respect.

**Crimson Arrow** · Sep 17th, '03, 11:37 PM

Originally posted by Killer Shrike
More like -- "I cant get a handle on her" -- she's too otherworldly for CR to grok where she's coming from. CR reads people and thats where a lot of his decision making comes from -- by knowing how people tick he knows how to deal with them and how to employ them. With Megaera, he cant get a reading on what motivates her, and that makes him hesitant to trust her -- he doesnt know what she's capable of morally or ethically, how willing she is to go the distance, or what her breaking point is.

I liked this tack. CR's views on all the others stem from his personal experiences, either specific people, or things he's has seen or done as a soldier. He's never, ever, met someone like Megaera. She doesn't fit into his worldview, or his experiences, so he is unsure of her.

It's a nice contrast with Stalker, another older person, who is perhaps more cynical. He is willing to form an opinion of Megaera based on what he observes and deduces, rather as a scientist might do. CR wants proof positive. What's interesting is that he might have to open a whole new class of experiences to understand her.

As to fan fiction, I quite like the idea, but I'm not sure how much interest there would be. Maybe it's because I have a vested interest, but I think the MC8's personalities and histories provide enough material for lots of stories, just about their own backgrounds, Hunteds, and beliefs, let alone dealing with, say, Dr. Destroyer threatening to melt the ice caps.

**Killer Shrike** · Sep 18th, '03, 12:58 AM

Originally posted by Crimson Arrow
I liked this tack. CR's views on all the others stem from his personal experiences, either specific people, or things he's has seen or done as a soldier. He's never, ever, met someone like Megaera. She doesn't fit into his worldview, or his experiences, so he is unsure of her.

It's a nice contrast with Stalker, another older person, who is perhaps more cynical. He is willing to form an opinion of Megaera based on what he observes and deduces, rather as a scientist might do. CR wants proof positive. What's interesting is that he might have to open a whole new class of experiences to understand her.

Exactly. What is it with you CA? You always seem to pick up on my intent -- its almost scary at times.

**Crimson Arrow** · Sep 18th, '03, 09:02 AM

Originally posted by Killer Shrike
Exactly. What is it with you CA? You always seem to pick up on my intent -- its almost scary at times.

While I'd love to claim some spooky psychic ability, I thought you'd explained it all clearly. The first paragraph I wrote simply rehashed what you had previously said and the second one was just a logical inference from what you and Hermit had written and explained the difference of attitudes between the the "elder statesmen" of MC8 (as I saw it).

**Killer Shrike** · Sep 18th, '03, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by Crimson Arrow
While I'd love to claim some spooky psychic ability, I thought you'd explained it all clearly. The first paragraph I wrote simply rehashed what you had previously said and the second one was just a logical inference from what you and Hermit had written and explained the difference of attitudes between the the "elder statesmen" of MC8 (as I saw it).

I always think I explain it clearly, but half the time seemingly nobody else does

***Hermit*** · Sep 18th, '03, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by Killer Shrike
I always think I explain it clearly, but half the time seemingly nobody else does

Huh? wha? I don' unnerstan'

**Killer Shrike** · Sep 18th, '03, 12:33 PM

Originally posted by Hermit
Huh? wha? I don' unnerstan'

Crimson Arrow can explain it to you

**Killer Shrike** · May 10th, '07, 12:06 AM

In the spirit of Champions Universe: News of the World, I updated Commando Rubberbando. I brought him up from 350 to 475 as that seemed reasonable based upon the Champions expansion to around the 525 point range -- close enough to be in the ballpark, but still leaving a 50 point gap on the table for the iconics.

Commando Rubberbando 2007

Enjoy...

***Hermit*** · May 14th, '07, 08:29 PM

Pretty Cool, Shrike. Thanks.

I might do something similar for Stalker and Steadfast, but being lazy, I'll probably just tell what they'd probably want to add where for each, and let folks do it themselves from there instead of writing a full sheet up, and throw in a bit more history to cover what they've been up to since then.

**Crimson-Hawk** · May 15th, '07, 02:31 PM

I think the "CU:NotW" style updates are a good idea and I'm glad KS did one for Commando. Very well written, btw.

Speaking of well written, the character sheet itself looks very nice. Is the export template for that available on the Hero Designer website?

**Killer Shrike** · May 15th, '07, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by Crimson-Hawk

I think the "CU:NotW" style updates are a good idea and I'm glad KS did one for Commando. Very well written, btw.

Speaking of well written, the character sheet itself looks very nice. Is the export template for that available on the Hero Designer website?

No, I haven't been posting my export templates on the HERO Designer site. I suppose I probably should, but haven't gotten around to it.

Anyway, if you send me an email, Ill send them to you.